Episode 60: Dr. Amy Shah on Why Circadian Rhythm is Critical for Gut Health & Sleep Quality

Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this episode of Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Amy Shah, a double board-certified physician, nutrition expert, and bestselling author.About Our Guest: Over the last 10 years, Dr. Amy Shah has developed a world-renowned wellness education platform, successfully launched a growing collection of health and wellness products, written bestselling books, including I’m So Effing Hungry and I’m So Effing Tired, and has made numerous national network appearances. Full bio here. What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The story behind Dr. Shah's passion for integrative medicine and how her approach to nutrition has evolved over the years, especially in the context of her family's health.- Why fatigue is not just about doing too much, but about missing key elements like circadian rhythm alignment and sunlight exposure.- The importance of gut health, how quickly you can transform your microbiome, and why it's crucial during perimenopause and menopause.- Practical, research-backed strategies for optimizing sleep, managing stress, and balancing hormones for sustainable energy and overall vitality.Episode Highlights:- How Dr. Shah's family history with type 2 diabetes led her to blend medicine and nutrition into her practice.- The hidden reasons behind why so many women feel exhausted—and how you can flip your energy switch.- Game-changing advice for women in perimenopause and menopause, including how sleep, gut health, and the timing of meals can make all the difference.- Dr. Shah and Keri share their top supplements and nightly routines for better, more restorative sleep.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast: Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Based on Keri’s whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc.Connect with Dr. Shah on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramyshah/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dramyshahYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@saveyourselfwithdr.amyshahNewsletter Sign-Up https://amymdwellness.com/pages/newsletterShop the Chai Latte Collection https://amymdwellness.com/collections/chai-mixesWebsite: https://amymdwellness.com/Connect with Keri on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritious_life/ Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/ Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.