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| Histamine, Mold & Menopause: Why Your Symptoms Suddenly Change | 14 oct. 2026 | 00:46:44 | |
Menopause Mastery | Histamine, Mold, & Menopause: Why Your Symptoms Suddenly Change | Ep. 300 with Marieke Steen Welcome to Menopause Mastery! 🌿 💭 Are you experiencing new allergies, brain fog, insomnia, digestive issues, skin reactions, or heart palpitations during perimenopause or menopause? Hormones may be part of the picture, but they may not tell the whole story. In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray is joined by Marieke Steen, creator of the SENSE Framework, functional nutrition therapy practitioner, and author of the upcoming book *Stranger in Your Own Body*. Together, they explore the possible connections between histamine, mast cells, hormonal fluctuations, environmental mold exposure, and individual differences in how the body processes histamine and other compounds. Dr. Betty and Marieke also discuss practical ways to notice symptom patterns, why an overly aggressive approach to detoxification may not be appropriate for everyone, and why hormone therapy may require individualized guidance. If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to The Menopause Mastery Podcast, leave a review, and share your questions or suggestions for future episodes in the comments! @drbettymurray
👉 Connect with Marieke Steen: 📅 Get Marieke's Seven-Day Calm Energy Reset Guide: 00:00 — Meet Marieke Steen and explore the histamine–menopause connection
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| Can Brain Retraining Help Perimenopause Symptoms? Inside a New Research Study | 07 oct. 2026 | 00:22:36 | |
Menopause Mastery | Can Brain Retraining Help Perimenopause Symptoms? Inside a New Research Study | Ep. 299 with Kate Staszel Welcome to Menopause Mastery! 🌿 👉 What if retraining the brain could help women better navigate some of the symptoms of perimenopause and early menopause? In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray is joined by Kate Staszel, a research manager with the Chronic Conditions Research Fund, to discuss a new exploratory study examining amygdala and insula retraining (AIR) in women experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. The conversation explores how hormonal changes may affect the nervous system, stress response, brain fog, fatigue, mood, sleep and other symptoms. Kate explains what study participants can expect, including the eligibility requirements, weekly webinars, daily practices, study timeline and waitlist/control group. The episode also tackles why more research specifically focused on women in perimenopause and menopause is needed—and why participation in clinical research matters for expanding future treatment options. In this episode, you'll learn: **Important:** This is an exploratory research study. The effectiveness of the intervention for perimenopause and menopause is still being investigated. This episode is for educational and research-awareness purposes only. It is not medical advice, and participation in a research study is voluntary. Speak with your qualified healthcare professional about your symptoms and treatment options. 🚨 Perimenopause & Early Menopause Research Study If this episode helped you understand the connection between menopause and the nervous system, share it with another woman who may benefit from learning about the study. 🌿 🎙️Subscribe to Menopause Mastery for more conversations about hormones, metabolism, brain health, and evidence-informed strategies for navigating perimenopause and menopause. @drbettymurray 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to the Study 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #medicalresearch #womenshealth #womenshealthpodcast #researchstudy #menopausesymptoms #perimenopause #earlymenopause | |||
| Glutathione, Menopause, & Aging: The Missing Piece in Oxidative Stress and Why It Matters | 30 sept. 2026 | 00:54:49 | |
Menopause Mastery | Glutathione, Menopause, & Aging: The Missing Piece in Oxidative Stress and Why It Matters | Ep. 298 with Dr. Gina Nick What if some of the changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause are connected to more than changing hormone levels? In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray dives into oxidative stress, inflammation, detoxification, and the role glutathione may play in supporting the body's natural processes. Dr. Gina Nick, a naturopathic physician, researcher, and expert in detoxification, joins the conversation to explain how she became focused on glutathione and why she believes supporting the body's detoxification and antioxidant systems deserves more attention during midlife. We discuss the relationship between estrogen changes, oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial health, and the symptoms women commonly experience during menopause. In this episode, we discuss: * Dr. Gina Nick's journey into naturopathic medicine and detoxification and what research went into creating Vitamin G™ Menopause is a complex transition involving far more than a single hormone. This conversation explores how hormones, inflammation, oxidative stress, detoxification, lifestyle, genetics, and individualized care can intersect—and why looking at the whole picture may be important when supporting women through midlife. ✨🌿 👉 For more evidence-based conversations about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, brain health, sexual health, and the research shaping women's health, don't forget to subscribe! @drbettymurray To connect with Dr. Gina: 00:00 – Intro: Dr. Gina Nick & Glutathione 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: | |||
| Why Stress Makes Menopause Symptoms Worse (and What to Do About It) | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:38:31 | |
Menopause Mastery | Why Stress Makes Menopause Symptoms Worse (and What to Do About It) | Episode 297 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! 🤔 What if your menopause symptoms aren't just about declining sex hormones? In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray takes a deeper look at the relationship between chronic stress, the HPA axis, thyroid function, blood sugar regulation, and ovarian hormone production. When the body's stress-response system stays activated, it can affect multiple interconnected systems—and that may help explain why some women continue to struggle even when they're using hormone replacement therapy. ✅ You'll learn: The episode also covers practical strategies for supporting nervous-system regulation, circadian rhythm, blood sugar stability, exercise recovery, and sleep. We also discuss where supplements may fit—and why they shouldn't be expected to compensate for chronic stress, poor sleep, inconsistent eating, or excessive exercise. 🌿✨ 00:00 — Why stress may be the missing piece in menopause 👉 For more evidence-based conversations about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, brain health, sexual health, and the research shaping women's health, don't forget to subscribe! @drbettymurray 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH | |||
| The Grief No One Talks About: Menopause, Caregiving & the Weight We Carry | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:25:09 | |
Menopause Mastery | The Grief No One Talks About: Menopause, Caregiving & the Weight We Carry | Ep. 296 solocast What happens when you're the one everyone depends on—but you never get a chance to stop and feel what you're carrying? ❤️🩹 In this deeply personal episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray talks about the grief that can surface in midlife: losing parents, caring for aging family members, losing a beloved pet, and mourning the dreams and parts of ourselves we had to put aside. This is the side of menopause and midlife that doesn't show up on a hormone panel—but it can profoundly affect how we feel, function, and move through everyday life. Dr. Murray shares her experience navigating her father's death, her mother's catastrophic stroke and nearly three years of caregiving, and the sudden loss of her dog, Bradley. She also explores disenfranchised grief, the emotional burden of the sandwich generation, and why grief doesn't necessarily disappear when we stay busy. Sometimes it simply changes shape. If you're caring for a parent, managing a household, building a career, navigating perimenopause or menopause, or quietly carrying a loss you haven't had time to process, this episode is a reminder: you don't have to wait for life to calm down before giving yourself permission to grieve. 🌱 00:00 — Why I'm Talking About Grief Today 00:43 — Losing Bradley: When Grief Makes You Go Still 001:51 — The Grief of Losing a Parent 02:11 — The Part of Midlife No Hormone Panel Can Measure 04:06 — A Complicated Relationship With My Mom 05:06 — From Daughter to Caregiver Overnight 05:56 — The Invisible Work of Caregiving 06:28 — Grieving Before Someone Is Gone 07:13 — The Sandwich Generation by the Numbers 08:32 — The Mental Load Is More Than Time 09:00 — Menopause + Caregiving + Everything Else 10:17 — Why Losing a Pet Can Hurt So Much 10:40 — What Is Disenfranchised Grief? 12:05 — What the Research Says About Pet Loss 13:14 — When the Clinical Framework Doesn't Match the Human Experience 14:24 — Your Nervous System Didn't Get the Memo 14:49 — Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive 15:14 — The Dreams We Bury Along the Way 16:52 — The Grief That Never Gets a Funeral 17:16 — We Don't Skip Grief Because We Don't Feel It 18:00 — There Is Never a Convenient Time to Fall Apart 18:34 — When Grief Changes Shape 19:38 — I Don't Have This Mastered Either 20:24 — Scheduling Time to Fall Apart 21:30 — Stop Treating Grief Like a Problem to Solve 21:52 — Functioning Is Not the Same as Being Fine 22:35 — Don't Wait for Life to Calm Down 23:24 — The Weight Deserves to Be Named 24:22 — You Are Not Alone 24:41 — Until Next Week on Menopause Mastery *** ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: 🔗 Links: | |||
| Your Gut Is Talking to Your Hormones: The Menopause Microbiome Connection | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:45:41 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | Your Gut Is Talking to Your Hormones: The Menopause Microbiome Connection | Ep. 295 with Dr. Eddie Romo 👉 What if your gut microbiome is influencing far more than digestion? In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with microbiologist Dr. Eddie Romo, to explore the powerful connection between the gut microbiome, estrogen metabolism, menopause, inflammation, and brain health. Dr. Romo explains why the microbiome should be viewed as an active metabolic ecosystem—not simply a collection of "good" and "bad" bacteria. They discuss the estrobolome, the role gut bacteria play in estrogen recycling, and why changes in estrogen during perimenopause and menopause can also change the microbiome. The conversation also challenges the idea that probiotics are a universal solution. Dr. Romo explains why personalized, longitudinal microbiome testing may provide a much clearer picture than a single snapshot, and why factors like diet, sleep, exercise, stress, hormones, fiber, fermented foods, and polyphenols all matter. They also explore the emerging relationship between the gut and Alzheimer's risk, systemic inflammation, the blood-brain barrier, hormone replacement therapy, and women's health—and discuss the future of more personalized microbiome and hormone testing. ☑️ Your gut microbiome is an active part of your biology—not a passive collection of bacteria. Supporting a healthy, diverse gut ecosystem may be an important piece of protecting hormonal balance, metabolic health, and brain function throughout menopause and beyond! 🔗 To connect with Dr. Romo: https://www.instagram.com/dr.eddieromo 00:00:00 — Introduction: Menopause, Hormones & the Microbiome 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH | |||
| I Changed My Mind About GLP-1s: What You Need to Know About Ozempic, HRT, and Longevity | 02 sept. 2026 | 00:34:03 | |
Menopause Mastery | I Changed My Mind About GLP-1s: What You Need to Know About Ozempic, HRT, and Longevity | Ep. 294 solocast with Dr. Betty Murray 👉 What if midlife weight gain isn't a failure of willpower—but a biological shift that requires a different strategy? In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray is making a confession: She's changed my mind about GLP-1 medications. When medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide first exploded into mainstream culture, she was deeply skeptical—not because she doubted the underlying science, but because she was concerned about inappropriate prescribing, aggressive dosing, inadequate monitoring, and the lack of guidance around nutrition, protein, resistance training, and hormones. Now, with more research and clinical experience available, the conversation has changed. We explore what GLP-1 medications may do beyond weight loss, including their relationship with inflammation, insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular health, and metabolic health—and why the midlife context matters. We also dig into the potential role of combining GLP-1 therapy with hormone replacement therapy, the concerns around muscle loss and inadequate protein intake, why some clinicians are exploring lower-dose approaches, and what women should consider measuring before making decisions about metabolic health. Most importantly, this episode is about precision rather than quick fixes. Your scale isn't the only measure of health. Muscle strength, body composition, bone density, metabolic markers, inflammation, hormones, and long-term health span all belong in the conversation. Topics covered: 🔹 Why I changed my perspective on GLP-1 medications As always, the goal of Menopause Mastery is to help you better understand the science, recognize where the evidence is strong or still emerging, and stay informed about the future of women's health. For more evidence-based conversations about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, brain health, sexual health, and the research shaping women's health, don't forget to subscribe! @drbettymurray 00:00 — I changed my mind about GLP-1s 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: | |||
| 6 New Menopause Studies Every Woman Should Know About | 26 août 2026 | 00:31:50 | |
Menopause Mastery | 6 New Menopause Studies Every Woman Should Know About | Ep. 293 solocast with Dr. Betty Murray In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray takes a closer look at six recent studies exploring some of the biggest unanswered questions in perimenopause and menopause research. From the surprising role of the postmenopausal ovary to the global factors associated with early menopause, new nonhormonal approaches to vaginal health, and the disconnect between what women experience and what gets documented in the doctor's office, these studies reveal just how much there is still to learn. Dr. Betty also explores why so many women don't recognize that they're in perimenopause, why symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, mood changes, and memory issues may appear long before hot flashes, and what emerging research on CBD and cognitive function could mean for future study. This episode covers: * New research into immune activity in postmenopausal ovaries This episode is not about chasing headlines or making clinical promises. It's about looking at the research, understanding its limitations, and asking better questions about where menopause science is heading. 🌿 As always, the goal of Menopause Mastery is to help you better understand the science, recognize where the evidence is strong or still emerging, and stay informed about the future of women's health. For more evidence-based conversations about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, brain health, sexual health, and the research shaping women's health, don't forget to subscribe! @drbettymurray 00:00 6 New Menopause Studies 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: | |||
| Menopause and Genetics: Why Your DNA Test Might Be Missing the Real Story | 19 août 2026 | 00:51:32 | |
Menopause Mastery | Menopause and Genetics: Why Your DNA Test Might Be Missing the Real Story | Ep. 292 with Dr. Tracey Steady-Hardcastle 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray talks with Dr. Tracey Steady-Hardcastle of The DNA Company about how functional genomics can help women better understand the changes happening in perimenopause and menopause. They dig into why many common DNA tests feel overwhelming or too narrow, and why a polygenic approach can give a more useful picture of how genes work together. The conversation also covers estrogen detoxification myths, MTHFR, cardiovascular risk, mood, exercise recovery, and how genetics can support more personalized decisions around diet, lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation. In this episode, you'll learn: If you've ever looked at a genetic report and thought, "Okay, but what does this actually mean for me?", this episode is for you. 👉 About Dr. Tracey Steady-Hardcastle: 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #postmenopause #andropause #womenshealth #dna #menopausegenetics #genetics Menopause Mastery — Show Note Chapters 00:00 — Why Menopause Can Make Your Body Feel Completely Different
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| Beyond Hormones: The Cellular Health Secrets to Aging Wel | 12 août 2026 | 00:34:50 | |
Menopause Mastery| Beyond Hormones: The Cellular Health Secrets to Aging Well | Episode 291 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! What if the fatigue, brain fog, and changes you experience during perimenopause and menopause aren't just about hormones? 🤔 Dr. Haas shares his journey from family medicine and human performance into root-cause and cellular health medicine, including his own experience with energy, fatigue, and brain fog in his 40s. We explore how mitochondria, oxidative stress, nutrition, sleep, circadian rhythm, exercise, and hormones all interact—and why simply adding hormones or supplements may not address the underlying problem. We also dive into the rapidly evolving world of biohacking, including IV nutrient therapy, ozone, hyperbaric oxygen, peptides, exosomes, and stem cells. Dr. Haas explains why foundational health needs to come first and why his philosophy is to "recharge before you repair" and "detox before you redox." In this episode: * Menopause symptoms shouldn't automatically be viewed as a hormone problem alone. 👉 If you've been told your symptoms are normal, or you've tried hormone support and still don't feel like yourself, this conversation offers a broader way to think about healing. Don't forget to share with someone who needs a more complete conversation about menopause, energy, and cellular health. 00:00 — Introduction and The Importance of Cellular Health with Guest Dr. William Haas Connect with Dr. Haas: 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #postmenopause #andropause #womenshealth #cellularhealth #hormonetherapy #mitochondria #mitochondrialhealth #mitochondrialstress | |||
| Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What Most Women Never Get Told | 05 août 2026 | 00:30:13 | |
Menopause Mastery | Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What Most Women Never Get Told | Episode 290 👉 Do you really know what your body is really doing in perimenopause and menopause? For years, women have been told that menopause begins when their periods stop—but that's only part of the story. In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray breaks down the science behind perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause so you can finally understand what's happening inside your body. You'll learn why symptoms like brain fog, insomnia, anxiety, weight gain, and fatigue often begin years before your last period—and why many women are mistakenly told everything is "normal." You'll also discover how hormone changes affect your brain, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and bone density, why standard lab work frequently misses early perimenopause, and which tests can actually provide meaningful information. In this episode: * Why perimenopause is primarily a neurological transition Whether you're in your late 30s, 40s, or already postmenopausal, and if you've ever felt dismissed by confusing advice or "normal" lab work that did not match how you feel, this episode will help you understand what is actually happening in your body and how to advocate for yourself. 🎯 00:00 Why menopause is more than the loss of estrogen 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Did this content resonate? Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #postmenopause #womenshealth #menopauseresearch #menopausemyths #hormonetherapy #evidencebasedhealthcare | |||
| DNA Is Not Destiny: The Future of Personalized Menopause Care | 29 juil. 2026 | 00:59:36 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | DNA Is Not Destiny: The Future of Personalized Menopause Care | Episode 289 with Tracy Wood 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! 👉 What if the symptoms you've been told are "just part of getting older" actually have a deeper explanation? In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Tracy Woods, CEO of The DNA Company, to explore how genetics can transform the way we approach menopause, hormone therapy, metabolism, inflammation, brain health, and longevity. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all protocols, Tracy explains why personalized medicine begins with understanding your unique genetic blueprint. Together, they discuss why hormone replacement therapy isn't the complete answer for every woman, how genetics influence your body's response to stress, nutrition, and medications, and why functional health is moving toward truly individualized care. Dr. Betty and Tracy also tackle common misconceptions surrounding DNA testing, discuss where the science is headed, and explain how genetic insights can help women make more informed decisions throughout perimenopause and beyond. In this episode you'll learn: * Why your DNA is a roadmap—not your destiny * How genetics affect hormone metabolism * Why personalized medicine is replacing one-size-fits-all healthcare * The connection between genes, inflammation, metabolism, and brain health * What DNA testing can (and cannot) tell you * How genetics can improve nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle decisions * The future of functional medicine and longevity If you're ready to move beyond guesswork and understand why your body responds differently than everyone else's, this conversation is packed with practical insights. 🌱 🌐 To connect with Tracy: Website: https://thednacompany.com/ Email: CEO@TheDNACompany.com ✨ Ask for the $199 price from Menrva and The Menopause Mastery Show! ✨ 00:00 Why most women are dismissed during menopause 02:00 Meet Tracy Woods and why DNA matters 05:15 DNA is not destiny—understanding genetic potential 10:20 Personalized medicine vs. standardized healthcare 16:40 Hormones, metabolism, and individual genetics 23:30 Why hormone therapy isn't one-size-fits-all 31:45 Genetics, inflammation, and chronic disease 39:20 Lifestyle choices that influence gene expression 47:30 The biggest myths about DNA testing 54:10 Where personalized healthcare is headed 59:00 Final thoughts and key takeaways
📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #menopauseresearch #menopausemyths #hormonetherapy #evidencebasedhealthcare #personalizedmenopausecare
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| What's Really Making Me Angry About Menopause (And Why It Should Make You Angry, Too) | 22 juil. 2026 | 00:31:11 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | What's Really Making Me Angry About Menopause (And Why It Should Make You Angry Too) | Episode 288 solocast with Dr. Betty Murray 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! 👉 Let's cut to the chase: Menopause is ignored — and that's a big problem. In this passionate, informative episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray tackles the issues in women's health that continue to frustrate me—and why it's time we stop accepting them as "just the way things are." From the staggering lack of menopause research funding compared to erectile dysfunction, to outdated hormone therapy myths, misinformation on social media, and the growing threats to women's healthcare and autonomy, this episode is an honest conversation about what's really happening. In this episode: 🔹 Why menopause research remains dramatically underfunded 🔹 The misinformation surrounding hormone replacement therapy 🔹 Evidence vs. opinion in women's health 🔹 Why outdated medical education is hurting women 🔹 The real health consequences of estrogen loss 🔹 Why menopause affects far more than hot flashes 🔹 Women's autonomy, advocacy, and the future of healthcare 🔹 The hidden burden of the sandwich generation 🔹 Turning frustration into action Menopause isn't simply a "natural rite of passage." Women deserve evidence-informed healthcare, and the next generation of women can't afford for us to stay silent. If you've ever felt dismissed, confused, or frustrated navigating menopause, this episode is for you. 💫
📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH
Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #menopauseresearch #menopausemyths #hormonetherapy #evidencebasedhealthcare | |||
| Invisible Abuse, Early Menopause, and the Hidden Stress Women Carry | 15 juil. 2026 | 00:44:16 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | Invisible Abuse, Early Menopause, and the Hidden Stress Women Carry | Episode 287 with Melissa Rymer 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! When Menopause Isn't the Whole Story: The Hidden Impact of Narcissistic Abuse Many women assume hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, and emotional overwhelm are simply part of menopause—but what if there's another factor making those symptoms dramatically worse? In this powerful episode of Menopause Mastery, we sit down with Melissa Rymer, survivor, author, and founder of the Victim to Warrior Method, to discuss the often-overlooked connection between chronic emotional abuse, prolonged stress, and early menopause. Melissa shares her deeply personal story of living through years of narcissistic abuse while unknowingly entering menopause. Together we explore how chronic stress affects hormone balance, why emotional abuse is often invisible, and the warning signs every woman should recognize. If you've ever questioned your instincts, blamed yourself for relationship problems, or wondered why your menopause symptoms feel overwhelming, this conversation offers validation, education, and hope. 👉 In This Episode * Why chronic stress may contribute to earlier menopause ✨Conversations like these help more women recognize that they are not alone—and that healing is possible. Please leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. Subscribe for more from Menopause Mastery. To connect with Melissa: 00:00 – Introduction: When menopause isn't the whole story 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabuserecoverycoach #narcissisticabuserecovery | |||
| PMOS Explained: How to Read the Patterns (and What You Have Missed) | 08 juil. 2026 | 00:51:54 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | PMOS Explained: How to Read the Patterns (and What You Have Missed) | Episode 286 Solocast with Dr. Betty Murray 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! Could you have been living with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) for decades without knowing it? In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray shares her personal journey—from puberty and birth control to unexplained weight gain, insulin resistance, hormone therapy, and the frustrating search for answers. In this episode, we cover: You'll learn why so many women were never diagnosed under the traditional PCOS model, how metabolic dysfunction often hides behind "normal" hormone tests, and which laboratory markers may reveal what's really happening. If you've struggled with weight, irregular cycles, low energy, or hormone imbalance despite doing everything right, this episode may help connect the dots. ✨ To take the phenotype quiz: 00:00 – Could You Have Had PMOS Your Entire Life? 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #pmos #pcos #hormonehealth #hormonechanges #menopauseweightloss | |||
| The #1 Nutrient Menopausal Women Are Missing | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:46:21 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | Fiber: The #1 Nutrient Menopausal Women Are Missing | Episode 285 Solocast with Dr. Betty Murray 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! Protein matters in midlife—but it is not the whole story. In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray explains why fiber may be the missing nutrient behind stubborn menopause weight gain, visceral fat, glucose spikes, hormone detox issues, and gut imbalance. 🍏 ✨ You'll learn how soluble fiber, resistant starch, short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, and the estrobolome all influence insulin sensitivity, cholesterol, estrogen clearance, inflammation, and metabolic health. Dr. Betty also breaks down why extreme low-carb or carnivore-style diets can backfire long term when they starve the gut microbiome. 00:00 Why Protein Isn't the Whole Menopause Weight-Loss Story 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #hormonechanges #fiber #protein #menopauseweightloss | |||
| PCOS Is Dead: Why PMOS Changes Everything for Midlife Women | 24 juin 2026 | 00:29:56 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | PCOS Is Dead: Why PMOS Changes Everything for Midlife Women | Episode 284 Solocast with Dr. Betty Murray 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! PCOS has been renamed PMOS — Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome — and Dr. Betty Murray explains why this is a major shift for women's health. In this solocast, Dr. Betty breaks down why PCOS was never just an ovarian condition, how insulin resistance, androgen signaling, and brain-based hormone feedback loops shape the condition, and why so many midlife women were missed by outdated diagnostic criteria. She also shares her own PMOS story, discusses hormone testing, GLP-1 medications, perimenopause, menopause, medical dismissal, and why women must become better advocates for their own care. Listeners will learn: If you've ever felt like your symptoms were dismissed because you didn't fit the classic PCOS picture, this episode offers a broader lens and a strong reminder that your experience may be rooted in physiology, not personal failure. 💫 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #hormonechanges #midlife #PMOS #PCOS | |||
| The Lymphatic Connection: An Overlooked Driver of Menopause Symptoms | 17 juin 2026 | 00:45:51 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | The Lymphatic Connection: An Overlooked Driver of Menopause Symptoms | Episode 283 with Dr. John Douillard 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! Most conversations about menopause focus on hormones—but what if hormones aren't the whole story? 🤔🚺 Drawing from both modern research and Ayurvedic medicine, Dr. Douillard explains how lymphatic health, digestion, bile flow, detoxification, fascia, and circulation all work together to support hormone communication and overall wellness during perimenopause and menopause. They cover: If you've been told your symptoms are "just hormones" or "just aging," this conversation offers a broader perspective on what may really be happening inside your body. And, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may be struggling with menopause symptoms, stubborn weight gain, fatigue, or brain fog.
01:55 Why the Lymphatic System Matters in Perimenopause & Menopause 07:05 Food Sensitivities, Digestion & the Real Root Cause of Symptoms 11:28 Bile Flow, Estrogen & Gallbladder Health 12:35 The Correct Order for Healing (Why Doing Everything Doesn't Work) 14:53 The Surprising Link Between HRV, Breathing & Lymphatic Flow 19:47 Parasympathetic Function, Digestion & Gut Health 21:56 Movement, Sedentary Living & Lymphatic Drainage 24:39 How Walking After Meals Impacts Blood Sugar 25:00 Fascia, Lymphatics & Why Movement Is Medicine 29:12 Why Perimenopause Symptoms Are Showing Up Earlier 32:25 Manual Therapies, Massage & Protecting the Lymphatic System 32:42 Dry Brushing & Other Ways to Support Lymph Flow 35:21 Visceral Fat, Toxic Fat & Lymphatic Congestion 38:08 The Hidden Connection Between Belly Fat & Waste Removal 39:53 Why Hormone Therapy Isn't Always Enough 40:41 Dr. Douillard's Resources, Quizzes & Educational Tools 42:14 The Problem With Modern Healthcare Education 43:44 What Informed Consent Should Really Mean 44:52 How Nasal Breathing Improved VO₂ Max & Performance 45:36 Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More 👉 To connect with Dr. Douillard:
✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #hormonechanges #midlife #ayurveda #lymphatichealth #lymphaticsystem
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| The Fracture Risks Most Women Miss | 10 juin 2026 | 00:46:08 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | The Fracture Risks Most Women Miss | Episode 282 with Dr. John Neustadt 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! 💊 What if some of the most commonly prescribed medications are quietly increasing your fracture risk? In this Menopause Mastery episode, Dr. John Neustadt joins Dr. Betty Murray to discuss the updated edition of his book Fracture-Proof Your Bones and why the standard approach to osteoporosis screening may be missing the bigger picture. We get into the limitations of DEXA scans, why bone density alone is not a strong predictor of fracture risk, and the overlooked factors that can make or break bone health over time. Dr. Neustadt also explains why falls, stability, strength, sleep, lifestyle, and medication use all deserve more attention in the conversation around osteoporosis prevention. This episode covers: If you want a more complete understanding of how to protect your bones as you age, this episode is packed with practical insight! 🩺⚕️ 👉 To connect with Dr. Neustadt: 00:00 Medications And Bone Risk 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #hormonechanges #midlife #osteoporosis #bonehealth | |||
| The Hidden Shift In Midlife: Hormone Decline, Muscle Loss, and Healthy Aging During Menopause | 03 juin 2026 | 00:47:08 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | The Hidden Shift In Midlife: Hormone Decline, Muscle Loss, and Healthy Aging During Menopause | Episode 281 with Jerry Mixon, MD 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! 🚺Why do women lose muscle during menopause? And, what happens next? In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Jerry Mixon to unpack the deeper biology of perimenopause and menopause. They explore why this transition is about far more than hot flashes, including the major shifts in metabolism, brain health, stress resilience, and body composition that can begin long before a woman's final period. Dr. Mixon explains his perspective on hormone decline in midlife, including why testosterone, progesterone, and estradiol all matter, and how those changes may affect energy, mood, confidence, libido, and the ability to handle stress. The conversation also looks at muscle as a powerful driver of metabolic health and why maintaining strength may be one of the most important strategies for women in midlife. The conversation also dives into senescent cells, sometimes called "zombie cells," and Dr. Mixon's view of how they may contribute to aging, endocrine disruption, and loss of function over time. Together, they discuss longevity medicine, hormone optimization, and emerging ideas around supporting healthspan and vitality as we age. Topics discussed in this episode: If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause and want a broader conversation about hormones, metabolism, brain health, and aging well, this episode offers an interesting perspective on what may be happening beneath the surface. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who could benefit from a deeper understanding of menopause. 💫 🌐 To connect with Dr. Jerry Mixon and Longevity Medical Clinic: 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray 🔗 Links: 🎙️ More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #midlife #hormonehealth #longevity | |||
| Menopause Research Is Failing Women | 27 mai 2026 | 00:50:36 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | How Menopause Health Research Is Failing Women: Why So Many Symptoms Are Missed | Episode 280 with Andrea Donsky 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! 🚺 What are the real symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and why are so many women still being overlooked in the conversation around women's health? In this episode of The Menopause Mastery Podcast, Dr. Betty Murray is joined by Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and published menopause researcher, for a conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and the urgent need for better women's health research. Andrea shares insights from her work studying menopause symptoms and explains why so many women feel overlooked, confused, or dismissed during this stage of life. They discuss how perimenopause and menopause symptoms can show up in far more ways than most people realize, why the research has not kept pace with women's real experiences, and how this gap affects diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life. The episode also explores practical lifestyle strategies that may support women through the menopause transition, including nutrition, sleep, stress management, digestion, blood sugar balance, strength training, hydration, and daily habits that help support overall hormone health. In this episode, you'll find: If you are looking for a deeper understanding of menopause symptoms, women's wellness, hormone health, and evidence-informed ways to support your body during midlife, this episode offers a grounded and accessible conversation with actionable insights. ✨ 00:00 Meet Andrea Donsky 👉 To connect with Andrea: 📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ✅ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #andreadonsky | |||
| She Did Everything Right and Still Needed a Hip Replacement | 20 mai 2026 | 00:56:03 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | She Did Everything Right and Still Needed a Hip Replacement: Osteoarthritis, Menopause, and Joint Health | Episode 279 with Zora Benhamou 🌿Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! What really causes hip problems, even in active women who lift weights, play sports, and take their health seriously? In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with gerontologist and longevity expert Zora Benhamou to talk about hip osteoarthritis, joint health, menopause, and what happens when chronic pain leads to hip replacement surgery earlier than expected. This is an honest, practical conversation about why joint issues can show up even in healthy, high-performing women, and what you can do to better understand the warning signs. Dr. Betty and Zora talk about the difference between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, why hip pain is often misunderstood, and how factors like hypermobility, inflammation, cartilage loss, hormones, and long-term wear and tear can all play a role. Zora also shares her personal experience with hip replacement and offers insight into recovery, rehabilitation, mindset, and how to come back stronger on the other side. If you are in perimenopause or menopause, dealing with nagging hip pain, or trying to stay active while protecting your joints, this episode is packed with helpful perspectives. 🎙️ In this podcast episode, we cover: 🏋️♀️🏃♀️This episode is especially for women in midlife, athletes, weightlifters, and anyone trying to understand joint pain before it becomes a bigger problem. Listen now to learn how to better understand low libido in menopause and support your sexual health naturally and effectively! 💫 00:00 Meet Zora Benhamou To connect with Zora (Zora the Explorer): Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hippain #hipreplacement | |||
| Low Libido in Perimenopause and Menopause: The 4 Biochemical Pathways Behind Low Sex Drive (and How to Rebuild Intimacy) | 13 mai 2026 | 00:40:30 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | Low Libido in Perimenopause and Menopause: The 4 Biochemical Pathways Behind Low Sex Drive (and How to Rebuild Intimacy) | Episode 278 🚺✨ Loss of Desire in Perimenopause and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know 🎙️ Welcome to Menopause Mastery! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray talks about one of the most common and least talked about symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: low libido. If your sex drive has changed and you're wondering what happened, you're not alone. Libido is influenced by hormones, stress, sleep, brain chemistry, and vaginal health, which means shifts during midlife can affect desire in ways many women never expect. This episode explores why these changes happen and what you can do to support your body, your relationships, and your overall well-being. You'll learn how estrogen and testosterone affect sexual desire, why stress and poor sleep can make libido worse, and how vaginal dryness and pain can create a cycle of avoidance and frustration. Dr. Betty Murray also shares practical strategies to help women improve intimacy, restore comfort, and feel more connected to themselves and their partners. 👉 In this episode, we discuss: 🔹The hormonal and neurological drivers behind low libido 🔹How perimenopause and menopause affect sexual desire 🔹The connection between estrogen, testosterone, stress, and sleep 🔹Why vaginal dryness and pain can reduce intimacy 🔹How relationship dynamics can be affected by libido changes 🔹Supportive options for restoring comfort and pleasure 🔹The role of communication, self-exploration, and medical support If you've been feeling disconnected from your desire, this episode offers a compassionate, science-informed look at what may be happening and how to take the next step. Listen now to learn how to better understand low libido in menopause and support your sexual health naturally and effectively! 🌿 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #libido #midlife
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| Master Your Thyroid: Navigating Hormones and Health In Menopause | 06 mai 2026 | 00:45:03 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | Master Your Thyroid: Navigating Hormones and Health In Menopause | Episode 277 🩺 Thyroid Pauses in Perimenopause & Menopause: Labs, Reverse T3, and Getting Proper Treatment with Dr. Amie Hornaman, "The Thyroid Fixer" 🌱 Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray welcomes thyroid and hormone expert Dr. Amie Hornaman to discuss how thyroid dysfunction can overlap with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explain why this stage of life can be confusing for many women, especially when symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, weight struggles, and low energy are brushed off as just part of aging. The conversation explores thyropause, a term used to describe declining thyroid function that can happen alongside changing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels. Dr. Amie explains why women need a more complete view of thyroid health, including a better understanding of lab markers, thyroid hormone conversion, and reverse T3. They also talk about what happens when practitioners rely too heavily on limited testing or fail to listen closely to symptoms. This episode is designed to help listeners feel more confident understanding their thyroid labs, asking better questions, and finding care that looks at the full picture. 👉 In this episode, you will learn: 🔹What thyro-pause is and how it may show up during perimenopause and menopause This episode is especially helpful for women in perimenopause or menopause who feel like something is off but have not gotten clear answers. It connects the dots between thyroid health and hormone changes in a way that is accessible, practical, and empowering. 🚺💫 📌 Don't forget to check out Dr. Amie's book, The Thyroid Fix: 💫 For more from Dr. Amie: 00:00 Thyroid Pauses Intro Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #thyroid #thyroidhealth
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| Menopause Q&A: Top 10 Questions and Expert Answers to Common Concerns | | 29 avr. 2026 | 00:50:41 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | Menopause Q&A: Top 10 Questions and Expert Answers to Common Concerns | Episode 276 Q&A with Dr. Betty: Top 10 Questions Women Ask About Perimenopause and Menopause 🌱 Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray answers the top 10 most frequently asked questions about perimenopause and menopause. She breaks down what's really happening in the body during hormonal transition, why so many symptoms get overlooked, and what women can do to feel better with the right support, testing, nutrition, and treatment options. You'll learn more about: If you're confused about perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormone therapy, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, or low libido, this episode is for you. Whether you're in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, this conversation offers practical insight into the symptoms many women experience but rarely get clear answers about. For more information on Dr. Betty's answers, please see the links to featured videos below: Question 1 "Do I have Perimenopause?": https://youtu.be/07a-6e0Z14Y?si=ctqUOKFjixs0DoTt Question 2 "Is Hormone Therapy Actually Safe?": https://youtu.be/GwRZuHXTUY8?si=k1421S_F18siL1LL Question 3 "Why Am I Gaining Weight?": https://youtu.be/YODNg2OKv7s?si=4_JwtjomrAb1nc6M Question 4 "Am I Losing My Mind? My memory sinks.": https://youtu.be/Fdtj30VvPco?si=60B2rmwk8e3F_Y0O Question 5 "Why Am I So Anxious All Of A Sudden?": https://youtu.be/L-tLe7owvCg?si=KgKUt7uLpeaXevBB Question 6 "Why Don't I Want Sexy Anymore?": https://youtu.be/aUxIn1HdT0g?si=xCwgK0sbCCljnk4X Question 7 "When is Menopause Official?": https://youtu.be/JiohXnXYipw?si=wfoH6Z2dkcC0id9a Question 8 "Join Pain, aches — is this menopause or aging?": https://youtu.be/litFqgcVuxk?si=FRO4Us-RwRBvYmMG Question 9 "How do you advocate for yourself and talk to a doctor?": https://youtu.be/LxXutr750x4?si=OKqBsv79cqlOabk- Question 10 "Do I have to suffer through this or are there really options?": https://youtu.be/MtGoIznCLPk?si=-JWpzGKVHWNSXigz 00:00 Why Women Ask AI Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause | |||
| The Gut-Hormone Connection In Menopause: Why It Matters and What You Should Know | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:48:40 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | The Gut-Hormone Connection In Menopause: Why It Matters and What You Should Know 💡 What if your menopause symptoms are being shaped by your gut health? 🌱 Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with metabolic health expert and author Cynthia Thurlow, NP to explore the powerful connection between the gut microbiome, hormones, and the menopause transition. Together, they unpack how changes in gut health can influence symptoms in perimenopause and menopause, and why the microbiome may play a bigger role in metabolism, bone health, inflammation, and overall aging than many women realize. They also dive into the emerging concept of the "menopause gut," including how hormonal shifts affect the microbiome, why the ovaries may be a key marker of biological aging, and how trauma, metabolic health, and mitochondrial function can shape the menopause experience. This conversation offers a deeper look at what may be driving common midlife symptoms and what women can do to better support long-term health. In this episode, you'll hear about: 🔹The menopause gut: How gut health may make menopause symptoms better or worse. 🔹Hormones and the microbiome: Why shifts in estrogen can influence inflammation, metabolism, and gut balance. 🔹Bone health: How the microbiome may play a role in bone remodeling and long-term skeletal health. 🔹Ovarian aging: Why the ovaries may be an important marker of biological aging. 🔹Trauma and menopause: How chronic stress and trauma may affect ovarian function and symptom burden. 🔹Metabolic health: What may be contributing to weight, energy, and insulin-related changes in midlife. 🔹A deeper root-cause view: Why menopause symptoms may be connected to more than just declining hormones. 💫 If you're navigating midlife changes and want a deeper root-cause perspective on what may be happening in the body, this conversation offers an insightful look at the emerging concept of the menopause gut. To connect with Cynthia: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/ Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut is available for pre-order now! Released in April 28, 2026 00:00 Menopause Meets Gut Health Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #guthealth #menopausegut #hormonehealth
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| The Economic Impact of Menopause Women Can't Ignore | 15 avr. 2026 | 00:31:18 | |
The Economic Impact of Menopause Women Can't Ignore | The Menopause Master Show | Episode 274 💰 Women, Wealth, & Menopause: Why It's an Economic Emergency! 🌱 Welcome to Menopause Mastery! Did you know: Women control $31.8 trillion in global consumer spending? It's true, yet the healthcare system designed to serve them is falling short. In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray breaks down the staggering economic cost of untreated menopause, why midlife women are the most powerful demographic in human history, and what happens when they step into that power. From the $1.8 billion in annual U.S. productivity losses to the $2 trillion in preventable healthcare costs, this isn't just a wellness issue — it's an economic emergency. Dr. Murray shares eye-opening data from Stanford, Mayo Clinic, and the Women's Wealth Symposium, and makes the case for why personalized hormone therapy could change everything. 💫 Tune in for insights on this untold economic story of midlife women! Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth | |||
| GLP-1/GIP Drugs & HRT in Midlife: What the New Data Suggests for Women's Health | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:31:05 | |
GLP-1/GIP Drugs & HRT in Midlife: What the New Data Suggests for Women's Health | The Menopause Master Show | Episode 273 🩺 Rethinking GLP-1/GIP Drugs: A New Perspective on the Impact During Perimenopause and Menopause 🌱 Welcome to Menopause Mastery! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray revisits prior criticism of GLP-1/GIP drugs (semaglutide, tirzepatide). She clarifies that the concern was poor prescribing and inadequate nutrition guidance, then reviews emerging data for midlife women in perimenopause/menopause. She explains how declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shift fat distribution to the abdomen, worsen insulin resistance and cortisol, and change thyroid function, and note bioidentical hormone replacement therapy—especially transdermal estradiol—can improve glucose/fat metabolism and reduce visceral fat. They describe GLP-1 mechanisms, typical weight-loss ranges, and evidence women lose more than men, possibly due to overlapping estrogen and GLP pathways and potential synergy with HRT. A 2025 case report suggests GLP-1–slowed gastric emptying may temporarily reduce absorption of oral estrogen, bringing back symptoms, while transdermal estrogen may avoid this; they also raise concerns about possible birth-control absorption effects. Dr. Betty goes on to cover lean-mass loss risks on GLP drugs, sarcopenia concerns, potential bone effects of GIP, practical sequencing (start HRT then add GLP-1), microdosing/compounding considerations, and limits of current long-term trial data, emphasizing personalized care, protein intake, and resistance training. Have you ever wondered about GLP-1 drugs and their role in weight loss during menopause? This episode is for you if you are ready to unpack the mystery of GLP-1/GIP drugs. Before grabbing a prescription, dive in to the science with The Menopause Mastery Show! 🔬🌟 00:00 Rethinking GLP Drugs Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray
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| What You Need to Know About the #1 Leading Cause of Death in Women | 01 avr. 2026 | 01:18:58 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | Understanding Women's Cardiac Health In Menopause | Episode 272 with John Osborne, MD, PhD, FACC, FNLA 🌱 Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray welcomes cardiologist Dr. John Osborne to discuss menopause as a major cardiovascular transition and how women are often misassessed using a male-centered model. They discuss women's higher rates of missed or atypical heart attack symptoms (fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea) and conditions more common in women such as microvascular disease, Takotsubo ("broken heart") cardiomyopathy, and SCAD. Osborne criticizes stress tests and the frequent, unnecessary caths, arguing that prevention should start with imaging—at least a calcium score at ~40, and ideally cardiac CT with AI to detect and quantify soft and calcified plaque, track progression, and guide treatment. They cover menopause-related lipid shifts, low HRT use and recent FDA label changes, and key labs including Lp(a) (genetic; estrogen lowers it; Horizon trial with pelacarsen) and ApoB targets for plaque reversal. 🩺 Discover the untold truths about menopause and heart health in this important installment of The Menopause Mastery Show! Join Dr. Betty and Dr. Osborne as they dive into how women's cardiovascular health is more than you think. To connect with Dr. Osborne: You Tube Channel: @ClearCardio 00:00 Menopause Heart Risk Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray | |||
| Ageless Beauty: Embracing Energy Medicine for Skin Health | 25 mars 2026 | 00:36:55 | |
The Menopause Mastery Show | Ageless Beauty: Embracing Energy Medicine for Skin Health | Episode 271 with Cathy Goldstein 🌱 Skincare in Menopause: Energy Medicine, Acupuncture, & the 7-Minute "Facelift" (Plus What Actually Works) In this Menopause Mastery episode, Dr. Betty Murray and acupuncturist Cathy Goldstein discuss why skincare in perimenopause and menopause is about more than wrinkles and products, focusing on skin as a communication system tied to the nervous system, emotions, hormones, fascia, muscles, and lymphatic flow. They explain how repeated facial expressions and stress can tighten muscles, constrict fascia, reduce lymphatic movement, and impact collagen and skin appearance, arguing for releasing rather than "freezing" the face. Cathy describes acupuncture and energy medicine through action-and-effect examples, shares misconceptions about topical collagen, collagen stamping, and heavy oils, and highlights clean water as the most underrated skin support. She outlines her Tru Energy® 7-minute facial protocol and study results, raises concerns about Botox/facelifts affecting communication and emotional connection, and shares three takeaways: hydrate, view lines as information, and know repair is possible. If you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause, and feeling like your skincare routine needs a boost, the insights in the episode are for you! Go beyond creams and lotions, and nurture your skin holistically.✨ To connect with Cathy and Tru Energy®: 00:00 Skincare Beyond Skin Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. | |||
| Hormone Health 101: HRT Myths & What Symptoms Really Mean | Q&A w/Dr. Betty Murray | 18 mars 2026 | 00:26:59 | |
Menopause Mastery Show | Hormone Health 101: HRT Myths & What Symptoms Really Mean | Q&A w/ Dr. Betty Murray, featuring guest Kelly Resendez 📌 What Every Woman Needs to Know About Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond Welcome to Menopause Mastery! Join Dr. Betty Murray and Kelly Resendez, President of Menrva, as they discuss myths and truths about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and clarify the difference between menopause and perimenopause. They review early symptoms beyond hot flashes, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, brain fog, abdominal weight gain, joint pain, palpitations, skin and hair changes, and shifts in libido and sexual comfort. Dr. Betty explains that even without symptoms, estrogen loss affects every organ, accelerating aging and increasing risks for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's, and that appropriate HRT can reduce major health risks. Additionally, they cover unnecessary costs from misdiagnosis and polypharmacy, outline key hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA), explain sleep disruption and adrenal stress, recommend urine testing for free hormones, encourage earlier support rather than waiting for periods to stop, and advise strength training plus higher protein intake to protect muscle and bone. If you are looking to dispel the myths around perimenopause, menopause, and HRT, this is the episode for you. Take control of your menopause journey, and share with the women in your life! 00:00 HRT Myths Intro To connect with Kelly and Menrva: Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray Links: More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. | |||
| Understanding Progesterone: Myths, Science, and Health Impacts | 11 mars 2026 | 00:43:50 | |
Menopause Mastery Show | Understanding Progesterone: Myths, Science, and Health Impacts
Progesterone in Perimenopause & Menopause: Bioidentical vs Progestins, Sleep, Cognition, and the Real Science
Welcome to Menopause Mastery! Join Dr. Betty Murray in this episode as she breaks down the science behind progesterone. Amid online controversy, Dr. Betty explains what progesterone does in the body, how it declines first in perimenopause, and why bioidentical micronized progesterone differs from synthetic progestins used in birth control and older HRT like Prempro.
She reviews evidence that oral micronized progesterone (often ~300 mg at bedtime) can improve sleep architecture and may reduce hot flashes/night sweats, while clarifying mixed findings and underpowered studies. It addresses brain and cognition claims by separating human data (largely neutral/no cognitive harm, mood benefits) from alarming animal studies, and explains individual variability via allopregnanolone metabolism, PMDD/depression history, genetics, and route of delivery (oral vs vaginal). In addition, she discusses cardiovascular nuance, endometrial protection with estrogen, and cyclical vs continuous dosing considerations.
If you're a woman over the age of 35, and are looking for relief from hot flashes, night sweats, and disrupted sleep, this episode is for you. Please share with other women in your life that deserve to have their symptoms taken seriously!
00:00 Progesterone Controversy 01:08 Progesterone Basics 01:55 Perimenopause Decline 03:06 Progestins vs Progesterone 06:10 Hot Flashes Evidence 09:17 Sleep and Metabolites 11:39 Cardiovascular Nuance 15:18 Brain Debate Explained 16:19 Human Studies Summary 20:09 Allopregnanolone U Curve 22:15 Animal Study Misuse 25:17 Oral vs Vaginal Routes 31:27 Cycling vs Continuous 37:47 Key Takeaways Recap 41:59 Closing and Empowerment
Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/
Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/
More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw YouTube Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/QP0v2gvLr0M Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH
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| Is It Too Late to Start Hormone Replacement Therapy? | 04 mars 2026 | 00:50:56 | |
Menopause Mastery Show | Starting HRT After 65: Is It Too Late? Transdermal Estrogen and Bone, Sleep & Dementia Risk
Welcome to Menopause Mastery! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray examines whether starting menopausal hormone therapy after age 65 is always unsafe, arguing that blanket "no" answers stem from an evidence vacuum and fear following the 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI), which used oral conjugated equine estrogen and synthetic progestins.
Dr. Murray contrasts oral therapy's first-pass liver metabolism and clotting risk with transdermal bioidentical estradiol, which has observational and retrospective data (including a large Medicare analysis) associated with no increased DVT, stroke, or heart attack risk. She highlights evidence for fracture reduction and maintained vertebral bone density with long-term therapy, discusses sleep benefits (a modifiable dementia risk factor), notes limited cognitive trials in older starters, and emphasizes individualized risk assessment (cardiovascular screening, genetics like APOE4) and monitoring; she also recommends vaginal estrogen to reduce UTIs and urosepsis risk.
This episode is for women who feel they may have missed their window on starting HRT, and why it may not be too late. In fact, women of all ages will benefit from this information, so don't forget to share it with someone you know!
00:00 HRT After 65 02:36 The Evidence Vacuum 04:55 Myth of the Window 06:27 WHI vs Modern Estrogen 08:36 Transdermal Safety Data 10:08 Why Observational Counts 14:51 Risk Math in Your 70s 19:32 Bone Density Benefits 23:08 Sleep and ApoE4 24:30 APOE4 Risk Basics 25:07 Sleep as Brain Protection 25:55 Transdermal Estrogen for Sleep 27:12 Insomnia Raises Dementia Risk 28:22 Personalizing HRT for Sleep 30:03 Cardiovascular Risks and Screening 34:56 Evidence Gaps and WHI Context 38:38 APOE4 Sleep and Estradiol Link 40:09 Decision Framework Over 65 43:08 Monitoring and Follow Up 45:47 Alternatives and Tradeoffs 48:16 Vaginal Estrogen and Wrap Up
Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/
Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube: @drbettymurray
Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/
More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH
Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.
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| Perimenopause and Menopause Myths Busted: What Every Woman Should Know About Hormones | 18 févr. 2026 | 00:24:42 | |
Perimenopause and Menopause Myths Busted! Welcome back to the Menopause Mastery Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Betty Murray and guest Kelly Resendez get real about the top myths and truths that surround perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause—especially when it comes to hormone replacement therapy. From the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones to the controversies sparked by past research, they break down the complexities in simple, relatable terms. Dr. Betty Murray shares the latest science on what actually keeps women healthy as they age, including the impact of hormones on long-term health, bone density, brain function, and more. Plus, they tackle the confusion around lab ranges, hormone metabolism, and the power of having individualized care. Whether you're navigating these changes yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode will empower you with the knowledge, the facts, and the hope you need to take control of your hormonal health—without judgment or misinformation. Let's set the record straight and help you thrive during every stage of your menopause journey! Chapters: 00:00 "Bioidentical vs Synthetic Hormones" 03:23 Synthetic vs. Bioidentical Hormones 06:34 Menopause Hormone Therapy Controversy 11:13 "Hormones: The Body's Cleanup Crew" 13:15 Patient Story: Hormone Therapy Oversights 18:45 "Testosterone and Women's Health" 19:46 "Empowering Women Through Hormone Care" 23:47 "Menopause Mastery: Real Solutions"
Quick Takeaways:
If you're ready to stop guessing and want a plan that's tailored to you, check out gethormonesnow.com. We're here to guide you through every step. Let's make this your most empowered chapter yet.
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| The Missing Link in Menopause Treatment | 16 févr. 2026 | 00:05:17 | |
What if the missing piece in your menopause journey isn't hormones, but your nervous system?
This episode is for women struggling with sleep, chronic stress, brain fog, or feeling stuck in fight-or-flight mode despite doing "all the right things" with diet and hormones. If you want to understand how 20-30 minutes a day of brain wave entrainment can rewire neural pathways and restore nervous system balance, this conversation will change how you think about healing. Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: | https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter
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FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec
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| BrainTap Technology: Rewiring Your Brain for Better Sleep and Stress Resilience | Dr. Patrick Porter | 11 févr. 2026 | 00:57:26 | |
What if the missing piece in your menopause journey isn't hormones, but your nervous system?
This episode is for women struggling with sleep, chronic stress, brain fog, or feeling stuck in fight-or-flight mode despite doing "all the right things" with diet and hormones. If you want to understand how 20-30 minutes a day of brain wave entrainment can rewire neural pathways and restore nervous system balance, this conversation will change how you think about healing. Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Links: More from the Podcast: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.
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| How to Prepare Your Body for Breast Implant Surgery and Recovery | Dr. Robert Whitfield | 09 févr. 2026 | 00:05:32 | |
What if your breast implants are quietly triggering an immune response like organ rejection? | |||
| Why Your Body Rejects Breast Implants | Dr. Robert Whitfield | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:52:40 | |
What if your breast implants are quietly triggering an immune response like organ rejection? | |||
| The Truth About Strength Training in Midlife | 02 févr. 2026 | 00:05:41 | |
Why aren't your workouts working anymore? In this episode, I break down the exercise science that actually builds muscle in menopause, and why most midlife women are doing it wrong. Learn why exercise must come before increasing protein to fix anabolic resistance, how to use zone 2 cardio without burning muscle, why high-intensity classes may be counterproductive, and the exact strength training prescription (including heavy lifting, progressive load, and protein timing) that signals your body to build muscle and bone instead of storing fat. | |||
| The Exercise Order That Actually Builds Muscle in Menopause | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:40:25 | |
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| The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight in Menopause | 26 janv. 2026 | 00:07:19 | |
Almost 80% of women will experience weight gain as they enter perimenopause and menopause, and what makes it even worse is that the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s stop working entirely. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact science behind why menopause destroys your metabolism, why eating more protein first could actually be making things worse, and the precise order of operations you need to follow to reverse metabolic dysfunction and lose visceral fat - the dangerous fat underneath your abdominal muscle that increases your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. This isn't about eating less and moving more. This is about understanding the deep mechanistic disruptions happening in your mitochondria, insulin signaling, liver function, and fat cell biology during menopause, and using science-backed strategies in the right sequence to fix them. I'm also sharing my own story of gaining 35 pounds in early perimenopause and another 10 pounds from testosterone therapy because my androgens were too high relative to my estrogen. You'll Discover: ● Why 80% of women gain weight in perimenopause and menopause ● Why eating more protein before fixing insulin resistance and glucose utilization can trigger gluconeogenesis ● The mitochondrial shutdown ● How fiber intake reduced visceral fat by 24.6% over 16 weeks in postmenopausal women ● Why yo-yo dieting and extreme caloric restriction can slow metabolic rate by 20-30% ● Why excess androgens relative to estrogen drive insulin resistance and pre-diabetes in menopause, and why testosterone therapy without proper estrogen management can worsen metabolic dysfunction despite improving libido and mental sharpness ● How hormone replacement therapy improves insulin sensitivity through estradiol activity at cell and mitochondria PLUS, the complete exercise protocol and its benefits. This episode is for women frustrated by unexplained weight gain in perimenopause or menopause, those who've been told to just eat more protein and lift weights without results, or anyone struggling with elevated fasting glucose despite cutting carbs. Download the free protocol in the show notes and start fixing your metabolism the right way, in the right order. Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH
Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.
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| Why 80% of Women Gain Weight in Menopause | 21 janv. 2026 | 01:02:44 | |
Almost 80% of women will experience weight gain as they enter perimenopause and menopause, and what makes it even worse is that the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s stop working entirely. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact science behind why menopause destroys your metabolism, why eating more protein first could actually be making things worse, and the precise order of operations you need to follow to reverse metabolic dysfunction and lose visceral fat - the dangerous fat underneath your abdominal muscle that increases your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. This isn't about eating less and moving more. This is about understanding the deep mechanistic disruptions happening in your mitochondria, insulin signaling, liver function, and fat cell biology during menopause, and using science-backed strategies in the right sequence to fix them. I'm also sharing my own story of gaining 35 pounds in early perimenopause and another 10 pounds from testosterone therapy because my androgens were too high relative to my estrogen. You'll Discover: ● Why 80% of women gain weight in perimenopause and menopause ● Why eating more protein before fixing insulin resistance and glucose utilization can trigger gluconeogenesis ● The mitochondrial shutdown ● How fiber intake reduced visceral fat by 24.6% over 16 weeks in postmenopausal women ● Why yo-yo dieting and extreme caloric restriction can slow metabolic rate by 20-30% ● Why excess androgens relative to estrogen drive insulin resistance and pre-diabetes in menopause, and why testosterone therapy without proper estrogen management can worsen metabolic dysfunction despite improving libido and mental sharpness ● How hormone replacement therapy improves insulin sensitivity through estradiol activity at cell and mitochondria PLUS, the complete exercise protocol and its benefits. This episode is for women frustrated by unexplained weight gain in perimenopause or menopause, those who've been told to just eat more protein and lift weights without results, or anyone struggling with elevated fasting glucose despite cutting carbs. Download the free protocol in the show notes and start fixing your metabolism the right way, in the right order. Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH
Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.
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| The Real Cause of Perimenopause Fatigue & Pain | 19 janv. 2026 | 00:09:49 | |
What if your chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms aren't just hormonal, but neurological? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Ashok Gupta, founder of the Gupta Program and pioneer in neuroplasticity-based brain retraining for chronic illness. Ashok's personal journey from debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome at Cambridge University to complete recovery led him to develop a program that has now been validated in seven clinical studies and helps thousands of people worldwide rewire their nervous systems to heal. You'll Discover: ● Why 85% of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and mast cell activation cases occur in women aged 35-60, and how perimenopause creates a "drought in the kingdom" that sensitizes the nervous system ● How your immune system and nervous system become traumatized after fighting off threats and keep firing weapons of war even after the battle is over, causing widespread inflammation ● Why survival is the number one priority of your brain, and how it would rather trigger your immune and nervous systems wildly to protect you than bring you back to balance ● How neuroplasticity works through repetition and intensity to rewire the brain, just like learning to drive a car transforms from conscious effort to automatic behavior ● Why estrogen loss in perimenopause builds more brain receptors (not less), affects the cannabinoid system and mitochondrial function in the prefrontal cortex, making the nervous system hypersensitive to fluctuations ● The neuroimmune conditioned syndrome framework covering symptoms like poor sleep, pain, fatigue, swollen glands, temperature fluctuations, post-exertional malaise, and cognitive dysfunction across multiple mysterious illnesses ● How the Gupta Program was four times more effective than sleep advice, diet, supplements, and activity recommendations for long COVID fatigue in independent studies ● Why modern medicine treats hardware problems (broken bones) well but fails at software problems (nervous system dysregulation) that account for 50% of doctor visits PLUS, we talk about the first-ever clinical study on perimenopause and menopause using the Gupta Program, and you can participate! This episode is for women experiencing chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, long COVID, anxiety, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms that medications haven't helped. If you're tired of being told "it's just stress" or "it's all in your head," this conversation will change everything. Watch now and discover how retraining your brain can heal your body, and how you can participate in groundbreaking research.
Connect with Ashok Gupta: Website: GuptaProgram.com Gupta Program App (free downloads available on App Store and Play Store)
Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH
Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.
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| How Neuroplasticity Can Reverse Chronic Fatigue, Pain, and Anxiety | 14 janv. 2026 | 00:51:19 | |
What if your chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms aren't just hormonal, but neurological?
Connect with Ashok Gupta: Gupta Program App (free downloads available on App Store and Play Store) Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/
Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.
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| The Seven Pillars of Health: A Simple Self-Checkup That Could Save Your Life | 12 janv. 2026 | 00:08:32 | |
In this quick episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden, a researcher and clinician who is one of 80 scientists worldwide leading the charge on the mitochondrial theory of cancer.
This episode is for anyone navigating cancer or complicated health cases, women frustrated by wearables and contradictory health advice, or biohackers wondering if they're making things worse. Connect with Dr. Donese Worden: Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. | |||
| The Root Cause of Cancer Nobody Talks About | 07 janv. 2026 | 00:52:52 | |
What if everything you've been told about cancer is based on the wrong science? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this myth-busting episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden, researcher, clinician, and one of 80 scientists worldwide leading the charge on the mitochondrial theory of cancer. Dr. Donese is co-founding the Society for International Metabolic Oncology and has worked with oncologists from MD Anderson, Mayo Clinic, and top institutions globally to change how we approach cancer treatment at its root. We're pulling apart the misinformation in functional medicine, the dangerous trends in biohacking, and why conventional cancer care, while well-intentioned, is treating the wrong target. Dr. Donese doesn't work against oncologists; she works with them, using metabolic therapies like hyperbaric oxygen and ketogenic protocols to improve chemo sensitivity, reduce side effects, and potentially target cancer stem cells that conventional care misses. You'll Discover: ● Why only 5-10% of cancers are genetic but all conventional treatment targets DNA when the real cause is mitochondrial damage that creates cell respiration problems ● How metabolic therapies like hyperbaric oxygen and ketogenic diet support conventional cancer care by improving chemo sensitivity with fewer side effects ● The dangerous truth about cold plunges: blood pressure spikes 50 points in seconds, has killed healthy people, especially risky for women with unbalanced hormones ● Why wearables lie to women about sleep and recovery scores, and why listening to your body is more accurate than tracking devices ● The Seven Pillars framework: a simple 1-10 self-assessment covering sleep, body, bowel movements, energy, mental state, relationships, and spiritual health ● Why biohackers are often the most stressed people and how excessive tracking and forcing protocols prevents the body from healing ● Why mitochondria are passed only through the female line and function collaboratively like matriarchal societies ● The one biohack that's universally beneficial: sauna and heat exposure for cardiovascular health, especially advantageous for women ● Why functional medicine practitioners giving glutamine to cancer patients are feeding the problem since glutamine is one of two pathways that fuel cancer growth
This episode is for anyone navigating cancer or complicated health cases, women frustrated by wearables and contradictory health advice, or biohackers wondering if they're making things worse. Watch now and discover why your mitochondria hold the answers.
Connect with Dr. Donese Worden: Website: https://drworden.com/
Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. | |||
| Why 'It's Just Stress' Is Destroying Women's Work-Life Balance | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:04:33 | |
Your brain is not broken and your mind is not a mess. You're not failing as a mom. You're not falling behind as an executive. We need to restore your hormones. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist, Chief Wellness Officer for a company of 14,000 people, and bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure, to expose the workplace crisis that's destroying women's careers and health. Dr. Romie shares her own story of burnout: 120-hour work weeks as one of less than 5% of female brain doctors in academic medicine, researching women's hormones while her own brain cells felt "on fire," chest pain dismissed as "just stress," and life-saving surgery in 2010 that woke her up to what medical school never taught her. But this conversation goes far deeper than one woman's story. We unpack the shocking data showing women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are being forced out of the workforce at a rate 15 times higher than men, not because they're failing, but because their perimenopause and menopause symptoms are being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and weaponized against them. You'll Discover: ● Why women ages 40-60 are being laid off or taking involuntary leave at rates 15 times higher than men ● Dr. Romie's burnout journey in academic medicine ● The "hormones are a symphony" framework ● Why 70-80% of women with mental health symptoms due to stress actually have thyroid as the root cause, with difficulty focusing being the only presenting symptom (mistaken for ADHD or anxiety), while weight fluctuations, dry skin, and irregular cycles come later ● The truth about perimenopause symptoms ● Why "authentic leadership" is BS in corporate America ● The functional medicine gatekeeping crisis: complex gut health diet protocols for busy traveling executives who spend $3,000-$10,000 without getting help, told to "earn your hormones," when brain fog/anxiety sufferers need low-hanging fruit first (progesterone, thyroid) to feel better THEN add lifestyle changes ● Why no supplement will replace thyroid hormone: if a doctor is selling you supplements instead of prescription medication, run. ● Stress eating vs comfort food distinction ● Business dinner survival tactics PLUS, Dr. Romie's "glow up" secret: lost weight, skin glowing, looks younger than 50, wasn't Botox (though she covers gray hair every 3 weeks), was thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone restoration, started thyroid at 38-39 years old and had regular menstrual cycle for first time in her life This episode is for women in their 40s-60s experiencing brain fog at work, executives who can't focus in meetings, anyone told their symptoms are "just stress," or women considering quitting their jobs because they think they're failing. Watch now and discover why you don't need to quit, you need your hormones restored.
Connect with Dr. Romie Mushtaq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drromie/ The Busy Brain Cure by Dr. Romie Mushtaq (bestselling book with 8-week protocol) https://drromie.com/book/
Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: ● The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ ● Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ ● FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec ● Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ ● Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. | |||
| The Workplace Crisis No One Is Talking About | 31 déc. 2025 | 00:48:47 | |
Your brain is not broken and your mind is not a mess. You're not failing as a mom. You're not falling behind as an executive. We need to restore your hormones. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist, Chief Wellness Officer for a company of 14,000 people, and bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure, to expose the workplace crisis that's destroying women's careers and health. Dr. Romie shares her own story of burnout: 120-hour work weeks as one of less than 5% of female brain doctors in academic medicine, researching women's hormones while her own brain cells felt "on fire," chest pain dismissed as "just stress," and life-saving surgery in 2010 that woke her up to what medical school never taught her. But this conversation goes far deeper than one woman's story. We unpack the shocking data showing women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are being forced out of the workforce at a rate 15 times higher than men, not because they're failing, but because their perimenopause and menopause symptoms are being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and weaponized against them. You'll Discover: ● Why women ages 40-60 are being laid off or taking involuntary leave at rates 15 times higher than men ● Dr. Romie's burnout journey in academic medicine ● The "hormones are a symphony" framework ● Why 70-80% of women with mental health symptoms due to stress actually have thyroid as the root cause, with difficulty focusing being the only presenting symptom (mistaken for ADHD or anxiety), while weight fluctuations, dry skin, and irregular cycles come later ● The truth about perimenopause symptoms ● Why "authentic leadership" is BS in corporate America ● The functional medicine gatekeeping crisis: complex gut health diet protocols for busy traveling executives who spend $3,000-$10,000 without getting help, told to "earn your hormones," when brain fog/anxiety sufferers need low-hanging fruit first (progesterone, thyroid) to feel better THEN add lifestyle changes ● Why no supplement will replace thyroid hormone: if a doctor is selling you supplements instead of prescription medication, run. ● Stress eating vs comfort food distinction ● Business dinner survival tactics PLUS, Dr. Romie's "glow up" secret: lost weight, skin glowing, looks younger than 50, wasn't Botox (though she covers gray hair every 3 weeks), was thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone restoration, started thyroid at 38-39 years old and had regular menstrual cycle for first time in her life This episode is for women in their 40s-60s experiencing brain fog at work, executives who can't focus in meetings, anyone told their symptoms are "just stress," or women considering quitting their jobs because they think they're failing. Watch now and discover why you don't need to quit, you need your hormones restored.
Connect with Dr. Romie Mushtaq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drromie/ The Busy Brain Cure by Dr. Romie Mushtaq (bestselling book with 8-week protocol) https://drromie.com/book/
Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: ● The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ ● Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ ● FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec ● Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ ● Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. | |||
| The Silent Signs of Pre-Diabetes Most Doctors Miss (Check Your Neck) | 29 déc. 2025 | 00:04:52 | |
Can you be lean and metabolically unfit? Can you be overweight and metabolically healthy? Most of the world's type 2 diabetics are lean. Weight is not the issue. It's a distraction from what actually matters: metabolic fitness. Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Beverly Yates ND to shatter the myths about metabolic health, weight, and diabetes, especially for women over 40. In this conversation, Dr. Yates reveals the silent signs of pre-diabetes most doctors miss, why the "eat less, exercise more" advice fails women after menopause, and the five steps of the Yates Protocol that helped women reverse type 2 diabetes after 25+ years, without deprivation or restriction. What We Cover: ● Weight is not the issue, it's a symptom: Most type 2 diabetics worldwide are lean (not overweight), you can be lean and metabolically unfit OR overweight and metabolically healthy, doctors blame weight instead of looking at actual metabolic markers ● The silent signs of pre-diabetes ● Objective markers that actually matter: Hemoglobin A1C, fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin, C-peptide ● Why BMI is useless ● Menopause changes everything metabolically: Loss of estrogen = increased visceral fat + insulin resistance (even with same diet/exercise), women have more microvascular disease than men, hot flashes linked to hyperdensities in brain (vascular damage) ● Why lean people don't get diagnosed: Doctors assume "you're skinny, you're fine" without checking A1C/fasting insulin/C-peptide, visceral fat can be invisible (not always "beer belly"), third of teenagers now have pre-diabetes ● The taste bud reset: Taste buds turn over every 10-14 days, they talk to brain about calories, diet sodas/artificial sweeteners trick brain → causes snacking 1-1.5 hours later PLUS, The 5 Steps of the Yates Protocol: (1) Nutrition, (2) Meal timing, (3) Stress management, (4) Sleep, (5) Exercise with emphasis on strength training. This episode is for women over 40 navigating menopause, anyone told to "just lose weight" by their doctor, pre-diabetics looking for real solutions, or anyone who wants to understand what metabolic fitness actually means. ✨ Watch now and discover why the strategies that worked at 30 don't work at 50, and what actually does.
Connect with Dr. Beverly Yates ND: Book: The Yates Protocol (Pre-Order NOW)
Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ● Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: ● The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book) https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ ● Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ ● FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec ● Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ ● Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/
More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.
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| How Two Women Reversed Type 2 Diabetes With 5 Simple Steps | 24 déc. 2025 | 00:49:12 | |
Can you be lean and metabolically unfit? Can you be overweight and metabolically healthy? Most of the world's type 2 diabetics are lean. Weight is not the issue. It's a distraction from what actually matters: metabolic fitness. Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Beverly Yates ND to shatter the myths about metabolic health, weight, and diabetes, especially for women over 40. In this conversation, Dr. Yates reveals the silent signs of pre-diabetes most doctors miss, why the "eat less, exercise more" advice fails women after menopause, and the five steps of the Yates Protocol that helped women reverse type 2 diabetes after 25+ years, without deprivation or restriction. What We Cover: ● Weight is not the issue, it's a symptom: Most type 2 diabetics worldwide are lean (not overweight), you can be lean and metabolically unfit OR overweight and metabolically healthy, doctors blame weight instead of looking at actual metabolic markers ● The silent signs of pre-diabetes ● Objective markers that actually matter: Hemoglobin A1C, fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin, C-peptide ● Why BMI is useless ● Menopause changes everything metabolically: Loss of estrogen = increased visceral fat + insulin resistance (even with same diet/exercise), women have more microvascular disease than men, hot flashes linked to hyperdensities in brain (vascular damage) ● Why lean people don't get diagnosed: Doctors assume "you're skinny, you're fine" without checking A1C/fasting insulin/C-peptide, visceral fat can be invisible (not always "beer belly"), third of teenagers now have pre-diabetes ● The taste bud reset: Taste buds turn over every 10-14 days, they talk to brain about calories, diet sodas/artificial sweeteners trick brain → causes snacking 1-1.5 hours later PLUS, The 5 Steps of the Yates Protocol: (1) Nutrition, (2) Meal timing, (3) Stress management, (4) Sleep, (5) Exercise with emphasis on strength training. This episode is for women over 40 navigating menopause, anyone told to "just lose weight" by their doctor, pre-diabetics looking for real solutions, or anyone who wants to understand what metabolic fitness actually means. ✨ Watch now and discover why the strategies that worked at 30 don't work at 50, and what actually does.
Connect with Dr. Beverly Yates ND: Book: The Yates Protocol (Pre-Order NOW)
Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ● Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: ● The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book) https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ ● Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ ● FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec ● Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ ● Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/
More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.
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