In this episode of Holistic Health Radio, we dive into the fascinating world of hormones and their impact on our health and performance. Our guest, Dr. Nicky Keay, is an expert in exercise endocrinology and author of "Health Hormones and Human Potential: A guide to understanding your hormones to optimise your health and performance." Here is a breakdown of what we cover in this episode: Introduction to Dr. Nicky Keay and her work in exercise endocrinology What hormones are and their role in the body Debunking common myths about hormones and health The consequences of suboptimal hormone levels, including relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) The impact of undereating and over-exercising on hormones Lifestyle changes we can make to support optimal hormone function, including nutrition and sleep The varied role of sex hormones in the body The importance of the menstrual cycle in protecting our bones and heart health How Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be a safe and effective option for those in perimenopause and menopause Join us as we explore the science of hormones and how we can optimise them to improve our health and performance. Follow Nicky on instagram @nickykfitness Check out Dr. Nicky Keay's website and book here. ❤️ Join my newsletter list for weekly motivation and inspiration and you'll also receive a FREE copy of my eBook "Body Confidence (for life!) guide" ❤️ Ready to get your period back? Join the next round of Healing Hypothalamic Amenorrhea! This 8-week, hybrid group and 1:1 coaching program is designed to help you recover your period while improving your relationship with food, exercise and your body. Find out details and sign up here: https://sarahlizking.com/healing-ha/ ❤️ Take the next steps towards full recovery by checking out our signature coaching program, Recover and Thrive. ❤️ Work with me and my team to improve your relationship with food and exercise by heading to www.sarahlizking.com and filling out the contact form. ❤️ If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5⭐️ review and share a screenshot on Instagram by tagging myself @sarahlizking and I'll be sure to reshare.