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In midlife, I see TONS of women who are “doing all the right things”—eating clean, exercising harder, even restricting more—yet still are seeing the scale creep up.

That’s why I’ve invited Sarah Kennedy on the podcast, who’s the founder and CEO of Calocurb– a natural, non-prescription hunger control treatment option. 

We’re unpacking why hunger can feel louder and more relentless than ever for women in midlife. Sarah breaks down how shifting hormones, chronic stress, poor sleep, and dwindling bandwidth all fuel food noise, cravings, and that constant tug-of-war with your appetite. 

You’ll learn why willpower is not the problem—and why your biology deserves more compassion… not more restriction. 

Most importantly, Sarah shares practical, science-backed ways to calm midlife cravings and support your changing metabolism with more ease. Tune in here and finally make a change that shows you results! 

Sarah Kennedy

Sarah Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a revolutionary weight-management product based in New Zealand. Calocurb now sells in five international markets and continues to grow rapidly. Sarah, formerly with Fonterra, held senior roles including Vice President International Farming in China and Managing Director of Dairy Nutrition and RD1 retail stores. Prior to joining Fonterra, she spent over 20 years in dietary and animal nutrition. A veterinarian by training, Sarah completed the Sloan Fellowship in Global Leadership and Innovation at MIT.

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“When you reduce your calories by 25%, your hunger actually doubles over four months. So the brain is telling you to go out and look for food, and your body thinks you are going into a famine. So it's upping and upping and upping… this is why 99% of diets fail.”

“I've been on it 6-7 years now. I don't take it twice a day, only take it once. But I can honestly say to you, I'm at peace with food… I think many, many people will find that.”

“This has been revolutionary in the fact that we now understand what is happening in our body and what is driving this hunger and craving.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Calocurb: USE CODE DRMARIZA for 10% off your purchase!

https://www.calocurb.com/drmarizasnyder

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your MitoQ order

https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101585564-17091761

Calcurb on Facebook

Calocurb on Instagram

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Feeling a bit lost in midlife? This is a MASSIVE transition physically and emotionally, so it’s easy to feel like you’re just not who you once were. 

In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Elena Brower to discuss navigating midlife with more grace, spaciousness, and self-trust. 

As a seasoned meditation and yoga instructor, Elena reminds us that this season of life is truly about letting go—releasing what no longer serves you and creating room for what deeply matters now. 

Through the stories and practices in her new book, Hold Nothing, she offers a grounded pathway for prioritizing yourself, your energy, and your evolving needs without apology. 

We explore how midlife asks us to choose what gets to take center stage today… and you can bet it’s different from what mattered most to you five, ten, or twenty years ago. 

So if you’re craving care, patience, and encouragement as you move through hormonal shifts and midlife transitions, this conversation is just for you! 

Elena Brower 

Elena Brower is an international yoga and meditation teacher on Glo, guiding transformative practices for over 25 years. She’s the author of Art of Attention: A Yoga Practice Workbook for Movement as Meditation, and just published her newest book, Hold Nothing. Elena is a mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, and host of the Practice You Podcast, where she supports women through life’s transitions, encouraging presence, care, and openness. 

IN THIS EPISODE

Exploring the concept and benefits of “holding nothing” 

Emphasizing the importance of relationships 

Healthy parenting techniques for fostering trust 

Remaining steady and patient in unexpected circumstances 

How your body physiologically responds to stress 

Practicing Zen Meditation 

Lifestyle recommendations for midlife transitions  

QUOTES

“This ritual of sitting in the morning became the steadfast rule. And this is where it almost feels like I'm taking a shower for my mind– getting rid of all the doubt, the fear, the frustration, the angst, the anxiety, the anger… And when I finally took it on, it actually made a huge difference in who I am and how I show up, particularly in my parenting, but also in every other realm.”

“Those situations are really important to keep close. Those are the ones that are going to help us really practice and learn how to die,  and that's kind of the next step, the next practice, living as fully with as much love and fun as we can, as much care and consideration as we can, and dying well.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Use code DRMARIZA and get 15% off on your Silverbiotics order

https://silverbiotics.com/discount/drmariza

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Order Elena’s Book: Hold Nothing

https://elenabrower.com/holdnothing

Dr. Mariza's Ultimate Morning Self-Care Guide

& Sign up for her FREE Virtual Workshop: The Altar of Your Heart 

Elena Brower’s Website 

Elena on Substack 

Elena on Instagram

Elena’s Podcast: PRACTICE YOU 

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Feel like you're eating as clean as you can but still not seeing results? 

In midlife, this can be a constant battle for us as women. 

So in this episode, nutrition expert Lara Frendjian breaks down what it really takes to master your metabolism after 40—and why it’s so much more empowering than the diet rules we grew up with. 

Lara reminds us that how we eat isn’t punishment but a profound way of nourishing and loving our bodies through every season of life. 

We dive into the key nutrition shifts that help you feel more energized, clear-headed, and strong, along with the lifestyle strategies that can supercharge your metabolic health. 

If you’ve felt “off” or less vibrant lately, Lara’s simple, science-backed guidance will help you feel more alive in your body than you have in years. 

Tune in to learn how to support your metabolism with confidence through midlife and beyond! 

Lara Frendjian

Lara Frendjian is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Life Coach, and the creator of Metabolic Mastery for Women Over 40, a program that simplifies weight loss by addressing the root stress-causing hormonal and metabolic imbalances. She hosts the podcast Master Your Metabolism After 40, where she empowers women to shed stubborn weight, boost energy, and feel like themselves again during peri- and post menopause. Lara’s secret to lasting weight loss after 40 is working with your body to restore health, energy, and confidence—not blindly following outdated "eat less, move more" advice. 

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES
“I needed a different approach, and that's when everything shifted for me. I really got into understanding how nutritional imbalances translated into hormonal imbalances because our hormones do shift.” 

“We can't produce good energy if we don't have the right nutrients igniting the functions or if we have a lot of oxidative stress and the body doesn't have the capacity to clear it, and your cells are sluggish, heavy, and weighed down.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your MitoQ order

https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101585564-17091761

Lara’s Podcast: Master Your Metabolism after 40

Laura’s Website: Nutrition Her Way

Laura on Instagram

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Hormone replacement therapy education is all the talk these days. But how do you cut through all the noise and get the right care for you? 

Expert in the field, Dr. Sarah Daccarett joins the podcast to get straight to the point about how the CORRECT hormone replacement methods can do more than just symptom management.

We want you to feel GOOD in midlife, not just symptom-free. A lot of providers aren’t knowledgeable or confident enough in HRT options, leaving you with a one-size-fits-all treatment plan. And sadly, this causes thousands of women to be totally underdosed. 

But Dr. Sarah offers something different that can potentially give some standardization for you. You can get predictable products and services at her company, Inner Balance.

With a clinical team to check in with, and less HRT side effects than other formulations, Inner Balance is a safe and massively effective option for managing your midlife hormone symptoms. 

Tune in here and learn how to get maximum benefit from hormone replacement therapy to live your brightest life!

Dr. Sarah Daccarett, MD 

After treating thousands of women who felt ignored with their symptoms or who were totally misdiagnosed, Dr. Sarah realized the healthcare system wasn’t built for women, so she built something new. She’s the CEO and founder of Inner Balance- a medical approach to female biology that works with women’s bodies. It’s your science-backed and compassionate solution to hormonal health, with the mission to close the gender gap in healthcare for good. 

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“It’s because women need to understand that this convoluted messaging they're getting is suppressing them. It's keeping them misinformed and it's keeping them from living probably their fullest potential.”

“A take home message for anybody listening is that it's not just the hormones that matter. It’s the way you're trying to get them into the body. Unfortunately, we're all having to turn into hormone experts because doctors are not figuring it out for us, so we’re doing it ourselves.”

“Women, if you want to treat estrogen dominance, you should make sure that your estrogen is actually [high] enough that all these chemicals can't bind. Then you have enough progesterone to counterbalance it. So the treatment is not to lower estrogen, but to actually take it and then you'll feel better.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution 

https://peri-revolution.com/

Use code ENERGIZED and get 20% off on your Timeline order

http://timeline.com/ENERGIZED

Inner Balance Website: InnerBalance.com

Inner Balance on Instagram

Dr. Sarah on Instagram

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If you’ve been doing everything right—eating clean, exercising, and taking your supplements—but still feel tired, bloated, or off, this episode is going to change the way you think about your health. 

I’m joined by the incredible Kim Rogers, better known online as the “Worm Queen,” who’s pulling back the curtain on the hidden world of parasites and why so many of us are unknowingly affected by them. 

With 20+ years in Western medicine and a powerful personal healing story through Lyme, mold, and parasite infections, Kim brings both science and passion to this eye-opening conversation. 

You’ll learn why regular parasite cleansing can be a total game-changer for your energy, digestion, skin, and overall vitality. 

All of us should be doing a parasite cleanse– it’s safe, effective, and an incredible way to be proactive about our health. 

Tune in to this episode and feel empowered to take your healing into your own hands!

Kim Rogers 

Kim worked in western medicine for over 20 years, ran 25 healthcare colleges, was a professor, author, and holds 2 healthcare degrees– all while dealing with her own chronic illnesses. In July, 2021 Kim came across a video on Tiktok talking about parasite cleansing. She gave it a try, and because it was so successful, she saw a need to help others heal. She started her company RogersHood in December 2021 making ParaFy Parasite cleanse kit to help others cleanse their bodies of unwanted parasites, candida, heavy metals, and toxins. Her mission is to help improve testing for environmental toxins for everyone!

IN THIS EPISODE

How Kim Rogers became an expert in understanding parasites 

Why parasite testing seems to be ignored in the USA 

Looking at how your body responds during a parasite cleanse 

Why it’s hard to detect parasites

The actual process of parasite cleansing 

The benefits of a 30-day cleanse program 

About the ParaFy cleanse and other products from RogersHood

QUOTES
“The herbs that we used are specifically because they're gentle and we should all be cleansing. We should all be doing this just as a proactive way, not so much as a reactive one… It's really a sad thing, the state we're seeing chronic illness at.” 

“60 million people in the United States have parasites that have been tested. That's through an approved lab to give us that number.”

“I’m trying to teach and show people how to be sovereign over your own health and body so that you have a little more control. Chronically ill people, one of the biggest things is that I lost control over sovereignty with my own body over an illness, and over other people around me telling me what's wrong with me, and I really want to give that control back to people.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Use code ENERGIZED and get $100 on your first CAROL Bike order

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Use code THRIVE15 and get 15% off on your Berkeley Life order

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https://rogershood.com/ref/2972/

Kim Rogers on Instagram

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

⁠https://peri-revolution.com/

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Ready to boost your energy and future-proof your health?

In this episode, I’m joined by expert neuroscientist Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, who breaks down why your mitochondria—the tiny powerhouses inside your cells—are the secret to healthy aging. 

She explains how the perimenopause and menopause transition is not just hormonal, but a neuroendocrine shift that impacts your brain, mood, energy, AND vitality. 

And even if you’re doing your best to bring on lifestyle recommendations for optimizing mitochondrial health, odds are you still need more support than just that in midlife. So, that’s where the supplement MitoQ comes into play. 

As MitoQ’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Mitchell reveals how this advanced antioxidant works deep inside your cells to enhance mitochondrial function, boosting mental clarity and long-term longevity. 

Tune in and discover how to fuel your energy, elevate your mood, and embrace midlife feeling stronger than ever!

Dr. Siobhan Mitchell 

Siobhan Mitchell is the chief scientific officer of MitoQ. She completed her PhD at SUNY Albany and a post-doctoral fellowship on brain aging at the University of Washington. Siobhan has held roles at the three largest food companies in the world (Unilever, Nestle, and Pepsico), leading trials worldwide, which researched the effects of nutrition on cognitive decline, mood, and performance. She was also senior director at Noom, where she directed a team investigating chronic disease management, weight loss, and mental health digital programs using cognitive behavior therapy methods.

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES
“You get these overactive mitochondria that are also producing energy and oxidative stress at much higher levels, and these oxidative stress mechanisms can also bring on faster aging through inflammation and things like that.”

“[MitoQ] is basically helping protect your mitochondria from excessive oxidative stress. It gets into the mitochondria better than any other supplement on the market because it was especially engineered to have this tag that allows it to get into the mitochondria up to [about] 90%.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://drmariza.com/book

Use code DRMARIZA and get 15% off your order of Silverbiotics

https://silverbiotics.com/discount/drmariza

Use code: ENERGIZED for 10% off your order of MitoQ here:

https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-101585564-17030572

MitoQ on Instagram

Siobhan on X 

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Ever feel like you’re losing yourself in midlife? 

In this powerful episode, I’m sitting down with expert Ashley Turner to explore the deeper meaning behind midlife hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. 

Ashley helps you discover how perimenopause can be a profound reckoning, discussing how this stage of life invites us to shift from ego-driven goals toward greater purpose and compassion for others… and more importantly, for yourself. 

Ashley beautifully reframes midlife as not an ending, but a spiritual awakening — a chance to realign with who we are and what we value. 

We also dive into how embracing this change can spark healing, empowerment, and advocacy for ourselves and others. 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you ready to step into your next chapter with grace and intention.

Ashley Turner

Ashley Turner is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Psychedelic Therapist, renowned yoga–meditation teacher, writer, facilitator, speaker, and 7-figure entrepreneur. Her mission is to serve women – especially those in midlife and menopause. She helps visionary leaders tap into their confidence and amplify their wisdom, vision, and voice by embodying their full feminine power. Her own personal midlife struggles led her to found her Metamorphosis: Midlife & Menopause Mentorship and The Haven Membership. Ashley has been featured in media outlets such as The Washington Post, Shape, Self, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, Health, MindBodyGreen, Well+Good, Sounds True, and many more.

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES

“Once I got on the hormones, that was extremely helpful and it totally saved my life, and I love them… [but] it didn't solve all my problems. There's still a huge developmental phase that we're going through as women. People going through menopause, huge transitions in our sense of self, our ambition, our drive, who we are, our identity, of course sexuality, and that's a lot to manage on top of everything else that's happening in life.”

“For a lot of women, it's taking 4 to 6 appointments for doctors to connect the dots between what they're going through and it being perimenopause and menopause. And what that does is it delays care, it delays treatment, and it delays a woman's quality of life.” 

“I think telling the stories and sharing really authentically and vulnerably and transparently is such an important piece of this because we heal together. We are changing culture. We are weaving a new sisterhood, a new ethos. We also have to educate our partners, our children, our work environments, and really shape shift the culture.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book The Perimenopause Revolution

https://drmariza.com/book

Use code ENERGIZED and get 20% off on your Timeline order 

http://timeline.com/ENERGIZED

Ashley Turner The Haven Community 

Metamorphosis: Master Menopause and Midlife 

Ashley Turner on Instagram

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Millions of women struggle with infertility worldwide. And if you’re one of them, you’re not alone. 

But in this inspiring episode, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Ann Shippy to unpack the growing fertility crisis—and more importantly, what you can do to turn things around. 

Dr. Shippy shares how the integrative and functional medicine approach helps women heal their gut, support detoxification, manage stress, and supercharge their mitochondria to naturally boost fertility and have healthier pregnancies. 

We also dive into the world of epigenetics—how the choices you make before conception can literally shape how your baby’s genes are expressed for lifelong health. 

Dr. Shippy’s message is clear: preconception care isn’t just about getting pregnant, it’s about setting up the next generation for success. 

Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, taking time to optimize your health before conceiving can make all the difference for you AND your baby. 

Tune in to learn how intentional steps today can lead to healthier pregnancies, thriving babies, and an empowered path to motherhood.

Dr. Ann Shippy 

Dr. Ann Shippy is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and certified Functional Medicine practitioner. Before entering the world of medicine, Dr. Shippy spent years as a chemical engineer—a role that shaped her precision-driven, systems-based approach to health. Her transition to medicine was born from personal health struggles and a desire to uncover the root causes of illness rather than treating just symptoms alone. As the founder of Every Baby Well, Dr. Shippy empowers couples to prepare for healthy pregnancies through science-backed protocols, lab testing, and functional strategies. Motivated by the rising rates of chronic illness and developmental challenges in children, she authored The Preconception Revolution: A Science-Backed Path to Your Fertility and Generational Health, a practical and hopeful guide to optimizing health before conception.

IN THIS EPISODE

QUOTES
“What I realized is that as we're improving fertility, we're also changing something called epigenetics– how the genes are getting expressed, the little time capsules that are being passed on to the babies with the egg and the sperm, and it would help the kids be healthier.” 

“What I hope happens with this message is that even people in their 20s have access to this information about how important it is for them to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. “

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Pre-order Dr. Ann Shippy’s Book: The Preconception Revolution 

https://annshippymd.com/the-preconception-revolution/

Pre-order The Preconception Revolution on Amazon

 https://amzn.to/43aDxH5

Dr. Ann Shippy’s Website

Every Baby Well Website

Dr. Ann Shippy on Instagram

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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! 

Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD 

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. 

IN THIS EPISODE

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Use code ENERGIZED and get $100 off on your CAROL Bike purchase

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Menopause Bootcamp Certification Course 

Get 20% off with Code: Energized20

Get Dr. Suzanne’s book HERE: Menopause Bootcamp 

Dr. Suzanne’s Website

Dr. Suzanne’s Socials: 

Facebook

Instagram 

TikTok

YouTube 

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As women in midlife, we’re constantly juggling all the things. 

So, what can we do to balance all of our to-dos without feeling totally burnt out? 

In this episode, we’re diving into the reality of energy changes during midlife and why committing to your own well-being is non-negotiable.

I’ve invited Dr. Kristen Holmes– an expert in optimizing human performance, especially in women– to share her powerful strategies for enabling autonomic control so you can feel your best in your body. 

We’re talking: 

Boosting mitochondrial energy

Improving recovery and metabolic health 

And feeling fully resourced every. single. day

We’ll break down the simple yet impactful habits you can start to help you reclaim your vitality—even with a packed schedule. 

Because the truth is, no one is looking out for you the way YOU can. It’s time to prioritize yourself, show up fully, and start feeling amazing again!

Dr. Kristen Holmes 

Dr. Kristen Holmes is the Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist at WHOOP. She engages with industry-leading researchers to better understand individual and team biometric and performance data to drive product innovation, strategy, and coaching. Kristen blends her academic and applied background in athletics, coaching, performance technology, psychology, and exercise physiology to drive research, partnership, and product development initiatives to strengthen WHOOP. 

IN THIS EPISODE

Core behaviors that enable autonomic control 

The importance of HRV metrics for health, fitness, and wellness 

Surprising insights from WHOOP data 

The science behind sleep for optimal recovery 

Non-negotiable habits for boosting your energy 

Your autonomic nervous system and your stress response 

Incorporating movement easily into your daily routine

QUOTES

“If we focus on improving the health of our autonomic nervous system, we're going to then improve not only our competitive advantage just as a human but most importantly our survival advantage.”

“I think it's really important for us to have the resilience to overcome the stressors and to show up for the people we love in this world.”

“It's a cross we bear in perimenopause and menopause. We can't afford to wing it. And that's why I think this data can be really helpful.” 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Use code THRIVE15 and get 15% off on your Berkeley Life order

https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/Vxvdja

Dr. Kristen’s Instagram

Dr. Kristen’s NEW Podcast: Science and Soul 

Dr. Kristen’s Linked In

WHOOP Podcast with Kristen Holmes 

Try WHOOP HERE!

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