743: Why Your Heart Risk Changes in Menopause (And What You Can Do About It) with Dr. Jayne Morgan

Energized with Dr. Mariza

Dr. Mariza Snyder

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine

4.8 • 999 Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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“Why is heart disease still the #1 killer of women—and why aren’t we talking about it?” In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Jayne Morgan to unpack the overlooked connection between perimenopause, menopause, and cardiovascular risk. Most women are told menopause is just about hormones and symptoms—but it’s actually a vascular transition that directly impacts your heart, blood vessels, and long-term health. Together, they break down why women are often misdiagnosed, why key risk markers are missed, and what you can do to advocate for yourself early—before a major event happens. If you’re in your 40s or beyond, this conversation could change how you think about your health—and your future. Be sure to tune in! DR. JAYNE MORGAN Dr. Jayne Morgan is a leading cardiologist and national voice in women’s cardiovascular health. She is passionate about redefining “preventive care” for women—shifting the focus from reproductive health alone to include heart health, vascular function, and long-term longevity. IN THIS EPISODE Why heart disease is still the #1 killer of women—and widely overlooked How perimenopause and menopause impact vascular health Why women are often misdiagnosed in cardiac and stroke events The critical labs every woman should be asking for (including Lp(a)) How inflammation, stress, and caregiving burden increase risk Why movement (not just exercise) is essential for longevity The real role of hormone therapy in protecting heart health QUOTES“Real preventive medicine for women is preventive cardiovascular medicine.” “Menopause is not just a hormonal transition—it’s a vascular one.” “If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution https://peri-revolution.com/ Dr. Jayne Morgan Instagram Dr. Jayne Morgan Youtube RELATED EPISODES 723: Estrogen, Insulin & Heart Disease: Why Your Risk Rises in Midlife 711: Estrogen, Inflammation, and Your Heart Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Sanjay Bhojra 675: Feeling Off After 40? The Surprising Vitality Molecule to Reignite Your Energy, Libido & Confidence with Cathy Eason 741: Estrogen, Gut Health, and Metabolism with Siobhan Mitchell

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0:00.0	Real preventive medicine for women is preventive cardiovascular medicine because heart disease is the number one killer of women.
0:11.7	So when I talk about preventive care, as a cardiologist, I'm talking about the single most important organ in your body, the heart. Welcome back to the
0:22.7	energized with Dr. Marisa podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Marisa, and I'm here to help you
0:28.5	rock your hormones, optimize your metabolic health, and feel energized in your body so that you
0:34.1	can age powerfully and wake up feeling amazing your body for many years to come.
0:39.5	Let's jump on in.
0:41.4	One of the biggest myths that I am determined to dispel when it comes to perimenopause and
0:47.4	menopause is this, that so many women have been told that menopause is just missing your
0:53.8	period and vasol motor symptoms like
0:56.3	hot flashes and night sweats, maybe some sleep issues, maybe some vaginal dryness, and some mood swings.
1:02.3	It's always wrapped in this hormone reproductive package, but we need to be having the bigger
1:09.6	conversation because what most women do not realize is that
1:13.0	menopause and yes I'm talking about perimenopause as well these are a vascular transition
1:19.5	one that significantly impacts your heart your vascular blood vessels and your long-term
1:25.8	risk for cardiovascular disease and And here's the truth.
1:29.4	Heart disease is still the number one killer in women. It kills more women than all cancers
1:34.3	combined. And yet, many of us are not having this conversation early enough or at all. I want to
1:41.1	change that today. So I'm excited to bring on Dr. Jane Morgan, a leading cardiologist and one of the most powerful voices in women's cardiovascular health. And we are diving into what is really happening inside of your body during midlife. And I'm talking as early as you're early to mid-40s. Why your risk shifts in perimenopause and menopause, and most importantly,
2:02.4	what you can do to advocate for yourself and to protect your heart for many decades to come.
2:09.1	Because this isn't a conversation about fear. It's about awareness. It's about prevention.
2:14.1	And it's about taking back control of your health and that is what the energized podcast
2:18.3	is all about so if you're ready to dive in because I know that you probably have family members
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