Pursuit of Wellness
The Truth About Birth Control, Cortisol, Hormones, Fasting & Cycle Syncing
29 Aug 2024
Ep. # 128 In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Mindy Pelz, a fan favorite and one of my personal top picks for all women to hear. As a renowned women’s health expert, Dr. Pelz will guide us through essential topics like the impact of birth control, cortisol management, fasting, and cycle syncing. With her extensive experience in nutritional and functional health, she’ll offer invaluable insights on balancing hormones, enhancing fertility, and optimizing overall health. Tune in to explore the DUTCH test, fasting protocols, and personalized wellness strategies that can help you reclaim your health and thrive. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Dr. Mindy’s Website click here! For Dr, Mindy’s Books click here! For The Fast Like A Girl App click here! For Dr. Mindy’s Youtube Channel click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Sponsored By: Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code PURSUIT to save 15%. That’s boncharge.com and use coupon code PURSUIT to save 15% It's time you own your health. To join Function Health, go to functionhealth.com/pow and use code POW100 to skip the waitlist. Available up to 1,000 listeners Topics Discussed 00:02:36 - What is the The DUTCH test 00:06:38 - Hormone disruptors and birth control 00:09:58 - Estrogen and testosterone 00:13:10 - Cortisol and progesterone patterns 00:18:27 - Fasting for women 00:25:56 - Fasting protocols 00:27:16 - Keto and fat burning 00:29:02 - Fasting frequency and your hormones 00:33:52 - Food recommendations for ovulation 00:36:11 - PMS cravings 00:37:58 - Fasting lengths and breaking your fast 00:39:31 - Building muscle while fasting 00:41:57 - Gut health and fasting 00:45:25 - Gut health and hormones 00:46:04 - Nature’s carb 00:50:08 - Doing health in a women’s way 00:51:17 - What wellness looks like to Dr. Mindy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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