Energized with Dr. Mariza

When 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 to reduce inflammation by eating gut and liver loving anti-inflammatory foods Why you should restrict your eating window with intermittent fasting How much sleep you really need What amount and what type of exercise to incorporate into your regimen  Which nutrients are the most important to ensuring long-term brain health MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODENeuro+ Support –  The Brain-Booster. Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster.Vitamin D Complete – The Cell-Strengthener. Activated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector. Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy ADDITIONAL RESOURCES5 Ways to Protect Your Brain Health and Keep Your Thinking Sharp6 Supplements That Can Keep Your Brain Young and Healthy During Menopause Podcast #374: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond with Dr. Louann Brizendine Most Common Causes of Brain Fog and How to Fix It

SO 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 do to your hormones, health, and ovulatory cycle, PLUS things you can do to naturally alleviate your perimenopause symptoms AND LEARN:  The difference between having a natural cycle vs. birth control pill cycle What is progesterone and what are its top benefits  Why detoxing your liver is essential to balancing your hormones  Which lifestyle habits are your BEST friend  How to address key nutrient deficiencies with specific supplements  Mentioned in This EpisodeLive Support Blend – The Detoxifier14-Day Detox Kit – The Gut-ResetterHormone Balance – The Hormone-BalancerEssentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things HealthyAdditional ResourcesHow Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During PerimenopauseProgesterone and Progestins: What Are They and Are They Different?Podcast Episode 315: 10 Surprising Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance Podcast #338: Got Excess Estrogen? How to Test and Detoxify Too Much EstrogenHow Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During Perimenopause

Have 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 she has firsthand experience of how knowing your hormone levels and other functional labs can impact your health. Having overcome personal struggles with infertility, Dr. Kela successfully conceived by implementing her hormone puzzle method, which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. There is so much more going on in the body than you may think– from your hormones to minerals to your gut. And these things aren’t typically addressed in your generalized lab work. In this podcast, Dr. Kela and I get real about what it looks like to get to the root cause of what’s going on in our bodies, and what it can look like if we’re not able to do full functional lab testing. I hope that one of your biggest takeaways from this podcast is that you start with the labs that you can run, and then build off of those labs with functional labs as needed. Lab work offers us a window and a baseline to what is really going on with our bodies. Dr. Kela discusses the most important functional labs to test,  and why each is important. She also explains how certain abnormal lab markers can help create targeted protocols for foods, supplements, and lifestyle modifications to help your body heal best. So tune in today to learn more about why functional lab testing can be a game changer for your overall health. Plus you won’t want to miss details on Dr. Kela’s Free Cycle Optimization Quickstart Guide, and her Free Seven Day Access to Solving the Infertility Summit.Listen now and invest in your health by learning the importance of functional lab testing! Dr. Kela SmithDr. Kela Smith is a holistic integrative fertility and hormone doctor, specializing in fertility, hormones, and pregnancy. Ever since overcoming her own fertility struggles, she's been on a mission to support women and couples facing fertility challenges, helping them solve their fertility puzzles so they can get and stay pregnant. She helps them have a healthy pregnancy, give birth to a super healthy baby, and also helps ease them through the postpartum period. She recently got her PhD in natural and holistic medicine and her dissertation was on optimizing fertility through quantum medicine. IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Kela’s experience working with women with fertility issues  The importance of metabolic and hormonal health for pregnancy The reproductive system’s connection to the whole body  What hormones impact our overall wellness  How often should you get your functional labs checked?  What to look for in your functional lab testing  What mineral and gut testing can tell us about our bodies  Investing in your health with functional lab testing  Lifestyle modifications and setting boundaries Addressing menstrual health at all ages   RESOURCES MENTIONEDDr. Kela’s FREE Cycle Optimizing Quick-Start GuideDr. Kela’s Website | Dr. Kela’s InstagramDr. Mariza’s FREE Hormone Lab Testing Guide RELATED EPISODES #428: The Most Important Solutions To Implement To Protect Our Fertility With Dr. Christiane Northrup#164: How To Boost Your Fertility In Your 30s And Beyond With Lauren Noel#219: How To Identify Low Thyroid Function And What Labs To Immediately Request#197: What Labs Do I Need For My Hormones?#84: Fertility Over 40 & How To Optimize Your Chances Of Taking Home A Healthy Baby With Dr. Gabriela Rosa

In 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 overeating to stabilize your blood sugar! Tune in today to hear… What happens in your body after you eat sugary food When to expect a blood sugar crash How my blood sugar reacted after drinking some lemonade What to do instead of napping after eating too much What to eat to slow down a blood sugar spike And more! Mentioned in This EpisodeEssentially You episode #340: Why Going on a Walk After Dinner is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your HealthMagnesium RestoreAdditional ResourcesEssentially You episode #: 286 What You Need to Know About the Relationship Between Blood Sugar Levels and Your Menstrual CycleEssentially You episode #: 320 Top 10 Worst Foods for Blood Sugar + How Blood Sugar Impacts Women's Hormone and Metabolism with Casey MeansHow Stress Contributes to Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Stubborn Weight Gain6 Easy Ways to Block Blood Sugar Spikes5 Steps to Breaking Up with Sugar

Ready 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, and that’s why I’m excited to have Jason and Colleen Wachob on the show today. Jason and Colleen recently wrote The Joy Of Well-being– a guide offering practical ways to live long, healthy, and happy lives. They are the co-founders of mindbodygreen, a media brand dedicated to offering wellness content to its 15 million monthly visitors. I loved their book because they approach well-being and longevity with the perspective of enjoyment and living your best life. So tune into this podcast to learn more about the steps you can take to enjoyably improve your longevity.Colleen and Jason dive into big topics and life-changing moments they’ve each experienced– between their own health and their families. But they’ve been able to come out stronger than ever with positive insight into how to live their best lives. And they can’t wait to share it all with you! This podcast will provide you with exciting and surprising knowledge, and you won’t want to wait to dive into Colleen and Jason’s book The Joy of Wellbeing. This book cuts to the chase of what’s most researched and what needs to be non-negotiable in your daily life.So tune in to the podcast and take one step closer to achieving a life of longevity and joy! COLLEEN AND JASON WACHOBJason Wachob is the founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen– the leading independent media brand dedicated to well-being with 15 million monthly unique visitors. He also hosts the popular mindbodygreen podcast and is the bestselling author of Wellth: How I Learned to Build a Life, Not a Resume. He’s been featured in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, BoF, and Vogue, and has a BA in history from Columbia University.Colleen Wachob– Jason’s Wife– is the co-founder and co-CEO at mindbodygreen. She graduated from Stanford University with degrees in international relations and Spanish. She spent ten years working at Fortune 500 companies including Gap, Walmart, and Amazon before devoting her life’s work to mindbodygreen. Colleen has been a speaker at Fortune 500 companies and numerous well-being conferences.IN THIS EPISODE All about Colleen and Jason and why they wrote their new book The Joy Of Well-being  Underrated and overrated practices for longevity  Colleen's life-changing experience and how she adapted  Jason’s passion for longevity and its relation to his family history  The “Why” behind implementing habits for health and wellness  The interception of joy and healthy habits for longevity  How you can start to bring more happiness to your daily life RESOURCES MENTIONEDBuy the Joy of Wellbeing Book! | The Joy of Well-being Website | Mind Body GreenJason’s Instagram | Colleen’s InstagramRELATED EPISODES #473: 3 Easy Rituals To Instantly Feel Good#525: How To Cultivate More Joy And How Joy Can Liberate Us And Create A Deeper Sense Of Belonging And Connection With Dr. Tanmeet Sethi#265: How To Practice Joy In A Time Of Adversity And Release Your Happy Brain Chemicals With Radha Agrawal#317: Create Radical Longevity And Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, And Reverse The Symptoms Of Aging With Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman#119: Hacking Happiness And Longevity With A 2-Minute Meditation With Karen Salmansohn

Hands 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  Which root cause to look out for and how to understand the warning signs Two mental techniques that can help you through the entire transition  7 easy lifestyle pivots that every women over 35 should make  And more!  Mentioned in this Episode:4th of July Sale – Save up to 60% on ALL hormone-related products + get FREE shipping and a bonus recipe guide! Metabolism + Hormone Reset Course – All the tools, resources, and support you need to transform your metabolism, heal your hormones, and feel absolutely incredible. Zen Sleep – The safe, natural way to get the best zzz’s of your life. Additional Resources:5 Practical Ways to Take Care of Yourself During PerimenopauseTop 10 Ways to Add Self-Care to Your MorningEpisode #367: 10 Quick and Easy Ways to Care for Yourself While Caring for Everyone Else Episode #363: The Three Phases of Perimenopause and How to Navigate Each Phase with GraceEpisode #389: Are Birth Control Pills the Best Remedy for Perimenopause Symptoms?

Want 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 her new book: Free to Be: A 6-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul. As a mom and career woman, she had a defining moment in her life that changed everything. From then on, she went on a deep soul journey to truly discover how to be free and operate from her soul’s purpose. And now she’s here to deliver all of her tips on her soul search to us– so we can do it too. She knows how working mamas think– we need practical and effective tips we can implement immediately without really ruffling everything else we have going on in our world. So this show is one you don’t want to miss. Because not only does it remind us to elevate into our soul’s purpose and really self-actualize into the work we’re meant to do in this world, but it also helps us find deep fulfillment in our everyday lives. We discuss the different forms of detoxing to help you begin your journey, and how incorporating play can totally change your day. All this plus so much more knowledge is shared by Shirin about how to truly live our most beautiful and authentic lives. Join Shirin and me for an eye-opening, soul-searching podcast, and give yourself the gift of setting your soul free.  Listen now! SHIRIN ETESSAMShirin Etessam is an entrepreneur, seasoned media executive, and transformational speaker. She’s produced films, original television series, and specials. She also has created several companies and led campaigns on some of the world’s most recognized companies– like ABC, CBS, Discovery, Facebook, Apple, and many more. Shirin now guides seekers in her six-week program, Free to Be, to disconnect their human “being” from their human “doing”-- and to find true and lasting fulfillment. She lives in California with her wife and two children. IN THIS EPISODE Shirin’s defining moments that lead her to write Free to Be Key takeaways from Shirin’s book  How to get more out of your life and stop settling  Identifying the categories for reclaiming your soul Practical steps to take action on setting your soul free  Recognizing how “play” can benefit our lives  The importance of soul work in this modern day  More about Free to Be: The Six-Week Guide to Authentic Fulfillment  This Episode is Sponsored by InsideTracker:For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker.com/marizaRESOURCES MENTIONEDFree To Be: A Six Week Guide To Reclaiming Your SoulShirin Etessam’s Website | Shirin’s Instagram | Follow Shirin on TikTok!Join the Free To Be Facebook Group: Inner More RELATED EPISODES #521: How To Prioritize Meaningful Self-Care That Actually Moves The Needle With Taylor Elyse Morrison#534: The Secret To Supercharging Your Energy, Connection, And Life With Dr. Molly Maloof#523: Change Your Life Today By Adopting A Simple Mindset And Love Hacks With Kerry Tepedino#14: How To Live Life By Your Own Rules: For Your Health, Body, Career, Relationships, And Soul With Alexandra Jamieson#117: What It Means To Practice Your Own Self-Care And Authenticity With Elena Brower

Has 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 bad for you Which fruits are safe for diabetics  The truth about lifting weights, healthy sugars, and sweet potatoes  How to navigate these myths with my brand new course  And more! Mentioned in this Episode:*LIVE* Q&A Call TODAY – Join me LIVE (Tuesday, 6/27) at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET as I answer YOUR burning questions about my new course with giveaways and more!NEW Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course – Get a TOTAL metabolic makeover + balance your hormones + reverse your symptoms in as little as 30 days. FREE GIFT: Belly Slim-Down Guide – One of many BRAND NEW guides included in my new Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course. Gluco Support – My powerhouse blend of herbs proven to balance your blood sugar and help you conquer cravings and lose weight better than conventional medicine.Additional Resources:What We’ve Been Told About Healthy Sugar Is a Lie#531: How to Create Metabolism-loving Meals That Can Fix Your Blood Sugar and Ward Off Chronic Disease#476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism and Brain Power#501: Six Powerful Ways Metabolic Dysfunction Impacts Women’s Health

Why 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 the bulk of the household and caregiving responsibilities, on top of all my career work– every single day. And the stats across the board back it up– women have higher rates of depression, anxiety, and autoimmunity. Our bodies as women take a beating, but we’ve been convinced to put others’ needs before our own. To change this mindset and help us recognize we don’t need to be perfect at everything, I’ve invited expert Elise Loehnen on the show. She’s here to explain how these impulses– often described as unselfish and distinctly feminine instincts– have actually been ingrained in us by society for a long time. Elise helps us understand our innate need to be perfect as an aspect of being a woman and allows us to recognize how to adapt when we feel this need to do it all. Elise recently wrote a book called On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good. And if you’ve ever struggled with self-sacrifice, or feeling the need to be good, this book is for you. Today’s podcast is one you won’t want to miss because Elise does a deep dive into the history of women’s behavior– all the way up to the modern day, and discusses how society has created ideas in our brains of who and what we have to be.It’s time to break this mold and live the way we as women deserve to. To feel empowered, patient with ourselves, and perfectly imperfect.So listen now to gain thoughtful insight and become the best version of yourself!Elise Loehnen Elise Loehnen is a writer, editor, and host of the podcast Pulling the Thread, where she interviews cultural luminaries about the big questions of today. She’s the author of the New York Times bestselling book– On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good. Elise has also co-written 12 books, including five New York Times Best Sellers. Previously, she was the chief content officer of Goop. While there, Elise co-hosted The Goop Podcast and The Goop Lab on Netflix, and she’s interviewed hundreds of thought leaders, doctors, and experts. IN THIS EPISODE Elise’s story and her exploration of women’s need to be good  The impact perfectionistic tendencies have on women  Discussing gender constructs throughout history  How the “Good Girl” mentality permeated into society  The connection between the seven deadly sins and our behavior  Discussing envy and what it can tell us  Getting clear on our own wants and needs  How self-denial can be detrimental RESOURCES MENTIONEDOrder On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen Now!EliseLoehnen.com | Elise’s Instagram RELATED EPISODES #532: How To Overcome Perfectionism And Self-Doubt By Unapologetically Embracing Your Fully Awesome Self With Kristina Mand-Lakhian#196: How To Let Go Of Your Inner Perfectionist With Dr. Jane Tornatore#232: How I Radically Transformed My Stressaholic Behaviors And Traded Them In For More Peace#342: 10 Tangible Ways To Practice Self-Love In The Morning Before Work#486: What Actually Gets In The Way Of Completing Goals And How Can We Make True Lasting Behavioral Change? With Dr. Sasha Heinz

Despite 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 symptoms forever–and learn: Why 88% or more of women are also in this same situation today The connection between hormones, blood sugar, and girl problems  What’s REALLY causing chronic disease to skyrocket among women  Why there’s hope for you, too – in simple terms All about my NEW total metabolic makeover solution (now available!)  Mentioned in this Episode:NEW Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course – Get a TOTAL metabolic makeover + balance your hormones + reverse your symptoms in as little as 30 days. FREE GIFT: Belly Slim-Down Guide – One of many BRAND NEW guides included in my new Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course. Gluco Support – My powerhouse blend of herbs proven to balance your blood sugar and help you conquer cravings and lose weight better than conventional medicine.Additional Resources:#531: How to Create Metabolism-loving Meals That Can Fix Your Blood Sugar and Ward off Chronic Disease#476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism and Brain Power#501: Six Powerful Ways Metabolic Dysfunction Impacts Women’s Health5 Worst Foods for Metabolic Health + Belly Fat