Energized with Dr. Mariza

Tapping Into Your Innate Skills in Life and Leadership Learn the inherent skills of women and how to foster those skills in the younger generation The importance of communication, adaptability, prioritization and taking risks  Understanding the generational shift when it comes to collaboration and problem solving Tips for teaching young women to practice using their voice and lean into change Why you need to get serious about asking for help in achieving your personal and professional goals  Episode Summary: Now more than ever our world needs motivated, passionate, and joyful women. Nobody knows this better than Dr. Marisa Porges, Headmaster at The Baldwin School and Author of the new book What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold, Courageous, and Resilient Women. Dr. Marisa is dedicated to helping parents and educators foster critical 21st-century skills in our girls so that they can recognize their inherent strengths, and prepare them to become the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.In today’s world, successful people need to be adaptable, prioritize their missions, and let go of perfectionism, all of which are qualities inherently found in women. The challenges that many of us adults see in the workplace could be drastically reduced by teaching children, and girls, in particular, the power of collaboration, empathy, communication, and using their voice to make a difference. The lessons shared by Dr. Marisa today are applicable to every age group and are all about asking for what you need and building tools that work for you. As women are stepping into leadership roles and ownership more and more, it is all about fostering a sense of confidence from a young age so that this framework becomes the way the next generation of women navigate the world. Resources Mentioned:What Girls Need by Dr. Marisa Porges Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Everything you eat is either helping or hurting your hormones...there is no middle ground. Unlocking the power of food is the key to restoring your energy, revving your metabolism, helping you lose weight, supporting a healthy mood, and so much more. Tune in to today’s episode to hear my top 10 tips for using food to balance your hormones. From specific foods to daily rituals to some of my favorite recipes, this episode is packed with practical tips to get you feeling your best -- naturally.  Why it’s so important to evaluate what role food plays in your day-to-day life How to use food to reset your endocrine system and bring balance to your hormones My top 10 tips for balancing your hormones using food Specific nutrients, foods, rituals, and recipes to help you get started easily today  Mentioned in this episode:14 Day Hormone DetoxEssentially WholeⓇ Pure Daily FiberEssentially You Episode #154: How to Optimize Liver Function to Balance Your HormonesDetox Blends Cheat Sheet Additional resources:Top 5 Nutritional Changes to Rebalance Your BodyEssentially You episode #207: What are the Best Foods for Healing Your Liver?Essentially You Episode #199: What are the Top Foods that Create Inflammation?Essentially You Episode #171: Synergistic Foods for the Brain, Nervous System, Adrenals, and Thyroid with Christa Orecchio

Optimizing Your Mental Health Through Food Learn about the groundbreaking research happening in nutritional psychiatry  Why adding in foods rather than restricting them is more successful for many The science behind the importance of the gut microbiome and the gut-brain connection  Discover how what you eat can improve your mood, relieve anxiety, and more Which superfoods you should be incorporating into your diet right now  Episode Summary: Did you know that what you eat actually plays a large part in how you are feeling? Eating the right foods can improve your mood, prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, and boost your emotional capacity. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutritional specialist, and professionally trained chef, who is here today to share how you can use food as medicine to nourish your body and soul every day. Often times when we are feeling not quite ourselves, doctors will prescribe medication with potentially harmful effects. Dr. Naidoo offers a more holistic, root-cause approach by using nutrition to stabilize your hormones, heal your gut, and help you start feeling better on a cellular, emotional, and mental level. Backed by scientific evidence and research, Dr. Naidoo is the answer to improving your gut microbiome for the benefit of your whole body. Instead of restricting yourself from foods, Dr. Naidoo wants to help you create a personalized plan of foods that are going to work for you while still tasting delicious. Everything from the gut-brain connection, to the exciting field of nutritional psychiatry and the power of foods to affect how you feel is on the table today as we dive into an episode that everyone should hear. Resources Mentioned:This Is Your Brain On Food by Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo Website Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

If you’re in your mid-30s, 40s, or beyond and you find yourself suddenly starting to gain weight, feeling completely worn out by your exercise, and just not getting the same results, you’re not alone. Hormones affect every part of your life -- including your exercise. If you are struggling with PMS, exhaustion, low thyroid, perimenopause changes, and other hormone-related symptoms, the exercise you used to do may not be serving your best self any more.  Tune in today to learn exactly how to create a workout plan that will keep you active but not deplete your body. We’ll cover specific exercise recommendations and resources that you can use to stay active, lose weight, and feel your best no matter your age.  How to shift your exercise routine if you are dealing with hormone issues My own exercise story and how I figured out ways to adapt my workouts to serve my body How stress, hormones, and your exercise are all intricately connected Creating a long-term workout plan that takes your body’s changing needs into account My top pre-, during-, and post-exercise tips to help you have more energy, lose weight, and improve your longevity   Mentioned in this episode:The Betty Rocker website Additional resources:How to Stay Active While Traveling (I know not many of us are traveling right now, but these are great tips if you are trying to stay out of the gym!)Essentially You episode #208: How Exercise Can Either Boost Your Metabolism or Damage it at Age 40+ with Debra AtkinsonEssentially You episode #124: How to Create a Fit, Healthy Body and a Life of Self-Love with Bree Argetsinger

Good Girl Myths Learn about the ‘Good Girl’ archetype and why it is deeply rooted in the patriarchy  Discover the 5 ‘Good Girl Myths’ that every woman needs to overcome to some degree How to shed the subconscious misconceptions you have been living with for years Tips for becoming the heroine of your own story and tapping into your inner wisdom Why you need to start following your intuition and listen to what your body needs  Episode Summary: Do you find yourself following external authorities rather than your own intuition? Do you people please, sacrifice yourself for others, or stifle your voice in the interest of keeping the peace? There is a good chance that you learned these tendencies from a young age, as many women do. Majo Molfino is on a mission to help women identify the ‘5 Good Girl Myths’ so that you can stop minimizing your power and start stepping into your truth.An author, designer, and women’s leadership expert with a Masters in Design, Majo is passionate about helping women tap into their intuition and power and stop giving in to the myths that have been keeping you down. The myths of rules, perfection, logic, harmony, and sacrifice play into every sphere of our lives and decision making, and it is only by recognizing these subconscious tendencies that we can start to overcome them. The powers you give up when you give in to these ‘Good Girl Myths’ can not only drain your energy but also your zest for life. This episode is all about dismantling the patriarchy, identifying your inner wisdom, and becoming the heroine of your own story. It is time to stop giving up your precious resources and start to embrace the imperfections necessary for growth and change.  Resources Mentioned:Majo Molfino WebsiteBreaking The Good Girl Myth by Majo Molfino Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

In my years of talking to women and even in my own experience, I’ve discovered that we have been lied to, scared, and misinformed about the changes that happen in our bodies during perimenopause and menopause. But the good news: you do have control over your hormones, even during this transition. Tune in today to hear exactly what’s going on in your body during perimenopause and menopause, how to tell where you fall, and simple strategies to keep you feeling your best.  Exact explanations to help you understand if you’re in perimenopause or menopause How your body changes during perimenopause and what you can do to support it Specific signs and symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause plus how to stay feeling your best Physical and emotional self-care strategies to give your body what it needs during this time  Mentioned in this episode:The Essential Oils Menopause Solution (releasing April 2021) Additional resources:Essentially You episode #167: How to Naturally Reverse Estrogen Dominance, Especially During Perimenopause Essentially You episode #185: How Perimenopause Affects Your Period and What You Can Do to Eliminate Severe PMS Symptoms

Mastering Your Mindset While Reducing Your Stress The difference between committing to your goals and just being interested in them How to set up automatic patterns within yourself using the latest brain science Easy and efficient Innercise practices that you can start to implement today Why bringing back your awareness can help you utilize your brain and stress circuits better Strategies to relax and calm your mind, achieve your goals and start taking action  Episode Summary: John Assaraf was voted ‘Most Likely To Fail’ in high school, and grew up believing that he did not have the intellect, resources or drive to accomplish his goals. One fateful conversation at age 19 flipped John’s world around, and he has been dedicated to sharing this powerful mindset tool with anybody who needs it ever since. In addition to multiple NYT Bestselling books, countless talk show and movie appearances and so much more, John is the go-to guru when it comes to awareness, intention, and action. One of the leading mindset and behavioral experts in the world, John is here to provide you with resources so that you can stop letting stress get the best of you and learn how to shift your focus in a matter of seconds. By upgrading your knowledge and skills, you can have more mental and emotional control, and start to feel worthy of the goals that you want to achieve. If you are stuck in your limiting beliefs, fears, or concerns, this episode is full of information that you cannot miss.Most people prefer to master disappointment and comfort zones rather than mastering change, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Today it is possible to implement change faster and easier than ever before, and with John’s simple and effective Innercise practices, you can focus on small action steps that will help you get to where you want to be.  Resources Mentioned:Innercise: The New Science to Unlock Your Brain's Hidden Power by John AssarafHaving It All by John AssarafThe Answer by John AssarafFollow John on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeNeuroGym Website Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

What would you do with 20-30% more energy each and every day? Imagine -- no need for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, energy past 5 pm, and more zest for life all day long. One simple habit is the key to unlocking lasting energy and happiness in your life. A morning ritual is a powerful way to set your priorities straight and set the stage for more energy that lasts all day. Tune in today to hear how a morning ritual can change your life, my own personal rituals, and how -- in less than 20 minutes -- you can create a routine that uplifts and energizes you all day long.  How self-care can help you gradually up your daily energy levels Exposing the limiting beliefs that hold you back from authentic self-care Why a morning ritual is the most important part of your day My personal morning rituals -- the “Cadillac” and the “quick and dirty” versions Morning ritual inspiration to help you create your own personalized routine that takes less than 20 minutes  Mentioned in this episode:Speed Dial the Universe JournalTop 11 Wellness Rituals Guide Additional resources:Top 10 Self-Care Rituals for Today’s WomanEssentially You episode #21: This One Simple Ritual Made Me Instantly Happy

Mastering Your Metabolism with Ease and Grace Which types of exercise are best for peri-menopause, menopause, and beyond The importance of giving your exercise routine some grace during COVID-19 Why you might be blocking your metabolism even if you are going to the gym The difference between endurance training, strength training and weight training Tips for creating an optimal exercise and nutrition schedule unique to you  Episode Summary: Many of us have been told that the harder you work out, the bigger the benefits. However, this is simply not true for many women, especially those over the age of 45. Debra Atkinson is a hormone balancing, fitness expert, and founder of Flipping Fifty. Debra has helped over 100 thousand women find the energy and vitality they are desiring and master their metabolism with ease and grace.If you are working out harder than ever without seeing the results, you are not doing anything wrong. The fitness industry has been sending you the wrong message, and Debra is here today to explain that it is all about the type of exercise you are doing instead. Everything from the time of day that you workout, what you are nourishing your body with before and after a workout, and the type of workout you are doing can have a huge impact on your ability to see an outcome. When your old tricks aren’t working anymore, it is time to adjust your exercise routine to fit your peri-menopause or post-menopause body. By discovering your optimal exercise and metabolism zone, Debra is proof that you can still take great care of your body in your 40’s, 50’s and beyond.  Resources Mentioned:Flipping Fifty WebsiteFollow Flipping Fifty on Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | TwitterWhat Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be A Lie Tedx Talk Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Your liver is a critical organ for hormones, energy, detoxification, digestion, maintaining a healthy weight, and so many other things that make or break your health. If it’s not in optimal shape, your whole body is going to suffer. Tune in today to hear my top superfoods (plus some bonus supplements) you can use to keep your liver working its best. By incorporating these foods and nutrients into your daily routines, you can create balanced hormones and free yourself from the symptoms making you miserable.   Why your liver is so essential for your hormones and overall health The top 10 superfoods to love your liver every day The best supplements to take for your liver, thyroid, gut health, and cellular energy  Mentioned in this episode:Essentially You episode 154: How to Optimize Liver Function to Balance Your HormonesVitamin C BoostMagnesium RestoreActive B Complete Additional resources:Loving Your Liver for Hormone HealthThe Best Essential Oils for Loving Your Liver10 Ways to Love Your Liver