Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray

Menopause Mastery is for women in the second season of life, the season of perimenopause to menopause, who are ready for more; health - vitality - passion - purpose! Join host Dr. Betty Murray (part geek, part magician, and your new medical & nutrition bestie with a dash of sass) as she takes the complex science of hormones, perimenopause and menopause and makes it easier to integrate into daily life. Nutrition, hormones, functional medicine, and a wellness lifestyle are only the tip of the conversation. Join the journey to uncover your deepest desires, harness your physical and mental health, and peel back the layers to know exactly what you want from life. Let’s make this season the best ever! Betty Murray is a nutrition expert, Ph.D. researcher, certified functional medicine practitioner, and speaker. Betty helps women over 40 harness their hormones to lose weight, optimize sleep, restore energy, and thrive. During her research for her Ph.D., Betty has dug into the research and worked with thousands of women balancing hormones, metabolism, and correcting nutrition imbalances.

How Neuroplasticity Can Reverse Chronic Fatigue, Pain, and Anxiety 01/14/2026

How Neuroplasticity Can Reverse Chronic Fatigue, Pain, and Anxiety 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 Discover: ●Why 85% of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and mast cell activation cases occur in women aged 35-60, and how perimenopause creates a "drought in the kingdom" that sensitizes the nervous system ●How your immune system and nervous system become traumatized after fighting off threats and keep firing weapons of war even after the battle is over, causing widespread inflammation ●Why survival is the number one priority of your brain, and how it would rather trigger your immune and nervous systems wildly to protect you than bring you back to balance ●How neuroplasticity works through repetition and intensity to rewire the brain, just like learning to drive a car transforms from conscious effort to automatic behavior ●Why estrogen loss in perimenopause builds more brain receptors (not less), affects the cannabinoid system and mitochondrial function in the prefrontal cortex, making the nervous system hypersensitive to fluctuations ●The neuroimmune conditioned syndrome framework covering symptoms like poor sleep, pain, fatigue, swollen glands, temperature fluctuations, post-exertional malaise, and cognitive dysfunction across multiple mysterious illnesses ●How the Gupta Program was four times more effective than sleep advice, diet, supplements, and activity recommendations for long COVID fatigue in independent studies ●Why modern medicine treats hardware problems (broken bones) well but fails at software problems (nervous system dysregulation) that account for 50% of doctor visits PLUS, we talk about the first-ever clinical study on perimenopause and menopause using the Gupta Program, and you can participate! This episode is for women experiencing chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, long COVID, anxiety, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms that medications haven't helped. If you're tired of being told "it's just stress" or "it's all in your head," this conversation will change everything. Watch now and discover how retraining your brain can heal your body, and how you can participate in groundbreaking research. Connect with Ashok Gupta: Website: Gupta Program App (free downloads available on App Store and Play Store) Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: Instagram: Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): Menrva Telemedicine: FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39718210

The Seven Pillars of Health: A Simple Self-Checkup That Could Save Your Life 01/12/2026

The Seven Pillars of Health: A Simple Self-Checkup That Could Save Your Life 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 biohacking, and why conventional cancer care, while well-intentioned, is treating the wrong target. Dr. Donese doesn't work against oncologists; she works with them, using metabolic therapies like hyperbaric oxygen and ketogenic protocols to improve chemo sensitivity, reduce side effects, and potentially target cancer stem cells that conventional care misses. You'll Discover: ● Why only 5-10% of cancers are genetic but all conventional treatment targets DNA when the real cause is mitochondrial damage that creates cell respiration problems ● How metabolic therapies like hyperbaric oxygen and ketogenic diet support conventional cancer care by improving chemo sensitivity with fewer side effects ● The dangerous truth about cold plunges: blood pressure spikes 50 points in seconds, has killed healthy people, especially risky for women with unbalanced hormones ● Why wearables lie to women about sleep and recovery scores, and why listening to your body is more accurate than tracking devices ● The Seven Pillars framework: a simple 1-10 self-assessment covering sleep, body, bowel movements, energy, mental state, relationships, and spiritual health ● Why biohackers are often the most stressed people and how excessive tracking and forcing protocols prevents the body from healing ● Why mitochondria are passed only through the female line and function collaboratively like matriarchal societies ● The one biohack that's universally beneficial: sauna and heat exposure for cardiovascular health, especially advantageous for women ● Why functional medicine practitioners giving glutamine to cancer patients are feeding the problem since glutamine is one of two pathways that fuel cancer growth This episode is for anyone navigating cancer or complicated health cases, women frustrated by wearables and contradictory health advice, or biohackers wondering if they're making things worse. Watch now and discover why your mitochondria hold the answers. Connect with Dr. Donese Worden: Website: https://drworden.com/ Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39650810

The Root Cause of Cancer Nobody Talks About 01/07/2026

The Root Cause of Cancer Nobody Talks About 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 biohacking, and why conventional cancer care, while well-intentioned, is treating the wrong target. Dr. Donese doesn't work against oncologists; she works with them, using metabolic therapies like hyperbaric oxygen and ketogenic protocols to improve chemo sensitivity, reduce side effects, and potentially target cancer stem cells that conventional care misses. You'll Discover: ● Why only 5-10% of cancers are genetic but all conventional treatment targets DNA when the real cause is mitochondrial damage that creates cell respiration problems ● How metabolic therapies like hyperbaric oxygen and ketogenic diet support conventional cancer care by improving chemo sensitivity with fewer side effects ● The dangerous truth about cold plunges: blood pressure spikes 50 points in seconds, has killed healthy people, especially risky for women with unbalanced hormones ● Why wearables lie to women about sleep and recovery scores, and why listening to your body is more accurate than tracking devices ● The Seven Pillars framework: a simple 1-10 self-assessment covering sleep, body, bowel movements, energy, mental state, relationships, and spiritual health ● Why biohackers are often the most stressed people and how excessive tracking and forcing protocols prevents the body from healing ● Why mitochondria are passed only through the female line and function collaboratively like matriarchal societies ● The one biohack that's universally beneficial: sauna and heat exposure for cardiovascular health, especially advantageous for women ● Why functional medicine practitioners giving glutamine to cancer patients are feeding the problem since glutamine is one of two pathways that fuel cancer growth This episode is for anyone navigating cancer or complicated health cases, women frustrated by wearables and contradictory health advice, or biohackers wondering if they're making things worse. Watch now and discover why your mitochondria hold the answers. Connect with Dr. Donese Worden: Website: Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: Instagram: Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): Menrva Telemedicine: FREE Hormone Quiz: Living Well Dallas: Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39628905

Why 'It's Just Stress' Is Destroying Women's Work-Life Balance 01/06/2026

Why 'It's Just Stress' Is Destroying Women's Work-Life Balance 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 hormones while her own brain cells felt "on fire," chest pain dismissed as "just stress," and life-saving surgery in 2010 that woke her up to what medical school never taught her. But this conversation goes far deeper than one woman's story. We unpack the shocking data showing women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are being forced out of the workforce at a rate 15 times higher than men, not because they're failing, but because their perimenopause and menopause symptoms are being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and weaponized against them. You'll Discover: ● Why women ages 40-60 are being laid off or taking involuntary leave at rates 15 times higher than men ● Dr. Romie's burnout journey in academic medicine ● The "hormones are a symphony" framework ● Why 70-80% of women with mental health symptoms due to stress actually have thyroid as the root cause, with difficulty focusing being the only presenting symptom (mistaken for ADHD or anxiety), while weight fluctuations, dry skin, and irregular cycles come later ● The truth about perimenopause symptoms ● Why "authentic leadership" is BS in corporate America ● The functional medicine gatekeeping crisis: complex gut health diet protocols for busy traveling executives who spend $3,000-$10,000 without getting help, told to "earn your hormones," when brain fog/anxiety sufferers need low-hanging fruit first (progesterone, thyroid) to feel better THEN add lifestyle changes ● Why no supplement will replace thyroid hormone: if a doctor is selling you supplements instead of prescription medication, run. ● Stress eating vs comfort food distinction ● Business dinner survival tactics PLUS, Dr. Romie's "glow up" secret: lost weight, skin glowing, looks younger than 50, wasn't Botox (though she covers gray hair every 3 weeks), was thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone restoration, started thyroid at 38-39 years old and had regular menstrual cycle for first time in her life This episode is for women in their 40s-60s experiencing brain fog at work, executives who can't focus in meetings, anyone told their symptoms are "just stress," or women considering quitting their jobs because they think they're failing. Watch now and discover why you don't need to quit, you need your hormones restored. Connect with Dr. Romie Mushtaq Instagram: The Busy Brain Cure by Dr. Romie Mushtaq (bestselling book with 8-week protocol) Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: Instagram: Links: ● The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39560965

The Workplace Crisis No One Is Talking About 12/31/2025

The Workplace Crisis No One Is Talking About 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 hormones while her own brain cells felt "on fire," chest pain dismissed as "just stress," and life-saving surgery in 2010 that woke her up to what medical school never taught her. But this conversation goes far deeper than one woman's story. We unpack the shocking data showing women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are being forced out of the workforce at a rate 15 times higher than men, not because they're failing, but because their perimenopause and menopause symptoms are being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and weaponized against them. You'll Discover: ● Why women ages 40-60 are being laid off or taking involuntary leave at rates 15 times higher than men ● Dr. Romie's burnout journey in academic medicine ● The "hormones are a symphony" framework ● Why 70-80% of women with mental health symptoms due to stress actually have thyroid as the root cause, with difficulty focusing being the only presenting symptom (mistaken for ADHD or anxiety), while weight fluctuations, dry skin, and irregular cycles come later ● The truth about perimenopause symptoms ● Why "authentic leadership" is BS in corporate America ● The functional medicine gatekeeping crisis: complex gut health diet protocols for busy traveling executives who spend $3,000-$10,000 without getting help, told to "earn your hormones," when brain fog/anxiety sufferers need low-hanging fruit first (progesterone, thyroid) to feel better THEN add lifestyle changes ● Why no supplement will replace thyroid hormone: if a doctor is selling you supplements instead of prescription medication, run. ● Stress eating vs comfort food distinction ● Business dinner survival tactics PLUS, Dr. Romie's "glow up" secret: lost weight, skin glowing, looks younger than 50, wasn't Botox (though she covers gray hair every 3 weeks), was thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone restoration, started thyroid at 38-39 years old and had regular menstrual cycle for first time in her life This episode is for women in their 40s-60s experiencing brain fog at work, executives who can't focus in meetings, anyone told their symptoms are "just stress," or women considering quitting their jobs because they think they're failing. Watch now and discover why you don't need to quit, you need your hormones restored. Connect with Dr. Romie Mushtaq Instagram: The Busy Brain Cure by Dr. Romie Mushtaq (bestselling book with 8-week protocol) Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: Instagram: Links: ● The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39558605

The Silent Signs of Pre-Diabetes Most Doctors Miss (Check Your Neck) 12/29/2025

The Silent Signs of Pre-Diabetes Most Doctors Miss (Check Your Neck) 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 women reverse type 2 diabetes after 25+ years, without deprivation or restriction. What We Cover: ● Weight is not the issue, it's a symptom: Most type 2 diabetics worldwide are lean (not overweight), you can be lean and metabolically unfit OR overweight and metabolically healthy, doctors blame weight instead of looking at actual metabolic markers ● The silent signs of pre-diabetes ● Objective markers that actually matter: Hemoglobin A1C, fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin, C-peptide ● Why BMI is useless ● Menopause changes everything metabolically: Loss of estrogen = increased visceral fat + insulin resistance (even with same diet/exercise), women have more microvascular disease than men, hot flashes linked to hyperdensities in brain (vascular damage) ● Why lean people don't get diagnosed: Doctors assume "you're skinny, you're fine" without checking A1C/fasting insulin/C-peptide, visceral fat can be invisible (not always "beer belly"), third of teenagers now have pre-diabetes ● The taste bud reset: Taste buds turn over every 10-14 days, they talk to brain about calories, diet sodas/artificial sweeteners trick brain → causes snacking 1-1.5 hours later PLUS, The 5 Steps of the Yates Protocol: (1) Nutrition, (2) Meal timing, (3) Stress management, (4) Sleep, (5) Exercise with emphasis on strength training. This episode is for women over 40 navigating menopause, anyone told to "just lose weight" by their doctor, pre-diabetics looking for real solutions, or anyone who wants to understand what metabolic fitness actually means. ✨ Watch now and discover why the strategies that worked at 30 don't work at 50, and what actually does. Connect with Dr. Beverly Yates ND: Book: The Yates Protocol (Pre-Order NOW) Website: Pre-Order Bonus: Upload receipt for undisclosed chapter not in book Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links: ● The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book) ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39548150

How Two Women Reversed Type 2 Diabetes With 5 Simple Steps 12/24/2025

How Two Women Reversed Type 2 Diabetes With 5 Simple Steps 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 women reverse type 2 diabetes after 25+ years, without deprivation or restriction. What We Cover: ● Weight is not the issue, it's a symptom: Most type 2 diabetics worldwide are lean (not overweight), you can be lean and metabolically unfit OR overweight and metabolically healthy, doctors blame weight instead of looking at actual metabolic markers ● The silent signs of pre-diabetes ● Objective markers that actually matter: Hemoglobin A1C, fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin, C-peptide ● Why BMI is useless ● Menopause changes everything metabolically: Loss of estrogen = increased visceral fat + insulin resistance (even with same diet/exercise), women have more microvascular disease than men, hot flashes linked to hyperdensities in brain (vascular damage) ● Why lean people don't get diagnosed: Doctors assume "you're skinny, you're fine" without checking A1C/fasting insulin/C-peptide, visceral fat can be invisible (not always "beer belly"), third of teenagers now have pre-diabetes ● The taste bud reset: Taste buds turn over every 10-14 days, they talk to brain about calories, diet sodas/artificial sweeteners trick brain → causes snacking 1-1.5 hours later PLUS, The 5 Steps of the Yates Protocol: (1) Nutrition, (2) Meal timing, (3) Stress management, (4) Sleep, (5) Exercise with emphasis on strength training. This episode is for women over 40 navigating menopause, anyone told to "just lose weight" by their doctor, pre-diabetics looking for real solutions, or anyone who wants to understand what metabolic fitness actually means. ✨ Watch now and discover why the strategies that worked at 30 don't work at 50, and what actually does. Connect with Dr. Beverly Yates ND: Book: The Yates Protocol (Pre-Order NOW) Website: Pre-Order Bonus: Upload receipt for undisclosed chapter not in book Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links: ● The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book) ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39521430

Doctor Reveals: The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight After 40 12/22/2025

Doctor Reveals: The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight After 40 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 overnight" in your 40s ● The hormone symphony shift: How progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone decline affects your metabolism, sleep, muscle mass, and fat storage ● Why "eat less, exercise more" actually makes things WORSE after 40 (the starvation response trap explained) ● The cardio trap: How excessive cardio burns off muscle instead of building it, and why you're running yourself into the ground ● What's really happening with your mitochondria (energy factories) and why you wake up exhausted even after 8 hours of sleep ● Why cortisol is "stuck in overdrive" during perimenopause/menopause, and how it actively breaks down muscle while storing belly fat ● The truth about willpower vs. hormones (spoiler: willpower can't fix a progesterone deficiency) ● Why herbs and positive thinking can't restore ovarian function (from a doctor with 2 masters + PhD in nutrition science) ● How bioidentical hormone replacement therapy actually works (and why it's science-backed, not just "toughing it out") PLUS, the #1 change to make TODAY to stabilize blood sugar and build muscle! (SPOILER, it’s easy!) Midlife isn't the beginning of the end, it's a time of radical transition and ownership. 🎥 Watch the full episode now! Don't forget to subscribe for science-backed strategies to reclaim your health in midlife and beyond. Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links: ● The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book) ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39470275

Why You Feel Frumpy, Fluffy & Tired After 40 (Here's How to Fix It) | D. Betty Reveals 12/17/2025

Why 50% of Women on HRT Are Undertreated (And How to Fix It) 12/15/2025

Why 50% of Women on HRT Are Undertreated (And How to Fix It) 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 gut health determines how well your estrogen gets metabolized, this is the master class your doctor should have given you, but didn't. We're talking about natural bioidentical hormones, the truth behind the Women's Health Initiative (spoiler: it was about Premarin and synthetic progestins, NOT bioidentical estrogen), and how to use precision medicine to guide YOUR hormone replacement therapy, not a one-size-fits-all protocol that leaves 50% of women undertreated and 25% overtreated. Discover The 10 Non-negotiables: #1 - Bioidentical Is NOT a Buzzword #2 - Your Symptoms Are Metabolic Signals #3 - The WHI Study Was About Premarin & Provera #4 - Your Gut & Estrogen Are in Constant Conversation #5 - Testosterone Is a Woman's Friend After 40 #6 - HRT Is NOT One-Size-Fits-All #7 - Timing Matters #8 - Delivery Method Makes or Breaks Results #9 - BHRT Works Best When You Address the Big Five #10 - The Goal Isn't to Feel Younger, It's to Feel More Like YOU Midlife isn't the beginning of the end, it's a time of radical transition and ownership. Hormone replacement therapy is one of the biggest levers you have. Use it wisely. 🎥 Watch the full episode now! Don't forget to subscribe for science-backed strategies to reclaim your health in midlife and beyond. Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links: ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39339340

10 Things Your Doctor Won't Tell You About Hormone Replacement Therapy (But Should) 12/10/2025

10 Things Your Doctor Won't Tell You About Hormone Replacement Therapy (But Should) 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 gut health determines how well your estrogen gets metabolized, this is the master class your doctor should have given you, but didn't. We're talking about natural bioidentical hormones, the truth behind the Women's Health Initiative (spoiler: it was about Premarin and synthetic progestins, NOT bioidentical estrogen), and how to use precision medicine to guide YOUR hormone replacement therapy, not a one-size-fits-all protocol that leaves 50% of women undertreated and 25% overtreated. Discover The 10 Non-negotiables: #1 - Bioidentical Is NOT a Buzzword #2 - Your Symptoms Are Metabolic Signals #3 - The WHI Study Was About Premarin & Provera #4 - Your Gut & Estrogen Are in Constant Conversation #5 - Testosterone Is a Woman's Friend After 40 #6 - HRT Is NOT One-Size-Fits-All #7 - Timing Matters #8 - Delivery Method Makes or Breaks Results #9 - BHRT Works Best When You Address the Big Five #10 - The Goal Isn't to Feel Younger, It's to Feel More Like YOU Midlife isn't the beginning of the end, it's a time of radical transition and ownership. Hormone replacement therapy is one of the biggest levers you have. Use it wisely. 🎥 Watch the full episode now! Don't forget to subscribe for science-backed strategies to reclaim your health in midlife and beyond. Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links: ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39338905

Why Extreme Diets Are Destroying Your Gut Microbiome in Menopause (Ayurvedic Solutions) 12/08/2025

Why Extreme Diets Are Destroying Your Gut Microbiome in Menopause (Ayurvedic Solutions) Did 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: ● Dr. Shivani’s Instagram: ● The Inflammation Code Book: ● Fusionary Formulas (Supplements & Teas): Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links: ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39283330

Why Your Diet Is Making Menopause Inflammation Worse (Ayurvedic Solutions That Work) 12/03/2025

Why Your Diet Is Making Menopause Inflammation Worse (Ayurvedic Solutions That Work) Did 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: ● The Inflammation Code Book: ● Fusionary Formulas (Supplements & Teas): Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links: ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39259420

How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally (And Make Hormone Therapy Actually Work) 12/01/2025

How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally (And Make Hormone Therapy Actually Work) Did you know the FDA just reversed 23 years of misinformation about hormone therapy? In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what this landmark ruling means for every woman, and why an entire generation was robbed of the opportunity to protect their health. This is vindication, but it also opens up critical questions about what comes next and how you can take control of your hormone health today. I'm sharing the complete roadmap to natural hormone balancing and bioidentical hormone replacement, including what your doctor isn't telling you about testing, metabolism, and the real foundations that make hormones work. You'll Discover: ● Why the FDA's recent ruling is a game-changer (and what it means for your health decisions!) ● The truth about menopause: it's not a disease, but leaving it untreated accelerates aging ● How estrogen affects every organ system in your body (except two cells!) and why losing it impacts more than just reproduction ● Why "test, don't guess" is essential, and why timing matters for perimenopausal women ● The critical difference between bound and free hormones, and why urinary testing reveals what blood work can't ● The five foundational pillars that make or break your hormone health: nutrition, sleep optimization, stress management, strategic exercise, and toxin reduction ● Why putting hormones in a "dumpster fire" lifestyle won't work (and how to create the right environment for them to thrive!) ● How liver detoxification and hormone metabolism determine whether you'll feel great or symptomatic on HRT ● The specific exercise prescription for menopause: strength training, zone 2 cardio, and why over-exercising can backfire Ready to Take Control of Your Hormone Health? This transition requires new strategies and support, and you have more control than you think. Watch the full episode now, and share this with every woman who needs to know she has options! 💪✨ And if you're ready to explore bioidentical hormones with science-backed care, visit Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women’s health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39200195

The Complete Guide to Hormone Balance: 5 Natural Pillars + How to Make Hormone Therapy Work 11/27/2025

The Complete Guide to Hormone Balance: 5 Natural Pillars + How to Make Hormone Therapy Work Did you know the FDA just reversed 23 years of misinformation about hormone therapy? In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what this landmark ruling means for every woman, and why an entire generation was robbed of the opportunity to protect their health. This is vindication, but it also opens up critical questions about what comes next and how you can take control of your hormone health today. I'm sharing the complete roadmap to natural hormone balancing and bioidentical hormone replacement, including what your doctor isn't telling you about testing, metabolism, and the real foundations that make hormones work. You'll Discover: ● Why the FDA's recent ruling is a game-changer (and what it means for your health decisions!) ● The truth about menopause: it's not a disease, but leaving it untreated accelerates aging ● How estrogen affects every organ system in your body (except two cells!) and why losing it impacts more than just reproduction ● Why "test, don't guess" is essential, and why timing matters for perimenopausal women ● The critical difference between bound and free hormones, and why urinary testing reveals what blood work can't ● The five foundational pillars that make or break your hormone health: nutrition, sleep optimization, stress management, strategic exercise, and toxin reduction ● Why putting hormones in a "dumpster fire" lifestyle won't work (and how to create the right environment for them to thrive!) ● How liver detoxification and hormone metabolism determine whether you'll feel great or symptomatic on HRT ● The specific exercise prescription for menopause: strength training, zone 2 cardio, and why over-exercising can backfire Ready to Take Control of Your Hormone Health? This transition requires new strategies and support, and you have more control than you think. Watch the full episode now, and share this with every woman who needs to know she has options! 💪✨ And if you're ready to explore bioidentical hormones with science-backed care, visit Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women’s health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39192110

FDA Removes Estrogen Warning + Top 5 Menopause Tips 11/24/2025

FDA Removes Estrogen Warning + Top 5 Menopause Tips The FDA just made history, and it changes everything for women's health. After 23 years, the FDA removed the black box warning from estrogen therapy. This is a MASSIVE win for women everywhere. What we were told about estrogen being risky for breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack? Completely inaccurate. We'll soon break down what this means for you, and why testosterone therapy for women is next. In the meantime, here are the TOP 5 MOMENTS FROM MENOPAUSE MASTERY: 1️⃣ 5 Dietary Changes to Get Rid of Meno Belly The foundation matters more than the biohacks. Here are 5 dietary changes that reduce visceral fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower disease risk. 🎥 Watch the full episode: 2️⃣ Morning Rituals That Reset Your Hormones You don't need to "earn your hormones", but morning rituals make everything better. Early sunlight, grounding, hydration, and exercise in the first 2 hours of the day normalize sleep, balance cortisol, and support metabolic health. 🎥 Watch the full episode: 3️⃣ Fiber: The Gift You Give Yourself Daily (with Anu Simh) The average American gets 8 grams of fiber a day. Research shows fiber helps cardiovascularly, metabolically, reduces insulin resistance, and feeds your microbiome to produce short-chain fatty acids that decrease inflammation and belly fat. 🎥 Watch the full episode: 4️⃣ Emotional Eating: From Binge Eating to Healing (with Amber Romaniuk) Amber Romaniuk shares her story of binge eating, bulimia, and gaining 80 pounds, and how she healed from the inside out. Food addiction, body image, and self-worth issues start young. This episode is raw, vulnerable, and relatable. 🎥 Watch the full episode: 5️⃣ Gut Health: It's Not About the Bacteria (with Laura Frontiero) Stop fixating on what's growing in your gut. The real question is why those bacteria are there. Until you fix your terrain, immune system, and inflammation, killing bacteria won't help. They'll just come back. 🎥 Watch the full episode: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women’s health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39111715

5 Things Every Woman in Menopause Needs to Know Right Now 11/19/2025

5 Things Every Woman in Menopause Needs to Know Right Now The FDA just made history, and it changes everything for women's health. After 23 years, the FDA removed the black box warning from estrogen therapy. This is a MASSIVE win for women everywhere. What we were told about estrogen being risky for breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack? Completely inaccurate. We'll soon break down what this means for you, and why testosterone therapy for women is next. In the meantime, here are the TOP 5 MOMENTS FROM MENOPAUSE MASTERY: 1️⃣ 5 Dietary Changes to Get Rid of Meno Belly The foundation matters more than the biohacks. Here are 5 dietary changes that reduce visceral fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower disease risk. 🎥 Watch the full episode: 2️⃣ Morning Rituals That Reset Your Hormones You don't need to "earn your hormones", but morning rituals make everything better. Early sunlight, grounding, hydration, and exercise in the first 2 hours of the day normalize sleep, balance cortisol, and support metabolic health. 🎥 Watch the full episode: 3️⃣ Fiber: The Gift You Give Yourself Daily (with Anu Simh) The average American gets 8 grams of fiber a day. Research shows fiber helps cardiovascularly, metabolically, reduces insulin resistance, and feeds your microbiome to produce short-chain fatty acids that decrease inflammation and belly fat. 🎥 Watch the full episode: 4️⃣ Emotional Eating: From Binge Eating to Healing (with Amber Romaniuk) Amber Romaniuk shares her story of binge eating, bulimia, and gaining 80 pounds, and how she healed from the inside out. Food addiction, body image, and self-worth issues start young. This episode is raw, vulnerable, and relatable. 🎥 Watch the full episode: 5️⃣ Gut Health: It's Not About the Bacteria (with Laura Frontiero) Stop fixating on what's growing in your gut. The real question is why those bacteria are there. Until you fix your terrain, immune system, and inflammation, killing bacteria won't help. They'll just come back. 🎥 Watch the full episode: Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women’s health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39077375

We Cannot Live Without The Lymphatic System for 1 Minute 11/17/2025

We Cannot Live Without The Lymphatic System for 1 Minute Tired of being told your cellulite, stiffness, and pain are "just aging"? It's time for the truth about your lymph and fascia! In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray and fascia expert Kelly Kennedy dismantle everything you thought you knew about cellulite, aging, and what your body is capable of. If conventional medicine has left you feeling hopeless or you're searching for answers beyond "it's your hormones," this conversation will change your life. Discover: - Why cellulite is trapped fat in fascia (not an age problem) - Why your lymphatic system is the lowest common denominator of all healing - How fascia is literally the fabric of your body formed from light in the womb - Why movement isn't optional if you want to feel good in midlife and beyond - How menopause changes collagen, fascia, and mobility - Top 5 red flags your lymph is stagnant - Two practices to support your lymph starting today - How a 75 year old reversed terminal fibrotic cellulitis in 21 days Plus, Dr. Betty and Kelly get honest about bioidentical hormones (when they help, when they don't, and why Kelly's approach is radically different), the myth that you can't move lymph if you have cancer, and why the products you're using to "feel good" (scented candles, perfumes, yoga pants) are actually making you sicker. If you're a woman struggling with cellulite, hormone imbalance, sleep issues, rashes, headaches, or chronic pain that nobody can figure out, this episode hands you a roadmap to reclaim your energy, mobility, and confidence! Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women’s health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/39039110

The Real Reason You Have Cellulite (It’s Not Aging) 11/12/2025

Why You're Not Losing Weight (It's Not What You're Eating) 11/10/2025

Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss (Here's How) 11/05/2025

Feeling Tired No Matter What You Eat? This Might Be Why 11/03/2025

You’re Not Tired, You’re Depleted: The Truth About Mineral Deficiency 10/29/2025

You’re Not Tired, You’re Depleted: The Truth About Mineral Deficiency Are you nourishing your body, but still feeling drained? So many women in perimenopause and menopause struggle with fatigue, brain fog, and hormone imbalance, even when they’re “doing everything right.” The truth? You might be experiencing hidden hunger, a silent mineral deficiency that leaves your cells undernourished, no matter how healthy your diet looks. In this enlightening conversation, I sit down with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals, to explore how minerals form the foundation of true wellness. Caroline shares her personal healing journey through autoimmune challenges and adrenal burnout, and how restoring her mineral balance changed everything. Together, we uncover: ● How mineral deficiency silently drives fatigue, inflammation, and hormone imbalance ● How fulvic and humic acids help your cells detox, hydrate, and repair naturally ● Why replenishing your mineral stores is key to thriving through perimenopause and beyond. ● The connection between depleted soil, micronutrient loss, and the modern health crisis ● The difference between taking supplements and actually absorbing minerals ● The story behind BEAM Minerals and its pioneering approach to mineral replenishment Your body has incredible power to heal when it’s truly nourished. Watch the full episode now and share this conversation with a woman you care about. Resources & Links: ● Learn more about BEAM Minerals: ● Follow Caroline on Instagram: ● Preorder The Mineral Reset book: Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women’s health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/38808300

The Vagina Coach’s Expert Pelvic Floor Advice 10/27/2025

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Tips from The Vagina Coach 10/22/2025

Your Words Are Keeping You in Pain – Shift Your Mindset! 10/20/2025

Chronic Pain? Your EMOTIONS May Be the Cause 10/15/2025

Chronic Pain? Your EMOTIONS May Be the Cause Are you stuck in a cycle of chronic pain, fatigue, and burnout that no test or supplement seems to fix? In this powerful episode of #MenopauseMastery, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Brandy Cummings, DCN, a preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum nutritionist, to explore the often-overlooked emotional roots of chronic pain, burnout, and fatigue. Dr. Brandy shares inspiring success stories of clients who have dramatically improved their health, mobility, and quality of life by addressing unresolved emotional patterns. PLUS—she has an AMAZING SURPRISE for listeners, so stay tuned! 💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode: ● The hidden emotional components behind chronic pain, fatigue, and burnout. ● How subconscious beliefs and unresolved emotions like anger, sadness, fear, shame, and guilt affect your body. ● The power of language: how shifting your words can reframe your goals and mindset. ● Understanding protective parts of yourself and how they influence behavior, relationships, and health. ● Tools like hypnosis and past-life regression, and how they work alongside clinical support. ● Step-by-step strategies to integrate mind-body tools with clinical nutrition and lifestyle support. Whether you’re struggling with chronic pain, fatigue, or the stress of motherhood, this episode provides actionable tools to uncover emotional barriers and step into a life of greater health, freedom, and possibility. Resources & Links: ● Book a session with Dr. Brandy Cummings: ● Visit Her Website ● Follow Dr. Brandy on Instagram: Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: / Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women’s health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/38583705

Emotional Eating & Food Addiction: Healing, Recovery, and Empowerment 10/13/2025

Emotional Eating & Food Addiction: Healing, Recovery, and Empowerment Are you tired of feeling trapped in the cycle of emotional eating, bingeing, or restrictive diets? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Amber Romaniuk shares her raw and inspiring journey: from emotional eating, food addiction, bulimia, and body image struggles to self-worth, healing, and empowerment. We dive deep into: -Understanding emotional eating, binge eating, and food addiction -How childhood experiences and trauma shape your relationship with food -The dangers of restrictive diets and orthorexia -How dopamine, hormones, and your environment influence cravings -Practical steps to rebuild self-worth, regulate hunger, and heal your body -The role of self-care, boundaries, and mindfulness in overcoming food struggles This conversation isn’t about dieting—it’s about healing your relationship with food and your body. Together, we share science-backed insights, empowering strategies, and the emotional work that truly transforms your life. For women struggling with emotional eating, binge eating, orthorexia, or diet culture pressures, this episode gives you a roadmap to freedom. Remember: your body isn’t your enemy, she’s trying to protect you. Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. Resources & Links: Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: ● Facebook: Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: Connect With Amber Romaniuk ● Take Amber's Free Emotional Eating Quiz: - Discover where you fall on the emotional eating spectrum and get personalized resources to start your healing journey. More from the Podcast: Subscribe for weekly episodes on women’s health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/38520745

Stop Emotional Eating | Amber’s Story & Healing Tips 10/08/2025

Stop Emotional Eating | Amber’s Story & Healing Tips Are you tired of feeling trapped in the cycle of emotional eating, bingeing, and restrictive diets? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Amber Romaniuk shares her raw and inspiring journey from emotional eating, food addiction, bulimia, and body image struggles to self-worth, healing, and empowerment. We dive deep into: -Understanding emotional eating, binge eating, and food addiction -How childhood experiences and trauma shape your relationship with food -The dangers of restrictive diets and orthorexia How dopamine, hormones, and your environment influence cravings -Practical steps to rebuild self-worth, regulate hunger, and heal your body -The role of self-care, boundaries, and mindfulness in overcoming food struggles This episode isn’t just about diets, it’s about healing your relationship with food and your body. Together, we share science-backed insights, empowering strategies, and the emotional work that truly transforms your life. If you’re a woman struggling with emotional eating, binge eating, restrictive dieting, orthorexia, or diet culture pressures, this conversation gives you the roadmap to freedom. Remember: your body isn’t your enemy, she’s trying to protect you. Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. Resources & Links: Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: ● Facebook: Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● FREE Hormone Quiz: ● Living Well Dallas: ● Hormone Reset: Connect With Amber Romaniuk ● Instagram: Take Amber's Free Emotional Eating Quiz: Discover where you fall on the emotional eating spectrum and get personalized resources to start your healing journey. More from the Podcast: Subscribe for weekly episodes on women’s health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → #emotionaleatinghelp #EatingDisorders #BingeEatingRecovery #emotionaleatingtriggers #disorderedeating #eatingdisordertreatment #eatingdisorderquiz #orthorexia #FoodAddiction #HealingJourney #SelfWorth #MindfulEating #BodyImage #WomenEmpowerment #MenopauseMasteryShow #drbettymurray # #functionalmedicine #AmberRomaniuk /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/38497395

Giving 100% but Seeing No Results? PERIMENOPAUSE Hacks! 10/06/2025

Giving 100% but Seeing No Results? PERIMENOPAUSE Hacks! Perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes: it’s a revolution for your body, brain, and future health. In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Mariza Snyder to reveal the truth about perimenopause and menopause. Together, they unpack myths about symptoms, explore the role of estrogen and testosterone in mood, motivation, memory, and energy, and discuss the major brain-related changes women experience. If you’ve been struggling with brain fog, low energy, sleep issues, metabolic shifts, or unexpected changes like hot flashes, night sweats, or low libido, this conversation will give you the science, strategies, and empowerment you need. We share personal, real-life perimenopause experiences and practical tips to help you thrive through this stage. Because women can not only survive perimenopause, they can thrive through it. Want to discover tools to future-proof your health? THIS is the podcast to learn how to protect your brain, balance your hormones, and step into your strongest, healthiest self. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ● Why perimenopause is more than just symptoms ● The hidden role of hormones in energy, motivation, and cognition ● How perimenopause impacts metabolism: insulin resistance, fat redistribution, fat storage, and muscle loss ● Simple daily habits to protect your brain and body long-term ● Why sleep is your #1 health tool during this stage ● How to embrace perimenopause as a chance to reinvent yourself ● Plus: Dr. Mariza’s favorite blood sugar and energy hacks Perimenopause isn’t the beginning of the end. It’s your chance to shape the second half of your life. Question for You: What’s the #1 symptom or challenge you wish more people understood about perimenopause? Comment below, we’d love to hear your story. Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. Resources & Links: Connect with Dr. Betty Murray ● Betty Murray Website: ● Instagram: ● Facebook: Links ● Menrva Telemedicine: ● Living Well Dallas: Connect with Dr. Mariza Snyder → The Perimenopause Revolution by Dr. Mariza Snyder → More from the Podcast: Subscribe for weekly episodes on women’s health, hormones, and functional medicine → Listen on Apple Podcasts → Listen on Spotify → #perimenopausesolutions #menopause #hormones #PerimenopauseSupport #MenopauseJourney #MenopauseMasteryShow #drbettymurray #MarizaSnyder #drmariza #functionalmedicine /episode/index/show/thisfunctionallife/id/38479900

Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray

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