DiscoverThe Rachel Hollis Podcast688: Fasting With Your Cycle, Balancing Hormones and Healing From Within | Insights from Dr. Mindy Pelz
688: Fasting With Your Cycle, Balancing Hormones and Healing From Within | Insights from Dr. Mindy Pelz

688: Fasting With Your Cycle, Balancing Hormones and Healing From Within | Insights from Dr. Mindy Pelz

Update: 2024-10-294
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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Dr Mindy Pelz, a world-renowned women’s health expert and author of ‘Fast Like a Girl’ and ‘The Menopause Reset’ joins Rachel to talk about hormonal health and how to  adjust dietary strategies based on your menstrual cycles to enhance metabolic health and brain function. The conversation advocates for normalizing discussions around menstruation and menopause. It also provides practical advice for managing cravings, stress, and exercise. Personal anecdotes highlight the journey towards self-care and empowerment, underscoring the importance of education and open dialogues about hormonal changes. Her newest book ‘Eat Like a Girl’ is available wherever you buy your books.

00:00 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Estrogen

01:13 Introduction to the Rachel Hollis Podcast

01:46 Guest Introduction and Background

04:33 The Power of Fasting and Autophagy

08:11 Fasting and the Female Body

09:51 The Role of Estrogen and Progesterone

18:25 Cycle-Based Fasting Strategies

22:26 Perimenopausal Fasting Tips

30:43 Understanding Low Carb and High Carb Phases

31:15 The Joy of Magnolia Cupcakes

32:05 Hormonal Conversations with My Son

32:50 Embracing Food Pleasure Without Guilt

36:43 Post-Menopausal Fasting and Eating Patterns

39:12 The Importance of Collagen and Muscle Building

42:00 Navigating Perimenopause Challenges

48:12 The Significance of Menstrual Cycles

50:23 Normalizing Conversations About Periods

55:19 Resources and Final Thoughts

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688: Fasting With Your Cycle, Balancing Hormones and Healing From Within | Insights from Dr. Mindy Pelz

688: Fasting With Your Cycle, Balancing Hormones and Healing From Within | Insights from Dr. Mindy Pelz

Rachel Hollis