Summary: <p>In this episode, you will learn about why women’s biohacking is different, the female hormone cycle, how you might be working against yourself, dealing with stress, & how your diet is affecting you. Kristin is the host of the Wellpower Podcast and founder of Warrior Woman Mode where she offers coaching for women in fitness, nutrition, and biohacking.</p> <p>This episode is packed full of information & resources to help you optimize your health. They go over how women are underrepresented in research and offer advice on how to take control of your health and know your body better. After listening to this episode, you’ll be inspired to make changes to your lifestyle to better manage your hormones, diet, & exercise habits!</p> <p><strong>ABOUT KRISTIN: </strong>Kristin is a health & high-performance maven, certified fitness instructor, primal and performance nutritionist with a focus on coaching women to optimal health. While Kristin built agility in global marketing and brand management, she has found her greatest fulfillment through coaching women into optimal wellness; through her business – Warrior Woman Mode.</p> <p><strong>INSIDE THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p><strong>03:60 — Why Women’s Biohacking is Important</strong></p> <p>Lack of research & representation for women</p> <p>Women’s unique biology & being left out of research</p> <p>Health recommendations are geared towards men</p> <p>Why women shouldn’t be expected to behave the same as men</p> <p>Designing a lifestyle towards your own needs</p> <p>Taking control & responsibility of your health</p> <p><strong>20:30 — The Female Hormone Cycle</strong></p> <p>Understanding the 4 phases</p> <p>Estrogen & progesterone</p> <p>Hormones & brain chemistry</p> <p>Health optimization differs for each part of the cycle</p> <p>Apps to track your cycle: <a href="https://helloclue.com/"><u>Clue</u></a>, <a href="http://www.trackmyflow.com/"><u>my.Flow</u></a></p> <p><strong>29:50 — How Women are Working Against Themselves & Stress</strong></p> <p>You’re only as fit as what you can recover from</p> <p>There’s more to exercise than cardio</p> <p>Learning what works for them</p> <p>Incorporating breathwork</p> <p>Understanding the way stress affects you</p> <p>Increasing your stress threshold</p> <p>Read: <a href="https://oxygenadvantage.com/the-breathing-cure/"><u>The Breathing Cure</u></a></p> <p><strong>41:30—Diet & the Biohacking Industry</strong></p> <p>Carbohydrate refeeding period</p> <p>Listening to your body</p> <p>Warrior Woman Nutrition Meal Plan</p> <p>Building metabolic flexibility</p> <p>Taking small steps in your diet changes</p> <p><strong>53:22 — Favorite Female Biohackers</strong></p> <p><a href="https://drmolly.co/"><u>Dr. Molly Maloof</u></a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.drnasha.com/"><u>Dr. Nasha Wintours</u></a> | Read: <a href="https://www.drnasha.com/matcbook/"><u>Metabolic Approach to Cancer</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilystellafletcher/"><u>Emily Fletcher</u></a> | Read: <a href="https://stresslessthebook.com/"><u>Stress Less Accomplish More</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.drstacysims.com/"><u>Stacy Sims</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.thebreathingclass.com/about-dr-belisa/"><u>Belisa Vranich</u> </a>| Read: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Breathing-Warriors-Endurance-Precision-Unshakable/dp/1250308224"><u>Breathing for Warriors</u></a></p> <p><strong>Connect with Kristin:</strong></p> <p><strong>Insta: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/warriorwomanmode/"><u><strong>@warriorwomanmode</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Website:</strong><a href="https://www.warriorwomanmode.com/"><u><strong> </strong></u></a><a href="//www.warriorwomanmode.com"><u><strong>www.warriorwomanmode.com</strong></u></a></p> <p><strong>Connect with Kayla:</strong></p> <p><strong>Insta: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/biocurious_kayla"><u><strong>@biocurious_kayla</strong></u></a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biocurious/message
