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669: Why Your Skin Is Breaking Out Again: Healing Hormonal Acne in Perimenopause with Katie Stewart

August 8, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Wondering why your teenage acne seems to be coming back in full force during midlife? 

This week, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Katie Stewart joins the podcast to dive deep into the hidden causes of adult acne. Her method, The Clear Skin Solution, has helped women all over the world heal their skin from the inside out.

We’re talking about the root causes of frustrating adult-onset acne like gut imbalances, sluggish detox pathways, hormone fluctuations, and emotional stress, especially in perimenopause and menopause. Katie breaks down why your skin is reacting this way and what you can do to actually fix it—naturally and effectively.

It isn’t about covering up your skin and symptoms; it’s about true, lasting healing!

Check out this conversation and get your skin– and whole body– back in balance. 

Katie Stewart

Katie Stewart is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and the founder of Katie Stewart Wellness, where she helps women clear chronic acne by healing from the inside out. Through her signature method, The Clear Skin Solution, and co-hosting the #1 Nutrition Podcast on Apple, The Clear Skin Chronicles, Katie guides women worldwide through personalized whole-body support to help them feel amazing in their skin again. 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Katie’s battle with hormonal acne and how she overcame it
  2. Why adult acne shows up (or comes back) in your 40s, 50s or 60s 
  3. The 5 acne clearing pillars to address the root cause of your acne
  4. How gut issues and hormone shifts trigger acne later in life
  5. The inside-out approach for helping women get clear skin after 40 
  6. Managing stress to overcome hormonal imbalances and acne 
  7. Tips for a mindful, hydrating, and SAFE daily skincare routine
  8. Habits and small wins to help clear your skin in the long term

QUOTES

“We have worked with over 3000 women across the world, and we have not seen a single woman out of those thousands have the exact same combination of imbalances in the body.” 

“This is why digestion is super critical because it’s opening up those pathways and allowing us to get rid of things, but also absorb the things that we need.”

“Stress is that silent killer. I know stress is at the core root of acne or most diseases in the body.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Work with Katie in The Clear Skin Solution!

Katie’s Website 

The Clear Skin Chronicles Podcast 

The Clear Skin Chronicles on YouTube

Katie on Instagram

Join My Thriving in Perimenopause and Menopause Summit HERE!  

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668: Your Brain on Perimenopause: The Hidden Neurological Transition No One Warns You About

August 5, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

If you’ve been struggling with brain fog, anxiety, irritability, or just not feeling like yourself in midlife, this episode is here for you to connect the dots. 

I’m shining a light on a hidden transition that impacts so many midlife women—but almost no one mentions it: the neurological shift of perimenopause. 

I share my own experience of feeling completely destabilized by brain-related symptoms I never expected—and how I finally discovered they were actually part of a profound brain-hormone transition happening under the surface. 

Then we cover the real science behind what’s happening in your head, and why your symptoms are valid AND can be managed with the right tools in place. 

Tune in to this episode to get my top non-negotiables for a healthier brain, and tackle midlife sharper, stronger, and more fully YOU than ever! 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Why are brain-related symptoms so common during menopause? 
  2. The impact that hormonal changes have on all body systems 
  3. Two incredible perimenopause and menopause resources for you
  4. What goes on at a cellular level in the brain during menopause
  5. Top science-backed strategies for improving brain function 
  6. How to join my FREE perimenopause and menopause summit!

QUOTES

“When I recently surveyed several thousand women in perimenopause about their most disruptive symptoms, something fascinating emerged. Yes, weight gain was on that list– it always is. But what stood out the most was the brain-related symptoms, the mood issues, the low or zero stress tolerance, and that terrifying feeling that your mental energy just vanished.”

“If you want to get back to feeling stronger, more confident, more like yourself, again, it really begins with understanding what is happening with your body and embracing it.” 

“For decades, perimenopause holds the highest risk for psychological disorders in women compared to pre- and post-menopausal women. In fact, one study found that 70% of women said irritability is [their] most common symptom.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Preorder my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

Join my FREE Thriving in Perimenopause and Menopause Summit HERE (Plus get my Hormone Loving Recipe Guide FREE!)

Use code ENERGIZED and get 20% OFF on your first order of BEAM Minerals 

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664: The Hidden Reason You’re Exhausted: How to Fix Cortisol and Boost Stress Resilience in Perimenopause

July 22, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ever feel so depleted that even a full night of sleep doesn’t touch the exhaustion you’re carrying? I’ve been there, too. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the raw moment I found myself feeling this exact way– completely overwhelmed and totally disconnected. 

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and feel like your stress is out of control, this conversation is for you. We’re unpacking why the bone-deep exhaustion, brain fog, and lack of capacity you feel aren’t just about aging—they’re signals that your cortisol levels and stress response system are maxed out, leaving you in survival mode. 

I’ll break down what I’ve learned about reversing your stress response naturally, even in the busiest seasons of life. We’ll explore simple, science-backed steps to help you step out of over-efficiency mode and reclaim your calm, clarity, and joy. 

Ready to feel like YOU again, even in the chaos of midlife transitions? Don’t miss this episode! 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Why so many of us live in survival mode during midlife 
  2. Hormone fluctuation and its impact on cortisol regulation 
  3. Understanding the physiology of your stress response system 
  4. The link between cortisol and weight gain 
  5. My favorite cortisol resetting rituals 
  6. Habits to implement to reverse the stress response system 

QUOTES

“90% of the time, we’re solving all the problems, we’re holding it all together. We’re over-efforting, overproducing. We’re productive machines… and that primary hormone that we hear a lot about is gonna be cortisol.”

“Cortisol is just a hormone that’s responding to the environment and to how I’m living my life. So we have to look at how we live our life and how we shift the way we live our life so we’re not having this crazy response.”

“How you live your life is how you live your day, and how you live your day is how you start your day.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Mariza Instagram: DM me / tag your self-care moment @drmariza  

Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution and claim your free bonuses HERE! 

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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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658: 7 Books That Will Transform Your Life in 2025

July 1, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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EPISODE SUMMARY

Books are powerful tools for self-growth and wellness. 

In my personal experience, books have been truly life-changing. The right book at the right time can be exactly what you need to get back on track and start to feel like the clearest, most powerful version of YOU. 

In this episode, I’m sharing with you some of my all-time favorite books across all genres. From authors like Mel Robbins to Gabrielle Bernstein, we’re covering fiction, non-fiction, and even my newest favorite– romantic fantasy (don’t knock it til you try it, ladies… trust me!). 

Books can be an escape, a tool for self-love and confidence-building, and a way to reconnect with yourself and with others. So don’t miss this episode to uncover my top transformative books to add to your library!

IN THIS EPISODE

  • How books can be transformative for yourself and your wellness  
  • 7 of my favorite life-changing books for different seasons of life
  • How authors’ personal lives influence their written stories 
  • A hint at when my future Book Club will be announced!
  • What to expect in my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution 

QUOTES

“The power of the right book at the right time… It doesn’t just give you information, it gives you transformation. And as I’m about to release my 9th book, The Perimenopause Revolution, I’m reminded why books matter so much.”

“Too many women have forgotten how wild and powerful they truly are. This book is a beautiful reminder and a challenge to become yourself again, to come home to yourself.”

“This is about thriving through the second half of our lives because when women feel alive, aligned, and energized, we don’t just exist. We transform our families, our communities. We transform the world.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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