In this episode of Menopause Mastery, I’m diving deep into something I’ve been shouting from the rooftops for years… It’s not about calories. It’s not about working out more. It’s about cortisol.

If you’ve been doing all the right things—eating well, exercising, cutting calories—and you’re still struggling with belly fat, insomnia, high blood pressure, or blood sugar issues… you’re probably being overlooked by the current medical system.

In this episode, I break down the newest research from the CATALYST study, and why nearly 30% of women may have cortisol-related imbalances that never get diagnosed. I’m also sharing something HUGE—a new medication that blocks cortisol receptors and could be a total game-changer for those of us dealing with stubborn weight, fatigue, and hormone chaos.

 

Links:   Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/   FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec   Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/   Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/   Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/   Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com   Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:   Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/     Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this transformative episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Tiffany Duffing, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of GI Psychology, to explore the powerful (and often overlooked) link between your gut, brain, and hormones—especially during perimenopause and menopause.

If you’ve been struggling with IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or unexplained digestive issues, this episode uncovers why your symptoms might be more about your nervous system than your diet—and how tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and clinical hypnosis can help retrain your gut-brain connection and bring lasting relief.

Dr. Duffing breaks down the science behind visceral hypersensitivity, stress-induced flares, and the subconscious patterns that drive digestive symptoms. You’ll learn why traditional treatments often fall short, how to calm your system from the inside out, and what actually works when healing from chronic gut issues—especially during hormonal transitions.

✨ Whether you're dealing with IBS, navigating perimenopause, or curious about the gut-mind connection, this episode is packed with hope, science, and healing strategies you’ve probably never heard before.

Links:

Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

 

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

 

About Dr. Tiffany Duffing:

https://www.gipsychology.com/our-clinicians/tiffanyduffingphd/

https://www.instagram.com/gipsychusa/

 

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this transformative episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Tiffany Duffing, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of GI Psychology, to explore the powerful (and often overlooked) link between your gut, brain, and hormones—especially during perimenopause and menopause.

If you’ve been struggling with IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or unexplained digestive issues, this episode uncovers why your symptoms might be more about your nervous system than your diet—and how tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and clinical hypnosis can help retrain your gut-brain connection and bring lasting relief.

Dr. Duffing breaks down the science behind visceral hypersensitivity, stress-induced flares, and the subconscious patterns that drive digestive symptoms. You’ll learn why traditional treatments often fall short, how to calm your system from the inside out, and what actually works when healing from chronic gut issues—especially during hormonal transitions.

✨ Whether you're dealing with IBS, navigating perimenopause, or curious about the gut-mind connection, this episode is packed with hope, science, and healing strategies you’ve probably never heard before.

Links:

Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

 

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

 

About Dr. Tiffany Duffing:

https://www.gipsychology.com/our-clinicians/tiffanyduffingphd/

https://www.instagram.com/gipsychusa/

 

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this must-listen episode of Menopause Mastery, our host sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, NP, a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting expert, and TEDx speaker whose talk on fasting has amassed over 15 million views. Together, they explore the real impact of intermittent fasting on women's health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.

Cynthia dives deep into the science behind fasting, explaining how it affects metabolism, hormones, and longevity. She reveals why fasting isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution—and how the wrong approach can lead to muscle loss, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic slowdowns.

You’ll also learn why fasting works differently for women, the biggest mistakes people make with OMAD (One Meal a Day), and how to balance fasting with proper nutrition to build muscle, maintain energy, and support healthy aging.

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and struggling with weight gain, fatigue, or metabolic changes, this conversation is packed with game-changing insights and actionable strategies to help you take control of your health.

Links:

Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ 

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

 

--- Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

 

--- Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this must-listen episode of Menopause Mastery, our host sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, NP, a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting expert, and TEDx speaker whose talk on fasting has amassed over 15 million views. Together, they explore the real impact of intermittent fasting on women's health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.

Cynthia dives deep into the science behind fasting, explaining how it affects metabolism, hormones, and longevity. She reveals why fasting isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution—and how the wrong approach can lead to muscle loss, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic slowdowns.

You’ll also learn why fasting works differently for women, the biggest mistakes people make with OMAD (One Meal a Day), and how to balance fasting with proper nutrition to build muscle, maintain energy, and support healthy aging.

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and struggling with weight gain, fatigue, or metabolic changes, this conversation is packed with game-changing insights and actionable strategies to help you take control of your health.

Chapters:

Intro 0:00

Cynthia’s TED Talk on Fasting 0:09

Dealing with the Impact of Going Viral 0:52

The Commercialization of Fasting 2:49

The Risks of Extreme Fasting 4:49

Fasting and Muscle Loss in Menopause 7:25

The Importance of Strength Over Skinny 12:39

Women’s Health and Cardiovascular Risks 29:01

The Role of Cholesterol and Statins 39:01

Self-Care and Managing Stress 46:46

Links:

• Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/
• FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec
• Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/
• Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/
• Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/
• Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

• Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this must-listen episode of Menopause Mastery, our host sits down with Dr. Beverly Yates, ND—a metabolic health expert and naturopathic doctor—to uncover the hidden dangers of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and blood sugar imbalances in menopause.

Dr. Yates shares eye-opening insights on how hormonal shifts during menopause increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stubborn weight gain. She explains how insulin resistance develops, why blood sugar spikes can silently damage your health, and the surprising ways metabolic dysfunction affects energy, mood, and even libido.

You’ll also learn practical, science-backed strategies to take control of your blood sugar, including the five key lifestyle factors that influence metabolic health—and how to make small changes that prevent chronic disease, boost energy, and support a healthy menopause journey.

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, and struggling with weight gain, fatigue, or unexplained health issues, this conversation is packed with life-changing knowledge and actionable steps to help you reclaim your health and longevity. 

 

Links:

Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

 

Connect with Dr. Bervely Yates:

Website: https://drbeverlyyates.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeverlyyates Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/womenshealthexpert/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrBeverlyYates

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbeverlyyates/

 

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this eye-opening episode of Menopause Mastery, our host sits down with Tricia Nelson—an emotional eating expert, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author—to uncover the hidden causes of food cravings and emotional eating, especially during menopause. Tricia shares must-know insights on why we turn to food for comfort, the difference between emotional eating and true hunger, and why traditional dieting often fails—plus practical strategies to break the cycle and regain control of your eating habits.

Learn how stress, hormone shifts, and past patterns influence your cravings and what you can do today to develop a healthier relationship with food. If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and find yourself struggling with food addiction, binge eating, or constant cravings, this conversation is a must-listen. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply want to stop feeling controlled by food, Tricia provides the tools and mindset shifts you need to heal your hunger and create lasting change. 

Links:

Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

 

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

 

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this eye-opening episode of Menopause Mastery, our host sits down with Tricia Nelson—an emotional eating expert, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author—to uncover the hidden causes of food cravings and emotional eating, especially during menopause. Tricia shares must-know insights on why we turn to food for comfort, the difference between emotional eating and true hunger, and why traditional dieting often fails—plus practical strategies to break the cycle and regain control of your eating habits.

Learn how stress, hormone shifts, and past patterns influence your cravings and what you can do today to develop a healthier relationship with food. If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and find yourself struggling with food addiction, binge eating, or constant cravings, this conversation is a must-listen. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply want to stop feeling controlled by food, Tricia provides the tools and mindset shifts you need to heal your hunger and create lasting change. 

Chapters:

0:00 Menopause Mastery Intro

0:09 Introducing Tricia

1:25 Tricia’s Journey with Emotional Eating

4:41 Signs You Might Be an Emotional Eater

7:56 The Science Behind Food Addiction

11:41 Why Sugar & Processed Foods Keep You Hooked

17:46 Emotional Eating vs. True Hunger: How to Tell the Difference

24:00 Nighttime Cravings: Why They Happen & How to Stop Them

32:12 Breaking Free from Dieting & Finding Food Freedom

40:03 Final Takeaways & How to Heal Your Hunger

Links:

Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

 

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

 

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this eye-opening episode of Menopause Mastery, our host sits down with Dr. Doni Wilson—a renowned naturopathic doctor, midwife, clinical nutritionist, and best-selling author—to uncover the hidden risks of HPV during menopause and how to take control of your health. Dr. Doni shares must-know insights on HPV, cervical cancer risks, and the limitations of conventional medicine’s "watch and wait" approach—plus practical strategies to clear the virus naturally and strengthen your immune system. Learn why stress, hormone shifts, and microbiome imbalances make midlife women more vulnerable, and how to boost your body's defenses with nutrition, functional medicine, and holistic therapies. If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, this conversation is a must-listen. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with HPV or want to stay proactive about your health, Dr. Doni provides the knowledge and tools to help you protect yourself, take action, and reduce cervical cancer risks.

Links:

Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

 

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 

Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

 

Connect with with Dr. Doni Wilson: 

Website: https://doctordoni.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdoniwilson/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdoniwilson/

 

 Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this eye-opening episode of Menopause Mastery, our host sits down with Dr. Doni Wilson—a renowned naturopathic doctor, midwife, clinical nutritionist, and best-selling author—to uncover the hidden risks of HPV during menopause and how to take control of your health.

Dr. Doni shares must-know insights on HPV, cervical cancer risks, and the limitations of conventional medicine’s "watch and wait" approach—plus practical strategies to clear the virus naturally and strengthen your immune system. Learn why stress, hormone shifts, and microbiome imbalances make midlife women more vulnerable, and how to boost your body's defenses with nutrition, functional medicine, and holistic therapies.

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, this conversation is a must-listen. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with HPV or want to stay proactive about your health, Dr. Doni provides the knowledge and tools to help you protect yourself, take action, and reduce cervical cancer risks.

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to Menopause Mastery

00:09 - Introducing Dr. Doni Wilson

00:24 - Why HPV Still Matters in Midlife

01:09 - The Link Between HPV and Cervical Cancer

02:17 - High-Risk HPV: What You Need to Know

06:04 - How HPV is Diagnosed and Treated

10:19 - The Cycle of Procedures & Why It Persists

16:06 - Can You Really Clear HPV?

20:25 - Stress, Immunity & HPV Risk Factors

32:00 - How to Take Action & Protect Yourself

Links:

• Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/
• FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec
• Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/
• Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/
• Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/
• Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

• Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.