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Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah

Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah

By: Dr. Amy Shah
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Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD and Nutritionist who is always looking for ways we can "save ourselves." The real needle-mover of personal development is accepting the reality, no one is coming to save you. Don't panic, Dr. Amy believes everyone has the ability to single-handedly transform their own health, mindset, career and life. This podcast was created to equip you with the necessary tools for shifting your approach from helpless to hero. Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Ep 96 How to Use Contrast Cold & Heat Therapy for Long-Term Health with Dr. Susanna Søberg
    Dec 29 2025
    Cold plunging and sauna use are everywhere right now, but most people are doing them without understanding the science behind why they work or when to use them. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Susanna Søberg to break down research-backed ways to use cold and heat therapy for stress resilience, metabolism, sleep, and long-term health. We talk about the Søberg Principle, why ending on cold matters, how women should approach cold exposure differently throughout their cycle, and why you don’t need extreme temperatures or long plunges to get results. We also debunk common myths around cold plunging for women, muscle building, and hormone health, and how many minutes per week can make a meaningful impact. Get ready to start using temperature as a tool for long-term health. In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 What is the Søberg Principle? 05:15 Why longer cold plunges don’t mean more benefits. 11:00 Which one is better for you: cold therapy or heat therapy? 13:45 Why women are not “too fragile” for cold exposure. 17:30 How women should adjust cold exposure based on their cycle. 21:15 Top 3 benefits of cold plunging. 24:30 Does cold plunging after workouts hurt muscle gains? 27:30 How often and how long you actually need cold exposure. 35:15 How many minutes a week is enough to see benefits? 37:00 Why dunking your head in cold water is unnecessary and risky. 42:30 Cold therapy benefits for perimenopause and menopause. 44:00 Ways to get cold exposure without a plunge. Resources Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health! Find more resources on our website - amymdwellness.com Watch on Youtube Follow Instagram: @dramyshah TikTok: @dramyshah Dr. Susanna Søberg IG: @susanna_soeberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Ep 95 Testosterone, Hormones, and Midlife Sex with Dr. Kelly Casperson
    Dec 22 2025
    Testosterone, menopause, and women’s sexual health are still surrounded by confusion, fear, and outdated information. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, board-certified urologic surgeon and founder of the Casperson Clinic, to break down what women actually need to know about hormones, intimacy, and midlife health. We talk about why testosterone is not a “male hormone,” how hormonal changes affect the vulva, pelvic floor, and libido, and why so many women are under-treated or misinformed. Dr. Casperson shares what’s changed in hormone therapy research, why vaginal estrogen is one of the safest tools available, and how to approach testosterone safely without wrecking your body. Get ready to understand your hormones, protect your health, and make confident decisions about your body. In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 What happens to vulvar and pelvic tissue as hormones decline. 06:45 How hormone therapy research has been misrepresented for years. 11:30 Does vaginal estrogen help with pelvic floor laxity? 15:45 What women actually need to protect bladder, sexual, and vaginal health. 20:00 How Dr. Casperson became an advocate for women’s sexual health. 25:30 How testosterone supports women’s energy, mood, and vitality. 31:30 The most essential approach when using testosterone. 35:30 Safer first-line options for testosterone therapy. 39:30 Two most powerful tools in women’s health. Resources Use code DRSHAH20 for 20% off your first order of Body Health Perfect Amino HERE Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health! Find more resources on our website - amymdwellness.com Watch on Youtube Follow Instagram: @dramyshah TikTok: @dramyshah Dr. Kelly: @kellycaspersonmd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Ep 94 Why Weight Loss Is Failing Women Over 40 (And What To Do Instead) with JJ Virgin
    Dec 8 2025
    Are you still letting the scale decide if you’re “doing it right” with your health? In this episode, I sit down with legendary health leader JJ Virgin to talk about why traditional weight loss is failing women, especially in their 40s and beyond. We dive into why weight is the wrong metric, how GLP-1s have exposed a hidden muscle-loss epidemic, and more. She shares her core supplement stack, and the mindset and routines that have allowed her to build multiple 7–8 figure businesses without sacrificing her health. Get ready to stop shrinking yourself, start building muscle, and step into a stronger body and bigger life at every age. In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 What is the biggest mistake that people make in the fitness and wellness industry? 05:15 JJ Virgin’s daily longevity stack. 12:30 How urolithin A, senolytics, and NAD support joints, recovery, and aging. 15:00 What’s your take on testosterone and progesterone for women? 18:30 How to use melatonin, 5-HTP, GABA, and an Oura ring to support sleep and recovery. 23:45 Why NEAT (non-exercise movement) and 10K steps are non-negotiable for longevity. 28:45 The one trait every successful entrepreneur shares (and it’s not talent). 31:15 The three mindset rituals JJ uses when she feels stuck or overwhelmed. 35:00 The body composition upgrade that fixes your metabolism, mental health, and energy. Resources Visit JJ Virgin’s Website & Programs HERE Learn more about the Protein First Challenge HERE Listen to JJ Virgin Podcast – Well Beyond 40 HERE Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health! Find more resources on our website - amymdwellness.com Watch on Youtube Follow Instagram: @dramyshah TikTok: @dramyshah JJ Virgin: @jj.virgin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
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