Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes
Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes
Podcast Description
Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmes
TikTok: @scienceandsoulpod
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of personal development, emotional well-being, and mental resilience, featuring episodes that tackle issues like high-functioning depression and trauma awareness, using expert insights from guests like Dr. Judith Joseph to illustrate practical strategies for achieving balance and fulfillment.
Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck – Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today’s complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show – this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmes
TikTok: @scienceandsoulpod
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/
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(00:00) Intro
(01:12) Women Need to Rethink Their Health
(03:31) Women Struggle to Ask for Help
(05:17) Creating Safety to Heal Your Body
(06:52) Can We Approach Health from a Rested Mindset?
(08:27) Why Building Muscle Matters for Women
(11:12) Women Need to Know How to Workout
(12:37) Finding the Right Workout Routine
(14:27) Strength Training Benefits for Women
(17:33) How to Fight Insulin Resistance
(19:04) How Fast You See Strength Training Results
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(22:55) Can Ozempic Alone Transform Your Body?
(25:59) How Ozempic Affects the Brain’s Reward System
(28:31) Ozempic’s Impact on Fertility and Menstrual Cycles
(32:36) Does Fasting Accelerate Aging?
(33:50) How Fasting Affects Fertility
(36:37) Fasting Tips During Perimenopause
(39:24) Getting Started with Time-Restricted Eating
(41:04) Birth Control Use During Perimenopause
(45:54) Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Perimenopause
(48:03) HRT Alone Won’t Solve Perimenopause Changes
(49:30) Women Deserve to Feel Strong
(50:29) What Does It Mean to Be Human?
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