Energized with Dr. Mariza

For most of our lives as women, we hear the word hormones and think of the negative impacts they have on us. It’s been drilled into our heads since a young age that women have hormones to deal with; they make us moody; we have to get a period every month; there are negative connotations around hormones and aging through menopause.But what if we flipped this mindset around to recognize the amazing impact hormones can have on our lives once we learn how to truly optimize them? Dr. Nicky explains how our hormones can be our superpower and they can unlock our greatest potential. We just need to learn how to work with them. Although we’ve studied the body for years, we’re still just scratching the surface of studying the details of the female body specifically. It’s so important that women understand their own bodies. And to achieve optimal health and performance as a woman throughout our reproductive years into menopause, we need to be in tune with our biological rhythm. We deserve female-centric routines that work for our unique bodies to boost our metabolism, maintain our blood sugar, keep our stress hormones in check, and allow our brains to function at their best. Once we’re aware of how to optimize the hormones that regulate our energy, metabolism, and ovulatory cycle, we can truly start to feel amazing in our bodies. Dr. Nicky Keay is a cutting-edge doctor who’s making strides in women’s health research. And she’s here to share the tips she’s discovered through her extensive understanding of the endocrine system. Her newest book shares insight into how to unlock our human potential through our hormones, and the knowledge she offers is something you won’t want to miss.So check out this podcast as soon as you can to learn about your body’s potential. We as women face so many challenges when it comes to maintaining hormonal balance– from our reproductive years into menopause! So recognizing how to optimize our health and understand our inherent biological rhythm will allow us to achieve– and maintain– our wellness goals.  Dr. Nicky Keay is a doctor, a graduate of Cambridge University, UK., and the author of “Health, Hormones and Human Potential: A Guide to Understanding Your Hormones to Optimise Your Health and Performance”. She’s an honorary clinical lecturer in the division of medicine at University College London. Dr. Nicky provides a more personalized approach to female hormone health. Her main clinical endocrine work is with athletes, dancers, and exercisers, focusing on Relative Energy Deficient in Sport (RED-S) and athletes navigating perimenopause and menopause. She authored the British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine (BASM) online resource– Health4Performance. She’s a medical advisor to the Scottish Ballet, and is a dancer herself– taking 4 ballet classes a week! IN THIS EPISODE Why are hormones so essential for our health? The importance of harnessing hormones as women  Challenges when it comes to female hormones  Key hormonal points during a woman’s life Why we need Vitamin D  Customized exercise and nutrition for optimal hormone function How sleep impacts hormone regulation  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)  Lifestyle choices to optimize hormonal health RESOURCES MENTIONEDThis Episode is Sponsored by Olive and June. Get 20% off your first Mani System at: https://www.oliveandjune.com/marizaHormones, Health and Human PotentialPublisher Website for Hormones, Health and Human Potential Health 4 Performance Dr. Nicky Keay’s Website  | Nicky Keay’s InstagramRELATED EPISODES #398: 3 Things You Do Every Day That Affect Your Hormones#283: The Real Truth About Hormone Imbalances In Women With Shawn Tassone#285: The Lowdown On Declining Hormones And How They Impact Weight, Mood And Sleep With Maria Claps And Kristin Johnson#146: How To Own Each Phase Of Your Menstrual Cycle#35: Sync Your Menstrual Cycle With Your Life With Nicole Jardim

Stress. We all experience it. Taking on too much. Biting off more than you can chew. Putting other peoples’ needs before your own too often. It’s an inevitable component of life. In fact, 98% of people report to their doctors that they have stress in their lives. But what we don’t realize is sometimes this stress is due to underlying physiological conditions. Thyroid dysfunction– especially hypothyroidism– is almost always connected to an adrenal issue. And since the adrenal gland produces the stress hormone cortisol, this means low thyroid function goes hand in hand with experiencing chronic stress. But– there are ways we can support our bodies and adrenal function to optimize our health even with a chronic condition like hypothyroidism. So if you’re ready to show up for loved ones and yourself, or work on projects you’re passionate about while feeling energized and minimally stressed– this is an episode you won’t want to miss!Integrative pharmacist and best-selling author Dr. Izabella Wentz joins me to educate us all about how to best support our adrenal health and energy levels while navigating a busy life. Dr. Izabel’s newest book The Adrenal Transformation Protocol is designed not only for women who are struggling with diagnosed chronic health conditions, but it benefits anyone dealing with symptoms of adrenal fatigue such as brain fog, fatigue, sleep issues, mood swings, or anxiety. She’s released her program to over 3,500 people now. And she’s helped so many of them who have serious health issues get better with real diagnoses. She’s also guided people who may not have a diagnosis yet but are searching for answers because they know something’s off in their bodies. If you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, or uncertainty with symptoms, you have to hear what Dr. Izabella discusses and learn more about what you can expect in her new adrenal transformation protocol book. Check out this podcast to discover tips for supporting your adrenal function through diet, supplements, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Izabella provides you with the tools you need to live a more stress-free life and minimize symptoms that may be putting your body in stressful states. Don’t forget to put yourself first! Dr. Izabella Wentz Dr. Izabella Wentz is an innovative and solution-focused integrative pharmacist. She’s dedicated to finding the root cause of chronic health conditions. This passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following 10 years of debilitating symptoms.Dr. Izabella has been treating patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and low thyroid function for several years. And she’s developed protocols targeting adrenal issues. She’s an accomplished author and has written several best-selling books including Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause and Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back.  Her newest book– The Adrenal Transformation Protocol–  is fully devoted to her experience healing adrenal issues in thousands of people. It’s designed to help you get over feelings of burnout and to heal your stress-response symptoms so you can live the life you love. This Episode is sponsored by NextEvo Naturals:Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code "MARIZA"Resources MentionedDownload your FREE guide: The ABCs of Adrenals Guide The Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to ThrivingHashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root CauseDr. Izabella Wentz’s InstagramJoin the FREE 14-Day Detox class on April 18, 2023 >>>

More than ONE THIRD of adults already have prediabetes–but 84% of them don’t even know it. Plus, almost everyone has at least one marker of metabolic dysfunction……which is super alarming, because we know that high blood sugar is the real root cause of many of the related symptoms, diseases, and leading causes of death.   This is why I believe that Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are such vital, life-changing tools that can teach us how to eat, heal, and live! Catch today’s podcast for answers to 10 of the most common questions I get asked about CGMs–and learn:  Why even “healthy” foods can cause blood sugar spikes What CGMs are, how they work, and where you can get one Who should be wearing a CGM When to wear a CGM and for how long  Do you really need THIS much data and why? Key features of some of the most popular CGM apps  Mentioned in this Episode: Gluco Support – Powerhouse herbs and nutrients proven to balance blood sugar better than conventional medication. Metabolic Restore – My best-kept secret for more energy, quicker results, and a rocking metabolism.Additional Resources:#410: My Biggest Takeaway from Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor for the past Year10 Massive Benefits of Cutting Out Added Sugar5 Worst Foods for Metabolic Health + Belly Fat#414: The Best Time to Intermittent Fast During the Day to Boost Your Metabolism and Balance Your Blood Sugar

Have you ever scrolled through your Facebook or Instagram and wondered why some of your friends or family members look WAY older than their actual age?… and why others only look half their age?We’ve been led to believe that aging is the result of genetics–but it’s actually mostly due to your diet and lifestyle choices. So today, I’m going to share 10 of the worst everyday habits that could be killing you slowly–as well as give you some tips to slow down (and even reverse) the aging process. Mentioned in this Episode: Gluco Support – Powerhouse herbs and nutrients proven to balance blood sugar better than conventional medication.Magnesium Restore – Keep calm and support your muscles, bones, energy, and brain with premium, highly-bioavailable magnesium. Zen Sleep – My go-to solution for getting the best, most restful zzz's every night. Vitamin D Complete – Boost your mood, hormones, and circadian rhythm with the perfect amount of this essential sunshine vitamin.#488: The Benefits of Circadian-based Intermittent Fasting + How to Implement with Ease#504: I Decided to Not Drink Alcohol This Year and Here’s Why

EPISODE SUMMARYHow often have you heard that your gut health is directly linked to the health of your entire body?We often associate gut issues with symptoms like bloating, gas, acid reflux, or constipation. But we rarely connect gut issues with other symptoms like fatigue, PMS, cramps, hot flashes, and other hormonal imbalances. I’ve seen recently in this post-pandemic world that many of our guts are in far a worse state than before. We’re more inflamed. Our immune system is more out of whack. And we're seeing more and more cases of autoimmunity in women. The first place we have to look to make a change is our gut health. An inflamed gut not only causes digestive issues, but it can lead to headaches, pains, sluggishness, hormonal imbalance, and even changes in mental health like anxiety or depression. Dr. Vincent Pedre– a functional gut health doctor– joins us today to discuss the connection between leaky gut and system-wide inflammatory disruption– especially related to our hormones, metabolism, blood sugar, and mood. Dr. Pedre explains that ‘although they call our gut the second brain, I think our gut is our first intuitive brain.’ He shares how you can learn more about exactly what your gut needs through a personalized protocol for gut health. If your current doctors can’t find answers, aren’t seeing any abnormalities, or are unable to pinpoint what treatments will help you, it’s time for you to try something more comprehensive to manage your symptoms. And that’s what you’ll get from tuning in here to Dr. Pedre!In this podcast, you’ll realize how connected our gut is to our overall health, and what’s possible for you in healing your gut– therefore giving you a healthier life. Make sure to listen here for tons of must-know gut tips that you can start implementing today! It’s time to take action and listen to your gut to optimize your health and live your life to the fullest. Dr. Vincent PedreDr. Vincent Pedre is the medical director of Pedre Integrative Health and the founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness. He’s also the founder of Happy Gut Life and works as a nutraceutical consultant and spokesperson for Nature MD. Vincent is the author of the book Gut Smart, which provides an incredible framework for figuring out what’s going on with our gut health, and what to do about it. It features a 14-day personalized gut healing plan based on his gut smart quiz, which is a culmination of his decades of research and clinical experience as a functional gut health doctor. IN THIS EPISODE Learn about the 14-day program for gut healing  Dr. Vincent’s history with his own gut health How the gut supports women’s health Your gut and hormone health  Detoxification and gut health  How your mood and mental health are related to your gut  Supporting the gut microbiome The top three things disrupting our gut health  RESOURCES MENTIONEDBuy The GUT SMART Protocol Book  Free Chapter from The Gut SMART Protocol BookHappy Gut LifePedre Integrative HealthDr. Pedre’s InstagramRELATED EPISODES #466: How Gut Health Affects Hormones With Steven Wright#432: What Role Does The Gut Play In Mood And Brain Health With Tina Anderson#408: The Tools You Need To Upgrade Your Gut Health For Your Mood, Metabolism, And Hormones With Dr. Megan Rossi#267: The Gut Hormone Connection And What You Can Do To Start Healing Your Gut Today With Tina Anderson#177: How To Boost Your Immune System By Healing Your Gut With Vincent Pedre

More often than not, we are getting blindsided by hidden carbs, nasty seed oils, and sneaky sugars embedded in some of the MAIN foods we have been told were “good for us” our entire lives. Some of these foods could be regularly skyrocketing your blood sugar–leading to a vicious cycle of energy crashes, mid-afternoon slumps, intense cravings, or belly fat that will not go away……and even chronic issues like metabolic dysfunction, diabetes, and heart disease.Catch today’s to find out what some of these sneaky foods are, as well as a few amazing alternatives–and learn:  The two types of belly fat you need to be aware of How belly fat can lead to system-wide inflammation and more Why certain “healthy” foods are actually very dangerous Which hormones are affected the most by these foods The top 5 worst foods on the list 4 ways to overcome the food industry’s shortcomings  Mentioned in this Episode:Gluco Support – Powerhouse herbs and nutrients proven to balance blood sugar better than conventional medication. Metabolic Restore – My best-kept secret for a rocking metabolism.This Episode is Sponsored by Olive and June. Get 20% off your first Mani System at: https://www.oliveandjune.com/marizaAdditional Resources:10 Massive Benefits of Cutting Out Added Sugar#476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism and Brain Power#414: The Best Time to Intermittent Fast During the Day to Boost Your Metabolism and Balance Your Blood SugarKey Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism

If you think about all the foods we eat, products we use, air we breathe and water we drink just in a day– there are so many opportunities for toxins to enter into our bodies. In fact, by the time you’re born you’ve already been exposed to 150 chemicals– you’re born with it in your umbilical blood. When we look back at the progression of toxins and how many more there are nowadays that have been overlooked, we see a correlation with chronic disease and autoimmunity.From products we eat, use, clean with and put on our bodies, we’re getting totally blasted with toxins. However, this IS fixable with some effort and knowledge. Dr. Wendie Trubow– an expert on how to reduce the amount of toxins we’re exposed to in our day-to-day– joins me in this podcast to provide everything we need to know to minimize our toxic load and reduce exposure. We’ll discuss the impact everyday toxins can have on our hormones and our bodies as a whole. And she gives us so many great ideas that we can implement right away to start minimizing the toxins in our homes and in our lives. It’s essential we’re aware of toxins that could be compounding our systems and leading to chronic disease. And more importantly, how we can gently start to remove them over time. Plus, we go through some self-care detox strategies to help rid your body of toxins while improving your overall physical and mental health. From foods to household products, to what water you drink or how much you sleep– you won’t want to miss all the details Dr. Wendie Trubow goes through to help rid our bodies of toxins and promote our well being! So, listen here for the tips you need to make progress towards a healthier, more detoxed version of you. Dr. Wendie Trubow Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner, is passionate about helping women optimize their health as a functional medicine gynecolegist. She received her M.D. from Tufts University in 2000, and has been practicing functional medicine since 2009. She experienced first hand struggles with mold and metal toxicity, celiac disease and more. So ever since, she’s developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. She’s the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing. She’s also regularly featured in MindBodyGreen and Huffington Post. 

Ever been super stressed out, overwhelmed, and rundown–needing more and more coffee just to make it through the day?This may seem like a pretty general scenario… But if you regularly find yourself feeling this way, you could be struggling with adrenal fatigue, high stress, and even estrogen dominance. Catch today’s podcast to find out how stress can directly lead to estrogen dominance, as well as 10 simple hacks you can start using right away to get back on the path toward balance–and learn:  Signs you might be estrogen dominant How stress and adrenal fatigue affect your hormones Why estrogen skyrockets in times of stress Other top causes of estrogen dominance  My top 10 hacks for overcoming estrogen dominance  Mentioned in this Episode:FREE Masterclass – How to Overcome Estrogen Dominance at Any AgeHormone Balance – My #1 most-recommended supplement for women over 35Progest-Restore – All-natural, topical, and bioidentical progesterone that’s easy to apply and works incredibly fast to offset high estrogen levels Liver Support Blend – Herbs and nutrients your liver needs to detox excess estrogen and function at a high level every dayAdditional Resources: #315: 10 Surprising Signs and Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance#434: How to Reverse Disruptive Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance at Any AgeHow Stress Contributes to Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Stubborn Weight Gain