Better! with Dr. Stephanie

Understanding the damaging effects of Fructose on your brain and body. We discuss Fructose's impact on hunger cues and reward centers in the brain, its effect on brain development, and metabolic dysfunction. We also touch on oxidative stress, glycation, carbohydrates, and the strategies you may explore to optimize your health.  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/Some 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: 0:32 Introduction1:32 Glucose Is The Molecule Of Life 2:22 Fructose Impact On Hunger 4:45 Leptin And Brain Development 8:20 Fructose And BDNF 10:03 Fructose And Reward Centres Of Brain 17:58 Fructose and Metabolic Processes 22:53 Oxidative Stress 28:33 Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Fructose  31:33 Truth about Carbohydrates 40:57 Strategies You May Explore For Better Health More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here! 

Understanding glucose and glucose metabolism for better metabolic health. We discuss what the ideal glucose response looks like, and the difference between glycemic index, variability, and glycemic load of foods. What influences the glucose response and how to use strategies like nutrient timing and carbohydrates to control your response. As well as acute and chronic low-grade stress response, resistance training, sleep deprivation, and insulin.  Connect with Casey - @drcaseyskitchen @levels  - https://www.levelshealth.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/Some 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: 12:58 Casey’s Origin Story23:02 What is Continuous Glucose Monitoring?25:04 What is Glucose?32:25 What Are The Normal Ranges Of Glucose?39:40 Glycemic Index49:57 Nutrient Intake and Timing56:59 Stress And The Effects On Glucose1:02:37 Breathwork Effects On Glucose1:05:21 Resistance Training and Glucose1:10:55 The Effects Of  The Time Of Day On Insulin1:13:00 Is There A Way To Calculate Average Insulin Using CGM1:17:00 The Future Of CGM More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here! 

Understanding what causes aging, why we age, and how epigenetic structures and systems change over time.  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=Stephanie Some 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! 

Understanding the changes in the brain before, during, and after menopause. Discussing the structural and metabolic changes that happen during menopause. As well as what you can do to protect your brain.  Referenced Article - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-90084-y.pdf Chronic Cardio - https://better-with-dr-stephanie.simplecast.com/episodes/geeky-magic-chronic-cardio-PfBmncuA 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=Stephanie Episode Overview: 0:30 Introduction5:12 Discussing The Paper8:12 Structural Changes10:48 Metabolic Changes12:45 Grey Matter Volume17:14 White Matter Volume18:30 Energy Metabolism20:30 Brain Health22:36 Methods for BDNF Growth - Fasting, Sleep, Ketosis24:00 Metabolic Health and Ketogenic Diet26:17 Keto Flu28:58 What Can You Do? 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! 

In the hustle of start-ups and business, Kelsey was successful, accomplished, and winning (on the outside). We discuss Kelsey’s personal difficulties and low points in business and how it all led to her first experience with clinically assisted psychedelic therapy. We discuss how the importance of medical assistance and "set and setting" using this therapy, and how this therapy can be used to heal anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma.  We also discuss the importance of the balance of masculine and feminine energy.  Visit Mindcure here 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=Stephanie Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 1:00  Introduction12:00 Welcoming Kelsey14:14 How Kelsey Found Psychedelic Assisted Therapy22:48 First Experience with Therapy31:45 What Changed Post-Treatment40:00 The Divine Feminine46:35 Mindcure & Different Types Of Assisted Therapy52:13 Psilocybin, Ketomine and Ego1:03:50 Microdosing  More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here! 

How to identify hidden toxins in personal care and feminine care products, understanding some of the potential effects of the use of these traditional products, and what alternatives we may consider for personal care.  Catch the full episode with Lara Adler here  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=Stephanie 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! 

Understanding the role of the pelvic floor and how to identify pelvic floor dysfunction in both sexes. We discuss having a hypertonic or hypotonic pelvic floor and the exercises to aid in recovery.  My Podcast with Lauren Foxbourogh  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=Stephanie Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: :30 Introduction3:39 Pelvic Floor In Both Sexes6:43 Damage To Pelvic Floor11:45 Fitness Of Pelvic Floor - Hypertonic, Hypotonic15:42 Signs Of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction18:41 Male Pelvic Floor Dysfunction21:43 Pelvic Floor Exercises24:12 Exercises For A Hypotonic / Hypertonic Pelvic Floor28:30 Conclusion  More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here! 

Understanding how to advocate for yourself as a woman in allopathic medicine and explaining conventional medicalization. We explore what a normal period looks like, how to live in harmony with your cycle, and why menstrual syndromes will not be fixed with the pill. We also talk about menopause, perimenopause, PCOS, and trauma.  Find Aviva’s new book: www.avivaromm.com/book  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=Stephanie Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/Understanding how to advocate for yourself as a woman in allopathic medicine and explaining conventional medicalization. We explore what a normal period looks like, how to live in harmony with your cycle, and why menstrual syndromes will not be fixed with the pill. We also talk about menopause, perimenopause, PCOS, and trauma.  Episode Overview: 10:30 Introduction12:24 Aviva’s Origin Story In Medicine17:57 How We Can Empower Women In Allopathic Care33:40 Explaining Conventional Medicalization37:55 Exposome Science45:00 Does The Dose Make The Poison?49:00 What A Normal Menstrual Cycle Looks Like?58:42 Why Menstrual Syndrome Be Fixed With The Pill?1:03:39 How Women Can Live In Harmony With Their Menstrual Cycle1:10:22 You Are Not A Little Man1:12:03 Menopause1:28:00 Conclusion More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here! 

Explaining the worst ingredient for your skin and how it's found in most cosmetic or skincare products. Why it leads to more dry skin and why this ingredient leads to more additives in skin care products that cause more harm than good.  Access the  full episode with Trina Felber HereThank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie 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! 

Understanding what we need to be thinking about when cleaning up our personal stash of care products. We discuss how to find hidden toxins, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, phthalates, and how we can replace chemical-ridden products with clean beauty. How we can make small changes in our everyday lives to reduce our toxin exposure. Find the full show notes here. 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=Stephanie Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site Betty Beauty Sign up:https://hellobetty.club/bettybeauty Additional Episode Links: Skin Care With Trina Felber: https://hellobetty.club/episode-133/Kelly Brogan: https://better-with-dr-stephanie.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-kelly-brogan-using-your-depression-as-a-catalyst-0of9T3rg Episode Overview: 0:30 Introduction3:25 Does The Dose Makes The Poison?14:42 Why We Need To Talk About Pharmacology and Toxicology18:22 Why Beauty Products Are Toxic22:55 First Steps To Cleaning Up Stash Of Care Products26:21 Promise Of Youth28:30 Betty Beauty Program More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!