Victoria Felkar
Full Stop Podcast Launch
Full Stop Podcast Launch
Podcasts
Victoria Felkar
Drugs n Stuff: Steroid Research, Risk Mgmt., ...
Drugs n Stuff: Steroid Research, Risk Mgmt., Female AAS Use
Articles, Supplements, Performance Enhancement, PEDs & Steroids, Nutrition & Supplements
Victoria Felkar
SARMs: Golden Goose or Sitting Duck?
SARMs: Golden Goose or Sitting Duck?
Articles, Enhanced Bodies, Health, Health & Lifestyle, Research Projects, Women's Health & Hormones
Victoria Felkar
The Enigma of Anabolics for Her
The Enigma of Anabolics for Her
Articles, Academia, Academic Research
Victoria Felkar
The Iron Bar
The Iron Bar

podcast

The Team LoCoFit Show: PCOS & Insulin Resistance

Ep 69: PCOS: Symptoms and diagnosis with Victoria Felkar

In this week’s episode of the Team LoCoFit round table, Laurin and Victoria Felkar talk about what PCOS is and what it is not, some of the common symptoms, the diagnostic criteria for PCOS and what the different types of PCOS mean for you. Make sure to leave us a review on iTunes! (10 stars only)

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N019DaQPbx0


Ep 70: Insulin resistance, Infertility and Dieting with PCOS

In this week’s episode of the Team LoCoFit round table, Laurin and Victoria Felkar answered your questions about PCOS and fertility. They go over managing the side effects of high testosterone, competing with PCOS, do you need to be low carb to manage the symptoms and much more.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcQGZHjbh3Y

For more information about coaching, visit www.teamlocofit.com

Level Up: Contraception, Women’s Health & Steroid Use:

Level Up With Sharelle and Dani

Today we had an extremely in depth conversation with Victoria Felkar who is a practitioner, consultant, author and educator.

She specialises in women’s health, hormones and steroid use in the female athlete. Which also includes hormonal contraception.

Victoria also has an incredible story behind her drive and passion for research and education, which really shines through in the episode.

There are two parts to this conversation.

1. Menstruation & contraception (0:00 - 60:07)

2. The health consequences of steriod use in bodybuilding (Start 60:07)

Enjoy this informative episode!

Please leave us a review to let us know what you think of our podcast 😊  xxx

Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1023776104

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-95-contraception-womens-health-steroid-use-with/id1490923468?i=1000536065246

Spotify: https://anchor.fm/luwsd/episodes/Ep-95--Contraception--Womens-Health--Steroid-Use-with-Victoria-Felkar-e17jsc7

https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/

https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/

https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant/

The Bodcast Kenya - The Menstrual Cycle

On this episode of the Bodcast we are honoured to be joined by Victoria Felkar to discuss the menstrual cycle.

Victoria is an amazing educator and researcher, working across a multitude of fields from kinesiology to sport medicine and the humanities. She is currently working on her doctorate on Women’s health and female hormone manipulation within sport medicine.

Whilst we are in the 21st Century, it is mind blowing how little we still know about the menstrual cycle and that in many places it is a taboo topic. We have wanted to have a professional to discuss this topic for some time as we feel it is so important for men and women to know more.

Victoria takes us step by step through the menstrual cycle, talking through the hormones, what is healthy and what to look out for. We discuss whether it is useful to programme training according to cycle phase and touch briefly on birth control.

We HIGHLY recommend you download this and start tracking your cycle.

Men- download or send to the ladies in your life!

We really hope you enjoy this episode and find it useful and we would love to have Victoria back to talk more about steroid use (including birth control) for women.

Sound cloud:

https://soundcloud.com/thebodcastke/the-menstrual-cycle-with-victoria-felkar

The Abi Khan Show: Women's Health, Hormonal Contraceptives and more

Welcome to the show!!!

I am delighted to share my conversation with Victoria Felkar.

As an interdisciplinary researcher and instructor, Victoria works across the fields of kinesiology, medicine, critical studies and the humanities. She study health, hormones, and the body, and is currently pursuing a doctorate. Her research explores women's health and female hormone manipulation within sport and medicine.

For the past decade, she have also been a practitioner, consultant, author, and educator within the world of strength and fitness. Over the years, Victoria has worked with a wide range of individuals and organizations, including top-level athletes, special populations, health professionals, and strength coaches worldwide, and lectured at events worldwide. Her specialties include athlete-centered coaching methods, functional health and performance enhancement education.

We discuss all things Women’s health, what that means to Victoria and how you can ensure you have be healthy physically, mentally and socially.

Spotify:

https://anchor.fm/abi-khan/episodes/50-Victoria-Felkar---Womens-Health--Hormonal-Contraceptives-and-more-eeogg2

iTunes:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/50-victoria-felkar-womens-health-hormonal-contraceptives/id1478553366?i=1000490860890

Connect with Abi here:

https://www.instagram.com/iamabikhan

https://www.facebook.com/abi.khan.754570

https://twitter.com/iamabikhan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-khan-a68747116/

https://vm.tiktok.com/uMwsjf/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVWn95QCRsPjZUdfndRkpQ

Email: iamabikhan@gmail.com

Coaches Corner - Female Hormones and Birth Control

In episode 31 of coaches corner we talk to Victoria Felkar a researcher and educator specializing in women's health and female hormone manipulation within sport and medicine. We touch on the role of birth control with health and performance. She dives into some key principles on how to right the ship focusing on nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle changes before diving into the realm of supplements. This episode has so many great nuggets of information it is worth listening to with a pen and paper ready to go.

Subscribe to iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Stitcher at Coaches Corner. If you like the podcast leave a review and a 5-star rating on iTunes. Share it with a friend and all over social media.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-689144273/victoria-felkar-female-hormones-and-birth-control?si=570b0dc1eefc41ab9d7265842dd3f922

Youtube: https://youtu.be/h8cyBOyR26k

Light Psyde Podcast: Mind Body and Spirit

Light Psyde Podcast | Episode 19

This interview was everything.

It is completely different from anything I've ever done before. For the first time ever, I got vulnerable and publicly discussed my spiritual journey and life beyond my research and professional work.

I am so grateful to Dani for having me on Light Psyde. She was such an incredible host, who made me feel comfortable and confident to get intimate and share what is undoubtedly the most personally important podcast I’ve done to date.

We covered so many amazing topics along the way, including:

  • Redefining the relationship with my body after my eating disorder and bodybuilding preps

  • Why I walked away from pursuing a career in academia

  • Depression, burnout & getting to the other side of grief

  • How I was able to face my biggest fear

  • Becoming conscious of trauma, maladaptive coping and the road to healing

  • My meditative & spiritual practice

  • Finding purpose, self-compassion, and gaining acceptance

  • Daily routines & practical tools for creating daily anchors

  • Living my mom's legacy

“And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” (Anaïs Nin, quoted in Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser)

Victoria Felkar, PhD(c), MA, BKIN Doctoral Researcher, Practitioner, and Educator Victoria Felkar is an interdisciplinary researcher working across the field...

Podbean: https://lightpsyde.podbean.com/mf/play/ut6og3/episode_19.mp3

You can also find the audio version of this podcast on Itunes & Spotify.

Learn more about Dani Reardon & Light Psyde
Conscious Champions
IG: @lightpsyde
FB: @lightpsyde


LoCo Fit: Birth Control

I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to chat with my very good friend and colleague, the one and only Laurin Conlin - Owner of @teamlocofit, IFBB Bikini Pro, MS Exercise Science, and all around badass.

This video is the second in a two-episode video podcast on women’s health. Specifically, we discuss hormonal contraceptives - diving into different types of hormonal agents and their impact on female reproductive health and the body.

Birth control is a hot topic. In this video, me and Victoria cover a small fraction of the birth control topic. Like our menstrual cycle video, this is a ver...

Enjoy!


Learn more about Laurin and LoCo Fit
www.teamlocofit.com
YT: Laurin Conlin
IG: @laurinconlin
IG: @teamLoCoFit
FB: @laurinconlin

Think BIG Bodybuilding Media: COVID-19 Round Table

THINK BIG BODYBUILDING MEDIA COVID-19 ROUND TABLE

Check out the impromptu round table presented by Think BIG Bodybuilding Media with John Meadows, Scott McNally, Dr Scott Stevenson, Skip Hill, and yours truly.

We came together to offer our thoughts on the current global pandemic, discussing a range of topics such as:

  • keeping mindful and shifting perspective

  • navigating training outside of the gym

  • core values and the importance of family

  • and more!

It was a really raw and vulnerable conversation, with some of us - myself included, sharing personal experiences where hard decisions and uncertainty were faced.

Stay safe, my friends.

🔴 Subscribe to Think BIG Bodybuilding Media here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZIZSnyfieo3cX2swc36iw?sub_confirmation=1 (Be sure to click the bell for...

ps. the audio version will be released at www.advicesradio.com later this week.

TO learn more about:

John Meadows
Web: www.mountaindogdiet.com
IG: @mountaindog1

Skip Hill
Web: www.teamskip.com & www.intensemuscle.com
IG: @intensemuscle

Dr. Scott Stevenson
Web: www.drscottstevenson.com
IG: @fortitude_training

Scott McNally:
Web: www.advicesradio.com
YT: Think Big Bodybuilding Media
IG: @scottmcnally1

The Excellence Cartel: Diving into PCOS

The Excellence Cartel: Episode 31

I had the privilege of joining Jason Theobald, Jeffrey Su, and Jeff Black on The Excellence Cartel podcast to discuss all things polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - or, as I prefer to call it, anovulatory androgen excess (AAE).

We went in depth on the drivers and root causes of this highly complex and dynamic reproductive metabolic disorder, including touching on genetics, epigenetics, lifestyle, and other contributing co-factors. Throughout the show, I provide some insight as to where to start in terms of finding the right treatment and care for each individual case.

I hope you enjoy the show!

PODCAST LINKS:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-31-diving-into-pcos-with-victoria-felkar/id1473504650?i=1000469476837

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9jYzZhMDc4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

Podparadise: https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1473504650

Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/the-excellence-cartel-WwnnYZ

anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/theexcellencecartel

Learn more about The Excellence Cartel:

The Excellence Cartel IG: @the_excellence_cartel

Jason Theobald: @scoobyprep1_ifbbpro

Jeffrey Su: @firstcalloutfitness

Jeff Black: @jeffunbreakableblack

#theexcellencecartel

www.physiqueeducationcollective.com

LoCo Fit: Menstrual Cycle Health

I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to chat with my very good friend and colleague, the one and only Laurin Conlin - Owner of @teamlocofit, IFBB Bikini Pro, MS Exercise Science, and all around badass.

This video is the first in a two-episode video podcast on women’s health. Specifically, we discuss women's menstrual cycle health, regularities and irregularities and more.

TRT Hormone Optimization: Women's HRT & Hormones Across the Lifespan

TRT Hormone Optimization

I was welcomed back onto the TRT Hormone Optimization Podcast, this time having a chance to chat with Angie Bossa about women’s hormone replacement therapy and hormones across the lifespan.

We covered a lot of ground, including:

  • What is peri-menopause?

  • Key phases in women’s reproduction lifespan - from puberty to menopause

  • The importance of progesterone

  • Testosterone replacement therapy for women

  • Hormone testing & symptom tracking

  • And more!

Check out the three part episode below!

Part 1: Peri-menopause - What & WHen?

Perimenopause when and what? Angie Bossa interviews Victoria Felkar on women's health, Perimenopause Symptoms, and Age. Victoria Felkar Web: www.victoriafelk...

 

Part 2: The Importance of Progesterone - Female Hormones Explained

Victoria Felkar explains 'The Band Theory' and the importance of Progesterone. Female Hormones Explained in an interview with Angie Bossa as the host! #trtan...

 

Part 3:Testosterone For Women, Testing and Knowing Your Body

Victoria Felkar talks about Testosterone For Women, Testing and Knowing Your Body. #trtandhormoneoptimization #trt #hormoneoptimization Victoria Felkar Web: ...

Learn more about TRT and Hormone Optimization:

PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: TRT and Hormone Optimization

YOUTUBE: TRT and Hormone Optimization


Full Stop Podcast Launch

I am so excited to announce the launch of Full Stop - my new podcast with Scott McNally focused on all things health, hormones & fitness.

Full Stop is a podcast in both video and audio formats, dedicated to exploring integrated health and performance, women’s health and hormones, performance enhancement, risk management and more. We talk about how the body functions, inside and out. Full Stop.

fullstoppage

VIDEO:

Available through Think Big Bodybuilding Media on YouTube.


Audio:

Click here or on Podcast Apps, search ADVICES RADIO.

 
 

Want to ask a question or suggest topics for Full Stop & other podcasts at Think BIG and Advices Radio? Head over to the private Advices Radio facebook group, or direct message @advicesradionetwork on Instagram.

Full stop is presented by

User code: ADVICES

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The Real Bodybuilding Podcast

Real Bodybuilding Podcast Ep. 28

What an honour it was to join IFBB Pro Fouad Abiad for an episode of the hugely popular Real Bodybuilding Podcast. We discussed a lot of a lot - including, some of the pitfalls faced in the bodybuilding world and how to be more critical when making particular choices about reaching health and performance goals.

This is one episode you don’t want to miss!

TRT Hormone Optimization: All Things Hormones

TRT Hormone Optimization: All Things Hormones

I had the opportunity to sit down with Danny Bossa and talk about all things hormones! We talk about different factors that influence testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy. Check out the two part episode below!

Part 1




Part 2


Learn more about TRT and Hormone Optimization

PRIVATE FB GROUP: TRT and Hormone Optimization

YOUTUBE: TRT and Hormone Optimization

Drugs n Stuff: Steroid Research, Risk Mgmt., Female AAS Use

DRUGS N STUFF 37

So grateful to have had the amazing opportunity to join Dave Crosland and Scott McNally last week for an episode of Drugs n Stuff.

We covered a bunch of my favourite topics, including:

▫️ The state of academic research on anabolic androgen steroids.
▫️ Tips on how to find and evaluate studies.
▫️ Risk management for the use of AAS and other steroid hormones.
▫️ Women and anabolic androgenic steroids use - strategies for assessing and management use.
▫️ Is PCT (post-cycle therapy) needed for female users?


Click the links below or search "Advices Radio" on podcast apps.

EPISODE LINK

ITUNES

STITCHER

 


Learn more about Think Big Bodybuilding Media:
YOUTUBE: Think Big Bodybuilding Media
FB: @advices.radio
WEB: www.advicesradio.com

 



Super Human Radio: Women and Anabolic Steroids (& Hormonal Contraceptives)

SHR#2427: Women and Anabolic Steroids: The Intersect Between Health & Performance

I was honored to have an opportunity to sit down with the godfather of fitness podcasting, Carl Lanore, to discuss all things women and steroids. Although the interview started off with more focus on women and anabolic androgenic steroids, we quickly shifted gears to also include the use of hormonal contraceptives.

Carl and I covered a lot of ground - health implications associated with use, management techniques, and even off-topic discussions about the hormonal impact of hysterectomies, myths about women’s health, and my views on post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy.

I was fired up and excited to share a lot of new material - helping to make this another one of my best podcasts to date. Enjoy!

ps. Remember, by sharing and reposting, you’re helping to spread critical knowledge on this highly misunderstood and under-discussed topic.

Check out the show summary below.

More and more women are driven to present shredded, muscular physiques. From Hollywood actresses preparing for a role in an action movie to athletes competing in sports. Everyday women are now adapting this look and as such are turning to performance and appearance enhancing drugs to get the job done. But do high levels of androgens posses a unique risk to women? And can that risk be mitigated by taking specific steps? This interview became so much more when the discussion about hormonal birth control pills entered the mix. So many women don't realize their birth control is doing many of the same things performance enhancing drugs are doing.


An unedited show transcript can be found here.

Podcast LINK:

https://superhumanradio.net/shr-2427-women-and-anabolic-steroids-the-intersect-between-health-performance

VIDEO LINK:

Watch the interview on Facebook.

Mp3 Direct Link:

https://superhumanradio.net/components/com_podcast/media/mp3s/SHR_Show_2427.mp3

Itunes Link:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-anabolic-steroids-intersect-between-health-performance/id133505292?i=1000456533164

Learn more about Carl & Super Human Radio

WEB: https://superhumanradio.net/
IG: @carl.lanore
FB: @SuperHuamnRadioNetwork

 

Bodies, Barbells & Bagels: Part 1

Part 1: Female Hormones, Menstrual Cycles & Fertility

After being away from the mic for 6 months, I’m back! And what a real treat it was to make my return as a guest on Bodies, Barbells & Bagels with Alice Round and Sean Mclaney. They let me dive deep into women’s health, menstruation, and steroids - so deep in fact that they turned the conversation into a two part podcast!

Thanks Alice and Sean for a wonderful show! It was a real honour to be a guest on your show.


Check out their show summary below!

In this episode of BBB, with the female hormone expert herself- Victoria Felkar, we discuss the variations in women's menstrual cycles. Is there such a thing as a "normal cycle"? We delve into the signs and symptoms of both a typical and atypical flow. From this episode, we want women listening to understand the WHY behind fertility and hormonal issues and offer potential practical strategies to improve their health and wellbeing.

PODCAST LINK:

https://bodiesbarbellsbagels.libsyn.com/episode-25-female-hormones-menstrual-cycles-fertility-with-victoria-felkar-part-1

ITUNES:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-25-female-hormones-menstrual-cycles-fertility/id1346601256?i=1000442834826

Learn more about Alice & Sean:

Alice Round
WEB: http://aliceround.com/
IG: @aliround & @mclaneytrained
FB: @aliceroundnutritiontraining
YOUTUBE: Alice Round

Sean Mclaney
IG: @mclaneytrained
FB: Sean Mclaney

TRT Revolution with Jay Campbell

How to Help Chemically Castrated Women Get Their Health Back

This podcast was everything! I had a fabulous time chatting with Mr. TOT himself, Jay Campbell of TOT Revolution. I met Jay at SWIS in October 2018, and loved the no b.s. energy and endless passion he brought to the conversation of hormone replacement therapy. His mission to provide the best education possible through partnering with the world’s best is also so near and dear to my own heart.

Thanks Jay for everything! Can’t wait for the next opportunity to talk shop with you!

Check out Jay’s amazing summary and show notes below.

Women’s health has been neglected and filled with myths and ignorance since the beginning of endocrinology.

Why is progesterone one of the most underestimated and misunderstood hormones, and what are its uses?

How has birth control destroyed the health of both men and women?

How can we help chemically castrated women get access to lifesaving healthcare?

On this episode, I talk with health practitioner, consultant, author, and educator, Victoria Felkar about what’s getting in the way of the help women need and what can be done about it.

The more you screw with hormones earlier in life, the more you’re setting yourself up for difficulty later on— but the salvation is in lifestyle.

-Victoria Felkar



At the start of the show, we talked about why women’s endocrinology is handled so badly, and the double standards that cause this.

Next we talked about the connection between hormones and sport, and how the stigma was born. We discussed how hormones are used at the elite levels of sport and how birth control is destroying us.

We also talked about the alarming warning signs about menstrual cycles that we shouldn’t ignore.

We also discussed:

  • Why progesterone is a wonder hormone

  • How hormones can be used as tools, not crutches

  • The commonality of performance enhancement in sport

  • The importance of tracking your hormonal bio-feedback

So many women are suffering because hormones like progesterone have been so maligned. At the same time, birth control pills have been misused and abused.

The truth is, the more you screw with hormones earlier on in life through birth control, fertility drugs, and other substances, the more intense the issues will be later on in life.

Lifestyle is actually a very important part of women’s reproductive health, not the manipulation of menstrual cycles we are seeing today.

If you have lower rates of stress, you’re going to improve your reproductive health. The woman’s body has its own built in clock, and it’s like a symphony that requires all the instruments.

If we start manipulating or removing some parts, there’s no telling how bad the impact will be, and we’re definitely starting to see the negative downstream effects now.



PODCAST LINK:

http://www.totrevolution.com/how-to-help-chemically-castrated-women-get-their-health-back-w-victoria-felkar/

ITUNES:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/trt-revolution-podcast/id1097576864?mt=2

Learn more about Jay Campbell & The TOT Revolution
WEB: http://www.totrevolution.com
IG: @TOTrevolution
FB: @TRTexpert
YOUTUBE: TOT Revolution

The CK Podcast: The Oral Contraceptive Pill

Finishing up 2018 strong with yet another podcast!

I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Knott about the Oral Contraceptive Pill. I am so grateful to Chris for having me on his show, and asking me some of the best questions I’ve had to date.

Check out his summary of the show below!

“The stigma surrounding male anabolic steroid use is something well and truly still present in society. If a man were to experience unwanted side effects from AAS use he would be labelled as stupid for risking his hormonal health for aesthetic or performance reasons.

This being said, there is little to no difference in the way female contraception is administered to prevent pregnancies. Ovulation is inhibited by disruption of the regular hormonal cycle through the application of exogenous Estrogen and/or Progesterone.

This “can” lead to severe health issues if not treated responsibly through diligent lifestyle choices, I.e. being on top of nutrition, digestion, sleep and stress management.

Interested in learning more? Tune in to my latest podcast with Victoria Felkar for an absolute masterclass in everything you need to know about the oral contraceptive pill.”

PODCAST LINK:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/episodes/879236-the-oral-contraceptive-pill

ITUNES:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-chris-knott-podcast/id1337586535?mt=2

SPOTIFY:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2fngJKF6UUdFKfmRwJKuua



Learn more about The Chris Knott Podcast
IG: @chris_knott_
WEB: http://www.chrisknottpt.com/category/podcast/

Strength Chat by Kabuki Strength

It was absolutely amazing to chat with Chris Duffin, Rudy Kadlub & Brandon Senn of KABUKI STRENGTH. We covered a lot of ground with this podcast - touching on some everything from athlete health, performance inhibition, female strength athletes, and even how much my deadlift sucks!

I’m so grateful to Chris, Rudy and Brandon for having me on the show!

“We are honored to have Victoria Felkar as today's guest on Strength Chat. She is an explorer, a renegade, and an advocate pushing the boundaries of performance and health through research, coaching, and teaching. 

Victoria is currently completing her doctoral studies at University of British Columbia, specializing in physical culture, medical and criminological knowledge, performance enhancement, and the muscular body. Her doctoral research explores women's health and female hormone manipulation within sport and medicine.

Tune in as the Mad Scientist, Dr. Rudolph, and the Wizard of Training discuss some of what Victoria has been working on lately. 

A great episode you won't want to miss! 


PODCAST LINK:

https://kabukistrengthchat.libsyn.com/strength-chat-75-victoria-felkar


ITUNES:

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/strength-chat-by-kabuki-strength/id1157215043?mt=2


Learn more about Kabuki Strength
https://kabukistrength.com/
IG: @mad_scientist_duffin
IG: @kabukistrengthlab
FB: @kabukistrength