CONNECTION Archives - Dr. Mariza Snyder

732: The Silent Disruptor: How Chronic Stress Hijacks Perimenopause

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

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Episode Summary

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

1. What makes stress so silent in perimenopause?

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

3. How connection and community enhance your longevity

4. Forming meaningful relationships and cultivating a sisterhood

5. Simple and practical tools to build community connection

6. Recognizing triggers and learning ways to ease your nervous system

7. 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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665: Awaken Your Body, Reclaim Your Power: The Transformative Magic of Sexual Energy After 40 with Dr. Laura Berman

July 25, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Struggling to find your way back to intimacy in midlife?

I hear this from women All. The. Time.

If you’ve felt the spark dim in your relationship and crave more intimacy, connection, and purpose—not just in your sex life, but in your entire being—this week’s episode is for you.

I’m thrilled to have Dr. Laura Berman, world-renowned sex and relationship therapist and author of Sex Magic, on the episode for a conversation that will awaken your deepest desires and reconnect you to your sacred power.

We dive into how your sexual energy can become a force for healing AND pleasure, using energy work, ancient wisdom, and practical tools to bring you back to yourself.

Dr. Berman shares how transforming intimacy isn’t about performance but about presence, intention, and reclaiming your joy.

Tune in here to discover how to reawaken your energy, romantic relationships, and the way you move through the world—because you deserve a life that feels fully alive.

Dr. Laura Berman

Dr. Laura Berman is a world-renowned sex and relationship therapist. She earned her PhD from NYU and is now a best-selling author and host of her own nationally syndicated radio show. Dr. Berman has spent decades helping women reconnect with their deepest desires and reclaim their sacred power. Her newest book, Sex Magic: Take Your Body, Mind, and Relationship to the Next Level with Spectacular Intimacy, is more than a guide to better sex—it’s a roadmap back to your whole self.

IN THIS EPISODE

How midlife hormonal changes impact your libido
Uncovering masculine and feminine energies in your relationship
Reigniting sexual energy in your romantic relationships
What quantum love is, and how to harness our body’s energy
Bringing more intimacy to your life in menopause and beyond
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QUOTES

“Orgasms and sexual arousal are so good for you cardiovascularly, for depression, anxiety, headaches, and so many aspects of health.”

“What quantum love teaches you to do is to harness and move your body into the energetic frequency. How you want to feel in your love relationship, how it would feel to have your partners show up the way you want them to, and then they automatically match you there.”