The Rich Roll Podcast Dr. Mindy Pelz On Women's Hormonal Health, Cyclical Fasting, Health As A Verb, Reclaiming Your Body's Intelligence & Transforming Menopause Into Empowerment
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Jul 31, 2025 
Dr. Mindy Pelz, a functional medicine expert and bestselling author of "Fast Like a Girl," dives deep into women's hormonal health. She discusses how modern life disrupts women's natural cycles and why fasting must be personalized. Mindy advocates for viewing menopause as an empowering transformation rather than a decline. She challenges traditional health narratives, emphasizing self-discovery, metabolic health, and the importance of aligning with one’s biology for optimal wellness. It's a compelling call for women to reclaim their health and trust their bodies.
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Menopause as Brain Upgrade
- Menopause causes a neurochemical and brain reorganization.
- Many women become calmer, happier, and more authentic post-menopause.
Cycle-Aligned Work Schedule
- Working schedules should align with women's hormonal cycles.
- Frontload work during estrogen’s peak, slow down in the week before menstruation.
Daily Detox Practices
- Detox daily by sweating and eating green leafy vegetables.
- Reduce toxins in beauty, cleaning products, and air to lower toxic load.
