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724: Age Like A Girl: Why Midlife Women Stop Shrinking and Start Leading with Dr. Mindy Pelz

February 26, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

“There’s no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.”

Wise words spoken by the wonderful Dr. Mindy Pelz, who joins the podcast to unpack what’s quietly shaping how we as women see ourselves, our bodies, and our worth.

We explore how unresolved trauma biology impacts longevity, influencing everything from nervous system regulation to autoimmunity and cardiovascular health, especially in the post-menopausal years.

This conversation validates what so many women are feeling right now: a shared awakening and a call to speak up and come together. Dr. Pelz reminds us that you can lead change without traumatizing your nervous systems.

You’ll hear some empowering ways to alchemize frustration and grief into meaningful action through community and connection.

Tune in here to join the conversation and learn to stand up for yourself in midlife and beyond!

Mindy Pelz

Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and a globally recognized voice in women’s health, hormones, and aging. Her bestselling books, including her newest – Age Like A Girl– teach women how to sync with their hormones, harness the power of fasting, and age with strength and purpose. Through her top-rated The Resetter Podcast and YouTube channel, Dr. Mindy is leading a movement to reframe menopause as a time of awakening and help women step into the most powerful chapter of their lives.

IN THIS EPISODE

1. The biology of trauma and its impact on women

2. Addressing the patriarchal system in health care

3. Tapping into your intuition, especially in perimenopause

4. Rewriting the narrative in midlife and showing up for yourself

5. Qualities to look for in a doctor and how to best advocate for yourself

6. Tips for owning your power amid the chaos going on today

7. Having the hard conversations and coming together as strong, powerful women in midlife

8. All you can gain from Dr. Mindy’s new book: Age Like a Girl

QUOTES

“When you look at your health, you also need to look at your friend group. You need to look at your home environment. You need to look at the messaging you’re allowing into your brain. All of this really matters to the feminine body.”

“This rewire that happens at menopause is for our benefit because we can finally stand up for ourselves, we can gather with other women. This is the evolutionary explanation of menopause.”

“In all the research I’ve done on menopause, there’s no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause RevolutionHERE!

Order Dr. Mindy’s Book: Age Like a Girl HERE!

Dr. Mindy Pelz Website

The Resetter Podcast

Dr. Mindy on Socials:

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

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705: You’re Not Fading — You’re Evolving: Redefining Menopause with Dr. Jessica Shepherd

December 23, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Perimenopause and menopause should be a time of possibility—not of decline.

Here to help me dive into this topic is renowned women’s health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd, who shares how this powerful transition invites us to look inward and decide how we want to show up physically, emotionally, and metabolically as we age.

We explore the real hormonal changes happening in midlife and why this season can actually put you back in the driver’s seat of your health and wellbeing.

You’ll hear a refreshing, science-backed perspective on aging that challenges the old narrative, leaving you feeling confident and strong. Plus, you’ll hear our top non-negotiables and lifestyle recommendations to help you feel like your best self.

If you’re ready to redefine what midlife and longevity can look like for you, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to thrive through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond!

Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG

Dr. Jessica Shepherd is a board-certified OB/GYN, Chief Medical Officer of Hers, and author of Generation M, the chart-topping book redefining women’s health. A leading voice in women’s wellness and longevity, she’s a regular on Good Morning America and frequently featured on The Today Show, CNN, LIVE with Kelly and Mark, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and more. With a no-nonsense approach and deep medical expertise, she’s helping women cut through the noise, take control of their health, and feel their best at every stage of life.

IN THIS EPISODE

Lessons learned from navigating transitions in midlife
Non-negotiable health habits for perimenopause and beyond
Redefining menopause for our generation of women
Addressing the conversation of midlife hormone replacement
The neuroendocrine transition and what’s happening cognitively in perimenopause and menopause
Altering your emotional bandwidth in menopause
The importance of finding connection and community in midlife
Tips for staying grounded in a healthy routine and lifestyle
Where to get more of Dr. Shepperd & her book: Generation M

QUOTES

“In the perimenopausal space, it’s kind of like when your indicator comes on and says that you have low gas. And as you see that signal, the goal is [to] go refuel. Let me use this opportunity to go refuel. Perimenopause is the time to start getting some things in place to refuel: changing your diet, incorporating more protein, but also fiber. Looking at what you may be depleted in to refuel.”

“I want to really change that narrative of what we do for our health, how we think of ourselves in health, and start those conversations earlier.”

“I think resilience is key. But many times we have to practice it. We have to be expanded to come back, and if we don’t allow for that growth, then we are not resilient. And we know that mentally and emotionally and physically, the body is built to be resilient, but we have to teach it that as well.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Dr. Jessica Shepherd’s Website

Dr. Jessica Shepherd on Instagram

Modern Meno on Instagram

Order Dr. Shepherd’s Book on Amazon HERE

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A Breakthrough for Healthy Aging

November 14, 2025 in Energy & Fatigue, Self-Care, Sleep, Supplements, Women’s Health, Women’s Hormones 0

New Year’s Resolutions are hard to stick to. But women’s health expert Dr. Mariza has 5 game-changing healthy habits that you can make Resolutions to ensure 2024 is your best year yet. In this blog, she shares exactly how to add these 5 habits to your daily life, so you too can have your best year to date.

693: Tired All the Time? It Might Be Hidden Problems With Your Mitochondria with Siobhan Mitchell

November 11, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ready to boost your energy and future-proof your health?

In this episode, I’m joined by expert neuroscientist Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, who breaks down why your mitochondria—the tiny powerhouses inside your cells—are the secret to healthy aging.

She explains how the perimenopause and menopause transition is not just hormonal, but a neuroendocrine shift that impacts your brain, mood, energy, AND vitality.

And even if you’re doing your best to bring on lifestyle recommendations for optimizing mitochondrial health, odds are you still need more support than just that in midlife. So, that’s where the supplement MitoQ comes into play.

As MitoQ’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Mitchell reveals how this advanced antioxidant works deep inside your cells to enhance mitochondrial function, boosting mental clarity and long-term longevity.

Tune in and discover how to fuel your energy, elevate your mood, and embrace midlife feeling stronger than ever!

Dr. Siobhan Mitchell

Siobhan Mitchell is the chief scientific officer of MitoQ. She completed her PhD at SUNY Albany and a post-doctoral fellowship on brain aging at the University of Washington. Siobhan has held roles at the three largest food companies in the world (Unilever, Nestle, and Pepsico), leading trials worldwide, which researched the effects of nutrition on cognitive decline, mood, and performance. She was also senior director at Noom, where she directed a team investigating chronic disease management, weight loss, and mental health digital programs using cognitive behavior therapy methods.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why mitochondria are a key contributing factor to aging
Preventing menopause symptoms in relation to brain changes
Research on estrogen levels in menopause for longevity
Lifestyle changes for enhanced cognitive functioning
The impact stress has on your mitochondrial function
How to notice if your mitochondria aren’t working well
How MitoQ supplementation boosts cell vitality and longevity
Ways to measure your mitochondrial function

QUOTES

“You get these overactive mitochondria that are also producing energy and oxidative stress at much higher levels, and these oxidative stress mechanisms can also bring on faster aging through inflammation and things like that.”

“[MitoQ] is basically helping protect your mitochondria from excessive oxidative stress. It gets into the mitochondria better than any other supplement on the market because it was especially engineered to have this tag that allows it to get into the mitochondria up to [about] 90%.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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Use code: ENERGIZED for 10% off your order of MitoQ HERE!

MitoQ on Instagram

Siobhan on X

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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684: The 5-Minute Workout That Boosts Metabolism, Energy & Reverses Aging with Ulrich Dempfle

September 30, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

“I can never get a good workout in… I don’t have the time.”

I hear it all the time, especially from busy women. But get ready to learn the best way NEVER to say that statement again!

In this episode, I sit down with Ulrich Dempfle, the CEO of CAROL, to talk about why carving out even a few minutes for exercise in midlife can be a total game-changer.

Ulrich explains that the right movement is one of the most powerful things you can do to boost health span, energy, and quality sleep.

So we dive into the science of VO₂ max and mitochondrial function (which start to decline in our 30s), and how efficient workouts can slow that process dramatically.

For busy women in midlife, heart health and metabolic health are front and center, and CAROL’s unique approach makes it possible to train smarter, not longer, for ultimate health.

Tune in here to learn all about CAROL, and discover how quick, intentional exercise can fit seamlessly into your hectic life WITHOUT sacrificing results!

Ulrich Dempfle

Ulrich Dempfle is the CEO and co-founder of CAROL Bike. He began his career as a mechanical engineer in Germany’s automotive industry, but later became a healthcare system consultant and is now a fitness tech pioneer. Ulrich’s personal fitness transformation is proof of CAROL’s power. He stresses the importance of not only improving fitness but also delaying the aging process. By significantly improving his own VO2max, CAROL Bike has helped him turn back the clock on aging and keep it there.

IN THIS EPISODE

Positive and healthy alternatives to long cardio exercises
Comparing the benefits of different training methods
All about CAROL, and how it can help you get your energy back
How 5 minutes on the CAROL bike can be transformative for you
Physical, mental, and cognitive benefits of the CAROL bike
The science behind short, effective, rehit workouts
How CAROL is ideal for supporting women’s unique hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause
Get the code to claim $100 OFF your CAROL bike!

QUOTES

“Unfortunately, with aging, we all lose about 10% of our VO2 max per decade. So it’s a progressive thing. It starts from around 30, and if you don’t do something about it, you will lose fitness progressively throughout your life.”

“Based on the feedback we’re receiving, [we] make it as simple as possible and take as many barriers away to actually stick to a workout and reap the benefits that are available from this ultra short, super efficient workout.”