

Energized with Dr. Mariza
Dr. Mariza Snyder
Energized host and bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder puts the power back in your hands so that you can age powerfully and live life to the fullest. Get ready to navigate your hormone and metabolic journey with wisdom and grace throughout your forties and beyond. Each episode will leave you feeling empowered with the knowledge of how your body actually works by providing root-cause explanations for the symptoms you’re facing (with a side of real talk) along with proven, research-driven solutions to reset your metabolism, fatigue, and hormones. In each information-packed episode, you will discover solutions designed to reclaim your energy and aliveness so that you can feel ENERGIZED in your body and become the CEO of your health. Visit www.drmariza.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus game-changing programs, products, and incredible support designed to optimize your metabolism, energy, and brain function as you powerfully navigate the second half of your life. This podcast was formerly named "Essentially You with Dr. Mariza".
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Dec 30, 2025 • 25min
707: Before You Plan 2026, Ask Yourself This: 12 End-of-Year Questions to Realign Your Energy, Goals, and Hormones
At the end of a busy year, you’re probably feeling like you’ve been running on empty while pouring into everyone else.
So in this reflective episode, I invite you to pause and look back on 2025 with honesty and compassion for yourself.
Together, we address the exhaustion so many midlife women are carrying and create space for a much-needed reset after a full and demanding year.
You’ll be guided through what truly worked in 2025, what you’re ready to release, and what you want to consciously carry forward as you turn the page.
With a focus on discernment, alignment, and intention—hallmarks of the perimenopausal journey—this episode offers 12 powerful reflection questions to help you find clarity on all you’ve gone through this year.
Tune in to honor how far you’ve come and step into 2026 with renewed confidence and purpose!
IN THIS EPISODE
Taking what I’ve learned in 2025 into the new year
Discovering what you want to call on in 2026
The benefits of taking time for reflection activities
How to make the most of a dedicated reflection time
My 12 end-of-year reflection questions for your 2025
Highlighting what you would like to see more of in 2026
QUOTES“I feel like this is the season of slowing down or at least becoming a bit more discerning about what we're saying yes to and what we're saying no to.”
“I want to invite you into an end-of-year reflection practice, not the kind that's overwhelming or guilt-inducing. Just real simple questions that help us reconnect with what worked, what didn't, and who we want to be, and who we need to be in the next year to come because without reflection, we are destined to repeat.”
“May 2026 be your most vibrant, energized, and aligned year yet– may you get all the wins, or at least one, right? Give me the wins!”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
My Newest Book: The Perimenopause Revolution
https://peri-revolution.com/
Use code ENERGIZED and get $100 on your first CAROL Bike order
https://carolbike.pxf.io/GK3LaE
Join me on Instagram!
RELATED EPISODES
#614: Thoughtful Reflection Questions to Set the Stage for Your Best Year with Dr. Mariza
#625: Effective Tools to Calm Stress Deregulation and Create Peace in the Chaos with Katie Wells
699: Managing Anxiety and Identity in Midlife + Why You Need Community More Than Supplements with Rosie Acosta
697: Hold Nothing: How to Find Stillness, Strength, and Soulful Connection Through Life’s Transitions with Elena Brower

Dec 25, 2025 • 23min
706: Tired of Being Tired? Reset Your Energy with These 5 Holiday Survival Tips
Feeling totally drained amidst the holiday chaos?
In this episode, I’ll be sharing with you my five practical, no-fluff tips to help you boost your energy and stay grounded during one of the busiest seasons of the year.
Because here’s the truth: burnout does not have to be your baseline, even when your plate is overflowing.
These simple, doable habits are designed to support your hormones, protect your sanity, and help you feel more present—starting right now.
Even better, they’re meant to build momentum that carries you beyond the holidays and straight into 2026 feeling stronger and more energized than ever.
Tune in here for a refreshing reset and real-life strategies you can actually stick with this season and beyond!
IN THIS EPISODE
My top ways to avoid the holiday burnout
Energy boosting habits for a healthier holiday
Starting your morning routine with an evening routine
How to liven up your daily water intake
Supporting yourself with metabolically healthy meals
How to easily bring joy through music and movement
Walking into your New Year with energy and intention
QUOTES
“The next energy boosting habit number 5- this one is big because we could all use a little bit of this- is protect your energy. Like your life depends on it because it does, right?”
“It's just one thing after the other. It's so exhausting. Even though you may be smiling, I bet sometimes you're not. And people pick up on that energy. Family picks up on that energy.”
“The key is to remember that your energy is sacred. You have more power than you think to protect it. So if you take anything away from this episode, let it be this– you matter. Your well-being matters.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution
https://peri-revolution.com/
Use code ENERGIZED and get 20% off on your Timeline order
http://timeline.com/ENERGIZED
RELATED EPISODES
#682: The Simple Daily Habit That Balances Blood Sugar, Boosts Energy & Extends Longevity
#678: How to Turn Perimenopause Into Your Metabolic Window of Opportunity + My Simple Daily Protocol To Feel Amazing
#452: 5 Simple Hacks to Avoid Feeling Stressed and Triggered During the Holidays
#458: 3 Ways to Manage Glucose Spikes During the Holidays

Dec 23, 2025 • 38min
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
https://peri-revolution.com/
Dr. Jessica Shepherd’s Website
Dr. Jessica Shepherd on Instagram
Modern Meno on Instagram
RELATED EPISODES
704: Hormone Intelligence for Women in Midlife: How to Thrive Through Perimenopause with Dr. Aviva Romm
690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self
689: The Hidden Brain Shift: Why Perimenopause Symptoms Start Earlier Than You Think
686: Your Second Puberty Explained: What’s Really Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause

Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
704: Hormone Intelligence for Women in Midlife: How to Thrive Through Perimenopause with Dr. Aviva Romm
Perimenopause and menopause can bring surprising changes to your brain—making multitasking even harder and emotional overwhelm way more real.
That’s why in this episode, women’s health expert Dr. Aviva Romm joins us to break down what’s really happening cognitively in midlife and how these shifts can be a normal, navigable transition.
Together, we’re debunking common perimenopause myths and unpacking how sleep, nutrition, exercise, and daily lifestyle choices can dramatically support your brain power and emotional resilience.
Dr. Romm shares her top practical tools that will help you feel clear, focused, and confident as your body evolves in midlife.
Ready to thrive—not just survive—through midlife and beyond?
Tune in now and discover how to support your brain and body so you can step into this next chapter feeling your best!
Aviva Romm, MD
Dr. Aviva Romm is a Yale-trained family physician, midwife, and herbalist who’s been a leading voice in women’s, maternal, and environmental health for over 35 years. She’s the author of nine books, including the landmark Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health, the New York Times bestseller Hormone Intelligence, and the forthcoming Force of Nature, a groundbreaking guide to perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Romm sees patients in New York, Massachusetts, and via telehealth. She also runs acclaimed online health programs and hosts the popular podcast On Health with Aviva Romm, empowering women worldwide.
IN THIS EPISODE
Navigating symptoms and changes in perimenopause
The cognitive emotional overwhelm that happens for women
Recognizing the common causes of midlife cognitive issues
The importance of advocating for yourself with your doctor
The massive benefits of sleep for cognitive functioning
Why you should focus on strength training in perimenopause
Creating your own community for perimenopause support
Debunking the myths and misinformation in the media around perimenopause and menopause
QUOTES“So often sleep is disrupted by perimenopause and menopause. What a lot of women don't realize is you can be having hot flashes but not consciously registering you're having hot flashes. So a lot of women are being woken up by hot flashes they didn't realize they were having.”
”We desperately need more practitioners who can answer those questions for women, whether it's a more natural, holistic approach that does or doesn't include hormone therapy, antidepressants, or any of the other things. Because the other problem is that these doctors are often doling out pharmaceuticals for sleep.”
”We now know that the impact of declining estrogen and progesterone on the brain [and] on the nervous system absolutely has an impact on anxiety, depression, and sleep.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution
https://peri-revolution.com/
Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your MitoQ order
https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101585564-17091761
Dr. Aviva Romm’s Website
Dr. Aviva Romm on Instagram
Dr. Aviva Romm’s Podcast: On Health
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701: Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Exhaustion: The Hormone Conversation You Deserve with Dr. Carrie Jones
690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self
689: The Hidden Brain Shift: Why Perimenopause Symptoms Start Earlier Than You Think
686: Your Second Puberty Explained: What’s Really Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause
673: From Fatigued to Energized: Reclaiming Sleep in Midlife With Evidence-Based Solutions

Dec 16, 2025 • 50min
703: The Metabolic-Immune Connection Every Woman Must Understand with Dr. Jeffrey Bland
The immune system is a MASSIVE key to your overall health. So what can you do to best support it and truly THRIVE at any age?
In this episode, pioneering functional medicine expert Dr. Jeffrey Bland joins me to explore how immune system rejuvenation can be a game-changer for long-term health.
We dive into the idea that food truly is medicine, and how targeted nutrition (while minimizing ultra-processed foods) can help the immune system recover AND strengthen.
Dr. Bland shares exciting insights on immuno-rejuvenation and spotlights an ancient yet “new” superfood—Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat—that’s paving the way for the future of nutrition and longevity.
Together, we unpack how chronic stress, inflammation, and poor nutrition quietly tax the body over time, increasing disease risk, and what you can do to interrupt that cycle.
Ready for real healing to occur?
Tune into this episode for realistic, practical lifestyle strategies for sleep, stress, and nourishment to help you feel stronger, more resilient, and energized for your years ahead!
Jeff Bland, PhD
Dr. Jeffrey Bland is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company on a mission to transform how people think about the immune system. Jeff’s career in health spans more than 40 years. As a nutritional biochemist by training, he began his career as a university professor and later spent three decades in the natural products industry. In 1991, he and his wife founded The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Jeff founded another educational nonprofit called the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. Jeff is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as countless other books and research papers.
IN THIS EPISODE
Understanding the root causes of disease in functional medicine
The importance of your immune and nervous systems
The negative impacts ultra-processed foods have on your body
The significance of immune system rejuvenation for your health
Top food recommendations for optimal immune system health
How Tartary Buckwheat can enhance health and longevity
The drivers of neuroinflammation in the brain
Lifestyle practices to support physical and emotional resiliance
About Dr. Jeffrey Bland’s company, Big Bold Health
QUOTES“The only 2 places that are surveying the outside world to tell our inside body how to work 24/7 are the nervous system and the immune system. And those two systems are interconnected and they regulate how we look, act and feel. They speak to every organ of our body.”
“That science supports the fact that when you intervene with the right things [in] your body in a fairly short period of time–three months– [it] can turn itself around.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Use code MARIZA and get 20% off on your Timeline order
https://shop.timeline.com/MARIZA
Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution
https://peri-revolution.com/
Dr. Jeff Bland’s Website: Big Bold Health
Dr. Jeff’s Book: The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life
Dr. Jeff Bland on Instagram
See more from Big Bold Health on Instagram
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#667: The Hidden Foods and Habits Fueling Brain Inflammation And How to Reverse It Naturally with Dr. Austin Perlmutter
#636: Improve Your Mood, Clear Brain Fog & Reverse Autoimmune Disease by Healing Your Microbiome with Dr. Steven Gundry
#601: The Food You Eat Will Impact Your Menopause Journey + Foods to Ease Menopause and Promote Longevity with Dr. Federica Amati
698: Food Noise, Cravings, and Midlife Weight Gain: How to Regain Control Naturally with Sarah Kennedy

Dec 11, 2025 • 36min
702: How to Heal Trauma and Rebuild Trust Through Connectability with Anna Runkle
I’m one of millions of women specifically trying to parent themselves while parenting children… and it can be seriously exhausting. And when childhood trauma still comes back to haunt us in midlife and beyond, life can feel impossible.
That’s why I’ve invited trauma expert Anna Runkle on for this powerful episode to help unpack why so many midlife women are still impacted by old trauma, and how that buried stress shows up in our bodies.
We dive into the hidden ways trauma can lead us to isolate, dysregulate our nervous system, and disrupt key hormones like cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin.
Anna and I break down how this cascade of stress and deregulation can spark inflammation, oxidative stress, blood-sugar swings, and even contribute to autoimmune issues that so many women face.
But most importantly, Anna shares simple, compassionate tools to help regulate your nervous system and finally begin healing the deeper patterns driving overwhelm in midlife.
Ready to feel more grounded in this season of life? Hit play and listen now!
Anna Runkle
Anna Runkle is the creator of the popular YouTube channel, blog, courses, and coaching programs that provide tools for adults to heal dysregulation and other common trauma symptoms, helping them feel better and change their lives. Anna’s methods were developed through research, her mentoring of hundreds of individuals over the years, and her direct experience healing her own symptoms of early trauma. She’s the author of Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck and Connectability: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, and Feel (At Last) Like You Belong.
IN THIS EPISODE
Understanding nervous system deregulation
How Anna learned to adapt after childhood trauma
Symptoms that can manifest from over-functioning
How to manage stressors and stay regulated day to day
Top ways we can start to regulate, especially when deregulated
How connection can be a huge tool for healing
Free resources and where you can find more from Anna!
QUOTES“All these weird symptoms that I had… It's neurological dysregulation. It's really normal. Everybody gets dysregulated sometimes, but those of us who are traumatized as kids are often more prone to it. It happens more easily. It's more intense. It's harder to get out of.”
“Early trauma is very strongly correlated later in life with high rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, reproductive disorders, just about everything bad.”
“Those three things– dysregulation, disconnection, and self-defeating behavior– those are the things that can just take you out and keep you stuck in trauma forever. So the good news is you can learn to reregulate.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Order Anna’s Book: CONNECTABILITY: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, And Feel (At Last) Like You Belong HERE
Order Anna’s other book: Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck HERE
Anna’s Website
Anna Runkle on YouTube
Anna Runkle on Instagram
RELATED EPISODES
681: The Biology of Trauma: How Stress Gets Stored in Your Body (and Passed On to Your Kids) and How You Can Start To Heal with Dr. Aimie Apigian
#629: Unlocking Emotional Resilience with Awareness, Lifestyle and Tools to Regulate Your Stress Triggers with Dr. Drew Ramsey
685: End Emotional Outsourcing: Break Free from Codependency, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing with Beatriz Albina
#308: What Is Trauma and How Does It Make Us Sick? with Dr. Elena Villanueva

Dec 9, 2025 • 54min
701: Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Exhaustion: The Hormone Conversation You Deserve with Dr. Carrie Jones
Feel like you’re just not yourself mentally in midlife? Trust me, you are absolutely not crazy for wondering what’s going on in your brain.
In this episode, hormone expert Dr. Carrie Jones joins me to unpack the very real brain changes and hormone fluctuations that make midlife feel like a rollercoaster.
Dr. Carrie brings refreshing honesty about giving herself grace on the days when her brain simply says “no” and how that compassion is essential for all of us navigating this season of life.
We dive into the midlife “reckoning,” when so many women realize it’s time to reevaluate who they are, what they want, and say goodbye to what no longer serves them.
Together, we explore why midlife can leave you feeling out of whack, how hormones drive these shifts, and what you can do to support your brain with more clarity and ease.
Tune in to feel validated and empowered as you move through this transformative stage of life!
Carrie Jones ND, FABNE, MPH
Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who did her 2-year residency focused on women's health and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health and was one of the first to become board-certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology. She was the first Medical Director for the DUTCH Test and the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health. Now, she’s the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix Formulations and Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University.
IN THIS EPISODE
Addressing common brain-related perimenopause symptoms
How bringing on hormones can ease midlife symptoms
Top lifestyle interventions for perimenopause and menopause
How hormone changes in midlife impact routine and efficiency
The odd perimenopause symptoms no one talks about
How Dr. Jones manages patient care differently as a Naturopath
How to confidently find an expert you can address symptoms with
Easy ways to add exercise and strength to your daily routine
QUOTES“We still have good days and bad days and things we cannot control. And because I can't control the rollercoaster that my inherent hormones are on, and I can't control necessarily what the neurons in my brain are doing… I actually give myself a lot of grace.”
“Even for as educated as I am, I'm not alone. There are a lot of women struggling, and there are a lot of women struggling a lot more than me, unfortunately.”
“$26 billion are lost on women in perimenopause and early menopause due to absenteeism and loss in productivity because they just don't feel like they can do it. Their brain feels like it's on the fritz.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution
https://peri-revolution.com/
Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your MitoQ order
https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101585564-17091761
Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website
Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram
Dr Carrie Jones’ Podcast: Hello Hormones
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689: The Hidden Brain Shift: Why Perimenopause Symptoms Start Earlier Than You Think
680: You Are Not Broken: Why Women Need Testosterone to Feel Strong, Sexy & Energized with Dr. Kelly Casperson
668: Your Brain on Perimenopause: The Hidden Neurological Transition No One Warns You About
#547: What You Need to Know About the OPill and Hormone Changes in Perimenopause with Dr. Carrie Jones

Dec 4, 2025 • 51min
700: The Hidden Cause of Migraines And Headaches: Histamine, Hormones, and Perimenopause with Dr. Meg Mill
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Meg Mill, a Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy and expert in women's health, dives into the hidden links between hormones and migraines. With over 20 years of experience, she unveils actionable strategies to tackle chronic headaches, focusing on balancing blood sugar and the role of estrogen. Dr. Mill highlights the importance of tracking symptom patterns and addressing gut health, touting nutrients like magnesium and CoQ10 as game-changers. This episode empowers women to reclaim their lives from debilitating migraines!

Dec 2, 2025 • 50min
699: Managing Anxiety and Identity in Midlife + Why You Need Community More Than Supplements with Rosie Acosta
Here’s your invitation to slow down, tune in, and truly support yourself through the midlife transition.
Because all the changes in menopause, emotionally and physically, can seriously rock your identity.
That’s why I’ve invited mindfulness expert Rosie Acosta on the podcast to explore the intersection of mindfulness and menopause, and how being in a community with other women can make this season of life feel less isolating and so much more empowering.
Rosie shares how anxiety can become a messenger to your body rather than an enemy, and offers simple breathing techniques so you can feel grounded anytime, anywhere.
Together, we redefine what womanhood and wellness look like in midlife and beyond—more connected and more intentional than ever.
Listen now to feel seen and inspired on your midlife journey!
Rosie Acosta
Rosie Acosta is a mindfulness teacher at Headspace and author of You Are Radically Loved: A Healing Journey to Self-Love. With over 20 years of study and a decade of teaching, she’s led transformative retreats, workshops, and teacher trainings worldwide. A devoted advocate for equity and intergenerational healing, she volunteers with the Re-Evolution Prison Project and is earning her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine. She’s also the host of The Radically Well Podcast.
IN THIS EPISODE
What relationships and community in midlife should look like
How to use mindfulness to support changes in menopause
Mindful ways to manage anxiety rather than fighting against it
The uptick in early perimenopause and autoimmune disorders
Using mindfulness to shift the menopause narrative
What radical love looks like for a woman in midlife
Embracing change and your evolving identity in menopause
About Rosie’s Book: You Are Radically Loved
QUOTES
“As a perimenopause expert, it's like a moving target. Something that worked one day might not work the next. I think if I had to give the people listening right now just one technique that works, it's learning how to use your breath to ground, to create safety even if it's just for a couple of minutes.”
“I think the more that we have conversations like this, the more normalized it will become, and the more normalized having these conversations will become. It gives us the empowerment and the invitation to ask questions, to ask our doctors to do the right types of tests, to get different opinions, to explore.”
“Radical love to me means embracing the whole of who you are.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Order Rosie’s book: YOU ARE RADICALLY LOVED
https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Radically-Loved-Self-Love/dp/0593330153
Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution
https://peri-revolution.com/
Use code ENERGIZED and get $100 off on your first CAROL Bike order
https://carolbike.pxf.io/GK3LaE
Rosie on Instagram
Rosie Acosta on Substack
Check out Rosie’s Podcast: The Radically Well Podcast
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#629: Unlocking Emotional Resilience with Awareness, Lifestyle and Tools to Regulate Your Stress Triggers with Dr. Drew Ramsey
#692: Why Emotional Healing is Hormone Healing-The New Path to Midlife Empowerment with Ashley Turner
#565: How to Live in a State of Ease and Flow vs. Overwhelm and Resentment + Reclaiming Your Aliveness with Alexi Panos
#598: Break the Cycle of Burnout, Anxiety, and Fear by Tapping into Heart Coherence with Kimberly Snyder

Nov 27, 2025 • 53min
698: Food Noise, Cravings, and Midlife Weight Gain: How to Regain Control Naturally with Sarah Kennedy
In midlife, I see TONS of women who are “doing all the right things”—eating clean, exercising harder, even restricting more—yet still are seeing the scale creep up.
That’s why I’ve invited Sarah Kennedy on the podcast, who’s the founder and CEO of Calocurb– a natural, non-prescription hunger control treatment option.
We’re unpacking why hunger can feel louder and more relentless than ever for women in midlife. Sarah breaks down how shifting hormones, chronic stress, poor sleep, and dwindling bandwidth all fuel food noise, cravings, and that constant tug-of-war with your appetite.
You’ll learn why willpower is not the problem—and why your biology deserves more compassion… not more restriction.
Most importantly, Sarah shares practical, science-backed ways to calm midlife cravings and support your changing metabolism with more ease. Tune in here and finally make a change that shows you results!
Sarah Kennedy
Sarah Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a revolutionary weight-management product based in New Zealand. Calocurb now sells in five international markets and continues to grow rapidly. Sarah, formerly with Fonterra, held senior roles including Vice President International Farming in China and Managing Director of Dairy Nutrition and RD1 retail stores. Prior to joining Fonterra, she spent over 20 years in dietary and animal nutrition. A veterinarian by training, Sarah completed the Sloan Fellowship in Global Leadership and Innovation at MIT.
IN THIS EPISODE
How Calocurb can help curb your hunger, especially in midlife
The physiology behind midlife hunger changes
How Calocurb works and why it’s different than synthetic GLP-1s
The benefits of taking Calocurb in midlife
Taking Calocurb safely alongside HRT and other supplements
Dose timing and the best way to take Calocurb for results
Fitting Calocurb into a broader wellness routine for women
Get started with Calocurb with a 10% discount!
QUOTES
“When you reduce your calories by 25%, your hunger actually doubles over four months. So the brain is telling you to go out and look for food, and your body thinks you are going into a famine. So it's upping and upping and upping… this is why 99% of diets fail.”
“I've been on it 6-7 years now. I don't take it twice a day, only take it once. But I can honestly say to you, I'm at peace with food… I think many, many people will find that.”
“This has been revolutionary in the fact that we now understand what is happening in our body and what is driving this hunger and craving.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Calocurb: USE CODE DRMARIZA for 10% off your purchase!
https://www.calocurb.com/drmarizasnyder
Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution
https://peri-revolution.com/
Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your MitoQ order
https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101585564-17091761
Calcurb on Facebook
Calocurb on Instagram
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#558: The Science Behind Ozempic and Important Facts About GLP-1 Agonists + Hormone Replacement For Women 40+ with Dr. Tyna Moore
#613: Effective Tools for Curbing Your Appetite in Midlife and Optimizing Your Blood Sugar with Nagina Sethi Abdullah
#601: The Food You Eat Will Impact Your Menopause Journey + Foods to Ease Menopause and Promote Longevity with Dr. Federica Amati
696: Why Diets Stop Working in Midlife—and What Actually Helps Instead with Lara Frendjian


