Ep. 420 Eat Like a Girl: Redefining Female Nutrition and Wellness with Dr. Mindy Pelz (D.C.)

Today, I am delighted to have my friend and colleague, Dr. Mindy Peltz, on the show with me for the third time. She is a well-known women's health advocate, deeply dedicated to empowering women to trust and embrace the process of natural healing within their bodies. 

In our discussion, we dive into her latest book, Eat Like a Girl, and she explains how her mom influenced the development of her nutritional and mindset philosophy and her approach to food. We explore the social media incubator, how societal norms shape our self-worth, and how to eat like a girl. We also discuss using food as hormonal medicine, the role of estrobolome, and how environmental toxins are in our personal care products and food. 

I know you will love today's valuable, insightful, and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mindy Pelz.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• How our childhood experiences shape our approach to food and health 
• Dr. Mindy discusses the five principles in her latest book, Eat Like a Girl
• The unrealistic expectations of the diet culture and why we need a more flexible and personalized approach to food
• The benefits of eating fermented foods
• How protein is essential, especially for women who are fasting intermittently 
• How social media impacts health habits and the dangers of following short-term trends
• Why women must take ownership of their health and make informed decisions based on their unique needs
• The link between estrogen and people-pleasing
• Using food as hormonal medicine
• The importance of minimizing exposure to exogenous estrogens and other toxins
• Why we need a holistic approach to health and what that includes

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Connect with Dr. Mindy Pelz

• On her website
• Dr. Mindy’s latest book, Eat Like a Girl, is available on Dr. Mindy’s website, Amazon, Barnes and Noble Online, or from most bookstores.