

Better! with Dr. Stephanie
Dr. Stephanie Estima
Dr. Stephanie shares insights on women's health & menopause, featuring expert discussions on nutrition, fitness, hormones, stress management, performance, recovery, longevity, health span, mental resilience, and energy production. We discuss complex science and then alchemize it into actionable items for every day living. The ultimate goal with this podcast is to assist you in making informed decisions about your health, whether you're seeking relief from menopausal symptoms, struggling with weight management, or aiming to boost overall health, this podcast equips you with the tools to take charge of your well-being.
It isn't about being perfect, it's about being better.
Embark on a transformative health journey with Dr. Stephanie, tailored specifically for women approaching (or navigating) menopause, struggling with weight, and facing health challenges. With a focus on exercise physiology, brain science, and performance nutrition, Dr. Stephanie draws from her 19 years of experience in private practice, bestselling authorship, and motherhood to empower you on your journey to becoming the hero of your own health story.
Topics covered in the podcast include: Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone imbalance, Weight management, Health challenges, Fitness for women, Nutrition for women, Aging gracefully, Mental resilience, Stress management, Longevity, Energy levels, Wellness journey, Self-care, and Well-being after 40.
It isn't about being perfect, it's about being better.
Embark on a transformative health journey with Dr. Stephanie, tailored specifically for women approaching (or navigating) menopause, struggling with weight, and facing health challenges. With a focus on exercise physiology, brain science, and performance nutrition, Dr. Stephanie draws from her 19 years of experience in private practice, bestselling authorship, and motherhood to empower you on your journey to becoming the hero of your own health story.
Topics covered in the podcast include: Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone imbalance, Weight management, Health challenges, Fitness for women, Nutrition for women, Aging gracefully, Mental resilience, Stress management, Longevity, Energy levels, Wellness journey, Self-care, and Well-being after 40.
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Aug 6, 2021 • 8min
When Doctors Play God with Dr. Anthony Youn
Listen to the first episode with Anthony Youn hereBetty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/ Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!How some health care professionals allow internal factors, ego, and arrogance to get in the way of allowing for the best care for their patients. Anthony discusses how this "playing god" mindset affects decision-making and how allopathic medicine is not kind to other health care providers. Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!

Aug 4, 2021 • 30min
Menstrual Cycle Masterclass: Week 3
Learning what happens in the third week of your menstrual cycle and the Luteal Phase. We discuss how this phase in your cycle affects Estrogen, Progesterone, and your Musculoskeletal System, as well as, how to approach nutrition, supplementation, fasting, and exercise. Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/ Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 4:07 Introduction6:14 Starting Week 38:54 Luteal Phase13:03 Estrogen 14:00 Progesterone 18:34 Musculoskeletal System and Organs 20:00 Nutrition & Keto23:53 Butyrate & Gut Health 26:16 Fasting28:08 Exercise 29:48 Supplements 32:26 Conclusion More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!

Aug 2, 2021 • 1h 5min
Cortisol, Mitochondria, & Perimenopause with Dr. Carrie Jones
How Cortisol affects our menstrual cycle, sleep, and mitochondrial function. We discuss the circadian rhythm of cortisol, the relationship between cortisol and mitochondria, common signs of high stress, and how to have better sleep. Listen to the first episode with Carrie Jones hereBetty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/ Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 1:37 Introduction11:46 Welcoming Carrie15:18 Cortisol and Mitochondria17:29 Cholesterol22:00 Circadian Rhythm of Cortisol28:16 The Differences in Cortisol and Cortisone33:37 Stress and Menstrual Cycle38:20 Cortisol and Menopausal Women41:49 Signs Of High Stress49:00 Low Cortisol In The Morning56:28 How To Have A Better Sleep1:03:45 Supplements For Mitochondrial Health More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!

Jul 30, 2021 • 7min
How Success Follows Work Ethic with NHL's Connor Carrick
Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/The NHL's Connor Carrick discusses how hard work and effort are something to be proud of, and that success follows dedication to the craft. We also discuss how "life" is much bigger than your job or sport. Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!

Jul 28, 2021 • 30min
Menstrual Cycle Masterclass: Week 2
Understanding what happens in the second week of your menstrual cycle. We discuss the role of Testosterone, and how it increases our libido. As well as, how to approach exercise and nutrition during this week of your cycle, fasting, the urge to socialize, and supplementation. Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/ Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavor sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 4:08 Introduction To Week 28:07 Testosterone, Sex Hormones & Libidio 11:02 Movement 14:28 Cardio 17:00 Ligaments 19:44 Carbohydrates 22:27 Fasting25:21 Socialization 28:56 Supplementation More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!

Jul 26, 2021 • 1h 15min
Fasting And The Ketogenic Diet For Women with Dr. Mindy Pelz
How to fast as a woman, the different types of fasts, and fasting during menopause. How to use the Ketogenic diet appropriately for women and its impact on the microbiome. We discuss the importance of metabolic flexibility, the importance of progesterone, how stress affects insulin, and how health interventions start with eliminating interference and focusing on foundational changes. Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/ Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 4:17 Introduction10:23 Mindy’s Origin Story20:22 Perimenopause & Menopause31:20 Stress and Insulin35:11 Progesterone38:34 Ketogenic Diet For Women42:15 Metabolic Flexibility45:58 Microbiome And Keto52:56 Different Types Of Fasting56:33 Fasting For Women1:04:21 Fasting In Menopause1:09:11 Focusing On Foundational Changes1:17:00 Conclusion Connect with Dr. Pelz: Mindy’s Youtube Channel Resetter Collaborative Reset Academy More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!

Jul 23, 2021 • 9min
How Community Can Improve Your Health with James Maskell
Understanding the power of community and its powerful effects on your health. We discuss how blue zones are all rooted in community, and how you are more likely to have positive changes in your health when surrounded by peers. Listen to the full episode with James here Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/ Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!

Jul 21, 2021 • 41min
Menstrual Cycle Masterclass: Week 1
Understanding what happens in week 1 of your menstrual cycle. We discuss how to approach exercise and nutrition during this week of your cycle, as well as, fasting, emotional health, and supplementation. Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/= Supplements For US Residents: Vitamin DOmega 3Magnesium Bi-glycinate Magnesium Threonate Supplements For Canadian Residents: Vitamin DOmega 3Magnesium Bi-glycinate Magnesium Threonate Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 4:17 Introduction6:45 Week 1 Of Your Menstrual Cycle8:35 Day 1 Of Your Cycle15:34 Day 2-520:23 How To Approach Training23:55 Nutrition For Week 129:00 Fasting30:46 Emotional Health33:45 Supplementation42:11 Conclusion More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!

Jul 19, 2021 • 59min
Joy, Neurotransmitters & Finding Your People with Radha Agrawal
How to find community, connections, and meet new people. We discuss the importance of finding joy, the role of each neurotransmitter, how community affects your health, and how the pandemic shifted her business of connecting people to the virtual world. Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/ Daybreaker - https://www.daybreaker.com/DOSE - https://dose.daybreaker.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 2:30 Introduction12:17 Radha’s Origin Story23:58 Importance Of Finding Joy and DOSE29:40 Neurotransmitters35:04 How To Foster Connection43:17 How To Find Your Community50:00 Radha’s Online Platform1:00:34 Final Thoughts More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!

Jul 16, 2021 • 6min
Fascia, Flexibility, & Pleasure with Lauren Roxburgh
Understanding what Fascia is and why it's so important for us to be focusing on. We discuss how it plays a role in flexibility, pleasure, detoxification, and trauma. Listen to the full episode with Lauren here Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/ Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!