{"podcast":{"title":"Energized with Dr. Mariza","slug":"energized-with-dr-mariza-757830","podcast_index_feed_id":757830,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/essentiallyyou","website_url":"https://www.drmariza.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8290e6e8-d176-11ec-800c-bb2b8d988516/image/b766a9f1db93ea40e6dc2ce8929f25ca.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Dr. Mariza Snyder","episode_count":797,"summary":"Energized host and bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder puts the power back in your hands so that you can age powerfully and live life to the fullest. Get ready to navigate your hormone and metabolic journey with wisdom and grace throughout your forties and beyond. Each episode will leave you feeling empowered with the knowledge of how your body actually works by providing root-cause explanations for the symptoms you’re facing (with a side of real talk) along with proven, research-driven solutions to reset your metabolism, fatigue, and hormones. In each information-packed episode, you will discover solutions designed to reclaim your energy and aliveness so that you can feel ENERGIZED in your body and become the CEO of your health. Visit www.drmariza.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus game-changing programs, products, and incredible support designed to optimize your metabolism, energy, and brain function as you powerfully navigate the second half of your life. This podcast was formerly named \"Essentially You with Dr. Mariza\".","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/energized-with-dr-mariza-757830"},"episode":{"title":"732: The Silent Disruptor: How Chronic Stress Hijacks Perimenopause","slug":"732-the-silent-disruptor-how-chronic-stress-hijacks-perimenopause","published_at":"2026-03-26T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/energized-with-dr-mariza-757830/732-the-silent-disruptor-how-chronic-stress-hijacks-perimenopause","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/energized-with-dr-mariza-757830","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/PSW1944660083.mp3?updated=1774464721","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/PSW1944660083.mp3?updated=1774464721","summary":"Balancing the overwhelm of family, work, and midlife symptoms, all while just trying to feel like yourself again? You’re NOT alone. In today’s episode, we explore stress as the silent disruptor of midlife—and why it can amplify so many of the symptoms you experience during perimenopause. We go beyond surface-level stress management and dive into how chronic stress impacts your nervous system, hormones, and overall wellness. We also highlight the often-overlooked power of connection and community, reframing them as a force multiplier for healing during this phase of life. You’ll learn simple, practical tools you can start using today to calm your nervous system and navigate overwhelming days with more ease and resilience. Ready to feel in control again? Tune in here to soften the stress and show up as your best self! IN THIS EPISODE What makes stress so silent in perimenopause? The biology of trauma and how unresolved trauma can show up as midlife symptoms How connection and community enhance your longevity Forming meaningful relationships and cultivating a sisterhood Simple and practical tools to build community connection Recognizing triggers and learning ways to ease your nervous system Exploring the benefits of breathing techniques, movement, natural light, sleep, and quality connections QUOTES “When you're under constant stress, which most of us are, this system gets stuck in the on position. And during perimenopause, we know that cortisol levels are often elevated, making every symptom feel worse.” “The effects of loneliness and social isolation have been compared to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness increases your risk of premature death by 26%, heart disease by 29%, and stroke by 32%.” “When you heal your relationship with stress and build meaningful conne…","meta_description":"Balancing the overwhelm of family, work, and midlife symptoms, all while just trying to feel like yourself again? You’re NOT alone. In today’s episode, we…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2118,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/energized-with-dr-mariza-757830/episodes/732-the-silent-disruptor-how-chronic-stress-hijacks-perimenopause/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/energized-with-dr-mariza-757830/732-the-silent-disruptor-how-chronic-stress-hijacks-perimenopause.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}