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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

Navigating the drastic changes in ALL aspects during midlife
What those little powerhouses– the mitochondria– really do
How to track metabolic trends before they spiral out of control
The benefits of efficient cycle and symptom tracking
The best ways to stabilize your blood glucose and insulin levels
Why strength training, movement, and protein are a MUST
Choosing the RIGHT supplements to support your body
Considering HRT as a beneficial support in midlife
Why your sleep matters more than you think
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

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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

Overcoming the post-holiday season fatigue and burnout
The reset you need to start the new year right
Looking at your own habits that make your life run smoother
My top 5 go-to habits to boost energy and metabolism
How consistency with even ONE of these habits is life-changing
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

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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.”