166: Flashback Friday — Balancing Estrogen with DIM
Originally released as Episode 118. Fresh 2026 intro from Dr. Lisa O.
The deeper dive on estrogen — pairing with this week's Episode 165 on cortisol. Because chronic cortisol steals from your sex hormones, which means the cortisol conversation and the estrogen conversation are actually the same conversation.
DIM stands for diindolylmethane. It's a compound your body makes when you eat cruciferous vegetables — broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale — and it helps your body clear estrogen down the safer metabolic pathway.
What we cover:
• What DIM actually is and how it works
• Why supplementation can help when food alone isn't enough
• Good estrogen vs. bad estrogen metabolism
• How testosterone factors in for both men and women
• The three metabolism pathways (2-OH, 4-OH, 16-OH)
🎁 Free download:
The 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss — drlisao.com/redflags
🔥 Free — The Wellness Industry Lies:
The 10 things the wellness world sells you that don't work — from a real doctor. healthylivingsimple.com/lies
🧪 Want to see how YOUR estrogen is metabolizing?
The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test maps all three estrogen metabolism pathways. Currently $625 (normally $1,200) — healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutch
👩⚕️ Work with Dr. Lisa directly:
Book a consultation, DUTCH review, or ongoing hormone care at links.drlisao.com/widget/service-menus/drlisao-main-menu
✨ Join my inner circle — the Elite Vitality Circle (EVC):
Monthly live group coaching with Dr. Lisa. Live sessions the second Thursday of every month at noon Eastern. drlisao.com/evc
Coming up:
• Episode 167 (Tuesday): Libido — Where It Went (And How to Get It Back)
• Episode 168 (Friday): Flashback Friday — Your Liver and Your Hormones (originally Ep 134)
Connect with Dr. Lisa O:
Website: drlisao.com · Shop: healthylivingsimple.com · Instagram: @drlisaolszewski
Educational. Not medical advice. If you have a hormone-sensitive condition, talk to your doctor before adding supplements.
🎁 Free download:
The 7 Hormone Red Flags Most Doctors Miss — drlisao.com/redflags
🔥 Free download — The Wellness Industry Lies:
The 10 things the wellness industry sells you that don't work, don't deliver, or actively make things worse. Written by a real doctor. healthylivingsimple.com
🧪 Ready to see what your hormones are actually doing?
The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test — currently $625 (compared to $1,200) — healthylivingsimple.com/products/dutch
👩⚕️ Work with Dr. Lisa directly:
Book a consultation, DUTCH review, or holistic naturopathic care at links.drlisao.com/widget/service-menus/drlisao-main-menu
✨ Join my inner circle — the Elite Vitality Circle (EVC):
Monthly live group coaching with Dr. Lisa. Live sessions the second Thursday of every month at noon Eastern, plus ongoing community and Q&A. drlisao.com/evc
Connect with Dr. Lisa O:
Website: drlisao.com · Shop: healthylivingsimple.com · Instagram: @drlisaolszewski @healthylivingsimple
Mentioned in this episode:
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Berberine ALA — the evidence-backed metabolic supplement I mentioned in this episode. Berberine paired with alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) for improved absorption and stronger effect on insulin sensitivity. Studies show berberine performing similarly to metformin for improving insulin sensitivity and lowering fasting glucose.
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If you're on diabetes medication or blood-thinning medication, talk to your doctor first — this one is powerful enough that your prescriptions may need adjusting.
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