This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with women’s health expert Dr. Mariza Snyder. Dr. Snyder and Dr. Holmes break down some common misconceptions in peri-menopause and menopause care, and share actionable tools and insights to regain control of your hormones. Dr. Snyder shares her personal journey navigating perimenopause, the warning signs to watch for, and how tracking data with WHOOP can empower women to better understand their bodies.
This episode covers everything from cycle tracking and lifestyle habits that can reduce symptoms, to the role of exercise and nutrition, and the impact of alcohol and stress hormones like cortisol. Learn the practical routines for building a symptom-free lifestyle and the baseline knowledge every woman should have by age 30.
(00:21) Dr. Snyder’s Personal Relationship with Perimenopause and Menopause
(03:17) The Warning Signs of Perimenopause
(08:21) Role of Data in Understanding Your Body
(11:51) Navigating The Healthcare System: Advocating for Perimenopause Treatment
(17:31) Finding Solutions to Perimenopause Symptoms
(19:15) Starting the Conversation Around Perimenopause Symptoms With Your Partner
(22:33) Cycle Tracking: Seeing The Early Signs of Perimenopause
(28:34) Easing Symptoms: Incremental Lifestyle Habits To Feel Your Best
(36:17) Parenting the Next Generation: Healthy Habits and PCOS Management
(42:47) Cortisol-Awakening Response: What Is It and How Can You Test For It?
(49:56) Exercise’s Role In Symptom Management
(01:00:31) Baseline Knowledge For Every Woman To Know By 30
(01:04:04) Daily Routines For A Symptom-Free Lifestyle
(01:10:03) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Q’s
(01:11:22) Hormones, Birth Control, & HRT
(01:16:12) How Alcohol Is Altering Hormones During Perimenopause
(01:27:06) Dr. Snyder’s Perimenopause Revolution
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