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This episode explores the differences in female metabolism compared to male metabolism, focusing on the menstrual cycle, PCOS, ketogenic diets, and postpartum depression with Dr. Madison Kackley.

How does female metabolism differ from male metabolism? Why do energy levels, performance, hunger, and recovery fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle? And what does the latest research say about ketogenic diets, metabolic flexibility, PCOS, and postpartum depression? In this episode, Ben Hopkins sits down with Dr. Madison Kackley, researcher and director of SHE IS Labs at The Ohio State University, to explore the fascinating relationship between metabolism, hormones, and women's health. Dr. Kackley breaks down why women are metabolically dynamic, how estrogen and progesterone influence fuel usage throughout the month, and why many health recommendations have historically been built around male physiology. The conversation also dives into metabolic flexibility, insulin sensitivity, ketogenic diets, PCOS (now increasingly referred to as PMOS), postpartum depression, and the role ketones may play in improving brain energy and overall health. Whether you're an athlete, a woman looking to better understand your body, or simply interested in metabolic health, this episode is packed with insights that challenge conventional thinking. Topics Covered: Why female metabolism differs from…

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