It is so important to stay healthy in our midlife as we can’t get away with eating what we used to, when we were 20, and we also need to change our fitness routine. Knowledge about nutrition and fitness is the key, especially for women, when we have so many changes happening in our bodies. I love learning from scientific books, reading studies, and enroling into courses. But I also love learning by listening sience based podcasts. I wanted to create a list of my top fitness and nutrition podcasts that mainly focusing or at least cover women’s health.
1. Zoe nutrition podcast
If you want to learn about the gut and microbiome
Zoe is the only brand on the Top Nutrition Podcasts List. If you are interested in nutrition, you have definitely heard of the Zoe App created by Tim Spensor. Although I have my view on it, you can read it here, and do not necessarily agree that we all need it, they do a pretty good job of educating people about gut health and have some great quests on the Zoe podcast. If you don’t mind the slightly irritating interviewing style and “organic” Zoe App mentions, you should tune in and learn about the newest nutrition science from various nutrition experts in the field.
2. The Proof with Simon Hill
For those who want to eat more plant-based
Simon Hill is my new source of all things nutrition. He is a qualified physiotherapist and nutritionist who explores the benefits of health and longevity. He and his guests focus not only on nutrition but also on physical exercise, mindfulness, recovery, sleep, and alignment. Previous guests have included Dr Walter Willett, Dr Stuart Phillips, Dr Michelle Wong, and Dr Christopher Gardner, to name a few.
3. Hormones and handstands
By Pippa Campbell and Victoria Woodhall
Hosted by a hormone nutritionist and a yoga teacher, this podcast feels a bit more lighthearted and conversational rather than hard science, but still very informative. It focuses on women’s hormone health and all the topics surrounding it, from gut health, fasting, glucose monitoring, to cortisol and beauty gadgets. Fairly new podcast, but I do love to listen to it when I am in the mood for learning something, but in a very consumer-friendly way.
4. FoundMyFitness
For Fitness fanatics
In her podcasts, Dr. Rhonda Patrick translates scientific topics into actionable insights. She invites experts to discuss longevity and optimal health and shares the latest nutrition, ageing, and disease prevention research.
If you are obsessed with protein intake, check out this video with Dr Luc van Loon, known for exercise science, particularly protein metabolism, resistance training, and the nuanced role of collagen supplements in sports nutrition.
5. The Doctor’s Kitchen
For using food as medicine
Dr Rupy Aujla is a medical doctor who is passionate about cooking healthy recipes with the best ingredients.
The Doctor’s Kitchen is a show about food as medicine. Dr. Rupy and his expert guests cover a broad range of subjects, such as nutritional medicine, mental well-being, and mindset. You are sure to learn actionable tips and principles to lead your healthiest and happiest life.
6. Dr. Fuhrman
For plant-based nutrition
Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author, and internationally recognized nutrition and natural healing expert.
He created the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style designed for longevity and disease prevention. I love his daughter Jenna’s podcasts, which feature informative and warm conversations. If you are on a plant-based diet and want to do it right, this podcast is for you.
7. Nutrition Made Simple!
With Dr. Carvalho, MD, PhD
I love this channel because it explains that nutrition is not black and white, and we constantly learn. I also love the topics that only a few channels answer. If you want to exercise your critical thinking, watch Dr. Carvalho’s videos and listen to the podcast. I also like this channel because Nutrition Made Simple has no sponsors, affiliate deals, or ties to pharmaceuticals or any other industry, making it more trustworthy.
8. The BETTER Podcast
A podcast for women who want to balance their hormones Better! Dr. Stephanie Estima talks about women’s health, peri and menopause, nutrition, fitness, hormones, stress management, performance, and longevity. Dr. Stephanie Estima and many experts on her show discuss complex science about women’s health and break it down so you can understand what is happening with your body in this transitional period of your life and make the changes needed to become a bit better.
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To summarize
I am not going to lie, the research for this article took way longer than expected, as I couldn’t stop listening to the podcast. At the same time, I updated my knowledge as I listened to the newest science.
These top fitness and nutrition podcasts are all based on science and facts rather than fad diets.
However, it is important to remember that podcasts and research documents can be interpreted differently, so always take the opinions with a pinch of salt, learn to question information, and adapt them to your lifestyle. You will not like or agree with every guest on the podcast, which is ok. Even if I follow a mostly plant-based diet, I still love learning from people with different views and knowledge, and so should you.
Do you have any other fitness nutrition podcasts you love and would like me to add to the list? Leave a comment below.
Silvija Meilunaite, PN1-NC, CSMC, is a certified nutrition and menopause coaching specialist who writes about midlife health, nutrition, and evidence-based wellness. She focuses on research-driven approaches to feeling better in your 40s and beyond, with a special interest in low-tox living and supportive daily habits.
