Sex, Diet, and Mindfulness: Transforming Women’s Health with Dr. Maggie Ney

01/09/19 • 44 min

Dr. Maggie Ney – Co-Director of the Women’s Clinic and Licensed Naturopathic Doctor

Today’s episode is one of a kind. It’s a long overdue discussion on a topic that takes a backseat far too often - women’s health. To help us understand and explore this topic, we enlisted naturopathic doctor and co-director of the Women’s Clinic at Akasha, Dr. Maggie Ney.

Dr. Ney’s expertise is in healthy aging for women, with a special focus on hormone balancing. Her interest in this particular area is both incredibly relevant and highly personal. Having previously struggled with her own hormonal imbalance issues as a teenager, her enthusiasm is deeply rooted.

In our conversation with Dr. Ney, we cover a lot of really interesting topics ranging from recommendations for pregnant women to why she thinks hormone replacement therapy is critical after menopause and the what latest treatments for women’s sexual health. The conversation answers many important questions, including:

Why she’s focused on women’s health
What Maggie recommends for stress reduction
How diet can impact your menstrual cycle
What are the differences in fasting between men and women
What changes has Maggie seen in women getting pregnant
What Maggie recommends for women entering menopause
What is the Mona Lisa Touch

This conversation covers so much important information; we can’t recommend it enough. Be sure to check out the incredible lightning round at the end of the episode, where Maggie shares specific advice for women of different age groups. We hope you enjoy the episode and share it with your friends, family, and colleagues.

About Dr. Ney

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Chaste tree
Rhodiola
Ashwagandha
Headspace
Calm
Glo
The Women’s Health Initiative
PRP
Mona Lisa Touch
Upgrade Labs
Oura ring
Muse
Younger by Sara Gottfried
The Hormone Cure by Sara Gottfried
Dirty Genes by Ben Lynch
Longevity Diet by Valter Longo
The End of Alzheimer’s by Dale Bredesen
Wheat Belly by William Davis
Eat Fat Get Thin by Mark Hyman

Dr. Maggie Ney – Co-Director of the Women’s Clinic and Licensed Naturopathic Doctor

Why she’s focused on women’s health
What Maggie recommends for stress reduction
How diet can impact your menstrual cycle
What are the differences in fasting between men and women
What changes has Maggie seen in women getting pregnant
What Maggie recommends for women entering menopause
What is the Mona Lisa Touch

About Dr. Ney

Show Links

Chaste tree
Rhodiola
Ashwagandha
Headspace
Calm
Glo
The Women’s Health Initiative
PRP
Mona Lisa Touch
Upgrade Labs
Oura ring
Muse
Younger by Sara Gottfried
The Hormone Cure by Sara Gottfried
Dirty Genes by Ben Lynch
Longevity Diet by Valter Longo
The End of Alzheimer’s by Dale Bredesen
Wheat Belly by William Davis
Eat Fat Get Thin by Mark Hyman

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What is the difference between calories restriction and dietary restriction
What are the biggest challenges with the science
How Matt thinks about tailored dietary advice
Why Matt launched the Dog Aging Project
What we can learn from his research with dogs
What is Rapamycin and why he’s so interested in its effects

This conversation was incredibly illuminating and really fun. We hope you enjoy the episode and share it with your friends, family, and colleagues.

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During our conversation, we run the gamut on all aspects of body weight optimization, from drivers to set points and metabolic rate. Stephan has such a deep passion for the intricate connections that inhibit our ability to lose weight and stay healthy. Throughout our conversation, we cover a lot of really practical details, including:

What key factors cause us to overeat and what we can do to stay balanced
What your metabolism actually does and why it matters so much for weight maintenance
Who is “Uncle Fat” and what he tells us about the traditional America diet
What foods Stephan keeps in his backpack to stay healthy and energized while hiking
What health advice Stephan disagrees with at the moment

Given the time of year, this conversation is incredibly topical, so we hope you find it helpful in your annual pursuit of a happier, healthier you. Please don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues.

About Stephan

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