In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Dr Mindy Pelz, a world-renowned women’s health expert and author of ‘Fast Like a Girl’ and ‘The Menopause Reset’ joins Rachel to talk about hormonal health and how to  adjust dietary strategies based on your menstrual cycles to enhance metabolic health and brain function. The conversation advocates for normalizing discussions around menstruation and menopause. It also provides practical advice for managing cravings, stress, and exercise. Personal anecdotes highlight the journey towards self-care and empowerment, underscoring the importance of education and open dialogues about hormonal changes. Her newest book ‘Eat Like a Girl’ is available wherever you buy your books. 00:00 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Estrogen 01:13 Introduction to the Rachel Hollis Podcast 01:46 Guest Introduction and Background 04:33 The Power of Fasting and Autophagy 08:11 Fasting and the Female Body 09:51 The Role of Estrogen and Progesterone 18:25 Cycle-Based Fasting Strategies 22:26 Perimenopausal Fasting Tips 30:43 Understanding Low Carb and High Carb Phases 31:15 The Joy of Magnolia Cupcakes 32:05 Hormonal Conversations with My Son 32:50 Embracing Food Pleasure Without Guilt 36:43 Post-Menopausal Fasting and Eating Patterns 39:12 The Importance of Collagen and Muscle Building 42:00 Navigating Perimenopause Challenges 48:12 The Significance of Menstrual Cycles 50:23 Normalizing Conversations About Periods 55:19 Resources and Final Thoughts Pre-order your audiobook of ‘What if YOU Are the Answer’ narrated by Rachel on Audible today! You can also pre-order your e-book or hard copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble (they have signed copies!), Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! LAST CHANCE! Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.