September 8, 2025
Is Eating Less & Training More Hurting Your Hormones? A Perimenopause Reset with Dr. Stacy Sims
BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri) Menopause with Dr. StephanieAbout this episode
Dr. Stacy Sims returns to discuss the crucial aspects of recovery, hydration, and the unique considerations for women, particularly those in perimenopause. In this episode, we discuss the importance of hydration, the benefits and timing of saunas and cold plunges, and the effects of hormonal changes on recovery, sleep, and overall performance. Dr. Sims sheds light on how our circadian rhythms differ from men’s and what that means for optimizing sleep and recovery. This episode is full of practical tips and strategies to enhance your health and wellness journey. Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate): (0:00) Intro (3:00) Women's Recovery in Perimenopause (9:00) Strategies for Better Sleep in Midlife (14:00) Optimizing Sleep and Recovery for Women (20:00) Mobility and Recovery in Midlife (28:00) Strategies for Female Cold Plunging (33:00) Benefits of Heat Therapy for Women (48:00) Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (59:00) Prioritizing Recovery for Women in Midlife (1:00:00) BONUS: Dr. Stephanie's After-Party Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at: https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep433/ We couldn’t do it without our sponsors: CAROL BIKE - AI-driven CAROL Bike gives personalized cardio workouts in just 5 minutes! Save $100 with code BETTER at https://carolbike.com . JUST THRIVE HEALTH - Unlike other probiotics, spore probiotics arrive in the gut microbiome (home to trillions of bacteria) 100% alive and ready to work. Go to https://justthrivehealth.com/better and use the code BETTER to save. 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 . PIQUE - Designed to deeply hydrate, enhance skin elasticity & firmness and support sustained energy—exactly what we need during this stage of life. Start your daily ritual today with 20% off for life—plus a free gift to elevate your routine. Head to https://piquelife.com/drestima . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.