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What happens when the career you’ve done confidently for decades suddenly feels harder because your brain no longer seems to cooperate? For Tamsen Fadal, perimenopause didn’t arrive with a clear announcement. She felt off, blamed herself, tried to work harder, and kept assuming the symptoms would eventually pass. Then brain fog began affecting her work as a television journalist. She would look at a word on the teleprompter and suddenly be unable to say it. A job that once felt almost automatic began creating anxiety and chipping away at her confidence. In this conversation, Tamsen and Dr. Mariza talk openly about HRT, sleep, self-blame, changing capacity, relationships, career reinvention, and what happens when midlife puts your entire life up for review. Tamsen also shares the practices that now help her feel grounded and strong, including prioritizing sleep, walking outside, stepping away from devices, cooking more at home, protecting time with loved ones, and giving herself far more grace. Her message to women entering this transition is simple: You are not alone, you deserve support, and the next season can be extraordinary. TAMSEN FADAL Tamsen Fadal is an award-winning journalist, author, menopause advocate, and host of The Tamsen Show. After experiencing her own confusing and disruptive transition through perimenopause, Tamsen began using her journalism background to investigate the menopause experience and help women access clearer information and more practical support. She is also the author of the New York Times bestseller How to Menopause and has become a leading voice in changing the cultural conversation around women, aging, and midlife. IN THIS EPISODE The moment Tamsen realized something deeper was happening with her health How brain fog began affecting her work and confidence on television Why women so often blame themselves before recognizing perimenopause The changes that helped Tamsen feel better, including HRT, magnesium, movement, and sleep How she learned to give herself grace when her capacity started changing Why relationships, friendships, work, and identity often come up for review in midlife How Tamsen rebuilt her relationship with herself after divorce Why she left traditional journalism to make menopause one of the biggest stories of her career The non-negotiables helping her feel strong, clear, and confident in menopause QUOTES “It took away a lot of my confidence.” “I couldn’t cheat the system anymore.” “I got to know who I am.” “You’re not crazy, you’re not alone, and this next season’s gonna be amazing.” RESOURCES MENTIONED For connection & meaningful reads, join my book club, The Soulful Shelf: https://drmariza.com/bookclub Grab the How to Menopause Book by Tamsen Fadal https://www.tamsenfadal.com/book-how-to-menopause Tamsen Fadal Podcast https://www.tamsenfadal.com/podcast Tamsen Fadal Website https://www.tamsenfadal.com/ Tamsen Fadal Instagram RELATED EPISODES 785: We Were Warned About Hot Flashes. Nobody Prepared Us for the Rest of Perimenopause 769: Is It Perimenopause or Something Else? How to Finally Connect the Dots with Dr. Mariza 744: The Midlife Brain Reset: How to Protect Your Memory, Focus, and Mental Sharpness Starting Now 717: “I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause

How often do you think about the connection between what you eat and how you feel—not just in the moment, but the next day, or even years down the line?  As women, especially in midlife, our relationship with food and our bodies is constantly evolving. But what if you could harness that evolution to feel better than ever? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz, best-selling author of Eat Like a Girl, as we uncover the secrets to transforming your relationship with food so that it works for you—not against you.  Dr. Mindy shares her personal journey with fasting, emotional eating, and how she learned to truly nourish her body in midlife for lasting energy, metabolic flexibility, and vibrant health. Together, we break down the myths about "eating perfectly.” And why SO many women unknowingly sabotage their metabolism.  You’ll walk away with simple, powerful strategies that you can start using today to finally break free from that cycle—for good. Tune in if you’re ready to enjoy every bite while unlocking better energy, hormones, and resilience!  IN THIS EPISODE How fasting and metabolic flexibility can shift your relationship with food and your body Why blood sugar is more important than counting calories for hormonal and metabolic health How to support your gut microbiome (or “tummy friends”) and why it’s critical for cravings and energy What to do when you hit an afternoon slump, and how to avoid relying on snacks or sugar The role of emotional eating and how to recognize when food is being used as comfort Using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to personalize your food choices and regain control of your health Simple swaps and habits that can transform how you feel day to day QUOTES "Your blood sugar is the ultimate biomarker of your cellular energy and metabolism. Regulating it changes everything—from your hormones to your mental clarity." "We’ve all done things like grabbing a snack to ‘push through’ the afternoon slump, but there are better ways to reset your energy—movement, hydration, or just a quick 10-minute walk." "When we stop treating food as the enemy and start understanding what our body needs, we begin to thrive, even in midlife." "Women’s bodies are always evolving. Learning to nourish yourself based on your current needs is how we cultivate true energy and resilience." RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution http://drmariza.com/book Dr. Mindy Pelz’s new book: Eat Like a Girl https://amzn.to/3YhhkF9 Dr. Mindy Pelz’s website LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolyte Drink Mix – Dr. Mariza’s favorite way to stay hydrated, energized, and balanced http://drinklmnt.com/DrMarizaSnyder RELATED EPISODES 595: How to Master Your Metabolism and Reverse Cellular Aging in Midlife + My Best Tips to Thrive with Dr. Mariza #551: How to Know if You Have a Sluggish Metabolism and How It Impacts Your Weight, Hormones, and Cellular Energy #601: The Food You Eat Will Impact Your Menopause Journey + Foods to Ease Menopause and Promote Longevity with Dr. Federica Amati

You’re dependable. Capable. Successful. The one everyone calls because they know you’ll handle it. But somewhere along the way, did you learn to leave yourself behind? In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with former couples therapist and women’s identity coach Hilary Silver to explore self-abandonment: the subtle ways women silence their needs, overfunction, people-please, carry everyone else’s load, and become whoever they believe they need to be to keep the peace. They unpack why these patterns often begin long before adulthood, how they become intertwined with identity and self-worth, and why simply taking a vacation, delegating, or setting a few boundaries may not create lasting change if the underlying beliefs remain intact. Hilary shares how women can begin questioning the “I have to” and “I should” stories running their lives, consciously choose a different identity, reclaim their time, and stop measuring their worth by how much they can carry. Because midlife may be the moment you finally ask: What do I actually want? HILARY SILVER Hilary Silver is a former couples therapist, coach, and founder of Ready for Love and Ready for More. Her work focuses on helping high-achieving women transform their relationship with themselves, identify the beliefs and patterns driving overfunctioning and self-abandonment, and consciously create a life that reflects who they actually want to become. In this conversation, Hilary brings more than two decades of experience working with women and relationships to a deeper discussion about identity, boundaries, self-worth, and putting yourself back at the center of your own life. IN THIS EPISODE What self-abandonment actually looks like in everyday life Why people-pleasing and shape-shifting often begin in childhood How high-achieving women can tie their worth to being indispensable Why boundaries and delegation alone may not change deeply rooted patterns How identity drives overfunctioning, rushing, and constantly carrying the load Why midlife can become a powerful moment for questioning what you’re no longer willing to carry How to challenge beliefs that feel like facts but may simply be old conditioning Why Hilary reframes repetition as devotion rather than discipline The question that can help you start putting yourself back at the center of your life QUOTES “Our beliefs are not fact.” “It’s not vigilance and discipline, it’s devotion.” “Doing nothing is doing something.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Stop surviving and start thriving, join Midlife on Fire Collective now https://drmariza.com/trial Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your MitoQ Order https://www.mitoq.com/energized%C2%A0 Hilary Silver Website https://hilarysilver.com/ Hilary Silver Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1739660144 Hilary Silver Instagram Hilary Silver Facebook Hilary Silver Youtube RELATED EPISODES 777: What We Know Now: The Midlife Lessons No One Taught Us with Jenn Pike 760: The Mindset Shift That Helps You Stop Feeling Stuck with Dr. Rachel Goldman 699: Managing Anxiety and Identity in Midlife + Why You Need Community More Than Supplements with Rosie Acosta 170: Saying NO to People Pleasing and Establishing Effective Boundaries with Amy Smith

You’re eating more protein, taking your supplements, prioritizing sleep, working out, and managing your stress. Maybe you’ve even started HRT. And yet you’re still exhausted, your brain feels foggy, and none of it is making the difference you hoped for. In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Jessica Kane Berman, Co-Owner and Chief Brand Officer of BodyBio, to look past your hormone levels to the cells those hormones are trying to reach. Jessica explains that hormones are messengers, and their message lands on the cell membrane. When that membrane is disrupted, even the right hormones, or the right HRT, can fall flat. And as women head toward menopause, they lose some of their ability to make the phospholipids that build those membranes from food. They unpack what “leaky cells” are and how microplastics, heavy metals, and environmental toxins get inside, why the brain and the lining of the gut both depend on phosphatidylcholine (PC), and why so few women get enough phospholipids from their diet. They also explore why fish oil may not be the answer it’s sold as, why a supplement’s quality and form decide whether it ever reaches your cells, the simple foundation Jessica would start with, and how the liver and bile flow fit in. Dr. Mariza also shares why BodyBio has been part of her own protocol since back-to-back concussions left her fighting to get her brain back. Listen now to learn what your cells may be missing, and how to build a foundation that helps everything else you do for your hormones actually work. JESSICA KANE BERMAN Jessica Kane Berman is Co-Owner and Chief Brand Officer of BodyBio, the third-generation, family-owned cellular health company founded by her grandfather, Ed Kane. She leads BodyBio’s brand strategy, education, and global growth, translating the science of cell membranes, phospholipids, and mitochondrial health into practical steps people can use to feel their best. BodyBio’s approach starts at the cell membrane, with phospholipids, essential fatty acids, and minerals that support how cells communicate, make energy, and clear toxins. Its products are trusted by more than 40,000 healthcare providers across the U.S. and U.K., and the company supports ongoing clinical research with institutions including the NIH. In this conversation, Jessica shares her own hormonal history, from polycystic ovaries and being told she’d need Clomid and metformin to get pregnant, to three healthy babies and the shift she felt after her last pregnancy, and why she now looks at her hormones and her cells together. IN THIS EPISODE Why the health of your cells matters as much as your hormone levels How a hormone’s message lands on the cell membrane, and why a disrupted membrane can leave HRT falling flat Why women lose some of their ability to make phospholipids from food as they head toward menopause What “leaky cells” are, and how microplastics, heavy metals, and environmental toxins get in Why phosphatidylcholine (PC) matters for brain health, mom brain, and the lining of your gut Why fish oil may not be giving your cells the fats they need, and better ways to get DHA How a supplement’s quality and form decide whether it ever reaches your cells The foundation Jessica would start with: healthy fats, minerals, and B vitamins How the liver, bile flow, and TUDCA help your body process hormones and clear toxins QUOTES “Hormones are messengers, essentially. And the message lands on the cell membrane.” “Everything ties back into how it functions on a cellular level.” “They’re not supplements. These are essential nutrients that we need.” RESOURCES MENTIONEDUse code DRMARIZA for 20% off BodyBio Hormone Essentials: The Hormone Health Stack https://bodybio.com/DRMARIZA Find inspiration, connection, and meaningful reads. Join the Book Club now! https://drmariza.com/bookclub BodyBio Website https://bodybio.com/ Jessica Kane Berman Instagram BodyBio Instagram BodyBio TikTok BodyBio Facebook RELATED EPISODES 779: How Did We Get Hormones So Wrong? The HRT Story Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Louise Newson 755: What If Your Body Isn’t Broken, Just Undernourished? The Missing Link Between Nutrients, Hormones & Energy with Ryan Woodburry 750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman 736: Why Women Over 40 Feel So Drained (The Mineral Deficiency No One Talks About) with Caroline Alan

If you've started to feel blindsided [and totally frustrated!] by energy crashes, brain fog, or mood swings in midlife, you're not alone. But here’s what no one’s talking about… this isn’t something to ignore or just power through. Perimenopause in midlife is a MASSIVE transition.  And the choices you make right NOW will determine your health for the next 40+ years.  In this episode, I’m sharing some science-backed strategies straight from my new book, The Perimenopause Revolution, to help you reclaim your energy, feel more like yourself again, and confidently navigate this powerful midlife transition.  We’re diving into the surprising connections between your current symptoms and your long-term health, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how to future-proof your body with smart, supportive habits.  Don't let another day go by accepting less than you deserve. Listen here for all my tips and join the thousands of women who are already transforming their midlife experience with my perimenopause Freebies! IN THIS EPISODE The drastic changes we go through during perimenopause  The knowledge gap in women’s health research  How your choices now impact the quality of the rest of your life How your hormones can bottom out during perimenopause  Essential biomarkers to monitor in perimenopause and beyond  Non-negotiable lifestyle strategies for optimal health How to Pre-order The Menopause Revolution book and get tons of FREE bonuses! QUOTES “Once you understand what's happening in your body during this profound transition… You can transform perimenopause from something that happens to you to something you navigate with power, knowledge, and most importantly, the right support.” “8 out of 10 of the most common perimenopausal symptoms are brain-related. We're talking sleep issues, brain fog, rage, mood swings, irritability, night sweats, zero stress tolerance, mental fatigue, anxiety, hot flashes…” “It's everything you need to get the results that you deserve. Perimenopause isn't the beginning of your decline. It's your wake-up call to step into the most vibrant, confident, unapologetic version of yourself for the next 40+ years.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution http://drmariza.com/book Thriving in Perimenopause FREE Survival Guide https://go.drmariza.com/lp/perimenopause-survival-guide/ Melani Sanders We Do No Care Club on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/melani-sanders-we-do-not-care Dr. Mariza on Facebook RELATED EPISODES  #648: This Changes Everything: The Perimenopause Revolution Every Woman Needs Now #646: The Number One Exercise Hack I’m Doing Daily In Peri To Burn Fat, Build Lean Muscle and Boost Energy & Mental Clarity #576: How to Build Bone, Muscle, Tendon, and Metabolic Resilience in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright