Better! with Dr. Stephanie

In this Geeky Magic episode, Dr. Stephanie talks about our eternal frienemy - indulgence. While the occasional treat is perfectly fine and in fact, good for the soul, indulging can quickly take a toxic turn if it becomes a chronic occurrence. She gives you her proven strategies for managing indulgences, using exercise to burn glucose (also known by its street name - sugar), and how to prioritize protein and fat to stay in optimal shape for the rest of your life. You'll get Dr. Stephanie's secrets on resistance training and learn how it affects your adipose tissue as well as strategies to manage your kids' candy intake because 'tis the season for sweets. Episode Overview: 6:24 Introduction8:30 One-time Indulgence Vs Chronic 9:42 Strategies For Managing Indulgences 13:22 Using Exercise To Burn Glucose 16:06 Prioritizing Protein and Fat 18:40 Resistance Training & Adipose Tissue 20:52 Strategies For Your Children & Candy27:00 Benefits Of Exposure 29:30 Conclusion 

Are you ready to be loved? Are you feeling like a whole on your own or are you waiting for someone else to make you a whole? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and David Bernard explore the love equation, how to prepare for love, call in what your heart desires, and understand the many languages of love. You'll gain deep knowledge of the phases of a healthy relationship and discover why you should always focus on a common future rather than a common past. We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074Some of the links above are affiliates which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that! Episode Overview: 7:49 Introduction12:00 Welcoming David14:04 David’s Origin Story18:34 What Happiness Means To David23:08 How To Slow Down30:45 Calling In The Things You Want34:28 Previous Relationships and Betrayal48:50 Masculine and Feminine Energy In Relationships1:00:00 Understanding Love Languages1:11:34 Love Is A Verb1:16:36 The Phases Of A Relationship1:22:31 Being A Whole Through Self Work1:26:30 Common Future Rather Than Common Past1:28:32 The Love Equation1:39:54 Ready For Love Program Ready For Love Program: https://sestima--clacroix.thrivecart.com/ready-for-love-coaching/ Connect With David: https://www.davidbernard.ca/https://www.facebook.com/DavidBernardOfficiel/https://www.instagram.com/davidbernard8/?hl=en And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ 

We all fall into a rut sometimes. And that's human. But you shouldn't allow a rut to consume you and keep you stuck forever. Dr. Stephanie discusses mental health, her top proven ways to get out of a rut, and how to channel your womb power. You'll understand why communication is key and how to make friends with your ego. We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074Some of the links above are affiliates which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that! And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Episode Overview: 6:23 Introduction8:50 Why I Feel Stuck12:26 Mental Health 13:26 What Worked For Me To Get Out Of The Rut19:00 Womb Power23:10 Importance Of Communication 26:20 Ego28:00 Conclusion Get yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/

Women aren't little men. But in our often toxic society, we are made to feel as such, and our powerful feminine energy is being subdued. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Jenn Pike reveal how to set firm boundaries, honor your cycle, and reclaim your feminine power. They dive into the shame of pregnancy and what it's like to be an audacious woman. You'll get their top tips on creating routines and performing simple grounding exercises to help you stand in your feminine glory. We’d like to thank our sponsors,Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074Some of the links above are affiliates which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that! Join Betty Breathwork here - https://hellobetty.club/betty-breathwork/ And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Episode Overview: 5:52 Introduction9:00 Jenn’s Origin Story18:27 How Women Are Not Little Men23:00 Shame of Pregnancy & Periods28:26 Cyclical Living & Honoring Your Cycle39:22 Power & Confidence44:57 Grounding Exercises and Routines50:36 Masculine & Feminine Energy58:46 Setting Boundaries1:01:54 Audacious Woman1:13:55 Conclusion Get yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/

Breathwork is the secret weapon you have on you at all times that you're most probably not even aware of. Dr. Stephanie explains all things breathwork including what it is and how to do it, offering specific examples. She dives into box, diaphragmatic, and alternative nasal breathing. You'll discover the proven benefits of breathwork and its role in alkalizing your blood. Dr. Stephanie will explain the fascinating Bohr Effect and what breathwork can do for your muscle tone. Finally, she'll explore the relationship between breathwork and epinephrine, as well as your immune system. Join Betty Breathwork here - https://hellobetty.club/betty-breathwork/ Want more breathwork knowledge? Tune in to the following episodes:Podcast With  Samantha SkellyPodcast With Jennifer Mansell  We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074Some of the links above are affiliates which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that! And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Podcast With  Samantha SkellyPodcast With Jennifer Mansell  Episode Overview: 6:37 Introduction10:00 Examples Of Breathwork10:55 Box Breathing11:55 Diaphragmatic Breathing13:46 Alternative Nasal Breathing15:36 Benefits Of Breathwork17:15 Alkalizing Blood & Respiratory Alkalosis18:29 The Bohr Effect20:48 Muscle Tone23:10 Epinephrine & Immune System24:00 Conclusion Get yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/

What does inflammation look like and how does it manifest in the brain? The term hypoglycemia is thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean to be hypoglycemic? Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Datis Kharrazian explore the ins and outs of brain sensitivity, excess insulin, how exercise affects our blood sugar, and the effects of testosterone in both men and women. Tune in to get expert tips on how to build a healthy brain. We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074Some of the links above are affiliates which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that! And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Connect With Datis: https://kharrazianinstitute.com/https://www.instagram.com/datiskharrazian Episode Overview: 7:25 Introduction10:30 Welcoming Datis11:29 What Inflammation Is & How It Manifests In The Brain14:10 Activation Of Microglia18:00 Hypoglycemic22:03 Brain Sensitivity To Excess Insulin27:00 Blood-Brain Barrier30:38 Flavonoids & Fasting Insulin Rehabilitation36:11 Exercise And Blood Sugar Control38:50 Circadian Biology and Lack Of Sleep44:00 Stress47:37 Hormones & Low Testosterone In Men53:00 Impact On Testosterone On The Brain In Men56:20 Testosterone In Women1:00:00 Menopause & Perimenopause1:06:00 Adrenals & Healthy Diet1:10:43 How To Build A Healthy Brain1:12:30 The Role Of Oxygen In The Brain1:18:39 Omega 3 Fatty Acids Get yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/

Weight loss is not an overnight process and most of us have learned that the hard way. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie reveals what it takes to lose weight and keep it off. She gives you powerful techniques to shift your mindset, understand your limits, and create consistency. You'll discover the relationship between muscle mass and the speed of your metabolism, and find out the top problems that arise from an extreme calorie deficit. We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavor sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliates which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that! And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Episode Overview: 8:15 Introduction9:50 Playing The Long Game With Weightloss14:03 Ego, Trauma Response & Mindset19:00 Extreme Calorie Deficits24:16 Understanding Your Limits26:40 Making Weight Loss Easy28:30 Putting On Muscle Mass & Overload Principle30:45 Consistency32:17 Failure35:00 ConclusionGet yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/

What is nutritional alchemy? How are energy and food connected? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Serena Poon, nutritionist, culinary alchemist, and celebrity chef, discuss reiki healing, the chakras, and what all of that has to do with how we eat and interact with our food. They dive deep into ways to use food for healing and mastering the power of surrender. Discover how to enhance every aspect of your life through thoughtful gratitude practice, setting healthy boundaries, and eliminating stress.  We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchasehttps://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074Some of the links above are affiliates which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that! Connect with Serena: https://www.serenaloves.com/https://www.instagram.com/chefserenapoon/https://www.facebook.com/chefserenapoon And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Episode Overview: 7:40 Introduction12:16 Serena’s Origin Story18:50 Overachievement and Recognizing Growth23:55 Readjusting To Your Baseline27:16 Pressure and Stress32:04 Senera’s Curiosity Of Nutrition And Health42:28 What is Reiki and Food For Healing47:11 What Is A Chakra and Foods That Connect With Them1:02:38 Gratitude Practice1:07:32 Boundaries1:14:43 The Power Of Surrender1:25:00 How To Connect With Serena Get yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Stephanie reveals how to eat more without gaining weight through "reverse dieting." Mind-blowing? Tune in to discover the scientific data behind this concept. She dives into the problem of undereating and how to identify if you're doing it, the correct balance between energy and metabolism, and the factors that control "calories-in-calories-out." She discusses the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and metabolic adaptation. Finally, Dr. Stephanie gives you a roadmap for applying the "reverse dieting" framework, what to consider, and how to track your progress.  We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavor sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaPRIMEADINE - Code DRSTEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/DRSTEPHANIE10Some of the links above are affiliate which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that! And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Episode Overview: 3:42 Introduction5:30 The Problem Of Under-Eating6:30 Energy Balance And Metabolism8:10 Factories That Control Calories In & Out13:30 Basal Metabolic Rate16:35 Metabolic Adaptation22:11 Considerations For Reverse Dieting & Calorie Input30:36 How To Gauge Your Progress Get yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/

Your breath is a powerful force of nature. Tune in to this episode with James Nestor, accomplished author, and breathwork expert to find out how to master your breath and unlock countless benefits. In the episode, we discuss James’ experience in his clinical trial of mouth breathing for 10 days and the findings that followed. He explains the problems that arise from long-term mouth breathing and how breathing through your nose is an absolute game-changer. We talk about the development of the mouth, oral posture, and how it can hinder efficient breathing. We give advice on the correct breathing habits to adopt, ways to improve sleep with mouth tape, breathwork techniques, and breathing for your parasympathetic.  We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074 Some of the links above are affiliate which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that! Connect with James: https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjamesnestor  And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie  Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Episode Overview: 6:30 Introduction9:30 James’s First Breath Experience14:40 Observations Of Free Diving19:31 James’s Clinical Trial of Mouth Breathing25:45 Changes From Mouth Breathing Experiment28:24 Problems Long Term Mouth Breathing30:48 Soft Foods and Development Of Mouth35:00 Dentistry and Orthodontics39:26 What You Can Do To Expand Your Airways44:43 Oral Posture & Diaphragmatic Breathing49:53 How Your Body Has The Power To Adapt52:36 How We Can Correct Your Breathing Habits55:19 Fixing Breathing During Sleep with Sleep Tape1:04:28 Breathwork Techniques1:07:54 Panic Attacks & Anxiety With Over Breathing1:11:18 The Perfect Breath1:15:37 Breathing For Parasympathetic1:17:54 Connecting With James Get yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/