AMA: Burn Fat, Lower Stress and Boost Brain Health As You Age | She Finds Flow

Angela invites you to a special Ask Me Anything, where she dives into the critical role of cortisol in managing stress and enhancing performance, particularly for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. She addresses the science behind cortisol, its effects on energy levels, sleep, and metabolism, and offers practical strategies for managing cortisol levels through lifestyle adjustments, nutrition, and exercise. Angela also answers questions about optimising cognitive function and brain health, emphasising the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and hydration, and how to adjust workout routines for fat loss and muscle tone as we age, highlighting the significance of strength training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). MAIN TAKEAWAYS Cortisol Management: Align with circadian rhythm, take breaks, eat nutrient-dense foods, try cold exposure, and focus on balanced, short workouts. Cognitive Health: Emphasise omega-3s, antioxidants, protein, B-vitamins, and consider creatine for brain energy. Optimising Workouts: Include strength training, short HIIT sessions, and prioritize recovery to maintain muscle tone and support metabolic health. Gut Health and Immunity: Gut health impacts cognitive function and overall health; Angela recommends Just Thrive probiotics for their high survivability and immune benefits. Brain-Boosting Supplements: Creatine and choline support memory, focus, and cellular energy, particularly beneficial for women managing cognitive load and stress. TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS 00:05 - Mitochondrial density's role in energy and perimenopause 04:00 - Cortisol rhythm and its impact on sleep and stress 10:30 - Importance of circadian alignment 18:00 - Nutritional strategies to reduce cortisol 23:00 - Cold exposure benefits for cortisol 28:15 - Exercise recommendations: managing cortisol 32:30 - Foods for cognitive function and brain health 38:45 - Best workout routine adjustments for fat loss and muscle tone VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health CommunityFree Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fasting Join the High Performance Health Collective - https://angelafosterperformance.com/hph-collective/ Link to Study on Metabolic and Longevity Benefits of REHIT Podcast Exclusive Discount on Carol Bike with code ANGELA Body Bio Phosphatidylcholine - save 15% with code ANGELA-A Save 10% on Momentous Creapure Creatine Monohydrate by clicking here” ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.