I am joined by my friend Dr.Stephanie Estima to today’s episode ( which is the first of two parts), to talks about how important is for us to change the narrative in regards to taking care of our bodies as women, to learn to pay attention to the signs and symptoms, honoring where we are at, having awareness about the different phases in our cycles and the energetic phases of the seasons as well. In the second part of our conversation we will dive deep into the concept of Ketogenic Diet for women, is it safe? Is it recommended? How to use it?

Dr. Stephanie Estima is an expert in female metabolism and body composition. She is a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in functional neurology, brain metabolism, and female physiology. She is particularly focused on distilling strategies in nutritional proxies, movement, posture, and mindset to actualize female potential, healthspan, longevity, and achievement.

These are the main topics of this amazing conversation that you will probably like to listen to more than once:

• Estima talks about her background, how she started a podcast and wrote a book.
• Estima shares how she spent years without listening to her body.
• What is keto-cycling?
• How to take care of yourself during perimenopause and menopause.
• The normalization of menstrual pain comes from a strong patriarchal thinking.
• Menstrual pain is common, not normal.
• The crucial importance of rest and recovery.
• Your menstrual cycle is your hormonal report card.
• The impact stress has on the female body.
• The role of cortisol.
• How stress impacts your sex hormones
• Women need to engage in human connections..
• The importance of our morning and evening habits and rituals.
• Move your body according to your cycles
• What are you grateful for?
• You need to have time for sex.
• Separate your productivity from your worth.
• Set a recovery day for your health.
• When you learn how to exercise (and when) your body responds correctly
• Build muscle and shift your composition.

Hoping you can understand yourself better after listening to this episode and that you can put into action some of this knowledge to unfold a more loving and compassionate way to treat yourself!  Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!

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Here goes one of our listener’s questions (someone else’s question might be also your own, you are not alone!):

“I am suffering from congested skin, there are bumps and I am breaking out. I also have adrenal fatigue...I am exhausted, I have digestive issues, lots of gas and bloating, as well as constipation. I am a hot mess! I know it is a lot to ask, but do you have any recommendations?”

To answer this question,  first I am going to recommend you to move your body with a moderate intensity of exercise. Secondly, your digestion needs to be assessed, you need to identify which foods are creating the gas and bloating in order to avoid them, if most of the foods are creating these unpleasant consequences, I suggest you have some Canadian Digestive Bitters from Saint Francis Herb Farm or digestive enzymes, especially if your gall bladder was removed.

Thirdly, you want to look at your minerals and support your liver, Liver Hepato DR is a tonic and a tincture that I use in my practice and it is not only a great support for your liver but also helps to detoxify, assists the process of elimination and it is very anti-inflammatory. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. You can purchase Saint Francis Herb Farm’s products online using the code Jennpike15 and save 15% off all of your purchases or directly in your closest Health Food Store.

I would also suggest you start dry brushing for lymphatic stimulation and to get to know more about your skin type, you can reach out to Skin Essence Organics and have a Skin Care Quiz, that will help you determine what type of products you need for your skin particularly. You can even chat with them if you have any further questions.

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Quotes:

 “Ketocycling is matching the ketogenic diet to the different phases of your menstrual cycle.”

“Menstrual pain is not normal, it is common, but is not normal!”

“The normalization of menstrual pain comes from a stong patriarchal thinking”

“Your body is talking to you all the time, sometimes whispering and others yelling.”

“Your menstrual cycle is your hormonal report card.”

“Community is your immunity.”

“Your sleep have to be prioritize.”

“Match the internal lighting of the home with the lighting that mother nature is offering.”

“Our rest is where the work happens.”

“Unclench your productivity from your worth”

“We need to move away from the idea of weight loss, and instead think in gaining muscle and shifting our composition.”

“Pleasure is our birth right.”

 

Additional Information About Jenn:

Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium, and Juice Plus.

Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.