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

Dr. Stephanie Estima, Perimenopause & Women's Fitness Expert

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Genres Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Fitness

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Letzte 01.06.2026

Most women are told that feeling exhausted, gaining weight, losing muscle, and watching their body change after 40 is just what happens. Dr. Stephanie Estima is here to tell you that's the wrong map. BETTER is the podcast for women in perimenopause and menopause who want to build real strength, understand their hormones, and take body composition seriously — without the diet culture nonsense and without the fear. Dr. Stephanie is a chiropractor, brain health expert, and one of the few voices in the menopause space who leads with fitness, muscle, and what your body is actually capable of. Each week she brings the world's leading researchers, clinicians, and practitioners into conversation — then translates the science into something you can use on Monday morning.

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96% of Drs Weren’t Taught About Pain: The Recipe for Relief with Dr. Rachel Zoffness 01.06.2026 1Std. 1Min.

You've been told your pain is either a structural problem or it's all in your head. Dr. Rachel Zoffness, pain psychologist and author of Tell Me Where It Hurts, is here to dismantle both lies. Pain is never just biological -- it's biopsychosocial, and that distinction is the difference between chasing symptoms forever and actually healing. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/Sc0RY-6zpHQ
De-Influencing Your Perimenopause Skincare: What Actually Works (And What to Throw Out) with Dr. Mamina Turegano 25.05.2026 1Std. 37Min.

Triple board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano breaks down what perimenopausal skin actually needs — and what you can stop buying right now. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/EqnYY8X9dho
15 Minutes of This Rewires Your Brain & Metabolism — The Science of Lactate | Dr. Stephanie 18.05.2026 42Min.

Dr. Stephanie takes on lactate’s bad reputation and explains why it’s not just “exercise trash” but a powerful signal that can boost body composition, slow aging, and maximize brainpower. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/pfW_xKHNKPQ
Your Gynecologist Can't Fix This: The Cardiometabolic Side of Menopause with Dr. Heather Hirsch 11.05.2026 1Std. 9Min.

Dr. Heather Hirsch, MD, Perimenopause & Mid-Life Expert, explains how treating menopause as an OB-GYN problem has deprived women of proper care — and what needs to change. From the heart and brain to bones and body composition, she lays out the full-body impact of this transition, and how to protect your health now, at any age. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/ME_mDKHK6jA
Depleted, Foggy & Done? How Creatine Buffers Energy, Sleep Loss & Midlife Stress with Dan Pardi, PhD 04.05.2026 1Std. 33Min.

Dr. Dan Pardi — sleep researcher, neuroscientist, and Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life — breaks down the science of creatine that most women have never been told: why estrogen directly controls how well your cells absorb it, what three studies show it can do for a sleep-deprived brain, and how to actually start taking it without the bloating, the kidney fears, or the confusion.
Childhood Trauma, Birth Control & Your Gut: The Perimenopause Reckoning with Cynthia Thurlow 27.04.2026 1Std. 13Min.

Weight changes, mood swings, and digestive issues? Let's stop framing aging as a failure! Cynthia Thurlow explores how these changes during menopause can actually transform your health journey.
Why Sexual Health Is Actually a Life-or-Death Issue with Dr. Juliana Hauser 20.04.2026 1Std. 15Min.

Dr. Juliana Hauser reveals why sexual agency is the ultimate form of self-knowledge—and how ignoring your sexual health can have life-or-death consequences. From understanding your anatomy to navigating menopause, this conversation reframes sexuality as a vital sign of wellness, not a luxury. Learn the nine pillars of holistic sexuality and why knowing your "yucks and yums" changes everything. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/LAFDFOPsWeQ
"You Have 5 Years Left." She Proved Them Wrong - Twice! with Leslie Kenny 13.04.2026 1Std. 26Min.

What if signs of aging—grey hair, brittle nails, and skin changes—are actually cellular signals we can address? Leslie Kenny went from an autoimmune diagnosis in her 30s and a five-year prognosis to being 60, autoimmune-disease-free, and giving birth at 43. Her search led her to Oxford scientists and spermidine, a food-derived longevity compound that activates autophagy and targets nine of the twelve hallmarks of aging. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/pFKQ3xAdSCs
"Toned" Isn't Real: Build Muscle, Lose Fat, Ditch Diet Culture for Good with Dr. Stephanie Estima 06.04.2026 40Min.

You've been lied to. Not by your body — by the system that profits from you believing it's broken. Dr. Stephanie names the real villain behind decades of failed diets, shrinking goals, and body distrust: the wellness industrial complex that told you skinny equals healthy. You're not broken - you were just given the wrong map. Here's the right one at https://youtu.be/RsIC6Gm0ETM
You've Seen 10 Doctors & Still, No Answers: Your Guide to Perimenopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver 30.03.2026 1Std. 7Min.

Hormones, brain fog and the ups and downs of perimenopause—Dr. Mary Claire Haver has got you covered! Discover how to handle those hormonal rollercoaster rides, keep your bones strong and sharpen your mind.
Feeling Stuck on Antidepressants in Midlife? How to Taper Off Safely with Mark Horowitz, PhD 23.03.2026 1Std. 25Min.

56 million Americans are on antidepressants — and 25 million have been for more than five years. Psychiatry researcher and de-prescribing expert Dr. Mark Horowitz unpacks what antidepressants are actually doing to your brain and body over the long term, including effects on mood, weight, sleep, memory, and sexual function. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/30Y9eMEqltA
Stop Overthinking Your Workout: Your Brain Just Needs You to Move with Dr. Tommy Wood 16.03.2026 1Std. 28Min.

Did you know that moving your body is just as crucial for your brain as it is for your muscles? Dr. Tommy Wood explains how physical activity is a non-negotiable for cognitive health. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/nJhZnzvW-DU
Your Peptide Guide: BPC-157, GHK-Copper, GLP-1s & Body Composition with Kyal Van Der Leest 09.03.2026 1Std. 17Min.

Nutritionist, naturopath, and peptide formulator Kyal Van Der Leest breaks down the peptides that actually matter for midlife women — from BPC-157 (the Swiss Army knife of peptides) to GHK-Copper for skin-from-within glow-ups, to the real talk on GLP-1s that nobody's having. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/XFte5B2VzWI
Is it Alzheimer's or Perimenopause? 5 Ways to Protect Your Midlife Brain with Dr. Majid Fotuhi 02.03.2026 1Std. 6Min.

Your brain isn't broken… it's just going through perimenopause. Neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi explains why your foggy, forgetful midlife brain is not only completely normal, but with the right habits, can literally grow bigger and stronger at any age. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/W4SkyY9OW38
The Lifting Heavy Trap: Strong Muscles but Weak Tendons & Why You Get Injured 23.02.2026 56Min.

Dr. Stephanie delivers a comprehensive tendon masterclass: why these underappreciated tissues deserve your attention, how they adapt differently than muscle, common injuries women over 40 sustain (lateral hip pain, rotator cuff issues, tennis elbow), and the rehab strategies that actually work. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/9kGdzLbGN9g
The Sex You Want: Hormones, Communication & Female Agency with Dr. Maria Sophocles 16.02.2026 1Std. 19Min.

Dr. Maria Sophocles discusses the "bedroom gap" in midlife, highlighting menopause's impact on women's sexual agency. She advocates for open communication, hormone therapy, and prioritizing women's sexual health for healthier relationships. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/2rGEZzikqI4
Breast Health Masterclass: Pain, Lumps & Cancer Screening with Dr. Ebuoma 09.02.2026 1Std. 19Min.

Dr. Lilian Ebuoma (Harvard-trained breast radiologist) breaks down EVERYTHING about breast health—from why 7-year-olds are developing breast buds earlier than ever, to the truth about mammograms, dense breasts, and that 25% stat that'll make you want to move your body today. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/vi6U2V3LPok
Bone Loss Confusion Explained (& How to Repair Weak Bones) with Dr. Doug Lucas 02.02.2026 1Std. 27Min.

Dr. Doug Lucas, an orthopedic surgeon, breaks down why most women are unknowingly destroying their bone density—and exactly what to do instead (spoiler: it involves prunes and proper strength training). Your future bones will thank you for listening to this one. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/2TYHzG71uIc
Menopause is a Hormone Deficiency (And You Deserve Better) with Dr. Felice Gersh 26.01.2026 1Std. 46Min.

Stop calling it "estrogen"—it's a family of FOUR hormones. Dr. Felice Gersh delivers a hormone masterclass explaining why the estrogen family matters for your heart, brain, bones, and immune system. Challenge everything you think you know about menopause hormone therapy. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/FrkiEkm68oE
Heart Disease, Autoimmunity, & the Clitoris: What Medicine Got Wrong with Meghan Rabbitt 19.01.2026 57Min.

Until just a few years ago, our understanding of nerve endings in the clitoris was based on research... in COWS. Women aren't small men. And spoiler alert: we're also not small cows. Meghan Rabbitt breaks down why the clitoris is way more than just a "button" and why we're still learning basic anatomy about our own bodies in 2025. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/fTJaGh4ueVk