Energized with Dr. Mariza

So many of the women I talk to feel so out of alignment that they think the only solution is to change everything about their life overnight.This kind of thinking actually creates MORE stress in the body and it's actually impossible to achieve, which makes it even harder to heal!Catch today's shortie for the key to getting REAL, lasting results–and learn a few life-changing habits you can start implementing on a schedule that works for you.

Eating a diverse, whole food diet really is the key to the kingdom in terms of maintaining a healthy metabolism and keeping stubborn belly fat out of your life! Certain foods, however, can wreak havoc on your metabolic health and throw ALL of your hard work out the window virtually overnight……causing system-wide inflammation that becomes harder and harder to overcome as we age. Catch today’s podcast for FIVE of the worst types of foods to avoid, where to spot them, and how to keep them out of your diet–and learn:  Why certain foods are worse for you than others How these inflammatory foods impact your body (and belly!)  Which 5 foods are the WORST offenders  Easy ways to remove them from your diet How to reverse course and heal your metabolism FAST Mentioned in this Episode:FREE Detox Masterclass – My Life-Changing 14-Day Detox Program (December 14th!)Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-BusterAdditional Resources: Podcast Episode #445: Five Foods you Think are Healthy that are Destroying Your Metabolic Health3 Reasons it’s Critical to have Metabolic Flexibility5 Easy Tips for Daily DetoxPodcast Episode #383: How I Build Metabolically-Healthy Meals for my Family to Maintain Steady Blood Sugar and Energy LevelsKeep your Blood Sugar in Check with These Essential Herbs + Nutrients

We are living in a time when information is more accessible than ever before. However, this also makes confusion more prevalent than ever before, and our disease rates are higher. Addressing the disconnect between the information you receive and the way your body is functioning is not impossible, but it takes a solid framework in order to do so.Mastering Diabetes with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby BarbaroCyrus Khambatta, Ph.D. is the New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes and has helped more than 10,000 people reverse the underlying cause of insulin resistance. Robby Barbaro, MPH, is an internationally recognized diabetes expert and New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes who has helped countless people reverse insulin resistance and take back full control of their metabolic health. Both Dr. Cyrus and Robby have been living with Type 1 Diabetes since the early 2000s and have dedicated themselves to sharing this information and helping people reverse their insulin resistance through a food-first approach.In This Episode How to segway from hyper insulin anemia to more constantly balanced blood sugar (7:42) Why a high fat and high carbohydrate diet is creating a state of insulin resistance, even if its plant-based (12:12) Understanding the spikes that you may be seeing on your Continuous Glucose Monitor (30:02) How to reverse insulin resistance in your 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s (42:14) What you can do to heal insulin resistance and get your metabolism optimized (55:17) Mentioned In This EpisodeMastering Diabetes WebsiteMastering Diabetes PodcastMastering Diabetes BookPersonalized Coaching with Mastering DiabetesFollow Mastering Diabetes on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Related ResourcesCheck out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight CreativeRelated EpisodesEssentially You Episode #437: Debunking Myths About High Blood Sugar That We’ve All Been Told Essentially You Episode #395: 10 Health Benefits From Flattening Your Glucose CurveEssentially You Episode #354: What Is an Insulin Block and How Does It Impact Your Ability to Handle Carbs?

We made it through Halloween and now Thanksgiving... but that was just a warmup!The massive meals, sugary treats, and tempting drinks are all about to get even HARDER to avoid–which means you'll need to be even better at knowing how to minimize the side effects of overindulging.Catch today's shortie for 3 easy ways to keep your blood sugar from spiraling out of control, so you can wake up refreshed and ready to rock the New Year come January.

Here’s a crazy truth: About one in three American adults already have pre-diabetes and as many as 84% of them have NO IDEA. The problem is that most doctors are misinforming (or mistreating!) people who are in the pre-diabetic range–which makes it harder to overcome as time goes on even though the condition is completely reversible.  This starts to show up as cognitive decline, an increased risk of heart disease, damage to blood vessels in the eyes–and eventually, full-blown diabetes. Catch today’s potentially life-saving podcast for all the signs of pre-diabetes, how to test for it properly, and what you can do to reverse it FAST–and learn: What your HA1C is telling you (and why you should listen!) Which tests can help you spot pre-diabetes EARLY and how to read them 4 steps for reversing pre-diabetes on your own  My top hacks for stabilizing your blood sugar  Mentioned in this Episode:14-Day Detox Group – My Game-Changing Detox Program (Starting in January!) Free Guide – Quick & Healthy Detox Smoothie Recipe GuideGluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-BusterAdditional Resources:Keep your Blood Sugar in Check with These Essential Herbs + Nutrients7 Easy Ways to Block Blood Sugar Spikes Podcast #448: Top 10 Simple Eating Hacks to Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar During the Holidays5 Things you can do After Overeating to Stabilize Your Blood Sugar

As a teenager, I was surrounded by women who were critical, miserable, angry, and skewed towards a negative mindset. I grew up during those years not feeling safe to share my own struggles or challenges because there was no room for it… plus, the answers were always the same: Life is hard… that’s just how it is… you’ll get over it.I skewed this way, too–until something hit me… HARD!Catch today’s shortie to find out what changed everything for me and how I navigated my way out of pessimism into a life of joy and gratitude. 

Toxins play a huge role in the majority of chronic illnesses and hormone disruptions, and yet the numbers just keep getting worse. Every year new chemicals are introduced into our environment, especially into our cleaning products and personal care products, while only a very small fraction of the effects of these chemicals are investigated. This is why it is up to you to understand the harmful effects of these toxic chemicals so that you can protect yourself and your family's health.A Lifetime of Solving Problems with Dr. Tom O’BryanDr. O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway toward better health. He holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world with an advanced understanding of the impact of wheat sensitivity and the development of individual autoimmune diseases.In This Episode Why you need to focus on the deeper issues of your hormone imbalance (4:40) The role of endocrine disruptors when it comes to your hormone dysregulation (14:05) Suggestions for learning how to deal with the massive amount of toxins in our world and your home (30:35) How toxins could be impacting your gut health and microbiome and how to address it (38:47) Why the top 5 pillars of chronic inflammatory diseases are linked to environmental toxins (48:39) Mentioned In This EpisodeJoin the Group Detox LaunchThe Essentially Whole Store Black Friday SaleThe 3 Steps to Gut Reboot Free GiftHouseplant GuideThe Dr. WebsiteFollow Dr. Tom on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInRelated ResourcesCheck out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubePodcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight CreativeRelated EpisodesEssentially You Episode #412: The Impact Hormone, Toxins, and Gut Imbalances Have on Inflamed and Aging Skin with Dr. Trevor CatesEssentially You Episode #260: Becoming a Label-Reading Ninja and Chemically Aware of Dangerous Everyday Toxins with Samantha WrightEssentially You Episode #169: Everyday Detox: Strategies for Reducing Daily Environmental Toxic Exposure with Lara Adler

Here's a hard truth: Just about every woman woman I talk to is deficient in Magnesium.This tends to show up in the form of anxiety, restlessness, hypertension, muscle spasms, fatigue, brain fog, and a whole LOT more. The good news is it can be fixed!Check out today's shortie to find out how much magnesium women need, which magnesium is best, and a few safe and easy ways to up your intake.

Have you ever thought the “most wonderful time of the year” is actually the exact opposite?  Between the cooking, the planning, the shopping, the wrapping, the overtime at the office, and the holiday parties and events to attend, most people are exhausted and sick before the holidays end!  But it doesn’t have to be that way!  Catch today’s podcast to find out how you can not only survive, but THRIVE during the winter months, stay healthy, and keep stress at bay with just a few simple adds to your daily regimen–and learn:   5 supplements that combat stress, fatigue, and weight gain  Which nutrients can help you get better, more restorative sleep How much of each nutrient your body actually needs When (and how) to take these supplements for maximum benefit   Mentioned in this Episode: Black Friday Blowout Sale – Save up to 50% on everything in my shop >> Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-Buster Vitamin D Complete – The Mood-Lifter Adrenal Love – The Energy-Booster Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer Activated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector Additional Resources: Best Supplements to Overcome Stress and get More Energy  Podcast Episode #419: The 5 Supplements I Take Every Single Day for a Better Brain and Energy   Supplements and Herbs that Balance Blood Sugar

I don’t know about you, but I love the holidays… Yet it can STILL be a real trigger fest for me! Between the planning, shopping, family time, parties, travel, PLUS all the usual day-to-day duties, there is a LOT to deal with…Catch today’s shortie for 5 easy ways to reduce your stress levels, stay feeling good, and enjoy the holiday season just like you deserve. :)