Did you know that as a woman your body’s receptiveness to fitness fluctuates based on your menstrual cycle? According to Dr. Stephanie Estima, women should look at their monthly cycle as a report card for health, using the cycle to make informed choices that resonate with the bodies' natural rhythms.  In this episode of the Biohacking Beauty podcast, Amitay, CEO of Young Goose, discusses the holistic view on women’s health and fitness and the impact that it has on aging with Dr. Stephanie Estima. Listen in as they unpack the benefits of aligning self-care practices with hormonal fluctuations, and learn why the right timing can make all the difference in achieving peak performance and beauty,  Dr. Stephanie Estima is a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. She's been featured on Thrive Global, of the Huffington Post, has over 3.5 million article reads on Medium.com, and has helped thousands of women lose weight, regulate hormones, and get off medications with her signature program, The Estima Diet. You can hear her every week on her podcast, Better! With Dr. Stephanie. What we discuss:  (00:06) How your metabolism can impact your skin wellness (12:17) Uncover the misconceptions about health and fitness, and why your cycle is a report card (20:26) How your skincare and workout routines should be synchronized with your menstrual cycle (32:05) Muscle building, and unexpected benefits for females when they focus on maintaining strength (44:06) Why strength training is crucial for individuals in their late 40s, 50s, and 60s (53:26) Discover how the connection between sugar consumption can affect skin elasticity and collagen production (1:07:00) The minimum amount of protein needed per pound of ideal body weight (01:12:41) How the body uses amino acids to repair and create new tissue, while also providing a number of additional benefits To learn more about Young Goose: Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/ Instagram: @young_goose_skincare To learn more about Stephanie Estima: Website: https://hellobetty.club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima/?hl=en Podcast: https://hellobetty.club/podcast Resources: Spermidine research: https://www.longevitybioresearch.org/ Spermidine in health and disease: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aan2788