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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:

175: Top 10 Ways to Immediately Boost Your Immunity and Stay Healthy w/ Dr. Mariza Snyder Mar 19, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode!

Key facts you need to know about the new coronavirus sweeping the globe
Top recommendations to boost you and your families immune system now
The importance of social distancing to stop the spread and help our hospitals
Which essential oils you can use to reduce your stress and support your sleep
Why water infusions and matcha are your best friends right now and all the time

Episode Summary:

Given the current state of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is extra important now more than ever to practice good hygiene and boost your immunity so that you can keep you and your loved ones safe from infection. Boosting your immune system is the #1 best defense against environmental and viral threats, which is why I wanted to spend today providing you with the Top 10 ways to quickly and immediately boost your immune system to be prepared for any situation.

If you are feeling fearful about this brand new strain of coronavirus, are looking for answers in places other than the news, or just want to learn ways to stay healthy and stop the spread of germs, this is the episode for you. Today is all about providing you with immediate ways that you can boost your immune system and keep your family safe.

Nobody wants to get sick, and it is with these tips, recommendations and lifestyle changes that can reduce your inflammation, support your cells, improve brain and cardiovascular function, boost your immune system, and help you maintain your longevity any time of year. Everything from supplement and probiotic recommendations to nutrition tips and steps to prevent the spread is covered today so that you can maintain a healthy immune system and bodily functioning.

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Mariza’s Best Immunity Boosting Resources Blog

The Smart Moms Guide to Essential Oils by Dr. Mariza Snyder

EY 172: Dr. Elisa Song

Water Infusions by Dr. Mariza Snyder

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174: How to Be a Menopause Boss – 4 Steps to Thriving in Menopause w/ Dr. Kyrin Dunston Mar 17, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode!

Learn what a menopause boss is and how you can become one at any age
The four steps to thriving and vibing in perimenopause or menopause
Explore the role of toxicity and stress when it comes to your menopausal symptoms
How to create a health vision board to harness the power of the ‘intangibles’
Tips for giving yourself nutritional support physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally

Episode Summary:

Over 50 million women in the United States alone are going through menopause, and traditional medicine is still scrambling to find root cause solutions to symptoms that affect the majority of women 40 years of age and up. Dr. Kyrin Dunston was one of these women, and through her journey of getting her hormones back on track, Dr. Kyrin made a shift from her traditional OBGYN practice to focusing on root cause medicine for her patients.

Today Dr. Kyrin is here to shine a light on how to become a menopause boss and address your root causes so that you can own this stage of your life with confidence. Balancing your hormones through nutrition, stress management, and toxic unloading is the key to alleviating your symptoms and taking ownership of what can be the best time in your life.

It is possible to slide into perimenopause and menopause while maintaining your weight, energy and your vitality in which you approach life. You can look and feel beautiful no matter what stage you are in with Dr. Kyrin's unique tips and tools for establishing your building blocks of health.

By balancing your hormones, supporting your mitochondria and supporting yourself spiritually, mentally and emotionally, you can create the foundation to become a menopause boss and create what you truly want out of life.

Resources Mentioned:

Her Brilliant Health Radio Podcast

Dr. Kyrin Dunston Website

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Get Your Free Hormone Cheat Sheet Here

Essentially You episode #167: How to Naturally Reverse Estrogen Dominance

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BONUS: Why Food Is Key to Balancing Your Hormones Plus How to Treat Key Nutrient Deficiencies w/ Dr. Mariza Snyder (Re-Release) Mar 13, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode!

Key foods that will balance your hormones naturally
Why nutrient deficiencies may be the root cause to hormone imbalance
My top nutrients for thyroid, PMS and fatigue
Which green smoothie you should be drinking to support your liver
How to begin to balance your hormones naturally with food
Keeping your hormones supported during times of fluctuation with nutritional tools

Episode Summary

Today is a MAJOR milestone that I am so excited to celebrate with you.

This is the 100th episode on the Essentially You podcast and we have officially reached 500,000 downloads!

My heart swells with so much gratitude for having you a part of this women’s health journey. When I came up with the idea to create this podcast, I had you in mind.

I am committed more than ever to give you what you want and need on this podcast. Since February this year, I have spoken with thousands of women and listened to their stories.

It breaks my heart to hear that women are being dismissed and told that they will have to simply live with their symptoms.

Your symptoms are valid and I’m here to advocate for you on your hormone journey.

How does food influence your life? It's hard to comprehend just how much food impacts everything that we do from social events to nights at home. However food is also medicine, and it is one of the most important ways that you can impact your hormone health, energy levels, and overall well-being.

Today I break down the Top 10 ways to leverage food to rebalance your body, reset your hormones and feel functionally better over time, because who doesn't want that? When you know how to eat for your body, take care of yourself and use essential oils properly, you can turn your symptoms around and heal your body on a cellular level.

Join me on this milestone episode to learn what foods can help your hormone health and address some key nutrient deficiencies you might not even know you have. Learn easy rituals to jump-start your digestive system, which foods you should be eating to metabolize fat and increase your energy, and how to fuel your gut with good bacteria and nutritional supplements to fix the root causes of your issues.

Resources Mentioned

Get Dr. Mariza’s Detox EO Blends + Recipes Here

Top 11 Supplements for Hormone Balance Guide

Order The Essential Oils Hormone Solution

Essentially You #95: Dr. William Li

Essentially You #16: Magdalena Wszelaki

Essentially You #12: Summer Bock

Essentially You #50: Loving Your Liver

Essentially You #88: My Hashimoto’s Diagnosis

The Anit-Oxidant Counter by Dr. Mariza

Other Resources:

The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza

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173: How to Relieve Endometriosis-Driven Pain, Digestive Symptoms, Anxiety and Infertility w/ Dr. Jessica Drummond Mar 10, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode!

Learn why endometriosis is so commonly undiagnosed by traditional medicine
The most common symptoms around endometriosis and what you can do about them
How to address your pelvic pain through functional medicine and functional nutrition
Why hormonal birth control can put you at greater risk of infertility in the long term
The importance of finding a trained surgeon when considering laparoscopic surgery
What you can do right now at home to lessen your painful symptoms throughout the month

Episode Summary:

Endometriosis contributes to over 80% of chronic pain found in women, yet many doctors are not confident in their ability to diagnosis endometriosis, and the symptoms can be all over the map. Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, author, board-certified health coach and expert with over 20 years of experience working with women to cure their chronic pelvic pain.

After finding functional medicine by necessity after giving birth herself, Dr. Jessica’s eyes were opened to the power of nutrition and lifestyle as a way to relieve some of the biggest symptoms around endometriosis and pelvic pain. Today Dr. Jessica is here to provide you with a new set of tools to bring together pelvic floor rehab, functional medicine, lifestyle, nutrition, and health coaching to get root cause healing for women with chronic pelvic pain conditions.

Dr. Jessica is determined to educate you and other practitioners on ways that you can address endometriosis and other chronic pelvic pain conditions with root cause solutions, functional medicine, and nutrition. There are many components that play a role in your chronic pain such as lifestyle, hormonal birth control, inflammation, and autoimmunity, and it is only by understanding their role in your condition that you can begin to heal yourself.

By taking a system by system approach to your body by supporting symptom relief and improving fertility, you can decrease your painful symptoms and start to implement the integrative care you need. Dr. Jessica is here to provide you with actionable ways that you can start to control your pain at home today and give you the tools you need to make a pain-free life a reality.

Resources Mentioned:

Outsmart Endometriosis by Dr. Jessica Drummond

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172: What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus and How to Boost Your Immunity w/ Dr. Elisa Song Mar 09, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode!

Learn what exactly qualifies a coronavirus and the many pre-existing types
What you can do to keep your family healthy and strong during this time
Why you should be focusing on facts instead of instigating panic responses
Things that you should consider before you cancel your travel plans
Natural ways that you can boost your immune system to protect your body from any disease

Episode Summary:

It’s safe to say that many of us are worried about the current information surrounding the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. While watching the news is not always the best place to get your information, it is imperative that you take care of your families, as well as your own immune system during this time.

There is still a lot we do not know about the novel coronavirus, but there are many ways that we can protect ourselves and our families from this illness as well as any other illnesses that may come our way. Dr. Elisa Song is a holistic pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert, and we are blessed to have her on the show today to provide some much-needed facts, clarity, and context around this new disease.

In this especially important episode, Dr. Elisa is breaking down everything regarding what exactly the coronavirus is, how you can go about testing for it and provides natural ways that you can boost your immune system and prevent the spread of this disease.

One of the most important things to remember during this time of uncertainty is to stay calm and avoid setting your body into a panic state. By implementing the easy and natural tools Dr. Elisa is here to equip you with, you can take the steps necessary to protect yourself and your family, limit your risk of exposure and support your immune system.

Resources Mentioned:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Article by Dr. Elisa Song

Healthy Kids Happy Kids Website

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The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils by Dr. Mariza Snyder

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171: Synergistic Foods for the Nervous System, Brain, Adrenals, & Thyroid w/ Christa Orecchio Mar 03, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode!

Understanding the collateral damage stress has on the brain and nervous system
Learn a six pillar strategy to move from sympathetic dominance to parasympathetic dominance
Why using food as medicine is one of the best ways to heal your mind, body, and spirit
How to train your organs and hormones to work for you instead of against you
What temperature and heart rate can tell you about the foods that you are eating

Episode Summary:

The power of food has changed the landscape of my health and so many other women. Food can be the best medicine when looking to regulate your immune system, balance your hormones, reverse chronic disease and healing the body. However, it needs to be used correctly, which is where today's expert comes in.

Christa Orecchio is a clinical and holistic nutritionist and the founder of The Whole Journey. Christa is passionate about helping you heal your adrenals, gut, immune system and central nervous system in a holistic way by using food as medicine and addressing everything in a way that works for your body.

By understanding your body's own inherent healing capacity and the different types of effects that can be impacting your body, you can start to address your mind, body, and spirit all at the same time. This episode is packed with foods, fruits, and root suggestions to help you train your body to work for you, and specific tools to help you navigate your whole body health.

Resources Mentioned:

Take the Tag Disorder Quiz Here

Free Adrenal ReCode Mini-Course

The Whole Journey Website

Follow Christa on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube

EY 120: Dr. Carrie Jones

EY 154: Optimizing Liver Function to Balance Your Hormones

EY 161: Magdalena Wszelaki

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170: Saying NO to People Pleasing and Establishing Effective Boundaries w/ Amy Smith Feb 28, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode!

How to kick people-pleasing to the curb and just say no to what isn’t serving you
Why you should stop putting everyone else’s needs in front of your own
Tips for establishing boundaries, making yourself happy and finding fulfillment
The three phases of setting boundaries and how to enforce those that you set
How to silence your inner critic and own the boundaries that are okay with you

Episode Summary:

Have you ever set boundaries for yourself and your health, only to have someone close to you undermine those boundaries? Setting boundaries around your health choices and enforcing them can be difficult, which is why I have brought boundary expert Amy Smith on the show today.

Amy has helped thousands of people create boundaries that serve everyone involved, and is a pro in the art of boundary enforcement and setting clear intentions. A certified confidence coach, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert, today Amy is here to provide you with actionable tools so that you can stop your cycle of people-pleasing.

Instead of putting up with your discomfort and shutting your mouth to make others more comfortable, Amy wants to provide you the tools to handle uncomfortable conversations with grace and ease. If you are struggling with your self-worth, it could be a result of your decision to please others over yourself. With Amy’s guidance, you can take the easy and simple steps necessary to create boundaries and foster the respect from others that you deserve.

If you have been going through life people-pleasing, over-explaining or minimizing your needs for the sake of others, it will take some practice to change your learned habits. However, boundary setting can help you stop comprising your happiness and start prioritizing you. With Amy’s tips, you can create the superwoman confidence that you desire, and who doesn’t want that?

Resources Mentioned:

The Joy Junkie Website

The Joy Junkie Podcast

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169: Everyday Detox: Strategies for Reducing Daily Environmental Toxic Exposure w/ Lara Adler Feb 25, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode!

Tips for addressing the unaddressed link between chemicals and your chronic health problems
How to understand if toxic exposure is the driver of the health issues unfolding in your body
Free and simple things that you can do to reduce your toxic exposure in a meaningful way
Proactive interventions that can reduce your toxic load and improve your bodily environment
Learn how taking your shoes off and opening your windows can impact your home environment

Episode Summary:

Toxic exposure is something that many people turn a blind eye too, but did you know that it can increase your risk of cancer, infertility, and much more? Lara Adler is an environmental toxin expert and educator and a certified holistic health coach who teaches other health coaches how to eliminate the #1 thing holding their clients back from the results they are seeking environmental toxins.

My go-to environmental toxin expert is here today to give you a real talk on how these sneaky toxins could be impacting everything from your hormones to your liver, gut, brain, and mitochondria. There are many simple and free ways that you can start to reduce your toxic load and start to feel better on your health journey, and Lara is the wealth of knowledge that you need.

Everything from taking your shoes off indoors to your mattress and cleaning products could be playing a role in your toxicity levels. Instead of fixing your exhaustion with more coffee and the same crappy diet, Lara wants to open your eyes to the different ways you can be affected by toxins and what you can do to reduce your toxic load and address the toxins already inside of your body.

As a modern woman, it is incredibly important to understand the effects of the toxins that can be found in our personal care products, makeup, cleaning products and so much more so that you can protect you and your family’s health and prevent future chronic health problems.

Resources Mentioned:

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Lara Adler Website

The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils by Dr. Mariza Snyder

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168: Why Meditation Is a Non-Negotiable in Today's Fast-Paced World w/ Emily Fletcher Feb 21, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode!

Markers that can help you gauge if you are getting good at meditation
Tips from high achievers on how to soar to your greatest potential with Ziva
Learn how meditation can erase stress from accumulating in your cells
How to leave a powerful legacy of meditation for your family and loved ones
The importance of gentle accountability when creating a new healthy habit

Episode Summary:

Meditation seems to be on everyone’s to-do list these days, but did you know that meditation can actually help boost your productivity and unlock more energy when done the right way? Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation, a cutting edge meditation platform that has been embraced by everyone from Dave Asprey and Jenna Dewan to companies such as Google and Mind Body Green.

Ziva meditation works to teach you techniques that can be applied anywhere at any time so that you can commit to your own greatness. Not all meditation is created equal, and Emily is here to write you a prescription for meditation that can help you gain a new state of cognitive performance and unleash your highest potential.

The truth is, stress is making us stupid, slow and sick. Emily wants to open your eyes to the incredible power of meditation and the return on investment that you can get back from practicing every day. Instead of practicing meditation to get good at meditation, Emily is committed to demonstrating how meditation can help you get good at life. By investing time in meditation you can get so much more out of life and heal your body on a cellular level through the eradication of stress.

Resources Mentioned:

Ziva Meditation Website

Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher

Follow Ziva on Instagram

EY 154: How to Optimize Your Liver Function to Balance Your Hormones

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167: How to Naturally Reverse Estrogen Dominance, Especially During Perimenopause w/ Dr. Mariza Feb 18, 2020

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What we're talking about in this episode!

Why you need to care about estrogen dominance and the role it plays in your body
Take the estrogen dominance assessment and discover if you may be a candidate
Explore the biggest root causes of estrogen dominance and how to address it simply
Understand the science behind how estrogen dominance is created inside the body
Natural recommendations to reduce your estrogen dominance and heal your hormone imbalance

Episode Summary:

Estrogen dominance is at an all-time high for women 35 years or older in this country. Estrogen dominance can be linked to everything from allergies to autoimmune disorders, breast cancer, infertility and an increased acceleration in your aging process. So what can we do about estrogen dominance? That is where this episode comes in.

If you have been told that your symptoms are only fixable through hormonal birth control, hormone replacement, or just something you ‘don’t need to worry about’, I am here to set the record straight. Today I am taking a deep dive into estrogen dominance and covering everything that you need to know.

If you are concerned that you may be struggling with estrogen dominance, this is the episode for you. Everything from naturally reversing estrogen dominance, especially if you are in perimenopause, to the biggest risks and symptoms associated with estrogen dominance are on the table today so that you can gain a clear picture of what is going on inside your body.

What really matters is focusing on loving your gut and loving your liver so that your hormonal pathways can start to serve you instead of hinder you. By taking the steps to address and reversing your estrogen dominance you can take back control of your own health through natural solutions and lifestyle changes that can support your body.

Resources Mentioned:

EY 154: How to Optimize Liver Function to Balance Your Hormones

The Smart Moms Guide to Essential Oils by Dr. Mariza