In this powerhouse episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Davey Maher, a leading Women's Health Expert specializing in peri-menopause, menopause, training, hormones, nutrition, lifestyle management, and BHRT for women over 35.
Joining the discussion are:
🍎 Davey Maher - Menopause weight loss specialist and fitness coach, empowering 3,000+ women to achieve lasting results.
💪 Mike Catherwood – Fitness influencer and industry veteran, sharing insights on staying strong and lean as you age.
🥼 Justin Hokams – Coach and specialist in women’s hormones & gut health, breaking down the gut-hormone connection.
🚀 Joe Miller – Founder of 1st Optimal, discussing the future of personalized health optimization.
This episode covers:
✅ How women’s hormones shift in their 30s, 40s, and beyond
✅ Best training, nutrition & supplement strategies for menopause
✅ The truth about BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy)
✅ Why gut health plays a key role in female metabolism & energy
✅ Mindset shifts to stay strong, confident, and in control of your health
🕗 Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction & Guest Welcome
02:30 - Davey’s Coaching Business & Focus
05:00 - Challenges Women Face in Weight Loss
09:00 - Stress & Its Role in Women’s Health
12:30 - Declining Testosterone & Modern Lifestyle Effects
16:30 - Medical Gaslighting in Women’s Health
21:00 - Bioidentical Hormones vs. Conventional Treatments
25:30 - The Social Pressures on Women & Health Trends
30:00 - Women’s Reluctance to Seek Hormonal Therapy
35:00 - Importance of Comprehensive Lab Testing
40:00 - Differences in Women’s Health Approaches by Country
45:00 - Social & Lifestyle Factors Affecting Women’s Health
50:00 - Overcoming Fear & Self-Doubt in Health Journeys
55:00 - The Shift Toward Long-Form Content in Health Education
60:00 - Closing Thoughts & Final Advice
#Menopause #WomensHealth #Hormones #Longevity #GutHealth #Fitness #Perimenopause #1stOptimal

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✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements
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