Energized with Dr. Mariza 705: You’re Not Fading — You’re Evolving: Redefining Menopause with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Perimenopause and menopause should be a time of possibility—not of decline.
Here to help me dive into this topic is renowned women’s health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd, who shares how this powerful transition invites us to look inward and decide how we want to show up physically, emotionally, and metabolically as we age.
We explore the real hormonal changes happening in midlife and why this season can actually put you back in the driver’s seat of your health and wellbeing.
You’ll hear a refreshing, science-backed perspective on aging that challenges the old narrative, leaving you feeling confident and strong. Plus, you’ll hear our top non-negotiables and lifestyle recommendations to help you feel like your best self.
If you’re ready to redefine what midlife and longevity can look like for you, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to thrive through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond!
Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG
Dr. Jessica Shepherd is a board-certified OB/GYN, Chief Medical Officer of Hers, and author of Generation M, the chart-topping book redefining women’s health. A leading voice in women’s wellness and longevity, she’s a regular on Good Morning America and frequently featured on The Today Show, CNN, LIVE with Kelly and Mark, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and more. With a no-nonsense approach and deep medical expertise, she’s helping women cut through the noise, take control of their health, and feel their best at every stage of life.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Lessons learned from navigating transitions in midlife
- Non-negotiable health habits for perimenopause and beyond
- Redefining menopause for our generation of women
- Addressing the conversation of midlife hormone replacement
- The neuroendocrine transition and what’s happening cognitively in perimenopause and menopause
- Altering your emotional bandwidth in menopause
- The importance of finding connection and community in midlife
- Tips for staying grounded in a healthy routine and lifestyle
- Where to get more of Dr. Shepperd & her book: Generation M
QUOTES
“In the perimenopausal space, it's kind of like when your indicator comes on and says that you have low gas. And as you see that signal, the goal is [to] go refuel. Let me use this opportunity to go refuel. Perimenopause is the time to start getting some things in place to refuel: changing your diet, incorporating more protein, but also fiber. Looking at what you may be depleted in to refuel.”
“I want to really change that narrative of what we do for our health, how we think of ourselves in health, and start those conversations earlier.”
“I think resilience is key. But many times we have to practice it. We have to be expanded to come back, and if we don't allow for that growth, then we are not resilient. And we know that mentally and emotionally and physically, the body is built to be resilient, but we have to teach it that as well.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Order Dr. Shepherd’s Book on Amazon HERE
https://www.amazon.com/Generation-Living-Well-Perimenopause-Menopause/dp/1454954892
Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution
Dr. Jessica Shepherd’s Website
Dr. Jessica Shepherd on Instagram
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