{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6941f90b891c3619dca97138/694b083fcb029db757364f04?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr Stacy Sims: Menopause, Training & Energy Hacks","description":"<p>This one is a must-listen.</p><p><br></p><p>Today we’re joined by one of the most requested women in the world of female performance and health, <strong>Dr Stacy Sims</strong>, who is changing the conversation around <strong>perimenopause, menopause, women’s training, and energy</strong> with science-backed tools that actually work in real life.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is deeply personal for Layne, as Stacy’s work helped her feel like herself again, and brought her back to feeling strong, vital, energised and present.</p><p>We cover the practical tools, the science, and the mindset shifts that help women stop guessing and start understanding what their body actually needs, especially in the perimenopause and menopause years.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>Why women’s health has been misunderstood for decades and why data matters</li><li>The biggest myths women have been taught about training and nutrition</li><li>Why fasting can be a problem for women (and what it can do to sleep and hormones)</li><li>How to eat to stabilise energy and reduce the afternoon crash</li><li>The truth about “belly fat” and why the obsession with a perfect body is cultural conditioning</li><li>Ozempic/GLP-1s: what we know, what we don’t, and why vanity use is risky</li><li>Adaptogens (and what they actually do)</li><li>Creatine: why it matters for women, brain function, and energy</li><li>Sauna vs infrared: what works, how long to stay in, and the mental health benefits</li><li>Strength training for women: power, performance, and how to train without “getting bulky”</li><li>Practical weekly strength structure (and why power is a predictor of healthspan)</li><li>How partners can support women through menopause: real tools, real conversations, real support</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We also answer listener questions including:</p><ul><li><em>How can I support my wife through menopause?</em></li><li><em>How do I prepare for perimenopause without feeling afraid?</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, flat, not like yourself, or overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode will help you feel informed, empowered, and supported.</p><p>And if you’re listening thinking, “mic drop… I need support with this,” we share how you can join <strong>The Awake Collective</strong> for monthly coaching, accountability, community, and practical tools to keep doing the work.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Awake</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Join the Awake Collective Community for monthly masterclasses</p><p>https://awake-academy.mykajabi.com/awake-collective-sales</p><p><br></p><p>• Get Awake’s transformative book: <em>Know yourself, grow yourself to live a happier more purposeful life</em></p><p><a href=\"https://www.penguin.com.au/books/awake-academy-9781761345869\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/awake-academy-9781761345869</a></p><p><br></p><p>• Watch the episodes on YouTube</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@Awake_Academy_</p><p><br></p><p>• Follow Layne on Instagram @laynebeachley</p><p><br></p><p>• Follow Tess on Instagram @tesscbrouwer</p><p><br></p><p>• Follow Awake Academy on Instagram @awake_academy</p><p><br></p><p>• Book us for a workshop – <strong>wakeup@awakeacademy.com.au</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Awake’s TikTok</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@awakeacademy_</p><p><br></p><p>• Sign up for a wake up call for a weekly wake up call</p><p><br></p><p>• Sponsor our podcast</p>","author_name":"Layne Beachley AO & Tess Brouwer"}