Energized with Dr. Mariza
Energized with Dr. Mariza is a health podcast hosted by bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder. It focuses on helping women navigate hormone and metabolic changes during their forties and beyond. The show provides root-cause explanations for symptoms like fatigue and hormonal imbalances, offering research-driven solutions to reset metabolism and energy. Each episode aims to empower listeners with knowledge about how their bodies work, encouraging them to become the CEO of their health.
Episodes
781: What If It’s Not Anxiety, Burnout, or “Just Your Hormones”? The Hidden Signs of ADHD in Women with Dr. Jolene Brighten
What if the brain fog, overwhelm, time blindness, racing thoughts, and shorter emotional fuse showing up in your 40s aren’t just perimenopause?
For many women, ADHD has been hiding in plain sight for decades.
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with women’s hormone expert and author Dr. Jolene Brighten to unpack why ADHD looks so different in women, why so many girls learn to mask their sympto
780: The New Rules of Resilience: Energy, Recovery & Thriving in a Full Life with Angela Foster
What if you’re not burned out?
You’re still working. Still exercising. Still taking care of your family. Still getting everything done.
From the outside, you look like you’re handling it all.
But underneath that competence, your body may be keeping a very different score through your sleep, recovery, energy, mood, stress tolerance, and heart rate variability.
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits d
779: How Did We Get Hormones So Wrong? The HRT Story Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Louise Newson
How did hormones become something women were taught to fear?
For decades, hormone therapy has been surrounded by confusion, conflicting recommendations, and sweeping assumptions that lump very different hormones and formulations together. Meanwhile, women continue walking into doctors’ offices saying, “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” and too often leave without answers or options.
In this epi
778: The Fatigue Problem No One Is Solving for Women Over 40 (And The Labs I Order First)
You’re exhausted by 2 or 3 PM. Your workouts suddenly wipe you out. Your hair is shedding, your brain feels foggy, and even climbing a flight of stairs leaves you more winded than it used to.
Then you finally ask for help and hear: “Your labs are normal.”
In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza breaks down one of the most commonly missed contributors to persistent fatigue in women: iron deficiency, eve
777: What We Know Now: The Midlife Lessons No One Taught Us with Jenn Pike
What happens when the woman who has always been able to handle everything suddenly realizes her body won’t let her operate that way anymore?
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with functional diagnostic nutritionist, medical exercise specialist, bestselling author, and women’s health educator Jenn Pike for a deeply personal conversation about the capacity shift that can happen in perimenopause
776: What Changes When Your Body Can’t Keep Pushing Like It Used To? With Dr. Taz Bhatia
What if perimenopause isn’t simply changing your hormones, but revealing everything your body has been compensating for for years?
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with integrative medicine physician and women’s health expert Dr. Taz Bhatia for an incredibly personal conversation about what happens when the strategies that helped high-functioning women push through for decades suddenly stop
775: Wide Awake at 3 A.M.? What’s Really Disrupting Your Sleep in Midlife with Morgan Adams
If you keep waking up at 2:00, 3:00, or 4:00 AM and can’t fall back asleep, your hormones may only be one piece of the puzzle.
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with sleep expert Morgan Adams to unpack why sleep can suddenly fall apart in midlife and what you can actually do about it.
Morgan explains three major forces affecting women’s sleep: declining estrogen and progesterone, rising anxi
774: Training for Your Grandma Self: How to Build a Body That Lasts with Dr. Stephanie Estima
What if one of the biggest questions of perimenopause isn’t simply “How do I feel better right now?” but “Who do I want to be 20, 30, or 40 years from now?”
In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with women’s health expert Dr. Stephanie Estima to talk about the side of midlife that rarely makes it into conversations about hormones.
They explore what happens when the high-func
773: What’s Really Driving How Fast You Age? The Science of Biological Aging with Nikolina Lauc
What if perimenopause isn’t only changing your hormones, but also changing how your body is aging underneath the surface?
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Nikolina Lauc, CEO and co-founder of GlycanAge, to explore emerging research on immune aging, chronic low-grade inflammation, and the menopause transition.
Nikolina shares research showing just how dramatically markers of “inflammagi
772: The Cost of Holding It All Together: How Overfunctioning Changes Your Hormones, Brain & Metabolism with Dr. Mariza
Have you ever looked at the same life you were managing a year ago and wondered, “Why does everything suddenly feel so hard?”
You’re still ambitious. You’re still capable. You’re still the woman everyone depends on. But the stress you once brushed off gets under your skin. Your brain doesn’t feel as sharp. Sleep is changing. Your patience is shorter. And keeping all those plates spinning suddenly
771: Beyond Hot Flashes: The 103 Symptoms of Perimenopause No One Talks About with Andrea Donsky
What if the symptoms disrupting your life are connected to perimenopause, even if you’ve never had a hot flash?
Andrea Donsky spent 14 years in perimenopause and 11 of them with no idea what was happening to her body. Now, as a seven-time published menopause researcher, nutritionist, and bestselling author of Nourishing Menopause, she’s helping women put language to experiences that have been ove
770: The Heart Disease Risk Factor Most Women Aren't Watching: What Your Blood Sugar and Insulin Can Reveal with Dr. Philip Ovadia
What if the cholesterol numbers you’ve been watching aren’t telling you the whole story about your heart?
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to explore why he believes metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance deserve far more attention when assessing cardiovascular risk, especially for women entering perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Ovadia sha
769: Is It Perimenopause or Something Else? How to Finally Connect the Dots with Dr. Mariza
Is this perimenopause… or is something else going on?
It’s one of the most common questions Dr. Mariza hears from women in their late 30s and early 40s, especially when their periods are still regular and they’ve never experienced a hot flash.
In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza breaks down why early perimenopause can be so difficult to recognize and the less obvious signs that often appear first,
768: Why Your Period Gets So Weird in Perimenopause + What Actually Helps with Kaya and Yasmin Purohit
Has your period suddenly started behaving completely differently?
Maybe your cycles are shorter or longer. PMS hits harder. Your breasts are sore, cravings are stronger, your mood changes dramatically, or your libido seems to have disappeared.
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Beeya co-founders Kaya and Yasmin Purohit to explore what your changing cycle may be telling you, especially as
767: The Longevity Secret We Rarely Talk About: The Healing Power of Friendship, Joy & Being Fully Expressed with Samantha Hollingsworth
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I miss me”?
Somewhere between taking care of everyone else, keeping life moving, and getting everything done, it’s easy to lose touch with the parts of yourself that make you feel creative, connected, joyful, and fully alive.
In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with one of her best friends, artist, jewelry designer, and Fully Expres
766: The Weight You Lose Isn't Always the Biggest Transformation: The Part of GLP-1s Nobody Talks About with Dr. Alexandra Sowa
What if the hardest part of living with obesity was never actually the weight?
For so many women, it's the years of dieting, judgment, doctor's appointments, body comments, weight stigma, and quietly believing that if they could finally lose the weight, then they could start living.
And when the weight finally does come off?
The emotional transformation doesn't necessarily happen at the same sp
765: How Do You Hold It Together When You're Falling Apart Inside with Amy Morin
What if real mental strength isn't about pushing through—but knowing when you no longer have to?
So many women become the person everyone depends on. They lead at work, care for their families, keep everything running, and somehow continue smiling while quietly carrying more than anyone realizes.
In this deeply validating conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with psychotherapist, bestselling autho
764: Why Your Nervous System Feels Dysregulated (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) with Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Why is it so hard to relax… even when everything is finally done?
You finish work. The dishes are clean. The kids are asleep. The house is quiet. Yet your shoulders are still tight, your jaw is clenched, and your mind is already scanning for the next thing that needs your attention.
In this insightful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with clinical psychologist and nervous system expert Dr. Ros
763: Why So Many High-Functing and Achieving Women Miss the Signs of Hormone Imbalance with Anastasia Sartan
Have you ever felt like you become a completely different person during the second half of your cycle?
One week you're energized, focused, and confident. The next, you're battling brain fog, irritability, anxiety, exhaustion, and wondering what happened to the version of yourself from just a few days ago.
In this live conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with entrepreneur, former Snapchat executiv
762: Why Women Need to Stop Being “Good Patients” and Start Advocating for Better Healthcare with Dr. Mariza
How many times have you been told, "Your labs are normal," even though you know something doesn't feel right?
In this empowering solo episode, Dr. Mariza challenges one of the biggest beliefs women have been conditioned to accept: that being a "good patient" means staying quiet, pushing through symptoms, and trusting a healthcare system that has historically overlooked women's biology.
She explo
761: Finding Your Way Back to Pleasure and Feeling Fully Alive with Gabriella Espinosa
Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered: "When did I stop feeling like myself?"
Maybe you're checking all the boxes, taking care of everyone else, managing your career, your family, your home, and your health—but somewhere along the way, joy, curiosity, desire, and pleasure started to disappear.
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with Gabriella Espinosa, women's we
760: The Mindset Shift That Helps You Stop Feeling Stuck with Dr. Rachel Goldman
Why do so many women reach midlife and suddenly feel like everything is harder than it used to be?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with nationally recognized clinical psychologist, behavioral change expert, and author Dr. Rachel Goldman to explore why so many women feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, and stuck during major life transitions.
Dr. Rachel explains how
759: Tired, Wired & Inflamed? The Sleep Fix Most Women Are Missing with Dr. Michael Breus
Why do so many women suddenly start waking up at 3:00 a.m. during perimenopause?
In this practical and science-backed conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with renowned sleep specialist Dr. Michael Breus to unpack why sleep changes so dramatically during perimenopause and menopause, and what women can do to finally get restorative sleep again.
Dr. Breus explains how fluctuating estrogen, progester
758: Why Your Body Can't Heal Until It Feels Safe: The Nervous System Shift That Changes Everything with Dr. Dave Rabin
What if the reason you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck isn't because you're broken—but because your nervous system no longer feels safe?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with psychiatrist, neuroscientist, inventor, and author Dr. Dave Rabin to explore the science of safety, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, resilience, and what it
757: The Hidden Emotional Shift of Perimenopause (No One Prepared Us For) with Dr. Melinda Ring
Why do so many women enter perimenopause feeling like the rug has been pulled out from under them?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with integrative medicine physician and menopause expert Dr. Melinda Ring to explore why perimenopause often feels so destabilizing and why so many women feel blindsided by symptoms they were never warned about.
Together, they unpack the profound
756: What Low-Grade Inflammation Is Really Doing to Your Hormones, Brain & Metabolism with Dr. Mariza
What if inflammation is the missing link behind so many of the symptoms women experience after 40?
In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza breaks down the powerful connection between low-grade chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, hormone changes, brain health, energy production, and accelerated aging. She explains why inflammation is far more than an immune system issue and how it silently influ
755: What If Your Body Isn't Broken, Just Undernourished? The Missing Link Between Nutrients, Hormones & Energy with Ryan Woodburry
What if one of the biggest missing pieces of perimenopause isn't hormones at all?
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with Ryan Woodbury, co-founder and co-CEO of Needed, to explore why nutrient deficiencies may be one of the most overlooked drivers of fatigue, brain fog, low energy, poor stress resilience, and other common symptoms women experience during perimenopause.
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754: How to Find Joy When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan with Amberly Lago
What if resilience isn't about pushing harder, but about learning how to move forward with grace, courage, and joy when life doesn't go according to plan?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with bestselling author, speaker, coach, and podcast host Amberly Lago to discuss resilience, overcoming adversity, and finding purpose through life's most difficult challenges.
After survivi
753: The Brain's Hidden Role in Chronic Pain, Migraines & Fatigue with Dr. Howard Schubiner
What if your chronic pain, migraines, anxiety, fatigue, IBS, or other persistent symptoms aren't permanent at all?
In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with Dr. Howard Schubiner, physician, researcher, and leading expert in neuroplastic symptoms, to explore a groundbreaking approach that is helping people reverse chronic pain and other conditions long considered lifelong and irr
752: Why “Healthy” Foods May Be Making You Inflamed, Exhausted & Deregulated with Julia Putzeys
What if the foods marketed as “healthy” are actually contributing to the very symptoms so many women are struggling with today?
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with Julia Putzeys, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of the Trash Panda app, to expose the hidden reality of ultra-processed foods and how they impact energy, hormones, metabolism, mood, inflamm
751: Bloating, Brain Fog & Hormone Chaos? Your Gut May Be the Root Cause with Dr. Cassie Smith
“What if your bloating, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, stubborn weight gain, and hormone symptoms are actually starting in your gut?”
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Dr. Cassie Smith — dual board-certified endocrinologist, founder of Modern Endocrine, and author of Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones — to unpack the powerful connection between gut health, hormone balance, stress, metabolism,
750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman
“What if the exhaustion, brain fog, low libido, and metabolic changes women experience in midlife are actually rooted in a deeper cellular energy crisis?”
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Dr. Andrew Salzman — physician, inventor, biochemical engineer, and Chief Scientific Officer of Wonderfeel — to unpack the powerful connection between NAD, mitochondrial health, inflammation, ovarian a
749: The Hidden Drivers of Burnout in High-Achieving Women (It’s Not What You Think) with Brooke Taylor
“What if the life you worked so hard to build is also the thing quietly burning you out?”
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Brooke Taylor to unpack the hidden emotional patterns driving burnout, overachievement, perfectionism, and chronic stress in high-performing women.
Brooke shares her deeply personal story—from climbing the corporate ladder at Google while battling addiction, burnou
748: The Truth About Inflammation and Autoimmunity That Most Women Are Missing with Mickey Trescott
“What if your body isn’t failing you… but asking for a different kind of support?”
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Mickey Trescott to unpack the powerful connection between inflammation, autoimmune disease, gut health, and perimenopause.
Together, they explore why so many women are dismissed when labs look “normal” despite debilitating symptoms like fatigue, bloating, brain fog, joint
747: The Silent Shift: Why The Perimenopause Transition Shapes Your Next 40 Years
“Perimenopause is more than just hot flashes and mood swings—it’s a biological inflection point.”
In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza discusses the deeper, often overlooked changes happening during perimenopause and menopause. It’s more than a reproductive shift; it’s a systemic change affecting the brain, metabolism, hormones, mitochondria, gut health, and more.
Dr. Mariza delves into the silent s
746: Why ADHD Feels Worse in Midlife and What Actually Helps To Feel More Regulated with Jenna Free
“Is your nervous system stuck in overdrive?”
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Jenna Free, a counselor specializing in ADHD and nervous system regulation, to discuss why so many women in midlife feel overwhelmed, scattered, and exhausted despite their best efforts to stay organized.
Together, they explore how the nervous system gets stuck in a chronic fight-or-flight state, the role of
745: Why You’re Wired, Tired, and Awake at 3AM (And What to Do About It) with Dr. Scott Sherr
Why are so many women waking up exhausted… but unable to shut their brain off?”
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Scott Sherr to unpack the hidden nervous system and biochemical shifts driving sleep struggles, anxiety, exhaustion, and feeling “wired and tired” in midlife.
Together, they explore why women in perimenopause often lose stress resilience, why the brain gets stuck in overdriv
744: The Midlife Brain Reset: How to Protect Your Memory, Focus, and Mental Sharpness Starting Now
“Is this brain fog… or something more?”
In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza unpacks the hidden neurological and metabolic shifts happening during perimenopause and menopause—and why so many women suddenly feel mentally “off.”
From brain fog and memory lapses to anxiety, overwhelm, and lower stress resilience, these symptoms are often dismissed as aging or stress. But Dr. Mariza explains that this i
743: Why Your Heart Risk Changes in Menopause (And What You Can Do About It) with Dr. Jayne Morgan
“Why is heart disease still the #1 killer of women—and why aren’t we talking about it?”
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Jayne Morgan to unpack the overlooked connection between perimenopause, menopause, and cardiovascular risk.
Most women are told menopause is just about hormones and symptoms—but it’s actually a vascular transition that directly impacts your heart, blood vessels, and
742: Perimenopause Or Career Burnout: Why Your Mental Energy Changes in Midlife
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the very real mental energy drain that so many midlife women are experiencing—and how it can quietly lead to career burnout.
From mood swings, irritation, and resentment to brain fog and forgetfulness in high-stakes moments, these changes can leave you feeling like you’re not yourself anymore.
But here’s the truth: this is not a willpower problem or a pe
741: Estrogen, Gut Health, Mitochondria, and Cardiovascular Health: What Changes In Perimenopause with Dr. Siobhan Mitchel
“Why does your body stop responding… even when you’re doing everything right?”
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Siobhan Mitchell to unpack the true metabolic and cellular shifts happening in perimenopause and menopause.
So many women feel like their body has suddenly turned against them—weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and rising inflammation—despite doing all the right things. But thi
740: Why You’re Bloated, Gaining Weight & Feeling Off in Menopause (It Starts in Your Gut) with Cynthia Thurlow
“Is it really just hormones… or is your gut driving the symptoms?”
In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Cynthia Thurlow to unpack the powerful connection between gut health and hormones in midlife.
Many women are told their bloating, weight gain, fatigue, and mood shifts are “just hormones.” But Cynthia explains that the gut microbiome plays a central role in how these symptoms show up—and
739: You Can Reverse Brain Aging in 12 Weeks (Here’s How) with Dr. Majid Fotuhi
“Is this brain fog… or something more?”
In this episode, brain expert Dr. Majid Fotuhi explains how perimenopause is a true neuroendocrine transition, where shifting hormones can temporarily impact memory, focus, sleep, and mood—often leaving women worried they’re experiencing early cognitive decline.
The good news? These changes are typically transient, and as hormones stabilize, the brain can
738: The Hidden Link Between Inflammation, Hormones & Fertility with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Fertility is a powerful reflection of your overall health—not a separate or isolated system.
In this episode, fertility expert Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down what’s really happening physiologically as fertility shifts in midlife, connecting the dots between hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and egg quality.
We dive into the everyday habits quietly disrupting fertility—from chronic stress an
737: Why You Still Feel Off in Midlife (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right) with Dr. Melissa Sonners
How do you retrain your brain and nervous system to seek out safety, joy, and alignment?
In this episode, mind-body alignment expert Dr. Melissa Sonners shares practical ways for midlife women to regulate their nervous system and find calm—even in the chaos of everyday life.
She explains how many of us are unknowingly stuck in a stress-driven state, constantly scanning for what’s wrong, and how
736: Why Women Over 40 Feel So Drained (The Mineral Deficiency No One Talks About) with Caroline Alan
Over 90% of adults over 40 are mineral-deficient. Are you one of them?
In this podcast, mineral expert and Beam Minerals co-founder Caroline Alan breaks down why and how mineral depletion quietly impacts energy, hormones, and overall vitality.
As women enter perimenopause already running on empty, we explore how declining hormones combined with modern lifestyle stressors leave the body struggl
735: The Stress–Metabolism Connection: Why You’re Gaining Weight, Craving Sugar & Struggling with Energy
Feeling like you’re doing everything right… but still struggling with unwanted weight, cravings, and low energy?
This episode is for you. We’re unpacking why your metabolism may not be broken at all—and how a dysregulated nervous system could be the real reason your body feels stuck.
For midlife women especially, chronic stress can quietly drive insulin resistance, hormonal shifts, and that fr
734: The Truth About Botox, Sunscreen & Skin Aging After 40: What Actually Works (and What’s a Waste) with Dr. Mamina Turegano
If you’re like me, you’ve noticed that among all the other crazy changes happening in perimenopause, your skin isn’t the same as it used to be.
In this episode, I’m joined by triple board-certified dermatologist and skincare expert Dr. Mamina Turegano to break down what’s really happening to your skin during midlife.
From increased dryness and loss of firmness to subtle shifts in texture, we e
733: Why We’re Still Exhausted in the Age of “Evidence-Based” Everything with Shawn Stevenson
We have SO much information at our fingertips, and tons of science to back it up… but what REALLY moves the needle when it comes to wellness?
Here’s the truth– information isn't the problem. Isolation is. We’re not short on data. We’re short on the kind of environment that actually supports what we know we need to do.
That’s why in today’s episode, I’m joined by bestselling author and integrati
732: The Silent Disruptor: How Chronic Stress Hijacks Perimenopause
Balancing the overwhelm of family, work, and midlife symptoms, all while just trying to feel like yourself again? You’re NOT alone.
In today’s episode, we explore stress as the silent disruptor of midlife—and why it can amplify so many of the symptoms you experience during perimenopause.
We go beyond surface-level stress management and dive into how chronic stress impacts your nervous system,
731: Why Your Labs Look Normal But Your Body Feels Off with Dr. Robin Berzin
Sick of being told your labs are “normal” when you KNOW something’s off?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by functional medicine expert Dr. Robin Berzin to talk about what it really means to take control of your health in midlife.
Dr. Berzin shares the early warning signs to watch for and how to better interpret your health data so you can catch imbalances before they become bigger issues.
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730: The Metabolic Shift After 40: What’s Really Driving Weight, Energy & Mood Changes
Midlife is the time to measure, understand your body, and take proactive steps to support your future self.
In this episode, I’m diving into the massive metabolic shift that happens during perimenopause—and why this stage of life is the perfect time to build true metabolic resilience.
We explore how metabolism doesn’t respond to punishment or extremes, but instead thrives on consistent biologi
729: Why Counting Calories Doesn’t Work (And What Actually Controls Hunger) with Dr. Jason Fung
There’s SO much more to a healthy diet than calories in vs. calories out.
That’s why in today’s episode, I’m joined by renowned physician and metabolic health expert Dr. Jason Fung to unpack the science of hunger and why we’ve totally dropped the ball on healthy eating habits in today’s society.
We dive into the concept of food noise and explore the different types of hunger—especially the env
728: Why Brain Fog Isn’t Random: The Hormone Shift Behind It
Feeling like even the smallest things are suddenly overwhelming you?
This is actually part of a much bigger hormonal and neurological shift happening beneath the surface.
In today’s episode, I’m covering one of the most common—and least talked about—midlife experiences: the brain-related changes that come with perimenopause.
Even women who experience few classic symptoms like hot flashes are
727: The Missing Link in Perimenopause: How to Rebuild Energy, Resilience & Hormonal Harmony with Dr. Deanna Minich
Midlife is a time for rebirth… a time to come into who you truly are.
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Deanna Minich to dive into how this stage of life can bring you to the best version of yourself after years of balancing roles, expectations, and responsibilities.
Dr. Minich shares why midlife is the perfect time to rediscover your voice, clarify your needs, and de
726: The Midlife Mood Shift: The Hormonal Rewire That Changes Everything with Dr. Sonya Jensen
Struggling to reclaim your identity and find joy in midlife?
You’re far from the only one! In this episode, I’m joined by women’s health and hormone expert Dr. Sonya Jensen to explore how you can turn your midlife overwhelm into a true awakening.
We talk about the reality of this season—juggling kids, careers, aging parents, and big life transitions—while your body undergoes one of its most p
725: Exhausted, Wired & Not Yourself? The Hormone Havoc Causing Midlife Burnout with Dr. Amy Shah
It can take about 4 to 6 doctor’s visits for women’s symptoms to finally be connected to perimenopause and menopause.
So how do you know you’re entering this massive transition?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by women’s health and nutrition expert Dr. Amy Shah for a deep dive into midlife transitions and why our healthcare system still struggles to make these critical links.
Dr. Shah shares
724: Age Like A Girl: Why Midlife Women Stop Shrinking and Start Leading with Dr. Mindy Pelz
“There's no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.”
Wise words spoken by the wonderful Dr. Mindy Pelz, who joins the podcast to unpack what’s quietly shaping how we as women see ourselves, our bodies, and our worth.
We explore how unresolved trauma biology impacts longevity, influencing everything from nervous system reg
723: Estrogen, Insulin & Heart Disease: Why Your Risk Rises in Midlife
For most of the past century, more women than men have died from cardiovascular disease. Yet, heart disease is still widely perceived as a male problem.
That’s why in this episode, we dive into why cardiovascular and metabolic health are essential for women, especially in midlife, and why education is your greatest tool.
You’ll gain the confidence to advocate for yourself and make informed dec
722: Why Women Feel Unsafe Right Now: Trauma, Hormones & Protecting the Next Generation with Dr. Aimie Apigian
What if the breaking point so many of us are feeling right now is actually the beginning of profound healing and purpose?
In this episode, returning guest and trauma expert Dr. Aimie Apigian helps you understand why so many conversations feel triggering—and how unresolved trauma, not just current events, may be at the root.
We explore the difference between resolved and unresolved trauma, and
721: No, It’s Not All in Your Head: The Medical Truth About Perimenopause with Dr. Jila Senemar
What if midlife wasn’t a crisis to survive—but a turning point to optimize your health?
In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Jila Senemar, who breaks down what’s really happening in midlife and why preventative medicine is your greatest advantage.
Instead of waiting for a diagnosis, we explore why being proactive with your hormones, heart, brain, and metabolic health can change the
720: Why No One Talks About Loneliness in Midlife—And Why It’s Not Just You
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected even when you’re busy and surrounded by people?
If you've ever felt that ache of invisible loneliness, this episode is for you.
We unpack why loneliness can sneak into midlife—especially as hormones shift—and name the quiet grief many women feel but rarely talk about.
This conversation is about reminding your nervous system that you’re not doing life a
719: The Truth About Red Light Therapy: Benefits, Myths & How to Use It with Dr. Ari Whitten
What if the missing piece to your wellness journey wasn’t a supplement or a workout… but light?
In this podcast, we’re talking about one of the most underrated tools in health and hormone optimization: red light therapy.
Expert in the area, Ari Whitten, joins me to shine light on red light and all the ways it can boost your health and confidence long term. Ari is a bestselling author, a top podc
718: Low-Grade Inflammation: The Hidden Root of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Shivani Gupta
What if those frustrating symptoms you’ve been blaming on aging are actually signs of inflammation you can change?
In this episode, I sit down with expert Dr. Shivani Gupta to unpack how inflammation quietly shows up in perimenopause—and why it’s not something you have to just deal with.
We explore what Ayurvedic medicine is, and how it offers a holistic, intuitive approach to healing inflamma
717: "I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause
Feeling totally unlike yourself in midlife?
Don’t worry– this is a REAL and valid feeling.
In this episode, we dive into the hidden neurological shifts that happen during perimenopause, and how these hormone fluctuations impact your brain, mood, and sense of self.
We explore the mental and emotional realities of this transition— changes that are too often misunderstood or brushed off as some
716: Midlife, Hormones & Heart Health: The Critical Connection You’re Not Hearing About with Cathy Eason
Aging does NOT have to keep us down.
In this episode, join me for a feel-good conversation with the CSO of Berkeley Life– Cathy Eason– all about midlife, hormones, and protecting your heart as you age stronger.
Together, we explore how boosting mitochondrial health and blood flow can radically improve energy, resilience, and overall vitality.
Kathy shares actionable lifestyle strategies to in
715: Muscle Is Medicine: How Strength and Resilience Rewires Your Metabolism, Hormones & Lifespan with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
You can ALWAYS get stronger, no matter your age.
In this episode, I’m joined by muscle-centric medicine expert Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to reframe how you think about your health—starting with muscle.
Life gets busy and chaotic, especially when you’re juggling kids, work, and everything in between. So Dr. Lyon breaks down how to simplify your focus and double down on what truly moves the needle for
714: Ditch the Booze, Keep the Ritual: Functional Mocktails for Energy, Sleep & Hormone Support with Blair Horton
Curious how to drink less alcohol, but still make your drinks fun?
Join me in this episode for a refreshing conversation with mocktail expert and holistic nutritionist Blair Horton, who’s on a mission to transform your drinks into a feel-good ritual of self-care.
We dive into her new book, Everyday Elixirs, packed with thoughtfully crafted, seasonal, and functional recipes for mocktails and oth
713: What Alcohol Really Does to Women’s Hormones, Sleep, and Metabolism
Feel like hangovers are hitting harder than ever lately?
In this episode, I’m unpacking why alcohol hits differently in perimenopause—and why that glass of wine you used to tolerate now leaves you feeling off for days.
Even long after drinking, alcohol is still disrupting your brain chemistry, slowing your metabolism, and amplifying inflammation throughout your body.
And as women’s alcohol c
712: Why Lifestyle Medicine Is Mitochondrial Medicine (And What That Means for Your Energy, Metabolism & Longevity)
Ever feel a quiet kind of panic creeping up in midlife? The feeling that even though you’re showing up for everything, you feel empty inside?
This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to live with this feeling forever… better yet, it’s absolutely reversible.
We’re diving into how lifestyle medicine and cellular energy (hello, mitochondria!) are at the epicenter of how you feel, t
711: Estrogen, Inflammation, and Your Heart Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj
Believe it or not, but there is as much cardiovascular risk associated with smoking as there is with the drop in estrogen in perimenopause and menopause.
But don’t worry– I’ve brought the hilarious, talented, and brilliant Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj onto the podcast to dive into why midlife is a uniquely important—and often overlooked—window for cardiometabolic health, and what you can do about it.
I
710: Kickstart Your New Year: How One Simple Habit Can Transform Your Life, Health, and Mindset
You don’t have to overhaul your life with your New Year's Resolutions. Small habits, when done consistently, can completely change your health trajectory– changing your LIFE.
In today’s episode, I’m flipping the script on midlife health—because you don’t need another restrictive plan or pressure-filled protocol to feel better.
Instead, I’m sharing my top five simple yet powerful habits that ca
709: GLP-1 Medications, Gut Health, and Food as Medicine: A Smarter, Personalized Approach for Women in Midlife with Ashley Koff
Ready for a judgment-free conversation about GLP-1 agonists and what they can truly offer midlife women seeking better energy, metabolic health, and longevity?
In this podcast, hormone and nutrition expert Ashley Koff joins me to break down the noise and misinformation around GLP-1s, reframing them as one possible tool—not a magic fix—within a much bigger picture of whole-body health.
Ashley sh
708: Calories Aren’t the Problem: What Midlife Women Really Need to Know About Fat Loss with Brian Keane
Perimenopause and menopause can feel like a time of massive change.
Because it IS!
And with physical and hormonal changes comes the need for a big upgrade to your exercise and wellness routine.
That’s why I’ve brought expert Brian Keane onto the podcast to offer insight on optimally evolving your healthy habits to move with you through this wonderful season of life.
We dive into why restrict
707: Before You Plan 2026, Ask Yourself This: 12 End-of-Year Questions to Realign Your Energy, Goals, and Hormones
At the end of a busy year, you’re probably feeling like you’ve been running on empty while pouring into everyone else.
So in this reflective episode, I invite you to pause and look back on 2025 with honesty and compassion for yourself.
Together, we address the exhaustion so many midlife women are carrying and create space for a much-needed reset after a full and demanding year.
You’ll be guid
706: Tired of Being Tired? Reset Your Energy with These 5 Holiday Survival Tips
Feeling totally drained amidst the holiday chaos?
In this episode, I’ll be sharing with you my five practical, no-fluff tips to help you boost your energy and stay grounded during one of the busiest seasons of the year.
Because here’s the truth: burnout does not have to be your baseline, even when your plate is overflowing.
These simple, doable habits are designed to support your hormones, p
705: You’re Not Fading — You’re Evolving: Redefining Menopause with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Perimenopause and menopause should be a time of possibility—not of decline.
Here to help me dive into this topic is renowned women’s health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd, who shares how this powerful transition invites us to look inward and decide how we want to show up physically, emotionally, and metabolically as we age.
We explore the real hormonal changes happening in midlife and why this se
704: Hormone Intelligence for Women in Midlife: How to Thrive Through Perimenopause with Dr. Aviva Romm
Perimenopause and menopause can bring surprising changes to your brain—making multitasking even harder and emotional overwhelm way more real.
That’s why in this episode, women’s health expert Dr. Aviva Romm joins us to break down what’s really happening cognitively in midlife and how these shifts can be a normal, navigable transition.
Together, we’re debunking common perimenopause myths and unp
703: The Metabolic-Immune Connection Every Woman Must Understand with Dr. Jeffrey Bland
The immune system is a MASSIVE key to your overall health. So what can you do to best support it and truly THRIVE at any age?
In this episode, pioneering functional medicine expert Dr. Jeffrey Bland joins me to explore how immune system rejuvenation can be a game-changer for long-term health.
We dive into the idea that food truly is medicine, and how targeted nutrition (while minimizing ultra-p
702: How to Heal Trauma and Rebuild Trust Through Connectability with Anna Runkle
I’m one of millions of women specifically trying to parent themselves while parenting children… and it can be seriously exhausting. And when childhood trauma still comes back to haunt us in midlife and beyond, life can feel impossible.
That’s why I’ve invited trauma expert Anna Runkle on for this powerful episode to help unpack why so many midlife women are still impacted by old trauma, and how
