Mastering Women’s Health: Protein, Hormones, Sleep, Brain Health and Strength Training

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👉 Practical beats perfect. Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks. https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who read The Compassionate Cure each week. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** We’re not taught how to train for our cycle. We’re not taught how to eat for our hormones. We’re not taught how our brains change - through menopause, pregnancy, or even monthly shifts. But we should be. This week’s episode is a powerful roundtable of experts who are rewriting the script on women’s health - not with trends, but with evidence, nuance, and real-life wisdom. Because the truth is, we don’t need more restriction or more hustle. We need education. Compassion. And space to evolve. In this masterclass conversation, I’m joined by some of the world’s leading minds on women’s performance, pelvic health, nutrition, and cognition - including: Dr. Stacy Sims – exercise physiologist, menopause educator, and voice behind “Women Are Not Small Men” Kate Tolo – strength and conditioning coach bridging mindset and movement Dr. Rena Malik – urologist and pelvic health expert breaking taboos with clarity Drs. Ayesha & Dean Sherzai – neurologists on a mission to end Alzheimer’s and promote brain resilience We explore: The biggest misconceptions about protein and training for women Why Zone 2 cardio and strength work are non-negotiables The overlooked power of the pelvic floor (and how to protect it) What women actually need in midlife - from mindset to muscle mass And how sex, stress, and social roles shape our health more than we think This isn’t just a masterclass - it’s a myth-busting, life-affirming download that every woman deserves to hear. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, these insights will change the way you think about your body. Love, Sarah Ann 💛 *** If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: How to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Boost Your Brain Health with These PROVEN Foods | The Brain Docs https://youtu.be/HKEvPm11R3o?si=hlJCm2O9H0iEn_mp Expert Tips from 5 Leading Doctors and How to Use Food as Medicine: Gut Health Masterclass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dYuR7cobfk Dr. Stacy Sims on Perimenopause & How to Manage Symptoms | Fitness and Nutrition for WOMEN https://youtu.be/hsaGZXiEbNs?si=pz4NuxQNUsWsABla *** Sign up to Sarah’s Compassionate Cure newsletter: Science Simplified, Health Humanised. Join thousands in exploring actionable insights that prioritise compassion, clarity, and real-life impact. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - Why Standard Nutrition Guidelines Fail Women 04:22 – Protein Needs for Women: Science vs. Myths 05:13 – Designing the Ideal Plate for Female Physiology 06:33 – How Mindset Shapes Nutritional Metabolism 08:16 – Daily Protein Timing and Carb Balance Explained 13:59 – Zone Two Training: Misapplied Advice for Women? 20:28 – Strength Training Across Women’s Lifespan 23:01 – Adapting Exercise for Perimenopause and Beyond 33:17 – Hormonal Cycles, Cravings, and Graceful Eating 34:42 – What a Healthy Pelvic Floor Looks and Feels Like 35:34 – Pelvic Floor Health and Sexual Wellbeing 35:56 – Kegels, Coordination, and Pelvic Muscle Balance 42:28 – Women's Supplement Guide: What Science Supports 54:49 – Brain Health, Empathy, and Gendered Neurology *** The Great British Veg Out How to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less. 👉 sarahannmacklin.com/vegout Reset Your Health If your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start. 👉 sarahannmacklin.com/reset-your-health *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: / sarahannmacklin 📹 Subscribe: / @livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: / sarahannmacklin 📱 TikTok: / livewellbewellpodcast 💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** Love what you’re hearing? My small ask is to please rate and review Live Well Be Well. This helps the show expand and allows me to keep producing these with the best quality guests. It means a huge amount to me, so thank you.