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BETTER! Muscle, Metabolism, Meals, & Mindset in (Peri) Menopause with Dr. Stephanie Estima

BETTER! Muscle, Metabolism, Meals, & Mindset in (Peri) Menopause with Dr. Stephanie Estima

Written by: Dr. Stephanie Estima
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 Dr. Stephanie Estima shares insights on women's health & menopause, featuring expert discussions on nutrition, fitness, hormones, stress management, performance, recovery, longevity, health span, mental resilience, and energy production. We discuss complex science and then alchemize it into actionable items for every day living. The ultimate goal with this podcast is to assist you in making informed decisions about your health, whether you're seeking relief from menopausal symptoms, struggling with weight management, or aiming to boost overall health, this podcast equips you with the tools to take charge of your well-being. It isn't about being perfect, it's about being better. Embark on a transformative health journey with Dr. Stephanie, tailored specifically for women approaching (or navigating) menopause, struggling with weight, and facing health challenges. With a focus on exercise physiology, brain science, and performance nutrition, Dr. Stephanie draws from her 19 years of experience in private practice, bestselling authorship, and motherhood to empower you on your journey to becoming the hero of your own health story. Topics covered in the podcast include: Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone imbalance, Weight management, Health challenges, Fitness for women, Nutrition for women, Aging gracefully, Mental resilience, Stress management, Longevity, Energy levels, Wellness journey, Self-care, and Well-being after 40.2019 - 2026 All Rights Reserved Alternative & Complementary Medicine Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Why Sexual Health Is Actually a Life-or-Death Issue with Dr. Juliana Hauser

    Why Sexual Health Is Actually a Life-or-Death Issue with Dr. Juliana Hauser
    Apr 20 2026

    What if your sexual health was as important as your heart rate? What if understanding your sexuality was the final frontier of truly knowing yourself?

    In this groundbreaking conversation, Dr. Juliana Hauser—sex therapist, author of A New Position on Sex, and expert in sexual agency—challenges everything we've been taught about sexuality, pleasure, and desire.

    Dr. Hauser explains why sexual wellness isn't something you add to your to-do list (if you're breathing, you're already a sexual being), and why the real work is about developing sexual agency: the skill of knowing your yeses and nos, listening to your body, and showing up authentically in all your relationships.

    Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):
    (0:00) Intro/Teaser
    (4:00) Why Sexual Wellness Is a Vital Sign for Women’s Health
    (8:00) If You’re Breathing, You’re Sexual: Reframing Sexuality
    (9:00) Sexuality as the Final Frontier of Self-Development
    (21:00) Sensuality & Self-Discovery: Learning Your Yucks and Yums
    (25:00) Why Knowing Your Anatomy Is Essential for Sexual Health
    (32:00) Genital Show and Tell: Celebrating Anatomical Diversity
    (35:00) Labiaplasty & Cosmetic Surgery
    (44:00) The Arousal Cycle & Why the Standard Model Is Flawed
    (50:00) Menopause & Sexuality: What Changes
    (57:00) Aging Vulvas & Why We Need Better Education
    (59:00) UTIs, Sepsis & Sexual Health: The Hidden Mortality Risk
    (1:07:00) After Party: Dr. Stephanie’s Reflections on Sexual Wellness

    Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep465

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    P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

    Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

    Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • "You Have 5 Years Left." She Proved Them Wrong - Twice! with Leslie Kenny

    "You Have 5 Years Left." She Proved Them Wrong - Twice! with Leslie Kenny
    Apr 13 2026
    Leslie Kenny was told in her 30s that she had five years to live. Diagnosed simultaneously with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis — and told to give up her dream of having children — she did what true Betties do: she refused the prognosis, threw everything she had at it, and got to work. Now 60 years old, Leslie reports a biological age of 21. She is autoimmune disease-free. And she naturally conceived a child at 43. Her recovery journey led her to collaborate with University of Oxford scientists and to discover spermidine — a naturally occurring, food-derived longevity compound that was hiding in plain sight. It’s been in our food for millennia, it’s in breast milk, and it’s in every plant on earth. And it addresses 9 of the 12 hallmarks of ageing identified by science as the root causes of why we get older. For 20% off Primeadine, go to: https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/DRSTEPHANIE Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate): (0:00) Intro/Teaser (4:00) What Is Spermidine and Why Do We Lose It? (8:00) Autophagy, Hair, Nails & the Biological Dashboard (17:00) The 12 Hallmarks of Ageing, Explained for Real Life (23:00) mTOR, Muscle Loss, and Why Spermidine Is Different (27:00) Food Sources, Dosage & Lifestyle Levers (38:00) Leslie's Story: The Diagnosis, the Prognosis, the Refusal (55:00) IVIG, Trauma Therapy & the Surprise Pregnancy at 43 (1:18:00) Femspan, Future Research & Where to Find Leslie (1:22:00) The After-Party Thoughts with Dr. Stephani Resources mentioned in the Episode can be found at: https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep464 We couldn’t do it without our sponsors: JUST THRIVE HEALTH - Take the Just Thrive FEEL BETTER challenge today, and save 20% on your first order. Go to https://justthrivehealth.com/better and use the code BETTER to see the difference for yourself. BON CHARGE - Achieve glowing skin, gain more energy, and uplevel your recovery practice with a suite of red light products. Get 15% off at https://boncharge.com/better with code BETTER. HIGHER DOSE - If you’re noticing thinning, shedding, or simply want to support scalp and hair health proactively, this is a powerful addition to your routine. Get 15% off the Red Light Hat at https://higherdose.com with code BETTER at checkout. KENETIK - You think carefully about how you fuel your body but are you fueling your brain? Learn more about Kenetik and try it for yourself by going to https://drinkkenetik.com/BETTER and use code BETTER for 15% off QUALIA LIFE - Boost energy, DNA health, and cellular protection. Save 15% at https://qualialife.com/better with code BETTER. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • "Toned" Isn't Real: Build Muscle, Lose Fat, Ditch Diet Culture for Good with Dr. Stephanie Estima

    "Toned" Isn't Real: Build Muscle, Lose Fat, Ditch Diet Culture for Good with Dr. Stephanie Estima
    Apr 6 2026

    You've been lied to. Not by your body — by the system that profits from you believing it's broken. Dr. Stephanie names the real villain behind decades of failed diets, shrinking goals, and body distrust: the wellness industrial complex that told you skinny equals healthy. You're not broken - you were just given the wrong map. Here is the right one!

    Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):
    (0:00) Intro/Teaser
    (2:00) The Villain: Diet Culture & the Wellness Industrial Complex
    (7:00) What Chronic Under-Eating Does to Your Body
    (9:00) Debunking the Bulky & Toned Myths
    (15:00) The Psychology of Shrinking
    (17:00) Your Body Didn’t Betray You. It Protected You
    (21:00) How to Rebuild: Strength, Recovery & Mobility
    (26:00) Fuel the Build: Eating for the Body You Want
    (34:00) You’re Building a 40-Year Asset

    Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep463

    We couldn’t do it without our sponsors:

    TIMELINE - As perimenopausal women, we know we are in a fight against time to preserve our muscle strength and endurance. Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79 when you go to https://timeline.com/BETTER

    YOUNG GOOSE - More resilient. More hydrated. More responsive. This is skin quality skincare. Go to https://younggoose.com/better and use code BETTER for 10% off your first purchase

    PIQUE LIFE - If you want to redefine your evening ritual and still feel like yourself the next day, you can get 10% off for life. Yes, for life at https://piquelife.com/better

    COZY EARTH - Cozy Earth helps you feel better by keeping your temperature perfect overnight to facilitate deep restorative sleep. Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code BETTER for up to 20% off.

    TROSCRIPTIONS - There’s a completely new way to optimize your health. Give it a try at https://troscriptions.com/BETTER or enter BETTER at checkout for 10% off your first order.

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    P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

    Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.

    Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results.


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    40 mins
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