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Dr. Amy Shah: Fix Your Hormone Health and Stay Energized While Building a Business | Health and Wellness | E389

Mar 9, 2026
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Dr. Amy Shah
Dr. Amy Shah, a double board-certified physician and nutritionist who studies gut-brain and women’s health, shares her burnout-to-wellness journey. She covers hunger versus cravings, how gut health drives energy, cortisol’s role in sleep and stress, the 30-30-3 nutrition framework, morning sunlight as a top energy hack, and practical daily routines to restore energy and balance hormones.
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ANECDOTE

Doctor Turned Creator By Fixing Her Own Health

  • Dr. Amy Shah left a secure medical practice after finding clarity by improving her own sleep, diet, and circadian habits.
  • She began writing daily health posts during the pandemic, which evolved into a social media career and her book Hormone Havoc.
INSIGHT

How To Tell Hunger From Cravings

  • Hunger is a biological timed signal while cravings are dopamine-driven urges for specific high-reward foods.
  • Dr. Amy's "bowl of vegetables" test reveals true hunger if you would accept vegetables rather than only wanting ice cream or chips.
ADVICE

Match Your Schedule To Your Menstrual Cycle

  • Women should align work and workouts to their menstrual cycle, with gentler routines and more rest in the late luteal (PMS) week.
  • If possible, schedule high-stakes tasks during higher-energy cycle phases.
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