Why Extreme Diets Are Destroying Your Gut Microbiome in Menopause (Ayurvedic Solutions)
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
Release Date: 12/08/2025
How Neuroplasticity Can Reverse Chronic Fatigue, Pain, and Anxiety
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
What if your chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms aren't just hormonal, but neurological? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Ashok Gupta, founder of the Gupta Program and pioneer in neuroplasticity-based brain retraining for chronic illness. Ashok's personal journey from debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome at Cambridge University to complete recovery led him to develop a program that has now been validated in seven clinical studies and helps thousands of people worldwide rewire their nervous systems to heal. You'll...
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The Seven Pillars of Health: A Simple Self-Checkup That Could Save Your Life
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
What if everything you've been told about cancer is based on the wrong science? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this myth-busting episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden, researcher, clinician, and one of 80 scientists worldwide leading the charge on the mitochondrial theory of cancer. Dr. Donese is co-founding the Society for International Metabolic Oncology and has worked with oncologists from MD Anderson, Mayo Clinic, and top institutions globally to change how we approach cancer treatment at its root. We're pulling apart the misinformation in functional medicine, the dangerous trends in...
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The Root Cause of Cancer Nobody Talks About
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
What if everything you've been told about cancer is based on the wrong science? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this myth-busting episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden, researcher, clinician, and one of 80 scientists worldwide leading the charge on the mitochondrial theory of cancer. Dr. Donese is co-founding the Society for International Metabolic Oncology and has worked with oncologists from MD Anderson, Mayo Clinic, and top institutions globally to change how we approach cancer treatment at its root. We're pulling apart the misinformation in functional medicine, the dangerous trends in...
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Why 'It's Just Stress' Is Destroying Women's Work-Life Balance
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
Your brain is not broken and your mind is not a mess. You're not failing as a mom. You're not falling behind as an executive. We need to restore your hormones. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist, Chief Wellness Officer for a company of 14,000 people, and bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure, to expose the workplace crisis that's destroying women's careers and health. Dr. Romie shares her own story of burnout: 120-hour work weeks as one of less than 5% of female brain doctors in academic medicine, researching women's...
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The Workplace Crisis No One Is Talking About
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
Your brain is not broken and your mind is not a mess. You're not failing as a mom. You're not falling behind as an executive. We need to restore your hormones. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist, Chief Wellness Officer for a company of 14,000 people, and bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure, to expose the workplace crisis that's destroying women's careers and health. Dr. Romie shares her own story of burnout: 120-hour work weeks as one of less than 5% of female brain doctors in academic medicine, researching women's...
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The Silent Signs of Pre-Diabetes Most Doctors Miss (Check Your Neck)
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
Can you be lean and metabolically unfit? Can you be overweight and metabolically healthy? Most of the world's type 2 diabetics are lean. Weight is not the issue. It's a distraction from what actually matters: metabolic fitness. Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Beverly Yates ND to shatter the myths about metabolic health, weight, and diabetes, especially for women over 40. In this conversation, Dr. Yates reveals the silent signs of pre-diabetes most doctors miss, why the "eat less, exercise more" advice fails women after menopause, and the five steps of the Yates Protocol that helped...
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How Two Women Reversed Type 2 Diabetes With 5 Simple Steps
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
Can you be lean and metabolically unfit? Can you be overweight and metabolically healthy? Most of the world's type 2 diabetics are lean. Weight is not the issue. It's a distraction from what actually matters: metabolic fitness. Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Beverly Yates ND to shatter the myths about metabolic health, weight, and diabetes, especially for women over 40. In this conversation, Dr. Yates reveals the silent signs of pre-diabetes most doctors miss, why the "eat less, exercise more" advice fails women after menopause, and the five steps of the Yates Protocol that helped...
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Doctor Reveals: The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight After 40
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
Feeling exhausted, gaining weight around your midsection, and struggling despite "doing everything right"? You're not broken, your body is working against you because of a major hormonal shift most doctors completely ignore. Dr. Betty Murray, integrative functional medicine doctor with 20+ years of experience and founder of Minerva Telemedicine, explains exactly what's happening in your body after 40, and why the strategies that worked at 25 are now sabotaging your metabolism. In this video, you'll discover: ● Why your metabolism feels like it "switched off...
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Why You Feel Frumpy, Fluffy & Tired After 40 (Here's How to Fix It) | D. Betty Reveals
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
Feeling exhausted, gaining belly fat, and stuck despite doing everything “right”? You’re not broken, your hormones are changing. In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray explains what really happens to your metabolism after 40, why old diet and cardio advice backfires, how hormonal shifts impact energy, muscle, and fat storage, and what actually helps you feel strong and energized again.
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Why 50% of Women on HRT Are Undertreated (And How to Fix It)
Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
After 20 years of prescribing hormone replacement therapy to tens of thousands of patients, both in her clinic and through her telemedicine company Menrva, I have identified the critical gaps in how HRT is being prescribed, monitored, and optimized across the United States. This isn't about “should you” do hormones. This is about how to do them right. In this episode,I break down the 10 non-negotiables you need to know if you're considering HRT, currently on HRT, or feeling like your current protocol isn't working. From the biochemistry of bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones to why your...
info_outlineDid you know that the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response in your body, and everything you've been doing to "fix" it might be making it worse?
In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shivani Gupta, author of The Inflammation Code, to break down why perimenopause and menopause trigger inflammation, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can guide you through this transition, and why the extreme diets you're trying are sabotaging your metabolism.
Dr. Shivani shares why this season of life is a Vata season (characterized by dryness, anxiety, and feeling ungrounded), and how to counteract it with nourishment, rhythm, and the practices your body is actually craving.
If you've been cutting carbs, doing HIIT workouts, and white-knuckling your way through restrictive diets only to feel worse, this episode will change how you approach your health in midlife.
You'll Discover:
● Why the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response (and what that really means for your body)
● How your Ayurvedic constitution (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) determines what your body needs right now
● Why perimenopause and menopause are Vata seasons (and what that means for dryness, anxiety, brain fog, and joint pain)
● The one daily practice that grounds your nervous system: Abhyanga oil massage (and why it's a game-changer for aging skin)
● Why extreme diets like carnivore and keto damage your gut microbiome
● How to eat for nourishment instead of depletion
● Why turmeric needs black pepper or fat to work
● The "Tea Time is Me Time" practice that helps you reset your nervous system five times a day
● How to stop chasing your 20-year-old body and build metabolic health that lasts
Ready to Balance Inflammation and Feel Like Yourself Again?
This transition requires new strategies, and you have more control than you think. Watch the full episode now, and share this with every woman who's tired of fighting her body instead of supporting it. 💪✨
Resources:
● Dr. Shivani's Website: http://drshivani.com
● Dr. Shivani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/
● The Inflammation Code Book: http://theinflammationcode.com
● Fusionary Formulas (Supplements & Teas): http://fusionaryformulas.com
Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:
● Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/
Links:
● Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/
● FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec
● Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/
● Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/
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