#89 - Female-Specific Nutrition Quality, Timing & Holistic Stress Management to Thrive

Want better results with less overwhelm? Today we discuss the truth about how to fuel with your changing hormones and female physiology, with innovative nutrient timing and strategies that even the most well-meaning nutritionists, doctors and coaches aren't aware of.  Female-specific science matters and today we break it down clearly and concisely for you!In this episode, Louise, one of the world’s leading experts for perimenopausal women who love to run, gets real about the physiological and hormone shifts that start around age 35 and what actually works to support your body to thrive. You’ll learn why nutrition quality matters, why macro and calorie counting is ineffective at mitigating symptoms and fitness decline, how poor protein choices sabotage results, and the right way to use supplements like amino acids to feel better, look stronger, and build muscle. She unpacks why dietary fat isn’t the enemy, how carbs can work for you, and why stress (including dietary stress!) is likely blocking your progress. This is a masterclass in getting back to basics with female-specific science, empathy, and lived experience guiding the way.If you’re tired of confusion about when to eat what, B.S. diets, and “one-size-fits-all” advice that doesn’t work for active women over 35, this episode is for you!Take advantage of our podcast listener discount and save 20% off all of Kion’s science-backed clean products: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizingCheck out our free nutrition guide and join other fierce runners taking charge of their holistic health, hormones, and fitness in our award-winning Badass Breakthrough Academy to thrive through perimenopause with less stress: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ Link to our FullScript where you can see our curated best supplement picks & save 20%: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/breakingthroughwellness/store-startEpisode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(5:36) #1 tip for women 35+(7:06) The overlooked role of dietary stress(9:14) How natural hormone production actually works(10:44) Female-specific training and stress regulation(13:29) Fats and carbs for hormone health(17:24) Protein quality vs. quantity(19:04) Amino acid absorption and timing(22:22) Why EAAs can outperform whey(25:22) Supplement scams to avoid(27:19) Why Louise recommends Kion Aminos(30:32) Real energy benefits from amino timing(32:57) How nutrition quality changes everything(35:31) What your body truly needs now(38:14) Symptoms caused by chronic stress(41:22) Outro Tune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Email 💬  [email protected]  Please note if you want to be a podcast guest, there is a fee and interview process. This is safe space and curated Community exclusively for women who love to feel, look and run our best without B.S. noise, endless pills, extreme diets or misleading fads.