Menopause Mastery

Doing "all the right things" and still can't lose weight? It's not your thyroid, your willpower, or your discipline. It's something deeper.

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Powter, weight loss & mindset expert, to unpack the real reason women struggle with weight in midlife.

We're diving into childhood programming, self-sabotage patterns, and why that nightly glass of wine is doing more damage than you think. This conversation gets real, raw, and practical, because you deserve to understand what's really going on.

What You'll Discover:

● The childhood messages about food still running your life (without you knowing it)

● The #1 mindset shift: stop being a perfectionist

● What self-sabotage actually is

● Why decision fatigue makes you eat at night

● The alcohol truth: it blocks fat burning for TWO DAYS after one drink

● How chronic dehydration slows your metabolism by 30%

● Why your feelings are NOT facts (and how to take action anyway)

● The basics that work: hydration, vegetables, strength training, consistency It's not all in your head. Your struggles are real, but fixable.

Watch the full episode and take your power back. If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs it.

Resources & Links:

● Website https://www.jenniferpowter.com/

● Follow Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenpowter

● FREE Smart Weight Loss Kickstart Course: https://www.powtermethod.com/register-og

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

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

Doing everything right but still can't lose weight? It's not your willpower, it's deeper. In this episode of Menopause Mastery, weight loss expert Jennifer Powter breaks down the real reasons behind midlife weight struggles and how to finally fix them.

About this weeks guest: Jennifer Powter is the Founder of SMART Weight Loss and the creator of the SMART Method for Women Over 40, helping successful women with imperfect lives look and feel amazing from the inside out. She has a Master's degree in Science, is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, and a double-certified Health and Life Coach. Jennifer is the author of two best-selling books that are changing women's lives as they learn how to overcome self-sabotage, break free from the yo-yo diet cycle, and finally find freedom with both food and their body by releasing 20 pounds or more in a sane, sustainable, and healthy way.

Get your Smart Weight Loss Course Freebie from Jen Powter: www.smartweightlosscourse.com

Resources & Links:

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray

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

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

● Facebook: https://facebook.com/drbettymurray

Links

● Menrva Telemedicine: https://getmenrva.com/

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

Feeling drained despite eating well? Many women in perimenopause and menopause struggle with fatigue, brain fog, and hormone imbalance, even when "doing everything right." The culprit might be hidden hunger: silent mineral deficiencies leaving your cells undernourished.

In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals, to explore how minerals form the foundation of true wellness. Caroline shares her journey through autoimmune challenges and adrenal burnout, and how restoring her mineral balance transformed her health.

Together, we cover:

● How mineral deficiency drives fatigue, inflammation, and hormone imbalance

● How fulvic & humic acids support detox, hydration, and cellular repair

● The link between depleted soil, micronutrient loss, and modern health challenges

● Why proper mineral absorption is more important than just taking supplements

Your body has incredible power to heal when truly nourished.

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

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 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.

Are you nourishing your body, but still feeling drained?

So many women in perimenopause and menopause struggle with fatigue, brain fog, and hormone imbalance, even when they're "doing everything right." The truth? You might be experiencing hidden hunger, a silent mineral deficiency that leaves your cells undernourished, no matter how healthy your diet looks.

In this enlightening conversation, I sit down with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals, to explore how minerals form the foundation of true wellness. Caroline shares her personal healing journey through autoimmune challenges and adrenal burnout, and how restoring her mineral balance changed everything.

Together, we uncover:

● How mineral deficiency silently drives fatigue, inflammation, and hormone imbalance

● How fulvic and humic acids help your cells detox, hydrate, and repair naturally

● Why replenishing your mineral stores is key to thriving through perimenopause and beyond.

● The connection between depleted soil, micronutrient loss, and the modern health crisis

● The difference between taking supplements and actually absorbing minerals

● The story behind BEAM Minerals and its pioneering approach to mineral replenishment

Your body has incredible power to heal when it's truly nourished.

Watch the full episode now and share this conversation with a woman you care about.

Resources & Links:

● Learn more about BEAM Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/

● Follow Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official

● Preorder The Mineral Reset book: https://www.mineralresetbook.com/pre-order

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.

There's one body part rarely talked about during menopause… until now. Even I didn't think much about my pelvic floor until recently, when I became hyper-aware of it. Most women only hear about incontinence, prolapse, or painful sex. But your pelvic floor affects posture, digestion, hormones, and overall quality of life.

In this episode of Menopause Mastery, pelvic health expert Kim Vopni, explains why pelvic health is essential during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

She shares practical strategies, including:

● Dynamic pelvic floor exercises

● Breathwork and posture correction

● Her signature Buff Muff Method to strengthen muscles, improve sexual health, and maintain independence

This episode also dives into:

● How pelvic floor dysfunction can affect sexual pleasure and libido in midlife

● The connection between menopause, aging, muscle loss, and independence

● Simple at-home techniques to protect and train your pelvic floor

DON'T ignore your pelvic floor! Your body will thank you.

Resources & Links:

● Kim Vopni's book: The Inside Story https://www.vaginacoach.com/pelvicfloor

● Visit Her Website https://www.vaginacoach.com/

● Follow Her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/?hl=es

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

There's one body part rarely talked about during menopause… until now. Even I didn't think much about my pelvic floor until recently, when I became hyper-aware of it. Most women only hear about incontinence, prolapse, or painful sex. But your pelvic floor affects posture, digestion, hormones, and overall quality of life.

In this episode of Menopause Mastery, pelvic health expert Kim Vopni, explains why pelvic health is essential during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. She shares practical strategies, including:

● Dynamic pelvic floor exercises

● Breathwork and posture correction

● Her signature Buff Muff Method to strengthen muscles, improve sexual health, and maintain independence

This episode also dives into:

● How pelvic floor dysfunction can affect sexual pleasure and libido in midlife

● The connection between menopause, aging, muscle loss, and independence

● Simple at-home techniques to protect and train your pelvic floor DON'T ignore your pelvic floor! Your body will thank you.

Resources & Links:

● Kim Vopni's book: The Inside Story https://www.vaginacoach.com/pelvicfloor

● Visit Her Website https://www.vaginacoach.com/

● Follow Her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/

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

Your Words Could Be Keeping You in Pain

Are you stuck saying "I'm hanging in there" or "This project is killing me"? What if your language is actually shaping your energy, productivity, and well-being? In this highlight from #MenopauseMastery, Dr. Brandy Cummings shares a simple yet powerful tool: reframe your words to focus on what you want instead of what you don't want.

Quick Takeaway:

1. Notice negative statements like "I don't want to be in pain."

2. Ask yourself: What do I want instead?

3. Write it down to shift your mindset and re-anchor in your goals.

Even small changes in language can unlock more energy, focus, and possibility.

Resources & Links:

● Book a session with Dr. Brandy Cummings: https://pivotalorigins.practicebetter.io/#/5cc7367e627db31484fd8ed9/bookings?s=686c2272584c37f803f17fd2&step=date

● Visit Her Website https://www.resilientmotherhood.health/

● Follow Dr. Brandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientmotherhood.health

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

Are you stuck in a cycle of chronic pain, fatigue, and burnout that no test or supplement seems to fix?

In this powerful episode of #MenopauseMastery, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Brandy Cummings, DCN, a preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum nutritionist, to explore the often-overlooked emotional roots of chronic pain, burnout, and fatigue.

Dr. Brandy shares inspiring success stories of clients who have dramatically improved their health, mobility, and quality of life by addressing unresolved emotional patterns. PLUS—she has an AMAZING SURPRISE for listeners, so stay tuned! 💡

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

● The hidden emotional components behind chronic pain, fatigue, and burnout.

● How subconscious beliefs and unresolved emotions like anger, sadness, fear, shame, and guilt affect your body.

● The power of language: how shifting your words can reframe your goals and mindset.

● Understanding protective parts of yourself and how they influence behavior, relationships, and health.

● Tools like hypnosis and past-life regression, and how they work alongside clinical support.

● Step-by-step strategies to integrate mind-body tools with clinical nutrition and lifestyle support.

Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, fatigue, or the stress of motherhood, this episode provides actionable tools to uncover emotional barriers and step into a life of greater health, freedom, and possibility.

Resources & Links:

● Book a session with Dr. Brandy Cummings: https://pivotalorigins.practicebetter.io/#/5cc7367e627db31484fd8ed9/bookings?s=686c2272584c37f803f17fd2&step=date

● Visit Her Website https://www.resilientmotherhood.health/

● Follow Dr. Brandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientmotherhood.health

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

Are you tired of feeling trapped in the cycle of emotional eating, bingeing, or restrictive diets? You're not alone.

In this powerful episode, Amber Romaniuk shares her raw and inspiring journey: from emotional eating, food addiction, bulimia, and body image struggles to self-worth, healing, and empowerment.

We dive deep into:

-Understanding emotional eating, binge eating, and food addiction

-How childhood experiences and trauma shape your relationship with food

-The dangers of restrictive diets and orthorexia

-How dopamine, hormones, and your environment influence cravings

-Practical steps to rebuild self-worth, regulate hunger, and heal your body

-The role of self-care, boundaries, and mindfulness in overcoming food struggles

This conversation isn't about dieting—it's about healing your relationship with food and your body. Together, we share science-backed insights, empowering strategies, and the emotional work that truly transforms your life.

For women struggling with emotional eating, binge eating, orthorexia, or diet culture pressures, this episode gives you a roadmap to freedom. Remember: your body isn't your enemy, she's trying to protect you.

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

Resources & Links:

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray

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

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

● Facebook: https://facebook.com/bettyamurraycn/

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/

Connect With Amber Romaniuk

● https://www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk

Take Amber's Free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz/

- Discover where you fall on the emotional eating spectrum and get personalized resources to start your healing journey.

More from the Podcast: Subscribe for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/@drbettymurray

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

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

Are you tired of feeling trapped in the cycle of emotional eating, bingeing, and restrictive diets? You're not alone.

In this powerful episode, Amber Romaniuk shares her raw and inspiring journey from emotional eating, food addiction, bulimia, and body image struggles to self-worth, healing, and empowerment.

We dive deep into:

-Understanding emotional eating, binge eating, and food addiction

-How childhood experiences and trauma shape your relationship with food

-The dangers of restrictive diets and orthorexia How dopamine, hormones, and your environment influence cravings

-Practical steps to rebuild self-worth, regulate hunger, and heal your body

-The role of self-care, boundaries, and mindfulness in overcoming food struggles

This episode isn't just about diets, it's about healing your relationship with food and your body. Together, we share science-backed insights, empowering strategies, and the emotional work that truly transforms your life.

If you're a woman struggling with emotional eating, binge eating, restrictive dieting, orthorexia, or diet culture pressures, this conversation gives you the roadmap to freedom. Remember: your body isn't your enemy, she's trying to protect you.

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

Resources & Links:

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray

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

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

● Facebook: https://facebook.com/bettyamurraycn/

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/

Connect With Amber Romaniuk

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

Take Amber's Free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz/

Discover where you fall on the emotional eating spectrum and get personalized resources to start your healing journey.

More from the Podcast:

Subscribe for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → https://www.youtube.com/@drbettymurray

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

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

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