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BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Dr. Stephanie Estima, Perimenopause & Women's Fitness Expert
Most women are told that feeling exhausted, gaining weight, losing muscle, and watching their body change after 40 is just what happens. Dr. Stephanie Estima is here to tell you that's the wrong map. BETTER is the podcast for women in perimenopause and menopause who want to build real strength, understand their hormones, and take body composition seriously — without the diet culture nonsense and without the fear. Dr. Stephanie is a chiropractor, brain health expert, and one of the few voices in the menopause space who leads with fitness, muscle, and what your body is actually capable of. Each week she brings the world's leading researchers, clinicians, and practitioners into conversation — then translates the science into something you can use on Monday morning. Topics include strength training in perimenopause, body composition after 40, HRT and hormonal health, bone density, metabolic health, injury prevention, sleep, nutrition, and the kind of training that actually works when your body is changing. This is not a podcast about surviving menopause. It's about building the strongest, most capable version of yourself — at the exact moment most women are told to expect less.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 25m
Why Your Tendons Get Injured in Perimenopause (and How to Reverse It) with Dr. Keith Baar
If you’re a woman lifting weights, your muscles aren’t the only tissue adapting. Your tendons and ligaments are training right alongside them, and they respond to load very differently.Dr. Keith Baar is a professor of physiology at UC Davis and head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory. He joins Dr. Stephanie Estima for a deep dive into tendon and ligament science. Whether you’re trying to stay injury-free as you build strength or you’re frustrated and want a smarter way back from an injury, this conversation gives you a framework for both.OUR SPONSORSLMNT - Stay hydrated without the sugar, food dye, and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Get a special offer when you make a purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/BetterOXFORD HEALTHSPAN - A whole-food spermidine supplement that supports cell renewal and healthy aging. Save at https://OxfordHealthspan.com/DrStephanie with code DrStephanie.ONESKIN - With age, skin becomes thinner, produces less collagen, proliferates at a slower rate, and accumulates damage. Fight back and save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER.ALGAECAL - You can try AlgaeCal Collagen and get a special discount off their first purchase through our special offer. Go to: https://drstephanieestima.com/algaecalTIMELINE - When you purchase a one-month supply of Mitopure® Gummies, you'll receive a FREE discovery size Mitopure® Firming Serum. Go to https://timeline.com/estimabundleTOPICS COVEREDTendon and ligament injury prevention for women who liftWhy lifting heavy isn’t always best for tendon healthLow-load, long-duration (3LD) isometrics explainedThe 10-minute tendon training window and 6 to 8 hour recovery gapIsometric exercises for tendinopathy and injury rehabOvercoming vs. yielding isometricsWhy RICE and rest can backfire after a tendon injuryTendon structure: stiffer near bone, softer near muscleEstrogen, testosterone, and sex differences in ACL and muscle injuriesBirth control, menopause hormone therapy, and tendon healthFlat shoes vs. heels and knee osteoarthritisBPC-157, peptides, whey, and collagen for tendon healthRESOURCES MENTIONEDSinewus https://sinewus.comKeith’s UC Davis faculty page: https://health.ucdavis.edu/basic-sciences/physiology/team/faculty/baarEffect of Estrogen on Musculoskeletal Performance and Injury Risk https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30697162/Stress Relaxation and Targeted Nutrition to Treat Patellar Tendinopathy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30299199/Effects of Different Loading Programs on Finger Strength in Rock Climbers https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39560837/Effects of stress shielding on the mechanical properties of rabbit patellar tendon https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8445894/The R.I.C.E Protocol is a MYTH: A Review and Recommendations https://thesportjournal.org/article/the-r-i-c-e-protocol-is-a-myth-a-review-and-recommendations/Effects of high heel wear and increased weight on the knee during walking https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25532875/Relationship between knee joint laxity and knee joint mechanics d
- 3 weeks ago1h 13m
How To Build Round & Strong Glutes with Bret Contreras, PhD. aka the Glute Guy
Bret Contreras covers glute training: exercise selection (squats, RDLs, step-ups, split squats, single-leg work, abductions, kickbacks, bridges), hip thrust technique (foot placement, full extension, setup errors, machine issues), and prioritizing glute growth over quads/hamstrings.TOPICS COVEREDGlute Rapid-Fire BeginsHip Thrust MistakesPelvic Tilt and MythsMyth of Light Glute TrainingNo-Equipment Glute OptionsThe Hip Dips QuestionAesthetics and Glute GoalsWhy Hip Thrusts Recover WellGrowing Glutes Without LegsHip Thrust VariationsRecovery and Training FrequencyManaging Maximum Recoverable VolumeOUR SPONSORSSUNLIGHTEN - Boost recovery, heart health, and balance with sauna therapy. Go to https://get.sunlighten.com/DRSTEPHANIE and use code DRSTEPHANIE for a special discount.JUST THRIVE HEALTH - Your gut runs the show — mood, immunity, energy, all of it. Just Thrive's spore-based probiotics are the ones I actually trust. Take the Feel Better Challenge and save on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/better with code BETTER.PIQUE LIFE - Experience Transformative Results. Start your daily ritual today and elevate your morning and evening routine at https://piquelife.com/betterTIMELINE - Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a great price when you go to https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER.RESOURCES MENTIONEDWebsite: https://bretcontreras.comInstagram (@bretcontreras1): https://www.instagram.com/bretcontreras1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bretcontreras1Periodization of Strength Training for Sports by Tudor BompaThe Westside Barbell Book of Methods by Louie SimmonsThe impact of resistance training on gluteus maximus hypertrophy: a systematic review and meta-analysis - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12018462/Glute Lab: The Art and Science of Strength and Physique Training by Bret Contreras - https://www.porchlightbooks.com/products/glute-lab-bret-contreras-9781628603460The Science & Practice of Hip Thrusts (Research & EMG Studies) by Bret Contreras - https://www.bcstrength.com/pages/about-the-inventorAdvanced Techniques in Glutei Maximi Strengthening by Bret Contreras - https://bretcontreras.com/ebook-2/Glute Medius Hip Thrust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvw9cpZ2Z1QBIOBret Contreras “The Glute Guy” PhD, CSCS is a prominent strength and conditioning specialist, researcher, and bestselling author. He is best recognized for inventing the barbell hip thrust and developing cutting-edge glute-training methodologies.He authored the bestselling book Glute Lab, Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, and coauthored Strong Curves. Contreras holds a Ph.D. in Sports Science and has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed published studies. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: <a href="https://drstephanieestima.com/newsletter?utm_source=podca
- Oct 12, 20261h 35m
Skinny Is Where You Go to Die: Muscle Power & Myokines for Ageing Women with Dr. Paul Taylor
Your muscles aren't just for moving — they're an endocrine organ, releasing hundreds of signalling molecules called myokines every time you contract them. Dr. Paul Taylor breaks down the science of myokines, why muscular power (not just strength) is the strongest predictor of how long you'll live, and why the pursuit of "skinny" is costing women their healthspan.RESOURCES MENTIONEDDeath by Comfort: How Modern Life Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It by Dr. Paul TaylorThe Hardiness Podcast with Dr. Paul TaylorDr. Paul Taylor's websiteFrank W. Booth et al., "Lack of Exercise Is a Major Cause of Chronic Diseases", Comprehensive Physiology, 2012Physical Activity Patterns and Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Hunter-Gatherers, Hadza hunter-gatherer study using continuous heart-rate monitoringUltra-Processed Food Exposure and Adverse Health Outcomes: Umbrella Review of Epidemiological Meta-Analyses, The BMJ, 2024Mark Seery, "Challenge or Threat? Cardiovascular Indexes of Resilience and Vulnerability to Potential Stress in Humans", University at BuffaloCOSMOS-Mind: Effects of Cocoa Extract and a Multivitamin on Cognitive Function, randomized clinical trial in older adultsBiosphere 2: Calorie Restriction and Physiologic, Hematologic, Hormonal, and Biochemical ChangesThe Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Cold Water Exposure with Professor Mike Tipton, The Hardiness PodcastMuscle Power Versus Strength as a Predictor of Mortality in Middle-Aged and Older Men and Women, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2025BIODr. Paul Taylor is a Psychophysiologist, with a PhD in Psychology, separate master's degrees in Exercise Science and Nutrition and a postgraduate qualification in Neuroscience. As Director of Paul Taylor Consulting, he has conducted published research that shows that his programs have proven benefits for increasing hardiness, cognitive function and employee wellbeing, whilst reducing burnout across multiple industries. More at paultaylor.biz/aboutOUR SPONSORSBON CHARGE - Bon Charge brings you science-backed wellness technologies to enhance sleep, recovery, and beauty. Go to https://boncharge.com/better and use code BETTER.BEARABY - Find a more natural way to support deeper, calmer sleep. Go to https://bearaby.com and use code BETTER10 on any Bearaby weighted blanket purchase.ALGAECAL - Listeners can try AlgaeCal Collagen and get a specail discount off their first purchase through our special offer. Go to https://drstephanieestima.com/algaecal for a special offer.INCREDIWEAR - If you are an athlete, dealing with chronic joint pain, or just someone who wants to feel better in your body, this is worth trying. Head to https://drstephanieestima.com/incrediwear and use code DRSTEPH20.RAPID REBOOT - Whether you're a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or a parent of one — th
- Oct 5, 20261h 23m
Perimenopause Doesn't Cause ADHD, It Unmasks It: Reclaim Your Brain with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Were you ever told you were "so smart, but" on a report card? So smart, but too chatty. So smart, but not living up to your potential. Dr. Jolene Brighten, naturopathic endocrinologist and author of the forthcoming ADHD and Women, unpacks why ADHD in women looks nothing like the stereotype, and why so many women aren't diagnosed until their late 30s or 40s, often only after their own child gets diagnosed first.If you've ever felt like the strategies that used to work for you have quietly stopped working, this episode might give you language for something you've been carrying alone for a long time.🎤 TOPICS COVEREDADHD in women: symptoms, diagnosis, and why it's missed for decadesWhy ADHD looks different in women versus menPerimenopause and ADHD: why symptoms get worse in midlifeThe five hormonal stages that worsen ADHD (puberty, pregnancy/postpartum, perimenopause, postmenopause, premenstrual phase)Executive dysfunction explained: time blindness, task paralysis, and emotional dysregulationADHD masking in women: people-pleasing, perfectionism, and burnoutEstrogen, progesterone, and the ADHD brain: how hormones affect dopamine and focusPMDD and ADHD: the connection between your cycle and your symptomsProgesterone sensitivity and hormone replacement therapy for ADHD womenPCOS, PMOS, and the androgen-ADHD connectionADHD and genetics: is ADHD hereditaryNutrition for ADHD: gut health, protein, and the three foods Dr. Brighten recommends weeklyExercise and the ADHD brain: lactate, BDNF, and why movement improves focusBest workouts for ADHD: strength training, sprints, and mobility workCreatine, saffron, bacopa, and other supplements for ADHDSleep and ADHD: delayed sleep phase syndrome and the default mode networkLate-diagnosed ADHD in women: why so many women are diagnosed in their late 30s and 40s📎 RESOURCES MENTIONED can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep489📦 OUR SPONSORSPIQUE LIFE - Experience Transformative Results. Start your daily ritual today and elevate your morning and evening routine at https://piquelife.com/betterTIMELINE - Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a great price when you go to https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER.BERKELEY LIFE - Restore your nitric oxide and get your pre-menopausal self back. Go to https://berkeleylife.com and use code BETTER20 to save.JUST THRIVE HEALTH - Just Thrive's spore-based probiotics are the ones I trust. Take the Feel Better Challenge and save on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/better with code BETTER. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 28, 202634 min
Hypermobile? Yes, You Can Strength Train (Here's How to Do It Safely)
If you can touch your thumb to your forearm, your elbows bend backward when you lock them out, or you've spent your life being called "double-jointed" like it's a party trick — this episode is your explainer.Dr. Stephanie walks through what hypermobility actually is, the three-tier spectrum from simple joint laxity to Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder to hEDS, and why the standard fitness advice (more stretching, more mobility work, taking it easy) is often exactly backwards for this population. The real issue was never flexibility — it's instability.Dr. Stephanie also explains safe strength training when your passive stabilizers can’t protect your end range, why controlled range is better than maximum range, and the specific training variables (tempo, isometrics, balance work) that build the neuromuscular control hypermobile bodies lack. She also covers nutrition considerations (protein, vitamin C, collagen timing) and recovery pacing, and reframes the idea that losing muscle while hypermobile makes you safer.TOPICS COVEREDWhat hypermobility is and how it's screened (the Beighton score)The three tiers: joint hypermobility, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)Why hypermobility itself isn't the problem — instability isPassive stabilizers vs. active stabilizers, explainedWhy estrogen increases ligament laxity (and why women are more affected than men)Proprioceptive deficits: why hypermobile joints don't send a clear "too far" warning signalWhy strength training is a primary treatment strategy, not a nice-to-haveTraining in controlled range (about 80-90% of passive range) instead of maximum rangePractical cueing for squats, presses, and overhead workControlled eccentrics, isometrics, and balance/proprioceptive trainingWhy passive static stretching is generally counterproductive for this populationJoint-by-joint programming (why shoulders and hips need the most attention)Nutrition: protein targets, vitamin C, and collagen peptide timingRecovery: pacing over pushing, sleep, and how to tell soreness from a warning signWhy chasing "skinny" is especially risky for hypermobile women in midlifeRESOURCES MENTIONED https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep488OUR SPONSORSALGAECALListeners can try AlgaeCal Collagen and get a specail discount off their first purchase through our special offer. Go to: https://drstephanieestima.com/algaecalONESKINFor a limited time, try their new OS-01 FACE RICH CREAM using code BETTER at https://oneskin.co/BETTEROXFORD HEALTHSPANA whole-food spermidine supplement that supports cell renewal and healthy aging. Save at https://OxfordHealthspan.com/DrStephanie with code DrStephanie.BIOPTIMIZERSYour digestion can take a hit in midlife, but you don't have to suffer. Learn how enzymes can help at https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to get 10% off your order. BEARABYFind a more natural way to support deeper, calmer sleep. Go to https://bearaby.com and use code BETTER10 on any Bearaby weighted blanket purchase. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progre
- Sep 21, 20261h 24m
No Time for the Gym? How to Rack Up Movement Minutes and Protect Your Bone Density with Katy Bowman
What if the guilt you feel for skipping the gym is based on a flawed concept? Biomechanist Katy Bowman challenges the notion that exercise is merely a modern, recent way to meet our body’s movement needs. She introduces her ”movement diet” framework, which includes movement calories (volume), movement macronutrients (walking, carrying, climbing, hand use, big-body work, active rest), and movement micronutrients (joint work often overlooked).Katy also encourages playing cards on the floor instead of the couch, sprinting with your kids at the park instead of on a track, why bunions and hallux valgus develop from years of subtle gait compensation, not "just aging," and why fixing the small stuff often matters more than adding another workout. Remember your bones and joints don’t distinguish between loads from a barbell and carrying groceries; they only care that the load occurred.If this episode has you wanting more than an hour with Katy, she's leading an in-person retreat, Dynamic Aging: Movement Through Menopause & Beyond, October 2–4 2026. https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/retreat/presenter/katy-bowman/dynamic-aging/🎤 TOPICS COVEREDExercise vs. physical activity vs. movement (the three circles)Fitting movement into an exhausted eveningThe movement diet: macros, micros, and why movement is a nutrientThe Movement Pyramid, bottom to topShould you push through pain, or back off?Why "it's just age” is usually a movement-pattern problemDriving, automatic transmissions, and the pelvic floor connectionHadza activity levels vs. modern sedentary lifeFinding movement inside a "fixed" daily scheduleKaty's own movement diet, and "Night Bitch"What bone actually needs: a biomechanist's view on bone density"Loads, not modes": Katy's rowing routine and the vitamin D/tofu analogyReframing sprinting: racing your kids at the parkMovement snacks and redesigning your environment"Convenience isn't saving you time — it's saving you movement"Feet, bunions, and how gait patterns formNot "over the hill": choosing uphill in midlife📎 RESOURCES MENTIONED https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep487📦 OUR SPONSORSJUST THRIVE HEALTH - Your gut runs the show — take the Feel Better Challenge and save on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/better with code BETTER.SUNLIGHTEN - Boost recovery, heart health, and balance with sauna therapy. Go to https://get.sunlighten.com/DRSTEPHANIE and use code DRSTEPHANIE for a special discount.TIMELINE - Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a great price when you go to https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER.PIQUE LIFE - Experience Transformative Results. Start your daily ritual today and elevate your morning and evening routine at https://piquelife.com/better ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 14, 20261h 17m
The Physiology of Grief: What Loss Actually Does In Your Body with Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD.
Falling in love triggers a specific hormonal cascade: oxytocin, dopamine, the whole cocktail that makes you feel like you can't think about anything else. What almost nobody talks about is that losing someone runs that same system in reverse. Mary-Frances O’Connor, director of the Grief, Loss, and Social Stress Lab, discusses how grief can be understood as a hormonal “withdrawal” from the bonding chemistry of love, debunks the myth of five linear stages, and clarifies the difference between acute “grief” and the longer-term trajectory of “grieving.” Prof O’Connor explains common emotional, cognitive, and physical manifestations, why the brain both knows a loved one is gone yet still expects them, and how grieving involves intense learning and identity updating. This episode also covers health risks after bereavement, the importance of preventive care and supportive companionship, practical ways to honour loved ones, and how reflecting on mortality can shape meaning. 🎤 EPISODE OVERVIEW Intro & Rapid-Fire Questions Defining Grief vs. Grieving Grief Beyond Death: Divorce, Empty Nests & Identity Loss The Neurobiology of Love, Bonding & Loss Acute Grief and the 21x Heart Attack Risk The Broken Heart Phenomenon & the Case for Bereavement Care Platitudes and How to Actually Support Someone Grieving The "Gone But Everlasting" Theory & Grief as Learning Purple Towels: Identity, Continuing Bonds & Facing Our Own Mortality After Party with Dr. Stephanie 📎 RESOURCES MENTIONED https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep486 📦 OUR SPONSORS BEARABY - Find a more natural way to support deeper, calmer sleep. Go to https://bearaby.com and use code BETTER10 for a discount on any Bearaby weighted blanket purchase. BON CHARGE - Recover Faster. Sleep Deeper. Look Better. Bon Charge brings you science-backed wellness technologies to enhance sleep, recovery, and beauty. Get a special deal on the full suite at https://boncharge.com/better with code BETTER. BRICKHOUSE NUTRITION - Switch to BRICKHOUSE WHEY for guaranteed results or your money back. Go to https://thenewwhey.com and use promo code BETTER for a special deal. LMNT - Stay hydrated without the sugar, food dye, and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Get a special offer when you make a purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/Better ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 7, 20261h 17m
How Nitric Oxide Controls Blood Flow, Energy & Hormone Function with Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN
If you’ve got a cupboard full of supplements you bought with good intentions but never used, this episode is for you. Cathy Eason, Chief Science Officer at Berkeley Life, talks about nitric oxide, a molecule that affects almost every body system, including blood flow, blood pressure, digestion, energy production, and sexual arousal. She explains why nitric oxide production declines in your 30s and how it’s linked to perimenopause. Eason also discusses the research behind using dietary nitrates (like beets and leafy greens) to support nitric oxide production and when supplementation might be necessary. This episode covers practical aspects like testing nitric oxide status at home, the connection between oral health and nitric oxide, and how the protocol differs for daily energy needs versus intense training. Eason also advises caution with nitric oxide supplementation, especially for those on blood pressure medication, and why she moved away from arginine/citrulline supplements. Go to https://drstephanieestima.com/berkeleylife and use code BETTER20 for 20% Off. 🎤 EPISODE OVERVIEW Intro/Teaser How Nitric Oxide Opens Blood Flow (Vasodilation 101) Blood Pressure, Arterial Stiffness & the Research Digestion, Gut Motility & Hypertension Safety Oral Health, Fluoride & the Nitrate Recycling Pathway Dietary Nitrate Sources: Beets, Ferments & Histamine Considerations Arousal, Desire & Blood Flow to the Genitals Closing the Research Gap: Female Sexual Function Data Performance & Recovery: From the Soccer Field to the Gym Muscle Force, DOMS & Timing Your Dose Around a Workout Testing Your Own Nitric Oxide & Finding Your Pattern Choosing a Supplement: The Ophelia & Emily Protocol After-Party: Final Thoughts with Dr. Stephanie 📎 RESOURCES MENTIONED - https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep485 📦 OUR SPONSORS QUALIA CREATINE+ - If you want to feel stronger, sharper, and more resilient, Qualia’s Creatine+ is my recommendation.Go to https://qualialife.com/better and use code BETTER to save. PIQUE LIFE - Experience Transformative Results. Start your daily ritual today and elevate your morning and evening routine at https://piquelife.com/better TIMELINE - Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a great price when you go to https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER. JUST THRIVE HEALTH - Your gut runs the show — mood, immunity, energy, all of it. Save on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/better with code BETTER. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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About BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause
Most women are told that feeling exhausted, gaining weight, losing muscle, and watching their body change after 40 is just what happens. Dr. Stephanie Estima is here to tell you that's the wrong map. BETTER is the podcast for women in perimenopause and menopause who want to build real strength, understand their hormones, and take body composition seriously — without the diet culture nonsense and without the fear. Dr. Stephanie is a chiropractor, brain health expert, and one of the few voices in the menopause space who leads with fitness, muscle, and what your body is actually capable of. Each week she brings the world's leading researchers, clinicians, and practitioners into conversation — then translates the science into something you can use on Monday morning. Topics include strength training in perimenopause, body composition after 40, HRT and hormonal health, bone density, metabolic health, injury prevention, sleep, nutrition, and the kind of training that actually works when your body is changing. This is not a podcast about surviving menopause. It's about building the strongest, most capable version of yourself — at the exact moment most women are told to expect less.
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