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114. Dr Izzy Smith - Hormonal function in sport, stress fractures & optimising bone health.
We were over the moon to get to chat to Dr Izzy Smith today, expert in the field of hormonal health and all things bones.
Dr Izzy is the medical expert for female-led womens coaching service Femmi, a Movember ambassador and of course a runner.
Izzy is a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner & educator. If you follow her on instagram you'll likely be familiar with her ability to debunk common myths in the health & wellness space, whilst synthesising complex areas of research producing practical advice for the everyday person. At the time of recording, Dr Izzy was a few short months away from completing her residency, becoming an endocrinologist. In this ep we chat about;- Understanding endocrinology - Relative Energy deficiency in sport (REDS)- Low carb diets and training fasted- Understanding the bone remodelling process- Blood tests + supplements for athletes- Coffee and cortisol in the morning You can find more from Izzy on her instagram here @doctorizzyksmithAs always thankyou so much for listening and supporting the show. We know you’re going to love this one.TSSPX
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"256. ICYMI - Dr Izzy Smith , Endocrinologist - Hormones & Injuries" is an episode of The Stronger Stride Podcast. Runtime 55 min. Published April 21, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.