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#935: Cortisol vs DHEA - The Hormone Balance Everyone Gets Wrong

#935: Cortisol vs DHEA - The Hormone Balance Everyone Gets Wrong

The Health Revival Show
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DHEA is one of the most commonly self-prescribed hormones—and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of The Health Revival Show, we break down the real difference between DHEA vs DHEA-S, how cortisol patterns impact adrenal health, and why taking DHEA without testing can worsen acne, anxiety, estrogen dominance, and fatigue. <br><p> We cover when DHEA supplementation actually helps, when it hurts, how stress, under-eating, over-training, menopause, and chronic illness affect adrenal output—and what to fix before reaching for hormones.</p> <br><p> If you’re dealing with fatigue, low libido, stubborn weight gain, hormone imbalance, or burnout… this episode is a must-listen.</p> <br> <p>Labs Decoded - Free 5 Day Webinar Lunch-n-Learn</p> <p><a href="https://fitmom.co/labs-decoded" target="_blank">Reserve Your Spot Now</a></p> <p>A free 5-day Lunch &amp; Learn series teaching you how to understand your lab work through a functional medicine lens &mdash; so symptoms finally make sense.</p> <br> <p>***</p> <p>CONNECT:</p> <p>🏆 Work With Us: <a href="https://fitmom.co/program" target="_blank">Revive &amp; Thrive Program</a></p> <p>🔗 Connect With Liz: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepoopqueen" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoopqueen" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitmomco?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p> <p>🔗 Connect With Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehormonequeen" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thehormonequeen" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitmomco?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p> <p>🇺🇸 Private Community: <a href="https://fitmomsociety.com" target="_blank">FitMom Society</a></p> <p>▶️ Have Questions? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitmomco/podcasts?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank">Ask Here</a></p> <p>***</p> <p>SAY THANKS:</p> <p>💜 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-food-code/id1492747637" target="_blank">Leave Review on Apple</a></p> <p>💚 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5HUm3k84HHsDNM9FgnBB8J" target="_blank">Leave Review on Spotify</a></p> <p>***</p> <p>produced by: <a href="https://brandhard.com" target="_blank">brandhard</a></p>