The ELLEvateHer Project

Are you experiencing brain fog, weight gain, fatigue, or muscle loss during menopause? You're not alone—and contrary to what you've been told, these symptoms aren't simply "just aging." In this episode Dr. Marino explains what's really happening to your body during menopause and why protecting your muscle may be the key to preserving your brain, bones, metabolism, and long-term health. You'll lear...

5 Signs It's Not Just Aging... It's Your Hormones! Are you feeling exhausted, gaining weight, struggling with sleep, or noticing changes in your mood? Many women assume these symptoms are just part of getting older—but hormonal imbalances may be the real cause. In this video, Dr. Amanda Marino discusses 5 common signs that your hormones may be affecting your health and what you can do about it. Wh...

Your hormones might not be the only reason you feel bloated, exhausted, inflamed, or “off.” For many women, the missing piece is gut health. In this episode, I break down the connection between your gut and your hormones — and how issues like bloating, fatigue, PMS, cravings, brain fog, skin changes, and stubborn weight may all be connected. We’ll talk about: • How gut health affects hormones • Si...

If you feel productive one week… and completely exhausted the next, you’re not imagining it. Your energy, focus, and motivation are directly influenced by your menstrual cycle—but most women were never taught how to work with their body instead of against it. In this video, we break down cycle syncing in a practical way: The 4 phases of your cycle and how they affect your energy When to focus, cre...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are transforming weight loss—but what’s the real story for women? In this episode, I break down the honest, clinical reality of GLP-1 medications —from fat loss and metabolism to hormones, muscle loss, and side effects that are rarely discussed. This is not hype. This is not fear-based. This is what women actually need to know before starting—or...

Many women are told their labs are “normal” without understanding what those numbers actually mean. In this episode of The ELLEvateHER Project , Dr. Marino explains the key blood tests women should understand after age 25 and why “normal” does not always equal optimal. You’ll learn how certain lab markers relate to hormones, metabolism, energy, and long-term health — and how better lab awareness c...

The Overworked Woman Reset When was the last time you felt truly rested — not just asleep, but restored? In this episode, Dr. Marino breaks down what burnout actually looks like in high-functioning women — and why it’s not a mindset problem. It’s physiology. If you’ve been feeling: • Exhausted but wired • Snapping at your kids • Gaining weight despite eating well • Waking up at 2–3 AM • Losing you...

Women today are carrying unprecedented levels of responsibility — professionally, personally, and emotionally — yet most health systems were never designed for the realities of women’s lives. In this opening episode, Dr. Marino introduces The ELLEvateHER Project, a physician-led podcast focused on women’s health, hormones, metabolism, lifestyle medicine, and sustainable well-being. This is a space...