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What if those frustrating symptoms you’ve been blaming on aging are actually signs of inflammation you can change? 

In this episode, I sit down with expert Dr. Shivani Gupta to unpack how inflammation quietly shows up in perimenopause—and why it’s not something you have to just deal with. 

We explore what Ayurvedic medicine is, and how it offers a holistic, intuitive approach to healing inflammation, soothing the gut, and restoring balance as your hormones shift in midlife. 

Dr. Shivani offers simple, practical solutions to help your body feel more resilient from the inside out. She also shares how her targeted supplements are designed to support gut ease, hormone balance, and whole-body vitality. 

Tune in here to help calm inflammation and feel more at home in your body again!

Dr. Shivani Gupta

Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher who helps women reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and boost energy. Her new book, The Inflammation Code, offers a clear, non-diet plan for reducing inflammation. She hosts the Fusionary Health Podcast and created the Emmy-nominated TV show: Vibrant Health with Dr. Shivani Gupta.

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“Most people don't recognize or realize those subtle symptoms of inflammation that are accumulating.”

“We are all inflamed. Whoever you are, you are inflamed. It’s a slow-burning fire.”

“My goal is for everyone to take the elemental design quiz. Learn their constitution and know for themselves… Are they more fire or are they more earth and water in nature? Because once you understand those elements, you can really start applying it to every aspect of your life.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order Dr. Shivani Gupta’s Book: The Inflammation Code HERE!

https://amzn.to/4qyun0U

Use code DRMARIZA and get 15% off on your Fusionary Formulas Supplements

https://fusionaryformulas.com/?sca_ref=10093791.KsELRqb7lE

Dr. Shivani’s Website: Take the Elemental Design Quiz HERE!

http://shivanigupta.com

7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge

https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014

Dr. Shivani on Instagram

Dr. Shivani on Facebook

Dr. Shivani on YouTube 

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Feeling totally unlike yourself in midlife? 

Don’t worry– this is a REAL and valid feeling. 

In this episode, we dive into the hidden neurological shifts that happen during perimenopause, and how these hormone fluctuations impact your brain, mood, and sense of self. 

We explore the mental and emotional realities of this transition— changes that are too often misunderstood or brushed off as something to just deal with. 

Rather than pushing through, these brain-based shifts are a clear signal that your body is asking for a new level of support. 

I’m breaking down what’s actually happening neurologically and why self-love and proper care matter more than willpower. Tune in here for the most practical ways to support your brain through perimenopause!

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“We know that 8 out of 10 of the most common symptoms women experience during perimenopause are neurological, cognitive, and emotional. That's why so many women say ‘I don't feel like myself’.”

“Perimenopause isn't a breakdown. It's a biological awakening. It's a biological initiation. It's your body asking for a new way forward. Not harder, not faster, but wiser.”

“Everyone was amazed at how easy it was to go to sleep a bit earlier, how easy it was to move after meals, how easy it was to move throughout the day, how easy it was to make a morning and evening routine that felt good to them.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Join my Midlife on Fire Collective HERE! 

Join my 7- Day Metabolism and Hormone Jumpstart HERE! 

Order my latest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

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Aging does NOT have to keep us down.

In this episode, join me for a feel-good conversation with the CSO of Berkeley Life– Cathy Eason– all about midlife, hormones, and protecting your heart as you age stronger. 

Together, we explore how boosting mitochondrial health and blood flow can radically improve energy, resilience, and overall vitality. 

Kathy shares actionable lifestyle strategies to increase nitric oxide production for easing symptoms, plus offers supportive solutions when you need a little extra help during perimenopause and menopause. 

We also talk about targeted supplements that support heart health, circulation, mood, sleep, stress response, and neurotransmitters—all in one place. 

Tune in here to boost your blood flow, help your heart, and thrive through midlife and beyond!
Cathy Eason

Cathy Eason is the Chief Science Officer at Berkeley Life. She has over 20 years of experience as a functional medicine focused nutritionist, women’s health educator, speaker, and wellness strategist specializing in midlife health. She bridges cutting-edge science with practical solutions for perimenopause and menopause, focusing on cardiovascular health, nitric oxide biochemistry, and whole-body resilience. Cathy’s known for translating complex physiology into empowering insights that help women thrive through midlife and beyond.

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES
“We're seeing those perimenopausal signs come on earlier and earlier, and unfortunately, I think it's happening to younger and younger women too.”

“We need to stop apologizing for what's happening to us. Recognize that we can be proactive about our health, but we also don't have to apologize for sweating during a meeting, or being a little cranky in the morning because we didn't get good sleep the night before.”

“That’s the biggest thing I feel by taking the Berkeley Life supplementation— I have consistent energy every day and I wake up motivated for the day ahead of me. And to me that equates to being energized, to having mitochondrial energy to get me through the day.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Order your Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide Support Supplement HERE!

https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/Vxvdja

Use Code: THRIVE15 for 15% off!

Berkeley Life Website

Berkeley Life on Instagram

Berkeley Life on Facebook

Berkeley Life LinkedIn

Berkeley Life on YouTube

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You can ALWAYS get stronger, no matter your age. 

In this episode, I’m joined by muscle-centric medicine expert Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to reframe how you think about your health—starting with muscle. 

Life gets busy and chaotic, especially when you’re juggling kids, work, and everything in between. So Dr. Lyon breaks down how to simplify your focus and double down on what truly moves the needle for your health. 

At the center of it all? Skeletal muscle– the key driver of metabolic health, strength, and resilience as we age. She explains why protecting and building muscle isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about safeguarding your heart, brain, and long-term vitality. 

We’re here to remind you that strength training is really about training for your future self, and it can be easier than you may think.

Ready to boost your strength and confidence in midlife? This is an episode you don’t want to miss! 💪

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon 

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a board-certified physician, founder of the Muscle-Centric Medicine® movement, and New York Times bestselling author. With advanced training in nutritional sciences and geriatrics from Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Lyon is at the forefront of a health revolution that places muscle, the organ of longevity, at the core of aging well, disease prevention, and optimal performance. Through her clinical work, bestselling book Forever Strong, and top-ranked podcast The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, she challenges outdated paradigms of health and empowers others to build bodies and minds that thrive.

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“I'm very proud of it because it distills down the science to give you actionable items, why you're doing what you're doing. Protocols for recovery, protocols for heat, protocols for cold, how to eat, how to move, how to think. I mean, it just makes it easy and accessible to everybody.”

“The idea that you cannot get stronger or that you've peaked in high school, or that somehow you hit 40 or 50 and you cannot get stronger is not true. You can always get stronger and you can always put on muscle. You do not have to lift heavy, and again, heavy is relative.”

“What I think ultimately moves the needle is if we have an idea of where our values are. I think we're at this precipice of women recognizing that strength is critical.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Order The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK HERE!

The PLAYBOOK is designed as a six-week action plan, balancing science with practical tools, routines, illustrations, and reflection prompts

Dr. Lyon’s Website

Dr. Lyon’s Instagram

Dr. Lyon on YouTube

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Curious how to drink less alcohol, but still make your drinks fun? 

Join me in this episode for a refreshing conversation with mocktail expert and holistic nutritionist Blair Horton, who’s on a mission to transform your drinks into a feel-good ritual of self-care.

We dive into her new book, Everyday Elixirs, packed with thoughtfully crafted, seasonal, and functional recipes for mocktails and other beverages. Think immunity-boosting citrus, digestion-loving botanicals, anti-inflammatory herbs, and flavors so good you won’t miss the booze!

Blair’s philosophy is simple: wellness should be joyful, accessible, and delicious. She walks us through how swapping or reducing alcohol doesn’t have to feel like deprivation—it can actually feel like an upgrade. 

Whether you’re winding down after a long day, hosting friends, or proactively supporting your health, Blair shows how a thoughtfully made mocktail can help you feel like the best version of you. 

Tune in here!

Blair Horton

Blair Horton is a holistic nutritionist, natural chef, and author of the new book: Everyday Elixirs. Her love for nourishing the body met her desire to create drinks that feel special. What started as a simple idea for beautiful, alcohol-free options grew into a collection of 80 vibrant mocktail and wellness beverage recipes in her book. She continues to inspire others to choose natural, blood-sugar-balancing beverages to aid in health and longevity, all while feeling (and tasting!) good. 

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES
“Anytime you're getting some extra liquid, it's going to be hydrating. And I love to put a pinch of salt in pretty much all of them to bring out the flavor, but also to help our bodies take in the water.” 

“If your blood sugar isn't balanced, your mental health is not going to be great… that's very important to me; keeping the drinks lower in sugar.”

“I'm always focusing on how we add in the good versus focusing on taking out the bad.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

⁠Join my 7-Day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart HERE!

https://go.drmariza.com/lp/metabolism-jumpstart/

Blair’s book: Everyday Elixirs

Blair on Instagram

Check out my Blood Sugar-Friendly Mocktail Recipes HERE!

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Feel like hangovers are hitting harder than ever lately? 

In this episode, I’m unpacking why alcohol hits differently in perimenopause—and why that glass of wine you used to tolerate now leaves you feeling off for days. 

Even long after drinking, alcohol is still disrupting your brain chemistry, slowing your metabolism, and amplifying inflammation throughout your body. 

And as women’s alcohol consumption has quietly increased in recent years, understanding these hidden physiological shifts has never been more important. 

That’s why I’m breaking down what’s really happening to your body with each sip, especially during midlife hormonal changes. 

But don’t worry, I share my top tips for you to detox from alcohol successfully, curb cravings, and feel in charge of your body again. Tune in here to change your relationship with alcohol and feel more like yourself! 

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“We've been sold a very expensive lie that alcohol helps us relax. And for years, I would've told you that it did just that, that that glass of red wine was self-care, that drinking was harmless.” 

“It's not just a hangover anymore. It's not just getting older. Alcohol is impacting your hormones, your brain, your sleep, and your metabolism.”

“In order to feed and heal your gut and your liver, we need a much-needed break, and alcohol simply cannot be included.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

⁠Join my 7-Day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart

https://go.drmariza.com/lp/metabolism-jumpstart/

⁠Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Check out my Blood Sugar-Friendly Mocktail Recipes HERE!

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Ever feel a quiet kind of panic creeping up in midlife? The feeling that even though you’re showing up for everything, you feel empty inside? 

This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to live with this feeling forever… better yet, it’s absolutely reversible. 

We’re diving into how lifestyle medicine and cellular energy (hello, mitochondria!) are at the epicenter of how you feel, think, and show up every day. 

You’ll learn why those mood shifts, energy crashes, and feelings of overwhelm actually make sense — and more importantly, what to do about them. 

Then, we’re going back to the basics as I’m sharing my top 10 foundational lifestyle adjustments to help you rebuild energy and vitality without extreme plans or pressure. 

If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, start with one simple change and press play — your midlife health reset begins here! 

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“Lifestyle medicine is mitochondrial medicine. The reason why lifestyle habits like nutrition, sleep, movement, circadian rhythm optimization, even stress support actually work is because they nourish your mitochondria and they optimize your cellular energy.”

“What is one simple lifestyle shift you can make that will help your mitochondria produce more energy tomorrow? Choose one. Commit to it for 7 to 10 days and watch what shifts.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Sign up for my 7-day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart

https://drmariza.com/jumpstart

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Grab Mitopure to support your mitochondria:

https://timeline.com/ENERGIZED

Get the Perimenopause Survival ebook here:

https://drmariza.com/perisurvival

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Believe it or not, but there is as much cardiovascular risk associated with smoking as there is with the drop in estrogen in perimenopause and menopause. 

But don’t worry–  I’ve brought the hilarious, talented, and brilliant Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj onto the podcast to dive into why midlife is a uniquely important—and often overlooked—window for cardiometabolic health, and what you can do about it. 

In this entertaining episode, Dr. Bhojraj breaks down why the drop in estrogen matters just as much as traditional risk factors and why so many women’s concerns are missed in conventional care. 

We also reframe hormone therapy not as symptom management, but as a powerful tool for optimization, longevity, and long-term heart and metabolic health. 

With humor and clarity, this conversation reminds you that you don’t need to overhaul your entire life —small, strategic changes truly add up.

Tune in here to learn how to simply and efficiently boost your health, starting with your heart! 

Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj

Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj is an interventional cardiologist and Institute for Functional Medicine–certified physician who bridges conventional cardiology with functional and lifestyle medicine. He spent 20 years treating disease with procedures and medications, but then shifted his focus toward uncovering root causes to help patients reverse chronic cardiometabolic conditions through food, sleep, stress optimization, and lifestyle change. Dr. Sanjay is the founder of the Well12 program and host of The Curious Cardiologist podcast, where he explores the science of longevity, inflammation, and human performance. His passion is helping people reclaim their health through simple, lasting changes.

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“We need to talk about sleep, we need to have an intelligent discussion about diet and what that means. And we need to think about hormones too, because hormonal health is so central to cardiovascular health, and that is just not something that we talk about in cardiovascular training.”

“It's like contributing to your 401k in your twenties, right? Like $200 doesn't seem like a lot, but when you're 65, you're now retiring a millionaire– depending on how well you invest, because you made those small, little, little habits, those little changes. So that decade of the forties becomes super important, particularly because in women, that's when perimenopause starts to happen, right?”

“The point is that I think first of all, start with something that you can do, right? Again, it's 1% shifts. You don't have to change a thousand different things.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Check out Dr. Sanjay’s Signature Well12 Metabolic Program HERE!

https://lagunamedicine.com/well12

Dr. Sanjay’s Website

Dr. Sanjay on Instagram

Dr. Sanjay’s Podcast: The Curious Cardioloist

Dr. Sanjay on Facebook

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You don’t have to overhaul your life with your New Year's Resolutions. Small habits, when done consistently, can completely change your health trajectory– changing your LIFE. 

In today’s episode, I’m flipping the script on midlife health—because you don’t need another restrictive plan or pressure-filled protocol to feel better. 

Instead, I’m sharing my top five simple yet powerful habits that can truly shift your energy, metabolism, and mindset in midlife. 

These are realistic, supportive practices designed to meet you where you are, not demand more discipline or perfection. 

You’ll also hear how you can build real momentum alongside thousands of women in my FREE 7-day Metabolism & Hormone Jumpstart Challenge. In just one week, you can reignite your energy, reset your metabolism, and start feeling like yourself again—without willpower battles or crash diets. 

Tune in here for a science-backed, supportive reset that actually works!

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“The holiday season– it's a lot. It's a lot on our nervous system. It's a lot on our metabolism, it's a lot on our hormones. And [all the] while midlife, perimenopause, and menopause are playing behind the scenes.”

“Here's the thing, you don't need to do all the things, but choose one habit. And committing to it can change your entire health trajectory, and that changes your life.”

“You need a jumpstart that honors your body and nervous system right now. This isn't about perfection; it's about momentum. This isn't about restriction, it's about support. It's about wins. So let's do this together.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Sign up for my 7-day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart

https://drmariza.com/jumpstart

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

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Ready for a judgment-free conversation about GLP-1 agonists and what they can truly offer midlife women seeking better energy, metabolic health, and longevity?

In this podcast, hormone and nutrition expert Ashley Koff joins me to break down the noise and misinformation around GLP-1s, reframing them as one possible tool—not a magic fix—within a much bigger picture of whole-body health. 

Ashley shares how to advocate for yourself as an empowered patient, ask better questions, and partner more effectively with your healthcare provider with confidence. 

We also dive into why nutrition and lifestyle are essential foundations for optimizing hormones, whether you’re using GLP-1s or not. Most importantly, we emphasize listening to your body and making informed choices that support long-term vitality. 

If you’re curious about GLP-1s and want clear, compassionate guidance for midlife health, this is a must-listen episode!

Ashley Koff, RD

Ashley Koff is the founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), the Nutrition Course Director for UC Irvine’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute's Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship, and a faculty member at the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA), where she teaches “An Integrative and Functional Nutrition Approach to Obesity and Weight Management.” She’s also the author of the upcoming book, Your Best Shot. As a practitioner for over 25 years, Koff has been recognized as one of CNN’s Top 100 Health Makers, featured in InStyle as “Hollywood’s Leading Dietitian,” and selected as Westin’s Global Nutrition Ambassador.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Ashley’s Book: Your Best Shot

GLP-1 Optimization Assessment

The Better Nutrition Program Website

Ashley on Instagram

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“That means your weight-health hormones are going to be impacted. And let's look at this whole thing systemically– I think there's a lot of ways we can go in this, but one of the things I'm very concerned about is the way that people are being judged.”

“I think in that way the biggest answer I would have for you is for us to stop blaming the medication for working the way the medication is supposed to work. And this is where I think the physician and dietician collaboration, comes in and says, actually, these are all the things that we need to experiment with or we need to explore, investigate if this is what your outcome is on the medication.”

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