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.
Episodes
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Feb 3, 2021 • 11min
Geeky Magic - I’m Still Hot It Just Comes In Flashes Now
Join me for a continued look behind the curtains of my upcoming book “The Betty Body”. Over the last few weeks, we have taken a dive into each chapter to discuss the struggles, successes, and stories behind the book. This week we take a look at Chapter 5 - This chapter is all about perimenopause, menopause and low-estrogen. How do you know you're in perimenopause? What are some of the signs and symptoms of low estrogen? We take a peek at some of these answers, as well as listen to an excerpt from The Betty Body. Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.
Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 14min
Ben Bikman on Why We Get Sick, Insulin Resistance and Infertility
This week we welcome Benjamin Bikman. Ben earned his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor to better understand chronic modern-day diseases, with special emphasis on the origins and consequences of obesity and diabetes. With a particular emphasis on the role of insulin. He frequently publishes his research in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international science meetings. In this episode, We discuss all things Insulin Resistance and Insulin Sensitivity. Such as Linoleic Acid Effects on Insulin, PCOS, Erectile Dysfunction, and Migraines. Ben also gives us his dietary recommendations for managing insulin resistance. Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.
Jan 29, 2021 • 9min
Betty Bites - Lisa Nichols on How Action Is The Prescription For Success
Welcome to our new series called Betty Bites. A decidedly delicious short and sweet mind snack for your brain to chew on. This week we hear from a transformational speaker, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, Lisa Nichols. From a struggling single mom on public assistance to a millionaire entrepreneur, Lisa’s courage and determination have inspired fans worldwide and helped countless audiences break through, to discover their own untapped talents and infinite potential. In this short episode, Lisa talks about taking action as the prescription for success, how to visualize and reverse engineer your dreams, and how to live in the unfamiliar. Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.
Jan 27, 2021 • 11min
Geeky Magic - Warning! Due To Hormones, I Could Burst Into Tears Or Kill You In The Next Five Minutes
Join me for a continued look behind the curtains of my upcoming book “The Betty Body”. Over the last few weeks, we have taken a dive into each chapter to discuss the struggles, successes, and stories behind the book. This week we take a look at Chapter 4 - The entire chapter is dedicated to exposing the abundance of hormonal presentations and derangements that can happen in a woman, including estrogen dominance, testosterone, and progesterone. We also take a look at overlapping symptoms, what functional lab tests and ranges you may need to understand, and strategies to get you on the right path. Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.
Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 15min
JJ Virgin - Making Yourself A Priority and The Power of Forgiveness
This week we welcome one of my personal mentors, JJ Virgin. JJ is a Triple-board certified nutrition expert, Fitness Hall of Famer, podcaster, and four-time NY Times best-selling author of titles including The Virgin Diet, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and their companion cookbooks. Her latest book is Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience. We discuss JJ’s journey of Mental Resilience, Mindset, The Importance of Self-Care, Making Yourself A Priority, and the Power of Forgiveness & Worthiness. Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.
Jan 22, 2021 • 11min
Betty Bites - Jim Kwik on Digital Overload, Information Anxiety and How Motivation Is A Myth
Welcome to our new series called Betty Bites. A decidedly delicious short and sweet mind snack for your brain to chew on. This week we hear from Learning expert, keynote speaker, trainer, and author, Jim Kwik. After suffering a head injury as a child, Jim struggled with traditional learning. He undertook a journey that led him to discover different learning habits, including accelerated learning systems and tactics, which he now shares with the world. In this short episode, Jim touches on digital overload, information anxiety, the benefits of limiting digital inputs, and how motivation is a myth. Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.
Jan 20, 2021 • 8min
Geeky Magic - Your Menstrual Cycle, The Lasso Of Truth
We are back to take a sneak peek at Chapter 3 called “Your Menstrual Cycle, The Lasso Of Truth“. We discuss becoming more in touch with your cycle and the cadence of your hormones, understanding what normal menstruation should look like, and how to become a CPO (Chief Period Officer). Join me each week for a look behind the curtains of my upcoming book “The Betty Body”, we will take a dive into each chapter to discuss the struggles, successes, and stories behind the book.Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.
Jan 18, 2021 • 1h 25min
Dave Asprey - How Fasting Is Different For Women and Easy Steps For A Better Fast
In this episode, we talk about all things Fasting with Bulletproof Founder, Dave Asprey. He is a three-time best-selling science author, world-renowned bio-hacker, and host of the award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio. We discuss fasting for women, easy steps for a better fast, questioning false assumptions, and fasting's powerful effects on sleep. Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.
Jan 15, 2021 • 8min
Betty Bites - Elizabeth Gilbert On Sexual Desire
Welcome to our new series called Betty Bites. A decidedly delicious short and sweet mind snack for your brain to chew on. I've gone back into the Betty library and pulled out my favorite Betty sound bites! It's bits of wisdom, sprinkles of knowledge, and a dash of dry humor. For you to do and be better. This week we welcome back Best-selling Author, Elizabeth Gilbert, discussing female sexual desire. Join The Better! Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.
Jan 13, 2021 • 9min
Geeky Magic - Stressed Spelled Backwards Is Desserts
In this special edition of Geeky Magic I give you a backstage pass into my upcoming book, The Betty Body, with a look at Chapter 2: Stressed Spelled Backwards is Desserts. In this chapter, I share my origin story and the origins of this book - my struggle with health, with my period, food cravings. Join The Better Community On Facebook. Get the show notes here.
