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If You Want to Adapt Your Eating Routine to Your New Phase of Life, You Should: Remember that what used to work for you may not work anymore Use intermittent fasting to allow your body time to detox and clean your cells Listen to the cues that your body is trying to tell you in order to adapt your plan to your body  Intermittent fasting has a wide range of benefits for women. Increased energy, improved mental clarity, and weight loss are just a few of the amazing side effects of giving your body a chance to detoxify. If you have been thinking about intermittent fasting but are still looking for the right blueprint that feels aligned for you and your body, Cynthia’s new book Intermittent Fasting Transformation is your tool. The Many Benefits of Intermittent Fasting with Cynthia ThurlowCynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO, and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 9.6 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique).With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her new book is designed to help women experience the many benefits of intermittent fasting during perimenopause and beyond. Adjusting to Each New Phase of LifeAs our bodies change throughout the different phases of our lives, it is important to know how our bodies and metabolism are functioning. Whether we like it or not, what worked for our bodies in our 20s isn't going to work for us in our 50s, and we need to prepare ourselves with the knowledge necessary to transition through these new phases with grace. Intermittent fasting is a great tool to help you move your body towards more metabolic flexibility, clean up your cells, and so much more. Find Harmony in Your BodyThree of the biggest benefits of intermittent fasting when it is done right for your body are increased energy, decreased weight resistance, and boosted insulin sensitivity. However, in order to achieve these benefits, you much learn how to make intermittent fasting work for your body. Instead of apologizing or feeling ashamed because of your biology, Cynthia wants you to lean into it and learn how tremendously powerful it can be to take back control of your health.Achieving hormonal balance for as long as possible takes some work, but the benefits can feel too good to be true. There is no ‘one size fits all approach to your health, but by taking the right steps, you can use every tool at your disposal to find harmony in your body.Are you ready to experience all of the benefits of intermittent fasting? Share your thoughts with me in the comments section of the episode page. In This Episode What you should know about fasting while breastfeeding (2:34) How to intermittent fast throughout the different stages of your life (13:42) Why your perimenopause symptoms are metabolically driven (22:10) The importance of talking to your provider about your health goals (36:06) Learn about the consistent hidden benefits of intermittent fasting and how to make it work for you (38:20)  Resources Mentioned:Use promo code ‘podcast’’ for 10% off your order at the Essentially Whole Store hereIntermittent Fasting Transformation by Cynthia ThurlowCynthia Thurlow Website Other Resources:Check 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 Creative Related EpisodesEssentially You Episode #278: Intermittent Fasting for Better Focus, Energy, and Overall Brain FunctionEssentially You Episode #296: Managing Menopause with Diet and Addressing Nutrient Deficines with Maryon Stewart

Imagine it’s right before your period, and you get a killer craving. You’re ready to eat the whole fridge and consume a ton of snacks with not-so-healthy ingredients. Does this sound familiar? We’ve all been there. We can feel powerless when those insane sugar and salt cravings arrive. But I have some hacks for you to use, so you have a plan to combat the cravings...Due to a hormone drop during the luteal cycle phase, your body is more sensitive to stress…But I have some effective hacks to help! Tune in today to hear… One of my favorite healthy desserts right now What is happening in your body during the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle Ways you can honor your body during this phase My favorite oil to inhale for an energy boost How to eat chocolate and avoid a blood sugar spike And more!  Mentioned in this episode: Magnesium Restore The EO Menopause Solution Hormone Recipe Guide Related Resources: Essentially You episode #: 281 How to End Emotional Eating Now with Tricia Nelson Essentially You episode #: 350 Why Women Aren't Small Men and How to Navigate Poor Health Advice When You Have a Period Essentially You episode #: 356 You're Always One Thought Away From Living a Life You Love with Kerry Tepedino How to Say Goodbye to Unwanted Sugar Cravings How to Navigate Your Menstrual Cycle with Essential Oils

If You Want to Harness Your Mindset to Create a Life You Love, You Should: Figure out your ‘why’ that will subconsciously keep pushing you towards your goals Make your own ‘List of 5’ when you are not in a moment of distress Get curious and get interested in why your emotions keep showing up in the way that they do Your thoughts have the ability to help you unlock the areas you feel most stuck in, move through the emotions you have a hard time processing, and feel more confident on the other side. All it takes is an openness to reassess your mindset, stop being afraid of overwhelm, and move towards your next breakthrough.Have you ever considered that the transformation that you are seeking could be on the other side of just one single thought? Tuning up your mindset, beliefs, and how you approach difficult life situations could be the key to helping you get unstuck and experience the life you have dreamed of. All it takes is a few simple steps and an openness to a new way of thinking.THE POWER OF MINDSET WITH KERRY TEPEDINOKerry Tepedino has made her mark as a top leader in the personal development space for women. Aside from being my physical neighbor, she is who I turn to in order to check my mindset and emotions and bring me back to a place of emotional mastery.Kerry has bloomed from a hard background of low self-esteem, weight issues, and confidence issues and is a real-life example of the power of mindset. She has helped 150,000+ people worldwide learn the tools of mindset mastery, emotional mastering, loving themselves, and believes that with the proper mentorship, community, and strategies, anything is possible.YOU ARE ONE THOUGHT AWAY FROM A NEW LIFEIt does not take a lot of work to shift the direction that you want to go to in life. By embracing the endless possibilities and opportunities that are out there for us, anything can be figured out. The solution to your worries can be better than you ever imagined; all it takes is reframing your thought process through Kerry’s game-changing techniques.We are always one thought away from creating the life that we have always dreamed of, love, and feel good for ourselves. By embracing Kerry’s techniques that can help you overcome daily obstacles, stuck emotional moments and help to fine-tune your mindset mastery, you can bring yourself to a new level of life that you never thought possible.EVERY EMOTION IS PART OF THE PLANLife starts with the way that you think. Your brain naturally wants to hook into something, which is why having clarity on your vision and your ‘why’ are so important, even on a subconscious level. By utilizing Kerry’s techniques, you can get in touch with your inner energy and understand why and how your emotions are showing up for you.Are you ready to check your mindset and stop letting your thoughts get in the way of your future happiness and opportunities? Share what you loved most about Kerry’s perspective with me in the comments section of the episode page.IN THIS EPISODE The first step to cultivating the feel-good energy and the positive vision you know you are meant for (11:12) How to use the ‘List of Five’ method to shift your mindset to taking different actions (14:54) Tips for embarking on an emotional mastery journey and how to get out of the pattern of your emotions getting the best of you (23:52) Why having a support system can be a sign of strength when it comes to mastering your emotions (31:08) RESOURCES MENTIONEDUse Promo Code ‘podcast’ for 10% off your order at the Essentially Whole Store HereComplementary 1:1 Breakthrough Call with KerryKerry Tepedino WebsiteFollow Kerry on Instagram | FacebookRELATED EPISODESEssentially You episode #281: How to End Emotional Eating Now with Tricia NelsonEssentially You episode #149: Why Mindfulness and Mindset are Key to Healing Miracles with Elaina Ray

What if I told you there is a hormone that (when optimized along with other hormones) can lead to fat loss, more manageable weight maintenance, and increased energy and stamina? You would want to know more, right? Surprisingly, there is a hormone that does all of this, but most people haven’t heard much about it...Growth Hormone (HGH) is central to metabolic health, but many people struggle with low levels…Thankfully, diet and lifestyle changes can make a big difference! Tune in today to hear… The biggest contributors to low growth hormone levels What to eat to increase growth hormone levels naturally The best exercise for boosting growth hormone What I recommend for sleep optimization Supplements to consider for increasing growth hormone levels And more!  Mentioned in this episode: Zen Sleep Calm & Restore Magnesium Restore The EO Menopause Solution Related Resources: Essentially You episode #: 215 How Your Diet Can Make or Break Your Hormone Health Essentially You episode #: 285 The Lowdown on Declining Hormones and How They Impact Weight, Mood and Sleep with Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson Top Healthy Fats for Hormone Health What is Your Circadian Rhythm and How Does It Impact Hormones

When a woman experiences symptoms like fatigue, hot flashes, acne, pelvic pain, or heavy bleeding, she probably doesn’t suspect the cause is insulin resistance. But over 65% of American women over the age of 40 have it, making it likely to contribute to many health concerns. Reversing insulin resistance is quite challenging...However, there are things you can do that will help to reset your system…And get you from metabolic dysfunction to metabolic flexibility! Tune in today to hear… The 3 biggest factors contributing to insulin resistance in women How many adults in the US have insulin resistance or prediabetes The best indicator for insulin resistance Serious health concerns for which insulin resistance is the root cause How digestion should work in your body And more!  Mentioned in this episode: Top 10 Liver-Cleansing Superfoods Guide with Recipes Magnesium Restore Zen Sleep The EO Menopause Solution Belly Slim-Down Water Recipe Liver Support Supplement The Essentially Whole® Store Related Resources: Essentially You episode #: 236 The Truth About Metabolic Dysfunction and How to Address It Head On with Dr. Casey Means Essentially You episode #: 268 The Number One Hormone Imbalance Connected to Stubborn Weight Gain Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism How Stress Contributes to Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, and Stubborn Weight Gain

If You Want To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Stressed, and Triggered, You Should: Sign up for the free Ziva Meditation Masterclass Find a community or guide to help you establish skills for life Take the time to prioritize you  Life is hard enough. Your meditation practice shouldn't be. Ziva Meditation has been my personal superpower to help me feel good in my body. Ziva Meditation has become a twice-a-day non-negotiable for me and helps me show up for myself and my family in a way I have never felt before, feel fewer triggers, and cleanse my body of stress from today and yesterday. The Ziva Difference With Emily FletcherEmily is the founder of Ziva and has taught the Ziva Technique to over 40,000 people. Her best-selling book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon and has been translated into 12 languages. In 2021, she launched zivaKIDS, the first meditation course of its kind for kids ages 4-14. Her work has been featured by The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Vogue, and ABC. She’s been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch and has taught at Apple, Google, and Harvard Business School. Embracing the 3 M’sWhen most people hear ‘meditation,’ they think of an app. However, the apps out there are really about mindfulness, not meditation. Ziva is different. Emily has taken a 6000-year-old meditation practice and combined mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting to help people with busy minds and busy lives find peace and release stress.Ziva takes a different approach to meditation by giving your body rest five times deeper than sleep. Just 15 minutes of a Ziva meditation is equivalent to an hour and a half of sleep. It is a simple and easy practice that can help you take off your stress goggles and see the beauty around you. You Don’t Have to Be a Monk to MeditateYou don't have to be a monk to meditate. Besides, you don't have the time to meditate like a monk either. There is a much simpler and easier way to meditate that will help you handle the stresses in your life easier, get better sleep and more energy, improve your genetics and epigenetics, hold more joy, and so much more.Are you ready to stop masking your stress symptoms and treat the root cause through the tools you can learn in a Ziva meditation? Share if you are signing up for Emily's Free Masterclass with me in the comments section of the episode page.  In This Episode Why meditation is the missing ingredient to longevity and being more present (10:56) The importance of consistency and viewing meditation as a non-negotiable (17:06) Dispelling the myths that meditation is hard and that you can fail at meditation (20:40) How Ziva can help you supercharge your sleep and help you get your time back (25:50) Discover how meditation can improve your relationships with others and with yourself (35:47)  Resources Mentioned:Use the Promo Code ‘podcast’ for 10% off your order at the Essentially Whole StoreJoin Emily's free class: Easy Magic: 3 ways to stop making your life harder than it needs to beZiva Meditation Website Other Resources:Check 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 Creative Related EpisodesEssentially You Episode #20: The Stress Solution with Emily FletcherEssentially You Episode #168: Why Meditation is Non-Negotiable in Today's Fast-Paced World with Emily Fletcher Essentially You Episode #326: Powerful Techniques to Feel and Process Your ‘Mess’, Including Breathwork, Meditation and Movement with Ashley Bernardi

We all want to be the best version of ourselves, but it’s so easy to push your body too hard. If you don’t learn to pay attention to your body and its signals, you neglect your valuable health, and your energy tank ends up empty.Wearable and biohacking devices give you a better understanding of your health, provide gentle accountability, and guide you to making positive changes. These changes create more energy and resilience…And lead to significant improvements in your health. Tune in today to hear… How my first wearable device changed my habits The device that gave me insight into my metabolic health What I do when my Heart Rate Variability and Respiratory Rate levels are off My go-to device for reducing stress and anxiety What to use to create more metabolic flexibility And more!  Mentioned in this episode:Essentially You episode: #284 What a Continuous Glucose Monitor Taught Me About My Metabolic HealthEssentially You episode #: 314 Why So Many Women Struggle with Stubborn Weight and the Benefits of Keto for Hormone Health with Dr. Sara GottfriedTools/techniques mentioned in this episode:Abbott Global FreeStyle LibreDexcom CGMThe Whoop StrapHeart MathKeto-MojoAbbott Global Precision XtraPeloton BikePeloton App Related Resources: Essentially You episode #: 236 The Truth About Metabolic Dysfunction and How to Address It Head On with Dr. Casey Means Essentially You episode #: 272 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels Instantly 5 Easy Steps to Help Reverse Insulin Resistance Top 5 Ways to Naturally Reduce Anxiety in Minutes

Have you been told by health magazine articles, doctors, or experts that it’s ok not to have a period? It’s not true. Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, so suppressing it is not a good idea.  By using your cycle as a vital sign, practitioners can uncover clues that lead to the root cause of your symptoms. Otherwise, the root causes are hidden by hormonal birth control… If you want further proof of how important your menstrual cycle is, tune in today to hear… What happened to my body when I got on the pill Two ways the pill may worsen problems in your body How research from 2004 confirmed the fifth vital sign What our bodies are missing when we don’t ovulate How sex hormones affect other body systems And more!  Mentioned in this episode:Top 11 Hormone-Balancing Supplements for Women The EO Hormone Solution Essentially You episode: #100 Why Food is Key to Balancing Your Hormones Plus How to Treat Key Nutrient Deficiencies Essentially You episode #: 145 What Your Period is Telling You About Your Hormones with Nicole Jardim Essentially You episode: #186 Debunking Period Myths Once and for All with Nicole Jardim Essentially You episode: #350 Why Women Aren't Small Men and How to Navigate Poor Health Advice When You Have a PeriodRelated Resources: Top 4 Ways to Take Control of Your Period Problems Naturally How to Navigate Your Menstrual Cycle with Essential Oils

There is a big knowledge gap in the medical system when it comes to treating women. The system still has a limited understanding of women’s health. However, we are making slow progress. To optimize women’s health, we must first understand menstrual cycle phases. As a woman moves through the menstrual cycle phases, she will have different strengths and needs during each phase. You can thrive during every phase if you know how to support your body… Tune in today to hear… How the history of medical research affects women's health today The different ways your body works during each phase of your cycle The best period tracking apps The phase of your cycle when you are the most physiologically like a man The best time of the month for strength training And more!  Mentioned in this episode: Activated B Complete Magnesium Restore Superwoman Blend Sleep Support Related Resources:Essentially You episode: #147 How to Use Your Cycle as an Instrument of Unfair Advantage with Kirsten Karchmer Essentially You episode: #186 Debunking Period Myths Once and for All with Nicole Jardim Top 4 Ways to Take Control of Your Period Problems Naturally ClaryCalm Monthly Blend for Women: Essential Oil Uses & Benefits How to Navigate Your Menstrual Cycle with Essential Oils

The mineral magnesium is involved in over 600 chemical processes in the body, but 60% of Americans, or about 100 million people, don’t get enough of it through consumed nutrition. This is a startling statistic considering how vital magnesium is to our cells. Aside from the chemical processes, this mineral also improves sleep, and recent research has shown it helps stabilize blood sugar. So you want to ensure your body is getting enough magnesium… And there is one thing I recommend. Tune in today to hear… How magnesium affects glucose control and insulin metabolism The different ways magnesium boosts sleep quality The role magnesium has in Vitamin D levels My favorite magnesium-rich foods The number one magnesium that I recommend And more!  Mentioned in this episode:14 Hormone Balancing Recipes Magnesium Restore Sleep Bundle Related Resources:Essentially You episode: #201 What's the Number One Supplement You Recommend for Women? Essentially You episode: #241 5 Ways Magnesium Rescues Hormones and Energy8 Reasons to Increase Your Magnesium Intake Magnesium Q&A: How to Choose the Best Magnesium for Your Body Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism