REPLAY | Navigating Women’s Hormonal Health: Training, Nutrition & Menopause with Dr. Stacy Sims | Why ‘Women Are Not Small Men’
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REPLAY | Navigating Women’s Hormonal Health: Training, Nutrition & Menopause with Dr. Stacy Sims | Why ‘Women Are Not Small Men’
Episode 23: Show Notes
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND... and a few years from air date so mind the quality ...things have changed a little since then!!
If you’ve ever felt frustrated that the training programs, nutrition plans, or recovery strategies that work for men don’t quite work for you, this episode is going to change the way you see your body.
Today, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Stacy Sims—exercise physiologist, researcher, and author of ROAR—who has dedicated her career to studying sex differences in performance and helping women thrive at every stage of life. Known for coining the powerful phrase “women are not small men,” Dr. Sims breaks down how hormones influence training, fueling, and recovery across puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause.
Together we unpack why most sports science has historically ignored women’s physiology, what needs to change, and what YOU can start doing now to train smarter, fuel better, and optimize your health. Whether you’re an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or just trying to feel stronger in your day-to-day life, this episode is filled with insights you don’t want to miss.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why women cannot simply follow male-based training protocols
The science behind the phrase “women are not small men”
How your menstrual cycle phases impact training, energy, and recovery
The importance of strength training (“lift heavy sh*t”) for women, especially during and after menopause
How puberty, perimenopause, and menopause uniquely affect female physiology
Practical strategies for hydration, nutrition, and recovery that work with your hormones
What parents should know before putting their daughters on birth control pills
Dr. Sims’ current training routines in New Zealand and her advice for fitting self-care into busy lives
Her two most important takeaways for women right now: track your cycle and create space for parasympathetic recovery
Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode
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