Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz
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Why You Wake Up at 2 AM After 40 and How to Sleep Better
4 november 2026 · 26 min
Sleep changed for me during perimenopause. I used to fall asleep the minute my head hit the pillow. Then I started struggling to fall asleep and waking up in the middle of the night, even when I was exhausted. If you're experiencing this after 40, I want to share what helped me. Lees meer
In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, I'm walking you through five steps to create a nighttime routine that supports better sleep. We're talking about estrogen, cortisol, blood sugar, and why your evening habits matter more than you might realize.
I'll show you how I think about evening lighting, dinner, magnesium-rich foods, caffeine, scrolling, and calming your nervous system before bed. At the end, I'll give you three simple things to try tonight and a two-week plan to help you see what works for your body.
IN THIS EPISODE
Why women start waking up at 2 or 3 a.m. during perimenopause and menopause
The connection between estrogen, cortisol, insulin, and sleep
How to set up the three hours before bedtime
Foods rich in magnesium and how Mindy uses them at dinner
What to know about magnesium drinks and supplements
Why late dinners, caffeine, and phone scrolling disrupt sleep
Three easy habits to start tonight
RESOURCES MENTIONED
FREE Magnesium smoothie recipes
Fresh Pressed Olive Oil
Qualia Magnesium+
Free Nervous System Quiz
Age Like a Girl
Reset Academy
Gut health conversation with Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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Bloating, Belly Fat & GLP-1: What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You with Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad
2 november 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
Bloating is one of the most common complaints I hear from women, especially during perimenopause and menopause. And what's frustrating is that so many women are eating healthy, doing everything they think they should be doing, and still struggling with digestive issues. Lees meer
In this episode of Live Like a Girl, I'm joined by integrative medicine physician and gut health expert Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad to talk about what's going on in your gut and some of the everyday habits that might be contributing to bloating.
We talk about why giving your gut a break between meals is so important, how your gut bacteria influence hunger hormones like GLP-1, and why stress and even the way you eat your meals affect digestion.
We also get into the changes that happen during menopause, the difference between bloating and belly fat, and why some of the foods we consider healthy aren't always easy on our digestive systems.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
Why constant snacking might be contributing to bloating
How spacing out your meals supports gut health
The connection between your gut bacteria, GLP-1, and hunger
How to tell the difference between bloating and belly fat
Why digestion changes during perimenopause and menopause
How stress and your nervous system affect digestion
What to know about fasting, fiber, and supplements for gut health
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MORE ON DR. RAJSREE NAMBUDRIPAD
Website: oc-integrativemedicine-com
Supplements by Dr. Rajsree
YouTube: @drrajsree
IG: @dr_rajsree_nambudripad
FB: @OCintegrativemedicine
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Why Your Health Tools Aren't Working (and Why It's Not Your Fault)
28 oktober 2026 · 1 uur
What if your body has never once been working against you? Lees meer
In this special solo episode of Live Like a Girl, you'll hear Dr. Mindy Pelz's live keynote from Hay House's Empower Your Life weekend, an event honoring what would have been Louise Hay’s 100th birthday.
Dr. Mindy shares how a single YouTube video on autophagy took her from a busy functional health clinic to writing Fast Like a Girl, and why the book she thought was a fasting manual turned out to be a women’s empowerment book. She then lays out the five principles she believes every woman should see her body through, and connects each one to Louise Hay’s teachings.
Along the way, she opens up about escaping the Palisades fire, the near-death experience that left her hypervigilant for years, learning to surf at 56, and why she rode a Big Wheel down her driveway on her birthday.
Resources Mentioned
Free Nervous System Questionnaire
Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz
Eat Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz
Age Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz
Who Are You Becoming? Age Like a Girl Conversation Deck
Leanne Morgan: Why Your Best Years Might Start After 50 (Live Like a Girl)
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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Not Getting Weight Loss Results? Your Body KNOWS You Have A Father Wound with Terri Cole
26 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
Have you ever wondered why you feel the need to prove yourself, struggle to set boundaries, or constantly put everyone else's needs before your own? Lees meer
In this episode of Live Like a Girl, I'm joined by licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole to discuss her new book, Father Wound, and how our relationships with our fathers can shape our self-worth, relationships, and behaviors long into adulthood.
Terri explains why so many high-achieving women struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overfunctioning. I also open up about my own father wound, the childhood experiences that shaped me, and what I'm learning about healing these patterns during midlife.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
What a father wound is and how to recognize the signs
Why childhood criticism can lead to perfectionism and people-pleasing
How father wounds influence relationships and boundaries
The connection between childhood experiences and nervous system patterns
Why old emotional wounds may become more apparent during menopause
How to begin healing and reclaiming your self-worth
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TERRI'S NEW BOOK, FATHER WOUND:
https://fatherwoundbook.com/
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MORE ON TERRI COLE
Website: terricole.com
Book website: fatherwoundbook.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricole/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/TerriColeLCSW
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/terricoleny
Podcast: https://terricole.com/itunes
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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Can Yogurt Help You Lose Weight? The GLP-1 and Gut Health Connection
21 oktober 2026 · 23 min
What if one of the simplest ways to support your weight loss journey is already sitting in your refrigerator? Lees meer
In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz breaks down a fascinating study examining how probiotic-rich yogurt may influence hunger, blood sugar, and your body's natural GLP-1 production. The findings offer a closer look at why the bacteria in your food matter and how certain fermented foods may support your metabolic health.
Dr. Mindy explains the connection between your gut microbiome and two important appetite-related hormones, GLP-1 and ghrelin, including why hunger can become more challenging as you lose weight. She also shares what to look for on a yogurt label, why she prefers protein-rich Greek yogurt, and how pairing fermented foods with fiber can help you build more satisfying meals.
You'll walk away with practical ways to incorporate yogurt, kefir, kimchi, and other fermented foods into your eating window, along with a better understanding of how food and fasting can work together.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What a study involving 140 adults found about probiotic yogurt, blood sugar, and hunger-related hormones
How your gut bacteria are connected to natural GLP-1 production
Why certain probiotic strains and CFU counts are worth understanding
The difference between GLP-1 and ghrelin and how they influence appetite
Why Dr. Mindy recommends plain Greek yogurt over many flavored varieties
Four fermented foods to consider adding to your meals
How pairing probiotics with fiber can support gut health
Simple ways to incorporate these foods into a fasting lifestyle
RESOURCES MENTIONED
FREE Fasting & Food Guide
Fresh Pressed Olive Oil
Study: Yogurt & Vitamin D (Food Science & Nutrition, 2022)
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Terry Real: How to Reinvent Your Marriage When You've Grown Apart
19 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
Have you reached a point in your marriage where you feel like you've changed, but your relationship hasn't? Lees meer
In this episode of Live Like a Girl, I'm joined by renowned couples therapist Terry Real to explore why so many women begin questioning their relationships during midlife and menopause, and what it takes to reconnect when you've grown apart.
We talk about resentment, emotional intimacy, the childhood patterns that shape how we handle conflict, and how to communicate your needs without pushing your partner further away. Terry also shares his approach to relational empowerment and why reinventing your relationship may be another option worth exploring.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Why marriage can feel different after menopause
How resentment builds when your needs go unspoken
The difference between individual and relational empowerment
How childhood experiences influence relationship conflicts
Practical ways to communicate, reconnect, and repair
DON'T LEAVE IT – REINVENT IT | LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP | October 27, 2026 | 9 AM–12 PM PT
Join Terry and me for a special 3-hour workshop exploring how to create a new chapter in your relationship. Your $47 registration includes access for you and your partner, live Q&A, and a full replay.
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MORE ON TERRY REAL
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realterryreal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realterryreal/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryRealRLI/
Website: https://terryreal.com/
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Insulin Resistance? 6 Daily Habits That Can Make a Difference
14 oktober 2026 · 22 min
Insulin resistance can develop gradually, sometimes long before you notice changes in your blood sugar. And while genetics and other health factors play a role, the habits you practice every day can have a meaningful impact on your metabolic health. Lees meer
In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy Pelz shares six practical habits that can help support insulin sensitivity, particularly for women navigating midlife and hormonal changes.
She explains why the quality of your carbohydrates matters, how a 10-minute walk after meals can influence your blood sugar response, and why building muscle is one of the most valuable things you can do for your metabolism as you age.
You'll also learn how fiber and fermented foods support gut health, why sugary beverages deserve a closer look, and how your sleep routine can affect the way your body responds to insulin.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What insulin resistance is and how it develops
Why carbohydrate quality matters for blood sugar regulation
How pairing carbohydrates with protein or fat can support a steadier glucose response
The benefits of walking for 10 minutes after meals
Why resistance training and muscle mass matter for women over 40
How fiber, legumes, and fermented foods support gut health
The impact of sugary beverages on blood sugar
Why sleep consistency matters for insulin sensitivity
Three practical habits you can start today
Resources Mentioned
Wise Goat Organics
Ben Bikman Interview
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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The Toxic Ingredients Hiding in Your “Healthy” Food with Vani Hari (Food Babe)
12 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
Food activist and Food Babe founder Vani Hari returns to Live Like a Girl to break down what's actually hiding in many of the foods we buy every day. Lees meer
We get into ultra-processed foods, ingredient labels, added flavors, artificial sweeteners, food dyes, MSG, cooking oils, food noise, and the simple grocery-store habits Vani uses with her own family. Vani also shares how to make the transition toward more real food without making food boring or giving up birthdays, holidays, French fries, pizza, and the traditions you love.
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IN THIS EPISODE:How to identify ultra-processed foods
What Vani looks for on ingredient labels
Ingredients she personally avoids
Food noise and highly palatable foods
Helping kids develop a wider palate
Easy real-food swaps
Navigating holidays and celebrations
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RESOURCES MENTIONEDFood Babe Feast Cookbook
Vani’s speech at HHS in Washington DC
Vani’s speech at HHS in Washington DC
Vani’s Senate Testimony
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MORE ON VANI HARIVani Hari, widely known as the Food Babe, is a food activist, author, entrepreneur, and founder of FoodBabe.com. For more than two decades, she has investigated ingredients used in the American food supply and advocated for changes in the way major food companies formulate their products.
Facebook: @thefoodbabe
Instagram: @thefoodbabe
YouTube: @thefoodbabe
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The GLP-1 Foods I Want Every Woman Eating
7 oktober 2026 · 27 min
GLP-1 is a hormone your body naturally produces, and the foods you eat can influence its release. In this episode, I'm walking you through 10 everyday foods that support your natural GLP-1 response, satiety, and gut health, with practical ways to start adding them to your meals. Lees meer
We get into fiber, protein, resistant starch, fermented foods, polyphenols, and why I've become increasingly focused on building meals around protein and fiber. I'll also show you what happens when you cook and cool potatoes, why plant variety matters, and some of the foods currently sitting in my own refrigerator.
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IN THIS EPISODE:How your body naturally produces GLP-1
10 foods to add to your grocery list
Fiber and food noise
Protein and satiety
Supporting your gut microbiome
Why plant diversity matters
How I build a protein-and-fiber-forward meal
Simple ways to put these foods together
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RESOURCES MENTIONED:Fasting 101 Guide
Dr. Ben Bikman Episode
Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil
Wise Goat Organics
MyFitnessPal
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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Leanne Morgan: Why Your Best Years Might Start After 50
5 oktober 2026 · 59 min
Leanne Morgan spent more than 20 years pursuing comedy before her career exploded in her 50s. Now, at 60, she's selling out arenas, starring in her own Netflix series, and living a life that once felt almost impossible. Lees meer
In this conversation, we talk about what changed when Leanne stopped worrying so much about what everyone else thought and started trusting herself. We get into menopause, imposter syndrome, aging, ambition, health, family, and what happens when a woman's life gets bigger at the exact age she was taught it should start getting smaller.
In this episode:
Leanne's 27-year road to success
Almost giving up in her early 50s
Menopause and finding confidence
Prioritizing health while touring
Aging, body image, and longevity
Why Leanne won't “fake peace” anymore
Family, friendship, and learning to say no
Reinventing yourself later in life
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MORE ON LEANNE MORGAN
Leanne Season 2 Airing on Netflix
The Time of Our Lives Tour
What in the World?! by Leanne Morgan
Instagram: @leannemorgancomedy
Facebook: @leannemorgancomedy
X: @leannecomedy
YouTube: @LeanneMorganComedy
TikTok: @leannemorgancomedy
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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The 10-Minute Morning Routine for Cortisol & Belly Fat
29 september 2026 · 27 min
Chronic stress can influence your metabolism, sleep, appetite, blood sugar, and where your body tends to carry fat—which makes your nervous system an important part of the belly-fat conversation. Lees meer
In this solo episode, I’m breaking down what happens to cortisol after you wake up and sharing the simple 10-minute morning routine I want you to try for the next 30 days.
We’ll talk about morning light, your phone, breathwork, movement, hydration, exercise, and how to identify the stressors that may be setting the tone for your entire day. I’ll also explain what I mean by becoming “cortisol flexible” and how you can start working with your stress response instead of constantly feeling controlled by it.
In this episode:
Cortisol, chronic stress, and belly fat
What happens to cortisol after waking
Why morning light matters
The problem with reaching for your phone immediately
A five-minute breathing practice
When to move and exercise
How to perform a morning stress audit
Becoming more "cortisol-flexible"
My 10-minute morning routine
A 30-day challenge you can start tomorrow
Plus: Take my free Nervous System Questionnaire below to discover your current nervous system state and the practices that may support you.
Resources Mentioned
Nervous System Questionnaire
Reset Academy
Who Are You Becoming? Card Deck
Sunlighten Sauna
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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Why Changing Your Body Won’t Fix How You Feel About Yourself with Dr. Marisa Franco
28 september 2026 · 56 min
So many women believe they’ll finally feel better about themselves when they lose the weight, change their body, or reach the goal. But changing the outside doesn’t always change how we feel on the inside. Lees meer
Psychologist and author Dr. Marisa G. Franco joins me to explore where our sense of self-worth actually comes from and how old experiences can continue shaping the way we see ourselves years later.
We talk about body image as we age, menopause, insecurity, nervous system patterns, reparenting, vulnerability, and why learning to acknowledge the parts of ourselves we’d rather push away may be an important part of building genuine self-worth.
In this episode:
Self-worth vs. confidence
Body image and menopause
How old memories shape the way we see ourselves
Why insecurity can feel protective
Reparenting and Internal Family Systems
Interrupting negative thought spirals
Vulnerability and deeper relationships
Learning to value who you are now
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
FREE Nervous System Questionnaire
NEW! Book Worth
Best Selling Book Platonic
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MORE ON MARISA FRANCO
Instagram: @drmarisagfranco
Substack Newsletter: Attached by Dr. Marisa Franco
LinkedIn: Dr. Marisa G Franco
Website: https://drmarisagfranco.com/
NEW! Book Worth
Best Selling Book Platonic
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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Creatine for Women: How to Take It, How Much You Need & What It Actually Does
23 september 2026 · 26 min
Think creatine is only for bodybuilders or worried it's going to make you bulky or gain weight? Let's talk about what creatine actually does. Lees meer
In this episode, I'm breaking down the research on creatine, including studies looking specifically at women, and showing you how I personally use it as part of my strength and muscle-building routine.
We'll talk about creatine monohydrate, dosage, consistency, water retention, resistance training, protein, loading phases, and why maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age.
I'm also giving you a simple challenge you can start today: 30 days of consistent creatine paired with two strength-training sessions each week.
In this episode:
What creatine actually does
Why creatine isn't just for men
Does creatine make you gain weight?
Creatine and water retention
Why training matters
The type of creatine I use
How much creatine to take
Why I take creatine every day
Whether you can put creatine in coffee
Creatine and protein
Simple resistance exercises you can do at home
My 30-day creatine challenge
Resources Mentioned
Qualia Creatine+, use code MINDY at checkout for 15% off
FREE Nervous System Questionnaire
Reset Academy
Age Like a Girl
Resistance Bands
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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How Many Carbs Should You Actually Eat? with Dr. Ben Bikman
21 september 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
Are carbs actually bad for you, or have we been asking the wrong question? In this episode, I'm sitting down with metabolic scientist Dr. Ben Bikman to unpack one of the most confusing nutrition conversations happening right now. Lees meer
We talk about how to know how many carbs your body can handle, why your muscle mass and activity level matter, how carbohydrate quality changes your metabolic response, and why the answer may be different depending on where a woman is in her hormonal life.
Ben also explains what happens to insulin sensitivity across the menstrual cycle and after menopause, why fiber matters, how he thinks about food pairing, what a CGM can tell you, and why his perspective on GLP-1 medications has evolved.
In this episode:
Are carbs actually bad for you?
How many carbohydrates should you eat?
Good carbs vs. highly refined carbs
Why fiber changes the conversation
Why muscle gives you more metabolic “wiggle room”
Carbohydrates, blood sugar, stress, and sleep
Can food naturally stimulate GLP-1?
More on Dr. Ben Bikman
Dr. Ben Bikman is a metabolic scientist and professor whose research focuses on insulin resistance, metabolic health, and the ways nutrition influences human metabolism. He is the author of Why We Get Sick and the upcoming book The Carb Crisis, which explores carbohydrates through the lens of metabolism and other factors that may influence how our bodies respond to the foods we eat.
The Carb Crisis Book: https://link.amazon/B096Jd0u4
Website: http://benbikman.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbikmanphd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminBikmanPhD
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benbikman
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benbikmanphd
X: https://x.com/BenBikmanPhD
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The Biggest Fasting Mistakes That’s Blocking Your Fat Loss
16 september 2026 · 42 min
Fasting gets a lot of attention for what happens while you’re not eating, but what happens when you start eating again deserves just as much attention. Lees meer
In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down one of the most overlooked parts of fasting: the refeed.
She explains why longer isn’t always better when it comes to fasting, how the eating and fasting windows work together, and why protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fermented foods, and plant diversity can all have a place in your fasting rhythm.
She also takes on some of the biggest conversations happening around fasting right now, including thyroid health, muscle loss, the gut microbiome, fasting after 45, GLP-1, autophagy, meal timing, and whether women really need to eat protein first thing in the morning.
In This Episode
Why fasting longer isn’t necessarily fasting better
Why your first meal after a fast deserves more attention
What happens to thyroid hormones during extended fasting and refeeding
Why carbohydrates and protein matter after longer fasts
What fasting may change within your gut microbiome
Why plant diversity and fermented foods matter during your eating window
The debate around fasting for women over 45
Why Mindy cycles fasting rather than using the same fasting window every day
Whether you really need protein immediately after waking
How to experiment with an eating window that works for your body and lifestyle
The difference between your sugar-burning and fat-burning states
How nutrients can stimulate your body’s natural GLP-1 response
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Why You Can’t Stop Using Food for Comfort with Kelly McDaniel
14 september 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
Why can changing the way you eat feel so emotional, even when you know exactly what you want to change? Lees meer
In this conversation, I sit down with therapist and Mother Hunger author Kelly McDaniel to explore the deeper emotional and relational layers that can become intertwined with food.
Through Kelly’s Mother Hunger framework, we look at how early experiences with nurturing, safety, attachment, and caregiving may influence the way some of us relate to food later in life—and why food can sometimes become connected with comfort, connection, routine, and relief.
We also talk about emotional eating, body image, nervous system regulation, fasting, food noise, GLP-1 medications, and the messages about our bodies that can be passed from one generation to the next.
This conversation gave me an entirely new way to think about some of the struggles I’ve seen women experience when changing how they eat, because sometimes there may be more happening beneath the surface than what’s on the plate.
In this episode:
Kelly’s Mother Hunger framework
Why food can become emotionally significant
What Kelly means by “surrogate comfort”
Why changing eating patterns can bring up difficult emotions
Food and nervous system regulation
What mothers can unintentionally teach daughters about their bodies
Kelly’s perspective on food noise and GLP-1 medications
How support and connection can help us create new patterns
MORE ON KELLY MCDANIEL
Instagram: @kellymcdanieltherapy
Mother Hunger, Revised Edition
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Trying Everything to Lose Weight? These 5 Things Matter More Than You Think
9 september 2026 · 22 min
You’re exercising more, fasting more, changing what you eat, and trying everything you know to support your weight, and yet the scale still doesn’t seem to move. Lees meer
In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down five foundational habits she wants you to look at before assuming your body simply isn’t responding. She explores how fibre-rich foods can support satiety and your gut microbiome, why walking after meals can benefit blood sugar, how meal timing interacts with your circadian rhythm, and why sleep and consistency deserve a much bigger place in the weight-loss conversation.
She also explores GLP-1, food noise, nervous system state, and what research tells us about maintaining weight loss after stopping GLP-1 medications.
The takeaway is refreshingly practical: instead of chasing another complicated strategy, start by looking at the everyday rhythms you can actually repeat.
Resources Mentioned
FREE Nervous System Questionnaire
Time & Light: Missing Pieces of a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. Satchin Panda
The Cancer Conversation Women Aren't Having Yet with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy
Reset Academy
Eat Like a Girl
Age Like a Girl
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Why So Many Women Feel Disconnected From Their Bodies with Emma-Louise Boynton
7 september 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
Women spend so much time trying to change their bodies, but how often are we taught how to actually experience and enjoy them? Lees meer
In this conversation, I sit down with Emma-Louise Boynton to explore what happens when we begin reconnecting with our bodies through pleasure, presence, and curiosity rather than constant criticism. We talk about body image, intimacy, sex therapy, self-pleasure, mindfulness, and the small everyday practices that can help you feel more at home in your body.
Because your relationship with your body affects far more than how you see yourself, it shapes how you experience your life.
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MORE ON EMMA-LOUISE BOYNTON
Pleasure: The Reclamation of my Body by Emma-Louise Boynton
Instagram: @emmalouiseboynton
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Pleasure: The Reclamation of my Body Audiobook: Spotify
Website: emma-louseboynton.com
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10 Foods That Naturally Boost GLP-1 & Quiet Food Noise
2 september 2026 · 30 min
If you’re constantly thinking about food, battling afternoon cravings, or struggling to feel satisfied after eating, your fullness hormones may be an important part of the conversation. Lees meer
In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down the foods that can support your body’s natural GLP-1 production and explains how fiber, protein, resistant starch, fermented foods, and omega-3-rich foods influence satiety. You’ll learn practical ways to build meals that help you feel fuller longer, support your gut microbiome, and work with your body’s natural appetite signals.
Resources Mentioned
Qualia Magnesium+, use code MINDY for 15% off
Reset Academy
Wise Goat Organics Fermented Foods, use code MINDY for 20% off
Eat Like a Girl
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How to Make Healthy Food Actually Taste Good with Chef Nyesha Arrington
31 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
What if a healthier relationship with food started with enjoying it more? Lees meer
In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy sits down with acclaimed chef and Next Level Chef mentor Nyesha Arrington for a conversation about food that goes far beyond calories, macros, or following the “perfect” diet.
Nyesha shares how cooking with her grandmother shaped her relationship with food from childhood, why recipes can carry memories and identity across generations, and how years in professional kitchens taught her to see food as art, connection, and eventually, fuel.
They also get practical: cooking oils, salt, spices, kitchen tools, meal prep, fasting, strength training, hydration, and the small upgrades Nyesha has made that helped her feel dramatically better in her body.
Plus, Nyesha opens up about leadership in high-pressure kitchens, working alongside Gordon Ramsay, earning the title of “Chef,” and why she refuses to fit into anyone else’s definition of what a woman should look like.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn
How childhood experiences can shape your relationship with food
Why food is closely tied to memory and identity
How Nyesha shifted from cooking purely for taste to thinking about food as fuel
Which cooking oils she keeps in her own kitchen
Why salt and spices can completely change a meal
The kitchen tools every home cook actually needs
How meal prep helps Nyesha make better choices when life gets busy
Why she uses fasting during periods when she needs deep focus
How strength training and sleep became part of her wellness routine
What working in elite restaurant kitchens taught her about leadership
Why she refuses to make herself more “digestible” for anyone else
Resources Mentioned
Olive Oil
Bone Broth, use code MINDY10
More on Chef Nyesha Arrington
Nyesha Arrington is an acclaimed chef, television personality, and co-star of FOX’s Next Level Chef. Trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, she has become known for her creative approach to food, m…
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Why Everything Feels Harder After 40: Nervous System, Burnout & Letting Go
26 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 21 min
What if the changes you’re experiencing after 40 are asking you to look at more than your hormones? Lees meer
In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy walks through how she believes women can use the menopausal transition to better understand their nervous systems, reconnect with parts of themselves they may have lost, and begin building the next chapter of life more intentionally.
She explores why so many women arrive in midlife already overwhelmed, why learning to regulate your nervous system may need to come before another health protocol, and how years of putting everyone else first can shape the way women experience this transition.
Later in the episode, LeAnn Rimes joins Dr. Mindy for a candid conversation about overwhelm, perfectionism, boundaries, HRT, nutrition, self-care, and what it looks like to listen to your body while living a very full life.
And for a limited time, you can get Age Like a Girl for $7 with free shipping in the U.S. and Canada only, while supplies last.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn
Why nervous system regulation matters so much after 40
How years of over-functioning can catch up with women in midlife
Why play, curiosity, creativity, and speaking your truth matter
How to build your own lifestyle toolbox for menopause
Why women need community as they age
Why saying no can become an important form of self-care
What it means to create the next chapter of your life on your terms
Resources Mentioned
FREE Nervous System Questionnaire
Age Like a Girl (Get your copy for $7 & FREE shipping, limited-time offer)
Reset Academy
Qualia Senolytic, use code MINDY for 15% off
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Dr. David Perlmutter on Menopause, Metabolism & Protecting Your Brain
24 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Women are far more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and Dr. David Perlmutter believes one of the most important pieces of that story is metabolic health. Lees meer
In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Perlmutter joins Dr. Mindy to explain what happens when the brain’s immune cells shift from protective to destructive, why menopause may increase vulnerability, and how blood sugar, insulin resistance, visceral fat, inflammation, mitochondrial health, and lifestyle all influence brain aging.
They also discuss HRT, GLP-1 medications, ketones, fasting, fiber, exercise, BNDF, sleep, and what women can begin doing in their 30s, 40s, and 50s to support long-term cognitive health.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn
Why women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s
How menopause may affect brain metabolism
Why belly fat and insulin resistance matter for brain health
The blood markers Dr. Perlmutter watches most closely
What emerging research says about GLP-1 drugs and the brain
The lifestyle habits Dr. Perlmutter prioritizes for prevention
Resources Mentioned
Brain Defenders
Tanzi Study
Cochrane Review
More on Dr. David Perlmutter
https://drperlmutter.com/
http://braindefenders.com/
https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/
https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidPerlmutterMD
https://x.com/davidperlmutter
linkedin.com/in/david-perlmutter-md
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How to Train Your Body to Burn Fat After 40
19 augustus 2026 · 40 min
If you’re eating less, exercising more, and fasting harder but still struggling to lose weight after 40, Dr. Mindy wants you to approach fat loss differently. This solo episode of Live Like a Girl is a special compilation of two of Dr. Mindy’s teachings on fat burning and metabolic health after 40. Lees meer
In the first half, she breaks down why fat loss can become more challenging as estrogen changes and shares five strategies for training your body to become more metabolically flexible, from strength training and walking to fasting, protein pacing, and sleep.
Then she turns to dietary fat and explains why the type of fat you eat matters. She walks through visceral fat, omega fatty acids, and five foods she uses to support a healthier metabolic environment.
The common thread throughout both conversations: fat loss after 40 requires a strategy that works with your changing metabolism.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn
Why fat loss can become harder after 40
How estrogen influences metabolism and body-fat distribution
What protein pacing means and how Mindy uses it
Why walking is an underrated metabolic tool
The difference between visceral and subcutaneous fat
Why Mindy pays attention to the types of dietary fats she eats
Five foods she recommends adding to a fat-loss strategy
Resources Mentioned:
Fresh Pressed Olive Oil
MCT Oil
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Laila Ali: Why I Stopped Trying to Outwork My Hormones
17 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
Laila Ali spent years training to win. As an undefeated professional boxer, her body was her career. She knew exactly how to train harder, eat less, and make weight when she needed to. Then perimenopause changed the rules. Lees meer
In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Laila joins Dr. Mindy for an honest conversation about what happened when her old strategies stopped working, why she eventually stopped trying to outwork her hormones, and how fasting helped her build a completely different relationship with her body.
They talk about long fasts, exercising while fasting, food noise, refeeding, sugar cravings, body image, the scale, stress, and what it means to train for health instead of performance.
Laila also shares how she talks to her teenage daughter about fasting, why she refuses to make healthy eating feel like punishment, and the lesson she learned from becoming a boxer against Muhammad Ali’s wishes: sometimes the most important thing you can do is listen to the spark inside you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why Laila stopped trying to outwork her hormones
How fasting changed her relationship with food and control
What she learned from doing longer fasts
How she exercises during a fast
Why refeeding matters after an extended fast
How she thinks about weight, muscle, and body image now
Why stress can derail even strong health routines
How she talks to her daughter about fasting
Why she no longer counts macros
What Muhammad Ali taught her about following your own path
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Resources & Supplements MentionedA Spark of Greatness by Laila Ali
Laila's Organic Spice Blends
Zero Fasting App
Fast Like a Girl
Qualia Creatine+ (use code MINDY for 15% off)
Infrared Sauna
Red Light Therapy
Electrolytes
Bone Broth (use code MINDY10 for 10% off)
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More on Laila AliA Spark of Greatness by Laila Ali
Laila's Organic Spice Blends
Food for Life by Laila Ali
Website: lailaali.com
Instagram: @thereallailaali
Facebook: @LailaAli
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5 Signs Your Nervous System Is Healing, Even If You Feel Worse First
12 augustus 2026 · 25 min
Healing your nervous system does not always feel peaceful at first. Lees meer
In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy explains why fatigue, crying, irritability, digestive changes, and even discomfort with stillness can sometimes show up as your nervous system begins moving out of a chronically activated state.
She breaks down the relationship between heart rate variability, vagal tone, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and why learning to move more easily between stress and recovery may be one of the most important skills you can build for your health.
Resources Mentioned
FREE Nervous System Questionnaire
Qualia Magnesium
Reset Academy
Find a Fast Like a Girl Coach
In this episode you'll learn:
Why increased fatigue may appear when your body finally begins resting
Why crying and irritability can surface during nervous system healing
How your digestion reflects your nervous system state
Why stillness can feel unsafe when your body is accustomed to constant activation
How 4-7-8 breathing can support the parasympathetic nervous system
Why nature can be one of the simplest nervous system tools
How magnesium and sleep routines may help
Why humming, gargling, and chanting can support vagal tone
When getting support from a practitioner or community may be helpful
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How My Opinion of Fasting Changed After Talking to Dr. Jason Fung
10 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
I’ve been teaching fasting for years, but this conversation with Dr. Jason Fung made me rethink a few things. Lees meer
Dr. Fung joins me to share how his thinking has evolved since publishing The Obesity Code, including what newer research suggests about longer fasts and why modified fasting may be more useful than many people realize.
We talk about whether a strict water-only fast is always necessary, how fasting aids such as bone broth, avocado, or olives may help someone continue longer, and why using a little support during a fast is not automatically “cheating.”
Dr. Fung also breaks down the three types of hunger and explains why food noise is not always a sign that your body needs fuel. Sometimes hunger is physical. Sometimes it is emotional. And sometimes it is simply a pattern your brain has learned from your environment.
This conversation reminded me that fasting does not have to be rigid to be effective. The goal is not to win at fasting. The goal is to use it in a way that supports your metabolic health and still works in your real life.
In this episode you'll learn:
How Dr. Fung’s thinking has evolved since writing The Obesity Code
Why the calorie-focused model of weight loss leaves out hormones
What the body decides to do with the calories you eat
The difference between water-only fasting and modified fasting
Why modified fasting may be easier to sustain
Whether eating during a fasting window automatically eliminates the benefits
Dr. Fung’s perspective on GLP-1 medications
How to approach the first meal after a fast
Dr. Fung’s three foundational rules for metabolic health
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Resources Mentioned:
Bone Broth - Use code MINDY10 for 10% off
Organic Olive Oil
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More on Dr. Jason FungDr. Jason Fung is a physician, researcher, and bestselling author known for his work on fasting, insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic health. He is the author of The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code, The Cancer Code…
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The 5 Weight-Loss Lies Keeping Women Stuck
5 augustus 2026 · 25 min
For decades, women have been taught to lose weight by eating less, doing more cardio, and watching the number on the scale. Lees meer
But losing weight is not always the same as becoming healthier.
In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down a recent meta-analysis showing that adults between 60 and 75 years old were able to lose body fat, gain lean muscle, improve blood pressure, and build functional strength through resistance training.
She also challenges five of the most persistent weight-loss myths women have been taught, including the idea that cardio is the best way to burn fat, hunger is a willpower problem, and the scale is the most important measure of progress.
You’ll learn how protein, resistance training, sleep, blood-sugar tracking, and progressive challenge can help you improve body composition without sacrificing your muscle or metabolic health.
Weight loss is not a character test. It is a strategy, and most women were simply given the wrong one.
Resources Mentioned
Continuous Glucose Monitor
Ketone Monitor
Fast Like a Girl
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Why Creativity Belongs in Your Health Routine with Dr. Daisy Fancourt
3 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Most women know they should move their bodies, eat well, and protect their sleep. But creativity rarely makes the list. Lees meer
In this conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with Dr. Daisy Fancourt to explore the growing body of research showing that art is far more than entertainment or decoration. Music, reading, dancing, crafting, storytelling, and even spending time with a painting can affect stress, mood, cognition, connection, and the nervous system.
Daisy explains why creative activities can help the brain enter a state of flow, how music can slow the heart rate, and why reading fiction may strengthen empathy by allowing us to experience the world through another person’s perspective. She also shares why knitting, singing, dancing, and other so-called “grandmother hobbies” are finding their way back into modern life.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why creativity became separated from everyday life
How to choose music that meets your nervous system where it is
How regular creative activity may support healthier cortisol patterns
Why book clubs provide more than a reason to read
What the research suggests about art, brain fog, and cognitive reserve
Whether online creative classes offer the same benefits as meeting in person
Simple ways to bring more creativity into everyday life
Resources Mentioned
Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt
Instagram: @daisy.fancourt
More on Daisy Fancourt
Dr. Daisy Fancourt is a researcher and author whose work examines the effects of arts and cultural engagement on health and well-being.
Her research explores how activities such as music, reading, crafting, dancing, and visiting cultural spaces may influence mental health, stress, cognition, social connection, and physical health. She has published extensively in the field and works on projects examining the biological, psychological, and social effects of creative participation.
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40% of Us are Constantly Hungry & Exhausted – What Your Body is Trying to Tell You
29 juli 2026 · 29 min
If you are hungry all the time, exhausted after meals, craving sugar, or suddenly gaining weight around your middle, your body may be signaling something deeper than a need to eat less. Lees meer
In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy explains why nearly four in ten American adults now meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome—a collection of warning signs that can include elevated blood sugar, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, increased waist circumference, and changes in liver health.
She breaks down four common drivers that can quietly push the body toward metabolic dysfunction: unstable blood sugar, chronic stress, poor sleep, and inflammation associated with excess body fat.
You will also learn why crash dieting, excessive cardio, and relying on appetite-suppressing supplements rarely address the real problem. Instead, Dr. Mindy shares five practical ways to support your metabolism through food order, walking after meals, resistance training, better sleep, and a more flexible approach to fasting.
Your body is not working against you. It may simply need a different strategy.
In This Episode
What metabolic syndrome is and why it is better understood as a group of warning signs
The role insulin plays in deciding whether glucose is used for energy or stored
Why crash dieting and aggressive calorie restriction may make matters worse
Why cardio alone is not the best strategy for improving metabolic health
How to build a blood-sugar-stabilizing plate
Why resistance training is especially important for women
How muscle acts as a storage site for glucose
Practical ways to build strength without spending hours in the gym
What “flex fasting” means
Resources Mentioned
FREE Nervous System Questionnaire
Fast Like a Girl
Min-Chex by Standard Process
Qualia Magnesium+
Berberine Breakthrough
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LeAnn Rimes on Perimenopause, Rage, Grief, and Starting Over
27 juli 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
LeAnn Rimes joins Dr. Mindy for a deeply honest conversation about what perimenopause has brought to the surface in her life. Lees meer
She opens up about the unpredictability of her hormones, the exhaustion of trying to maintain the same pace she has carried for decades, and the difference between anxious thoughts and anxiety that lives in the body.
Together, LeAnn and Dr. Mindy explore why perimenopause can make old wounds feel louder, why hormone therapy can help without solving everything, and what it looks like to slow down when your identity has always been tied to performing, producing, and pushing through.
This is a conversation about hormones, but it is also about identity, capacity, anger, rest, and the question so many women begin asking in midlife: who do I want to be now?
In this episode you'll learn:
The difference between mental anxiety and physical “body anxiety”
Why LeAnn has had to change her relationship with rest
What happens when your life still demands more than your body can give
The grief women may experience around motherhood, identity, and missed choices
Why hormone replacement therapy is not always a simple fix
How perimenopause can force women to reconsider who they have always been
More on LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes is a 2x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, and actress whose career has spanned more than 30 years. She rose to fame as a teenager and has since built a career across music, television, writing, and live performance. In recent years, LeAnn has also spoken openly about mental health, trauma, psoriasis, anxiety, and the realities of growing up in the public eye. She currently stars in 9-1-1: Nashville and is touring in celebration of the 30th anniversary of her album Blue.
Website: leannrimes.com
LeAnn's Tour Dates
LeAnn's Substack: @leannrimescibrian
Instagram: @leannrimes
Soul of EverLe Candles
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Why Your Nervous System Is Blocking Weight Loss with Dr. Mindy Pelz
22 juli 2026 · 26 min
Why are so many women doing everything "right" and still struggling to lose weight? Lees meer
In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy explains why the missing piece may not be your diet or workout routine, it may be your nervous system. When your body is stuck in chronic fight-or-flight, it prioritizes survival over fat burning, making weight loss feel impossible despite your best efforts.
You'll learn how chronic stress impacts cortisol, cravings, digestion, sleep, and metabolism, the five signs your nervous system may be keeping you stuck, and practical ways to help your body shift back into a state where healing and sustainable weight loss become possible. From fasting and food to movement, sleep, and simple daily habits, Dr. Mindy shares actionable strategies to help your body feel safe enough to finally let go of stubborn weight.
Resources Mentioned
Free Nervous System Guide
Fast Like a Girl
Burn Fat Like a Girl Reset
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Why PCOS Was Just Renamed (And What It Means for Women’s Health Globally)
20 juli 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Millions of women have been told they have PCOS. Millions more have been told nothing is wrong at all. Lees meer
Now, one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women has a new name: PMOS, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. The change reflects what experts have long understood, this condition is about far more than the ovaries. It's deeply connected to metabolism, insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormone balance.
In this episode, Dr. Mindy is joined by Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, renowned OB-GYN and co-host of the She MD podcast, along with entrepreneur and women's health advocate Mary Alice Haney. Together, they unpack why so many women go undiagnosed, why insulin resistance isn't always visible on the outside, and how lifestyle, nutrition, and early intervention can dramatically change a woman's health trajectory.
They also discuss the growing impact of environmental toxins, breast cancer risk, fertility, metabolic dysfunction, and what every woman should know before walking into her next doctor's appointment.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why PCOS was renamed to PMOS and what the change means
The three criteria used to diagnose PMOS
Why up to 80% of women with PMOS remain undiagnosed
How insulin resistance affects both lean and overweight women
Why birth control alone doesn't address the root cause of PMOS
Practical nutrition, lifestyle, and medical approaches to improving insulin sensitivity
How to become a stronger advocate for your own healthcare
More on Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi & Mary Alice Haney:
IG: @shemdpodcast
IG: @drthaisaliabadi
IG: @haneyofficial
IG: @oviihealth
shemdpodcast.com
draliabadi.com
ovii.com
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The Truth About Keeping Weight Off (No One Talks About This)
15 juli 2026 · 21 min
Losing weight is one challenge. Keeping it off is another. Lees meer
Research shows that most people regain the weight they've lost within a few years, not because they lack willpower, but because they were never taught what comes after weight loss.
In this episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down the science behind weight regain and shares the eight most common reasons people struggle to maintain their results. From metabolic flexibility and hormone balance to muscle, stress, and sleep, she explains why lasting success requires a different approach than simply losing weight.
You'll also learn five practical steps to help your body adapt to its new weight, support a healthy metabolism, and build habits that last long after the scale changes.
If you've ever lost weight only to gain it back, this episode will help you understand why and show you a different path forward.
Key Takeaways
Why losing weight and maintaining weight loss require different strategies
What "catch-up fat" is and how it influences weight regain
How your fat cells develop a "memory" after weight loss
How flexible fasting supports maintenance better than chronic fasting
The role hormones play in preventing weight regain
Five daily habits that support healthy weight maintenance
Resources Mentioned
Free Nervous System Questionnaire
Dr. Mindy's Books
Reset Academy
Burn Fat Like a Girl Reset
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Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss (Why You Can't Keep It Off) with Dr. Nicole LePera
13 juli 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
What if the biggest thing standing between you and better health isn't your diet, your workout routine, or your hormones? Lees meer
What if it's the relationship you've built with yourself?
In this conversation, I sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Nicole LePera to explore how our earliest experiences shape the way we move through adulthood. From emotional eating and food noise to perfectionism, people pleasing, burnout, and the struggle to trust ourselves, so many of the habits we think are personality traits are actually learned survival strategies.
We also explore why healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that have always been there.
If you've ever wondered why you know what to do for your health but still struggle to follow through, this conversation offers a completely different way to understand yourself.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why the first five years of life shape the way your nervous system responds to stress
Why food noise and emotional eating often point to deeper unmet needs
How small daily promises help rewire your brain and build confidence
The difference between guilt and shame, and how each affects your decisions
Why learning to rest can feel uncomfortable for so many women
Practical ways to reconnect with your body and begin healing old patterns
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More on Dr. Nicole LePeraDr. Nicole LePera is a holistic psychologist, trained at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research and The Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She is the founder of the global community healing membership SelfHealers Circle and the author of #1 NY Times Bestseller "How to Do the Work" "How To Meet Your Self" and "How To Be The Love You Seek"
Website: theholisticpsychologist.com
Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist
TikTok: @theholisticpsychologist
Reparenting Your Inner Child
SelfHealers Circle
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Fasting Isn't Always the Answer. Here's How to Know When It Is.
8 juli 2026 · 31 min
For years we've been told that if fasting is good, then fasting longer must be better. Lees meer
That simply isn't true.
Fasting is one of the most powerful healing tools we have, but it's also a stressor. Like exercise, the benefits don't come from the stress itself. They come from how well your body recovers afterward.
In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy explains how to tell whether fasting is supporting your metabolism or pushing your nervous system beyond its limits. You'll learn the five green lights that signal your body is adapting well, the five red flags that tell you it's time to pull back, and simple ways to adjust your fasting practice based on your hormones, stress levels, and stage of life.
Whether you're new to fasting or you've been doing it for years, this episode will help you stop guessing and start working with your body instead of against it.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why fasting is a beneficial stressor, but only in the right dose
The difference between metabolic stress and chronic stress
How your nervous system influences your fasting results
Five signs fasting is working with your body
Five red flags that indicate your fasting routine needs to change
Why sleep, energy, hormones, and muscle are powerful feedback systems
How to adjust your fasting practice based on your cycle and life stage
The importance of recovery, refeeding, and metabolic flexibility
Why fasting should always be personalized
Resources Mentioned
Dr. Mindy's Books
Reset Academy
Burn Fat Like a Girl: Your Natural GLP-1 Reset
Nervous System Free Resource
LMNT
BEAM Minerals
Standard Process EZ Mag
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The Scale is LYING to You (& Destroying Your Self-Worth) with Dr. Rachel Goldman
6 juli 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
What if the biggest obstacle to better health isn't your diet and instead it's the relationship you've built with your body? Lees meer
In this conversation, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman to unpack why so many women struggle with body image, emotional eating, food noise, and self-worth, especially during midlife.
We explore why lasting health isn't built through shame or punishment. It's built through curiosity, compassion, and learning to work with your body instead of constantly fighting against it.
We also discuss the psychology behind food noise, body neutrality, GLP-1 medications, menopause, emotional eating, and why your relationship with yourself influences every health decision you make.
If you've ever felt like your body has betrayed you, this episode offers a different perspective.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why body image goes far beyond what you see in the mirror
The difference between body positivity and body neutrality
Why food noise develops and how to begin quieting it naturally
How emotional eating becomes a learned coping strategy
Why your self-worth should never depend on the number on the scale
How menopause changes the emotional relationship women have with their bodies
Why slowing down at meals changes more than digestion
Resources Mentioned
When Life Happens
The Body Keeps the Score
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
The Reset Academy
Nervous System Reset Guide
More on Dr. Rachel Goldman
Dr. Rachel Goldman is a licensed psychologist, clinical assistant professor, media health expert, and nationally recognized speaker specializing in health behavior change, obesity, eating behaviors, stress management, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She is the author of When Life Happens, a practical guide for navigating life's challenges with evidence-based psychological tools.
Website: https://drrachelnyc.com
Instagram: @drrachelnyc
When Life Happens by Dr. Rachel Goldman
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If I Had to Start My Health Journey Over, I'd Take These 5 Supplements
1 juli 2026 · 18 min
Americans spent more than $69 billion on supplements last year, yet nutrient deficiencies are still widespread. Lees meer
Somewhere along the way, wellness became a cabinet full of pills, powders, and promises. But what if better health isn't about taking more?
In this episode, I share the five supplements I would prioritize if I had to start over today. These aren't trendy products or quick fixes. They're foundational nutrients that support metabolism, hormones, muscle, brain health, and healthy aging, especially for women in midlife.
You'll also learn why supplements should never replace a healthy lifestyle, how soil depletion and processed foods have changed the nutrient quality of our food, and simple ways to get more of these nutrients through whole foods first.
If your supplement routine feels overwhelming, this episode will help you simplify it.
Resources Mentioned
Age Like a Girl
Nervous System Reset Guide
Standard Process Cod Liver Oil
BEAM Minerals
LMNT
Redmonds Real Salt
Qualia Creatine
Qualia Magnesium
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Why Trauma Lives in Your Body, Even After Years of Therapy
29 juni 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
For years we've been told that healing trauma means talking about it. But what if talking isn't enough? Lees meer
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Harvard-trained psychiatrist and world-renowned trauma expert Dr. Frank Anderson to explore why trauma isn't simply stored in your memories. It's stored in your body.
We discuss why so many women find old wounds resurfacing during perimenopause and menopause, why food often becomes a coping mechanism for unresolved trauma, and why traditional talk therapy doesn't always create lasting healing.
Dr. Anderson shares the science behind trauma, nervous system regulation, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, psychedelics, and the small daily experiences that help your brain and body finally feel safe again.
If you've ever wondered why you keep reacting the same way despite years of personal growth, this conversation will help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along.
In this episode you'll learn:
• Why talking about trauma doesn't always heal it
• How trauma becomes stored inside the body
• The surprising reason menopause often brings unresolved trauma to the surface
• Why emotional eating is often a protective response
• How fasting reveals hidden emotional patterns around food
• Why triggers are valuable clues instead of something to fear
• The role of EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic therapies, and psychedelics in trauma recovery
• Simple daily practices that begin creating lasting healingResources Mentioned
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Transcending Trauma by Dr. Frank Anderson
To Be Loved by Dr. Frank Anderson
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
More on Dr. Frank Anderson
Dr. Frank Anderson is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, internationally recognized trauma expert, and author of Transcending Trauma and To Be Loved. He trained alongside trauma pioneer Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, serves on the board of the Trauma Research Foundation, and has spent decades helping people…
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The Metabolism Reset: How to Go From Sugar Burner to Fat Burner in 14 Days
24 juni 2026 · 25 min
Right now, millions of women are stuck in a cycle of constant hunger, food noise, energy crashes, stubborn weight gain, and frustration. Most have been told they need more willpower, but the truth is often much simpler. Lees meer
Your metabolism may be stuck in sugar-burning mode.
In this episode, I break down one of the most important concepts I’ve taught over the last decade: the metabolic switch. You'll learn the difference between your body's sugar-burning and fat-burning systems, why blood sugar crashes drive cravings, and the five simple steps I use to help women become more metabolically flexible.
If you've struggled with fasting, weight loss, or constant cravings, this conversation will help you understand why and show you where to start.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• The difference between sugar-burning and fat-burning metabolism
• Why blood sugar crashes create cravings and food noise
• How meal order affects your metabolic health
• The role of protein, fiber, and healthy fats in blood sugar regulation
• Why walking after meals is one of the most powerful metabolic tools
• How to gently extend fasting windows without stressing your body
• The symptoms that show your metabolic switch is improvingResources Mentioned:
• Fast Like a Girl: drmindypelz.com/books
• Eat Like a Girl: drmindypelz.com/books
• Burn Fat Like a Girl Reset: https://bit.ly/4kKkqJR
• Nervous System Reset Guide: https://bit.ly/4exCeGVFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep346
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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A Midlife Money Masterclass with Suze Orman: Cortisol, Self-Worth, and Taking Back Your Financial Power
22 juni 2026 · 1 uur 38 min
For our very first guest on the The Live Like a Girl podcast, I sat down with the woman who taught generations of us how to take back our financial power: Suze Orman. Lees meer
Here’s why I had to start here. I spend my life helping women with hormones, weight loss, menopause, and underneath almost all of it sits one thing – cortisol. And when you scratch beneath the “cortisol surface,” so often what you find is money stress. So I brought in the icon herself to talk about what’s really keeping women sick and stuck, and what to do about it.
We get into self-worth and net worth, why women hand over their financial power, the spender-to-saver shift, divorce and the sandwich generation, the truth about your home and your car, what AI is about to do to all of us, and the money moves that matter most in 2026. Suze also shares her origin story – from waitress to financial icon and I know it will light a fire in you.
This one is a masterclass. So bring a notebook and get ready. If you’re wanting the deeper dive on exactly how to invest now, we’re giving you a special offer of Suze’s Masterclass: suzeorman.com/drmindy
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More on Suze Orman:
Website: suzeorman.com
Instagram: @therealsuzeorman
YouTube: @suzeorman
Facebook: Suze Orman
LinkedIn: Suze Orman
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Live Like a Girl - The Truth About Women's Health We Need To Talk About
17 juni 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
After five years as The Resetter Podcast, everything changes. Welcome to Live Like a Girl. Lees meer
In this first episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz explains why she retired a name she loved and what she's building in its place. The truth driving it all: women aren't thriving, and most of the health advice out there was never written for us to begin with.
She opens with the numbers on Alzheimer's, depression, anxiety, cancer, and heart disease, then digs into why the science behind "evidence-based" wellness has left women out, and why fifteen-minute doctor visits and almost no nutrition training can't fix it. From there she lays out the five principles that shape this whole new season: mindset matters, regulate first, honor your rhythms, everything is health, and collaboration over competition.
It's a conversation about the body, but also about culture, conditioning, and finally taking up space. A preview of what's coming this season, including Suze Orman on money and wellbeing and Frank Anderson on trauma and metabolism.
If it resonates, share it with a woman who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you don't miss what's next.
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Fast Like a Girl: https://www.drmindypelz.com/books
The Obesity Code by Jason Fung
In a Different Voice by Carol Gilligan
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Burn Fat Like a Girl: Your Natural GLP-1 Reset: https://bit.ly/4eUUB8y
Nervous System Reset Guide: https://bit.ly/3QOcQEW
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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I Stopped Fasting for a Year - Here's What It Taught Me (& Other Habits I'm Giving Up)
10 juni 2026 · 51 min
After 30 years in health, Dr. Mindy is calling time on the rules. Lees meer
This solo episode is one of the most personal things she's shared on this podcast. It covers two big ideas: the science and story behind why she stopped fasting for most of the past year and the five health habits she's deliberately walking away from in 2026.
First, flex fasting. When cortisol is high from grief, trauma, illness, perimenopause, or chronic stress rigidly pushing through long fasting windows doesn't support the body. It depletes it. Dr. Mindy shares what happened when she lost a close friend and found herself in an acute stress state, what the research says about prolonged fasting and the HPA axis, and how she developed a new approach she's calling flex fasting: a more intuitive, body-led way to use fasting as a tool without turning it into a rule.
Then the five things she's giving up: counting (macros, biometrics, followers, all of it), the gym, other people's urgency, productivity over health, and information overconsumption. Each one is a direct response to what the wellness industry has quietly done to us — turned health into a full-time job with a performance review.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Fast Like a Girl: https://www.drmindypelz.com/books
Age Like a Girl: https://www.drmindypelz.com/books
Substack Article "I Stopped Fasting for a Year": https://substack.com/@drmindypelz/
Carb Manager App carbmanager.com, available on iOS, Android, and web
The Movement Diet: Redefining Fitness at Every Age with Katy Bowman
Study: Prolonged Fasting, HPA Axis & Cortisol - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12736288/
Study: Estrogen & Cortisol Regulation - https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/102/12/4457/4587523
Midlife Women Fasting Trial - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65678-z
Study: Self-Selected Fasting Windows - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03375-y
BEAM Minerals, use code MINDY for 20% off: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=648
LMNT, get a …
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The Food & Stress Crisis Keeping You Chronically Unhealthy (& How to Fix It) with Dr. Austin Perlmutter
3 juni 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
Lately, it feels like women are carrying more than ever, mentally, emotionally, hormonally, and neurologically. Lees meer
In this week’s conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with internal medicine physician and brain health expert, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, to talk about what modern life is doing to our brains and why so many people feel overstimulated, foggy, anxious, disconnected, and exhausted.
Together, they discuss:
Why chronic stress changes on the brain
The impact of ultra-processed foods on mood and cognition
Why women in midlife are especially vulnerable to burnout
How nature helps regulate the nervous system in minutes
How inflammation and depression can lead to Alzheimer’s
Why simple habits matter more than most people realize
One of our favorite parts of this conversation was the reminder that healing doesn’t always need to be complicated. Sometimes the most powerful changes are the ones that bring us back to how humans were designed to live in the first place.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Lichen Air: https://lichenair.com/
MORE ON DR. AUSTIN PERLMUTTER:
Website: https://www.austinperlmutter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draustinperlmutter
YouTube: / @draustinperlmutter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draustinperlmutter/
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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GLP-1s, Fasting, and the Future of Women’s Metabolic Health
27 mei 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
GLP-1 medications are changing the conversation around weight loss, metabolism, and women’s health. But are we asking the right questions about long-term health? Lees meer
In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz breaks down the science behind GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, including what they do well, where concerns are emerging, and how fasting mimics many of the same metabolic benefits naturally.
Dr. Mindy explores:
• The connection between GLP-1 drugs and muscle loss
• Why women over 40 need to think differently about metabolism
• New research linking GLP-1s to declining bone density
• How fasting impacts glucagon, ketones, and fat burning
• The importance of protein, refeeding, and resistance training
• Why metabolic flexibility matters more than rapid weight loss
• Natural ways to stimulate your body’s own GLP-1 productionThis episode is not about fear or shame. It’s about helping you understand your options so you can make informed decisions for your body, your hormones, and your long-term health.
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Why Supplements Aren’t Working (The Secret Deficiency No One Is Fixing) with Caroline Alan
20 mei 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals and author of the new book The Mineral Reset, joins Dr. Mindy to unpack why minerals are the missing foundation of every health plan, and why you can eat organic, take supplements, and still be profoundly deficient. Lees meer
They go deep on glyphosate, the "Trojan Horse method," and why fulvic and humic acids are the only molecules on Earth that can go inside your cells and carry glyphosate back out.
If your hair is falling out, your sleep is off, your energy is low, or you're cramping for no reason, this conversation may be the missing piece.
In this episode:
Why eating organic is no longer enough for mineral replenishment
The symptoms of mineral deficiency most people never connect to minerals
How glyphosate mimics glycine and what that does to your sleep, collagen, and nervous system
How fulvic acid goes inside your cells, delivers minerals, and carries glyphosate out
What humic acid does in the bloodstream and why it supports autophagy
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Beam Minerals, use code MINDY for 20% off: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=1&affid=648
Caroline's new book, The Mineral Reset: https://mineralresetbook.com/
MORE ON CAROLINE ALAN:
Web: https://www.carolinealan.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/
Web: https://www.beamminerals.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beamminerals
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beamminerals
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beamminerals
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The 'F' in FDA Is Silent" — The State of Food Policy with Helena Bottemiller-Evich
13 mei 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
If you've been trying to figure out what's actually happening with our food system right now — what's rhetoric, what's real, and what you need to know, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Lees meer
Award winning food journalist, Helena Bottemiller Evich has covered food policy in Washington for over 15 years. She's the founder of the Food Fix newsletter and the host of the new podcast American Dish, and she has a rare gift: she can separate the noise from the action in a news cycle that makes both very hard to tell apart.
For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep339
Connect with Helena Bottemiller-Evich:
Sign up for Helena's newsletter: foodfix.co
Helena's Instagram: @heleenabena
American Dish Instagram: @americandishpodcast
LinkedIn: Food Fix Co
LinkedIn: Helena Bottemiller-Evich
X: @foodfixco
X: @hbottemiller
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The Hidden History of Motherhood Nobody Taught You (And Why That Was Deliberate) with Elinor Cleghorn
6 mei 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
If you’ve ever felt like you were failing at something you were supposed to be naturally good at – this conversation will set you free. Lees meer
Elinor Cleghorn is a feminist historian and the author of A Woman’s Work: Reclaiming the Radical History of Mothering, and in this deeply personal, wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Mindy, she unpacks one of the most important questions of our time: why has motherhood been so diminished, misunderstood, and so weaponized against the very women who do it?
From the myth of the perfect maternal instinct to the constructed guilt that has silenced women for centuries, from the empty nest to the role of fatherhood in healing the masculine wound, this conversation goes everywhere. It's equal parts history lesson, permission slip, and love letter to every woman who has ever given everything to raising a family and wondered whether she was doing it right.
Spoiler: you were.
A Woman's Work by Elinor Cleghorn is available in bookshops and online now. Find Elinor on Instagram at @elinorcleghorn.
For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep338
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Tapping for Perimenopause: How to Stop Anxious Thoughts, Break Self-Sabotage, and Rewire Your Nervous System with Jessica Ortner
29 april 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
The anxiety hits at 3am. The spiraling thoughts won't stop. You know logically that everything is fine, but your body won't believe it. And the more you try to think your way out of it, the worse it gets. Lees meer
Jessica Ortner is a bestselling author, co-creator of The Tapping Solution app, and one of the world's leading experts on EFT tapping — a technique that combines ancient acupressure with modern psychology to send a direct safety signal to your nervous system. And in this conversation with Dr. Mindy, she unpacks exactly why perimenopause and menopause create a perfect storm of nervous system dysregulation, and how tapping can interrupt the cycle in minutes — no therapist, no appointment, no special equipment required.
Dr. Mindy's fasting tapping meditations are available in The Tapping Solution app. And Jessica's new book — The Tapping Solution — is available wherever books are sold.
For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep337
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YouTube: @TheTappingSolutionChannel
Instagram: @thetappingsolution
Instagram: @jessicaortner
Jessica's new book, Rewired
The Tapping Solution App
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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The Menopause Gut: How Your Microbiome Controls Your Hormones, Mood, and Metabolism with Cynthia Thurlow
22 april 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
We've had a lot of important menopause conversations, but nobody's given us the manual for the gut until now. Lees meer
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of the brand new book, The Menopause Gut. And in this conversation, she and Dr. Mindy pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked and misunderstood pieces of the entire menopause puzzle: the estrobolome.
This conversation is a must-listen for any woman in perimenopause or beyond who feels like she's doing everything right and still not feeling better. It's also essential if you've ever taken the pill, struggled with gut issues, or wondered whether your mood, sleep, and waistline might have more to do with your microbiome than your hormone panel.
For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep336
Connect with Cynthia Thurlow:
The Menopause Gut: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-by-cynthia-thurlow-np/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness
Twitter/X: https://x.com/_CynthiaThurlow
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness-midlife-hormones-menopause-and/id1435214303
Substack: https://cynthiathurlownp.substack.com/
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Self-Care Doesn't Have to Be Hard: How to Rewire Your Nervous System in Two Minutes with Dr. Melissa Sonners
15 april 2026 · 1 uur
If you've ever felt like the self-care conversation has become just another "to-do list," this episode is going to change everything. Lees meer
Dr. Melissa Sonners, author of The Connection Code, and a dear friend, walked me through the most practical, science-backed, and genuinely achievable approach to self-care I've ever encountered. Just two minutes, three times a day – and a completely new way of understanding what your brain actually needs.
We dig into the five brainwave gears we move through every day, why most of us are stuck in a high-beta state from the moment we wake up until we crash at night, and how to use simple, free tools to give your nervous system the reset it's been craving.
If you've ever said "I don't know how to relax," this one is for you.
For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep335
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Connect with Dr. Melissa Sonners:
Website: drmelissasonners.com
Book: The Connection Code
Instagram: @beinspiredmama
YouTube: @beinspiredmama
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.