Description

In this solo episode, Todd Vande Hei breaks down one of the most overlooked truths in health optimization: men and women are biologically different — right down to how their cells process food. Yet most diets, supplements, and pharmaceutical recommendations are designed for men.

Drawing on over a decade of data from Stark’s health optimization clinics, Todd explains how women’s nutritional needs shift not only across their lifespan but throughout the month — and how to align your nutrition, training, and recovery with your body’s natural rhythm.

In this episode, Todd covers:

• Why one-size-fits-all nutrition fails women — and how energy use, fat storage, and metabolism differ between the sexes.
• Macronutrient strategies for women — how to balance protein, fats, and carbs for hormonal health and energy.
• The menstrual cycle blueprint — how to eat and train differently during the follicular and luteal phases.
• Micronutrients that matter most — iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin D, and B vitamins — and how deficiencies show up in energy and mood.
• Seed cycling and natural hormone support — simple ways to smooth mood and energy swings.
• Menopause nutrition & HRT — how protein, resistance training, and hormone support can help you feel better than ever in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Todd’s message is clear: women’s nutrition shouldn’t be a smaller version of a man’s diet. Your body is cyclical, not static — and when you fuel it right, you don’t just age better, you thrive.

⚡ Final Takeaway:
 Your biology isn’t a disadvantage — it’s a rhythm. Learn to work with it, not against it.

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🤔 ABOUT Todd Vande Hei 🤔

Welcome to Todd Vande Hei's channel, where health mastery meets real-life transformation. Join Todd as he shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you unlock your full health potential.

Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, seeking sustainable weight loss, or simply striving to live your best life, Todd's journey and expertise will inspire and empower you to take control of your health and well-being.

Join our community of health enthusiasts committed to making positive changes and thriving at every stage of life. Let's embark on this journey to vibrant health together!

DISCLOSURE

We focus on optimizing every aspect of your well-being. At Stark, our team of expert trainers, doctors, nutritionists and a complete medical support team, led by CEO Todd Vande Hei, is dedicated to helping you become the BEST version of yourself. We specialize in coaching executives, athletes, pop stars, astronauts and other noteworthy individuals in all forms of exercise, diet, lifestyle, stress management and personalized supplement protocols.

Our methodology is designed to tackle each facet of well-being comprehensively. We believe that optimal health encompasses ten key aspects, which...