HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR BODY THROUGH PERIMENOPAUSE - E152

Kristin sits down to talk with an esteemed exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, Dr. Stacy Sims. The conversation delves into specialized female training and nutrition strategies, circadian rhythm-based eating, and the drawbacks of intermittent fasting for women. They also touch on the importance of heavy weight lifting, and high-intensity interval training, and provide insights on navigating hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. Known for her groundbreaking work in female physiology, Dr. Sims discusses her influential books 'Roar' and 'Next Level,' which aim to break the stigma surrounding women's health issues. Additionally, Dr. Sims explores optimizing female physiological responses to cold immersion practices, highlighting differences between male and female reactions and the impact on conditions like endometriosis. If you’re looking for the insight and motivation to live a healthy, happy life, this episode is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Discussing revolutionary work on women's health, physiology, and fitness strategies • Addressing sex differences and biases in sports and biomedical research • Clarity on how glial cells affect brain health and how lactate reduces plaque development • Addressing challenges in women's training and nutrition for optimal performance • Normalizing discussions around perimenopause, menopause, and the benefits of hormone replacement therapy • Science and benefits of cold water immersion for women's health and recovery KEY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Introduction (03:00) - The Importance of Female-Specific Training (11:23) - Understanding High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) (18:53) - Navigating Fitness and Nutrition for Women (39:56) - The Role of Circadian Rhythm in Nutrition (42:30) - Optimizing Protein Intake for Active Women (45:53) - The Role of Carbohydrates in Women's Fitness (49:33) - Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause (53:48) - The Importance of Heavy Lifting for Women (59:50) - Hormone Replacement Therapy (01:08:44) - Cold Water Immersion and Women's Health (01:17:33) - Advice to My Younger Self KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED: WELLPOWER, Kristin Weitzel, biohacking, health and wellness, Dr. Stacy Sims, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), high intensity interval training (HIIT), perimenopause, menopause, estrogen, progesterone, intermittent fasting MENTIONS: Website: https://www.drstacysims.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-t-sims-phd/ Mentioned: ROAR by Stacy Sims, Next Level by Stacy Sims CHECK OUT THE WELLPOWER COMMUNITY: Website: https://www.wellpower.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohacking.breath.cold/ NOT ONLY ARE THESE MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS BUT YOU CAN SUPPORT THE WELLPOWER PODCAST BY SUPPORTING THE BRANDS THAT HELP FUND THIS FREE EDUCATION TOOL (USE CODE WELLPOWER AT CHECKOUT): https://www.wellpower.life/shop