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