Unlocking the Connection Between Addiction and Hormone Health with Dr. Esra Cavusogluu
May 26, 2026
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as posted by the channelEpisode 111: Unlocking the Connection Between Addiction and Hormone Health with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu
In this episode, Dr. Rob Whitfield, a board-certified plastic surgeon, sits down with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu, a psychologist and certified addiction therapist, to chat about how addiction, hormone health, and overall wellness all connect. Dr. Whitfield dives into the topic of breast implant illness, going over its symptoms and the different treatment options available, while emphasizing the importance of a multimodal approach to managing pain after surgery. Dr. Cavusoglu shares her unique methods for treating addiction, focusing on how hormone imbalances and trauma play a role. Tune in to hear more about the need for a holistic approach to health, integrating both physical and mental health care to boost patient outcomes and enhance overall well-being.
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Show Highlights:
Discussion on Cognitive Impairment (00:02:20)
Cognitive impairment and its relevance in addiction treatment
Unique Methods in Addiction Treatment (00:02:58)
Treating addiction through hormone level assessments and comprehensive bloodwork
Pain Management Post-Surgery (00:10:12)
Strategies for managing pain and avoiding opioid dependence after surgery
High-Performance Addiction (00:14:22)
Addiction patterns in high-functioning individuals and their coping mechanisms
Young Patient Demographics (00:19:03)
Rising rates of eating disorders and alcoholism among younger patients
Body Dysmorphia Concerns (00:20:21)
Prevalence of body dysmorphia and early cosmetic procedures in young women
Recognizing Addiction in Loved Ones (00:28:42)
Identifying addiction through behavioral changes rather than substance use frequency
Bio: Dr. Cavusoglu
Trained both in the United States and internationally, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu is a doctor in psychology and a certified addiction therapist in the State of New York. She formerly held a position on the Clinical Advisory Board of the Yale University School of Medicine and served as an Advisor for International Development with the Yale Program on Supervision.
Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu has participated in numerous international medical conferences and events. Some of the prominent organizations include serving as a moderator at the event organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria, in 2016. Dr. Çavuşoğlu also acted as a panelist at the Asia Pacific Behavioral and Addiction Medicine (APBAM) Conference held in Singapore in 2013. Dr. Çavuşoğlu continues to treat her patients.
In her capacity as the senior supervisor at the Oya Bahadır Yüksel Rehabilitation Center in Gaziantep, Turkey, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu designed and implemented the Turkey Model of Rehabilitation, which has since become the standard in the country. Prior to this role, she served for two years as the Vice President of Operations at the Gaziantep Center, where she collaborated closely with key Turkish government and health consultancy officials.
She has made significant contributions to the field of addiction treatment in Turkey. Her articles on this topic have been honored with Presidential Recognition. She has presented on important subjects such as adolescent substance abuse treatment, including engagements in the United States, Turkey, and Singapore.
Dr. Çavuşoğlu established the Contemporary Addiction Studies Association (ÇABAÇAD) to combat the growing addiction problem of Turkiye. In her power, her desire is to spread the science of addiction to the field and support institutions that are in need of building residential and outpatient programs, as well as create training curricula.
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