Raising Strong Girls, Becoming Strong Women | Puberty, Hormones, Nutrition & Strength Training with Dr. Stacy Sims
Puberty is not a problem to fix — it’s a critical window to build confidence, resilience, and lifelong health.
In this must-listen episode, Brittany Anderson sits down with world-renowned exercise physiologist and women’s health expert Dr. Stacy Sims to discuss what girls actually need during puberty — and why this conversation matters just as much for the women and moms listening.
Together, they unpack the truth about teenage girls, hormones, nutrition, strength training, confidence, sports participation, and coaching, while also reflecting on how many women are only now unlearning what they were never taught growing up.
This episode bridges the gap between raising strong daughters and healing ourselves as women, creating a powerful, science-backed conversation about empowerment, education, and long-term health.
Girls are not small men — their physiology, hormones, and needs are different
Puberty is a prime opportunity to build strength, not fear
Strength training is safe, necessary, and empowering for girls of all ages
Movement builds confidence, resilience, and self-trust
Nutrition should prioritize brain health, gut health, and hormonal balance
Under-fueling and overtraining are common (and dangerous) in young female athletes
Sleep plays a major role in hormonal health and emotional regulation
Coaching girls requires education, nuance, and adaptation
Girls need permission to take up space — physically and mentally
What we teach girls now directly impacts the women they become
Moms raising teenage girls or pre-teens
Women reflecting on their own relationship with fitness, food, and confidence
Coaches working with female athletes or youth sports
Girls involved in sports, dance, or high physical activity
Anyone passionate about women’s health, empowerment, and education
How puberty affects female hormones, strength, recovery, and confidence
Why traditional sports models often fail girls
How to properly fuel teenage girls without fear or restriction
Why strength training supports bone density, injury prevention, and mental health
Early signs of overtraining and under-eating
Why sleep hygiene matters more than you think
How puberty and perimenopause are more connected than we realize
How to change the health narrative for the next generation of women
“Girls are not small men.”
“We need to change the conversation.”
“It’s not about shrinking — it’s about strength.”
“What we teach girls now becomes their baseline forever.”
“Confidence is built through action, not perfection.”
Find Dr Stacy Sims https://www.drstacysims.com/
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