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Hormones don’t get the credit they deserve. Hormones are beautiful optimizers for our bodies and can be super beneficial in managing ALL kinds of disorders and diseases.  Menopause expert and registered dietician Esther Blum joins me today to help YOU understand hormone replacement– so you’re empowered to advocate for yourself in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.  Hormones have played a big part in her healing journey– optimizing her well-being, promoting her brain function, enhancing her mood, and more. In this podcast, we’ll dive into the benefits and doubts around hormone replacement therapy, and learn why hormones may be exactly what you need to live your best life– for the rest of your life! If you really want to be a participant in your life– and NOT just watch it go by– then hormones are a VERY important piece.  Don’t miss the podcast here!  Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS Esther is an Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert who’s spent 27+ years helping thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones, and self-advocacy. She’s a best-selling author with appearances on the Today Show, ABC-TV, and Good Day NY. She has earned her Bachelor AND Master of Science degrees in Clinical Nutrition, and she’s a Registered Dietitian, Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist, and Certified Nutrition Specialist.  IN THIS EPISODE Esther’s hormone replacement journey  Navigating changes in perimenopause and menopause The stress response and regulating your nervous system The importance of functional labs throughout menopause  Optimizing detox pathways through the liver and gut  Addressing the awareness around hormone replacement therapy The difference between birth control and menopause care  Is hormone replacement therapy safe for long-term use? Hormones after a hysterectomy  Hormone replacement in addition to lifestyle improvements  RESOURCES MENTIONED 14-Day Menopausal Metabolic Meal Plan with recipes Esther’s Instagram Esther’s Website  Ester on TikTok! RELATED EPISODES  #404: Do Women Need to Wait till Menopause to Begin Hormone Replacement Therapy? With Esther Blum #557: What Every Women Needs to Know About Hormone Replacement in Their 40s And beyond with Felice Gersh 578: The Far-Reaching Physical and Psychological Impact of Hormones, Hormonal Birth Control and the Menopause Transition with Dr. Sarah Hill #572: How To Know You Are in Perimenopause Including The 40+ Symptoms Associated with Declining Hormones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women should NOT be made to feel bad about wanting something better, right?  That’s the case when it comes to hormones and hormonal birth control.  Unfortunately– there’s a lot of fear and uncertainty that women– and even their doctors– have around hormone replacement and hormone options.  Some doctors are still stuck in thinking that hormones like estrogen are dangerous. So my goal is to empower you to find a provider willing to listen to you– because hormone replacement can be CRUCIAL as you reach perimenopause and menopause! In this podcast, expert researcher and educator Dr. Hill opens the door to learning more about our bodies as women, hormones, and beneficial options for our health.  Check out this podcast today to take charge of your hormonal health through every stage of your cycle– and your life!  Dr. Sarah Hill  Dr. Sarah Hill is an award-winning research psychologist specializing in women’s health and sexual psychology. Dr. Hill’s research focuses on the role of hormones, the immune system, and the environment in relationships and health behaviors. She got her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and earned her Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin.  IN THIS EPISODE Adjusting your lifestyle to different phases of your cycle  What happens to your body through perimenopause Addressing modern day’s standard of care for women’s health  Hormone replacement options and their benefits  Hormonal birth control and the side effects of it  Birth control’s connection to the stress-response system  Tips for getting your body off birth control  View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode578 RESOURCES MENTIONED Get Dr. Hill’s Book: This Is Your Brain on Birth Control Dr. Hill’s Instagram Dr. Hill’s Website RELATED EPISODES  #557: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Hormone Replacement in Their 40s And beyond with Felice Gersh #547: What You Need to Know About the Opill and Hormone Changes in Perimenopause with Dr. Carrie Jones #539: Everything You Need to Know About Navigating Hormone Changes in Perimenopause #439: The Business of Birth Control and How It Affects Women with Abby Epstein #424: Move Over Birth Control Pills, There’s A New Type of Contraception in Town That’s Completely Natural with Elina Berglund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s a secret that’s not talked about these days… Carbs aren’t that bad for you! In fact, certain carbs are HUGE for providing fiber and supporting our gut health.  So– why does the media always make carbs out to be the bad guy?  Phoebe Lapine is an author and culinary expert who’s here today to dive into the importance of a balanced diet… yes, carbs included!  But the key to remember is the SOURCE of your carb intake.  You’ll walk away from this podcast feeling confident with healthy hacks to nourish your body without feeling restricted– setting yourself up for lifetime success. PLUS, as someone who’s battled autoimmune diseases, Phoebe’s tips are designed to help you get healthy… and STAY healthy.  Discover the truth about carbs… and so much more HERE!  Phoebe Lapine Phoebe Lapine is a 4-times published author, gluten-free chef, culinary instructor, and Hashimoto’s-and-SIBO advocate whose mission is to share how food can be the best medicine. Working as a professional chef, she’s learned how to support the body with food through her own autoimmune diagnoses, and now she educates thousands of people to do the same.  IN THIS EPISODE How Phoebe overcame her challenges with Autoimmune disease   The impact food has on the illnesses of modern-day  Dietary tips for balancing your blood sugar and metabolism The truth about fad diets and what’s actually good for your body  Diversifying your plate to enhance your gut microbiome   Spotting secret sugars and reducing your sugar intake  The science behind your digestion  Top HACKS for a balanced diet… without feeling restricted   View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode577 RESOURCES MENTIONED Get Phoebe’s Carbivore Cookbook and Gain Instant Access to the Blood Sugar Bootcamp Course HERE! Phoebe’s Instagram Phoebe’s Website RELATED EPISODES  #250: How To Heal from Sibo Without Sibo Taking Over Your Life with Phoebe Lapine #300: Uncovering Common Myths and Lies About Gluten and Autoimmunity with Dr. Peter Osborne #531: How To Create Metabolism-Loving Meals That Can Fix Your Blood Sugar and Ward Off Chronic Disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY More women die of osteoporosis fractures and their complications than ANY kind of cancer. So are YOU taking care of your bones, and giving your musculoskeletal system its best shot at success?  Orthopedic expert Dr. Vonda Wright joins me today to address the neuromuscular-skeletal issues in women during perimenopause and menopause that profoundly impact our metabolic– and overall– health.  If you’re hurting, struggling, losing muscle, or feeling weak– and you just don’t know what to do about it… This podcast is made for you.  Dr. Wright guides us through tackling our bone health head-on before it becomes a painful problem down the road.  In this podcast, you’ll get tons of diet, exercise, lifestyle, and supplementation advice to help you feel strong, and STAY strong.  Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, MS, FAOA Dr. Wright is a double board-certified Orthopedic Sports Surgeon, entrepreneur, author of 5 books, keynote speaker and innovative leader focused on optimizing personal and professional performance at ANY age. Dr. Wright has now mastered midlife and menopause–  and spends her time educating women on how to make the rest of your life the best of your life.  IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Wright’s menopause story: how she got to where she is today Working out to maintain the neuromuscular skeletal system Musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause Addressing collagen loss with aging  Why to consider estradiol in the prevention of osteoporosis  Lifestyle tips to enhance musculoskeletal health and metabolism  Addressing women's longevity and quality of life with aging  Dr. Wright’s Midlife Mastery Program– and where to find her! View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode576 RESOURCES MENTIONED Register for the Midlife Mastery Retreat!  Get Your Strong & Courageous: No Excuses Guide to Thrive in (peri)Menopause Guide HERE! NOVAMD Midlife Product Line Dr. Wright’s Website Dr. Wright’s Instagram Check out Dr. Wright on YouTube! RELATED EPISODES  #573: The Science Behind Menopausal Weight Gain And Body Composition Changes #572: How To Know You Are In Perimenopause Including The 40+ Symptoms Associated With Declining Hormones #554: The Little Known Connection Between Declining Hormones And Bone Loss Plus Tips On How To Build Stronger Bones With Kevin Ellis #552: The Midlife Muscle Crisis: Why Maintaining Muscle Is Necessary For Fat Loss, Strength And Longevity With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon #256: How To Build Lean Muscle And Boost Your Metabolism Based On Your Menstrual Cycle, Even In Perimenopause With Dr. Stephanie Estima Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger…  An overused line, but girl– you know it’s true.  Roxy Saffaie joins the podcast to inspire you to continue betting on yourself through challenging times to become the best version of YOU.  In today’s podcast, we cover how to step into your highest power, create an unbreakable connection with your authentic self, and work towards becoming a self-mastery extraordinaire like Roxy is today.  We unravel the truth about journaling and teach you how to easily use it to Change. Your. Life. Seriously! Listen now and get closer to stepping into your dream life of authenticity, confidence, and self-love. Roxy Saffaie Roxanne Saffaie is a Self-Mastery writer, speaker, mentor, and digital creator. She’s climbed to the top 1% in the highly competitive celebrity beauty industry– but her true mission is to empower women into Self-Mastery and absolute Self-Love, helping them thrive. Roxanne has gained the trust of her community because she lives what she teaches. Her work reminds you of your agency to create the life of your dreams, and that you can conquer all of your challenges. IN THIS EPISODE Roxy’s story and how she’s stepped into her own authenticity  How your authentic self creates a life of mastery and fulfillment Why some people tend to play small in their lives Tapping into our own worthiness– and saying “I’m worth it”  Using self-love to build confidence and reach your goals The transformative power of journaling  Stepping into your future self and the vision of your future  Common reasons people hold back from journaling View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode575 RESOURCES MENTIONED Get your FREE Future-Self Meditation + Guided Journal HERE Get the You Are The Path Guided Journal HERE Join Roxy’s Queendom Community! Queendom is a movement where every woman is her own queen, embracing a life of passion, purpose, and VISION.  Roxy’s Website Roxy’s Podcast Roxy’s Instagram  RELATED EPISODES  #532: How To Overcome Perfectionism And Self-Doubt By Unapologetically Embracing Your Fully Awesome Self With Kristina Mand-Lakhiani #538: How To Set Your Soul Free In Order To Usher In The Most Beautiful And Authentic Life With Shirin Etessam #342: 10 Tangible Ways To Practice Self-Love In The Morning Before Work #271: Change Your Life By Cultivating More Self-Love And Self-Compassion With Kerry Tepedino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY Dealing with frustrating mystery symptoms with no clear diagnosis?  It happens to so many of us.  The average woman sees 4 to 6 doctors before the correct diagnosis is made. And this unfortunately can take years of suffering for some.  That’s why Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried joins me again today to help YOU take charge of your symptoms for good and find the answers you deserve.  In this podcast, we address how trauma presents in the body and impacts your immune system– leading to autoimmune diseases.  But don’t worry, you’ll get the tools you need to understand your trauma response, what labs to always check for, and simple lifestyle tips you can incorporate every day to help you feel your best.  Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried Sara Szal Gottfried MD is a physician, researcher, author, and educator. She’s a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about hormones, nutrition, and health. Her latest book is called The Autoimmune Cure, releasing in March 2024. She is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.  IN THIS EPISODE The rise in diagnosed autoimmune diseases in recent years  Common triggers for an autoimmune disease flare-up  Why women are more susceptible to autoimmune disease  Labs for detecting autoimmune disease  Insulin resistance as a risk factor for autoimmune disease  Defining trauma and its relationship to our physical systems  The best ways to approach and treat autoimmune diseases About Dr. Gottfried’s new book on autoimmunity and trauma RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Sara Gottfried’s Website  Dr. Gottfried’s Instagram  Get The Autoimmune Cure Book HERE! View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode574 RELATED EPISODES  #451: Why Do Women Have A Higher Cardiometabolic Mortality Rate Than Men? With Dr. Sara Gottfried #314: Why So Many Women Struggle With Stubborn Weight And The Benefits Of Keto For Hormone Health With Dr. Sara Gottfried #328: How To Get To The Root Cause Of Autoimmune Disease With Donna Mazzola #308: What Is Trauma And How Does It Make Us Sick? With Dr. Elena Villanueva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY Research tells us women are living longer… but are we living healthier?  So many women struggle with midlife weight gain and poor metabolic health.  The reason? Your hormones.  I’ve heard countless women talk about gaining weight out of nowhere during perimenopause and menopause– despite continuing a healthy diet and exercise routine. But traditional approaches to weight loss often fail women in midlife because we're not looking at the full picture. In this podcast, you’ll learn about the top 5 causes of weight gain in midlife, plus I’ll share exactly how you can get started working with me to optimize your metabolism! At 44 years old, I have more metabolic flexibility and energy than in my 30s. So… listen now so you can learn my secrets to feeling young again!  IN THIS EPISODE System-wide changes in perimenopause and menopause  5 main reasons women experience menopausal weight gain What happens with imbalanced sex hormone levels  Declining muscle mass and an increase in body fat percentage Combating insulin resistance in midlife  Fat redistribution during menopause and why it happens  What causes a reduction in metabolic rate and energy expenditure Using metabolic labs to track your trends over time  View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode573 RESOURCES MENTIONED Join my F-R-E-E Webinar: The Truth About Midlife Weight Gain and Metabolism RELATED EPISODES  #552: The Midlife Muscle Crisis: Why Maintaining Muscle Is Necessary For Fat Loss, Strength And Longevity With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon #546: How To Stay Lean, Energized And Strong By Working With Your Physiology, Not Against It With Dr. Stacy Sims #568: Menopausal Weight Gain, The Benefits Of Bhrt, And Creating Metabolic Flexibility In Midlife With Dr. Tabatha Barber #572: How To Know You Are In Perimenopause Including The 40+ Symptoms Associated With Declining Hormones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY Most women don't even realize they’ve reached perimenopause until they’re already deep into it.  You may feel depleted and exhausted. You may experience brain fog. Or you may have frustrating physical symptoms that you just can’t pinpoint.  If this is the case for you in midlife, you could be in perimenopause.  Over 24 million women in the US are going through perimenopause right now! So… are you ready to find out if you’re one of them?  In this podcast, we unravel the truth about perimenopause, go through common perimenopause symptoms, and discuss what you can do NOW to help alleviate your symptoms for good.  Listen now and become the CEO of your health– at any stage of life!  IN THIS EPISODE Addressing the knowledge gap surrounding perimenopause  Common signs and symptoms of perimenopause  How perimenopause impacts every organ system in the body  The 2 phases of perimenopause  All about your hormone changes in perimenopause  Hormone replacement therapy options  The list of the Top 40 symptoms seen in perimenopause  How to adjust your lifestyle to ease perimenopause symptoms  RESOURCES MENTIONED Perimenopause Research Article  #389: Are Birth Control Pills The Best Remedy For Perimenopause Symptoms? RELATED EPISODES #547: What You Need To Know About The Opill And Hormone Changes In Perimenopause With Dr. Carrie Jones #539: Everything You Need To Know About Navigating Hormone Changes In Perimenopause #476: How To Pivot In Perimenopause To Increase Energy, Metabolism, And Brain Power #449: Advice I Would Give My Perimenopausal Self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? Trust me… I KNOW how much we enjoy the safety of our routines.  But when you live in a life of too much comfort, you end up limiting your own growth.  Don’t worry– Lindsay Schwartz joins me on the podcast today to help you uncover the dream version of yourself so you can feel confident taking those bigger risks you’ve been thinking about.  We talk about everyday tools you can try ASAP to help you gain trust in yourself, embody who YOU want to become, and take the next step toward living your dream life.  Don’t miss this opportunity to become the best version of yourself, and *finally* live the life you know you deserve! Lindsey Schwartz Lindsey Schwartz is an author, investor, master community builder, and the founder of Powerhouse Women. Lindsey mentors women and girls of all ages—from high-achieving entrepreneurs to high school students. After seeing the need for more honest conversations about the ups & downs of entrepreneurship, she created the Powerhouse Women community, annual event, and podcast.  IN THIS EPISODE How Lindsey’s entrepreneurial journey started  Promoting growth through getting out of your comfort zone  Tools to help you get clear on the energy you want to embody   Being bold, making changes, and gaining confidence  The benefits of trying new things you may have not allowed yourself to try in the past  How Powerhouse Women began, and more about the Powerhouse Women Community!  RESOURCES MENTIONED Powerhouse Women August 2024 Event Lindsey’s Instagram Powerhouse Women Podcast  Powerhouse Women Website RELATED EPISODES  #565: How To Live In A State Of Ease And Flow Vs. Overwhelm And Resentment + Reclaiming Your Aliveness With Alexi Panos #564: This Is The Most Powerful Tool I Use To Heal My Body And Optimize My Health With Dr. Mariza #131: How To Create New Possibilities & Achieve Your Dreams At Any Stage With Sheri Salata Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY Calling all my midlife women… Are you frustrated dealing with urine leaks now and then?  How about vaginal dryness? Or discomfort with sex?  We often hear those dreaded words…  “It’s just a normal part of aging”  But ladies… this does NOT have to be true! Dr. Sara Reardon is a pelvic floor therapy expert, and she’s here to guide us to resolving these so-called “midlife symptoms” for good.  In this podcast, you’ll learn exactly what you can do [easily and from HOME!] to strengthen your pelvic floor, prevent incontinence, and smoothly recover from pregnancy and postpartum.  Check it out here and feel more confident !  Dr. Sara Reardon  Dr. Sara Reardon is a board-certified pelvic health physical therapist. Known as The Vagina Whisperer across social media, she shares pelvic health education and exercises and strives to advocate for normalizing conversations about pelvic floor problems throughout all phases of life.  IN THIS EPISODE Normalizing the conversation around pelvic floor health  Recognizing when to see a pelvic floor therapist  What to expect in a pelvic floor therapy session The effects pregnancy and postpartum have on your pelvic floor  What to do at home to prevent or fix issues now Top tips for taking care of your pelvic floor  Is leakage or incontinence ever normal?  About Dr. Sara’s online programs for pelvic floor health  RESOURCES MENTIONED 7-day F-R-E-E Trial of Pelvic Floor Exercise Get the GUIDE to Prevent or Overcome Pelvic Floor Issues Get Sara’s Newsletter with Pelvic Floor Tips Right to Your Inbox HERE! Dr. Sara’s Website Dr. Sara’s Instagram  RELATED EPISODES  #420: OWNING YOUR PELVIC POWER AND HEALING FROM CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN WITH ISA HERRERA #331: HOW PELVIC FLOOR AFFECTS OUR OVERALL HEALTH WITH ERICA ZIEL #226: HOW TO ADDRESS PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION AND BLADDER LEAKAGE NATURALLY WITH MARYELLEN REIDER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY Ladies… take a good look at your love life.  Are you holding back?  Less satisfied in the bedroom? Worried your sex drive will never come back? Trust me, I know these topics can be hard to talk about.  But opening up about sex with your partner can be a complete game-changer for your relationship.  Married couple Vanessa and Xander Marin join me today to help YOU uncover what’s holding you back in your relationship.  You’ll learn exactly how to feel a deeper connection to your partner. PLUS you’ll get tons of tips for feeling more confident and pleasured in– and out– of the bedroom.  Don’t miss this podcast– especially before Valentine’s Day! It’s the perfect time to strengthen your relationship and amp up your love life for the long term.  Vanessa and Xander Marin Vanessa & Xander Marin are New York Times best-selling authors who wrote Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life. Vanessa is a sex therapist with 20 years of experience. And with Xander– the hilarious couple makes a dream team. They’re shockingly open and slightly nerdy, and they’ll feel like your new besties in no time. They share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving step-by-step techniques for improving yours. IN THIS EPISODE How Vanessa got started as a sex therapist  Common reasons couples don’t have the sex life they want Declining sex drive in long-term relationships Communication and connection with your partner  The 2 different types of sex drive and what they mean  Dealing with mismatched sex drives in a relationship  Different needs for male vs. female orgasms  All about Vanessa & Xander’s resources for YOUR sex life!  RESOURCES MENTIONED Vanessa & Xander’s Website Get 40% off The Sweet or Spicy Challenge HERE Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life Online Courses & Guides  Get Freebies from Vanessa & Xander Here!  Vanessa & Xander’s Instagram Pillow Talks Podcast RELATED EPISODES  #540: WHY SOCIAL CONNECTION IS CRITICAL TO LONGEVITY AND HOW TO INFUSION MORE JOY INTO YOUR DAILY HEALTH PRACTICES WITH COLLEEN AND JASON WACHOB #45: REGENERATING YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH WITH THE SEXUAL SOULMATE PACT WITH SUSAN BRATTON #37: 5 WAYS TO REV UP YOUR SEX DRIVE WITH ESSENTIAL OILS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hate to break it to you ladies… but once you hit your 40s, you just can't eat and live the way you did in your 20s and 30s.  Everything changes.  Instead of focusing on weight loss, we need to meet our bodies where they’re at and turn the focus on metabolic health and strength.  One of the best ways to feel healthier in your changing body is through fasting.   Functional medicine expert Dr. Tabatha Barber joins me today to explain how fasting is the key to optimal health in your 40s and beyond.  In this podcast, we cover it ALL– from common struggles in menopause, hormone replacement therapies, what to look for in your labs, and what you can start NOW to feel your best in your body!  Learn all about it here, and give yourself and your metabolism what it needs to thrive!  Dr. Tabatha Barber Dr. Tabatha Barber is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. She hosts The Gutsy Gynecologist Show– where she guides women to reclaim their health. She’s the creator of Fast to Faith, a 40-day program that takes women on a faith-centered journey of fasting to heal and thrive. In This Episode How Dr. Tabatha overcame burnout to reclaim her health  Why many women struggle with perimenopause and menopause  Diving into bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) Comparing functional vs. conventional gynecologists  Functional labs and what lab markers can tell us  Why fasting and faith are so important for women  What you can do to start feeling better today! Resources Mentioned Get your FREE Guide: Weight Loss Made Easy, 5 Essential Tools to Tame Cravings, Manage Out-of-Control Hunger, & Lose Stubborn Weight! Dr. Tabatha’s Website  Dr. Tabatha’s Instagram  Check out The Gutsy Gynecologist Show! Related Episodes #558: The Science Behind Ozempic And Important Facts About Glp-1 Agonists + Hormone Replacement For Women 40+ With Dr. Tyna Moore #557: What Every Women Needs To Know About Hormone Replacement In Their 40s And Beyond With Felice Gersh #550: Metabolic And Hormone Secrets To Staying Hot, Happy And Thriving After 40 And Beyond With Dr. Tyna Moore #549: How To Prepare For The Hormone Shift And Thrive In Midlife And Beyond With Dr. Taz Bhatia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it that some nights when we’re the most exhausted– our bodies just refuse to go to sleep?  If you’re sick of the tossing and turning, I have a solution for you.  Dr. Peter Martone joins me today to talk all about the best tools for a good night’s sleep. And some of his tips may surprise you!  There’s more that you need to consider all day long to ensure the best sleep possible. Because without good sleep, we end up functioning in total zombie mode. (I know you know the feeling!) So don’t miss this podcast where you’ll learn what position is the best for your sleep, how to adjust your bedtime ritual for optimal sleep, and secrets on what you can adapt in bed to get your deepest sleep yet!  Check it out here!  Dr. Peter Martone Dr. Peter Martone is an educator, injury prevention specialist, and patient care health practitioner with over 23 years of experience. He uses chiropractic principles as his cornerstone to help people Get WAY Better Sleep. His techniques have been featured on CBS, NBC, Fox News, and over 60 international podcasts.  In This Episode How the alignment of your spine impacts chronic conditions  Dr. Martone’s opinion on sleeping positions  The top reasons why people struggle with sleeping  How your sleeping position affects your restorative sleep The most powerful tools for improving your sleep Tips for an ideal nightly ritual before going to bed  Adjusting your sleep for different seasons and time changes  Opinions on supplementation for sleep Resources Mentioned Take the Free Sleep Risk Assessment Here and get our 5 Pillars Of Sleep Download Dr. Sleep Right Website Dr. Martone’s Instagram  Dr. Martone’s Facebook Page Get your 10% Discount at Neck Nest HERE! Related Episodes Beat Insomnia With These Sleep Hacks #505: 5 Ways Sleep Impacts Your Blood Sugar #349: Supplementing With This Super Mineral Will Help Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels And Improve Sleep #397: Start Getting Deep Restful Sleep Tonight With These Five Hacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overwhelm was once my default mode.  And through the chaos in our lives, I KNOW you’ve felt your share of overwhelm, too.  But guess what? Now… I DON’T. DO. OVERWHELM. Ladies– this is possible! My life has drastically improved since this became my mantra. Here’s the thing, you can change your health and your LIFE when you get crystal clear on how you want to feel. Once you have your feelings in place… you just have to take ACTION. Wondering how?  In this podcast, you’ll learn exactly how I’ve overcome stress and burnout, discover simple steps toward becoming your best self, and find out all about how I can help you get there ASAP. Check it out here!  IN THIS EPISODE The impact my childhood had on preparing for pregnancy  How I used my mindset to shift my focus… and change my life Creating a crystal clear vision of your future self  Breaking free from limited beliefs and shifting your energy  All about my new course, Step Into Your Future Epic Health RESOURCES MENTIONED Don't miss 50% off the Step Into Your Future Epic Health Course!   Recent Blog: How to Step into Your Future Epic Health RELATED EPISODES  #564: This Is the Most Powerful Tool I Use to Heal My Body and Optimize My Health with Dr. Mariza #523: Change Your Life Today by Adopting a Simple Mindset and Love Hacks with Kerry Tepedino #447: Master Your Mindset to Manifest Your Best Life with Dr. Cheryl Wood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to feel more alive?  Feel more pleasure in your body?  Be more connected to your LIFE?  With how much we have on our plates as women, sometimes it feels like we’re losing ourselves.  But I brought my friend Alexi on the show today to guide us on reclaiming our aliveness.  And trust me, you won’t want to miss this.  Reclaiming yourself starts in your nervous system. But you have to know HOW to tap into it to truly connect to your deepest self. Girl, you deserve this. It’s time for you to feel like the ULTIMATE version of yourself.  Ready to start? Check it out here!  Alexi Panos Alexi is a Master Leadership and Embodiment trainer. She supports women in reclaiming their power and embodying feminine essence in Awaken the Muse. She hosts the Top 10 Self Improvement Podcast UNLEASHED. She’s a business strategist, author, creative filmmaker, and humanitarian (through her organizations E.P.I.C. and The Sisters Society).  In This Episode How Alexi has learned to balance it all   What our struggles are telling us Nervous system regulation & somatic work Prioritizing key components of our lives  Reframing our life for more joy and connection Proactive steps for reclaiming your aliveness Resources Mentioned Awaken the Muse Program  The Bridge Experience  Unleashed - Alexi’s Podcast  Alexi’s Instagram Sign up for the Future Epic Health Course HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s never too late to live the life of your dreams.  I’ve been in a rut with my health before. And there were times when I’d end up flat on my face, again and again, not making any progress.  But once I did something radically different, it changed my entire life– and most importantly my health.  This process has gotten me through countless diseases, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, and most recently– a brain injury.   But I’ve come out healthier than I ever could’ve imagined. If you’re ready to drastically change your health…  you won’t want to miss this podcast with all the details on how to make your dreams a reality!  IN THIS EPISODE How my vision process has changed so many aspects of my life The steps I took to recover fully from my brain injury  Tips on creating a crystal clear vision of your best self  Overcoming limiting beliefs to change your health– and your life All about my NEW course: Step Into Your Future Epic Health  How my new course can allow you to manifest exactly who you want to become  RESOURCES MENTIONED Sign up for the Future Epic Health Course HERE!  Recent Blog: How to Step Into Your Future Epic Health RELATED EPISODES  #523: Change Your Life Today By Adopting A Simple Mindset And Love Hacks With Kerry Tepedino ​​#456: The One Habit I Do Every Day That Transformed My Negative Mindset For Good #447: Master Your Mindset To Manifest Your Best Life With Dr. Cheryl Wood #121: Manifesting & Re-Defining Your Version Of Wealth And Wellness With Emma Mumford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have the ability to regulate our entire nervous system with just one thing… our breath.  Yes, your BREATH alone can be the drug your body needs to create huge transformations.  Breathwork expert Samantha Skelly joins me today to dive deep into how breathwork has saved her a few times, and why it’s so important to teach the world to BREATHE.  Her App Pause Breathwork is designed to open your body up to more energy in a trauma-informed way to quickly relieve anxiety and stress.  Breathwork has been a total game-changer for Sam and me. Now, it can be life-changing for YOU too when you have the right tools.  Join us in this podcast today to learn all about how simply breathing can completely enhance your life. Check it out here!  Samantha Skelly Samantha Skelly is an award-winning speaker, author, entrepreneur & podcaster, who’s been called a “lightning bolt for the soul”. For the last 6 years, she’s been the most booked breathwork speaker worldwide. She’s hired to transform and create personalized and powerful talk for audiences to reference for years to come.  IN THIS EPISODE How Sam got into the business of breathwork  Regulating one of your most important body systems  Getting started with breathwork practices  How 3 minutes a day can shift how you show up in the world  Using a breathwork facilitator to your advantage Breathwork vs. meditation and how they’re different All about Sam’s App: Pause Breathwork RESOURCES MENTIONED Sam’s Website Pause Breathwork  Download the App Here! Listen to Sam’s Podcast: Can’t Be Contained  Sam’s Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #390: Overcome Stress And Suffering By Accessing Your Breath With Samantha Skelly #337: Rewire Your Nervous System Out Of Stressful Patterns Using Your Breath With Amanda Laine #144: Using Breath To Heal Anxiety, Addictions And Much More With Samantha Skelly #326: Powerful Techniques To Feel And Process Your “Mess,” Including Breathwork, Meditation, And Movement With Ashley Bernardi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your gut is linked to everything. From your immune system to your skin, to your mood and emotions.  So how do you heal your gut to optimize your overall health? Functional medicine expert Dr. Cole joins me on today’s podcast to dive into your gut-mind-body connection. He discusses how the relationship between your head and your gut microbiome can be disrupted– and even severely damaged. Gut Feelings, he’s here to help you repair your gut to feel your best! Don’t miss this podcast where you can take advantage of Dr. Cole’s tools, so you can feel healthier in your gut, your mind, and your body. Dr. Will Cole Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert specializing in underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and more. He hosts The Art of Being Well podcast and is the author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, and Intuitive Fasting. IN THIS EPISODE About Dr. Will Cole’s practice and how he guides his patients  How chronic stress is detrimental to your body  How unresolved trauma leads to nervous system dysregulation The role cortisol plays in the body and stress-response   Somatic work, breathwork, and meditation for healing  Dr. Cole’s newest book and free resources for your health! RESOURCES MENTIONED Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel Dr. Will Cole’s Website Dr. Will Cole’s Quizzes  The Metabolic Recharge Dr. Cole’s Instagram Dr. Cole’s Facebook RELATED EPISODES  #466: How Gut Health Affects Hormones With Steven Wright #515: The Connection Between Gut Health And Hormone Balance With Dr. Vincent Pedre #432: What Role Does The Gut Play In Mood And Brain Health With Tina Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who isn’t on the quest for younger-looking skin?  Today, women are spending way too much time and money searching for what skin-care treatments work best. Dr. Anthony Youn is a top plastic surgeon and a leader in the field of holistic skin care. And he’s on my podcast today to teach us ways to turn back our clocks so we can look 10 years younger holistically! Dr. Youn discusses how balancing your hormones, managing your blood sugar, and staying active… combined with the right supplements and the right skin care will make all the difference in how your skin ages.  So listen to this podcast for all you need to know about naturally cultivating younger-looking skin. With Dr. Youn’s tips, you’ll feel more energized and healthy while seeing your skin look better, too!  Dr. Anthony Youn Dr. Anthony Youn is a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. Known as a leader in his field, he’s the author of several best-selling books, and his new book, “Younger for Life” is a complete holistic guide to turning back the clock using Autojuvenation®. His television special, The Age Fix with Dr. Anthony Youn, has been viewed by millions, and he also hosts the popular podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show.  IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Youn’s Tips for how to look 10 years younger holistically Diving into the concept of Autojuvenation® When the best time is to be proactive about your skin  Diet recommendations for healthy and youthful skin  Top 5 causes of aging on our skin How intermittent fasting causes us to age more slowly A simple skincare routine to get healthy, younger-looking skin Recommended supplements for more youthful skin Top in-office skincare treatments popular today  All about Dr. Youn’s new book, Younger for Life! RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Mariza's 14-Day Detox Program Dr. Youn's FREE 21-Day NEW YOU Jumpstart Challenge Get the Book: Younger for Life Get over $100 in FREE gifts when you pre-order! Dr. Youn’s Website Dr. Youn’s 21-Day New You Jumpstart Bundle Dr. Youn’s Instagram | Facebook | Youtube RELATED EPISODES  #412: The Impact Hormone, Toxins And Gut Imbalances Have On Inflamed And Aging Skin With Dr. Trevor Cates #335: The Most Important — Yet Little-Known — Secrets To Achieve Your Youngest-Looking Skin With Brian Vaszily #140: How To Get Youthful, Glowing Skin Naturally, And Skin-Loving Essential Oils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the holidays approaching, almost all of us will share one thing in common– spending time with family.  For some, family makes it the best time of year. But for a lot of others, family brings emotional triggers or unwanted feelings from the past.  Family and Marriage therapist Vienna Pharaon joins me today to talk about how healing your wounds from the past creates space for healthier relationships to come.  We discuss how old family dysfunctions can manifest in your adult behaviors in surprising ways. But don’t worry– she has a healing process to help you improve your relationships and your life! So, listen now to discover how you can rewire your programming, look at your family systems, and heal any old wounds for good.  Vienna Pharaon Vienna Pharaon is a family and marriage therapist with over fifteen years in practice. She’s the founder and owner of the group practice, Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy. Pharaon has been featured in The Economist, Netflix, Vice, and Motherly. Her book The Origins of You is a National Bestseller, and she hosts the new podcast This Keeps Happening.  IN THIS EPISODE Vienna’s experience as a therapist and pivotal personal moments Navigating and nurturing relationships in family systems  Healing patterns of past wounds and pain for a better future  The 5 origin wounds that encompass the human experience Recognizing negative emotions and replacing them with curiosity  Tips for navigating feelings around unchanging relationships  Creating boundaries and safe spaces for yourself  More about Vienna’s book The Origins of You  RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Mariza's 14-Day Detox Program Order The Origins of You Book Here! Vienna’s Website  Vienna’s Instagram  This Keeps Happening Podcast RELATED EPISODES  #356: You’re Always One Thought Away From Living A Life You Love With Kerry Tepedino #337: Rewire Your Nervous System Out Of Stressful Patterns Using Your Breath With Amanda Laine #473: 3 Easy Rituals To Instantly Feel Good Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of fatty liver disease? Believe it or not, fatty liver disease has become one of the most widespread chronic conditions in the US– affecting 80 to 100 MILLION people!  Fatty liver disease occurs when fat builds up in your liver, leading to inflammation. It’s often a precursor for metabolic syndrome and other chronic issues, too.  And unfortunately– post-menopausal women are more likely to get it than men. As women, our hormones are declining into menopause, so we’re at greater risk for metabolic issues– like fatty liver.   But don’t worry– it’s possible to stop fatty liver in its tracks… even reverse it completely if managed early enough. Wondering how?  Check out this podcast for ALL you need to know about preventing and reversing signs of fatty liver through diet and lifestyle modifications.  IN THIS EPISODE Identifying the signs of fatty liver disease  Abnormal labs indicating possible fatty liver disease Risk factors for developing fatty liver disease  Diet, exercise, and lifestyle recommendations for optimal health   Tips on loving your liver and reversing any damage  The impact of medications on your liver  All about my 14 14-day detox– including detox success stories!  RESOURCES MENTIONED 14-Day Detox Program  #531: How To Create Metabolism-Loving Meals That Can Fix Your Blood Sugar And Ward Off Chronic Disease RELATED EPISODES  #464: Is The 14-Day Detox Right For You? (With 3 Powerful Success Stories) #303: 5 Surprising Signs That You Have Fatty Liver Disease And How To Prevent It #163: How To Reset Your Hormones And Jumpstart Your Metabolism With A Detox #154: How To Optimize Liver Function To Balance Your Hormones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I don’t know about you, but I love the holidays… Yet it can STILL be a real trigger fest for me!  Between the planning, shopping, family time, parties, travel, PLUS all the usual day-to-day duties, there is a LOT to deal with… Catch today’s shortie for 5 easy ways to reduce your stress levels, stay feeling good, and enjoy the holiday season just like you deserve. :) Check out Dr. Mariza's 14-Day Detox Program here >>> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may be told that symptoms, pain, or physical frustrations you’re dealing with are just normal parts of aging.  But that doesn’t have to be the case!  Women are hitting menopause or having menopausal-like symptoms much earlier than ever before.  Yet, it's being disregarded. It’s hard for women to find a practitioner who will recommend hormone supplementation or support. Dr. Tyna joins my podcast today to talk about her thoughts on hormone replacement therapies for optimizing metabolic health.  And even just a microdose of these hormones can keep you physiologically optimized, helping you buy yourself some metabolic health span.  Dive into this podcast to learn more about the hormone replacement tools that are available, and how to own your health when finding the right people to help you!  IN THIS EPISODE All about hormones and GL1P agonists for metabolic health  Dr. Tyna’s experience with Testosterone replacement therapy  How to support your metabolic health and mitochondrial health  Hormone replacement for pain management  When to look deeper into your symptoms rather than lab levels  How to support your healthspan as your hormones decline  Red flags and precursors leading to potential diabetes  How GLP1 agonists can be a game-changer for preventing chronic conditions  RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Tyna’s FREE Metabolic Health Guide The Dr. Tyna Show Podcast Dr. Tyna’s Website      Dr. Tyna’s Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #550: Metabolic And Hormone Secrets To Staying Hot, Happy And Thriving After 40 And Beyond With Dr. Tyna Moore #404: Do Women Need To Wait Till Menopause To Begin Hormone Replacement Therapy? With Esther Blum #539: Everything You Need To Know About Navigating Hormone Changes In Perimenopause #520: We Can Harness Our Hormones And Their Super Powers To Optimize Our Health With Dr Nicky Keay #506: Optimizing Testosterone, Growth Hormone And Other Metabolic Hormones In Our 40s And Beyond With Dr. Stephanie Estima Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you hit perimenopause, your body goes through all kinds of physical changes. But what about mental and emotional changes?  So many women reaching this point don’t recognize that their mood swings and rage are a totally normal part of entering menopause. I invited Dr. Felcie Gersh on the show today to discuss female hormones and mental health, and how hormone replacement therapy can help.  Hormone replacement has tons of benefits– even for women in the perimenopause transition. So why wait until menopause to start dealing with symptoms of hormone imbalance?  Join Dr. Felice Gersh and me to discuss all things hormones, and learn how to navigate perimenopause and menopause with ease and grace.  Tune in to take charge of your health, no matter what stage you’re in! Felice Gersh, M.D. Felice Gersh, M.D. is an award-winning physician board-certified in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She’s the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine– a comprehensive women’s healthcare practice. Dr. Gersh is the bestselling author of the PCOS SOS series and has published several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. IN THIS EPISODE Identifying changes during perimenopause and menopause Indications for hormone replacement in perimenopause  Conventional medicine’s view of hormone replacement therapy Recognizing perimenopausal mood changes and mental health  Hormone levels throughout stages of the menstrual cycle  Dietary recommendations for hormone balance  Birth control’s implications and long-term effects  Preventative measures for optimal hormone health  RESOURCES MENTIONED Integrative Medical Group of Irvine Website  Dr. Gersh’s Instagram Dr. Gersh’s Youtube Channel PCOS SOS Summit Check Out Dr. Gersh’s Books:  PCOS SOS  PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track  Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know RELATED EPISODES  #404: Do Women Need To Wait Till Menopause To Begin Hormone Replacement Therapy? With Esther Blum #550: Metabolic And Hormone Secrets To Staying Hot, Happy And Thriving After 40 And Beyond With Dr. Tyna Moore #506: Optimizing Testosterone, Growth Hormone And Other Metabolic Hormones In Our 40s And Beyond With Dr. Stephanie Estima #485: 7 Non-Negotiable Supplements, Minerals And Adaptogen Herbs For Women 40+ To Increase Longevity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you sometimes feel completely out of control during your cycle– with mood swings, anger, and irritability overwhelming your day-to-day? PMS symptoms are rough to deal with as you already know– but they’re a whole other beast once you reach perimenopause and menopause.  Menopausal PMS rage affects millions of women… but so many women aren’t talking about it!  With hormone shifts taking place during perimenopause and menopause, mood fluctuations get even worse.  But don’t worry, because when you have the right tools to balance your hormones, you’ll start to feel a dramatic shift in your mood.  Tune in to today's podcast to learn all about getting your mood swings under control as we discuss:  Menopausal PMS rage and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)  Symptoms of PMS and PMDD  What is going on during perimenopause to exacerbate PMS symptoms Recognizing when you should go to your doctor about PMDD symptoms  What to do to honor and nurture your body during menopause  Check it out now, so you can get ahead of your PMS and PMDD symptoms!  Mentioned in this episode: My EO Menopause Solution Book #533: What I Wish I’d Known About Stress, Weight Resistance And Feeling Like Crap #383: How I Build Metabolically Healthy Meals For My Family To Maintain Steady Blood Sugar And Energy Levels Related Resources: #544: Losing 16 Lbs, Healing Stress, PMS And Feeling Amazing As A New Mom (Bruna Beckerman’s Metabolism Success Story) #285: The Lowdown On Declining Hormones And How They Impact Weight, Mood And Sleep With Maria Claps And Kristin Johnson #397: Start Getting Deep Restful Sleep Tonight With These Five Hacks #120: Is Your Doctor Using The Correct Hormone Test…or Not? With Dr. Carrie Jones Hormone & Metabolism Reset Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nine of the ten leading causes of death in the United States are related to blood sugar. Let that sink in!  Riding the blood sugar rollercoaster is something you may do without even realizing it. But it clearly can be detrimental to your health.  Dr. Casey Means is here with me today to dive into regulating your blood sugar levels so you can leverage your energy for optimal health. And she offers guidance on exactly what you can do to maintain regulated blood sugar levels.  Don’t miss out on this information-packed episode on all things blood sugar and metabolism. Plus, as the co-founder of Levels Health, Casey is offering you an epic GIVEAWAY for Levels’ Continuous Glucose Monitoring. Check it all out here!  Dr. Casey Means Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician, and the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of the metabolic health company Levels. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse preventable chronic diseases by empowering people with tech-enabled tools that inform personalized and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices.  IN THIS EPISODE Why metabolism plays such an important role in our life Dr. Casey’s viewpoint on blood sugar control medications  Metabolism changes especially post-menopause  Understanding lab results and ideal ranges for optimal health How to leverage energy on a cellular level  What an optimal diet looks like Managing glucose levels and post-meal glucose spikes All about LEVELS: continuous glucose monitoring  RESOURCES MENTIONED GIVEAWAY:  Enter for your chance to win a Levels annual membership & 1-month CGM kit!  Unlock 2 Free months of Levels!  Levels Website  | Levels YouTube Channel Dr. Casey’s Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #517: The Most Common Questions About Continuous Glucose Monitors Answered #410: My Biggest Takeaway From Wearing A Continuous Glucose Monitor For The Past Year #395: 10 Health Benefits From Flattening Your Glucose Curve #284: What A Continuous Glucose Monitor Taught Me About My Metabolic Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Osteoporosis or decreased bone strength isn’t only seen in the older demographic. It can happen at any age.  Take Kevin Ellis for example. I’ve brought Kevin on the show today to discuss the importance of bone health, and how to prevent and address osteoporosis… Because he was diagnosed with osteoporosis in his early thirties.  So how do you take charge of your body and bone strength to best prevent this condition? Now as a health coach for stronger bones, Kevin’s here to discuss the effects your lifestyle and hormonal changes can have on your bone health. He emphasizes the connection between gut health and bone health and offers ways that you can be proactive in protecting your bones.  So tune into this must-listen podcast to gain valuable insights into maintaining and building bone strength through nutrition, exercise, and supplementation– so you can live a healthier and stronger life!  Kevin Ellis Kevin Ellis– known as Bone Coach™– is a Forbes-featured Integrative Health Coach, podcaster, YouTuber, and is the founder of BoneCoach.com. Through a unique 3-step process and a world-class coaching program called the Stronger Bones Solution™, he and his team have helped people with osteopenia and osteoporosis in over 1500+ cities around the world get confident in their stronger bones plan. IN THIS EPISODE Kevin’s journey into helping people with osteoporosis What is osteoporosis, and what should you look out for? What low bone density means, and how to strengthen bones   Causes and standard treatment protocols for osteoporosis  The connection between gut health and bone health The perfect diet for bone health, and what foods can help How exercise plays a role in bone health Misconceptions of osteoporosis and its treatment modalities  RESOURCES MENTIONED Free Stronger Bones Masterclass BoneCoach™ Website BoneCoach™ Facebook | BoneCoach™ Instagram BoneCoach™ Youtube | BoneCoach™ Podcast Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. RELATED EPISODES  #552: The Midlife Muscle Crisis: Why Maintaining Muscle Is Necessary For Fat Loss, Strength And Longevity With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon #285: The Lowdown On Declining Hormones And How They Impact Weight, Mood And Sleep With Maria Claps And Kristin Johnson #520: We Can Harness Our Hormones And Their Super Powers To Optimize Our Health With Dr Nicky Keay #550: Metabolic And Hormone Secrets To Staying Hot, Happy And Thriving After 40 And Beyond With Dr. Tyna Moore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day to day your to-do list piles up. More and more tasks get thrown onto your plate– whether you have time for them or not.  So how do you navigate the anxiety this causes?  Kate Northrup joins me in today’s podcast to help you cultivate ways to step back and slow down your nervous system to avoid burnout.  Through her challenges of starting her own business, raising a family, and supporting loved ones in times of need– Kate has a massive toolbox of ways to take charge of your life through its ups and downs.  She offers you easy steps you can take to regulate your nervous system in times of crisis.  Plus, she discusses how to manage financial strain, and how to develop a positive relationship with money for ultimate success.  Check out this podcast with Kate to learn how to calm your nervous system, create a strong mindset, and find time and space for yourself and the things you love.  Kate Northrup As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and mother, Kate Northrup supports ambitious people to light up the world while avoiding burnout. Kate teaches how to heal your relationship with money, time, and work. She’s the author of Money: A Love Story and Do Less. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Oprah Daily, The Today Show, Glamour, Harvard Business Review, and more.  IN THIS EPISODE About Kate and the early days of creating her business Navigating parenting as the primary income source  Learning to relax in times of anxiety and financial strain Finding support– and feeling gratitude for it  Taking inspired action from a place of openness and trust  Small steps to regulate your nervous system  The benefits of creating a money-pod and discussing money  The importance of taking time to connect with friends and family  About Kate’s Free guide– The Biggest Money Breakthroughs  RESOURCES MENTIONED Kate Northrup’s Website Get the Guide: The Biggest Money Breakthroughs Kate’s Podcast: Plenty Check out Kate on Instagram & Facebook Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. RELATED EPISODES  #400: How To Use Micro-Shifting To Create Abundance In Money And Life With Daniel Mangena #337: Rewire Your Nervous System Out Of Stressful Patterns Using Your Breath With Amanda Laine #245: How To Embrace Change And Stay Calm In The Time Of Crisis With Nicole Mixdorf  QUOTES “In order to have prosperity, we need to not only earn money, but we also need to take excellent care of what we bring in and be a conduit for resources– be a steward for our resources.” “Incorporating financial awareness with my self-care, I was able to pay off my debt, triple my income, and double my savings in a matter of six months.” “We really created this beautiful web of support, paid and unpaid, so that we could enjoy the nourishment of community and of not needing to hold everything by ourselves throughout the entire process.” “And when we are in a relaxed state, we are more powerful. The most powerful person in the room is the most relaxed person in the room.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can losing muscle mass be more dangerous than gaining body fat?  All of us are on a mission to rid our bodies of excess fat… but how often have you considered the importance of gaining more muscle instead? I invited Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on the podcast today to dive into muscle-centric medicine and to educate you on gaining muscle to support your entire body system.  Gaining and maintaining muscle mass can be the key to a healthy aging process. Contracting skeletal muscle can be wildly beneficial for your hormones, immune response, blood sugar levels, and more.  And it doesn’t have to be a challenge! Join Dr. Lyon and me as we unlock the tools you need to optimize your nutrition and exercise regimen. So you can feel good in your body, and even start to reverse your biological age.  Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine practitioner and founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Dr. Lyon is a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor specializing in brain and thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. Her clinical practice serves leaders, innovators, and executives in their field, and she services her patients worldwide.  IN THIS EPISODE About Dr. Lyon and her journey into functional medicine  Tips for maintaining and gaining muscle mass  Metabolic and hormonal shifts throughout aging  Nutrition and training to build a skeletal muscle reserve  Effective protein and carbohydrate intake for results  Exercise through strength and resistance training to gain muscle  Indication for GLPs and possible side effects of taking them  All about Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s New Book: Forever Strong  RESOURCES MENTIONED Order Forever Strong on Dr. Lyon’s Website  Order Forever Strong on Amazon  The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show Podcast Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s YouTube Channel Follow Dr. Lyon on socials: Instagram & Facebook  Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. RELATED EPISODES  #546: How To Stay Lean, Energized And Strong By Working With Your Physiology, Not Against It With Dr. Stacy Sims #256: How To Build Lean Muscle And Boost Your Metabolism Based On Your Menstrual Cycle, Even In Perimenopause With Dr. Stephanie Estima #208: How Exercise Can Either Boost Your Metabolism Or Damage It At Age 40+ With Debra Atkinson #55: Why Women Of All Ages Should Be Weight Training With Theresa Depasquale QUOTES “By getting the foundation of nutrition right, you’re grabbing the lowest hanging fruit and moving forward with a plan that can be executed and a plan that can and has been shown to protect skeletal muscle mass as you age.” “A large majority of PCOS is a skeletal muscle issue. First, there are skeletal muscle defects and there are some really pivotal studies that looked at skeletal muscle as the primary deficit.” “You can leverage contracting skeletal muscle to mitigate significant inflammation and immune responses.” “You literally can contract skeletal muscle, which makes up 40% of the body to release, through exercise, release myokines, release glutamine, move glucose out of the bloodstream. By the way, exercising skeletal muscle does not require insulin. And one bout of exercise will improve insulin sensitivity anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. It's incredible.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even dementia are claiming more and more women at an unnecessarily early age. This episode cuts straight through to the root cause and answers SO many of the questions you’ve probably had about your metabolism and hormones. It also gives you viable solutions to prevent–and even reverse—chronic disease.  Tune in to find out why this is happening and what you can do to start healing NOW–and learn: What’s causing all this disease in women  Why women are more likely to suffer than men 6 major consequences of poor metabolic health Why it’s happening and how to heal from it Mentioned in this Episode: FREE Metabolism and Hormone Masterclass – Join me this coming Tuesday, October 17th to get my exact healing blueprint and protocols all in one place.  Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. Additional Resources: Intermittent Fasting for Weight-Loss: Does it Really Work? Navigating Perimenopause: Signs, Symptoms and Natural Remedies Episode 544: Losing 16 lbs., Healing Stress, PMS, and Feeling Amazing as a New Mom (Bruna Beckerman’s Metabolism Success Story)  Episode 498: Unique Risk Factors that Make Women more Prone to Heart Disease than Men 10 Ways to Lose Fat Without Exercising 5 Critical Steps to Prevent Cognitive Decline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could choose how to spend your time NOW so you don't lose precious hours with loved ones down the road? That’s what you need to consider when you make daily decisions. Because as your body transitions over time, your risk for disease increases if you’re not careful. But today, Dr. Tyna joins me to discuss choosing to take care of yourself and do everything in your power to keep your metabolic engine running. From building muscle, to lowering inflammation, to taking hormones to extend your reproductive longevity– we dive into it all in this podcast.  So are you looking to maintain good metabolic health in perimenopause and menopause for a long and healthy life?  Listen now to take charge of your life– no matter what stage you’re in! Dr. Tyna Moore Dr. Tyna Moore has nearly three decades of experience as a medical professional. She’s a leading expert in holistic regenerative medicine and resilient metabolic health. As a naturopathic physician and chiropractic, she brings a unique perspective to those wishing to build a more robust foundation in their health. IN THIS EPISODE Understanding transitions in perimenopause and menopause Working on balancing hormones with supplements Stress and its effect on the body, especially during menopause  Navigating menopause while handling external factors and family  Strength training for metabolic health and optimal results   Sleep, diet, and lifestyle tips for a healthy menopause transition  Knowing when pharmaceutical intervention can be helpful  Prioritizing ourselves, our health, and our needs as women  QUOTES “94% of women are struggling metabolically, especially during the biggest hormone transition, which is perimenopause and then beyond.” “One of two things happens… You either step into your power and you own it and you kick ass, or…fall into this victim role and kind of lose [yourself] in it.”  “I'm just going to say I was really honest the other day where I was like, ‘my blood sugar is optimal, my labs look great. I'm on hormones.’ I am so mindful of the things that I do every day.” “If you look at your patients' labs, it didn't matter how active they were, how fit they were, how well they ate– they all ended up with this low-grade diabetes. It's just a fact of aging.” “I just want you to advocate for yourself…and really try to seek out the people who can help support you with all of the tools. Go as far as you can go and then again at the foundational piece. Lift heavy weights, meet your protein needs, and manage your stress.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Tyna’s FREE Assess Your Metabolic Health Guide Check out The Dr. Tyna Show Podcast Dr. Tyna’s Website  | Dr. Tyna’s Instagram Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course! Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. RELATED EPISODES  #535: How To Effectively Reset Your Metabolism, Lose Weight And Upgrade Your Hormones #549: How To Prepare For The Hormone Shift And Thrive In Midlife And Beyond With Dr. Taz Bhatia #539: Everything You Need To Know About Navigating Hormone Changes In Perimenopause #506: Optimizing Testosterone, Growth Hormone And Other Metabolic Hormones In Our 40s… With Dr. Stephanie Estima Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entering midlife can feel like a huge adjustment. But amidst the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes happening once we hit our 40s and beyond, it’s essential for you to remember how much life you have left to live.  Integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Tasneem Bhatia joins me today for a deep dive into the always-changing hormones that come with perimenopause and menopause. But with her guidance, she’ll help you harness the power of your hormones to help you live your best life.  With her years of experience in integrative, functional, and holistic medicine, she’s on a mission to empower one million women to uncover their innate superpowers, and to restore their health and wellbeing.  And with the knowledge she shares with you in this podcast, you’ll be eager to take charge of your hormones. So you can enhance longevity and create a life you love. So join Dr. Taz and me here for insight into the midlife hormone shift and what you can do to feel great at any age!  Dr. Tasneem Bhatia Dr. Tasneem Bhatia is a board-certified practitioner in Integrative Medicine, Holistic Medicine, and Pediatrics. She’s also a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Nutritionist. She opened CentreSpring MD, a nationally recognized medical and wellness practice dedicated to guiding patients through health transformations. Dr. Taz and her team prescribe lifestyle, diet, exercise, self-care, and relationship strategies to help women uncover their own “superpowers” using integrative, functional, Chinese, and holistic medicine. She has practiced at Center Spring, MD over the last 15 years. IN THIS EPISODE Honoring your natural hormone shifts  Metabolic components of hormonal changes like perimenopause The importance of sleep for your hormones and health  Recognizing how much life comes after perimenopause  How hormones are protective over so many body systems Lab work and hormone level check-ins  Reclaiming vitality at any age  Mindfulness and emotional tools to optimize hormone function All about Dr. Taz’s book: The Hormone Shift RESOURCES MENTIONED Get the Book: The Hormone Shift Dr. Taz Integrative Medicine Website | Dr. Taz’s Instagram | Check out Dr. Taz on Youtube Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. RELATED EPISODES  #374: How The Female Brain Gets Stronger And Better In Midlife And Beyond With Dr. Louann Brizendine #539: Everything You Need To Know About Navigating Hormone Changes In Perimenopause #476: How To Pivot In Perimenopause To Increase Energy, Metabolism And Brain Power #255: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Perimenopause And Menopause Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often have you thought about committing weeks at a time to abstain from alcohol… but something came up so you caved earlier than you’d hoped?  It’s happened to all of us.  For me, even in my early to mid-thirties, I started to notice alcohol was NOT serving me. Drinking alcohol— even just a few glasses of wine at dinner— felt disruptive to my health. I put weight on fast, my brain felt scrambled, and I felt hazy and moody.  If you’ve been feeling rundown, numb, stressed, or you just know something is off, I highly encourage you to check out this week's podcast. Celeste Yvonne, now 5+ years sober and an AMAZING parent, shares the dangers of mommy-wine culture, and why it’s hiding an even bigger problem happening in our society.  Tap the link to LISTEN and finally take charge of serving yourself more of what your body really needs… less alcohol! About Celeste Yvonne Celeste Yvonne is a celebrated writer and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad. She’s a certified sober coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience, offering guidance on parenting, motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety. She has been sober herself for over 5 years, and she advocates for mothers dealing with addiction and mental health struggles.  IN THIS EPISODE The influence alcohol had on Celeste as a mother  Society’s pressure and expectations placed on moms  Why motherhood is one of the worst times for women to be drinking  Defining moments that led to limiting alcohol consumption  The repercussions that even one drink has on women  Navigating sobriety and tips for social drinking situations  Setting boundaries with others regarding drinking  Tasty alternatives to alcohol and making your own mocktails  Learning how we can better support moms and women  All about Celeste’s Sober Mom Squad  RESOURCES MENTIONED Get Celeste’s Book– It's Not About the Wine on Amazon | It's Not About the Wine on Broadleaf Books Celeste Yvonne’s Website Sober Mom Squad Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. RELATED EPISODES  #504: I Decided To Not Drink Alcohol This Year And Here’s Why #345: To Drink Or Not To Drink? Why Drinking As We Get Older Is Hard On Our Hormones #297: Is It Possible To “Have It All” As A Mom Today? #388: The Top 5 Things I Have Learned From Being A Mom So Far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hormone shifts and changes are inevitable for us as women. Aren’t we lucky?! In all seriousness– I know you’ve felt these changes in your body.  Take your menstrual cycle, for example. One moment estrogen and testosterone rally together, and you feel on top of the world right before ovulation. Then, just a couple of weeks later, progesterone and estrogen bottom out, and it can feel like everything in your body is working against you.  And then there’s how your body feels when on hormonal birth control– which I discuss in today's episode with renowned Naturopath Dr. Carrie Jones. Or even during the long 10+ year perimenopause transition when everything is up in the air. We also discuss the new FDA-cleared, over-the-counter mini pill called the Opill– which is about to hit drugstores. We want you to understand all the options, concerns, and risks around an over-the-counter pill.  And lastly, we talk about how improving your metabolic health is the biggest lever you can pull if you want a healthy, thriving body and life– before, during, and after perimenopause. Tap the link to LISTEN and learn all of this today in my empowering discussion with Dr. Jones– so you can take charge of your hormones and metabolism to live the life you deserve.  Dr. Carrie Jones  Dr. Carrie Jones – known as the Queen of Hormones – is a Naturopathic Physician, board-certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology with a Master's in Public Health. She’s an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry.  IN THIS EPISODE What is the FDA-approved contraceptive mini pill– the Opill?  The side effects of the Opill and what to ask your pharmacist The Natural Cycles App and how to track your ovulation   Body awareness and normalizing the menstrual cycle  Birth control in perimenopause and into menopause Physical and hormonal changes during menopause Glucose monitoring and improving metabolic flexibility Lifestyle adaptations to reverse our inner age in perimenopause and menopause  RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website | Dr. Carrie’s Instagram! Join the Fix Your Hormones Masterclass Metabolism & Hormone Reset Course!  Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. RELATED EPISODES  #539: Everything You Need To Know About Navigating Hormone Changes In Perimenopause #424: Move Over Birth Control Pills, There’s A New Type Of Contraception In Town That’s Completely Natural With Elina Berglund #389: Are Birth Control Pills The Best Remedy For Perimenopause Symptoms? #476: How To Pivot In Perimenopause To Increase Energy, Metabolism And Brain Power #363: The Three Phases Of Perimenopause And How To Navigate Each Phase With Grace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, I sit down with the remarkable Dr. Stacy Sims– who fully embodies feeling energized at any age.  For almost all women– even active women– perimenopause and menopause can hit hard. We've ALL felt it. But today, we discuss how these big shifts don't have to be the end of you building muscle, maintaining a healthy metabolism, or feeling energized. Dr. Sims teaches us that once you understand your physiology, you can work with it– not against it. And you can optimize your health to reverse your inner age.  We’ll dive deep into her cutting-edge research on women's physiology and how we can adopt crucial lifestyle strategies so we don't have to become a statistic– because we’re so much more than that. In this episode, Dr. Sims and I show you exactly how to support your body with nourishment, movement, stress management, and quality sleep.  Tap the link to LISTEN NOW and learn how to skyrocket your energy– and feel AMAZING in your body again!  Dr. Stacy Sims  Dr. Stacey Sims is a renowned writer, international exercise physiologist, and nutritional scientist. She aims to revolutionize exercise, nutrition, and performance specifically for women. Her newest book, Next Level, focuses on how women can navigate menopause with strength, endurance, and energy. IN THIS EPISODE How Dr. Stacy Sims began her research on women in fitness  The launch of Dr. Sims’s sports and nutrition company  Recognizing the difference between men and women in health  Breaking the sociocultural norms around the menstrual cycle  About Dr. Sims's newest book– Next Level  Acknowledging how overtraining impacts the body  Fueling and nutrition for your body  Promoting gut health for optimal metabolism  Navigating hormones and stress responses  Recommendations for an optimal sleep schedule  Strength training, heavy lifting, and sprint training for women  How testosterone plays a role in women’s health  RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Sims’s book– Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond Dr. Stacy Sims’s Website | Dr. Stacy Sims’s Instagram  Dr. Sims’s book– ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology  PODCAST REBRAND GIVEAWAY: Subscribe + Review on iTunes to Win Over $500 in Epic Prizes! RELATED EPISODES  #256: How To Build Lean Muscle And Boost Your Metabolism Based On Your Menstrual Cycle, Even In Perimenopause With Dr. Stephanie Estima #476: How To Pivot In Perimenopause To Increase Energy, Metabolism And Brain Power #386: The Three Best Strategies For Endless Energy All Day Long With Ritamarie Loscalzo #213: What Is The Right Exercise If You Are Dealing With Hormone Issues? #317: Create Radical Longevity And Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, And Reverse The Symptoms Of Aging With Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to take action towards a healthier, happier life? We know age is just a number. But as each birthday passes, it’s easy to start feeling the physical and mental changes in our bodies.  That’s why I’m here today with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. So you can have the tools to reverse your biological age and feel like your best.  Even reversing our inner age by one year massively extends our quality of life. And that's my ultimate goal for myself and you too– to increase our inner age and push back chronic disease for as long as possible.  Think about all the years you’ve worked hard to save money. Now– we all want that money to be put towards spending time with our favorite people, traveling, and doing what we love– not going to multiple doctor’s visits every week.  Plus, time is our most precious commodity. So let's make sure to make the most of our lives while we can, and AVOID preventable diseases before they arise. Because taking up time for specialists and disease management is not how I want to spend my sixties, seventies, or even my eighties and beyond. So how do we do it? Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is here with me today to give you her top recommendations on how we can all reverse our aging process. Through her in-depth clinical research studies, she’s found methods that are proven to work. And they’ve been especially successful for women! So don’t waste any more time worrying about how quickly your body is aging– listen to this podcast now to get ahead of the aging process, to keep chronic disease and pain away. Plus, you’ll get access to Dr. Kara’s Free Biological Age questionnaire so you can see where you really fall when it comes to your internal age.  Don’t miss out on this podcast– so you can learn how to feel like your younger self again!  Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Kara Fitzgerald, N.D., received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.  She’s engaged in clinical research on epigenetics and longevity with diet and lifestyle interventions. She has published clinical studies in The Journal of Aging. She has also published a book– Younger You, as well as a companion cookbook– Better Broths and Healing Tonics.  Dr. Fitzgerald is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine. She maintains an award-nominated podcast series– New Frontiers in Functional Medicine. She currently practices in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Kara’s background and story  Epigenetics and the power of lifestyle change  About Dr. Kara’s research studies and findings  Nutrition and diet for reversing your inner age  Foods to avoid to help you feel young  Discussing the needs and recognition of women  The importance of exercise and cardiovascular health  The impact stress has on our aging process  RESOURCES MENTIONED Free Biological Age Questionnaire  Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s Website | Dr. Kara’s Instagram Sign Up for the Younger You Intensive Virtual Group Program!  Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course  Link to Dr. Mariza’s Birthday Sale Page!!  RELATED EPISODES  #317: Create Radical Longevity And Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, And Reverse The Symptoms Of Aging With Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman #369: Five Daily Habits And Rituals I Never Skip In Order To Feel My Best #540: Why Social Connection Is Critical To Longevity And How To Infusion More Joy Into Your Daily Health Practices With Colleen And Jason Wachob #136: What It Truly Means To Age In Reverse With Natalie Jill #318: How To Create Ease In Your Day Life, No Matter What With Elena Brower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re doing things differently with today’s podcast… and I can’t wait to share why.  I’ve been joined by the inspiring Bruna Beckerman– who’s had so much success since joining my Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course. And she’s here to walk you through her incredible journey to boosting her metabolism, losing over 16 pounds, and feeling great in her body again.  Once you hear her story, you’ll be so excited to learn how to optimize your metabolism, too. Every single one of us can benefit from cellular metabolism so we make energy more efficiently and in turn, we can do the things we love– without compromise. We ALL want enough energy just to move our bodies, right? So we can create even more energy. And this is exactly the reason that Bruna came to me and my course.  I want you to hear it all from her, in her own words today. Because like many of us, she didn't know where to start. But she committed, and with her consistency in following the program– she got the really incredible results she was looking for. She tells us the key points she took from the course, and how she can use them for the rest of her life. She also explains how she feels like a new version of herself– with more energy and motivation. And, how she can feel like the very best mom she can be.  One thing we can all guarantee is change in our bodies. So knowing the blueprint for these changes and pivots is how you win the game. That’s how you transform your body– which is exactly what Bruna has had success doing.  Listening to Bruna's wins set my soul on fire because I know so many women want their metabolism and hormones to work for them.  When it comes to the connection between our hormones and our metabolic health, we deserve a better method of healing, and we deserve to feel lean, energized, and amazing.  So listen to this podcast today to get inspired by Bruna’s story, and learn how you too can have life-changing results– just like her– through my Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course.  It’s time to take initiative of your health, and to get motivated to start your own wellness journey today!  ABOUT BRUNA BECKERMAN Bruna is a mother to her one-year-old, but she felt like a stranger in her body. She signed up for my most recent program, the Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course, during a beta trial for a few select VIP women. Over a few months, Bruna experienced a massive healing transformation with major improvements in her energy levels, mood, metabolism, brain function, and blood sugar.  Her biggest goal was to balance her blood sugar because a lot of her immediate family members have diabetes. And she wanted to reduce her amount of stress and overwhelm, while also losing the extra baby weight she was carrying from her pregnancy.  She lost 16 pounds and finally felt like she had enough energy to start exercising again, which I know is a big motivation for so many of us! IN THIS EPISODE What led Bruna to my Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course  Bruna’s epic wins throughout the program  Learning how to take care of the body as a whole Managing stress without medication  Nonnegotiables and daily habits for success  The importance of understanding your blood sugar  Why food is what really transforms the body  Adapting to the right exercises and lifestyle for you right now Setting goals for yourself in a graceful way  What Bruna says really moves the needle for optimal results  RESOURCES MENTIONED Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course! #544: Podcast on post-concussion symptoms PLUS a big update about the Essentially You Podcast RELATED EPISODES  #535: HOW TO EFFECTIVELY RESET YOUR METABOLISM, LOSE WEIGHT AND UPGRADE YOUR HORMONES #531: HOW TO CREATE METABOLISM-LOVING MEALS THAT CAN FIX YOUR BLOOD SUGAR AND WARD OFF CHRONIC DISEASE #268: THE NUMBER ONE HORMONE IMBALANCE CONNECTED TO STUBBORN WEIGHT GAIN #293: HOW STRESS CONTRIBUTES TO INSULIN RESISTANCE, DIABETES AND STUBBORN WEIGHT GAIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After I hit my head on the beach in early June, I went into a downward spiral of debilitating symptoms that I initially attributed to hormonal imbalances.  But it kept getting worse until eventually, my brain started shutting down and I had to check myself into the ER. Little did I know, I was suffering from a condition called post concussion syndrome and it was literally making everything impossible (I even had to postpone several podcast episodes and stop working).   Catch this week’s podcast for a MAJOR health update–and learn:  What happened and why it’s such a HUGE a wake-up call  Which brain protocol I’m using and how it could help you, too The best supplements, therapies, and diets for your brain  How my hormones factored in and what to know about yours Details about my NEW podcast format  And more! Mentioned in this Episode: F-R-E-E Masterclass – How to Overcome Estrogen Dominance at Any Age Neuro+ Support – My powerhouse formula for boosting brainpower and preventing age-related cognitive decline.  Progest-Restore – The easiest natural way to boost progesterone levels FAST. Magnesium Restore – My best-kept secret to staying young, smart, strong, healthy, and energized.   Additional Resources:  The Connection Between Hormones and Brain Fog  5 Ways to Protect Your Brain Health and Keep Your Thinking Sharp How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Boost Energy, Metabolism and Brainpower 6 Powerful Ways to Keep Your Brain Young and Clear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have been led to believe that at the slightest symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, we should run out and get hormone replacement.  But the truth is, estrogen levels do not fall significantly until AFTER a woman’s last period.  And far more women actually suffer from “estrogen dominance” during the transition to menopause, starting around 35 years old–and those symptoms are the ones we should be addressing. Catch today’s all-important podcast to find out what causes estrogen dominance, why it’s such a dangerous condition, and 13 ways to overcome it naturally–and learn:  Key signs you may have estrogen dominance  The most common causes of estrogen dominance How to test for estrogen dominance 13 ways to heal estrogen dominance on your own Mentioned in This Episode [FREE WEBINAR] – How to Overcome Estrogen Dominance at Any Age Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster Activated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector  Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy  Additional Resources How Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During Perimenopause The Best Supplements for Estrogen Dominance  Podcast Episode #315: 10 Surprising Signs and Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance  Podcast Episode #262: Overcoming Estrogen Dominance at any Age with Magdalena Wszelaki  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keeping your blood sugar balanced allows you to optimize your metabolism, lets you feel alert and energized, and also prevents chronic illness and disease.  But how do we make sure our blood sugar is in check?  Kara Collier joins me today in my podcast as the creator of Nutrisense, a continuous glucose monitor that tracks blood sugar levels. And anyone can use Nutrisense! Now, you may have heard me rave about my love for continuous glucose monitors– or CGMs– but why am I so passionate about such a little device? With the feedback you get from a CGM, you can learn so much about what’s happening with your body in relation to your diet, lifestyle, and behaviors.  When you use a CGM, you’re seeing the trends in your blood sugar levels in real-time, and you can get loads of useful insight into your metabolic health.  Kara and I are here today to inspire you to take the leap and try a CGM. Because the information you get from it will change the trajectory of your health and your life.  And Nutrisense isn’t just a CGM. With Nutrisense you not only get insight into what happens to your blood sugar levels, but you also get personalized guidance from a registered nutritionist. Trust me, the CGM paired with the technology of Nutrisense is absolutely game-changing. And I can’t wait for you to hear all about it. So join Kara and me as we dive deep into the importance of keeping track of your blood sugar, and discuss ways to get off the blood sugar roller coaster.   We offer you tools to help keep your blood sugar stable so you can boost your metabolism, and start to feel your best! Plus, I’ll give you a discount code so you can try Nutrisense for yourself, and you’ll get one month free of dietician support! Don’t miss this conversation, because it can truly make a world of difference in your health.  Kara Collier  Kara Collier is the co-founder and VP of Health at Nurtisense. Nutrisense is one of the fastest-growing wellness-tech startups in the US. As a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, Kara has made it her mission to help others reach their full potential in health with technology and expert coaching. She’s a leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring technology by non-diabetics. Kara is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC). Her specialties include glucose control and metabolism.  IN THIS EPISODE About Kara and her company Nutrisense  The detrimental effects of imbalanced blood sugar  Blood sugar spikes and insulin resistance  Balancing blood sugar for diet and sleep  How continuous glucose monitoring sparks behavior change  Tools and habits for keeping our blood sugar in check Meal timing for optimal blood sugar stability  The benefits of wearing a continuous glucose monitor   RESOURCES MENTIONED Get Your Nutrisense CGM HERE!  *Use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support!  Get My Ebook: 5 Hack to Blunt a Blood Sugar Spike  Kara’s Instagram  Discover the Nutrisense CGM Program RELATED EPISODES  #517: The Most Common Questions About Continuous Glucose Monitors Answered #410: My Biggest Takeaway From Wearing A Continuous Glucose Monitor For The Past Year #284: What A Continuous Glucose Monitor Taught Me About My Metabolic Health #377: Three Signs To Know If You Are On A Blood Sugar Rollercoaster Without A Continuous Glucose Monitor #376: How To Flatten Your Glucose Curve And Feel Amazing With Jessie Inchauspé Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I first got super serious about my nutrition, I remember throwing a half banana or more into my morning smoothie and thinking, “This is the healthiest smoothie on Earth!” But WOW was I wrong. On today’s shortie, I’m going to share what makes certain fruits either good OR bad for you and which ones are the best AND worst for your blood sugar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to my brain health, I am 100% committed to keeping mine in tip-top shape for as long as possible. And the key to doing this is by eating the right food!  Remember: Food is information and the nutrients in your food are going to become your future brain.  Do you want a tortilla chips and french fries brain–or a salmon and diverse salad brain? Tune in to today’s podcast for my FIVE STEPS to healing your brain and preventing cognitive decline or even Alzheimer’s, and learn: Ways to reduce inflammation by eating gut and liver loving anti-inflammatory foods Why you should restrict your eating window with intermittent fasting How much sleep you really need What amount and what type of exercise to incorporate into your regimen  Which nutrients are the most important to ensuring long-term brain health MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Neuro+ Support –  The Brain-Booster.  Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster. Vitamin D Complete – The Cell-Strengthener.  Activated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector.  Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 5 Ways to Protect Your Brain Health and Keep Your Thinking Sharp 6 Supplements That Can Keep Your Brain Young and Healthy During Menopause  Podcast #374: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond with Dr. Louann Brizendine  Most Common Causes of Brain Fog and How to Fix It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SO MANY women have come to me asking if they should start taking birth control pills to alleviate their symptoms during perimenopause.  It’s complicated! The pill CAN lessen some of your perimenopause symptoms by shutting off your hormones, BUT like other medications, they are only a band-aid and come packed with problematic side effects…  They ALSO fail miserably at getting to the root cause of our most disruptive symptoms.  Tune in to today’s podcast for to find out what birth control pills do to your hormones, health, and ovulatory cycle, PLUS things you can do to naturally alleviate your perimenopause symptoms AND LEARN:  The difference between having a natural cycle vs. birth control pill cycle What is progesterone and what are its top benefits  Why detoxing your liver is essential to balancing your hormones  Which lifestyle habits are your BEST friend  How to address key nutrient deficiencies with specific supplements  Mentioned in This Episode Live Support Blend – The Detoxifier 14-Day Detox Kit – The Gut-Resetter Hormone Balance – The Hormone-Balancer Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Additional Resources How Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During Perimenopause Progesterone and Progestins: What Are They and Are They Different? Podcast Episode 315: 10 Surprising Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance  Podcast #338: Got Excess Estrogen? How to Test and Detoxify Too Much Estrogen How Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During Perimenopause Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been to your doctor feeling awful, just for them to tell you “Your labs are normal, so you’re good!”. But you know you’re not good. You know your body, and you know when it’s feeling out of whack. The problem is that so often we aren’t getting a full understanding of our body based on just the general practitioner’s blood work order.  That’s why I’ve invited Dr. Kela Smith on the show today to help us uncover the importance of functional lab testing and all it can tell us. And she has firsthand experience of how knowing your hormone levels and other functional labs can impact your health.  Having overcome personal struggles with infertility, Dr. Kela successfully conceived by implementing her hormone puzzle method, which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out.  There is so much more going on in the body than you may think– from your hormones to minerals to your gut. And these things aren’t typically addressed in your generalized lab work.  In this podcast, Dr. Kela and I get real about what it looks like to get to the root cause of what’s going on in our bodies, and what it can look like if we’re not able to do full functional lab testing.  I hope that one of your biggest takeaways from this podcast is that you start with the labs that you can run, and then build off of those labs with functional labs as needed. Lab work offers us a window and a baseline to what is really going on with our bodies.  Dr. Kela discusses the most important functional labs to test,  and why each is important. She also explains how certain abnormal lab markers can help create targeted protocols for foods, supplements, and lifestyle modifications to help your body heal best.  So tune in today to learn more about why functional lab testing can be a game changer for your overall health. Plus you won’t want to miss details on Dr. Kela’s Free Cycle Optimization Quickstart Guide, and her Free Seven Day Access to Solving the Infertility Summit. Listen now and invest in your health by learning the importance of functional lab testing!  Dr. Kela Smith Dr. Kela Smith is a holistic integrative fertility and hormone doctor, specializing in fertility, hormones, and pregnancy. Ever since overcoming her own fertility struggles, she's been on a mission to support women and couples facing fertility challenges, helping them solve their fertility puzzles so they can get and stay pregnant. She helps them have a healthy pregnancy, give birth to a super healthy baby, and also helps ease them through the postpartum period. She recently got her PhD in natural and holistic medicine and her dissertation was on optimizing fertility through quantum medicine.  IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Kela’s experience working with women with fertility issues  The importance of metabolic and hormonal health for pregnancy The reproductive system’s connection to the whole body  What hormones impact our overall wellness  How often should you get your functional labs checked?  What to look for in your functional lab testing  What mineral and gut testing can tell us about our bodies  Investing in your health with functional lab testing  Lifestyle modifications and setting boundaries Addressing menstrual health at all ages   RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Kela’s FREE Cycle Optimizing Quick-Start Guide Dr. Kela’s Website | Dr. Kela’s Instagram Dr. Mariza’s FREE Hormone Lab Testing Guide  RELATED EPISODES  #428: The Most Important Solutions To Implement To Protect Our Fertility With Dr. Christiane Northrup #164: How To Boost Your Fertility In Your 30s And Beyond With Lauren Noel #219: How To Identify Low Thyroid Function And What Labs To Immediately Request #197: What Labs Do I Need For My Hormones? #84: Fertility Over 40 & How To Optimize Your Chances Of Taking Home A Healthy Baby With Dr. Gabriela Rosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In This Episode: You know you need to limit your sugar intake, so you start your day with the best of intentions. But before you know it, stress shows up, you're getting hungry, and it gets hard to make wise decisions. You cave, telling yourself it's only temporary. But soon, you're feeling hungry and tired and craving more sugar. The cycle seems to repeat perpetually. You want to do better, but… First, you need to deal with the blood sugar crash… I’m sharing five things you can do after overeating to stabilize your blood sugar! Tune in today to hear… What happens in your body after you eat sugary food When to expect a blood sugar crash How my blood sugar reacted after drinking some lemonade What to do instead of napping after eating too much What to eat to slow down a blood sugar spike And more! Mentioned in This Episode Essentially You episode #340: Why Going on a Walk After Dinner is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health Magnesium Restore Additional Resources Essentially You episode #: 286 What You Need to Know About the Relationship Between Blood Sugar Levels and Your Menstrual Cycle Essentially You episode #: 320 Top 10 Worst Foods for Blood Sugar + How Blood Sugar Impacts Women's Hormone and Metabolism with Casey Means How Stress Contributes to Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Stubborn Weight Gain 6 Easy Ways to Block Blood Sugar Spikes 5 Steps to Breaking Up with Sugar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to create habits that are enjoyable and joyful?  The lifestyle habits and rituals you do every day not only can help optimize your wellness and extend your lifespan but they can also make you feel really good.  This has been my quest, to love the healthy habits I do each day.  And it makes sense that I lean on the things I love the most, like walking in nature, exercising, meditation, connecting with friends, and eating metabolically nourishing foods.   But everyone has different habits, and that’s why I’m excited to have Jason and Colleen Wachob on the show today.  Jason and Colleen recently wrote The Joy Of Well-being– a guide offering practical ways to live long, healthy, and happy lives.  They are the co-founders of mindbodygreen, a media brand dedicated to offering wellness content to its 15 million monthly visitors.  I loved their book because they approach well-being and longevity with the perspective of enjoyment and living your best life.  So tune into this podcast to learn more about the steps you can take to enjoyably improve your longevity. Colleen and Jason dive into big topics and life-changing moments they’ve each experienced– between their own health and their families.  But they’ve been able to come out stronger than ever with positive insight into how to live their best lives.  And they can’t wait to share it all with you!  This podcast will provide you with exciting and surprising knowledge, and you won’t want to wait to dive into Colleen and Jason’s book The Joy of Wellbeing. This book cuts to the chase of what’s most researched and what needs to be non-negotiable in your daily life. So tune in to the podcast and take one step closer to achieving a life of longevity and joy!  COLLEEN AND JASON WACHOB Jason Wachob is the founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen– the leading independent media brand dedicated to well-being with 15 million monthly unique visitors. He also hosts the popular mindbodygreen podcast and is the bestselling author of Wellth: How I Learned to Build a Life, Not a Resume. He’s been featured in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, BoF, and Vogue, and has a BA in history from Columbia University. Colleen Wachob– Jason’s Wife– is the co-founder and co-CEO at mindbodygreen. She graduated from Stanford University with degrees in international relations and Spanish. She spent ten years working at Fortune 500 companies including Gap, Walmart, and Amazon before devoting her life’s work to mindbodygreen. Colleen has been a speaker at Fortune 500 companies and numerous well-being conferences. IN THIS EPISODE All about Colleen and Jason and why they wrote their new book The Joy Of Well-being  Underrated and overrated practices for longevity  Colleen's life-changing experience and how she adapted  Jason’s passion for longevity and its relation to his family history  The “Why” behind implementing habits for health and wellness  The interception of joy and healthy habits for longevity  How you can start to bring more happiness to your daily life RESOURCES MENTIONED Buy the Joy of Wellbeing Book! | The Joy of Well-being Website | Mind Body Green Jason’s Instagram | Colleen’s Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #473: 3 Easy Rituals To Instantly Feel Good #525: How To Cultivate More Joy And How Joy Can Liberate Us And Create A Deeper Sense Of Belonging And Connection With Dr. Tanmeet Sethi #265: How To Practice Joy In A Time Of Adversity And Release Your Happy Brain Chemicals With Radha Agrawal #317: Create Radical Longevity And Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, And Reverse The Symptoms Of Aging With Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman #119: Hacking Happiness And Longevity With A 2-Minute Meditation With Karen Salmansohn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hands down, one of the most challenging/overlooked areas of a women’s health journey is the transition to menopause (aka perimenopause!).  Yet this critical 10+ year window is responsible for shaping our future self AND health. But the way things are going for more than 85% of women, the future is not looking so bright post-menopause.  Catch this week’s podcast to find out what you can do to better prepare yourself–and learn: The latest (and most surprising) stats on women’s hormone health  Which root cause to look out for and how to understand the warning signs Two mental techniques that can help you through the entire transition  7 easy lifestyle pivots that every women over 35 should make  And more!  Mentioned in this Episode: 4th of July Sale – Save up to 60% on ALL hormone-related products + get FREE shipping and a bonus recipe guide!  Metabolism + Hormone Reset Course – All the tools, resources, and support you need to transform your metabolism, heal your hormones, and feel absolutely incredible.  Zen Sleep – The safe, natural way to get the best zzz’s of your life.  Additional Resources: 5 Practical Ways to Take Care of Yourself During Perimenopause Top 10 Ways to Add Self-Care to Your Morning Episode #367: 10 Quick and Easy Ways to Care for Yourself While Caring for Everyone Else  Episode #363: The Three Phases of Perimenopause and How to Navigate Each Phase with Grace Episode #389: Are Birth Control Pills the Best Remedy for Perimenopause Symptoms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know what it would feel like to experience authentic, joyful fulfillment?  I know it can seem like a tall order with all the mundane tasks and the monotony of our day-to-day. But it IS possible to set your soul free with a practical guide to discovering your soul’s purpose.  And through following this guide with deep soul work, you can live a fulfilled life from that place of discovery. That’s why I’ve invited Shirin Etessam on the podcast today to deliver you more information about her new book: Free to Be: A 6-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul. As a mom and career woman, she had a defining moment in her life that changed everything.  From then on, she went on a deep soul journey to truly discover how to be free and operate from her soul’s purpose. And now she’s here to deliver all of her tips on her soul search to us– so we can do it too.  She knows how working mamas think– we need practical and effective tips we can implement immediately without really ruffling everything else we have going on in our world.  So this show is one you don’t want to miss. Because not only does it remind us to elevate into our soul’s purpose and really self-actualize into the work we’re meant to do in this world, but it also helps us find deep fulfillment in our everyday lives.  We discuss the different forms of detoxing to help you begin your journey, and how incorporating play can totally change your day.  All this plus so much more knowledge is shared by Shirin about how to truly live our most beautiful and authentic lives.  Join Shirin and me for an eye-opening, soul-searching podcast, and give yourself the gift of setting your soul free.   Listen now!  SHIRIN ETESSAM Shirin Etessam is an entrepreneur, seasoned media executive, and transformational speaker. She’s produced films, original television series, and specials. She also has created several companies and led campaigns on some of the world’s most recognized companies– like ABC, CBS, Discovery, Facebook, Apple, and many more.  Shirin now guides seekers in her six-week program, Free to Be, to disconnect their human “being” from their human “doing”-- and to find true and lasting fulfillment. She lives in California with her wife and two children.  IN THIS EPISODE Shirin’s defining moments that lead her to write Free to Be Key takeaways from Shirin’s book  How to get more out of your life and stop settling  Identifying the categories for reclaiming your soul Practical steps to take action on setting your soul free  Recognizing how “play” can benefit our lives  The importance of soul work in this modern day  More about Free to Be: The Six-Week Guide to Authentic Fulfillment  This Episode is Sponsored by InsideTracker: For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker.com/mariza RESOURCES MENTIONED Free To Be: A Six Week Guide To Reclaiming Your Soul Shirin Etessam’s Website | Shirin’s Instagram | Follow Shirin on TikTok! Join the Free To Be Facebook Group: Inner More  RELATED EPISODES  #521: How To Prioritize Meaningful Self-Care That Actually Moves The Needle With Taylor Elyse Morrison #534: The Secret To Supercharging Your Energy, Connection, And Life With Dr. Molly Maloof #523: Change Your Life Today By Adopting A Simple Mindset And Love Hacks With Kerry Tepedino #14: How To Live Life By Your Own Rules: For Your Health, Body, Career, Relationships, And Soul With Alexandra Jamieson #117: What It Means To Practice Your Own Self-Care And Authenticity With Elena Brower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has anyone ever told you that coffee stunts your growth?  Or that “fat-free” foods and margarine are better for you than REAL butter or olive oil?  How about the idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? These are just a few of the crazy health myths that even I believed WAY into my 30s.  Catch today’s podcast for 10 of the most common health myths that most people STILL believe–and learn:  Which myth caused me to develop insulin resistance  Why not ALL carbs or fats are bad for you Which fruits are safe for diabetics  The truth about lifting weights, healthy sugars, and sweet potatoes  How to navigate these myths with my brand new course  And more! Mentioned in this Episode: *LIVE* Q&A Call TODAY – Join me LIVE (Tuesday, 6/27) at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET as I answer YOUR burning questions about my new course with giveaways and more! NEW Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course – Get a TOTAL metabolic makeover + balance your hormones + reverse your symptoms in as little as 30 days.  FREE GIFT: Belly Slim-Down Guide – One of many BRAND NEW guides included in my new Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course.  Gluco Support – My powerhouse blend of herbs proven to balance your blood sugar and help you conquer cravings and lose weight better than conventional medicine. Additional Resources: What We’ve Been Told About Healthy Sugar Is a Lie #531: How to Create Metabolism-loving Meals That Can Fix Your Blood Sugar and Ward Off Chronic Disease #476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism and Brain Power #501: Six Powerful Ways Metabolic Dysfunction Impacts Women’s Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do women feel like we have to do it all?  I’ve always prided myself in keeping all the balls in the air at once. And I’ve tried to perfect doing it all– often without even flinching. But because of this, I’m burnt out. And the mental exhaustion is real.  So why is it that we feel like we have to wear so many hats to be recognized as successful women– whether it’s in a career, family life, marriage, or all of the above?  I know I’m not the only one working overtime, all the time.  I carry the bulk of the household and caregiving responsibilities, on top of all my career work– every single day.  And the stats across the board back it up– women have higher rates of depression, anxiety, and autoimmunity. Our bodies as women take a beating, but we’ve been convinced to put others’ needs before our own.  To change this mindset and help us recognize we don’t need to be perfect at everything, I’ve invited expert Elise Loehnen on the show. She’s here to explain how these impulses– often described as unselfish and distinctly feminine instincts– have actually been ingrained in us by society for a long time.  Elise helps us understand our innate need to be perfect as an aspect of being a woman and allows us to recognize how to adapt when we feel this need to do it all.  Elise recently wrote a book called On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good. And if you’ve ever struggled with self-sacrifice, or feeling the need to be good, this book is for you.  Today’s podcast is one you won’t want to miss because Elise does a deep dive into the history of women’s behavior– all the way up to the modern day, and discusses how society has created ideas in our brains of who and what we have to be. It’s time to break this mold and live the way we as women deserve to. To feel empowered, patient with ourselves, and perfectly imperfect. So listen now to gain thoughtful insight and become the best version of yourself! Elise Loehnen  Elise Loehnen is a writer, editor, and host of the podcast Pulling the Thread, where she interviews cultural luminaries about the big questions of today. She’s the author of the New York Times bestselling book– On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good.  Elise has also co-written 12 books, including five New York Times Best Sellers. Previously, she was the chief content officer of Goop. While there, Elise co-hosted The Goop Podcast and The Goop Lab on Netflix, and she’s interviewed hundreds of thought leaders, doctors, and experts.  IN THIS EPISODE Elise’s story and her exploration of women’s need to be good  The impact perfectionistic tendencies have on women  Discussing gender constructs throughout history  How the “Good Girl” mentality permeated into society  The connection between the seven deadly sins and our behavior  Discussing envy and what it can tell us  Getting clear on our own wants and needs  How self-denial can be detrimental RESOURCES MENTIONED Order On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen Now! EliseLoehnen.com | Elise’s Instagram  RELATED EPISODES  #532: How To Overcome Perfectionism And Self-Doubt By Unapologetically Embracing Your Fully Awesome Self With Kristina Mand-Lakhian #196: How To Let Go Of Your Inner Perfectionist With Dr. Jane Tornatore #232: How I Radically Transformed My Stressaholic Behaviors And Traded Them In For More Peace #342: 10 Tangible Ways To Practice Self-Love In The Morning Before Work #486: What Actually Gets In The Way Of Completing Goals And How Can We Make True Lasting Behavioral Change? With Dr. Sasha Heinz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite doing everything right in my early-to-mid 30s, I was STILL experiencing a flabby tummy, 30+ pounds overweight, and getting crazy mid-afternoon sugar cravings, migraines, lagging energy, painful periods, and worse.  The struggle was real and yet it made ZERO sense. I felt like crap ALL the time, but the silver lining was that it eventually led me to the most important discovery of my career. Catch my latest podcast to find out what I discovered and how I conquered my most disruptive symptoms forever–and learn: Why 88% or more of women are also in this same situation today The connection between hormones, blood sugar, and girl problems  What’s REALLY causing chronic disease to skyrocket among women  Why there’s hope for you, too – in simple terms All about my NEW total metabolic makeover solution (now available!)  Mentioned in this Episode: NEW Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course – Get a TOTAL metabolic makeover + balance your hormones + reverse your symptoms in as little as 30 days.  FREE GIFT: Belly Slim-Down Guide – One of many BRAND NEW guides included in my new Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course.  Gluco Support – My powerhouse blend of herbs proven to balance your blood sugar and help you conquer cravings and lose weight better than conventional medicine. Additional Resources: #531: How to Create Metabolism-loving Meals That Can Fix Your Blood Sugar and Ward off Chronic Disease #476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism and Brain Power #501: Six Powerful Ways Metabolic Dysfunction Impacts Women’s Health 5 Worst Foods for Metabolic Health + Belly Fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most chronic diseases– if not all– stem from mitochondrial dysfunction in our cells.  So how can we address this metabolic crisis to prevent disease?  Metabolic diseases emerge when mitochondrial energy capacity declines past 50%, which is the threshold for insufficient energy availability. Without enough energy, the body loses its ability to maintain its normal and healthy state.  But it’s hard to understand exactly what goes on at this cellular level– and what we can do to change it.  That's why I invited Dr. Molly Maloof on the show today to discuss how women can optimize their mitochondrial health with the use of biohacking tools, nutrition, and a deep connection to change their health outcomes and health span. Because at the end of the day, the goal is to live as young as possible for as long as possible.  In this podcast, we dive deep into how blood sugar monitoring can be a powerful biohacking tool that provides real-time insight into your metabolic health. We also learn that prioritizing relationships is key to vitality and longevity. We’ll talk about this… and SO much more as Dr. Molly helps us uncover the secrets to supercharging our connections and our energy. She’ll educate us on the factors that contribute to the women’s health crisis, and all we can do for our bodies to help overcome this.  Plus, Dr. Molly opens up immensely about her journey and struggles through her own health battles and finding her path as a doctor. She’s incredibly knowledgeable in her field, and recently published a book called The Spark Factor, which dives more into optimizing mitochondrial health to become our best selves.  If you want to develop personal growth, overcome fears, and discover the power of love and connection, this podcast is for you.  This episode empowers women to take control of their health, and I can’t wait for you to join in.  So listen now!  DR. MOLLY MALOOF Dr. Molly Maloof provides health optimization and personalized medicine to high-achieving entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives. For three years, she taught a pioneering course on healthspan in the Wellness Department of Medical School at Stanford University. Before launching her own company, she was inspired by her own unique health philosophy. Dr. Maloof is on the frontier of personalized medicine, digital health technologies, biofeedback-assisted lifestyle interventions, psychedelic medicine, and science-backed wellness products and services. And her new book– The Spark Factor– is available for purchase now.  IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Molly Maloof's Journey to Becoming a Doctor, and what differentiates her as a Practitioner Mitochondrial Health and the Women's Health Crisis  Connection as a Measurement of Success  The Neurobiology of Love Energy being Currency Fertility and biohacking reproductive health  Importance of Gut Health and Metabolic Optimization Why Sex is overlooked and how we can Biohack our Sexuality  Deep connection and intimacy to harness your sexual energy  The benefits of sex therapy and opening up about sexual history  This Episode is Sponsored by InsideTracker: For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker.com/mariza RESOURCES MENTIONED Get Dr. Molly’s Book: The Spark Factor! | Dr. Molly’s Website: DrMolly.com– Sign up for Dr. Molly’s newsletter! Dr. Molly’s Instagram | Dr. Molly’s Twitter | Dr. Molly’s LinkedIn RELATED EPISODES  #330: Why Mitochondria Are The Key To Unlocking Your Best Energy Yet With Shawn Wells #94: The Connection Between Our Relationships And Hormonal Health With Dr. John Gray #366: The Benefits Of Optimizing Your Hormones And Body For A High-Performance Life With Angela Foster #43 Why Relationships Impact Our Hormones With Razi Berry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As invincible as I thought I was and despite all the things I do right, I recently found out–the hard way–that I’m still human. I reached a serious breaking point after introducing heavy weights/lifting into my workout routine at the same time I was preparing to launch my new Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course.  My chronic fatigue was creeping back in for the first time in YEARS and making it hard to be the best mom, wife, and doctor ON TOP of everything else I had going on.   Catch this week’s podcast to find out how my latest close call with overdoing it led to burnout–and learn: Why it happened How it affected my body, health, and life What I'm doing to overcome it PLUS, tons of stress-busting tips you can use, too! Mentioned in this Episode: Adrenal Love – Optimize your stress response and power up your adrenals glands for an all-day energy boost with proven nutrients and adaptogenic herbs.  Gluco Support – Conquer cravings and stress-eating with my custom blend of science-backed herbs. Magnesium Restore – Give your cells the energy they need to build muscle, regulate your blood sugar, and boost your metabolism.  NEW Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course – Available later this week–stay tuned!  Additional Resources: Episode #511: Can Everyday Stressors Lead to Estrogen Dominance? Episode #522: Are you Stress Eating? 5 Effective Strategies to Stop Stress-Induced Cravings Top 5 Stress-Busting Adaptogens for Hormone Health  5-Minute Stress-Stopping Hacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all felt the need to be perfect. Sometimes when life feels out of our control, we overcompensate and try to influence things we think we can change.  But this usually just leads to more exhaustion.  As a society, we often try too hard to be perfect. Whether it’s work, parenting, or self-care, the tendency of trying to be perfect often leads us to become more anxious and stressed out.  Especially in this busy modern world, we need to remind each other that just because we push harder and we try to accomplish more– it won’t always lead to success. So, how do we let go of striving for unrealistic standards of perfection, so we can take better care of ourselves?  Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is here to share that with us today. Her new book Becoming Flawesome, guides us through how to learn to be comfortable with our true, authentic selves, rather than trying to live up to others' expectations or put too much pressure on ourselves.  Kristina teaches us strategies to incorporate more self-love into our every day- and to be okay with it. We discuss how to navigate the pressures society puts on us, and how to be perfect with being imperfect.  And goodness knows, like many of you, I’ve fallen into the perfectionist trap. So what Kristina shares today is so enlightening because it helps us learn to live authentically and connect with our own happiness.  In this podcast, and her book too, Kristina guides us to make choices for ourselves from a place of self-love, which is the best place to operate in.  So you won’t want to miss all the incredible knowledge Kristina has to offer, so you too can live an imperfectly, authentic life full of self-love. Listen now!  Kristina Mand-Lakhiani Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is the co-founder of Mind Valley, the world's most powerful, life transformation platform with an ever-growing 20 million strong following.  She's an entrepreneur, writer, international speaker, artist, philanthropist, and mother from Estonia. And she’s the creator of “Live by Your Own Rules”. She has online programs on happiness– like “Seven Days to Happiness”. And she has a book that’s out this week called “Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly, Authentic Life”. IN THIS EPISODE What self-care and self-love mean, and how they differ How to shift your mindset and overcome limiting beliefs Unconditional love for others and yourself  Importance of loving your imperfections Replacing judgment with curiosity   A sneak peek at the 3 main elements on the path to self-love  Tips to help address and decrease negative self-talk  Societal pressure and how it impacts self-love  Making choices to follow our happiness  RESOURCES MENTIONED Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life Kristina’s Website  | Kristina’s Instagram Seven Days of Happiness Live By Your Own Rules- Mind Valley RELATED EPISODES  #342: 10 Tangible Ways To Practice Self-Love In The Morning Before Work #271: Change Your Life By Cultivating More Self-Love And Self-Compassion With Kerry Tepedino #525: How To Cultivate More Joy And How Joy Can Liberate Us And Create A Deeper Sense Of Belonging And Connection With Dr. Tanmeet Sethi #124: How To Create A Fit, Healthy Body And A Life Of Self-Love With Bree Argetsinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past decade, I’ve developed and tested the blueprint for my forthcoming Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course on myself and countless patients.  And the results have been life-changing.  One of the focal points of this program is to start building metabolically-healthy meals that combine an ideal balance of the most important nutrients, portions, and foods in order to supercharge the healing process. In this week’s podcast, I tease out SEVEN of these life-changing tips from the upcoming course and you do NOT want to miss it. Mentioned in this Episode:  FREE Guide [Download] – 5 Hacks to Blunt a Blood Sugar Spike  LMNT Electrolyte Mix – Get my personal discount one of my favorite intermittent fasting tools EVER  Gluco Support – Conquer cravings and stress-eating with my custom blend of science-backed herbs. Magnesium Restore – Give your cells the energy they need to build muscle, regulate your blood sugar, and boost your metabolism.  Additional Resources: #476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism, and Brain Power 7 Easy Ways to Block Blood Sugar Spikes #508: What Is a Blood Sugar Spike Exactly and How Do They Happen? #379: 7 Effective Herbs for Stopping a Blood Sugar Spike and Addressing Poor Metabolic Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us know someone who has struggled to get pregnant, or it may even be you. And this feeling can be devastating.  Growing up, the emphasis on pregnancy was that it could happen at any time, so don’t let it happen until you’re ready.  But this crucial moment in life needs planning to have the best possible outcome. One of the most important aspects of fertility and preparing to conceive is ensuring your body has the right nutrients for egg and sperm quality.  And this isn’t just for the sake of fertility– but for our health regarding our hormone balance and menstrual cycle health.  Since so many women are navigating fertility journeys right now, I invited registered nutritionist Lisa Dreher here to share her research on what our bodies really need to support fertility and conception.  Lisa Dreher is the nutritional director at WeNatal– a next-generation prenatal supplement company designed for men AND women. These supplements support brain development in babies, and they optimize the health of parents before, during, and after pregnancies. WeNatal also offers a manifestation journal, free nutrition consults, and a Facebook group. They provide free educational content– like a preconception guide– to help people understand the importance of this time in their lives, and how much quality matters.  Getting pregnant and giving birth is a beautiful journey for couples.  Supporting yourself throughout pregnancy is about giving your body what it needs to thrive. So our goal in this episode is to equip you with everything you need regarding supplementation to create your perfect baby with ease and grace.  Listen now to gain all the insight from Lisa about the nutrients and supplements best for prenatal health. And if you know someone who’s trying to get pregnant, send them this podcast so they can learn the tips for success as well!  LISA DREHER, MS, RDN, LDN  Lisa Dreher is a registered dietitian who earned a degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology, followed by an internship at Cornell University. She started her career in acute care and pediatric gastroenterology in Rochester, NY while getting her Master’s in Nutrition and Integrative Health.  In 2015, Lisa transitioned to the field of functional medicine and began working at Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Lisa is now also the Nutrition Director at WeNatal, a prenatal supplement company with science-backed formulas for both women and men.  IN THIS EPISODE Supporting women and men throughout conception, specifically with targeted prenatal supplementation Why is a nutrient-dense diet so important for fertility? Optimal nutrition during the menstrual cycle stages  The link between blood sugar regulation and fertility conception  Best nutrients and key supplements to incorporate for fertility  What men should consider important about their health during preconception  How do micronutrient deficiencies negatively impact fertility?  All that WeNatal has to offer for fertility health – for men and women!  RESOURCES MENTIONED Try WeNatal Today!  "**Get a Free travel container with any WeNatal subscription USE CODE: DRMARIZA on the WeNatal Website at checkout, or follow the above link!  WeNatal.com Homepage | The Couples Guide To Concieving- Free Guide! Lisa’s Instagram | UltraWellness Center  This Episode is Sponsored by InsideTracker: For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker.com/mariza RELATED EPISODES  #428: The Most Important Solutions To Implement To Protect Our Fertility With Dr. Christiane Northrup #242: How To Eat And Supplement During Pregnancy To Optimize The Health Of Mama And Baby With Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen #164: How To Boost Your Fertility In Your 30s And Beyond With Lauren Noel #173: How To Relieve Endometriosis-Driven Pain, Digestive Symptoms, Anxiety, And Infertility With Dr. Jessica Drummond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no surprise that over 85% of women in the US will experience disruptive hot flashes and night sweats…  Our culture and even previous generations of women tell us that hot flashes are a “normal” part of the transition to menopause, but they could actually be an indication that something else is wrong. And there absolutely IS a better way. Catch today’s podcast to hear BREAKING RESEARCH that links blood sugar to hot flashes and what you can do to reduce (or eliminate) your symptoms–and learn:   What your hot flashes might really be telling you The link between flashes, blood sugar, and insulin resistance  Why we see a rise in hot flashes in women with metabolic dysfunction How the brain is involved in regulating hot flashes Tips to get relief from hot flashes FAST  Mentioned in this Episode:  FREE Guide [Download] – 6 Hacks to Blunt a Blood Sugar Spike  Gluco Support – Conquer cravings and stress-eating with my custom blend of science-backed herbs. Magnesium Restore – Give your cells the energy they need to build muscle, regulate your blood sugar, and boost your metabolism.  Additional Resources: 7 Easy Ways to Block Blood Sugar Spikes #508: What Is a Blood Sugar Spike Exactly and How Do They Happen? 5 Hot Flash Solutions that Work #409: Three Signs to Know If You Are Experiencing a Blood Sugar Spike and Crash #379: 7 Effective Herbs for Stopping a Blood Sugar Spike and Addressing Poor Metabolic Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As women, most of us remember exactly the moment we got our first period. It may have been a moment of embarrassment, shame, or humiliation.  But it really shouldn’t be this way. Our bodies are amazing, and we need to appreciate all that they do for us. So many young girls first learn about menstruation with such a negative connotation. Rather, they should be encouraged to understand the incredible health component of their menstrual cycles.  That’s why I have Holly here today, to guide us as mothers and grandmothers of young girls starting their periods. So we can help them feel empowered and knowledgeable about their bodies.  Holly has developed a new app– TEENA, that’s designed for young girls to help track their cycles in a very positive way. All while educating them about how their cycles function from a health standpoint as a vital sign.  The app TEENA can be paired with the TEENA device, which is a basal body temperature-based device. This is the first time there's ever been a device designed for tweens and teens to track their basal body temperature as a sign of which cycle phase they are in.  This not only encourages health education and body positivity, but it also helps young girls gain agency over their bodies. It gives them the tools to set them up for success as they navigate junior high and high school, and even into college. Empowerment comes from knowing and owning their bodies at every stage. If you have a daughter or granddaughter at home coming up on her tween years, you’ll benefit so much from learning all of Holly’s tips about helping these young girls navigate what can be such a stressful time.  In this podcast, Holly shares more about how we can have the hard conversations, and how we can put reproductive health in a positive light.  You won’t want to miss all the details Holly shares about the importance of demystifying periods and how we can best help young girls. The resources she offers can lead to reduced anxiety and increased self-awareness, helping girls navigate their teen years with confidence.  So join us in this enlightening discussion and discover how menstrual cycle education can be one of the best things to happen to the young girls in your life.  Help support your daughters, children, or anyone in their journey to becoming their most confident and empowered selves! HOLLY GRIGG-SPALL Holly is the author of “Sweetening the Pill”, the inspiration for the documentary “The Business of Birth Control”-- on which she is a producer. Her book was released in 2013, celebrating its 10th anniversary later this year.  Holly recently launched TEENA, a free education-forward app supporting health and menstrual cycle awareness for tweens and teens. She’s on a mission for teenage girls to feel empowered about their cycles so they feel more harmony with their bodies and reproductive systems.  IN THIS EPISODE Holly’s story on menstrual health education for teens  The importance of educating teen girls on menstruation  Existing misconceptions and negative views on menstruation The impact of nutrition on the menstrual cycle  How our cycle affects our energy levels and mood  The connection between the brain and the ovaries  Empowerment through body positivity and self-esteem  Menstruation as a fifth vital sign of health  How tracking menstrual cycles can identify underlying issues early on TEENA– the basal body temperature tracking app  RESOURCES MENTIONED MyTEENA.com *Use Discount code: ESSENTIALLY for an additional discount Download the TEENA app  | WearTEENA Instagram | WearTEENA TikTok RELATED EPISODES  #203: Why Your Menstrual Cycle Is A Key Indicator Of Your Health #244: How To Eat And Train According To Your Menstrual Cycle With Dr. Stephanie Estima #146: How To Own Each Phase Of Your Menstrual Cycle #220: Master Your Menstrual Cycle And Optimize Your Fertility With Lisa Hedrickson-Jack #286: What You Need To Know About The Relationship Between Blood Sugar Levels And Your Menstrual Cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine it’s right before your period, and you get a killer craving. You’re ready to eat the whole fridge and consume a ton of snacks with not-so-healthy ingredients. Does this sound familiar? We’ve all been there. We can feel powerless when those insane sugar and salt cravings arrive. But I have some hacks for you to use, so you have a plan to combat the cravings… Due to a hormone drop during the luteal cycle phase, your body is more sensitive to stress… But I have some effective hacks to help! Tune in today to hear… One of my favorite healthy desserts right now What is happening in your body during the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle Ways you can honor your body during this phase My favorite oil to inhale for an energy boost How to eat chocolate and avoid a blood sugar spike And more! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Magnesium Restore The Essential Oils Menopause Solution Hormone Recipe Guide ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Essentially You episode #: 281 How to End Emotional Eating Now with Tricia Nelson Essentially You episode #: 350 Why Women Aren’t Small Men and How to Navigate Poor Health Advice When You Have a Period Essentially You episode #: 356 You’re Always One Thought Away From Living a Life You Love with Kerry Tepedino How to Say Goodbye to Unwanted Sugar Cravings How to Navigate Your Menstrual Cycle with Essential Oils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something we all relate to is wanting to feel more energized. Between working, providing for our families, and all the other hats we wear, it’s so common to feel burnt out and totally drained from day to day.  Besides being a mama, I help women feel their best by optimizing their hormones and metabolism. And because of this, I’ve been able to avoid burnout (for the most part!) since I’ve learned tools that allow me to become my most energized self.  That’s due to incredible experts like the one here today– Kristen Holmes– who deliver so much knowledge and offer high-value tools you can start implementing immediately. Kristen is here to share with you habits that move the needle in harnessing more mitochondrial energy, giving you better recovery from long, busy days, and guiding you on a path towards many years of energy.  Not only is she an expert in our psychological and physiological health, but she also works as the vice president of performance science for WHOOP. WHOOP is a wearable health and fitness coach providing you with 24/7 personalized insights. It monitors your sleep cycles, quality, and performance, then gives you guidance so you can learn to unlock your potential and optimize your energy levels.  So, join Kristen and me today as we discuss how to enhance human performance as women. Plus, you’ll discover easy adjustments you can make each day to give you the long-lasting energy you’ve been craving.  We’ll discuss the importance of keeping a consistent sleep schedule, and when the optimal time is to fall asleep. Deep, restful sleep is so critical. And I know you know what it feels like to be sleep deprived. So you’ll want to have all the tools to prevent this feeling in the future.  Working with WHOOP, Kristen sees firsthand how the data doesn’t lie. And as a long-term WHOOP user myself, this data that’s tracked my sleep-wake cycle, stress, and heart rate has helped me plan my day fiercely and protect my sleep.  Check out this podcast to get aligned with what you truly want to feel in your body. So you can focus on increasing your energy and honoring your circadian rhythm to promote overall wellness.  Kristen Holmes Kristen is the Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP. She uses her background in athletics, coaching, performance technology, psychology, and exercise physiology to drive research and product development. She uses WHOOP with all kinds of people to optimize training, recovery, and sleep behavior.  The focus of Kristen’s research is on circadian influences and their effect on resilience. She was a 3 time All-American and 2 time Big 10 Athlete of the Year at the University of Iowa, competing in field hockey and basketball. She has numerous credentials including a master's in psychology and sports performance, a degree in political science, and she’s a Ph.D. candidate.  This Episode is Sponsored by InsideTracker: For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker.com/mariza IN THIS EPISODE How to maintain our energy and our resilience  Managing acute stress Circadian rhythm and your psychological and physiological health  Sleep as a foundation for optimal performance  Importance of hormonal balance  Poor sleeping habits and their negative impacts  Time-restricted eating and metabolic outcomes  Strategies for managing stress and improving our health  Why data tracking aligns the body with optimal health  What WHOOP can tell us about our body & how it helps us to understand our health    RESOURCES MENTIONED Check Out WHOOP!  | WHOOP Instagram  Kristen’s Instagram  | Kristen’s LinkedIn RELATED EPISODES  #411: 5 Big Benefits Of The Powerhouse Hormone: Cortisol #488: The Benefits Of Circadian-Based Intermittent Fasting + How To Implement With Ease #359: 5 Tools To Lower Cortisol Levels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losing weight – especially stubborn belly fat – can often feel impossible.  I’ve had my own fair share of weight struggles in my late 30s, so I know exactly what it’s like to feel frustrated when NOTHING is working. But what if your dream of a flatter stomach and a more toned body is much easier to achieve than you thought?  Catch today’s podcast for 10 proven ways to shred fat AND flatten your tummy without having to hit the gym like a crazy person–and learn:   How blood sugar plays a role in belly fat The best foods you should eat more of and why The worst foods you need to avoid and why How to build your meals out and moderate your portions Specific cooking instructions and ingredient recommendations  And more! Mentioned in this Episode:  Hormone Relief Summit (May 20-21) – Register for FREE to discover how to skip hormone chaos, end hot flashes & energy crashes, & ditch weight that won’t budge. Gluco Support – Conquer cravings and stress-eating with my custom blend of science-backed herbs. Magnesium Restore – Give your cells the energy they need to build muscle, regulate your blood sugar, and boost your metabolism.  This Episode is Sponsored by InsideTracker: For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker.com/mariza Additional Resources: 5 Worst Foods for Metabolic Health + Belly Fat #383: How I Build Metabolically-Healthy Meals for my Family to Maintain Stable Blood Sugar and Energy Levels  #514: The Worst “Healthy” Foods that Drive Blood Sugar Spikes #433: The Top 5 Best and Worst Fruits for Stable Blood Sugar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life moves fast. You and I both know it. So we have to take advantage of every single day we’ve got. Something that I’ve committed to this year is to cultivate joy every day– in even the littlest moments.  But sometimes our past or current situations make us feel very little joy. At certain times we may even feel like we don’t deserve joy. You’re not alone in feeling this way. But it’s a mindset that we need to change. Joy is a fundamental human right that’s available to all of us at any time to claim. And that’s what doctor, mother, and activist Dr. Tanmeet Sethi is here to discuss today. If you’ve ever thought joy was elusive, Dr. Tanmeet will help you rewrite that story and offer ways to find more joy in your life. Because you simply DO deserve it! I’ve found that over the past few years, my desire to feel more joy has expanded. And I’m sure you may feel the same way. I’ve been seeking amazing experts to dive deeper into the power of joy and why joy is our birthright. Dr. Tanmeet shares in this podcast tools we can use to find our own joy. And how it can be life-changing.  This is a conversation we need to be having right now because so many people are not cultivating joy or are just lost without joy.  Dr. Tanmeet recently published a book called Joy Is My Justice, which is jam-packed with techniques we can implement into our daily lives to create more joy. She explains that no matter what we’re dealing with in our lives, we deserve to experience joy as a revolutionary act. Joy is AVAILABLE to each of us here and now. And each of us can find ways to access it for ourselves.  For me, joy is being in moments of awe and wonder. And I want as many moments of awe and wonder as possible. Everyone has a different perception of what their own joy is. So check out this episode to unlock the tools to find your version of joy.  You won’t want to miss the mood-boosting and transformative tools that you’ll learn about in this podcast. Join Dr. Tanmeet with me today so you can create pure joy in your every day.  Plus, we’ll give you the details on a bonus giveaway – so you can enter to win a FREE COPY of Dr. Tanmeet’s book– Joy Is My Justice.    DR. TANMEET SETHI Dr. Tanmeet Sethi is an author, doctor, mother, and activist who has devoted her career to caring for the most vulnerable populations. She’s a board-certified integrative and psychedelic medicine physician, and she teaches physicians how to care for communities in the most humane and skillful way possible. She’s spent the last 25 years on the front lines of practicing primary care, global trauma, and community activism.  Her brilliant and powerful new book– Joy is My Justice– explores how joy is a revolutionary healing practice and that it’s a human right accessible to all. She lectures globally and has spoken on 2 TEDx stages.  RESOURCES MENTIONED Get the Book: Joy Is My Justice | Get Your Book Bonuses Here!  Dr. Tanmeet’s Website  | Dr. Tanmeet Sethi’s Instagram Dr. Mariza’s Instagram  **Tag both of us– @tanmeetsethimd & @drmariza in an Instagram post or story with your biggest takeaways from this podcast to enter to win a free copy of Dr. Tanmeet’s book– Joy Is My Justice! RELATED EPISODES  #265: How To Practice Joy In A Time Of Adversity And Release Your Happy Brain Chemicals With Radha Agrawal #473: 3 Easy Rituals To Instantly Feel Good #482: How To Embrace Joy In The Chaos And Rise Up After Sucky Moments With Dr. Neeta Bhushan #271: Change Your Life By Cultivating More Self-Love And Self-Compassion With Kerry Tepedino #261: Unlocking Your Resilience During Times Of Adversity With Komal Minhas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we approach Mother’s Day this week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on where we’ve come from and really evaluate where we are and want to be!  Not just as moms (because not all of us are moms!), but as women… Do we have the kind of energy, health, and vitality we NEED to show up for the most important people in our lives? If not, then we’ve got some work to do!  Catch today’s podcast for EIGHT game-changing tips and self-care strategies that will help you step into your power and feel your absolute BEST heading into summer–and learn: How to rate (and improve) your current energy levels My top tips for eating, exercising, ans sleeping What you can do to improve your mental health  The BEST new tool to track and manage your blood sugar And more! Mentioned in this Episode:  Nutrisense Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) – Use my personal promo code MARIZA to get $30 off + 1 month of free dietitian support. Gluco Support – Conquer cravings and stress-eating with my custom blend of science-backed herbs. Self-Care Journal – Your guide to gratitude, joy, and self-love. Additional Resources: Top 10 Self-Care Rituals for Today’s Woman Sleep Better with these Proven Herbs + Nutrients #476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism, and Brain Power #517: The Most Common Questions about Continuous Glucose Monitors Answered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are a culmination of our thoughts and choices. Every choice we make has an impact on who we become in the future. So Kerry’s here today to share with us more about this one-thought-away tool. Plus, she teaches us many other techniques to overcome daily obstacles and emotional situations to fine-tune our mindset mastery.  The transformation we’ve been dreaming of may be right on the other side of just one thought. Kerry and I both are living this truth every single day, and I can’t wait for you to experience the benefits this simple mindset shift can bring you.  You always have the choice and the power within to choose a different thought– one that will move you closer to the life, relationship, career, and health that you love.  Join Kerry and me today to start mastering your mindset and creating the life that you know you deserve. Plus, we’ll give you all the details on how to get her brand new book One Thought Away. This book is jam-packed with tools you can implement to optimize your decisions and create the life of your dreams through your mindset.  Tune in to this episode to break free from old habits and negative thinking. So you can experience positive changes in energy. Changes that will not only enhance your well-being now– but will for the rest of your life.  Kerry Tepedino  Kerry Tepedino has made her mark as a top leader in personal development for women. Kerry came from a place of low self-esteem and not believing in herself– and she was desperate for change. She came to a defining moment in her life where decided to find the freedom that her soul was craving. Through deep study of personal development, leadership, holistic health, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and breath work, Kerry created her Sacred Self System, which helped her life go from rock bottom to where she is today– loving a life that she never thought could be possible.  She’s influenced over 150,000 people worldwide in mindset mastery, emotional mastery, and self-love. Plus, she has a beautiful new book One Thought Away, that we discuss more in this podcast.  IN THIS EPISODE What is “One Thought Away” thinking?  Mindset shifts off of negative thoughts   The power of positive thinking and visualization  Mindset mastery and emotional mastery  The importance of accountability Why change is a good thing  How paying attention to your everyday choices makes a difference Leveraging the energy of emotions to work in your favor Strategies for becoming and staying present  Understanding the payoffs and costs of our habits  This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense  Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. RESOURCES MENTIONED One Thought Away Book | One Thought Away Free First Chapter**  Kerry Tepedino’s Website  | Kerry’s Instagram | Kerry’s Facebook Page RELATED EPISODES #456: The One Habit I Do Every Day That Transformed My Negative Mindset For Good #447: Master Your Mindset To Manifest Your Best Life With Dr. Cheryl Wood #190: What Is Mindfulness And Why Is It So Important Right Now? With Eric Edmeades #326: Powerful Techniques To Feel And Process Your “Mess,” Including Breathwork, Meditation, And Movement With Ashley Bernardi #356: You’re Always One Thought Away From Living A Life You Love With Kerry Tepedino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever find yourself in the kitchen WAY after dinner – ravenously craving chocolate or some other sugary morsel like there’s no tomorrow?  Stress-eating is no joke.   And whether you’re late-night snacker, overeater, or constant grazer, it could be taking a toll on your metabolic and overall health.   Catch today’s podcast to find out why this keeps happening and how to strike a balance without sacrificing the pleasure of a good meal–and learn: What stress-eating is and how it shows up Warning signs that you’re stress-eating The most common causes to beware of  5 tips to get your stress-eating under control  BONUS: My personal go-to recommendation  Mentioned in this Episode: Detox for Summer Sale – Save up to 20% on ALL detox products! Nutrisense Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) – Use my personal promo code MARIZA to get $30 off + 1 month of free dietitian support. Gluco Support – Conquer cravings and stress-eating with my custom blend of science-backed herbs. Related Resources:  Episode #511: Can Everyday Stressors Lead to Estrogen Dominance? Episode #493: The First 3 Steps to Cutting out Refined Sugar and Banishing Killer Cravings for Good Episode #421: How and Why a Glucose Spike Causes Intense Cravings The 10 Benefits of Cutting Out Added Sugar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So today, I’ve invited the incredible wellness coach Taylor Elyse Morrison on the show to make self-care so accessible for each of us. She provides tons of guidance so we can show up for the world in an even bigger and better way.  We’ll dismiss myths about self-care, talk about the importance of mind, body, and heart, and teach you super quick and easy ways to prioritize yourself. Taylor’s figured out how to make self-care practical, and she can’t wait to share these tips with you.  Join Taylor and me today in this podcast to start tackling your own beliefs around self-care, and level up your self-care to put your needs first. Taylor has created a life she loves by committing to self-care, and she inspires so many people– especially women– to be better themselves through simple, practical self-care rituals.  It’s time to feel less stressed and less burnt out. It’s time to listen to your body and prioritize yourself. It’s time to take even 5 minutes out of your day to commit to yourself, so you can show up as your very best.  Taylor’s tips will help you move the needle toward an incredible life of self-love and self-care. Plus, her new book Inner Workout dives even deeper into easy-to-implement self-care tricks you’ll be eager to try out.  TAYLOR ELYSE MORRISON Taylor Elyse Morrison is an author and wellness coach who makes well-being and personal development more accessible to everyone. She recently was named one of Fortune’s 10 innovators shaping the future of health. She is firmly convinced of every human’s potential. That’s why she made a career out of it– supporting people to know, care for, and become their best selves.  She owns the company Inner Workout and released a book titled Inner Workout just last month. Whether she’s leading a company workshop or she’s talking about TikTok and body image with high schoolers, she uses her coaching, mindfulness, and movement training to meet people where they are. And she helps them take steps forward to creating a world free of burnout.  IN THIS EPISODE Benefits of journaling for self-care  What lead Taylor to her journey of self-care How self-care isn’t one size fits all  Why do people still struggle with self-care even with a booming wellness industry?  Debunking 2 of the biggest myths around self-care  How to easily make time for self-care  Quick techniques for reconnecting with our bodies  The importance of community care Practicing self-care when responsible for caring for others  How to fall back on a self-care toolkit  RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Mariza’s Daily Self-Care Journal  Get the Inner Workout Book! FREE Self-Care Assessment From Inner Workout  Inner Workout Website Homepage  *Subscribe to the Self-Care Sunday Newsletter! Taylor’s Instagram | Inner Workout Instagram This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense  Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. RELATED EPISODES  #462: How To Know It’s Time For A Self Care Break With Dr. Cheyenne Bryant #491: Five Self-Care Rituals I Never Skip In The Morning To Feel My Best #117: What It Means To Practice Your Own Self-Care And Authenticity With Elena Brower #87: How To Implement Self-Care Practices While Living A Hectic Life With Jennifer Iserloh #518: How To Let Go Of Stress Symptoms And Go From Surviving To Thriving With Dr. Izabella Wentz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel–deep in your bones–that you need to do something BIG to change the course of your health?  Like you’re already doing so many things right, but you just can’t shake the stubborn belly fat, supersized thighs, mid-afternoon sugar cravings, zero energy days, pounding migraines, painful periods, or endless bloating?  I was right there with you! That’s why I created a special protocol that TOTALLY changed my life (and thousands of other women’s lives, too!).  Catch today’s show to hear from THREE ROCKSTAR WOMEN who transformed their health with my 14-day detox protocol–and learn:  Why my detox protocol is different and how it works Whether it’s right for YOU  Detox success stories straight from my clients Spring, Candace, and Jan!  Mentioned in This Episode 14-Day Detox Kit – Everything you need to clear out excess estrogen, reset your liver, and feel your absolute best in just 14 days.  Liver Support Blend – Proven herbs and nutrients to heal your liver and help it function at a high level every day. I'll also be hosting a Q/A call tomorrow to answer any of your questions and figure out if this easy and effective detox is right for you! >> Click here to add the Q&A call to your calendar. This episode is sponsored by Nutrisense  Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. Additional Resources 5 Easy Tips for Daily Detox Podcast Episode #343: What you need to know Before you try a Detox + Your Questions Answered Does your Body need a Detox? Take this Assessment to Find out… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most of our lives as women, we hear the word hormones and think of the negative impacts they have on us. It’s been drilled into our heads since a young age that women have hormones to deal with; they make us moody; we have to get a period every month; there are negative connotations around hormones and aging through menopause. But what if we flipped this mindset around to recognize the amazing impact hormones can have on our lives once we learn how to truly optimize them?  Dr. Nicky explains how our hormones can be our superpower and they can unlock our greatest potential. We just need to learn how to work with them. Although we’ve studied the body for years, we’re still just scratching the surface of studying the details of the female body specifically.  It’s so important that women understand their own bodies. And to achieve optimal health and performance as a woman throughout our reproductive years into menopause, we need to be in tune with our biological rhythm. We deserve female-centric routines that work for our unique bodies to boost our metabolism, maintain our blood sugar, keep our stress hormones in check, and allow our brains to function at their best.  Once we’re aware of how to optimize the hormones that regulate our energy, metabolism, and ovulatory cycle, we can truly start to feel amazing in our bodies.  Dr. Nicky Keay is a cutting-edge doctor who’s making strides in women’s health research. And she’s here to share the tips she’s discovered through her extensive understanding of the endocrine system. Her newest book shares insight into how to unlock our human potential through our hormones, and the knowledge she offers is something you won’t want to miss. So check out this podcast as soon as you can to learn about your body’s potential. We as women face so many challenges when it comes to maintaining hormonal balance– from our reproductive years into menopause! So recognizing how to optimize our health and understand our inherent biological rhythm will allow us to achieve– and maintain– our wellness goals.   Dr. Nicky Keay is a doctor, a graduate of Cambridge University, UK., and the author of “Health, Hormones and Human Potential: A Guide to Understanding Your Hormones to Optimise Your Health and Performance”. She’s an honorary clinical lecturer in the division of medicine at University College London.  Dr. Nicky provides a more personalized approach to female hormone health. Her main clinical endocrine work is with athletes, dancers, and exercisers, focusing on Relative Energy Deficient in Sport (RED-S) and athletes navigating perimenopause and menopause.  She authored the British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine (BASM) online resource– Health4Performance. She’s a medical advisor to the Scottish Ballet, and is a dancer herself– taking 4 ballet classes a week!  IN THIS EPISODE Why are hormones so essential for our health? The importance of harnessing hormones as women  Challenges when it comes to female hormones  Key hormonal points during a woman’s life Why we need Vitamin D  Customized exercise and nutrition for optimal hormone function How sleep impacts hormone regulation  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)  Lifestyle choices to optimize hormonal health RESOURCES MENTIONED This Episode is Sponsored by Olive and June. Get 20% off your first Mani System at: https://www.oliveandjune.com/mariza Hormones, Health and Human Potential Publisher Website for Hormones, Health and Human Potential  Health 4 Performance  Dr. Nicky Keay’s Website  | Nicky Keay’s Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #398: 3 Things You Do Every Day That Affect Your Hormones #283: The Real Truth About Hormone Imbalances In Women With Shawn Tassone #285: The Lowdown On Declining Hormones And How They Impact Weight, Mood And Sleep With Maria Claps And Kristin Johnson #146: How To Own Each Phase Of Your Menstrual Cycle #35: Sync Your Menstrual Cycle With Your Life With Nicole Jardim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Stress. We all experience it. Taking on too much. Biting off more than you can chew. Putting other peoples’ needs before your own too often.  It’s an inevitable component of life. In fact, 98% of people report to their doctors that they have stress in their lives. But what we don’t realize is sometimes this stress is due to underlying physiological conditions.  Thyroid dysfunction– especially hypothyroidism– is almost always connected to an adrenal issue. And since the adrenal gland produces the stress hormone cortisol, this means low thyroid function goes hand in hand with experiencing chronic stress.  But– there are ways we can support our bodies and adrenal function to optimize our health even with a chronic condition like hypothyroidism. So if you’re ready to show up for loved ones and yourself, or work on projects you’re passionate about while feeling energized and minimally stressed– this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Integrative pharmacist and best-selling author Dr. Izabella Wentz joins me to educate us all about how to best support our adrenal health and energy levels while navigating a busy life.  Dr. Izabel’s newest book The Adrenal Transformation Protocol is designed not only for women who are struggling with diagnosed chronic health conditions, but it benefits anyone dealing with symptoms of adrenal fatigue such as brain fog, fatigue, sleep issues, mood swings, or anxiety.  She’s released her program to over 3,500 people now. And she’s helped so many of them who have serious health issues get better with real diagnoses. She’s also guided people who may not have a diagnosis yet but are searching for answers because they know something’s off in their bodies.  If you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, or uncertainty with symptoms, you have to hear what Dr. Izabella discusses and learn more about what you can expect in her new adrenal transformation protocol book.  Check out this podcast to discover tips for supporting your adrenal function through diet, supplements, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Izabella provides you with the tools you need to live a more stress-free life and minimize symptoms that may be putting your body in stressful states. Don’t forget to put yourself first!  Dr. Izabella Wentz  Dr. Izabella Wentz is an innovative and solution-focused integrative pharmacist. She’s dedicated to finding the root cause of chronic health conditions. This passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following 10 years of debilitating symptoms. Dr. Izabella has been treating patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and low thyroid function for several years. And she’s developed protocols targeting adrenal issues.  She’s an accomplished author and has written several best-selling books including Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause and Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back.   Her newest book– The Adrenal Transformation Protocol–  is fully devoted to her experience healing adrenal issues in thousands of people. It’s designed to help you get over feelings of burnout and to heal your stress-response symptoms so you can live the life you love.  This Episode is sponsored by NextEvo Naturals: Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code "MARIZA" Resources Mentioned Download your FREE guide: The ABCs of Adrenals Guide  The Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back  Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause Dr. Izabella Wentz’s Instagram Join the FREE 14-Day Detox class on April 18, 2023 >>> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than ONE THIRD of adults already have prediabetes–but 84% of them don’t even know it. Plus, almost everyone has at least one marker of metabolic dysfunction… …which is super alarming, because we know that high blood sugar is the real root cause of many of the related symptoms, diseases, and leading causes of death.    This is why I believe that Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are such vital, life-changing tools that can teach us how to eat, heal, and live!  Catch today’s podcast for answers to 10 of the most common questions I get asked about CGMs–and learn:  Why even “healthy” foods can cause blood sugar spikes What CGMs are, how they work, and where you can get one Who should be wearing a CGM When to wear a CGM and for how long  Do you really need THIS much data and why? Key features of some of the most popular CGM apps  Mentioned in this Episode: Gluco Support – Powerhouse herbs and nutrients proven to balance blood sugar better than conventional medication.  Metabolic Restore – My best-kept secret for more energy, quicker results, and a rocking metabolism. Additional Resources: #410: My Biggest Takeaway from Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor for the past Year 10 Massive Benefits of Cutting Out Added Sugar 5 Worst Foods for Metabolic Health + Belly Fat #414: The Best Time to Intermittent Fast During the Day to Boost Your Metabolism and Balance Your Blood Sugar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever scrolled through your Facebook or Instagram and wondered why some of your friends or family members look WAY older than their actual age? … and why others only look half their age? We’ve been led to believe that aging is the result of genetics–but it’s actually mostly due to your diet and lifestyle choices.  So today, I’m going to share 10 of the worst everyday habits that could be killing you slowly–as well as give you some tips to slow down (and even reverse) the aging process.  Mentioned in this Episode:  Gluco Support – Powerhouse herbs and nutrients proven to balance blood sugar better than conventional medication. Magnesium Restore – Keep calm and support your muscles, bones, energy, and brain with premium, highly-bioavailable magnesium.  Zen Sleep – My go-to solution for getting the best, most restful zzz's every night.  Vitamin D Complete – Boost your mood, hormones, and circadian rhythm with the perfect amount of this essential sunshine vitamin. #488: The Benefits of Circadian-based Intermittent Fasting + How to Implement with Ease #504: I Decided to Not Drink Alcohol This Year and Here’s Why Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY How often have you heard that your gut health is directly linked to the health of your entire body? We often associate gut issues with symptoms like bloating, gas, acid reflux, or constipation. But we rarely connect gut issues with other symptoms like fatigue, PMS, cramps, hot flashes, and other hormonal imbalances.  I’ve seen recently in this post-pandemic world that many of our guts are in far a worse state than before.  We’re more inflamed. Our immune system is more out of whack. And we're seeing more and more cases of autoimmunity in women.  The first place we have to look to make a change is our gut health. An inflamed gut not only causes digestive issues, but it can lead to headaches, pains, sluggishness, hormonal imbalance, and even changes in mental health like anxiety or depression.  Dr. Vincent Pedre– a functional gut health doctor– joins us today to discuss the connection between leaky gut and system-wide inflammatory disruption– especially related to our hormones, metabolism, blood sugar, and mood.  Dr. Pedre explains that ‘although they call our gut the second brain, I think our gut is our first intuitive brain.’  He shares how you can learn more about exactly what your gut needs through a personalized protocol for gut health.  If your current doctors can’t find answers, aren’t seeing any abnormalities, or are unable to pinpoint what treatments will help you, it’s time for you to try something more comprehensive to manage your symptoms. And that’s what you’ll get from tuning in here to Dr. Pedre! In this podcast, you’ll realize how connected our gut is to our overall health, and what’s possible for you in healing your gut– therefore giving you a healthier life.  Make sure to listen here for tons of must-know gut tips that you can start implementing today! It’s time to take action and listen to your gut to optimize your health and live your life to the fullest.  Dr. Vincent Pedre Dr. Vincent Pedre is the medical director of Pedre Integrative Health and the founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness. He’s also the founder of Happy Gut Life and works as a nutraceutical consultant and spokesperson for Nature MD.  Vincent is the author of the book Gut Smart, which provides an incredible framework for figuring out what’s going on with our gut health, and what to do about it. It features a 14-day personalized gut healing plan based on his gut smart quiz, which is a culmination of his decades of research and clinical experience as a functional gut health doctor.  IN THIS EPISODE Learn about the 14-day program for gut healing  Dr. Vincent’s history with his own gut health How the gut supports women’s health Your gut and hormone health  Detoxification and gut health  How your mood and mental health are related to your gut  Supporting the gut microbiome The top three things disrupting our gut health  RESOURCES MENTIONED Buy The GUT SMART Protocol Book   Free Chapter from The Gut SMART Protocol Book Happy Gut Life Pedre Integrative Health Dr. Pedre’s Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #466: How Gut Health Affects Hormones With Steven Wright #432: What Role Does The Gut Play In Mood And Brain Health With Tina Anderson #408: The Tools You Need To Upgrade Your Gut Health For Your Mood, Metabolism, And Hormones With Dr. Megan Rossi #267: The Gut Hormone Connection And What You Can Do To Start Healing Your Gut Today With Tina Anderson #177: How To Boost Your Immune System By Healing Your Gut With Vincent Pedre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More often than not, we are getting blindsided by hidden carbs, nasty seed oils, and sneaky sugars embedded in some of the MAIN foods we have been told were “good for us” our entire lives.  Some of these foods could be regularly skyrocketing your blood sugar–leading to a vicious cycle of energy crashes, mid-afternoon slumps, intense cravings, or belly fat that will not go away… …and even chronic issues like metabolic dysfunction, diabetes, and heart disease. Catch today’s to find out what some of these sneaky foods are, as well as a few amazing alternatives–and learn:  The two types of belly fat you need to be aware of How belly fat can lead to system-wide inflammation and more Why certain “healthy” foods are actually very dangerous Which hormones are affected the most by these foods The top 5 worst foods on the list 4 ways to overcome the food industry’s shortcomings  Mentioned in this Episode: Gluco Support – Powerhouse herbs and nutrients proven to balance blood sugar better than conventional medication.  Metabolic Restore – My best-kept secret for a rocking metabolism. This Episode is Sponsored by Olive and June. Get 20% off your first Mani System at: https://www.oliveandjune.com/mariza Additional Resources: 10 Massive Benefits of Cutting Out Added Sugar #476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism and Brain Power #414: The Best Time to Intermittent Fast During the Day to Boost Your Metabolism and Balance Your Blood Sugar Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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If you think about all the foods we eat, products we use, air we breathe and water we drink just in a day– there are so many opportunities for toxins to enter into our bodies.  In fact, by the time you’re born you’ve already been exposed to 150 chemicals– you’re born with it in your umbilical blood. When we look back at the progression of toxins and how many more there are nowadays that have been overlooked, we see a correlation with chronic disease and autoimmunity. From products we eat, use, clean with and put on our bodies, we’re getting totally blasted with toxins. However, this IS fixable with some effort and knowledge.  Dr. Wendie Trubow– an expert on how to reduce the amount of toxins we’re exposed to in our day-to-day– joins me in this podcast to provide everything we need to know to minimize our toxic load and reduce exposure.  We’ll discuss the impact everyday toxins can have on our hormones and our bodies as a whole. And she gives us so many great ideas that we can implement right away to start minimizing the toxins in our homes and in our lives. It’s essential we’re aware of toxins that could be compounding our systems and leading to chronic disease. And more importantly, how we can gently start to remove them over time.  Plus, we go through some self-care detox strategies to help rid your body of toxins while improving your overall physical and mental health.  From foods to household products, to what water you drink or how much you sleep– you won’t want to miss all the details Dr. Wendie Trubow goes through to help rid our bodies of toxins and promote our well being! So, listen here for the tips you need to make progress towards a healthier, more detoxed version of you.  Dr. Wendie Trubow  Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner, is passionate about helping women optimize their health as a functional medicine gynecolegist. She received her M.D. from Tufts University in 2000, and has been practicing functional medicine since 2009. She experienced first hand struggles with mold and metal toxicity, celiac disease and more. So ever since, she’s developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing.  She’s the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing. She’s also regularly featured in MindBodyGreen and Huffington Post.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever been super stressed out, overwhelmed, and rundown–needing more and more coffee just to make it through the day? This may seem like a pretty general scenario…  But if you regularly find yourself feeling this way, you could be struggling with adrenal fatigue, high stress, and even estrogen dominance.  Catch today’s podcast to find out how stress can directly lead to estrogen dominance, as well as 10 simple hacks you can start using right away to get back on the path toward balance–and learn:  Signs you might be estrogen dominant How stress and adrenal fatigue affect your hormones Why estrogen skyrockets in times of stress Other top causes of estrogen dominance  My top 10 hacks for overcoming estrogen dominance  Mentioned in this Episode: FREE Masterclass – How to Overcome Estrogen Dominance at Any Age Hormone Balance – My #1 most-recommended supplement for women over 35 Progest-Restore – All-natural, topical, and bioidentical progesterone that’s easy to apply and works incredibly fast to offset high estrogen levels Liver Support Blend – Herbs and nutrients your liver needs to detox excess estrogen and function at a high level every day Additional Resources:  #315: 10 Surprising Signs and Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance #434: How to Reverse Disruptive Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance at Any Age How Stress Contributes to Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Stubborn Weight Gain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let me paint a picture for you: You’re bloated, stressed out, and your mood feels unpredictable. You can’t sleep and you have all-day sugar cravings.  Your partner, kids, or family walk into the room, take one look at you, and turn right around because they don’t want to confront the “dragon.” The estrogen drama is NO JOKE and on today’s shortie… I’m going to show you how to calm things down and get your life back.  Mentioned in this Episode: FREE Masterclass on March 29th – Overcome Estrogen Dominance at Any Age  Hormone Balance – My #1 most-recommended supplement for women  #315: 10 Surprising Signs and Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance This Episode is sponsored by NextEvo Naturals: Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code "MARIZA" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE SUMMARY In the ever-changing world of technology, we’ve grown so much as a society with unlimited access to information. But as you and I both know, often times this ability to search for anything, anytime– from the palm of our hands– can be taken advantage of.  How often have we been told generation after generation that our patience and attention span is declining? We know it's true. Even I’m guilty of hopping onto social media or my smartphone when I’m supposed to be doing a million other things.  But did you know– the average attention span back in 2004 was roughly 2 and a half minutes… and today, the modern attention span has declined to 47 seconds. That’s how much our population has changed in less than 2 decades. And this rapidly changing mental capacity certainly has implications on our overall health.  In this podcast, attention expert Dr. Gloria Mark is here to shed light on the connection between constantly shifting our focus and attention all over the place– and the eventual burnout that comes from it.  Dr. Gloria Mark has been studying the effects of technology on our attention span for years, so she’s here to educate us on how detrimental certain aspects of technology can be to our mental state– and to our overall health.  She talks about some of the most popular social media apps, and how these can quickly lead to burnout in your day-to-day– without you even realizing it.  But don’t worry, she goes through some much-needed recommendations that we can all implement to help us reduce the burden society today has put on our minds and bodies because of our multitasking efforts.  You won’t want to miss the strategies she discusses, and how important it is to keep our focus on the present and not jump around from one thing to the next. Recognizing this distraction is the first step to making the change to preserve our mental capacity, therefore improving our overall quality of life! So listen here, and start making simple changes to reduce burnout and feel your best.  IN THIS EPISODE How our attention span has changed in the modern digital age The consequences of multitasking  How social media is impacting our mental bandwidth How to minimize digital distractions   The different types of attention  Strategies and recommendations for conserving and replenishing attention resources The importance of improving your quality of sleep and rest Balancing work and personal life  Gaining control over your attention Shifting your focus to achieve optimal well being  RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Gloria Mark’s Website Dr. Gloria Mark’s Book– Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness, and Productivity. Dr. Gloria Mark’s Book– Attention Span: Finding Focus for a Fulfilling Life  Gloria Mark in the News  Connect with Dr. Gloria Mark!  This Episode is Sponsored by Olive and June. Get 20% off your first Mani System at: https://www.oliveandjune.com/mariza RELATED EPISODES  #287: Boost Your Brain and Focus with Fast Essential Oils Remedies with Jodi Cohen #371: Are Your Hormones Contributing to Feeling Foggy, Forgetful, and Unfocused? #419: The 5 Supplements I Take Every Single Day for a Better Brain and Energy #278: Intermittent Fasting for Better Focus, Energy, and Overall Brain Function #415: Here’s a 5-Minute Wellness Routine to Feel Good Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of the women I talk to have been asking…  What exactly is a blood sugar spike, how do they happen, and why does it matter? Aside from causing all kinds of disruptive symptoms, blood sugar spikes are like tiny daggers that wear down your cells, your body, your organs, and your brain.  Catch this shortie for everything you need to know about these harmful events, including how to track your own glucose at home AND a few simple hacks stay balanced.  This Episode is sponsored by NextEvo Naturals: Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code "MARIZA" Mentioned in this Episode: Gluco Support – A powerhouse blend of natural herbs and nutrients that are proven to balance blood sugar FAST.  #492: 10 Massive Benefits to Cutting Out Added Sugar #383: How I Build Metabolically Healthy Meals for My Family to Maintain Steady Blood Sugar and Energy Levels #507: 11 Effortless Ways to Reduce Your Toxic Load and Heal a Sluggish Liver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been told that your worst symptoms just need birth control, antidepressants, anxiety meds, or hormone replacement therapy? OR maybe you’ve even been told that it’s “all in your head.”  Let me tell you… it is NOT all in your head!  Catch today’s podcast to find out how a sluggish liver could be the real root cause of your symptoms, plus 11 effortless ways to overcome it–and learn: Why your liver becomes sluggish in the first place Everything you need to know about the liver-hormone connection Key warning signs your liver may be sluggish  11 effortless ways to reduce your toxic load and heal How a sluggish liver leads to estrogen dominance  BONUS: My top hacks for estrogen dominance  Mentioned in this Episode: Estrogen Dominance Masterclass – Reserve your FREE spot for my upcoming masterclass and learn how to conquer estrogen dominance for good!  Liver Support Blend – The most powerful natural herbs and nutrients your liver needs to thrive ALL in one daily dose.  Activated B Complete – My #1 most-recommended vitamin supplement for women over 35.  Additional Resources: #489: 8 Simple Ways to Support Your Detox Pathways Everyday #450: The Best Superfoods and Nutrients to Heal Your Liver #463: Top 10 Reasons to Optimize Liver Function Liver Support Blend FAQ: What You Need to Know to Support Your Liver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OPTIMIZING TESTOSTERONE, GROWTH HORMONE AND OTHER METABOLIC HORMONES IN OUR 40S AND BEYOND WITH DR. STEPHANIE ESTIMA EPISODE SUMMARY As women, we have so much going on hormonally that it’s essential we understand how to best take care of our bodies. Our metabolism and hormones are constantly changing every single day throughout our menstrual cycle, leading to disturbances throughout multiple systems.  But knowing how our bodies shift through these hormonal phases allows us to leverage our menstrual cycle to its full advantage. We can do this in regard to metabolism, body composition, and so much more– even in perimenopause.  That’s what Dr. Stephanie Estima explains to us in this podcast. We talk about all things metabolic health for women– particularly in perimenopause and menopause when we see a decline in our hormones. This time feels like a roller coaster ride– we don’t really know what’s going to work for us and what’s not. But that’s why understanding your menstrual cycle can help ease these unknown symptoms. And it will help to optimize your health.  Perimenopause comprises close to 50% of a woman’s life! So honoring this time, and understanding the best ways to navigate through this transition is discussed today, too.  Hormonal changes have an impact on sugar metabolism, body composition and so much more. And we need more female-centric protocols so we can best understand how these changing hormones can be handled. Dr. Stephanie Estima takes a deep dive into this lack of information and protocols for perimenopausal and menopausal women. And she offers the guidance we need to be our best selves throughout all of life's changes.  So tune in today for a podcast you won’t want to miss. No matter where you are in your journey, there’s plenty of knowledge to gain from Dr. Stephanie that will help shape your day-to-day– now and through the future!  Dr. Stephanie Estima  Dr. Stephanie Estima is an expert in metabolism and body composition. She’s a chiropractor who focuses on functional neurology, brain metabolism, and the application of the ketogenic diet specifically for female physiology. Using her framework the ESTIMA METHODTM, she focuses on strategies in nutrition, movement, and mindset to maximize human potential, longevity, and achievement. She’s the author of Betty Body– The Geeky Goddess’s Way to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex.  IN THIS EPISODE Need for female-centric protocols  Hormonal changes on blood sugar metabolism and body composition  Birth control usage and the effect on hormones  Nourishing and moving the body through your menstrual cycle  Optimizing metabolic function and hormones  Approaching exercises and new practices with commitment and consistency Prioritizing sleep and exercise  RESOURCES MENTIONED www.hellobetty.club Hello Betty Blog & Media  Betty Body Book Connect with Dr. Stephanie on Instagram Dr. Stephanie’s YouTube Channel  RELATED EPISODES  #431: 5 Big Benefits Of The Powerhouse Hormone: Growth Hormone #256: How To Build Lean Muscle And Boost Your Metabolism Based On Your Menstrual Cycle, Even In Perimenopause With Dr. Stephanie Estima #244: How To Eat And Train According To Your Menstrual Cycle With Dr. Stephanie Estima #116: Is Long-Term Fasting For Women A Good Idea With Dr. Stephanie Estima Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are NOT supposed to be lying awake every night–anxious, sweating, and exhausted. Nor are we supposed to be dying young from issues like diabetes, heart disease, or stroke.  Yet SO many women are doing exactly that and it breaks my heart because these things are almost entirely preventable.  Catch today’s shortie to find out how it all boils back down to your blood sugar, PLUS easy hacks to fix it and sleep like a queen.  This Episode is sponsored by NextEvo Naturals: Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code "MARIZA" Mentioned in this Episode: Gluco Support – Powerhouse herbs and nutrients proven to balance blood sugar better than most conventional medications.  Sleep Better with these Proven Herbs and Nutrients Episode 498: Unique Risk Factors that Make Women more Prone to Heart Disease than Men Episode 433: 5 Best and Worst Fruits for Stable Blood Sugar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something you may not know about me is that I drank alcohol pretty frequently during my mid-20s and into my 30s.   But in my mid-30s, I started putting on weight fast, my brain would feel scrambled in the morning, and I looked puffy… Sound familiar? It actually wasn’t until my first 28-day detox that I realized how GREAT life was on the other side of booze and now I’m really ready to live full-time without it.  Catch today’s podcast to find out my top 3 reasons for quitting alcohol, plus TONS of tips for making it easier to stop–and learn: What my life was like as a bartender in San Francisco  How my relationship with alcohol disrupted my health Why the 1-2 drinks per day recommendation is a myth 3 reasons alcohol harms women more than men My top hacks for making it easier to stop drinking  Mentioned in this Episode:  14-Day Detox Kit – Everything you need to heal your liver, gut, and brain in just 14 days Additional Resources: #474: 5 Alcohol Alternatives that won’t Spike your Blood Sugar To Drink or Not to Drink: What Alcohol Does to o=Our Hormones as We Get Older Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary After everything we’ve been through in the past few years, anxiety in our population is at an all-time high. You may have felt it yourself.  Dr. Tâmara Castelo has seen this firsthand with her patients. After over 12 years in her career as a doctor, once the pandemic hit she had to shift her way of working. She needed to figure out the best ways to reduce anxiety in her patients to provide the best support through such a highly stressful time.  As an expert in Chinese medicine, she has tons of experience helping others move out of a state of anxiety. And she helps patients understand how to become more attuned to their bodies. This helps reduce anxiousness, tension, stress, and discomfort. We often forget to connect with our body or really tap into what our body needs. So often, stress and anxiety can actually present physically in our bodies. Understanding what these physical manifestations mean can help us get to the real root of the problem.  In this podcast, Dr. Castelo teaches us about how our body tries to speak to us when we’re constantly experiencing things like anxiety and perceived stress, pain, or migraines. She’ll also dive into the discussion of sleep, and how to prioritize it to help manage our physical and mental health. She’ll explain to you the secret to the optimal amount of sleep you should get every night.  If you’ve been dealing with anxiety, migraines, body aches, or stress– this podcast is for you. Dr. Castelo teaches us so much about looking into your body and recognizing what it needs.  You can make these observations of your body through powerful rituals that Dr. Castelo explains further in this show. She goes deeper into this concept in her book The Power of Rituals: Small Habits, Big Changes for your Well-being and Health.  But listen to this podcast now to immediately start implementing these simple and effective rituals to ease your anxiety and improve your life!  Plus, don’t forget that today’s the last day to enter the 500th episode giveaway on the Essentially You podcast! All you have to do is take a minute to subscribe and rate the show, then go to Drmariza.com/500giveaway to enter to win. We’ll be announcing 3 winners on March 14th, so you won’t want to miss that podcast either! Quotes “When we can understand our bodies, we can really learn how to heal.” “One of the things that I love so much, especially for women, is rituals that help them to reduce burnout, stress, and anxiety and overwhelm.”  “People think that the overload is when you are going through [an anxiety attack], but it's not actually– it's the effect after that is the problem” “We’ve got to be more tuned in with our body and especially our physical body– and really connect into that deeper sense of ‘what is going on’. Because that’s going to really support setting in the rituals and doing the things that are really going to support us.”  Resources Mentioned Dr. Castelo’s Book: THE POWER OF RITUALS: Small Habits, Big Changes for Your Well-Being and Health Dr. Tamara Castelo’s Website Connect with Dr. Castelo: Instagram, Youtube Related Episodes #397: Start Getting Deep, Restful Sleep Tonight with These 5 Hacks #222: Approachable, Effective Strategies for Managing ANxiety Even During Difficult Times with Cameron Rogers #180: How to Overcome the Anxiety Pandemic by Managing Your Mindset with Dr. Joan Rosenberg #144: Using Breath to Heal Anxiety, Addiction, and Much, Much More with Samantha Skelly #99: Learn How to Not Just "Cope" or "Manage" Anxiety, but Truly Say Goodby to Anxiety for Good with Stephanie Dalfonzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A vast majority of the women I work with (including myself!) have experienced or will experience partial or total failure while dieting.  And I’m not saying this to discourage you from trying… But statistically speaking, diets fail 85% or more of the time.  Catch today’s shortie to find out why–and how you can overcome the odds and succeed in your next dieting attempt.  Mentioned in this Episode: Gluco Support – Powerhouse herbs and nutrients proven to balance blood sugar better than most conventional medications.  5 Worst Foods for Metabolic Health and Belly Fat 3 Surefire Ways to Make Intermittent Fasting Easier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest research shows that metabolic dysfunction is a root cause of many chronic diseases plaguing Americans today– –including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and dementia.  But there is a growing body of evidence that a number of the consequences of poor metabolic health actually hit women harder than they hit men. Catch today’s podcast to find out the six ways metabolic dysfunction harms women, as well as how to heal from it–and learn: What metabolic dysfunction actually looks (and feels) like Why women are more likely to suffer than men 6 of the most dire consequences of poor metabolic health Why it’s happening and how to heal from it This Episode is Sponsored by Olive and June. Get 20% off your first Mani System at: https://www.oliveandjune.com/mariza Mentioned in this Episode: Gluco Support – Powerhouse herbs and nutrients proven to balance blood sugar better than most conventional medications.  Additional Resources: Episode 498: Unique Risk Factors that Make Women more Prone to Heart Disease than Men Episode 433: 5 Best and Worst Fruits for Stable Blood Sugar Root-Cause Approaches for PCOS 5 Critical Steps to Prevent Cognitive Decline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m celebrating the 500th episode (yes, 500!) of my Essentially You podcast– –with a deeply personal message that I have been wanting to share here for a LONG time! Catch today’s shortie for the most important realization I’ve had about my health, what it means to be a thriving woman in today’s world, and how to achieve your own dreams–plus, ALL the details about my 500th episode giveaway.   Top 10 Self-Care Rituals for Today’s Woman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several years after struggling with the mismanagement of hypothyroidism, McCall McPherson finally discovered how to manage her condition to enhance her daily living. Now, as a thyroid practitioner and an advocate for thyroid care, she helps women with low-thyroid function live their best lives.  So often thyroid conditions get overlooked because the proper labs aren’t being drawn, and the right diagnoses aren’t being made. Plus, many women who struggle with thyroid issues have been given mixed information on the appropriate and available management methods.  In this podcast, McCall McPherson sets the record straight and answers your questions about thyroid function– including some that you didn’t even know you needed! We’ll discuss hypothyroidism symptoms, and what labs you should be getting annually to check your thyroid function. Then we dive into treatments like Levothyroxine and Armour, lifestyle changes, symptom management tips, and more.  It’s so important to be an advocate for your health and work with a provider that you trust. McCall talks about making sure to work with a doctor who wants to partner with you. It’s YOUR body, and it’s YOUR health. So knowing the best ways to take care of it is essential.  McCall is so passionate about perfecting thyroid treatment, especially after her own struggles. So now she lives, breathes, and thrives in understanding the nuances of proper thyroid care.  Her philosophy is simple– There’s no reason to still have thyroid symptoms. She helps tons of women get back on track with managing thyroid disease. And now she’s here to help you! So tune in, because you won’t want to miss all the details, and all the knowledge she has to offer to you. It truly can be life-changing.  PLUS– we’re so grateful for the incredible audience that’s helped to get us 1 episode away from 500 podcasts! So, to celebrate the 500th episode, I’ll be hosting a giveaway from March 3rd to March 7th. I’ll be giving away over $500 in prizes– from Apple AirPods Pro to my complete Women’s Hormone kit and more.  Listen to this podcast ASAP for the exact details on how to enter, and you could be a lucky winner! McCall McPherson McCall Mcpherson is the founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas. She is also the owner and chief of Thyroid Nation. She’s a physician's assistant, a TEDx speaker, and an expert in thyroid health having been a thyroid patient herself.  IN THIS EPISODE Symptoms of Low Thyroid Function  Thyroid Screening and Diagnosis  Treatment Protocols Symptoms Management  How to Live with Low Thyroid Function  Your Thyroid Questions Answered Bonus: Dr. Mariza’s 500th Episode Giveaway Details! Resources Mentioned Modern Thyroid Clinic Website Thyroid Nation Website: Connect with McCall McPherson! TikTok Facebook Instagram  Related Episodes #248: The Truth Behind The Undiagnosed Epidemic Of Cellular Hypothyroidism With Dr. Eric Balcavage And Dr. Kelly Halderman #221: Root Causes Of Hashimoto’s And How To Address It #219: How To Identify Low Thyroid Function And What Labs To Immediately Request #205: What Are The Best Supplements For Your Thyroid?#105: What If Your Thyroid Actually Is Your Problem? With Mccall Mcpherson (2019 Podcast) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most of the past century, more women than men have died from cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and stroke… …and as many as half of the women in developed countries, including the US, will die of these almost entirely-preventable conditions.  Yet it is still considered to be primarily a male problem… But why? Catch today’s episode for all the science behind why women are more prone to heart disease, as well as simple steps you can take to prevent it–and learn: What your genetics, lifestyle, and hormones are telling you How sleep, stress, and blood sugar play into the equation 10 unique risk factors for women  4 simple steps for preventing heart disease      8 blood sugar hacks to fix your metabolic health now  Mentioned in this Episode: Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer  90-Day Metabolism Makeover Program – Work one-on-one with me to heal your body! Additional Resources: 451: Why Do Women Have a Higher Cardiometabolic Mortality Rate Than Men? #379: 7 Effective Herbs for Stopping a Blood Sugar Spike and Addressing Poor Metabolic Health #494: How to Work One-on-one with Me in My New Metabolism Makeover Coaching Program 3 Reasons it’s Critical to have Metabolic Flexibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I want to share a deeply personal story with you– –one that I am sure will resonate with you, but also give you strength, confidence, a game plan to help you conquer YOUR worst period and PMS symptoms… …with some of my all-time favorite (and most reliable) solutions!  Catch today’s shortie for my FIVE must-know strategies, PLUS 8+ heavy-hitting nutrients that every women should have in their supplement cabinet.  Mentioned in this Episode: Hormone Balance – My rockstar lineup of proven herbs and nutrients that can help you address ALL of your hormone problems.  Hormone Balance FAQ: How to Take My Top Supplement for Hormones #309: How to Grocery Shop for Optimal Hormone Balance in the Fall #398: 3 Things you do Every Day that Affect your Hormones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn How This Doctor Healed Her Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Disease With Dr. Terry Wahls EPISODE SUMMARY After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)– a debilitating autoimmune disorder– Dr. Terry Wahls sought the best care and the newest treatment methods. But despite the doctor's efforts, her condition continued to decline. Just when she was almost to her lowest point– barely able to walk and dealing with neurological lapses– she was able to turn it all around. Once she created her very own modified diet, specific to what she learned her body needed,  she took a 180 and saw her condition rapidly improve. She even was able to complete a 18.5 mile bike ride.  We all know that dealing with an autoimmune disease can be a serious battle. Diseases like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can sometimes seem almost impossible to manage. But today, Dr. Terry Wahls shares with us that recovering from deteriorating MS is possible.  In this podcast, she tells us her secret to overcoming MS. Her multi-modal approach to wellness can help you drastically improve your quality of life– whether you’re battling an autoimmune disease or not!  Dr. Terry Wahls opens up more about her past and shares with us the struggles she’s faced while battling MS. And we discuss signs and symptoms to look out for that may indicate early detection of autoimmune conditions like MS.  Dr. Wahls developed her own modified paleo diet, called the Wahls Protocol. She goes in depth about the food guidelines and recommendations for following this modified diet. This protocol has helped many others on their path to recovering from autoimmune disease.  So tune into today’s podcast for all this information, and more! You’ll learn how to optimize your health, and be able to guide others struggling with autoimmune diseases to take action to improve their condition!  Dr. Terry Wahls, M.D.  IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Terry Wahls’ story of diagnosis and battling MS  Early detection of autoimmune conditions  Modified Paleo Diet– Wahls Protocol  Foods and modifications to improve autoimmune disease Clinical trials for diet and wellness research  Dr. Wahls’ studies  QUOTES “Her modified paleo diet [can] reverse a really incredible autoimmune condition. Now, this plan is created for vegetarians, vegans, meat eaters, and everything in between. So it's really just figuring out what works best for you. And the intention here is to reduce the inflammatory process. She also adopts mindset, gratitude, physical therapy, and movement– there's so many other components to the healing journey.” “This fundamentally changes how I think about disease and health, and the way I practice medicine and the focus of the research that I do. And forgive me– I have to wipe my nose because I can't tell that story without crying”  “Consistently, we find that when you improve your diet, fatigue goes down and quality of life goes up– mental health, physical health, and quality of life improve”  RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Wahls Book: The Wahls Protocol The Wahls Protocol Diet Pyramid Dr. Terry Wahls Website Join one of Dr. Wahls’ Clinical Studies  Dr. Terry Wahls Instagram Page RELATED EPISODES  For more stories about naturally fighting autoimmune diseases, check out:  Beat Autoimmune Disease Naturally with Palmer Kippola ​​Understanding Auto-Immune Disease and How to Calm Inflammation In The Body With Dr. Guillermo Ruiz How to Get to The Root Cause of Autoimmune Disease With Donna Mazzola How I Beat Multiple Sclerosis And Autoimmune Disease With Terry Wahls (2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have been taught that our period is a burden and inconvenience… or worse!  BUT what if we rewrote that narrative? What if we started celebrating our periods? What if we started allowing our bodies to follow the ebb and flow of our cycles instead of fighting against them? Catch today’s Shortie for everything you need to know about tracking your period, what each sign is telling you, and how to get it back on track.  Mentioned in this Episode: Hormone Balance – My most-recommended supplement for women over 35 Why Your Period is Your Superpower + How to Get Better Health Advice  5 Big Reasons Every Woman Needs to Have a Period Each Month Episode #483: Why January is Often the Worst Month for Period and PMS Issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By age 45, as many as 88 percent of women are suffering from some form of metabolic dysfunction–which can lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, dementia, and a long list of other health issues.  I have spent the majority of my adult life figuring out how to untangle this hot mess and fix our metabolism, so that we can feel lean, energized, and amazing into our 60s and beyond. I feel better than I did in my 30s (I’m 43!) and after two years of seeing epic results in my VIP patients, I’m ready to share my 90-Day Metabolism Makeover Coaching Program with you.  If you’re truly ready to heal and inspired to work one-on-one with me, this episode is for you!  Catch today’s special podcast to learn the ins and outs of my brand new coaching program–and learn: Why I created my 90-Day Metabolism Makeover Program  The 6 key elements of how this program will work  What kind of results you can expect  How to get involved and work one-on-one with me  And more!  Mentioned in this Episode: My 90-Day Metabolism Makeover Coaching Program Additional Resources: #476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism and Brain Power #414: The Best Time to Intermittent Fast During the Day to Boost Your Metabolism and Balance Your Blood Sugar Simple Tricks to Burn More Calories, Boost Healthy Metabolism, and Build Strength 3 Reasons it’s Critical to Have Metabolic Flexibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week’s Shortie, I’d love to continue where I left off on my last shortie (episode 492), The 10 Massive Benefits of Cutting Out Added Sugar. First, it’s very important to remind you that the “ideal” approach to cutting out sugar will vary by individual (depending on a ton of factors, like your fasting blood sugar, metabolism, health, age, etc.)... BUT here are THREE simple approaches that can be helpful to just about anyone at a baseline level, no matter where you are starting from.  Mentioned in this Episode: FREE Shake and Smoothie Recipe Guide #492: 10 Massive Benefits of Cutting Out Added Sugar What We’ve Been Told About Healthy Sugar is a Lie Gluco Support – Balance your blood sugar before (and after meals) with my proven blend of herbs and nutrients. This Episode is Sponsored by Olive and June. Get 20% off your first Mani System at: https://www.oliveandjune.com/mariza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have ever seen mold growing inside your home, most of the time, there is a larger problem that you need to look into immediately. Surface mold is just the tip of the iceberg and can wreak havoc on any system in the body, which is why it is so important to identify these mycotoxins as soon as possible to save your health and your home. All Things Mold with Bridgit Danner Bridgit Danner is a licensed acupuncturist, certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and the founder of HormoneDetoxShop.com. After losing everything to toxic mold herself, Bridgit now educates about toxins and how to detoxify your body and home through a functional healthcare approach. She is my go-to expert when it comes to all things mold and is here today to share how your symptoms could be related to micro toxin exposure you might not even know about. Could Mold Be Causing Your Hormone Symptoms? Bridgit refers to toxic mold like a roommate that you don't want to have. Toxic mold will continue to grow and emit mycotoxins until it is dealt with for good. While you can't always see it, toxic mold can suppress your immune system, damage your cells, cause cancer and birth defects, impair mitochondrial function and the nervous system, and so much more.  The only way to recover from toxic mold exposure, whether it was recent or long in the past, is to detoxify. If you have been trying everything but still can't shake your symptoms, mold could be to blame. Daily Detoxification Is Key Cleansing your home and your system of mycotoxins can take a while. This is why Bridgit recommends going step by step and focusing on the basics in order to detoxify your system. Even if you have not been exposed to toxic mold, the toxins we are all exposed to the daily call for consistent detoxifying habits to help you age well and relieve your symptoms.  Daily detoxification is the key to getting past some of your biggest symptoms. While diagnosing a mold-related illness is critical, there is so much that we can do on a daily basis to detoxify our bodies and feel safe in our homes. Are you ready to cleanse your body and home from toxic mold exposure? Share your story with me in the comments below!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to say goodbye to the crazy blood sugar swings and ALL of the associated side effects that leave you feeling like crap, including weight gain, cravings, brain fog, and more.  And I want you to know… Ditching added sugar is a LOT easier than you might think!    Catch today’s podcast the 10 biggest benefits of cutting it out of your life, PLUS 4 easy-to-implement strategies to help you get started right away–and learn: The first improvements you’ll notice almost immediately Where added sugar likes to hide in common foods The 10 massive benefits of cutting added sugar out How to get started quickly and easily (without failure!) What to expect short and long-term  Mentioned in this Episode: Valentine’s Day Self-Love Sale Save 15% on ALL of my feel-good favorites (ends soon!)  Gluco Support Powerhouse herbs + nutrients that can help stabilize your blood sugar before (and after!) meals and snacks.  Additional Resources: #477: 7 Easy Ways to Fix Your Blood Sugar #470: 10 Desserts Less Likely to Spike Your Blood Sugar What they Told us About Healthy Sugar is a Lie 5 Things you can do After Overeating to Stabilize your Blood Sugar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I battled a LOT of serious hormone issues, an autoimmune diagnosis, and countless horrible days before I figured out how to tune into my body and my cycle–and utilize the many stress-relieving tools we have at our disposal. Needless to say, I was a hot mess! And if I ever skip out on any of the rituals I’m about to share with you, I start to become that same hot mess all over again very quickly.  Catch today’s shortie to find out which 5 self-care rituals I NEVER skip in the morning to feel my very best. This Episode is Sponsored by Olive and June. Get 20% off your first Mani System at: https://www.oliveandjune.com/mariza Mentioned in this Episode:  *Self-Love Sale* – Save up to 15% on select products here >> (ends soon!)  Top 10 Ways to Add Self-Care to Your Morning #342: 10 Tangible Ways to Practice Self-Love in the Morning Before Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want more of one thing: Energy!  In fact, having MORE energy is by far the #1 most-common concern I hear among women. And why shouldn't it be? Energy is the ultimate currency when it comes to our health, wealth, and happiness.  That’s why I am so freaking excited to talk about Why We are So Effing Tired with my great friend, colleague, and super inspirational woman, Dr. Amy Shah.  She’s going to address the issue of energy head on, explain many of the top reasons we are so tired, and show you how to take the first BIG Step toward more sustainable energy.  ‘ If your life has been feeling crazy lately (I know mine has!), you WANT to hear our conversation on this week’s guest podcast. It’s time to get back your energy and discover your best you yet.  Double Board-Certified MD and Renowned Gut Health and Hormone Expert, Dr Amy Shah Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD with training from Cornell, Columbia and Harvard Universities.  She was named one of mindbodygreen's Top 100 Women In Wellness to Watch in 2015 and has been a guest on many national and local media shows since.  She helps busy people transform their health by reducing inflammation and eating more plants, utilizing the power of the microbiome to help digestion, natural hormone balance, and food sensitivities.  She is an expert on intermittent fasting for women and the author of the new book, “I’m so effing tired.”  IN THIS EPISODE What is the deal with energy Why we are SO effing tired all the time  Steps you can take NOW for more sustainable energy The gut-brain connection  Key food choices to make AND break The future you is waiting RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Amy’s Website Dr. Amy’s Book: I’m So Effing Tried Work 1:1 with Dr. Amy Shah Dr Amy on Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #272: 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels Instantly #419: The 5 Supplements I Take Every Single Day for a Better Brain and Energy #476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism, and Brain Power Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices