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The Whole & Complete WomanAuthor: Dr. Alicia Newsome
Are you a woman of faith seeking holistic strategies for optimal health, wealth, and relationships? Look no further than The Whole & Complete Woman Podcast hosted by Dr. Alicia Newsome, a functional medicine doctor and lifestyle physician. Dr. Alicias journey to wholeness began as divorced, bankrupt, single mom. In a world where women are often taught to choose, Dr. Alicia empowers women to have health, wealth and love without sacrificing their family or faith! This transformative podcast delivers practical tips, inspiring success stories, and actionable steps to help women of all backgrounds achieve their goals. Whether youre an entrepreneur, executive, healthcare provider, or mom, youll gain valuable insights on aligning your life with purpose. Key topics include natural wellness solutions for women, overcoming hormonal imbalances and weight loss resistance, increasing energy and productivity, and creating a life you love as a woman of faith. Dr. Newsome and her guest experts share personal journeys of overcoming adversity, making this a must-listen for Black and brown women seeking culturally competent guidance. Join a supportive community that empowers the whole, complete you - mind, body, and spirit. Subscribe now to The Whole & Complete Woman Podcast for the motivation and tools to become the flourishing woman youre meant to be. Embrace holistic health, prosperous wealth, and fulfilling relationships! Its your time! You can have it all! Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Stress Is Destroying Your Hormones (And Birth Control Won't Fix It)
Episode 27
Monday, 26 January, 2026
In this essential episode on stress and hormone imbalance, Dr. Alicia Newsome reveals the third major root cause of hormonal dysfunction that most doctors overlook—chronic stress and adrenal fatigue. She explains how stress affects hormones beyond just emotional pressure, breaking down the impact of relational stress, environmental toxins, physical demands, and constant overwhelm. Dr. Newsome demonstrates the critical cortisol-hormone connection, explaining how chronic stress triggers adrenal dysfunction and forces the body to prioritize cortisol production for survival over sex hormone balance. When women remain stuck in fight-or-flight mode (or fight-flight-freeze response), their bodies deprioritize reproductive hormones, leading to estrogen dominance, progesterone deficiency, irregular periods, weight gain, and chronic fatigue. Dr. Newsome breaks down the sympathetic nervous system vs. parasympathetic nervous system, revealing why modern women stay trapped in survival mode and how this affects thyroid function, insulin sensitivity, and sex hormone production. She explains why traditional treatments like birth control pills fail to address adrenal fatigue and cortisol imbalance at the root level. The episode introduces Dr. Newsome's Hormone Compass program, a personalized functional medicine approach using comprehensive hormone testing to identify each woman's unique stressors and create sustainable strategies for hormone balance without pharmaceutical drugs or surgery. Perfect for women experiencing chronic fatigue, adrenal exhaustion, anxiety, insomnia, unexplained weight gain, irregular or painful periods, PMS, mood swings, brain fog, low libido, or complete burnout. Chapters: • 00:00:01 - Introduction: How Stress Destroys Hormone Balance • 00:01:37 - Cortisol Explained: The Master Stress Hormone • 00:03:38 - Adrenal Dysfunction and Sex Hormone Imbalance • 00:05:51 - Personalized Functional Medicine for Stress Management • 00:10:39 - The Hormone Compass Program: Comprehensive Testing and Treatment • 00:14:09 - Real Patient Experiences with Adrenal Recovery • 00:15:35 - Conclusion: Reclaiming Hormone Health Through Stress Management DOWNLOAD THE STRESS AND THE HORMONE IMPACT TRAINING GUIDE: https://go.dralicianewsome.com/stress-and-the-hormones-impact-training SEE DR. ALICIA NEWSOME ON TV: youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=uMUmgzkSeMU INVITE DR. ALICIA TO SPEAK: https://www.dralicianewsome.com/invite-to-speak/ FREE RESOURCES: www.draliciagifts.com Follow us on Social Media to stay connected! 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/ ☕️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dralicianewsome Keywords: stress, hormones, cortisol, hormone balance, adrenal dysfunction, personalized medicine, hormone compass program, emotional stress, environmental toxins, cortisol patterns
