319: The Women's Health Gap: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Her Cycle
#319: Most of us know we have a menstrual cycle—but do you actually know what's happening in your body throughout the month? Why do your energy, mood, cravings, and workouts feel completely different from one week to the next? Josie sits down with Izzy Fischer, co-founder of DailyBasis, for the female biology masterclass every woman deserves. They break down what actually happens during each phase of your menstrual cycle, why your nutritional needs change throughout the month, what your cravings are really trying to tell you, and how to stop feeling like your body is working against you. Izzy also dives into the surprising history of women's health research, the truth about cycle syncing, and how to become a smarter consumer in an overwhelming supplement industry full of marketing promises. Consider this the health class every woman should have had.
You'll learn:
What's actually happening during each phase of your menstrual cycle
Why women were largely excluded from nutrition and medical research for decades
Why your energy, mood, cravings, and workouts naturally change throughout the month
The biggest misconceptions about cycle syncing
What your cravings are really telling you
The meal that is especially important for women
How common nutrient deficiencies affect women's health
How to tell the difference between helpful supplements and clever marketing
Simple ways to work with your hormones instead of constantly fighting them
This episode is brought to you by DailyBasis. While they sponsor this conversation, all opinions are our own.
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CHAPTERS:
00:20 - The Female Health Class We Never Got
01:51 - Izzy’s Birth Control Story & The Origins of DailyBasis
07:37 - Why Women Were Left Out of Health Research
10:15 - The Truth About Cycle Syncing
16:17 - How Your Cycle Affects Mood, Energy & Workouts
20:42 - What Your Cravings Are Actually Telling You
24:28 - The Four Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle, Explained
29:47 - How Your Nutritional Needs Change Throughout Your Cycle
32:51 - Why Supplements Matter in Our Modern Food System
35:46 - How to Choose Supplements & Avoid Marketing Scams
40:07 - The Wellness Basics No Supplement Can Replace
43:19 - Rapid Fire: Hormone-Healthy Breakfast, Friendship & ACOTAR
49:44 - Where to Find Izzy & DailyBasis
RESOURCES & MENTIONS:
DailyBasis — Izzy Fischer’s women’s wellness/supplement company.
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