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You’ve probably heard that creatine is just for men who want to bulk up, but that’s one of the biggest myths in fitness. The truth? Creatine is one of the most well-researched and effective supplements out there, not just for your muscles, but also for your brain, bones, and mood. And it’s especially powerful for women over 35, when hormonal changes start to affect our energy, recovery, and resilience. In this episode, I’m breaking down five science-backed reasons why creatine is a total game changer for women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. I’ll share what the research shows, how to use it safely, and why it can help you feel stronger, sharper, and more balanced, both in and out of the gym. This is a topic that’s close to my heart. My own experience with perimenopause taught me just how much our energy, strength, and mood can shift, and how powerful it is when we learn to support our biology instead of fighting against it. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why creatine isn’t just for “gym bros” How perimenopause affects your energy, focus, and metabolism The science behind ATP, your body’s “cellular battery”, and how creatine recharges it Five key ways creatine supports women over 35: energy booster, muscle protector, brain booster, bone guardian, mood stabilizer. TIMESTAMP 00:00 Debunking creatine myths for women over 35 01:07 Understanding perimenopause and energy changes 02:12 The science behind creatine’s benefits 03:53 Creatine as an energy booster 05:03 Muscle recovery and performance enhancement 07:54 Creatine as a muscle protector 09:44 Creatine for brain health and focus 11:55 Bone health and strength 13:10 Creatine as a mood stabilizer 14:35 Final takeaways and next steps VALUABLE RESOURCES The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women - Dosage, timing, and what to buy (Free download): https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide Interview with Dr. Darren Kand - Deep dive into creatine science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLWaRcKNjMo ⁠Join The High Performance Health Community⁠ ⁠Click here⁠ for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Hormone Harmony - go to LVLUPHEALTH.COM/ANGELA and use the code ANGELA at checkout for an exclusive 15% off Defender Shield - go to DEFENDERSHIELD.COM/ANGELA and use the code ANGELA at checkout for an exclusive 10% off ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker, and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in Huff Post, Runners World, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️, a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and family without burning out. DISCLAIMER The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional or coaching advice, nor does it form a client relationship. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast, is at the user's own risk. Always seek advice from your medical doctor or healthcare professional before implementing any changes. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media – disruptivemedia.co.uk

Angela welcomes special guest, Dave Asprey, founder of the biohacking movement, on how unseen, pre-conscious processes in your body, particularly within the mitochondria, dictate your energy, reactions, and susceptibility to emotional triggers. Dave also explains why your body's initial operating system, driven by primal needs—fear, food, and fertility—influences your choices and emotional states before your conscious mind intervenes. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Pre-Conscious Body Decisions: Your body, specifically the mitochondria, processes reality and decides your emotional response within a one-third of a second 'censorship window'  * The Five F-Words of the Body's Operating System: The body's primal decisions are based on five priorities: Fear (run away from danger), Food (eat everything), Fertility (reproduce), Friend (support community), and Forgiveness (evolution and emotional editing). * Suffering as a Choice: People will unconsciously continue patterns of suffering until the pain is great enough to overcome their internal resistance and they actively choose to change * Forgiveness as an Altered State: True forgiveness is a measurable, physiological process that happens in the body, which involves finding gratitude for a small positive outcome from a negative event TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: 01:06: EMF exposure and its impact on energy, hormones, and recovery. 04:09: The concept of triggers as a 'loaded gun'. 12:53: Explanation of the body's 'censorship window' and the five F-words 23:44: Health and financial challenges  29:10: The scientific difference between loud, reactive Fear and quiet, faster Intuition VALUABLE RESOURCES ⁠Join The High Performance Health Community⁠ [https://urlgeni.us/facebook/highperformancehealth] ⁠Click here⁠ [https://angelafosterperformance.com/angela-recommends/] for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Defender Shield - go to ⁠DEFENDERSHIELD.COM/ANGELA⁠ [http://DEFENDERSHIELD.COM/ANGELA] and use the code ANGELA at checkout for an exclusive 10% off Supercharge your energy and upgrade your mitochondria with Mitopure - go to timeline.com/angela [http://timeline.com/angela] and enter code ANGELA to save 10%  QUANTUM UPGRADE - Go to quantumupgrade.io [http://quantumupgrade.io/] and use code ANGELA15 to get your 15 day free trial. No credit card required ABOUT THE GUEST Dave Asprey is the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, The Bulletproof Diet, and the biohacking movement. He is a four-time NYT bestselling author, the author of the recent USA Today Best-Seller, Heavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace [https://www.amazon.com/Heavily-Meditated-Triggers-Dissolve-Activate/dp/0063204762/ref=asc_df_0063204762?mcid=a60c43ec6f71394a96407d2e837e985a&hvocijid=17913632037994310519-0063204762-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17913632037994310519&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004457&hvtargid=pla-2281435177658&psc=1], the CEO of Upgrade Labs and hosts "The Human Upgrade" podcast https://daveasprey.com/ [https://daveasprey.com/] ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/angelasfoster/] ⁠Facebook⁠ [http://facebook.com/angelafosterperformance] ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-foster-/] Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/ [https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/]

In this episode, Dr. Stacy Sims returns for her fourth appearance on the podcast to share her latest insights into women’s health, performance, and longevity. She clears up common misconceptions about aging and fitness, emphasizing the importance of foundational practices - sleep, nutrition, and consistent training - over chasing advanced supplements or quick fixes. Dr. Sims highlights the gender differences in exercise research, explains why women need tailored approaches to training, and explores how HIIT, resistance workouts, and structured year-round plans can transform strength and resilience. The discussion also covers gut health, menopause hormone therapy, protein timing, and strategies to keep young girls engaged in sports. KEY TAKEAWAYS * Start with the basics – Sleep, nutrition, and consistency matter most for longevity. * Female-specific research – Women need health and fitness strategies rooted in their physiology. * Tailored training – HIIT, resistance, and recovery should shift with life stages. * Hormonal health – Perimenopause and menopause impact performance and should be understood. * Gut & supplements – Creatine, glutamine, and nutrition can support muscle, energy, and digestion. TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS 00:00 Longevity Misconceptions in Women’s Health 02:29 Exercise & Aging: Male vs. Female Data Differences 09:26 Optimizing Workouts for Different Life Stages 14:29 Structuring Year-Round Training Plans 20:22 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Women 29:07 Heart Rate Zones, Wearables & Smart Tracking 40:13 Medical Considerations in High-Intensity Training 47:46 Morning vs. Evening Workouts 48:50 Caffeine’s Role in Fat Loss & Performance 50:41 Gut Health, Nutrition & Glutamine 55:08 Menopause Hormone Therapy 58:53 Creatine & Bloating Myths 01:03:23 Protein Timing for Muscle Mass 01:14:18 Supporting Young Girls in Sports 01:23:16 Final Insights & Projects VALUABLE RESOURCES ⁠Join The High Performance Health Community⁠ ⁠Click here⁠ for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Hormone Harmony - go to LVLUPHEALTH.COM/ANGELA [LVLUPHEALTH.COM/ANGELA] and use the code ANGELA at checkout for an exclusive 15% off Defender Shield - go to DEFENDERSHIELD.COM/ANGELA [DEFENDERSHIELD.COM/ANGELA] and use the code ANGELA at checkout for an exclusive 10% off ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist known globally for her pioneering work on sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. Author of ROAR and Next Level, and creator of Women Are Not Small Men®, she helps women optimize health and performance by working with their physiology. Website & Newsletter: www.drstacysims.com Facebook: facebook.com/drstacysims Instagram: instagram.com/drstacysims ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker, and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in Huff Post, Runners World, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️, a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and family without burning out. DISCLAIMER The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional or coaching advice, nor does it form a client relationship. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast, is at the user's own risk. Always seek advice from your medical doctor or healthcare professional before implementing any changes. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media – disruptivemedia.co.uk [https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/]

Angela and special guest Peter Crone look at the psychological barriers that prevent people from overcoming negative, repeated life patterns, asserting that these habitual actions are merely symptoms of deeper, unaccepted subconscious beliefs about oneself.  They examine the concept of the "fresh start effect" and explains that true freedom from a cycle of self-sabotage, whether in relationships, finance, or career, begins with the radical acceptance of one's past KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Repeated negative patterns are symptomatic of unrecognised, deeper subconscious constraints and self-views, rather than the core problem itself. * The "I could have done this" or "I should have done that" narrative is a lie that serves only to reinforce the ego's view of itself as inadequate, keeping a cycle of self-judgement alive. * True breakthrough and high performance come from accepting your personal history completely, using the logic that "what happened happened and couldn't have happened any other way because it didn't," which eliminates the psychological time of past regret and future worry. * The fear of the unknown is a misconception; people are actually scared of what their brain, using a history of failures, is superimposing onto the blank canvas of the future. TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: The idea that patterns are symptomatic of something deeper (03:52) The profound quote on accepting your past (09:59) The story of the professional athlete who was told he had the "capacity to suck" (14:38) The final, liberating thought on why people fear the unknown (22:42) VALUABLE RESOURCES ⁠Join The High Performance Health Community⁠ [https://urlgeni.us/facebook/highperformancehealth] ⁠Click here⁠ [https://angelafosterperformance.com/angela-recommends/] for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend Link to full episode [https://lnk.to/EP504%C2%A0] ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/angelasfoster/] ⁠Facebook⁠ [http://facebook.com/angelafosterperformance] ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-foster-/] Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/ [https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/]

Angela is joined by internationally renowned medical doctor and researcher Dr. William Li for an eye-opening conversation about metabolism, fat loss, and the science of food as medicine. Dr. Li debunks common myths, like the belief that metabolism “slows down” with age, and explains how excess body fat, not age, is the real driver of metabolic decline. They also explore groundbreaking research on foods that activate brown fat, reduce visceral fat, and improve health span, offering practical, science-backed strategies you can use today. KEY TAKEAWAYS Metabolism Myths Debunked: Human metabolism remains rock-stable from ages 20–60 and only slightly declines after that. The real issue is excess fat, not aging. Visceral vs. Brown Fat: Visceral fat harms metabolism, while brown fat is metabolically active and helps burn visceral fat. Food as Medicine: Everyday foods like tomatoes, berries, extra virgin olive oil, and even coffee can activate brown fat and improve metabolic health. Lifestyle Choices Matter: Stress, poor sleep, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods slow metabolism. With the right choices, 60 can truly be the new 20. Personalized Health: There’s no one-size-fits-all prescription. How you live, eat, and manage stress determines how well your metabolism functions. TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS 00:00 Introduction 04:21 Global Research on Metabolism 09:13 4 Phases of Human Metabolism 12:56 How Stress, Sleep & Lifestyle Affect Metabolism 25:03 Food as Medicine: Metabolism-Boosting Foods 29:21 Brown Fat vs. White Fat: Burning Visceral Fat 44:25 Human Brown Fat & Its Role in Weight Loss 48:33 Elemental Eating & Traditional Diets That Support Longevity 51:59 Modern Toxins, Processed Foods & Health Hacks 58:36 Cholesterol, Heart Health & Cardiovascular Prevention 1:05:09 Balancing Metabolic Health, Aging & Longevity 1:06:32 Conclusion & How to Connect with Dr. William Li VALUABLE RESOURCES ⁠Join The High Performance Health Community⁠ ⁠Click here⁠ for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Hormone Harmony - go to LVLUPHEALTH.COM/ANGELA [http://lvluphealth.com/ANGELA] and use the code ANGELA at checkout for an exclusive 15% off Defender Shield - go to DEFENDERSHIELD.COM/ANGELA [http://defendershield.com/ANGELA] and use the code ANGELA at checkout for an exclusive 10% off ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. William Li is a world-renowned medical doctor, researcher, and President/Founder of the Angiogenesis Foundation. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet. His pioneering research has led to more than 40 new medical treatments for 70+ diseases, including diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has over 11 million views. Instagram: @drwilliamli TikTok: @drwilliamli Facebook: @drwilliamli YouTube: @drwilliamli Website: drwilliamli.com [https://drwilliamli.com/] ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker, and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in Huff Post, Runners World, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️, a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and family without burning out. DISCLAIMER The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional or coaching advice, nor does it form a client relationship. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast, is at the user's own risk. Always seek advice from your medical doctor or healthcare professional before implementing any changes.