Today’s guest is Dr. Stephanie Estima, the founder of Hello Betty, a community centered around female empowerment through health and business coaching. She's a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology.

She’s also the author of the Betty Body where she shares her proven strategies to help women jumpstart and calibrate their metabolism, revive their libidos, rest guilt free, and elevate their emotional wellbeing.

Dr. Stephanie's mission is to empower women on a global scale to be the best versions of themselves, both physically and emotionally through the power of easily accessible female health education. She’s a bright and clear voice for positivity online, a much needed ingredient to our digital experiences, and I'm so excited to have her on the podcast today.

We also cover…

00:01:37 — Dr. Stephanie’s Inspiration Story

Getting her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychology
Step queen and Tae Bo(!)
Learning to make informed decisions around nutrition
Syncing keto with women’s hormone cycles
Value of long term metabolic flexibility
Important psychological elements of dieting
Having grace for your motherhood journey

00:15:05 — Deep Dive on Ketogenic Dieting

Reasons why a woman might explore keto
Myth busting kale and spinach oxidates
Structuring your plate
Sustainable Dish
Fist pump for animal protein
100,000,000 women with PCOS
Reassessing nutrition needs for your cycle
Oura Ring and Natural Cycles mobile app

00:33:30 — Syncing with Your Cycle

Understanding your cervical fluid
Debunking pregnancy myths
Chemistry class on hormone activity
Harnessing the sacred energy present during ovulation
Shifting your diet throughout your cycle
Preservation of muscle mass
How hunger and metabolism change throughout your cycle

00:47:10 — Prioritizing Protein & Weightlifting

Dismantling diet culture myths
Lifting heavy = The best thing you can do
Growing mental fortitude at the gym
Improving glucose regulation through weight lifting
Aging with power and grace
Your body wants to heal

Resources:

Website: hellobetty.club
Podcast: Better with Dr. Stephanie
Instagram: @dr.stephanie.estima
YouTube: Dr. Stephanie Estima
Read: The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex

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