BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri) Menopause with Dr. Stephanie

Martin Latulippe shares his powerful mindset techniques anyone can use today to make life transitions and start feeling the success we all possess. Martin is a world renowned mentor, speaker, and coach who has accompanied thousands of individuals and hundreds of organizations to maximize their personal and business development. **************************** 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whether you’re a parent or are thinking about becoming a parent this episode is a MUST. We talked a lot about the difference in the way we interact with our babies verses when children start to acquire language. Also, how we move from responding and being in tune with our babies to reacting to our toddlers and children. For any parent or to-be parent, get a huge download on how to handle triggers from our children, how to effectively talk with teenagers, and a magic framework called the CALM Technique. **************************** 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our conversation, we face the topic of grief head on. Discussing why we’re generally afraid of the subject, the different ways to communicate it from children to adults, and some methods that can assist supporting grieving friends or family members through a difficult time. This episode can help anyone become better prepared for grief itself and our view on how it plays into our lives. **************************** 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, let me ask a few questions:Are you trying to figure out what essential oils to start with?Want the Thyroid oils combo Melissa mentioned?Interested in Melissa's favorite essential oils and benefits?Want a break down of all essential oils for underactive thyroid?Curious about how peppermint can increase athletic performance?Want a safety handguide for ingesting essential oils?If you answered YES to any or all of these questions, I have something SUPER special for you. It’s what I call EXTRA MAGIC, where I provide all the answers to the questions you seek! My personal research, links, best practices, all things BETTER.Check out EXTRA MAGIC and get better today :)00:00 - Intro18:28 - Melissa’s background & story25:52 - Melissa’s carnivore diet experience36:30 - Carnivore diet, effects on the female cycle, and “intuitive eating”40:46 - Introduction to essential oils47:58 - Different uses for essential oils01:04:46 - Intro to thyroid01:14:24 - How to detox heavy metals and the magic of sleep01:20:14 - DDR Prime & the go-to thyroid oil bundle01:31:38 - Explained: Muir, Rose, Geranium, Magnolia, Jasmine, Rosemary, Peppermint, and Lavender.01:45:02 - Melissa’s coconut oil hair mask01:46:14 - How to ward off energy vampires with Petitgrain01:48:04 - Lavender benefits and magic relief for yeast infections01:49:11 - Best oils for energy, stress, PMS/cramps, and daily01:52:08 - Why essential oils and closing statementsEnjoying the Show, Ready For More?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephaniePrivate Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by LEVERAGE. ****************************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.

00:51 – Dr. Stephanie introduces today’s guests, Dr, Mark Hyman and Mia Lux06:48 – Dr. Mark and Mia share their origin story of how they met and fell in love11:05 – How Dr. Mark and Mia approach working on their relationship14:20 – Dr. Mark and Mia share one surprising thing they adore about each other19:47 – Mia speaks to her standup comedy and the value she places on humor24:00 – Dr. Mark talks about his book, Food: What The Heck Should I Cook?28:10 – Advice Dr. Mark would give to those looking to eat healthy, especially with their partner37:26 – Dr. Mark and Mia comment on the impact of our food choices on the environment48:17 – Dr. Mark explains what topsoil is and why it’s so important50:12 – How Dr. Mark and Mia incorporate quality time within their daily routines and rituals53:35 – The importance of supporting your partner through times when they’re struggling59:08 – Dr. Stephanie thanks Dr. Mark and Mia for their honesty and for joining the show1:00:21 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Mark and Mia1:01:02 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“So, we created something called, ‘What’s Up Below.,’ like, ‘What’s Up…Below.’ And the idea is you each take a turn to ask, ‘What’s Up Below?’ And that person talks about their feeling experience about what’s going on in their life.” (12:38) (Mia)“I would like to brag that I enough emotional responsibility to know that I’m not gonna be emotionally responsible. I am beyond reason, don’t speak to me.” (17:53) (Dr. Mark)“I started standup a while ago but only got into it seriously a couple of year ago. And, I originally used it as a personal growth tool.” (20:05) (Mia)“You’re gonna have a hard time convincing me that people won’t like great food if it’s put in front of them.” (29:13) (Dr. Mark)“One of the things that really is big for people is the role of mental health and food. And, people don’t understand that their mood, their depression, their anxiety, all that can be related – even ADD – can be related to what they’re eating.” (34:44) (Dr. Mark)“When you create a regenerative farm, which is essentially integrating animals and plant species using animals in a way that actually regenerates through their poo and their pee and they’re running around and chewing on the grass, it actually builds soil. And also, it holds water and it requires less irrigation. So it’s a win-win-win and it produces better quality food.” (44:22)“So we had to figure out how to build a bridge between us so that he understands that if I need a moment to go and figure it out, it’s not because I’m running or withdrawing. It’s because I want to come back with a really open heart and a clean space so we can really deal and heal with whatever it is.” (56:02)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Mark’s WebsiteDr. Mark’s LinkedInDr. Mark’s Instagram – @drmarkhymanDr. Mark’s Twitter – @drmarkhymanDr. Mark’s FacebookDr. Mark & Mia’s PodcastDr. Mark’s Books – Food: What The Heck Should I Cook? & Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet—One Bite at a TimeMia’s WebsiteMia’s YouTube ShowMia’s LinkedInMia’s Instagram – @mymialuxMia’s Twitter – @mymialuxMia’s FacebookENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:48 – Dr. Stephanie introduces today’s guest, James Maskell05:49 – James’ background and origin story11:29 – The Functional Forum and James’ first book, The Evolution of Medicine22:47 – Statistics on loneliness30:44 – How group visits work38:50 – James breaks down the seven steps of The Therapeutic Order45:05 – James recalls a story about Frome, a town in the U.K.51:10 – Profitability59:58 – Scaling up functional medicine1:03:38 – Tips and strategies for getting patients to open up within a group setting1:07:48 – James talks about the release of his latest book, The Community Cure1:10:07 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“Having grown up in such a different health environment I just sort of had a moment where I realized maybe some of what I was born into is a part of the solution. And maybe I’m not born here to be an investment banker. Maybe I’m here to follow a different kind of a path.” (09:14)“And, just to take a step back, it’s really healthcare where the goal is self-efficacy. And, what that means is the goal where people can take care of themselves and they don’t need a doctor and they don’t need medication.” (14:10)“There was one stat that I have in the book which is that if you’re subject to a targeted rejection – which is someone intending to break a social bond with you, like a divorce or you get fired from your job – your risk of depression goes up by twenty-two times.” (25:05)“The reason why I think it makes sense to reestablish those groups in healthcare is that, eventually, everyone comes across some sort of health issue. And that’s a moment where we can sort of bring them into a group if they need it.” (32:15)“And the Therapeutic Order comes from naturopathic medicine, and all it says is ‘we should start with the least costly, least invasive interventions first and then work our way up to drugs and surgery as a last resort.” (40:44)“So ultimately, my vision for transforming healthcare is really to create this bottom layer of empowerment groups that facilitate turning on the body’s healing mechanisms and dealing with weakened systems that have been weakened as a result of malnutrition and so forth.” (44:20)“Here’s the thing. If you teach someone to meditate and you do it ten percent wrong, what is the downside risk of that? It’s nothing. If you give people the wrong drug, the downside risk could be death.” (1:01:13)“I think that, for practitioners who are involved, I think you really have to realize that your expertise is not as valuable as your ability to help people help themselves.” (1:04:36)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInJames’ WebsiteJames’ LinkedInJames’ Instagram – @mrjamesmaskellJames’ Twitter – @mrjamesmaskellJames’ FacebookJames’ Books - The Community Cure: Transforming Health Outcomes Together & The Evolution of MedicineFunctional ForumENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:56 – Introducing today’s second AMA episode03:31 – Dr. Stephanie introduces her co-host for today’s episode, Stephanie Major04:38 – Dr. Stephanie and Stephanie Major share their words for 202008:58 – The importance of understanding the nomenclature10:37 – Adrenal fatigue, explained12:17 – The circadian flow of cortisol levels19:04 – Strategies for fasting and TRE with a difficult work schedule22:21 – Advice on managing cortisol levels, specifically eustress and distress26:14 – Dr. Stephanie’s preferred method for hormone testing28:37 – Strategies for identifying and lowering high cortisol32:17 – The relationship between sleep optimization and hormone optimization35:36 – Developing healthy sleep patterns38:41 – The relationship between HIIT (high intensity interval training) and cortisol43:36 – Harnessing the power of your menstrual cycle45:17 – Breaking down the menstrual cycle55:53 – Managing your emotions1:00:03 – Supplements that Dr. Stephanie uses in her daily life1:02:59 – Stephanie Major asks Dr. Stephanie her own questions about birth control for teenagers1:15:10 – How to prioritize fixing our hormones1:20:51 – Dr. Stephanie announces another upcoming AMA episode1:21:50 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“I’m doubling down on the [cortisol] slope because it’s predictive of longevity. The slope, in and of itself, is predictive of your life span, so how long you’re gonna live, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s, among other things.” (14:34)“You want your cortisol to be at its highest point, at its peak zenith, in the morning and then you want it to come down after that.” (22:58)“One of the things you have to be really, really, really mindful of when you’re doing any type of testing is the timing cause cortisol changes all day long.” (31:50)“I really, really want to drive this point home where I want women to really learn how to harness the power of their menstrual cycle, because there are ebbs and flows in terms of hormonal fluctuations and energetic capacity.” (43:53)“Symptoms are your body’s way of talking to you.” (57:15)“I would actually life to start a little bit earlier and get teenagers really in tuned or at tuned with their cycle.” (1:11:39)“If we are anything, we are houses for our bacteria. We are houses for our microbiota. And if we cannot protect our bacterial lineage because we are destroying it with the pill, we are endangering our future daughters and our future women. That is why I say the pill is anti-woman.” (1:14:50)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Stephanie’s Article on SleepDanielle LaPorte’s Desire Map CollectionLink to Daysy (Fertility Awareness Tracking)OTHER RESOURCES & LINKSChronic Fatigue, Burnout, are a cluster of symptoms including:Needing to eat or snack frequently to avoid fatigue, irritationSalt cravingLow blood pressureBeing wired and tired at night, with difficulty falling asleep and frequent awakeningHeart pounding and palpitations for no reasonMultiple food sensitivitiesWeight gain, especially around the waistReduced sex drive and libido,Fatigue after intercourseBrain fog, with difficulty concentrating and remembering thingsLack of energy in the mornings and mid-afternoonMigrating pain for no reasonInability to handle stressful situationsAnxiety, panic attacks, dizziness, easily startledInability to tolerate heat or temperature fluctuationReduce exercise capacity and breathlessness on exertion like going up a flight of stepsTrue Dark GlassesUse ‘drstephanie’ for 10% off - ChilipadZinc & Magnesium Supplement Dr. Stephanie takesZincMagnesiumDr. Stephanie’s conversations with Dr. Jolene and hereDenmark Study: Hormonal Contraception & DepressionDr. Stephanie’s Estima DietDr. Stephanie’s Articles On SleepENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:54 – Dr. Stephanie introduces today’s guest, David Neagle 05:12 – What David learned from a near death experience 23:01 – David’s attitude change and his approach to life after the accident 29:10 – David talks about the importance of seizing opportunities 33:42 – The role religion plays in success 38:07 – How core wounds and fears develop 47:12 – Our need for safety and love 50:06 – The difference between the conscious and subconscious mind 58:35 – David speaks to the importance of self-expression 1:02:49 – How shame and guilt affect our potential 1:06:50 – Proactive thinking and desire 1:16:04 – Dr. Stephanie and David discuss tolerance 1:18:29 – Ingredients for a successful mind 1:21:35 – Where listeners can follow and connect with David 1:23:22 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“When I was in the Army for a year and when I went through basic training, they take you through a survival course where they tell you, ‘It doesn’t matter how bad you’re injured, what really matters is if you panic or not.’ And, if you can not panic, if you can really keep your head about you…you have a very good chance of surviving most things.” (13:10) “I was basically asking God for a second chance. I’m like, ‘I promise, if you let me live today that I will figure out why I couldn’t do those things. I will fix my life and then I’ll spend the rest of my life teaching other people how to do it.’” (14:59) “The word belief carries a much different connotation two thousand years ago than it does if you read literature, say within the last hundred years. The way the word is even used is completely different.” (39:05) “I believe that everybody has a purpose, a specific purpose. We don’t have this unbelievable intellect for nothing.” (41:52) “Based on the Law of Polarity, there’s nothing that has just one side to it. Everything has two sides. And those things are connected; they’re not separate. So, we look at poverty and wealth as two separate things; they’re not. They’re one in the same thing either rightly or wrongly used.” (53:17) “The way that we get to know our true self is through expression. If we cannot express the way that we feel naturally, we never get in touch with that nor are we able to bring it into a healthy balance.” (59:01) “He said, ‘David, you’ll always get what you need when you need it. Not what you want, but what you need. So, if you’re willing to step into whatever that is, you’ll never be without.’” (1:11:23) “I think that, both genetically and spiritually, we’re born to be a success. And, success is also about awareness.” (1:18:50) LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDavid’s PodcastDavid’s WebsiteDavid’s LinkedInDavid’s Instagram – @david_p_neagle David’s Twitter – @DavidNeagle David’s Facebook Think & Grow Rich Book ENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:54 – Dr. Stephanie introduces today’s guest, Gabrielle Lyon 06:19 – Dr. Gabrielle opens up about being a new mother 12:41 – Dr. Gabrielle’s training and nutrition 17:14 – Why Dr. Gabrielle believes that muscles are the organ of longevity 22:40 – Obesogenic Sarcopenia 26:30 – The PROT-AGE Study 34:48 – Myths about muscle-protein synthesis in men and women 37:45 – How aging impacts muscle-protein synthesis 45:43 – Dr. Stephanie asks about amplifying muscle-protein synthesis through her personal diet and training regiment 52:10 – Animal and plant proteins 1:00:44 – Growth pathways 1:08:26 – Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Gabrielle share their thoughts on the documentary, The Game Changers 1:14:24 – The vegetarian and vegan diet 1:19:13 – Dr. Gabrielle speaks to observations she’s seen from the mindset of the Navy SEALs and how we can apply their resilient, forward-thinking mindset 1:27:55 – Dr. Gabrielle breaks down the different types of stress 1:32:37 – Where listeners can follow and connect with Dr. Gabrielle 1:34:28 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletter TWEETABLE QUOTES“It’s incredible. Ya know, I’ve been thinking a lot about what significant life events change one completely. There’s the before and the after. I would say there’s probably two, and that’s death, you’re no longer the same person, and birth. It is an instantaneous right of passage.” (06:39) “The moment we become comfortable is the moment that our progress stops.” (16:42) “There’s a lot of myth out there that individuals believe that the protein requirements are different for men versus women. And that’s actually not true. Protein requirements are based on blood volume and lean muscle mass.” (35:10) “It is probably the single worst piece of advice that anyone could be given is to, in mid-life, go vegan or vegetarian.” (37:45) “Really you should keep your protein consistent. So, whether it’s the first meal of the day, your first meal of the day, the first thing you’re eating doesn’t have to be breakfast, but it needs to be high-protein.” (48:23) “I think it [The Game Changers] does a good job to show diversity. But, the truth is it’s a fear-mongering, propaganda film that is dangerous for the public and dangerous for our aging population. There’s little to no science in that film.” (1:11:22) “That actually is one of their [Navy SEALs] superpowers is humor. It could literally be the worst situation ever and they’re making jokes about it. It is uncanny their capacity for optimism.” (1:19:57) “So, we all think practice makes perfect. But really, practice – and I’m talking about the mental practice – makes permanent.” (1:24:05) LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Gabrielle’s WebsiteDr. Gabrielle’s Instagram – @drgabriellelyon Dr. Gabrielle’s Twitter – @drgabriellelyonDr. Gabrielle’s Facebook Link to PROT-AGE Study ENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

01:31 – Dr. Stephanie introduces the topics she and Dr. Jolene Brighten discuss in Part Two of her interview06:00 – A 2016 study out of Denmark of the association of hormonal contraception with depression11:57 – Mood disorders and the tryptophan pathway15:52 – The incidence rate of depression and Alzheimer’s in women17:40 – Elevated cortisol levels20:04 – Progesterone and head injuries21:55 – How hormonal birth control affects sexual health and libido26:37 – How testosterone affects inflammation27:13 – Yeast infections and vaginal wall atrophy30:18 – Orgasms33:31 – The importance of communication during sex34:42 – Dr. Jolene’s Top 10-12 Things to Know about Orgasms42:37 – Hormonal birth control’s impact on gut and gastrointestinal health46:54 – A recent Harvard study on birth control and Crohn’s Disease50:16 – The value of supplementation while on the pill59:31 – Seed cycling1:04:35 – Evidence-based medicine1:06:55 – Defining Post-Birth Control Syndrome1:08:48 – Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), defined1:16:56 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Jolene1:18:08 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“We have to have these inconvenient conversations so that we can keep our daughters, our sisters, our future mothers safe.” (11:28)“We can do better when we know. But when we don’t know, then we’re flying blind.” (21:47)“If you’re a woman having sex with a male, that sexual intercourse is inviting someone else’s body into your body.” (32:18)“Now, the other great thing about orgasms, they can give you easier periods, more regular cycles, and relief from menstrual cramps.” (40:44)“We’ve now come to understand that what grows in your mouth can impact your fertility and also impact pregnancy outcomes.” (46:38)“Anybody who lives with women or is a woman knows, women will power through just about anything until they can’t and then they’ll go to the doctor.” (1:08:29)“It’s really important, I think, for all women to understand that if you’re not in a monogamous relationship, the pill, IUDs, patch, they’re not going to protect you against sexually transmitted infections. And that’s something that often gets glazed over.” (1:14:34)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Jolene’s WebsiteDr. Jolene’s LinkedInDr. Jolene’s Instagram – @drjolenebrightenDr. Jolene’s Twitter – @drbrightenDr. Jolene’s FacebookDr. Jolene’s YouTube ChannelDepression, Anxiety, Stress Scales (DASS)DASS QuestionnaireLink to Seed Cycling ArticleDr. Jolene’s Books:Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control PillENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

01:02 – Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten06:57 – Dr. Jolene talks about the history of hormonal birth control10:38 – Worldwide use of hormonal birth control13:06 – Birth control and infertility issues14:41 – The purpose of your menstrual cycle17:57 – Symptom management18:49 – The buffet approach to birth control20:05 – Understanding that belief has no place in medicine or science25:11 – The inherent medical bias against women28:41 – How hormonal contraception affects mate selection34:53 – Hormonal contraception’s influence on women’s behavior37:40 – How to stay safe on birth control in the wake of dangerous side effects41:00 – Reversing Metabolic Mayhem44:01 – Physiological side effects of hormonal birth control47:51 – Inflammation49:47 – The complex nature of hormones52:06 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“Your doctor doesn’t need to have a research study to believe your story.” (07:55)“What often happens is that you are put on birth control for symptom management and, as it turns out, those symptoms are really rooted in conditions that are associated with infertility.” (13:06)“Hormonal birth control can rob us of what I call our superpowers. Throughout the menstrual cycle we have this ebb and flow of hormones that really gives us superpowers.” (16:42)“For me, and really I think for many women, we don’t need other people’s beliefs when we’re trying to make an informed decision. We need the facts and we need the information, and we can frame those within our belief system.” (23:12)“While hormonal birth control can rob you of your libido, when you come off of it, if you’ve selected your mate while you were on it and you come off of it, you may report more sexual dissatisfaction.” (32:47)“If women have ever used hormonal birth control for six months or more in their lifetime, they have over thirty percent risk of developing diabetes post-menopausal.” (44:04)“Women are dismissed and die at higher rates of heart attacks than men because we’re often told, ‘Oh you’re just stressed. You’re just anxious. It’s just in your head.’” (46:49)“Women are tricky. But ya know what isn’t tricky about women? How well they know their body. So, what we have to do as doctors is listen to them because women are really smart and really in-tune with their body.” (47:40)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Jolene’s WebsiteDr. Jolene’s LinkedInDr. Jolene’s Instagram – @drjolenebrightenDr. Jolene’s Twitter – @drbrightenDr. Jolene’s FacebookDepression, Anxiety, Stress Scales (DASS)DASS QuestionnaireDr. Jolene’s Books:Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control PillENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:57 – Introducing today’s guest, Shawn Wells05:53 – Shawn breaks down the role of mitochondria its impact on energy07:14 – Insufficient Cellular Energy (ICE) states09:38 – Glycation, explained12:17 – Signs of accelerated glycation14:10 – The benefits of the supplement, Berberine16:22 – The value of context17:53 – The importance of checking and modulating your blood sugar20:23 – How Barberry works22:09 – How chronic low-grade inflammation can affect our mitochondria25:06 – Dr. Stephanie and Shawn discuss why it’s not ideal to rely on caffeine and other energy boosters that have negative side effects28:39 – Dr. Stephanie explains oxidative phosphorylation29:25 – How keto works30:49 – Key differences between ketogenic diets and Standard American Diet39:41 – Digestive resistant starches45:39 – Benefits of being metabolically flexible51:22 – Shawn’s favorite foundational supplements55:11 – Dr. Stephanie and Shawn talk about the supplement NAD59:02 – The power of mitochondrial pathways1:02:21 – The value of recovery1:03:44 – Happiness1:06:50 – Sleep deprivation and social jetlag1:09:19 – Community and sex1:11:47 – Shawn answers a series of rapid-fire questions1:18:21 – Where listeners can follow Shawn1:18:59 – Dr. Stephanie thanks Shawn for joining the show1:19:23 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“What happens though, that’s so important that we’re finding out, why I say, ‘mito is the new keto,’ is that we are often in insufficient cellular energy states, which is an acronym called ICE. And, there’s something else that’s in neurological diseases, it’s a very similar idea called brain energy gap.” (07:14)“It’s [Berberine] been shown in studies to be as effective, if not more effective, than Metformin, which is known as an incredible glucose disposal agent.” (14:47)“One of the ways that keto works is that you’re not creating as much oxidation and you are using an alternate fuel source – ketones – and you are insulin-resistant, and you are in this insufficient cellular energy state, and you don’t have enough glucose readily available for substrate. That’s why keto is a miracle.” (29:34)“It’s a beautiful thing in terms of evolution that we could be by the ocean, we could be in the trees, we could be in a barren winter wasteland, we could be in whatever climate all over the world and find a food source. That’s incredible.” (46:53)“When we’re in an optimized state, when our mitochondria are functioning optimally, we’re not only anti-aging, anti-disease, pro-energy, but we’re able to deal with stress better.” (1:01:08)“I think happiness is a choice. Every day you can choose whether you’re happy or not, whether you’re positive or not.” (1:04:24)“I have amazing people like you [Dr. Stephanie] in my life because of the energy I’m putting out is coming back to me. And, it’s so important that yes you’ve been burned, yes you’ve been hurt, but don’t let that change what’s going out because that’s what’s going to come back.” (1:12:44)“Whatever you’re thinking right now is your weakness is actually probably your superpower. You’re hiding it away and it’s the thing you’re so blessed for that makes you unique. And, once you let it out, you’ll become so powerful.” (1:15:28)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInShawn’s WebsiteShawn’s Instagram – @zonehaloShawn’s LinkedInShawn’s Twitter – @ZoneHaloShawn’s FacebookENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:50 – Introducing today’s inaugural AMA episode01:03 – Dr. Stephanie introduces her co-host for today’s episode, Stephanie Major06:19 – Differentiating between time restrictive eating and fasting12:16 – Benefits of fasting13:28 – Timing your post-workout meal16:23 – Breaking down PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome18:39 – The important role that hormones play20:03 – Fasting with PCOS21:49 – Why Dr. Stephanie never does an extended fast in the week leading up to her period26:20 – The incredible differences in a woman’s biology28:16 – Dr. Stephanie speaks to some recent studies on rodent fasting32:27 – HPA Access Dysfunction35:32 – How fasting can affect thyroid issues, including Hashimoto’s Disease40:47 – Fasting and hair loss41:54 – The three stages of hair growth43:29 – Supplements to combat hair loss during fasting44:34 – Best practices for preparing for an extended fast49:10 – Signs and signals that indicate you should end an extended fast52:05 – Breaking a fast54:30 – Dr. Stephanie discusses fasting while travelling57:44 – When Dr. Stephanie does longer fasts58:41 – How to explain fasting to your children1:04:19 – Who should not be fasting1:05:37 – Dr. Stephanie announces another upcoming AMA episode1:07:01 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“When you allow for the stomach to fully empty, you will have a better quality sleep.” (09:42)“When she does eat her next meal, it should have protein in it, and a minimum of twenty grams. So, a minimum of twenty grams of good, quality protein to be able to drive that muscle protein synthesis from her diet.” (16:07)“Around Day 21 is when we start to see progesterone rising. Progesterone is a potent stimulator of your appetite. It slows down your bowels. And it can also affect your mood and it drives cravings.” (23:05)“When you are obese, male or female, the data is clear in terms of fasting and the benefits that it’s going to impart to you. So, if you are overweight, if you have excess adiposity fasting is probably the most powerful weight-loss tool on the planet.” (31:28)“That’s why I always say females are the original biohackers. We will do anything to feel better.” (35:24)“When you start fasting, it is a temporary change you may notice like clumps of hair falling out, but it tends to return somewhere between three to six months. You’ll notice that that falling out stops.” (41:40)“When you’re thinking about what breaks a fast, you have to be thinking about what your goal is surrounding the fast.” (52:32)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Stephanie’s Twelve Step Guide to FastingRELEVANT STUDIES, COMMENTARY, AND RANDOM BITS FROM MY PREP NOTESTime Restrictive Eating (TRE) vs. FASTINGTRE - is restricting the hours in which you consume calories. This is where I start most people off if they have never heard of the concept of fasting, or they are intimidated by it.So very basic would be a TRE of 12 hours – 12 hours of fasting, 12 hours of eating starting at 7am - 7pm.I would quickly move this to a tighter eating window of 8-9 hours as the baseline for how you eat all the time. If one were so inclined, and if you’re listening to this podcast, I would also add in the caveat of making your last meal 3 hours before your bedtime. This allows the stomach to fully empty, and for our central and peripheral clock to sync up.SCN is your central clock. It detects light coming in from the back of the retina and is the sleep-wake cycle master regulator.However, we have other clocks in our bodies: the liver, pancreas, and kidneys, for example. The liver in particular senses intake of food.If you have a late meal, there is a sort of homeostatic dissonance where the brain is saying ‘less light, time for bed,’ but the liver is saying, ‘but we just got a huge bolus of energy!’ This will affect sleeping quality and quantity. It is hard to sleep well on a full stomach.If you listen to Sachin Panda, he will say anything with a caloric value will start the clock. So, in the strictest sense, the 5 calorie pre workout drink would start the clock. As far as I am aware, Mg does not have a caloric value, and neither does L-theanine.FASTING is for 24 hours or more and there’s a myriad of ways to do it: Water only, NC LF, or CR.Benefits are similar and, like anything, has a bell shaped curve:drops in insulinactivation of sirtuinsAutophagy - cellular cleaning up of debrisBDNFimprove lipid profiles ( HDL: LDL ratio, TG levels)allow for rest and repair of gutFFA & ketone production / alternative substratemental clarity and focusamps up GHchanges in gene expression upping longevity / FOXOcardioprotective benefitsPowerful weight loss toolOn Refeeding Within 15-30 Minutes Of Exercise:There has been considerable work undertaken to determine the optimal timing of nutritional intake in order to maximize post-exercise MPS

00:47 – Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Anthony Youn06:13 – Dr. Anthony explains the important distinction of being a board-certified plastic surgeon08:43 – The decision to become a plastic surgeon11:03 – Dr. Stephanie brings up a specific story from Dr. Anthony’s most recent book15:52 – The role of morality and faith in medicine20:47 – An advocate first23:56 – Guidelines for choosing a plastic surgeon provider20:00 – Non-invasive alternatives to surgery27:39 – Dr. Anthony and Dr. Stephanie touch on skin care31:33 – Best practices for healthy skin care routines36:55 – How to avoid that unnatural look that can be associated with plastic surgery40:34 – Best practices when having botox41:41 – The three most common areas that are injected with botox46:00 – The dangers of filler46:55 – Dr. Anthony and Dr. Stephanie discuss breast augmentation52:26 – Dr. Stephanie thanks Dr. Anthony for joining the show53:00 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Anthony53:40 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“There’s a handful of patients throughout any doctor’s career that you remember. Sometimes, these are patients that they’re such great successes that you take a lot of pride in…but even more important are those patients that you failed.” (14:42)“That’s why the title of the book is Playing God, because so many doctors think they’re playing God. And, in the end, what I’ve come to realize is that it’s not that as a doctor you’re playing God, it’s that you need God to help you to help your patients.” (20:03)“One thing I think that I have learned over the last many years, as I’ve gotten to know doctors like yourself and a lot of our holistic health colleagues, I’ve learned how much I don’t know. And that’s a lot.” (22:10)“There are actually studies that show that if you combine Vitamin C and Vitamin E, their antioxidant power, basically, is synergistically increased. For some reason, you put them separately, they do what they do separately. You put them together, and it’s much better than them separate.” (33:00)“If you don’t care that you’re having a medical procedure done that’s unnecessary, well think about that maybe you may be screwing yourself in the future because if you do it too much when you’re young, it might not work when you’re older.” (41:26)“The important thing to take away from this is that there are no smooth surface implants that we know of that have been related to this ALCL on their own.” (49:07)“Literally five years ago if you were to ask the majority of plastic surgeons if breast implant illness is real or is it a psychiatric condition, probably ninety-eight percent of them or more would say it’s a psychiatric condition, it’s the women thinking this and they’re wrong.” (50:38)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInAnthony’s WebsiteAnthony’s Instagram – @tonyyounmdAnthony’s Twitter – @TonyYounMDAnthony’s FacebookFDA's new warnings around breast implantsANTHONY'S BOOKSPlaying God: The Evolution of a Modern SurgeonIn StitchesENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:52 – Introducing today’s guest, David Sinclair06:28 – David’s origin story08:38 – Why we age11:17 – The genome and epigenome13:00 – The piano metaphor15:51 – Sirtuins explained21:59 – Other environmental stressors that sirtuins detect25:11 – Hormesis defined28:13 – How NAD+ and its precursors combat aging35:11 – Dr. Stephanie brings up a specific story from Dr. David’s book38:40 – Friedreich's Ataxia39:27 – Benefits of resveratrol45:11 – Horvath's Clock and measuring age accurately47:58 – The backup copy of the epigenome53:44 – Anti-aging technologies on the horizon55:07 – Other anti-aging best practices56:47 – Dr. Stephanie suggests a new sequel to the Avengers franchise57:48 – Dr. Stephanie thanks Dr. David for joining the show58:21 – Dr. David shares with the audience where they can find the cheat sheet in his book58:48 – Where listeners can follow Dr. David1:00:00 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“I wrote the book because there’s a lot of really interesting technology and things people can do in their daily lives, I believe, to live significantly longer and healthier. But, I also wanted to start the conversation because I felt no one was really saying the kinds of things that I was saying.” (08:15)“I think that the major driver of aging, put simply, is a loss of information.” (10:19)“I think it’s worth clarifying that the sirtuins are protectors of our bodies, but they can also cause aging by being distracted too much.” (25:11)“It’s all about being uncomfortable. Our bodies would much rather sit in a chair and eat popcorn. There’s a whole industry based on that.” (26:19)“I like to joke that scientists like to fight because the stakes are so low.” (42:41)“We can predict, very accurately, how old someone is biologically. And that’s not so much related to birthday candles. It’s more about how you’ve lived your life. Twenty percent of your age will be genetic and eighty percent will be how you’ve lived.” (46:59)“What I don’t know is how to bring people back from the dead, but I think we’re getting close to being able to keep people alive in a healthy way for much longer.” (57:31)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. David’s Book - Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have ToDr. David’s WebsiteDr. David’s Instagram – @davidsinclairphdDr. David’s Twitter – @davidasinclairDr. David’s FacebookADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THIS PODCASTIn animal models, more NAD is betterAt least when it is paired with exerciseThe Mathematical Theory Of AgingThe Horvath ClockReversal Of Aging & Cellular ReprogrammingResveratrol effects 1 Resveratrol effects 2NMN & lifespan in miceDavid’s NewsletterDavid’s bookENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

01:05 – Introducing today’s guest, Connor Carrick 04:11 – Connor’s NHL origin story 08:56 – Connor recaps his time with the Washington Capitals 10:04 – What it was like to be traded to Toronto 13:26 – The mental toll of being traded multiple times 18:11 – Joining the New Jersey Devils 20:10 – Connor touches on his struggles with mental health 26:21 – Short-term vs. long-term mindsets 32:45 – Techniques and strategies Connor implements for longevity in the NHL 34:36 – The importance of diet and nutrition 39:12 – Connor’s performance and training regiment 43:28 – The specific skills necessary to be a professional hockey player 45:36 – Connor speaks to the sacrifices he, his wife Lexi, and their family have made for his career 50:33 – Making effort cool again 53:24 – Life post-NHL56:46 – Connor answers some rapid-fire questions about one of his passions: coffee 59:57 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“There’s something to be said about being a Toronto Maple Leaf. It means something in Toronto. It means something to people. It’s an Original Six franchise. There’s so much history and expectation there.” (11:31) “The NHL game, every ten games let’s say, is played at a different pace. So, every team at ten games is a different team at twenty. Every team at twenty is a way better team at forty.” (19:06) “I play a sport that, if you ask any GM, any coach, any player for that matter, what percentage of the game is mental, you’re not gonna get a percentage lower than eighty.” (23:57) “I think athletics puts you uniquely in touch with that because you know you can go sprint and run as fast as you can or jump as high as you want. You can’t just go faster because you want to. It’s hard. It takes a lot of work.” (30:24) “If you don’t have a skill and you can’t skate, this game is not going to be friendly to you.” (33:49) “The concept of making effort cool again, I relate to that greatly.” (51:40) LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInConnor’s Instagram – @connorcarrickConnor’s Twitter – @connorcarrickConnor’s FacebookENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:59 – Introducing today’s guest, Emily Fletcher 05:45 – Meditation and sex 09:42 – Mirror Neurons 14:31 – Other reasons to practice meditation 16:39 – Mindfulness defined 20:41 – Identifying and dealing with stress from the past as well as the present 23:20 – Manifesting 26:05 – Adaptation energy 30:54 – The physiological effects of stress 34:09 – Cortisol 36:30 – How stress affects your competitive edge 40:58 – Why people don’t meditate as much as they should 44:18 – Far-side simplicity 46:46 – Emotional detoxification 50:45 – Reasons to get a meditation teacher 53:15 – The computer analogy 54:30 – Purging physical and mental trauma 56:41 – Emily shares how meditation has improved her own life 1:00:19 – How meditation has impacted Emily as a mother 1:02:54 – Dr. Stephanie speaks to how meditation has helped her as a mother 1:04:31 – Emily provides additional parenting tips 1:06:07 – Best practices for an ideal meditation routine 1:08:47 – Caution with caffeine 1:12:04 – Where listeners can find and follow Emily 1:13:26 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“Forty percent of American cohabitating couples say that the number one reason that they’re not having as much sex as they would like is that they’re tired.” (08:15) “There is some science coming out of Tufts and Wake Forest University suggesting that meditation can reverse your body age from anywhere from eight to fifteen years.” (15:15) “Mindfulness I would define as the art of bringing your awareness into the present moment.” (17:31) “To me, manifesting simply means consciously creating a life you love. It’s you getting intentional about what you want your life to look like.” (23:52) “Stress is not what’s happening to you. Stress is your reaction to what’s happening to you.” (26:56) “While it is possible to change your state of consciousness, it is not possible to give your mind a command to shut up.” (43:01) “It’s better to cry this stuff out into your tissues than it is to have the stress stored in your tissues.” (55:17) LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInEmily’s Instagram – @emilystellafletcherEmily’s Twitter – @ZivaMeditationEmily’s FacebookEmily’s LinkedInEmily’s WebsiteEmily’s YouTube ChannelBOOKS MENTIONEDStress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary PerformanceENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

This episode has Chapter Marks embedded for apps that support them (Apple Podcasts, OverCast, Pocket Casts, etc.)TWEETABLE QUOTES“Mindset is really about attitude. It’s about philosophy.” (11:44)“People who really pursue the process [of success], they are undefeatable.” (31:41)“The great thing about rage and anger is they are phenomenal focusers of energy.” (33:49)“What matters to me is movement. Movement matters because movement creates momentum. Momentum creates confidence. And confidence creates certainty.” (36:08)“The alter ego is simply a mental tool that we’ve got that allows us to disassociate ourselves from our own story and start to play through the idea of someone and something else that we admire.” (41:44)“What makes us unique – human beings – is our creative imagination, our ability to create new stories about what we’re capable of. We can shift and we can change in an instant.” (52:23)“I’ve had people who have picked an alter ego because it sounded like a nice idea, but they didn’t actually connect with that person. There wasn’t like an emotional tug and I need that emotional tug when I’m working with someone.” (1:02:21)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInLink to Dr. Steph’s ArticleTodd’s Instagram – @todd_hermanTodd’s Twitter – @todd_hermanTodd’s FacebookTodd’s LinkedInTodd’s WebsiteTodd’s YouTube ChannelBOOKS MENTIONEDThe Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your LifeThe Hero with a Thousand FacesENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:53 – Introducing today’s guest, Danielle LaPorte05:34 – Danielle’s background and story09:06 – Imposter Syndrome10:17 – Rebelling against the establishment11:33 – Starting a lifestyle consultancy13:15 – Danielle tells the story of how her company was taken from her15:12 – Dr. Stephanie and Danielle talk about grief, anger, and forgiveness20:36 – Danielle speaks to what forgiveness feels like for her25:12 – The genesis of Danielle’s Fire Starter Sessions27:34 – Possibility and fear mindsets31:09 – Danielle talks about her book, The Desire Map35:33 – Dr. Stephanie and Danielle discuss the divine feminine36:55 – Danielle defines what leadership means to her40:34 – Living a life of service42:00 – The truth of love46:09 – What self-love means to Danielle51:28 – Dr. Stephanie and Danielle share their experiences and thoughts on motherhood57:44 – Danielle describes her ideal partner in life59:34 – Dr. Stephanie and Danielle talk about her podcast, With Love, Danielle1:03:09 – Danielle speaks to the influencer culture and ideology1:06:42 – What is something Danielle has changed her mind about recently1:10:31 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“If you’re the outlier, just be the outlier. Declare it. Yeah, be the outsider if that’s what you are.” (08:58)“The energy of anger is fire. Too much of that will burn out your system. It will burn your relationships, but just enough – for the right reason, in the right direction – looks like justice. It looks like policy change. It looks like clear decision making.” (17:53)“And forgiveness, my experience of the feeling is it’s a profound relief. It’s a homecoming.” (24:16)“My definition of leadership is the courage to hold the vision up and invite people to that vision. And, that courage comes from introspection and being able to be still and stillness takes courage.” (36:55)“If you don’t want to live a life of service, if you don’t think there’s some higher order to this, I might not have that much to offer you. I’m not interested in convincing you of anything. I’m really actually interested in teaching teachers and singing to and with the choir.” (40:45)“I want you to be joyful. I want you to be whole. And, I think the result of love is joy.” (42:26)“I think most of us just need to be witnessed.” (1:08:19)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInLink to Dr. Steph’s ArticleDanielle’s Instagram – @daniellelaporteDanielle’s Twitter – @DanielleLaPorteDanielle’s FacebookDanielle’s LinkedInDanielle’s WebsiteDanielle’s PodcastBOOKS MENTIONEDThe Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with SoulWhite Hot Truth: Clarity for Keeping It Real on Your Spiritual Path from One Seeker to AnotherThe Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own TermsENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

01:02 – Introducing today’s guest, Robin Sharma04:45 – Robin recalls the greatest influences on his life’s journey08:26 – The importance of having a morning routine12:11 – The Four Interior Empires16:32 – The framework of your heartset20:29 – Why kindness is a super power27:41 – Pursuing joy32:14 – The Genius Betrayal Syndrome36:10 – The importance of building a great team37:49 – Robin explains why cheap costs more40:29 – The Twin Cycles of Elite Performance explained43:32 – The best way for parents to influence their children47:01 – Robin leaves the audience with a few challenges47:57 – Robin makes a couple of announcements about his book49:15 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“One of my core things that I believe is no one will believe in you until you believe in you.” (07:03)“Building soulset at five am while the rest of the world is asleep is about letting go of the noisy voice of ego, which is the voice of your insecurity and wounded self, and rebuilding the relationship with who you truly are – this light, this luminosity, this strength, this undefeatability, this wisdom.” (15:22)“Your life, your income, your impact will never be any higher than your pain.” (16:55)“The Spartan warriors used to say, ‘Sweat more in training and you’ll bleed less in war.’” (26:45)“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world. The unreasonable one persists in adapting the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” (28:33)“A great life is nothing more than a series of well-lived days strung together.” (38:20)“If you work longer, harder, more stressed, you are literally going to deplete, what I call in the 5 AM Club book, the five assets of genius: your mental focus, your physical energy, your personal talent, your daily willpower, and your time.” (41:08)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInLink to Dr. Steph’s ArticleRobin’s Instagram – @robinsharmaRobin’s Twitter – @RobinSharmaRobin’s FacebookRobin’s LinkedInRobin’s WebsiteRobin’s PodcastBOOKS MENTIONEDThe Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your DestinyThe Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in LifeThe 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.ENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:56 – Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Shefali Tsabary05:35 – Conscious parenting, defined08:18 – Goals of conscious parenting11:22 – Dr. Stephanie opens up about having expectations of her son13:29 – Framing expectations for our children16:11 – Differentiating between child-centric and parent-centric parenting18:22 – Parenting myths discussed in Dr. Shefali’s book, The Awakened Parent19:58 – Why success has become the primary barometer for childrearing23:14 – The danger of potential25:26 – The myth of ‘good’ children and ‘bad’ children28:50 – Learnings Dr. Stephanie applied from Dr. Shefali’s book30:28 – Dr. Shefali provides practical tools parents can utilize daily31:47 – The myth that good parents are naturals35:11 – Breaking free of parental guilt36:40 – The myth that a good parent is a loving one39:36 – Dr. Stephanie recalls a vulnerable moment from her childhood42:18 – The myth that parenting is about raising a happy child46:10 – The myth that parents need to be in control48:46 – Tools parents can use to become more conscious52:47 – How to navigate two differing parental philosophies54:14 – Dr. Shefali gives advice to parents struggling with raising children with special needs55:54 – The importance of accepting ourselves as imperfect beings58:16 – Dr. Shefali promotes her annual event, Evolve59:50 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“The conscious parenting understands that the traditional way they’ve been parenting until now is full of holes and mythologies that need to be debunked.” (05:45)“In many ways our children are more evolved because they allow themselves to be unhampered by culture. They’re very open about their feelings. They’re not yet jaded and critical like we can be.” (11:03)“I think keep it to day-to-day expectations and the rest will kind of take care of itself. If they’re [your children] meant to be a scientist, they’re going to be a scientist. If they’re meant to be an artist, they’re going to be an artist. Don’t dictate their future.” (15:52)“Success has become the goal of childhood. Not play, not exploration, not nothingness, not boredom, not creativity, but success.” (19:58)“Our children are not here to live our lives. And they’re not here to fulfill our destinies. They’re here to become their own beings.” (22:46)“There’s so much to learn. And, really, parenting should just be learning. We don’t know these children that come to us.” (32:16)“The journey is not outward, it’s inward. You have to go inward in order to make this thing call parenting work.” (34:59)“Love is the most active thing you can feel. And it really involves no judgement, no approval, no conditions, no transactions. It’s really love for the other person’s essence no matter how they make you feel.” (37:06)“That’s the beautiful part of life. If life was all happy, there would be no nuance, there would be no adventure, there would be no complexity, and there would be no growth.” (43:27)“Meditation has been the single most profound tool in my life, so much so that I am more connected inward than outward.” (51:57)“We can’t be everything to all people and all things and all images of ourselves as women.” (54:44)“Mothering just takes the life out of us, doesn’t it? And I think that we are ashamed to talk about just how draining it is because we have this mantle of perfection over our heads.” (55:31)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsitePrivate Facebook Community for Better!Dr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Shefali’s Instagram – @drshefalimexicoDr. Shefali’s Twitter – @DrShefaliDr. Shefali’s FacebookDr. Shefali’s WebsiteLink to Dr. Shefali’s Evolve EventBOOKS MENTIONEDDr. Shefali’s Book – The Awakened Family: How to Raise Empowered, Resilient, and Conscious ChildrenThe Conscious ParentENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

WHAT WE COVERED00:58 – Introducing today’s guest, Lisa Nichols03:59 – Lisa’s origin story06:28 – Willing to have an unfamiliar life07:32 – The courage to ask for help11:24 – Lisa opens up about her weight loss14:22 – Lisa’s light15:45 – Dr. Stephanie and Lisa take a deep dive into the framework of goal setting19:01 – Opening up to your goals emotionally and wholeheartedly20:39 – Dr. Stephanie and Lisa break down common misconceptions about The Secret24:40 – The inspiration to become a speaker trainer25:45 – The importance of doing the work and investing in yourself29:36 – Lisa’s thoughts on fear and overcoming it31:35 – Birthing your vision33:21 – Giovanni speaks to an interesting pattern he has observed from Archangel Academy speakers34:44 – Why our life is like a car36:50 – How the acquisition of information can help overcome fear38:39 – The concept of cellular learning41:08 – Lisa opens up about the process of trusting herself45:04 – Failing forward48:29 – The process of forgiveness50:53 – Lisa shares a very personal and vulnerable story about forgiveness58:25 – Lisa gives a taste of what she’ll be bringing to Archangel this October1:02:27 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“At the end of the day, I wanted to be love for me, and I wanted to have friends. And it wasn’t until I can love me enough – pour into Lisa enough, a firm Lisa enough – to say, ‘Hold on. I’m enough woman. I’m smart enough. I’m loving enough.’” (15:11)“I feel like a vision helps you see what you wanna get. But the feeling, the feeling is the turbo boost. So, I don’t wanna just see it. I wanna feel it.” (17:23)“You can’t take a sixty-four ounce dream and put it in a twenty-four ounce container called you. Sometimes your dreams are bigger than your capacity.” (26:15)“I don’t do intellectual learning. I do DNA learning. I want it to be in my cells.” (38:39)“Prayer is asking the universe for what you want. Meditation and stillness is being quiet long enough to hear the daggone answer.” (41:46)“When you don’t give yourself permission to fail, you really haven’t given yourself permission to fly.” (47:08)“When you don’t forgive you, you’ve only given yourself permission to win. And so, you are holding yourself hostage to an unrealistic expectation that sets yourself up to be disappointed with self repeatedly.” (49:53)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaLink to Dr. Steph’s ArticleLisa’s Instagram – @lisa2motivateLisa’s Twitter – @2motivateLisa’s FacebookLisa’s LinkedInLisa’s WebsiteBOOKS MENTIONEDAbundance Now: Amplify Your Life & Achieve Prosperity TodayNo Matter What!: 9 Steps to Living the Life You LoveUnbreakable SpiritLiving Proof: Celebrating the Gifts That Came Wrapped in SandpaperThe SecretENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

WHAT WE COVERED00:48 – Introducing today’s guest, Jim Kwik04:08 – Jim’s origin story09:58 – Growing up as an introvert13:54 – Not letting school get in the way of education15:08 – The importance of knowing your ‘why’17:54 – Getting clarity on what challenges you are facing21:04 – Jim opens up about solving the puzzle of his own brain23:10 – Jim recalls the first student he tutored25:57 – Meta-thinking29:30 – The crashed truck story32:58 – How critical thinking can lead to better decisions33:38 – Why people are so scared to make decisions37:15 – Beginning with the end in mind40:11 – The power of passion42:04 – The importance of curiosity42:41 – Jim tells a quick story of one of his heroes, Stan Lee45:19 – The difference between a thermometer and a thermostat47:41 – The impact of our outside and inside environments48:35 – Modern day kryptonite56:36 – The Zeigarnik Effect1:00:35 – Jim’s thoughts on technology1:04:15 – Digital depression1:06:56 – Jim and Dr. Stephanie share their best morning practices1:12:12 – How our environments train our brains1:18:05 – The Four ‘G’s1:20:44 – Where listeners can follow Jim1:21:39 – Jim’s actionable challenges to the audience1:25:00 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“I think the ultimate quest we’re all on is just to be better, right? To be able to grow and progress and fully express ourselves and little by little a little becomes a lot.” (02:47)“Don’t let school get in the way of your education.” (13:54)“The same level of thinking that’s created your problem won’t solve your problem.” (17:39)“I don’t believe that there’s necessarily a good memory or a bad memory. But, there’s a trained memory and there’s an untrained memory. Genius can be learned.” (22:28)“Discipline weighs ounces, but regret weighs tons.” (39:56)“I think that the treasure that most people seek is hidden in the work that they’re avoiding.” (57:38)“What’s good for your heart is gonna be good for your head.” (1:16:06)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaLink to Dr. Steph’s ArticleJim’s Instagram – @jimkwikJim’s Twitter – @KwikLearningJim’s FacebookJim’s PodcastDr Stephanie on Kwik Brain Ep. 73Dr Stephanie on Kwik Brain Ep. 93Jim’s WebsiteBOOKS MENTIONEDThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal ChangeENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:52 – Introducing today’s guest, Elizabeth Gilbert04:40 – Elizabeth talks about her new book, City of Girls12:01 – The ‘Me Too’ Movement, consent, and the impact on sexuality13:58 – Female sexual desire16:39 – The importance of relationships and community20:50 – Elizabeth shares her thoughts on what it means to be a woman25:01 – Elizabeth opens up about her decision to leave a prior relationship28:39 – Dr. Stephanie shares her own experience with being out of alignment with herself29:58 – ‘This isn’t working for me’34:11 – Elizabeth opens up about her grieving process after losing the love of her life, Rayya42:48 – Elizabeth recalls fond memories of Rayya50:34 – Where listeners can follow Dr. StephanieTWEETABLE QUOTES“If women’s lives were automatically ruined by our poor judgement when it comes to sex and love, there would not be a woman left alive in this world.” (07:56)“Sometimes the loss of innocence is such a relief because sometimes you’re simply better off without it.” (10:48)“Female sexual desire is a dark – and I don’t mean sinful I mean primal – it is a deep, biological, complex, messy, ungovernable force.” (14:20)“The most important relationship in my life is my relationship to myself.” (17:29)“If that voice arises and says ‘This is no longer a nourishing environment for me,’ I’m bound by my contract of love to myself to get the hell out of there.” (26:31)“My fifty year old self says to my younger self, ‘I’m sorry I didn’t know how to take care of you before, but I hadn’t met you yet.’” (27:51)“The most powerful words in the English language that a woman can say are, ‘This is not working for me.’” (29:58)“It’s so funny, there’s certain human experiences that I’m very scared of. Grieving isn’t one of them.” (39:14)“If I’ve done nothing else with my life, I just wanna be a walking permission slip t make other people feel a little less crazed and weird about their own lives.” (49:39)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsitePrivate Facebook Community for Better!Dr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaLink to Dr. Steph’s ArticleElizabeth’s Instagram – @elizabeth_gilbert_writerElizabeth’s Twitter – @GilbertLizElizabeth’s FacebookBOOKS MENTIONEDEat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and IndonesiaCity of GirlsENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.

00:27 – Welcome to the Trailer episode of Better! 00:35 – Introducing today’s guest, Giovanni02:24 – The format of Better! 04:08 – Dr. Steph gives a sneak peek of some upcoming guests07:00 – A meta-learner at heart08:46 – The most common questions Dr. Steph fields from audiences she speaks to10:47 – Giovanni urges listeners to subscribe to Better! 11:02 – The inspiration to become ‘Better!’TWEETABLES“I also want to be exploring other nuances in how to live better. So that is, of course, from nutrition and fitness and fasting and that aspect. But there’s also the mindset, there’s the alignment, there’s the intimacy with yourself.” (03:02)“I think that these conversations are just like going out to dinner with someone. And, you just get into these really awesome conversations.” (06:24)“A really important thing is if you understand the framework, then the tactical application or the execution of the framework becomes much easier because you understand the nuances of the framework.” (08:17)“I have been, in all honesty, so nervous around just showing the world who I am and what I do. But this podcast is a way to peel off all those things. I’m going to be standing before you and just letting everybody know who I am because it’s time.” (10:30)“In order to be the best that you can, you need to improve every day to become better in some way.” (11:46)LINKS MENTIONEDPrivate Facebook Community for Better! Dr. Steph’s WebsiteLink to Dr. Steph’s Article ENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast ****************************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.