The Ben Azadi Show #1186 Aging Isn’t the Problem – The Shocking Metabolic Upgrade Women Over 40 Need with Dr. Mindy Pelz
Dec 15, 2025
Dr. Mindy Pelz, a functional medicine practitioner and author focused on women's health, joins in a discussion about aging as a transformative journey rather than decline. They cover practical strategies like walking to lower cortisol and using light to optimize insulin. Mindy introduces fasting methods specifically tailored for women over 40 and emphasizes the importance of social support in achieving metabolic health. The conversation shifts perceptions, revealing menopause as a neurological initiation, empowering women to embrace this new chapter with confidence.
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Patient Lost Weight Then Regained Due To Relationship
- Mindy shared a patient who lost 30–40 pounds with fasting and diet, then regained weight after social pushback.
- Her husband wanted 'buddy food' back, showing how relationships can derail progress.
Fat Is A Protective Signal
- Reframe body fat as protective excess the body stored to safeguard organs from toxins and glucose.
- Treat fat loss as teaching the body to release excess, not as punishment for failure.
Carnivore Fasting For Fast Fat Loss
- Try "carnivore fasting": a 17-hour fast followed by a short meat-only eating window to accelerate fat loss.
- Expect rapid results and reduced hunger, but recognize the approach can be boring to maintain.
