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BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause

Dr. Stephanie Estima, Perimenopause & Women's Fitness Expertwww.drstephanieestima.com
Most women are told that feeling exhausted, gaining weight, losing muscle, and watching their body change after 40 is just what happens. Dr. Stephanie Estima is here to tell you that's the wrong map. BETTER is the podcast for women in perimenopause and menopause who want to build real strength, understand their hormones, and take body composition seriously — without the diet culture nonsense and without the fear. Dr. Stephanie is a chiropractor, brain health expert, and one of the few voices in the menopause space who leads with fitness, muscle, and what your body is actually capable of. Each week she brings the world's leading researchers, clinicians, and practitioners into conversation — then translates the science into something you can use on Monday morning. Topics include strength training in perimenopause, body composition after 40, HRT and hormonal health, bone density, metabolic health, injury prevention, sleep, nutrition, and the kind of training that actually works when your body is changing. This is not a podcast about surviving menopause. It's about building the strongest, most capable version of yourself — at the exact moment most women are told to expect less.
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Episodes

Geeky Magic - Breast Tenderness

Breast tenderness is common but not normal ladies. There are some specific reasons why this might be happening to you and I will walk through some protocols on what you can do about it. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for w...

Aug 06, 202025 min

Dr. John Berardi - What Makes An Influential Coach

What makes an amazing coach? Dr. John Berardi joins Dr. Stephanie for an insightful dive into the mechanics of great coaching and highlights the key behaviors that both the coach and coachee must adopt for an amazing relationship. Johns methodology and framework extend far beyond the coaching dynamic and can be applied multiple areas of professional and personal life. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My...

Aug 03, 20201 hr 25 min

Geeky Magic - Menstruation 101

I lay out the menstruation cycle timeline and show you the magic that exists right in your own body and how to embrace the changes that are really just your superwoman powers. For the most part we don’t pay much attention to our cycle and there's a huge difference between what is “normal” vs what is “common”. I want to teach you ladies who are still cyclical, to understand the ins and outs of your period that effect your hormones, diet, and sex life. **************************** P.S. When you're...

Jul 30, 202029 min

AMA #7 - Hormones, Ketones, & Weight Loss

Major and I are back for AMA #7 where we’ve taken your juicy questions and dedicated them to an entire episode. Diving into understanding Exogenous Ketones, best protocols for healing injuries, some guidelines around IUD’s, and how to approach losing weight and dealing with Diastasis Recti. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for wo...

Jul 27, 20201 hr 24 min

Geeky Magic - Solving Low Back & Neck Pain

We all deal with some level of low back and neck pain. Dive into the origins and steps to rehabilitate our spines so we all can keep physiological creep at bay and create a more pain free life. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program design...

Jul 23, 202023 min

Dr. Afrouz Demeri - A Holistic Approach To Fertility

Dr. Demeri and I focus the episode's backbone on environmental, social, and nutritional aspects which are key not only to peak fertility but overall wellness. We cover best practices for preconception, we discuss fertility in men, birth control, toxins and detox, and specific diet guidelines for fertility. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-ba...

Jul 20, 20201 hr 46 min

Geeky Magic - The Cause & Remedies For Brain Fog

Prepare to jam on inflammation because this is at the core of what “Brain Fog” really is. Chemical Insults, Circadian Biology, and Hormonal Issues all lay in the path to a clearer, sharper, and happier brain. I’m going to lay out exactly what you need to know and how to make brain fog a thing of the past. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-bas...

Jul 16, 202027 min

Dr. Shawn Tassone - Female Sterilization, Endometriosis and Testosterone in Women

Ladies prepare for everything Female Reproductive Health. Dr. Shawn Tassone is on the show to discuss Low Testosterone, Endometriosis, and Birth Control. We break down symptoms, causes, and treatments. Anything you’d need to make better informed decisions about your reproductive health. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women ...

Jul 13, 20201 hr 27 min

Geeky Magic - What To Know About Fasting

Learn everything you should know about getting started with fasting. Understand the mechanics, the different types of fasts, the potential negative effects of long term caloric restrictions, and if you really should start one. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive...

Jul 09, 202025 min

Kim Anami - Unlocking Your Sexual Power

Kim Anami reveals her framework for how you can have the best sex ever! Discover the powerful feminine energy that resides in all of us and the steps you can take to unlock it. We discuss how to fix vaginal desensitization, the importance of different orgasims, and a special opportunity to learn from Kim. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-bas...

Jul 06, 20201 hr 25 min

Phillip McKernan - Living Without Attachment

This episode will open your eyes to our problem with attachment and how to separate from it. Philip McKernan is a master of looking into your past to bring clarity for your future. He’s personally helped me through some incredibly difficult times. I admire him for his blunt and straight to the source mentality. We also dive into why we struggle with vulnerability, where our judgement comes from, and how we can start connecting more with ourselves and the ones around us. *************************...

Jun 29, 20201 hr 20 min

Jennifer Kolari - Teenage Parenting For The Modern Parent

This episode is a continuation of our last conversation and it's all about TEENagers. If you’re a parent with a teen in the house, this episode is for you. We covered all the bases. Anxiety, Drugs, Sex, Social Media, and how you as a parent can navigate these challenges during this period of your childs development. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, e...

Jun 22, 20202 hr 2 min

AMA #6 - Vulnerability Hangovers, Muscle Building, and Relationships.

This gets vulnerable. Not only do Major and I get into deep dives around keto diet, hormones, protein synthesis, and relationships; we truly open up our hearts around the divine feminine. This one is for all the women out there and the ones who love them. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build ...

Jun 15, 20201 hr 56 min

Dr. Dale Bredesen - Alzheimer's & Reversing Cognitive Decline

Get the protocols for optimal brain health and reversing cognitive decline in todays episode of the Better Podcast. Alzheimer's expert Dr. Dale Bredesen joins us to discuss how to better understand cognitive health and the action you can take to implement ideal cognitive health for you and your loved ones. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-ba...

Jun 08, 20201 hr 47 min

Dr. Sara Gottfried - The Brain & Body Connection

It's time to strengthen the brain and body connection. Dr. Sarah Gottfried brings her comprehensive understanding of the different verticals of female health and physiology. Which lays out the framework for dealing with brain fog, pesky weight, pleasure deprivation, and so much more. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+...

Jun 01, 20201 hr 25 min

Kara Lowewentheil - Retraining Your Mind

Struggle with negative thoughts, self doubt, or shame? Master Certified Life Coach, Kara Lowewentheil joins us and explains how you can turn your mind from a negative thought factory into a superpower. Frameworks rooted in cognitive psychology-based techniques and feminist theory, will give you the tools to start shifting negative mindsets to good. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter p...

May 25, 20201 hr 26 min

Dr. Ethan Weiss - The Secrets Behind Cholesterol

Learn the part cholesterol plays in the body and what you need to know for great heart health. Cardiologist Dr. Ethan Weiss joins the podcast where We bring you on a mini crash course through Lipidology, breaking down why we need cholesterol, the different types of cholesterol, how women and men are different when it comes to cardiovascular disease and the Keto Diet, and the alternate diet options for individuals who don’t respond well to Keto. **************************** P.S. When you're ready...

May 18, 20201 hr 34 min

AMA #5 - Keto Diet, Shadow Work, and Parenting During COVID-19

Dr. Stephanie Estima and Stephanie Major are back together after a long quarantine. They touch base on the positive changes that COVID-19 has brought into their life and how they’ve made the most out of these uncertain times. As always, they answer YOUR questions; this week around the keto diet, benefits of shadow work, and practical parenting advice for families with high stress. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mi...

May 11, 20201 hr 25 min

Michelle Norris - Paleo f(x) & The 7 Pillars of Health

Paleo f(x) co-founder and CEO Michelle Norris joins us for a look into her health philosophy and what pivots her event business is making during this uncertain time. Also, we discuss how fundamentally important tribal-like behaviors are and how that social connection will help the event business thrive in the future. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, ...

May 04, 20201 hr 5 min

Dr. Robert Melillo - Brain Development Explained For Parents

Dr. Robert Melillo, an authority on brain development, comes on the show to discuss developmental imbalances, left brain vs right brain, and breaks down developmental issues to give us an understanding of why it happens and what we can do about it as a parent. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. B...

Apr 27, 20201 hr 9 min

Dr. Kelly Brogan - Using Your Depression As A Catalyst

We all experience depression but how should we deal with it? Dr. Kelly Brogan shares her insights around processing difficult emotions and how we can shift the way we see depression. Get a deeper understanding of how you can change your relationship with difficult emotions and turn them into a potent fuel for personal growth in today's episode of Better with Dr. Stephanie. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause...

Apr 20, 202052 min

A Guided Meditation: The Cure For Our Stress Pandemic

We may not have a cure for the virus but we do have a cure for our stress. Emily Fletcher is here to guide us through a special mindfulness, meditation, and manifestation session. Please find a comfortable seat and prepare yourself for a very special guided meditation. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in m...

Apr 13, 202042 min

David Neagle - Mindset Shifts For Uncertain Times

The mind can be unbelievably powerful if trained appropriately. David Neagle joins the podcast today and we discuss how to use the mind as a beneficial tool during these uncertain times. It can be easy to let the mind run wild but we’re here to show you how to make conscious decisions not based in fear, sacristy, or lack but from a place of gratitude, abundance, and awareness. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini P...

Apr 06, 20201 hr 18 min

Jim Kwik - The Power Of Your Mind & Becoming Limitless

Jim Kwik joins the podcast again for a special conversation around the core concepts of his new book Limitless. Specifically, showing people how to upgrade the potential of their own minds. Get a powerful download on Jim’s formula for motivation, techniques for reframing your belief systems, and practices to boost achievement and mental fitness. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter pack...

Mar 30, 20201 hr 40 min

Dr. Tom Moorcroft - A Deeper Look at COVID-19

We put Coronavirus under the microscope! Discussing the mechanisms behind the virus to better understand how it interacts with us and how we can prepare ourselves to be the most resilient, both physically and mentally. Tom and Stephanie review some promising treatments in traditional and alternative medicines. Along with giving you their best recommendations on sleep and cleanliness practices. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subs...

Mar 24, 20201 hr 16 min

SPECIAL EPISODE: Anxiety, Fear, & Uncertain Times

This is my direct response to the anxiety and fear that people are experiencing through these uncertain times. My goal on this episode is to help everyone understand what might be driving the anxiety, so you can take responsibility, and go forward to create a better life for yourself and the ones around you. Also, get simple but powerful health practices you can start today. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pau...

Mar 22, 202043 min

029 Dr. Stephanie - AMA #4 - Coronavirus & How To Prepare Your Body

With the country and world staying home due to Coronavirus, it's now the PERFECT time to focus on developing healthy lifestyle changes. This AMA focuses on what you can do today to become the most resilient person you can be. Listen in for a current status COVID-19 and how its different, how to look at your diet, fasting techniques, mindset, and sleep all through the lens of dealing with Coronavirus. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help yo...

Mar 21, 20201 hr 17 min

028 Dr. Mariza Snyder - Secrets Behind Perimenopause and Menopause

This episode is all about understanding the symptoms and practical solutions for perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional practitioner and best selling author joins the podcast for this revealing episode around what’s really happening with our hormones. Take away solutions for dealing with estrogen dominance, low progesterone, physical and mental stress, and insulin resistance. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: ...

Mar 16, 20201 hr 26 min

SPECIAL EPISODE: Coronavirus

I have seen too many callous disregards for Coronavirus and wanted to address what you can do right now and how you should be preparing for it. I discuss the difference between over preparation and panic, why the virility and lethality is separate and distinct from the seasonal flu, social distancing, unexpected places where the virus is being transmitted, and how myself and the family are doing right now. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can h...

Mar 14, 202032 min

027 Dallas Hartwig - Living Your Life With The Seasons

Learn how to live better with each changing season in this episode with Dallas Hartwig. Get insights on the challenges we face as a society in a constant state of expansion and how we can create better living by just being more aware of the current season; just simply adapt with the natural changes. With these challenges presented, Dallas gives his advice for how to create an optimal diet that changes with the seasons and some practical tips on how to get powerful restorative sleep! ************...

Mar 09, 20201 hr 41 min
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