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

How to redefine what failure looks like, how to give yourself permission to believe, and challenge your self-beliefs.

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More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

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Understanding the causes of weight loss resistance, and the effects of your metabolic health and insulin on your ability to lose weight. We also discuss the role of hormones, your menstrual cycle, liver and detoxification, as well as, your sympathetic nervous system and dysregulated circadian rhythm on weight loss resistance. 

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

Featured Study: https://www.pnas.org/content/104/31/12587.short

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: 

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Episode Overview: 

• 2:45 Introduction
• 3:45 Insulin and Insulin Resistance
• 17:16 Weight Loss Resistance
• 19:45 Metabolic Health And Weight Loss
• 26:00  Understanding Your Hormones and Menstrual Cycle
• 30:00 Liver and Detoxification
• 37:34 Altered Sympathetic Nervous System
• 41:58 Dysregulated Circadian Rhythm
• 48:56 4-Week Course On Hormones

More information about the book at  The Betty Body Book 

Access to Full Show Notes 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.

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Understanding how to gain metabolic flexibility and food peace through intuitive fasting. What are some warning signs for blood sugar and insulin dysregulation, common types of fasts such as OMAD and time-restricted eating, and how to approach fasting as a woman. We also discuss  Will’s fasting protocol to build up fasting tolerance, how to use strategic carbohydrates for cycling, and fasting with exercise. 

Get access to the full show notes here

Female Hormones & Mitochondrial Health with Dr. Carrie Jones: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pfumgrjsjHtFChIoOJcgD_C5qOJGchXD7
 

Intuitive Fasting Quiz: https://drwillcole.com/intuitive-fasting-quiz

Dr. Will Cole’s Website: https://drwillcole.com/

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

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!

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• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

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Episode Overview: 

• 10:00 Introducing Will
• 14:37 The Philosophy Behind Intuitive Fasting and Eating
• 24:14 Defining Metabolic Flexibility
• 28:35 The Bio-Individuality of Ketosis
• 34:00 Auto-immunity and Ketosis
• 37:03 Signs Insulin and Glucose Dysregulation
• 40:30 Will’s 4 Week Fasting Protocol
• 51:40 Differences Of Gender In Fasting
• 59:05 Clean Carbohydrates
• 1:01:24 What Breaks A Fast?
• 1:05:00 Exercise And Fasting
• 1:08:16 Psychological and Spiritual Benefits Of Fasting
• 1:15:15 Will’s Fasting Regimen
• 1:17:30 Conclusion

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

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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.

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Understanding the role of chronic stress and cortisol on estrogen dominance. We also discuss how insulin, which has a role in many chronic diseases, is affected by deregulated cortisol from our stress response. 

Listen to the full episode with Dr. Mariza Snyder 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/

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! 

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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.

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Understanding the damaging effects of Fructose on your brain and body. We discuss Fructose's impact on hunger cues and reward centers in the brain, its effect on brain development, and metabolic dysfunction. We also touch on oxidative stress, glycation, carbohydrates, and the strategies you may explore to optimize your health. 

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/

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: 

• 0:32 Introduction
• 1:32 Glucose Is The Molecule Of Life 
• 2:22 Fructose Impact On Hunger 
• 4:45 Leptin And Brain Development 
• 8:20 Fructose And BDNF 
• 10:03 Fructose And Reward Centres Of Brain 
• 17:58 Fructose and Metabolic Processes 
• 22:53 Oxidative Stress 
• 28:33 Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Fructose  
• 31:33 Truth about Carbohydrates 
• 40:57 Strategies You May Explore For Better Health

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

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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.

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Understanding glucose and glucose metabolism for better metabolic health. We discuss what the ideal glucose response looks like, and the difference between glycemic index, variability, and glycemic load of foods. What influences the glucose response and how to use strategies like nutrient timing and carbohydrates to control your response. As well as acute and chronic low-grade stress response, resistance training, sleep deprivation, and insulin. 

Connect with Casey - @drcaseyskitchen @levels  - https://www.levelshealth.com/

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/

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: 

• 12:58 Casey’s Origin Story
• 23:02 What is Continuous Glucose Monitoring?
• 25:04 What is Glucose?
• 32:25 What Are The Normal Ranges Of Glucose?
• 39:40 Glycemic Index
• 49:57 Nutrient Intake and Timing
• 56:59 Stress And The Effects On Glucose
• 1:02:37 Breathwork Effects On Glucose
• 1:05:21 Resistance Training and Glucose
• 1:10:55 The Effects Of  The Time Of Day On Insulin
• 1:13:00 Is There A Way To Calculate Average Insulin Using CGM
• 1:17:00 The Future Of CGM

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.

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Understanding what causes aging, why we age, and how epigenetic structures and systems change over time. 

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

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! 

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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 the changes in the brain before, during, and after menopause. Discussing the structural and metabolic changes that happen during menopause. As well as what you can do to protect your brain. 

Referenced Article - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-90084-y.pdf

Chronic Cardio - https://better-with-dr-stephanie.simplecast.com/episodes/geeky-magic-chronic-cardio-PfBmncuA

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

Episode Overview: 

• 0:30 Introduction
• 5:12 Discussing The Paper
• 8:12 Structural Changes
• 10:48 Metabolic Changes
• 12:45 Grey Matter Volume
• 17:14 White Matter Volume
• 18:30 Energy Metabolism
• 20:30 Brain Health
• 22:36 Methods for BDNF Growth - Fasting, Sleep, Ketosis
• 24:00 Metabolic Health and Ketogenic Diet
• 26:17 Keto Flu
• 28:58 What Can You Do?

Social: 

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• https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie

Membership Site:

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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.

In the hustle of start-ups and business, Kelsey was successful, accomplished, and winning (on the outside). We discuss Kelsey’s personal difficulties and low points in business and how it all led to her first experience with clinically assisted psychedelic therapy. We discuss how the importance of medical assistance and "set and setting" using this therapy, and how this therapy can be used to heal anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma.  We also discuss the importance of the balance of masculine and feminine energy. 

Visit Mindcure 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

Social: 

• https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima
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Membership Site:

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Episode Overview: 

• 1:00  Introduction
• 12:00 Welcoming Kelsey
• 14:14 How Kelsey Found Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
• 22:48 First Experience with Therapy
• 31:45 What Changed Post-Treatment
• 40:00 The Divine Feminine
• 46:35 Mindcure & Different Types Of Assisted Therapy
• 52:13 Psilocybin, Ketomine and Ego
• 1:03:50 Microdosing

More information about the book at The Betty Body Book 

Join the Betty Booty Challenge

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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 identify hidden toxins in personal care and feminine care products, understanding some of the potential effects of the use of these traditional products, and what alternatives we may consider for personal care. 

Catch 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

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.