712: Why Lifestyle Medicine Is Mitochondrial Medicine (And What That Means for Your Energy, Metabolism & Longevity)

Energized with Dr. Mariza

Dr. Mariza Snyder

Alternative Health, Medicine, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 974 Ratings

🗓️ 15 January 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Ever feel a quiet kind of panic creeping up in midlife? The feeling that even though you’re showing up for everything, you feel empty inside? This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to live with this feeling forever… better yet, it’s absolutely reversible. We’re diving into how lifestyle medicine and cellular energy (hello, mitochondria!) are at the epicenter of how you feel, think, and show up every day. You’ll learn why those mood shifts, energy crashes, and feelings of overwhelm actually make sense — and more importantly, what to do about them. Then, we’re going back to the basics as I’m sharing my top 10 foundational lifestyle adjustments to help you rebuild energy and vitality without extreme plans or pressure. If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, start with one simple change and press play — your midlife health reset begins here! IN THIS EPISODE Navigating the drastic changes in ALL aspects during midlife What those little powerhouses– the mitochondria– really do How to track metabolic trends before they spiral out of control The benefits of efficient cycle and symptom tracking The best ways to stabilize your blood glucose and insulin levels Why strength training, movement, and protein are a MUST Choosing the RIGHT supplements to support your body Considering HRT as a beneficial support in midlife Why your sleep matters more than you think How to get started with these simple lifestyle must-dos QUOTES “Lifestyle medicine is mitochondrial medicine. The reason why lifestyle habits like nutrition, sleep, movement, circadian rhythm optimization, even stress support actually work is because they nourish your mitochondria and they optimize your cellular energy.” “What is one simple lifestyle shift you can make that will help your mitochondria produce more energy tomorrow? Choose one. Commit to it for 7 to 10 days and watch what shifts.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Sign up for my 7-day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart https://drmariza.com/jumpstart Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution https://peri-revolution.com/ Grab Mitopure to support your mitochondria: https://timeline.com/ENERGIZED Get the Perimenopause Survival ebook here: https://drmariza.com/perisurvival RELATED EPISODES 710: Kickstart Your New Year: How One Simple Habit Can Transform Your Life, Health, and Mindset 704: Hormone Intelligence for Women in Midlife: How to Thrive Through Perimenopause with Dr. Aviva Romm 690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self 686: Your Second Puberty Explained: What’s Really Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause

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0:00.0	Almost half of our lives lie ahead, and the choices that we make right now determine how vibrant
0:07.7	those years are going to be.
0:09.1	And you deserve strength, clarity, energy, confidence, and joy.
0:13.3	And it all begins by prioritizing the system that fuels everything, your mitochondria, your cellular energy.
0:24.1	Welcome back to the energized with Dr. Marisa podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Marisa, and I'm here to help you rock your hormones, optimize your
0:30.4	metabolic health, and feel energized in your body so that you can age powerfully and wake up feeling
0:36.5	amazing in your body for many years to come.
0:39.2	Let's jump on in.
0:41.5	There's a quiet kind of panic that creeps in during midlife, often starting in early perimenopause.
0:49.8	You're still showing up.
0:51.3	You're still functioning because, let's be honest, there's no other option.
0:56.0	But inside, you feel empty. Less resilient, more overwhelmed, more reactive. And you start to wonder,
1:04.5	is this just how life is going to feel from now on? And I remember one morning last summer,
1:09.9	standing in my kitchen, espresso in hand,
1:12.5	staring at the clock, and thinking, why does everything feel so freaking hard right now? I hadn't really
1:19.7	slept well. My patients were eroding and my body felt unfamiliar. I was exhausted and drained.
1:30.6	But the most unsettling part of the thought that kept echoing in my head was, why don't I feel like myself anymore? What is wrong with me? And therein
1:37.4	lies one of the bigger problems is that society has taught us to blame ourselves, that we are not
1:43.8	disciplined enough.
1:44.8	We're not working hard enough.
1:46.5	We don't have enough willpower.
1:48.5	And yet, our bodies are changing without permission.
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