Energized with Dr. Mariza

You may have been told that you need to work hard for BIG results or that you need to put in your 50+ minutes per workout, but if your hormones are really struggling, this is only making things worse.It’s time to scale back and focus your energy on something that can both alleviate your symptoms AND improve your health.Today, I’m going to share the ONE exercise you should be doing.

I am convinced that energy is the ultimate currency when it comes to our health. I’ve even surveyed over 65,000 women like you and over 90% of them agreed! The one thing they all wanted was to have more energy throughout the day–without the afternoon slump, cravings, and crash. If you want to have enough energy to rock your job, PLUS still spend quality time with friends, family, or hobbies after work and on the weekends… This episode is for you!Tune in to today’s podcast and find out my simple hacks to get super focused and energized for all the things you want to achieve, and learn: How to normalize your sleep and get the best zzz’s of your life The one exercise that every woman should be doing What time to eat your dinner and what to do afterward  Which energy-building supplements to take and when How I’m using intermittent fasting to boost my brain and metabolism  My go-to list of healthy foods and breakfast choices The best way to start your day, every day  Mentioned in this Episode:Magnesium Restore – The Anxiety-BusterZen Sleep – The Sleep-Enhancer Adrenal Love – The Energy-BoosterVitamin D Complete – The Immunity-Booster Activated B Complete – The Nerve-Strengthener Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer Related Resources:Health Hack: The One Thing Every Woman Should Do After DinnerSupplements and Herbs That Balance Blood Sugar6 Supplements That Can Keep Your Brain Young ad Healthy During MenopausePodcast Episode #381: Change Your Breakfast With These Thermogenic Foods For More Energy All Day Long Podcast Episode #383: How I Build Metabolically Healthy Meals For My Family to Maintain Steady Blood Sugar and Energy Levels

The American Gut Project published research showing that people who ate a certain amount of plant foods per week had healthier and more diverse microbiomes than everyone else!I like to think of food as the matter that will become my FUTURE brain… Do you want a microwaved french fries brain or a fresh summer salad and salmon brain?Today, I’m going to share how many fruits and veggies you should be eating each week for optimal brain AND gut health.

If you are looking for a moment of clarity or presence in your body, but can't find the time because of your crazy schedule or racing mind, breathwork is the number one modality I recommend. Not only can breathwork help you get through your day easier, it can also be the key to healing past traumas, living in the moment, and finding joy in our day-to-day lives. Plus, you can use it in whatever way suits your body and schedule.Finding Presence Through Breathwork with Samantha SkellySamantha Skelly is a self-made entrepreneur and CEO of two multi-million dollar wellness companies, a highly sought-after international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness coaching expert with a heart-centered approach to business, coaching, and life. One of her companies, PAUSE Breathwork, is on a mission to unite all of humanity by helping people breathe, feel, and heal.In This Episode How to use your breath as a powerful modality for healing and creating space during survival strategies (4:09) Discover the two different breathwork patterns and how each can benefit you differently (9:07) What you can expect to experience when utilizing the tools and power of breathwork (12:02) Explore the difference between pain and suffering and the role you can play in your healing (20:54) Experience a breathwork session with Sam and feel the transformative power firsthand (26:47) Mentioned In This EpisodeUse Promo Code ‘podcast’ for 10% Off Your Order at the Essentially Whole Store HerePause Breathwork 1 Month Free TrialRelated 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 #144: Using Breath to Heal Anxiety, Addictions, and Much More with Samantha SkellyEssentially You Episode #326: Powerful Techniques to Feel and Process Your ‘Mess’ Including Breathwork, Meditation and Movement with Ashley BernardiEssentially You Episode #337: Rewire Your Nervous System Out of Stressful Patterns Using Your Breath with Amanda Laine

Lots of food at your grocery store – especially packaged foods – are pretending to be healthy when they are not… They hide behind marketing language, like gluten-free, fat-free, organic, and heart-healthy.So if a packaged food is going to mess up your blood sugar, best believe they are not going to be upfront about it! Today, I’m going to share exactly how to read food labels and know whether something will spike your blood sugar or not BEFORE you buy 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 episode:Overcome Estrogen Dominance At Any Age – LIVE Online Class (July 26, 2022) Live Support Blend – The Detoxifier14-Day Detox Kit – The Gut-ResetterHormone Balance – The Hormone-BalancerEssentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Related Resources:How Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During PerimenopauseProgesterone and Progestins: What Are They and Are They Different?Podcast #338: Got Excess Estrogen? How to Test and Detoxify Too Much EstrogenPodcast Episode 315: 10 Surprising Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance How Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During Perimenopause

The greatest growth I have ever experienced has come from becoming a mama to my son, Kingston, who is now 19 months old and living his best life! And full disclosure, I’ve been wanting to share these lessons with you because they are defining who I am becoming, BUT also because they play a big role in healing our past traumas, hormones, and ultimately, our bodies.I knew that this journey would also result in me becoming a better version of myself and hope it will help you do the same.Catch today’s very special podcast for the top 5 lessons I have learned from being a mom, and find out: How to slow way down and be present What it does to feel grateful for your life Why affirmations are so powerful  Ways in which everything is figureoutable What it means to have deep compassion  Mentioned in this episode: Athletic GreensDaily Self-Care Journal – The Personal-Healer Related Resources:Podcast Episode #297: Is it Possible to “Have it All” as a Mom Today?Podcast Episode #308: What is Trauma and How Does It Make Us Sick? With Dr. Elena Villanueva Podcast Episode #342: 10 Tangible Ways to Practice Self-Love in the Morning B

Are you experiencing, or have you experienced intense, painful PMS symptoms? Ugh! They can feel like the worst. But these symptoms are not inevitable, despite what you might’ve heard.So what is the most common reason we struggle the week before our period and the few days at the start of our period?Tune in to today’s podcast for a deep dive into how to address your worst period symptoms–and learn: What imbalance causes the most severe symptoms, like heavy, painful periods, lumpy, tender breasts, migraines and bloating  What’s happening to hormones at each stage of your cycle Why birth control pills do more harm than good to your body How to identify and track your ovulatory cycle  Many of the top root causes of Estrogen Dominance Things you can do to fix imbalances and overcome your symptoms Mentioned in this episode:Overcome Estrogen Dominance At Any Age – LIVE Online Class (July 26, 2022) Live Support Blend – The Detoxifier14-Day Detox Kit – The Gut-ResetterHormone Balance – The Hormone-BalancerEssentially Whole Store – Your Home for All-Things Healthy Related Resources:5 Reasons Why Every Woman Needs to Have Their Period Each MonthWhy Your Period is Your Superpower + How to Get Better Health AdvicePodcast Episode 351: 5 Big Reasons Why We Need to Have a PeriodPodcast Episode 315: 10 Surprising Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance How Estrogen Dominance Affects PMS During Perimenopause

If you are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or tired, especially during the end of the day, you are not alone. So many of us are struggling with lagging energy, but this does not have to be your default. By re-evaluating and making some simple changes to your lifestyle, you can get your energy back in a big way.Getting Your Energy Back with Dr. Ritamarie LoscalzoDr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, MS, DC, CCN, DACBN, founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, combines the ancient healing wisdom of whole foods and herbs with modern scientific research to help people recharge their energy and reclaim their lives. With Certifications in Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, HeartMath®️ and a living foods chef, instructor, and coach, Dr. Ritamarie has trained and certified hundreds of others in the art of living foods.In This Episode Why keeping your blood sugar in the ‘sweet spot’ is critical to endless sustainable energy (5:12) How to move from a place of metabolic dysfunction to metabolic stability (14:05) Simple daily lifestyle tips to help boost and grow more robust mitochondria (20:15) What you can bring into your routine in order to experience a consistent win during the next seven days (24:24) The role of fiber when addressing the obesity and energy epidemic (27:30) Mentioned In This EpisodeAthletic GreensEnergizing Food GuideDr. Ritamarie WebsiteFollow Dr. Ritamarie on Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeRelated 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 #159: Jumpstart Your Energy and Shrink Your Waist by Optimizing Your Blood Sugar with Ritamarie LoscalzoEssentially You Episode #377: Three Signs to Know if You Are on a Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Without a Continuous Glucose Monitor Essentially You Episode #383: How I Build Metabolically Healthy Meals for My Family to Maintain Steady Blood Sugar and Energy Levels

The average American is consuming a mind-boggling 60+ pounds of sugar PER YEAR.As a result, 90% of us are experiencing huge glucose spikes, which can lead to feeling hungry, struggling with crazy cravings, lagging energy, brain fog, and ultimately, metabolic dysfunction (and disease!).But you CAN still have your dessert and eat it, too!