September 29, 2025
Eat, Exercise & Recover Through Your Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Sarah E Hill
BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri) Menopause with Dr. StephanieAbout this episode
Join Dr. Sarah E. Hill, a leading expert in evolutionary psychology, as she explores the fascinating impacts of hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle on key areas of life. In this episode, she dives into the intricate dynamics of the follicular and luteal phases, unpacking how these stages influence mate selection, exercise, and nutrition. Packed with practical tips, Dr. Hill provides tailored guidance for optimizing your nutrition and exercise routines based on different phases of the menstrual cycle. Tune in to enhance your understanding of your body and improve your overall well-being! Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate): (0:00) Intro/Teaser (4:00) Women’s Two Hormonal Brain Phases (14:00) Sex, Orgasm & Relationship Maintenance (22:00) The Evolution of PMS (27:00) Understanding the Luteal Phase Physiology (34:00) Nutrition and Exercise in Luteal Phase (43:00) Optimizing Strength Training for Women (46:00) Cycle-Based Nutrition & Exercise Adjustments (51:00) Optimizing Exercise Recovery in Luteal Phase (56:00) Nutrition & Recovery in Luteal Phase (1:08:00) Women’s Health Research & Hormone Therapy (1:18:00) BONUS: After-Party with Dr. Stephanie Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep436 We are grateful to our sponsors: TIMELINE - As perimenopausal women, we know we are in a fight against time to preserve our muscle strength and endurance, plus our recovery needs are greater. That's why you save 20% at https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER . QUALIA - Boost energy, DNA health, and cellular protection. Save 15% at https://qualialife.com/better with code BETTER . PURALITY HEALTH - Zinc is my go‑to for immune resilience, skin integrity, and day‑to‑day vitality. Go to https://puralityhealth.com/better and use code BETTER for 10% off your first purchase ONESKIN - Harness the power of peptides for fuller hair and glowing skin. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER . LVLUP - Ultimate GI Repair combines powerful gut-healing peptides with gut-nourishing naturals to soothe your changing digestion. Go to https://lvluphealth.com/DRSTEPHANIE and use code DRSTEPHANIE for 15% off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.