Fasting and female hormones, this podcast has it all. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, interviews world-renowned hormone expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz, on the topic of intermittent fasting. Dr. Pelz dives into the unique role that fasting can play in hormone health, and shares tips on fasting for perimenopause. Women need to fast differently than men. Dr. Pelz explains the cycle of fasting that correlates with a woman’s menstrual cycle for optimal fasting and hormone success. Women can experience better sleep, and fewer perimenopausal symptoms when fasting appropriately. Don’t sleep on this episode, there is so much to learn! Sections and Time Stamps 00:00 - Intro 02:51 - How Mindy Pelz got into fasting 04:58 - What are the benefits of intermittent fasting for women? 08:20 - What does fasting do to estrogen? 14:30 - How do women need to do fasting differently than men? 20:20 - The goal is metabolic flexibility 22:05 - Fasting recommendations for perimenopause 25:20 - “Fast Like a Girl” book  26:28 - ConclusionFast Like a Girl https://fastlikeagirl.com/ Mindy Pelz’s Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DrMindyPelz Mindy Pelz’s Website https://drmindypelz.com/ DUTCH Test  https://dutchtest.com/