In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the perimenopausal transition and its impact on women's health with Dr. Stacy Sims. You’ll hear us discuss:

Dr. Sims is a pioneering exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist dedicated to transforming women's exercise nutrition and performance. With research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, she focuses on advancing female athlete health and challenging outdated practices to improve research on women. Dr. Sims has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and several influential books, including ROAR and Next Level.

03:15 - The Secrets of Perimenopause

07:03 - What type of  HIIT Is Your Secret Weapon to Supporting Hormones

11:46 - The Impact of Heavy Lifting and HIIT on Women's Health

15:42 - Will Fasting Before Your Workout Sabotage Your Fitness Goals?

19:20 - Why Your Protein Intake Needs to Change After 30

23:16 - Amino Acids, Creatine, and Protein Powder

27:48 - 3 Key Strategies to Manage Perimenopause

33:55 - Where Can You Find Dr. Stacy Sims?