How Blood Sugar Control, Movement, Mindset, and Community Can Transform Your Experience Through Perimenopause with Dr. Mariza Snyder

Oct 15, 2025

Dr. Mariza Snyder, a women's hormone expert and author of *The Perimenopause Revolution*, dives deep into the often-overlooked phase of perimenopause. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on how symptoms like brain fog and weight changes signal hormonal shifts. Stress management, community support, and movement are highlighted as key elements for navigating this transition. Dr. Mariza encourages listeners to see perimenopause as a time of empowerment and offers practical tips for improving metabolic health and overall well-being.

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ANECDOTE

Validation Through Labs Changed Her Mind

Harshal reported sudden severe irritability and memory lapses and found low estrogen on bloodwork.
Seeing lab results validated her experience and relieved fears of dementia.

ADVICE

Prioritize Strength For Longevity

Prioritize strength training to preserve muscle, bone, and functional independence.
Shift goals from 'skinny' to 'strong' to improve longevity and resilience.

INSIGHT

Melatonin Declines With Progesterone

Melatonin declines alongside progesterone in perimenopause, compounding sleep problems.
Lifestyle factors (late eating, alcohol, blue light) further suppress melatonin and worsen night waking.

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Perimenopause is something nearly every woman will experience, yet many don’t recognize what’s happening until symptoms begin to disrupt daily life. This week, I asked my sisters, Kaya and Harshal, to sit down with Dr. Mariza Snyder for an open and honest conversation about perimenopause. Together, they bring personal experience and curiosity to the discussion, unpacking what’s really happening in the body during this stage and how women can navigate it with more ease and support.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Kaya and Harshal sit down with Dr. Mariza Snyder to discuss the perimenopause stage of life. Dr. Mariza explains the first signs of perimenopause, which can vary widely and affect the entire body well beyond the breasts and ovaries. She breaks down what happens inside the body during this transition, how it can lead to surprising changes in daily life, and the key tests that can help women navigate this phase while protecting their brain and metabolic health. Dr. Mariza also shares why stress management, community, and movement are essential tools for empowering ourselves through this time.

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women’s hormone expert, and the author of nine best-selling women’s health books. Her newest book, The Perimenopause Revolution, breaks down the real reasons women often feel “off” in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, such as stubborn weight gain, brain fog, low energy, anxiety, and poor sleep, and provides a clear, proven roadmap to help them feel like themselves again. For over 15 years, Dr. Mariza has spoken worldwide on hormone and metabolic health, nutrition, and detoxification. She also hosts the top-rated Energized Podcast, empowering women to become the CEO of their health.

In this episode, Kaya, Harshal, and Dr. Snyder dive into:

Spotting the first signs of perimenopause (1:58)
Menopause as the “second puberty” (07:10)
Take the Are You in Perimenopause? quiz (09:15)
Why your brain changes during menopause (14:04)
Tackling shifting cycles & estrogen dominance (21:17)
Muscle, body composition & strength in midlife (30:56)
What to do if your metabolic markers are high (33:04)
Hormones, sleep & circadian rhythm reset (39:25)
Alcohol’s hidden impact on women’s hormones (47:01)
Stress, self-care & the power of gratitude (48:40)
The overlooked benefits of NEAT (55:46)
How to thrive through perimenopause (01:10:13)
Inside The Perimenopause Revolution (01:13:30)

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Perimenopause Revolution: Reclaim Your Hormones, Metabolism & Energy

For more on Dr. Snyder, follow her on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Apple Podcasts, or visit her Website.

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