

#210 From PMS to Probiotics: Transforming Women’s Wellbeing with Stefanie Adler
Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, Lisa chats with Stefanie Adler, a fertility, hormone, and gut health nutritionist, who is on a mission to empower women with real, personalized health solutions. Stefanie shares her inspiring journey from overcoming childhood gut issues to helping countless women break free from cookie-cutter health advice and truly thrive.
In this episode, Stefanie and Lisa dive deep into the vital topics of hormone balance, the real story behind hormonal birth control, how to sync your workouts with your menstrual cycle, and how personalized gut health care can transform your well-being. Stefanie busts some big myths, explains actionable steps, and introduces life-changing tools like the HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) test.
Grab your favorite drink and get ready to take notes—this episode has tons of practical advice and expert insights you won’t want to miss!
Timestamp Overview:
- [00:00] - Introduction & Stefanie’s Story
- [04:19] - The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control
- [12:55] - Cycle Syncing Workouts for Women
- [19:32] - Personalizing Fitness for Your Cycle
- [20:55] - Gut Health: Why Women Struggle with Bloating & Constipation
- [23:00] - Microbiome, Probiotics, and Fermented Foods
- [27:03] - The Importance of Prebiotics & Feeding Good Bacteria
- [30:11] - What is HTMA? The Game-Changer for Mineral & Hormone Health
- [34:12] - How to Access and Interpret HTMA Tests
- [37:17] - HTMA vs. Blood Tests: Why Minerals Matter
- [40:44] - Pro Tips for Supplements and Personalized Nutrition
- [41:25] - Wrapping Up and Takeaways
Follow Stefanie Adler:
- Website: https://www.stefanieadler.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness/
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See you for the next episode of Nutrition and Life—helping you thrive, one step at a time!