Podcast:BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri)Menopause with Dr. Stephanie Published On: Mon Mar 27 2023 Description: In today’s special episode with Dr. Stephanie, we answer your questions about what perimenopause really is, the four different phases, how to know you are experiencing it, and the action steps you can take to improve your life as a perimenopausal woman. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Links for this episode:Dr. Stephanie's Lab PDFJennifer Kolari InterviewEmily Fletcher InterviewJenn Mansell BreathworkSam Skelly BreathworkKelsey Ramsden InterviewJason Prall InterviewYoga NidraAlan Aragon InterviewSchinouusa Whey Protein Episode Overview:0:00:00 - Intro0:02:18 - Definition of perimenomause0:04:38 - Normal looks different for everyone0:06:44 - The best time to take baseline hormone measurements0:10:53 - A word from our sponsors00:16:07 - Subtle symptoms of low progesterone00:22:57 - The four phases of perimenopause00:28:38 - Action items00:29:40 - Prioritizing stress management00:37:01 - Meditation and breathwork00:41:48 - CBT and psychedelic therapy00:47:54 - Yoga Nidra00:50:31 - Exercise00:59:05 - Movement program goals as a perimenopausal woman01:03:48 - Stephanie’s current workout split01:05:56 - Cardio01:05:42 - Progressive overload01:09:09 - Resistance training helps us with resilience01:09:53 - Nutrition for perimenopausal women01:19:25 - You can still have great sex01:20:34 - Pelvic floor exercises01:21:33 - Orgasms for stress management01:23:26 - Intro to next week’s episode01:24:38 - Outro We’d like to thank our sponsors:Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer hereFourSigmatic Use code DRSTEPHANIE for 10% offOrion Red Light Therapy - Use the code STEPHANIE10 for 10% offSchinouusa - Use code DR.ESTIMA10 for 10% offBIOOPTIMIZERS - receive 10% off your order with Promo Code "ESTIMA"The DNA Company - $50 discount using code "DRSTEPHANIE" at checkout.HVMN Ketones - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE”ILIA BeautyLiving Libations - Use code BETTER for 15% offLMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack!PRIMEADINE - get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10”Follow Me On InstagramWatch Better! on YouTubeGet yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty BodyJoin the Hello Betty Community hereSign up for my FREE MASTERCLASS: HEALTHY OFFERS - for health practitioners looking for strategies to earn more moneyAre you A Healthcare Practitioner? Join The Estima Certification Program Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.