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More women than men have died from cardiovascular disease in modern times, yet we continue to believe it is primarily a problem for men. Your cardiometabolic health determines how you are able to show up in the world and can be a key indicator of your health going forward. This is why it is so important to know which signs to pay attention to so that you can pivot as your body pivots.Protecting Your Aliveness with Dr. Sara GottfriedSara Gottfried, MD is a board-certified physician, researcher, and educator. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and completed residency at UCSF. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about trauma, hormones, and physical and mental health—including her latest titled WOMEN, FOOD, AND HORMONES. Dr. G has also completed a 2-year fellowship in Advanced Cardiometabolic Health at the Metabolic Medical Institute, and she is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Her focus is diet, nutrition, and peak performance.In This Episode Differentiating the role of glucose when it comes to your vascular health (12:32) At what age you should start to look at your cardio-metabolic health with a fine tooth comb (20:06) How to work to change the system and protect women at risk for heart attack (24:33) Understanding the advanced cardiovascular markers and how to identify them (34:51) Tips for adjusting your diet if you are dealing with insulin resistance and improving your metabolic flexibility (46:08) Mentioned In This EpisodeWomen Food and Hormones by Dr. Sara GottfriedRelated 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 #314: Why So Many Women Struggle with Stubborn Weight and the Benefits of Keto for Hormone Health with Dr. Sara GottfriedEssentially You Episode #426: 10 Most Common Reasons Your Glucose Levels are Rising Up

Are you experiencing symptoms of digestive distress, sluggish energy, hangover after 1-2 glasses of wine, brain fog, belly fat, pre-diabetes, headaches, and even skin issues?What if I told you all of these symptoms are tied to your liver?If you can relate to any of these, today’s shortie will provide you with a road map on how to eat your way back to a healthy, happy liver (and far fewer symptoms!).

Last month, during Menopause Awareness Month, I was asked by my publisher at Penguin Random House to share advice I would give my perimenopausal self for their newsletter.And I LOVED this assignment because it is so important to ask ourselves these types of questions–so that we walk our journey with intention. It also gave me a moment to really think about what I would tell my younger self to make life even better. Catch today’s short podcast for the 5 critical pieces of advice I would give to my perimenopausal self–and learn: The truth about what you deserve at any age My favorite, most-recommended daily habit What to do with things that don’t serve you How to create a richer, more meaningful life A few non-negotiables to add to your routine  And more! Mentioned in this Episode:Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-BusterActivated B Complete – The Nerve-Protector Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Additional Resources:5 Practical Ways to Take Care of Yourself During PerimenopauseTop 10 Ways to Add Self-Care to Your MorningEpisode #367: 10 Quick and Easy Ways to Care for Yourself While Caring for Everyone Else Episode #363: The Three Phases of Perimenopause and How to Navigate Each Phase with GraceEpisode #389: Are Birth Control Pills the Best Remedy for Perimenopause Symptoms?

I know from first-hand experience that if you let limiting beliefs rule your life, they will. Creating success and a life that you love can only be done with the right mindset and belief that you are worthy of everything that you desire. Gratitude, joy, success, and happiness are within your reach; all you have to do is adjust your beliefs and mindset to achieve them.Living a Life of Passion and PurposeDr. Cheryl Wood is a 2x TEDx International Empowerment Speaker and 19x Best-Selling Author. She specializes in empowering women globally with the tools to master their mindset in order to manifest a life they’re in love with. She teaches women strategies to boldly pursue their big dreams, faces their fears, challenge their negative inner talk, and develop increased confidence on their journey to living a life of passion and purpose.In This Episode How to push through the status quo in order to find your happiness (12:19) Tips for mastering your mindset through affirmation techniques (17:54) What you should be looking for when creating affirmations that will actually stick (23:07) Why you need to shut down limiting beliefs in order to experience abundance (28:17) How to set the tone of your day through the powerful source of gratitude (33:03) Mentioned In This EpisodeDr. Cheryl Woods WebsiteFollow Cheryl on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | 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 #149: Why Mindfulness and Mindset are Key to Healing Miracles with Elania RayEssentially You Episode #435: The Most Effective Way to Transform Your Self-Image with Tonya Leigh

DID YOU KNOW: Testosterone is actually the most biologically active hormone in women too!And like progesterone, levels decline as you age–with a deficiency showing up as hair loss, weight gain, fatigue, mood issues, and more.Some foods can make things even worse.Catch today’s shortie for a list of foods that lower your testosterone the most, PLUS a few things you can do to increase your T levels naturally.

Let's face it: Sometimes, it feels like no matter what you do, how hardcore your workouts are, or how detailed your food journal is, the stubborn weight just won't budge. And for many of us, that extra weight is hanging out in the dreaded midsection. Between bloating and jeans that don’t fit by 5 pm that same day, battling belly fat can be more than just trying to fit into your favorite pair of pants—it can be the RESULT of a sluggish metabolism caused by a few sneaky foods.Catch today’s belly-busting podcast to find out the WORST foods that are destroying your metabolism, why they’re so dangerous, and how to make better choices–and learn:  The #1 reason for almost all unexplained weight gain The truth about processed foods 5 sneaky foods that are destroying your metabolism 4 things you can do to start making better choices immediately Mentioned in this Episode:The Essential Oils Menopause Solution – My #1 Best-Selling BookGluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer Essentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Additional Resources: Supplements and Herbs that Balance Blood SugarPodcast #320: Top 10 Worst Foods for Blood SugarPodcast Shortie: How to Spot a Glucose Spike on any Nutritional LabelPodcast Episode 421: How and why a Glucose Spike Causes Intense Cravings5 things you can do After Overeating to Stabilize Blood Sugar

You know that feeling when you’re lying in bed at night, eyes closed, and you’re FINALLY about to drift off…...then suddenly, you’re jolted back into your body by a super intense craving.It’s THE worst!Catch today’s shortie for five big reasons why you should stop caving into these late-night cravings sooner than later. 

When it comes to estrogen dominance, there is a lot to unpack. I see so many women struggling with the symptoms of estrogen dominance, unsure of where to start, or even unaware that this is the root cause of their symptoms. I want to be a part of the solution that helps women get out of these disruptive symptoms, which is why I have invited estrogen dominance expert Magdalena Wszelaki onto the show today.Happy Sisters with Magdalena WszelakiMagdalena Wszelaki, author and founder of the popular Hormones Balance community knows firsthand what it means to overcome estrogen dominance. She literally wrote the book on it! Magdalena shares her practical, proven knowledge so that other women may benefit.In This Episode Where to start when identifying what is happening with your hormones, breasts, and menstrual cycle (11:58) The main causes of estrogen dominance and what you can be doing to clearly estrogen properly on the daily (13:54) How to feel relief and reduce the inflammation and pain you are feeling in your breast tissue (19:57) Why you need to detox your breast tissue, especially if you are starting to breastfeed (22:32) What you can do to alleviate your symptoms and get the root cause of your estrogen dominance under control (25:01) Mentioned In This EpisodeHappy Sisters KitDr. Mariza’s Estrogen Support KitCooking for Hormone Balance by Magdalena WszelakiFollow Magdalena on InstagramRelated 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 #387: The Most Common Reason for Heavy, Painful Periods, Lumpy Breasts, and Uncomfortable BloatingEssentially You Episode #434: How to Reverse Disruptive Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance at Any AgeEssentially You Episode #305: Why Pooping Every Day is Crucial for Women’s Hormone Balance

Let’s face it: Thyroid dysfunction is everywhere.Estimates show that 1 in 8 women will develop thyroid dysfunction—and up to 60% of those may be going around for YEARS undiagnosed.On today’s shortie, I’m going to share the five BIG benefits of balancing your Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4) and how to do it naturally, so you never have to worry about thyroid issues down the road.