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. Molly Maloof 


Dr. Nasha Wintours | Read: Metabolic Approach to Cancer


Emily Fletcher | Read: Stress Less Accomplish More


Stacy Sims


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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