Episode Details

Diving into the provocative question of whether menopause hits high performers harder — and why the answer is more nuanced than any headline suggests. Lindsey explores how biometric data from wearables can help women (and anyone tracking their health) better understand what's happening in their bodies during hormonal change, rather than rushing to solutions without the full picture.

In this episode, Lindsey covers:

1. Why menopause affects everyone differently — and why that matters
2. What the headlines about menopause and mental illness are really telling us
3. How to use wearables (Whoop, Oura Ring, HRV tracking) to spot patterns in your physiology
4. The role of sleep — deep sleep, REM cycles, body temperature, and why your evening habits matter more than you think
5. Blood glucose, late-night eating, protein, fibre and their impact on sleep quality
6. Inflammation, the CRP test and low inflammatory diets
7. Caffeine, alcohol and their effects on menopause symptoms
8. Overtraining vs. under-recovery — how to find your sweet spot
9. The power of breathwork to shift your nervous system out of fight-or-flight
10. The six dimensions of energy: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relational and financial
11. Why data creates agency — and the danger of overtracking

Links & Resources Mentioned

1. Wearables mentioned: Whoop Band, Oura Ring
2. Test mentioned: CRP (C-Reactive Protein) test — available as an at-home finger prick test online
3. Protein guidelines: WHO recommendation (~1–1.2g protein per kg of body weight — verify at who.int)
4. Upcoming episodes teased: Dream interpretation | Exquisite Listening

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