Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood | Hormones, Cycles & Female Optimization #83

Dr. Michele L. Neil-Sherwood joins Miesha Tate for a deep conversation on women’s hormones, cycles, and what it really means to support the female body through every stage of life. Drawing from her background in functional medicine, she explains why women operate differently than men, how hormonal fluctuations impact mood, energy, and performance, and why understanding the menstrual cycle is key to better health and stronger relationships.

They break down how hormones shift throughout the cycle, what men need to know to better support the women in their lives, and how factors like nutrition, stress, and lifestyle directly impact hormonal balance. From insulin and inflammation to adrenal fatigue, sleep, and training as a female athlete, this episode offers a practical look at how to work with your biology instead of against it—and how to build long-term health, performance, and resilience.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Why Men Need to Understand Women’s Hormones

07:10 – Breaking Down the Female Hormone Cycle

15:30 – Symptoms, Mood Changes & Cycle Phases

24:00 – Nutrition, Insulin & Hormone Disruption

33:20 – Training as a Female Athlete

42:10 – Adrenal Fatigue & Stress Response

51:30 – Sleep, Recovery & Nervous System Health

01:00:20 – Fertility, Aging & Hormone Optimization

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