The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy

What if the reason you don't trust yourself was engineered centuries ago — on purpose? In this episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz sits down with feminist theologian and author Meggan Watterson to uncover the deliberate suppression of women's inner authority and what reclaiming it looks like right now. Meggan draws on 30 years of scholarship — including the long-buried Gospel of Mary and the Acts of Paul and Thecla — to show that the most powerful women in early Christianity weren't lost to history by accident. They were erased because their message was too dangerous: that the greatest power doesn't come from institutions, hierarchies, or external permission. It comes from within. In this conversation you'll learn: Why women's self-doubt has roots in a 4th-century political decision What the Gospel of Mary teaches about the "spiritual eye of the heart" Why ending the war with your body is the first act of reclaiming your power Why rage is sacred — and why feeling it fully is healing What it means to "baptize yourself" in today's world If you've ever felt unworthy, silenced, or too much — this episode is for you. For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep333 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset Academy Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Dr. Mindy on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletter for tools and research on fasting, hormones, and metabolic health Connect with Meggan Watterson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megganwatterson/ Substack: https://substack.com/@megganwatterson Website: https://www.meganwatterson.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

Have you ever blamed menopause for your inability to focus — only to wonder if something bigger is going on? I know I did. For years I thought brain fog was just about hormones, but this conversation cracked that wide open for me. I sat down with Dr. Zelana Montminy, positive psychologist and author of Finding Focus, and what she shared genuinely stopped me in my tracks. Focus isn't a character flaw. It's a biological state. And most of us, especially women in midlife, have been operating in chronic nervous system dysregulation for so long, we don't even know what regulated feels like anymore. In this episode, we unpack why distraction is so often dysregulation in disguise, how the cultural expectation of multitasking has wrecked our brains, and why the "brain fog" you're experiencing might have less to do with estrogen and everything to do with decades of cognitive overload. We also talk about grief — the big kind and the micro kind — and how unprocessed loss quietly tanks our ability to show up and focus. If you're a woman in midlife wondering why you can't seem to finish a thought, this one is for you. 🎧 New episodes weekly on The Resetter Podcast. For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast page here: https://drmindypelz.com/podcast MORE ON DR. ZELANA MONTMINY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.zelana/ Website: https://drzelana.com/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Finding Focus by Dr. Zelana Montminy: https://drzelana.com/findingfocus Check out our community membership at https://resetacademy.drmindypelz.com

Cancer rates are rising rapidly, especially among younger women. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with integrative cancer expert Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy to explore what is driving this surge and what women need to understand about prevention. Dr. Connealy shares her 40 years of clinical experience treating chronic illness and cancer. She explains why hormones are only one small piece of the health puzzle and why lifestyle, stress, toxins, sleep, and metabolic health play a much larger role in disease risk. Together they break down the truth about hormone replacement therapy, GLP-1 weight loss drugs, peptides, and fasting. Most importantly, they explain how women can create an internal environment where their cells can thrive. This episode will change how you think about health, prevention, and longevity. To view full show notes, resources mentioned, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep331/ Check out our community membership at https://resetacademy.drmindypelz.com

Elise Loehnen, writer and cultural critic and former goop content chief, explores how cultural rules shape women's behavior and health. She discusses patriarchy as a learned system, suppressed emotions like anger and envy, people-pleasing in female friendships, and rebuilding power-through-care communities. The conversation highlights intuition, emotional hygiene, and practical ways to reclaim voice and mutual aid.

Dr. Shefali Tsabary, clinical psychologist and bestselling author who teaches conscious parenting and cultural transformation, joins to examine awakening anger and systemic harms. Short takes cover processing collective trauma, resisting patriarchal and fame-driven traps, parenting for empathy, postmenopausal leadership, and choosing presence over algorithmic dopamine.

A clear look at why creatine matters for people in midlife, from muscles to mental energy. They explain how estrogen affects creatine production and why declines can change strength and recovery. Topics include creatine’s role in ATP recycling, cognitive and sleep benefits, dietary sources, dosing strategies, and practical timing and safety tips for long term strength support.

A deep dive into HPA axis dysfunction and why chronic stress keeps the nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight. Discussion of six common causes, including childhood trauma, toxins, poor diet, and gut dysbiosis. Practical coverage of seven natural regulation strategies like sleep routines, adaptogens, magnesium and omega-3s, sensible exercise, meditation, and social support.

Sara Szal, a clinician and women's health expert, guides a conversation on discernment, power, and safety in wellness culture. They unpack emotional reactions to recent revelations. Short takes cover spotting red flags, reading science carefully, how regulation affects listener safety, and reclaiming play and pleasure in midlife.

Dr. Sonya Jensen, hormone expert and author of Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself, explains how hormones shape emotions, behaviors, and relationships. She outlines the HER Cycle and why transitions amplify feelings. Expect practical tools like movement, breathwork, boundary-setting, and hormone-aware lifestyle approaches to help women reclaim energy and emotional clarity.

A deep look at why menopause may be a programmed brain redesign rather than a disorder. Short chapters explore hormone-driven changes that cause anxiety, brain fog, and mood shifts. Evolutionary ideas like the grandmother role and neuronal pruning are discussed. The conversation reframes midlife as a transition toward reclaimed clarity, authentic voice, and wise leadership.