Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

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1. 40% of Us are Constantly Hungry & Exhausted – What Your Body is Trying to Tell You from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

   Jul 29, 2026

   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.

2. LeAnn Rimes on Perimenopause, Rage, Grief, and Starting Over from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

   Jul 27, 2026

   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.

3. Why Your Nervous System Is Blocking Weight Loss with Dr. Mindy Pelz from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

   Jul 22, 2026

   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.

4. Why PCOS Was Just Renamed (And What It Means for Women’s Health Globally) from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

   Jul 20, 2026

   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.

5. The Truth About Keeping Weight Off (No One Talks About This) from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

   Jul 15, 2026

   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.

6. Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss (Why You Can't Keep It Off) with Dr. Nicole LePera from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

   Jul 13, 2026

   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.

7. Fasting Isn't Always the Answer. Here's How to Know When It Is. from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

   Jul 8, 2026

   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.

8. The Scale is LYING to You (& Destroying Your Self-Worth) with Dr. Rachel Goldman from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

   Jul 6, 2026

   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.

9. If I Had to Start My Health Journey Over, I'd Take These 5 Supplements from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

   Jul 1, 2026

   Americans spent more than $69 billion on supplements last year, yet nutrient deficiencies are still widespread. Somewhere along the way, wellness became a cabinet full of pills, powders, and promises. But what if better health isn't about taking more? In this episode, I share the five supplements I would prioritize if I had to start over today. These aren't trendy products or quick fixes. They're foundational nutrients that support metabolism, hormones, muscle, brain health, and healthy aging, especially for women in midlife. You'll also learn why supplements should never replace a healthy lifestyle, how soil depletion and processed foods have changed the nutrient quality of our food, and simple ways to get more of these nutrients through whole foods first. If your supplement routine feels overwhelming, this episode will help you simplify it. Resources Mentioned Age Like a Girl Nervous System Reset Guide Standard Process Cod Liver Oil BEAM Minerals LMNT Redmonds Real Salt Qualia Creatine Qualia Magnesium For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep348 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.

10. Why Trauma Lives in Your Body, Even After Years of Therapy from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    Jun 29, 2026

    For years we've been told that healing trauma means talking about it. But what if talking isn't enough? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Harvard-trained psychiatrist and world-renowned trauma expert Dr. Frank Anderson to explore why trauma isn't simply stored in your memories. It's stored in your body. We discuss why so many women find old wounds resurfacing during perimenopause and menopause, why food often becomes a coping mechanism for unresolved trauma, and why traditional talk therapy doesn't always create lasting healing. Dr. Anderson shares the science behind trauma, nervous system regulation, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, psychedelics, and the small daily experiences that help your brain and body finally feel safe again. If you've ever wondered why you keep reacting the same way despite years of personal growth, this conversation will help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along. In this episode you'll learn: • Why talking about trauma doesn't always heal it • How trauma becomes stored inside the body • The surprising reason menopause often brings unresolved trauma to the surface • Why emotional eating is often a protective response • How fasting reveals hidden emotional patterns around food • Why triggers are valuable clues instead of something to fear • The role of EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic therapies, and psychedelics in trauma recovery • Simple daily practices that begin creating lasting healing Resources Mentioned The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Transcending Trauma by Dr. Frank Anderson To Be Loved by Dr. Frank Anderson Internal Family Systems (IFS) More on Dr. Frank Anderson Dr. Frank Anderson is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, internationally recognized trauma expert, and author of Transcending Trauma and To Be Loved. He trained alongside trauma pioneer Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, serves on the board of the Trauma Research Foundation, and has spent decades helping people heal through an integrative approach that combines neuroscience, Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and body-based therapies. Website: frankandersonmd.com Instagram: @frank_andersonmd Dr. Frank Anderson's Books For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep33 X 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.

11. The Metabolism Reset: How to Go From Sugar Burner to Fat Burner in 14 Days from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    Jun 24, 2026

    Right now, millions of women are stuck in a cycle of constant hunger, food noise, energy crashes, stubborn weight gain, and frustration. Most have been told they need more willpower, but the truth is often much simpler. Your metabolism may be stuck in sugar-burning mode. In this episode, I break down one of the most important concepts I’ve taught over the last decade: the metabolic switch. You'll learn the difference between your body's sugar-burning and fat-burning systems, why blood sugar crashes drive cravings, and the five simple steps I use to help women become more metabolically flexible. If you've struggled with fasting, weight loss, or constant cravings, this conversation will help you understand why and show you where to start. In this episode, you'll learn: • The difference between sugar-burning and fat-burning metabolism • Why blood sugar crashes create cravings and food noise • How meal order affects your metabolic health • The role of protein, fiber, and healthy fats in blood sugar regulation • Why walking after meals is one of the most powerful metabolic tools • How to gently extend fasting windows without stressing your body • The symptoms that show your metabolic switch is improving Resources Mentioned: • Fast Like a Girl: drmindypelz.com/books • Eat Like a Girl: drmindypelz.com/books • Burn Fat Like a Girl Reset: https://bit.ly/4kKkqJR • Nervous System Reset Guide: https://bit.ly/4exCeGV For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep346 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.

12. A Midlife Money Masterclass with Suze Orman: Cortisol, Self-Worth, and Taking Back Your Financial Power from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    Jun 22, 2026

    For our very first guest on the The Live Like a Girl podcast, I sat down with the woman who taught generations of us how to take back our financial power: Suze Orman. Here’s why I had to start here. I spend my life helping women with hormones, weight loss, menopause, and underneath almost all of it sits one thing – cortisol. And when you scratch beneath the “cortisol surface,” so often what you find is money stress. So I brought in the icon herself to talk about what’s really keeping women sick and stuck, and what to do about it. We get into self-worth and net worth, why women hand over their financial power, the spender-to-saver shift, divorce and the sandwich generation, the truth about your home and your car, what AI is about to do to all of us, and the money moves that matter most in 2026. Suze also shares her origin story – from waitress to financial icon and I know it will light a fire in you. This one is a masterclass. So bring a notebook and get ready. If you’re wanting the deeper dive on exactly how to invest now, we’re giving you a special offer of Suze’s Masterclass: suzeorman.com/drmindy For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep345/ More on Suze Orman: Website: suzeorman.com Instagram: @therealsuzeorman YouTube: @suzeorman Facebook: Suze Orman LinkedIn: Suze Orman 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.

13. Live Like a Girl - The Truth About Women's Health We Need To Talk About from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    Jun 17, 2026

    After five years as The Resetter Podcast, everything changes. Welcome to Live Like a Girl. In this first episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz explains why she retired a name she loved and what she's building in its place. The truth driving it all: women aren't thriving, and most of the health advice out there was never written for us to begin with. She opens with the numbers on Alzheimer's, depression, anxiety, cancer, and heart disease, then digs into why the science behind "evidence-based" wellness has left women out, and why fifteen-minute doctor visits and almost no nutrition training can't fix it. From there she lays out the five principles that shape this whole new season: mindset matters, regulate first, honor your rhythms, everything is health, and collaboration over competition. It's a conversation about the body, but also about culture, conditioning, and finally taking up space. A preview of what's coming this season, including Suze Orman on money and wellbeing and Frank Anderson on trauma and metabolism. If it resonates, share it with a woman who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you don't miss what's next. For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep344 Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Fast Like a Girl: https://www.drmindypelz.com/books The Obesity Code by Jason Fung In a Different Voice by Carol Gilligan The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Burn Fat Like a Girl: Your Natural GLP-1 Reset: https://bit.ly/4eUUB8y Nervous System Reset Guide: https://bit.ly/3QOcQEW 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.

14. I Stopped Fasting for a Year - Here's What It Taught Me (& Other Habits I'm Giving Up) from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    Jun 10, 2026

    After 30 years in health, Dr. Mindy is calling time on the rules. This solo episode is one of the most personal things she's shared on this podcast. It covers two big ideas: the science and story behind why she stopped fasting for most of the past year and the five health habits she's deliberately walking away from in 2026. First, flex fasting. When cortisol is high from grief, trauma, illness, perimenopause, or chronic stress rigidly pushing through long fasting windows doesn't support the body. It depletes it. Dr. Mindy shares what happened when she lost a close friend and found herself in an acute stress state, what the research says about prolonged fasting and the HPA axis, and how she developed a new approach she's calling flex fasting: a more intuitive, body-led way to use fasting as a tool without turning it into a rule. Then the five things she's giving up: counting (macros, biometrics, followers, all of it), the gym, other people's urgency, productivity over health, and information overconsumption. Each one is a direct response to what the wellness industry has quietly done to us — turned health into a full-time job with a performance review. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Fast Like a Girl: https://www.drmindypelz.com/books Age Like a Girl: https://www.drmindypelz.com/books Substack Article "I Stopped Fasting for a Year": https://substack.com/@drmindypelz/ Carb Manager App carbmanager.com, available on iOS, Android, and web The Movement Diet: Redefining Fitness at Every Age with Katy Bowman Study: Prolonged Fasting, HPA Axis & Cortisol - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12736288/ Study: Estrogen & Cortisol Regulation - https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/102/12/4457/4587523 Midlife Women Fasting Trial - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65678-z Study: Self-Selected Fasting Windows - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03375-y BEAM Minerals, use code MINDY for 20% off: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=648 LMNT, get a free sample pack with your order: https://bit.ly/drinklmntpelz To view full show notes, resources mentioned, transcripts, and more, visit 👉 https://drmindypelz.com/ep343 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.

15. The Food & Stress Crisis Keeping You Chronically Unhealthy (& How to Fix It) with Dr. Austin Perlmutter from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    Jun 3, 2026

    Lately, it feels like women are carrying more than ever, mentally, emotionally, hormonally, and neurologically. In this week’s conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with internal medicine physician and brain health expert, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, to talk about what modern life is doing to our brains and why so many people feel overstimulated, foggy, anxious, disconnected, and exhausted. Together, they discuss: Why chronic stress changes on the brain The impact of ultra-processed foods on mood and cognition Why women in midlife are especially vulnerable to burnout How nature helps regulate the nervous system in minutes How inflammation and depression can lead to Alzheimer’s Why simple habits matter more than most people realize One of our favorite parts of this conversation was the reminder that healing doesn’t always need to be complicated. Sometimes the most powerful changes are the ones that bring us back to how humans were designed to live in the first place. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Lichen Air: https://lichenair.com/ MORE ON DR. AUSTIN PERLMUTTER: Website: https://www.austinperlmutter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draustinperlmutter YouTube: / @draustinperlmutter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draustinperlmutter/ For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep342 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.

16. GLP-1s, Fasting, and the Future of Women’s Metabolic Health from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    May 27, 2026

    GLP-1 medications are changing the conversation around weight loss, metabolism, and women’s health. But are we asking the right questions about long-term health? In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz breaks down the science behind GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, including what they do well, where concerns are emerging, and how fasting mimics many of the same metabolic benefits naturally. Dr. Mindy explores: • The connection between GLP-1 drugs and muscle loss • Why women over 40 need to think differently about metabolism • New research linking GLP-1s to declining bone density • How fasting impacts glucagon, ketones, and fat burning • The importance of protein, refeeding, and resistance training • Why metabolic flexibility matters more than rapid weight loss • Natural ways to stimulate your body’s own GLP-1 production This episode is not about fear or shame. It’s about helping you understand your options so you can make informed decisions for your body, your hormones, and your long-term health. For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep341 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.

17. Why Supplements Aren’t Working (The Secret Deficiency No One Is Fixing) with Caroline Alan from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    May 20, 2026

    Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals and author of the new book The Mineral Reset, joins Dr. Mindy to unpack why minerals are the missing foundation of every health plan, and why you can eat organic, take supplements, and still be profoundly deficient. They go deep on glyphosate, the "Trojan Horse method," and why fulvic and humic acids are the only molecules on Earth that can go inside your cells and carry glyphosate back out. If your hair is falling out, your sleep is off, your energy is low, or you're cramping for no reason, this conversation may be the missing piece. In this episode: Why eating organic is no longer enough for mineral replenishment The symptoms of mineral deficiency most people never connect to minerals How glyphosate mimics glycine and what that does to your sleep, collagen, and nervous system How fulvic acid goes inside your cells, delivers minerals, and carries glyphosate out What humic acid does in the bloodstream and why it supports autophagy RESOURCES MENTIONED: Beam Minerals, use code MINDY for 20% off: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=1&affid=648 Caroline's new book, The Mineral Reset: https://mineralresetbook.com/ MORE ON CAROLINE ALAN: Web: https://www.carolinealan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/ Web: https://www.beamminerals.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beamminerals/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beamminerals TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beamminerals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beamminerals For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep340 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.

18. The 'F' in FDA Is Silent" — The State of Food Policy with Helena Bottemiller-Evich from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    May 13, 2026

    If you've been trying to figure out what's actually happening with our food system right now — what's rhetoric, what's real, and what you need to know, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Award winning food journalist, Helena Bottemiller Evich has covered food policy in Washington for over 15 years. She's the founder of the Food Fix newsletter and the host of the new podcast American Dish, and she has a rare gift: she can separate the noise from the action in a news cycle that makes both very hard to tell apart. For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep339 Connect with Helena Bottemiller-Evich: Sign up for Helena's newsletter: foodfix.co Helena's Instagram: @heleenabena American Dish Instagram: @americandishpodcast LinkedIn: Food Fix Co LinkedIn: Helena Bottemiller-Evich X: @foodfixco X: @hbottemiller 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.

19. The Hidden History of Motherhood Nobody Taught You (And Why That Was Deliberate) with Elinor Cleghorn from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    May 6, 2026

    If you’ve ever felt like you were failing at something you were supposed to be naturally good at – this conversation will set you free. Elinor Cleghorn is a feminist historian and the author of A Woman’s Work: Reclaiming the Radical History of Mothering , and in this deeply personal, wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Mindy, she unpacks one of the most important questions of our time: why has motherhood been so diminished, misunderstood, and so weaponized against the very women who do it? From the myth of the perfect maternal instinct to the constructed guilt that has silenced women for centuries, from the empty nest to the role of fatherhood in healing the masculine wound, this conversation goes everywhere. It's equal parts history lesson, permission slip, and love letter to every woman who has ever given everything to raising a family and wondered whether she was doing it right. Spoiler: you were. A Woman's Work by Elinor Cleghorn is available in bookshops and online now. Find Elinor on Instagram at @elinorcleghorn . For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep338 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.

20. Tapping for Perimenopause: How to Stop Anxious Thoughts, Break Self-Sabotage, and Rewire Your Nervous System with Jessica Ortner from Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    Apr 28, 2026

    The anxiety hits at 3am. The spiraling thoughts won't stop. You know logically that everything is fine, but your body won't believe it. And the more you try to think your way out of it, the worse it gets. Jessica Ortner is a bestselling author, co-creator of The Tapping Solution app, and one of the world's leading experts on EFT tapping — a technique that combines ancient acupressure with modern psychology to send a direct safety signal to your nervous system. And in this conversation with Dr. Mindy, she unpacks exactly why perimenopause and menopause create a perfect storm of nervous system dysregulation, and how tapping can interrupt the cycle in minutes — no therapist, no appointment, no special equipment required. Dr. Mindy's fasting tapping meditations are available in The Tapping Solution app. And Jessica's new book — The Tapping Solution — is available wherever books are sold. For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep337 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 Connect with Jessica Ortner YouTube: @TheTappingSolutionChannel Instagram: @thetappingsolution Instagram: @jessicaortner Jessica's new book, Rewired The Tapping Solution App 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.