Dr. Michele L. Neil-Sherwood joins Miesha Tate for a deep conversation on women’s hormones, cycles, and what it really means to support the female body through every stage of life. Drawing from her background in functional medicine, she explains why women operate differently than men, how hormonal fluctuations impact mood, energy, and performance, and why understanding the menstrual cycle is key to better health and stronger relationships.
They break down how hormones shift throughout the cycle, what men need to know to better support the women in their lives, and how factors like nutrition, stress, and lifestyle directly impact hormonal balance. From insulin and inflammation to adrenal fatigue, sleep, and training as a female athlete, this episode offers a practical look at how to work with your biology instead of against it—and how to build long-term health, performance, and resilience.
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Why Men Need to Understand Women’s Hormones
07:10 – Breaking Down the Female Hormone Cycle
15:30 – Symptoms, Mood Changes & Cycle Phases
24:00 – Nutrition, Insulin & Hormone Disruption
33:20 – Training as a Female Athlete
42:10 – Adrenal Fatigue & Stress Response
51:30 – Sleep, Recovery & Nervous System Health
01:00:20 – Fertility, Aging & Hormone Optimization
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