{"podcast":{"title":"The Female Health Solution Podcast","slug":"the-female-health-solution-podcast-410185","podcast_index_feed_id":410185,"rss_url":"https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.drbethwestie.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/c/c/b/0ccb55b70317a46716c3140a3186d450/IMG_9304.png","author":"The Female Health Solution Podcast","episode_count":795,"summary":"Are you struggling with your health, hormone issues, or weight? Look no further, The Female Health Solution Podcast and host Dr. Beth Westie are bringing you cutting edge information specific for women. Each week Dr. Beth dives into a different topic on women's health, nutrition, hormones, weight loss and so much more. She gives you her best tips and tricks that you can start implementing right away. Along with sharing her expertise she brings you leading experts in the Women's Health field to share in depth information on their specialty. If you are ready to take your heath, fitness, nutrition, and life to the next level be sure to hit \"subscribe\" and let's dive in!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T16:17:14.190632+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-female-health-solution-podcast-410185"},"episode":{"title":"764. Is It Cortisol? How to Tell If Your Adrenals Are Really the Problem","slug":"764-is-it-cortisol-how-to-tell-if-your-adrenals-are-really-the-problem","published_at":"2025-12-29T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-female-health-solution-podcast-410185/764-is-it-cortisol-how-to-tell-if-your-adrenals-are-really-the-problem","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-female-health-solution-podcast-410185","url":"https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/764-is-it-cortisol-how-to-tell-if-your-adrenals-are-really-the-problem","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/If_I_was_struggling_with_energy_this_is_the_FIRST_thing_I_would_do_Tincture_Bundle.mp3?dest-id=745215","summary":"How do you know if it's really your cortisol causing symptoms like exhaustion, burnout, low mood, or low libido? How do you know if it's adrenal insufficiency, adrenal dysfunction, or something else entirely? In this episode, I break down exactly how to tell the difference between low cortisol and high cortisol , why symptoms overlap with thyroid issues and other hormone imbalances, and why guessing or treating blindly can actually make things worse. What I Cover in This Episode • The difference between adrenal function vs cortisol output • Why blood, saliva, and urine cortisol tests tell very different stories • Why DUTCH testing shows the full picture of adrenal function and cortisol metabolism • Common low cortisol symptoms , including – Extreme fatigue and burnout – Low motivation and low mood – Feeling \"overcast\" instead of like yourself – Low libido (even with normal testosterone) – Dizziness when standing, heart racing, weakness – Sleep issues that don't improve with rest • Why these symptoms are often confused with – Thyroid dysfunction – Low testosterone – Low estrogen or DHEA – Neurotransmitter imbalances – Gut issues, blood sugar problems, dehydration, or histamine issues • Why women are often told to \"just be less stressed\" when their systems are actually running on empty • Why taking the wrong supplement for cortisol can pour gas on the fire • How stress, sleep loss, life changes, and overtraining can stall healing even when you're \"doing everything right\" Without the right testing, it's like being lost in the woods with the wrong map. DUTCH testing shows us where you are , what systems are struggling, and what needs support first so your body can actually recover. Once we know what your system needs, herbal tinctures can be powerful tools during the heali…","meta_description":"How do you know if it's really your cortisol causing symptoms like exhaustion, burnout, low mood, or low libido? How do you know if it's adrenal insuffici…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1023,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-female-health-solution-podcast-410185/episodes/764-is-it-cortisol-how-to-tell-if-your-adrenals-are-really-the-problem/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-female-health-solution-podcast-410185/764-is-it-cortisol-how-to-tell-if-your-adrenals-are-really-the-problem.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}