Metabolism, Cortisol & Hormones: What Women Get Wrong Dr. Aviva Romm

Most women are tracking everything...their sleep, their stress, their steps, their food...and still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and like their body is working against them. Yale-trained MD and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Aviva Romm says the problem isn't your data. It's that you've stopped trusting yourself. In this episode, Dr. Romm breaks down why metabolic flexibility —not more optimization — is the real key to lasting health, strong hormones, and aging well as a woman. We get into why cortisol isn't the enemy (and what actually happens when you chronically suppress it), how your menstrual cycle should be shaping your training, and why high-performing women are often the last ones to listen to what their body is telling them. We also talk about the quiet strength in setting boundaries, why willpower isn't a character trait, and how to stop "shoulding" on yourself and actually build habits that stick. If you've ever pushed through exhaustion, ignored your body's signals, or wondered why doing more keeps leaving you feeling like less — this one's for you. Topics covered: - What metabolic flexibility actually means and why it matters for women - The truth about cortisol and why demonizing it is making things worse - How to train smarter across your cycle - Why your fitness tracker might be working against you - Boundaries, burnout, and the real cost of always saying yes - How to build habits from want-to instead of should Connect with Dr. Aviva Romm: avivaromm.com | @dr.avivaromm on Instagram

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Metabolism, Cortisol & Hormones: What Women Get Wrong Dr. Aviva Romm is an episode from Redefining Strength Fitness Hacks by Cori Lefkowith.

This episode is 49:37 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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