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The Perimenopause Revolution: Your Roadmap to Vitality

The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca

Release Date: 10/17/2025

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The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca

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If you’ve ever wondered why your body suddenly feels like it’s changing the rules, hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and all, this one’s for you. Perimenopause can feel confusing and even a little isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m sitting down with my dear friend and hormone expert Dr. Mariza Snyder, who’s helping women everywhere see this season of life in a whole new light. She’s breaking down what’s actually happening in our bodies and how we can work with those changes instead of fighting against them.

Dr. Mariza has spent nearly two decades helping women understand their hormones, and she has such a beautiful way of making it all make sense. We talk through the stages of perimenopause, the shifts that happen along the way, and what your body’s trying to tell you through all of it. She also shares her top go-to practices, simple, doable things that make a real difference when it comes to energy, mood, and metabolism.

Your body isn’t broken; it’s evolving. Tune in for a heartfelt and empowering talk with Dr. Mariza, plus a peek into her upcoming book, The Perimenopause Revolution (coming October 2025). You’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and ready to take charge of your health with a little more grace and a lot more confidence.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction.

[00:02:54] Perimenopause as a transition.

[00:04:31] Perimenopause as a window of opportunity.

[00:08:43] Late reproductive stage transitions.

[00:10:59] Hormonal changes in perimenopause.

[00:15:51] Adrenal fatigue and lifestyle changes.

[00:18:02] Metabolic health during perimenopause.

[00:21:28] Healing mindset and self-care.

[00:25:45] Vagal tone and parasympathetic regulation.

[00:28:30] Embracing perimenopause as opportunity.

[00:34:56] Wisdom for your journey.

Memorable Quotes:

"The more that we understand and we can connect the dots between our symptoms and this being a profound shift, we can enable ourselves to move through this without suffering, with feeling more empowered." [00:06:34] – Dr. Mariza Snyder

"Decide that you are worthy of healing. It is a mindset shift that you deserve it." [00:21:28] – Dr. Mariza Snyder

Links Mentioned:

The Perimenopause Revolution Book: https://drmariza.com/book

Book Bonus Page with a Perimenopause Toolkit ($500 value): https://peri-revolution.com

Thriving In Perimenopause Survival Guide: https://drmariza.com/perimenopausesurvival

Connect with Dr. Mariza Snyder:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/drmariza/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmarizasnyder/

Twitter/X: https://x.com/drmariza

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drmarizasnyder

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drmariza/

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