BONUS: Understanding Women's Health: Answering Your FAQ's with Dr. Stephanie Estima

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™ - A podcast by Everyday Wellness™

I am honored to have Dr. Stephanie Estima back on the show today! (She was with me before in 2020, on Episode 123.) Dr. Estima is an exceptionally well-read and well-versed individual! She is an expert on female metabolism and body composition, the author of a fantastic resource called the Betty Body, and the host of an incredible podcast called The Better Podcast.  Dr. Estima is one of my favorite voices in the health and wellness space! She and I dive into an Ask Me Anything format today. We speak at length about the ideal percentage of body fat for perimenopause and menopause, thyroid health, the impact of diastasis, and weight training based on that core imbalance. We discuss the Gardasil vaccine, optimal nutrients, Hashimoto’s, period cramps, and general PMS symptoms- particularly with inter-uterine devices. We also get into sleep basics, supplement support, the role of parasympathetic days and hormesis, and talk about load management and optimization.  I know you will love today’s conversation with Dr. Stephanie Estima! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Diastasis recti and how do you treat it Pelvic floor rehabilitation Mortality risk versus the benefit of the Gardasil vaccine Oestrogen and its causes What happens when you have low estradiol? Confusion about what you should be doing Stress management in autoimmune diseases Hormones that can be the most impactful on body fat Overcoming insulin resistance Side effects of a copper IUD How to support undisturbed sleep  Get the best sleep of your cycle in the luteal phase  Eat to support the luteal phase Optimize your load management    Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Connect with Dr. Stephanie Estima Instagram  On her podcast, Better! With Dr. Stephanie, where she explores the human potential, hormones, metabolism, and a life well-lived. Get a copy of Dr. Stephanie Estima’s #1 bestselling book, The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex Previous Episode Mentioned: Episode 123 – Menstruation, Muscle, Maternity, & Metabolism: What Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Stephanie Estima