The Protein Gap: Why Women Are Starving Their Muscles

Is your doctor telling you "everything is normal" while your hair falls out and your energy is non-existent?

In this episode of HuMed, Dr. David Spiro talks with Dr. Ashley Dwyer, a licensed pharmacist turned health coach. Ashley shares her vulnerable story of pushing her body to the brink through competitive bodybuilding and pharmacy school—only to end up with bottomed-out hormones and "U-thyroid Sick Syndrome" despite looking like the "epitome of health."

Ashley explains why she walked away from a traditional pharmacy career to found Team BDN Coaching, where she focuses on the root causes of metabolic and hormonal dysfunction. We dive deep into her Five Pillars of Health and discuss the nuances of perimenopause, HRT, and why "sunshine in your eyeballs" might be the best thing you do for your sleep.

In this episode, we discuss:

The Thyroid Trap: Understanding why T3 levels matter more than a "normal" TSH reading.

The 5 Pillars of Health: A breakdown of Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Nervous System, and Environment.

The Protein Problem: Why most women are under-eating protein and losing vital muscle mass.

Perimenopause 101: Navigating the 10–15 year "rollercoaster" before menopause.

Biohacking Sleep: The truth about melatonin, magnesium glycinate, and circadian rhythms.

Whether you are a healthcare professional feeling burnt out or a woman trying to navigate hormonal shifts, Dr. Dwyer’s "foundations-first" method offers a clear roadmap to feeling like yourself again.

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