Liver Health and Hormone Balance: Healing from the Root Cause with Dr. Brian Rodgers

Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine

Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine
Liver Health and Hormone Balance: Healing from the Root Cause with Dr. Brian Rodgers
Apr 22, 2025
Juanique Grover

In this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, Dr. Rodgers and Juanique Grover unpack the powerful connection between liver health and hormone balance — and why true healing starts far upstream. They explain the "order of healing" (mindset → mitochondria → gut → liver → hormones) and why treating hormone issues without addressing liver health leads to more problems down the line. You'll learn how CIRS impacts mitochondria and hormone production, why the liver is crucial for hormone detoxification, and how sugar, insulin resistance, and gallbladder dysfunction tie into it all. They also break down why traditional lab ranges often miss liver stress, why cholesterol is a key liver marker, and how healing your liver is foundational for restoring energy, brain function, fertility, and overall vitality.

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Key Takeaways

  • Hormones are a symphony; imbalance creates dysfunction.
  • True healing order: mindset → mitochondria → gut → liver → hormones.
  • The liver is essential for detoxifying and converting hormones.
  • CIRS severely disrupts mitochondrial energy and hormone balance.
  • Signs of liver dysfunction: fatigue, mood swings, skin issues, heavy periods, brain fog.
  • Proper nutrient absorption is critical for liver and hormone health.
  • Cholesterol (made in the liver) is the backbone for hormone production.
  • High LDL and insulin resistance often signal liver distress.
  • High fructose consumption (especially from processed foods) damages liver function.
  • Gallbladder health is critical for fat digestion and hormonal support.
  • Post-gallbladder removal: ox bile supplementation is important.
  • Healing liver and gut health leads to natural hormone balance — without relying solely on bioidentical hormones.
  • Optimal lab ranges (not just "normal") are key for assessing liver and hormone health.

Chapters

00:00 — The Symphony of Hormones
03:01 — Understanding the Order of Healing
06:10 — The Role of the Liver in Hormone Health
09:02 — Cholesterol, Hormones, and Liver Function
12:06 — CIRS and Its Impact on Hormones
14:56 — Symptoms of Liver and Hormone Dysfunction
17:57 — The Importance of Balance in Hormone Treatment
23:08 — Understanding Liver Enzymes and GGT
26:04 — The Role of Insulin and Cholesterol in Liver Health
30:48 — The Impact of Sugar and Fructose on Liver Function
35:10 — Recognizing Liver Stress and Functionality
37:39 — Gallbladder Health and Its Importance
46:01 — Balancing Hormones for Optimal Health

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