I am delighted to have a guest on this episode that I had on the show a few weeks back, Dr. Stephanie Estima. Towards the end of episode 135, we started to talk about eating strategies designed specifically for women’s health. And I said to her: you know, this feels like another whole conversation. So, here we are, having another whole conversation!

In this episode, we cover fasting, keto, pitfalls that Dr. Stephanie has seen when advising women on their eating habits, and some body science that will help everyone make good choices for their bodies.

Dr. Stephanie Estima is a Chiropractic doctor 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 help actualize female potential, healthspan, longevity, and achievement. Dr. Estima is the author of Betty Body and a podcast called Better. Her life’s passion and mission is blending modern science with ancient wisdom to empower women’s health and healing.

Here are the main topics of this wonderful conversation:

• How and why keto should be different for women than men
• Physiological background on how keto works and how diet choices can lead to cravings and abandoning keto
• Examples of how to incorporate specific foods into a healthy keto plan
• Any healthy diet is a balance that fits you as an individual
• A recommended starting point if you’re new to keto
• Incorporate knowledge of your cycle into your diet and exercise plan for maximal benefits
• How all of these principles apply to menopausal women
• How Dr. Stephanie approaches fasting

Hoping this episode supports you on the path of knowing, accepting, and loving who you truly are. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do! 

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Quotes: 

SE: “We have always assumed in women's health and women's medicine that we're sort of smaller archetypes of men.”

SE: “When we were first introduced to the keto diet, it was like... bacon with a side of bacon”

SE: “When I'm building out my plate... the majority of the plate is plants, I have protein... then fat is the fill.”

SE: “You want to think about cholesterol as your fairy godmother”

JP: “It's so important ladies that you are continually working towards building muscle because it is a longevity organ”

SE: “When you are able to apply consistency and commit to this idea of doing it again, this is where your results come from.”

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.