Feeling exhausted, gaining belly fat, and stuck despite doing everything "right"? You're not broken, your hormones are changing. In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray explains what really happens to your metabolism after 40, why old diet and cardio advice backfires, how hormonal shifts impact energy, muscle, and fat storage, and what actually helps you feel strong and energized again.

After 20 years of prescribing hormone replacement therapy to tens of thousands of patients, both in her clinic and through her telemedicine company Menrva, I have identified the critical gaps in how HRT is being prescribed, monitored, and optimized across the United States.

This isn't about "should you" do hormones. This is about how to do them right.

In this episode,I break down the 10 non-negotiables you need to know if you're considering HRT, currently on HRT, or feeling like your current protocol isn't working. From the biochemistry of bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones to why your gut health determines how well your estrogen gets metabolized, this is the master class your doctor should have given you, but didn't.

We're talking about natural bioidentical hormones, the truth behind the Women's Health Initiative (spoiler: it was about Premarin and synthetic progestins, NOT bioidentical estrogen), and how to use precision medicine to guide YOUR hormone replacement therapy, not a one-size-fits-all protocol that leaves 50% of women undertreated and 25% overtreated.

Discover The 10 Non-negotiables:

#1 - Bioidentical Is NOT a Buzzword

#2 - Your Symptoms Are Metabolic Signals

#3 - The WHI Study Was About Premarin & Provera

#4 - Your Gut & Estrogen Are in Constant Conversation

#5 - Testosterone Is a Woman's Friend After 40

#6 - HRT Is NOT One-Size-Fits-All

#7 - Timing Matters

#8 - Delivery Method Makes or Breaks Results

#9 - BHRT Works Best When You Address the Big Five

#10 - The Goal Isn't to Feel Younger, It's to Feel More Like YOU

Midlife isn't the beginning of the end, it's a time of radical transition and ownership. Hormone replacement therapy is one of the biggest levers you have. Use it wisely.

🎥 Watch the full episode now!

Don't forget to subscribe for science-backed strategies to reclaim your health in midlife and beyond.

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

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

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

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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

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

After 20 years of prescribing hormone replacement therapy to tens of thousands of patients, both in her clinic and through her telemedicine company Menrva, I have identified the critical gaps in how HRT is being prescribed, monitored, and optimized across the United States.

This isn't about "should you" do hormones. This is about how to do them right.

In this episode,I break down the 10 non-negotiables you need to know if you're considering HRT, currently on HRT, or feeling like your current protocol isn't working. From the biochemistry of bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones to why your gut health determines how well your estrogen gets metabolized, this is the master class your doctor should have given you, but didn't.

We're talking about natural bioidentical hormones, the truth behind the Women's Health Initiative (spoiler: it was about Premarin and synthetic progestins, NOT bioidentical estrogen), and how to use precision medicine to guide YOUR hormone replacement therapy, not a one-size-fits-all protocol that leaves 50% of women undertreated and 25% overtreated.

Discover The 10 Non-negotiables:

#1 - Bioidentical Is NOT a Buzzword

#2 - Your Symptoms Are Metabolic Signals

#3 - The WHI Study Was About Premarin & Provera

#4 - Your Gut & Estrogen Are in Constant Conversation

#5 - Testosterone Is a Woman's Friend After 40

#6 - HRT Is NOT One-Size-Fits-All

#7 - Timing Matters

#8 - Delivery Method Makes or Breaks Results

#9 - BHRT Works Best When You Address the Big Five

#10 - The Goal Isn't to Feel Younger, It's to Feel More Like YOU

Midlife isn't the beginning of the end, it's a time of radical transition and ownership. Hormone replacement therapy is one of the biggest levers you have. Use it wisely.

🎥 Watch the full episode now!

Don't forget to subscribe for science-backed strategies to reclaim your health in midlife and beyond.

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

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

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

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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

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

Did you know that the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response in your body, and everything you've been doing to "fix" it might be making it worse?

In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shivani Gupta, author of The Inflammation Code, to break down why perimenopause and menopause trigger inflammation, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can guide you through this transition, and why the extreme diets you're trying are sabotaging your metabolism.

Dr. Shivani shares why this season of life is a Vata season (characterized by dryness, anxiety, and feeling ungrounded), and how to counteract it with nourishment, rhythm, and the practices your body is actually craving.

If you've been cutting carbs, doing HIIT workouts, and white-knuckling your way through restrictive diets only to feel worse, this episode will change how you approach your health in midlife.

You'll Discover:

● Why the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response (and what that really means for your body)

● How your Ayurvedic constitution (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) determines what your body needs right now

● Why perimenopause and menopause are Vata seasons (and what that means for dryness, anxiety, brain fog, and joint pain)

● The one daily practice that grounds your nervous system: Abhyanga oil massage (and why it's a game-changer for aging skin)

● Why extreme diets like carnivore and keto damage your gut microbiome

● How to eat for nourishment instead of depletion

● Why turmeric needs black pepper or fat to work

● The "Tea Time is Me Time" practice that helps you reset your nervous system five times a day

● How to stop chasing your 20-year-old body and build metabolic health that lasts

Ready to Balance Inflammation and Feel Like Yourself Again?

This transition requires new strategies, and you have more control than you think. Watch the full episode now, and share this with every woman who's tired of fighting her body instead of supporting it. 💪✨

Resources:

● Dr. Shivani's Website: http://drshivani.com

● Dr. Shivani's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/

● The Inflammation Code Book: http://theinflammationcode.com

● Fusionary Formulas (Supplements & Teas): http://fusionaryformulas.com

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

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

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

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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

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

Did you know that the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response in your body, and everything you've been doing to "fix" it might be making it worse?

In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shivani Gupta, author of The Inflammation Code, to break down why perimenopause and menopause trigger inflammation, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can guide you through this transition, and why the extreme diets you're trying are sabotaging your metabolism.

Dr. Shivani shares why this season of life is a Vata season (characterized by dryness, anxiety, and feeling ungrounded), and how to counteract it with nourishment, rhythm, and the practices your body is actually craving.

If you've been cutting carbs, doing HIIT workouts, and white-knuckling your way through restrictive diets only to feel worse, this episode will change how you approach your health in midlife.

You'll Discover:

● Why the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response (and what that really means for your body)

● How your Ayurvedic constitution (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) determines what your body needs right now

● Why perimenopause and menopause are Vata seasons (and what that means for dryness, anxiety, brain fog, and joint pain)

● The one daily practice that grounds your nervous system: Abhyanga oil massage (and why it's a game-changer for aging skin)

● Why extreme diets like carnivore and keto damage your gut microbiome

● How to eat for nourishment instead of depletion

● Why turmeric needs black pepper or fat to work

● The "Tea Time is Me Time" practice that helps you reset your nervous system five times a day

● How to stop chasing your 20-year-old body and build metabolic health that lasts

Ready to Balance Inflammation and Feel Like Yourself Again?

This transition requires new strategies, and you have more control than you think. Watch the full episode now, and share this with every woman who's tired of fighting her body instead of supporting it. 💪✨

Resources:

● Dr. Shivani's Website: http://drshivani.com

● The Inflammation Code Book: http://theinflammationcode.com

● Fusionary Formulas (Supplements & Teas): http://fusionaryformulas.com

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

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

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

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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

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

Did you know the FDA just reversed 23 years of misinformation about hormone therapy?

In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what this landmark ruling means for every woman, and why an entire generation was robbed of the opportunity to protect their health.

This is vindication, but it also opens up critical questions about what comes next and how you can take control of your hormone health today.

I'm sharing the complete roadmap to natural hormone balancing and bioidentical hormone replacement, including what your doctor isn't telling you about testing, metabolism, and the real foundations that make hormones work.

You'll Discover:

● Why the FDA's recent ruling is a game-changer (and what it means for your health decisions!)

● The truth about menopause: it's not a disease, but leaving it untreated accelerates aging

● How estrogen affects every organ system in your body (except two cells!) and why losing it impacts more than just reproduction

● Why "test, don't guess" is essential, and why timing matters for perimenopausal women

● The critical difference between bound and free hormones, and why urinary testing reveals what blood work can't

● The five foundational pillars that make or break your hormone health: nutrition, sleep optimization, stress management, strategic exercise, and toxin reduction

● Why putting hormones in a "dumpster fire" lifestyle won't work (and how to create the right environment for them to thrive!)

● How liver detoxification and hormone metabolism determine whether you'll feel great or symptomatic on HRT

● The specific exercise prescription for menopause: strength training, zone 2 cardio, and why over-exercising can backfire

Ready to Take Control of Your Hormone Health?

This transition requires new strategies and support, and you have more control than you think.

Watch the full episode now, and share this with every woman who needs to know she has options! 💪✨

And if you're ready to explore bioidentical hormones with science-backed care, visit GetMenrva.com

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray

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

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

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/

More from the Podcast:

Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

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

Did you know the FDA just reversed 23 years of misinformation about hormone therapy?

In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what this landmark ruling means for every woman, and why an entire generation was robbed of the opportunity to protect their health.

This is vindication, but it also opens up critical questions about what comes next and how you can take control of your hormone health today.

I'm sharing the complete roadmap to natural hormone balancing and bioidentical hormone replacement, including what your doctor isn't telling you about testing, metabolism, and the real foundations that make hormones work.

You'll Discover:

● Why the FDA's recent ruling is a game-changer (and what it means for your health decisions!)

● The truth about menopause: it's not a disease, but leaving it untreated accelerates aging

● How estrogen affects every organ system in your body (except two cells!) and why losing it impacts more than just reproduction

● Why "test, don't guess" is essential, and why timing matters for perimenopausal women

● The critical difference between bound and free hormones, and why urinary testing reveals what blood work can't

● The five foundational pillars that make or break your hormone health: nutrition, sleep optimization, stress management, strategic exercise, and toxin reduction

● Why putting hormones in a "dumpster fire" lifestyle won't work (and how to create the right environment for them to thrive!)

● How liver detoxification and hormone metabolism determine whether you'll feel great or symptomatic on HRT

● The specific exercise prescription for menopause: strength training, zone 2 cardio, and why over-exercising can backfire

Ready to Take Control of Your Hormone Health?

This transition requires new strategies and support, and you have more control than you think.

Watch the full episode now, and share this with every woman who needs to know she has options! 💪✨

And if you're ready to explore bioidentical hormones with science-backed care, visit GetMenrva.com

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray

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

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

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/

More from the Podcast:

Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

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

The FDA just made history, and it changes everything for women's health.

After 23 years, the FDA removed the black box warning from estrogen therapy. This is a MASSIVE win for women everywhere.

What we were told about estrogen being risky for breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack? Completely inaccurate.

We'll soon break down what this means for you, and why testosterone therapy for women is next.

In the meantime, here are the TOP 5 MOMENTS FROM MENOPAUSE MASTERY:

1️⃣ 5 Dietary Changes to Get Rid of Meno Belly The foundation matters more than the biohacks. Here are 5 dietary changes that reduce visceral fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower disease risk.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFgMKrh7Kek

2️⃣ Morning Rituals That Reset Your Hormones You don't need to "earn your hormones", but morning rituals make everything better. Early sunlight, grounding, hydration, and exercise in the first 2 hours of the day normalize sleep, balance cortisol, and support metabolic health.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NdFwyUwn2c&t=12s

3️⃣ Fiber: The Gift You Give Yourself Daily (with Anu Simh) The average American gets 8 grams of fiber a day. Research shows fiber helps cardiovascularly, metabolically, reduces insulin resistance, and feeds your microbiome to produce short-chain fatty acids that decrease inflammation and belly fat.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/61jDjjK_TPA?si=2jRhg4E_LFLAglcc

4️⃣ Emotional Eating: From Binge Eating to Healing (with Amber Romaniuk) Amber Romaniuk shares her story of binge eating, bulimia, and gaining 80 pounds, and how she healed from the inside out. Food addiction, body image, and self-worth issues start young. This episode is raw, vulnerable, and relatable.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTfkTMkd5Wo&t=2s

5️⃣ Gut Health: It's Not About the Bacteria (with Laura Frontiero) Stop fixating on what's growing in your gut. The real question is why those bacteria are there. Until you fix your terrain, immune system, and inflammation, killing bacteria won't help. They'll just come back.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMt2wln0s1o&t=24s

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

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray

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

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

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/

More from the Podcast:

Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

The FDA just made history, and it changes everything for women's health.

After 23 years, the FDA removed the black box warning from estrogen therapy. This is a MASSIVE win for women everywhere.

What we were told about estrogen being risky for breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack? Completely inaccurate.

We'll soon break down what this means for you, and why testosterone therapy for women is next.

In the meantime, here are the TOP 5 MOMENTS FROM MENOPAUSE MASTERY:

1️⃣ 5 Dietary Changes to Get Rid of Meno Belly The foundation matters more than the biohacks. Here are 5 dietary changes that reduce visceral fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower disease risk.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFgMKrh7Kek

2️⃣ Morning Rituals That Reset Your Hormones You don't need to "earn your hormones", but morning rituals make everything better. Early sunlight, grounding, hydration, and exercise in the first 2 hours of the day normalize sleep, balance cortisol, and support metabolic health.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NdFwyUwn2c&t=12s

3️⃣ Fiber: The Gift You Give Yourself Daily (with Anu Simh) The average American gets 8 grams of fiber a day. Research shows fiber helps cardiovascularly, metabolically, reduces insulin resistance, and feeds your microbiome to produce short-chain fatty acids that decrease inflammation and belly fat.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/61jDjjK_TPA?si=2jRhg4E_LFLAglcc

4️⃣ Emotional Eating: From Binge Eating to Healing (with Amber Romaniuk) Amber Romaniuk shares her story of binge eating, bulimia, and gaining 80 pounds, and how she healed from the inside out. Food addiction, body image, and self-worth issues start young. This episode is raw, vulnerable, and relatable.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTfkTMkd5Wo&t=2s

5️⃣ Gut Health: It's Not About the Bacteria (with Laura Frontiero) Stop fixating on what's growing in your gut. The real question is why those bacteria are there. Until you fix your terrain, immune system, and inflammation, killing bacteria won't help. They'll just come back.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMt2wln0s1o&t=24s

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

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray

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

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

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/

More from the Podcast:

Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine →https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Tired of being told your cellulite, stiffness, and pain are "just aging"?

It's time for the truth about your lymph and fascia!

In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray and fascia expert Kelly Kennedy dismantle everything you thought you knew about cellulite, aging, and what your body is capable of.

If conventional medicine has left you feeling hopeless or you're searching for answers beyond "it's your hormones," this conversation will change your life.

Discover:

- Why cellulite is trapped fat in fascia (not an age problem)

- Why your lymphatic system is the lowest common denominator of all healing

- How fascia is literally the fabric of your body formed from light in the womb

- Why movement isn't optional if you want to feel good in midlife and beyond

- How menopause changes collagen, fascia, and mobility

- Top 5 red flags your lymph is stagnant

- Two practices to support your lymph starting today

- How a 75 year old reversed terminal fibrotic cellulitis in 21 days

Plus, Dr. Betty and Kelly get honest about bioidentical hormones (when they help, when they don't, and why Kelly's approach is radically different), the myth that you can't move lymph if you have cancer, and why the products you're using to "feel good" (scented candles, perfumes, yoga pants) are actually making you sicker.

If you're a woman struggling with cellulite, hormone imbalance, sleep issues, rashes, headaches, or chronic pain that nobody can figure out, this episode hands you a roadmap to reclaim your energy, mobility, and confidence!

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray

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

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

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/

More from the Podcast:

Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

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