Energized with Dr. Mariza

Balancing the overwhelm of family, work, and midlife symptoms, all while just trying to feel like yourself again? You’re NOT alone. 

In today’s episode, we explore stress as the silent disruptor of midlife—and why it can amplify so many of the symptoms you experience during perimenopause. 

We go beyond surface-level stress management and dive into how chronic stress impacts your nervous system, hormones, and overall wellness. 

We also highlight the often-overlooked power of connection and community, reframing them as a force multiplier for healing during this phase of life. 

You’ll learn simple, practical tools you can start using today to calm your nervous system and navigate overwhelming days with more ease and resilience. 

Ready to feel in control again? Tune in here to soften the stress and show up as your best self! 

IN THIS EPISODE

What makes stress so silent in perimenopause? 

The biology of trauma and how unresolved trauma can show up as midlife symptoms 

How connection and community enhance your longevity

Forming meaningful relationships and cultivating a sisterhood

Simple and practical tools to build community connection

Recognizing triggers and learning ways to ease your nervous system

Exploring the benefits of breathing techniques, movement, natural light, sleep, and quality connections 

QUOTES

“When you're under constant stress, which most of us are, this system gets stuck in the on position. And during perimenopause, we know that cortisol levels are often elevated, making every symptom feel worse.”

“The effects of loneliness and social isolation have been compared to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness increases your risk of premature death by 26%, heart disease by 29%, and stroke by 32%.”

“When you heal your relationship with stress and build meaningful connections, you're not just helping yourself. You are modeling for your children what it looks like to prioritize mental health and community. You're also contributing to a larger global shift in how we talk about menopause, and how we talk about resilience.”

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Sick of being told your labs are “normal” when you KNOW something’s off? 

In today’s episode, I’m joined by functional medicine expert Dr. Robin Berzin to talk about what it really means to take control of your health in midlife. 

Dr. Berzin shares the early warning signs to watch for and how to better interpret your health data so you can catch imbalances before they become bigger issues. 

You’ll learn how to advocate for yourself, understand key lab markers, and explore why supportive options like supplementation and HRT could be game-changers for you. 

We’re reframing health as an ongoing, flexible practice—not a rigid destination—helping you release perfection and stay curious about what your body needs. 

Tune in here to feel empowered and take your health into your own hands with confidence! 

Dr. Robin Berzin 

Dr. Robin Berzin the founder and CEO of Parsley Health, America's leading holistic medical practice designed to help women overcome chronic conditions. As a pioneer in functional medicine, she founded Parsley to address the rise of chronic disease in America through personalized holistic medicine. She stresses the importance of not only medications and treatments, but more so why food, lifestyle, and proactive diagnostics are just as essential– if not more. Since founding Parsley in 2016, Dr. Berzin has seen 80% of patients improve or resolve their chronic conditions within their first year of care, showing the life-changing value of making modern holistic medicine accessible to everyone.

IN THIS EPISODE

How to navigate feeling dismissed by your doctor 

Why “normal” doesn’t always mean normal 

The massive benefits of a functional medicine approach

Proactively testing hormone levels earlier than you may think

Tracking your metrics to better understand your body 

Managing stress in your body and mind during midlife 

How to realistically fit healthy habits into your busy routine

Supplementation to support your body through midlife transitions 

Hormone Replacement therapy and GLP-1 use in perimenopause & beyond 

QUOTES

“A lot of times, the labs may technically fall within the normal range, not the optimal range– normal range being based on an average of Americans today, and 60% of Americans have at least one chronic condition, 40% have two. So our averages have drifted over time to kind of reflect a sick population.”

“Whether it's aging parents or kids growing up, or something happening career-wise… all of that puts pressure on a physical system that’s in dynamic change hormonally, and I think we have to recognize that.”

“Proactive, preventive medicine is where we're going. Proactive testing is required to practice that type of personalized preventive care, and I believe that HRT is going to become the default rather than the exception.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Robin’s Website

Robin on Instagram

Parsley Health Website

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Midlife is the time to measure, understand your body, and take proactive steps to support your future self. 

In this episode, I’m diving into the massive metabolic shift that happens during perimenopause—and why this stage of life is the perfect time to build true metabolic resilience. 

We explore how metabolism doesn’t respond to punishment or extremes, but instead thrives on consistent biological rhythms and supportive daily signals. 

Even small, simple habits can create powerful changes when practiced consistently. Because over time, these small shifts can stabilize energy, reduce inflammation, and help eliminate those frustrating crashes. 

If you’re ready to feel deeply supported in midlife, this episode will give you the roadmap to start today!

IN THIS EPISODE

One of the MOST important upgrades of your life 

Preventing chronic disease and protecting your heart and brain health 

Defining your own habits that bring you energy and clarity 

Navigating hormone shifts and other physiological changes happening in midlife 

Building life-changing habits that you can be consistent with 

What to expect from my new FREE jumpstart program! 

QUOTES

“I am more committed than ever to protecting my metabolic and brain health. Even on the hard days, because at the center of everything, your energy, your mood, your weight, your resilience, is your cellular energy, your cellular capacity is what’s determining the symptoms.”

“I believe a big part of our midlife journey is building daily habits that protect our cellular energy.”

“Perimenopause is the most rapid intervention window for body composition change. A 2020 study showed the greatest decline in lean muscle mass occurs during perimenopause.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Kickstart your Energy in my FREE 7-day Jumpstart Program HERE!

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Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE! 

https://peri-revolution.com/

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There’s SO much more to a healthy diet than calories in vs. calories out. 

That’s why in today’s episode, I’m joined by renowned physician and metabolic health expert Dr. Jason Fung to unpack the science of hunger and why we’ve totally dropped the ball on healthy eating habits in today’s society. 

We dive into the concept of food noise and explore the different types of hunger—especially the environmental and conditioned cues that are quietly driving your eating habits. 

Dr. Fung explains how awareness of these triggers can be a powerful first step in shifting your relationship with food so you can feel healthier than ever before. 

Drawing from insights in his book The Hunger Code, he shares practical strategies to help you identify your triggers and regain control over your appetite.

Tune in here for some empowering tools to feel confident and amazing in your body again! 

Dr. Jason Fung 

Dr. Jason Fung is a physician, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author currently practicing in Toronto. His books, including The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code, and The Cancer Code, challenge conventional thinking and offer loads of dietary strategies to improve overall health. He’s the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which provides the education, tools, and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting. He’s also the medical director of The Diabetes Code Clinic in Toronto, focused on type 2 diabetes remission.

IN THIS EPISODE

The importance of focusing on your hunger over calorie counting 

Breaking our conditioned responses to eating 

Looking at the social context and environmental factors for hunger

What’s really triggering your hunger cues 

Best tips for avoiding ultra-processed foods 

Dr. Fung’s 3 golden rules of weight loss 

Lifestyle choices that can make a drastic impact on your weight

Understanding hedonic hunger and other important topics found in Dr. Fung’s book: The Hunger Code

QUOTES

“You can only take care of the problem if you understand the problem. So once you understand ‘this food noise, it's this conditioned hunger’, now you can actually come up with a plan so that [you’re] prepared for this.”

“It's really a game changer in that it will hopefully really broaden people's perspective on the key issues. I have the three golden rules, but there's like 50 weight loss tips because everybody's different.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Order Dr. Fung’s book: The Hunger Code HERE– and get a FREE gift with your pre-order!

https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/gift-with-purchase-offer

https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Code-Resetting-Thermostat-Ultra-Processed-ebook

The Fasting Method

Dr. Fung on Instagram

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Feeling like even the smallest things are suddenly overwhelming you? 

This is actually part of a much bigger hormonal and neurological shift happening beneath the surface. 

In today’s episode, I’m covering one of the most common—and least talked about—midlife experiences: the brain-related changes that come with perimenopause. 

Even women who experience few classic symptoms like hot flashes are still undergoing silent physiological changes affecting the brain, bones, muscles, metabolism, and cardiovascular health. 

We explore why perimenopause can be a destabilizing but deeply transformative recalibration where everything from hormones to lifestyle habits comes up for review. 

So I’m breaking down simple daily habits you can start right away to support your brain, stabilize your energy, and reduce overwhelm without adding more to your already full plate. 

Ready to clear the fog and feel like yourself again in midlife? Tune in here for the science-backed tools to start today. 🧠

IN THIS EPISODE



The massive neuroendocrine shift happening in midlife



What’s actually happening to the brain during perimenopause 



Managing midlife inflammation and your immune system 



The benefits of balancing your blood sugar and metabolism 



How short bursts of activity can help you reclaim your energy 



Honoring your circadian rhythm and prioritizing sleep 



Why building strength and resilience in midlife is so important



Managing your nervous system and avoiding cortisol spikes 



How to join my FREE 7-day reset challenge to reignite your energy and metabolism! 

QUOTES

“Over 70% of women in perimenopause experience brain-related symptoms: mood changes, sleep disruptions, hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, irritability, cognitive shifts, memory lapses, and low stress resilience. Eight out of the 10 most common symptoms in perimenopause are brain-related.”

“This is metabolic neuroscience, and this is exactly why we cannot just push through the brain fog. We need to stabilize glucose. We need to lower insulin spikes. We need a calm cortisol. We need to reduce the inflammatory load.” 

“These are the signals that we get to listen to, and that's why I created something to help you decode those signals and give your body back what it has been asking for.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Discover my Morning Metabolic Ignition Method in my FREE 7-day Jumpstart Program

https://go.drmariza.com/lp/reignite-your-energy/

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

The Menopause Brain by Dr. Lisa Moscone

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