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Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Dr. Mindy Pelz

300 episodes

We were taught that doing anything "like a girl" was a weakness. Dr. Mindy Pelz is here to prove it's your greatest strength.

More about the show

A renowned advocate for women's health, Dr. Mindy is passionately committed to helping women embrace and trust their body's natural healing processes. Drawing on an extensive background in women's health, she's developed groundbreaking, science-backed approaches that help women work with their hormones, not against them, through every stage of life, from cycling to perimenopause to the wisdom of the years beyond.

On Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy helps you come home to your own body. Every Monday, she sits down with some of the brightest minds in health and wellness for honest, meaningful conversations that hand you the knowledge, tools, and science to do health your way. No more pushing through, gaslighting yourself, or shrinking to fit. Just permission to live in rhythm with the body you were designed to have and to finally feel at home in it.

Press play, and let's live like a girl.

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  1. Not Getting Weight Loss Results? Your Body KNOWS You Have A Father Wound with Terri Cole

    · 1 h 05 min · S7 E381

    Have you ever wondered why you feel the need to prove yourself, struggle to set boundaries, or constantly put everyone else's needs before your own? In this episode of Live Like a Girl, I'm joined by licensed…

  2. Can Yogurt Help You Lose Weight? The GLP-1 and Gut Health Connection

    · 23 min · S7 E380

    What if one of the simplest ways to support your weight loss journey is already sitting in your refrigerator? In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz breaks down a fascinating study examining how probiotic-rich yogurt…

  3. Terry Real: How to Reinvent Your Marriage When You've Grown Apart

    · 1 h 14 min · S7 E379

    Have you reached a point in your marriage where you feel like you've changed, but your relationship hasn't? In this episode of Live Like a Girl, I'm joined by renowned couples therapist Terry Real to explore why so…

  4. Insulin Resistance? 6 Daily Habits That Can Make a Difference

    · 22 min · S7 E378

    Insulin resistance can develop gradually, sometimes long before you notice changes in your blood sugar. And while genetics and other health factors play a role, the habits you practice every day can have a meaningful…

  5. The Toxic Ingredients Hiding in Your “Healthy” Food with Vani Hari (Food Babe)

    · 1 h 11 min · S7 E377

    Food activist and Food Babe founder Vani Hari returns to Live Like a Girl to break down what's actually hiding in many of the foods we buy every day. We get into ultra-processed foods, ingredient labels, added…

  6. The GLP-1 Foods I Want Every Woman Eating

    · 27 min · S7 E376

    GLP-1 is a hormone your body naturally produces, and the foods you eat can influence its release. In this episode, I'm walking you through 10 everyday foods that support your natural GLP-1 response, satiety, and gut…

  7. Leanne Morgan: Why Your Best Years Might Start After 50

    · 59 min · S7 E375

    Leanne Morgan spent more than 20 years pursuing comedy before her career exploded in her 50s. Now, at 60, she's selling out arenas, starring in her own Netflix series, and living a life that once felt almost…

  8. The 10-Minute Morning Routine for Cortisol & Belly Fat

    · 27 min · S7 E374

    Chronic stress can influence your metabolism, sleep, appetite, blood sugar, and where your body tends to carry fat—which makes your nervous system an important part of the belly-fat conversation. In this solo episode,…

  9. Why Changing Your Body Won’t Fix How You Feel About Yourself with Dr. Marisa Franco

    · 56 min · S7 E373

    So many women believe they’ll finally feel better about themselves when they lose the weight, change their body, or reach the goal. But changing the outside doesn’t always change how we feel on the inside.…

  10. Creatine for Women: How to Take It, How Much You Need & What It Actually Does

    · 26 min · S7 E372

    Think creatine is only for bodybuilders or worried it's going to make you bulky or gain weight? Let's talk about what creatine actually does. In this episode, I'm breaking down the research on creatine, including…

  11. How Many Carbs Should You Actually Eat? with Dr. Ben Bikman

    · 1 h 07 min · S7 E371

    Are carbs actually bad for you, or have we been asking the wrong question? In this episode, I'm sitting down with metabolic scientist Dr. Ben Bikman to unpack one of the most confusing nutrition conversations happening…

  12. The Biggest Fasting Mistakes That’s Blocking Your Fat Loss

    · 42 min · S7 E370

    Fasting gets a lot of attention for what happens while you’re not eating, but what happens when you start eating again deserves just as much attention. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down one of the most…

  13. Why You Can’t Stop Using Food for Comfort with Kelly McDaniel

    · 1 h 15 min · S7 E369

    Why can changing the way you eat feel so emotional, even when you know exactly what you want to change? In this conversation, I sit down with therapist and Mother Hunger author Kelly McDaniel to explore the deeper…

  14. Trying Everything to Lose Weight? These 5 Things Matter More Than You Think

    · 22 min · S7 E368

    You’re exercising more, fasting more, changing what you eat, and trying everything you know to support your weight, and yet the scale still doesn’t seem to move. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down five…

  15. Why So Many Women Feel Disconnected From Their Bodies with Emma-Louise Boynton

    · 1 h 19 min · S7 E367

    Women spend so much time trying to change their bodies, but how often are we taught how to actually experience and enjoy them? In this conversation, I sit down with Emma-Louise Boynton to explore what happens when we…

  16. 10 Foods That Naturally Boost GLP-1 & Quiet Food Noise

    · 30 min · S7 E366

    If you’re constantly thinking about food, battling afternoon cravings, or struggling to feel satisfied after eating, your fullness hormones may be an important part of the conversation. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy…

  17. How to Make Healthy Food Actually Taste Good with Chef Nyesha Arrington

    · 1 h 10 min · S7 E365

    What if a healthier relationship with food started with enjoying it more? In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy sits down with acclaimed chef and Next Level Chef mentor Nyesha Arrington for a conversation…

  18. Why Everything Feels Harder After 40: Nervous System, Burnout & Letting Go

    · 1 h 21 min · S7 E364

    What if the changes you’re experiencing after 40 are asking you to look at more than your hormones? In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy walks through how she believes women can use the menopausal…

  19. Dr. David Perlmutter on Menopause, Metabolism & Protecting Your Brain

    · 1 h 06 min · S7 E363

    Women are far more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and Dr. David Perlmutter believes one of the most important pieces of that story is metabolic health. In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr.…

  20. How to Train Your Body to Burn Fat After 40

    · 40 min · S7 E362

    If you’re eating less, exercising more, and fasting harder but still struggling to lose weight after 40, Dr. Mindy wants you to approach fat loss differently. This solo episode of Live Like a Girl is a special…

  21. Laila Ali: Why I Stopped Trying to Outwork My Hormones

    · 1 h 13 min · S7 E361

    Laila Ali spent years training to win. As an undefeated professional boxer, her body was her career. She knew exactly how to train harder, eat less, and make weight when she needed to. Then perimenopause changed the…

  22. 5 Signs Your Nervous System Is Healing, Even If You Feel Worse First

    · 25 min · S7 E360

    Healing your nervous system does not always feel peaceful at first. In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy explains why fatigue, crying, irritability, digestive changes, and even discomfort with stillness…

  23. How My Opinion of Fasting Changed After Talking to Dr. Jason Fung

    · 1 h 18 min · S7 E359

    I’ve been teaching fasting for years, but this conversation with Dr. Jason Fung made me rethink a few things. Dr. Fung joins me to share how his thinking has evolved since publishing The Obesity Code, including what…

  24. The 5 Weight-Loss Lies Keeping Women Stuck

    · 25 min · S7 E358

    For decades, women have been taught to lose weight by eating less, doing more cardio, and watching the number on the scale. But losing weight is not always the same as becoming healthier. In this solo episode, Dr.…

  25. Why Creativity Belongs in Your Health Routine with Dr. Daisy Fancourt

    · 1 h 06 min · S7 E357

    Most women know they should move their bodies, eat well, and protect their sleep. But creativity rarely makes the list. In this conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with Dr. Daisy Fancourt to explore the growing body of…

  26. 40% of Us are Constantly Hungry & Exhausted – What Your Body is Trying to Tell You

    · 29 min · S7 E356

    If you are hungry all the time, exhausted after meals, craving sugar, or suddenly gaining weight around your middle, your body may be signaling something deeper than a need to eat less. In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy…

  27. LeAnn Rimes on Perimenopause, Rage, Grief, and Starting Over

    · 1 h 17 min · S7 E355 · Explicit

    LeAnn Rimes joins Dr. Mindy for a deeply honest conversation about what perimenopause has brought to the surface in her life. She opens up about the unpredictability of her hormones, the exhaustion of trying to…

  28. Why Your Nervous System Is Blocking Weight Loss with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    · 26 min · S7 E354

    Why are so many women doing everything "right" and still struggling to lose weight? In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy explains why the missing piece may not be your diet or workout routine, it may be your nervous…

  29. Why PCOS Was Just Renamed (And What It Means for Women’s Health Globally)

    · 1 h 06 min · S7 E353

    Millions of women have been told they have PCOS. Millions more have been told nothing is wrong at all. Now, one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women has a new name: PMOS, Polyendocrine Metabolic…

  30. The Truth About Keeping Weight Off (No One Talks About This)

    · 21 min · S7 E352

    Losing weight is one challenge. Keeping it off is another. Research shows that most people regain the weight they've lost within a few years, not because they lack willpower, but because they were never taught what…

  31. Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss (Why You Can't Keep It Off) with Dr. Nicole LePera

    · 1 h 24 min · S7 E351 · Explicit

    What if the biggest thing standing between you and better health isn't your diet, your workout routine, or your hormones? What if it's the relationship you've built with yourself? In this conversation, I sit down…

  32. Fasting Isn't Always the Answer. Here's How to Know When It Is.

    · 31 min · S7 E350

    For years we've been told that if fasting is good, then fasting longer must be better. That simply isn't true. Fasting is one of the most powerful healing tools we have, but it's also a stressor. Like exercise, the…

  33. The Scale is LYING to You (& Destroying Your Self-Worth) with Dr. Rachel Goldman

    · 1 h 19 min · S7 E349

    What if the biggest obstacle to better health isn't your diet and instead it's the relationship you've built with your body? In this conversation, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman to unpack why so many…

  34. If I Had to Start My Health Journey Over, I'd Take These 5 Supplements

    · 18 min · S7 E348

    Americans spent more than $69 billion on supplements last year, yet nutrient deficiencies are still widespread. Somewhere along the way, wellness became a cabinet full of pills, powders, and promises. But what if…

  35. Why Trauma Lives in Your Body, Even After Years of Therapy

    · 1 h 18 min · S7 E347 · Explicit

    For years we've been told that healing trauma means talking about it. But what if talking isn't enough? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Harvard-trained psychiatrist and world-renowned trauma expert Dr.…

  36. The Metabolism Reset: How to Go From Sugar Burner to Fat Burner in 14 Days

    · 25 min · S7 E346

    Right now, millions of women are stuck in a cycle of constant hunger, food noise, energy crashes, stubborn weight gain, and frustration. Most have been told they need more willpower, but the truth is often much…

  37. A Midlife Money Masterclass with Suze Orman: Cortisol, Self-Worth, and Taking Back Your Financial Power

    · 1 h 38 min · S7 E345

    For our very first guest on the The Live Like a Girl podcast, I sat down with the woman who taught generations of us how to take back our financial power: Suze Orman. Here’s why I had to start here. I spend my life…

  38. Live Like a Girl - The Truth About Women's Health We Need To Talk About

    · 1 h 02 min · S7 E344 · Explicit

    After five years as The Resetter Podcast, everything changes. Welcome to Live Like a Girl. In this first episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz explains why she retired a name she loved and what she's building in its place. The…

  39. I Stopped Fasting for a Year - Here's What It Taught Me (& Other Habits I'm Giving Up)

    · 51 min · S7 E343

    After 30 years in health, Dr. Mindy is calling time on the rules. This solo episode is one of the most personal things she's shared on this podcast. It covers two big ideas: the science and story behind why she…

  40. The Food & Stress Crisis Keeping You Chronically Unhealthy (& How to Fix It) with Dr. Austin Perlmutter

    · 1 h 12 min · S7 E342

    Lately, it feels like women are carrying more than ever, mentally, emotionally, hormonally, and neurologically. In this week’s conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with internal medicine physician and brain health…

  41. GLP-1s, Fasting, and the Future of Women’s Metabolic Health

    · 1 h 04 min · S7 E341

    GLP-1 medications are changing the conversation around weight loss, metabolism, and women’s health. But are we asking the right questions about long-term health? In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz breaks down the…

  42. Why Supplements Aren’t Working (The Secret Deficiency No One Is Fixing) with Caroline Alan

    · 1 h 03 min · S7 E340

    Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals and author of the new book The Mineral Reset, joins Dr. Mindy to unpack why minerals are the missing foundation of every health plan, and why you can eat organic, take…

  43. The 'F' in FDA Is Silent" — The State of Food Policy with Helena Bottemiller-Evich

    · 1 h 07 min · S7 E339 · Explicit

    If you've been trying to figure out what's actually happening with our food system right now — what's rhetoric, what's real, and what you need to know, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Award winning food…

  44. The Hidden History of Motherhood Nobody Taught You (And Why That Was Deliberate) with Elinor Cleghorn

    · 1 h 11 min · S7 E338 · Explicit

    If you’ve ever felt like you were failing at something you were supposed to be naturally good at – this conversation will set you free. Elinor Cleghorn is a feminist historian and the author of A Woman’s Work:…

  45. Tapping for Perimenopause: How to Stop Anxious Thoughts, Break Self-Sabotage, and Rewire Your Nervous System with Jessica Ortner

    · 1 h 14 min · S7 E337 · Explicit

    The anxiety hits at 3am. The spiraling thoughts won't stop. You know logically that everything is fine, but your body won't believe it. And the more you try to think your way out of it, the worse it gets. Jessica…

  46. The Menopause Gut: How Your Microbiome Controls Your Hormones, Mood, and Metabolism with Cynthia Thurlow

    · 1 h 15 min · S7 E336 · Explicit

    We've had a lot of important menopause conversations, but nobody's given us the manual for the gut until now. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of the brand new…

  47. Self-Care Doesn't Have to Be Hard: How to Rewire Your Nervous System in Two Minutes with Dr. Melissa Sonners

    · 1 h 00 min · S7 E335 · Explicit

    If you've ever felt like the self-care conversation has become just another "to-do list," this episode is going to change everything. Dr. Melissa Sonners, author of The Connection Code, and a dear friend, walked me…

  48. Your Brain on Ketones: The New Science Linking Metabolic Health, Mental Health, and the Power of Ketosis with Dr. Georgia Ede

    · 1 h 14 min · S7 E334

    People with pre-diabetes are 2.7 times more likely to develop major depression. People with new bipolar disorder are 3.5 times more likely to have metabolic syndrome. If that stopped you in your tracks, good – it…

  49. Why Women Were Taught to Distrust Themselves — And How to Take That Power Back with Meggan Watterson

    · 1 h 17 min · S7 E333 · Explicit

    What if the reason you don't trust yourself was engineered centuries ago — on purpose? In this episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz sits down with feminist theologian and author Meggan Watterson to uncover the deliberate…

  50. Why You Can't Focus: The Truth About Distraction, Nervous System Dysregulation, and Reclaiming Your Attention in Midlife with Dr. Zelana Montminy

    · 1 h 02 min · S7 E332

    Have you ever blamed menopause for your inability to focus — only to wonder if something bigger is going on? I know I did. For years I thought brain fog was just about hormones, but this conversation cracked that wide…

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