Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Every time you avoid the hard thing, you're not protecting yourself. You're training your body to be less capable.
Dr. Stephanie breaks down why the "avoid cortisol spikes" trend online is missing the point entirely — and what intensity-appropriately dosed-actually does for your nervous system, your joints, your muscles, and your confidence.
Avoiding lifting doesn't protect your joints. It weakens them. Same logic applies to every form of strategic stress.
📺 Full episode on lactate, HIIT, and why sprinting changes everything: youtu.be/pfW_xKHNKPQ
🏋️ LIFT — Dr. Stephanie's strength training program: drstephanie.ca
#CortisolMyths #Perimenopause #StrengthTraining #MenopauseHealth #BetterWithDrStephanie
Every time you avoid the hard thing, you're not protecting yourself. You're training your body to be less capable.
Dr. Stephanie breaks down why the "avoid cortisol spikes" trend online is missing the point entirely — and what intensity-appropriately dosed-actually does for your nervous system, your joints, your muscles, and your confidence.
Avoiding lifting doesn't protect your joints. It weakens them. Same logic applies to every form of strategic stress.
📺 Full episode on lactate, HIIT, and why sprinting changes everything: youtu.be/pfW_xKHNKPQ
🏋️ LIFT — Dr. Stephanie's strength training program: drstephanie.ca
#CortisolMyths #Perimenopause #StrengthTraining #MenopauseHealth #BetterWithDrStephanie
