The Menopause Mastery Show | The Fracture Risks Most Women Miss | Episode 282 with Dr. John Neustadt 

?Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! 

? What if some of the most commonly prescribed medications are quietly increasing your fracture risk?

In this Menopause Mastery episode, Dr. John Neustadt joins Dr. Betty Murray to discuss the updated edition of his book Fracture-Proof Your Bones and why the standard approach to osteoporosis screening may be missing the bigger picture. We get into the limitations of DEXA scans, why bone density alone is not a strong predictor of fracture risk, and the overlooked factors that can make or break bone health over time.

Dr. Neustadt also explains why falls, stability, strength, sleep, lifestyle, and medication use all deserve more attention in the conversation around osteoporosis prevention. 

This episode covers:
? Common medications that may raise fracture risk, including SSRIs, PPIs, and some blood pressure medications  
? Why DEXA scans may not tell the full story about osteoporosis and fracture risk  
?The difference between tracking bone density and actually reducing fracture risk  
? Why fall prevention, strength, and stability matter so much for long-term bone health  
? The role of nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise in protecting your bones  
? Why both patients and clinicians are often confused about how to interpret bone health data

If you want a more complete understanding of how to protect your bones as you age, this episode is packed with practical insight!  ???

? To connect with Dr. Neustadt:
https://nbihealth.com/ 
? Find Fracture Proof Your Bones on Amazon: 
https:/www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B6LXBLDC?ccs_id=ab94daed-1420-40f5-aec2-6d2ab9783375 

00:00 Medications And Bone Risk
01:35 DEXA Limits And Fracture Prediction
06:26 FRAX Scores And Fear
09:24 Who Should Get Screened
11:14 Early Risks And Protein
21:07 SSRIs PPIs And Polypharmacy
26:19 System Gaps And AI Help
29:58 Bone Turnover Markers Reality
35:45 Sleep Cortisol And Falls
37:46 Balance Strength And Foot Health
42:50 Fear Confidence And Wrap Up

? Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

? Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray  

? Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/  
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 

?? 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. 

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #hormonechanges #midlife #osteoporosis #bonehealth 

The Menopause Mastery Show | The Hidden Shift In Midlife: Hormone Decline, Muscle Loss, and Healthy Aging During Menopause | Episode 281 with Jerry Mixon, MD

?Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! 

?Why do women lose muscle during menopause? And, what happens next? 

In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Jerry Mixon to unpack the deeper biology of perimenopause and menopause. They explore why this transition is about far more than hot flashes, including the major shifts in metabolism, brain health, stress resilience, and body composition that can begin long before a woman's final period.

Dr. Mixon explains his perspective on hormone decline in midlife, including why testosterone, progesterone, and estradiol all matter, and how those changes may affect energy, mood, confidence, libido, and the ability to handle stress. The conversation also looks at muscle as a powerful driver of metabolic health and why maintaining strength may be one of the most important strategies for women in midlife.

The conversation also dives into senescent cells, sometimes called "zombie cells," and Dr. Mixon's view of how they may contribute to aging, endocrine disruption, and loss of function over time. Together, they discuss longevity medicine, hormone optimization, and emerging ideas around supporting healthspan and vitality as we age.

Topics discussed in this episode:
?Perimenopause and menopause as a metabolic transition
?Hormone decline and its effects on mood, energy, and libido
?Testosterone, progesterone, and estradiol in midlife women
?Muscle health and metabolism during menopause
?Senescent cells and healthy aging
?Longevity medicine and hormone optimization

If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause and want a broader conversation about hormones, metabolism, brain health, and aging well, this episode offers an interesting perspective on what may be happening beneath the surface. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who could benefit from a deeper understanding of menopause. ?

? To connect with Dr. Jerry Mixon and Longevity Medical Clinic: 
https://www.longevitymedicalclinic.com/ 
https://www.longevitymedicalclinic.com/team/dr-jerry-mixon 

? Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

? Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray  

? Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/  
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 

?? 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. 

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #midlife #hormonehealth #longevity

The Menopause Mastery Show | How Menopause Health Research Is Failing Women: Why So Many Symptoms Are Missed | Episode 280 with Andrea Donsky

?Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! 

? What are the real symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and why are so many women still being overlooked in the conversation around women's health? 

In this episode of The Menopause Mastery Podcast, Dr. Betty Murray is joined by Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and published menopause researcher, for a conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and the urgent need for better women's health research. Andrea shares insights from her work studying menopause symptoms and explains why so many women feel overlooked, confused, or dismissed during this stage of life.

They discuss how perimenopause and menopause symptoms can show up in far more ways than most people realize, why the research has not kept pace with women's real experiences, and how this gap affects diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life. The episode also explores practical lifestyle strategies that may support women through the menopause transition, including nutrition, sleep, stress management, digestion, blood sugar balance, strength training, hydration, and daily habits that help support overall hormone health.

In this episode, you'll find:
?Andrea Donsky's background: Her work as a nutritionist, entrepreneur, media personality, podcast host, and published menopause researcher.
?The menopause research gap: Why women's health research still leaves many people without clear answers.
?Perimenopause and menopause symptoms: How symptoms can extend far beyond hot flashes and vary widely from person to person.
?Why symptoms are missed: How lack of awareness and limited research can lead to confusion and misdiagnosis.
?Lifestyle support strategies: The role of sleep, nutrition, digestion, exercise, hydration, stress support, and blood sugar balance in feeling better through the transition.

If you are looking for a deeper understanding of menopause symptoms, women's wellness, hormone health, and evidence-informed ways to support your body during midlife, this episode offers a grounded and accessible conversation with actionable insights. ?

00:00 Meet Andrea Donsky
01:36 Why Menopause Research Lags
02:05 103 Symptoms Survey
03:55 Dismissal and Misdiagnosis
05:46 Full Toolbox Approach
08:10 Nutrition Lifestyle Foundation
10:27 Healthspan and Saying No
12:32 Diet Culture and Overwhelm
15:10 Book as a Practical Guide
17:13 Osteoporosis Awareness Gap
20:14 Study Types and Evidence Wars
23:06 Seed Oils and Individual Response
26:52 Finding Your Threshold
27:22 Personal Menopause Symptoms
29:24 Top Symptoms Revealed
31:42 Why Sleep Falls Apart
32:55 Stress And 3AM Wakeups
35:12 Sleep Hygiene Toolkit
36:08 Digestion Hormones Connection
37:39 When Old Tricks Fail
41:22 Balance Blueprint Basics
43:33 Hormones Versus Lifestyle
44:46 PCOS Metabolic Lens
46:02 Chemicals And Cycle Clues
47:22 Endocrine Disruptors Spotlight
48:47 Book Links And Farewell

? To connect with Andrea:
To connect with Andrea: 
https://andreadonsky.com/andrea-donsky/ 
https://wearemorphus.com/
Find Andrea Donsky on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram 

? Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

? Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray  

Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/  
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 

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.

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #andreadonsky 

The Menopause Mastery Show | She Did Everything Right and Still Needed a Hip Replacement: Osteoarthritis, Menopause, and Joint Health | Episode 279 with Zora Benhamou

?Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! 

What really causes hip problems, even in active women who lift weights, play sports, and take their health seriously?

In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with gerontologist and longevity expert Zora Benhamou to talk about hip osteoarthritis, joint health, menopause, and what happens when chronic pain leads to hip replacement surgery earlier than expected. This is an honest, practical conversation about why joint issues can show up even in healthy, high-performing women, and what you can do to better understand the warning signs.

Dr. Betty and Zora talk about the difference between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, why hip pain is often misunderstood, and how factors like hypermobility, inflammation, cartilage loss, hormones, and long-term wear and tear can all play a role. Zora also shares her personal experience with hip replacement and offers insight into recovery, rehabilitation, mindset, and how to come back stronger on the other side.

If you are in perimenopause or menopause, dealing with nagging hip pain, or trying to stay active while protecting your joints, this episode is packed with helpful perspectives.

?? In this podcast episode, we cover:
?The real difference between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
?Why active women can still develop serious hip issues
?Early signs of hip dysfunction and when to take pain seriously
?The connection between menopause, estrogen, and joint health
?How inflammation and cartilage loss affect mobility and pain
?What to know before hip replacement surgery
?Recovery strategies for building strength, muscle, and confidence after surgery
?The mindset shift that helps you move from fear and frustration to action

?????????This episode is especially for women in midlife, athletes, weightlifters, and anyone trying to understand joint pain before it becomes a bigger problem.

Listen now to learn how to better understand low libido in menopause and support your sexual health naturally and effectively! ?

00:00 Meet Zora Benhamou
01:24 Hip Surgery Confession
02:20 Gerontology and Arthritis Basics
04:35 Host Hip Injury Timeline
07:14 What Osteoarthritis Feels Like
10:35 Menopause Joint Pain Clues
17:28 Risk Factors Hypermobility
20:11 Prehab for Hip Replacement
26:30 Recovery Tools BFR Bands
29:03 Neubie Nerve Reeducation
30:06 Nuebie Pain Breakthrough
31:21 Training With The Device
33:26 PRP And Regenerative Options
34:42 Mindset Shift To Bionic
39:24 When Pain Needs A Doctor
44:45 Pelvic Floor And Chronic Pain
47:22 Nutrition For Surgical Recovery
48:49 Advanced Recovery Biohacks
52:23 Scar Healing Copper Peptides
54:42 Wrap Up And Where To Find Zora

To connect with Zora (Zora the Explorer):
https://hackmyage.com/about/ 

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:   ?@drbettymurray?  

Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/  
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 

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.

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hippain #hipreplacement

The Menopause Mastery Show | Low Libido in Perimenopause and Menopause: The 4 Biochemical Pathways Behind Low Sex Drive (and How to Rebuild Intimacy) | Episode 278 

?? Loss of Desire in Perimenopause and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know 

?? Welcome to Menopause Mastery! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray talks about one of the most common and least talked about symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: low libido.

If your sex drive has changed and you're wondering what happened, you're not alone. Libido is influenced by hormones, stress, sleep, brain chemistry, and vaginal health, which means shifts during midlife can affect desire in ways many women never expect. This episode explores why these changes happen and what you can do to support your body, your relationships, and your overall well-being.

You'll learn how estrogen and testosterone affect sexual desire, why stress and poor sleep can make libido worse, and how vaginal dryness and pain can create a cycle of avoidance and frustration. Dr. Betty Murray also shares practical strategies to help women improve intimacy, restore comfort, and feel more connected to themselves and their partners.

? In this episode, we discuss:

?The hormonal and neurological drivers behind low libido

?How perimenopause and menopause affect sexual desire

?The connection between estrogen, testosterone, stress, and sleep

?Why vaginal dryness and pain can reduce intimacy

?How relationship dynamics can be affected by libido changes

?Supportive options for restoring comfort and pleasure

?The role of communication, self-exploration, and medical support

If you've been feeling disconnected from your desire, this episode offers a compassionate, science-informed look at what may be happening and how to take the next step.  

Listen now to learn how to better understand low libido in menopause and support your sexual health naturally and effectively!  ?

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:  ?@drbettymurray?  
Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/  
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 

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.

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #libido #midlife 

The Menopause Mastery Show | Master Your Thyroid: Navigating Hormones and Health In Menopause | Episode 277 

? Thyroid Pauses in Perimenopause & Menopause: Labs, Reverse T3, and Getting Proper Treatment with Dr.  Amie Hornaman, "The Thyroid Fixer"

? Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show!  In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray welcomes thyroid and hormone expert Dr. Amie Hornaman to discuss how thyroid dysfunction can overlap with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explain why this stage of life can be confusing for many women, especially when symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, weight struggles, and low energy are brushed off as just part of aging.

The conversation explores thyropause, a term used to describe declining thyroid function that can happen alongside changing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels. Dr. Amie explains why women need a more complete view of thyroid health, including a better understanding of lab markers, thyroid hormone conversion, and reverse T3.

They also talk about what happens when practitioners rely too heavily on limited testing or fail to listen closely to symptoms. This episode is designed to help listeners feel more confident understanding their thyroid labs, asking better questions, and finding care that looks at the full picture.

? In this episode, you will learn:

?What thyro-pause is and how it may show up during perimenopause and menopause
?Why thyroid symptoms are often mistaken for normal midlife hormone changes
?How sex hormones and thyroid hormones work together in the body
?Why a "normal" thyroid test does not always tell the full story
?What to know about thyroid lab work, including T3 and reverse T3
?How stress, under-eating, and overtraining may affect thyroid function
?Why personalized care matters when treating thyroid symptoms
?How to advocate for yourself when your concerns are being dismissed

This episode is especially helpful for women in perimenopause or menopause who feel like something is off but have not gotten clear answers. It connects the dots between thyroid health and hormone changes in a way that is accessible, practical, and empowering. ??

? Don't forget to check out Dr. Amie's book, The Thyroid Fix:
https://thyroidfixbook.com  (find your bonuses here!) 
https://www.amazon.com/Thyroid-Fix-No-Nonsense-Fatigue-Fogginess/dp/1668225425  

? For more from Dr. Amie:
https://dramie.com/   

00:00 Thyroid Pauses Intro
00:20 Meet Dr. Amie Hornaman
01:57 Normal But Not Fine
03:15 Hormones And Thyroid
03:40 Thyroid Pauses Explained
06:38 Natural Fix Myth
08:00 Why Replace Hormones
13:19 Medication Mismanagement
14:24 Beyond TSH Testing
16:35 Personalized Dosing
18:43 Non Converters And T3
19:38 Reverse T3 Breakdown
23:23 Reverse T3 Roadmap
25:01 Fasting Overtraining Trap
27:52 Thyroid Impacts Beyond Symptoms
31:20 Menopause Movement Blind Spots
31:52 Book Teaches Lab Mastery
34:39 Lab Timing Dosing Rules
40:33 Thyroid Bible Wrap Up
42:59 Bonuses Live Event
43:53 Final Thanks Subscribe

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray  

Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/   
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/  

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.

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #thyroid #thyroidhealth 

The Menopause Mastery Show | Menopause Q&A: Top 10 Questions and Expert Answers to Common Concerns | Episode 276 

Q&A with Dr. Betty: Top 10 Questions Women Ask About Perimenopause and Menopause

? Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray answers the top 10 most frequently asked questions about perimenopause and menopause. She breaks down what's really happening in the body during hormonal transition, why so many symptoms get overlooked, and what women can do to feel better with the right support, testing, nutrition, and treatment options.

You'll learn more about:
?perimenopause symptoms and when they can start
?menopause hormone therapy and common safety concerns
?brain fog, memory changes, and mood shifts
?menopause weight gain and metabolic changes
?anxiety, sleep disruption, and stress during menopause
?low libido, vaginal dryness, and painful sex
?joint pain, inflammation, and hormone balance
?how to advocate for yourself and find menopause-informed care

If you're confused about perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormone therapy, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, or low libido, this episode is for you. Whether you're in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, this conversation offers practical insight into the symptoms many women experience but rarely get clear answers about.

For more information on Dr. Betty's answers, please see the links to featured videos below:

Question 1 "Do I have Perimenopause?": https://youtu.be/07a-6e0Z14Y?si=ctqUOKFjixs0DoTt

Question 2 "Is Hormone Therapy Actually Safe?": https://youtu.be/GwRZuHXTUY8?si=k1421S_F18siL1LL

Question 3 "Why Am I Gaining Weight?": https://youtu.be/YODNg2OKv7s?si=4_JwtjomrAb1nc6M

Question 4 "Am I Losing My Mind? My memory sinks.": https://youtu.be/Fdtj30VvPco?si=60B2rmwk8e3F_Y0O

Question 5 "Why Am I So Anxious All Of A Sudden?": https://youtu.be/L-tLe7owvCg?si=KgKUt7uLpeaXevBB

Question 6 "Why Don't I Want Sexy Anymore?": https://youtu.be/aUxIn1HdT0g?si=xCwgK0sbCCljnk4X

Question 7 "When is Menopause Official?": https://youtu.be/JiohXnXYipw?si=wfoH6Z2dkcC0id9a

Question 8 "Join Pain, aches ? is this menopause or aging?": https://youtu.be/litFqgcVuxk?si=FRO4Us-RwRBvYmMG

Question 9 "How do you advocate for yourself and talk to a doctor?": https://youtu.be/LxXutr750x4?si=OKqBsv79cqlOabk-

Question 10 "Do I have to suffer through this or are there really options?": https://youtu.be/MtGoIznCLPk?si=-JWpzGKVHWNSXigz

 00:00 Why Women Ask AI
00:42 Menrva Lounge Q&A
03:06 Perimenopause Explained
04:30 My Hormone Story
07:54 Early Symptoms and Labs
11:56 Is HRT Safe
13:07 Breast Cancer Myth
17:01 Why Weight Creeps Up
19:24 Metabolism and Estrogen
21:54 Brain Fog and Memory
22:23 Estrogen and the Brain
25:48 Workplace Brain Drain
27:12 Hormone Driven Anxiety
29:05 Stressful Midlife Load
31:34 Neuroplasticity Tools
32:46 Libido and Painful Sex
36:18 Non Hormonal Sex Help
37:56 When Menopause Starts
40:49 Joint Pain Explained
42:43 Advocating With Doctors
46:15 You Have Options
49:39 Closing Encouragement

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray  

Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/  
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 

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.

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause 

The Menopause Mastery Show | The Gut-Hormone Connection In Menopause: Why It Matters and What You Should Know

? What if your menopause symptoms are being shaped by your gut health?

? Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with metabolic health expert and author Cynthia Thurlow, NP to explore the powerful connection between the gut microbiome, hormones, and the menopause transition. Together, they unpack how changes in gut health can influence symptoms in perimenopause and menopause, and why the microbiome may play a bigger role in metabolism, bone health, inflammation, and overall aging than many women realize.

They also dive into the emerging concept of the "menopause gut," including how hormonal shifts affect the microbiome, why the ovaries may be a key marker of biological aging, and how trauma, metabolic health, and mitochondrial function can shape the menopause experience. This conversation offers a deeper look at what may be driving common midlife symptoms and what women can do to better support long-term health.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

?The menopause gut: How gut health may make menopause symptoms better or worse.

?Hormones and the microbiome: Why shifts in estrogen can influence inflammation, metabolism, and gut balance.

?Bone health: How the microbiome may play a role in bone remodeling and long-term skeletal health.

?Ovarian aging: Why the ovaries may be an important marker of biological aging.

?Trauma and menopause: How chronic stress and trauma may affect ovarian function and symptom burden.

?Metabolic health: What may be contributing to weight, energy, and insulin-related changes in midlife.

?A deeper root-cause view: Why menopause symptoms may be connected to more than just declining hormones.

? If you're navigating midlife changes and want a deeper root-cause perspective on what may be happening in the body, this conversation offers an insightful look at the emerging concept of the menopause gut.

To connect with Cynthia:

https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/

Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut is available for pre-order now! Released in April 28, 2026

00:00 Menopause Meets Gut Health
01:36 Hormones Shape Microbiome
06:04 Weight Gain and Gut Signals
09:35 Extreme Diets and Dysbiosis
14:22 Short Chain Fatty Acids 101
15:13 Gut Bone Axis Explained
18:36 Birth Control and Bone Loss
24:27 Why Early DEXA Matters
26:32 Early Osteopenia Wakeup
27:32 Ovaries Pacemaker Aging
28:34 Trauma Speeds Menopause
31:48 Stress Gut Autoimmunity
34:54 Tubal Ablation Surprises
36:24 Perimenopause Misreadings
38:25 Progesterone Options
41:21 Mitochondria Hormone Response
44:43 Book Pre-Order
48:19 Final Thanks 

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray  

Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/  
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 

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.

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #guthealth #menopausegut #hormonehealth

The Economic Impact of Menopause Women Can't Ignore | The Menopause Master Show | Episode 274

? Women, Wealth, & Menopause: Why It's an Economic Emergency!

? Welcome to Menopause Mastery! Did you know: Women control $31.8 trillion in global consumer spending? It's true, yet the healthcare system designed to serve them is falling short. In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray breaks down the staggering economic cost of untreated menopause, why midlife women are the most powerful demographic in human history, and what happens when they step into that power.

From the $1.8 billion in annual U.S. productivity losses to the $2 trillion in preventable healthcare costs, this isn't just a wellness issue ? it's an economic emergency. Dr. Murray shares eye-opening data from Stanford, Mayo Clinic, and the Women's Wealth Symposium, and makes the case for why personalized hormone therapy could change everything. 

? Tune in for insights on this untold economic story of midlife women!

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray  

Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/  
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 

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.

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth 

GLP-1/GIP Drugs & HRT in Midlife: What the New Data Suggests for Women's Health | The Menopause Master Show | Episode 273 

? Rethinking GLP-1/GIP Drugs: A New Perspective on the Impact During Perimenopause and Menopause 

? Welcome to Menopause Mastery! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray revisits prior criticism of GLP-1/GIP drugs (semaglutide, tirzepatide). She clarifies that the concern was poor prescribing and inadequate nutrition guidance, then reviews emerging data for midlife women in perimenopause/menopause. She explains how declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shift fat distribution to the abdomen, worsen insulin resistance and cortisol, and change thyroid function, and note bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?especially transdermal estradiol?can improve glucose/fat metabolism and reduce visceral fat. They describe GLP-1 mechanisms, typical weight-loss ranges, and evidence women lose more than men, possibly due to overlapping estrogen and GLP pathways and potential synergy with HRT. 

A 2025 case report suggests GLP-1?slowed gastric emptying may temporarily reduce absorption of oral estrogen, bringing back symptoms, while transdermal estrogen may avoid this; they also raise concerns about possible birth-control absorption effects. Dr. Betty goes on to cover lean-mass loss risks on GLP drugs, sarcopenia concerns, potential bone effects of GIP, practical sequencing (start HRT then add GLP-1), microdosing/compounding considerations, and limits of current long-term trial data, emphasizing personalized care, protein intake, and resistance training.

Have you ever wondered about GLP-1 drugs and their role in weight loss during menopause? This episode is for you if you are ready to unpack the mystery of GLP-1/GIP drugs. Before grabbing a prescription, dive in to the science with The Menopause Mastery Show! ?? 

00:00 Rethinking GLP Drugs
02:32 Menopause Metabolism Shift
04:01 HRT Benefits Explained
05:15 Why Combine Therapies
06:38 How GLP One Works
08:02 Estrogen GLP Synergy
09:47 Case Report Oral Estrogen
13:17 Transdermal HRT Guidance
16:12 Muscle Loss Concerns
19:30 Bone Health and GIP
22:34 Practical Combo Framework
26:22 What We Know and What We Don't 
29:35 Key Takeaways and Wrap

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:    ?@drbettymurray?  

Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/  
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 

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.

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray

The Menopause Mastery Show | Understanding Women's Cardiac Health In Menopause | Episode 272 with John Osborne, MD, PhD, FACC, FNLA

? Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray welcomes cardiologist Dr. John  Osborne to discuss menopause as a major cardiovascular transition and how women are often misassessed using a male-centered model. They discuss women's higher rates of missed or atypical heart attack symptoms (fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea) and conditions more common in women such as microvascular disease, Takotsubo ("broken heart") cardiomyopathy, and SCAD. Osborne criticizes stress tests and the frequent, unnecessary caths, arguing that prevention should start with imaging?at least a calcium score at ~40, and ideally cardiac CT with AI to detect and quantify soft and calcified plaque, track progression, and guide treatment. They cover menopause-related lipid shifts, low HRT use and recent FDA label changes, and key labs including Lp(a) (genetic; estrogen lowers it; Horizon trial with pelacarsen) and ApoB targets for plaque reversal.  

? Discover the untold truths about menopause and heart health in this important installment of The Menopause Mastery Show! Join Dr. Betty and Dr. Osborne as they dive into how women's cardiovascular health is more than you think.   

To connect with Dr. Osborne:
https://clearcardio.com/

You Tube Channel: @ClearCardio?  

00:00 Menopause Heart Risk
00:38 Why Women Get Missed
03:47 Heart Attack Symptoms
08:28 Microvascular Disease
12:59 Stress Heart Syndromes
16:15 Estrogen and Vessels
19:41 Lipoprotein A Explained
25:29 ApoB Better Marker
29:37 Why Imaging Matters
36:17 Stress Tests Limitations
40:19 Calcium Score Basics
41:31 Calcium Score Basics
42:10 Soft Plaque Blind Spot
43:55 Cardiac CT Full Picture
45:02 Mammogram Biopsy Analogy
46:03 AI Plaque Tracking
47:45 Egg Plaque Visual
48:58 Start With Imaging
51:36 Women Menopause Risk
52:50 Screening Magic Wand
58:34 Donut Wall Plaque
59:18 Staging And Prevalence
01:02:35 Treatment Tools Repatha
01:05:05 Cholesterol Too Low
01:10:54 Preventive Cardiology Path
01:13:43 Clear Cardio Access
01:15:30 Hypertension Parking Lot
01:17:00 Eliminate Heart Disease
01:18:03 Resources And Farewell

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Betty Murray Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:   ?@drbettymurray?  

Links: 
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/  
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/  
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ 
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.

#menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray 

The Menopause Mastery Show | Ageless Beauty: Embracing Energy Medicine for Skin Health | Episode 271 with Cathy Goldstein 

? Skincare in Menopause: Energy Medicine, Acupuncture, & the 7-Minute "Facelift" (Plus What Actually Works)

In this Menopause Mastery episode, Dr. Betty Murray and acupuncturist Cathy Goldstein discuss why skincare in perimenopause and menopause is about more than wrinkles and products, focusing on skin as a communication system tied to the nervous system, emotions, hormones, fascia, muscles, and lymphatic flow. They explain how repeated facial expressions and stress can tighten muscles, constrict fascia, reduce lymphatic movement, and impact collagen and skin appearance, arguing for releasing rather than "freezing" the face. Cathy describes acupuncture and energy medicine through action-and-effect examples, shares misconceptions about topical collagen, collagen stamping, and heavy oils, and highlights clean water as the most underrated skin support. She outlines her Tru Energy® 7-minute facial protocol and study results, raises concerns about Botox/facelifts affecting communication and emotional connection, and shares three takeaways: hydrate, view lines as information, and know repair is possible.

If you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause, and feeling like your skincare routine needs a boost, the insights in the episode are for you! Go beyond creams and lotions, and nurture your skin holistically.?

To connect with Cathy and Tru Energy®:
https://truenergyskincare.com/you/ 

00:00 Skincare Beyond Skin
00:49 Skin as Communication System
02:09 Fascia Lymph and Expression Lines
06:11 Acupuncture and Energy Medicine Basics
11:28 Functional Skincare What Works
14:08 Mythbusting Collagen and Microneedling
17:08 Most Underrated Skin Fix Water
18:57 Menopause Skin Issues and Barriers
23:58 Seven Minute Facelift Protocol
26:33 Botox Facelifts and Social Connection
32:48 Top Three Takeaways
34:58 Where to Find Cathy
35:56 Final Thanks and Subscribe

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:  @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.

Menopause Mastery Show |  Hormone Health 101: HRT Myths & What Symptoms Really Mean | Q&A w/ Dr. Betty Murray, featuring guest Kelly Resendez

? What Every Woman Needs to Know About Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond

Welcome to Menopause Mastery! Join  Dr. Betty Murray and Kelly Resendez, President of Menrva, as they discuss myths and truths about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and clarify the difference between menopause and perimenopause. 

They review early symptoms beyond hot flashes, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, brain fog, abdominal weight gain, joint pain, palpitations, skin and hair changes, and shifts in libido and sexual comfort. Dr. Betty explains that even without symptoms, estrogen loss affects every organ, accelerating aging and increasing risks for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's, and that appropriate HRT can reduce major health risks. Additionally, they cover unnecessary costs from misdiagnosis and polypharmacy, outline key hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA), explain sleep disruption and adrenal stress, recommend urine testing for free hormones, encourage earlier support rather than waiting for periods to stop, and advise strength training plus higher protein intake to protect muscle and bone.

If you are looking to dispel the myths around perimenopause, menopause, and HRT, this is the episode for you. Take control of your menopause journey, and share with the women in your life!  

00:00 HRT Myths Intro
00:58 Perimenopause vs Menopause
01:48 Early Warning Symptoms
02:52 Health Risks Beyond Symptoms
05:36 Hidden Costs of Misdiagnosis
07:42 Four Key Hormones
12:18 Why Sleep Falls Apart
14:05 Hormones vs Stress Signals
15:53 Adrenal Fatigue Explained
18:21 Best Testing and Timing
20:05 When to Start HRT
22:56 Natural Options Reality Check
23:49 Training and Protein Plan
26:33 Wrap Up and Next Steps 

To connect with Kelly and Menrva:
https://gethormonesnow.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/getmenrva/ 

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 
Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:  @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.  

Menopause Mastery Show | Understanding Progesterone: Myths, Science, and Health Impacts

Progesterone in Perimenopause & Menopause: Bioidentical vs Progestins, Sleep, Cognition, and the Real Science

Welcome to Menopause Mastery! Join Dr. Betty Murray in this episode as she breaks down the science behind progesterone.  Amid online controversy, Dr. Betty explains what progesterone does in the body, how it declines first in perimenopause, and why bioidentical micronized progesterone differs from synthetic progestins used in birth control and older HRT like Prempro. 

She reviews evidence that oral micronized progesterone (often ~300 mg at bedtime) can improve sleep architecture and may reduce hot flashes/night sweats, while clarifying mixed findings and underpowered studies. It addresses brain and cognition claims by separating human data (largely neutral/no cognitive harm, mood benefits) from alarming animal studies, and explains individual variability via allopregnanolone metabolism, PMDD/depression history, genetics, and route of delivery (oral vs vaginal). In addition, she discusses cardiovascular nuance, endometrial protection with estrogen, and cyclical vs continuous dosing considerations.

If you're a woman over the age of 35, and are looking for relief from hot flashes, night sweats, and disrupted sleep, this episode is for you. Please share with other women in your life that deserve to have their symptoms taken seriously!  

00:00 Progesterone Controversy

01:08 Progesterone Basics

01:55 Perimenopause Decline

03:06 Progestins vs Progesterone

06:10 Hot Flashes Evidence

09:17 Sleep and Metabolites

11:39 Cardiovascular Nuance

15:18 Brain Debate Explained

16:19 Human Studies Summary

20:09 Allopregnanolone U Curve

22:15 Animal Study Misuse

25:17 Oral vs Vaginal Routes

31:27 Cycling vs Continuous

37:47 Key Takeaways Recap

41:59 Closing and Empowerment

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 

YouTube Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/QP0v2gvLr0M

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.

Menopause Mastery Show | Starting HRT After 65: Is It Too Late? Transdermal Estrogen and Bone, Sleep & Dementia Risk

Welcome to Menopause Mastery! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray examines whether starting menopausal hormone therapy after age 65 is always unsafe, arguing that blanket "no" answers stem from an evidence vacuum and fear following the 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI), which used oral conjugated equine estrogen and synthetic progestins. 

Dr. Murray contrasts oral therapy's first-pass liver metabolism and clotting risk with transdermal bioidentical estradiol, which has observational and retrospective data (including a large Medicare analysis) associated with no increased DVT, stroke, or heart attack risk. She highlights evidence for fracture reduction and maintained vertebral bone density with long-term therapy, discusses sleep benefits (a modifiable dementia risk factor), notes limited cognitive trials in older starters, and emphasizes individualized risk assessment (cardiovascular screening, genetics like APOE4) and monitoring; she also recommends vaginal estrogen to reduce UTIs and urosepsis risk. 

This episode is for women who feel they may have missed their window on starting HRT, and why it may not be too late. In fact, women of all ages will benefit from this information, so don't forget to share it with someone you know! 

00:00 HRT After 65

02:36 The Evidence Vacuum

04:55 Myth of the Window

06:27 WHI vs Modern Estrogen

08:36 Transdermal Safety Data

10:08 Why Observational Counts

14:51 Risk Math in Your 70s

19:32 Bone Density Benefits

23:08 Sleep and ApoE4

24:30 APOE4 Risk Basics

25:07 Sleep as Brain Protection

25:55 Transdermal Estrogen for Sleep

27:12 Insomnia Raises Dementia Risk

28:22 Personalizing HRT for Sleep

30:03 Cardiovascular Risks and Screening

34:56 Evidence Gaps and WHI Context

38:38 APOE4 Sleep and Estradiol Link

40:09 Decision Framework Over 65

43:08 Monitoring and Follow Up

45:47 Alternatives and Tradeoffs

48:16 Vaginal Estrogen and Wrap Up

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: 

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/

Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:  @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.

Perimenopause and Menopause Myths Busted!

Welcome back to the Menopause Mastery Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Betty Murray and guest Kelly Resendez get real about the top myths and truths that surround perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause?especially when it comes to hormone replacement therapy.

From the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones to the controversies sparked by past research, they break down the complexities in simple, relatable terms. Dr. Betty Murray shares the latest science on what actually keeps women healthy as they age, including the impact of hormones on long-term health, bone density, brain function, and more. Plus, they tackle the confusion around lab ranges, hormone metabolism, and the power of having individualized care.

Whether you're navigating these changes yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode will empower you with the knowledge, the facts, and the hope you need to take control of your hormonal health?without judgment or misinformation. Let's set the record straight and help you thrive during every stage of your menopause journey!

Chapters:

00:00 "Bioidentical vs Synthetic Hormones"

03:23 Synthetic vs. Bioidentical Hormones

06:34 Menopause Hormone Therapy Controversy

11:13 "Hormones: The Body's Cleanup Crew"

13:15 Patient Story: Hormone Therapy Oversights

18:45 "Testosterone and Women's Health"

19:46 "Empowering Women Through Hormone Care"

23:47 "Menopause Mastery: Real Solutions"

Quick Takeaways:

Start the HRT conversation early?within 10 years of menopause is optimal for the best long-term benefit.

Bioidentical HRT is individualized: what works for your best friend isn't automatically right for you.

Testing matters: Only using symptoms to judge your treatment might leave you unprotected; get those numbers checked!

Don't let someone else's bad experience steer you away?your journey is unique, and doses can be tailored just for you.

If you're ready to stop guessing and want a plan that's tailored to you, check out gethormonesnow.com. We're here to guide you through every step.

Let's make this your most empowered chapter yet.

What if the missing piece in your menopause journey isn't hormones, but your nervous system?
I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patrick Porter, founder and inventor of of BrainTap technology, a revolutionary light, sound, and vibration system that uses brain wave entrainment to flip the switch on sympathetic syndrome (chronic fight-or-flight), restore sleep, build stress resilience, and rewire neural pathways in just 20-30 minutes a day.

Dr. Porter has been pioneering neuroplasticity technology since 1986, starting with the first personal light and sound machine for pain clinics. 

You'll Discover:
?    Why our ancient brains weren't designed for modern life
?    Why modern brains operate on only one gear (stress, frustration, anxiety) when we need multiple gears like a car, and how BrainTap uses light (810-850 nanometer), sound (beat frequencies), and vibration to regulate five primary brain wave networks (alpha, beta, theta, delta, gamma) like switching Wi-Fi networks
?    The four T's destroying biological systems: Thoughts, Traumas, Toxins, and Technology (the new fourth T)
?    How brain voltage drops from 18.1 volts at birth to 10.1 volts by age 16-17, creating resistance where life becomes an energy equation that starts in brain, moves down spine, out to limbs
?    Why neural pruning accelerates in menopause due to estrogen loss affecting mitochondria and the cannabinoid system.
?    Why affirmations fail: brain doesn't respond to false statements of fact
?    Why drinking coffee first thing in morning is worst thing for biological system}
?    The three critical BrainTap times: morning, afternoon, sleep preparation

This episode is for women struggling with sleep, chronic stress, brain fog, or feeling stuck in fight-or-flight mode despite doing "all the right things" with diet and hormones. If you want to understand how 20-30 minutes a day of brain wave entrainment can rewire neural pathways and restore nervous system balance, this conversation will change how you think about healing.

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: 
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/braintaptech

| https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter 

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.

What if the missing piece in your menopause journey isn't hormones, but your nervous system?
I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patrick Porter, founder and inventor of of BrainTap technology, a revolutionary light, sound, and vibration system that uses brain wave entrainment to flip the switch on sympathetic syndrome (chronic fight-or-flight), restore sleep, build stress resilience, and rewire neural pathways in just 20-30 minutes a day.

Dr. Porter has been pioneering neuroplasticity technology since 1986, starting with the first personal light and sound machine for pain clinics. 

You'll Discover:
?    Why our ancient brains weren't designed for modern life
?    Why modern brains operate on only one gear (stress, frustration, anxiety) when we need multiple gears like a car, and how BrainTap uses light (810-850 nanometer), sound (beat frequencies), and vibration to regulate five primary brain wave networks (alpha, beta, theta, delta, gamma) like switching Wi-Fi networks
?    The four T's destroying biological systems: Thoughts, Traumas, Toxins, and Technology (the new fourth T)
?    How brain voltage drops from 18.1 volts at birth to 10.1 volts by age 16-17, creating resistance where life becomes an energy equation that starts in brain, moves down spine, out to limbs
?    Why neural pruning accelerates in menopause due to estrogen loss affecting mitochondria and the cannabinoid system.
?    Why affirmations fail: brain doesn't respond to false statements of fact
?    Why drinking coffee first thing in morning is worst thing for biological system}
?    The three critical BrainTap times: morning, afternoon, sleep preparation

This episode is for women struggling with sleep, chronic stress, brain fog, or feeling stuck in fight-or-flight mode despite doing "all the right things" with diet and hormones. If you want to understand how 20-30 minutes a day of brain wave entrainment can rewire neural pathways and restore nervous system balance, this conversation will change how you think about healing.

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: 
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/braintaptech | https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter 

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.

What if your breast implants are quietly triggering an immune response like organ rejection?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Whitfield?the only surgeon performing explants
with simultaneous fat transfer?to discuss breast implant illness, why 29% of capsules show
bacterial contamination, and his SHARP Method for optimizing any surgical outcome through
genetics, toxicity testing, and holistic preparation. We also expose how GLP-1 drugs are
destroying fat transfer results and causing premature facial aging.

What if your breast implants are quietly triggering an immune response like organ rejection?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Whitfield?the only surgeon performing explants with simultaneous fat transfer?to discuss breast implant illness, why 29% of capsules show bacterial contamination, and his SHARP Method for optimizing any surgical outcome through genetics, toxicity testing, and holistic preparation. We also expose how GLP-1 drugs are destroying fat transfer results and causing premature facial aging.

Why aren't your workouts working anymore? In this episode, I break down the exercise science that actually builds muscle in menopause, and why most midlife women are doing it wrong. Learn why exercise must come before increasing protein to fix anabolic resistance, how to use zone 2 cardio without burning muscle, why high-intensity classes may be counterproductive, and the exact strength training prescription (including heavy lifting, progressive load, and protein timing) that signals your body to build muscle and bone instead of storing fat.

Why aren't your workouts working anymore?
In this episode, I break down the exercise science that actually builds muscle in menopause, and why most midlife women are doing it wrong.

Learn why exercise must come before increasing protein to fix anabolic resistance, how to use zone 2 cardio without burning muscle, why high-intensity classes may be counterproductive, and the exact strength training prescription (including heavy lifting, progressive load, and protein timing) that signals your body to build muscle and bone instead of storing fat.

Almost 80% of women will experience weight gain as they enter perimenopause and menopause, and what makes it even worse is that the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s stop working entirely.

I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact science behind why menopause destroys your metabolism, why eating more protein first could actually be making things worse, and the precise order of operations you need to follow to reverse metabolic dysfunction and lose visceral fat - the dangerous fat underneath your abdominal muscle that increases your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

This isn't about eating less and moving more. This is about understanding the deep mechanistic disruptions happening in your mitochondria, insulin signaling, liver function, and fat cell biology during menopause, and using science-backed strategies in the right sequence to fix them. I'm also sharing my own story of gaining 35 pounds in early perimenopause and another 10 pounds from testosterone therapy because my androgens were too high relative to my estrogen.

You'll Discover:

?     Why 80% of women gain weight in perimenopause and menopause

?     Why eating more protein before fixing insulin resistance and glucose utilization can trigger gluconeogenesis

?     The mitochondrial shutdown

?     How fiber intake reduced visceral fat by 24.6% over 16 weeks in postmenopausal women

?     Why yo-yo dieting and extreme caloric restriction can slow metabolic rate by 20-30%

?     Why excess androgens relative to estrogen drive insulin resistance and pre-diabetes in menopause, and why testosterone therapy without proper estrogen management can worsen metabolic dysfunction despite improving libido and mental sharpness

?     How hormone replacement therapy improves insulin sensitivity through estradiol activity at cell and mitochondria

PLUS, the complete exercise protocol and its benefits.

This episode is for women frustrated by unexplained weight gain in perimenopause or menopause, those who've been told to just eat more protein and lift weights without results, or anyone struggling with elevated fasting glucose despite cutting carbs. Download the free protocol in the show notes and start fixing your metabolism the right way, in the right order.

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.

Almost 80% of women will experience weight gain as they enter perimenopause and menopause, and what makes it even worse is that the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s stop working entirely.

I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact science behind why menopause destroys your metabolism, why eating more protein first could actually be making things worse, and the precise order of operations you need to follow to reverse metabolic dysfunction and lose visceral fat - the dangerous fat underneath your abdominal muscle that increases your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

This isn't about eating less and moving more. This is about understanding the deep mechanistic disruptions happening in your mitochondria, insulin signaling, liver function, and fat cell biology during menopause, and using science-backed strategies in the right sequence to fix them. I'm also sharing my own story of gaining 35 pounds in early perimenopause and another 10 pounds from testosterone therapy because my androgens were too high relative to my estrogen.

You'll Discover:

?     Why 80% of women gain weight in perimenopause and menopause

?     Why eating more protein before fixing insulin resistance and glucose utilization can trigger gluconeogenesis

?     The mitochondrial shutdown

?     How fiber intake reduced visceral fat by 24.6% over 16 weeks in postmenopausal women

?     Why yo-yo dieting and extreme caloric restriction can slow metabolic rate by 20-30%

?     Why excess androgens relative to estrogen drive insulin resistance and pre-diabetes in menopause, and why testosterone therapy without proper estrogen management can worsen metabolic dysfunction despite improving libido and mental sharpness

?     How hormone replacement therapy improves insulin sensitivity through estradiol activity at cell and mitochondria

PLUS, the complete exercise protocol and its benefits.

This episode is for women frustrated by unexplained weight gain in perimenopause or menopause, those who've been told to just eat more protein and lift weights without results, or anyone struggling with elevated fasting glucose despite cutting carbs. Download the free protocol in the show notes and start fixing your metabolism the right way, in the right order.

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.

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: GuptaProgram.com

Gupta Program App (free downloads available on App Store and Play Store)

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.

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: https://www.GuptaProgram.com/

Gupta Program App (free downloads available on App Store and Play Store)

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.

In this quick episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden, a researcher and clinician who is one of 80 scientists worldwide leading the charge on the mitochondrial theory of cancer. 

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. We discuss the Seven Pillars framework: a simple 1-10 self-assessment covering sleep, body, bowel movements, energy, mental state, relationships, and spiritual health

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.

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.

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: https://www.instagram.com/drromie/

The Busy Brain Cure by Dr. Romie Mushtaq (bestselling book with 8-week protocol) https://drromie.com/book/

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.

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: https://www.instagram.com/drromie/

The Busy Brain Cure by Dr. Romie Mushtaq (bestselling book with 8-week protocol) https://drromie.com/book/

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.

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: https://drbeverlyyates.com/the-yates-protocol-book/
Pre-Order Bonus: Upload receipt for undisclosed chapter not in book

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 for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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:

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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 for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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: 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 for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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.

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: 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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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: 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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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: 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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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: http://drshivani.com

?     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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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 GetMenrva.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/

More from the Podcast:

Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ?     / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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 GetMenrva.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/

More from the Podcast:

Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ?     / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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:

1?? 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFgMKrh7Kek

2?? 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NdFwyUwn2c&t=12s

3?? 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: https://youtu.be/61jDjjK_TPA?si=2jRhg4E_LFLAglcc

4?? 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTfkTMkd5Wo&t=2s

5?? 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMt2wln0s1o&t=24s

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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/

More from the Podcast:

Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ?     / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

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:

1?? 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFgMKrh7Kek

2?? 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NdFwyUwn2c&t=12s

3?? 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: https://youtu.be/61jDjjK_TPA?si=2jRhg4E_LFLAglcc

4?? 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTfkTMkd5Wo&t=2s

5?? 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMt2wln0s1o&t=24s

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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/

More from the Podcast:

Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

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: 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/

More from the Podcast:

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Tired of being told your cellulite, stiffness, and pain are "just aging"? In this powerful episode
of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray and fascia expert Kelly Kennedy expose the real
connection between fascia, lymph, and healing. Learn why cellulite isn't about age, how
stagnant lymph affects everything from pain to energy, and the simple practices that can
help you feel vibrant again.

Doing "all the right things" and still can't lose weight? It's not your thyroid, your willpower, or your discipline. It's something deeper.

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Powter, weight loss & mindset expert, to unpack the real reason women struggle with weight in midlife.

We're diving into childhood programming, self-sabotage patterns, and why that nightly glass of wine is doing more damage than you think. This conversation gets real, raw, and practical, because you deserve to understand what's really going on.

What You'll Discover:

? The childhood messages about food still running your life (without you knowing it)

? The #1 mindset shift: stop being a perfectionist

? What self-sabotage actually is

? Why decision fatigue makes you eat at night

? The alcohol truth: it blocks fat burning for TWO DAYS after one drink

? How chronic dehydration slows your metabolism by 30%

? Why your feelings are NOT facts (and how to take action anyway)

? The basics that work: hydration, vegetables, strength training, consistency It's not all in your head. Your struggles are real, but fixable.

Watch the full episode and take your power back. If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs it. 

Resources & Links:

? Website https://www.jenniferpowter.com/

? Follow Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenpowter

? FREE Smart Weight Loss Kickstart Course: https://www.powtermethod.com/register-og

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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Doing everything right but still can't lose weight? It's not your willpower, it's deeper.
In this episode of Menopause Mastery, weight loss expert Jennifer Powter breaks down the 
real reasons behind midlife weight struggles and how to finally fix them.

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Feeling drained despite eating well? Many women in perimenopause and menopause struggle with fatigue, brain fog, and hormone imbalance, even when "doing everything right." The culprit might be hidden hunger: silent mineral deficiencies leaving your cells undernourished.

In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals, to explore how minerals form the foundation of true wellness. Caroline shares her journey through autoimmune challenges and adrenal burnout, and how restoring her mineral balance transformed her health.

Together, we cover:

? How mineral deficiency drives fatigue, inflammation, and hormone imbalance

? How fulvic & humic acids support detox, hydration, and cellular repair

? The link between depleted soil, micronutrient loss, and modern health challenges

? Why proper mineral absorption is more important than just taking supplements 

Your body has incredible power to heal when truly nourished. 

Watch the full episode & Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

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/

More from the Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

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Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

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: https://www.beamminerals.com/

? Follow Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official

? Preorder The Mineral Reset book: https://www.mineralresetbook.com/pre-order

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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

There's one body part rarely talked about during menopause? until now. Even I didn't think much about my pelvic floor until recently, when I became hyper-aware of it. Most women only hear about incontinence, prolapse, or painful sex. But your pelvic floor affects posture, digestion, hormones, and overall quality of life.

In this episode of Menopause Mastery, pelvic health expert Kim Vopni, explains why pelvic health is essential during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

She shares practical strategies, including:

? Dynamic pelvic floor exercises

? Breathwork and posture correction

? Her signature Buff Muff Method to strengthen muscles, improve sexual health, and maintain independence

This episode also dives into:

? How pelvic floor dysfunction can affect sexual pleasure and libido in midlife

? The connection between menopause, aging, muscle loss, and independence

? Simple at-home techniques to protect and train your pelvic floor

DON'T ignore your pelvic floor! Your body will thank you. 

Resources & Links:

? Kim Vopni's book: The Inside Story https://www.vaginacoach.com/pelvicfloor

? Visit Her Website https://www.vaginacoach.com/

? Follow Her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/?hl=es

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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time

There's one body part rarely talked about during menopause? until now. Even I didn't think much about my pelvic floor until recently, when I became hyper-aware of it. Most women only hear about incontinence, prolapse, or painful sex. But your pelvic floor affects posture, digestion, hormones, and overall quality of life.

In this episode of Menopause Mastery, pelvic health expert Kim Vopni, explains why pelvic health is essential during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. She shares practical strategies, including:

? Dynamic pelvic floor exercises

? Breathwork and posture correction

? Her signature Buff Muff Method to strengthen muscles, improve sexual health, and maintain independence

This episode also dives into:

? How pelvic floor dysfunction can affect sexual pleasure and libido in midlife

? The connection between menopause, aging, muscle loss, and independence

? Simple at-home techniques to protect and train your pelvic floor DON'T ignore your pelvic floor! Your body will thank you.

Resources & Links:

? Kim Vopni's book: The Inside Story https://www.vaginacoach.com/pelvicfloor

? Visit Her Website https://www.vaginacoach.com/

? Follow Her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/

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/

More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery for weekly episodes on women's health, hormones, and functional medicine ? / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw

Listen on Apple Podcasts ? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247

Listen on Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time