Women’s Fitness Expert: What You Need to Know About Dieting & Exercise - Dr. Stephanie Estima (Video)
In this 29 June 2026 published video, host Steven Bartlett talks with Women’s Health Expert Dr Stephanie Estima who reveals the 6 fitness myths keeping you weak, why skinny is the wrong goal, and the 5 muscle groups every woman should be building!
Dr. Estima is a Doctor of Chiropractic and women’s health expert with over 20 years of clinical practice specialising in female physiology, hormones, and metabolism. She hosts the podcast Better With Dr Stephanie and is the author of ‘The Betty Body’ and the upcoming book, ‘Nothing to Lose: A Clinicians Guide to What Comes After Skinny: Building Strength, Shape, and a Body You Can Trust.’
She explains:
- The 4 types of women sabotaging their own health, and which one is you
- Why lifting weights won’t make you bulky, and what actually changes your body
- How long fasts are quietly damaging your hormones and what to do instead
- Why the way you squat might be wrong for your anatomy
- The supplements every woman should take and what they actually do for you
https://youtu.be/HwVn3WMv5oI
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:50 Why Women Are Still Given Bad Health Advice
00:04:46 Is Being Skinny Actually Healthy?
00:06:02 How Stephanie’s Experience Changed Her Approach
00:07:02 Stephanie’s Personal Battle With Body Image
00:09:39 What You’ll Take Away From This Conversation
00:10:41 The 4 Female Health Archetypes Explained
00:11:11 Are You Overwhelmed Olivia?
00:12:53 Are You Skinny Fat Sophie?
00:14:17 How To Reduce Belly Fat Effectively
00:16:28 Are You Exorcist Emily?
00:17:51 Are You Dialled-In Diana?
00:20:07 Are Carbs Really Bad? And Is Keto Worth It?
00:22:25 Signs Your Thyroid May Not Be Working Properly
00:24:47 Will Lifting Weights Make You Bulky?
00:26:49 Is Fasting Safe For Women?
00:29:17 What If You’re Scared To Lift Heavy Weights?
00:30:41 Does Post-Workout Meal Timing Really Matter?
00:31:24 Should You Eat Before A Workout?
00:32:08 Can Ketones Improve Your Workout?
00:33:10 Which Muscles Should Women Prioritise?
00:36:05 How To Train For An Hourglass Figure
00:37:52 The Key Differences Between Male And Female Anatomy
00:42:16 Why Women Should Squat Differently Than Men
00:45:01 How Strength Training Can Help Prevent Falls
00:47:02 Ads
00:49:01 Which Supplements Are Actually Worth Taking?
00:52:08 Should Women Take Creatine?
00:52:46 A Creatine Hack For Perimenopause
00:53:51 Does Collagen Actually Work?
00:56:23 Are Protein Shakes Worth It?
00:56:37 Where Cardio Fits Into A Strength Plan
00:57:26 Are Cortisol Spikes Really A Problem?
00:59:01 Is Cardio Helpful For Women With PCOS?
01:00:40 Don’t Stop Doing These Exercises As You Age
01:00:58 Why Sprinting Is So Good For Women
01:04:35 Is Running Bad For Your Knees?
01:05:26 Why Jump Training Matters
01:05:43 The Benefits Of Isometric Holds
01:06:59 Why Deceleration Is Essential For Mobility
01:07:57 The Most Underrated No-Equipment Exercise
01:12:55 The Best Bodyweight Exercises To Add To Your Routine
01:13:23 Ads
01:15:31 The Biggest Fitness Challenges Mothers Face
01:16:11 What Every Woman Should Know About The Pelvic Floor
01:19:30 What Women Aren’t Saying Out Loud About Sex
01:21:42 GLP-1s And HRT: What Women Should Know
01:23:02 The Recovery Habits Women Should Prioritise
01:24:24 The Missing Piece Of Fitness Most Women Overlook
01:25:52 Is Pilates Alone Enough?
01:27:29 Stephanie’s Skincare Routine
01:28:02 Nearly 50 And Feeling Better Than Ever
01:29:12 Do You Believe In God?
01:29:45 What Does A Successful Life Look Like?
01:30:57 Where To Find Stephanie
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