The Hidden Root Cause of Aging Faster, PCOS, & Endometriosis (+ Exactly What To Do About It)

The Liz Moody Podcast

Liz Moody

Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education, Mental Health

4.8 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 8 October 2025

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Did you know our metabolic and hormonal systems are deeply connected? So many women who experience hormone imbalances, mood swings, or fertility struggles think it's just something they have to deal with as "part of being a woman". In this groundbreaking conversation, I sit down with Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim, PhD scientist and women’s health innovator, to unpack the science behind ovarian health, menopause myths, and the things we can do to take control over our bodies. We dive into the shocking truth about how ovaries are not just about fertility—but act as a command center for nearly every system in the body. Dr. Piraye explains why modern women are outliving their ovaries and what that means for our health, energy, and aging. From sleep to stress to blood sugar, she shares how to understand your body’s hormone signals and take back control. She also breaks down how PCOS and perimenopause share metabolic roots, why glucose management is a hormone health superpower, and how hot flashes might be your brain’s way of signaling distress. You’ll hear how she personally used a continuous glucose monitor to stop her hot flashes—and the surprising ways GLP-1s (like Ozempic) are restoring ovulation in women who were told they’d never conceive naturally. If you’ve been told “this is just what happens as you age,” or have ever felt dismissed by doctors while navigating period pain, fertility challenges, or menopause symptoms, this episode will empower you with science, tools, and hope. You’ll also hear: Why your ovaries affect your brain, bones, metabolism, and immune system How GLP-1s are shifting the fertility and PCOS landscape What environmental toxins are doing to your hormones How sleep and melatonin directly impact ovarian function Why temperature tracking is the most underrated health tool for women Whether you’re navigating PCOS, planning to freeze your eggs, or just want to feel better in your 30s and 40s, this episode is a must-listen. It’s time we stop normalizing hormone suffering—and start listening to the signals our bodies are sending. For more from Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim, find her on Instagram @boss_ovary or online at https://www.celmatix.com/ and https://www.endofound.org/. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. Use our discount codes from our highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: AG1: head over to DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody to get a FREE frother with your first purchase of AGZ. OSEA: get 10% off your first order at OseaMalibu.com with code LIZMOODY or LIZMOODY10. Nutrafol: visit Nutrafol.com and use promo code LIZMOODY to get $10 off plus free shipping. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 371. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What is the biggest myth that women believe about aging and their ovaries?
0:04.0	Overees are just for babies and that menopause is just about hot flashes.
0:08.0	The ovary communicates with virtually every single cell in their body.
0:12.0	Menopause and perimenopause is about a lot more than just hot flashes.
0:16.0	There is this biological factor that is changing in their bodies
0:19.0	and by understanding the impact they can
0:21.7	navigate and help their bodies be healthier. There are conditions that mimic perimenopause
0:27.5	earlier in life. So women who have polycystic ovary syndrome, and this is a big percentage of women,
0:32.8	like 10% of women have PCOS. This is a condition that in many ways looks a lot like perimenopause.
0:39.3	What do you think about GLP-1s and other things that might impact metabolic health?
0:43.7	I'm super excited about the impact that GLP-1s are going to have. Just a few weeks ago,
0:48.4	somebody told me that their 47-year-old friend accidentally got pregnant after she had started GLP-1s
0:53.4	because her ovaries just
0:54.2	kick back on again. When you can get the metabolism under control, a lot of women have relief
0:59.0	from their PCOS symptoms. Do we know why certain people get PCOS or endometriosis and other people
1:04.5	don't? My name is Dr. Pirae, your touchbeim. I'm a PhD scientist and innovator. I have been researching women's health for over 25
1:13.9	years. So most people know that ovaries are important for babies, but what they don't realize is that the
1:20.7	ovary is really what I call central command. So it communicates with virtually every single cell in their body.
1:26.9	And I think a lot of women don't associate their ovary with anything other than babies.
1:31.1	And when we think about perimenopause, which is when the ovary really starts to decline and function quickly, and when we think about menopause, which is when the ovary stops working altogether, People usually associate that with hot flashes. Hot flashes
1:45.8	can be very debilitating and I don't want to minimize that, but it turns out that menopause and
1:51.3	perimenopause is about a lot more than just hot flashes. And it can be really empowering for
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