Women of Impact Always Tired, Hangry, and Overwhelmed? The Hidden Hormone Fix Every Woman Needs to Know | Dr. Amy Shah (Fan Fav)
Aug 26, 2025
Dr. Amy Shah, a double-board certified physician specializing in food allergies and hormones, discusses the complexities of fasting for women's health. She busts myths around intermittent fasting, emphasizing a tailored approach that aligns with hormonal cycles. Key advice includes avoiding fasting before your cycle and focusing on self-care. Dr. Shah also explores the interplay between hormones like ghrelin and dopamine, emotional eating, and how mindfulness can reshape cravings. Her insights provide a blueprint for women to regain energy and balance through understanding their bodies.
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Gut Microbiome Controls Mood
- Gut bacteria produce most of our serotonin and a large portion of dopamine and signal to the brain through multiple pathways.
- Changing food and social inputs alters mood, cravings, and behavior via the gut-brain connection.
Use Sunlight To Reduce Cravings
- Get daily sunlight exposure or use a 20-minute happy light to boost alpha-MSH and leptin signaling.
- Walk outdoors each day to improve satisfaction and reduce cravings.
Dopamine Machine-Gun Vs Water-Gun
- Dr. Amy Shah connects processed foods and dopamine to machine-gun-like dopamine bursts compared to natural activities.
- She explains modern inputs outcompete simple dopamine sources like sunlight and social connection.
