{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The She Runs Strong Podcast","title":"Hormonal Therapy Myths Female Runners Need to Stop Believing (with Dr Phatho Zondi)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/26fa5436\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2768,"description":"In this episode of She Runs Strong, powered by Coach Parry, Shona and Nicly are joined by the incredible Dr. Phato Zondi, a sports and exercise physician with extensive experience in female athlete health. Together, they dive into the intricate topic of menopause hormonal therapy (MHT), exploring its impact on running performance, overall health, and quality of life for female runners over 40.\nWe’ll discuss:\nThe physiological changes during perimenopause and menopause.\nHow MHT supports bone density, muscle mass, and cardiovascular health.\nSigns that it might be time to consider hormonal therapy.\nAlternatives to MHT and holistic approaches for managing symptoms.\nWhy strength training is a game-changer for female runners.\nJoin us as we unpack practical advice and debunk common myths around menopause and running, helping you stay active, healthy, and empowered through every stage of life.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/t2nHqwK4cP-sDqBgRzn_v0hZH1oeL0jAmfTc8FKAnZM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZWFi/YTE1MmQ1MGZlZjli/MTY0MmI5M2MzYmUz/Y2JlZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}