Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood | Hormones, Cycles & Female Optimization #83
Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood | Hormones, Cycles & Female Optimization #83  
Podcast: Built for Growth by Miesha Tate
Published On: Thu Mar 26 2026
Description: Dr. Michele L. Neil-Sherwood joins Miesha Tate for a deep conversation on women’s hormones, cycles, and what it really means to support the female body through every stage of life. Drawing from her background in functional medicine, she explains why women operate differently than men, how hormonal fluctuations impact mood, energy, and performance, and why understanding the menstrual cycle is key to better health and stronger relationships. They break down how hormones shift throughout the cycle, what men need to know to better support the women in their lives, and how factors like nutrition, stress, and lifestyle directly impact hormonal balance. From insulin and inflammation to adrenal fatigue, sleep, and training as a female athlete, this episode offers a practical look at how to work with your biology instead of against it—and how to build long-term health, performance, and resilience. Connect with Miesha TateIG: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/X: https://x.com/mieshatateFB: https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/Website: https://mieshatate.com/Connect with Built for Growth PodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/Connect with Dr. Michele L. Neil-SherwoodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmneil/Website: https://fmidr.com/Chapter Markers:00:00 – Why Men Need to Understand Women’s Hormones07:10 – Breaking Down the Female Hormone Cycle15:30 – Symptoms, Mood Changes & Cycle Phases24:00 – Nutrition, Insulin & Hormone Disruption33:20 – Training as a Female Athlete42:10 – Adrenal Fatigue & Stress Response51:30 – Sleep, Recovery & Nervous System Health01:00:20 – Fertility, Aging & Hormone Optimization#DrMicheleNeilSherwood #BuiltForGrowthPodcast #MieshaTate #WomensHealth #Hormones #HormoneHealth #FemaleAthletes #AdrenalFatigue #FunctionalMedicine #Fertility #HealthOptimization #WellnessPodcast #Longevity #StressManagement