Episode 95

Published March 4, 2025

In this conversation, Dr. Beth Westie shares her journey from chiropractic medicine to specializing in women's health and nutrition. She discusses her personal struggles with ovarian cysts and the lack of answers from traditional medicine, which led her to explore women's hormones and health. 

This episode also highlights:

• How modern testing methods, such as DUTCH testing, can provide a comprehensive approach to women's health 
• The importance of understanding the HPA axis, cortisol levels, and nutrient depletion
• How stress impacts hormonal balance and weight loss 
• The need for a holistic approach to health that includes dietary considerations and mental well-being 
• How DUTCH testing can provide insights into hormonal and metabolic health

Key Moments

00:00 Dr. Beth Westie's Journey to Women's Health
06:50 Understanding Women's Hormones and Health
13:58 Nutrition Through the Menstrual Cycle
21:57 Integrating Eastern Medicine with Modern Testing
25:06 Integrating Eastern Medicine with Hormonal Health
27:11 Understanding HPA Axis and Stress Patterns
32:03 The Impact of Cortisol on Weight Loss
39:35 Nutrient Depletion and Hormonal Balance

About our speaker

Dr. Beth is the author of the bestselling book The Female Fat Solution, the creator of the 12 Week Female Fat Solution Challenge, the Eat for Your Cycle Method, and the host of The Female Health Solution Podcast. She has made it her mission to change the way women view their health. Traveling the country to educate and empower women to take their health into their own hands, she uses nutrition to help women work with the natural cycle of their bodies to achieve lasting weight loss results.

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Beth Westie and follow her on Instagram @drbethwestie.

Check out Robert Sapolsky’s book, Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, recommended by Dr. Beth.

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