#349 How to THRIVE During Perimenopause! Reclaim Your Energy & Joy - Dr. Mariza Snyder

Nov 10, 2025

Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional medicine practitioner and hormone expert, discusses her groundbreaking book, The Perimenopause Revolution. She reveals how perimenopause can start in your mid-30s and emphasizes the critical role of hormonal health in overall well-being. Dr. Snyder shares actionable strategies for balancing hormones, improving sleep, and enhancing energy during midlife. She also addresses the importance of nutrition, exercise, and the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy. This conversation is essential for women navigating their health journey.

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Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than You Think

Perimenopause can begin in the mid-30s as a multi-year, erratic transition before menopause.
Ovarian mitochondrial decline explains why cellular energy and mitochondria matter after age 30.

ANECDOTE

Front-Row View Of A Mother's Perimenopause

Dr. Mariza Snyder watched her 48-year-old mother collapse during training and race while perimenopausal symptoms intensified.
That front-row view revealed how the medical system often validated but failed to support her mother.

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Personal Perimenopause Revelation

Dr. Mariza Snyder experienced abrupt decline in recovery, weight gain, and mood after childbirth and concussions.
Three months of cyclical rage around day 22 made her realize she was in perimenopause despite 'normal' lab snapshots.

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PERIMENOPAUSE REVOLUTION: Women's health expert Dr. Mariza Snyder and Gabby Reece discuss how to fix your hormones, balance blood sugar, reverse midlife body changes, and THRIVE during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Snyder exposes why the current medical system fails women. Dr. Mariza Snyder, author of The Perimenopause Revolution, shares essential, actionable solutions for the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Learn the crucial difference between the reproductive years, perimenopause (which can start as early as your mid-30s), and menopause, and why supporting cellular energy and mitochondrial function is the most critical step you can take after age 30.' Dr. Snyder explains how the demands of modern life, such as stress, diet, and lack of community are actively working against optimal hormone health. She provides science-backed strategies for supporting progesterone, balancing testosterone, and reducing the "window of vulnerability" for insulin resistance that often occurs in midlife.

This conversation is a must-watch for any woman navigating her 30s, 40s, and 50s who wants to feel energized, balanced, and in control of her health.

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Dr. Mariza Snyder Website https://drmariza.com/ Dr. Mariza Snyder Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drmariza/ Dr. Mariza Snyder Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmarizasnyder Dr. Mariza Snyder YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/drmarizasnyder For more on Gabby Instagram @GabbyReece: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok @GabbyReeceOfficial https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece The Gabby Reece Show podcast is Produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) #perimenopause #menopause #hormonehealth #womenshealth #gabbyreece #drmarizasnyder00:00:00 Introduction & Mariza’s Mission 00:07:45 Discovering Hormone Health 00:13:20 Breaking the Burnout Cycle 00:21:00 Stress, Cortisol & Energy Crashes 00:28:40 Food, Fasting & Female Hormones 00:36:25 Morning Routines That Heal 00:44:50 The Power of Essential Oils 00:52:35 Overcoming Guilt & Finding Balance 01:00:15 Building Daily Rituals for Wellness 01:08:30 Supporting Women Through Each Phase 01:16:40 Final Reflections & Practical Advice

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