{"id":454,"date":"2025-09-04T10:34:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestyfinds.net\/beauty\/?p=454"},"modified":"2025-09-04T10:34:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:34:17","slug":"mastering-womens-health-protein-hormones-sleep-brain-health-and-strength-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestyfinds.net\/beauty\/?p=454","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Women\u2019s Health: Protein, Hormones, Sleep, Brain Health and Strength Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uxj-C56tP-c\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not taught how to train for our cycle.<br \/>\nWe\u2019re not taught how to eat for our hormones.<br \/>\nWe\u2019re not taught how our brains change &#8211; through menopause, pregnancy, or even monthly shifts.<br \/>\nBut we should be.<\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s episode is a powerful roundtable of experts who are rewriting the script on women\u2019s health &#8211; not with trends, but with evidence, nuance, and real-life wisdom. Because the truth is, we don\u2019t need more restriction or more hustle. We need education. Compassion. And space to evolve.<\/p>\n<p>In this masterclass conversation, I\u2019m joined by some of the world\u2019s leading minds on women\u2019s performance, pelvic health, nutrition, and cognition &#8211; including:<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Stacy Sims \u2013 exercise physiologist, menopause educator, and voice behind \u201cWomen Are Not Small Men\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kate Tolo \u2013 strength and conditioning coach bridging mindset and movement<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rena Malik \u2013 urologist and pelvic health expert breaking taboos with clarity<\/p>\n<p>Drs. Ayesha &amp; Dean Sherzai \u2013 neurologists on a mission to end Alzheimer\u2019s and promote brain resilience<\/p>\n<p>We explore:<br \/>\nThe biggest misconceptions about protein and training for women<br \/>\nWhy Zone 2 cardio and strength work are non-negotiables<br \/>\nThe overlooked power of the pelvic floor (and how to protect it)<br \/>\nWhat women actually need in midlife &#8211; from mindset to muscle mass<br \/>\nAnd how sex, stress, and social roles shape our health more than we think<br \/>\nThis isn\u2019t just a masterclass &#8211; it\u2019s a myth-busting, life-affirming download that every woman deserves to hear. Whether you\u2019re in your 20s or your 60s, these insights will change the way you think about your body.<\/p>\n<p>Love,<br \/>\nSarah Ann \ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed this episode you might also like:<\/p>\n<p>How to Prevent Alzheimer\u2019s and Boost Your Brain Health with These PROVEN Foods | The Brain Docs<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Prevent Alzheimer\u2019s and Boost Your Brain Health with These PROVEN Foods | The Brain Docs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HKEvPm11R3o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Expert Tips from 5 Leading Doctors and How to Use Food as Medicine: Gut Health Masterclass<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Expert Tips from 5 Leading Doctors and How to Use Food as Medicine: Gut Health Masterclass\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0dYuR7cobfk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Stacy Sims on Perimenopause &amp; How to Manage Symptoms | Fitness and Nutrition for WOMEN<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dr. Stacy Sims on Perimenopause &amp; How to Manage Symptoms | Fitness and Nutrition for WOMEN\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hsaGZXiEbNs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>Sign up to Sarah\u2019s Compassionate Cure newsletter:<br \/>\nScience Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https:\/\/sarahmacklin.substack.com\/<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>Highlights:<br \/>\n00:00 &#8211; Intro<br \/>\n02:38 &#8211; Why Standard Nutrition Guidelines Fail Women<br \/>\n04:22 \u2013 Protein Needs for Women: Science vs. Myths<br \/>\n05:13 \u2013 Designing the Ideal Plate for Female Physiology<br \/>\n06:33 \u2013 How Mindset Shapes Nutritional Metabolism<br \/>\n08:16 \u2013 Daily Protein Timing and Carb Balance Explained<br \/>\n13:59 \u2013 Zone Two Training: Misapplied Advice for Women?<br \/>\n20:28 \u2013 Strength Training Across Women\u2019s Lifespan<br \/>\n23:01 \u2013 Adapting Exercise for Perimenopause and Beyond<br \/>\n33:17 \u2013 Hormonal Cycles, Cravings, and Graceful Eating<br \/>\n34:42 \u2013 What a Healthy Pelvic Floor Looks and Feels Like<br \/>\n35:34 \u2013 Pelvic Floor Health and Sexual Wellbeing<br \/>\n35:56 \u2013 Kegels, Coordination, and Pelvic Muscle Balance<br \/>\n42:28 \u2013 Women&#8217;s Supplement Guide: What Science Supports<br \/>\n54:49 \u2013 Brain Health, Empathy, and Gendered Neurology<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s be friends!<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf7 Instagram:  \/ sarahannmacklin<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf9 Subscribe:   \/ @livewellbewellsarah<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc26 Twitter:  \/ sarahannmacklin<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf1 TikTok:  \/ sarahannnutrition<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc8c Newsletter: https:\/\/sarahmacklin.substack.com\/<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>Love what you\u2019re hearing? 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