Show Notes
Women's bodies are constantly evolving but the fitness advice they receive rarely does.
In this episode of Lifted, Sandy sits down with board-certified OB/GYN, integrative medicine physician, hormone expert and bestselling author Dr. Shawn Tassone to discuss how women can build strength, support their hormones and train with confidence through every stage of life. Together, they unpack common misconceptions around pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause and aging and share practical, evidence-based advice to help women stay strong for decades to come. In this episode, you'll learn:
How hormones influence training, recovery and performance
Why women need training that evolves with their bodies
Strength strategies for every decade of life
Common hormone myths and what the science actually says
Why it's never too early or too late to start strength training
Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, navigating menopause, or simply looking to train smarter, this conversation will help you feel empowered to meet your body where it is today and build strength for the future.
About Today's Guest: Dr. Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD, known as America's Holistic Gynecologist, is the first physician in the U.S. to be double board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Integrative Medicine. A practicing OB/GYN, hormone expert, bestselling author of The Hormone Balance Bible, and host of the Confessions of a Male Gynecologist podcast, Dr. Tassone has spent more than 20 years helping women better understand their hormones and take an active role in their health through an evidence-based, integrative approach.
Instagram: @shawntassonemd
Website: tassonemd.com
Podcast: Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
Book: The Hormone Balance Bible
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Hosted by Sandy Brockman and presented by obé Fitness in partnership with Dear Media, Lifted delivers practical, evidence-based conversations on strength training, body composition, women's health, and longevity—helping you build strength for real life.
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