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703: The Metabolic-Immune Connection Every Woman Must Understand with Dr. Jeffrey Bland

December 16, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

The immune system is a MASSIVE key to your overall health. So what can you do to best support it and truly THRIVE at any age?

In this episode, pioneering functional medicine expert Dr. Jeffrey Bland joins me to explore how immune system rejuvenation can be a game-changer for long-term health.

We dive into the idea that food truly is medicine, and how targeted nutrition (while minimizing ultra-processed foods) can help the immune system recover AND strengthen.

Dr. Bland shares exciting insights on immuno-rejuvenation and spotlights an ancient yet “new” superfood—Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat—that’s paving the way for the future of nutrition and longevity.

Together, we unpack how chronic stress, inflammation, and poor nutrition quietly tax the body over time, increasing disease risk, and what you can do to interrupt that cycle.

Ready for real healing to occur?

Tune into this episode for realistic, practical lifestyle strategies for sleep, stress, and nourishment to help you feel stronger, more resilient, and energized for your years ahead!

Jeff Bland, PhD

Dr. Jeffrey Bland is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company on a mission to transform how people think about the immune system. Jeff’s career in health spans more than 40 years. As a nutritional biochemist by training, he began his career as a university professor and later spent three decades in the natural products industry. In 1991, he and his wife founded The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Jeff founded another educational nonprofit called the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. Jeff is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as countless other books and research papers.

IN THIS EPISODE

Understanding the root causes of disease in functional medicine
The importance of your immune and nervous systems
The negative impacts ultra-processed foods have on your body
The significance of immune system rejuvenation for your health
Top food recommendations for optimal immune system health
How Tartary Buckwheat can enhance health and longevity
The drivers of neuroinflammation in the brain
Lifestyle practices to support physical and emotional resiliance
About Dr. Jeffrey Bland’s company, Big Bold Health

QUOTES

“The only 2 places that are surveying the outside world to tell our inside body how to work 24/7 are the nervous system and the immune system. And those two systems are interconnected and they regulate how we look, act and feel. They speak to every organ of our body.”

“That science supports the fact that when you intervene with the right things [in] your body in a fairly short period of time–three months– [it] can turn itself around.”

“When we’re tuning our immune system, we’re actually tuning how we’re living in the world to feel safe– and it’s relationships, it’s environment, it’s our food. If our food is unsafe, then our body is unsafe. So I think that’s a really powerful metaphor to where we want to navigate our life to be in a tolerant, safe place.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Use code MARIZA and get 20% off on your Timeline order

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Dr. Jeff Bland’s Website: Big Bold Health

Dr. Jeff’s Book: The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life

Dr. Jeff Bland on Instagram

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696: Why Diets Stop Working in Midlife—and What Actually Helps Instead with Lara Frendjian

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

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Episode Summary

Feel like you’re eating as clean as you can but still not seeing results?

In midlife, this can be a constant battle for us as women.

So in this episode, nutrition expert Lara Frendjian breaks down what it really takes to master your metabolism after 40—and why it’s so much more empowering than the diet rules we grew up with.

Lara reminds us that how we eat isn’t punishment but a profound way of nourishing and loving our bodies through every season of life.

We dive into the key nutrition shifts that help you feel more energized, clear-headed, and strong, along with the lifestyle strategies that can supercharge your metabolic health.

If you’ve felt “off” or less vibrant lately, Lara’s simple, science-backed guidance will help you feel more alive in your body than you have in years.

Tune in to learn how to support your metabolism with confidence through midlife and beyond!

Lara Frendjian

Lara Frendjian is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Life Coach, and the creator of Metabolic Mastery for Women Over 40, a program that simplifies weight loss by addressing the root stress-causing hormonal and metabolic imbalances. She hosts the podcast Master Your Metabolism After 40, where she empowers women to shed stubborn weight, boost energy, and feel like themselves again during peri- and post menopause. Lara’s secret to lasting weight loss after 40 is working with your body to restore health, energy, and confidence—not blindly following outdated “eat less, move more” advice.

IN THIS EPISODE

Most surprising things about perimenopause
The importance of root cause healing and optimizing gut health
Addressing nutrient deficiencies in midlife
How to easily create healthy, balanced meals even on busy days
Why breakfast really is the most important meal of the day
Adjusting our diets for metabolic changes in perimenopause
Simple lifestyle shifts for weight loss and enhanced energy
Looking at your own health data through labs and monitoring

QUOTES

“I needed a different approach, and that’s when everything shifted for me. I really got into understanding how nutritional imbalances translated into hormonal imbalances because our hormones do shift.”

“We can’t produce good energy if we don’t have the right nutrients igniting the functions or if we have a lot of oxidative stress and the body doesn’t have the capacity to clear it, and your cells are sluggish, heavy, and weighed down.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Use code ENERGIZED and get 10% off on your MitoQ order

Lara’s Podcast: Master Your Metabolism after 40

Laura’s Website: Nutrition Her Way

Laura on Instagram

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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
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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.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Preorder the Perimenopause Revolution here and get your VIP ticket to the Perimenopause Solution event

Get $100 off your CAROL bike HERE with code: MARIZA

CAROL YouTube

CAROL Instagram

CAROL Facebook

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678: How to Turn Perimenopause Into Your Metabolic Window of Opportunity + My Simple Daily Protocol To Feel Amazing

September 9, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feeling like your energy, vitality, and even your spark are slipping away without warning? You’re not alone!

As our hormones shift and metabolism changes, so many of us in midlife feel like we’re quickly losing momentum—and no one ever gave us a playbook for it.

That’s why in this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really happening in your body, connecting the dots between your symptoms and your future health, and giving you the tools you need to feel like YOU in perimenopause.

We’ll talk about why advocating for yourself is more important than ever, and how simple daily strategies can support your brain and metabolism for the long term.

Because here’s the truth: you deserve to feel in control and confident in this season of life!

Plus, you won’t want to miss the latest scoop on my countless FREE bonuses you’ll get when you grab my new book, The Perimenopause Revolution.

Tune in here so we can reclaim your health and energy—together!

IN THIS EPISODE

The benefits of optimizing your metabolic and brain health
Understanding cellular energy and metabolism in perimenopause
5 core reasons women struggle in perimenopause
How often you should be getting routine labs and what they can tell you about your metabolism
How movement can mitigate brain-related symptoms
Why meals, stress, and sleep affect your daily energy
All about The Perimenopause Revolution and your FREE bonuses!

QUOTES

“I believe a big part of our midlife journey involves creating daily habits that support and optimize our cellular energy, whether that is our brain health or our heart health, or even our bones, our gut, and our immune system.”

“It’s not about perfection because life just doesn’t work like that. It’s about being strategic, it’s about being sustainable, and it’s about being hormone smart.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution book HERE with over $700 worth of FREE bonuses included (meal plans, recipes, workouts, lab ranges, cycle changes, and a symptom tracker… and so much more!)

Get my FREE Metabolic Assessment guide HERE

Midlife Metabolism and Hormone Reset Course

Shop my favorite Essentially Whole Supplements

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

August 29, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Looking for the key to unlocking your energy and potential in perimenopause and beyond?

In this episode, I’m joined by nutritionist and health expert Cathy Eason of Berkeley Life to talk about one of the most overlooked molecules for women’s health: nitric oxide.

We dive into how nitric oxide supports cellular and mitochondrial energy, helping women feel more like themselves again in midlife. Cathy connects the dots between nitric oxide and women’s hormonal health, metabolic resilience, and even sexual vitality.

So many common midlife struggles may actually stem from low nitric oxide levels, so Cathy’s here to educate you on what exactly you can do about it to feel better… and fast.

Soon you’ll see how this surprising molecule can help unlock more energy, vibrancy, and confidence as you navigate perimenopause and menopause.

Tune in here!

Cathy Eason

Cathy Eason is a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and the Chief Scientific Officer for Berkeley Life, with over 20 years of experience specializing in digestive health, autoimmune conditions, neuroendocrine dysfunction, and metabolic imbalances. Cathy’s passionate about helping women thrive using natural, science-backed strategies — including the clinical power of nutraceuticals like nitric oxide support.

IN THIS EPISODE

The important benefits of nitric oxide for women in midlife
How estrogen decline in perimenopause impacts nitric oxide
Recognizing signals of oxidative stress in your body
Important lab markers to check with your physician in midlife
Tracking metrics and testing your nitric oxide levels from home
Supplementing nitric oxide for optimal energy
Key nitric oxide-rich foods and nutrients to add to your diet
Encouraging the natural production of nitric oxide in your body
Recommendations for reclaiming your vitality in midlife

QUOTES

“We now know [this molecule] plays a role in women’s health, especially in terms of gut function, in terms of sleep, in terms of immune function, hormone balancing, mental and emotional function, heart health, cardiovascular, and sexual function, too.”

“I’m a nutritionist, so I’m always looking for people to get dietary nitrates in food form, but knowing the levels of oxidative stress that we all experience, I know the need to supplement is also very foundational and very supportive of cardiometabolic health and my energy.”