Women’s Health Expert: Fix These 3 Habits (Or Pay Later)

In this episode of The Vegan Gym Podcast, Erin sits down with physician and women’s health expert Dr. Daphne Bascom to break down how to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence, clarity, and a proactive approach to your health.

They dive into what is actually happening in your body during this transition and why so many women feel caught off guard by changes in energy, mood, sleep, and body composition. As Dr. Daphne explains, these shifts can begin earlier than most women expect, often starting in the late 30s.

Instead of taking a reactive approach, this conversation focuses on how to set yourself up for a smoother, more optimal experience by focusing on the key foundations that truly matter.

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In this episode, we cover:
▸ The biggest early signs your hormones are starting to shift and what most women miss
▸ How to actually reduce menopause symptoms instead of just managing them
▸ What to do in your 30s and 40s to set yourself up for an easier transition
▸ The truth about fertility, timing, and what most women are not told
▸ How to train and build muscle to support your hormones and metabolism
▸ Simple ways to track your health and understand what is normal for you
▸ The most important nutrition strategies, including protein, fiber, and key foods like soy
▸ Why sleep and recovery have a bigger impact than most people realize

If you want to feel strong, prepared, and in control as you approach or move through menopause, this episode will give you a practical and empowering framework to support your body through every stage.

▸ 0:00 - Intro
▸ 0:51 - Health Misconceptions in Your 30s and 40s
▸ 4:01 - How Early Perimenopause Can Start
▸ 8:08 - Common vs. Normal Symptoms
▸ 9:48 - Tracking Your Health Baseline
▸ 15:00 - Fertility, Pregnancy, and Preconception Health
▸ 23:42 - Fertility Misconceptions in Your 30s and 40s
▸ 29:59 - IVF and Lifestyle Preparation
▸ 35:58 - Early Signs Your Hormones Are Shifting
▸ 40:33 - Food and Menopause Symptoms
▸ 46:41 - Soy, Hormones, and Protein
▸ 59:50 - Prevention, Exercise, and Metabolic Health
▸ 1:06:14 - Three Things to Do Before Menopause
▸ 1:09:06 - Training for Strength and Longevity
▸ 1:17:20 - Breaking the Silence Around Women’s Health

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If you're new to my channel, my name is Leif Arnesen. I’m an engineer-turned-nutrition-nerd and the founder of The Vegan Gym.

In 2014, a rare cancer diagnosis forced me to completely rethink my life. I adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet, and a few months later, after watching Earthlings, I went vegan overnight — not just for my health, but for the animals.

At first, I struggled to lose fat and get fit as a vegan. But after diving deep into the science, I built a system that transformed my body and my life. That journey led me to start a blog in 2017, which eventually became The Vegan Gym.

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