Scared of Estrogen? Listen to this Dr with Breast Cancer Survivor

Scared of estrogen? Confused about estrogen? It’s not your fault. 

If you want a beautiful idea of what the late 70s could look like, if you want evidence breast cancer survivors can thrive better and stop being scared of estrogen, you’ll hear it here.

My Guest:

Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson is a leader in functional medicine with emphasis on hormones, the environment, cancer and the gut. She is the GOAT in this space at 76 she is going strong in spite of multiple bouts of cancer due to balanced hormones from compounding pharmacists. 

Dr. Berkson gave the first global talk on the 2 MEO bio-identical hormone molecules at the American Ozone Academy in Dallas, May 2025. She has published 21 books on hormones, plus her soon launching new book Oxytocin Medicine (Awakened Medicine Press 2025). Together with Dr. Jonathan Wright MD, they held one of the first patents on BHRT.

Dr. Berkson is a DES daughter and often shares how her life has been “ruined” and “saved” by hormones. Secondary to DES, she had breast cancer 30 years ago, kidney cancer 20 years ago and has been on BHRT and 2 MEO for decades now.

She’s a Breast Cancer Survivor — and No Longer Scared of Estrogen

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

• [00:03:24] – How do you approach your aging?
• [00:18:38] – After cancer yet on hormones, tell us that journey?
• [00:26:53] – Why is estrogen still feared?
• [00:40:38] – What’s your hope for hormone advice and support will turn around?
• [00:49:33] – What do you want to tell women who are considering or still are second guessing information about hormones?

Know The Truth About Hormones Before Being Scared of Estrogen

• Hormones are the body’s “Wi-Fi” system that keeps everything communicating.
• The cultural fear of estrogen is misplaced; aging “gracefully” without hormones is often painful and unnecessary.
• Balanced hormones can re-grow the hippocampus and preserve memory; Alzheimer’s prevention requires hormone awareness.
• Hormone imbalance isn’t just a midlife issue — it starts early, even in teens, due to chemical exposure.

Key Takeaways

• Hormones are misunderstood: Estrogen is not the enemy — balanced hormones extend lifespan and protect against disease, even for breast cancer survivors.
• Ageism is real — and reversible: Women can redefine what aging looks and feels like by embracing vitality and refusing cultural shame.
• Hormones = Your body’s Wi-Fi: When hormone balance is disrupted, every system — mood, brain, energy — suffers.
• Brain health starts with estrogen: Proper hormone therapy can regrow brain structures and prevent cognitive decline.
• You can’t wait to live: Joy, intimacy, and vitality are choices, not outcomes.
• Movement + Hormones + Mindset = Longevity.
  
  

Connect with Dr. Lindsey:

• Website – Dr. Lindsey Berkson
• Facebook – Dr. Lindsey Berkson
• Instagram – @dlberkson
  
  

Other Episodes You Might Like:

• Previous Episode – Finding Exercise Motivation After Menopause
• Next Episode – Effects of Menopause Exercise on 12 Hallmarks of Aging
• More Like This – Sexy Brain: Sizzling Intimacy and Balanced Hormones: Dr Lindsey Berkson
  
  

You Deserve to Feel Amazing Again — No Need to Be Scared of Estrogen

Resources:

• Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you.
• Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy.
• Dr. Berkson’s eGuides: Estrogen Vindication, Hormones for Breast Cancer Survivors
• Dr. Berkson’s newest book due out in September 2025