Ep. 509 We’ve Been Ignoring This Vital Sign – The Most Powerful Tool to Track Hormonal Health with Dr. Mariza Snyder

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 15 October 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with a friend and colleague, Dr. Mariza Snyder, to discuss her new book, The Perimenopause Revolution. In our conversation, we explore some of the most pressing challenges around aging, including shame in a youth-obsessed culture, the lack of research on women’s health, and the physical toll of the aging process. We explain why the menstrual cycle should be considered a fifth vital sign, and what happens when metabolic health begins to decline in midlife, highlighting the value of apps and technology in empowering women to track their cycles. Dr. Mariza clarifies why biometrics, VO₂ Max, DEXA scans, and grip strength matter. She also shares her core pillars of metabolic health and the non-negotiables she believes make the most difference for women navigating the perimenopause-to-menopause transition. I truly enjoyed Dr. Mariza’s book, and I know it will be a powerful resource for women who want to take charge of their metabolic health during perimenopause and beyond. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How hormonal shifts in midlife can alter energy, mood, and metabolism in unexpected ways Changes that ripple through sleep, stress, and cognition during perimenopause Why, in perimenopause, old diet and exercise strategies often stop working the way they used to How cultural messages around aging fuel shame and confusion for women How DEXA scans reveal much more about your body composition than weighing yourself does What lab work can reveal about hidden risks Why you should consider doing bone and muscle scans early in life The benefits of daily strength training for maintaining vitality and independence How regular movement stabilizes energy and glucose levels Why food choices become a critical foundation during midlife transitions Bio: Dr. Mariza Snyder is a powerhouse advocate for midlife women, leveraging 17+ years as a practitioner, author, and speaker to spark a massive movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. With her top-rated Energized with Dr. Mariza podcast (13 million downloads) and a passionate social media audience with over 400K and 8 million monthly views, she’s a trusted guide—offering science-backed solutions for perimenopause and metabolic health. Her upcoming book, The Perimenopause Revolution (Hay House, October 2025), is the ultimate resource for women ready to take charge of their health and embrace perimenopause with resilience and confidence. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Mariza Snyder On her website Energized with Dr. Mariza Podcast The Perimenopause Revolution

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:03.7	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.4	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact
0:22.1	over a million lives.
0:28.9	Today I had the honor of connecting with friend and colleague Dr. Maritza Snyder.
0:34.5	We spoke about her new book, The Perimenopause Revolution, diving into common
0:39.7	issues that we find around aging, including shame and a youth-obsessed culture, the lack of
0:45.7	research, and the physical toll of the aging process. Why our menstrual cycle is a fifth vital
0:52.5	sign and why apps and technology can be very beneficial
0:56.1	for tracking our cycles, the impact of a decline in metabolic health and middle age,
1:01.4	and the importance of biometrics, including things like VO2 Max, Dexis screenings, and
1:07.4	grip strength. And lastly, we spoke about her pillars of metabolic health and non-negotiables
1:13.1	that she thinks are particularly important and impactful for women as they are navigating
1:18.2	the perimenopause to menopause transition. I really enjoy Dr. Maritz's book, and I know that it'll be
1:24.7	very beneficial for women that are looking to learn more about metabolic health at this stage of life and beyond.
1:33.4	Well, my dear friend, it's so good to have you back on the podcast. Welcome.
1:37.4	Thanks for having me, Cynthia, honey. I'm so so happy to get to see your beautiful face today.
1:41.8	Absolutely, absolutely. Let's kind of start the conversation today talking about kind of common misconceptions around
1:49.1	the aging process.
1:50.0	I think we have a very youth-obsessed culture.
1:54.7	There's a lot of shame with the aging process.
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