Episode
721: No, It’s Not All in Your Head: The Medical Truth About Perimenopause with Dr. Jila Senemar
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- Energized with Dr. Mariza
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- Feb 17, 2026
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- 2982
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Summary
What if midlife wasn’t a crisis to survive—but a turning point to optimize your health? In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Jila Senemar, who breaks down what’s really happening in midlife and why preventative medicine is your greatest advantage. Instead of waiting for a diagnosis, we explore why being proactive with your hormones, heart, brain, and metabolic health can change the trajectory of your next decades. Dr. Jila reminds us that women’s health is rarely one-size-fits-all. Rather, it needs personalized, outside-the-box thinking. We talk about removing the shame, stigma, and outdated myths around perimenopause and menopause and celebrating this transition for what it truly is. Tune in here for honest insight and practical lifestyle shifts to help you thrive in midlife! Jila Senemar, MD, FACOG, MSCP Dr. Jila Senemar is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years of clinical experience. She’s a certified menopause specialist, longevity physician, and proud mom of three, who’s helped thousands of women feel strong and healthy at any age. Dr. Jila blends the best of conventional medicine with cutting-edge holistic solutions. Her individualized patient plans combine conventional gynecology practices with holistic care, prioritizing metabolic health, hormone optimization, and lifestyle redesign. IN THIS EPISODE Recognizing initial symptoms of perimenopause The importance of prioritizing preventative medicine Addressing the biggest myths around perimenopause Supporting your body in ways you may not be used to during midlife How to shift the midlife and menopause conversation Setting yourself up for success before reaching menopause QUOTES “I can be their gynecologist, and I can help them with the other components of their lifestyle modifications with exerc…