365: Menopause Reset: Fasting, Sleep, + Functional Fitness Tips Dr. Mindy Pelz

I’ll be honest, menopause used to feel like something I would deal with later, distant and a little intimidating. This conversation with Dr. Mindy Pelz completely reframed that for me. We talk about menopause as a neurological and metabolic reset, not a decline, and why so many women feel raw, overstimulated, or suddenly done with people pleasing when estrogen drops. Dr. Pelz explains what’s happening in the brain, why that shift can feel uncomfortable at first, and how it often signals clarity, stronger boundaries, and a deeper sense of self. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How can women boost energy during menopause? → What’s the best exercise for postmenopausal health? → How do sleep and light affect menopause symptoms? → Can intermittent fasting help during menopause? → How do lifestyle changes replace lost estrogen? Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at → Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:27 - Evolutionary Insights for Midlife → 00:10:27 - The Grandmother Hypothesis → 00:17:59 - Divorce & Empty Nesting → 00:23:12 - Rebuilding Relationships → 00:27:12 - Estrogen & People Pleasing → 00:33:51 - Learning to Prioritize Yourself → 00:38:24 - Reading Your Blood Work → 00:42:05 - Keto & Intermittent Fasting → 00:46:11 - Nutrition in Menopause → 00:50:43 - 5:1:1 Fasting Explained → 00:52:30 - Menopause-Friendly Workouts → 00:58:28 - Finding Joy in Movement → 01:03:28 - Sleep & Nighttime Habits → 01:09:02 - Blue Light & Evening Rituals → 01:14:39 - Owning Your Menopause Journey Check Out Dr. Mindy Pelz: → Age Like a Girl (Book) → Website → Instagram → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

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365: Menopause Reset: Fasting, Sleep, + Functional Fitness Tips Dr. Mindy Pelz is an episode from Be Well By Kelly by Kelly Leveque.

This episode is 79:21 long.

This episode was published on Dec 17, 2025.

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