The Gabby Reece Show Age Like a Girl: The New Science of Women’s Second Act - Dr. Mindy Pelz
Dec 15, 2025
Dr. Mindy Pelz, a women's health expert known for her insights on menopause and metabolic health, joins Gabby to reshape how we view aging. They explore the menopausal brain's transformation, emphasizing empowerment and self-care. Mindy reveals how fasting enhances brain function and clarity, while also discussing the importance of rediscovering joy and playfulness in midlife. They highlight the evolving roles of women and the necessity for personal growth and identity beyond family responsibilities, offering a hopeful perspective on the journey into one's second act.
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Big Wheel For A 56th Birthday
- Mindy rode a child's big wheel down a steep driveway at 56 to reclaim playfulness and her inner girl.
- The stunt symbolized recovering youthful joy as a core theme of healthy aging.
Brain Rewires Into Leadership Mode
- Menopause triggers a second brain pruning that removes people-pleasing circuits and enables leadership-focused neurons to grow.
- This rewiring explains increased bluntness, clarity, and individuated thinking in peri/postmenopausal women.
Postreproductive Longevity Is By Design
- Humans live a large portion of life post-reproductively by design, suggesting evolutionary roles beyond reproduction.
- That longevity signals the species-level value of postreproductive contributions like leadership and caregiving.
