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

Meet Vincent M. Pedre the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and President of Dr. Pedre Wellness. Dr. Pedre is a Board-Certified Internist and Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner in private practice in New York City since 2004. His philosophy and practices are a blend of both Western and Eastern medical traditions. He is a Clinical Instructor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine,...

We’d like to thank our sponsors: Become the best version of yourself and get 15% off Ned products by going to helloned.com/drstephanie or enter code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout. **Unfortunately this product does not yet ship to Canada but they are working on it!   Alan Aragon, a nutrition researcher and educator with over 30 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential fig...

In this episode you will uncover the pressing effects of declining fertility rates on the human population, delve into the influence of environmental factors, specifically exposure to harmful chemicals, on reproductive health, gain insights on age, egg/sperm quality, and environmental influences in fertility, grasp the effects of phthalates on male reproductive health, highlighting AGD and sperm c...

Join Dr. Stephanie on a deep dive into the mechanisms of sleep, exploring the hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause, and her top strategies for sleep optimization. In this episode, you will learn how to refine your sleep routine with proven methods and practices, delve into the relationship between hormonal shifts and their impact on sleep, harness the power of hormone replacement therap...

Cynthia Thurlow is a passionate nurse practitioner, podcast host, and wellness expert with a dedication to helping women of all ages achieve optimal hormonal health. As the host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, Cynthia has made it her mission to empower women with the knowledge and tools they need to maintain a healthy balance in their lives. With her extensive experience in the healthcare field...

In a world where the perfect vulva is pushed by cosmetic surgeons and online forums, one expert is breaking down the reality of the female anatomy. But when it comes to labia hypertrophy and the incomprehensible husband stitch, who can women trust to make the right decisions for their bodies? Tune in for some straight talk that will leave you empowered and educated. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board-...

Get ready to go back to the basics with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the "father of functional medicine," as he guides us through the powerful concept that food is information for our bodies. He challenges us to step out of our comfort zones (literally) and shows us the various branches of the Immune System, including innate, acquired, and lymphocytes. Also, discover how you can rejuvenate your immune syste...

Our guest, Dr. Michael J. Breus, is a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of experience in the sleep field.  As a sleep expert, Dr. Breus advises women going through perimenopause and menopause to establish a regular, consistent sleep schedule to manage the hormonal shifts associated with these transitions. He also recommends deep breathing, hydration, and getting sunlight.  "While th...

Today we’re joined by The Godfather of Intelligent Muscle Building®️ himself, Ben Pakulski! Ben (AKA the Pak-Man), is a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of the 2008 Mr. Canada competition who is currently a coach & mentor for high-achieving men. In our first ever in person episode we discuss Ben’s recommendations for progressive overload, the difference between strength & building...

Today we’re joined by happiness researcher Dr. Gillian Mandich! Gillian is a scientist on a mission to help people live their happiest life, a published researcher; two-time TEDx speaker and the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research. In this episode she shares what happiness really is, how to practice happiness, how money affects our happiness and how to creat...

Today we’re joined by chiropractor and performance coach Dr. Jordan Shallow for a nerdy conversation all about muscles and stability. We talk about ways to improve your stability, exercises for testing it, and also break down the different parts of proprioception. Get your notepads for this one!   Links for this episode: Jordan’s Instagram Pre-Script   Episode Overview: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:14 - W...

Chronic stress and adrenal dysfunction are more common than we think, and many of us may not even be aware of the symptoms. In today’s episode Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and licensed pharmacist, breaks down what adrenal dysfunction really is, and some simple steps that we can take to combat it. Stay tuned for an exciting conversation! Links f...

We’re back with Part 2 of the perimenopause series! If you missed Part 1 you can listen to it here before checking out today’s episode. In this episode, we talk about supplements and bioidenticals for all the Bettys in perimenopause. Dr. Stephanie shares her supplement recommendations and some useful tips for caring for your skin and hair (listen all the way through for a weird but effective hair...

In today’s special episode with Dr. Stephanie, we answer your questions about what perimenopause really is, the four different phases, how to know you are experiencing it, and the action steps you can take to improve your life as a perimenopausal woman. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!   Links for this episode: Dr. Stephanie's Lab PDF Jennifer Kolari Interview Emily Fletcher Interview Jenn Mansell...

Today we’re joined by Alan Aragon, a nutrition researcher and educator with over 30 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement toward evidence-based information. His notable clients include Stone Cold Steve Austin, Derek Fisher, and Pete Sampras. In this episode, we talk about the various approaches to dieting and Alan’s rec...

Today we’re joined by the “Father of Biohacking”, Dave Asprey . Dave is a four-time New York Times bestselling science author and host of the Webby award-winning podcast The Human Upgrade . In this episode we cover topics from Dave’s new book Smarter Not Harder , touching on more efficient ways to exercise, the differences between animal & plant proteins, important vitamins & minerals, and how to...

Episode 300…we made it! Thank you to all the Betty’s for listening and making the Better! show what it is, we wouldn’t be here without YOU, our dedicated audience. Today we’re joined by Dr. Kyle Gillett, a holistic care doctor who’s practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization and many other crucial avenues. We discuss the intricacies of hormones and d...

Today we’re joined by coach Tara Garrison, the founder of HIGHER, a High Performance Health Coaching company that has helped numerous high-profile individuals optimize their health through training, nutrition, biohacking, and mindset coaching. In this episode we dive deep into weight lifting as a woman, and discuss the challenges of cardio & running. We also get into an interesting perspective on...

In this episode, globally recognized consultant, mentor, speaker, and writer Africa Brooke joins Dr. Stephanie to discuss why she wrote her letter "Why I'm Leaving The Cult of Wokeness," the importance of vulnerability and honest conversations, and self-censorship. This is a deep episode full of many honest thoughts that will leave you questioning your own values and beliefs. Links for This Episod...

In this special episode of BETTER! Dr. Stephanie gets interviewed by her fiancé Giovanni Marsico for an exciting AMA (Ask Me Anything) session! From her current diet, to her tips on how to step outside your comfort zone, Dr. Stephanie is here to inspire you to be your best self by sharing insights into her own life. She shares all about her skincare and hair routines, how to balance work, life, an...

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a renowned metabolic research scientist and Professor at Brigham Young University. In this episode, we'll dive into the complexities of insulin resistance and sensitivity during the menstrual cycle, and also discuss the importance of protein and the best types to include in your diet, as well as take a fresh look at fat and how to think about i...

On this episode of BETTER! we’re joined by the wonderful Dr. Molly Maloof. Molly is a healthspan medical doctor and the founder & CEO of Adamo Bioscience which is working on biological, psychological, psychedelic, and technological solutions to become the foremost scientific company perpetuating the power of love. Stephanie and Molly talk about optimizing mitochondria to stay energized, the import...

Holly Baxter joins us on the BETTER! show today with an in-depth and vulnerable discussion about body image challenges in the world of bodybuilding, struggles with eating disorders, and some great fitness tips for women! Holly is an experienced clinical dietitian, coach and trainer and believes good health should take a holistic approach. She has 2 world championship-level wins in Natural Fitness...

Do you find it hard to make lasting changes in your life? Most of us do, and BJ Fogg is joining the show today to share the easiest ways to create lasting change, using TINY HABITS! BJ is a Behavior Scientist at Stanford University. He founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford and in addition to his research, he teaches industry innovators how human behaviour really works. He’s also the author o...

The one and only Kelly Leveque joins me today on BETTER! and I couldn’t be more excited to share this conversation with you. Kelly is a certified functional nutritionist, wellness expert, and best-selling author and a mother of 2 young boys (with a little one on the way!). In this episode we dive into the magic of functional medicine, the differences between men and women’s lives & routines, and K...