#482 Dr Emily Dow - Cortisol, Hormone Balancing, and Zone 2 Vs Higher Intensity Cardio
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Dr. Emily Dow discusses cortisol, hormone balancing, and the differences between Zone 2 and higher-intensity cardio.
The Professor of the Dark Arts, Dr Emily Dow returns by popular demand. Emily has seen a huge surge in popularity, and for good reason. Her media is thoughtful, intelligent, and extremely well communicated. Emily joins me to talk about: Why "high cortisol" has become the new hormonal imbalance What cortisol actually does, and why acute elevations in cortisol are not only not bad for you, but essential to normal physiology Is there any validity to the claim that cortisol elevation from training stress is harmful, especially for peri-menopausal women? Why chronically elevated cortisol is a problem and how it develops Why the phrase "hormone balancing" is often a red flag for pseudoscience What common traits we see among unqualified influencers promoting trendy health boogeymen What the research tells us about exercise and mental health Does your brain benefit more from higher-intensity cardio than Zone 2? A nuanced discussion on the Zone 2 versus higher-intensity cardio debate Is part of Zone 2's benefit simply that it replaces unhealthy sedentary behaviors? Thoughts on research headlines like "Carbohydrate intake does not affect muscle growth" What…
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