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**Energized with Dr. Mariza**

Energized host and bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder puts the power back in your hands so that you can age powerfully and live life to the fullest. Get ready to navigate your hormone and metabolic journey with wisdom and grace throughout your forties and beyond.
Each episode will leave you feeling empowered with the knowledge of how your body actually works by providing root-cause explanations for the symptoms you’re facing (with a side of real talk) along with proven, research-driven solutions to reset your metabolism, fatigue, and hormones. In each information-packed episode, you will discover solutions designed to reclaim your energy and aliveness so that you can feel ENERGIZED in your body and become the CEO of your health.
Visit www.drmariza.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus game-changing programs, products, and incredible support designed to optimize your metabolism, energy, and brain function as you powerfully navigate the second half of your life.
This podcast was formerly named “Essentially You with Dr. Mariza”.

Latest Episodes:

BONUS EPISODE: 5 Simple Hacks to Avoid Feeling Stressed and Triggered During the Holidays Dec 05, 2023

Show notes

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 >>>

558: The Science Behind Ozempic and Important Facts About GLP-1 Agonists + Hormone Replacement For Women 40+ with Dr Tyna Moore Nov 28, 2023

Show notes

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

557: What Every Women Needs to Know About Hormone Replacement In Their 40s and Beyond with Felice Gersh Nov 21, 2023

Show notes

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

556: The Relationship Between PMS and Rage, Anger and Mood Swings + How to Get Mood Changes Under Control Nov 14, 2023

Show notes

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

555: The Root Cause of Inflammatory Diseases and How To Get Metabolically Fit with Dr. Casey Means Nov 07, 2023

Show notes

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

554: The Little Known Connection Between Declining Hormones and Bone Loss Plus Tips On How to Build Stronger Bones with Kevin Ellis Oct 31, 2023

Show notes

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 earlythirties.

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 mycode 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

553: Simple Ways to Start Feeling Calm and Safe and How to Align Your Nervous System for More Abundance with Kate Northrup Oct 24, 2023

Show notes

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 mycode 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.”

552: The Midlife Muscle Crisis: Why Maintaining Muscle Is Necessary For Fat Loss, Strength and Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Oct 17, 2023

Show notes

Can losing muscle mass bemore dangerousthan 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 mycode 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.”

551: How to Know if You Have a Sluggish Metabolism and How It Impacts Your Weight, Hormones, and Cellular Energy Oct 13, 2023

Show notes

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 mycode 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

550: Metabolic and Hormone Secrets to Staying Hot, Happy and Thriving After 40 and Beyond with Dr. Tyna Moore Oct 10, 2023

Show notes

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.”