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578: The Far Reaching Physical and Psychological Impact of Hormones, Hormonal Birth Control and The Menopause Transition with Dr. Sarah Hill Apr 09, 2024

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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

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#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

577: How to Put Gut Loving Carbs Back on the Table (Without Blood Sugar Consequences) with Phoebe Lapine Apr 02, 2024

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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

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#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

576: How to Build Bone, Muscle, Tendon, and Metabolic Resilience in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright Mar 26, 2024

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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

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!

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#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

575: Transform Your Life Through Self Love, Trusting Your Heart and Raising Your Self Worth with Roxy Saffaie Mar 19, 2024

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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

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574: The Connection Between Trauma, the Immune System, and Autoimmune Disease: Lab Testing and Solutions with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried Mar 12, 2024

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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

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#451: Why Do Women Have A Higher Cardiometabolic Mortality Rate Than Men? With Dr. Sara Gottfried

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#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

573: The Science Behind Menopausal Weight Gain and Body Composition Changes Mar 11, 2024

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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

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#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

572: How to Know You are in Perimenopause Including the 40+ Symptoms Associated with Declining Hormones Mar 05, 2024

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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?

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571: Effective Internal and External Strategies to Recreate Yourself in Order to Live a Life of Your Dreams with Lindsey Schwartz Feb 27, 2024

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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

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570: Is This Normal? Peeing Your Pants, Painful Sex and Pelvic Pain + How to Optimize Your Pelvic Floor in Midlife with Dr. Sara Reardon Feb 20, 2024

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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 <down there>!

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

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569: How to Build a Strong Emotional Connection with Your Partner and How to Transform Your Love Life with Vanessa and Xander Marin Feb 13, 2024

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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– ofthe 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.