Do You Really Know Your Hormones? These Fasting Mistakes Are Destroying Your Energy & How to Fix Them | Dr. Amy Shah (Fan Fav)
Women of Impact
Fasting and Female Hormonal Health
This chapter explores the connection between fasting, brain health, and emotional well-being, particularly in women. It highlights how understanding menstrual cycles can enhance fasting practices and overall health, focusing on the influence of hormones on emotional states during various phases.
Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on July 13, 2022. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we dive deep and come out stronger. Today, I'm absolutely jazzed to bring you a powerhouse episode with none other than the fasting dynamo herself, Dr. Amy Shah!
Guys, if you've ever felt like you're running on empty, if you've ever hit that wall of fatigue where you just think, “I can't keep doing this,” you're not alone, and Dr. Amy Shah, author of "I'm So Effing Tired," is here with the freaking game plan to recharge our batteries! Trust me, you won't want to miss a single word of this.
We're going deep on something seriously empowering – fasting. Now, before you roll your eyes, let me tell you why this isn't just about skipping meals. Dr. Shah is flipping the script and revealing why women's bodies are a whole different ballgame when it comes to fasting compared to men. We’re talking about optimizing our energy, syncing with our natural cycles, and literally taking back control of how we feel every single day.
And ladies, you know I'm all about those simple, tactical steps you can use like... right NOW. Whether you're a seasoned faster, or maybe you don't even know where to start, Dr. Shah's got your back with super easy tactics and insights that’ll make you say, "Why the hell didn’t I start this sooner?"
So, grab that notebook and pen, because Dr. Amy Shah is about to drop some serious knowledge bombs on how we can elevate our lives, find our confidence, and step into our power.
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SHOWNOTES
00:00 Balanced Fasting: A Natural Approach
08:25 Self-Care During Late Luteal Phase
14:55 "Sun-Synced Fasting Boosts Gut Health"
16:09 Optimal Eating Habits
25:45 "Assessing Meaningful Relationships"
26:54 Identifying Toxic Relationships
32:38 "Microbes: Key to Health and Wellbeing"
41:03 Nature Walks: Women's Wellness Secret
46:23 Screens Disrupt Sleep Patterns
51:00 Understanding Inflammation and Diet Connection
53:52 "Moderate Toxin Intake for Health"
59:43 Quick Energy Leads to Crashes
01:07:47 Optimal Fasting: Finding Your Balance
01:09:42 Late-Night Snacking and Weight Loss
01:18:19 Cycle-Based Intermittent Fasting Guide
01:21:45 "Embrace Strength Over Shrinking"
01:25:54 "Be the Hero Blueprint"
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