A Hormone-Smart Approach to Coaching Women with Dr. Stephanie Estima

A Hormone-Smart Approach to Coaching Women with Dr. Stephanie Estima

Author: Primal Health Coach Institute July 11, 2025 Duration: 1:01:20

If you work with women, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Dr. Stephanie Estima is a true powerhouse in women's health, functional fitness, and the science of female physiology. She is also a Doctor of Chiropractic and the creator of the Estima Method, a framework that works with the female nervous system, not against it. She's also the author of The Betty Body and the host of the chart-topping podcast Better! with Dr. Stephanie, which has amassed over 5 million downloads.

 

This conversation is packed with actionable insights that every health coach should have in their toolbox—especially those supporting women through hormonal changes, brain-body optimization, and long-term health. You'll walk away with fresh tools, powerful reframes, and maybe even a few "aha!" moments of your own.

 

Grab a pen—Dr. Stephanie drops knowledge you'll definitely want to write down.

 

Episode Overview:
0:00 Introduction to Dr. Stephanie
03:51 Understanding Women's Wellness
05:38 The Importance of Strength Training for Women
09:23 Nutrition and Hormonal Health
13:36 Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
17:07 Metabolic Health and Aging
31:36 Understanding Female Health
31:54 Reevaluating Plant vs. Animal Protein
32:44 The Importance of Protein for Muscle Mass
34:30 Navigating Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
36:00 Women's Appetite and Metabolism
37:11 The Role of Breakfast in Women's Health
38:51 Strength Training and Muscle Preservation
52:12 Hip Mobility and Fall Prevention
57:14 Advocating for Hormone Therapy

Connect with Dr. Stephanie Estima on:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima/

Web: https://drstephanieestima.com/ 

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6rKl_pnPLGyJYGJCdIpqfXQHEZw0o7vP 

Mini-Pause Newsletter: https://drstephanieestima.com/newsletter/ 

 

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