BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause
by Dr. Stephanie Estima, Perimenopause & Women's Fitness Expert
Last updated Oct 19, 2026Is this your podcast?Most women are told that feeling exhausted, gaining weight, losing muscle, and watching their body change after 40 is just what happens. Dr. Stephanie Estima is here to tell you that's the wrong map.BETTER is the podcast...
AI overview.Dr. Stephanie Estima is a well-regarded figure in the health and wellness community, known for her expertise in women's health, particularly around menopause an…
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On the show
- Cynthia Thurlow1 ep
- Dr. Juliana Hauser1 ep
- Leslie Kenny1 ep
Also: Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Mark Horowitz, Dr. Tommy Wood, Kyal Van Der Leest, Dr. Majid Fotuhi, Dr. Dan Pardi, Dr. Rachel Zoffness, Dr. Mamina Turegano, Dr. Heather Hirsch, Esther Blum, Dani Coleman, Connie Zack, Andy Galpin, Dr. Russell Kennedy, Natalie Jill, Cathy Eason, Jim Kwik
Audience Interest
- women's health topics
- menopause management
Podcast Focus
- expert discussions on health
- actionable health insights
Publishing Consistency
- 470 episodes produced
- active for 6 years
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- 🇺🇸United States · Alternative HealthHOME#2857K to 300K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Alternative Health#814K to 72K
- 🇮🇳India · Alternative Health#1012K to 62K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Alternative Health#1410K to 55K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Alternative Health#117.2K to 38K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
118K to 623K🎙 ~2x weekly·490 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
235K to 1.2M🇺🇸48%🇨🇦12%🇮🇳10%+11 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
129K to 685K60K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/19/26 |  How To Build Round & Strong Glutes with Bret Contreras, PhD. aka the Glute Guy | Bret Contreras covers glute training: exercise selection (squats, RDLs, step-ups, split squats, single-leg work, abductions, kickbacks, bridges), hip thrust technique (foot placement, full extension, setup errors, machine issues), and prioritizing glute growth over quads/hamstrings. | 1h 13m 25s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 |  Skinny Is Where You Go to Die: Muscle Power & Myokines for Ageing Women with Dr. Paul Taylor | Your muscles aren't just for moving — they're an endocrine organ, releasing hundreds of signalling molecules called myokines every time you contract them. Dr. Paul Taylor breaks down the science of myokines, why muscular power (not just strength) is the strongest predictor of how long you'll live, and why the pursuit of "skinny" is costing women their healthspan. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/kf7dNZUd5CA | 1h 35m 25s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  Perimenopause Doesn't Cause ADHD, It Unmasks It: Reclaim Your Brain with Dr. Jolene Brighten | Dr. Jolene Brighten explains why ADHD in women is so often missed, misdiagnosed, or dismissed as personality. She covers the five hormonal life stages that make ADHD symptoms worse, why perimenopause "unmasks" ADHD rather than causing it, and the food and exercise protocols that actually support an ADHD brain. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/stwjONj2Njg | 1h 23m 07s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  Hypermobile? Yes, You Can Strength Train (Here's How to Do It Safely) | Dr. Stephanie breaks down what hypermobility actually is — and why “just stretch more” probably isn’t the answer. She explains why strength training is key for hypermobile bodies, and if your joints click, pop, or you’ve ever been called “double-jointed,” this one’s for you. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/AKXgq5Qy4FE | 34m 12s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 |  No Time for the Gym? How to Rack Up Movement Minutes and Protect Your Bone Density with Katy Bowman | Biomechanist Katy Bowman explains why convenience is costing us movement, not time. She discusses how thinking in ‘loads, not modes’ can rebuild bone, muscle, and mobility without a gym. It’s permission to stop measuring health by 45-minute blocks and start looking for the minutes. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/5WEFYURdf9c | 1h 24m 27s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 |  The Physiology of Grief: What Loss Actually Does In Your Body with Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD. | Ever wonder how grief affects your mind and body? Grief neuroscientist Mary-Frances O’Connor dives into what happens to your body when you lose someone: the hormones, the heart health risks, the immune system shifts—everything! Check out the full episode at https://youtu.be/9p56Ppim_ek | 1h 17m 03s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | nitric oxidehormone function+3 | Cathy Eason | — | — | nitric oxideenergy+5 | — | 1h 17m 19s | ||
| 8/31/26 | neuroplasticitymemory training+3 | Jim Kwik | — | — | memoryAI+3 | — | 55m 34s | ||
| 8/24/26 | bone healthosteoporosis+3 | Professor Belinda Beck | — | — | bone densityosteoporosis+5 | — | 1h 14m 22s | ||
| 8/17/26 | midlife joint painperimenopause+3 | Dr. Tom Walters | Orthopedic physical therapist | — | frozen shoulderaching hips+3 | — | 1h 24m 30s | ||
| 8/10/26 | spiritual fitnessletting go+3 | Danielle LaPorte | Bless & Release | — | spiritual fitnessletting go+3 | — | 1h 22m 17s | ||
| 8/3/26 | body compositionmuscle protein breakdown+3 | — | — | — | body compositionmuscle protein+3 | — | 42m 27s | ||
| 7/27/26 | perimenopauseautoimmunity+3 | Mickey Trescott | Autoimmune Protocol | — | perimenopauseautoimmunity+3 | — | 1h 20m 51s | ||
| 7/20/26 | muscle sorenessexercise intensity+3 | Dani Coleman | Pvolve | — | muscle sorenessexercise intensity+5 | — | 53m 23s | ||
| 7/13/26 | infrared saunawomen's health+3 | Connie Zack | Sunlighten | — | infrared saunalight therapy+3 | — | 1h 08m 12s | ||
| 7/6/26 | muscle sciencemidlife women+4 | Andy Galpin | Human Performance CenterParker University | — | musclemidlife+6 | — | 1h 06m 46s | ||
| 6/29/26 | HRTligaments+3 | — | — | — | HRTestrogen+5 | — | 52m 19s | ||
| 6/22/26 | anxietyhealing+3 | Dr. Russell Kennedy | — | — | anxietyhealing+4 | — | 1h 21m 14s | ||
| 6/15/26 | midlife fitnessnutrition+3 | Natalie Jill | — | — | midlifefitness+5 | — | 1h 07m 56s | ||
| 6/8/26 | estrogen supply chainhormone care+5 | Esther Blum | — | — | estrogenhormone therapy+5 | — | 1h 06m 57s | ||
| 6/1/26 | pain managementbiopsychosocial model+3 | Dr. Rachel Zoffness | Tell Me Where It Hurts | — | painpsychology+5 | — | 1h 01m 41s | ||
| 5/25/26 | perimenopauseskincare+3 | Dr. Mamina Turegano | De-Influencing Your Perimenopause Skincare | — | perimenopauseskincare+3 | — | 1h 37m 18s | ||
| 5/18/26 | lactatebrainpower+3 | — | — | — | lactatemetabolism+4 | — | 42m 20s | ||
| 5/11/26 | menopausegynecology+3 | Dr. Heather Hirsch | OB-GYN | — | menopausecardiometabolic health+3 | — | 1h 09m 15s | ||
| 5/4/26 | creatinesleep research+3 | Dr. Dan Pardi | Qualia Life | — | creatineestrogen+3 | — | 1h 33m 13s | ||
| 4/27/26 | menopausehealth transformation+3 | Cynthia Thurlow | — | — | menopauseweight changes+3 | — | 1h 13m 10s | ||
| 4/20/26 | sexual healthself-knowledge+3 | Dr. Juliana Hauser | — | — | sexual agencyanatomy+4 | — | 1h 15m 03s | ||
| 4/13/26 | agingautoimmune disease+4 | Leslie Kenny | spermidineOxford | — | agingautoimmune+5 | — | 1h 26m 10s | ||
| 4/6/26 | diet culturemuscle building+3 | — | wellness industrial complex | — | diet culturemuscle+3 | — | 40m 14s | ||
| 3/30/26 | perimenopausehormones+3 | Dr. Mary Claire Haver | You've Seen 10 Doctors & Still, No Answers: Your Guide to Perimenopause | — | perimenopausehormones+5 | — | 1h 07m 13s | ||
| 3/23/26 | antidepressantsmental health+4 | Mark Horowitz | YouTube | — | antidepressantstapering off+8 | — | 1h 25m 31s | ||
| 3/16/26 | cognitive healthphysical activity+3 | Dr. Tommy Wood | — | — | workoutbrain health+3 | — | 1h 28m 31s | ||
| 3/9/26 | peptidesmidlife women+3 | Kyal Van Der Leest | BPC-157GHK-Copper+1 | — | peptidesBPC-157+5 | — | 1h 17m 07s | ||
| 3/2/26 | Alzheimer'sperimenopause+3 | Dr. Majid Fotuhi | Is it Alzheimer's or Perimenopause? | — | Alzheimer'sperimenopause+3 | — | 1h 06m 42s | ||
| 2/23/26 | tendonsinjury prevention+3 | — | — | — | tendonsinjuries+3 | — | 56m 26s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Dr. Stephanie Estima is a well-regarded figure in the health and wellness community, known for her expertise in women's health, particularly around menopause and nutrition. As an independent podcast creator, she leverages her knowledge to empower women through informed health decisions. "BETTER! Building bodies women can trust" stands out for its deep dive into complex scientific topics, transforming them into practical advice tailored for women’s health. The podcast features expert discussions on a variety of subjects, including fitness, hormones, stress management, and longevity, making it a comprehensive resource for listeners seeking to enhance their health and well-being. The audience primarily consists of women interested in improving their health, particularly during menopause. They value the actionable insights and expert advice provided, which help them navigate their health journeys with confidence and resilience. With over 470 episodes, the podcast has built a significant following, reflecting its relevance and impact in the health space.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 60K
- Total plays: 68K
- Total reviews: 565
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 58K
Castbox
- Followers: 1.3K
- Plays: 68K
- Reviews: 5
Podcast App
- Followers: 620
- Reviews: 560
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 96
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Audience
adults
Key insights
What the show covers
- expert discussions on health
- actionable health insights
- hormonal balance strategies
- mental resilience techniques
Audience interests
- women's health topics
- menopause management
- nutrition strategies
- fitness and exercise advice
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- includes YouTube and TuneIn
- broad audience engagement
- 40554 total followers
Publishing consistency
- 470 episodes produced
- active for 6 years
- weekly publishing schedule
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause
Peaked at #4 in AE, top 10 in 6 of 50 tracked markets, currently #4 in AE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| IS | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| MY | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Canada | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| India | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Australia | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Finland | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| South Africa | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| TW | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| RO | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Ireland | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| HK | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| PT | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| United States | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| TR | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| ID | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| AE | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #34 | #34 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 43 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 43 markets.