So much about women's health isn't discussed. Sometimes it's a taboo topic and other times there truly isn't much research or knowledge. Yikes! This week Jenn chats with Dr. Mariza Snyder, 8x best-selling author and women's' hormone expert to debunk menopause myths. From what's really happening to how to prevent frustrating symptoms and truly understanding estrogen dominance, this episode is packed with wisdom! Even better, there are actions we can take NOW to make sure we're set-up for success. Spoiler: Trust your instincts. Protect your liver; feed your gut. Outline:Welcome back & intro today's topicMeet Dr. Mariza SnyderDr. Mariza's story - from childhood trauma & chronic migraines to being a stress-aholic, disappointed in the protocol/solutions offered by her doctorThe labs & "normal ranges" vs your healthWhy so many areas of health & women's health go undiscussedDebunking menopause mythsWhat it means - you're old, can't have babies and have less valueYou'll gain weightYou need hormone replacement therapy (HRT)What is actually happening in perimenopause & menopauseProgesterone - the stress resilience hormoneEstrogen - insulin sensitive hormoneSymptoms we hear about - what influences their existence & severityRoot causes - stress, metabolic dysfunction/insulin resistance, inflammation, toxins, trauma, opportunists (viruses, mold etc.)Understanding estrogen dominance, especially at a time when estrogen is decliningFibroidsYour liverAssessing estrogen dominanceWhat we can do, starting now, to protect ourselves & prevent symptomsKnow & believe you deserve to be wellYou deserve self-careFood - love your liver, feed your gut; metabolic flexibility, water, protein, cut back on sugar & processed foodsWalk after dinnerFinal thoughts & inspiration from Dr. Mariza's momLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group & Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu PlanJenn's 8-wk Hack the Holidays ProgramDr. Mariza Snyder's Website, IG, FB, Book BonusEssentially You Podcast with Dr. Mariza SnyderQuotes:"Labs are often the last place for something to show up." – Dr. Mariza Snyder"Real health is not the little check boxes on the chart at your primary doctor's appointment."  – Dr. Mariza Snyder"Perimenopause wasn't discovered until the last three decades."– Dr. Mariza Snyder"Progesterone is a stress resilience hormone."– Dr. Mariza Snyder"If we have lifestyle factors in place, it won't feel like the wheels are falling off the bus."– Dr. Mariza Snyde"Two cells that use the most amount of energy in the body: your brain and your ovaries."  – Dr. Mariza Snyder"Protect your liver. Feed your gut."  – Dr. Mariza Snyder"#1: know and believe you deserve to be well."  – Dr. Mariza Snyder"Weight loss and obesity are a red herring."  – Dr. Mariza Snyder"We can reclaim our health with the small choices we make all the time." – Jenn Trepeck