BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause

Why Gut Changes Can Destroy Your Muscles in Perimenopause with Dr. Christine Maren

17 Nov 2025

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Dr. Christine Maren, a medical doctor and certified functional medicine practitioner specializing in women’s health, shares her expertise on gut health, hormones, and the complex interplay between digestion and the menopausal transition. In this episode, she explains the differences in gut diversity between men and women, explores how shifts in estrogen and progesterone affect the gut, and discusses why sensitivity to alcohol, caffeine, and certain foods often increases during perimenopause. Dr. Maren also delves into the benefits of strength training, detoxification, dietary fibre, and critically examines the use of birth control pills for perimenopausal symptoms, advocating for more holistic approaches.Episode Overview:(0:00) Intro/Teaser(4:00) Gut Health and Perimenopause Transition(14:00) Histamine, Detoxification, and Midlife Changes(19:00) Estrogen Detoxification and Gut Health(32:00) Resilience and Fibre in Midlife(40:00) Carbohydrates, Gut Health, and Thyroid(50:00) Resilience and Hormone Balance in Women(53:00) The Importance of Good Carbohydrates(57:00) Strength Training, Confidence, and Birth Control(1:04:00) Birth Control Risks in Perimenopause(1:15:00) BONUS: After-Party with Dr. StephanieResources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep443We are grateful to our sponsors:BIOPTIMIZERS - Magnesium Breakthrough contains multiple types of magnesium plus cofactors like B6 to enhance absorption. Visit https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to save 15%.PIQUE - Designed to deeply hydrate, enhance skin elasticity & firmness and support sustained energy—exactly what we need during this stage of life. Start your daily ritual today with 20% off for life—plus a free gift to elevate your routine. Head to https://piquelife.com/drestima.ONESKIN - Use the power of peptides for firmer, glowing skin. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER.MANUKORA - Head to https://manukora.com/BETTER to get $150 off your first order with their Black Friday Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 35 honey travel sticks, a wooden and a guidebook!AG1 - Subscribe today to get a 1-month supply of AG Omega-3 with your first AG1 order! You’ll also get their Welcome Kit with everything you need to get you started. Get it now at https://drinkag1.com/stephanie. 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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BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause

Why Gut Changes Can Destroy Your Muscles in Perimenopause with Dr. Christine Maren

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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