Dr. Zaid Fadul, Harvard-trained physician and CEO of Bespoke Concierge MD, joins me for a deep conversation on women’s health in their 30s and 40s—where self-advocacy becomes non-negotiable.
We explore the overlooked health blind spots for women, from bone density loss and declining VO₂ max to the hormone disruptions caused by microplastics and processed foods. Dr. Fadul shares why “mom guilt” is a health risk in itself, how to model resilience for your kids, and the truth about late motherhood from a medical lens.
You’ll learn why the “low-hanging fruit” of diet, movement, and rest still reign supreme over the trendiest biohacks—and how tech, screens, and femtech innovations are shaping women’s health for better and worse.
We talk about:
09:00 – Why women in their 30s are finally taking control of their health
13:15 – “You can’t pour from an empty cup” and the role of joy beyond motherhood
21:00 – How parents model resilience and self-care for their kids
25:05 – Screen time, social media, and their hidden mental health effects on children
30:30 – The difference between online “community” dopamine vs. real-life oxytocin
47:50 – The essential health metrics women need to optimize for longevity
50:30 – How diet, weight, and microplastics impact hormone health and aging
55:35 – The medical pros and cons of later motherhood
01:02:20 – Why recovery after childbirth gets harder with age
01:05:50 – The #1 thing Dr. Fadul wants every mom to remember about her health
Questions answered in this episode:
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What are the most common health blind spots for women in their 30s and 40s?
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How can women advocate for themselves in a medical system that often overlooks them?
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Why is bone density so important before menopause—and how can you protect it?
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How does VO₂ max influence long-term vitality, and how can you improve it?
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What is “mom guilt” doing to women’s health over time?
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How can you teach your children resilience and self-care by example?
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What are the hidden effects of screen time and social media on kids’ mental health?
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How should women approach later motherhood from a health perspective?
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Why do microplastics and processed foods disrupt hormones, and what can you do about it?
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What simple, unsexy health habits make the biggest difference in longevity?
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