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We were taught that doing anything "like a girl" was a weakness. Dr. Mindy Pelz is here to prove it's your greatest strength. A renowned advocate for women's health, Dr. Mindy is passionately committed to helping women embrace and trust their body's natural healing processes. Drawing on an extensive background in women's health, she's developed groundbreaking, science-backed approaches that help women work with their hormones, not against them, through every stage of life, from cycling to perimenopause to the wisdom of the years beyond. On Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy helps you come home to your own body. She sits down with some of the brightest minds in health and wellness for honest, meaningful conversations that hand you the knowledge, tools, and science to do health your way. No more pushing through, gaslighting yourself, or shrinking to fit. Just permission to live in rhythm with the body you were designed to have and to finally feel at home in it.
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- 5 days ago27 min
The 10-Minute Morning Routine for Cortisol & Belly Fat
Chronic stress can influence your metabolism, sleep, appetite, blood sugar, and where your body tends to carry fat—which makes your nervous system an important part of the belly-fat conversation.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down what happens to cortisol after you wake up and sharing the simple 10-minute morning routine I want you to try for the next 30 days.We’ll talk about morning light, your phone, breathwork, movement, hydration, exercise, and how to identify the stressors that may be setting the tone for your entire day. I’ll also explain what I mean by becoming “cortisol flexible” and how you can start working with your stress response instead of constantly feeling controlled by it.In this episode:Cortisol, chronic stress, and belly fatWhat happens to cortisol after wakingWhy morning light mattersThe problem with reaching for your phone immediatelyA five-minute breathing practiceWhen to move and exerciseHow to perform a morning stress auditBecoming more "cortisol-flexible"My 10-minute morning routineA 30-day challenge you can start tomorrowPlus: Take my free Nervous System Questionnaire below to discover your current nervous system state and the practices that may support you.Resources MentionedNervous System Questionnaire Reset Academy Who Are You Becoming? Card Deck Sunlighten SaunaFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep374 Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
- 6 days ago55 min
Why Changing Your Body Won’t Fix How You Feel About Yourself with Dr. Marisa Franco
So many women believe they’ll finally feel better about themselves when they lose the weight, change their body, or reach the goal. But changing the outside doesn’t always change how we feel on the inside.Psychologist and author Dr. Marisa G. Franco joins me to explore where our sense of self-worth actually comes from and how old experiences can continue shaping the way we see ourselves years later.We talk about body image as we age, menopause, insecurity, nervous system patterns, reparenting, vulnerability, and why learning to acknowledge the parts of ourselves we’d rather push away may be an important part of building genuine self-worth.In this episode:Self-worth vs. confidenceBody image and menopauseHow old memories shape the way we see ourselvesWhy insecurity can feel protectiveReparenting and Internal Family SystemsInterrupting negative thought spiralsVulnerability and deeper relationshipsLearning to value who you are now_RESOURCES MENTIONEDFREE Nervous System Questionnaire NEW! Book WorthBest Selling Book Platonic_MORE ON MARISA FRANCOInstagram: @drmarisagfrancoSubstack Newsletter: Attached by Dr. Marisa FrancoLinkedIn: Dr. Marisa G FrancoWebsite: https://drmarisagfranco.com/NEW! Book WorthBest Selling Book PlatonicFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep373Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Creatine for Women: How to Take It, How Much You Need & What It Actually Does
Think creatine is only for bodybuilders or worried it's going to make you bulky or gain weight? Let's talk about what creatine actually does.In this episode, I'm breaking down the research on creatine, including studies looking specifically at women, and showing you how I personally use it as part of my strength and muscle-building routine.We'll talk about creatine monohydrate, dosage, consistency, water retention, resistance training, protein, loading phases, and why maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age.I'm also giving you a simple challenge you can start today: 30 days of consistent creatine paired with two strength-training sessions each week.In this episode: What creatine actually does Why creatine isn't just for men Does creatine make you gain weight? Creatine and water retention Why training matters The type of creatine I use How much creatine to take Why I take creatine every day Whether you can put creatine in coffee Creatine and protein Simple resistance exercises you can do at home My 30-day creatine challenge Resources MentionedQualia Creatine+, use code MINDY at checkout for 15% offFREE Nervous System QuestionnaireReset AcademyAge Like a GirlResistance BandsFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep372Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
- 1 weeks ago1h 7m
How Many Carbs Should You Actually Eat? with Dr. Ben Bikman
Are carbs actually bad for you, or have we been asking the wrong question? In this episode, I'm sitting down with metabolic scientist Dr. Ben Bikman to unpack one of the most confusing nutrition conversations happening right now.We talk about how to know how many carbs your body can handle, why your muscle mass and activity level matter, how carbohydrate quality changes your metabolic response, and why the answer may be different depending on where a woman is in her hormonal life.Ben also explains what happens to insulin sensitivity across the menstrual cycle and after menopause, why fiber matters, how he thinks about food pairing, what a CGM can tell you, and why his perspective on GLP-1 medications has evolved.In this episode:Are carbs actually bad for you?How many carbohydrates should you eat?Good carbs vs. highly refined carbsWhy fiber changes the conversationWhy muscle gives you more metabolic “wiggle room”Carbohydrates, blood sugar, stress, and sleepCan food naturally stimulate GLP-1?More on Dr. Ben BikmanDr. Ben Bikman is a metabolic scientist and professor whose research focuses on insulin resistance, metabolic health, and the ways nutrition influences human metabolism. He is the author of Why We Get Sick and the upcoming book The Carb Crisis, which explores carbohydrates through the lens of metabolism and other factors that may influence how our bodies respond to the foods we eat.The Carb Crisis Book: https://link.amazon/B096Jd0u4Website: http://benbikman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbikmanphdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminBikmanPhDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benbikmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benbikmanphdX: https://x.com/BenBikmanPhDFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep371Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
The Biggest Fasting Mistakes That’s Blocking Your Fat Loss
Fasting gets a lot of attention for what happens while you’re not eating, but what happens when you start eating again deserves just as much attention.In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down one of the most overlooked parts of fasting: the refeed.She explains why longer isn’t always better when it comes to fasting, how the eating and fasting windows work together, and why protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fermented foods, and plant diversity can all have a place in your fasting rhythm.She also takes on some of the biggest conversations happening around fasting right now, including thyroid health, muscle loss, the gut microbiome, fasting after 45, GLP-1, autophagy, meal timing, and whether women really need to eat protein first thing in the morning.In This EpisodeWhy fasting longer isn’t necessarily fasting betterWhy your first meal after a fast deserves more attentionWhat happens to thyroid hormones during extended fasting and refeedingWhy carbohydrates and protein matter after longer fastsWhat fasting may change within your gut microbiomeWhy plant diversity and fermented foods matter during your eating windowThe debate around fasting for women over 45Why Mindy cycles fasting rather than using the same fasting window every dayWhether you really need protein immediately after wakingHow to experiment with an eating window that works for your body and lifestyleThe difference between your sugar-burning and fat-burning statesHow nutrients can stimulate your body’s natural GLP-1 responseFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/370 Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
- 2 weeks ago1h 14m
Why You Can’t Stop Using Food for Comfort with Kelly McDaniel
Why can changing the way you eat feel so emotional, even when you know exactly what you want to change?In this conversation, I sit down with therapist and Mother Hunger author Kelly McDaniel to explore the deeper emotional and relational layers that can become intertwined with food.Through Kelly’s Mother Hunger framework, we look at how early experiences with nurturing, safety, attachment, and caregiving may influence the way some of us relate to food later in life—and why food can sometimes become connected with comfort, connection, routine, and relief.We also talk about emotional eating, body image, nervous system regulation, fasting, food noise, GLP-1 medications, and the messages about our bodies that can be passed from one generation to the next.This conversation gave me an entirely new way to think about some of the struggles I’ve seen women experience when changing how they eat, because sometimes there may be more happening beneath the surface than what’s on the plate.In this episode:Kelly’s Mother Hunger frameworkWhy food can become emotionally significantWhat Kelly means by “surrogate comfort”Why changing eating patterns can bring up difficult emotionsFood and nervous system regulationWhat mothers can unintentionally teach daughters about their bodiesKelly’s perspective on food noise and GLP-1 medicationsHow support and connection can help us create new patternsMORE ON KELLY MCDANIELInstagram: @kellymcdanieltherapyMother Hunger, Revised EditionFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep369Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
- 3 weeks ago22 min
Trying Everything to Lose Weight? These 5 Things Matter More Than You Think
You’re exercising more, fasting more, changing what you eat, and trying everything you know to support your weight, and yet the scale still doesn’t seem to move.In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down five foundational habits she wants you to look at before assuming your body simply isn’t responding. She explores how fibre-rich foods can support satiety and your gut microbiome, why walking after meals can benefit blood sugar, how meal timing interacts with your circadian rhythm, and why sleep and consistency deserve a much bigger place in the weight-loss conversation.She also explores GLP-1, food noise, nervous system state, and what research tells us about maintaining weight loss after stopping GLP-1 medications.The takeaway is refreshingly practical: instead of chasing another complicated strategy, start by looking at the everyday rhythms you can actually repeat.Resources MentionedFREE Nervous System QuestionnaireTime & Light: Missing Pieces of a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. Satchin PandaThe Cancer Conversation Women Aren't Having Yet with Dr. Leigh Erin ConnealyReset AcademyEat Like a GirlAge Like a GirlFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep368Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
- 3 weeks ago1h 18m
Why So Many Women Feel Disconnected From Their Bodies with Emma-Louise Boynton
Women spend so much time trying to change their bodies, but how often are we taught how to actually experience and enjoy them?In this conversation, I sit down with Emma-Louise Boynton to explore what happens when we begin reconnecting with our bodies through pleasure, presence, and curiosity rather than constant criticism. We talk about body image, intimacy, sex therapy, self-pleasure, mindfulness, and the small everyday practices that can help you feel more at home in your body.Because your relationship with your body affects far more than how you see yourself, it shapes how you experience your life._MORE ON EMMA-LOUISE BOYNTONPleasure: The Reclamation of my Body by Emma-Louise BoyntonInstagram: @emmalouiseboyntonLinkedIn: Emma-Louise BoyntonSubstack: @emmalouiseboyntonPleasure: The Reclamation of my Body Audiobook: SpotifyWebsite: emma-louseboynton.comFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep367Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.
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About Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz
We were taught that doing anything "like a girl" was a weakness. Dr. Mindy Pelz is here to prove it's your greatest strength. A renowned advocate for women's health, Dr. Mindy is passionately committed to helping women embrace and trust their body's natural healing processes. Drawing on an extensive background in women's health, she's developed groundbreaking, science-backed approaches that help women work with their hormones, not against them, through every stage of life, from cycling to perimenopause to the wisdom of the years beyond. On Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy helps you come home to your own body. She sits down with some of the brightest minds in health and wellness for honest, meaningful conversations that hand you the knowledge, tools, and science to do health your way. No more pushing through, gaslighting yourself, or shrinking to fit. Just permission to live in rhythm with the body you were designed to have and to finally feel at home in it.
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