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Jan 2025
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128. Kristen Holmes: The TRUTH About Wom...

Gary Brecka
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Most women are told that narrower eating windows = better results, but according to Whoop’s Global Head of Performance and Science Kristen Holmes, this common advice is causing more harm than good — especially for women’s hormones. In this short episode, Kristen Holmes breaks down the science behind circadian rhythms, metabolic health, and the crucial connection between eating patterns and the menstrual cycle. What eating window works best for your body? Share your experience in the comments below, and join the conversation about women’s health and nutrition timing!


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00:00 Intro of Show

02:10 Eating Window during Menstrual Cycle

06:14 Impact of Food or Alcohol on Stress

07:57 Benefits of Circadian Alignment

10:36 An Average American is Eating in a 15-Hour Window

12:20 Mental Clarity Achieved from Fasting

13:16 Time-Restricted Eating and Hormones


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