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#661: When ‘Normal’ Isn’t Normal: How to Be Heard (and Taken Seriously) at the Doctor’s Office

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

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Episode Summary

Have you recently left your doctor’s office feeling more confused than when you walked in? 

Or finally worked up the courage to share the brain fog, crushing fatigue, or unexplainable mood swings—only to get brushed off with: “It’s just part of getting older”? 

I see you—because I was you—and I know how frustrating and lonely it can feel to navigate midlife changes when so few doctors truly understand what’s happening in your body. 

In this empowering episode, we dive into how to be heard at the doctor’s office during perimenopause and menopause, what to track before your appointment, the right questions to ask, and the signs it might be time to find a new provider. 

You deserve answers. You deserve care that sees the whole you. And you deserve to walk out of your appointments with clarity and a plan to feel your best. 

Tune in to this episode to reclaim your voice and your power in this beautiful season of life!

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Navigating the knowledge gap in women’s health care 
  2. Tips for confidently advocating for yourself to your doctor 
  3. Addressing common symptoms in midlife and menopause
  4. Questions to ask your doctor and labs you should test for 
  5. Finding a functional medicine doctor who will hear you out 
  6. My FREE perimenopause survival guide and more about my upcoming book: The Perimenopause Revolution 

QUOTES

“Even today, the average woman waits 7 to 10 years for a proper diagnosis of conditions like Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune issues.”

“If you feel dismissed, it’s okay to find another provider. I know this can feel daunting, but your health and your quality of life is on the line. You deserve a provider who listens.”

“There are so many doctors and providers out there like me who care deeply, who understand what it’s like to be going through this transition, what it’s like to be a woman navigating the world, particularly the healthcare system, and what it’s like to struggle with symptoms, and you just desperately want answers to feel better again.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Grab the FREE Thriving in Perimenopause Guide HERE! 

Preorder my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE and get instant access to over $500 worth of bonuses!

Try Qualia Senolytic and use code DRMARIZA to get 15% off

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655: The Hidden Truth About Perimenopause That No One’s Talking About (And Why It Changes Everything About How You Age)

June 20, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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EPISODE SUMMARY

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

Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

Dr. Mariza on Facebook 

Thriving in Perimenopause FREE Survival Guide

Melani Sanders We Do No Care Club on TikTok

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#653: Mitochondria, Menopause & Metabolism: The Cellular Secret to More Energy After 40 with Dr. Felice Gersh

June 13, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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If you’ve been feeling like your energy has vanished overnight, you’re not alone! But what if I told you it isn’t due to stress or aging, or even hormones—it’s all happening deep inside your cells?

In this episode,  I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Felice Gersh to explore the powerful connection between hormone shifts and your mitochondria—the tiny engines that fuel every cell in your body.

We’ll uncover why fatigue, brain fog, and stubborn weight gain aren’t “just signs of aging”, but signals your body is craving cellular support. 

Dr. Gersh breaks down how perimenopause and menopause can disrupt your mitochondrial function—and most importantly, what you can do right now to turn things around. 

From lifestyle tweaks to science-backed strategies, this episode is full of insights to help you restore your vitality from the inside out.

Tune in here and uncover Dr. Gersh’s tips to rebuild your energy, balance your hormones, and step into a new season of life with power and confidence! 

Felice Gersh, M.D.

Dr. Felice Gersh is a multi-award-winning OB-GYN with dual board certifications in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Integrative Medicine. She’s the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, and is the brilliant mind behind the bestselling PCOS SOS series and her newest book, Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know. She speaks globally on women’s health, and she’s regularly published in peer-reviewed medical journals. 

IN THIS EPISODE

  • What it means to have good cellular health in menopause 
  • Addressing the knowledge gap in women’s health care 
  • What’s happening at a cellular level with hormonal changes 
  • Optimizing mitochondrial function for longevity  
  • Lifestyle factors that impact cellular aging in women 
  • The latest research on NAD and how it supports energy 
  • The future of cellular health science and how it can empower women to live longer, fuller lives 

QUOTES

“Healthy longevity means lowering systemic inflammation, and our vital life hormones– estradiol and progesterone– are really critical for that.” 

“When you have unhealthy mitochondria, or dying, damaged mitochondria, the effects are not just that you make less energy, which is huge, but you also don’t control the cell cycle.” 

“If you wanna live that beautiful, high-vitality, high-energized life in your 70s, 80s, and beyond…you talked about not even having issues until you’re in your mid-90s– then we absolutely have to be proactive.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Menopause SOS: Your FREE mini menopause survival guide! 

Get my personal discount on Qualia Senolytic cell rejuvination regimen with code ENERGIZED >>>

Integrative Medical Group of Irvine 

Dr. Gersh on YouTube

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