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BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause

Dr. Stephanie Estima, Perimenopause & Women's Fitness Expert
Menopause
Perimenopause
Nutrition
Women's Health
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Exercise
Mental Health
Strength Training
Stress Management
Hormones
Aging
Protein Intake
Hormonal Health
Sexual Health
Brain Health
Hormonal Changes
Creatine
Fasting
Gut Health
Resistance Training

Most women are told that feeling exhausted, gaining weight, losing muscle, and watching their body change after 40 is just what happens. Dr. Stephanie Estima is here to tell you that's the wrong map. BETTER is the podcast for women in perimenopause and menopause who want to build real strength, understand their hormones, and take body composition seriously — without the diet culture nonsense and w... more

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Esther Blum, integrative dietitian and menopause expert, unpacks the estrogen supply chain crisis, leaving women without basic hormone care, while there are 25 erectile dysfunction medications on the market with zero shortages.

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Dr. Rachel Zoffness is a pain psychologist, neuroscientist, and author of Tell Me Where It Hurts -- and she's here to dismantle the biggest lie medicine has sold us: that pain is a purely biomedical problem requiring a purely biomedical solution.

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Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Pain scientist, author of Tell Me Where It Hurts
Brown University alumnus; author
Episode: 96% of Drs Weren’t Taught About Pain: The Recipe for Relief with Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Dr. Mamina Teregano
Dermatologist; triple-board certified in dermatology, internal medicine, and dermatopathology
Independent practice; co-author of The Holistic Psoriasis Management and Nutrition Guide; co-founder of DermClick
Episode: De-Influencing Your Perimenopause Skincare: What Actually Works (And What to Throw Out) with Dr. Mamina Turegano
Heather Hirsch
Board certified internist; founder/CEO of The Collaborative; Heather Hirsch Academy
The Collaborative; Heather Hirsch Academy
Episode: Your Gynecologist Can't Fix This: The Cardiometabolic Side of Menopause with Dr. Heather Hirsch
Dan Pardi
Dr. Dan Pardi, PhD, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences
Qualia Life Sciences
Episode: Depleted, Foggy & Done? How Creatine Buffers Energy, Sleep Loss & Midlife Stress with Dan Pardi, PhD
Cynthia Thurlow
Nurse practitioner, Everyday Wellness Podcast host, menopause and intermittent fasting expert
Episode: Childhood Trauma, Birth Control & Your Gut: The Perimenopause Reckoning with Cynthia Thurlow
Dr. Juliana Hauser
Licensed marriage and family therapist, author of A New Position on Sex
Independent practice
Episode: Why Sexual Health Is Actually a Life-or-Death Issue with Dr. Juliana Hauser
Leslie Kenny
Speaker on aging, autoimmune health, and spermidine; founder/advocate for healthspan concepts
Oxford HealthSpan (as discussed)
Episode: "You Have 5 Years Left." She Proved Them Wrong - Twice! with Leslie Kenny
Mary Claire Haver
Board-certified OB-GYN, culinary medicine specialist, menopause provider, founder of Mary Claire Wellness
Mary Claire Wellness
Episode: You've Seen 10 Doctors & Still, No Answers: Your Guide to Perimenopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Mark Horowitz
Australian and British psychiatry researcher and de-prescribing expert; lead author of the De-Prescribing Guidelines
Outro Health; King's College London (PhD)
Episode: Feeling Stuck on Antidepressants in Midlife? How to Taper Off Safely with Mark Horowitz, PhD

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Dr. Stephanie Estima
Host with a fitness-first, menopause-focused approach; physician and chiropractor with emphasis on strength, body composition, and hormone health.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Estrogen

    I loved the postcast with Dr. Felice Gersh! I learned so much and really liked the way she explained the difference in estrogens. The bit about bio identical vs. human identical hormone replacement therapy was helpful! I hope you have her on again and cover progesterone and testosterone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TMHotMama
    United States3 months ago
  • OMG Tendons

    Loved the tendon episode. Just rehabbed from frozen shoulder doing much of what you recommend only to now have achilles pain. Sister had tennis elbow…tendons are like the theme of life these days! Didn’t know isometric holds could help so starting that and your other advice today! Thank you so, so much for sharing your wisdom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    digital product newbie
    United States4 months ago
  • Get the names of your guests right!

    Episode with the amazing Dr. Doug Lucas incorrectly introduced him as Dr. Lewis

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LVAngTay
    United States4 months ago
  • Informative and inspiring

    Absolutely love this podcast! Perfect ratio of no bs facts and science, learnt so much from Dr Stephanie and her guests. Saved me from some bad decisions too! And it’s lighthearted and funny just the right amount!🧡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna.A.V.
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Loved the history of women and muscle 💪💛💪

    Dr Stephanie is one of my favorite health, science podcasts. But this latest episode was really special. I listened while out on my walk after lifting heavy at home - I loved it! My aha, was that as a gen-x’r we’ve really been done dirty. It’s not about being small or skinny it’s about how strong we are and feel.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lalaland35
    United States7 months ago

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96% of Drs Weren’t Taught About Pain: The Recipe for Relief with Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Q: Talk to us a little bit about central sensitization.
Central sensitization is when the brain and spinal cord become more sensitive over time, meaning the pain system amplifies signals; the brain uses all available data—injury signals, context, emotions—to decide how much pain to generate, making chronic pain a disease of the central nervous system.
"You Have 5 Years Left." She Proved Them Wrong - Twice! with Leslie Kenny
Q: Let's talk a little bit about Spermademe. What is this compound, how do we get it in our diet, and is it really present in breast milk or seeds?
Spermidine is produced in multiple bodily sources from tissues and gut microbiome; it also comes from plants and foods like seeds, wheat germ, legumes, mushrooms, and aged cheeses. It helps with autophagy, immune function, and reversing several aging hallmarks, and it can be consumed through diet or plant-derived supplements. The emphasis is on plant-based spermidine due to safety and efficacy concerns around synthetic forms.
Feeling Stuck on Antidepressants in Midlife? How to Taper Off Safely with Mark Horowitz, PhD
Q: How does hyperbolic tapering work and why is it recommended?
Hyperbolic tapering reduces the dose in progressively smaller steps, especially at low doses, to avoid steep changes that trigger intense withdrawal symptoms and improve the likelihood of successful discontinuation.
Feeling Stuck on Antidepressants in Midlife? How to Taper Off Safely with Mark Horowitz, PhD
Q: What is the difference between addiction and dependence in the context of antidepressants?
Addiction involves craving, compulsive use, and harm, while dependence is a physiological adaptation where the brain adjusts to sustained drug exposure and withdrawal can occur upon cessation.
Feeling Stuck on Antidepressants in Midlife? How to Taper Off Safely with Mark Horowitz, PhD
Q: What are the physiological impacts of antidepressants on the body over the long term?
Antidepressants can cause weight changes, sexual dysfunction, cognitive effects, sleep disruption, gut issues, and emotional numbing; long-term use may lead to physical dependence rather than a true chemical deficiency.

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A marketplace-focused show for perimenopause and menopause, with a strong emphasis on strength training, body composition, and metabolic health for midlife women. Episodes repeatedly feature medical doctors, researchers, and practitioners who translate complex science into practical guidance on resistance training, sleep, nutrition, hormones, bone health, and healthspan. Notable is the host's fitness-first approach to menopause, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, and a steady stream of expert guests spanning endocrinology, neurology, dermatology, and lifestyle medicine. Listeners are likely professionals and health-minded individuals seeking evidence-based strategies to improve strength, body composition, and quality of life afte... more

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1. Dr. Rachel Zoffness
2. Dr. Mamina Teregano
3. Heather Hirsch
4. Dan Pardi
5. Cynthia Thurlow
6. Dr. Juliana Hauser
7. Leslie Kenny
8. Mary Claire Haver

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