The Bravery Academy

S1E7 WOMEN ARE NOT SMALL MEN

The Bravery Academy

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Women Are Not Small Men: Debunking Myths with Dr. Stacy Sims Understanding Female Physiology and Performance In this episode of The Bravery Academy Podcast, host Emma interviews Dr. Stacy Sims, an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and author who specializes in female physiology and performance. They discuss her groundbreaking work, books, and TED Talks, emphasizing the importance of understanding that women are not small men when it comes to training and nutrition. Show Notes: Introduction to Dr. Stacy Sims and her work in female physiology and performance Overview of Dr. Sims' research, books, and TED Talks Debunking common myths and misconceptions about women's training and nutrition The impact of hormonal changes on women's athletic performance Strategies for optimizing training and nutrition for women at different life stages The importance of this knowledge for both women and men in sports and fitness Don't miss this eye-opening episode on female physiology and performance. Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Support the show by signing up for ad-free, early access, and bonus content on Patreon.com/thebraveryacademy. Check out the video version of the episode on YouTube @sarahferrismedia.

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