Menopause Mastery

Why aren't your workouts working anymore? In this episode, I break down the exercise science that actually builds muscle in menopause, and why most midlife women are doing it wrong. Learn why exercise must come before increasing protein to fix anabolic resistance, how to use zone 2 cardio without burning muscle, why high-intensity classes may be counterproductive, and the exact strength training p...

Almost 80% of women will experience weight gain as they enter perimenopause and menopause, and what makes it even worse is that the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s stop working entirely. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact science behind why menopause destroys your metabolism, why eating more protein first could actually be making things worse, an...

Almost 80% of women will experience weight gain as they enter perimenopause and menopause, and what makes it even worse is that the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s stop working entirely. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact science behind why menopause destroys your metabolism, why eating more protein first could actually be making things worse, an...

What if your chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms aren't just hormonal, but neurological? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Ashok Gupta, founder of the Gupta Program and pioneer in neuroplasticity-based brain retraining for chronic illness. Ashok's personal journey from debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome at Cambridge Unive...

What if your chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms aren't just hormonal, but neurological? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Ashok Gupta, founder of the Gupta Program and pioneer in neuroplasticity-based brain retraining for chronic illness. Ashok's personal journey from debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome at Cambridge Unive...

In this quick episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden, a researcher and clinician who is one of 80 scientists worldwide leading the charge on the mitochondrial theory of cancer.  We're pulling apart the misinformation in functional medicine, the dangerous trends in biohacking, and why conventional cancer care, while well-intentioned, is treating the wrong target. We discuss the Seven Pillars fr...

What if everything you've been told about cancer is based on the wrong science? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this myth-busting episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden, researcher, clinician, and one of 80 scientists worldwide leading the charge on the mitochondrial theory of cancer. Dr. Donese is co-founding the Society for International Metabolic Oncology and has worked with oncologists from M...

Your brain is not broken and your mind is not a mess. You're not failing as a mom. You're not falling behind as an executive. We need to restore your hormones. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist, Chief Wellness Officer for a company of 14,000 people, and bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure, to expose the workplace crisis that's...

Your brain is not broken and your mind is not a mess. You're not failing as a mom. You're not falling behind as an executive. We need to restore your hormones. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist, Chief Wellness Officer for a company of 14,000 people, and bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure, to expose the workplace crisis that's...

Can you be lean and metabolically unfit? Can you be overweight and metabolically healthy? Most of the world's type 2 diabetics are lean. Weight is not the issue. It's a distraction from what actually matters: metabolic fitness. Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Beverly Yates ND to shatter the myths about metabolic health, weight, and diabetes, especially for women over 40. In this conversation,...

Can you be lean and metabolically unfit? Can you be overweight and metabolically healthy? Most of the world's type 2 diabetics are lean. Weight is not the issue. It's a distraction from what actually matters: metabolic fitness. Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Beverly Yates ND to shatter the myths about metabolic health, weight, and diabetes, especially for women over 40. In this conversation,...

Feeling exhausted, gaining weight around your midsection, and struggling despite "doing everything right"? You're not broken, your body is working against you because of a major hormonal shift most doctors completely ignore. Dr. Betty Murray, integrative functional medicine doctor with 20+ years of experience and founder of Minerva Telemedicine, explains exactly what's happening in your body after...

Feeling exhausted, gaining belly fat, and stuck despite doing everything "right"? You're not broken, your hormones are changing. In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray explains what really happens to your metabolism after 40, why old diet and cardio advice back fires, how hormonal shifts impact energy, muscle, and fat storage, and what actually helps you feel strong and energized again.

After 20 years of prescribing hormone replacement therapy to tens of thousands of patients, both in her clinic and through her telemedicine company Menrva, I have identified the critical gaps in how HRT is being prescribed, monitored, and optimized across the United States. This isn't about "should you" do hormones. This is about how to do them right. In this episode,I break down the 10 non-negoti...

After 20 years of prescribing hormone replacement therapy to tens of thousands of patients, both in her clinic and through her telemedicine company Menrva, I have identified the critical gaps in how HRT is being prescribed, monitored, and optimized across the United States. This isn't about "should you" do hormones. This is about how to do them right. In this episode,I break down the 10 non-negoti...

Did you know that the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response in your body, and everything you've been doing to "fix" it might be making it worse? In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shivani Gupta, author of The Inflammation Code , to break down why perimenopause and menopause trigger inflammation, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can guide you through this transition, and why...

Did you know that the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response in your body, and everything you've been doing to "fix" it might be making it worse? In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shivani Gupta, author of The Inflammation Code , to break down why perimenopause and menopause trigger inflammation, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can guide you through this transition, and why...

Did you know the FDA just reversed 23 years of misinformation about hormone therapy? In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what this landmark ruling means for every woman, and why an entire generation was robbed of the opportunity to protect their health. This is vindication, but it also opens up critical questions about what comes next and how you can take control of your hormone health tod...

Did you know the FDA just reversed 23 years of misinformation about hormone therapy? In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what this landmark ruling means for every woman, and why an entire generation was robbed of the opportunity to protect their health. This is vindication, but it also opens up critical questions about what comes next and how you can take control of your hormone health tod...

The FDA just made history, and it changes everything for women's health. After 23 years, the FDA removed the black box warning from estrogen therapy. This is a MASSIVE win for women everywhere. What we were told about estrogen being risky for breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack? Completely inaccurate. We'll soon break down what this means for you, and why testosterone therapy for women is next...

The FDA just made history, and it changes everything for women's health. After 23 years, the FDA removed the black box warning from estrogen therapy. This is a MASSIVE win for women everywhere. What we were told about estrogen being risky for breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack? Completely inaccurate. We'll soon break down what this means for you, and why testosterone therapy for women is next...

Tired of being told your cellulite, stiffness, and pain are "just aging"? It's time for the truth about your lymph and fascia! In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray and fascia expert Kelly Kennedy dismantle everything you thought you knew about cellulite, aging, and what your body is capable of. If conventional medicine has left you feeling hopeless or you're searching for answers...

Tired of being told your cellulite, stiffness, and pain are "just aging"? In this powerful episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray and fascia expert Kelly Kennedy expose the real connection between fascia, lymph, and healing. Learn why cellulite isn 't about age, how stagnant lymph affects everything from pain to energy, and the simple practices that can help you feel vibrant again.  

Doing "all the right things" and still can't lose weight? It's not your thyroid, your willpower, or your discipline. It's something deeper. In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Powter, weight loss & mindset expert, to unpack the real reason women struggle with weight in midlife. We're diving into childhood programming, self-sabotage patterns, and why that nightly glass of wine is doing more d...

Doing everything right but still can't lose weight? It's not your willpower, it's deeper. In this episode of Menopause Mastery, weight loss expert Jennifer Powter breaks down the  real reasons behind midlife weight struggles and how to finally fix them. About this weeks guest:   Jennifer Powter is the Founder of SMART Weight Loss and the creator of the SMART Method for Women Over 40, helping succe...