The Female Body in Motion: Stress, Hormones, and Healing [feat. Elza van Niekerk]

In this episode of the Movement Driven Podcast, Dr. Greg is joined by Elza van Niekerk for a powerful conversation on women’s health, stress, and performance. From juggling motherhood to navigating hormonal cycles, women often face unique challenges when it comes to recovery, injury prevention, and training.Together, the team explores:How stress and the nervous system impact healing and inflammation.Why rest isn’t always the best recovery strategy—and what to do instead.The role of hormones and cycle syncing in training and injury risk.Anatomical differences (like Q-angle and pelvic tilt) that affect women’s knees, hips, and core.Why pelvic floor therapy should be standard care post-pregnancy.Whether you’re an athlete, a mom, or just striving to stay active and pain-free, this episode breaks down the science while offering real-world strategies to help women train smarter, recover better, and build strength for life.MovementDriven.com