BV #15: Kate Deering on Menopause & HRT, and Primal Bod Says Carbs Deplete Your Nutrients

In this episode we discuss:

• Whether post-menopausal women can benefit from the bioenergetic approach
• Concerns with estrogen therapy and the harmful advice given to women in menopause and perimenopause
• Primal Bod’s argument that you don't need to hit your RDAs if you are not eating carbohydrates

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide

The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/

Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/

Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katedeeringfitness/

Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

0:22 – Kate Deering’s experience in the Bioenergetic space and finding Ray Peat’s work

3:02 – Dr. Jolene Brighten says that HRT isn’t enough – is she right?

6:15 – common diet misconceptions for women in perimenopause and menopause

9:59 – concerns with using estrogen therapy

14:03 – how estrogen compares to progesterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, and testosterone

16:37 – harmful medical advice given to Mike’s mom

18:17 – whether using estrogen therapy is ever warranted

24:51 – how to tell if estrogen is causing harm in post-menopausal women

30:58 – strategies for reducing symptoms associated with menopause (hot flashes, weight gain, vaginal dryness, poor sleep)

37:16 – blood markers that indicate high estrogen levels and common pitfalls to be aware of

40:13 – the importance of eating enough carbohydrates to prevent cortisol spikes

47:14 – Primal Bod (Candi Frazier’s) argument that more insulin leads to a greater need for nutrients

51:47 – whether RDA targets for micronutrients should be ignored

57:45 – whether high-carb diets cause the wasting of nutrients as Primal Bod suggests

1:03:59 – nutrient deficiencies on the carnivore diet and the demonization of insulin

1:09:56 – is adding fiber the key to hormonal balance?

1:15:46 – the importance of understanding why removing fiber and other plant foods might produce benefits

1:18:36 – the bioenergetic approach still applies to post-menopausal women