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Women’s Fitness Expert: What You NEED To Know About Dieting & Exercise | Dr. Stephanie Estima

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Women's Health Expert Dr Stephanie Estima reveals the 6 fitness myths keeping you weak, why skinny is the wrong goal, and the 5 muscle groups every woman should be building! Dr. Stephanie Estima is a Doctor of Chiropractic and women's health expert with over 20 years of clinical practice specialising in female physiology, hormones, and metabolism. She hosts the podcast Better With Dr Stephanie and is the author of ‘The Betty Body’ and the upcoming book, ‘Nothing to Lose: A Clinicians Guide to What Comes After Skinny: Building Strength, Shape, and a Body You Can Trust.’ She explains: ◼ The 4 types of women sabotaging their own health, and which one is you ◼ Why lifting weights won't make you bulky, and what actually changes your body ◼ How long fasts are quietly damaging your hormones and what to do instead ◼ Why the way you squat might be wrong for your anatomy ◼ The supplements every woman should take and what they actually do for you 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:50 Why Women Are Still Given Bad Health Advice 00:04:46 Is Being Skinny Actually Healthy? 00:06:02 How Stephanie's Experience Changed Her Approach 00:07:02 Stephanie's Personal Battle With Body Image 00:09:39 What You'll Take Away From This Conversation 00:10:41 The 4 Female Health Archetypes Explained 00:11:11 Are You Overwhelmed Olivia? 00:12:53 Are You Skinny Fat Sophie? 00:14:17 How To Reduce Belly Fat Effectively 00:16:28 Are You Exorcist Emily? 00:17:51 Are You Dialled-In Diana? 00:20:07 Are Carbs Really Bad? And Is Keto Worth It? 00:22:25 Signs Your Thyroid May Not Be Working Properly 00:24:47 Will Lifting Weights Make You Bulky? 00:26:49 Is Fasting Safe For Women? 00:29:17 What If You're Scared To Lift Heavy Weights? 00:30:41 Does Post-Workout Meal Timing Really Matter? 00:31:24 Should You Eat Before A Workout? 00:32:08 Can Ketones Improve Your Workout? 00:33:10 Which Muscles Should Women Prioritise? 00:36:05 How To Train For An Hourglass Figure 00:37:52 The Key Differences Between Male And Female Anatomy 00:42:16 Why Women Should Squat Differently Than Men 00:45:01 How Strength Training Can Help Prevent Falls 00:47:02 Ads 00:49:01 Which Supplements Are Actually Worth Taking? 00:52:08 Should Women Take Creatine? 00:52:46 A Creatine Hack For Perimenopause 00:53:51 Does Collagen Actually Work? 00:56:23 Are Protein Shakes Worth It? 00:56:37 Where Cardio Fits Into A Strength Plan 00:57:26 Are Cortisol Spikes Really A Problem? 00:59:01 Is Cardio Helpful For Women With PCOS? 01:00:40 Don't Stop Doing These Exercises As You Age 01:00:58 Why Sprinting Is So Good For Women 01:04:35 Is Running Bad For Your Knees? 01:05:26 Why Jump Training Matters 01:05:43 The Benefits Of Isometric Holds 01:06:59 Why Deceleration Is Essential For Mobility 01:07:57 The Most Underrated No-Equipment Exercise 01:12:55 The Best Bodyweight Exercises To Add To Your Routine 01:13:23 Ads 01:15:31 The Biggest Fitness Challenges Mothers Face 01:16:11 What Every Woman Should Know About The Pelvic Floor 01:19:30 What Women Aren't Saying Out Loud About Sex 01:21:42 GLP-1s And HRT: What Women Should Know 01:23:02 The Recovery Habits Women Should Prioritise 01:24:24 The Missing Piece Of Fitness Most Women Overlook 01:25:52 Is Pilates Alone Enough? 01:27:29 Stephanie's Skincare Routine 01:28:02 Nearly 50 And Feeling Better Than Ever 01:29:12 Do You Believe In God? 01:29:45 What Does A Successful Life Look Like? 01:30:57 Where To Find Stephanie Follow Dr Stephanie: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/rYfoNE Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6jpMJFM Newsletter - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8RH73AS Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AEFoO6V You can find out more about ‘Get LIFT: The training program for women in midlife’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/fCH9zk You can pre-order Stephanie’s book, ‘Nothing to Lose: A Clinicians Guide to What Comes After Skinny: Building Strength, Shape, and a Body You Can Trust’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Bsldjir The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/DOAC use code DOAC for $20 off Eight Sleep - http://eightsleep.com/steven use code STEVEN for $500 off. 30-day at-home trial. Free returns. Offer ends July 12. Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO

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@Expat_Life_Unpacked 2026-06-29

Steven, I'm a huge fan of the podcast, and clearly another 17 million people are too. Dr Stephanie Estima was a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for having her on the show. One thing I've noticed is that you've had many guests discussing the same topics, yet they often completely contradict each other. As a listener, it's hard to know who to believe, and instead of getting answers, you end up with even more questions. I'd love to see you bring these experts together for a proper debate on the same topic. Let them challenge each other's ideas and evidence in real time. I say this with the utmost respect as a genuine fan of the show.

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@mariaobazs4649 2026-06-29

20 years yoga teaching, swimming 3x a week, 6 years of intermittent fasting , 58years old dexa scan last year -2.7 in hips and lower back, basically osteoporosis. Refused the medication and am now high protein, I eat 3 times a day, healthy whole foods. Three 30min weight training sessions which were given to me from gym trainers. I’m also walking every day . The weights are as heavy as I can do. I feel so much better, no back ache now, I feel so much stronger, I’ve been training for last 4 months, I look different, I feel more confident. I’ve been on a mild calorific deficit, but really feeding my muscles and bone building.

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@TheDiaryOfACEO 2026-06-29

Do you like these types of conversations? Tap the like button on the video, that’s the best way to let me know you want more like this ❤ And if you haven’t already, hit subscribe - it’s completely free and it really helps the channel grow 🙏🏾appreciate you! - SB x

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@nattybombbatty591 2026-06-29

Training to be a personal trainer and as a man hearing stuff like this will help me be the best I can for my female clients. Thank you!

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@Andre.medita 2026-06-29

I Love that Steven always wants to talk about women’s 💖💖

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@AllisonInspirationsMusic 2026-06-29

I'm 49. Im the last woman. Ive been weight lifting 6 1/2 years 3-4 times a week. I walk about an hour several days a week. I focus on protein but I love my sweets and carbs. I do.not restrict myself from anything. I have certain things in moderation and I give myself grace. I focus on feeling healthy

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@robeinapersaud2963 2026-06-30

I would love for her to speak on women going thru perimenopause and menopause

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@lindakarlson1026 2026-06-29

The best thing in my opinion for all individuals, is to take the information in, and then use your intuition to create a unique program for yourself. No two people are alike!

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@rachellestarr 2026-06-29

Oh my gosh.. Dr Stephanie just described something I observed when both my parents died within months of one another and my ex husband left me for our assistant everyone was like you look AMAZING 🤯 even though I felt like I was dying on the inside.. blew me away how everyone was just observing how lean I was rather than seeing the pain I was in 😩

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@UzbekAnora 2026-06-30

Can we just appreciate the beauty of this woman 😮 wow! Face, physique, aura. Not just “she look good for her age” … in general, she is so beautiful!!

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