This podcast episode explores the changes and challenges faced by women during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Stephanie Estima emphasizes the importance of understanding these transitions and provides insights into optimizing health during this phase. The discussion covers topics such as hormones, nutrition, exercise, mindset, personalized nutrition, lab testing, and the role of resistance training in maintaining muscle mass and preventing insulin resistance. It also addresses the impact of stress and cortisol on metabolic health, the benefits of resistance training for women's overall well-being, and the importance of protein consumption. The episode concludes with a focus on the importance of having a baseline of health markers and regularly monitoring them for optimal health management.
