In today’s special episode with Dr. Stephanie, we answer your questions about what perimenopause really is, the four different phases, how to know you are experiencing it, and the action steps you can take to improve your life as a perimenopausal woman. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!
Links for this episode:
Dr. Stephanie's Lab PDF
Jennifer Kolari Interview
Emily Fletcher Interview
Jenn Mansell Breathwork
Sam Skelly Breathwork
Kelsey Ramsden Interview
Jason Prall Interview
Yoga Nidra
Alan Aragon Interview
Schinouusa Whey Protein
Episode Overview:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:18 - Definition of perimenomause
0:04:38 - Normal looks different for everyone
0:06:44 - The best time to take baseline hormone measurements
0:10:53 - A word from our sponsors
00:16:07 - Subtle symptoms of low progesterone
00:22:57 - The four phases of perimenopause
00:28:38 - Action items
00:29:40 - Prioritizing stress management
00:37:01 - Meditation and breathwork
00:41:48 - CBT and psychedelic therapy
00:47:54 - Yoga Nidra
00:50:31 - Exercise
00:59:05 - Movement program goals as a perimenopausal woman
01:03:48 - Stephanie’s current workout split
01:05:56 - Cardio
01:05:42 - Progressive overload
01:09:09 - Resistance training helps us with resilience
01:09:53 - Nutrition for perimenopausal women
01:19:25 - You can still have great sex
01:20:34 - Pelvic floor exercises
01:21:33 - Orgasms for stress management
01:23:26 - Intro to next week’s episode
01:24:38 - Outro
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