In Rhythm With Renewal: Dr. Mindy Pelz and the Power of Cyclical Wellness
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By She Rises Studios Editorial Team
As the year winds down and the world eases into a quieter, more contemplative season, Vitality Digest invites readers to tune inward—to listen, align, and reconnect with the natural rhythms that sustain them. Our theme, “Rooted in Renewal: Thriving Through Every Season,” honors the idea that wellness is not linear. It ebbs and flows, rises and falls, just like the cycles of nature. Few leaders capture this truth as profoundly as Dr. Mindy Pelz, the San Francisco–based chiropractor, functional health expert, and bestselling author transforming how women understand their bodies.
Dr. Mindy Pelz has become a powerful voice in women’s health through her groundbreaking work on fasting, hormones, and cyclical wellness. Her bestselling book Fast Like a Girl introduced millions of women to a radically intuitive approach to health: one that honors the shifting needs of the body throughout the month, throughout the years, and throughout every season of life. Instead of pushing women toward rigid routines or one-size-fits-all solutions, she empowers them to sync with their biology—to thrive by working with their bodies, not against them.
At the heart of Dr. Pelz’s philosophy is self-awareness. She teaches that there is wisdom encoded into every cycle—energy, rest, creativity, healing, and reflection all have their place. When women understand these rhythms, they gain the power to make aligned choices that support long-term vitality. This approach mirrors the theme of renewal: the recognition that thriving requires tuning in, not pushing through.
Just as nature cycles through phases of growth, harvest, shedding, and stillness, Dr. Pelz reminds us that women’s bodies carry their own internal seasons. Some days call for expansion and productivity, others for nourishment and rest. Fasting windows shift. Workouts adapt. Mindfulness deepens. When women embrace these natural seasons, they create harmony within themselves—and build resilience that supports them through life’s ongoing changes.
In many ways, her work is a reclaiming of ancient wisdom in a modern wellness landscape that often rewards overextension. Dr. Pelz challenges the cultural pressure to be constantly “on,” constantly performing, constantly achieving. Instead, she advocates for a lifestyle of alignment, where rest is honored, energy is protected, and healing is prioritized. This embodies the essence of being rooted: standing firm in self-awareness while allowing space for renewal.
This message resonates deeply as the world recognizes Universal Health Coverage Day this December. The global observance highlights an essential truth: health—especially women’s health—must be accessible, supported, and understood within the broader context of long-term well-being. Dr. Pelz’s advocacy for education, prevention, and empowerment parallels this mission. She emphasizes that when women understand their bodies, they can make informed decisions that improve their entire quality of life. Knowledge becomes a form of access—one that sustains wellness far beyond any single season.
Her commitment to bridging science, intuition, and actionable strategy has created a movement that equips women to step into their power. Whether through her teachings on metabolic health, hormone balance, nervous system care, or cyclical fasting, Dr. Pelz gives women the tools to reconnect with their bodies’ brilliance.
She shows that renewal begins with awareness—and awareness leads to thriving.
As we step into the final chapter of the year, Dr. Mindy Pelz’s work invites every woman to pause and reflect: Am I living in alignment with my natural rhythms? Am I giving myself permission to rest, heal, and rise? Am I honoring the seasons within me?
Her message is clear and empowering: when women embrace the cycles of their bodies, they unlock deeper energy, clearer mindsets, and more sustainable vitality. Renewal becomes a lived experience—not a reset, but a rhythm.
And in that rhythm, women can truly flourish through every season.