Energized with Dr. Mariza

In this podcast, I sit down with the remarkable Dr. Stacy Sims– who fully embodies feeling energized at any age. For almost all women– even active women– perimenopause and menopause can hit hard. We've ALL felt it. But today, we discuss how these big shifts don't have to be the end of you building muscle, maintaining a healthy metabolism, or feeling energized. Dr. Sims teaches us that once you understand your physiology, you can work with it– not against it. And you can optimize your health to reverse your inner age. We’ll dive deep into her cutting-edge research on women's physiology and how we can adopt crucial lifestyle strategies so we don't have to become a statistic– because we’re so much more than that.In this episode, Dr. Sims and I show you exactly how to support your body with nourishment, movement, stress management, and quality sleep. Tap the link to LISTEN NOW and learn how to skyrocket your energy– and feel AMAZING in your body again! Dr. Stacy Sims Dr. Stacey Sims is a renowned writer, international exercise physiologist, and nutritional scientist. She aims to revolutionize exercise, nutrition, and performance specifically for women. Her newest book, Next Level, focuses on how women can navigate menopause with strength, endurance, and energy.IN THIS EPISODE How Dr. Stacy Sims began her research on women in fitness  The launch of Dr. Sims’s sports and nutrition company  Recognizing the difference between men and women in health  Breaking the sociocultural norms around the menstrual cycle  About Dr. Sims's newest book– Next Level  Acknowledging how overtraining impacts the body  Fueling and nutrition for your body  Promoting gut health for optimal metabolism  Navigating hormones and stress responses  Recommendations for an optimal sleep schedule  Strength training, heavy lifting, and sprint training for women  How testosterone plays a role in women’s health  RESOURCES MENTIONEDDr. Sims’s book– Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and BeyondDr. Stacy Sims’s Website | Dr. Stacy Sims’s Instagram Dr. Sims’s book– ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology PODCAST REBRAND GIVEAWAY: Subscribe + Review on iTunes to Win Over $500 in Epic Prizes!RELATED EPISODES #256: How To Build Lean Muscle And Boost Your Metabolism Based On Your Menstrual Cycle, Even In Perimenopause With Dr. Stephanie Estima#476: How To Pivot In Perimenopause To Increase Energy, Metabolism And Brain Power#386: The Three Best Strategies For Endless Energy All Day Long With Ritamarie Loscalzo#213: What Is The Right Exercise If You Are Dealing With Hormone Issues?#317: Create Radical Longevity And Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, And Reverse The Symptoms Of Aging With Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman

Ready to take action towards a healthier, happier life? We know age is just a number. But as each birthday passes, it’s easy to start feeling the physical and mental changes in our bodies. That’s why I’m here today with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. So you can have the tools to reverse your biological age and feel like your best. Even reversing our inner age by one year massively extends our quality of life. And that's my ultimate goal for myself and you too– to increase our inner age and push back chronic disease for as long as possible. Think about all the years you’ve worked hard to save money. Now– we all want that money to be put towards spending time with our favorite people, traveling, and doing what we love– not going to multiple doctor’s visits every week. Plus, time is our most precious commodity. So let's make sure to make the most of our lives while we can, and AVOID preventable diseases before they arise. Because taking up time for specialists and disease management is not how I want to spend my sixties, seventies, or even my eighties and beyond. So how do we do it?Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is here with me today to give you her top recommendations on how we can all reverse our aging process.Through her in-depth clinical research studies, she’s found methods that are proven to work. And they’ve been especially successful for women! So don’t waste any more time worrying about how quickly your body is aging– listen to this podcast now to get ahead of the aging process, to keep chronic disease and pain away.Plus, you’ll get access to Dr. Kara’s Free Biological Age questionnaire so you can see where you really fall when it comes to your internal age. Don’t miss out on this podcast– so you can learn how to feel like your younger self again! Dr. Kara FitzgeraldKara Fitzgerald, N.D., received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She’s engaged in clinical research on epigenetics and longevity with diet and lifestyle interventions. She has published clinical studies in The Journal of Aging. She has also published a book– Younger You, as well as a companion cookbook– Better Broths and Healing Tonics. Dr. Fitzgerald is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine. She maintains an award-nominated podcast series– New Frontiers in Functional Medicine. She currently practices in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Kara’s background and story  Epigenetics and the power of lifestyle change  About Dr. Kara’s research studies and findings  Nutrition and diet for reversing your inner age  Foods to avoid to help you feel young  Discussing the needs and recognition of women  The importance of exercise and cardiovascular health  The impact stress has on our aging process  RESOURCES MENTIONEDFree Biological Age Questionnaire Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s Website | Dr. Kara’s InstagramSign Up for the Younger You Intensive Virtual Group Program! Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course Link to Dr. Mariza’s Birthday Sale Page!! RELATED EPISODES #317: Create Radical Longevity And Sharpen Your Brain, Strengthen Your Body, And Reverse The Symptoms Of Aging With Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman#369: Five Daily Habits And Rituals I Never Skip In Order To Feel My Best#540: Why Social Connection Is Critical To Longevity And How To Infusion More Joy Into Your Daily Health Practices With Colleen And Jason Wachob#136: What It Truly Means To Age In Reverse With Natalie Jill#318: How To Create Ease In Your Day Life, No Matter What With Elena Brower

We’re doing things differently with today’s podcast… and I can’t wait to share why. I’ve been joined by the inspiring Bruna Beckerman– who’s had so much success since joining my Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course. And she’s here to walk you through her incredible journey to boosting her metabolism, losing over 16 pounds, and feeling great in her body again. Once you hear her story, you’ll be so excited to learn how to optimize your metabolism, too. Every single one of us can benefit from cellular metabolism so we make energy more efficiently and in turn, we can do the things we love– without compromise.We ALL want enough energy just to move our bodies, right? So we can create even more energy. And this is exactly the reason that Bruna came to me and my course. I want you to hear it all from her, in her own words today. Because like many of us, she didn't know where to start. But she committed, and with her consistency in following the program– she got the really incredible results she was looking for.She tells us the key points she took from the course, and how she can use them for the rest of her life. She also explains how she feels like a new version of herself– with more energy and motivation.And, how she can feel like the very best mom she can be. One thing we can all guarantee is change in our bodies. So knowing the blueprint for these changes and pivots is how you win the game. That’s how you transform your body– which is exactly what Bruna has had success doing. Listening to Bruna's wins set my soul on fire because I know so many women want their metabolism and hormones to work for them. When it comes to the connection between our hormones and our metabolic health, we deserve a better method of healing, and we deserve to feel lean, energized, and amazing. So listen to this podcast today to get inspired by Bruna’s story, and learn how you too can have life-changing results– just like her– through my Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course. It’s time to take initiative of your health, and to get motivated to start your own wellness journey today! ABOUT BRUNA BECKERMANBruna is a mother to her one-year-old, but she felt like a stranger in her body. She signed up for my most recent program, the Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course, during a beta trial for a few select VIP women. Over a few months, Bruna experienced a massive healing transformation with major improvements in her energy levels, mood, metabolism, brain function, and blood sugar. Her biggest goal was to balance her blood sugar because a lot of her immediate family members have diabetes. And she wanted to reduce her amount of stress and overwhelm, while also losing the extra baby weight she was carrying from her pregnancy. She lost 16 pounds and finally felt like she had enough energy to start exercising again, which I know is a big motivation for so many of us!IN THIS EPISODE What led Bruna to my Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course  Bruna’s epic wins throughout the program  Learning how to take care of the body as a whole Managing stress without medication  Nonnegotiables and daily habits for success  The importance of understanding your blood sugar  Why food is what really transforms the body  Adapting to the right exercises and lifestyle for you right now Setting goals for yourself in a graceful way  What Bruna says really moves the needle for optimal results  RESOURCES MENTIONEDMetabolism and Hormone Reset Course!#544: Podcast on post-concussion symptoms PLUS a big update about the Essentially You PodcastRELATED EPISODES #535: HOW TO EFFECTIVELY RESET YOUR METABOLISM, LOSE WEIGHT AND UPGRADE YOUR HORMONES#531: HOW TO CREATE METABOLISM-LOVING MEALS THAT CAN FIX YOUR BLOOD SUGAR AND WARD OFF CHRONIC DISEASE#268: THE NUMBER ONE HORMONE IMBALANCE CONNECTED TO STUBBORN WEIGHT GAIN#293: HOW STRESS CONTRIBUTES TO INSULIN RESISTANCE, DIABETES AND STUBBORN WEIGHT GAIN

After I hit my head on the beach in early June, I went into a downward spiral of debilitating symptoms that I initially attributed to hormonal imbalances. But it kept getting worse until eventually, my brain started shutting down and I had to check myself into the ER.Little did I know, I was suffering from a condition called post concussion syndrome and it was literally making everything impossible (I even had to postpone several podcast episodes and stop working).  Catch this week’s podcast for a MAJOR health update–and learn:  What happened and why it’s such a HUGE a wake-up call  Which brain protocol I’m using and how it could help you, too The best supplements, therapies, and diets for your brain  How my hormones factored in and what to know about yours Details about my NEW podcast format  And more! Mentioned in this Episode:F-R-E-E Masterclass – How to Overcome Estrogen Dominance at Any AgeNeuro+ Support – My powerhouse formula for boosting brainpower and preventing age-related cognitive decline. Progest-Restore – The easiest natural way to boost progesterone levels FAST.Magnesium Restore – My best-kept secret to staying young, smart, strong, healthy, and energized.  Additional Resources: The Connection Between Hormones and Brain Fog 5 Ways to Protect Your Brain Health and Keep Your Thinking SharpHow to Pivot in Perimenopause to Boost Energy, Metabolism and Brainpower6 Powerful Ways to Keep Your Brain Young and Clear

We have been led to believe that at the slightest symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, we should run out and get hormone replacement. But the truth is, estrogen levels do not fall significantly until AFTER a woman’s last period. And far more women actually suffer from “estrogen dominance” during the transition to menopause, starting around 35 years old–and those symptoms are the ones we should be addressing.Catch today’s all-important podcast to find out what causes estrogen dominance, why it’s such a dangerous condition, and 13 ways to overcome it naturally–and learn:  Key signs you may have estrogen dominance  The most common causes of estrogen dominance How to test for estrogen dominance 13 ways to heal estrogen dominance on your own Mentioned in This Episode[FREE WEBINAR] – How to Overcome Estrogen Dominance at Any AgeMagnesium Restore – The Anxiety-BusterActivated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Additional ResourcesHow Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During PerimenopauseThe Best Supplements for Estrogen Dominance Podcast Episode #315: 10 Surprising Signs and Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance Podcast Episode #262: Overcoming Estrogen Dominance at any Age with Magdalena Wszelaki 

Keeping your blood sugar balanced allows you to optimize your metabolism, lets you feel alert and energized, and also prevents chronic illness and disease. But how do we make sure our blood sugar is in check? Kara Collier joins me today in my podcast as the creator of Nutrisense, a continuous glucose monitor that tracks blood sugar levels. And anyone can use Nutrisense! Now, you may have heard me rave about my love for continuous glucose monitors– or CGMs– but why am I so passionate about such a little device?With the feedback you get from a CGM, you can learn so much about what’s happening with your body in relation to your diet, lifestyle, and behaviors. When you use a CGM, you’re seeing the trends in your blood sugar levels in real-time, and you can get loads of useful insight into your metabolic health. Kara and I are here today to inspire you to take the leap and try a CGM. Because the information you get from it will change the trajectory of your health and your life. And Nutrisense isn’t just a CGM. With Nutrisense you not only get insight into what happens to your blood sugar levels, but you also get personalized guidance from a registered nutritionist. Trust me, the CGM paired with the technology of Nutrisense is absolutely game-changing. And I can’t wait for you to hear all about it.So join Kara and me as we dive deep into the importance of keeping track of your blood sugar, and discuss ways to get off the blood sugar roller coaster.  We offer you tools to help keep your blood sugar stable so you can boost your metabolism, and start to feel your best! Plus, I’ll give you a discount code so you can try Nutrisense for yourself, and you’ll get one month free of dietician support! Don’t miss this conversation, because it can truly make a world of difference in your health. Kara Collier Kara Collier is the co-founder and VP of Health at Nurtisense. Nutrisense is one of the fastest-growing wellness-tech startups in the US. As a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, Kara has made it her mission to help others reach their full potential in health with technology and expert coaching. She’s a leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring technology by non-diabetics. Kara is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC). Her specialties include glucose control and metabolism. IN THIS EPISODE About Kara and her company Nutrisense  The detrimental effects of imbalanced blood sugar  Blood sugar spikes and insulin resistance  Balancing blood sugar for diet and sleep  How continuous glucose monitoring sparks behavior change  Tools and habits for keeping our blood sugar in check Meal timing for optimal blood sugar stability  The benefits of wearing a continuous glucose monitor   RESOURCES MENTIONEDGet Your Nutrisense CGM HERE! *Use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support! Get My Ebook: 5 Hack to Blunt a Blood Sugar Spike Kara’s Instagram Discover the Nutrisense CGM ProgramRELATED EPISODES #517: The Most Common Questions About Continuous Glucose Monitors Answered#410: My Biggest Takeaway From Wearing A Continuous Glucose Monitor For The Past Year#284: What A Continuous Glucose Monitor Taught Me About My Metabolic Health#377: Three Signs To Know If You Are On A Blood Sugar Rollercoaster Without A Continuous Glucose Monitor#376: How To Flatten Your Glucose Curve And Feel Amazing With Jessie Inchauspé

When I first got super serious about my nutrition, I remember throwing a half banana or more into my morning smoothie and thinking, “This is the healthiest smoothie on Earth!”But WOW was I wrong.On today’s shortie, I’m going to share what makes certain fruits either good OR bad for you and which ones are the best AND worst for your blood sugar.

When it comes to my brain health, I am 100% committed to keeping mine in tip-top shape for as long as possible. And the key to doing this is by eating the right food! Remember: Food is information and the nutrients in your food are going to become your future brain. Do you want a tortilla chips and french fries brain–or a salmon and diverse salad brain?Tune in to today’s podcast for my FIVE STEPS to healing your brain and preventing cognitive decline or even Alzheimer’s, and learn: Ways to reduce inflammation by eating gut and liver loving anti-inflammatory foods Why you should restrict your eating window with intermittent fasting How much sleep you really need What amount and what type of exercise to incorporate into your regimen  Which nutrients are the most important to ensuring long-term brain health MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODENeuro+ Support –  The Brain-Booster. Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster.Vitamin D Complete – The Cell-Strengthener. Activated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector. Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy ADDITIONAL RESOURCES5 Ways to Protect Your Brain Health and Keep Your Thinking Sharp6 Supplements That Can Keep Your Brain Young and Healthy During Menopause Podcast #374: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond with Dr. Louann Brizendine Most Common Causes of Brain Fog and How to Fix It

SO MANY women have come to me asking if they should start taking birth control pills to alleviate their symptoms during perimenopause. It’s complicated! The pill CAN lessen some of your perimenopause symptoms by shutting off your hormones, BUT like other medications, they are only a band-aid and come packed with problematic side effects… They ALSO fail miserably at getting to the root cause of our most disruptive symptoms. Tune in to today’s podcast for to find out what birth control pills do to your hormones, health, and ovulatory cycle, PLUS things you can do to naturally alleviate your perimenopause symptoms AND LEARN:  The difference between having a natural cycle vs. birth control pill cycle What is progesterone and what are its top benefits  Why detoxing your liver is essential to balancing your hormones  Which lifestyle habits are your BEST friend  How to address key nutrient deficiencies with specific supplements  Mentioned in This EpisodeLive Support Blend – The Detoxifier14-Day Detox Kit – The Gut-ResetterHormone Balance – The Hormone-BalancerEssentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things HealthyAdditional ResourcesHow Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During PerimenopauseProgesterone and Progestins: What Are They and Are They Different?Podcast Episode 315: 10 Surprising Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance Podcast #338: Got Excess Estrogen? How to Test and Detoxify Too Much EstrogenHow Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During Perimenopause

Have you ever been to your doctor feeling awful, just for them to tell you “Your labs are normal, so you’re good!”.But you know you’re not good.You know your body, and you know when it’s feeling out of whack. The problem is that so often we aren’t getting a full understanding of our body based on just the general practitioner’s blood work order. That’s why I’ve invited Dr. Kela Smith on the show today to help us uncover the importance of functional lab testing and all it can tell us. And she has firsthand experience of how knowing your hormone levels and other functional labs can impact your health. Having overcome personal struggles with infertility, Dr. Kela successfully conceived by implementing her hormone puzzle method, which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. There is so much more going on in the body than you may think– from your hormones to minerals to your gut. And these things aren’t typically addressed in your generalized lab work. In this podcast, Dr. Kela and I get real about what it looks like to get to the root cause of what’s going on in our bodies, and what it can look like if we’re not able to do full functional lab testing. I hope that one of your biggest takeaways from this podcast is that you start with the labs that you can run, and then build off of those labs with functional labs as needed. Lab work offers us a window and a baseline to what is really going on with our bodies. Dr. Kela discusses the most important functional labs to test,  and why each is important. She also explains how certain abnormal lab markers can help create targeted protocols for foods, supplements, and lifestyle modifications to help your body heal best. So tune in today to learn more about why functional lab testing can be a game changer for your overall health. Plus you won’t want to miss details on Dr. Kela’s Free Cycle Optimization Quickstart Guide, and her Free Seven Day Access to Solving the Infertility Summit.Listen now and invest in your health by learning the importance of functional lab testing! Dr. Kela SmithDr. Kela Smith is a holistic integrative fertility and hormone doctor, specializing in fertility, hormones, and pregnancy. Ever since overcoming her own fertility struggles, she's been on a mission to support women and couples facing fertility challenges, helping them solve their fertility puzzles so they can get and stay pregnant. She helps them have a healthy pregnancy, give birth to a super healthy baby, and also helps ease them through the postpartum period. She recently got her PhD in natural and holistic medicine and her dissertation was on optimizing fertility through quantum medicine. IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Kela’s experience working with women with fertility issues  The importance of metabolic and hormonal health for pregnancy The reproductive system’s connection to the whole body  What hormones impact our overall wellness  How often should you get your functional labs checked?  What to look for in your functional lab testing  What mineral and gut testing can tell us about our bodies  Investing in your health with functional lab testing  Lifestyle modifications and setting boundaries Addressing menstrual health at all ages   RESOURCES MENTIONEDDr. Kela’s FREE Cycle Optimizing Quick-Start GuideDr. Kela’s Website | Dr. Kela’s InstagramDr. Mariza’s FREE Hormone Lab Testing Guide RELATED EPISODES #428: The Most Important Solutions To Implement To Protect Our Fertility With Dr. Christiane Northrup#164: How To Boost Your Fertility In Your 30s And Beyond With Lauren Noel#219: How To Identify Low Thyroid Function And What Labs To Immediately Request#197: What Labs Do I Need For My Hormones?#84: Fertility Over 40 & How To Optimize Your Chances Of Taking Home A Healthy Baby With Dr. Gabriela Rosa