Energized with Dr. Mariza

We are still in such unprecedented territory for our lifetime, and we find ourselves grasping for anything at all that we can be doing to make sure we stay healthy. Your body relies on several key vitamins and nutrients to protect your health, and I’m breaking down the top 5 today! These vitamins are the easiest way to support your body’s defense system. Tune in today to hear exactly what you should be taking (beyond vitamin C) to give your body the best shot at staying healthy!  Exactly what is the immune system, and how can you support it? Why specific vitamins and nutrients are important for immunity (and your overall health) How you can use supplements to ease digestion, boost energy, improve sleep AND support immunity The best way to stock up on some of these key supplements today!  Mentioned in this episode:Shop the Immune Support Sale and get your essential supplements here!How to Immediately Boost Your Immunity and Stay Healthy Related Resources:Essential Supplements for Supporting Your Immune SystemEssentially You episode 177: How to Boost Your Immune System by Healing Your Gut with Dr. Vincent PedreEssentially You episode 175: Top 10 Ways to Immediately Boost Your Immunity and Stay Healthy

If You Want to Embrace Mindfulness and Meditation You Should: Stop assuming your thoughts are facts and start being decisive about the thoughts that you give your attention Shift your relationship to your experience of life by understanding what is going on in your brain  Turn small daily practices into moments of mindfulness to help you calm your brain and take control of your mental space  When my husband Alex said he wanted to try meditating but didn’t feel he had the time or the knowledge to ‘do it right,’ I knew there had to be a better way. Luckily some friends recommended Muse Meditation Technology, and it has totally changed his and my world. What Is Muse with Ariel GartenMuse is a brain-sensing headband that helps you meditate by translating your brain activity during meditation into guiding sounds. It was co-founded by Ariel Garten, a Neuroscientist, mom, former psychotherapist, and former fashion designer. Ariel is probably one of the most interesting people you will ever meet and is passionate about helping people understand what is actually going on in their minds. Choosing the Thoughts You Pay Attention ToMost of us go through life on autopilot, assuming that the thoughts in our head are supposed to be there and are facts. In reality, you have total control over what thoughts you want to pay attention to and the ability to take power over your own mental space. Meditation is not about stopping your mind from wandering. It is about training your ability to notice when your thoughts are wandering and choose to focus your thoughts on things that are actually serving you. By understanding what is going on in your brain with the help of technology like Muse, you can shift your relationship to your experience of life. How To Embrace Mindfulness Every DayMindfulness can help you see the world differently. By truly experiencing what you are doing on a daily basis, even if it’s just putting on your moisturizer or going for a walk, you can practice mindfulness until it becomes an unconscious habit. It is possible to turn any practice in your day into a mindful moment that can reduce your stress, calm down your brain, and help you focus instead of being distracted.Are you willing to spend 3-5 minutes per day soaking in the enormous benefits of meditation, reducing your anxiety and fear biases, and applying mindfulness into your daily life? Share what you loved most about Ariel’s science-based approach to meditation and mindfulness with us in the comments section of the episode page. Resources Mentioned:Organifi Green Juice 15% Off Shop PageLearn More About Muse HereMuse Meditation TechnologyUse Discount Code choosemuse HereFollow Muse on Instagram | TwitterFollow Ariel on Instagram | Twitter 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

EVERY woman at some point in her life goes through a period of wandering, “what happened to my energy?” Or struggled to get into a pair of jeans that she was able to get into the month before.  I’ve been there myself, When I was struggling with exhaustion and unexplained weight gain, I was DESPERATE for a solution.  And through trial and error and digging into the research I addressed my hormone imbalances, got my energy back, lost the stubborn weight, and finally felt like myself again… And I am here to share these protocols and remedies with you so that you can get your body back and rock your dreams with boundless energy and happiness.  Tune in today to hear exactly what’s going on in your body to make the weight so hard to lose and how you can take the first steps to heal your hormones and shaking that stubborn weight for good!  Why your hormones and inflammation are driving your stubborn weight gain Which hormone deregulations cause your metabolism to slow and the fat to pack on The physical role chronic stress plays on your body, especially related to your weight Simple steps you can start taking immediately to get the balance back in your body and start losing weight for good!  Mentioned in this episode:Save 15% on your first Organifi order here!Essentially Whole Adrenal LoveEssentially Whole Magnesium RestoreEssentially You episode 223: The Number One Hormone to Watch Out for At 40+ (Hint: It's Not Estrogen)Top 11 Supplements to Balance Hormones Naturally14-Day Hormone Detox Related Resources:Essentially You episode 229: The Truth Behind Which Foods Trigger Inflammation and Belly FatEssentially You episode 213: What is the Right Exercise if You Are Dealing with Hormone Issues?The Why Behind Weight Gain & Your Hormones

If You Want To Understand Your Metabolism Better You Should: Understand which of your lifestyle practices are contributing to the vicious cycle of insulin resistance Learn what your body needs to process energy effectively by continuously monitoring your blood glucose levels Implement simple behavioral changes by increasing your accountability and awareness of your bodies levels  Did you know that almost 90% of Americans deal with some type of metabolic dysfunction? Metabolic dysfunction is, by far, one of the biggest epidemics in this country and can impact everything from your mood to the health of your immune system. However, it doesn't have to be this way! It is possible to monitor which foods are sabotaging your insulin, metabolism, and energy levels so that you can limit your risk of chronic illness and start to heal your insulin sensitivity. Taking Hold of Your Metabolism and Your Health with Dr. Casey MeansDr. Casey Means is a Stanford trained MD, biomedical researcher, and surgeon-turned-metabolic health evangelist. As Chief Medical Officer of pioneering digital health startup Levels, she’s leveraging breakthrough technology to solve metabolic dysfunction.Dr. Casey is passionate about scaling the behavioral changes necessary to create conditions in the body that allow for thriving metabolic health, stable glucose levels, and less inflammation. By merging what we know about medicine with digital tools and products, Dr. Casey is bringing root cause medicine into the digital era. Why Metabolic Health MattersThe truth is, no part of your body is safe from metabolic disease if you do not treat it right.. The good news is that your body can become metabolically fit again with the right behavioral changes. These changes are low hanging fruit that can help you control your insulin and get on top of your symptoms. It is not just food that impacts your glucose levels. Food timing, sleep, exercise, and stress all play major roles in your metabolic health. These factors are also closely linked to many chronic illnesses and show the importance of making your metabolic health something that you care about as early as possible. Continuous Glucose Monitoring of the FutureTraditional glucose monitoring systems have many limitations and do not provide a holistic overview of all of the varied reasons that your glucose could be spiking. This is why Dr. Casey and her team at Levels have developed software to help people track their numbers and find actionable solutions. Dr. Casey believes that everyone can uplevel their lives by getting their metabolic health in check. By tracking and measuring how your own unique body reacts to the environment that you place it in, you can start to take action and improve your metabolic and overall health.Do you or someone you know struggle with metabolic dysfunction, insulin sensitivity, or chronic inflammation? Share this episode with them and let me know what actionable behavioral change you will start implementing into your routine in the comments section of the episode page. Resources Mentioned:Organifi Green Juice 15% Off Shop PageLevels Health Metabolic HealthLevels Health BlogFollow Levels on Facebook | Instagram | TwitterFollow Dr. Casey on Instagram | Twitter 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

Today I’m tackling even more menopause myths that are so disempowering and disruptive to women, holding you back from living your best life in menopause and beyond. You deserve to face your day with energy, grace, and confidence, and the first step is exposing and letting go of the lies that you may be holding onto. Tune in now to see which of these myths you’ve been believing (whether consciously or not), and how you can take ownership of your health starting today!  A simple energy-boosting practice that takes less than 30 seconds per day The truth about how menopause sets in (hint: it doesn’t happen overnight) Why feeling sick, tired, and miserable doesn’t have to be “normal” during menopause Real ways to approach symptoms (without synthetic hormones) even when you’re postmenopausal And more!  Mentioned in this episode:Save 15% on your first Organifi order here!Essentially You episode 233: Debunking Menopause Myths Once and for All Part 1The Essential Oils Menopause SolutionTop 11 Supplements to Balance Hormones Naturally Related resources:Essentially You episode 211: What is the Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause, and Why is it so Confusing?Essentially You episode 188: The Low-Down on Hormones and How to Get Your Mojo Back in Menopause with Dr. Anna CabecaEssentially You episode 174: How to Be a Menopause Boss—4 Steps to Thriving in Menopause with Kyrin Dunston

If You Are Sick and Tired of Menopause Madness, You Can: Stop abdicating your health over to your practitioner and start taking your health into your own hands Get to the root cause of the things that aren’t working as properly as they used too Find solutions for your specific situation as quickly as possible so that you can reverse your menopause symptoms Be vigilant about finding the answers that you deserve and paying attention to what your body is telling you  Over 50 million women in the US are currently going through menopause, yet there is still a huge taboo and confusion around this transition in every woman's life. Society has taught us to fear menopause, but in reality, it can be one of the best chapters of your life if you understand how to support your body through it. Dismissing Menopause Myths With Dr. Kyrin DunstonDr. Kyrin Dunston is a retired OB-GYN who discovered the toolbox of functional medicine and has never looked back. Through functional medicine, Dr. Kyrin lost 100 pounds and healed herself from chronic illness and menopause madness through a root-cause approach to health. If you want to live a wonderful, healthy, vibrant, sexy, intelligent, stable menopause, Dr. Kyrin’s advice is invaluable. Your Symptoms Are a Sign of Something BiggerSymptoms like brain fog, anxiety, gut health, muscle mass, and bone density are all examples of ways that your body talks to you. It is important to pay attention to how you think and feel to get to the root causes of your symptoms. A rash or an ‘off day’ are often signs of something deep down as we enter perimenopause and menopause, and it's only by understanding how your body is communicating with you that you can correct your symptoms and embrace menopause with ease and grace. Why We Need To Stop the Menopause MadnessDrugs and surgery are not the only way to get a grip on your menopause symptoms and heal yourself from the inside out. It is possible to feel at home in your skin again, look and feel great, and do what you want in life when you can connect the dots and be vigilant about advocating for your own health. When you can get to the root cause of what is really going on, it is totally possible to thrive during your 40’s, 50’s and beyond. It is time to shift your outlook and start embracing what menopause can be for each and every one of us.Resources Mentioned:Register for Dr. Kyrin's free Stop the Menopause Madness SummitDr. Kyrin Dunston WebsiteFollow Dr. Kyrin on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter 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

Our culture, and even our doctors, continue to perpetuate myths that menopause is the “end” of your productive life… that you’re officially “old”... that your only solution is hormone replacement therapy or the birth control pill… that there’s nothing you can do about the hot flashes, weight gain, and uncomfortable symptoms that are making you miserable. It’s time to annihilate this misinformation with science-backed facts that restore your power and dignity and help you face menopause with ease and grace.  Menopause means the end of your reproductive ability, yes, but it also means you have abundant energy available to live life to the full for years to come! Tune in today to learn which lies you may be believing and how you can approach menopause with strength and power to keep living your best life!  Shedding light on the most pervasive menopause myths that our culture (and even some medical professionals) continue to believe Why menopause means you can actually live life with MORE energy and abundance than you could in your reproductive years The truth about menopausal weight gain and how you can avoid it Lies you may be believing about HRT and birth control, and why they are not always necessary to keep you feeling your best  Related Resources:The Essential Oils Menopause SolutionEssentially You episode 211: What is the Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause, and Why is it so Confusing?Essentially You episode 188: The Low-Down on Hormones and How to Get Your Mojo Back in Menopause with Dr. Anna CabecaEssentially You episode 174: How to Be a Menopause Boss—4 Steps to Thriving in Menopause with Kyrin Dunston

What we're talking about in this episode Ways to take preventative care when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor Why the reverse Kegel is like meditation for the vagina and how to receive its benefits What to do when you begin to notice pelvic floor and bladder leaking  How to take back control of your pelvic health by becoming an educated consumer The important role of a well-curated total body conditioning program for your pelvic health  Episode SummaryA topic that we don’t hear a lot about, yet impacts hundreds of millions of women is the issue of pelvic pain. Over 600 million women worldwide, including Isa Herrera, have had to deal with the confusing work of pelvic floor health only to be left in the dust by their doctors. Isa said no more and is here today to educate you on what you can do about your pelvic pain and teach you how to protect your pelvic floor. A certified physical therapist and expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies, Isa is here to shake up your idea of pelvic health and show you that it is about a lot more than just your basic Kegels. Isa is passionate about providing tools to maximize female healing, help women live in high vitality through the strengthening of their pelvic floor, and help women take their pelvic floor health into their own hands. Sitting is the new smoking when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor, and it is only by embracing your role as the master of your own destiny, and your own vagina, that you can learn the techniques necessary to remedy yourself and treat your pelvic pain naturally and safely. You are not alone when it comes to your pelvic floor pain, urinary incontinence, or chronic sexual pain. Other women are experiencing this too, and Isa is determined to break the stigma and clear up the confusion around pelvic floor physical therapy and the importance of circular healing.  Resources MentionedThe Ultimate Guide to Happier Lady PartsThe Pelvic Pain Relief Website Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Stress is so unconscious in today’s society. We all deal with it, and we explain it away as being normal. But what if there’s something better waiting for you on the other side? What if abundant peace were possible, while you’re still living your life and achieving your goals? That is what I have for you today. Listen to this episode to hear how you can still be your rockstar self, without being fueled (and sabotaged) by stress.  I have some specific insights and tips to help you get started today creating a life of energy, peace, and health so that you can get back out there and continue to kick booty and live your mission and purpose with a bit more ease and grace.    How I came to realize my addiction to stress and the chaos and sickness it was adding to my life What is Rushing Woman’s Syndrome, and how do you know if you have it? The first steps to releasing yourself from the toxic demands of stress Why a morning ritual is so important, and how to create one that works for your life  Mentioned in this episode:Top 11 Wellness Rituals Guide Related Resources:On the blog: I Suffered From Rushing Woman’s Syndrome. Learn My Secrets to Balance Top 5 Ways to Manage Stress Naturally Top Natural Ways to Heal Your Adrenals and Get More Energy Top 5 Ways to Naturally Reduce Anxiety in Minutes 7 Essential Oils to Take You from Stress to Zen  On the podcast: Essentially You episode 198: How to Manage Your Brain Chemistry in Times of Stress and Worry with Dr. Kristen Race Essentially You episode 195: How Do You Get More Energy, Like Yesterday? Essentially You episode 183: Tips to Instantly Circuit-Break Stress and Overwhelm with Dr. Heidi Hanna Essentially You episode 178: Are You Addicted to Stress? How to Banish Stress with 3 Strategies

What we're talking about in this episode Natural treatment options for each of the four most common types of PCOS  Tips for creating a healing plan that is tailored to your unique needs and symptoms Which reproductive markers you need to look out for and which tests you should run How to harness intermittent fasting, diet, herbs and supplements and oils to find healing The best way to use essential oils and recipe blends for your PCOS symptoms   Episode SummaryPCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women, with 7 million women in the US alone suffering, and half of them not even knowing it. There is an array of possible symptoms and far-reaching health implications that can make diagnosis difficult but all the more necessary. Today I am shining a light on the similarities and differences found in the four most common types of PCOS and providing treatments for you to heal your PCOS naturally. If you want to learn which symptoms may warrant a further dive into the possibility of PCOS, risk factors, and how to create a tailored treatment specifically for your body, this is the episode for you.PCOS does not have to be a life sentence. When you are able to equip yourself with the knowledge you need you can find natural treatments that will work for your unique body and bring you healing. An information-packed episode all about helping you love your liver, balance your hormones, and find remedies for your PCOS symptoms, I am here to show you to guide you down the path of true full-body healing.  Resources MentionedRegister for the Essential Oil Hormone Summit HereEssentially You 050: Liver Loving Recommendations Essentially You 052: #1 Precursor to Hormone ChaosEssentially You 100: How to Treat Key Nutrient Deficiencies Essentially You 105: McCall McPhersonThe Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils Other Resources:Check out the full show notes pageKeep up with everything Dr. MarizaFollow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube