Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz – Details, episodes & analysis

Right now, millions of women are stuck in a cycle of constant hunger, food noise, energy crashes, stubborn weight gain, and frustration. Most have been told they need more willpower, but the truth is often much simpler.

Your metabolism may be stuck in sugar-burning mode.

In this episode, I break down one of the most important concepts I’ve taught over the last decade: the metabolic switch. You'll learn the difference between your body's sugar-burning and fat-burning systems, why blood sugar crashes drive cravings, and the five simple steps I use to help women become more metabolically flexible.

If you've struggled with fasting, weight loss, or constant cravings, this conversation will help you understand why and show you where to start.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The difference between sugar-burning and fat-burning metabolism
• Why blood sugar crashes create cravings and food noise
• How meal order affects your metabolic health
• The role of protein, fiber, and healthy fats in blood sugar regulation
• Why walking after meals is one of the most powerful metabolic tools
• How to gently extend fasting windows without stressing your body
• The symptoms that show your metabolic switch is improving

Resources Mentioned:

• Fast Like a Girl: drmindypelz.com/books
• Eat Like a Girl: drmindypelz.com/books
• Burn Fat Like a Girl Reset: https://bit.ly/4kKkqJR
• Nervous System Reset Guide: https://bit.ly/4exCeGV

For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep346

Connect with Dr. Mindy:

• Join Reset Academy
• Watch the episodes on YouTube
• Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram
• Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

For our very first guest on the The Live Like a Girl podcast, I sat down with the woman who taught generations of us how to take back our financial power: Suze Orman.

Here’s why I had to start here. I spend my life helping women with hormones, weight loss, menopause, and underneath almost all of it sits one thing – cortisol. And when you scratch beneath the “cortisol surface,” so often what you find is money stress. So I brought in the icon herself to talk about what’s really keeping women sick and stuck, and what to do about it.

We get into self-worth and net worth, why women hand over their financial power, the spender-to-saver shift, divorce and the sandwich generation, the truth about your home and your car, what AI is about to do to all of us, and the money moves that matter most in 2026. Suze also shares her origin story – from waitress to financial icon and I know it will light a fire in you.

This one is a masterclass. So bring a notebook and get ready. If you’re wanting the deeper dive on exactly how to invest now, we’re giving you a special offer of Suze’s Masterclass: suzeorman.com/drmindy

For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep345/ 

More on Suze Orman:

• Website: suzeorman.com
• Instagram: @therealsuzeorman
• YouTube: @suzeorman
• Facebook: Suze Orman
• LinkedIn: Suze Orman

Connect with Dr. Mindy:

• Join Reset Academy
• Watch the episodes on YouTube
• Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram
• Subscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter for tools and research on fasting, hormones, and metabolic health

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

We've had a lot of important menopause conversations, but nobody's given us the manual for the gut until now.

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of the brand new book, The Menopause Gut. And in this conversation, she and Dr. Mindy pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked and misunderstood pieces of the entire menopause puzzle: the estrobolome.

This conversation is a must-listen for any woman in perimenopause or beyond who feels like she's doing everything right and still not feeling better. It's also essential if you've ever taken the pill, struggled with gut issues, or wondered whether your mood, sleep, and waistline might have more to do with your microbiome than your hormone panel.

For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep336

Connect with Cynthia Thurlow:

• The Menopause Gut: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-by-cynthia-thurlow-np/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/?hl=en

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness

• Twitter/X: https://x.com/_CynthiaThurlow

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow

• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness-midlife-hormones-menopause-and/id1435214303

• Substack: https://cynthiathurlownp.substack.com/

Connect with Dr. Mindy:

• Join Reset Academy

• Watch the episodes on YouTube

• Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram

• Subscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletter for tools and research on fasting, hormones, and metabolic health

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

In this special live episode, captured from the Keynote at the ICDI conference, Dr. Mindy delves into women's health, particularly addressing metabolic health, hormones, and lifestyle adjustments. She highlights the necessity of tailored approaches to health and the significance of community and oxytocin in fostering well-being. In this episode, Dr. Mindy also offers practical advice on supplement cycling based on menstrual phases, the benefits of fasting snacks, and the crucial role of minerals and amino acids during fasting. This is a must for any woman seeking to transform her health and well-being.

* Warning: Dr. Mindy uses some explicit language, so listener beware ;)

To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep245

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Trent Shelton is former NFL wide receiver turned motivational speaker and author. Join Dr. Mindy as she dives into Trent's powerful insights on "Protecting Your Peace" and releasing negativity. Discover practical advice on how to unwind the people pleaser within, manage stress, and create a balanced life that works for you. In this episode, Trent shares compelling stories and analogies, making his guidance both relatable and actionable. Whether you're struggling with overdoing, seeking more rest, or learning to set boundaries, this conversation offers invaluable wisdom to help you live a peaceful, inspired life.

To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep244

Considered one of the most impactful speakers of his generation, he reaches over 60 million people weekly through hard-hitting videos and unprecedented engagement. He started creating YouTube videos with his words of wisdom and courage, pushing others to find their inner strength.

While Trent seemingly achieved his childhood dream, his NFL career ended prematurely, inevitably giving him the space and determination to re-evaluate his values and life's purpose. As a way to hold himself accountable, Trent picked up his mobile phone and began recording two-minute video segments of his daily progress and posting them onto social media. The engaging, hard-hitting, yet always uplifting messages resonated with millions around the globe.

In the years that followed, Trent founded the RehabTime Organization, a nonprofit with a mission to serve a worldwide community by demonstrating that change starts from within— through the development of faith, mindset, self-care, relationship building, and leadership.

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Dr. Mary Claire Haver discusses the importance of education and empowerment for women during menopause. The conversation covers debunking myths about cognitive decline, embracing menopause as a period of strength, and making gradual lifestyle changes. This episode advocates for improved menopause education in medical training and better support for women's unique health needs as they age.

To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep243

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist from Tulane University. She is also a Certified Menopause Specialist through The Menopause Society. In 2021 Dr. Haver left traditional practice and opened Mary Claire Wellness, a clinic dedicated to caring for the menopausal patient. Dr. Haver has amassed over 5 million followers across social media by posting advice for women going through menopause. Dr. Haver is the author of the New York Times #1 Bestselling Book, The New Menopause and the national bestselling book The Galveston Diet.

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Caroline Alan delves into the crucial role of minerals in human health, shedding light on the impact of soil depletion on our diets. In this episode, Caroline stresses the changing mineral content of food over time and the benefits of incorporating quality mineral supplements into our health routines. Exploring the potential Herxheimer responses to mineral intake, especially in individuals with high toxic loads, she addresses various aspects of mineral deficiencies, from their links to dysfunctional relationships with food, obesity, and chronic diseases. The conversation also underscores the significance of regenerative farming practices and mycelium in delivering essential nutrients to plant roots. Tune in to gain valuable insights into optimizing your health through a deeper understanding of mineral consumption and its impact on overall well-being.

Go to https://www.beamminerals.com/resetter and use code RESETTER for a special discount.

To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep242

Caroline Alan is a health survivor and mineral enthusiast. Coming from a career in the corporate world, like many, Caroline found herself struggling physically, mentally and energetically. As a result of her journey back to health, and years of deep research, Caroline has become devoted to educating people about how minerals operate in the body, why we need to supplement our mineral intake and the benefits of natural humic and fulvic, plant-based mineral substances for replenishment in the body. Caroline is a regular contributor to Podcasts and health-focused events and programs around the world. She is also the Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals Inc.

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Delve into the fascinating world of seed cycling with Yasmin and Kaya, the co-founders of Beeya, a wellness company dedicated to natural, food-based solutions for hormonal imbalances. In this episode they explain how incorporating flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds into your diet can serve as hormonal medicine, supporting the balance of estrogen and progesterone throughout different phases of a woman's life. Whether you're menstruating, perimenopausal, or postmenopausal, this insightful discussion reveals how seed cycling can enhance mood, energy, and sleep.

To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep241

Yasmin Nouri and Kaya Purohit are co-founders of Beeya, a wellness company helping women overcome hormonal imbalances using natural, food-based solutions and deep education about the impact of lifestyle on total body health. Inspired by their own struggles and seed-cycling journeys, Beeya is a simple way to support hormones and help women revolutionize their own health through all life stages.

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Dr. Yoshi Ram is a board-certified osteopathic family physician with expertise in integrative and holistic medicine. On this episode, he dives deep into the world of supplements, demystifying the complexities of choosing the right form—be it tablets, capsules, IVs, or suppositories. Dr. Yoshi also shares his profound insights on how supplements can enhance a healthy lifestyle, but not replace it, emphasizing essential, cost-free habits to adopt before considering supplementation. He and Dr. Mindy also explore the transformative EBOO ozone therapy and Methylene Blue treatment, highlighting their incredible benefits. Whether you're a health professional or someone seeking better wellness solutions, this episode offers a masterclass in supplements and integrative health practices.

To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep240

Dr. Yoshi Rahm founded Oasis Family Medicine in the greater Los Angeles area in 2011, where they have since served patients a wide variety of complex medical conditions in a compassionate and effective manner combining the best of allopathic western medicine in conjunction with an integrative and holistic healing approach to serve those locally as well as across the U.S and internationally. Oasis Family Medicine is always striving to improve and since 2020 they have enjoyed being on the cutting edge of using EBOO as a therapeutic modality, having done almost 2,000 EBOO sessions for patients, giving him a unique ability to speak to the clinical realities of EBOO. They are also running an UBI, Ozone, and Methylene Blue study currently and he has launched his L.I.V.E Method which stands for Longevity Ignited, Vitality Empowered – to unleash ageless vitality.&

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Explore the secrets of aging skin care with Dr. Anthony Youn, America's holistic plastic surgeon. Known for his engaging TikTok advice and bestselling books, Dr. Youn shares expert insights on daily routines, the pros and cons of Botox and fillers, and lifestyle factors that influence skin health. Discover the benefits of infrared saunas, red light therapy, diet, and fasting in maintaining youthful skin. This episode is packed with practical tips and debunks common myths, making it a must-listen for anyone serious about achieving a healthy, glowing complexion.

To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep239

Known as America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon®, Anthony Youn, M.D. F.A.C.S is a nationally-recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. Recognized as a leader in his field, he is the author of the best-selling books "The Age Fix," "In Stitches," and "Playing God." His public television special, The Age Fix with Dr. Anthony Youn, has been viewed by millions. Dr. Youn also hosts the popular podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show. He is the most followed plastic surgeon on social media, with over 5 million subscribers on his YouTube Channel and 8 million followers on TikTok. His new book, "Younger for Life" is a national bestseller and a complete holistic guide to turning back the clock using the process of Autojuvenation®.

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