The Art of Being Well The Primal Menopausal Diet & Rewriting Women’s Longevity | Dr. Mindy Pelz
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Dec 11, 2025 
Dr. Mindy Pelz, a bestselling author and women's health expert, dives into the nuanced world of menopause and longevity. She reveals why women should harmonize rather than biohack their biology, emphasizing the neurological roots of irritability and brain fog. Dr. Pelz explains how estrogen influences neurochemicals and discusses the benefits of the Primal Menopausal Diet, promoting simple food choices. She also highlights the menopausal brain's preference for ketones and strategies for lifestyle changes that restore balance. Intuitive living and personalized health choices take center stage.
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Surfing At 55 Reignited Joy
- Dr. Mindy Pelz started learning to surf at 55 and felt bliss and renewed dopamine activation.
- She uses new experiences to reliably boost motivation and joy.
Estrogen Tracks The Body's Timekeeper
- Estrogen drives the SCN and melatonin rhythm; its decline disrupts the body’s day-night timing.
- Menopausal women must use light, grounding, meal and movement timing to recalibrate circadian signals.
Treat HRT As Personalized Tool
- Don't aim to restore youthful estrogen levels; expect and honor the natural decline.
- Follow labs and symptoms and make HRT a personalized choice with practitioner guidance when lifestyle changes fall short.
