#166 - All about women’s health, menstruation, & metabolic health | Doc Talk with Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew

How do women’s health and the menstrual cycle link to metabolic health? This understudied population gets a deep dive in this episode of Doc Talk with Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew, our Head of Clinical Product. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.

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🎙 What Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew & Jackie Tsontakis discuss:

(04:46) – The menstrual cycle goes beyond menstruation

(07:19) – The lack of research on the menstrual cycle

(12:04) – The connection between hormones and insulin sensitivity

(14:50) – Testosterone and the female body

(17:05) – Listen to your body

(18:05) – How to satisfy cravings in a healthy way

(23:12) – Hormone fluctuations are normal

(28:41) – It’s okay if keto doesn’t work for you

(32:43) – Keto wasn’t designed for women

Transcripts & Show Notes

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