Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Dr. Mindy Pelz
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We were taught that doing anything "like a girl" was a weakness. Dr. Mindy Pelz is here to prove it's your greatest strength. A renowned advocate for women's health, Dr. Mindy is passionately committed to helping women embrace and trust their body's natural healing processes. Drawing on an extensive background in women's health, she's developed groundbreaking, science-backed approaches that help women work with their hormones, not against them, through every stage of life, from cycling to perimenopause to the wisdom of the years beyond. On Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy helps you come home to your own body. Every Monday, she sits down with some of the brightest minds in health and wellness for honest, meaningful conversations that hand you the knowledge, tools, and science to do health your way. No more pushing through, gaslighting yourself, or shrinking to fit. Just permission to live in rhythm with the body you were designed to have and to finally feel at home in it. Press play, and let's live like a girl.

  1. 6h ago

    Why Changing Your Body Won’t Fix How You Feel About Yourself with Dr. Marisa Franco

    So many women believe they’ll finally feel better about themselves when they lose the weight, change their body, or reach the goal. But changing the outside doesn’t always change how we feel on the inside. Psychologist and author Dr. Marisa G. Franco joins me to explore where our sense of self-worth actually comes from and how old experiences can continue shaping the way we see ourselves years later. We talk about body image as we age, menopause, insecurity, nervous system patterns, reparenting, vulnerability, and why learning to acknowledge the parts of ourselves we’d rather push away may be an important part of building genuine self-worth. In this episode: Self-worth vs. confidenceBody image and menopauseHow old memories shape the way we see ourselvesWhy insecurity can feel protectiveReparenting and Internal Family SystemsInterrupting negative thought spiralsVulnerability and deeper relationshipsLearning to value who you are now_ RESOURCES MENTIONED FREE Nervous System Questionnaire NEW! Book WorthBest Selling Book Platonic_ MORE ON MARISA FRANCO Instagram: @drmarisagfrancoSubstack Newsletter: Attached by Dr. Marisa FrancoLinkedIn: Dr. Marisa G FrancoWebsite: https://drmarisagfranco.com/NEW! Book WorthBest Selling Book PlatonicFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep373 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

    Why Changing Your Body Won’t Fix How You Feel About Yourself with Dr. Marisa Franco

  2. 5d ago

    Creatine for Women: How to Take It, How Much You Need & What It Actually Does

    Think creatine is only for bodybuilders or worried it's going to make you bulky or gain weight? Let's talk about what creatine actually does. In this episode, I'm breaking down the research on creatine, including studies looking specifically at women, and showing you how I personally use it as part of my strength and muscle-building routine. We'll talk about creatine monohydrate, dosage, consistency, water retention, resistance training, protein, loading phases, and why maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age. I'm also giving you a simple challenge you can start today: 30 days of consistent creatine paired with two strength-training sessions each week. In this episode:  What creatine actually does  Why creatine isn't just for men  Does creatine make you gain weight?  Creatine and water retention  Why training matters  The type of creatine I use  How much creatine to take  Why I take creatine every day  Whether you can put creatine in coffee  Creatine and protein  Simple resistance exercises you can do at home  My 30-day creatine challenge  Resources Mentioned Qualia Creatine+, use code MINDY at checkout for 15% offFREE Nervous System QuestionnaireReset AcademyAge Like a GirlResistance BandsFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep372 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

    Creatine for Women: How to Take It, How Much You Need & What It Actually Does

  3. Sep 21

    How Many Carbs Should You Actually Eat? with Dr. Ben Bikman

    Are carbs actually bad for you, or have we been asking the wrong question? In this episode, I'm sitting down with metabolic scientist Dr. Ben Bikman to unpack one of the most confusing nutrition conversations happening right now. We talk about how to know how many carbs your body can handle, why your muscle mass and activity level matter, how carbohydrate quality changes your metabolic response, and why the answer may be different depending on where a woman is in her hormonal life. Ben also explains what happens to insulin sensitivity across the menstrual cycle and after menopause, why fiber matters, how he thinks about food pairing, what a CGM can tell you, and why his perspective on GLP-1 medications has evolved. In this episode: Are carbs actually bad for you?How many carbohydrates should you eat?Good carbs vs. highly refined carbsWhy fiber changes the conversationWhy muscle gives you more metabolic “wiggle room”Carbohydrates, blood sugar, stress, and sleepCan food naturally stimulate GLP-1? More on Dr. Ben Bikman Dr. Ben Bikman is a metabolic scientist and professor whose research focuses on insulin resistance, metabolic health, and the ways nutrition influences human metabolism. He is the author of Why We Get Sick and the upcoming book The Carb Crisis, which explores carbohydrates through the lens of metabolism and other factors that may influence how our bodies respond to the foods we eat. The Carb Crisis Book: https://link.amazon/B096Jd0u4Website: http://benbikman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbikmanphdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminBikmanPhDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benbikmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benbikmanphdX: https://x.com/BenBikmanPhDFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep371 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

    How Many Carbs Should You Actually Eat? with Dr. Ben Bikman

  4. Sep 16

    The Biggest Fasting Mistakes That’s Blocking Your Fat Loss

    Fasting gets a lot of attention for what happens while you’re not eating, but what happens when you start eating again deserves just as much attention. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down one of the most overlooked parts of fasting: the refeed. She explains why longer isn’t always better when it comes to fasting, how the eating and fasting windows work together, and why protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fermented foods, and plant diversity can all have a place in your fasting rhythm. She also takes on some of the biggest conversations happening around fasting right now, including thyroid health, muscle loss, the gut microbiome, fasting after 45, GLP-1, autophagy, meal timing, and whether women really need to eat protein first thing in the morning. In This Episode Why fasting longer isn’t necessarily fasting betterWhy your first meal after a fast deserves more attentionWhat happens to thyroid hormones during extended fasting and refeedingWhy carbohydrates and protein matter after longer fastsWhat fasting may change within your gut microbiomeWhy plant diversity and fermented foods matter during your eating windowThe debate around fasting for women over 45Why Mindy cycles fasting rather than using the same fasting window every dayWhether you really need protein immediately after wakingHow to experiment with an eating window that works for your body and lifestyleThe difference between your sugar-burning and fat-burning statesHow nutrients can stimulate your body’s natural GLP-1 response For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/370  Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

    The Biggest Fasting Mistakes That’s Blocking Your Fat Loss

  5. Sep 14

    Why You Can’t Stop Using Food for Comfort with Kelly McDaniel

    Why can changing the way you eat feel so emotional, even when you know exactly what you want to change? In this conversation, I sit down with therapist and Mother Hunger author Kelly McDaniel to explore the deeper emotional and relational layers that can become intertwined with food. Through Kelly’s Mother Hunger framework, we look at how early experiences with nurturing, safety, attachment, and caregiving may influence the way some of us relate to food later in life—and why food can sometimes become connected with comfort, connection, routine, and relief. We also talk about emotional eating, body image, nervous system regulation, fasting, food noise, GLP-1 medications, and the messages about our bodies that can be passed from one generation to the next. This conversation gave me an entirely new way to think about some of the struggles I’ve seen women experience when changing how they eat, because sometimes there may be more happening beneath the surface than what’s on the plate. In this episode: Kelly’s Mother Hunger frameworkWhy food can become emotionally significantWhat Kelly means by “surrogate comfort”Why changing eating patterns can bring up difficult emotionsFood and nervous system regulationWhat mothers can unintentionally teach daughters about their bodiesKelly’s perspective on food noise and GLP-1 medicationsHow support and connection can help us create new patterns MORE ON KELLY MCDANIEL Instagram: @kellymcdanieltherapyMother Hunger, Revised EditionFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep369 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

    Why You Can’t Stop Using Food for Comfort with Kelly McDaniel

  6. Sep 9

    Trying Everything to Lose Weight? These 5 Things Matter More Than You Think

    You’re exercising more, fasting more, changing what you eat, and trying everything you know to support your weight, and yet the scale still doesn’t seem to move. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down five foundational habits she wants you to look at before assuming your body simply isn’t responding. She explores how fibre-rich foods can support satiety and your gut microbiome, why walking after meals can benefit blood sugar, how meal timing interacts with your circadian rhythm, and why sleep and consistency deserve a much bigger place in the weight-loss conversation. She also explores GLP-1, food noise, nervous system state, and what research tells us about maintaining weight loss after stopping GLP-1 medications. The takeaway is refreshingly practical: instead of chasing another complicated strategy, start by looking at the everyday rhythms you can actually repeat. Resources Mentioned FREE Nervous System QuestionnaireTime & Light: Missing Pieces of a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. Satchin PandaThe Cancer Conversation Women Aren't Having Yet with Dr. Leigh Erin ConnealyReset AcademyEat Like a GirlAge Like a GirlFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep368 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

    Trying Everything to Lose Weight? These 5 Things Matter More Than You Think

  7. Sep 7

    Why So Many Women Feel Disconnected From Their Bodies with Emma-Louise Boynton

    Women spend so much time trying to change their bodies, but how often are we taught how to actually experience and enjoy them? In this conversation, I sit down with Emma-Louise Boynton to explore what happens when we begin reconnecting with our bodies through pleasure, presence, and curiosity rather than constant criticism. We talk about body image, intimacy, sex therapy, self-pleasure, mindfulness, and the small everyday practices that can help you feel more at home in your body. Because your relationship with your body affects far more than how you see yourself, it shapes how you experience your life. _ MORE ON EMMA-LOUISE BOYNTON Pleasure: The Reclamation of my Body by Emma-Louise BoyntonInstagram: @emmalouiseboyntonLinkedIn: Emma-Louise BoyntonSubstack: @emmalouiseboyntonPleasure: The Reclamation of my Body Audiobook: SpotifyWebsite: emma-louseboynton.comFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep367 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

    Why So Many Women Feel Disconnected From Their Bodies with Emma-Louise Boynton

  8. Sep 2

    10 Foods That Naturally Boost GLP-1 & Quiet Food Noise

    If you’re constantly thinking about food, battling afternoon cravings, or struggling to feel satisfied after eating, your fullness hormones may be an important part of the conversation. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down the foods that can support your body’s natural GLP-1 production and explains how fiber, protein, resistant starch, fermented foods, and omega-3-rich foods influence satiety. You’ll learn practical ways to build meals that help you feel fuller longer, support your gut microbiome, and work with your body’s natural appetite signals. Resources Mentioned Qualia Magnesium+, use code MINDY for 15% offReset AcademyWise Goat Organics Fermented Foods, use code MINDY for 20% offEat Like a GirlFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep366 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

    10 Foods That Naturally Boost GLP-1 & Quiet Food Noise
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We were taught that doing anything "like a girl" was a weakness. Dr. Mindy Pelz is here to prove it's your greatest strength. A renowned advocate for women's health, Dr. Mindy is passionately committed to helping women embrace and trust their body's natural healing processes. Drawing on an extensive background in women's health, she's developed groundbreaking, science-backed approaches that help women work with their hormones, not against them, through every stage of life, from cycling to perimenopause to the wisdom of the years beyond. On Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy helps you come home to your own body. Every Monday, she sits down with some of the brightest minds in health and wellness for honest, meaningful conversations that hand you the knowledge, tools, and science to do health your way. No more pushing through, gaslighting yourself, or shrinking to fit. Just permission to live in rhythm with the body you were designed to have and to finally feel at home in it. Press play, and let's live like a girl.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Mindy Pelz
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    367
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2020 - 2026 Dr. Mindy Pelz | All Rights Reserved
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