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

Dr. Stephanie opens up about a hot topic - getting sick and recovering from COVID. In this extremely relevant episode, she explains why having a fever is a good thing, what it means when you have a sore throat, cough, and the significance of a second infection. She reveals the importance of physical therapy, the best approach for respiratory problems (nebulizer), how crucial sleep is and how long...

Trying to get pregnant? Wondering whether you should follow a ketogenic diet while carrying a baby? Gain a profound understanding of pregnancy and its effects on your hormones. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Jaime Seeman dive into preconception considerations, break down the stages of pregnancy and insulin resistance, and reveal why keeping your insulin levels healthy is crucial in order to protect your ba...

In this episode focused on therapeutic ketosis for women, Dr. Stephanie talks appetite suppression and regulation, leptin resistance, and microbiome diversity on keto. You'll find out why resistant starches, fiber, and fermented food are your best friends. She'll reveal how butyrate is your gut's best friend and which keto-friendly food to find it in, along with ways to adapt to keto and hit optim...

This may surprise you, but there are plenty of athletes who are fit but...unhealthy. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Phil Maffetone discuss obsession and overeating, what happens when you sacrifice your health for improved performance, and how to break free of the toxic "hustle" and stop glorifying injuries. They deep dive into the importance of maximizing your aerobic function, high-intens...

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie breaks down the detoxification process diving into what happens to your body, why this is a crucial metabolic function, and which nutrients you need to fuel your body with. She reveals the types of estrogen that play a key role in eliminating toxins, the geeky science of estrogen in three phases, and how to lose weight if you're estrogen-dominant. Dr. Stephanie walks...

Dr. Stephanie and Emily Williams deconstruct what money mindset is and how you can untap your earning potential by reprogramming the way you think. You'll discover strategic ways to harness the power of your desires and manifest them into reality. If you've ever felt jealous of someone, don't worry - Emily will explain how to use jealousy as a guide leading you to your soul's cravings. Money needs...

If you've ever gone on a diet and failed (who hasn't), it's not because of your body. It's because of your mind. Dr. Stephanie reveals the one mind-blowing neurological principle that can make or break your diet success. She'll reveal what happens in the brain and why most people throw in the towel and say F it to their diets. Then, she'll teach you how to "hack" your brain's pleasure center to fo...

Dr. Stephanie sits down with Brian Sanders, the filmmaker behind Food Lies, host of the Peak Human podcast, and international speaker to bust some common myths around our diet and evolution history. The two will dive into the great misconceptions about our ancestors and our diet, including the role meat, played in our brain development, fasting, and the average age of mortality. They will trace th...

In the ultimate mashup episode on mental resilience, Dr. Stephanie speaks with a number of world-renowned experts Dr. Nicole LePera, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Samantha Skelly, Molly Galbraith, Ashley Stahl, and Patrick Gentempo to extract the top strategies on owning your mind and being able to deal with anything. You'll get proven tips to heal your inner child, set boundaries, and make friends with yo...

Is where we live destroying our health or making it better?  In this episode with Ryan Frederick and Dr. Stephanie dive into place as a tool for longevity.  We discuss cities around the world, and even the geographical advantages and disadvantages of different areas of the US & Canada.  We talk about how the same place can change over time and highlight current trends like the mass exodus from Cal...

Dr. Stephanie highlights the best clips from our podcasts with Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Robert Lustig, Dr. Steven Gundry, and Dr. Will Cole.  We will dive into glucose regulation, insulin, and how things go wrong. We will discuss the importance of mitochondrial dysfunction, what it means to be "skinny fat" , and the percentage of obese individuals who are actually metabolically healthy...

In this episode with Dr. Alejandro Junger, we'll go deep into all things detox. We'll clarify what it means to detoxify, how to do so, the co-factors that influence the process, and ways to identify the signs of poor detoxification. We'll look at the science vs real-world results and give you tips on starting a safe and effective detox program. We’d like to thank our sponsors,  Athletic Greens - r...

Tune in to the hormones mashup episode where we've combined our top expert interviews to shine light on ways to balance your health. You'll find out what to do when you are estrogen dominant, when you may need hormonal replacement therapy, and what happens when testosterone is running amock. You'll discover how stress affects your menstrual cycle, what DHEA and Pregnenolone are doing to your body,...

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum will discuss the link between sleep, exercise, and your microbiome. First of all, you'll find out what your microbiome actually is and why it's so crucial for your overall health. They'll explore the various types of bacteria found in your gut, including beneficial and opportunistic fungi. You'll learn how the pandemic is influencing your gut...

This is your ultimate guide to fasting. Find out how long you should fast, what breaks your fast, expert hacks to make the process easier, and the difference between the two key types of fasting. The truth is that male and female bodies react differently to fasting which is why you need to empower yourself with the correct information to make it work for you. If you've wondered how your hormones a...

Thyroid dysfunction is no longer a mystery. Tune in to this episode with Dr. Stephanie and Elle Russ where they delve into the early mental health and cognitive signs of thyroid issues. You'll discover the role of your hormones, what hormone replacement can do to help, and which supplements to integrate into your diet to begin healing. Dr. Stephanie and Elle Russ will explain what optimal lab valu...

Get all of your burning questions on keto answered. In the ultimate keto mashup, Dr. Stephanie reveals all that you need to know about the ketogenic diet and proven ways to make it work for you. You'll hear what ketosis is, how keto is different for women and men, and the ways in which keto affects fertility. You'll learn how to use exogenous ketones strategically, what it means to be "metabolical...

Got trouble saying no ? Do you ever feel like you don't have enough space to love and express yourself? Then, you need to consider your personal boundaries. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Terri Cole discuss the power of boundaries, why we need them, and the ultimate blueprint to negotiate your boundaries in a healthy way. They emphasize the difference between a dialogue and a debate, how to ge...

Dr. Stephanie shares her favorite things - from skincare products for the winter season to unconventional beauty hacks you can try at home, red light therapy, and metabolic health. She'll teach you all her proven tips and tricks to help you survive and even enjoy the upcoming cold months. And since the season of giving is upon us, Dr. Stephanie will reveal her favorite jewelry, shoes, workout gear...

Talking about your bowel movements as part of your overall gut health picture is essential. And yet, the topic is still something of a taboo. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Mary Pardee get into the details you've always wanted to know but perhaps didn't feel comfortable asking about. You'll find out what a normal bowel movement should look like, how fasting and your period affect it, and w...

Dr. Stephanie takes you behind the scenes of her cover shoot for Strong Fitness Magazine. She's revealing her exact nutrition and training plan to get her into cover shape, how she approached refueling her body after, and what you can do to set yourself up for a lifetime of lean gains and wholesome nutrition. We’d like to thank our sponsors,  Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athle...

Dr. Stephanie interviews Jennifer Van Barneveld-Pe aka Coach JVB who helped her prepare for the Strong Fitness Magazine cover. They go over resistance training, why it's impossible to build muscle on a low-calorie diet, and how to structure your build phase for optimal results. You'll understand the importance of cardio, how to build an X Frame, and why training your upper body is absolutely cruci...

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie talks about the prevalent but little diagnosed histamine intolerance. She demystifies what histamines are and how to spot the symptoms of intolerance. You'll find out which popular foods are making it worse and which hero supplements can help. Finally, she'll reveal how to strategically follow a two-week food elimination process to remedy your histamine intolerance a...

Questions related to sex, female pleasure, and anatomy have been taboo for decades. That ends now. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Laurie Mintz explore all things sex including the definition of cliteracy and orgasm equality. They discuss the problems with porn and the orgasm gap between men and women. You'll learn how the G-Spot has impacted women, key facts about your female anatomy, and how to advocate f...

In this Geeky Magic episode, Dr. Stephanie talks about our eternal frienemy - indulgence. While the occasional treat is perfectly fine and in fact, good for the soul, indulging can quickly take a toxic turn if it becomes a chronic occurrence. She gives you her proven strategies for managing indulgences, using exercise to burn glucose (also known by its street name - sugar), and how to prioritize p...