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Jul 2024
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1144: "The Perimenopause Journey" [Inter...

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About this episode

"True health is not just the absence of disease, but a state of vibrant well-being." -Dr. Mark Hyman

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Estima shares her perspective and highlights:
  • The importance of taking women's symptoms seriously and the role of hormone replacement therapy and individualized care in navigating these changes
  • Low-cost health and lifestyle adjustments and why tailored interventions are more effective than generic "eat less and exercise more" advice
  • The importance of cognitive flexibility and a holistic approach to health through open dialogue with healthcare providers

Dr. Stephanie Estima is a health expert on female-centric health span, lifespan, and performance. Through a deep understanding of neuroscience, metabolism, nutrition, and exercise physiology, she helps women make informed choices about evidence-based health strategies and tools that improve their performance and quality of life.

She hosts "BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie" a top-rated podcast with more than 5 million downloads across 360+ episodes. 

She's shared her expertise on TV interviews, podcasts, health & wellness summits, conferences, and webinars. She's been featured on magazine covers and millions of people have read her articles on medium.com.

She lives in Toronto, Canada, with her husband and three sons. She's an avid weightlifter, a former bikini competitor, and a lover of languages.

Dr. Stephanie launched a brand new website in early January. Visit her website, drstephanieestima.com, and sign up for her weekly newsletter, “The Mini Pause," which includes evidence-based action items you can do right now to age well and live better.

Checkout her book "The Betty Body". Follow her on IG at @dr.stephanie.estima and on YouTube. Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ For your own AG1 supply, visit: drinkAG1.com/EU Scale your business without doing more in just 8 weeks. Head on over to heatherchauvin.com/summerofprofit and register Summer of Profit, an 8-week hybrid coaching accelerator for female business owners who want to make more money and pursue bigger career goals - without sacrificing more time with their family Tired of being tired? Stop just surviving. Learn what it takes to thrive with the Aligned Life Quiz. Take the quiz at: heatherchauvin.com/lifequiz I want to hear your questions, your comments, and your experiences! Connect with me personally at heatherchauvin.com/chat

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