00:56 – Introducing today’s second AMA episode03:31 – Dr. Stephanie introduces her co-host for today’s episode, Stephanie Major04:38 – Dr. Stephanie and Stephanie Major share their words for 202008:58 – The importance of understanding the nomenclature10:37 – Adrenal fatigue, explained12:17 – The circadian flow of cortisol levels19:04 – Strategies for fasting and TRE with a difficult work schedule22:21 – Advice on managing cortisol levels, specifically eustress and distress26:14 – Dr. Stephanie’s preferred method for hormone testing28:37 – Strategies for identifying and lowering high cortisol32:17 – The relationship between sleep optimization and hormone optimization35:36 – Developing healthy sleep patterns38:41 – The relationship between HIIT (high intensity interval training) and cortisol43:36 – Harnessing the power of your menstrual cycle45:17 – Breaking down the menstrual cycle55:53 – Managing your emotions1:00:03 – Supplements that Dr. Stephanie uses in her daily life1:02:59 – Stephanie Major asks Dr. Stephanie her own questions about birth control for teenagers1:15:10 – How to prioritize fixing our hormones1:20:51 – Dr. Stephanie announces another upcoming AMA episode1:21:50 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“I’m doubling down on the [cortisol] slope because it’s predictive of longevity. The slope, in and of itself, is predictive of your life span, so how long you’re gonna live, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s, among other things.” (14:34)“You want your cortisol to be at its highest point, at its peak zenith, in the morning and then you want it to come down after that.” (22:58)“One of the things you have to be really, really, really mindful of when you’re doing any type of testing is the timing cause cortisol changes all day long.” (31:50)“I really, really want to drive this point home where I want women to really learn how to harness the power of their menstrual cycle, because there are ebbs and flows in terms of hormonal fluctuations and energetic capacity.” (43:53)“Symptoms are your body’s way of talking to you.” (57:15)“I would actually life to start a little bit earlier and get teenagers really in tuned or at tuned with their cycle.” (1:11:39)“If we are anything, we are houses for our bacteria. We are houses for our microbiota. And if we cannot protect our bacterial lineage because we are destroying it with the pill, we are endangering our future daughters and our future women. That is why I say the pill is anti-woman.” (1:14:50)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaDr. Stephanie on LinkedInDr. Stephanie’s Article on SleepDanielle LaPorte’s Desire Map CollectionLink to Daysy (Fertility Awareness Tracking)OTHER RESOURCES & LINKSChronic Fatigue, Burnout, are a cluster of symptoms including:Needing to eat or snack frequently to avoid fatigue, irritationSalt cravingLow blood pressureBeing wired and tired at night, with difficulty falling asleep and frequent awakeningHeart pounding and palpitations for no reasonMultiple food sensitivitiesWeight gain, especially around the waistReduced sex drive and libido,Fatigue after intercourseBrain fog, with difficulty concentrating and remembering thingsLack of energy in the mornings and mid-afternoonMigrating pain for no reasonInability to handle stressful situationsAnxiety, panic attacks, dizziness, easily startledInability to tolerate heat or temperature fluctuationReduce exercise capacity and breathlessness on exertion like going up a flight of stepsTrue Dark GlassesUse ‘drstephanie’ for 10% off - ChilipadZinc & Magnesium Supplement Dr. Stephanie takesZincMagnesiumDr. Stephanie’s conversations with Dr. Jolene and hereDenmark Study: Hormonal Contraception & DepressionDr. Stephanie’s Estima DietDr. Stephanie’s Articles On SleepENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Priva