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698: Food Noise, Cravings, and Midlife Weight Gain: How to Regain Control Naturally with Sarah Kennedy

November 27, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

In midlife, I see TONS of women who are “doing all the right things”—eating clean, exercising harder, even restricting more—yet still are seeing the scale creep up.

That’s why I’ve invited Sarah Kennedy on the podcast, who’s the founder and CEO of Calocurb– a natural, non-prescription hunger control treatment option. 

We’re unpacking why hunger can feel louder and more relentless than ever for women in midlife. Sarah breaks down how shifting hormones, chronic stress, poor sleep, and dwindling bandwidth all fuel food noise, cravings, and that constant tug-of-war with your appetite. 

You’ll learn why willpower is not the problem—and why your biology deserves more compassion… not more restriction. 

Most importantly, Sarah shares practical, science-backed ways to calm midlife cravings and support your changing metabolism with more ease. Tune in here and finally make a change that shows you results! 

Sarah Kennedy

Sarah Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a revolutionary weight-management product based in New Zealand. Calocurb now sells in five international markets and continues to grow rapidly. Sarah, formerly with Fonterra, held senior roles including Vice President International Farming in China and Managing Director of Dairy Nutrition and RD1 retail stores. Prior to joining Fonterra, she spent over 20 years in dietary and animal nutrition. A veterinarian by training, Sarah completed the Sloan Fellowship in Global Leadership and Innovation at MIT.

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. How Calocurb can help curb your hunger, especially in midlife
  2. The physiology behind midlife hunger changes 
  3. How Calocurb works and why it’s different than synthetic GLP-1s 
  4. The benefits of taking Calocurb in midlife 
  5. Taking Calocurb safely alongside HRT and other supplements  
  6. Dose timing and the best way to take Calocurb for results 
  7. Fitting Calocurb into a broader wellness routine for women 
  8. Get started with Calocurb with a 10% discount! 

QUOTES

“When you reduce your calories by 25%, your hunger actually doubles over four months. So the brain is telling you to go out and look for food, and your body thinks you are going into a famine. So it’s upping and upping and upping… this is why 99% of diets fail.”

“I’ve been on it 6-7 years now. I don’t take it twice a day, only take it once. But I can honestly say to you, I’m at peace with food… I think many, many people will find that.”

“This has been revolutionary in the fact that we now understand what is happening in our body and what is driving this hunger and craving.” 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Calocurb: USE CODE DRMARIZA for 10% off your purchase!

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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

Calcurb on Facebook

Calocurb on Instagram 

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697: Hold Nothing: How to Find Stillness, Strength, and Soulful Connection Through Life’s Transitions with Elena Brower 

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

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Episode Summary

Feeling a bit lost in midlife? This is a MASSIVE transition physically and emotionally, so it’s easy to feel like you’re just not who you once were. 

In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Elena Brower to discuss navigating midlife with more grace, spaciousness, and self-trust. 

As a seasoned meditation and yoga instructor, Elena reminds us that this season of life is truly about letting go—releasing what no longer serves you and creating room for what deeply matters now. 

Through the stories and practices in her new book, Hold Nothing, she offers a grounded pathway for prioritizing yourself, your energy, and your evolving needs without apology. 

We explore how midlife asks us to choose what gets to take center stage today… and you can bet it’s different from what mattered most to you five, ten, or twenty years ago. 

So if you’re craving care, patience, and encouragement as you move through hormonal shifts and midlife transitions, this conversation is just for you! 

Elena Brower 

Elena Brower is an international yoga and meditation teacher on Glo, guiding transformative practices for over 25 years. She’s the author of Art of Attention: A Yoga Practice Workbook for Movement as Meditation, and just published her newest book, Hold Nothing. Elena is a mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, and host of the Practice You Podcast, where she supports women through life’s transitions, encouraging presence, care, and openness. 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Exploring the concept and benefits of “holding nothing” 
  2. Emphasizing the importance of relationships 
  3. Healthy parenting techniques for fostering trust 
  4. Remaining steady and patient in unexpected circumstances 
  5. How your body physiologically responds to stress 
  6. Practicing Zen Meditation 
  7. Lifestyle recommendations for midlife transitions  

QUOTES

“This ritual of sitting in the morning became the steadfast rule. And this is where it almost feels like I’m taking a shower for my mind– getting rid of all the doubt, the fear, the frustration, the angst, the anxiety, the anger… And when I finally took it on, it actually made a huge difference in who I am and how I show up, particularly in my parenting, but also in every other realm.”

“Those situations are really important to keep close. Those are the ones that are going to help us really practice and learn how to die,  and that’s kind of the next step, the next practice, living as fully with as much love and fun as we can, as much care and consideration as we can, and dying well.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Use code DRMARIZA and get 15% off on your Silverbiotics order

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Order Elena’s Book: Hold Nothing HERE 

& Sign up for her FREE Virtual Workshop: The Altar of Your Heart  

Elena Brower’s Website 

Elena on Substack 

Elena on Instagram

Elena’s Podcast: PRACTICE YOU 

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692: Why Emotional Healing is Hormone Healing-The New Path to Midlife Empowerment with Ashley Turner 

November 6, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ever feel like you’re losing yourself in midlife? 

In this powerful episode, I’m sitting down with expert Ashley Turner to explore the deeper meaning behind midlife hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. 

Ashley helps you discover how perimenopause can be a profound reckoning, discussing how this stage of life invites us to shift from ego-driven goals toward greater purpose and compassion for others… and more importantly, for yourself. 

Ashley beautifully reframes midlife as not an ending, but a spiritual awakening — a chance to realign with who we are and what we value. 

We also dive into how embracing this change can spark healing, empowerment, and advocacy for ourselves and others. 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you ready to step into your next chapter with grace and intention.

Ashley Turner

Ashley Turner is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Psychedelic Therapist, renowned yoga–meditation teacher, writer, facilitator, speaker, and 7-figure entrepreneur. Her mission is to serve women – especially those in midlife and menopause. She helps visionary leaders tap into their confidence and amplify their wisdom, vision, and voice by embodying their full feminine power. Her own personal midlife struggles led her to found her Metamorphosis: Midlife & Menopause Mentorship and The Haven Membership. Ashley has been featured in media outlets such as The Washington Post, Shape, Self, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, Health, MindBodyGreen, Well+Good, Sounds True, and many more.

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Recognizing the symptoms of perimenopause 
  2. Ashley’s work supporting women mentally and emotionally 
  3. How hormones can help some but not ALL symptoms 
  4. Why being intentional about your choices matters more in midlife 
  5. Lifestyle habits for optimal physical and mental health 
  6. How we can shift the culture around perimenopause awareness 
  7. How to cultivate your sense of community in midlife 
  8. How Perimenoapuse can be one of your greatest teachers 

QUOTES

“Once I got on the hormones, that was extremely helpful and it totally saved my life, and I love them… [but] it didn’t solve all my problems. There’s still a huge developmental phase that we’re going through as women. People going through menopause, huge transitions in our sense of self, our ambition, our drive, who we are, our identity, of course sexuality, and that’s a lot to manage on top of everything else that’s happening in life.”

“For a lot of women, it’s taking 4 to 6 appointments for doctors to connect the dots between what they’re going through and it being perimenopause and menopause. And what that does is it delays care, it delays treatment, and it delays a woman’s quality of life.” 

“I think telling the stories and sharing really authentically and vulnerably and transparently is such an important piece of this because we heal together. We are changing culture. We are weaving a new sisterhood, a new ethos. We also have to educate our partners, our children, our work environments, and really shape shift the culture.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution 

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

Ashley Turner The Haven Community 

Metamorphosis: Master Menopause and Midlife 

Ashley Turner on Instagram

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690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self

October 21, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Sadly, so many women are left totally in the dark about the massive hormonal transition that goes on during perimenopause.

That’s why I’m here to set the record straight and answer every question you have so you can feel your most confident self in midlife and beyond. 

In this episode, I’m celebrating the release of my brand-new book, The Perimenopause Revolution — a guide designed to empower you with the knowledge you need in perimenopause to help you confidently advocate for yourself!

This book is for the high achiever doing everything “right” but still running on empty, and for the caretaker whose body is begging her to finally listen. 

Together, we’re rewriting the story of midlife — one rooted in strength, clarity, and self-connection. 

Remember, perimenopause isn’t the beginning of the end — it’s the beginning of a more energized, more powerful, and more alive YOU than ever before!

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause 
  2. Why so many women are left in the dark about perimenopause 
  3. Releasing my brand new book: The Perimenopause Revolution! 
  4. How to get FREE VIP access to my Perimenopause Solution event 
  5. Gaining confidence and resilience in midlife and beyond 
  6. What you can expect in my book: The Perimenopause Revolution 

QUOTES

“Hands down, one of the biggest, most overlooked areas of women’s health is the transition to menopause, known as perimenopause. And until we normalize the systemic changes that occur in every organ system in the body, we won’t be able to fully optimize women’s health.”

“With this book, I want to validate your experience and respond to your most frequently asked questions with straightforward science-backed solutions that work. I also want to flip the script on fear.”

“I have left no stone unturned. I want you to know that you’re going to have everything you need, a full blueprint and roadmap to thrive.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE 

Claim your FREE pass to The Perimenopause Solution event HERE! 

ENERGIZED podcast on YouTube

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689: The Hidden Brain Shift: Why Perimenopause Symptoms Start Earlier Than You Think

October 17, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

The number one reason women come to me for guidance during the perimenopause transition is brain-related. 

So in this episode, we dive into why perimenopause directly impacts your mental and emotional health. Many women in midlife experience emotionally connected symptoms like rage, irritability, low stress tolerance, mood swings, depression, and anxiety. 

That’s because perimenopause isn’t just a reproductive transition — it’s a neuroendocrine one, meaning your brain and hormones are deeply intertwined. 

As hormones fluctuate wildly, it’s no wonder you may feel like you don’t even recognize yourself anymore. 

But you’re not alone — millions of women are feeling the same!  Tune in here and learn what’s really going on in your brain during this transition.

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. How hormone changes in midlife affect our brain 
  2. The variability around perimenopause and how it impacts people at different ages, with a multitude of symptoms 
  3. How to level up during perimenopause and menopause 
  4. About my Perimenopause Solution Event 
  5. Raising awareness for ALL women about midlife health 

QUOTES

“Eight of the 10 most common symptoms during this [perimenopause] transition are going to be neurological.”

“It can feel so scary to experience these symptoms without understanding why they’re happening, and that’s why we need to address why women aren’t feeling like themselves in perimenopause. I’ve said it before, and I will say it again– perimenopause deserves our undivided attention. And this is why I wrote the Perimenopause Revolution.”

“Depending on how we take care of our bodies during perimenopause, it can really determine how our bodies thrive. In menopause and beyond.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Claim your FREE pass to The Perimenopause Solution event HERE! 

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE 

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