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. 17h ago

    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

  2. 5d ago

    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

  3. Aug 31

    How to Make Healthy Food Actually Taste Good with Chef Nyesha Arrington

    What if a healthier relationship with food started with enjoying it more? In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy sits down with acclaimed chef and Next Level Chef mentor Nyesha Arrington for a conversation about food that goes far beyond calories, macros, or following the “perfect” diet. Nyesha shares how cooking with her grandmother shaped her relationship with food from childhood, why recipes can carry memories and identity across generations, and how years in professional kitchens taught her to see food as art, connection, and eventually, fuel. They also get practical: cooking oils, salt, spices, kitchen tools, meal prep, fasting, strength training, hydration, and the small upgrades Nyesha has made that helped her feel dramatically better in her body. Plus, Nyesha opens up about leadership in high-pressure kitchens, working alongside Gordon Ramsay, earning the title of “Chef,” and why she refuses to fit into anyone else’s definition of what a woman should look like. In This Episode, You’ll Learn  How childhood experiences can shape your relationship with food  Why food is closely tied to memory and identity  How Nyesha shifted from cooking purely for taste to thinking about food as fuel  Which cooking oils she keeps in her own kitchen  Why salt and spices can completely change a meal  The kitchen tools every home cook actually needs  How meal prep helps Nyesha make better choices when life gets busy  Why she uses fasting during periods when she needs deep focus  How strength training and sleep became part of her wellness routine  What working in elite restaurant kitchens taught her about leadership  Why she refuses to make herself more “digestible” for anyone elseResources Mentioned Olive OilBone Broth, use code MINDY10More on Chef Nyesha Arrington Nyesha Arrington is an acclaimed chef, television personality, and co-star of FOX’s Next Level Chef. Trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, she has become known for her creative approach to food, mentorship, and commitment to thoughtfully sourced ingredients. She also hosts and produces Eater’s Plateworthy and is passionate about wellness, functional fitness, and using food to bring people together. Instagram: @nyeshajoyceNative by NyeshaFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep365  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 to Make Healthy Food Actually Taste Good with Chef Nyesha Arrington

  4. Aug 26

    Why Everything Feels Harder After 40: Nervous System, Burnout & Letting Go

    What if the changes you’re experiencing after 40 are asking you to look at more than your hormones? In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy walks through how she believes women can use the menopausal transition to better understand their nervous systems, reconnect with parts of themselves they may have lost, and begin building the next chapter of life more intentionally. She explores why so many women arrive in midlife already overwhelmed, why learning to regulate your nervous system may need to come before another health protocol, and how years of putting everyone else first can shape the way women experience this transition. Later in the episode, LeAnn Rimes joins Dr. Mindy for a candid conversation about overwhelm, perfectionism, boundaries, HRT, nutrition, self-care, and what it looks like to listen to your body while living a very full life. And for a limited time, you can get Age Like a Girl for $7 with free shipping in the U.S. and Canada only, while supplies last. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why nervous system regulation matters so much after 40How years of over-functioning can catch up with women in midlifeWhy play, curiosity, creativity, and speaking your truth matterHow to build your own lifestyle toolbox for menopauseWhy women need community as they ageWhy saying no can become an important form of self-careWhat it means to create the next chapter of your life on your terms Resources Mentioned FREE Nervous System QuestionnaireAge Like a Girl (Get your copy for $7 & FREE shipping, limited-time offer)Reset AcademyQualia Senolytic, use code MINDY for 15% offFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep364Connect 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 Everything Feels Harder After 40: Nervous System, Burnout & Letting Go

  5. Aug 24

    Dr. David Perlmutter on Menopause, Metabolism & Protecting Your Brain

    Women are far more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and Dr. David Perlmutter believes one of the most important pieces of that story is metabolic health. In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Perlmutter joins Dr. Mindy to explain what happens when the brain’s immune cells shift from protective to destructive, why menopause may increase vulnerability, and how blood sugar, insulin resistance, visceral fat, inflammation, mitochondrial health, and lifestyle all influence brain aging. They also discuss HRT, GLP-1 medications, ketones, fasting, fiber, exercise, BNDF, sleep, and what women can begin doing in their 30s, 40s, and 50s to support long-term cognitive health. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’sHow menopause may affect brain metabolismWhy belly fat and insulin resistance matter for brain healthThe blood markers Dr. Perlmutter watches most closelyWhat emerging research says about GLP-1 drugs and the brainThe lifestyle habits Dr. Perlmutter prioritizes for preventionResources Mentioned Brain DefendersTanzi StudyCochrane ReviewMore on Dr. David Perlmutter https://drperlmutter.com/http://braindefenders.com/https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidPerlmutterMDhttps://x.com/davidperlmutterlinkedin.com/in/david-perlmutter-mdFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep363/ 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.

    Dr. David Perlmutter on Menopause, Metabolism & Protecting Your Brain

  6. Aug 19

    How to Train Your Body to Burn Fat After 40

    If you’re eating less, exercising more, and fasting harder but still struggling to lose weight after 40, Dr. Mindy wants you to approach fat loss differently. This solo episode of Live Like a Girl is a special compilation of two of Dr. Mindy’s teachings on fat burning and metabolic health after 40. In the first half, she breaks down why fat loss can become more challenging as estrogen changes and shares five strategies for training your body to become more metabolically flexible, from strength training and walking to fasting, protein pacing, and sleep. Then she turns to dietary fat and explains why the type of fat you eat matters. She walks through visceral fat, omega fatty acids, and five foods she uses to support a healthier metabolic environment.  The common thread throughout both conversations: fat loss after 40 requires a strategy that works with your changing metabolism. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why fat loss can become harder after 40How estrogen influences metabolism and body-fat distributionWhat protein pacing means and how Mindy uses itWhy walking is an underrated metabolic toolThe difference between visceral and subcutaneous fatWhy Mindy pays attention to the types of dietary fats she eatsFive foods she recommends adding to a fat-loss strategyResources Mentioned: Fresh Pressed Olive OilMCT OilFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep362 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 to Train Your Body to Burn Fat After 40

  7. Aug 17

    Laila Ali: Why I Stopped Trying to Outwork My Hormones

    Laila Ali spent years training to win. As an undefeated professional boxer, her body was her career. She knew exactly how to train harder, eat less, and make weight when she needed to. Then perimenopause changed the rules. In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Laila joins Dr. Mindy for an honest conversation about what happened when her old strategies stopped working, why she eventually stopped trying to outwork her hormones, and how fasting helped her build a completely different relationship with her body. They talk about long fasts, exercising while fasting, food noise, refeeding, sugar cravings, body image, the scale, stress, and what it means to train for health instead of performance. Laila also shares how she talks to her teenage daughter about fasting, why she refuses to make healthy eating feel like punishment, and the lesson she learned from becoming a boxer against Muhammad Ali’s wishes: sometimes the most important thing you can do is listen to the spark inside you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Laila stopped trying to outwork her hormonesHow fasting changed her relationship with food and controlWhat she learned from doing longer fastsHow she exercises during a fastWhy refeeding matters after an extended fastHow she thinks about weight, muscle, and body image nowWhy stress can derail even strong health routinesHow she talks to her daughter about fastingWhy she no longer counts macrosWhat Muhammad Ali taught her about following your own path__Resources & Supplements Mentioned A Spark of Greatness by Laila AliLaila's Organic Spice BlendsZero Fasting AppFast Like a GirlQualia Creatine+ (use code MINDY for 15% off)Infrared SaunaRed Light TherapyElectrolytes Bone Broth (use code MINDY10 for 10% off)__More on Laila Ali A Spark of Greatness by Laila AliLaila's Organic Spice BlendsFood for Life by Laila AliWebsite: lailaali.comInstagram: @thereallailaaliFacebook: @LailaAliFor more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep361 __Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter for tools and research on fasting, hormones, and metabolic healthDisclaimer: 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.

    Laila Ali: Why I Stopped Trying to Outwork My Hormones

  8. Aug 12

    5 Signs Your Nervous System Is Healing, Even If You Feel Worse First

    Healing your nervous system does not always feel peaceful at first. In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy explains why fatigue, crying, irritability, digestive changes, and even discomfort with stillness can sometimes show up as your nervous system begins moving out of a chronically activated state. She breaks down the relationship between heart rate variability, vagal tone, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and why learning to move more easily between stress and recovery may be one of the most important skills you can build for your health. Resources Mentioned FREE Nervous System QuestionnaireQualia MagnesiumReset AcademyFind a Fast Like a Girl Coach In this episode you'll learn: Why increased fatigue may appear when your body finally begins restingWhy crying and irritability can surface during nervous system healingHow your digestion reflects your nervous system stateWhy stillness can feel unsafe when your body is accustomed to constant activationHow 4-7-8 breathing can support the parasympathetic nervous systemWhy nature can be one of the simplest nervous system toolsHow magnesium and sleep routines may helpWhy humming, gargling, and chanting can support vagal toneWhen getting support from a practitioner or community may be helpful For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep360 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.

    5 Signs Your Nervous System Is Healing, Even If You Feel Worse First
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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
    361
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 - 2026 Dr. Mindy Pelz | All Rights Reserved
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    Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

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