Energized with Dr. Mariza

Entering 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 her years of experience in integrative, functional, and holistic medicine, she’s on a mission to empower one million women to uncover their innate superpowers, and to restore their health and wellbeing. And with the knowledge she shares with you in this podcast, you’ll be eager to take charge of your hormones. So you can enhance longevity and create a life you love.So join Dr. Taz and me here for insight into the midlife hormone shift and what you can do to feel great at any age! Dr. Tasneem BhatiaDr. Tasneem Bhatia is a board-certified practitioner in Integrative Medicine, Holistic Medicine, and Pediatrics. She’s also a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Nutritionist. She opened CentreSpring MD, a nationally recognized medical and wellness practice dedicated to guiding patients through health transformations. Dr. Taz and her team prescribe lifestyle, diet, exercise, self-care, and relationship strategies to help women uncover their own “superpowers” using integrative, functional, Chinese, and holistic medicine. She has practiced at Center Spring, MD over the last 15 years.IN THIS EPISODE Honoring your natural hormone shifts  Metabolic components of hormonal changes like perimenopause The importance of sleep for your hormones and health  Recognizing how much life comes after perimenopause  How hormones are protective over so many body systems Lab work and hormone level check-ins  Reclaiming vitality at any age  Mindfulness and emotional tools to optimize hormone function All about Dr. Taz’s book: The Hormone Shift RESOURCES MENTIONEDGet the Book: The Hormone ShiftDr. Taz Integrative Medicine Website | Dr. Taz’s Instagram | Check out Dr. Taz on YoutubeVisit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support.RELATED EPISODES #374: How The Female Brain Gets Stronger And Better In Midlife And Beyond With Dr. Louann Brizendine#539: Everything You Need To Know About Navigating Hormone Changes In Perimenopause#476: How To Pivot In Perimenopause To Increase Energy, Metabolism And Brain Power#255: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Perimenopause And Menopause

How 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 something is off, I highly encourage you to check out this week's podcast.Celeste Yvonne, now 5+ years sober and an AMAZING parent, shares the dangers of mommy-wine culture, and why it’s hiding an even bigger problem happening in our society. Tap the link to LISTEN and finally take charge of serving yourself more of what your body really needs… less alcohol!About Celeste YvonneCeleste Yvonne is a celebrated writer and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad. She’s a certified sober coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience, offering guidance on parenting, motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety. She has been sober herself for over 5 years, and she advocates for mothers dealing with addiction and mental health struggles. IN THIS EPISODE The influence alcohol had on Celeste as a mother  Society’s pressure and expectations placed on moms  Why motherhood is one of the worst times for women to be drinking  Defining moments that led to limiting alcohol consumption  The repercussions that even one drink has on women  Navigating sobriety and tips for social drinking situations  Setting boundaries with others regarding drinking  Tasty alternatives to alcohol and making your own mocktails  Learning how we can better support moms and women  All about Celeste’s Sober Mom Squad  RESOURCES MENTIONEDGet Celeste’s Book– It's Not About the Wine on Amazon | It's Not About the Wine on Broadleaf BooksCeleste Yvonne’s WebsiteSober Mom SquadVisit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support.RELATED EPISODES #504: I Decided To Not Drink Alcohol This Year And Here’s Why#345: To Drink Or Not To Drink? Why Drinking As We Get Older Is Hard On Our Hormones#297: Is It Possible To “Have It All” As A Mom Today?#388: The Top 5 Things I Have Learned From Being A Mom So Far

Hormone 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 birth control– which I discuss in today's episode with renowned Naturopath Dr. Carrie Jones. Or even during the long 10+ year perimenopause transition when everything is up in the air.We also discuss the new FDA-cleared, over-the-counter mini pill called the Opill– which is about to hit drugstores. We want you to understand all the options, concerns, and risks around an over-the-counter pill. And lastly, we talk about how improving your metabolic health is the biggest lever you can pull if you want a healthy, thriving body and life– before, during, and after perimenopause.Tap the link to LISTEN and learn all of this today in my empowering discussion with Dr. Jones– so you can take charge of your hormones and metabolism to live the life you deserve. Dr. Carrie Jones Dr. Carrie Jones – known as the Queen of Hormones – is a Naturopathic Physician, board-certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology with a Master's in Public Health. She’s an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. IN THIS EPISODE What is the FDA-approved contraceptive mini pill– the Opill?  The side effects of the Opill and what to ask your pharmacist The Natural Cycles App and how to track your ovulation   Body awareness and normalizing the menstrual cycle  Birth control in perimenopause and into menopause Physical and hormonal changes during menopause Glucose monitoring and improving metabolic flexibility Lifestyle adaptations to reverse our inner age in perimenopause and menopause  RESOURCES MENTIONEDDr. Carrie Jones’ Website | Dr. Carrie’s Instagram!Join the Fix Your Hormones MasterclassMetabolism & Hormone Reset Course! Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support.RELATED EPISODES #539: Everything You Need To Know About Navigating Hormone Changes In Perimenopause#424: Move Over Birth Control Pills, There’s A New Type Of Contraception In Town That’s Completely Natural With Elina Berglund#389: Are Birth Control Pills The Best Remedy For Perimenopause Symptoms?#476: How To Pivot In Perimenopause To Increase Energy, Metabolism And Brain Power#363: The Three Phases Of Perimenopause And How To Navigate Each Phase With Grace

In 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 health to reverse your inner age. We’ll dive deep into her cutting-edge research on women's physiology and how we can adopt crucial lifestyle strategies so we don't have to become a statistic– because we’re so much more than that.In this episode, Dr. Sims and I show you exactly how to support your body with nourishment, movement, stress management, and quality sleep. Tap the link to LISTEN NOW and learn how to skyrocket your energy– and feel AMAZING in your body again! Dr. Stacy Sims Dr. Stacey Sims is a renowned writer, international exercise physiologist, and nutritional scientist. She aims to revolutionize exercise, nutrition, and performance specifically for women. Her newest book, Next Level, focuses on how women can navigate menopause with strength, endurance, and energy.IN THIS EPISODE How Dr. Stacy Sims began her research on women in fitness  The launch of Dr. Sims’s sports and nutrition company  Recognizing the difference between men and women in health  Breaking the sociocultural norms around the menstrual cycle  About Dr. Sims's newest book– Next Level  Acknowledging how overtraining impacts the body  Fueling and nutrition for your body  Promoting gut health for optimal metabolism  Navigating hormones and stress responses  Recommendations for an optimal sleep schedule  Strength training, heavy lifting, and sprint training for women  How testosterone plays a role in women’s health  RESOURCES MENTIONEDDr. Sims’s book– Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and BeyondDr. Stacy Sims’s Website | Dr. Stacy Sims’s Instagram Dr. Sims’s book– ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology PODCAST REBRAND GIVEAWAY: Subscribe + Review on iTunes to Win Over $500 in Epic Prizes!RELATED EPISODES #256: How To Build Lean Muscle And Boost Your Metabolism Based On Your Menstrual Cycle, Even In Perimenopause With Dr. Stephanie Estima#476: How To Pivot In Perimenopause To Increase Energy, Metabolism And Brain Power#386: The Three Best Strategies For Endless Energy All Day Long With Ritamarie Loscalzo#213: What Is The Right Exercise If You Are Dealing With Hormone Issues?#317: Create Radical Longevity And Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, And Reverse The Symptoms Of Aging With Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman

Ready 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 chronic disease for as long as possible. Think about all the years you’ve worked hard to save money. Now– we all want that money to be put towards spending time with our favorite people, traveling, and doing what we love– not going to multiple doctor’s visits every week. Plus, time is our most precious commodity. So let's make sure to make the most of our lives while we can, and AVOID preventable diseases before they arise. Because taking up time for specialists and disease management is not how I want to spend my sixties, seventies, or even my eighties and beyond. So how do we do it?Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is here with me today to give you her top recommendations on how we can all reverse our aging process.Through her in-depth clinical research studies, she’s found methods that are proven to work. And they’ve been especially successful for women! So don’t waste any more time worrying about how quickly your body is aging– listen to this podcast now to get ahead of the aging process, to keep chronic disease and pain away.Plus, you’ll get access to Dr. Kara’s Free Biological Age questionnaire so you can see where you really fall when it comes to your internal age. Don’t miss out on this podcast– so you can learn how to feel like your younger self again! Dr. Kara FitzgeraldKara Fitzgerald, N.D., received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She’s engaged in clinical research on epigenetics and longevity with diet and lifestyle interventions. She has published clinical studies in The Journal of Aging. She has also published a book– Younger You, as well as a companion cookbook– Better Broths and Healing Tonics. Dr. Fitzgerald is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine. She maintains an award-nominated podcast series– New Frontiers in Functional Medicine. She currently practices in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Kara’s background and story  Epigenetics and the power of lifestyle change  About Dr. Kara’s research studies and findings  Nutrition and diet for reversing your inner age  Foods to avoid to help you feel young  Discussing the needs and recognition of women  The importance of exercise and cardiovascular health  The impact stress has on our aging process  RESOURCES MENTIONEDFree Biological Age Questionnaire Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s Website | Dr. Kara’s InstagramSign Up for the Younger You Intensive Virtual Group Program! Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course Link to Dr. Mariza’s Birthday Sale Page!! RELATED EPISODES #317: Create Radical Longevity And Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, And Reverse The Symptoms Of Aging With Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman#369: Five Daily Habits And Rituals I Never Skip In Order To Feel My Best#540: Why Social Connection Is Critical To Longevity And How To Infusion More Joy Into Your Daily Health Practices With Colleen And Jason Wachob#136: What It Truly Means To Age In Reverse With Natalie Jill#318: How To Create Ease In Your Day Life, No Matter What With Elena Brower

We’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 cellular metabolism so we make energy more efficiently and in turn, we can do the things we love– without compromise.We ALL want enough energy just to move our bodies, right? So we can create even more energy. And this is exactly the reason that Bruna came to me and my course. I want you to hear it all from her, in her own words today. Because like many of us, she didn't know where to start. But she committed, and with her consistency in following the program– she got the really incredible results she was looking for.She tells us the key points she took from the course, and how she can use them for the rest of her life. She also explains how she feels like a new version of herself– with more energy and motivation.And, how she can feel like the very best mom she can be. One thing we can all guarantee is change in our bodies. So knowing the blueprint for these changes and pivots is how you win the game. That’s how you transform your body– which is exactly what Bruna has had success doing. Listening to Bruna's wins set my soul on fire because I know so many women want their metabolism and hormones to work for them. When it comes to the connection between our hormones and our metabolic health, we deserve a better method of healing, and we deserve to feel lean, energized, and amazing. So listen to this podcast today to get inspired by Bruna’s story, and learn how you too can have life-changing results– just like her– through my Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course. It’s time to take initiative of your health, and to get motivated to start your own wellness journey today! ABOUT BRUNA BECKERMANBruna is a mother to her one-year-old, but she felt like a stranger in her body. She signed up for my most recent program, the Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course, during a beta trial for a few select VIP women. Over a few months, Bruna experienced a massive healing transformation with major improvements in her energy levels, mood, metabolism, brain function, and blood sugar. Her biggest goal was to balance her blood sugar because a lot of her immediate family members have diabetes. And she wanted to reduce her amount of stress and overwhelm, while also losing the extra baby weight she was carrying from her pregnancy. She lost 16 pounds and finally felt like she had enough energy to start exercising again, which I know is a big motivation for so many of us!IN THIS EPISODE What led Bruna to my Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course  Bruna’s epic wins throughout the program  Learning how to take care of the body as a whole Managing stress without medication  Nonnegotiables and daily habits for success  The importance of understanding your blood sugar  Why food is what really transforms the body  Adapting to the right exercises and lifestyle for you right now Setting goals for yourself in a graceful way  What Bruna says really moves the needle for optimal results  RESOURCES MENTIONEDMetabolism and Hormone Reset Course!#544: Podcast on post-concussion symptoms PLUS a big update about the Essentially You PodcastRELATED EPISODES #535: HOW TO EFFECTIVELY RESET YOUR METABOLISM, LOSE WEIGHT AND UPGRADE YOUR HORMONES#531: HOW TO CREATE METABOLISM-LOVING MEALS THAT CAN FIX YOUR BLOOD SUGAR AND WARD OFF CHRONIC DISEASE#268: THE NUMBER ONE HORMONE IMBALANCE CONNECTED TO STUBBORN WEIGHT GAIN#293: HOW STRESS CONTRIBUTES TO INSULIN RESISTANCE, DIABETES AND STUBBORN WEIGHT GAIN

After 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 podcast for a MAJOR health update–and learn:  What happened and why it’s such a HUGE a wake-up call  Which brain protocol I’m using and how it could help you, too The best supplements, therapies, and diets for your brain  How my hormones factored in and what to know about yours Details about my NEW podcast format  And more! Mentioned in this Episode:F-R-E-E Masterclass – How to Overcome Estrogen Dominance at Any AgeNeuro+ Support – My powerhouse formula for boosting brainpower and preventing age-related cognitive decline. Progest-Restore – The easiest natural way to boost progesterone levels FAST.Magnesium Restore – My best-kept secret to staying young, smart, strong, healthy, and energized.  Additional Resources: The Connection Between Hormones and Brain Fog 5 Ways to Protect Your Brain Health and Keep Your Thinking SharpHow to Pivot in Perimenopause to Boost Energy, Metabolism and Brainpower6 Powerful Ways to Keep Your Brain Young and Clear

We 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, why it’s such a dangerous condition, and 13 ways to overcome it naturally–and learn:  Key signs you may have estrogen dominance  The most common causes of estrogen dominance How to test for estrogen dominance 13 ways to heal estrogen dominance on your own Mentioned in This Episode[FREE WEBINAR] – How to Overcome Estrogen Dominance at Any AgeMagnesium Restore – The Anxiety-BusterActivated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Additional ResourcesHow Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During PerimenopauseThe Best Supplements for Estrogen Dominance Podcast Episode #315: 10 Surprising Signs and Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance Podcast Episode #262: Overcoming Estrogen Dominance at any Age with Magdalena Wszelaki 

Keeping 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 such a little device?With the feedback you get from a CGM, you can learn so much about what’s happening with your body in relation to your diet, lifestyle, and behaviors. When you use a CGM, you’re seeing the trends in your blood sugar levels in real-time, and you can get loads of useful insight into your metabolic health. Kara and I are here today to inspire you to take the leap and try a CGM. Because the information you get from it will change the trajectory of your health and your life. And Nutrisense isn’t just a CGM. With Nutrisense you not only get insight into what happens to your blood sugar levels, but you also get personalized guidance from a registered nutritionist. Trust me, the CGM paired with the technology of Nutrisense is absolutely game-changing. And I can’t wait for you to hear all about it.So join Kara and me as we dive deep into the importance of keeping track of your blood sugar, and discuss ways to get off the blood sugar roller coaster.  We offer you tools to help keep your blood sugar stable so you can boost your metabolism, and start to feel your best! Plus, I’ll give you a discount code so you can try Nutrisense for yourself, and you’ll get one month free of dietician support! Don’t miss this conversation, because it can truly make a world of difference in your health. Kara Collier Kara Collier is the co-founder and VP of Health at Nurtisense. Nutrisense is one of the fastest-growing wellness-tech startups in the US. As a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, Kara has made it her mission to help others reach their full potential in health with technology and expert coaching. She’s a leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring technology by non-diabetics. Kara is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC). Her specialties include glucose control and metabolism. IN THIS EPISODE About Kara and her company Nutrisense  The detrimental effects of imbalanced blood sugar  Blood sugar spikes and insulin resistance  Balancing blood sugar for diet and sleep  How continuous glucose monitoring sparks behavior change  Tools and habits for keeping our blood sugar in check Meal timing for optimal blood sugar stability  The benefits of wearing a continuous glucose monitor   RESOURCES MENTIONEDGet Your Nutrisense CGM HERE! *Use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support! Get My Ebook: 5 Hack to Blunt a Blood Sugar Spike Kara’s Instagram Discover the Nutrisense CGM ProgramRELATED EPISODES #517: The Most Common Questions About Continuous Glucose Monitors Answered#410: My Biggest Takeaway From Wearing A Continuous Glucose Monitor For The Past Year#284: What A Continuous Glucose Monitor Taught Me About My Metabolic Health#377: Three Signs To Know If You Are On A Blood Sugar Rollercoaster Without A Continuous Glucose Monitor#376: How To Flatten Your Glucose Curve And Feel Amazing With Jessie Inchauspé

When 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.