Menopause Mastery

Recently, Betty stumbled upon the website of a national organization that promotes women’s hormone management. In one video, their male medical director claimed that women’s hormones don’t need to be tested because they are unpredictable. In his words, looking at the symptoms is enough.   Being in practice for 18 years, these types of views are unfortunately familiar to Betty. But today, she’s here to call it out for what it truly is—medical gaslighting.   In this episode, Betty talks about medical gaslighting, what it is, and the ways women are gaslit around their health. Whether a doctor dismisses your symptoms or blames your hormonal problems for a psychological problem, all forms of gaslighting are also a form of abuse. Taking you through this, you’ll hear exactly what a healthy doctor-patient partnership should look like.   Betty will also bust the myths about unpredictable hormones and testing. She’ll explain what hormones you should test and why you should test rather than just going off of symptoms. By ending the guessing game, you’ll jump off the medication roller coaster and treat your hormone problems at their root.   It’s time to take a stand and do your part to end medical gaslighting today.    Key Topics/Takeaways:   What gaslighting is and who it happens to. How the medical field abuses women. Ways women are gaslit around their hormones. Why hormone testing is essential.  Which hormones you should really test for. What to do if you’re being medically gaslit.   Memorable Quotes:   “The most common drug that is now prescribed for hormone changes in menopause is an antidepressant. It is not a psychological problem, it is a hormonal problem.” (4:56, Betty)    “So yes, our hormones are all over the place. But you know what? They also are predictable.” (9:07, Betty)   “We should test and see where somebody's hormones are at because you could have all kinds of symptoms that can cross these hormonal boundaries. And instead of guessing and putting people through sort of a medical prescriptive rollercoaster ride, you could get much more targeted and much more specific about what somebody needs, and you can actually correct for the things that are wrong.” (13:16, Betty)   “What gets measured gets fixed, what gets measured gets done.” (15:59, Betty)    “It takes on average 17 years for whatever's in the research to make it into clinical practice and medical schools. And I quote, won't teach it until it's considered standard of care in the general medical community, which means the medical schools are the ones that are the furthest behind.” (19:18, Betty)   Website Living Well Dallas Hormone Reset Betty Murray   Socials  Facebook Instagram

When it comes to thyroid dysregulation, a lot can go into it.    Meet Dr. Amie Hornaman, otherwise known as “The Thyroid-Fixer.” Dr. Amie is a doctor of clinical nutrition, functional medicine practitioner, and host of the top-rated podcast in medicine and alternative health. She’s also the founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization, an organization that uses proven approaches to address thyroid dysfunction and support people in returning to full health.   Dr. Amie is on today’s show to tell you everything you need to know about the thyroid. Delving into little-known thyroid hormones such as T2, you’ll learn why your thyroid might be dysregulated even when you are on medication.   Then, she’ll explain some little-known symptoms of an unbalanced thyroid. You might be surprised to hear that almost anything can throw off your thyroid, so it’s important to be on top of it. That’s why Dr. Amie will give you easy tips and tools to help you optimize your thyroid.   And if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed about testing, then your worries are about to disappear. Dr. Amie will explain what thyroid tests you should get and what data you should look for so you can know exactly what is happening inside your body.   By being proactive and listening to your body, you can make small adjustments that lead to positive impacts on your health.    Key Topics/Takeaways:   The biggest misconceptions about the thyroid. What Dr. Amie looks for in the lab. The Hashimoto’s Disease epidemic.   Dr. Amie walks you through the T1 T2, T3, & T4 thyroid hormones and what they do. Thyroid medications. Little-known symptoms of thyroid dysregulation. Why testosterone is important, even in women.  How to monitor your thyroid levels. Tips, tools, & diet changes you can use to optimize your thyroid.   Where to Find the Guest:   DrAmieHornaman.com   @dramiehornaman   Listen to The Thyroid Fixer podcast   Join Dr. Amie’s private Facebook group   Download your free labs and symptoms checklist!    Memorable Quotes:   “You don't stop at your doctor telling you that everything is fine. When you know inside that it's not, and you know your body better than anyone, you know when something is off.” (4:12, Dr. Amie)   “I'm not saying that everything under the sun is thyroid related, but since the thyroid is the master gland, there are many different things that can be going on in your body that will improve once we optimize your thyroid.” (24:19, Dr. Amie)   “Life is always changing. Our hormones are always changing. Even if you're in menopause, hopefully you're on some kind of bioidentical hormone replacement, and if you're in menopause, your hormones are still shifting.” (27:20, Dr. Amie)   “Testosterone is the most abundant hormone in a woman's body.” (29:13, Dr. Amie)   “Your doctor says no to labs, it's time to get a new doctor.” (53:24, Dr. Amie)     Website Living Well Dallas Hormone Reset Betty Murray   Socials  Facebook Instagram

Stressed? If so, it might be the hidden reason you’re having trouble losing weight!   This week, Betty breaks down everything you need to know about stress and cortisol and how they might be playing a role in your weight loss resistance. While cortisol is natural, too much of it can lead to health problems such as weight gain, obesity, and insulin resistance.   She’ll go further into the symptoms of high cortisol and explain why the body might create too much. Then, she’ll give you easy steps to reduce the cortisol levels in your body.   In today’s fast-paced world, stress might be inevitable. But there are actions you can take to regularly lower your cortisol levels and finally achieve your weight loss goals!    Key Topics/Takeaways:   Why cortisol can lead to weight gain and insulin resistance. What creates too much cortisol in the body. Cortisol’s role in gluconeogenesis. The connection between cortisol and the thyroid. Cortisol and estrogen dominance.  How to reduce cortisol.   Memorable Quotes:   “When the body's under stress, it produces more cortisol, which can stimulate the release of another hormone called ghrelin. And ghrelin increases hunger and cravings. So this can often lead to overeating and weight gain, especially if the diet is not a healthy diet.” (3:18, Betty)   “Cortisol also contributes to estrogen dominance by increasing estrogen production and inhibiting the metabolism of estrogen in the liver.” (22:20, Betty)   “You can't get up in the morning, chug six cups of coffee, skip lunch, and then have dinner, but run with your hair on fire every day and get the same benefit. So we have to do thoughtful fasting. We have to do thoughtful food composition. (25:25, Betty)   Website Living Well Dallas Hormone Reset Betty Murray   Socials  Facebook Instagram

Are you doing all the right things but still getting all the wrong results?   If your low-carb, high-protein, or ketogenic diet isn’t fixing your insulin resistance and you haven’t been achieving your weight loss goals, the polyol pathway might be the culprit.   In this solo episode, Betty talks all about the polyol pathway—a process in the body that helps break down sugars. She explains what happens biologically when we eat too much sugar and have an excess of glucose and how triggering the polyol pathway can negatively impact our health.    After walking you through the various ways the polyol pathway can be triggered, Betty will give you a handful of easy ways to regulate the polyol pathway and avoid activating it.    This episode might be the secret ingredient you need to finally hit your health goals.    Key Topics/Takeaways:   What the polyol pathway is and how it works. Impacts of too much glucose in the body. How the polyol pathway is related to dehydration and salt intake. The role of estrogen in regulating the polyol pathway. Oxidative stress. The interaction between fructose and the fat switch. The mitochondrial function at the cell. What triggers the polyol pathway.   Memorable Quotes:   “When there's too much sorbitol and fructose being produced and not enough being used, it's gonna cause a problem.” (2:48, Betty)   “It's really important to be mindful of hydration. You have got to make sure that you're hydrated appropriately, particularly before eating.” (5:47, Betty)   “The interesting thing is fructose doesn't create satiety. So satiety is that sensation in which you feel like you've eaten and you've gotten calories and you're satisfied. Fructose does not do that, and particularly high fructose corn syrup, which leads to more eating, more desire for sugar, just more food.” (12:44, Betty)   “Part of the process is to correct this polyol pathway mechanism to make sure that the cells can do what they need to do so we can become more metabolically flexible, so our body can actually burn that fat appropriately, even before we are in menopause.” (23:26, Betty)   Website Living Well Dallas Hormone Reset Betty Murray   Socials  Facebook Instagram

You don’t need to settle for living your age. By taking the right actions, you can live like you are decades younger than you are!   Olesya Wilson is a certified nutritionist, functional diagnostic practitioner, and healer. Her unique approach combines cutting-edge research with herbal medicine and revolutionary psychosomatic and energy-healing practices.    Today, Olesya talks more about her powerful programs, which help people thrive, reverse aging, and forget about their chronic health problems.    Then, she’ll explain the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. By becoming aware of your negative patterns, emotions, and mindsets, you can release them from the body.   To end the episode, Olesya will give you her top 3 tips to help your body feel better and avoid aging. With these tips, you’ll gain energy and vitality long-term.    It’s time to stop letting your age define you and become limitless once and for all!    Key Topics/Takeaways:   How Olesya got into nutrition.  Benefits of Olesya’s detox process and how it works. Hypnosis and the subconscious mind. The connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Acknowledging and breaking life patterns. Why it’s important to take care of yourself first. Who Olesya can help. 3 tips to take better care of yourself.   Where to Find the Guest:   OlesyaWilson.com   See Olesya’s videos on Youtube   @mindoverbody.me   Total Transformation Upgrade Meditation freebie   Hormone Reset Guide freebie   Memorable Quotes:   “My approach combines both, well, three levels: mind, soul, and body.” (5:29, Olesya)   “It really is absolutely amazing what you can do in a couple of months with your body to have that generational change, you know, with your children and grandchildren even.” (8:28, Olesya)   “We don't have to accept aging as an inevitable part of our experience anymore. And we don't have to fight it. We just have to give our body what our body needs and remove what doesn’t belong there.” (10:23, Olesya)   “Our life just starting at 40. We are just now getting started.” (15:04, Olesya)   “Intuition is everything. It's God's energy.” (17:42, Olesya)   ‘A confident woman is the one that has this capacity to give to other people through giving to herself first.” (22:30, Olesya)   Website Living Well Dallas Hormone Reset Betty Murray   Socials  Facebook Instagram

What if you could eat and fast at the same time, all while having the food covered by your health insurance? It might seem too good to be true, but today’s guest is here to redefine your entire idea of fasting.     Dr. Joseph Antoun is the CEO of L-Nutra, a company leading the food as medicine movement with cutting-edge research. Dedicated to reforming the health care system towards preventative care, he created ProLon and Nutrition for Longevity. Through these ventures, he is creating a world where healthy and nutritious food is available to all.   On today’s episode, Dr. Antoun will clarify what real fasting is, and explain the difference between intermittent and periodic fasting. Then, you’ll learn exactly what is happening on a cellular level while fasting. Through this, you’ll ensure that your fasts are always effective and rejuvenating.   Dr. Antoun will also talk about L-Nutra and his work advocating for food to be considered medicine and covered under health insurance. To sum it up, you’ll hear all about ProLon and why it’s so effective for boosting longevity and health.   After listening, you’ll have no doubt in your mind that food is medicine.   Key Topics/Takeaways:   Dr. Antoun’s story. What true fasting is. The difference between periodic and intermittent fasting. Time-restricted eating. What’s happening on a cellular level while fasting. Advantages of being able to eat and fast at the same time. How ProLon works + clinical trials. Nutrition for Longevity.   Where to Find the Guest:   L-Nutra.com    ProLonFast.com   L-NutraHealth.com    NutritionForLongevity.com    Memorable Quotes:   “There's few things in life that you can do that can engage everything in your body and mind. And fasting is one of them.” (18:22, Dr. Antoun)   “When we figure out that the prolonged fasting is rejuvenating, it puts the entire body into track.” (35:35, Dr. Antoun)   ​​”The secret is in stressing the cells for the cells to do a better job. It's not just to lose weight.” (38:39, Dr. Antoun)   “Truly now food is medicine.” (46:15, Dr. Antoun)   “That's the tide of change is when food becomes part of the medical paradigm and it becomes the first line defense, not the last line defense.” (50:48, Betty)   Website Living Well Dallas Hormone Reset Betty Murray   Socials  Facebook Instagram

When Dr. Tabatha Barber graduated from medical school and started her career as an attending physician, she found herself burnt out and miserable because she was merely covering up diseases instead of healing them.   Today, Dr. Tabatha (or The Gutsy Gynecologist) is a triple-board certified OB/GYN physician and functional medicine practitioner dedicated to treating the root cause and helping women create optimal wellness so they can live a vibrant and long life. By going from conventional medicine to functional medicine, she now wants every woman to reclaim their health.   Dr. Tabatha will give you the inside scoop on why conventional medicine and gynecology are often ineffective and how you can start treating the root causes of your hormone issues instead. Then, she’ll share everything you need to know about hormone replacement and what you should know before you do it.   To sum it all up, Dr. Tabatha will give her take on the connection between spirituality and healing. It turns out that your inner dialogue might be a lot more important than you may think.   After listening, you’ll be inspired to take your hormone health into your own hands and treat the root cause.   Key Topics/Takeaways:   How Dr. Tabatha became the Gutsy Gynecologist. The difference between conventional and functional medicine. Gut health and hormone health. Alcohol and hormones. Everything you need to know about hormone replacement. Heart disease and breast cancer. Spirituality and healing.   Where to Find the Guest:   DrTabatha.com   @thegutsygynecologist   Download Dr. Tabatha’s Free eBook   Listen to The Gutsy Gynecologist Podcast   Memorable Quotes:   “Women all over the world are going through these shifts and not being acknowledged and they don't have any idea what's happening to them.” (6:01, Dr. Tabatha)   “Conventional doctors, gynecologists, OBGYNs, family practice, we are surviving and just as miserable as you are.” (12:05, Dr. Tabatha)   “I really want your listeners to understand that we are looking to the wrong people for answers. Conventional medicine is very much a sick care system. It's focused on diagnosing a disease and managing that disease.” (12:55, Dr. Tabatha)   “It's been so rewarding going from that whack-a-mole type of practice to now actually healing women, fixing the root causes.” (20:02, Dr. Tabatha)   “There is a higher power that has an energy field that your cells are responding to. All of the time. We are electrical beings.” (43:23, Dr. Tabatha)   “When you believe that you can get better, your cells will listen.” (45:04, Dr. Tabatha)   Website Living Well Dallas Hormone Reset Betty Murray   Socials  Facebook Instagram

Want to know what’s really happening with your hormones? Just take a look at your poop.   This week, Betty talks about the link between hormonal health and gut health. You’ll learn exactly what the microbiome is and how it’s created. It turns out that the microbiome is incredibly important. In fact, you couldn’t survive without it.   Then, she’ll walk you through the roles of the microbes and how they impact your hormonal health. The liver also has a huge role to play. By walking you through the stages of liver detoxification, Betty will teach you how the contents of the liver end up in the gut.    Your stomach or digestive problems might be a gut problem, and you might not even know it. Looking at your gut and bowel movements is incredibly important to your overall health, especially if you’re a woman in the transitional period of life.   The question is, are you the host or will you take control of your gut?    Key Topics/Takeaways:   What the microbiome is and what it does. How the microbiome is created. The roles of the microbes. Gut Microbial β-Glucuronidase  The stages of liver detoxification. What you can do to balance your microbiome. Bowel movement frequency. Stool and dried urine tests.    Memorable Quotes:   “Actually your gut health has a huge impact on your hormonal health.” (1:10, Betty)   “We have more microbial cells in our body than we do human.” (3:26, Betty)   “Your microbiome is largely what you're exposed to and what ends up colonizing your gut. So the health of your body is determined by your microbiome and vice versa.” (6:12, Betty)   “If you're eating enough fiber, you should have enough stool throughout the day to fill a Kleenex box.” (12:33, Betty)   “Your digestion and your microbiome and your poop can really tell you what's really happening with your hormones and there is impact there.” (24:16, Betty)   Website Living Well Dallas Hormone Reset Betty Murray   Socials  Facebook Instagram

This week, Betty spoke with Juliette Karaman, founder of Feel Fully You. She helps women reconnect with themselves and with their partners. Intimacy is founded on good communication but so many women are not equipped with the vocabulary to express their desires, if they even know them at all. With intentional curiosity, Juliette teaches you how to get to know yourself again and carry those skills into your relationship, because most divorces are rooted in bad communication patterns. As you learn what feels good in your body and learn  how to tell that to your partner, they then can give it to you! Sometimes, it is that simple. It’s easy to complain and pick apart yourself and your partner but if you learn to devote your attention to the abundance in your life, you can rekindle the passion in your life.   Key Takeaways: [3:10] Hitting rock bottom: When you have no choice but to change your mentality [4:30] Why you should take the time to nurture yourself [5:30] How you show up communicates to yourself and to others what you are willing to accept [7:50] Caring for more than just what  you present to the outside world [9:00] Addressing your perception before you change your circumstances  [11:00] You are usually unaware of your own mental and emotional blocks [12:00] Getting in tune with yourself is the first step to effective communication [13:00] Leaning into the abundance of your life [15:20] Disrupting the pattern you’re stuck in and rebuild communication [18:30] Never lose curiosity about your partner [20:00] Developing the vocabulary to precisely communicate what feels good to you [24:00] Discovering your way into pleasure [26:30] It’s ok to be high maintenance because it sets you up for success  [29:30] Finding beauty in your own body! [34:00] When you begin focusing on yourself your relationships always improve [35:40] What you can do today to start your journey to self love      Resources: Feel Fully You:https://www.feelfullyyou.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/juliettekaraman/?hl=en Masterclass:https://juliettee37eff.clickfunnels.com/elm-sales-page1662487326623     Memorable Quotes: “Everything is a communication. It might be verbally communicated through language or it’s the things that we do, It’s how we be and how we are as a human. It’s how we dress ourselves, what do we wear? How do we look at the world and what do we accept? How do we accept people treating us?   [5:35] -guest   “What about if I change how emotionally I feel about things and if I start looking back at the things that are actually blocking me which often are emotional things that we just swept under the carpet. An intense experience that happened too fast for our minds and our psyche to process.”  [9:12]- guest   “Communication is really key. Learning about your feelings , first of all, and then what emotions you have, what’s going on in your body and then being able to communicate it.” [12:05] - guest   “If you slow it down and can communicate;  a little to the left, a little bit to the right, harder, softer, less pressure, more pressure. You start actually opening that up. It’s like, Oh!, I actually have sensation but we often don’t have the language for it, we don’t have the vocabulary for it.” [20:40]   “Be a high maintenance woman because then you actually know exactly what you want and you’re setting yourself and your partner up for success.”  [26:37]     Website Living Well Dallas Hormone Reset Betty Murray   Socials  Facebook Instagram

This week, Betty talks about the most visually concerning aspect of aging…hair loss! Every woman who goes through menopause should expect some changes in their hair growth but there are other factors that could be expediting your hair loss. There are many things that cause our hair to thin or to stop growing altogether.    Tune in as Betty teaches you how to identify what is causing your hair loss and how to address it. By building awareness of your nutrition, genetics and the hormones affecting your hair, you can work towards healthier, thicker hair growth and regain your confidence!   Key Topics/Takeaways: My own experience with hair loss  The different types of hair loss and their causes Be aware that many common medications can inhibit hair growth Where and how you are losing hair tells you what the cause is Androgenic Alopecia is the most common form of female pattern baldness Developing peach fuzz on your face is a result of increased DHT levels High cortisol levels from prolonged stress deters the normal activity of follicle growth The treatment you use depends on the cause of your hair loss Prolonged stress can block your thyroid receptors for the thyroid hormone T3  Hair extensions are a harmless way to regain confidence while your hair regrows   Memorable Quotes: “Sometimes where you lose your hair is actually going to give you an indication of maybe what’s going on.”  [3:45]   “A woman going through her 40’s and 50’s and going into menopause is going to see hairloss as a common symptom.” [7:39]   “Most people think testosterone is gonna cause hair loss if it’s too high but the loss of testosterone also can cause hair loss.”  [8:00]   “Your hair is actually made of protein and if you’re not getting enough protein and collagen in your diet, your hair is going to become more brittle, more thin and fine and you can also lose hair.” [11:23]   Website Living Well Dallas Hormone Reset Betty Murray   Socials  Facebook Instagram