688: Fasting With Your Cycle, Balancing Hormones and Healing From Within | Insights from Dr. Mindy Pelz

In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Dr Mindy Pelz, a world-renowned women’s health expert and author of ‘Fast Like a Girl’ and ‘The Menopause Reset’ joins Rachel to talk about hormonal health and how to  adjust dietary strategies based on your menstrual cycles to enhance metabolic health and brain function. The conversation advocates for normalizing discussions around menstruation and menopause. It also provides practical advice for managing cravings, stress, and exercise. Personal anecdotes highlight the journey towards self-care and empowerment, underscoring the importance of education and open dialogues about hormonal changes. Her newest book ‘Eat Like a Girl’ is available wherever you buy your books.00:00 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Estrogen01:13 Introduction to the Rachel Hollis Podcast01:46 Guest Introduction and Background04:33 The Power of Fasting and Autophagy08:11 Fasting and the Female Body09:51 The Role of Estrogen and Progesterone18:25 Cycle-Based Fasting Strategies22:26 Perimenopausal Fasting Tips30:43 Understanding Low Carb and High Carb Phases31:15 The Joy of Magnolia Cupcakes32:05 Hormonal Conversations with My Son32:50 Embracing Food Pleasure Without Guilt36:43 Post-Menopausal Fasting and Eating Patterns39:12 The Importance of Collagen and Muscle Building42:00 Navigating Perimenopause Challenges48:12 The Significance of Menstrual Cycles50:23 Normalizing Conversations About Periods55:19 Resources and Final ThoughtsPre-order your audiobook of ‘What if YOU Are the Answer’ narrated by Rachel on Audible today! You can also pre-order your e-book or hard copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble (they have signed copies!), Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!LAST CHANCE! Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journalSign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.