The Truth About Weight Gain During Perimenopause & How to Reclaim Your Hormone Health - With Dr. Mariza Snyder

 

For most of medical history, women’s health has been largely overlooked and misunderstood. But after years of a general lack of awareness about the important phase of perimenopause, today there are some incredible health experts taking charge of this conversation. Today, you’re going to hear from one of the leading advocates of women’s health and perimenopause.  

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a physician and bestselling author who is on a mission to help women thrive while navigating perimenopause. Her new book, Perimenopause Revolution is a powerful guide to understanding this profound hormonal shift, and how to take control of your hormones and your health.  

In this interview, you’re going to learn about the hormones that are at play during perimenopause and menopause and how they affect the body at the systemic level. We’re also going to cover the critical role of metabolic health during hormonal shifts, the lifestyle habits that can help mitigate perimenopause symptoms, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Mariza Snyder!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The connection between perimenopause and weight gain. (9:25) 

• Why perimenopause is a neuroendocrine transition. (10:20) 

• How transitioning away from rhythmically cycling hormones affects the body. (11:53) 

• Which hormone is the master CEO of the brain. (15:08) 

• How many doctors’ visits on average it takes for a woman to get answers. (19:15) 

• Why perimenopause is like a second puberty. (23:32) 

• The importance of understanding blood sugar during perimenopause. (31:04) 

• How cortisol affects blood sugar. (33:36)  

• The #1 factor that influences metabolic health. (40:34)  

• What the biggest metabolic hack is. (43:03) 

• How to use exercise snacks to support your metabolism. (45:14) 

• What to do if you experience an afternoon crash in energy. (49:54) 

• The importance of sleep consistency. (52:43) 

• Strategies for dealing with feeling tired but wired. (58:22) 

• The connection between mental health and perimenopause. (1:00:50) 

• Why perimenopause is a critical time to honor your boundaries and self-care. (1:06:04) 

• The beauty of listening to your body. (1:07:07)  

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• Use This Proven Formula to Boost Neuroplasticity  - Hear Dr. Patrick Porter’s interview!  

• 7 Habits That Slow Down Aging  - Hear about the power of a consistent sleep schedule! 

• The Secret to Learning Faster - Listen to Jim Kwik’s interview!  

• The Perimenopause Revolution by Dr. Mariza Snyder  - Preorder the book today!  

• Connect with Dr. Mariza Snyder Website / Podcast / Facebook / Instagram  

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