Explore every episode of the podcast The Better Beyond 40 Formula with Dr. Mary Pines
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| 3. The Midlife Blueprint Your Doctor Never Taught You | 06 Jan 2026 | 01:01:03 | |
Dr. Mary Pines breaks down the truth about why most midlife wellness advice fails women over 40 — and what actually works instead. In this essential episode, she unveils the four key pillars of her Better Beyond 40 Formula — Sync, Recalibrate, Soothe, and Satisfy — to help women understand their shifting hormones, beat fatigue and inflammation, and finally feel at home in their bodies again. It's the science, strategy, and compassion your doctor never had time to explain. In This Episode: In This Episode:
Links & Resources Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program. Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice. Explore Mary’s creative side and view her artwork at MaryPines-Art.com. You can watch each episode on YouTube. Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online. Mentions in this Episode:
_______ Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies. | |||
| 2. Perimenopause & Identity: From "Losing It" to Leading It | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:44:39 | |
Dr. Mary Pines gets candid about the messy, emotional, and physical chaos of perimenopause and menopause — and how this season of life can become your midlife metamorphosis instead of a meltdown. Through honest storytelling and science-backed insight, she reframes midlife as a time of transformation, helping women move from exhaustion and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and calm. In This Episode: • Why perimenopause and menopause feel like losing yourself — and why that experience is biological, not personal • How to reframe the hormonal chaos of midlife as a transformation instead of a breakdown • Practical mindset shifts to move from exhaustion and overwhelm toward clarity, confidence, and calm
Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program. Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice. You can watch each episode on YouTube. Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online.
Website: https://drmarypines.com Newsletter: https://www.drmarypines.com/newsletter FB: https://www.facebook.com/drmarypines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarypines/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dr-mary-pines-phd Shop: https://drmarypines.com/shop Blog: https://drmarypines.com/blog _______ Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies. | |||
| 1. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why I’m Starting a Podcast | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:45:49 | |
Dr. Mary Pines kicks off The Better Beyond 40 Formula Podcast by getting real about her own burnout, healing, and why she's finally ready to share it all. With science, soul, and zero BS, Mary opens up about the lessons that shaped her mission — to help women over 40 cut through wellness confusion, rediscover their energy, and feel truly better beyond 40. In This Episode:
Links & Resources Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program. Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice. Explore Mary’s creative side and view her artwork at MaryPines-Art.com. You can watch each episode on YouTube. Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online.
Website: https://drmarypines.com Newsletter: https://www.drmarypines.com/newsletter FB: https://www.facebook.com/drmarypines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarypines/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dr-mary-pines-phd Shop: https://drmarypines.com/shop Blog: https://drmarypines.com/blog _______ Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies. | |||
| 9. Sexual, Urinary & Pelvic Health: Vaginal Estrogen & Beyond! ft. Lindsay Geddes, Pelvic Floor PT | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:33:00 | |
If you've ever been told that hormone replacement therapy is dangerous, or if you've just quietly accepted leaks, dryness, or painful sex as inevitable parts of midlife — this episode is for you. Dr. Mary Pines sits down with pelvic floor physiotherapist Lindsay Geddes to cut through decades of fear-based misinformation around HRT. They cover why hormones aren't just for reproduction, how the notorious 2002 Women's Health Initiative study was flawed (and later retracted), and why bioidentical hormones are a game-changer. Dr. Mary also breaks down exactly what vaginal estrogen does — from rebuilding tissue thickness and improving lubrication, to supporting the vaginal microbiome, reducing UTIs, and even improving clitoral sensation. Plus, Lindsay shares her clinical tips on how to actually apply it for maximum benefit. Armed with this episode, you'll know exactly what to say to your doctor. In This Episode: • Why the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study created decades of fear around HRT — and why that fear is now officially outdated • What vaginal estrogen actually does: rebuilding tissue, improving lubrication, supporting the vaginal microbiome, reducing UTIs, and restoring sensation • How to have an informed, confident conversation with your doctor about bioidentical hormones and vaginal estrogen Links & Resources Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program. Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice. You can watch each episode on YouTube. Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online. Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.
Website: https://drmarypines.com Newsletter: https://www.drmarypines.com/newsletter Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dr-mary-pines-phd Shop: https://drmarypines.com/shop Blog: https://drmarypines.com/blog _______ Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies. | |||
| 8. Decoding Perimenopause Stages: Midlife Hormones 101 | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:39:53 | |
You're eating well, moving your body, trying to sleep — and yet the weight is creeping up, your moods are unpredictable, and your brain feels like it's running on dial-up. Sound familiar? This isn't a willpower problem. It's a hormone problem, and there's a big difference. Dr. Mary walks you through the three stages of perimenopause — from the earliest signs (hello, ramped-up PMS and mysterious weight gain) to the chaotic middle years of skipped cycles and 3am wake-ups, all the way to the "almost there" phase just before menopause. You'll learn why progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and even your thyroid all play a role in how you feel — and why the advice you've been given probably wasn't designed with your midlife body in mind. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer map of where you are, what's driving your symptoms, and what to watch for as things continue to shift. This transition is real, it's significant, and it is absolutely navigable — when you know what you're actually dealing with. In This Episode:
Links & Resources Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program. Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice. You can watch each episode on YouTube. Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online. Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.
Website: https://drmarypines.com Newsletter: https://www.drmarypines.com/newsletter Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dr-mary-pines-phd Shop: https://drmarypines.com/shop Blog: https://drmarypines.com/blog _______ Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies. | |||
| 7. Bladder Leaks, Sex, Kegel Myths & Pelvic Floor Truths - Pelvic Floor PT Lindsay Geddes | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:31:37 | |
Bladder leaks, urgency, painful sex, and nighttime bathroom trips affect millions of women — yet many feel too embarrassed to talk about them, even with their doctors. In this episode, Dr. Mary sits down with pelvic floor physiotherapist Lindsay Geddes to unpack what the pelvic floor actually is, how hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause affect pelvic tissues, and why symptoms like bladder leaks and discomfort during sex often appear in midlife. Lindsay also breaks down one of the biggest myths in women's health — that Kegels are the answer for everyone — and explains why they can sometimes make symptoms worse. They explore how injuries, posture, muscle imbalance, and nervous system patterns all influence pelvic floor function, and share simple breathing and movement strategies women can start using today to support pelvic health and regain bladder confidence. In This Episode: • What the pelvic floor actually does — and why hormonal shifts in perimenopause directly affect bladder and pelvic tissue • Why Kegels aren't the answer for everyone (and can sometimes make symptoms worse) • How posture, breathing, and nervous system patterns influence pelvic floor function — and simple strategies to start restoring bladder confidence today Links & Resources Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program. Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice. You can watch each episode on YouTube. Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online. Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. Where to Find Lindsay Geddes
Connect with Me: Newsletter: https://www.drmarypines.com/newsletter Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dr-mary-pines-phd Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies. | |||
| 6. Gut Feelings & Diet Myths: Healing from the Inside Out with Danna Levy Hoffman | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:45:46 | |
Dr. Mary sits down with Functional Medicine-certified Nutritionist & Health Coach, Danna Levy Hoffman, to unpack gut health, food freedom, and why dieting keeps failing women over 40. From bloating and migraines to emotional eating and weight struggles, they explore how so many symptoms start in the gut — and why the real path forward isn't restriction. Danna has studied nutrition, psychology, and functional medicine for decades, she's super real, fun to listen to, and offers us practical tips that WORK for midlife women. In This Episode: • How gut health connects to bloating, migraines, emotional eating, and weight struggles in midlife women • Why dieting keeps failing women over 40 — and what functional medicine says to do instead • Why protein, not restriction, may be the most important nutritional shift for women in perimenopause and menopause Links & Resources Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program. Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice. You can watch each episode on YouTube. Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online. Where to find Danna Levy Hoffman
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Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.
Website: https://drmarypines.com Newsletter: https://www.drmarypines.com/newsletter Shop: https://drmarypines.com/shop Blog: https://drmarypines.com/blog _______ Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies. | |||
| 5. Always Hungry, Never Satisfied - Fixing Food Obsession After 40 | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:41:32 | |
If you feel like you're always hungry, constantly snacking, or thinking about food, this episode is for you. Dr. Mary unpacks why cravings after 40 aren't about willpower — they're about metabolism, blood sugar, and years of conditioning your body to run on quick fuel. She explains how insulin resistance, sugar-burning mode, chronic grazing, and stress all amplify food obsession — and what to do instead. In This Episode: • Why cravings and food obsession after 40 are a metabolism and blood sugar issue — not a willpower problem • How insulin resistance, sugar-burning mode, and chronic grazing amplify hunger signals in midlife • Practical strategies to build metabolic flexibility, calm cravings, and feel genuinely satisfied without extreme dieting or restriction
Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online. You can watch each episode on YouTube. Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. Mentions in this Episode The "famous" 7-minute workout video. [Original NYT article here showing the workout in pictures.] An under-desk walking pad or exercise bike If you're interested, some powerful breath practices: Lab Markers & Testing
Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies. | |||
| 4. Hormones: Decoding Yours & How to Support Them | 23 Jan 2026 | 01:06:29 | |
If you've ever been told "it's just your hormones," this episode is for you. Dr. Mary breaks down what your hormones are really trying to communicate — and why balance, not perfection, is the key to feeling like yourself again. She explains how estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin work together like an orchestra, what happens when one instrument falls out of tune, and how factors like inflammation, liver detox, blood sugar, and gut health all play a role. You'll also learn simple, evidence-based ways to support your hormones naturally through movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management. In This Episode: • How estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin work together — and what happens when one falls out of balance • The role of inflammation, liver detox, blood sugar, and gut health in hormone regulation after 40 • Simple, evidence-based ways to support your hormones through movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management — no prescription required Links & Resources Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program. Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice. Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. You can watch each episode on YouTube. Mentions in this Episode:
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| 10. Part 1: Peptides 101 - What, Why & How?! | 06 May 2026 | 00:29:18 | |
If you're doing everything right — the protein, the lifting, the sleep — and still feel inflamed, foggy, or stuck, this episode is for you. Dr. Mary Pines breaks down what peptides actually are, how they signal your body differently from hormones, and why midlife women who are already on HRT are now looking at peptides as the missing layer. Part 1 of a three-part series. No hype, no shortcuts — just the mechanism and a clear framework for where peptides fit (and where they don't). 00:00:00 – Three-part series intro & why peptides deserve the space. Links & Resources About Dr. Mary, Blog, Shop & more at drmarypines.com Her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula is designed to help peri/menopausal women (35-65) rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online. 👉Watch the FREE MasterClass to learn more & see if it might be a fit for you. Instagram @drmarypines Explore Mary’s creative side and view her artwork at MaryPines-Art.com. You can watch each episode on YouTube. Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. Peptides Mentioned in this Episode: BPC-157 Connect with Me: Website: https://drmarypines.com Newsletter: https://www.drmarypines.com/newsletter FB: https://www.facebook.com/drmarypines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarypines/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dr-mary-pines-phd Shop: https://drmarypines.com/shop Blog: https://drmarypines.com/blog ____ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or inform medication decisions. Consult a qualified professional before starting any new health protocol. This content does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Dr. Mary Pines. | |||
| 11. Peptides Part 2: My 6 Favorite Kinds! | 12 May 2026 | 00:38:51 | |
If you're already on HRT, lifting, eating protein, and sleeping — and still not getting the results you expect — this episode is your next layer. Part 2 of our three-part peptide series, Dr. Mary Pines walks through her six favorite peptides: what they do, who they're for, and how she actually uses them with clients. In this episode:
Part 3 next week: sourcing, safety, and a framework for whether peptides belong in your life. Links & Resources Better Beyond 40 Formula — Mary's signature program for peri/menopausal women (35–65) Join the FREE Community on Skool Newsletter — weekly guidance from Dr. Mary Instagram @drmarypines Full show notes, citations, and transcript: drmarypines.com/podcast Peptides covered in this episode: BPC-157 TB-500 / Thymosin beta-4 fragment 17-23 Thymosin alpha-1 CJC-1295 + ipamorelin Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) Retatrutide Selank Semax GHK-Cu / "The Copper Peptide" __ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please work with a qualified provider before starting any new health protocol. This content does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Dr. Mary Pines. | |||
| E12 — Peptides Part 3: Real Talk on Safety, Sourcing & Are They For You? | 19 May 2026 | 00:26:03 | |
You've done the research. You know peptides exist. But now the real questions start: where do you actually get them, are they safe, and how do you know if they're even right for you? This is the episode no one in the peptide space wants to make — the regulatory reality, the sourcing minefield, and a clear framework for deciding whether peptides belong in your toolkit at all. In this episode:
Links & Resources Better Beyond 40 Formula — Dr. Mary's signature BB40 program helps peri/menopausal women THRIVE 👉 Watch the FREE MasterClass that explains her BB40 approach Join the FREE BB40 Community on Skool Newsletter — weekly guidance from Dr. Mary Instagram @drmarypines Full show notes, citations, and transcript: drmarypines.com/podcast Peptides mentioned: CJC-1295 Ipamorelin BPC-157 Thymosin Alpha-1 Thymosin Beta-4 / TB-500 Selank Semax GLP-1 agonists Epitalon Experts mentioned: Dr. Elizabeth Yurth (Boulder Longevity Institute), Dr. William Seeds (SSRP Institute), Dr. Kent Holtorf (Integrative Peptides) ____ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please work with a qualified provider before starting any new health protocol. This content does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Dr. Mary Pines. | |||