Women Aren’t Small Men—But We’re Still Training Them Like They Are- Dr. Stacy Sims

In a world where women follow the same training, nutrition, and recovery advice as men—and still feel off, overtrained, or under-recovered—this episode changes everything you thought you knew.
 

Today we’re joined by Dr. Stacy T. Sims, PhD, a world-renowned exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who has spent over two decades challenging the idea that “women are small men.” Instead, she’s helped pioneer a female-focused science of performance, health, longevity, and hormones.
 

In this conversation we explore:

• What top trackers like HRV and hormones actually mean for women

• Why traditional strength programming may be holding women back

• The physiology behind stress, adaptation, and burnout unique to women

• How hydration, sodium, and recovery shift through the menstrual cycle and menopause

• Nutrient timing, macronutrient needs, and performance fueling that truly works
   

This episode is for women who are successful, driven, and quietly frustrated—you’re not weak, you’re just following the wrong blueprint. If you’ve ever felt like your body wasn’t matching your effort, this episode will help you train, eat, and recover with confidence based on real female physiology.

About Dr. Stacy Sims

Dr. Stacy T. Sims, PhD is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist whose research has transformed how women train and fuel for performance and long-term health. She has directed programs at Stanford University, AUT University, and the University of Waikato focused on female athlete health and performance. Her best-selling books ROAR and Next Level explain how women should match training and nutrition to their physiology—not generic male models. She’s also known for her influential Women Are Not Small Men TEDx talk.

Learn More

 Dr. Stacy Sims Official Website: HERE
ROAR, Revised Edition Book Info: HERE
Stacy Sims YouTube Channel: HERE
Next Level Book Info: HERE

We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.
 

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