Barbell Medicine
Episode 379: Menopause Myths, Cortisol Belly, & The Truth About IUDs
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16 Dec 2025 · 1h 6m
Metabolism & fasting
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The wellness industry wants you to believe that menopause renders you fragile, fasting creates "cortisol belly," and birth control is silently destroying your skeletal health. These claims aren't just scientifically inaccurate; they act as "nocebo" barriers that scare women away from effective training and healthcare.We brought in the heavy artillery—Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, Dr. Loraine Baraki, and Dr. Spencer Nadolsky—to dissect the physiology behind these viral fears. Discover why your body