In this episode, you will learn about why women’s biohacking is different, the female hormone cycle, how you might be working against yourself, dealing with stress, & how your diet is affecting you. Kristin is the host of the Wellpower Podcast and founder of Warrior Woman Mode where she offers coaching for women in fitness, nutrition, and biohacking.
This episode is packed full of information & resources to help you optimize your health. They go over how women are underrepresented in research and offer advice on how to take control of your health and know your body better. After listening to this episode, you’ll be inspired to make changes to your lifestyle to better manage your hormones, diet, & exercise habits!
ABOUT KRISTIN: Kristin is a health & high-performance maven, certified fitness instructor, primal and performance nutritionist with a focus on coaching women to optimal health. While Kristin built agility in global marketing and brand management, she has found her greatest fulfillment through coaching women into optimal wellness; through her business – Warrior Woman Mode.
INSIDE THIS EPISODE:
03:60 — Why Women’s Biohacking is Important
Lack of research & representation for women
Women’s unique biology & being left out of research
Health recommendations are geared towards men
Why women shouldn’t be expected to behave the same as men
Designing a lifestyle towards your own needs
Taking control & responsibility of your health
20:30 — The Female Hormone Cycle
Understanding the 4 phases
Estrogen & progesterone
Hormones & brain chemistry
Health optimization differs for each part of the cycle
Apps to track your cycle: Clue, my.Flow
29:50 — How Women are Working Against Themselves & Stress
You’re only as fit as what you can recover from
There’s more to exercise than cardio
Learning what works for them
Incorporating breathwork
Understanding the way stress affects you
Increasing your stress threshold
Read: The Breathing Cure
41:30—Diet & the Biohacking Industry
Carbohydrate refeeding period
Listening to your body
Warrior Woman Nutrition Meal Plan
Building metabolic flexibility
Taking small steps in your diet changes
53:22 — Favorite Female Biohackers
Dr. Nasha Wintours | Read: Metabolic Approach to Cancer
Emily Fletcher | Read: Stress Less Accomplish More
Belisa Vranich | Read: Breathing for Warriors
Connect with Kristin:
Insta: @warriorwomanmode
Website:www.warriorwomanmode.com
Connect with Kayla:
Insta: @biocurious_kayla
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