226. Cycle Syncing: Balancing Hormones through Diet & Exercise with Dr. Stephanie Estima

Today’s guest is Dr. Stephanie Estima, the founder of Hello Betty, a community centered around female empowerment through health and business coaching. She's a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. She’s also the author of the Betty Body where she shares her proven strategies to help women jumpstart and calibrate their metabolism, revive their libidos, rest guilt free, and elevate their emotional wellbeing. Dr. Stephanie's mission is to empower women on a global scale to be the best versions of themselves, both physically and emotionally through the power of easily accessible female health education. She’s a bright and clear voice for positivity online, a much needed ingredient to our digital experiences, and I'm so excited to have her on the podcast today. We also cover… 00:01:37 — Dr. Stephanie’s Inspiration Story Getting her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychology Step queen and Tae Bo(!) Learning to make informed decisions around nutrition Syncing  keto with women’s hormone cycles  Value of long term metabolic flexibility  Important psychological elements of dieting  Having grace for your motherhood journey  00:15:05 — Deep Dive on Ketogenic Dieting Reasons why a woman might explore keto Myth busting kale and spinach oxidates Structuring your plate  Sustainable Dish Fist pump for animal protein  100,000,000 women with PCOS Reassessing nutrition needs for your cycle  Oura Ring and Natural Cycles mobile app 00:33:30 — Syncing with Your Cycle Understanding your cervical fluid Debunking pregnancy myths Chemistry class on hormone activity  Harnessing the sacred energy present during ovulation Shifting your diet throughout your cycle Preservation of muscle mass  How hunger and metabolism change throughout your cycle 00:47:10 — Prioritizing Protein & Weightlifting  Dismantling diet culture myths Lifting heavy = The best thing you can do Growing mental fortitude at the gym Improving glucose regulation through weight lifting Aging with power and grace  Your body wants to heal Resources:  Website: hellobetty.club Podcast: Better with Dr. Stephanie Instagram: @dr.stephanie.estima YouTube: Dr. Stephanie Estima Read: The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. Athletic Greens AG1 | Get 1 FREE year of Vitamin D immune support along with 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/BEWELL.