Calm Your Nervous System to Rebalance Your Hormones with Ali Damron #019
About My Guest
Ali is a wife, and mother to two sweet little boys, as well as a hormone expert, licensed acupuncturist and certified personal trainer. She has a virtual practice where she helps women balance their hormones and have better moods, sleep, periods, and energy levels. You can connect with Ali in several different ways. She works 1:1 with patients, has digital courses, a podcast called The Ali Damron Show, and a YouTube channel. (See Resources below to connect with Ali.)
Summary
In this conversation, Leah Vachani and Ali Damron discuss the importance of understanding the nervous system and stress management, particularly for women over 40. They explore the concept of the 'pregnenolone steal,' where stress hormones can deplete essential hormones, and provide actionable strategies for managing stress through nutrition, fitness, and emotional processing. The discussion emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health, including biohacking techniques and the importance of muscle mass for longevity. The conversation concludes with a call to prioritize stress management before considering hormone replacement therapy.
The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. Please be reminded that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients.
Takeaways
Women over 40 need to manage stress effectively.
The nervous system's response to stress can deplete hormones.
Understanding the 'pregnenolone steal' is crucial for hormone balance.
Stress management involves emotional processing and mindfulness.
Nutrition plays a vital role in managing stress levels.
Regular, balanced meals can help stabilize hormones.
Fitness should be balanced; over-exercising can add stress.
Biohacking tools can enhance overall health and wellness.
Muscle mass is essential for metabolic health and longevity.
Quality of life is more important than just lifespan.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Holistic Health and Hormones
01:25 Understanding the Nervous System and Stress
03:58 The Impact of Stress on Hormones
05:48 Managing Stress: Strategies and Techniques
11:03 Modern Stressors vs. Historical Stressors
15:17 Mindset Shifts for Stress Management
20:34 Actionable Steps for Reducing Stress
25:02 Optimizing Eating Windows for Individual Needs
26:57 Understanding the Shmeck: Sleep, Hunger, Mood, Energy, Cravings
29:44 Balancing Fitness: Avoiding Overexertion
33:47 Navigating Changes in Exercise and Responsibilities
36:34 The Importance of Nutrition and Hormonal Balance
38:07 Biohacking for Better Health
41:41 Quality of Life vs. Longevity
43:58 Managing Stress for Hormonal Health
Resources
Get Ali's free video training here: Calm Your Nervous System to Rebalance Your Hormones (Without Overwhelm, Ineffective Treatments, or Missed Root Causes)
Connect with Ali Damron on her website, her YouTube Channel, or on Instagram.
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