Ep. 499: Truth about Cholesterol, Statins and Hormones

What if everything you’ve been told about cholesterol, statins, and hormones isn’t the full picture?

In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Elizabeth Plourde, who brings decades of research and firsthand experience inside the medical system. We explore how “normal” ranges have changed over time, why so many people are prescribed medications without deeper investigation, and what your body actually needs to function optimally.

This episode is about empowerment—understanding your body, asking better questions, and not blindly outsourcing your health decisions.

What We Cover

🔹 The Cholesterol Conversation No One Is Having

• Why “healthy ranges” for cholesterol have shifted over time
• The role of cholesterol in hormone production and brain function
• Why lowering cholesterol may not always equal better health

🔹 Statins: What You Should Know

• Common side effects (including muscle pain and fatigue)
• Why many people are prescribed statins without full context
• The importance of understanding risks vs. benefits for YOU

🔹 Hormones: The Missing Link

• Why hormone decline impacts nearly every system in the body
• The difference between synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones
• How hormone imbalance can affect mood, energy, bones, and more

🔹 The Bigger Problem with Modern Medicine

• Why most people don’t question their doctors—and the risk of that
• How fear-based recommendations influence decision-making
• The importance of becoming your own health advocate

Key Takeaways

• Your body is not broken—it’s responding to imbalances
• “Normal” lab ranges don’t always mean optimal health
• Cholesterol is essential for hormone production and brain function
• Medications are not always the root-cause solution
• You have more power than you think when you ask questions and explore options

JJ’s Perspective

This episode is personal.

After navigating my own health challenges and being pressured into solutions that didn’t feel aligned, I realized how important it is to trust yourself, get educated, and advocate for your body.

Most people don’t realize how much pressure exists inside the medical system until they’re in it.

You don’t have to accept the first answer you’re given.

Resources Mentioned

• Learn more about Dr. Plourde’s work on EMF and health:
• https://www.emffreedom.com/
• The Great Cholesterol Myth by Jonny Bowden & Stephen Sinatra
• EMF Freedom: Solutions for the 21st Century Pollution by Elizabeth Plourde
• Hysterectomy, Ovary Removal, and Hormone Replacement by Elizabeth Plourde
• CoQ10 for heart health and energy support
• Vision Alive Max (eye health support mentioned in episode)

Call to Action

If this episode resonated with you, it’s time to go deeper.

Join me for the 14-Day Manifestation Challenge where we apply this same level of awareness and empowerment to your thoughts, emotions, and outcomes.

👉 http://jjflizanes.com/14day

Final Thought

Healing isn’t about blindly following instructions.

It’s about becoming aware enough to choose what’s right for you.