The Better Beyond 40 Formula with Dr. Mary Pines

If you feel like you're always hungry, constantly snacking, or thinking about food, this episode is for you. Dr. Mary unpacks why cravings after 40 aren't about willpower — they're about metabolism, blood sugar, and years of conditioning your body to run on quick fuel.

She explains how insulin resistance, sugar-burning mode, chronic grazing, and stress all amplify food obsession — and what to do instead. 

In This Episode:

•  Why cravings and food obsession after 40 are a metabolism and blood sugar issue — not a willpower problem

•  How insulin resistance, sugar-burning mode, and chronic grazing amplify hunger signals in midlife

•  Practical strategies to build metabolic flexibility, calm cravings, and feel genuinely satisfied without extreme dieting or restriction

Links & Resources

Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.

Join my FREE Skool Community

Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines 

Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online.

You can watch each episode on YouTube. 

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. 

Mentions in this Episode

The "famous" 7-minute workout video. [Original NYT article here showing the workout in pictures.]

An under-desk walking pad or exercise bike 

If you're interested, some powerful breath practices:

• Box (or equal ratio) breathing
• 4-7-8 breath
• Kapbalabhati breath

Lab Markers & Testing

• Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c / A1c) – 3-month average blood sugar marker
• Fasting Insulin – less commonly run, but critical for assessing insulin resistance
• Fasting Glucose
• Triglycerides
• Cholesterol markers
• Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) – now available over the counter

Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies.

If you've ever been told "it's just your hormones," this episode is for you. Dr. Mary breaks down what your hormones are really trying to communicate — and why balance, not perfection, is the key to feeling like yourself again.

She explains how estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin work together like an orchestra, what happens when one instrument falls out of tune, and how factors like inflammation, liver detox, blood sugar, and gut health all play a role. You'll also learn simple, evidence-based ways to support your hormones naturally through movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management.

In This Episode:

• How estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin work together — and what happens when one falls out of balance

• The role of inflammation, liver detox, blood sugar, and gut health in hormone regulation after 40

• Simple, evidence-based ways to support your hormones through movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management — no prescription required

Links & Resources

Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.

Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice.

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.

You can watch each episode on YouTube. 

Mentions in this Episode:

• “Blood Tests All Women Need” - Free PDF download
• Oura Ring — Track sleep, readiness, and recovery data to understand your body.
• Rethinking Hypothyroidism by Dr. Antonio C. Bianco

Dr. Mary Pines breaks down the truth about why most midlife wellness advice fails women over 40 — and what actually works instead. In this essential episode, she unveils the four key pillars of her Better Beyond 40 Formula — Sync, Recalibrate, Soothe, and Satisfy — to help women understand their shifting hormones, beat fatigue and inflammation, and finally feel at home in their bodies again. It's the science, strategy, and compassion your doctor never had time to explain.

In This Episode:

In This Episode:

• Why most midlife wellness advice is designed for younger bodies — and why it stops working after 40

• The four pillars of the Better Beyond 40 Formula: Sync, Recalibrate, Soothe, and Satisfy

• How shifting hormones drive fatigue, inflammation, and weight gain — and what evidence-based strategies actually address the root cause

Links & Resources

Links & Resources

Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.

Join my FREE Skool Community

Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice.

Explore Mary’s creative side and view her artwork at MaryPines-Art.com.

You can watch each episode on YouTube. 

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. 

Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online.

Mentions in this Episode:

• Yuka App — Scan food and skincare products to check for toxins and additives.
• MyFLO® Cycle Syncing App by Alisa Vitti — Learn how to align your habits with your hormone cycle.
• Dr. Stacy Sims — Exercise and nutrition science for women.
• Dr. Mary Claire Haver — Menopause education and the creator of The Galveston Diet.
• Dr. Andrew Huberman — Neuroscience-backed performance and wellness education.
• Dr. Peter Attia — Longevity and health optimization.
• Oura Ring — Track sleep, readiness, and recovery data to understand your body.
• Ultrahuman Ring — A metabolic fitness tracker focused on glucose and recovery.
• RingConn — A no-subscription health tracking ring for sleep, heart rate, and recovery.

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Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies.

Dr. Mary Pines gets candid about the messy, emotional, and physical chaos of perimenopause and menopause — and how this season of life can become your midlife metamorphosis instead of a meltdown. Through honest storytelling and science-backed insight, she reframes midlife as a time of transformation, helping women move from exhaustion and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and calm.

In This Episode:

• Why perimenopause and menopause feel like losing yourself — and why that experience is biological, not personal

• How to reframe the hormonal chaos of midlife as a transformation instead of a breakdown

•  Practical mindset shifts to move from exhaustion and overwhelm toward clarity, confidence, and calm

Links & Resources

Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.

Join my FREE Skool Community

Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice.

You can watch each episode on YouTube. 

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. 

Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online.

Connect with Me:

Website: https://drmarypines.com

Newsletter: https://www.drmarypines.com/newsletter

FB: https://www.facebook.com/drmarypines

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

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dr-mary-pines-phd

Podcast feed: https://drmarypines.com/podcast

Shop: https://drmarypines.com/shop

Blog: https://drmarypines.com/blog

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Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies.

Dr. Mary Pines kicks off The Better Beyond 40 Formula Podcast by getting real about her own burnout, healing, and why she's finally ready to share it all. With science, soul, and zero BS, Mary opens up about the lessons that shaped her mission — to help women over 40 cut through wellness confusion, rediscover their energy, and feel truly better beyond 40.

In This Episode:

• Why Dr. Mary walked away from a career that looked successful from the outside — and what her burnout actually taught her about women's health
• How her personal healing journey became the foundation of the Better Beyond 40 Formula
• What to expect from this podcast: science-backed, no-BS conversations about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, energy, and feeling truly well after 40

Links & Resources

Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.

Join my FREE Skool Community

Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice.

Explore Mary’s creative side and view her artwork at MaryPines-Art.com.

You can watch each episode on YouTube. 

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here. 

Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online.

Connect with Me:

Website: https://drmarypines.com

Newsletter: https://www.drmarypines.com/newsletter

FB: https://www.facebook.com/drmarypines

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

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dr-mary-pines-phd

Podcast feed: https://drmarypines.com/podcast

Shop: https://drmarypines.com/shop

Blog: https://drmarypines.com/blog

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Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies.