In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright welcomes Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified OB-GYN and leading voice in women's health, specializing in menopause care and midlife health. Dr. Shepherd shares insights on helping women overcome fears about health concerns like heart disease and cancer, and how to assess readiness for lifestyle changes. The conversation highlights the importance of setting micro-goals, emphasizing that sustainable health changes require long-term commitment, often over a year.
Dr. Shepherd also explores the mind-body disconnect during perimenopause, stressing the importance of therapy, life coaching, and holistic practices to help women navigate this transition. Tune in to learn how reframing menopause as a positive transition can empower women to embrace personal growth during this critical stage of life.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicashepherdmd
Modern Menopause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmeno
Website: www.jessicashepherdmd.com
Dr. Shepherd's "Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause" Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/generation-m-jessica-shepherd-md/1145119626
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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist and human performance coach, who brings her expertise in brain health and performance optimization. As a former elite triathlete, Louisa shares her journey from competing in the Beijing and London triathlons to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach. They dive into the science of human performance, discussing how EEG scans after an accident introduced Louisa to the critical connection between brain activity and athletic achievement.
Louisa and Dr. Vonda explore the impact of resistance training on brain health, neuroplasticity, and the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in promoting longevity. The importance of sleep, particularly in muscle regeneration and hormone balance, is also highlighted, along with how menopause affects brain energy and sleep patterns due to estrogen depletion. Additionally, Louisa emphasizes building cognitive and physical reserves for future health and performance sustainability.
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Website: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/
"The Neuro Experience" Podcast: https://apple.co/3H02jPa
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Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com
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In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Joe de Sena, the CEO and founder of SPARTAN, to discuss his journey as CEO of SPARTAN and his new book, “Extreme Balance”. Known for his relentless drive and leadership in the world of obstacle racing, Joe shares insights from his book on how champions balance respect and fierce competition in championship success.
The conversation covers why people challenge themselves through SPARTAN races, stories of individuals transforming their lives by doing hard things, and how SPARTAN STADION races help empower women to believe in their own strength and badassery. Joe's powerful philosophy on embracing discomfort to find success and purpose will leave you feeling inspired to push your own limits.
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Website: https://joedesena.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realJoeDeSena/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephdesena/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Qr5Y1XGP87v9_LuOUWZgQ
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Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com
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In the 100th episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Tamsen Fadal, author, speaker, and journalist. After 30 years as an on-air journalist, Tamsen made a bold pivot into midlife health, focusing on menopause advocacy. In this episode, she shares her personal journey of understanding menopause and what inspired her to write her book, “The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup”.
Tamsen discusses how she started by asking random people in Times Square about menopause, followed by interviews with experts to represent diverse stories of women navigating this phase. The conversation highlights how many women remain unaware of what menopause truly entails, and the episode explores the need for greater education and how women can band together to elevate the conversation.
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Connect with Tamsen Fadal:
Website: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamsenfadal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamsenfadal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsenfadal/
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Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com
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