Episode 466: Dr. Stacy Sims: Why Women Can't Fast Like Men + The Training Intensity You Should Avoid
Why do women struggle more with intermittent fasting than men? And what's the real secret to building bone density that most women are missing? In this Fitness Friday episode, exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims and I break down the biological differences that make popular health trends work differently for women.
We explore the concept of "polarized training"—why women need to go super hard or super easy, avoiding that moderate-intensity middle zone that can actually increase cortisol and visceral fat. We also discuss the fascinating brain differences between men and women that make fasting potentially harmful for women's hormones, sleep, and body composition.
Dr. Stacy Sims is an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who specializes in sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. She's the author of "Roar" and "Next Level" and has spent decades researching how women's unique physiology requires different approaches to health and fitness.
What we discuss:
The polarized training approach: why moderate intensity is the enemy
Minimum effective dose for women's training (hint: it's less than you think)
Why jump training beats running for bone density
The specific type of jumping that builds bones (it's not what you expect)
Why trampolines don't count for bone building
The brain differences that make fasting risky for women
Why women become "anabolically resistant" at 40 and need more protein
The top 3 supplements every woman needs
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Episode 465: Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman: Why Everyone's Playing Victim (And How to Stop)
Are we living in a victim culture? Cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman thinks so - and his new book "Rise Above" is the antidote we desperately need.
In this Habits and Hustle episode, Scott and I dive into what separates those who rise above their circumstances from those who stay stuck. We discuss the difference between being victimized and having a victim mindset, explain why vulnerable narcissism is worse than grandiose narcissism, and reveal how "affirming therapy" might actually be keeping people trapped. Plus, Kaufman shares his sailboat model of self-actualization and why psychological flexibility is the key to resilience.
Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive psychologist, author, and podcaster who teaches at Columbia University. His research focuses on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. He's the author of several books including "Ungifted" and runs the Center for Human Potential coaching program.
What We Discuss:
(01:00) Self-Actualization and Overcoming Victim Mindset
(10:05) The Complexity of Narcissism Mindset
(14:37) Rise Above
(29:40) Understanding Victim Mindset and Toxic Activism
(37:49) Left-Wing Authoritarianism and Victim Mindset
(44:45) Therapy Trends and Personal Growth
(52:34) The Psychology of Polarization and Shame
(58:52) Cultivating Psychological Flexibility and Identity Evolution
(01:08:41) The Importance of Curiosity in Intelligence
…and more!
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Episode 464: Dr. Stacy Sims: Why Women Are Not Small Men and Need to Train Completely Differently
Why do women and men get vastly different results from the same workout and diet plan? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I sit down with Dr. Stacy Sims, exercise physiologist, who reveals the differences that affect every aspect of how women should approach fitness and nutrition.
We dive into how puberty creates a biomechanical shift that changes everything and reveal why popular fitness trends like Zone 2 training and Orange Theory classes may actually be working against women's biology. We also share the specific strategies women need to combat muscle loss, maintain bone density, and optimize body composition.
Dr. Stacy Sims is an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who specializes in sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. She's the author of "Roar" and "Next Level" and has spent decades researching how women's unique physiology requires different approaches to health and fitness.
What we discuss:
Why women are born with different muscle fiber types than men
Why Zone 2 training isn't optimal for most women throughout their lives
The importance of power-based and strength training for women's longevity
How perimenopause changes training needs
Why moderate intensity workouts can increase cortisol and visceral fat
Why women need heavy lifting (0-6 reps) during perimenopause
Why women are more prone to ACL injuries and frozen shoulder
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Website: https://www.drstacysims.com/
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Episode 463: Dr. Erika Schwartz: Why Your Doctor Is Wrong About Hormones and How HRT Actually Saves Lives
Are you being told hormones are dangerous while suffering through menopause symptoms? In this episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, I sit down with hormone pioneer Dr. Erika Schwartz, who reveals why the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study destroyed women's health for decades.
We explore how 7 million women were wrongly taken off hormones overnight, why your gynecologist still fears HRT, and the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones. Dr. Schwartz explains why pellets are dangerous, shares her daily supplement stack, and reveals how to find the right hormone doctor when the medical system has failed you.
Dr. Erika Schwartz is a board-certified internist and hormone expert with over 30 years of experience. She's the author of "Don't Let Your Doctor Kill You" and became the leading hormone authority after her book "The Hormone Solution" hit #2 on Amazon the same year the flawed hormone study was published.
What We Discuss:
(06:50) Debunking Myths About Hormone Replacement
(14:25) Navigating the Broken Medical System
(19:20) Optimizing Health Through Hormone Replacement
(35:56) Foundation of Hormones and Supplements
(47:59) The Dark Truth About Medical Insurance
(52:48) Exploring Supplements for Health
(01:06:24) Empowering Women in Healthcare
…and more!
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Episode 462: Wesley Hunt: The Ex-Military Method for Staying Lean While Eating Massive Meals
How does a busy congressman maintain peak physical condition while juggling DC politics and constant travel? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I am joined by Congressman Wesley Hunt as he breaks down his unconventional approach to fitness and nutrition that keeps him razor-sharp.
We dive into his extreme intermittent fasting protocol, his massive one-meal-a-day strategy, and why he never schedules breakfast meetings. Hunt also shares his strategic workout split, 10,000-steps-a-day commitment, and how he stays disciplined with his three-days-on, one-day-off lifting routine even during hectic congressional schedules.
Wesley Hunt represents Congressional District 38 in Houston, Texas. A West Point graduate and former Apache helicopter pilot, Hunt served eight years in the Army before entering politics. He currently serves on the House Judiciary and Natural Resources committees.
What we discuss:
20-hour intermittent fasting and one-meal-a-day protocol
Eating 33-ounce steaks and whole chickens in single sittings
10,000 steps daily through strategic treadmill and walking
Three-day workout split: legs, chest/triceps, back/biceps
Why he avoids breakfast meetings and alcohol
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Habits and Hustle helps share the stories, habits, and rituals of people's journeys on living fulfilled lives. Host Jennifer Cohen interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and overall extraordinary people who share their insight and open up about the normally hidden aspects that have made a difference in their success.
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