In this episode we discuss:
- Whether post-menopausal women can benefit from the bioenergetic approach
- Concerns with estrogen therapy and the harmful advice given to women in menopause and perimenopause
- Primal Bod’s argument that you don't need to hit your RDAs if you are not eating carbohydrates
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/
Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katedeeringfitness/
Timestamps:
0:00 – intro
0:22 – Kate Deering’s experience in the Bioenergetic space and finding Ray Peat’s work
3:02 – Dr. Jolene Brighten says that HRT isn’t enough – is she right?
6:15 – common diet misconceptions for women in perimenopause and menopause
9:59 – concerns with using estrogen therapy
14:03 – how estrogen compares to progesterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, and testosterone
16:37 – harmful medical advice given to Mike’s mom
18:17 – whether using estrogen therapy is ever warranted
24:51 – how to tell if estrogen is causing harm in post-menopausal women
30:58 – strategies for reducing symptoms associated with menopause (hot flashes, weight gain, vaginal dryness, poor sleep)
37:16 – blood markers that indicate high estrogen levels and common pitfalls to be aware of
40:13 – the importance of eating enough carbohydrates to prevent cortisol spikes
47:14 – Primal Bod (Candi Frazier’s) argument that more insulin leads to a greater need for nutrients
51:47 – whether RDA targets for micronutrients should be ignored
57:45 – whether high-carb diets cause the wasting of nutrients as Primal Bod suggests
1:03:59 – nutrient deficiencies on the carnivore diet and the demonization of insulin
1:09:56 – is adding fiber the key to hormonal balance?
1:15:46 – the importance of understanding why removing fiber and other plant foods might produce benefits
1:18:36 – the bioenergetic approach still applies to post-menopausal women
