16. Hormonal Acne 101: Estrogen Dominance, DHT & Real Fixes with Cocoon’s Rachel Kirby

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Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness

Brandee Hommerding

20 episodes

6 days ago

Healthy Buzz is the unfiltered podcast for women who are done with generic and outdated health advice. Hosted by Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Brandee Hommerding, we get real about hormone health, gut issues, and sustainable nutrition — with expert interviews, vulnerable conversations, and practical tips you can actually use. This isn’t about wellness trends or quick fixes — it’s about sustainable, science-backed strategies for women who want to feel vibrant without the burnout, guilt, or BS. Start taking back control of your health — one unfiltered conversation at a time.

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16. Hormonal Acne 101: Estrogen Dominance, DHT & Real Fixes with Cocoon’s Rachel Kirby

Healthy Buzz: Real Talk on Hormones, Gut Health & Women’s Wellness

35 minutes 55 seconds

4 weeks ago

16. Hormonal Acne 101: Estrogen Dominance, DHT & Real Fixes with Cocoon’s Rachel Kirby

If your breakouts cluster around your chin and jaw, then flare before your period, this episode is your roadmap. We’re unpacking hormonal acne at the root (estrogen dominance, DHT, sluggish detox) and exactly how to support clear skin from the inside out.

I am sitting down with Rachel Kirby, founder of Cocoon, to demystify hormonal acne for adult women. Rachel shares her decade-long journey through prescriptions and topicals before discovering estrogen dominance, and how targeted support (DIM + detox pathways) finally cleared her skin.

We cover how to tell if your acne is hormone-driven, why liver/gut health matter, birth control nuances, PCOS patterns, and the endocrine-disrupting chemicals to ditch first.

What you'll learn:

Hormonal acne vs. “regular” acne and how adult patterns differ from teen breakouts.
Root causes to check: xenoestrogens (plastics, fragrance, parabens, phthalates), constipation/slow bile flow, liver load, and beta-glucuronidase on a GI-MAP.
What birth control actually does (ovulation suppression, androgen changes), who it helps, and why many fixes are short-term bandages.
Why pairing DIM with glutathione + calcium D-glucarate supports estrogen metabolism and elimination (not just recirculation).
Skincare that supports hormones: first three EDCs to avoid and an easy way to start safer swaps.

Tired of energy crashes, cravings, or mood swings?

Blood Sugar Savvy helps you balance your blood sugar naturally — so your hormones, energy, and metabolism stay in sync.

🎧 Podcast listeners get $30 off with code BUZZ → https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy

Connect with Rachel:

Hormone Imbalance Quiz: https://cocoonskincare.ca/pages/quiz Website: cocoonskincare.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocoonskinco

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