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In this episode of Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause, Louise - as one of the world's leading exercise physiologists and integrative health practitioners joins Trish and Julie, hosts of The Wellness Empowerment Project, as they dive into the complex world of women’s health.

Louise shares her personal journey overcoming health, fitness and running obstacles and offers actionable advice for women to support their hormones and gut health naturally. She breaks down myths around probiotics, explains how cortisol impacts hormones, and highlights the power of food as medicine, especially for active women over 35. Louise covers strategies like seed cycling, managing cortisol, and balancing blood sugar to mitigate perimenopause symptoms.

Louise also discusses the benefits of prioritizing whole foods over quick-fix supplements, providing a holistic path toward wellness and unlocking your best fitness, regardless of your age, setbacks or a busy life. Listen in to discover science-backed ways to work with your female body and build a resilient, health-focused lifestyle.

Tune into the Wellness Empowerment Project here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellness-empowerment-project-two-nurses-exploring/id1707764069

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Introduction to The Wellness Empowerment Project
(2:08) Louise Valentine’s background and health journey
(4:46) Overcoming health obstacles and navigating early perimenopause
(8:32) Understanding gut health and the role of food
(10:55) Louise’s approach to a three-phase gut repair process
(15:16) Balancing hormones through diet and lifestyle
(22:28) Explanation of the "cortisol steal" and its effects
(27:50) Impact of intermittent fasting on women’s hormones
(32:30) Seed cycling and its benefits
(37:11) Birth control as a common prescription and its long-term effects
(39:04) Discussion on the transition to hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
(43:36) Outro

Tune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!

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