Dr. Anjali Dsouza, a board certified integrative and functional medicine doctor who specializes in women’s health and hormones joins the show to discuss optimizing metabolic health from the reproductive years to perimenopause and beyond.

We get into why only 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy and how even those at a “normal” weight may be unknowingly dealing with insulin resistance or chronic inflammation. If you’ve ever felt confused about cholesterol, intermittent fasting, or how to prevent metabolic disease, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and action steps you can start using today.

We cover:

• • Optimal metabolic health through the phases of motherhood
  • What you need to know about biomarkers like glucose, insulin, triglycerides, HDL ratio, A1C, and hsCRP
  • What to eat to stabilize blood sugar and lower inflammation
  • The truth about intermittent fasting, low-carb diets, high-protein intake and fiber
  • How stress, sleep, and HRV impact metabolic and hormonal balance
  • Supplements that support metabolic health goals
  • Understanding cholesterol, LDL particles, ApoB, and genetic risk markers
  • How community and relationships support long-term well-being
  • Dr. Dsouza’s personal self-care practices using habit stacking to maximize time as a busy physician and mom

• This conversation is your complete guide to taking proactive control of your metabolic health as a woman—through every stage of the motherhood journey.

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