Navigating Female Hormones, Metabolism, Sleep & More with Cynthia Thurlow

Cynthia Thurlow and Dr. Stephanie answer questions from both of their communities, covering topics ranging from managing hormones during breastfeeding while coping with insufficient sleep to issues concerning preconception and methods for cycle tracking.They also dive into the best contraceptives for younger women, strategies for supporting detoxification, addressing fibrocystic breasts, navigating autoimmune conditions and fibromyalgia, and determining the intensity of workout routines.There were also many questions about weight training, preferred pre-workouts, favourite supplements tailored for perimenopause and menopause, hormesis, and much more. Dr. Cynthia’s insights are as enlightening as ever, making this Ask Me Anything episode a must-listen for anyone on a journey toward optimal well-being.Episode Overview:0:00:00 Intro0:01:15 AMA with Cynthia Thurlow: Hormones and Working Out0:04:37 Strategies for Managing Sleep with a Breastfeeding Baby0:10:23 Morning Routine for Moms vs. Perfect Morning Routine0:18:59 Awareness and Observational Data for Infertility Journey0:23:19 Choosing the Best Contraceptive for Younger Women0:27:15 Different Types of Contraceptives and Potential Side Effects0:30:51 Lack of Informed Consent for Contraception Options0:36:47 Detoxification: Importance of Green Leafy Vegetables and Fiber Intake0:40:42 Understanding Estrogen Metabolism and Liver Detoxification0:45:59 Stimulating, Not Annihilating: Finding the Right Intensity0:48:18 Finding the Balance Between Pushing Yourself and Overdoing It0:52:36 Dealing with Increased Hunger During the Luteal Phase of Training0:52:48 Listen to Your Body and Feed It During Luteal Phase0:56:30 Experiment with Pre-Workout Meals and Coffee for Better Performance0:59:50 Whey Protein and Creatine for Muscle Maintenance1:03:34 Omega-3 and Other Key Supplements1:04:32 Hormesis and Middle-Aged Women: Stress Tolerance and Benefits1:08:22 Cold Plunge: Grit and Mental ResilienceBio:Cynthia is a nurse practitioner, CEO, and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show.Resources mentioned:Dr. Shanna Episode - https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/phthalates-bisphenols-the-future-of-human-fertility-with-dr-shanna-swan/Felice Gersh episode - https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/bioidentical-hormones-and-hrt-with-dr-felice-gersh/Connect with Cynthia on:Website - https://cynthiathurlow.comCynthia’s Books - https://cynthiathurlow.com/book-intermittent-fasting-transformation/We are grateful to our sponsors:LMNTNow for a limited time you too can get the LMNT Chocolate Medley and enjoy them hot as I have been doing with this exclusive insider bundle for you. When you buy three boxes of any flavor, doesn't have to be the chocolate it can be any of the flavors that they offer, you are going to get the fourth box free. If you head over to https://www.drinkLMNT.com/drestima you'll see that exclusive offer at the bottom of the page.AG1If you want to take ownership of your health, start with AG1. Try AG1 and get a free one-year supply of vitamin D3 and K2 as well as five free AG1 travel packs which are a life send when you are on the road. Get this offer, with your first purchase, exclusively at https://www.drinkag1.com/stephanieJASPRInvesting in quality air purification is about protecting your and your family's health and well-being because the majority of your exposure to outdoor air pollution occurs indoors. So go to https://jaspr.co/better and use BETTER at check out for a special deal for my podcast listeners.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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