She Said, She Said: Perimenopause with Kids, Facts on Fasting, Testosterone, Cold Plunges, Peptides & Callouses

Join Cynthia Thurlow for another insightful episode of what we like to call “She Said, She Said,” where she teams up to tackle your most pressing health and wellness questions. Dive into real conversations about navigating perimenopause while raising kids, evolving perspectives on fasting, and whether dairy is truly a friend to your gut. Discover the latest on cold plunges for women, strength training routines, and the safest approach to caloric restriction. This episode also explores the science behind peptides, microdosing GLP-1s, and the best forms of testosterone therapy for women. Whether you’re on a wellness journey or just curious, this episode delivers trusted advice, expert tips, and empowering insights you won’t want to miss.

Episode Overview (timsestamps are aproximate):
(0:00) Intro/Teaser
(5:00) Midlife Parenting (Perimenopause with Kids)
(17:00) Muscle Building in Menopausal Women
(27:00) Long-Term Effects of Caloric Restriction
(34:00) Challenges & Strategies for “Reverse Dieting”
(40:00) Dairy & Gut Health in Women
(48:00) Hormesis & Testosterone Options for Women
(1:01:00) Personalized Health & Fitness Strategies
(1:12:00) Microdosing Peptides for Health Benefits
(1:17:00) Medication & Body Composition Monitoring

Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep440/

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