BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause
Most women are told that feeling exhausted, gaining weight, losing muscle, and watching their body change after 40 is just what happens. Dr. Stephanie Estima is here to tell you that's the wrong map. BETTER is the podcast for women in perimenopause and menopause who want to build real strength, understand their hormones, and take body composition seriously — without the diet culture nonsense and without the fear. Dr. Stephanie is a chiropractor, brain health expert, and one of the few voices in the menopause space who leads with fitness, muscle, and what your body is actually capable of. Each week she brings the world's leading researchers, clinicians, and practitioners into conversation — then translates the science into something you can use on Monday morning.
Episodes
Skinny Is Where You Go to Die: Muscle Power & Myokines for Ageing Women with Dr. Paul Taylor
Your muscles aren't just for moving — they're an endocrine organ, releasing hundreds of signalling molecules called myokines every time you contract them. Dr. Paul Taylor breaks down the science of myokines, why muscular power (not just strength) is the strongest predictor of how long you'll live, and why the pursuit of "skinny" is costing women their healthspan.RESOURCES MENTIONEDDeath by Comfort
Perimenopause Doesn't Cause ADHD, It Unmasks It: Reclaim Your Brain with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Dr. Jolene Brighten explains why ADHD in women is so often missed, misdiagnosed, or dismissed as personality. She covers the five hormonal life stages that make ADHD symptoms worse, why perimenopause "unmasks" ADHD rather than causing it, and the food and exercise protocols that actually support an ADHD brain.Get Dr. Brighten’s Book, ADHD & Women: https://drbrighten.com/adhd-and-women/🎤 TOPICS
Hypermobile? Yes, You Can Strength Train (Here's How to Do It Safely)
If you can touch your thumb to your forearm, your elbows bend backward when you lock them out, or you've spent your life being called "double-jointed" like it's a party trick — this episode is your explainer.Dr. Stephanie walks through what hypermobility actually is, the three-tier spectrum from simple joint laxity to Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder to hEDS, and why the standard fitness advice (mo
No Time for the Gym? How to Rack Up Movement Minutes and Protect Your Bone Density with Katy Bowman
What if the guilt you feel for skipping the gym is based on a flawed concept? Biomechanist Katy Bowman challenges the notion that exercise is merely a modern, recent way to meet our body’s movement needs. She introduces her ”movement diet” framework, which includes movement calories (volume), movement macronutrients (walking, carrying, climbing, hand use, big-body work, active rest), and movement
The Physiology of Grief: What Loss Actually Does In Your Body with Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD.
Falling in love triggers a specific hormonal cascade: oxytocin, dopamine, the whole cocktail that makes you feel like you can't think about anything else. What almost nobody talks about is that losing someone runs that same system in reverse.
Mary-Frances O’Connor, director of the Grief, Loss, and Social Stress Lab, discusses how grief can be understood as a hormonal “withdrawal” from the bonding
How Nitric Oxide Controls Blood Flow, Energy & Hormone Function with Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN
If you’ve got a cupboard full of supplements you bought with good intentions but never used, this episode is for you. Cathy Eason, Chief Science Officer at Berkeley Life, talks about nitric oxide, a molecule that affects almost every body system, including blood flow, blood pressure, digestion, energy production, and sexual arousal.
She explains why nitric oxide production declines in your 30s and
Your Brain on AI: How to Build Your Memory Muscle Before You Borrow It with Jim Kwik
For over 30 years, Jim Kwik has coached Hollywood, professional athletes, political leaders, and Harvard University on how to learn faster and think sharper — and in this episode, he tackles the question sitting underneath so much of modern life: what happens to your mind muscle when every cognitive task gets handed off to ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini?
The good news: your brain, like your muscles, ad
Pilates Girls, You're Losing Bone. The Exercise Science of Building Bone After 40 with Prof Belinda Beck
For decades, women with low bone density were told to take it easy; Professor Belinda Beck's research proved the opposite: high-intensity resistance and impact training safely rebuilds bone, even in women who had been told their bones were too fragile to lift heavy.
Belinda covers the full arc of bone health, from how peak bone mass is set in the teenage years, to what actually happens to bone whe
Frozen Shoulder, Aching Hips & Just Aging: Midlife Joint Pain with Dr. Tom Walters
You did everything they told you. You rested it. You waited. And it still hurts. Here's the part no one explains: rest is often the reason it isn't getting better.
Dr. Tom Walters is an orthopedic physical therapist, kinesiology professor, and founder of Rehab Science. Tom has spent over a decade teaching people that their bodies are adaptable, not fragile, and this conversation is a masterclass i
Spiritual Fitness: Letting Go vs. Giving Up with Danielle LaPorte
We've been taught that healing is something you power through. Overcome the fear. Crush the goal. Cut the cord and move on. Danielle LaPorte says that's exactly why so many high-achieving women are still stuck in the same loops they swore they'd released; they were given the wrong instructions.
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie (a self-described mechanist who wanted KPIs for her soul) gets Danielle t
Why Your Body Composition Isn't Changing (And It's Not What You Think)
You’re training hard, tracking macros, getting enough protein, and sleeping eight hours a night, yet your body isn’t changing.
In this solo episode, Dr. Stephanie explains that your body has been listening all along, but it’s been given the wrong instructions. She also breaks down weight loss and fat loss, explaining that the scale can’t tell you which one is happening. She explains muscle protein
Perimenopause & Autoimmunity Look Identical. Here's How to Tell the Difference with Mickey Trescott, MSc
Is it perimenopause or autoimmunity? The symptoms are similar, and most women don’t ask. Mickey Trescott, founder of the Autoimmune Protocol movement, explains the overlap between hormonal changes and immune dysfunction in midlife.
🎤 EPISODE OVERVIEW:
(00:00) Introduction — Is It Perimenopause or Autoimmunity?
(01:17) Rapid Fire: Hashimoto's Personality, Worst Doctor Quote & More
(05:00) You Ei
Is Muscle Soreness Progress? Dial in Your Exercise Intensity & Recovery with Dani Coleman
If you've ever judged a workout by how wrecked you felt the next day, this episode is going to reframe everything. Dani Coleman, VP of Training and Head Trainer at Pvolve and Jennifer Aniston's personal trainer since 2021, feels less like a podcast guest and more like a sister from another mister.
Dani covers the cardio myth that kept a generation of women on the elliptical for hours, why "toned"
Don't Love the Stairmaster: Try Passive Cardio with Infrared Sauna with Connie Zack
If you've ever dismissed a sauna as a spa luxury, this episode will change your mind. In this episode, Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, breaks down how infrared light interacts with the body at the cellular level — and why it's genuinely different from just getting hot.
Connie covers all four wavelengths, the SoloCarbon blood pressure trials, why deliberately exposing yourself to heat can ac
Look. Feel. Perform. Why Muscle Is the Answer to All Three After 40 with Andy Galpin, PhD
If you've ever felt like your body stopped cooperating in your 40s — the recovery that takes days instead of hours, the muscle that seems to disappear no matter what you do, the fitness advice that just doesn't land anymore — this conversation is your explanation.
Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Andy Galpin cover why fast-twitch muscle fiber loss is the real aging problem nobody's talking about, what perime
HRT Can’t Fix Your Ligaments: The Diabolical Role of Estrogen on Connective Tissue
You've been training consistently for years. You know your way around a gym. And then, out of nowhere, a shoulder gives out on a weight you've pressed a thousand times. Or your knees start complaining on the stairs. Or your hips talk back on leg day — and nobody can find anything wrong on imaging.
This isn't aging. This isn't bad form. This is what happens when one system gets all the attention, a
Stop Trying to Feel Better — Get Better at Feeling: Heal Anxiety from the Body Up with Dr. Russell Kennedy
If you've tried therapy, medication, journaling, and every mindset tool available — and you're still anxious — this episode is for you. Dr. Russell Kennedy, physician, neuroscientist, and certified trauma therapist, makes the case that anxiety doesn't start in your mind. It starts in your body, as a physiological alarm that's likely been there since childhood. And until you address the alarm direc
More Cardio, Less Food, Still Gaining: Your Midlife Fitness Do-over with Natalie Jill
If you’ve been eating less, exercising more, and still experiencing unwanted body changes, this episode is for you. Natalie Jill, a Licensed Master Sports Nutritionist and functional fitness trainer, joins Dr. Stephanie for a peer-to-peer conversation between two women in the fitness industry who have seen the same broken patterns and concluded that the plan most women follow is not suitable for t
The Estrogen Shortage Is Real & Your Gut Might Be Making It Worse with Esther Blum
Esther Blum, integrative dietitian and menopause expert, unpacks the estrogen supply chain crisis, leaving women without basic hormone care, while there are 25 erectile dysfunction medications on the market with zero shortages.
But the conversation goes deeper: if your gut and liver detox pathways aren't functioning first, HRT may not work the way you're hoping. Esther breaks down the gut-liver-ho
96% of Drs Weren’t Taught About Pain: The Recipe for Relief with Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Dr. Rachel Zoffness is a pain psychologist, neuroscientist, and author of Tell Me Where It Hurts -- and she's here to dismantle the biggest lie medicine has sold us: that pain is a purely biomedical problem requiring a purely biomedical solution.
Dr. Rachel unpacks how trauma turns the nervous system into a pain megaphone, why the brain literally gets better at producing pain the longer it practic
De-Influencing Your Perimenopause Skincare: What Actually Works (And What to Throw Out) with Dr. Mamina Turegano
If you have been getting your skincare advice from 60-second reels and 18-year-old influencers, this episode is your reset.
Dr. Mamina Turegano is not your average dermatologist. Triple board-certified in dermatology, internal medicine, and dermatopathology, she has spent 16 years in practice connecting what shows up on the surface to what is happening inside the body. Today, she is here to de-inf
15 Minutes of This Rewires Your Brain & Metabolism — The Science of Lactate | Dr. Stephanie
Dr. Stephanie Estima gives a masterclass on the often-overlooked role of lactate in how our bodies work during exercise. She’s redefining lactate as a key metabolic signal that can help us get stronger, age better and think sharper.
In this solo episode, Dr. Stephanie gets into how lactate is made, how it fuels our energy and why it’s so important when we push ourselves hard. Dr. Stephanie is a bi
Your Gynecologist Can't Fix This: The Cardiometabolic Side of Menopause with Dr. Heather Hirsch
The single biggest lie women have been told about perimenopause? That it's a gynecological problem. Dr. Heather Hirsch — board-certified internist, Harvard faculty, and founder of one of the first hospital-based menopause clinics in the US — is done with that framing.
In this episode, Dr. Hirsch joins Stephanie to dismantle the assumption that perimenopause begins and ends with a reproductive doct
Depleted, Foggy & Done? How Creatine Buffers Energy, Sleep Loss & Midlife Stress with Dan Pardi, PhD
If you've written creatine off as a supplement for guys at the gym, Dr. Dan Pardi, sleep researcher, neuroscientist, and Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life, will change your mind. Dan has spent decades studying what creatine actually does in the body — and what the research reveals for midlife women is genuinely surprising. It's not about muscle. It's about energy. And energy is foundational to e
Childhood Trauma, Birth Control & Your Gut: The Perimenopause Reckoning with Cynthia Thurlow
Your gut doesn't lie — and in perimenopause, it's sending distress signals most doctors completely ignore.
Nurse practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, and Everyday Wellness podcast host Cynthia Thurlow joins Dr. Stephanie for a conversation that starts in Morocco (food poisoning, a hospitalization, and a perimenopause wake-up call nobody saw coming) and ends with a clear-eyed framework for supporti
Why Sexual Health Is Actually a Life-or-Death Issue with Dr. Juliana Hauser
What if your sexual health was as important as your heart rate? What if understanding your sexuality was the final frontier of truly knowing yourself?
In this groundbreaking conversation, Dr. Juliana Hauser—sex therapist, author of A New Position on Sex, and expert in sexual agency—challenges everything we've been taught about sexuality, pleasure, and desire.
Dr. Hauser explains why sexual wellnes
"You Have 5 Years Left." She Proved Them Wrong - Twice! with Leslie Kenny
Leslie Kenny was told in her 30s that she had five years to live. Diagnosed simultaneously with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis — and told to give up her dream of having children — she did what true Betties do: she refused the prognosis, threw everything she had at it, and got to work. Now 60 years old, Leslie reports a biological age of 21. She is autoimmune disease-free.
"Toned" Isn't Real: Build Muscle, Lose Fat, Ditch Diet Culture for Good with Dr. Stephanie Estima
You've been lied to. Not by your body — by the system that profits from you believing it's broken. Dr. Stephanie names the real villain behind decades of failed diets, shrinking goals, and body distrust: the wellness industrial complex that told you skinny equals healthy. You're not broken - you were just given the wrong map. Here is the right one!
Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):
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You've Seen 10 Doctors & Still, No Answers: Your Guide to Perimenopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
If you've ever sat in a doctor's office describing brain fog, mood swings, terrible sleep, and a body that no longer responds to anything you try — only to be sent home with a shrug and maybe an antidepressant — this one's for you. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Board-Certified OBGYN and Certified Menopause Specialist, is back for round two, and she came prepared.
In this episode, she breaks down the hor
Feeling Stuck on Antidepressants in Midlife? How to Taper Off Safely with Mark Horowitz, PhD
This episode is essential for millions of women who’ve been on antidepressants for years or even decades. Dr. Mark Horowitz https://www.outro.com/about/outro, a British-Australian psychiatry researcher, neuroscientist, and lead author of clinical deprescribing guidelines, offers an honest conversation about the science, marketing myths, and long-term effects of antidepressants, including emotional
Stop Overthinking Your Workout: Your Brain Just Needs You to Move with Dr. Tommy Wood
Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood breaks down what it actually takes to keep your brain sharp as you age. Drawing from his new book The Stimulated Mind, Tommy makes the case that movement is non-negotiable for brain health — and that even small amounts make a meaningful difference. From walking and resistance training to dancing and pickleball, different types of exercise protect different parts of th
Your Peptide Guide: BPC-157, GHK-Copper, GLP-1s & Body Composition with Kyal Van Der Leest
You can't watch a single sporting event without being hit with an Ozempic commercial — but did you know that those GLP-1s everyone's talking about are actually peptides?
Kyal Van Der Leest — nutritionist, naturopath, and the formulator behind LvLUp Health — breaks down which peptides actually work, which ones are all hype, and why the Swiss Army knife of peptides (BPC-157) might be exactly what yo
Is it Alzheimer's or Perimenopause? 5 Ways to Protect Your Midlife Brain with Dr. Majid Fotuhi
Your keys aren't lost. Your mind isn't going. And no, that's not Alzheimer's. Dr. Majid Fotuhi, Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins University & author of The Invincible Brain, busts the biggest myth in women's brain health: that the fog, the forgetfulness, and the "wait, why did I walk in here?" moments of perimenopause are a sign of something sinister. Spoiler: they're not. And your brain? It can l
The Lifting Heavy Trap: Strong Muscles but Weak Tendons & Why You Get Injured
Dr. Stephanie covers tendon anatomy, how they respond to mechanical loading, why "stiffness" is actually desirable, and the evidence-based rehab hierarchy: load management, isometrics, heavy slow resistance training, and elastic recoil progressions. She addresses common issues for women over 40—lateral hip pain, rotator cuff problems, tennis elbow, patellar tendinopathy—and explains how perimenopa
The Sex You Want: Hormones, Communication & Female Agency with Dr. Maria Sophocles
Dr. Maria Sophocles examines the “bedroom gap,” the disparity in sexual expectations and challenges between men and women in midlife. In this episode, she explains how menopausal hormonal changes, together with psychological and cultural pressures, affect women’s sexual agency. Many women internalize norms that prioritize a partner’s needs over their own, leading to shame about reduced libido. Thi
Breast Health Masterclass: Pain, Lumps & Cancer Screening with Dr. Ebuoma
Ready for the breast health conversation nobody's having? Harvard-trained breast radiologist Dr. Lilian Ebuoma gives a masterclass that covers everything from why your daughter might be developing breast buds at 7 (spoiler: it's not just you) to the real deal on mammograms, dense breasts, and that one lifestyle change that drops breast cancer risk by 25%. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, w
Bone Loss Confusion Explained (& How to Repair Weak Bones) with Dr. Doug Lucas
Dr. Doug Lucas, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and osteoporosis specialist, who dives into the secrets of maintaining optimal bone health. In this episode, you will discover why bone health is vital for women of all ages and learn actionable tips to build and maintain strong bones from your teens to your golden years. Brace yourself for intriguing insights, such as the surprising bene
Menopause is a Hormone Deficiency (And You Deserve Better) with Dr. Felice Gersh
"Estrogen is not a hormone; it's a family of hormones,” says Dr. Felice Gersh. “You can't say fat does this or fat does that—you have to say which fat. The same with estrogen.” That’s right, she is back to challenge the conventional "lowest dose for the shortest time" approach to menopausal hormone therapy, explore why menopause creates a default pro-inflammatory state, how different estrogens act
Heart Disease, Autoimmunity, & the Clitoris: What Medicine Got Wrong with Meghan Rabbitt
Award-winning health journalist Meghan Rabbitt discusses her groundbreaking book, "The New Rules of Women's Health.” This conversation tackles what's broken in women's healthcare—from outdated anatomical terminology named after "pale, male, and stale" doctors to the dangerous myth that women are just "small men." They explore why heart disease (not breast cancer) is women's #1 killer, the clitoris
Saving Marriages & Bedroom Comebacks: Midlife Women on Testosterone with Shalin Shah
Think testosterone is just a male hormone? Think again. In this game-changing conversation, Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, debunks a major myth in women’s health. Spoiler alert: women have more testosterone than estrogen, and when those levels drop during perimenopause and menopause, it affects more than just libido. Brain fog, disrupted sleep, stubborn belly fat, and a feeling of los
Menopause Weight Gain: Why 'It's Genetic' Is a Lie (And What Actually Works)
Dr. Stephanie goes "holiday-solo" for the third and final time this week to discuss the growing claim that obesity is mainly genetic, with diet and exercise only accounting for 15% of results. She explains why this messaging is scientifically questionable and potentially harmful, especially for women in perimenopause and menopause who feel powerless. In this candid solo episode, Dr. Stephanie addr
Your Year-End Gratitude Inventory (with Reflection Questions)
As we wind down 2025 in this second of three solo episodes, Dr. Stephanie takes a pause to express her deep gratitude for the Better community and guide you through a meaningful year-end reflection. This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending everything was fine—it's about acknowledging the highs and lows, the lessons learned, and the strength you discovered (even when you didn't know you had
Should Women Train Differently? The Complete Guide to Cycle-Syncing Your Workouts
In this solo episode, Dr. Stephanie shares her updated thinking on fitness training for women who menstruate, including perimenopausal women with irregular cycles. Drawing from principles in the Betty Body Book and her presentation at the Health Optimization Summit in Europe, she breaks down how to strategically modify your training across the four weeks of your cycle—while emphasizing the crucial
Orgasms as Medicine: De-Stigmatizing Sex & Pelvic Wellness in Perimenopause with Dr. Rena Malik
Dr. Rena Malik, board-certified urologist and sexual medicine expert, has the most frank conversation about female sexual health you'll hear anywhere. She covers pelvic floor dysfunction (incontinence affects 1 in 3 women), the genital urinary syndrome of menopause (80% of women will experience changes), and the orgasm gap—plus why same-sex couples don't have this problem. Dr. Malik breaks down lo
Reduce Your Toxic Load in Surprising Ways with Dr. Aly Cohen
Feeling overwhelmed by environmental toxins? This is your antidote to eco-anxiety. Dr. Aly Cohen, triple board-certified physician, joins me for a refreshingly practical conversation about endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) without the hysteria. We break down how BPA, phthalates, and PFAS affect your hormones, metabolism, and immune system—and what you can actually do about it.From the frozen f
Confused or Against Fasting? A New Perspective for Women with Dr. Chris Rhodes
Discover the latest science behind fasting and innovative fasting alternatives in this episode with Dr. Chris Rhodes, nutritional biochemist. Learn about the anti-inflammatory and longevity benefits of a 36-hour fast, and how Mimio, a fasting supplement, can help you access fasting’s advantages without skipping meals. With special insights on women’s health—including hormones, muscle preservation,
The Real History of Women Who Lift: From Cardio Bunny to Muscle Mommy with Michael Joseph Gross
Author Michael Joseph Gross (Stronger: The Untold Story of Muscle in Our Lives) reveals how muscle has shaped human health, confidence, and culture for centuries—and why it’s time for women to reclaim it. Learn why “brains vs. brawn” is a myth, how lifting builds empathy and resilience, and the surprising history of strong women—from Victorian Europe to the modern gym.Episode Overview:(0:00) Intro
Why Gut Changes Can Destroy Your Muscles in Perimenopause with Dr. Christine Maren
Dr. Christine Maren, a medical doctor and certified functional medicine practitioner specializing in women’s health, shares her expertise on gut health, hormones, and the complex interplay between digestion and the menopausal transition. In this episode, she explains the differences in gut diversity between men and women, explores how shifts in estrogen and progesterone affect the gut, and discuss
The 10-Minute Habit That Reverses Brain Aging & Helps You Sleep Like a Teen with Ariel Garten
Ariel Garten explores the transformative potential of neurofeedback for stress reduction, sleep improvement, and brain health. Ariel, a neuroscientist, fashion designer turned entrepreneur, and co-founder of Muse, discusses how meditation and the Muse brain-sensing headband can be game-changers for women navigating midlife challenges such as stress, anxiety, and sleep issues. Learn about the aging
Your Guide to Estrogen Down There: Pelvic Health & Hormones for Menopause with Dr. Kelly Casperson
Dr. Kelly Casperson is back to dig into the world of hormones, hormone replacement therapy, and how to make informed decisions for optimal health. Dr. Casperson, a board-certified urologist and women’s sexual health specialist, discusses common misconceptions about menopause, the importance of timing in hormone therapy, and the benefits of vaginal estrogen and DHEA. They also touch on cardiovascul
She Said, She Said: Perimenopause with Kids, Facts on Fasting, Testosterone, Cold Plunges, Peptides & Callouses
Join Cynthia Thurlow for another insightful episode of what we like to call “She Said, She Said,” where she teams up to tackle your most pressing health and wellness questions. Dive into real conversations about navigating perimenopause while raising kids, evolving perspectives on fasting, and whether dairy is truly a friend to your gut. Discover the latest on cold plunges for women, strength trai
Your Perimenopause Action Plan: Cut the BS & Do the Work with Dr. Mariza Snyder
Dr. Mariza Snyder, a leading expert on perimenopause, cuts through the noise and confusion online. In this episode, she shares practical, actionable strategies to help you navigate this transformative life stage. She dives into the physiology of midlife changes, the effects of chronic stress, the power of movement (including quick exercise snacks), bone health essentials, and optimizing your sleep
Skin Aging Explained: Collagen, Supplements & Medical Procedures with Amitay Eshel
Amitay Eshel, CEO and founder of Young Goose, joins us to discuss skincare, especially for perimenopausal women. He shares insights on how hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone influence skin aging, energy levels, and antioxidants, and explains the importance of NAD for cellular health. Amitay also offers advice on slowing skin aging with topical treatments, highlights procedures
Low Energy & Brain Fog? Methylene Blue for Sluggish Metabolism with Dr. Scott Sherr
Discover the science and benefits of methylene blue with Dr. Scott Sherr, a specialist in health optimization and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. In this episode, Dr. Sherr delves into methylene blue’s role in supporting mitochondrial health, easing brain fog, boosting energy, and improving cognitive function—especially for perimenopausal and menopausal women. Learn how it may enhance athletic performa
Eat, Exercise & Recover Through Your Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Sarah E Hill
Join Dr. Sarah E. Hill, a leading expert in evolutionary psychology, as she explores the fascinating impacts of hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle on key areas of life. In this episode, she dives into the intricate dynamics of the follicular and luteal phases, unpacking how these stages influence mate selection, exercise, and nutrition. Packed with practical tips, Dr. Hill provides ta
Energy, Effort, Purpose & Pleasure in Perimenopause with Dr. Diana Hill
Dr. Diana Hill delves into the transformative power of "Wise Effort," especially for women navigating midlife and perimenopause. In her new book, Dr. Diana challenges the pervasive belief that working harder is the solution, arguing that over-efforting often leads to burnout. This episode gracefully covers navigating the complexities of aging, processing grief, reclaiming pleasure, and integrating
Avoid Chronic Pain & Injury in Midlife: The Surprising Science of Movement with Henry Abbott
Ballistic author and TrueHoop founder, Henry Abbott, delves into injury risk, biomechanics, and movement patterns, focusing on the knees, hips, and ankles. Henry shares insights from the P3 lab in Santa Barbara, highlighting the importance of understanding granular movement data to predict injuries. Discover key factors and safe techniques in jumping and landing essential for everyone, especially
Is Eating Less & Training More Hurting Your Hormones? A Perimenopause Reset with Dr. Stacy Sims
Dr. Stacy Sims returns to discuss the crucial aspects of recovery, hydration, and the unique considerations for women, particularly those in perimenopause. In this episode, we discuss the importance of hydration, the benefits and timing of saunas and cold plunges, and the effects of hormonal changes on recovery, sleep, and overall performance. Dr. Sims sheds light on how our circadian rhythms diff
Bike Sprints: Increase Your Cardiovascular Fitness & Lower Your Chronic Disease Risk
In this solo episode, Dr. Stephanie explores the benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for women in perimenopause and menopause. Inspired by an Instagram poll, she highlights how sprinting and HIIT improve longevity, cardiovascular health, and muscle maintenance. Dr. Stephanie discusses VO2 max, the importance of fast-twitch muscle fibres, and the hormonal effects of aging. She presc
Are Your Bones Smarter Than Your Brains? Skeletal Hormones & the Fountain of Youth with Dr. Vonda Wright
Dr. Vonda Wright explains how bones function as endocrine organs, influencing not only our skeletal health but also communicating with muscles, the brain, and various body systems. She highlights the crucial role of estrogen in bone health and emphasizes the importance of achieving optimal peak bone density. Dr. Wright also shares actionable strategies to help you maintain strong and healthy bones
Carbs, Weight Loss & Muscle Building: Cut Through the BS with Harley Pasternak (Celebrity Fitness Trainer)
Harley Pasternak, a renowned personal trainer in Hollywood, delves into the importance of carbohydrates, protein, and simplifying your fitness journey. Discover why there are no “bad carbs,” learn how to structure an effective exercise regimen, and explore the benefits of consistency and joy in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Pasternak shares actionable advice on creating sustainable health habit
Midlife Reset for Digestion, Bloat & Brain Fog: Menopause + Gut Health with Dr. Steven Gundry
Dr. Steven Gundry explores the profound impact of gut health on overall well-being. In this episode, he discusses the modern insults to our gut microbiome since the mid-1970s, the significance of gut diversity, and strategies for maintaining a healthy gut lining. Dr. Gundry shares insights on combating inflammation, the importance of soaking and pressure-cooking legumes, and the transformative rol
Why Your Probiotics Are Not Working & What to Do Instead with Tina Anderson
Tina Anderson, co-founder of Just Thrive Health, discusses why most store-bought probiotics fall short, how spore-based probiotics act as the 'gardener of the gut,' and the critical role of the estrobolome in hormone metabolism. Learn why a healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, and get tips on incorporating beneficial foods and practices into your routine.Plus, enjoy an exclusive 20% of
The Step-by-Step Method to Fix Back Pain with Dr. Stuart McGill
Dr. Stuart McGill is a world-renowned spine biomechanics expert and a true pioneer in his field. Whether you’re dealing with back pain, joint issues, or simply aiming to age gracefully while staying healthy, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Discover Dr. McGill’s groundbreaking research, practical tips for managing and preventing back pain, and his famous ‘big three’ exercises for cor
The Female Edge: Harnessing Hormones for Peak Fitness with Dr. Stacy Sims
Dr. Stacy Sims, an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, joins us in this episode to provide valuable insights into cardiovascular exercise for women at different life stages. She also covers strength training, nutrient timing, and supplement recommendations. Dr. Sims explains the crucial differences in training and nutrition between menstruating, perimenopausal, and menopau
Understanding GLP-1's & the science of appetite management with Sarah Kennedy
Sarah Kennedy of Calocurb discusses the natural and medical ways to suppress appetite, focusing on the revolutionary GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic and Wegovy). This is truly a deep dive into the mechanism of GLP-1 and its role in regulating appetite and blood sugar. You will learn all about the innovative Calocurb supplement, founded by Sarah, which uses a patented hops extract to effectively incre
How Can You Build a Body That Ages Without Falling Apart? with Juliet Starrett
Juliet Starrett, an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of The Ready State, discusses the significance of mobility in midlife. She shares practical, science-backed methods for incorporating mobility into busy lives, like the sit-to-stand test, squatting, and floor sitting. Juliet also offers tips on maintaining and improving range of motion, balance, and overall health while making mobility exerc
Could Adjusting When You Eat & Sleep Improve Digestion, Energy & Menopause Symptoms? with Satchin Panda
Dr. Satchin Panda delves into the fascinating world of circadian biology. He explains why the timing of your meals could be as crucial as the food you eat, how disruptions in circadian rhythms can affect menstrual cycles, and the unexpected links between sleep, light exposure, and metabolic health. Want a simple way to improve your circadian health? Dr. Satchin Panda has developed Ontime Health, a
The Power of Ketones: Fuel Energy, Optimize Recovery & Build Strength as you age with Brianna Stubbs
Dr. Brianna Stubbs, director of Translational Science at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, explores the science behind ketone metabolism and its benefits for women. Learn how ketones can support your fitness goals, regulate appetite, aid in recovery, and even contribute to healthy brain aging. This episode is full of actionable insights and valuable tips for incorporating ketones into your
What’s Really Causing Women’s Hair to Thin & How To Reverse It with Alessandra Zonari PhD
Alessandra Zonari PhD, co-founder of OneSkin, began her career in stem cell biology after witnessing her grandparents’ struggles with age-related diseases. She shares the science behind hair loss in men and women, the impact of hormonal changes, inflammation, and senescent cells on hair health, and the distinct patterns of hair loss between genders. Dr. Zonari also compares the effectiveness of Mi
Kegels Aren't Enough: Pelvic Floor Fitness & Longevity with Dr. Sara Reardon (aka The Vagina Whisperer)
Are you ready to dive into a topic that’s often overlooked but super important? It’s pelvic floor health! Dr. Sarah Reardon, the amazing Vagina Whisperer, teaches you about all sorts of pelvic floor issues like urinary leakage, painful sex, bladder and uterine prolapse, and more. Dr. Reardon shares expert advice on how to keep your pelvic floor strong and healthy, no matter if you’re postpartum or
Why Your Excuses About Exercise Aren't Really About Exercise & How To Overcome Them with Katy Bowman & Diana Hill
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