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Feeling like you don’t have the mental capacity or physical energy to do the things you love lately?  You may have been told this is just a normal part of menopause and aging as a woman. But it DOESN’T have to be!  Midlife is a time for a serious health reflection. And we deserve a better method of healing to feel stronger, energized, and ah-mazing– no matter what stage of life we’re in.  This episode is all about optimizing your metabolic and brain health. Because symptoms of metabolic dysfunction can be silent, and we often excuse them away for being too busy, or just being a woman heading towards menopause.  My mission here is to help YOU create great energy and improve your metabolic health– especially in midlife when your body starts to shift.  So tune in here for all my top daily habits and recommendations on optimizing your cellular energy– for lasting brain, metabolic, and OVERALL health!  IN THIS EPISODE Building mental, emotional, and physical resilience  Understanding hormone changes to optimize metabolism  The 5 major reasons women experience metabolic health changes  Addressing the imbalance in female sex hormones   Navigating declining muscle mass in midlife  Symptoms of metabolic dysfunction driven by insulin resistance  How to deal with fat redistribution in midlife  The abrupt reduction in metabolic rate and energy expenditure in perimenopause and menopause  Metabolic markers and standard lab ranges for optimal health   My top recommendations for a rockin’ metabolism!  View the podcast episode here: https://drmariza.com/episode595 RESOURCES MENTIONED Use code DRMARIZA to get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth >> Stay tuned for more information on how to register for my FREE Thriving in Perimenopause and Menopause Summit!  584: The Health Costs of Our Modern Life & How to Start Feeling Better with Dr. Casey Means #552: The Midlife Muscle Crisis: Why Maintaining Muscle Is Necessary for Fat Loss, Strength and Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon #546: How To Stay Lean, Energized, And Strong by Working with Your Physiology, Not Against It with Dr. Stacy Sims RELATED EPISODES  #531: How To Create Metabolism-Loving Meals That Can Fix Your Blood Sugar and Ward Off Chronic Disease  #545: How To Reverse Your Biological Age with Simple Lifestyle Habits and the Most Important Factors in Reversing Your Inner Age with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald 580: Mastering Your Sleep, Metabolism, And Overall, Health in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow #535: How To Effectively Reset Your Metabolism, Lose Weight, And Upgrade Your Hormones

Last August, I was scared I’d never have the mental bandwidth to live my dreams, or even become the mom I’d always strived to be. I was severely struggling with a brain injury and post-concussion syndrome, uncertain of how my future would look.  Now– 1 year later– I’m feeling great, functioning 88% better than I was after my injury. So how did I transform, and tackle my symptoms HEAD-on? (no pun intended!) Despite perimenopausal symptoms, increased inflammation, and mold exposure I experienced all while on my road to recovery, a few things I’ve been doing have made all the difference… In this podcast, I give you my top tips– my non-negotiables and consistent habits that have helped me truly transform despite several health setbacks.  Regardless of if you’ve experienced a recent health scare or injury,  the recommendations in this podcast can be life-changing.  Tune into this episode to learn how YOU can become a woman who fires on all cylinders, living life with energy, ease, and grace! IN THIS EPISODE Navigating my recovery from post-concussion syndrome  Reducing brain inflammation with a concussion protocol  Top brain support supplements I took for recovery  Movement recommendations for healing from a brain injury  Metabolically healthy meals for ideal health and recovery  My top non-negotiables that help continue to heal my brain  Hormone replacement dosing to ease symptoms  View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode594 RESOURCES MENTIONED Use code DRMARIZA to get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth >> Midlife Metabolism & Hormone Reset Program Stay on the lookout for my Thriving In Perimenopause and Menopause Summit in October! RELATED EPISODES  #543: What I Am Doing to Overcome Post Concussion Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue and Low Thyroid Function and A Big Update About the Podcast 586: What You Can Do in Perimenopause to Optimize Your Energy, Resilience, And Brain Power with Dr. Mariza #564: This Is the Most Powerful Tool I Use to Heal My Body and Optimize My Health with Dr. Mariza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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