Energized with Dr. Mariza

Do you ever feel–deep in your bones–that you need to do something BIG to change the course of your health?  Like you’re already doing so many things right, but you just can’t shake the stubborn belly fat, supersized thighs, mid-afternoon sugar cravings, zero energy days, pounding migraines, painful periods, or endless bloating?  I was there with you, girl! Until I created, tested, and perfected th...

Halloween and Thanksgiving might be over, but the real party is just getting started as we head into the New Year. Which means… Even more rich food, alcohol, desserts, and caffeine. This spells BIG TROUBLE for your liver, hormones, and belly fat! Catch today’s jam-packed shortie for 10 reasons to optimize your liver function right now (with easy tips and recommendations for getting started).

So many of the women I talk to feel so out of alignment that they think the only solution is to change everything about their life overnight. This kind of thinking actually creates MORE stress in the body and it's actually impossible to achieve, which makes it even harder to heal! Catch today's shortie for the key to getting REAL, lasting results–and learn a few life-changing habits you can start...

Eating a diverse, whole food diet really is the key to the kingdom in terms of maintaining a healthy metabolism and keeping stubborn belly fat out of your life!  Certain foods, however, can wreak havoc on your metabolic health and throw ALL of your hard work out the window virtually overnight… …causing system-wide inflammation that becomes harder and harder to overcome as we age.  Catch today’s po...

We are living in a time when information is more accessible than ever before. However, this also makes confusion more prevalent than ever before, and our disease rates are higher. Addressing the disconnect between the information you receive and the way your body is functioning is not impossible, but it takes a solid framework in order to do so. Mastering Diabetes with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robb...

We made it through Halloween and now Thanksgiving... but that was just a warmup! The massive meals, sugary treats, and tempting drinks are all about to get even HARDER to avoid–which means you'll need to be even better at knowing how to minimize the side effects of overindulging. Catch today's shortie for 3 easy ways to keep your blood sugar from spiraling out of control, so you can wake up refres...

Here’s a crazy truth: About one in three American adults already have pre-diabetes and as many as 84% of them have NO IDEA.  The problem is that most doctors are misinforming (or mistreating!) people who are in the pre-diabetic range–which makes it harder to overcome as time goes on even though the condition is completely reversible.   This starts to show up as cognitive decline, an increased risk...

As a teenager, I was surrounded by women who were critical, miserable, angry, and skewed towards a negative mindset.  I grew up during those years not feeling safe to share my own struggles or challenges because there was no room for it… plus, the answers were always the same: Life is hard… that’s just how it is… you’ll get over it. I skewed this way, too–until something hit me… HARD! Catch today’...

Toxins play a huge role in the majority of chronic illnesses and hormone disruptions, and yet the numbers just keep getting worse. Every year new chemicals are introduced into our environment, especially into our cleaning products and personal care products, while only a very small fraction of the effects of these chemicals are investigated. This is why it is up to you to understand the harmful ef...

Here's a hard truth: Just about every woman woman I talk to is deficient in Magnesium. This tends to show up in the form of anxiety, restlessness, hypertension, muscle spasms, fatigue, brain fog, and a whole LOT more. The good news is it can be fixed! Check out today's shortie to find out how much magnesium women need, which magnesium is best, and a few safe and easy ways to up your intake.

Have you ever thought the “most wonderful time of the year” is actually the exact opposite?    Between the cooking, the planning, the shopping, the wrapping, the overtime at the office, and the holiday parties and events to attend, most people are exhausted and sick before the holidays end!    But it doesn’t have to be that way!    Catch today’s podcast to find out how you can not only survive, bu...

I don’t know about you, but I love the holidays… Yet it can STILL be a real trigger fest for me!  Between the planning, shopping, family time, parties, travel, PLUS all the usual day-to-day duties, there is a LOT to deal with… Catch today’s shortie for 5 easy ways to reduce your stress levels, stay feeling good, and enjoy the holiday season just like you deserve. :)

More women than men have died from cardiovascular disease in modern times, yet we continue to believe it is primarily a problem for men. Your cardiometabolic health determines how you are able to show up in the world and can be a key indicator of your health going forward. This is why it is so important to know which signs to pay attention to so that you can pivot as your body pivots. Protecting Y...

Are you experiencing symptoms of digestive distress, sluggish energy, hangover after 1-2 glasses of wine, brain fog, belly fat, pre-diabetes, headaches, and even skin issues? What if I told you all of these symptoms are tied to your liver? If you can relate to any of these, today’s shortie will provide you with a road map on how to eat your way back to a healthy, happy liver (and far fewer symptom...

Last month, during Menopause Awareness Month, I was asked by my publisher at Penguin Random House to share advice I would give my perimenopausal self for their newsletter. And I LOVED this assignment because it is so important to ask ourselves these types of questions–so that we walk our journey with intention.  It also gave me a moment to really think about what I would tell my younger self to ma...

I know from first-hand experience that if you let limiting beliefs rule your life, they will. Creating success and a life that you love can only be done with the right mindset and belief that you are worthy of everything that you desire. Gratitude, joy, success, and happiness are within your reach; all you have to do is adjust your beliefs and mindset to achieve them. Living a Life of Passion and...

DID YOU KNOW: Testosterone is actually the most biologically active hormone in women too! And like progesterone, levels decline as you age–with a deficiency showing up as hair loss, weight gain, fatigue, mood issues, and more. Some foods can make things even worse. Catch today’s shortie for a list of foods that lower your testosterone the most, PLUS a few things you can do to increase your T level...

Let's face it: Sometimes, it feels like no matter what you do, how hardcore your workouts are, or how detailed your food journal is, the stubborn weight just won't budge.  And for many of us, that extra weight is hanging out in the dreaded midsection.  Between bloating and jeans that don’t fit by 5 pm that same day, battling belly fat can be more than just trying to fit into your favorite pair of...

You know that feeling when you’re lying in bed at night, eyes closed, and you’re FINALLY about to drift off… ...then suddenly, you’re jolted back into your body by a super intense craving. It’s THE worst! Catch today’s shortie for five big reasons why you should stop caving into these late-night cravings sooner than later. 

When it comes to estrogen dominance, there is a lot to unpack. I see so many women struggling with the symptoms of estrogen dominance, unsure of where to start, or even unaware that this is the root cause of their symptoms. I want to be a part of the solution that helps women get out of these disruptive symptoms, which is why I have invited estrogen dominance expert Magdalena Wszelaki onto the sho...

Let’s face it: Thyroid dysfunction is everywhere. Estimates show that 1 in 8 women will develop thyroid dysfunction—and up to 60% of those may be going around for YEARS undiagnosed. On today’s shortie, I’m going to share the five BIG benefits of balancing your Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4) and how to do it naturally, so you never have to worry about thyroid issues down the road.

I found out about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) the hard way–when a friend got diagnosed out of the blue and told she couldn’t have kids unless she underwent infertility treatment and started taking birth control pills. I was BAFFLED that there wasn’t another way…  But a LOT has changed and now we know there is once we understand the root cause! Catch today’s truth bomb-filled podcast to explor...

You’re probably thinking…How can a dessert even be a dessert and NOT cause a blood sugar spike? Let me be the first to tell you… There are ways to make this kind of magic happen! Catch today’s shortie for 10 delicious, nutritious desserts that are much less likely to spike your blood sugar than the norm.