This one is a must-listen.

Today we’re joined by one of the most requested women in the world of female performance and health, Dr Stacy Sims, who is changing the conversation around perimenopause, menopause, women’s training, and energy with science-backed tools that actually work in real life.

This episode is deeply personal for Layne, as Stacy’s work helped her feel like herself again, and brought her back to feeling strong, vital, energised and present.

We cover the practical tools, the science, and the mindset shifts that help women stop guessing and start understanding what their body actually needs, especially in the perimenopause and menopause years.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why women’s health has been misunderstood for decades and why data matters
• The biggest myths women have been taught about training and nutrition
• Why fasting can be a problem for women (and what it can do to sleep and hormones)
• How to eat to stabilise energy and reduce the afternoon crash
• The truth about “belly fat” and why the obsession with a perfect body is cultural conditioning
• Ozempic/GLP-1s: what we know, what we don’t, and why vanity use is risky
• Adaptogens (and what they actually do)
• Creatine: why it matters for women, brain function, and energy
• Sauna vs infrared: what works, how long to stay in, and the mental health benefits
• Strength training for women: power, performance, and how to train without “getting bulky”
• Practical weekly strength structure (and why power is a predictor of healthspan)
• How partners can support women through menopause: real tools, real conversations, real support

We also answer listener questions including:

• How can I support my wife through menopause?
• How do I prepare for perimenopause without feeling afraid?

If you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, flat, not like yourself, or overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode will help you feel informed, empowered, and supported.

And if you’re listening thinking, “mic drop… I need support with this,” we share how you can join The Awake Collective for monthly coaching, accountability, community, and practical tools to keep doing the work.

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