Energized with Dr. Mariza
623 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 723 ratingsEnergized host and bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder puts the power back in your hands so that you can age powerfully and live life to the fullest. Get ready to navigate your hormone and metabolic journey with wisdom and grace throughout your forties and beyond.
Each episode will leave you feeling empowered with the knowledge of how your body actually works by providing root-cause explanations for the symptoms you’re facing (with a side of real talk) along with proven, research-driven solutions to reset your metabolism, fatigue, and hormones. In each information-packed episode, you will discover solutions designed to reclaim your energy and aliveness so that you can feel ENERGIZED in your body and become the CEO of your health.
Visit www.drmariza.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus game-changing programs, products, and incredible support designed to optimize your metabolism, energy, and brain function as you powerfully navigate the second half of your life.
This podcast was formerly named "Essentially You with Dr. Mariza".
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578: The Far Reaching Physical and Psychological Impact of Hormones, Hormonal Birth Control and The Menopause Transition with Dr. Sarah Hill
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourWomen should NOT be made to feel bad about wanting something better, right? That’s the case when it comes to hormones and hormonal birth control. Unfortunately– there’s a lot of fear and uncertainty that women– and even their doctors– have around hormone replacement and hormone options. Some doctors are still stuck in thinking that hormones like estrogen are dangerous. So my goal is to empower you to find a provider willing to listen to you– because hormone replacement can be CRUCIAL as...
577: How to Put Gut Loving Carbs Back on the Table (Without Blood Sugar Consequences) with Phoebe Lapine
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourHere’s a secret that’s not talked about these days… Carbs aren’t that bad for you! In fact, certain carbs are HUGE for providing fiber and supporting our gut health. So– why does the media always make carbs out to be the bad guy? Phoebe Lapine is an author and culinary expert who’s here today to dive into the importance of a balanced diet… yes, carbs included! But the key to remember is the SOURCE of your carb intake. You’ll walk away from this podcast feeling confident with healthy hack...
576: How to Build Bone, Muscle, Tendon, and Metabolic Resilience in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourEPISODE SUMMARY More women die of osteoporosis fractures and their complications than ANY kind of cancer. So are YOU taking care of your bones, and giving your musculoskeletal system its best shot at success? Orthopedic expert Dr. Vonda Wright joins me today to address the neuromuscular-skeletal issues in women during perimenopause and menopause that profoundly impact our metabolic– and overall– health. If you’re hurting, struggling, losing muscle, or feeling weak– and you just don’t know w...
575: Transform Your Life Through Self Love, Trusting Your Heart and Raising Your Self Worth with Roxy Saffaie
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutesEPISODE SUMMARY What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger… An overused line, but girl– you know it’s true. Roxy Saffaie joins the podcast to inspire you to continue betting on yourself through challenging times to become the best version of YOU. In today’s podcast, we cover how to step into your highest power, create an unbreakable connection with your authentic self, and work towards becoming a self-mastery extraordinaire like Roxy is today. We unravel the truth about journaling and teach...
574: The Connection Between Trauma, the Immune System, and Autoimmune Disease: Lab Testing and Solutions with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutesEPISODE SUMMARY Dealing with frustrating mystery symptoms with no clear diagnosis? It happens to so many of us. The average woman sees 4 to 6 doctors before the correct diagnosis is made. And this unfortunately can take years of suffering for some. That’s why Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried joins me again today to help YOU take charge of your symptoms for good and find the answers you deserve. In this podcast, we address how trauma presents in the body and impacts your immune system– leading to ...
573: The Science Behind Menopausal Weight Gain and Body Composition Changes
March 11, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutesEPISODE SUMMARY Research tells us women are living longer… but are we living healthier? So many women struggle with midlife weight gain and poor metabolic health. The reason? Your hormones. I’ve heard countless women talk about gaining weight out of nowhere during perimenopause and menopause– despite continuing a healthy diet and exercise routine. But traditional approaches to weight loss often fail women in midlife because we're not looking at the full picture. In this podcast, you’ll lea...
572: How to Know You are in Perimenopause Including the 40+ Symptoms Associated with Declining Hormones
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutesEPISODE SUMMARY Most women don't even realize they’ve reached perimenopause until they’re already deep into it. You may feel depleted and exhausted. You may experience brain fog. Or you may have frustrating physical symptoms that you just can’t pinpoint. If this is the case for you in midlife, you could be in perimenopause. Over 24 million women in the US are going through perimenopause right now! So… are you ready to find out if you’re one of them? In this podcast, we unravel the truth a...
571: Effective Internal and External Strategies to Recreate Yourself in Order to Live a Life of Your Dreams with Lindsey Schwartz
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutesEPISODE SUMMARY When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? Trust me… I KNOW how much we enjoy the safety of our routines. But when you live in a life of too much comfort, you end up limiting your own growth. Don’t worry– Lindsay Schwartz joins me on the podcast today to help you uncover the dream version of yourself so you can feel confident taking those bigger risks you’ve been thinking about. We talk about everyday tools you can try ASAP to help you gain trust in yourse...
570: Is This Normal? Peeing Your Pants, Painful Sex and Pelvic Pain + How to Optimize Your Pelvic Floor in Midlife with Dr. Sara Reardon
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutesEPISODE SUMMARY Calling all my midlife women… Are you frustrated dealing with urine leaks now and then? How about vaginal dryness? Or discomfort with sex? We often hear those dreaded words… “It’s just a normal part of aging” But ladies… this does NOT have to be true! Dr. Sara Reardon is a pelvic floor therapy expert, and she’s here to guide us to resolving these so-called “midlife symptoms” for good. In this podcast, you’ll learn exactly what you can do [easily and from HOME!] to stre...
569: How to Build a Strong Emotional Connection with Your Partner and How to Transform Your Love Life with Vanessa and Xander Marin
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourEPISODE SUMMARY Ladies… take a good look at your love life. Are you holding back? Less satisfied in the bedroom? Worried your sex drive will never come back? Trust me, I know these topics can be hard to talk about. But opening up about sex with your partner can be a complete game-changer for your relationship. Married couple Vanessa and Xander Marin join me today to help YOU uncover what’s holding you back in your relationship. You’ll learn exactly how to feel a deeper connection to your...
568: Menopausal Weight Gain, the Benefits of BHRT, and Creating Metabolic Flexibility in Midlife with Dr. Tabatha Barber
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourHate to break it to you ladies… but once you hit your 40s, you just can't eat and live the way you did in your 20s and 30s. Everything changes. Instead of focusing on weight loss, we need to meet our bodies where they’re at and turn the focus on metabolic health and strength. One of the best ways to feel healthier in your changing body is through fasting. Functional medicine expert Dr. Tabatha Barber joins me today to explain how fasting is the key to optimal health in your 40s and beyon...
567: The Top 5 Pillars of Deep Restorative Sleep + How to Relax Your Nervous System and Reduce Anxiety Before Bed with Dr. Peter Martone
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourWhy is it that some nights when we’re the most exhausted– our bodies just refuse to go to sleep? If you’re sick of the tossing and turning, I have a solution for you. Dr. Peter Martone joins me today to talk all about the best tools for a good night’s sleep. And some of his tips may surprise you! There’s more that you need to consider all day long to ensure the best sleep possible. Because without good sleep, we end up functioning in total zombie mode. (I know you know the feeling!) So don...
566: This Is What I Did to Finally Stop Operating in Stress, Overwhelm and Burnout
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutesOverwhelm was once my default mode. And through the chaos in our lives, I KNOW you’ve felt your share of overwhelm, too. But guess what? Now… I DON’T. DO. OVERWHELM. Ladies– this is possible! My life has drastically improved since this became my mantra. Here’s the thing, you can change your health and your LIFE when you get crystal clear on how you want to feel. Once you have your feelings in place… you just have to take ACTION. Wondering how? In this podcast, you’ll learn exactly how I’ve...
565: How to Live in a State of Ease and Flow vs. Overwhelm and Resentment + Reclaiming Your Aliveness with Alexi Panos
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourDo you want to feel more alive? Feel more pleasure in your body? Be more connected to your LIFE? With how much we have on our plates as women, sometimes it feels like we’re losing ourselves. But I brought my friend Alexi on the show today to guide us on reclaiming our aliveness. And trust me, you won’t want to miss this. Reclaiming yourself starts in your nervous system. But you have to know HOW to tap into it to truly connect to your deepest self. Girl, you deserve this. It’s time for ...
564: This Is the Most Powerful Tool I Use to Heal My Body and Optimize My Health
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutesIt’s never too late to live the life of your dreams. I’ve been in a rut with my health before. And there were times when I’d end up flat on my face, again and again, not making any progress. But once I did something radically different, it changed my entire life– and most importantly my health. This process has gotten me through countless diseases, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, and most recently– a brain injury. But I’ve come out healthier than I ever could’ve imagined. If you’r...
563: How to Use Breathwork Daily to Ease Stress, Anxiety and Trauma with Samantha Skelly
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutesWe all have the ability to regulate our entire nervous system with just one thing… our breath. Yes, your BREATH alone can be the drug your body needs to create huge transformations. Breathwork expert Samantha Skelly joins me today to dive deep into how breathwork has saved her a few times, and why it’s so important to teach the world to BREATHE. Her App Pause Breathwork is designed to open your body up to more energy in a trauma-informed way to quickly relieve anxiety and stress. Breathwo...
562: Why Autoimmunity And Mental Health Issues Are So Common Today + Surprising Causes of Inflammation with Dr. Will Cole
January 02, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutesYour gut is linked to everything. From your immune system to your skin, to your mood and emotions. So how do you heal your gut to optimize your overall health? Functional medicine expert Dr. Cole joins me on today’s podcast to dive into your gut-mind-body connection. He discusses how the relationship between your head and your gut microbiome can be disrupted– and even severely damaged. Gut Feelings, he’s here to help you repair your gut to feel your best! Don’t miss this podcast where you ca...
561: The Best Non-Surgical Remedies For Looking Younger Skin with Dr. Anthony Youn
December 26, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutesWho isn’t on the quest for younger-looking skin? Today, women are spending way too much time and money searching for what skin-care treatments work best. Dr. Anthony Youn is a top plastic surgeon and a leader in the field of holistic skin care. And he’s on my podcast today to teach us ways to turn back our clocks so we can look 10 years younger holistically! Dr. Youn discusses how balancing your hormones, managing your blood sugar, and staying active… combined with the right supplements and ...
560: How to Heal Wounds and Unwanted Patterns in Life and Love with Vienna Pharaon
December 19, 2023 21:32 - 1 hourWith the holidays approaching, almost all of us will share one thing in common– spending time with family. For some, family makes it the best time of year. But for a lot of others, family brings emotional triggers or unwanted feelings from the past. Family and Marriage therapist Vienna Pharaon joins me today to talk about how healing your wounds from the past creates space for healthier relationships to come. We discuss how old family dysfunctions can manifest in your adult behaviors in su...
559: 5 Signs Of Early Fatty Liver Disease You Can't Ignore and How to Reverse The Damage
December 12, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutesHave you heard of fatty liver disease? Believe it or not, fatty liver disease has become one of the most widespread chronic conditions in the US– affecting 80 to 100 MILLION people! Fatty liver disease occurs when fat builds up in your liver, leading to inflammation. It’s often a precursor for metabolic syndrome and other chronic issues, too. And unfortunately– post-menopausal women are more likely to get it than men. As women, our hormones are declining into menopause, so we’re at greater ...
BONUS EPISODE: 5 Simple Hacks to Avoid Feeling Stressed and Triggered During the Holidays
December 05, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutesI don’t know about you, but I love the holidays… Yet it can STILL be a real trigger fest for me! Between the planning, shopping, family time, parties, travel, PLUS all the usual day-to-day duties, there is a LOT to deal with… Catch today’s shortie for 5 easy ways to reduce your stress levels, stay feeling good, and enjoy the holiday season just like you deserve. :) Check out Dr. Mariza's 14-Day Detox Program here >>> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
558: The Science Behind Ozempic and Important Facts About GLP-1 Agonists + Hormone Replacement For Women 40+ with Dr Tyna Moore
November 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourYou may be told that symptoms, pain, or physical frustrations you’re dealing with are just normal parts of aging. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Women are hitting menopause or having menopausal-like symptoms much earlier than ever before. Yet, it's being disregarded. It’s hard for women to find a practitioner who will recommend hormone supplementation or support. Dr. Tyna joins my podcast today to talk about her thoughts on hormone replacement therapies for optimizing metabolic heal...
557: What Every Women Needs to Know About Hormone Replacement In Their 40s and Beyond with Felice Gersh
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourWhen you hit perimenopause, your body goes through all kinds of physical changes. But what about mental and emotional changes? So many women reaching this point don’t recognize that their mood swings and rage are a totally normal part of entering menopause. I invited Dr. Felcie Gersh on the show today to discuss female hormones and mental health, and how hormone replacement therapy can help. Hormone replacement has tons of benefits– even for women in the perimenopause transition. So why wai...
556: The Relationship Between PMS and Rage, Anger and Mood Swings + How to Get Mood Changes Under Control
November 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourDo you sometimes feel completely out of control during your cycle– with mood swings, anger, and irritability overwhelming your day-to-day? PMS symptoms are rough to deal with as you already know– but they’re a whole other beast once you reach perimenopause and menopause. Menopausal PMS rage affects millions of women… but so many women aren’t talking about it! With hormone shifts taking place during perimenopause and menopause, mood fluctuations get even worse. But don’t worry, because when...
555: The Root Cause of Inflammatory Diseases and How To Get Metabolically Fit with Dr. Casey Means
November 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourNine of the ten leading causes of death in the United States are related to blood sugar. Let that sink in! Riding the blood sugar rollercoaster is something you may do without even realizing it. But it clearly can be detrimental to your health. Dr. Casey Means is here with me today to dive into regulating your blood sugar levels so you can leverage your energy for optimal health. And she offers guidance on exactly what you can do to maintain regulated blood sugar levels. Don’t miss out on ...
554: The Little Known Connection Between Declining Hormones and Bone Loss Plus Tips On How to Build Stronger Bones with Kevin Ellis
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourOsteoporosis or decreased bone strength isn’t only seen in the older demographic. It can happen at any age. Take Kevin Ellis for example. I’ve brought Kevin on the show today to discuss the importance of bone health, and how to prevent and address osteoporosis… Because he was diagnosed with osteoporosis in his early thirties. So how do you take charge of your body and bone strength to best prevent this condition? Now as a health coach for stronger bones, Kevin’s here to discuss the effects ...
553: Simple Ways to Start Feeling Calm and Safe and How to Align Your Nervous System for More Abundance with Kate Northrup
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutesDay to day your to-do list piles up. More and more tasks get thrown onto your plate– whether you have time for them or not. So how do you navigate the anxiety this causes? Kate Northrup joins me in today’s podcast to help you cultivate ways to step back and slow down your nervous system to avoid burnout. Through her challenges of starting her own business, raising a family, and supporting loved ones in times of need– Kate has a massive toolbox of ways to take charge of your life through it...
552: The Midlife Muscle Crisis: Why Maintaining Muscle Is Necessary For Fat Loss, Strength and Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
October 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourCan losing muscle mass be more dangerous than gaining body fat? All of us are on a mission to rid our bodies of excess fat… but how often have you considered the importance of gaining more muscle instead? I invited Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on the podcast today to dive into muscle-centric medicine and to educate you on gaining muscle to support your entire body system. Gaining and maintaining muscle mass can be the key to a healthy aging process. Contracting skeletal muscle can be wildly beneficia...
551: How to Know if You Have a Sluggish Metabolism and How It Impacts Your Weight, Hormones, and Cellular Energy
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutesObesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even dementia are claiming more and more women at an unnecessarily early age. This episode cuts straight through to the root cause and answers SO many of the questions you’ve probably had about your metabolism and hormones. It also gives you viable solutions to prevent–and even reverse—chronic disease. Tune in to find out why this is happening and what you can do to start healing NOW–and learn: What’s causing all this disease in women Why wome...
550: Metabolic and Hormone Secrets to Staying Hot, Happy and Thriving After 40 and Beyond with Dr. Tyna Moore
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourWhat if you could choose how to spend your time NOW so you don't lose precious hours with loved ones down the road? That’s what you need to consider when you make daily decisions. Because as your body transitions over time, your risk for disease increases if you’re not careful. But today, Dr. Tyna joins me to discuss choosing to take care of yourself and do everything in your power to keep your metabolic engine running. From building muscle, to lowering inflammation, to taking hormones to ext...
549: How to Prepare for The Hormone Shift and Thrive in Midlife and Beyond with Dr. Taz Bhatia
October 03, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutesEntering midlife can feel like a huge adjustment. But amidst the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes happening once we hit our 40s and beyond, it’s essential for you to remember how much life you have left to live. Integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Tasneem Bhatia joins me today for a deep dive into the always-changing hormones that come with perimenopause and menopause. But with her guidance, she’ll help you harness the power of your hormones to help you live your best life. With ...
548: The Loaded Truth Behind Mom Wine Culture and the False Need to Wine Down with Celeste Yvonne
September 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourHow often have you thought about committing weeks at a time to abstain from alcohol… but something came up so you caved earlier than you’d hoped? It’s happened to all of us. For me, even in my early to mid-thirties, I started to notice alcohol was NOT serving me. Drinking alcohol— even just a few glasses of wine at dinner— felt disruptive to my health. I put weight on fast, my brain felt scrambled, and I felt hazy and moody. If you’ve been feeling rundown, numb, stressed, or you just know ...
547: What You Need to Know About the OPill and Hormone Changes in Perimenopause with Dr. Carrie Jones
September 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourHormone shifts and changes are inevitable for us as women. Aren’t we lucky?! In all seriousness– I know you’ve felt these changes in your body. Take your menstrual cycle, for example. One moment estrogen and testosterone rally together, and you feel on top of the world right before ovulation. Then, just a couple of weeks later, progesterone and estrogen bottom out, and it can feel like everything in your body is working against you. And then there’s how your body feels when on hormonal birt...
546: How to Stay Lean, Energized and Strong By Working With Your Physiology, Not Against It with Dr. Stacy Sims
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourIn this podcast, I sit down with the remarkable Dr. Stacy Sims– who fully embodies feeling energized at any age. For almost all women– even active women– perimenopause and menopause can hit hard. We've ALL felt it. But today, we discuss how these big shifts don't have to be the end of you building muscle, maintaining a healthy metabolism, or feeling energized. Dr. Sims teaches us that once you understand your physiology, you can work with it– not against it. And you can optimize your heal...
545: How to Reverse Your Bioligical Age with Simple Lifestyle Habits And The Most Important Factors In Reversing Your Inner Age with Dr Kara Fitzgerald
September 05, 2023 07:09 - 58 minutesReady to take action towards a healthier, happier life? We know age is just a number. But as each birthday passes, it’s easy to start feeling the physical and mental changes in our bodies. That’s why I’m here today with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. So you can have the tools to reverse your biological age and feel like your best. Even reversing our inner age by one year massively extends our quality of life. And that's my ultimate goal for myself and you too– to increase our inner age and push back ...
544: Losing 16 lbs, Healing Stress, PMS and Feeling Amazing As A New Mom (Bruna Beckerman's Metabolism Success Story)
August 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourWe’re doing things differently with today’s podcast… and I can’t wait to share why. I’ve been joined by the inspiring Bruna Beckerman– who’s had so much success since joining my Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course. And she’s here to walk you through her incredible journey to boosting her metabolism, losing over 16 pounds, and feeling great in her body again. Once you hear her story, you’ll be so excited to learn how to optimize your metabolism, too. Every single one of us can benefit from c...
543: What I Am Doing to Overcome Post Concussion Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue and Low Thyroid Function
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutesAfter I hit my head on the beach in early June, I went into a downward spiral of debilitating symptoms that I initially attributed to hormonal imbalances. But it kept getting worse until eventually, my brain started shutting down and I had to check myself into the ER. Little did I know, I was suffering from a condition called post concussion syndrome and it was literally making everything impossible (I even had to postpone several podcast episodes and stop working). Catch this week’s po...
Bonus Episode: How to Reverse Disruptive Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance at Any Age
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutesWe have been led to believe that at the slightest symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, we should run out and get hormone replacement. But the truth is, estrogen levels do not fall significantly until AFTER a woman’s last period. And far more women actually suffer from “estrogen dominance” during the transition to menopause, starting around 35 years old–and those symptoms are the ones we should be addressing. Catch today’s all-important podcast to find out what causes estrogen dominance...
542: Why Everyone Should Care About Their Glucose Levels And Research Backed Strategies To Improve Your Glucose with Kara Collier
August 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourKeeping your blood sugar balanced allows you to optimize your metabolism, lets you feel alert and energized, and also prevents chronic illness and disease. But how do we make sure our blood sugar is in check? Kara Collier joins me today in my podcast as the creator of Nutrisense, a continuous glucose monitor that tracks blood sugar levels. And anyone can use Nutrisense! Now, you may have heard me rave about my love for continuous glucose monitors– or CGMs– but why am I so passionate about s...
Bonus Episode: The Best and Worst Foods for Blood Sugar
August 01, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutesWhen I first got super serious about my nutrition, I remember throwing a half banana or more into my morning smoothie and thinking, “This is the healthiest smoothie on Earth!” But WOW was I wrong. On today’s shortie, I’m going to share what makes certain fruits either good OR bad for you and which ones are the best AND worst for your blood sugar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Episode: Five Critical Steps to Reduce Cognitive Decline
July 25, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutesWhen it comes to my brain health, I am 100% committed to keeping mine in tip-top shape for as long as possible. And the key to doing this is by eating the right food! Remember: Food is information and the nutrients in your food are going to become your future brain. Do you want a tortilla chips and french fries brain–or a salmon and diverse salad brain? Tune in to today’s podcast for my FIVE STEPS to healing your brain and preventing cognitive decline or even Alzheimer’s, and learn: Ways t...
Bonus Episode: Are Birth Control Pills the Best Remedy for Perimenopause Symptom
July 18, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutesSO MANY women have come to me asking if they should start taking birth control pills to alleviate their symptoms during perimenopause. It’s complicated! The pill CAN lessen some of your perimenopause symptoms by shutting off your hormones, BUT like other medications, they are only a band-aid and come packed with problematic side effects… They ALSO fail miserably at getting to the root cause of our most disruptive symptoms. Tune in to today’s podcast for to find out what birth control pills...
541: Why Functional Labs Are a Game Changer for Your Health with Dr Kela Smith
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutesHave you ever been to your doctor feeling awful, just for them to tell you “Your labs are normal, so you’re good!”. But you know you’re not good. You know your body, and you know when it’s feeling out of whack. The problem is that so often we aren’t getting a full understanding of our body based on just the general practitioner’s blood work order. That’s why I’ve invited Dr. Kela Smith on the show today to help us uncover the importance of functional lab testing and all it can tell us. And s...
Bonus Episode: 5 Things You Can Do After Overeating To Stabilize Blood Sugar
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutesIn This Episode: You know you need to limit your sugar intake, so you start your day with the best of intentions. But before you know it, stress shows up, you're getting hungry, and it gets hard to make wise decisions. You cave, telling yourself it's only temporary. But soon, you're feeling hungry and tired and craving more sugar. The cycle seems to repeat perpetually. You want to do better, but… First, you need to deal with the blood sugar crash… I’m sharing five things you can do after over...
540: Why Social Connection Is Critical to Longevity and How to Infusion More Joy into Your Daily Health Practices with Colleen and Jason Wachob
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutesReady to create habits that are enjoyable and joyful? The lifestyle habits and rituals you do every day not only can help optimize your wellness and extend your lifespan but they can also make you feel really good. This has been my quest, to love the healthy habits I do each day. And it makes sense that I lean on the things I love the most, like walking in nature, exercising, meditation, connecting with friends, and eating metabolically nourishing foods. But everyone has different habits...
539: Everything You Need To Know About Navigating Hormone Changes In Perimenopause
July 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hourHands down, one of the most challenging/overlooked areas of a women’s health journey is the transition to menopause (aka perimenopause!). Yet this critical 10+ year window is responsible for shaping our future self AND health. But the way things are going for more than 85% of women, the future is not looking so bright post-menopause. Catch this week’s podcast to find out what you can do to better prepare yourself–and learn: The latest (and most surprising) stats on women’s hormone health ...
538: How to Set Your Soul Free in Order to Usher in the Most Beautiful and Authentic Life with Shirin Etessam
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutesWant to know what it would feel like to experience authentic, joyful fulfillment? I know it can seem like a tall order with all the mundane tasks and the monotony of our day-to-day. But it IS possible to set your soul free with a practical guide to discovering your soul’s purpose. And through following this guide with deep soul work, you can live a fulfilled life from that place of discovery. That’s why I’ve invited Shirin Etessam on the podcast today to deliver you more information about h...
537: The Top 10 Health Myths that Have Been Debunked Yet Most People Still Believe
June 27, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutesHas anyone ever told you that coffee stunts your growth? Or that “fat-free” foods and margarine are better for you than REAL butter or olive oil? How about the idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? These are just a few of the crazy health myths that even I believed WAY into my 30s. Catch today’s podcast for 10 of the most common health myths that most people STILL believe–and learn: Which myth caused me to develop insulin resistance Why not ALL carbs or fats are ba...
536: The Price Women Pay To Be Perfect and On Good Behavior with Elise Loehnen
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutesWhy do women feel like we have to do it all? I’ve always prided myself in keeping all the balls in the air at once. And I’ve tried to perfect doing it all– often without even flinching. But because of this, I’m burnt out. And the mental exhaustion is real. So why is it that we feel like we have to wear so many hats to be recognized as successful women– whether it’s in a career, family life, marriage, or all of the above? I know I’m not the only one working overtime, all the time. I carry ...
535: How To Effectively Reset Your Metabolism, Lose Weight And Upgrade Your Hormones
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutesDespite doing everything right in my early-to-mid 30s, I was STILL experiencing a flabby tummy, 30+ pounds overweight, and getting crazy mid-afternoon sugar cravings, migraines, lagging energy, painful periods, and worse. The struggle was real and yet it made ZERO sense. I felt like crap ALL the time, but the silver lining was that it eventually led me to the most important discovery of my career. Catch my latest podcast to find out what I discovered and how I conquered my most disruptive...