Beyond the Myths: Heart Health and Hormones for Women with Dr. Lara Briden S2E17

Heart Health, Hormones, and Holistic Insights with Dr. Lara Briden | Period Besties Podcast In this enlightening episode, our special guest Dr. Lara Briden, renowned holistic doctor and author, dives deep into the crucial topics of heart health, hormone balancing, and metabolic health for women. We discuss everything from the impact of perimenopause on heart disease, to the importance of gut health and the controversial concepts around hormone replacement therapy. Whether you're interested in period coaching, or looking to understand more about women's health, this episode is packed with practical tips and wisdom to improve your overall well-being. Join us as we break taboos and shine a light on the power of period coaching! Lara Briden is a naturopath and the bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual — practical guides to treating period problems with nutrition, supplements, and body-identical hormones. A graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (1997) and the University of Calgary (evolutionary biology), Lara serves on several scientific advisory committees, including The Centre for Ovulation and Menstruation Research (CeMCOR) at the University of British Columbia. She is a popular speaker and has delivered keynote presentations for the Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (EndoANP), the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA), the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM), and the University of Canterbury. Lara has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems. https://www.larabriden.com/ Free download of the first two chapters of her books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual: https://www.subscribepage.com/larabriden   00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast 01:19 Introduction to Today's Episode 01:23 Heart Disease and Women's Health 03:14 Guest Introduction: Dr. Laura Briden 04:05 Metabolic Health and Insulin Resistance 05:07 Understanding Insulin Resistance 21:04 Diet Culture and Women's Health 23:49 Perimenopause and Metabolic Health 36:12 Impact of Modern Food Supply on Health 41:33 Nourishment and Cooking Tips 43:29 Importance of Protein and Fiber 47:51 Hormone Replacement Therapy Discussion 59:16 Endometriosis Research Insights 01:05:21 Lightning Round Fun 01:13:11 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Shoutout    Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: [email protected] Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack  Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound