Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and women's health advocate with over 25 years of clinical experience. Lara has written Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual. Her latest book, Metabolism Repair For Women,  a compassionate, science based guide to balancing insulin, losing weight and improving health, empowers women to understand and heal their metabolism for lasting health. Lara is also one of my co-founders at MenoClarity.

We talk about:

- The inspiration for and differences in Lara's books

- The importance of understanding metabolic dysfunction

- The role of hormones like insulin, estrogen, and testosterone in metabolic health and how they interact during different life stages

- The impact of our modern lifestyle

- Challenges in balancing blood sugar

- Defining metabolic dysfunction and its manifestations

- The impact of insulin resistance on women's health

- Strategies to restore metabolic balance

- The role of circadian rhythm

- Practical tips for improving metabolic health 

And lots more!

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