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727: The Missing Link in Perimenopause: How to Rebuild Energy, Resilience & Hormonal Harmony with Dr. Deanna Minich

March 10, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Midlife is a time for rebirth… a time to come into who you truly are. 

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Deanna Minich to dive into how this stage of life can bring you to the best version of yourself after years of balancing roles, expectations, and responsibilities. 

Dr. Minich shares why midlife is the perfect time to rediscover your voice, clarify your needs, and define your non-negotiables so you can live the next chapter on your own terms. 

We’re reframing menopause not as an ending, but as the beginning of a powerful second half of life filled with purpose and authenticity. 

Ready to reclaim your energy and step into midlife with clarity and confidence?  Tune in here! 

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Deanna Minich, PhD, MS, CNS, IFMCP

Deanna Minich is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author with over 25 years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries. She’s the Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health, and has written seven books and over 50 scientific publications. Her work aims to help others live well by using therapeutic lifestyle changes that impact their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Uncommon signs that you’re entering  perimenopause 
  2. The importance of musculoskeletal strength in midlife
  3. What’s really going on with female hormones in perimenopause 
  4. Setting boundaries in midlife in your relationships and career
  5. Balancing lifestyle changes and hormone replacement therapy for optimal results 
  6. How to navigate stress and manage your nervous system
  7. Finding your authentic self in perimenopause and beyond
  8. How to connect with Dr. Deanna for more midlife expertise 

QUOTES

“I think it’s a really powerful system and I think the best thing for women, no matter if you’re going through perimenopause, you’re just about to enter, or even if you’re post, it’s really connecting into that wisdom within that we have as the endocrine system.”

“There’s no way I could ever do women’s health on my own. I want to be connected to a collaborative, to a team, to other people in the space where we rise together and we really get the message out. So that’s what I’ve been doing.”

“Here’s the message for women: we all need a way to bring ourselves into better coherence, better emotional, mental status, like where we feel in the zone.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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Dr. Deanna’s Website

Dr. Deanna on Instagram

Dr. Deanna on Facebook

Symphony Natural Health Website

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721: No, It’s Not All in Your Head: The Medical Truth About Perimenopause with Dr. Jila Senemar

720: Why No One Talks About Loneliness in Midlife—And Why It’s Not Just You 

574: The Connection between Trauma, the Immune System, and Autoimmune Disease: Lab Testing and Solutions with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried

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719: The Truth About Red Light Therapy: Benefits, Myths & How to Use It with Dr. Ari Whitten

February 10, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

What if the missing piece to your wellness journey wasn’t a supplement or a workout… but light?

In this podcast, we’re talking about one of the most underrated tools in health and hormone optimization: red light therapy.

Expert in the area, Ari Whitten, joins me to shine light on red light and all the ways it can boost your health and confidence long term. Ari is a bestselling author, a top podcast host, and one of the most trusted voices in the science of energy, mitochondria, and red light therapy.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why red light therapy is a game-changer for women in midlife
  • How it impacts your hormones, sleep, brain, skin, and fat metabolism
  • What most people get completely wrong about red light dosing
  • And how to avoid wasting money on the wrong devices

Ari’s here to cut through the wellness noise and deliver the truth—with clarity and science to back it up.

Tune in here for a deep dive into all red light therapy can do for you! 

Ari Whitten, M.S.

Ari Whitten is the founder of The Energy Blueprint and bestselling author of The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy and Eat for Energy. He has a B.S. in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. For over 30 years, he’s immersed himself in nutrition science, exercise physiology, and evolutionary biology, as well as cutting-edge areas like neuroscience, geroscience, circadian science, microbiome research, and more. He hosts The Energy Blueprint Podcast, and his books, online programs, coaching, and nutritional supplement line have helped thousands of people worldwide to optimize their health, energy, and longevity.

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. What is red light therapy, and how can it benefit your health? 
  2. How to make time for red light therapy in your routine 
  3. The importance of high-quality red light therapy 
  4. Different red light devices for targeting your needs in the body 
  5. The science and studies behind red light therapy 
  6. How to maximize systemic benefits of red light therapy 
  7. About Ari’s book: The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy

QUOTES

“There’s an enormous amount of poor quality devices, worthless devices, junk devices on the market that are a waste of money that won’t do anything valuable.”

“If your interest is combating arthritis or affecting a certain muscle or tendon injury or ankle sprain or something like that, you want to focus on the dose of light delivered directly to those tissues. On the other hand, if you are interested in general anti-aging health longevity… The bigger concern is actually the total dose of light delivered to your overall body.”

“A lot of the focus is on the intensity of the light… But the other thing is: how big of a surface area is that intensity of light hitting? What is the total amount of light delivered to the tissue? That’s going to hugely impact those systemic effects like the release of stem cells into your circulation.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Energy Blueprint Website 

The Energy Blueprint Podcast

Order Ari’s book: The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy on Amazon HERE

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716: Midlife, Hormones & Heart Health: The Critical Connection You’re Not Hearing About with Cathy Eason

January 29, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Aging does NOT have to keep us down.

In this episode, join me for a feel-good conversation with the CSO of Berkeley Life– Cathy Eason– all about midlife, hormones, and protecting your heart as you age stronger. 

Together, we explore how boosting mitochondrial health and blood flow can radically improve energy, resilience, and overall vitality. 

Kathy shares actionable lifestyle strategies to increase nitric oxide production for easing symptoms, plus offers supportive solutions when you need a little extra help during perimenopause and menopause. 

We also talk about targeted supplements that support heart health, circulation, mood, sleep, stress response, and neurotransmitters—all in one place. 

Tune in here to boost your blood flow, help your heart, and thrive through midlife and beyond!

Cathy Eason

Cathy Eason is the Chief Science Officer at Berkeley Life. She has over 20 years of experience as a functional medicine focused nutritionist, women’s health educator, speaker, and wellness strategist specializing in midlife health. She bridges cutting-edge science with practical solutions for perimenopause and menopause, focusing on cardiovascular health, nitric oxide biochemistry, and whole-body resilience. Cathy’s known for translating complex physiology into empowering insights that help women thrive through midlife and beyond.

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Cathy’s perimenopause journey & her non-negotiables for thriving through it 
  2. The benefits of regulating your nervous system
  3. How insulin resistance impacts perimenopause symptoms 
  4. Why we need to talk more about blood flow for whole body wellness 
  5. The benefit of nitric oxide in perimenopause and menopause 
  6. How to best support yourself through midlife hormone shifts 
  7. The positive impact of Berkeley Life supplementation 
  8. How to get 15% off your Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide supplement! 

QUOTES

“We’re seeing those perimenopausal signs come on earlier and earlier, and unfortunately, I think it’s happening to younger and younger women too.”

“We need to stop apologizing for what’s happening to us. Recognize that we can be proactive about our health, but we also don’t have to apologize for sweating during a meeting, or being a little cranky in the morning because we didn’t get good sleep the night before.”

“That’s the biggest thing I feel by taking the Berkeley Life supplementation— I have consistent energy every day and I wake up motivated for the day ahead of me. And to me that equates to being energized, to having mitochondrial energy to get me through the day.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Order your Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide Support Supplement HERE! 

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Berkeley Life Website 

Berkeley Life on Instagram

Berkeley Life on Facebook

Berkeley Life LinkedIn

Berkeley Life on YouTube

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704: Hormone Intelligence for Women in Midlife: How to Thrive Through Perimenopause with Dr. Aviva Romm

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712: Why Lifestyle Medicine Is Mitochondrial Medicine (And What That Means for Your Energy, Metabolism & Longevity)

January 15, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ever feel a quiet kind of panic creeping up in midlife? The feeling that even though you’re showing up for everything, you feel empty inside? 

This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to live with this feeling forever… better yet, it’s absolutely reversible. 

We’re diving into how lifestyle medicine and cellular energy (hello, mitochondria!) are at the epicenter of how you feel, think, and show up every day. 

You’ll learn why those mood shifts, energy crashes, and feelings of overwhelm actually make sense — and more importantly, what to do about them. 

Then, we’re going back to the basics as I’m sharing my top 10 foundational lifestyle adjustments to help you rebuild energy and vitality without extreme plans or pressure. 

If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, start with one simple change and press play — your midlife health reset begins here! 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Navigating the drastic changes in ALL aspects during midlife 
  2. What those little powerhouses– the mitochondria– really do
  3. How to track metabolic trends before they spiral out of control
  4. The benefits of efficient cycle and symptom tracking 
  5. The best ways to stabilize your blood glucose and insulin levels 
  6. Why strength training, movement, and protein are a MUST 
  7. Choosing the RIGHT supplements to support your body 
  8. Considering HRT as a beneficial support in midlife 
  9. Why your sleep matters more than you think 
  10. How to get started with these simple lifestyle must-dos 

QUOTES

“Lifestyle medicine is mitochondrial medicine. The reason why lifestyle habits like nutrition, sleep, movement, circadian rhythm optimization, even stress support actually work is because they nourish your mitochondria and they optimize your cellular energy.”

“What is one simple lifestyle shift you can make that will help your mitochondria produce more energy tomorrow? Choose one. Commit to it for 7 to 10 days and watch what shifts.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Sign up for my 7-day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart HERE! 

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE!

Grab Mitopure to support your mitochondria HERE!

Get the Perimenopause Survival ebook HERE!

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710: Kickstart Your New Year: How One Simple Habit Can Transform Your Life, Health, and Mindset

January 8, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

You don’t have to overhaul your life with your New Year’s Resolutions. Small habits, when done consistently, can completely change your health trajectory– changing your LIFE. 

In today’s episode, I’m flipping the script on midlife health—because you don’t need another restrictive plan or pressure-filled protocol to feel better. 

Instead, I’m sharing my top five simple yet powerful habits that can truly shift your energy, metabolism, and mindset in midlife. 

These are realistic, supportive practices designed to meet you where you are, not demand more discipline or perfection. 

You’ll also hear how you can build real momentum alongside thousands of women in my FREE 7-day Metabolism & Hormone Jumpstart Challenge. In just one week, you can reignite your energy, reset your metabolism, and start feeling like yourself again—without willpower battles or crash diets. 

Tune in here for a science-backed, supportive reset that actually works!

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Overcoming the post-holiday season fatigue and burnout 
  2. The reset you need to start the new year right
  3. Looking at your own habits that make your life run smoother
  4. My top 5 go-to habits to boost energy and metabolism 
  5. How consistency with even ONE of these habits is life-changing
  6. All about my FREE 7-day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart 

QUOTES

“The holiday season– it’s a lot. It’s a lot on our nervous system. It’s a lot on our metabolism, it’s a lot on our hormones. And [all the] while midlife, perimenopause, and menopause are playing behind the scenes.”

“Here’s the thing, you don’t need to do all the things, but choose one habit. And committing to it can change your entire health trajectory, and that changes your life.”

“You need a jumpstart that honors your body and nervous system right now. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about momentum. This isn’t about restriction, it’s about support. It’s about wins. So let’s do this together.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Sign up for my 7-day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart HERE! 

Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE!

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