Fasting and female hormones, this podcast has it all. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, interviews world-renowned hormone expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz, on the topic of intermittent fasting. Dr. Pelz dives into the unique role that fasting can play in hormone health, and shares tips on fasting for perimenopause. 

Women need to fast differently than men. Dr. Pelz explains the cycle of fasting that correlates with a woman’s menstrual cycle for optimal fasting and hormone success. Women can experience better sleep, and fewer perimenopausal symptoms when fasting appropriately. Don’t sleep on this episode, there is so much to learn! 

Sections and Time Stamps 

• 00:00 - Intro 
• 02:51 - How Mindy Pelz got into fasting 
• 04:58 - What are the benefits of intermittent fasting for women? 
• 08:20 - What does fasting do to estrogen? 
• 14:30 - How do women need to do fasting differently than men? 
• 20:20 - The goal is metabolic flexibility 
• 22:05 - Fasting recommendations for perimenopause 
• 25:20 - “Fast Like a Girl” book  
• 26:28 - Conclusion

Fast Like a Girl
https://fastlikeagirl.com/ 

Mindy Pelz’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@DrMindyPelz 

Mindy Pelz’s Website
https://drmindypelz.com/ 

DUTCH Test 
https://dutchtest.com/