Mind Body Mother29 Mai 2025

Improving Metabolic Health For Women: Hormones, Insulin Resistance, Cholesterol & Inflammation With Dr. Anjali Dsouza

Dr. Anjali Dsouza, a board certified integrative and functional medicine doctor who specializes in women’s health and hormones joins the show to discuss optimizing metabolic health from the reproductive years to perimenopause and beyond.

We get into why only 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy and how even those at a “normal” weight may be unknowingly dealing with insulin resistance or chronic inflammation. If you’ve ever felt confused about cholesterol, intermittent fasting, or how to prevent metabolic disease, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and action steps you can start using today.

We cover:

Optimal metabolic health through the phases of motherhood
What you need to know about biomarkers like glucose, insulin, triglycerides, HDL ratio, A1C, and hsCRP
What to eat to stabilize blood sugar and lower inflammation
The truth about intermittent fasting, low-carb diets, high-protein intake and fiber
How stress, sleep, and HRV impact metabolic and hormonal balance
Supplements that support metabolic health goals
Understanding cholesterol, LDL particles, ApoB, and genetic risk markers
How community and relationships support long-term well-being
Dr. Dsouza’s personal self-care practices using habit stacking to maximize time as a busy physician and mom

This conversation is your complete guide to taking proactive control of your metabolic health as a woman—through every stage of the motherhood journey.

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Episode show notes here

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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