EP 76: Women’s Health Over 40: Menopause, Strength Training & Longevity Hacks Peak Performance podcast

EP 76: Women’s Health Over 40: Menopause, Strength Training & Longevity Hacks

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Episode Summary

In this empowering episode of the Peak Performance Podcast, Coach Kyle sits down with Tapp Ingolia, a clinical nutritionist specializing in women’s health, menopause, and longevity.

From battling and overcoming chronic Lyme disease to becoming a trusted guide for women navigating perimenopause and hormone imbalance, Tapp shares her 3 Pillars of Optimal Health — detoxification, reducing chronic inflammation, and regenerating at the cellular level.

With a blend of functional medicine insights, cutting-edge lab testing strategies, and practical lifestyle shifts, Tapp reveals how to balance hormones naturally, maintain lean muscle, protect bone health, and slow the aging process during the most transformative years of a woman’s life. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, this episode will give you the roadmap to feel vibrant, strong, and unstoppable.

Key Takeaways

The 3 Pillars of Optimal Health for thriving through menopause and beyond
Why perimenopause accelerates aging and how to slow it down
How to read hormone tests accurately and avoid common misinterpretations
Understanding estrogen dominance and progesterone balance
The role of testosterone in women’s vitality, mood, and muscle mass
Nutritional strategies for blood sugar stability and metabolic health
The risks of fasted cardio and overtraining in midlife
Why strength training is non-negotiable for longevity and bone health
How GLP-1 weight loss medications fit into the menopause conversation

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction

00:45 – From Lyme Disease to Longevity

02:30 – Founding Stand Wellness & Hamptons Biomed

03:19 – The Three Pillars of Cellular Health

04:41 – Understanding Menopause & Perimenopause

09:00 – The Roller Coaster of Hormone Testing

11:27 – Symptomology & Long-Term Health Risks

12:45 – The GLP-1 Conversation

15:20 – Estrogen Dominance Explained

20:39 – Testosterone in Women’s Health

22:07 – Practical Nutrition Strategies

25:17 – Special Considerations

27:28 – Lifestyle Musts

28:25 – The Myth of “Bulky” Muscle

29:51 – Morning Cortisol & Exercise Timing

32:07 – Final Takeaways

33:06 – Closing

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