BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause

How to optimize the health of the men in our lives. We discuss why testosterone has dramatically changed in the last 50 years and how to know if they have low testosterone. As well as, the profound effects of high cortisol, stress, and poor sleep quality, and how to supplement and approaching fasting as a male. 

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie
• Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie
• Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/
• LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavor sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima
• PRIMEADINE - Code DRSTEPHANIE10 for 10% off -

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Connect With Tracy:

Website: https://drtracygapin.com/

Tracy's Book

Tracy's Instagram

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

• https://hellobetty.club/

 Episode Overview: 

• 10:55 Tracy’s Origin Story
• 19:30 Why Do Men Not Ask For Health?
• 24:12 How Testosterone Has Changed In Men
• 29:52 How To Know You Have Low Testosterone
• 36:26 Cortisol
• 43:15 Effects Of Sleep
• 46:24 Genetics
• 51:43 Exercise Effects on Testosterone
• 55:04 Supplementation
• 1:00:17 Fasting For Men
• 1:04:56 What Men Need To Be Advocates For
• 1:07:43 Conclusion

Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge 

Join the Hello Betty Community here! 

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P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie
• Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie
• Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/
• LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavor sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima
• PRIMADINE - Code DRSTEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/DRSTEPHANIE10
• Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo code ASA10 takes 10% off any purchase - https://ancestral-supplements.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074

Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

Connect With Ashley: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl

Website: https://ashleystahl.com/

U-Turn Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-turn-podcast-w-ashley-stahl/id1382321276?mt=2

U-Turn Book: https://ashleystahl.com/you-turn/

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

• https://hellobetty.club/

Episode Overview: 

• 1:30 Introduction
• 9:55 Ashley Origin Story
• 24:28 Burnout and Purpose
• 26:43 How To  Get Clear On Who We Are
• 41:31 How Being A Realist Isn’t Serving You
• 47:52 Challenging Our Limited Beliefs
• 56:20 Understanding Your Core Skill Sets
• 1:06:21 Why Being at Rock Bottom Is Powerful

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

Join the Hello Betty Community here! 

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P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Understanding how traditional feminine care products are toxic, the potential health effects of using these products,  and some of the alternatives we may consider for feminine care. 

Find the full episode with Lara Adler here 

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie
• Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie
• Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/
• LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima

Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

• https://hellobetty.club/

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

Join the Hello Betty Community here! 

****************************
P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Understanding what happens in the fourth week of your menstrual cycle. We discuss how this week is focused on rest, recovery, and reflection. As well as, nutrition and the need for additional calories, how to approach fasting, and how to modify movement. 

Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie
• Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie
• Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/
• LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima

Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

• https://hellobetty.club/

Episode Overview: 

• 4:03 Introduction
• 5:41 Initial Changes in Week 4
• 9:00 Perimenopause
• 11:00 Nutrition 
• 17:50 Fasting 
• 18:17 Movement 
• 24:00 Emotional Wellbeing
• 28:30 Conclusion 

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

Join the Hello Betty Community

 here! 

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P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to use breathwork to heal past traumas, connect with your body, and calm your nervous system. Samantha discusses what breathwork is, what breathwork style is best for you, how to change your relationship with pain by increasing pain tolerance, how to identify sensations in the body, and give yourself space to separate yourself from symptoms.

Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie
• Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie
• Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/
• LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima

Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

• https://hellobetty.club/

Connect With Samantha:

• https://www.samanthaskelly.com/ 
• Samantha's Youtube 
• Pause Breathwork
• Instagram

Episode Overview: 

• 2:16 Introduction
• 12:10 Samantha’s Origin Story
• 20:40 How To Know If You Are A Emotional Eater
• 26:46 How To Change Your Relationship To Pain
• 34:35 Identifying Bodily Sensations & Separating Yourself From Symptoms
• 37:34 What is Breathwork?
• 45:29 What Type Of Breathwork Is Best For You?
• 50:52 Emotional Relationship With Your Body
• 54:19 How Samantha Used Breathwork For Eating Disorder

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

Join the Hello Betty Community

 here! 

****************************
P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to the first episode with Anthony Youn here

Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie
• Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie
• Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/
• LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima

Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

How some health care professionals allow internal factors, ego, and arrogance to get in the way of allowing for the best care for their patients. Anthony discusses how this "playing god" mindset affects decision-making and how allopathic medicine is not kind to other health care providers.

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

• https://hellobetty.club/

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

Join the Hello Betty Community here! 

****************************
P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learning what happens in the third week of your menstrual cycle and the Luteal Phase. We discuss how this phase in your cycle affects Estrogen, Progesterone, and your Musculoskeletal System, as well as, how to approach nutrition, supplementation, fasting, and exercise.

Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie
• Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie
• Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/
• LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima

Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

• https://hellobetty.club/

Episode Overview: 

• 4:07 Introduction
• 6:14 Starting Week 3
• 8:54 Luteal Phase
• 13:03 Estrogen 
• 14:00 Progesterone 
• 18:34 Musculoskeletal System and Organs 
• 20:00 Nutrition & Keto
• 23:53 Butyrate & Gut Health 
• 26:16 Fasting
• 28:08 Exercise 
• 29:48 Supplements 
• 32:26 Conclusion 

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

Join the Hello Betty Community

 here! 

****************************
P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Cortisol affects our menstrual cycle, sleep, and mitochondrial function. We discuss the circadian rhythm of cortisol, the relationship between cortisol and mitochondria, common signs of high stress, and how to have better sleep.

Listen to the first episode with Carrie Jones here

Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie
• Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie
• Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/
• LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima

Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

• https://hellobetty.club/

Episode Overview: 

• 1:37 Introduction
• 11:46 Welcoming Carrie
• 15:18 Cortisol and Mitochondria
• 17:29 Cholesterol
• 22:00 Circadian Rhythm of Cortisol
• 28:16 The Differences in Cortisol and Cortisone
• 33:37 Stress and Menstrual Cycle
• 38:20 Cortisol and Menopausal Women
• 41:49 Signs Of High Stress
• 49:00 Low Cortisol In The Morning
• 56:28 How To Have A Better Sleep
• 1:03:45 Supplements For Mitochondrial Health

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

Join the Hello Betty Community here! 

****************************
P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/

The NHL's Connor Carrick discusses how hard work and effort are something to be proud of, and that success follows dedication to the craft. We also discuss how "life" is much bigger than your job or sport.

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie
• Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie
• Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/
• LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima

Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

• https://hellobetty.club/

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

Join the Hello Betty Community

 here! 

****************************
P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Understanding what happens in the second week of your menstrual cycle. We discuss the role of Testosterone, and how it increases our libido. As well as, how to approach exercise and nutrition during this week of your cycle,  fasting, the urge to socialize, and supplementation. 

Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/

Thank you to our sponsors: 

• Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie
• Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie
• Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/
• LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavor sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima

Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

• https://hellobetty.club/

Episode Overview: 

• 4:08 Introduction To Week 2
• 8:07 Testosterone, Sex Hormones & Libidio 
• 11:02 Movement  
• 14:28 Cardio 
• 17:00 Ligaments 
• 19:44 Carbohydrates 
• 22:27 Fasting
• 25:21 Socialization 
• 28:56 Supplementation 

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

Join the Hello Betty Community here! 

****************************
P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.