What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Body! Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

<p>In this episode, you will learn the truth about women&#39;s health + hormones, along with the misinformation that keeps so many women confused, overwhelmed, and constantly questioning their bodies.</p><p>Today, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, researcher, science communicator, women&#39;s health expert, and one of the leading voices cutting through the noise in the health and fitness industry.</p><p>If you&#39;ve ever wondered whether you need to cycle sync your workouts, avoid certain foods, balance your hormones, buy expensive supplements, or follow the latest wellness trend, this conversation is for you.</p><p>Dr. Lauren shares what the science actually says - and what the wellness industry often gets wrong.</p><p>Inside this episode, you&#39;ll learn:</p><p>- What you should (and shouldn&#39;t) do differently during your menstrual cycle </p><p>- The truth about cycle syncing</p><p>- What hormones actually do in your body (and how to feel your best!) </p><p>- The biggest fitness myths people still believe today</p><p>- The health hacks that matter far more than supplements, gadgets, and wellness trends</p><p>- Hacks to build strength, confidence, and long-term health without obsessing over perfection</p><p>- What parents need to know about helping their children develop a healthy relationship with food, exercise, and body image</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation is both empowering and reassuring.</p><p>Dr. Lauren reminds us that health doesn&#39;t require extreme diets, complicated rules, expensive supplements, or constantly trying to &quot;fix&quot; ourselves. The biggest changes often come from the simplest habits done consistently over time.</p><p>And stick around until the end for Dr. Lauren&#39;s powerful advice for parents striving to help their children build a positive relationship to their bodies and to food - and for the lesson she wishes someone had told her when she was young.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re a teenager, parent, athlete, or simply someone trying to navigate the endless stream of health advice online, this episode will help you feel more confident, more informed, and much more at peace with your body.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Explore our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/product/be-canada-crewneck/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Be Canada Crewneck</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Follow Dr. Lauren on Instagram⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drlaurencs.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Explore Dr. Lauren&#39;s website</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with Dr. Sarah McKay. We know you&#39;ll love it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hP0Zla5h6Tyb6TdSFAN0V?si=FNWK8p4JSw671OGndusknQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">listen + watch now!⁠</a>⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>(00:00) Why This Episode Matters For You</p><p>(02:16) A Confused Girl and Woman - The Misinformation Dr. Lauren Faced</p><p>(03:58) The Impacts of Misinformation</p><p>(07:23) How Can I Avoid Health &#39;Fads&#39;?</p><p>(08:15) Social Media: Empowering or Confusing?</p><p>(09:54) Are Anti-Inflammatory Foods Real!?</p><p>(12:38) Fitness Advice That You SHOULD NOT Follow</p><p>(14:44) The Gym Floor vs A Lab</p><p>(16:55) How Differently Should Men vs Women Train?</p><p>(20:20) Be Canada</p><p>(22:07) I Only Have 20 Minutes...What Do I Do?</p><p>(24:34) The Impact of Hormones on Happiness</p><p>(27:26) Stop Blaming Your Hormones For This!</p><p>(29:45) Top Nutrition Fears</p><p>(32:44) Women vs Men: Intermittent Fasting</p><p>(35:24) Should I Cycle-Sync?</p><p>(38:49) Your Emotions Throughout Your Cycle - How To Tell Which Phase You&#39;re In!</p><p>(42:07) Live Well and Feel