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744: The Midlife Brain Reset: How to Protect Your Memory, Focus, and Mental Sharpness Starting Now

May 7, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

“Is this brain fog… or something more?”

In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza unpacks the hidden neurological and metabolic shifts happening during perimenopause and menopause—and why so many women suddenly feel mentally “off.”

From brain fog and memory lapses to anxiety, overwhelm, and lower stress resilience, these symptoms are often dismissed as aging or stress. But Dr. Mariza explains that this is actually a neuroendocrine and metabolic transition driven by changing hormones, brain energy shifts, inflammation, and blood sugar instability.

She breaks down what’s really happening inside the female brain during midlife, why women feel more sensitive to stress, and the most powerful lifestyle strategies to support long-term brain health, energy, mood, and resilience.

If you’ve been wondering why you don’t quite feel like yourself anymore, this episode will help connect the dots—and give you a roadmap forward.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why perimenopause is a neuroendocrine and metabolic brain transition
The connection between estrogen, brain energy, and brain fog
How blood sugar instability worsens anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings
Why inflammation and chronic stress hit harder in midlife
The critical role of sleep, nervous system regulation, and muscle building
The best supplements for brain health, stress resilience, and energy support
Why tracking biomarkers and HRV can help protect long-term brain health

QUOTES

“Stabilizing your blood sugar is the fastest way to reclaim your energy, your focus, and your calm.”

“What we’re dealing with is an energy problem—and once you see it that way, everything changes.”

“Your brain is not broken. It is adapting and recalibrating.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Learn more about Joi & Blokes

Explore Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide Support

Download the Midlife Lab Guide

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743: Why Your Heart Risk Changes in Menopause (And What You Can Do About It) with Dr. Jayne Morgan

May 5, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

“Why is heart disease still the #1 killer of women—and why aren’t we talking about it?”

In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Jayne Morgan to unpack the overlooked connection between perimenopause, menopause, and cardiovascular risk.

Most women are told menopause is just about hormones and symptoms—but it’s actually a vascular transition that directly impacts your heart, blood vessels, and long-term health.

Together, they break down why women are often misdiagnosed, why key risk markers are missed, and what you can do to advocate for yourself early—before a major event happens.

If you’re in your 40s or beyond, this conversation could change how you think about your health—and your future.

Be sure to tune in!

DR. JAYNE MORGAN

Dr. Jayne Morgan is a leading cardiologist and national voice in women’s cardiovascular health. She is passionate about redefining “preventive care” for women—shifting the focus from reproductive health alone to include heart health, vascular function, and long-term longevity.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why heart disease is still the #1 killer of women—and widely overlooked
How perimenopause and menopause impact vascular health
Why women are often misdiagnosed in cardiac and stroke events
The critical labs every woman should be asking for (including Lp(a))
How inflammation, stress, and caregiving burden increase risk
Why movement (not just exercise) is essential for longevity
The real role of hormone therapy in protecting heart health

QUOTES

“Real preventive medicine for women is preventive cardiovascular medicine.”

“Menopause is not just a hormonal transition—it’s a vascular one.”

“If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Dr. Jayne Morgan Website

Dr. Jayne Morgan Instagram

Dr. Jayne Morgan Youtube

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723: Estrogen, Insulin & Heart Disease: Why Your Risk Rises in Midlife

711: Estrogen, Inflammation, and Your Heart Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Sanjay Bhojra

675: Feeling Off After 40? The Surprising Vitality Molecule to Reignite Your Energy, Libido & Confidence with Cathy Eason

741: Estrogen, Gut Health, and Metabolism with Siobhan Mitchell

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742: Perimenopause Or Career Burnout: Why Your Mental Energy Changes in Midlife

April 30, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the very real mental energy drain that so many midlife women are experiencing—and how it can quietly lead to career burnout.

From mood swings, irritation, and resentment to brain fog and forgetfulness in high-stakes moments, these changes can leave you feeling like you’re not yourself anymore.

But here’s the truth: this is not a willpower problem or a personal failure— it’s a biological shift happening during perimenopause with very real professional consequences.

This episode is a call to stop suffering in silence and start advocating for better support, awareness, and care for women in this phase of life.

If you’re ready to reclaim your clarity and confidence— and step fully into your most powerful chapter—this conversation is for you.

Tune in here!

IN THIS EPISODE

1. The neuroendocrine transition happening in perimenopause

2. How to adapt when your brain is functioning less in midlife

3. Different hormone changes and what they mean for your body

4. Understanding your biology and supporting your brain in midlife

5. Why strategic lifestyle changes matter the most right now

6. How to get my top recommendations for battling brain fog from my new book, The Perimenopause Revolution

QUOTES

“That brilliant brain of yours is suddenly running on 25% to 30% less energy because that’s what’s going on in perimenopause.”

“65% to 99% of women say their symptoms negatively affected their work performance, with brain fog being the biggest culprit in terms of focus, clarity, alertness, and mental bandwidth. More than half of women make career-limiting decisions during perimenopause.”

“It’s about you going through a profound biological transition in your life that deserves support, understanding, and solutions that actually work.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Join my Midlife on Fire Collective

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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741: Estrogen, Gut Health, Mitochondria, and Cardiovascular Health: What Changes In Perimenopause with Dr. Siobhan Mitchel

April 28, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 1

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Episode Summary

“Why does your body stop responding… even when you’re doing everything right?”

In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Siobhan Mitchell to unpack the true metabolic and cellular shifts happening in perimenopause and menopause.

So many women feel like their body has suddenly turned against them—weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and rising inflammation—despite doing all the right things. But this isn’t a failure of effort. It’s a biological inflection point driven by declining estrogen and its impact on metabolism, mitochondria, and vascular health.

Together, they break down how estrogen loss reshapes everything from blood sugar control to fat storage, mitochondrial function, and long-term cardiovascular risk—while also exploring the emerging role of gut health and phytoestrogens like S-equol as targeted support.

If you’ve been working harder than ever with fewer results, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do instead.

Be sure to tune in!

SIOBHAN MITCHEL

Dr. Siobhan Mitchel, PhD, is a neuroscientist and Chief Scientific Officer at MitoQ. Her work focuses on mitochondrial health, cellular energy, and the role of oxidative stress in aging—particularly in women navigating perimenopause and menopause. She is passionate about advancing research that supports women’s long-term health, metabolism, and resilience at the cellular level.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why your body stops responding the same way in perimenopause
How estrogen loss impacts metabolism, fat storage, and blood sugar
The role of mitochondria in energy, brain function, and weight changes
Why visceral belly fat increases—and why it’s more dangerous
The connection between gut health, estrogen metabolism, and inflammation
How phytoestrogens (like S-equol) support metabolism and hormone signaling
Why midlife is a metabolic and vascular inflection point—not just hormonal

QUOTES

“This isn’t a failure of effort—it’s a biological shift happening beneath the surface.”

“When estrogen declines, you don’t just lose hormones—you lose metabolic protection.”

“If you support your mitochondria, you support your energy, your metabolism, and your long-term health.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off MitoQ

MitoQ Instagram

MitoQ Facebook

MitoQ Youtube

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728: Why Brain Fog Isn’t Random: The Hormone Shift Behind It

717: “I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause

705: The Metabolic Shift No One Warned You About in Midlife

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740: Why You’re Bloated, Gaining Weight & Feeling Off in Menopause (It Starts in Your Gut) with Cynthia Thurlow

April 23, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

“Is it really just hormones… or is your gut driving the symptoms?”

In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Cynthia Thurlow to unpack the powerful connection between gut health and hormones in midlife.

Many women are told their bloating, weight gain, fatigue, and mood shifts are “just hormones.” But Cynthia explains that the gut microbiome plays a central role in how these symptoms show up—and how they can be improved.

Together, they break down how gut health influences hormones, inflammation, metabolism, and brain function, while also highlighting the foundational habits that matter most in this season.

If you’ve been feeling off and unsure where to focus, this episode will give you clarity and a smarter path forward.

Be sure to tune in!

Cynthia Thurlow

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting expert, and leading voice in metabolic health for women in midlife. With a background in cardiology, she now focuses on helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause through personalized nutrition, gut health, and lifestyle strategies. She is the author of The Menopause Gut and a passionate advocate for empowering women to take control of their health during this pivotal transition.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies in midlife
How the gut microbiome influences hormones, inflammation, and metabolism
The “Three Ps” shaping gut health: puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause
The link between leaky gut, food sensitivities, mood, and inflammation
Why protein, fiber, sleep, and stress support become nonnegotiable
How alcohol and sugar disrupt gut health, sleep, and resilience
Why midlife is a critical window to build long-term health—not just manage symptoms