Biohacking Metabolism & Hormones for Women | Dr. Molly Maloof, MD

The Optimized Women

Struggling with weight loss, hormone imbalances, or managing stress? Learn how to biohack your metabolism and improve your hormone health with expert insights from Dr. Molly Maloof. In this episode, Dr. Maloof shares actionable strategies for optimizing metabolic health, managing stress, and using blood sugar monitoring to enhance women’s overall well-being. Whether you’re dealing with weight loss resistance, chronic stress, or perimenopause, this episode is packed with valuable biohacking advice tailored specifically for women.

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🔑 KEY TOPICS 🔑

-How stress and cortisol levels impact weight loss resistance and lead to insulin resistance in women.

-Why women need a gentler approach to biohacking compared to men, and how hormonal fluctuations play a role.

-The importance of a whole-food diet before experimenting with biohacks like fasting and ketosis.

-The role of weight loss peptides like semaglutide (Ozempic) and their potential benefits and risks.

-How weight training and activating large muscle groups can dramatically improve metabolic health and regulate blood sugar.

-The effects of menopause on insulin resistance and how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help.

-Insights into using continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and future advancements in wearable health tech.

🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐

[00:00] Welcome & Introduction

[02:32] Stress, Cortisol, and Weight Loss Resistance

[04:00] Biohacking Tailored for Women

[05:32] Nutrition First: The Importance of Whole Foods

[06:37] Orshi’s Personal Experience with Fasting & Stress

[07:10] Weight Loss Peptides & Insulin Resistance

[09:40] Cortisol, Stress, and Weight Gain

[11:46] Stress, Hormones, and Metabolic Adaptation

[14:32] Women’s Hormones, Insulin Resistance & Menopause

[17:10] Weight Training for Metabolic Health

[19:37] Optimizing Protein Intake for Fitness Gains

[23:23] Monitoring Blood Sugar & Metabolic Flexibility

[32:16] Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) & Wearable Tech

[38:35] The Future of Monitoring Metabolic Health

[41:17] How to Measure & Manage Stress

[47:03] Recovery & Adaptogens for Stress Management

[50:00] Emotional Health, Social Connection & Longevity

[53:10] GLP-1 Weight-loss Peptide Mini Course Information

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Instant access to my training on weight-loss peptides—discover top strategies for body recomposition, optimal dosing, and hormone balancing to safely reach your goals! 🚀 https://www.optimizedwomen.com/courses/glp-1

🎙️GUEST 🎙️

Guest: Dr. Molly Maloof, MD

Website: https://drmolly.co

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Dr. Molly’s Book: The Spark Factor: https://drmolly.co/the-spark-factor-dr-molly-maloof/

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Host: Orshi McNaughton

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