Podcast appearances and mentions of carla digirolamo

Episode 1: In Vitro Fertilization 101In the first episode of this informative and deeply personal limited podcast series, guest host Jill Van Gyn is joined by Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, for an open and honest conversation about the physical, emotional, and medical complexities of in vitro fertilization (IVF).Drawing from Jill's personal experience and Carla's 18+ years of medical expertise, they break down the IVF process—from ovarian stimulation to embryo transfer—while shedding light on the psychological toll it can take. Together, they unpack why individualized care and realistic expectations are essential for those undergoing fertility treatment.You'll learn:Why someone might pursue IVFDetails of the IVF process and what can candidates expectThe emotional and physical impact of IVFSuccess rates of IVF and limitations as we ageAdditional factors that contribute to IVF success ratesWhy the right fertility clinic and care plan matterHow to set realistic expectations for treatment outcomesWays to support someone experiencing infertilityWhether you're navigating IVF yourself or want to better understand what a loved one may be going through, start with this episode.Get 25% off all courses through the end of June 2025! Purchase a Feisty On-Demand Course: learning.feisty.co Sign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter:https://www.feistymenopause.com/blog/Feisty-40-plus Sign up to Receive The Feist Newsletter:https://www.womensperformance.com/the-feist Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ https://www.womensperformance.com/ Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code PERFORMANCE at https://www.previnex.com/

We hear it all the time—stay strong, keep your bones healthy, hit the weights. But what about your brain? For midlife women, keeping your mind sharp is just as important as keeping your body strong.In part two of this series on brain health co-hosted by Dr. Sara Gross and Dr. Erin Ayala, they are joined by Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.Hormonal shifts in midlife can impact cognitive function and it's worth paying attention to. As both a doctor and a recreational athlete, Dr. DiGirolamo brings a personal and professional perspective to the table as she discusses what really happens to our brains during hormonal changes, why it matters, and how to stay sharp through it all.She discusses:The latest (and muddy) research around menopausal hormone therapy and reduced dementia riskMyths and misconceptions around hormones and brain healthPowerful Tools and habits for protecting brain healthThe significant effects of nutrition and hydration on brain healthSelf-sabotaging behaviors that may impact our brain health as we ageHow to combat trendy topics and the impact of diet culture on women at this stage of lifeUnderstanding your own body is the key to making smart and confident decisions about your health and as Erin and Carla stress, being “empowered” doesn't mean doing what everyone else is doing. It means paving your own way and making the decisions that are best for you. Your brain will thank you.Brain Power Course Pre-Sale Special: Sign Up for The Brain Power Course Pre-Sale and Take Advantage of the Lowest Price We Will Offer: https://www.womensperformance.com/offers/z6Yj3pHG/checkout Sign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter:https://www.feistymenopause.com/blog/Feisty-40-plus Sign up to Receive The Feist Newsletter:https://www.womensperformance.com/the-feist Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ https://www.womensperformance.com/ Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code PERFORMANCE at https://www.previnex.com/

Women go on hormone therapy to manage peri/menopause symptoms and feel better. But sometimes to their surprise, they feel worse. Or some symptoms go away while others pop up. That's because of the hormones! We have hormone receptors all over our body and whenever we switch up the signals they're receiving, whether through the menopause transition itself or through the hormones we use, they're going to respond to those changes, and sometimes not in the way we want. Most side effects are manageable with time or by dialing in delivery methods and/or doses. It's just important to know what to expect. We talk all about it this week with our resident menopause specialist Dr. Carla DiGirolamo.Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD, is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in infertility and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Health. She is a MedFit Care provider and provides weekly workouts and medical updates at her Substack Athletic Aging. She is an Endocrine Consultant for Wild Health. Most recently, she has launched her own private practice specializing in helping active and high-performing women reach their performance potential from puberty through menopause. Dr. DiGirolamo is now seeing patients for virtual consultations for menopausal care and performance optimization. Visit her website www.drcarlad.com to learn more about her services and schedule an appointment.Enroll in our Navigate Menopause Course - https://www.feistymenopause.com/navigate-menopause Subscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code FEISTY20 for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/ Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get $125 off Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Paradis Sport: Use code: FEISTY20 for 20% off any single item at https://paradissport.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Welcome to Menopause Research Review! Now that menopause has hit the mainstream, we're swimming in a steady stream of studies, which is great and can also be overwhelming. So for 2025, we're introducing a regular segment called Menopause Research Review where we break down key research as it comes out with resident reproductive endocrinologist and menopause performance specialist Dr. Carla DiGirolamo. This week we kick it off with a study published in Menopause: The range and variation in serum estradiol concentration in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women treated with transdermal estradiol in a real-world setting: a cross-sectional study. We dive into hormone testing, what it tells us (and what it doesn't) as well as what it means (or not) to have therapeutic levels.Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD, is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in infertility and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Health. She is a MedFit Care provider and provides weekly workouts and medical updates at her Substack Athletic Aging. She is an Endocrine Consultant for Wild Health. Most recently, she has launched her own private practice specializing in helping active and high-performing women reach their performance potential from puberty through menopause. Dr. DiGirolamo is now seeing patients for virtual consultations for menopausal care and performance optimization. Visit her website www.drcarlad.com to learn more about her services and schedule an appointment.ResourcesThe range and variation in serum estradiol concentration in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women treated with transdermal estradiol in a real-world setting: a cross-sectional study, Menopause Hormone replacement therapy (oestradiol-only preparations): can the laboratory recommend a concentration of plasma oestradiol to protect against osteoporosis?, The Association of Clinical Biochemists Join the Feisty Girona Gravel Camp: https://www.thomsonbiketours.com/trips/feisty-girona-gravel-camp/ Subscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/ Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get $125 off Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

The messages we see and hear about hormone therapy are often head spinning, as headlines seemingly say one thing and guidelines say another. Medical experts themselves spend days arguing on Instagram. And women are left wondering how to make the best decisions for their health and well being. We feel it, too. So this week, host Selene Yeager opens up about her own journey through menopause and hormone therapy and has a sit down, candid conversation with the podcast's resident hormone specialist Dr. Carla DiGirolamo to get to the root of the confusion and discuss what women should consider as they're sorting through all the information coming their way. Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD, is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in infertility and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Health. She is a MedFit Care provider and provides weekly workouts and medical updates at her Substack Athletic Aging. She is an Endocrine Consultant for Wild Health. Most recently, she has launched her own private practice specializing in helping active and high-performing women reach their performance potential from puberty through menopause. You can find her at www.drcarlad.com/ResourcesWorld Menopause Day 2024The Menopause Society Statement on Misinformation Surrounding Hormone TherapyThe Feisty Menopause Performance Retreat Subscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Feisty Menopause Performance Retreat: Join us from November 21st-23rd, 2024 https://www.feistymenopause.com/retreat Enter to win a FREE spot at the annual Feisty Menopause Retreat: https://www.feistymenopause.com/giveaway Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Join Level Up:https://www.feistymenopause.com/monthly-membership-1 Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FM20! for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ Lagoon Sleep: Go to LagoonSleep.com/hitplay and take the 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match, and then use the code HITPLAY for 15% off your first purchase This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacySpotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

In this episode I chat with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo MD, MSCP about how various hormonal birth control methods work, things to consider when starting/stopping hormonal contraception, impact on performance, and how things to consider for those struggling with low energy availavility (LEA) and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). Dr. DiGirolamo is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who specializes in women's performance. She is also a Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, & Certified Nutrition Coach. IOC Consensus Statement on RED-S: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/3/e4https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/3/e4 Where to find Dr. Carla DiGirolamo: Website: www.drcarlad.com email: DrCarla.DiGirolamo@gmail.com blogs: www.athleticaging.blog, www.performanceedge.blog instagram: www.instagram.com/dr_carla_d Thank you Skratch Labs for sponsoring this episode of the show! To save 20% off your first order, use code HOLLEYFUELED at checkout here. Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode of the show! To save 10% on your first month of therapy, visit ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/holleyfueled Fueled Masterclass Membership & Masterclass library: https://holleyfuelednutrition.thinkific.com/bundles/fueled-membership --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holleyfuelednutrition/support

Improving your lifestyle during the postmenopausal phase can profoundly impact health and quality of life. Midlife women often say that they haven't changed anything in their daily routine, yet they are riddled with weight gain, belly fat, anxiety, depression, brain fog, low sexual desire, low energy, loss of muscle mass, and hair loss. As women experience a shift and decline in their sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, physiological changes occur. Whether you decide to go on MHT (menopause hormone therapy) or not, your lifestyle needs to shift, which means your mindset needs to shift. What if you are on MHT, wish to optimize your health, and don't know where to start? What if you are more than ten years past menopause, not on MHT, and curious about what hormones you could possibly take? Are you eating, sleeping, and moving to optimize your health as you age? Are you setting yourself up for this next phase of your life so that you can remain independent for as long as possible?In this episode, we discuss:-the benefits of low-dose vaginal estrogen-starting MHT within ten years of menopause, versus starting outside of that timeframe-lifestyle interventions, such as nutrition, sleep, and exercise-fasted versus fed state workouts-alcohol consumption-strategies to start weight training and HIIT workouts-supplements-building your healthcare teamDr. Carla DiGirolamo, MD is back for another episode discussing all things related to postmenopausal women. She is a double Board-Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist specializing in caring for reproductive-age and mid-life women. Dr. Carla completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University Medical School/Women and Infants' Hospital and her Reproductive Endocrinology fellowship training at the Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard Medical School. She is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Menopause Practitioner and has been featured in multiple podcasts and speakerships at various events discussing the physiology of the hormonal changes of menopause, hormone therapy, and optimizing physical performance in elite and avid recreational female athletes. Dr. Carla has been in the fitness industry her entire life as a recreational athlete and for the last decade as a fitness professional with credentials as a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach. As a pioneer in Women's Performance Endocrinology, her focus is on optimizing physical performance in women in high-performance professions and female athletes of all ages. She has over 17 years of experience practicing as a fertility specialist and more recently as a menopause health consultant. She has been featured in Boston Magazine's Top Doctors in the Boston area for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.Improving your lifestyle during the postmenopausal phase can profoundly impact health and quality of life. Midlife women often say that they haven't changed anything in their daily routine, yet they are riddled with weight gain, belly fat, anxiety, depression, brain fog, low sexual desire, low energy, loss of muscle mass, and hair loss. As women experience a shift and decline in their sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, physiological changes occur. Whether you decide to go on MHT (menopause hormone therapy) or not, your lifestyle needs to shift, which means your mindset needs to shift. What if you are on MHT, wish to optimize your health, and don't know where to start? What if you are more than ten years past menopause, not on MHT, and curious about what hormones you could possibly take? Are you eating, sleeping, and moving to optimize your health as you age? Are you setting yourself up for this next phase of your life so that you can remain independent for as long as possible?In this episode, we discuss:-the benefits of low-dose vaginal estrogen-starting MHT within ten years of menopause, versus starting outside of that timeframe-lifestyle interventions, such as nutrition, sleep, and exercise-fasted versus fed state workouts-alcohol consumption-strategies to start weight training and HIIT workouts-supplements-building your healthcare teamDr. Carla DiGirolamo, MD is back for another episode discussing all things related to postmenopausal women. She is a double Board-Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist specializing in caring for reproductive-age and mid-life women. Dr. Carla completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University Medical School/Women and Infants' Hospital and her Reproductive Endocrinology fellowship training at the Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard Medical School. She is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Menopause Practitioner and has been featured in multiple podcasts and speakerships at various events discussing the physiology of the hormonal changes of menopause, hormone therapy, and optimizing physical performance in elite and avid recreational female athletes. Dr. Carla has been in the fitness industry her entire life as a recreational athlete and for the last decade as a fitness professional with credentials as a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach. As a pioneer in Women's Performance Endocrinology, her focus is on optimizing physical performance in women in high-performance professions and female athletes of all ages. She has over 17 years of experience practicing as a fertility specialist and more recently as a menopause health consultant. She has been featured in Boston Magazine's Top Doctors in the Boston area for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.To find Dr. Carla:Website: https://www.drcarlad.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carla_d/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/carla.digirolamo.14 Subscribe to Athletic Aging: https://www.athleticaging.blog/Stay Connected With JFW:Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Increase Your Protein in 5 Easy Steps and your free Protein Powder Recipe Ebook. 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At Feisty Media, we are all about reclaiming language and turning it on its head. That's why we're proud to present our limited series, HORMONAL - Periods, Pills, and Pregnancy: How Women's Hormones Impact Sports Performance. This series is hosted by double-board certified Obstetrician and Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, who has been featured in Boston Magazine as one of "Boston's Best Doctors" every year since 2019. Carla is joined by Feisty's own Selene Yeager, who has been hosting the Hit Play Not Pause podcast since 2020, and has conducted over 160 interviews with leading experts and top athletes in the perimenopause and menopause space. Combined with her background as a health and science journalist, Selene is great at reading the research and translating it into actionable steps for active women. In the final episode of this limited series, Selene and Dr. DiGirolamo answer listener questions around HRT, inflammation, LEA, asthma symptoms, bone density, training and racing around your period, and more, including:If you're over 60, do you need to come off of HRT, especially if you've been on it for over 10 years? (Research Study)What can an athlete do if a taper brings on a period and the PMS that comes with it?How should I address exercise-induced inflammation post-menopause?Is there a connection between new onset asthma and asthma-like respiratory symptoms in perimenopause and menopause?What are your recommendations around micronized progesterone administration?Why am I so lazy to train on days when I'm near my period?How do hormones affect your performance in hotter temperature races?How do hormonal changes in women over 40 affect nutritional needs and race fueling?What are some of the psychological dynamics of hormonal changes?What should I expect coming off hormonal birth control after 15 years? How do hormonal changes from peri-to-post-menopause affect the quality of our ligaments and tendons and the rate of healing?What happens hormonally when you stop elite high-performance sport?Breastfeeding and performance. What should women know?Bottom Line: "We are not victims of our hormones and we are not broken. It's not that our hormones are doing something they're not supposed to do. It's that people have different sensitivities to their own hormone fluctuations. We just need to figure out what our personal path is and use all the tools available to live our best lives."Listen to Episode 1 of HormonalListen to Episode 2 of HormonalListen to Episode 3 of HormonalSign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter:https://www.feistymenopause.com/blog/Feisty-40-plus Sign up to Receive The Feist Newsletter:https://www.womensperformance.com/the-feist Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ https://www.womensperformance.com/ ...

At Feisty Media, we are all about reclaiming language and turning it on its head. That's why we're proud to present our limited series, HORMONAL - Periods, Pills, and Pregnancy: How Women's Hormones Impact Sports Performance. This series is hosted by double-board certified Obstetrician and Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, who has been featured in Boston Magazine as one of "Boston's Best Doctors" every year since 2019. Carla is joined by Feisty's own Selene Yeager, who has been hosting the Hit Play Not Pause podcast since 2020, and has conducted over 160 interviews with leading experts and top athletes in the perimenopause and menopause space. Combined with her background as a health and science journalist, Selene is great at reading the research and translating it into actionable steps for active women. During these four episodes, you will learn what you need to know to work with your body's fluctuating hormones and perform your best. Episode three discusses questions and confusion around hormone related conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, Hashimotos, and more. Plus, Sarah and Dr. DiGirolamo address fertility and egg freezing.What do we mean by balanced or imbalanced hormones?What might cause hormonal imbalances?When people take HRT to get their hormones "back in balance," what does this actually mean?Common hormonal conditions and concerns?PCOS definition and its effects on reproductive health?The difference between hypo and hyper-thyroidism?Why thyroid imbalances impair our overall performance, mood, and energy availabilityEndometriosis definition, management, and treatmentEgg freezing best practices for fertility preservation and recommendations from a fertility specialistFor everyone who is sick of the narrative that women's hormones are a curse, we are here for you. Together, we will learn how amazing it actually is to be hormonal.Have a hormonal question for Dr. DiGirolamo and Selene? Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/Hormonal or DM us at https://www.instagram.com/feisty_womens_performance/Listen to Episode 1 of HormonalListen to Episode 2 of HormonalSign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter:https://www.feistymenopause.com/blog/Feisty-40-plus Sign up to Receive The Feist Newsletter:https://www.womensperformance.com/the-feist Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ https://www.womensperformance.com/ Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code FEISTY20 for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ MOTTIV: Get two months of full premium access with the code FEISTY at mymottiv.com Lagoon Sleep: Go to LagoonSleep.com/performance and take the 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match, and then use the code PERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase

At Feisty Media, we are all about reclaiming language and turning it on its head. That's why we're proud to present our limited series, HORMONAL - Periods, Pills, and Pregnancy: How Women's Hormones Impact Sports Performance. This series is hosted by double-board certified Obstetrician and Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, who has been featured in Boston Magazine as one of "Boston's Best Doctors" every year since 2019. Carla is joined by Feisty's own Selene Yeager, who has been hosting the Hit Play Not Pause podcast since 2020, and has conducted over 160 interviews with leading experts and top athletes in the perimenopause and menopause space. Combined with her background as a health and science journalist, Selene is great at reading the research and translating it into actionable steps for active women. During these four episodes, you will learn what you need to know to work with your body's fluctuating hormones and perform your best. Episode two discusses questions around hormonal birth control and IUDs, fertility treatments, and pregnancy, including:What are hormonal contraceptives? How do they work? How do they impact what would be a "normal" cycle?How does Dr. DiGirolamo counsel women when it comes to hormonal contraceptives and exercise?Do hormonal contraceptives make it harder to identify Low Energy Availability and REDs?Do women need to stop exercising if they want to get pregnant? What about women who are undergoing fertility treatments? What are the special considerations there?For everyone who is sick of the narrative that women's hormones are a curse, we are here for you. Together, we will learn how amazing it actually is to be hormonal.Have a hormonal question for Dr. DiGirolamo and Selene? Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/Hormonal or DM us at https://www.instagram.com/feisty_womens_performance/Listen to Episode 1Research:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32666247/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK164632/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/01/060104232338.htmhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33993156/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29283683/https://globalsportmatters.com/health/2022/02/28/what-happens-female-athletes-pill-oral-contraceptives/https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/hormonal-birth-control-athletic-performance-research/

At Feisty Media, we are all about reclaiming language and turning it on its head. That's why we're proud to present our limited series, HORMONAL - Periods, Pills, and Pregnancy: How Women's Hormones Impact Sports Performance. This series is hosted by double-board certified Obstetrician and Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, who has been featured in Boston Magazine as one of "Boston's Best Doctors" every year since 2019. Carla is joined by Feisty's own Selene Yeager, who has been hosting the Hit Play Not Pause podcast since 2020, and has conducted over 160 interviews with leading experts and top athletes in the perimenopause and menopause space. Combined with her background as a health and science journalist, Selene is great at reading the research and translating it into actionable steps for active women. During these four episodes, you will learn what you need to know to work with your body's fluctuating hormones and perform your best. Episode one covers all the basics about your hormones, including:How our ovarian hormones impact sports performanceWhether you really need to sync your training routine with your menstrual cycleWhy some women are more or less sensitive to their monthly hormone fluctuationsWhat happens when your hormones start fluctuating in your 40s or flatten out in your 50s and beyond.How to know when and why you might need hormone testingFor everyone who is sick of the narrative that women's hormones are a curse, we are here for you. Together, we will learn how amazing it actually is to be hormonal.Have a hormonal question for Dr. DiGirolamo and Selene? Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/Hormonal or DM us at https://www.instagram.com/feisty_womens_performance/Register for the Feisty Summer STRONG Course: https://www.womensperformance.com/strong Sign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter:https://www.feistymenopause.com/blog/Feisty-40-plus Sign up to Receive The Feist Newsletter:https://www.womensperformance.com/the-feist Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ https://www.womensperformance.com/ Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code FEISTY20 for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ MOTTIV: Get two months of full premium access with the code FEISTY at mymottiv.com Lagoon Sleep: Go to LagoonSleep.com/performance and take the 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match, and then use the code PERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase

In this episode of the Wild Health Podcast, host Dr. Mike Mallin welcomes Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, an expert in women's performance endocrinology, for a deep dive into the critical topic of fueling female athletes. Dr. DiGirolamo, with her unique blend of medical and athletic expertise, shares insights into the importance of energy availability for female athletes, exploring the spectrum from low energy availability (LEA) to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and its impacts on health and performance. Their conversation covers the physiological differences in energy sensitivity between male and female athletes, the consequences of inadequate fueling, and the prevalence of LEA and RED-S across various sports and age groups. Dr. DiGirolamo emphasizes the significant yet often overlooked issue of LEA and RED-S in the general population, especially among midlife women. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on identifying and managing these conditions, including nutritional strategies, the importance of recovery, and adapting training to different phases of the menstrual cycle. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in optimizing female athletic performance and understanding the intricacies of women's health in the realm of sports and fitness. Learn more about Dr. Digirolamo at https://www.drcarlad.com/ Referenced Study: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GcbyRf9nbhWR_Luf9R3kILfeZdA9ue_r/view?usp=sharing

On this Focus on Female episode, Niki sits down with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo - a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist specializing in Female Athletic Performance and Menopause Health. In this episode Niki and Dr. Carla tackle all the ins and outs of maintaining healthy physical activity while aging. With Dr. Carla's experience in the fitness industry, and nearly two decades of experience in women's hormonal care, she takes a holistic approach to wellness and performance, meaning fitness and nutrition serve as the foundation, with medical therapy integrated as needed to ensure that women are thriving. Her website: https://www.drcarlad.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carla_d/ 

Dr. Carla Digirolamo High-performing/active women often get lost in mainstream medicine because research that drives recommendations often comes from sedentary individuals.   They are equally lost in the fitness industry because most of what we know about physical performance comes from studies of males. My mission is to bridge the gap and help high-performing/active women thrive and perform through every stage of their lives Her expertise as a reproductive endocrinologist is women's hormones through every life stage and as a CrossFit trainer / certified nutrition coach / lifelong recreational athlete.  She is the sole author of the Menopause Health and Fitness Specialist Course given through MedFit Education Foundation, She is one of 5 experts who contributed to Strong by Feisty Media, which is a strength training course for women, by women for all stages of female life and all fitness levels. Blogs & Links: Athletic Aging, Performance Edge @dr_carla_d (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/carla.digirolamo.14/ (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-digirolamo-0109b8103/ (Linked In) Website: https://www.drcarlad.com/

At Feisty Media, our goal is to help our community understand the benefits of strength training for women at all phases of life because we believe, that once you truly understand the "why," you'll set that habit and routine for the rest of your life. That's exactly what Sara discusses today with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo.Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD, is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in infertility and menopausal medicine. She is also a CrossFit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Health. She is a MedFit Care provider and provides weekly workouts and medical updates at her Substack newsletters, Athletic Aging and Performance Edge.Dr. DiGirolamo is also an expert contributor to our new Feisty STRONG course (the founding cohort is on sale through September 1st). Today, she and Sara share their thoughts on:Society's changing views on women and strengthOvercoming the image of the “prototypical” female in the 1980sWhat CrossFit gets right that other training programs don'tThe importance of strength training for women in different phases of life, from puberty to postmenopausal, and how that affects their strength training.How strength training can help optimize lean muscle mass, protect joints against injury, and prevent injury in teenagers and young women.Why strength training makes you better at whatever sport or physical activity you doHow strength training improves cardiovascular health, particularly in reproductive yearsAs Dr. DiGirolamo says, “We're looking at all of these fancy supplements when the answer is right in front of us. You don't even need an Olympic weightlifting set to do it."Once you know the "why," then you can learn the "how," and that's where the Feisty STRONG course comes in. This online course not only provides a 16-week training plan, but also provides a deeper understanding of all of the factors that go into strength training. Learn more HERE.https://www.womensperformance.com/the-feist Feisty STRONG Course: https://www.womensperformance.com/strong Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ https://www.womensperformance.com/ Support our Partners:The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code PERFORMANCE at Aminoco.com/PERFORMANCE to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! Use code FEISTY25 for 25% off at https://pulpculture.la/

Of all our hormones, cortisol might be the most misunderstood and maligned. We're told this stress hormone is the culprit behind excess belly fat, high blood sugar, accelerated aging, and a host of menopausal and midlife woes. Menopausal and midlife women sometimes are afraid to exercise too much because they've been told it will raise their cortisol, which can already be elevated during this time of life. The problem with this narrative is that it's one-sided. It paints cortisol as a demon to be avoided at all costs, when actually cortisol is essential to maintain and improve fitness, and frankly for human life. This week we sat down with endocrinologist Dr. Carla DiGirolamo to dive into what cortisol is, what it does, and how menopausal women can manage–even befriend it–to optimize their health, performance, and well-being.Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD, is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in infertility and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Health. She is a MedFit Care provider and provides weekly workouts and medical updates at her Substack Athletic Aging. She has most recently become an Endocrine Consultant for Wild Health. Dr. Carla DiGirolamo's Athletic Aging blog post on cortisolFeisty STRONG Course: https://www.womensperformance.com/strong Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Feisty Media: @feisty_media Selene: @fitchick3 Subscribe to the weekly Feisty Menopause blog: https://www.feistymenopause.com/feistyinbox Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Join Level Up - Our Community for Active Women Navigating the Menopause TransitionJoin: https://www.feistymenopause.com/monthly-membership-1 Leave your questions for Selene:https://www.speakpipe.com/hitplay Get the Free Feisty Women's Guide to Lifting Heavy Sh*t:https://www.feistymenopause.com/liftheavy Support our Partners:The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code HITPLAY at Aminoco.com/HITPLAY to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Cool-Jams: Use the code HITPLAY for 15% off all products at https://www.cool-jams.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=hit-play-not-pause_20230802 Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use the code HITPLAY30 for $30 off any subscription to the CGM program

Welcome back to another Women's Health Ask Me Anything episode on the Health Trip podcast. My featured guest is Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a double Board-Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist who specializes in the care of reproductive-age and mid-life women. She is a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner. What really sets her apart, is that she's also an athlete, fitness trainer, and nutrition coach. How many doctors can you say that about? She's been in the fitness industry her entire life as a recreational athlete and for the last decade as a fitness professional with credentials as a Crossfit Level 1 Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach. As a pioneer in Women's Performance Endocrinology, her focus is on optimizing physical performance in women in high-performance professions and female athletes of all ages. She has been featured in Boston Magazine's Top Doctors in the Boston area for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. We cover the following topics: Weight loss Hormone Replacement Therapy Body composition Pre and post-workout fuel/meals Optimal exercise for midlife women Resources: Website: https://www.drcarlad.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carla_d/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/carla.digirolamo.14 Watch on my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videos Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with me and start to discover your unique longevity plan: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/contact Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or for making any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.

Today we learn more about hormones, menopause and hormone therapy with an expert who I am honored to have on the podcast - Dr. Carla DiGirolamo. I have been following her for a while now with great respect. I discovered her through the Feisty Menopause network led by Dr. Stacy Sims and Selene Yeager, who is the host of the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, which you all know I love and follow with passion. Dr. Carla is a double Board-Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist who has dedicated her career to caring for women through all stages of reproductive life. She is also a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Menopause Practitioner. And a life-long athlete, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach and member of CrossFit Health. She's been in the fitness industry as either an athlete or an instructor for over 30 years, she has experience in the lifestyle and nutritional needs and challenges of both athletes, particularly women passing through menopause and anyone just trying to improve their general health and fitness. She was also recently named to the MedFit Medical Advisory Board. And…she specializes in all aspects of infertility care. She has been voted five consecutive Boston Magazine Top Doctor awards (2019-2023). Dr. DiGirolamo holds consultations on Zoom. This episode is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The makers of my favorite spermidine supplement Primeadine. Use code ZORA to try it with 15% off here. Contact Dr. DiGirolamo Blog: www.athleticaging.blog Website : http://www.drcarlad.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carla.digirolamo.14 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-digirolamo-0109b8103/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr_carla_d   Dr. Stacy Sims: https://www.drstacysims.com/ Hit Play Not Pause by Selene Yeager podcast: https://livefeisty.com/category/podcasts/hit-play-not-pause/ Feisty Menopause: https://www.feistymenopause.com/ Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : ⁠http://facebook.com/hackmyage⁠ Facebook Group: Biohacking Women 50+ - Longevity After Menopause https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingwomen50 Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/hackmyage⁠ Website: ⁠http://www.hackmyage.com⁠ Hack My Age VIP Group: ⁠http://patreon.com/hackmyage⁠ Email: zora@hackmyage.com Newsletter: ⁠http://www.hackmyage.com/newsletter⁠ This podcast is edited by ⁠jonathanjk.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

In this episode, Dr. Mike Stone and Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologists who specialize in all aspects of fertility care, will be discussing a topic that is of utmost importance to many women - weight management and its relationship to female hormones.   Dr. Stone and Dr. DiGirolamo will explore the variety of roles that hormones play in female weight gain and loss. The doctors will share their insights on how decoding the menstrual cycle can point to answers on weight management and how hormone replacement therapy can be a viable option for some women. We'll also hear Dr. DiGirolamo's take on oral contraception and how it relates to weight loss and gain in women.   But it's not all about medication - lifestyle interventions can also play a key role in optimizing weight and hormone health. Dr. Stone and Dr. DiGirolamo will explore some of the options available to women who want to take control of their weight and health.  

Now that menopause is mainstream news, interest in hormone therapy is exploding. And so is the confusion and controversy surrounding it, as menopausal hormone therapy (aka hormone replacement therapy), which is undeniably a game changer for millions, has also become a massive business. Some practitioners are reportedly prescribing “megadoses” of estrogen–in some cases twice or even 3 or 4 times the maximum licensed dose, causing myriad medical societies to sound the alarm. Meanwhile, researchers are working overtime to catch up to provide clarity on what hormone therapy does, what it doesn't do, who it benefits most, and for how long. This week we dig into it all with our favorite hormone doc, Dr. Carla DiGirolamo. Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD, is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in infertility and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Health. She is a MedFit Care provider and provides weekly workouts and medical updates at her Substack Athletic Aging. She has most recently become an Endocrine Consultant for Wild Health. Resources:The Daily Mail article on high doses of HRT here The Joint BMS, FSRH, RCGP, RCOG, SFE and RCN Safety Alert here Support our Partners:The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code HITPLAY at Aminoco.com/HITPLAY to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Bonafide: 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at hellobonafide.com/hitplay Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use the code HITPLAY30 for $30 off any subscription to the CGM program That's It.: Receive 20% off your order with the code PLAY20 at thatsitfruit.com Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Feisty Media: @feisty_media Selene: @fitchick3 Subscribe to the weekly Feisty Menopause blog: https://www.feistymenopause.com/feistyinbox Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Leave your questions for Selene:https://www.speakpipe.com/hitplay Get the Free Feisty Women's Guide to Lifting Heavy Sh*t:https://www.feistymenopause.com/liftheavy Learn more about FUELED, our Comprehensive Nutrition Course for Active Womenhttps://www.womensperformance.com/fueled

Should you workout differently in your 30s than you did in your 20s? About about 40s?  Dr. Carla DiGirolamo breaks down women's health, fitness and hormones as we age. And what to expect. Prepare yourself because you'll walk away with several new nuggets of knowledge to help your performance, results and overall health. Interested to learn more about endocrinology and fitness from Dr. Carla? Here's how to connect:  Site: https://www.drcarlad.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carla_d/  Ready to give FWW Live a try?

Bob and Dina meet with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a reproductive endocrinologist, obstetrician/gynecologist and pioneer in women's performance endocrinology. We discuss a variety of topics related to female hormones and female athletes throughout the lifecycle including menstrual cycle tracking, hormonal flux through perimenopausal years, and menopause hormone therapy.  Dr. Carla also clears up some misconceptions and marketing hype. We also discuss: Her new career path and paving the way in Women's Performance Endocrinology Her varied athletic background Importance of the menstrual cycle and what it signifies Things to know about the differences in oral contraceptives Nuances of perimenopause How do you know if Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) is for you?  Marketing and hype in the realm of hormone health  Should you do hormone testing?  Nutrition and exercise recommendations  Quotes: “The menstrual cycle is a vital sign that tells you what is going on with your physiology.” “Don't make your body the enemy. Your body needs you at this time.” “There is a dearth of specialists in menopausal medicine.” More about our guest: Dr. Carla DiGirolamo is a double Board-Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist who specializes in the care of reproductive age and mid-life women. She is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Menopause Practitioner and has been featured in multiple podcasts and speakerships at various events discussing the physiology of the hormonal changes of menopause, hormone therapy and optimizing physical performance in elite and avid recreational female athletes.  Carla has been in the fitness industry her entire life as a recreational athlete and for the last decade as a fitness professional with credentials as a Crossfit Level 1 Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach.  Follow Dr. Carla: IG: @dr_carla_d and on FB: @carla.digirolamo.14 Links: Dr. Carla's website Her educational course for fitness and health professionals  Selene Yeager podcast Hit Play Not Pause (find on all podcast platforms) Find a Menopause Certified practitioner in the USA Thank you to our episode sponsor, UCAN. If you're looking for sustained energy, enhanced productivity and performance without the sugar spikes and energy crashes, give their products a try. You can save 20% by using the code ISNPODCAST at checkout.  Want to try the deltaG products to provide your brain another fuel source? Check out their products and save 10% by using the code ISNPODCAST and you'll also help support our podcast!  This episode is brought to you by the new Nutrition Mechanic Nourish Circle programs for 2023. These are online and interactive programs designed for active and athletic women 40 years and older to support health, vitality, and athletic performance through menopause years and beyond. Head over to nutritionmechanic.com, click on the Services link, and go to the Nourish Circle page to get on the wait list and have an opportunity to join one of the new programs starting in April 2023. We'd love to connect with you on social! Follow Dina on Instagram at @nutritionmechanic and Bob at @enrgperformance. You can learn more about Bob and Dina's nutrition and coaching services and programs at www.enrgperformance.com and www.nutritionmechanic.com. 

Join me to learn about building and maintaining strong bones, with endocrinologist Dr. Joy Wu. Osteoporosis causes devastating bone fractures in millions of people every year, and there is a lot we can do to prevent it.   In this episode, we discuss the causes, consequences, and risk factors for osteoporosis and bone fractures. Dr. Wu sheds light on what's going in inside your bones and the role of diet, exercise, hormones and medications.   Dr. Wu is a board-certified endocrinologist who specializes in osteoporosis and other bone mineral diseases. She treats patients and leads cutting-edge research at Stanford University, where she is Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism and Vice Chair of Basic Science in the Department of Medicine.   This episode is the first of a two-part conversation. In part two, we discuss osteoporosis treatment options.   Connect with Dr. Joy Wu Twitter @JoyYWu https://twitter.com/JoyYWu Stanford profile: https://profiles.stanford.edu/joy-wu   Resources Fracture Prevention Facts & Myths (Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation) https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/preventing-fractures/general-facts/ Osteoporosis Canada https://osteoporosis.ca Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the US Surgeon General https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20945569/ Hormone Health Network of Endocrine Society https://admin.hormone.org American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (for physicians) https://www.asbmr.org/   Related podcast episodes Navigating Menopausal Hormone Therapy (Dr. Carla DiGirolamo) https://fueledbyscience.com/podcast/carla-digirolamo-2/ Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Risks & Benefits (Drs Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris) https://fueledbyscience.com/podcast/avrum-bluming-carol-tavris-1/ Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Setting The Record Straight (Dr. Avrum Bluming) https://fueledbyscience.com/podcast/avrum-bluming-2/

Carla DiGirolamo spent most of her career focused on infertility, all the while being an athlete for her entire life outside of work. And it wasn't until recently she figured out a way to mix these 2 passions of hers.She calls it Performance Endocrinology for Women, specializing in maximizing and optimizing performance in women in from reproductive age through menopause. We're learning now more and more in the fitness industry that women's performance is different from men's (of course), and it's based on and rooted in our unique hormonal physiology. Dr. Carla DiGirolamo is a double Board-Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist who specializes in the care of reproductive-age and mid-life women. She also is the author of a free newsletter entitled Athletic Aging - https://www.athleticaging.blog/Carla joins Pam to discuss the intersection of this work, the importance of fitness in women's healthcare, and fitness trends for 2023.

Carla DiGirolamo spent most of her career focused on infertility, all the while being an athlete for her entire life outside of work. And it wasn't until recently she figured out a way to mix these 2 passions of hers.She calls it Performance Endocrinology for Women, specializing in maximizing and optimizing performance in women in from reproductive age through menopause. We're learning now more and more in the fitness industry that women's performance is different from men's (of course), and it's based on and rooted in our unique hormonal physiology. Dr. Carla DiGirolamo is a double Board-Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist who specializes in the care of reproductive-age and mid-life women. She also is the author of a free newsletter entitled Athletic Aging - https://www.athleticaging.blog/Carla joins Pam to discuss the intersection of this work, the importance of fitness in women's healthcare, and fitness trends for 2023.

Since we started this podcast, many women have gone from being afraid to take hormone therapy to being afraid not to take hormone therapy, as some in the menopause field are saying that menopause is really a “hormone deficiency” and we can't age well without it. This week we dive in on what hormone therapy is; what it can do (especially for performance and health); what it can't do, and what we're still learning about all of it with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo.Carla is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in infertility and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Health. She runs an online personal training and nutrition coaching business, FitforLifeMD, specializing in the care of women in all age groups, but with a special interest in the comprehensive care of peri/postmenopausal women. She also writes a regular blog on Athletic Aging. Carla has the distinction of being the only repeat (and now threepeat!) guest on Hit Play Not Pause.**Support the Podcast**InsideTracker: Get 20% off at insidetracker.com/feisty. Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Bonafide: Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at hellobonafide.com/hitplayThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Sara welcomes Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist who has experience with the unique physical and mental challenges that women face through every stage of life's journey. In addition to specializing in all aspects of fertility care, Dr. DiGirolamo is also a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer/Crossfit Health, Certified Nutrition Coach, and Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor.Today, she and Sara talk hormones, including:The purpose of hormonesMyths and misconceptions about hormone imbalanceTraining under stress - the good and bad Advice for prepubescent teens and parents of those childrenPros and cons of different birth control methods for active athletesBenefits of HIIT Training and lifting heavy shitCrossFit HealthRecommendations on nutritionAdvice to someone struggling with infertilityAdvice to someone struggling with perimenopause and menopauseEpisode and Sponsor ResourcesInside Tracker - 20% the entire Inside Tracker store at https://info.insidetracker.com/feisty Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code PERFORMANCE at https://www.previnex.com/ LiveFeisty.com - the Home of Live Feisty MediaSupport all of Live Feisty Podcast PartnersSign up for the Women's Performance Newsletter to receive weekly articles, sales, and more! https://livefeisty.com/newsletters/

Knowing what time of the month to expect your period is the bare minimum of understanding your menstrual cycle. Dr. Carla DiGirolamo is a dual board-certified physician in both obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology, and a women's health specialist. In this episode of the Wild Health Podcast, she spoke to us about tailoring nutrition and exercise to your cycle, the impacts of things like physical or mental stress – even fasting and supplementation – on menstruation, and the stigma behind women and weightlifting, as well as moving through menopause.

Join Dr. Carla DiGirolamo to learn about all things stress - the good, the bad, and the ugly. How and why does stress impact your health and wellbeing? What can you do about it?   Today's conversation focuses primarily on midlife health in women, as this is Dr. DiGirolamo's area of expertise. We discuss how stress shows up in her fertility patients and her fitness coaching practice, and how we can reduce stress with a small investment of time and energy.   Dr. DiGirolamo is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and obstetrician/gynecologist, and has a PhD in molecular pathobiology. She is also a certified menopause specialist, CrossFit Trainer and Nutrition Coach. Dr. DiGirolamo currently works as a fertility & menopause specialist at Boston IVF and as a private coach.   Note: For more from Dr. DiGirolamo, see Episode 44 on what expect during menopause and Episode 45 on navigating menopausal hormone therapy.   Dr. Carla DiGirolamo's links: Athletic Aging newsletter: https://www.athleticaging.blog Website: https://fitforlifemd.com Social Media: @fitforlifemd

Menopause is a biological reality that all women face, but we don't have to surrender to it. Think of menopause as a detour, rather than a decline. That's why I brought on Dr. Carla DiGirolamo for this week's episode. Carla is a Fitness and Nutrition coach in addition to her work as a Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Menopause Specialist. Today we talk about the ins and outs of hormone changes as we get older, and the best ways fuel, train, and take care of ourselves as our bodies change. Menopause isn't a deficiency, it's a part of life. It's time we learned to love and take care of our bodies, instead of hiding them away.   Connect with Carla: @fitforlifemd, Website, Blog, Facebook, LinkedIn   Use code FITWITHNINA at checkout to save 20% on your protein products at Jay Robb Protein!   Don't forget to join the Making FIT Work Private Facebook Page and connect with me on Instagram: @fitwith_nina

Join us to demystify menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a reproductive endocrinologist and menopause specialist.   In this episode, we discuss: - The potential benefits and risks of menopausal hormone therapy - How to navigate different hormones, formulations and doses of MHT - What the term bioidentical means and how it's often misused - When hormone testing is useful, when it's not, and why Dr. DiGirolamo has profound expertise in hormones, menopause, and mid-life health. She is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and obstetrician/gynecologist, and has a PhD  in molecular pathobiology. She is a certified menopause specialist through the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and a certified CrossFit Trainer and Nutrition Coach. Dr. DiGirolamo currently works as a private coach and as a fertility / menopause specialist at Boston IVF.   Note: This episode is the second of a three-part conversation with Dr. DiGirolamo. In Part 1, we discuss what to expect during menopause. In Part 3, we discuss non-pharmaceutical (lifestyle) interventions like fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness.   More from Dr. Carla DiGirolamo Athletic Aging newsletter: https://www.athleticaging.blog Website: https://fitforlifemd.com Social Media: @fitforlifemd   Other Resources   Joint position statement by the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on best practice recommendations for the care of women experiencing the menopause (June 2022) https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Optimising-the-menopause-transition-Joint-position-statement.pdf   The 2022 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/professional/nams-2022-hormone-therapy-position-statement.pdf   Estrogen Matters (by Dr. Avrum Bluming & Dr. Carol Tavris; deep dive on breast cancer risk and hormone therapy) https://estrogenmatters.com/   Hormone Therapy: WHI Controversy Part 1 (Podcast with Dr. Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris) https://fueledbyscience.com/podcast/avrum-bluming-carol-tavris-1/   Hormone Therapy: WHI Controversy Part 2 (Podcast with Dr. Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris) https://fueledbyscience.com/podcast/avrum-bluming-2/

Join us for a conversation about the menopause transition with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a reproductive endocrinologist and menopause specialist.   We dig into the gory details of what to expect and why changing sex hormones impact our minds and bodies in so many ways - from hot flashes, to body composition, vaginal changes, sex drive, depression, anxiety and more. We also discuss the vital importance of fostering a healthy mindset during this time of change. Dr. DiGirolamo has a profound understanding of our complex hormonal systems thanks to her extensive medical training and PhD in molecular pathobiology. She is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and obstetrician/gynecologist and a NAMS-certified menopause specialist. Currently, Dr. DiGirolamo is a partner at Boston IVF, where she helps her patients navigate menopause and fertility challenges.   Dr. DiGirolamo is also deeply passionate about life-long fitness and truly walks (and rocks!) the talk. She is a certified CrossFit Trainer and Nutrition Coach and loves empowering women to improve their health and vitality.   Note: This episode is the first of a two-part conversation. In part two, we discuss menopausal hormone therapy and lifestyle interventions to help you thrive during menopause and beyond. More from Dr. Carla DiGirolamo: Athletic Aging newsletter https://www.athleticaging.blog Website https://fitforlifemd.com Social Media @fitforlifemd Other Menopause Resources: North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org

In the year and a half since we started this podcast, many women have gone from being afraid to take hormone therapy to being afraid not to take hormone therapy, as some in the menopause field are saying that menopause is really a “hormone deficiency” and we can't age well without it. This week we dive in on what hormone therapy is; what it can do (especially for performance and health); what it can't do, and what we're still learning about all of it with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo. Carla is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in infertility and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Health. She runs an online personal training and nutrition coaching business, https://fitforlifemd.com/ (FitforLifeMD), specializing in the care of women in all age groups, but with a special interest in the comprehensive care of peri/postmenopausal women. She also writes a regular blog on https://www.athleticaging.blog/ (Athletic Aging). Carla has the distinction of being the only repeat (and now threepeat!) guest on Hit Play Not Pause. **Support the Podcast** InsideTracker: 20% off at http://insidetracker.com/feisty (insidetracker.com/feisty) Nuun Hydration: 30% off at https://nuun.life/feisty-blog (nuunlife.com)  with the code HITPLAY  Previnex: 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ (https://www.previnex.com/)  Bonafide: 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at  http://hellobonafide.com/hitplay (hellobonafide.com/hitplay) Nutrisense: Use code "HITPLAY" at https://nutrisense.io/hitplay (nutrisense.io/hitplay) for $30 off any subscription to the CGM program Go to http://feistymenopause.com/podcastguide (feistymenopause.com/podcastguide) for more information about the Hit Replay Podcast Guide subscription This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Sara welcomes Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist who has experience with the unique physical and mental challenges that women face through every stage of life's journey. In addition to specializing in all aspects of fertility care, Dr. DiGirolamo is also a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer/Crossfit Health, Certified Nutrition Coach, and Les Mills BodyCombat Instructor. Today, she and Sara talk hormones, including: The purpose of hormones Myths and misconceptions about hormone imbalance Training under stress - the good and bad Advice for prepubescent teens and parents of those children Pros and cons of different birth control methods for active athletes Benefits of HIIT Training and lifting heavy shit CrossFit Health Recommendations on nutrition Advice to someone struggling with infertility Advice to someone struggling with perimenopause and menopause Episode and Sponsor Resources https://apresdelight.com/ (Aprés Delight) - Small batch, organic CBD sexual intimacy products. Because you deserve to feel good, love your body and what you can do with it, and understand and experience all of the joy it brings you. Use code: performance for 20% off at https://apresdelight.com/ (https://apresdelight.com/ ) https://info.insidetracker.com/feisty (Inside Tracker) - 20% the entire Inside Tracker store at https://info.insidetracker.com/feisty (https://info.insidetracker.com/feisty ) Register for the https://www.womensperformance.com/womensperformancesummit (Feisty Women's Performance Summit) - March 25th-27th https://my.captivate.fm/LiveFeisty.com (LiveFeisty.com) - the Home of Live Feisty Media https://livefeisty.com/partners/ (Support all of Live Feisty Podcast Partners)

Women make testosterone. It works in concert with estrogen and progesterone to maintain healthy muscles and bones and fires up your sex drive and helps protect your brain. Yet there are no FDA approved testosterone products for women and “T” is not included in standard menopausal hormone therapy. So women are left to their own devices, and reasonably have a lot of questions about when they might need it, how to get it, and what to expect from testosterone therapy. This week's guest Carla DiGirolamo, M.D., is here to answer all those questions and more. Carla is a double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist/Obstetrician Gynecologist working as a reproductive specialist at Boston IVF in Waltham, Massachusetts. She is ranked among the Top Doctors in the Boston Area, and is listed as a provider with the North American Menopause Society. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach and Les Mills BodyCombat and BodyPump Instructor. She runs an online personal training and nutrition coaching business, FitforLifeMD, which you can check out at fitforlifemd.com, specializing in the care of women in all age groups, but with a special interest in the comprehensive care of peri/postmenopausal women. **Support the Podcast** InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/feistymenopause Nuun Hydration: 30% off at nuunlife.com with the code HITPLAY Previnex: 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Bonafide: 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at https://hellobonafide.com/

Ask your doctor about the benefits of high intensity exercise, lifting heavy sh*t, and adaptogens and you may just get a shrug (or worse a patronizing smile). Ask your coach or trainer about medicine and…well, don’t ask your coach or trainer about medicine because that’s not their job. What’s left is a giant chasm where most women in menopause reside, scratching their heads, wondering how to find a wellness prescription that really works. This week’s guest Carla DiGirolamo, M.D., is making it her life’s mission to fill that gap, bridging the lack of knowledge between the medical and wellness communities as an active participant in groups like CrossFit Health, as well as through her own private practice, so menopausal women can avoid meds they don’t need and live their strongest, healthiest, most confident lives. Carla is a double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist/Obstetrician Gynecologist working as a reproductive specialist at Boston IVF in Waltham, Massachusetts. She is ranked among the Top Doctors in the Boston Area, and is listed as a provider with the North American Menopause Society. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach and Les Mills BodyCombat and BodyPump Instructor. She recently launched an online personal training and nutrition coaching business, FitforLifeMD, which you can check out at fitforlifemd.com, specializing in the care of women in all age groups, but with a special interest in the comprehensive care of peri/postmenopausal women. **Support the Podcast** InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/feistymenopause Nuun Hydration: 30% off at nuunlife.com with the code FeistyMenopause Velorosa Cycling: 15% off with code HITPLAY at velorosacycling.com