40+ Fitness Podcast Age like a girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz
On episode 726 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz to dive into her groundbreaking book, Age Like a Girl: How Menopause Rewires Your Brain for Mental Clarity, Increased Confidence, and Renewed Energy.
For too long, menopause has been seen as a decline, but Dr. Mindy is here to flip the script—showing us how this stage of life can be a powerful transformation for women.
Together, they unpack the science behind menopause, its impact on neurochemistry, and why these changes don't have to signal the end, but rather the start of a vibrant and empowering new chapter.
Dr. Mindy shares her personal journey, the ancestral roots of the "grandmother hypothesis," and practical, research-backed lifestyle changes to help women thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally after 40.
Plus, this episode acknowledges the importance of support from partners and why open conversations with the men in our lives are crucial during this transition. Time Stamps
03:47 Menopause & Marital Communication
09:26 Breaking Under Online Pressure
12:58 Redefining Life Through Menopause
15:35 Grandmother Hypothesis and Menopause Energy
17:56 Grandmother Hypothesis and Aging
22:47 Post-40 Nutrition: Stabilizing Glucose
25:46 Fasting for Brain & Mood Boost
28:08 Mastering Glucose for Health
32:01 Unexpected Hard Work and Adaptation
36:13 Estrogen: The Brain's Timekeeper
39:40 Resetting the Timekeeper Naturally