Dr. Stephanie Estima, Perimenopause & Women's Fitness Expert

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

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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 without the fear. Dr. Stephanie is a chiropractor, brain health expert, and one of the few voices in the menopause space who leads with fitness, muscle, and what your body is actually capable of. Each...

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Dr. Stephanie Estima, Perimenopause & Women's Fitness Expert

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www.drstephanieestima.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

A Masterclass on Perimenopause (Pt. 2) 03.04.2023

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...

A Masterclass on Perimenopause (Pt. 1) 27.03.2023

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...

Flexible Dieting, Protein & Nutrient Timing with Alan Aragon 20.03.2023

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...

Work Smarter Not Harder by Biohacking Your Health with Dave Asprey 13.03.2023

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...

Optimizing Hormones: Testosterone, HRT, Hair Loss and Obesity with Dr. Kyle Gillett, MD 06.03.2023

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...

A Deep Dive on Exercising as a Woman with Tara Garrison 27.02.2023

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...

Vulnerability & Self-Censorship: An Honest Conversation with Africa Brooke 20.02.2023

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...

AMA with Dr. Stephanie: Current Diet, Fitness & Beauty Routines 13.02.2023

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...

Fat Accumulation & Female Metabolism with Dr. Benjamin Bikman 06.02.2023

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...

Feel Younger, Get Your Energy Back and Biohacking for Women with Dr. Molly Maloof 30.01.2023

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...

Science of Female Muscle Building and Healing Eating Disorders with Holly Baxter 23.01.2023

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...

Use Tiny Habits To Transform Your Life with BJ Fogg 16.01.2023

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 Art Of Balancing Your Blood Sugar as a Woman with Kelly Leveque 09.01.2023

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...

The Psychology of Building Habits with Dr. Heather McKee 02.01.2023

Today on Better! we’re joined by Dr. Heather McKee, the UK’s leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist, keynote speaker and founder of drheathermckee.co.uk Heather’s mission is to offer a sustainable, evidence-based alternative to an industry saturated with quick fixes and health fads. We talk about changing your behaviours to achieve your goals, building habits using “Skillpower” instead of w...

Best of 2022: Menstruation & Menopause Explained with Dr. Stephanie Estima & Guests 26.12.2022

This month on the Better show we wrap up our annual tradition of looking back throughout the year, to find the Best Of - moments of 2022. We will be combining clips from an array of guests we have had on the show to talk about such subjects as Metabolism, Muscle Building and Hypertrophy, Hormones and this week’s topic…Menstruation and Menopause. We hear from a handful of guests, such as Cynthia Th...

Best of 2022: Muscle & Hypertrophy Explained with Dr. Stephanie Estima & Guests 19.12.2022

This month on the Better show we begin our annual tradition of looking back throughout the year, to find the Best Of - moments of 2022. We will be combining clips from an array of guests we have had on the show to talk about such subjects as Metabolism, Menstruation & Menopause, Hormones and this week’s topic…Muscle & Hypertrophy. We will hear from one of our favourite guests of the year, Sal Di S...

Best of 2022: Metabolism Explained with Dr. Stephanie Estima & Guests 12.12.2022

This month on the Better show we begin our annual tradition of looking back throughout the year, to find the Best Of - moments of 2022. We will be combining clips from an array of guests we have had on the show to talk about such subjects as Fitness and Building an Hourglass Figure, Menstruation & Menopause, Hormones and this week’s topic… Metabolism. In this episode we hear from Cynthia Thurlow,...

Best of 2022: Hormones Explained with Dr. Stephanie Estima & Guests 05.12.2022

This month on the Better show we begin our annual tradition of looking back throughout the year, to find the Best Of - moments of 2022. We will be combining clips from an array of guests we have had on the show to talk about such subjects as Metabolism, Fitness and Building an Hourglass Figure, Menstruation & Menopause, and this week’s topic… Hormones. In this episode we hear from Cynthia Thurlow,...

How to Burn Fat for the Holidays with Dr. Stephanie Estima 28.11.2022

Today's episode is a throwback to the Holidays of 2021, where if you were listening to the Better Show, we hope you were able to enact Dr. Stephanie Estima's advice for maintaining your diet goals. 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...

Female Muscle Building AMA with Dr. Stephanie Estima 21.11.2022

This week on the Better show we bring back the AMA - Ask Me Anything with Dr. Stephanie Estima. We went to instagram and had a flood of questions, and the majority of them revolved around Female Muscle Building. We begin the episode by breaking the myth of Creatine especially for women’s use of it. We then discuss the best ways women can gain muscle, as we aren’t the same as our male counterparts....

Fasting for Women with PCOS, Estrogen Dominance & Thyroid Symptoms with Dr. Stephanie Estima 14.11.2022

This week on the Better Show we are pleased to present Dr. Stephanie Estima's second solo episode on Fasting for Women. Dr. Stephanie thought she would share part of her presentation that she showed at Oxford University, who are currently working in the Oxford Longevity Project. Today’s episode is a continuation from PT1 which covered some of the differentials we have to consider when fasting as a...

Why Fasting For Women is Different with Dr. Stephanie Estima 07.11.2022

This week on the Better Show we are pleased to present Dr. Stephanie Estima's first solo episode on Fasting for Women. Dr. Stephanie thought she would share part of her presentation that she showed at Oxford University, who are currently working in the Oxford Longevity Project. Today’s topic is based around some of the differentials we have to consider with respect to fasting as a woman. This will...

The Neuroscience of Winning with Dr.Stephanie Estima 31.10.2022

This week on the Better Show we are pleased to present Dr. Stephanie Estima's speech at Changemaker 2022. Dr. Stephanie Estima has over 19 years in practice, she’s a best selling author, and ofcourse your host of the Better Show on this here channel. We begin by talking about the impact of dopamine and serotonin on our neurophysiology when we win. How and why it feels great to win, and how our bra...

Navigating Life Through Love & Forgiveness with Danielle Laporte 24.10.2022

The Better Show welcomes Danielle Laporte, a best selling author, business strategist and poet to chat with us about how to live our lives through love and forgiveness. We begin our podcast discussing the hyper polarization in society post-pandemic, the polarization in our relationships, and the ego within that is coming to the surface. How holding onto the hate and frustration is unhealthy, and w...

Mental Illness, Perimenopause, & Mitochondrial Dysfunction with Dr. Chris Palmer 18.10.2022

Dr. Christopher Palmer is today’s guest on the Better show. Today we talk about the metabolic underpinning of mental illness such as depression, anxiety, bi polar disorder etc. Chris received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine, interning and doing his psychiatry residency at McLean Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School. He’s currently the D...

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