Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

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 Mentioned FREE Nervous System Questionnaire Time & Light: Missing Pieces of a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. Satchin Panda The Cancer Conversation Women Aren't Having Yet with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy Reset Academy Eat Like a Girl Age Like a Girl For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep368 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

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 BOYNTON Pleasure: The Reclamation of my Body by Emma-Louise Boynton Instagram: @emmalouiseboynton LinkedIn: Emma-Louise Boynton Substack: @emmalouiseboynton Pleasure: The Reclamation of my Body Audiobook: Spotify Website: emma-louseboynton.com For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep367 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

If you’re constantly thinking about food, battling afternoon cravings, or struggling to feel satisfied after eating, your fullness hormones may be an important part of the conversation. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down the foods that can support your body’s natural GLP-1 production and explains how fiber, protein, resistant starch, fermented foods, and omega-3-rich foods influence satiety. You’ll learn practical ways to build meals that help you feel fuller longer, support your gut microbiome, and work with your body’s natural appetite signals. Resources Mentioned Qualia Magnesium+, use code MINDY for 15% off Reset Academy Wise Goat Organics Fermented Foods, use code MINDY for 20% off Eat Like a Girl For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep366 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

What if a healthier relationship with food started with enjoying it more? In this episode of Live Like a Girl , Dr. Mindy sits down with acclaimed chef and Next Level Chef mentor Nyesha Arrington for a conversation about food that goes far beyond calories, macros, or following the “perfect” diet. Nyesha shares how cooking with her grandmother shaped her relationship with food from childhood, why recipes can carry memories and identity across generations, and how years in professional kitchens taught her to see food as art, connection, and eventually, fuel. They also get practical: cooking oils, salt, spices, kitchen tools, meal prep, fasting, strength training, hydration, and the small upgrades Nyesha has made that helped her feel dramatically better in her body. Plus, Nyesha opens up about leadership in high-pressure kitchens, working alongside Gordon Ramsay, earning the title of “Chef,” and why she refuses to fit into anyone else’s definition of what a woman should look like. In This Episode, You’ll Learn How childhood experiences can shape your relationship with food Why food is closely tied to memory and identity How Nyesha shifted from cooking purely for taste to thinking about food as fuel Which cooking oils she keeps in her own kitchen Why salt and spices can completely change a meal The kitchen tools every home cook actually needs How meal prep helps Nyesha make better choices when life gets busy Why she uses fasting during periods when she needs deep focus How strength training and sleep became part of her wellness routine What working in elite restaurant kitchens taught her about leadership Why she refuses to make herself more “digestible” for anyone else Resources Mentioned Olive Oil Bone Broth , use code MINDY10 More on Chef Nyesha Arrington Nyesha Arrington is an acclaimed chef, television personality, and co-star of FOX’s Next Level Chef . Trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, she has become known for her creative approach to food, mentorship, and commitment to thoughtfully sourced ingredients. She also hosts and produces Eater’s Plateworthy and is passionate about wellness, functional fitness, and using food to bring people together. Instagram: @nyeshajoyce Native by Nyesha For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep365 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

What if the changes you’re experiencing after 40 are asking you to look at more than your hormones? In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl , Dr. Mindy walks through how she believes women can use the menopausal transition to better understand their nervous systems, reconnect with parts of themselves they may have lost, and begin building the next chapter of life more intentionally. She explores why so many women arrive in midlife already overwhelmed, why learning to regulate your nervous system may need to come before another health protocol, and how years of putting everyone else first can shape the way women experience this transition. Later in the episode, LeAnn Rimes joins Dr. Mindy for a candid conversation about overwhelm, perfectionism, boundaries, HRT, nutrition, self-care, and what it looks like to listen to your body while living a very full life. And for a limited time, you can get Age Like a Girl for $7 with free shipping in the U.S. and Canada only , while supplies last. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why nervous system regulation matters so much after 40 How years of over-functioning can catch up with women in midlife Why play, curiosity, creativity, and speaking your truth matter How to build your own lifestyle toolbox for menopause Why women need community as they age Why saying no can become an important form of self-care What it means to create the next chapter of your life on your terms Resources Mentioned FREE Nervous System Questionnaire Age Like a Girl (Get your copy for $7 & FREE shipping , limited-time offer) Reset Academy Qualia Senolytic, use code MINDY for 15% off For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep364 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

Women are far more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and Dr. David Perlmutter believes one of the most important pieces of that story is metabolic health. In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Perlmutter joins Dr. Mindy to explain what happens when the brain’s immune cells shift from protective to destructive, why menopause may increase vulnerability, and how blood sugar, insulin resistance, visceral fat, inflammation, mitochondrial health, and lifestyle all influence brain aging. They also discuss HRT, GLP-1 medications, ketones, fasting, fiber, exercise, BNDF, sleep, and what women can begin doing in their 30s, 40s, and 50s to support long-term cognitive health. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s How menopause may affect brain metabolism Why belly fat and insulin resistance matter for brain health The blood markers Dr. Perlmutter watches most closely What emerging research says about GLP-1 drugs and the brain The lifestyle habits Dr. Perlmutter prioritizes for prevention Resources Mentioned Brain Defenders Tanzi Study Cochrane Review More on Dr. David Perlmutter https://drperlmutter.com/ http://braindefenders.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidPerlmutterMD https://x.com/davidperlmutter linkedin.com/in/david-perlmutter-md For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep363/ Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

If you’re eating less, exercising more, and fasting harder but still struggling to lose weight after 40, Dr. Mindy wants you to approach fat loss differently. This solo episode of Live Like a Girl is a special compilation of two of Dr. Mindy’s teachings on fat burning and metabolic health after 40 . In the first half, she breaks down why fat loss can become more challenging as estrogen changes and shares five strategies for training your body to become more metabolically flexible, from strength training and walking to fasting, protein pacing, and sleep. Then she turns to dietary fat and explains why the type of fat you eat matters. She walks through visceral fat, omega fatty acids, and five foods she uses to support a healthier metabolic environment. The common thread throughout both conversations: fat loss after 40 requires a strategy that works with your changing metabolism. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why fat loss can become harder after 40 How estrogen influences metabolism and body-fat distribution What protein pacing means and how Mindy uses it Why walking is an underrated metabolic tool The difference between visceral and subcutaneous fat Why Mindy pays attention to the types of dietary fats she eats Five foods she recommends adding to a fat-loss strategy Resources Mentioned: Fresh Pressed Olive Oil MCT Oil For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep362 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

Laila Ali spent years training to win. As an undefeated professional boxer, her body was her career. She knew exactly how to train harder, eat less, and make weight when she needed to. Then perimenopause changed the rules. In this episode of Live Like a Girl , Laila joins Dr. Mindy for an honest conversation about what happened when her old strategies stopped working, why she eventually stopped trying to outwork her hormones, and how fasting helped her build a completely different relationship with her body. They talk about long fasts, exercising while fasting, food noise, refeeding, sugar cravings, body image, the scale, stress, and what it means to train for health instead of performance. Laila also shares how she talks to her teenage daughter about fasting, why she refuses to make healthy eating feel like punishment, and the lesson she learned from becoming a boxer against Muhammad Ali’s wishes: sometimes the most important thing you can do is listen to the spark inside you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Laila stopped trying to outwork her hormones How fasting changed her relationship with food and control What she learned from doing longer fasts How she exercises during a fast Why refeeding matters after an extended fast How she thinks about weight, muscle, and body image now Why stress can derail even strong health routines How she talks to her daughter about fasting Why she no longer counts macros What Muhammad Ali taught her about following your own path __ Resources & Supplements Mentioned A Spark of Greatness by Laila Ali Laila's Organic Spice Blends Zero Fasting App Fast Like a Girl Qualia Creatine+ (use code MINDY for 15% off) Infrared Sauna Red Light Therapy Electrolytes Bone Broth (use code MINDY10 for 10% off) __ More on Laila Ali A Spark of Greatness by Laila Ali Laila's Organic Spice Blends Food for Life by Laila Ali Website: lailaali.com Instagram: @thereallailaali Facebook: @LailaAli For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep361 __ Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter for tools and research on fasting, hormones, and metabolic health Disclaimer: 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.

Healing your nervous system does not always feel peaceful at first. In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl , Dr. Mindy explains why fatigue, crying, irritability, digestive changes, and even discomfort with stillness can sometimes show up as your nervous system begins moving out of a chronically activated state. She breaks down the relationship between heart rate variability, vagal tone, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and why learning to move more easily between stress and recovery may be one of the most important skills you can build for your health. Resources Mentioned FREE Nervous System Questionnaire Qualia Magnesium Reset Academy Find a Fast Like a Girl Coach In this episode you'll learn: Why increased fatigue may appear when your body finally begins resting Why crying and irritability can surface during nervous system healing How your digestion reflects your nervous system state Why stillness can feel unsafe when your body is accustomed to constant activation How 4-7-8 breathing can support the parasympathetic nervous system Why nature can be one of the simplest nervous system tools How magnesium and sleep routines may help Why humming, gargling, and chanting can support vagal tone When getting support from a practitioner or community may be helpful For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep360 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

I’ve been teaching fasting for years, but this conversation with Dr. Jason Fung made me rethink a few things. Dr. Fung joins me to share how his thinking has evolved since publishing The Obesity Code , including what newer research suggests about longer fasts and why modified fasting may be more useful than many people realize. We talk about whether a strict water-only fast is always necessary, how fasting aids such as bone broth, avocado, or olives may help someone continue longer, and why using a little support during a fast is not automatically “cheating.” Dr. Fung also breaks down the three types of hunger and explains why food noise is not always a sign that your body needs fuel. Sometimes hunger is physical. Sometimes it is emotional. And sometimes it is simply a pattern your brain has learned from your environment. This conversation reminded me that fasting does not have to be rigid to be effective. The goal is not to win at fasting. The goal is to use it in a way that supports your metabolic health and still works in your real life. In this episode you'll learn: How Dr. Fung’s thinking has evolved since writing The Obesity Code Why the calorie-focused model of weight loss leaves out hormones What the body decides to do with the calories you eat The difference between water-only fasting and modified fasting Why modified fasting may be easier to sustain Whether eating during a fasting window automatically eliminates the benefits Dr. Fung’s perspective on GLP-1 medications How to approach the first meal after a fast Dr. Fung’s three foundational rules for metabolic health _ Resources Mentioned: Bone Broth - Use code MINDY10 for 10% off Organic Olive Oil _ More on Dr. Jason Fung Dr. Jason Fung is a physician, researcher, and bestselling author known for his work on fasting, insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic health. He is the author of The Obesity Code , The Complete Guide to Fasting , The Diabetes Code , The Cancer Code , and The Hunger Code . He is also a co-founder of The Fasting Method, an online community that provides education, coaching, and support on fasting and metabolic health. The Hunger Code Website: doctorjasonfung.com YouTube: @drjasonfung Instagram: @drjasonfung For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep359 _ Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

For decades, women have been taught to lose weight by eating less, doing more cardio, and watching the number on the scale. But losing weight is not always the same as becoming healthier. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down a recent meta-analysis showing that adults between 60 and 75 years old were able to lose body fat, gain lean muscle, improve blood pressure, and build functional strength through resistance training. She also challenges five of the most persistent weight-loss myths women have been taught, including the idea that cardio is the best way to burn fat, hunger is a willpower problem, and the scale is the most important measure of progress. You’ll learn how protein, resistance training, sleep, blood-sugar tracking, and progressive challenge can help you improve body composition without sacrificing your muscle or metabolic health. Weight loss is not a character test. It is a strategy, and most women were simply given the wrong one. Resources Mentioned Continuous Glucose Monitor Ketone Monitor Fast Like a Girl For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep358 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

Most women know they should move their bodies, eat well, and protect their sleep. But creativity rarely makes the list. In this conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with Dr. Daisy Fancourt to explore the growing body of research showing that art is far more than entertainment or decoration. Music, reading, dancing, crafting, storytelling, and even spending time with a painting can affect stress, mood, cognition, connection, and the nervous system. Daisy explains why creative activities can help the brain enter a state of flow, how music can slow the heart rate, and why reading fiction may strengthen empathy by allowing us to experience the world through another person’s perspective. She also shares why knitting, singing, dancing, and other so-called “grandmother hobbies” are finding their way back into modern life. In this episode you'll learn: Why creativity became separated from everyday life How to choose music that meets your nervous system where it is How regular creative activity may support healthier cortisol patterns Why book clubs provide more than a reason to read What the research suggests about art, brain fog, and cognitive reserve Whether online creative classes offer the same benefits as meeting in person Simple ways to bring more creativity into everyday life Resources Mentioned Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt Instagram: @daisy.fancourt More on Daisy Fancourt Dr. Daisy Fancourt is a researcher and author whose work examines the effects of arts and cultural engagement on health and well-being. Her research explores how activities such as music, reading, crafting, dancing, and visiting cultural spaces may influence mental health, stress, cognition, social connection, and physical health. She has published extensively in the field and works on projects examining the biological, psychological, and social effects of creative participation. For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep357 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

If you are hungry all the time, exhausted after meals, craving sugar, or suddenly gaining weight around your middle, your body may be signaling something deeper than a need to eat less. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy explains why nearly four in ten American adults now meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome—a collection of warning signs that can include elevated blood sugar, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, increased waist circumference, and changes in liver health. She breaks down four common drivers that can quietly push the body toward metabolic dysfunction: unstable blood sugar, chronic stress, poor sleep, and inflammation associated with excess body fat. You will also learn why crash dieting, excessive cardio, and relying on appetite-suppressing supplements rarely address the real problem. Instead, Dr. Mindy shares five practical ways to support your metabolism through food order, walking after meals, resistance training, better sleep, and a more flexible approach to fasting. Your body is not working against you. It may simply need a different strategy. In This Episode What metabolic syndrome is and why it is better understood as a group of warning signs The role insulin plays in deciding whether glucose is used for energy or stored Why crash dieting and aggressive calorie restriction may make matters worse Why cardio alone is not the best strategy for improving metabolic health How to build a blood-sugar-stabilizing plate Why resistance training is especially important for women How muscle acts as a storage site for glucose Practical ways to build strength without spending hours in the gym What “flex fasting” means Resources Mentioned FREE Nervous System Questionnaire Fast Like a Girl Min-Chex by Standard Process Qualia Magnesium+ Berberine Breakthrough For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep356 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

LeAnn Rimes joins Dr. Mindy for a deeply honest conversation about what perimenopause has brought to the surface in her life. She opens up about the unpredictability of her hormones, the exhaustion of trying to maintain the same pace she has carried for decades, and the difference between anxious thoughts and anxiety that lives in the body. Together, LeAnn and Dr. Mindy explore why perimenopause can make old wounds feel louder, why hormone therapy can help without solving everything, and what it looks like to slow down when your identity has always been tied to performing, producing, and pushing through. This is a conversation about hormones, but it is also about identity, capacity, anger, rest, and the question so many women begin asking in midlife: who do I want to be now? In this episode you'll learn: The difference between mental anxiety and physical “body anxiety” Why LeAnn has had to change her relationship with rest What happens when your life still demands more than your body can give The grief women may experience around motherhood, identity, and missed choices Why hormone replacement therapy is not always a simple fix How perimenopause can force women to reconsider who they have always been More on LeAnn Rimes LeAnn Rimes is a 2x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, and actress whose career has spanned more than 30 years. She rose to fame as a teenager and has since built a career across music, television, writing, and live performance. In recent years, LeAnn has also spoken openly about mental health, trauma, psoriasis, anxiety, and the realities of growing up in the public eye. She currently stars in 9-1-1: Nashville and is touring in celebration of the 30th anniversary of her album Blue . Website: leannrimes.com LeAnn's Tour Dates LeAnn's Substack: @leannrimescibrian Instagram: @leannrimes Soul of EverLe Candles For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep355 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

Why are so many women doing everything "right" and still struggling to lose weight? In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy explains why the missing piece may not be your diet or workout routine, it may be your nervous system. When your body is stuck in chronic fight-or-flight, it prioritizes survival over fat burning, making weight loss feel impossible despite your best efforts. You'll learn how chronic stress impacts cortisol, cravings, digestion, sleep, and metabolism, the five signs your nervous system may be keeping you stuck, and practical ways to help your body shift back into a state where healing and sustainable weight loss become possible. From fasting and food to movement, sleep, and simple daily habits, Dr. Mindy shares actionable strategies to help your body feel safe enough to finally let go of stubborn weight. Resources Mentioned Free Nervous System Guide Fast Like a Girl Burn Fat Like a Girl Reset For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep354 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

Millions of women have been told they have PCOS. Millions more have been told nothing is wrong at all. Now, one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women has a new name: PMOS, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. The change reflects what experts have long understood, this condition is about far more than the ovaries. It's deeply connected to metabolism, insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormone balance. In this episode, Dr. Mindy is joined by Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, renowned OB-GYN and co-host of the She MD podcast, along with entrepreneur and women's health advocate Mary Alice Haney. Together, they unpack why so many women go undiagnosed, why insulin resistance isn't always visible on the outside, and how lifestyle, nutrition, and early intervention can dramatically change a woman's health trajectory. They also discuss the growing impact of environmental toxins, breast cancer risk, fertility, metabolic dysfunction, and what every woman should know before walking into her next doctor's appointment. In this episode you'll learn: Why PCOS was renamed to PMOS and what the change means The three criteria used to diagnose PMOS Why up to 80% of women with PMOS remain undiagnosed How insulin resistance affects both lean and overweight women Why birth control alone doesn't address the root cause of PMOS Practical nutrition, lifestyle, and medical approaches to improving insulin sensitivity How to become a stronger advocate for your own healthcare More on Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi & Mary Alice Haney: IG: @shemdpodcast IG: @drthaisaliabadi IG: @haneyofficial IG: @oviihealth shemdpodcast.com draliabadi.com ovii.com For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep353 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

Losing weight is one challenge. Keeping it off is another. Research shows that most people regain the weight they've lost within a few years, not because they lack willpower, but because they were never taught what comes after weight loss. In this episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down the science behind weight regain and shares the eight most common reasons people struggle to maintain their results. From metabolic flexibility and hormone balance to muscle, stress, and sleep, she explains why lasting success requires a different approach than simply losing weight. You'll also learn five practical steps to help your body adapt to its new weight, support a healthy metabolism, and build habits that last long after the scale changes. If you've ever lost weight only to gain it back, this episode will help you understand why and show you a different path forward. Key Takeaways Why losing weight and maintaining weight loss require different strategies What "catch-up fat" is and how it influences weight regain How your fat cells develop a "memory" after weight loss How flexible fasting supports maintenance better than chronic fasting The role hormones play in preventing weight regain Five daily habits that support healthy weight maintenance Resources Mentioned Free Nervous System Questionnaire Dr. Mindy's Books Reset Academy Burn Fat Like a Girl Reset For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep352 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

What if the biggest thing standing between you and better health isn't your diet, your workout routine, or your hormones? What if it's the relationship you've built with yourself? In this conversation, I sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Nicole LePera to explore how our earliest experiences shape the way we move through adulthood. From emotional eating and food noise to perfectionism, people pleasing, burnout, and the struggle to trust ourselves, so many of the habits we think are personality traits are actually learned survival strategies. We also explore why healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that have always been there. If you've ever wondered why you know what to do for your health but still struggle to follow through, this conversation offers a completely different way to understand yourself. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the first five years of life shape the way your nervous system responds to stress Why food noise and emotional eating often point to deeper unmet needs How small daily promises help rewire your brain and build confidence The difference between guilt and shame, and how each affects your decisions Why learning to rest can feel uncomfortable for so many women Practical ways to reconnect with your body and begin healing old patterns _ More on Dr. Nicole LePera Dr. Nicole LePera is a holistic psychologist, trained at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research and The Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She is the founder of the global community healing membership SelfHealers Circle and the author of #1 NY Times Bestseller "How to Do the Work" "How To Meet Your Self" and "How To Be The Love You Seek" Website: theholisticpsychologist.com Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist TikTok: @theholisticpsychologist Reparenting Your Inner Child SelfHealers Circle For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep351 _ Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

For years we've been told that if fasting is good, then fasting longer must be better. That simply isn't true. Fasting is one of the most powerful healing tools we have, but it's also a stressor. Like exercise, the benefits don't come from the stress itself. They come from how well your body recovers afterward. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy explains how to tell whether fasting is supporting your metabolism or pushing your nervous system beyond its limits. You'll learn the five green lights that signal your body is adapting well, the five red flags that tell you it's time to pull back, and simple ways to adjust your fasting practice based on your hormones, stress levels, and stage of life. Whether you're new to fasting or you've been doing it for years, this episode will help you stop guessing and start working with your body instead of against it. In this episode you'll learn: Why fasting is a beneficial stressor, but only in the right dose The difference between metabolic stress and chronic stress How your nervous system influences your fasting results Five signs fasting is working with your body Five red flags that indicate your fasting routine needs to change Why sleep, energy, hormones, and muscle are powerful feedback systems How to adjust your fasting practice based on your cycle and life stage The importance of recovery, refeeding, and metabolic flexibility Why fasting should always be personalized Resources Mentioned Dr. Mindy's Books Reset Academy Burn Fat Like a Girl: Your Natural GLP-1 Reset Nervous System Free Resource LMNT BEAM Minerals Standard Process EZ Mag For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep350 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: 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.

What if the biggest obstacle to better health isn't your diet and instead it's the relationship you've built with your body? In this conversation, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman to unpack why so many women struggle with body image, emotional eating, food noise, and self-worth, especially during midlife. We explore why lasting health isn't built through shame or punishment. It's built through curiosity, compassion, and learning to work with your body instead of constantly fighting against it. We also discuss the psychology behind food noise, body neutrality, GLP-1 medications, menopause, emotional eating, and why your relationship with yourself influences every health decision you make. If you've ever felt like your body has betrayed you, this episode offers a different perspective. In this episode, you'll learn: Why body image goes far beyond what you see in the mirror The difference between body positivity and body neutrality Why food noise develops and how to begin quieting it naturally How emotional eating becomes a learned coping strategy Why your self-worth should never depend on the number on the scale How menopause changes the emotional relationship women have with their bodies Why slowing down at meals changes more than digestion Resources Mentioned When Life Happens The Body Keeps the Score Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) The Reset Academy Nervous System Reset Guide More on Dr. Rachel Goldman Dr. Rachel Goldman is a licensed psychologist, clinical assistant professor, media health expert, and nationally recognized speaker specializing in health behavior change, obesity, eating behaviors, stress management, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She is the author of When Life Happens , a practical guide for navigating life's challenges with evidence-based psychological tools. Website: https://drrachelnyc.com Instagram: @drrachelnyc When Life Happens by Dr. Rachel Goldman For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep349/ Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter for tools and research on fasting, hormones, and metabolic health Disclaimer: 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.