Girls are skipping meals, hiding full lunchboxes, and burning out before they’ve even had the chance to build strong bones. That’s where this conversation had to start.

Dr. Stacy Sims has been calling out the massive gap in research on women’s health for years. Her phrase “Women Are Not Small Men” isn’t a tagline. It’s a wake-up call backed by science, and it applies at every stage of life. From how our daughters are shaped by early food restriction, to how many of us are still training in ways that don’t match our physiology, Stacy breaks it down.

We covered bone health, birth control, fasted workouts, and why circadian rhythm quietly drives so much of our health. We also spoke about parenting teens, building strong habits at home, and how your menstrual cycle is often the first clue something’s off. If you’ve been ticking the boxes but still feel flat, this conversation brings it back to what your body’s really asking for.

Key Takeaways

Teen Nutrition Matters - Puberty is a critical window for building bone mass, and under-fueling can stunt lifelong health.

Skip the Fasted Workouts - Training without fuel disrupts circadian rhythm and increases muscle breakdown, especially in women.

Exercise is Stress - Recovery needs to match the load, especially in your 30s and 40s, when stress resilience starts to shift.

Cycle-Aware Training - Tracking your cycle helps you train smarter, recover better, and ditch the guilt on low-energy days.

Birth Control and Performance - Oral contraceptives can mute high-end performance and mask red flags like low energy availability.

Reframe High Performance - Whether you’re a mum, a professional, or an athlete, you're living in a high-performance body. Support it accordingly.

Where to Find Our Guest

Dr. Stacy Sims’ Website: https://www.drstacysims.com

Dr. Stacy Sims on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims

Dr. Stacy Sims on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstacysims

Dr. Stacy Sims on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drstacysims

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Teenagers are being handed the pill to fix things that aren’t broken. That’s the real issue here. Irregular periods, mood swings, acne. These are often part of the natural learning curve as the brain and ovaries figure out how to communicate. But what happens when we shut that whole system down before it’s even developed?

Dr. Sarah Hill is an evolutionary psychologist, researcher, and author of “This Is Your Brain on Birth Control”. Her work has helped so many of us finally make sense of the symptoms we were told to ignore, and now she’s back to share what the science is saying about teens, birth control, and brain development.

This is the conversation I needed as a mum, and I know so many of you do too. Sarah breaks down what’s actually going on in a teen brain, how hormonal contraceptives interfere with those critical years, and why some of the side effects don’t stop just because you come off the pill. This isn’t about fear. This is about being informed so we can make choices that protect our girls’ future health, mood, and fertility.

Key Takeaways

Brain Remodeling Years Are Critical – Teen brains rely on natural hormones to finish developing well into their twenties.

Birth Control Affects Mood – The pill can double or triple a teen’s risk of depression, even after stopping it.

Ovulation Is A Learning Process – Early cycles teach the brain and ovaries to communicate. Shutting that down delays vital development.

Progestin Is Not Progesterone – Synthetic hormones don’t provide the same calming or protective effects as the real thing.

Teens Are More Sensitive – Teenage brains are wired to respond more strongly to hormone changes and disruptions.

Knowledge Is Power – Teaching girls how their cycles work supports long term health and smarter choices.

Where to Find Our Guest

Dr. Sarah Hill’s Website: http://www.sarahehill.com

Dr. Sarah Hill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd

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Acne can feel relentless, especially when nothing seems to work and you’ve already tried every product, cleanse, and prescription under the sun. Katie Stewart knows that struggle firsthand. Before founding Katie Stewart Wellness, she spent years in television hiding painful cystic acne behind makeup and studio lights while quietly battling the emotional toll behind the scenes.

Katie and I sat down to unpack the real root causes of acne. We talked about the Five Acne-Clearing Pillars her team uses to guide women back to clear skin through gut health, detoxification, hormone balance, nervous system support, and nourishing skincare. Whether you’re a teen struggling with breakouts, a mum trying to help your daughter, or someone in your 40s facing unexpected skin flare-ups, there is something here for you.

Katie’s story is raw and relatable, and her insights are grounded in what actually works. This isn’t about chasing quick fixes. It’s about understanding your body and giving it what it really needs to heal.

Key Takeaways

Acne Is a Signal, Not a Surface Issue – True healing starts when we stop chasing quick fixes and start asking what our body is trying to say.

The Pill Doesn’t Balance Hormones – It masks symptoms and shuts down communication between your brain and ovaries, often leading to bigger issues down the track.

The Five Acne-Clearing Pillars Matter – Gut health, detoxification, hormone balance, nervous system support, and skin barrier care must all work together.

Nervous System Healing Is Non-Negotiable – You can’t fully heal if your body doesn’t feel safe. Stress and trauma have a direct impact on your skin.

Teen Skin Needs Simplicity, Not Stripping – Overuse of harsh products can backfire. Gentle, barrier-supportive skincare is key.

Accutane Isn’t a Cure-All – Many women find their acne returns after medication. Addressing the root causes is what brings lasting change.

Where to Find Our Guest

Katie Stewart Wellness: https://katiestewartwellness.com/

Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiestewartwellness/

Katie on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/katie-stewart-wellness

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