Longevity isn’t built by doing more. It’s built by staying connected, adapting through hard seasons, and focusing on what actually makes a difference for long-term health. In this episode, we break down what decades of research say about relationships and aging well, how to maintain healthy movement habits through surgery or chronic illness, whether body composition scans are worth it, and where to start if you’re new to fitness and overwhelmed.

Timestamps:

[1:46] Welcome

[7:27] Discussion on research study on connections

[24:33] I know it’s important to listen to my body when it needs a break, but I’m afraid about losing healthy habits. How can you keep habits of working out when you have times of required rest?

[41:10] What are your thoughts on the Hume health body pod?

[52:02] Where do we start on a fitness journey? The online info is overwhelming!

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The #1 menopause doctor is in the house! Today I tackle all of your menopause and hormone replacement therapy questions with the leading expert on the topic, Dr. Mary Claire Haver. We talk myths, facts, studies, and so much more. Save this one—you’ll want to listen to it again!

Timestamps:

[2:00] Intro

[3:54] welcome

[5:09] What is the actual definition of menopause?

[7:40] how do I know I’m in perimenopause and is there a test for this?

[15:41] Can you have night sweats and not hot flashes during the day to be in perimenopause?

[17:16] How do you decipher thyroid, adrenal fatigue, and perimenopause sytems from each other?

[17:43] How does alcohol effect symptoms of perimenopause?

[23:44] What is the Women's Health Initiative, when did it come out, and what pitfalls were part of it?

[34:00] What is the ideal time for someone to go on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

[35:39] What levels of estrogen and progesterone determine if you need HRT?

[36:10] What other benefits are there to HRT?

[37:27] How do you know the right dose for you and where do you start?

[40:58] Who is not a good candidate for HRT?

[41:56] Synthetic or bioidentical?

[45:44] Do you have to incorporate progesterone as well when doing HRT?

[46:34] What are some non-HRT solutions for menopause symptoms?

[48:48] If already through menopause, is HRT still beneficial and protective?

[49:50] How do you find a doctor who will prescribe HRT?

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Stress messing with your energy, sleep, digestion, and sanity? Christa Biegler and I dig into why your cortisol might be all over the place and what you can do to get your body back on track. Think practical tools, smart strategies, and actionable tips that help you finally feel grounded again.

Timestamps:

[1:59] Welcome

[4:22] Interview with Christa Biegler

[7:28] What sources of stress, in your opinion, are doing the most damage to women living right now?

[17:40] What are some biomarkers of stress for women and how do we know how our bodies are handling the stress we’re enduring?

[32:28] How do you actually build stress resilience?

[47:39] I keep waking up between 3 and 5 AM - is this stress related and why is this happening?

[49:38] How do you know when you’re stacking too many stressors?

[51:17] Does managing stress really mean managing your reaction to it?

[54:25] How can I reduce cortisol and do so consistently?

[57:55] What do you do if you’ve been under stress for years? How do you get out of it an heal your body in the moment?

[1:02:15] Top three free ways to reduce cortisol that are not seeing the sun first thing in the AM.

[1:06:42] A big modern world stressor for me has become Instagram. What is best moving forward?

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