Episode description
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This week, Valeria Lipovetsky sits down with Alex Taylor, co-founder and Co-CEO of Perelel, the first and only OB/GYN-founded vitamin company. Alex opens up about a personal health scare—a shingles outbreak that led to an autoimmune diagnosis—revealing the gaps in women’s healthcare that inspired her to create Perelel. Together, they explore the challenges women face in the medical system, the changes in hormones throughout a woman’s life, and why self-advocacy is more crucial than ever. Alex also shares insights into the science behind Perelel’s innovative formulations, how health impacts fertility, the importance of supporting mental and physical well-being, and the mission to close the women’s health research gap.
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Items mentioned:
Oura Ring: https://bit.ly/3XIkKjp
Weighted vest: https://amzn.to/4iElU7A
Books & resources mentioned:
Unwell Women: https://bit.ly/4bDHdE6
How to Know a Person: https://a.co/d/7nfzUGQ
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: https://a.co/d/7nfzUGQ
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle: https://bit.ly/4ig7k6v
Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation https://mageewomens.org/
NIH Sex as a Biological Variable article: https://orwh.od.nih.gov/sex-as-biological-variable
Shop my look from this episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/1304272
Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
What we talked about:
00:39 Apple Cider Vinegar and The Wellness Industry
02:29 Historical Misogyny in Medicine
04:44 Founding a Mission-Driven Business
09:19 Personal Health Journey and Career Changes
14:04 Building Perelel
19:56 Challenges in the Industry
25:32 Advocating for Women's Health Research
30:47 The Frustration of Unanswered Questions
31:33 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause
32:25 Cycle Syncing and Vitamin Packs
36:19 The Importance of Creatine and Fiber
38:03 Adapting Workouts for Different Life Stages
39:46 The Role of Iron and Magnesium
47:29 Cultivating Your Own “Balance”
51:36 The Power of Presence and Reflection
55:28 Where to find Alex & Perelel
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