Energized with Dr. Mariza

Last August, I was scared I’d never have the mental bandwidth to live my dreams, or even become the mom I’d always strived to be. I was severely struggling with a brain injury and post-concussion syndrome, uncertain of how my future would look. 

Now– 1 year later– I’m feeling great, functioning 88% better than I was after my injury. So how did I transform, and tackle my symptoms HEAD-on? (no pun intended!)

Despite perimenopausal symptoms, increased inflammation, and mold exposure I experienced all while on my road to recovery, a few things I’ve been doing have made all the difference…

In this podcast, I give you my top tips– my non-negotiables and consistent habits that have helped me truly transform despite several health setbacks. 

Regardless of if you’ve experienced a recent health scare or injury,  the recommendations in this podcast can be life-changing. 

Tune into this episode to learn how YOU can become a woman who fires on all cylinders, living life with energy, ease, and grace!

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The conversation around Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is back on the table, which we love. But unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there.  

The majority of women dosing with progesterone are not getting enough to be effective. So what do we need to do to avoid this? 

Compounding pharmacist and expert in the hormone replacement field Carol Petersen joins the podcast today to guide us on how to ensure effective progesterone dosing to treat hormone-related symptoms and conditions. 

Progesterone is key in estrogen metabolism and estrogen dominance–  AND it protects the uterus and supports overall health. Even if you don’t have a uterus, it still can be beneficial for women’s health. 

Ready to find out if you’re getting enough progesterone? 

Listen here to learn how progesterone can be your solution to a symptom-free perimenopause and menopause! 

Carol Petersen is a compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She’s a Certified Nutritional Practitioner involved in multiple organizations, including the International College of Integrated Medicine and the American College of Apothecaries, the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), the American Pharmacists Association, and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. She co-hosts a radio program “Take Charge of Your Health” and she’s on the Medical Advisory Boards for the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR.ca) and the Institute for Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM.org). She also writes and edits for A4M’s website www.worldhealth.net and is a co-producer of “Immortality Now” podcasts. 

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Dealing with menopause symptoms is rough enough, but navigating a cancer diagnosis at the same time causes even more stress and anxiety. 

As a holistic-focused physician going through menopause, a diagnosis of breast cancer put a bump in the road for Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, leading to concerns about how she would navigate her own journey. 

It can be hard to feel heard by your physician, and advocating for things like holistic healing options, lab testing, and hormone replacement therapy can become an endless battle.

But as a women’s empowerment advocate and a public educator, Dr. Suzanne is here today to help YOU advocate for your needs and to speak up about your situation because you deserve to be heard. 

Hearing Dr. Suzanne’s story can help you get through any tough times you’re facing. Especially for the breast cancer community– there are ways you can manage your longevity and your health now going forward for the better. Check out this podcast to find out how! 

Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz earned her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She frequently appears as an expert in women’s health and integrative medicine in print, online, and on TV, where she’s the Chief Medical Correspondent for the Drew Barrymore Show. She’s the author of MENOPAUSE BOOTCAMP: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age. 

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#590: Dispelling Myths About Breast Cancer and Mammograms + Navigating Hrt After Breast Cancer with Dr. Jenn Simmons

579: Hormone Replacement Options and Hormone Testing for Women in Midlife + Self Advocacy for Optimal Health with Esther Blum

#547: What You Need to Know About the Opill and Hormone Changes in Perimenopause with Dr. Carrie Jones

#404: Do Women Need to Wait till Menopause to Begin Hormone Replacement Therapy? With Esther Blum

COVID might seem like old news, but if you’re a woman in midlife who’s had COVID in the past, it could still be majorly affecting you. 

Your perimenopause or menopause symptoms may actually be heightened because of your history of a viral illness like COVID. 

COVID still is absolutely dysregulating women’s menstrual cycles, fertility, and perimenopause/menopause experiences. That’s why Dr. Jessica Drummond joins me today to help you navigate the ups and downs as you transition into perimenopause or menopause– all while keeping your immune system in check. 

People who are most at risk for long COVID are perimenopausal women– or women in their mid to late thirties to mid-fifties. And unfortunately, post-viral syndromes can make it difficult to tolerate hormone therapies, which can be really helpful during this transition. 

So it’s essential to know if the menopause symptoms you’re facing are in part due to long-COVID or another viral infection. 

Listen to the podcast here to learn how you can support yourself hormonally with neuroinflammatory strategies and tools to feel like your best self in midlife– even after illness!

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute. With 25 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist, licensed clinical nutritionist, and board-certified health coach, she’s passionate about caring for and empowering women in all things women’s health and pelvic health. She helps women overcome hormonal imbalances and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Drummond was educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Duke Integrative Medicine, and Maryland University of Integrative Health.

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There’s a whirlwind of emotions that comes with a breast cancer diagnosis. But it doesn’t have to be a punishment. 

Integrative Oncologist Dr. Jenn Simmons works as a breast cancer expert to help thousands of women see their breast cancer diagnosis as an opportunity to reclaim their health, and she’s here today to explain why. 

PLUS, she’s ready to debunk the myth that hormone replacement after breast cancer can cause recurrence– because this is NOT the case! In fact, long-term outcomes are better for women who’ve had breast cancer and go on hormone replacement than ones who don’t. 

There’s a survival benefit to going on hormone replacement after cancer, and an added quality of life benefit too. 

So if you or anyone you know is struggling with ANY concerns about breast cancer, this episode is for YOU. It’s time to reclaim your health and tackle your breast cancer diagnosis head on to take charge of your life! 

Dr. Jenn Simmons is an Integrative Oncologist, author, podcast host, and the founder of PerfeQTion Imaging, which has redefined breast cancer screening nationwide. She’s also the founder of Real Health MD– a practice dedicated to holistic healing for breast cancer. Dr. Jenn’s mission is to create a lasting impact on all women who desire optimal breast health. 

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#443: How To End Painful, Lumpy Breasts Once and for All with Magdalena Wszelaki

#387: The Most Common Reason for Heavy, Painful Periods, Lumpy Breast and Uncomfortable Bloating

579: Hormone Replacement Options And Hormone Testing for Women in Midlife + Self Advocacy for Optimal Health with Esther Blum

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When I recently surveyed several thousand women in perimenopause about their most disruptive symptoms, what stood out the most was the reported mood issues. 

In perimenopause, your brain changes, causing a lack of stress resilience, lack of focus, and a lack of mental energy. 

With all that’s on our plates in this stage of life– between careers, parenting, our marriages, and keeping up with our health– declining mental energy is NOT what we need. 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, irritated, or more triggered along with

mood changes, it could be due to your changing hormones.

So how do you combat these symptoms to feel better… physically AND emotionally? 

In this podcast, I’m sharing ALL my tips to help you find peace and harmony because you deserve it.

Check out this episode to discover exactly what you need to combat stress and mood swings to feel your best! 

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Many of the women I talk to have been asking… 

What exactly is a blood sugar spike, how do they happen, and why does it matter?

Aside from causing all kinds of disruptive symptoms, blood sugar spikes are like tiny daggers that wear down your cells, your body, your organs, and your brain. 

Catch this shortie for everything you need to know about these harmful events, including how to track your own glucose at home AND a few simple hacks stay balanced. 

Gluco Support – A powerhouse blend of natural herbs and nutrients that are proven to balance blood sugar FAST. 

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Frustrated with not feeling heard by your primary care doc? 

You’re not the only one who feels like your menopause symptoms and concerns are getting dismissed. 

As women, we go through a whirlwind of changes– physically, emotionally, and hormonally– during perimenopause and menopause. 

And these days, we KNOW menopause isn’t only about hot flashes. 

It’s so much more. 

We become a different person on the other side of menopause.  

Women’s health practitioner and menopause expert Jackie Piasta joins me to speak to how we’re ALL affected by midlife hormonal changes– and how to feel empowered going through this time of your life. 

Listen to the show now for her top tips on navigating all aspects of midlife with ease, so you can feel your best through perimenopause and menopause!  

Jackie Piasta is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) and a certified clinician by the Menopause Society. She’s the founder and owner of Monarch Health– a midlife and menopause clinic in Marietta, GA– working to advance women's health over the past 15 years. Jaclyn is on the medical advisory committee for The National Menopause Foundation and is active in multiple professional medical and nursing societies including The Menopause Society.

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You may be struggling with metabolic dysfunction but don’t even know it. 

Subtle symptoms of metabolic dysfunction can present as everyday frustrations… but they grow into some big chronic issues if they’re not addressed. 

Low energy. Brain fog. Menstrual cycle irregularities. 

Cravings, crazy mood swings, consistent hunger throughout the day... 

Any of these sound familiar to you? 

If so, don’t worry– metabolic dysfunction can be reversible (and quickly!) with the right tools in place. 

Naturopathic Doctor Lara Briden joins the show again to help you make a few changes ASAP so you can improve your symptoms in just a few weeks– and they may even help change your weight on the scale!

Her science-based recommendations are here to help you move toward a healthier and happier future. Check out the podcast here so you don’t miss a tip on overcoming metabolic obstacles and becoming the best version of YOU!

Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. She lives in New Zealand where she currently works with women to help them manage and overcome PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health concerns.

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It’s no surprise that over 85% of women in the US will experience disruptive hot flashes and night sweats… 

Our culture and even previous generations of women tell us that hot flashes are a “normal” part of the transition to menopause, but they could actually be an indication that something else is wrong.

And there absolutely IS a better way.

Catch today’s podcast to hear BREAKING RESEARCH that links blood sugar to hot flashes and what you can do to reduce (or eliminate) your symptoms–and learn:  

FREE Guide [Download] – 6 Hacks to Blunt a Blood Sugar Spike 

Gluco Support – Conquer cravings and stress-eating with my custom blend of science-backed herbs.

Magnesium Restore – Give your cells the energy they need to build muscle, regulate your blood sugar, and boost your metabolism. 

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5 Hot Flash Solutions that Work

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