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In this episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Victoria Felkar, a leading expert in women’s health, endocrinology, and performance. Victoria’s work challenges common myths and misconceptions surrounding women’s health — from hormone fluctuations to muscle growth and strength training.
In this episode, we discuss:
✅ Why the belief that women and men are vastly different in muscle growth and strength isn’t as clear-cut as you might think
✅ Misconceptions about cycle syncing and whether tailoring training to the menstrual cycle is backed by solid science
✅ Why overly simplified messages about hormones and female health can do more harm than good
✅ The dangers of focusing solely on estradiol in peri- and post-menopause and why this narrow focus is bad science
✅ Why isolating health into distinct processes — like sleep, nutrition, or hormones — overlooks the interconnectedness between these factors
Victoria’s insights will empower you to better understand the complexities of female physiology and take a science-backed approach to improving your health, performance, and body composition.
Episode Highlights:
🧠 Common misconceptions about women’s health and performance — and what the science really says
💪 Are women and men really that different when it comes to building strength and muscle?
🔍 Why oversimplifying menstrual cycle training strategies can mislead women
🔥 The surprising truth about hormonal influences in peri- and post-menopause
🌐 Why sleep, nutrition, and hormones shouldn’t be treated in isolation — and how interconnected these systems really are
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