Is Eating Less & Training More Hurting Your Hormones? A Perimenopause Reset with Dr. Stacy Sims

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Dr. Stacy Sims @DrStacySims returns to discuss the crucial aspects of recovery, hydration, and the unique considerations for women, particularly those in perimenopause. In this episode, we discuss the importance of hydration, the benefits and timing of saunas and cold plunges, and the effects of hormonal changes on recovery, sleep, and overall performance. Dr. Sims sheds light on how our circadian rhythms differ from men’s and what that means for optimizing sleep and recovery. This episode is full of practical tips and strategies to enhance your health and wellness journey. Episode Overview: 0:00 Teaser/Intro 2:15 Women's Recovery in Perimenopause 8:24 Strategies for Better Sleep in Midlife 13:08 Optimizing Sleep and Recovery for Women 19:46 Mobility and Recovery in Midlife 27:02 Strategies for Female Cold Plunging 32:56 Benefits of Heat Therapy for Women 47:44 Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport 58:30 Prioritizing Recovery for Women in Midlife 59:18 BONUS: Dr. Stephanie's After-Party Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep433/ We couldn’t do it without our sponsors: CAROL BIKE - AI-driven CAROL Bike gives personalized cardio workouts in just 5 minutes! Save $100 with code BETTER at https://carolbike.com. JUST THRIVE HEALTH - Unlike other probiotics, spore probiotics arrive in the gut microbiome (home to trillions of bacteria) 100% alive and ready to work. Go to https://justthrivehealth.com/better and use the code BETTER to save.  TIMELINE - As perimenopausal women, we know we are in a fight against time to preserve our muscle strength and endurance, plus our recovery needs are greater. That's why you save 20% at https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER. PIQUE- Designed to deeply hydrate, enhance skin elasticity & firmness and support sustained energy—exactly what we need during this stage of life. Start your daily ritual today with 20% off for life—plus a free gift to elevate your routine. Head to https://piquelife.com/drestima.