Menopause Mastery

Dr. Betty Murray
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Welcome to Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray. This show is for women in the second season of life, the season of menopause, who are ready for more: health - vitality - passion - and purpose! Join host, Dr. Betty Murray (part geek, part magician, and your new medical bestie with a dash of sass), as she takes complex science and makes it easier to integrate into daily life. Nutrition, hormones, functional medicine, and a wellness lifestyle are only the tip of the conversation. Join the journey to uncover your deepest desires, harness your physical and mental health, and peel back the layers to know exactly what you want out of life. Let's make this season the best ever!

  1. 10 HR AGO

    Master Your Thyroid: Navigating Hormones and Health In Menopause

    The Menopause Mastery Show | Master Your Thyroid: Navigating Hormones and Health In Menopause | Episode 277  🩺 Thyroid Pauses in Perimenopause & Menopause: Labs, Reverse T3, and Getting Proper Treatment with Dr.  Amie Hornaman, "The Thyroid Fixer" 🌱 Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show!  In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray welcomes thyroid and hormone expert Dr. Amie Hornaman to discuss how thyroid dysfunction can overlap with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explain why this stage of life can be confusing for many women, especially when symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, weight struggles, and low energy are brushed off as just part of aging. The conversation explores thyropause, a term used to describe declining thyroid function that can happen alongside changing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels. Dr. Amie explains why women need a more complete view of thyroid health, including a better understanding of lab markers, thyroid hormone conversion, and reverse T3. They also talk about what happens when practitioners rely too heavily on limited testing or fail to listen closely to symptoms. This episode is designed to help listeners feel more confident understanding their thyroid labs, asking better questions, and finding care that looks at the full picture. 👉 In this episode, you will learn: 🔹What thyro-pause is and how it may show up during perimenopause and menopause 🔹Why thyroid symptoms are often mistaken for normal midlife hormone changes 🔹How sex hormones and thyroid hormones work together in the body 🔹Why a "normal" thyroid test does not always tell the full story 🔹What to know about thyroid lab work, including T3 and reverse T3 🔹How stress, under-eating, and overtraining may affect thyroid function 🔹Why personalized care matters when treating thyroid symptoms 🔹How to advocate for yourself when your concerns are being dismissed This episode is especially helpful for women in perimenopause or menopause who feel like something is off but have not gotten clear answers. It connects the dots between thyroid health and hormone changes in a way that is accessible, practical, and empowering. 🚺💫 📌 Don't forget to check out Dr. Amie's book, The Thyroid Fix: https://thyroidfixbook.com  (find your bonuses here!)  https://www.amazon.com/Thyroid-Fix-No-Nonsense-Fatigue-Fogginess/dp/1668225425   💫 For more from Dr. Amie: https://dramie.com/    00:00 Thyroid Pauses Intro 00:20 Meet Dr. Amie Hornaman 01:57 Normal But Not Fine 03:15 Hormones And Thyroid 03:40 Thyroid Pauses Explained 06:38 Natural Fix Myth 08:00 Why Replace Hormones 13:19 Medication Mismanagement 14:24 Beyond TSH Testing 16:35 Personalized Dosing 18:43 Non Converters And T3 19:38 Reverse T3 Breakdown 23:23 Reverse T3 Roadmap 25:01 Fasting Overtraining Trap 27:52 Thyroid Impacts Beyond Symptoms 31:20 Menopause Movement Blind Spots 31:52 Book Teaches Lab Mastery 34:39 Lab Timing Dosing Rules 40:33 Thyroid Bible Wrap Up 42:59 Bonuses Live Event 43:53 Final Thanks Subscribe Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:  Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray   Links:  The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/   Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/    Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/   More from the Podcast:  Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw  Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247  Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth #thyroid #thyroidhealth

    45 min

  2. 29 APR

    Menopause Q&A: Top 10 Questions and Expert Answers to Common Concerns |

    The Menopause Mastery Show | Menopause Q&A: Top 10 Questions and Expert Answers to Common Concerns | Episode 276  Q&A with Dr. Betty: Top 10 Questions Women Ask About Perimenopause and Menopause 🌱 Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray answers the top 10 most frequently asked questions about perimenopause and menopause. She breaks down what's really happening in the body during hormonal transition, why so many symptoms get overlooked, and what women can do to feel better with the right support, testing, nutrition, and treatment options. You'll learn more about: 🔹perimenopause symptoms and when they can start 🔹menopause hormone therapy and common safety concerns 🔹brain fog, memory changes, and mood shifts 🔹menopause weight gain and metabolic changes 🔹anxiety, sleep disruption, and stress during menopause 🔹low libido, vaginal dryness, and painful sex 🔹joint pain, inflammation, and hormone balance 🔹how to advocate for yourself and find menopause-informed care If you're confused about perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormone therapy, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, or low libido, this episode is for you. Whether you're in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, this conversation offers practical insight into the symptoms many women experience but rarely get clear answers about. For more information on Dr. Betty's answers, please see the links to featured videos below: Question 1 "Do I have Perimenopause?": https://youtu.be/07a-6e0Z14Y?si=ctqUOKFjixs0DoTt Question 2 "Is Hormone Therapy Actually Safe?": https://youtu.be/GwRZuHXTUY8?si=k1421S_F18siL1LL Question 3 "Why Am I Gaining Weight?": https://youtu.be/YODNg2OKv7s?si=4_JwtjomrAb1nc6M Question 4 "Am I Losing My Mind? My memory sinks.": https://youtu.be/Fdtj30VvPco?si=60B2rmwk8e3F_Y0O Question 5 "Why Am I So Anxious All Of A Sudden?": https://youtu.be/L-tLe7owvCg?si=KgKUt7uLpeaXevBB Question 6 "Why Don't I Want Sexy Anymore?": https://youtu.be/aUxIn1HdT0g?si=xCwgK0sbCCljnk4X Question 7 "When is Menopause Official?": https://youtu.be/JiohXnXYipw?si=wfoH6Z2dkcC0id9a Question 8 "Join Pain, aches — is this menopause or aging?": https://youtu.be/litFqgcVuxk?si=FRO4Us-RwRBvYmMG Question 9 "How do you advocate for yourself and talk to a doctor?": https://youtu.be/LxXutr750x4?si=OKqBsv79cqlOabk- Question 10 "Do I have to suffer through this or are there really options?": https://youtu.be/MtGoIznCLPk?si=-JWpzGKVHWNSXigz  00:00 Why Women Ask AI 00:42 Menrva Lounge Q&A 03:06 Perimenopause Explained 04:30 My Hormone Story 07:54 Early Symptoms and Labs 11:56 Is HRT Safe 13:07 Breast Cancer Myth 17:01 Why Weight Creeps Up 19:24 Metabolism and Estrogen 21:54 Brain Fog and Memory 22:23 Estrogen and the Brain 25:48 Workplace Brain Drain 27:12 Hormone Driven Anxiety 29:05 Stressful Midlife Load 31:34 Neuroplasticity Tools 32:46 Libido and Painful Sex 36:18 Non Hormonal Sex Help 37:56 When Menopause Starts 40:49 Joint Pain Explained 42:43 Advocating With Doctors 46:15 You Have Options 49:39 Closing Encouragement Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:  Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray   Links:  The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/   Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/   Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/  More from the Podcast:  Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw  Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247  Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause

    51 min

  3. 22 APR

    The Gut-Hormone Connection In Menopause: Why It Matters and What You Should Know

    The Menopause Mastery Show | The Gut-Hormone Connection In Menopause: Why It Matters and What You Should Know 💡 What if your menopause symptoms are being shaped by your gut health? 🌱 Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with metabolic health expert and author Cynthia Thurlow, NP to explore the powerful connection between the gut microbiome, hormones, and the menopause transition. Together, they unpack how changes in gut health can influence symptoms in perimenopause and menopause, and why the microbiome may play a bigger role in metabolism, bone health, inflammation, and overall aging than many women realize. They also dive into the emerging concept of the "menopause gut," including how hormonal shifts affect the microbiome, why the ovaries may be a key marker of biological aging, and how trauma, metabolic health, and mitochondrial function can shape the menopause experience. This conversation offers a deeper look at what may be driving common midlife symptoms and what women can do to better support long-term health. In this episode, you'll hear about: 🔹The menopause gut: How gut health may make menopause symptoms better or worse. 🔹Hormones and the microbiome: Why shifts in estrogen can influence inflammation, metabolism, and gut balance. 🔹Bone health: How the microbiome may play a role in bone remodeling and long-term skeletal health. 🔹Ovarian aging: Why the ovaries may be an important marker of biological aging. 🔹Trauma and menopause: How chronic stress and trauma may affect ovarian function and symptom burden. 🔹Metabolic health: What may be contributing to weight, energy, and insulin-related changes in midlife. 🔹A deeper root-cause view: Why menopause symptoms may be connected to more than just declining hormones. 💫 If you're navigating midlife changes and want a deeper root-cause perspective on what may be happening in the body, this conversation offers an insightful look at the emerging concept of the menopause gut. To connect with Cynthia: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/ Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut is available for pre-order now! Released in April 28, 2026 00:00 Menopause Meets Gut Health 01:36 Hormones Shape Microbiome 06:04 Weight Gain and Gut Signals 09:35 Extreme Diets and Dysbiosis 14:22 Short Chain Fatty Acids 101 15:13 Gut Bone Axis Explained 18:36 Birth Control and Bone Loss 24:27 Why Early DEXA Matters 26:32 Early Osteopenia Wakeup 27:32 Ovaries Pacemaker Aging 28:34 Trauma Speeds Menopause 31:48 Stress Gut Autoimmunity 34:54 Tubal Ablation Surprises 36:24 Perimenopause Misreadings 38:25 Progesterone Options 41:21 Mitochondria Hormone Response 44:43 Book Pre-Order 48:19 Final Thanks  Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:  Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray   Links:  The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/   Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/   Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/  More from the Podcast:  Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw  Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247  Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #guthealth #menopausegut #hormonehealth

    49 min

  4. 15 APR

    The Economic Impact of Menopause Women Can't Ignore

    The Economic Impact of Menopause Women Can't Ignore | The Menopause Master Show | Episode 274 💰 Women, Wealth, & Menopause: Why It's an Economic Emergency! 🌱 Welcome to Menopause Mastery! Did you know: Women control $31.8 trillion in global consumer spending? It's true, yet the healthcare system designed to serve them is falling short. In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray breaks down the staggering economic cost of untreated menopause, why midlife women are the most powerful demographic in human history, and what happens when they step into that power. From the $1.8 billion in annual U.S. productivity losses to the $2 trillion in preventable healthcare costs, this isn't just a wellness issue — it's an economic emergency. Dr. Murray shares eye-opening data from Stanford, Mayo Clinic, and the Women's Wealth Symposium, and makes the case for why personalized hormone therapy could change everything.  💫 Tune in for insights on this untold economic story of midlife women! Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:  Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:     @drbettymurray   Links:  The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/   Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/   Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/  More from the Podcast:  Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw  Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247  Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth

    31 min

  5. 8 APR

    GLP-1/GIP Drugs & HRT in Midlife: What the New Data Suggests for Women's Health

    GLP-1/GIP Drugs & HRT in Midlife: What the New Data Suggests for Women's Health | The Menopause Master Show | Episode 273  🩺 Rethinking GLP-1/GIP Drugs: A New Perspective on the Impact During Perimenopause and Menopause  🌱 Welcome to Menopause Mastery! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray revisits prior criticism of GLP-1/GIP drugs (semaglutide, tirzepatide). She clarifies that the concern was poor prescribing and inadequate nutrition guidance, then reviews emerging data for midlife women in perimenopause/menopause. She explains how declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shift fat distribution to the abdomen, worsen insulin resistance and cortisol, and change thyroid function, and note bioidentical hormone replacement therapy—especially transdermal estradiol—can improve glucose/fat metabolism and reduce visceral fat. They describe GLP-1 mechanisms, typical weight-loss ranges, and evidence women lose more than men, possibly due to overlapping estrogen and GLP pathways and potential synergy with HRT.  A 2025 case report suggests GLP-1–slowed gastric emptying may temporarily reduce absorption of oral estrogen, bringing back symptoms, while transdermal estrogen may avoid this; they also raise concerns about possible birth-control absorption effects. Dr. Betty goes on to cover lean-mass loss risks on GLP drugs, sarcopenia concerns, potential bone effects of GIP, practical sequencing (start HRT then add GLP-1), microdosing/compounding considerations, and limits of current long-term trial data, emphasizing personalized care, protein intake, and resistance training. Have you ever wondered about GLP-1 drugs and their role in weight loss during menopause? This episode is for you if you are ready to unpack the mystery of GLP-1/GIP drugs. Before grabbing a prescription, dive in to the science with The Menopause Mastery Show! 🔬🌟  00:00 Rethinking GLP Drugs 02:32 Menopause Metabolism Shift 04:01 HRT Benefits Explained 05:15 Why Combine Therapies 06:38 How GLP One Works 08:02 Estrogen GLP Synergy 09:47 Case Report Oral Estrogen 13:17 Transdermal HRT Guidance 16:12 Muscle Loss Concerns 19:30 Bone Health and GIP 22:34 Practical Combo Framework 26:22 What We Know and What We Don't  29:35 Key Takeaways and Wrap Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:  Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Let us know what you think! Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:    ⁨@drbettymurray⁩   Links:  The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/   Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/   Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/  More from the Podcast:  Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw  Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247  Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray

    31 min

  6. 1 APR

    What You Need to Know About the #1 Leading Cause of Death in Women

    The Menopause Mastery Show | Understanding Women's Cardiac Health In Menopause | Episode 272 with John Osborne, MD, PhD, FACC, FNLA 🌱 Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray welcomes cardiologist Dr. John  Osborne to discuss menopause as a major cardiovascular transition and how women are often misassessed using a male-centered model. They discuss women's higher rates of missed or atypical heart attack symptoms (fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea) and conditions more common in women such as microvascular disease, Takotsubo ("broken heart") cardiomyopathy, and SCAD. Osborne criticizes stress tests and the frequent, unnecessary caths, arguing that prevention should start with imaging—at least a calcium score at ~40, and ideally cardiac CT with AI to detect and quantify soft and calcified plaque, track progression, and guide treatment. They cover menopause-related lipid shifts, low HRT use and recent FDA label changes, and key labs including Lp(a) (genetic; estrogen lowers it; Horizon trial with pelacarsen) and ApoB targets for plaque reversal.   🩺 Discover the untold truths about menopause and heart health in this important installment of The Menopause Mastery Show! Join Dr. Betty and Dr. Osborne as they dive into how women's cardiovascular health is more than you think.    To connect with Dr. Osborne: https://clearcardio.com/ You Tube Channel: @ClearCardio⁩   00:00 Menopause Heart Risk 00:38 Why Women Get Missed 03:47 Heart Attack Symptoms 08:28 Microvascular Disease 12:59 Stress Heart Syndromes 16:15 Estrogen and Vessels 19:41 Lipoprotein A Explained 25:29 ApoB Better Marker 29:37 Why Imaging Matters 36:17 Stress Tests Limitations 40:19 Calcium Score Basics 41:31 Calcium Score Basics 42:10 Soft Plaque Blind Spot 43:55 Cardiac CT Full Picture 45:02 Mammogram Biopsy Analogy 46:03 AI Plaque Tracking 47:45 Egg Plaque Visual 48:58 Start With Imaging 51:36 Women Menopause Risk 52:50 Screening Magic Wand 58:34 Donut Wall Plaque 59:18 Staging And Prevalence 01:02:35 Treatment Tools Repatha 01:05:05 Cholesterol Too Low 01:10:54 Preventive Cardiology Path 01:13:43 Clear Cardio Access 01:15:30 Hypertension Parking Lot 01:17:00 Eliminate Heart Disease 01:18:03 Resources And Farewell Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:  Betty Murray Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:   ⁨@drbettymurray⁩   Links:  The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/   Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/   Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/  More from the Podcast:  Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw  Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247  Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time. #menopausemastery #menopausepodcast #drbettymurray

    1hr 19min

  7. 25 MAR

    Ageless Beauty: Embracing Energy Medicine for Skin Health

    The Menopause Mastery Show | Ageless Beauty: Embracing Energy Medicine for Skin Health | Episode 271 with Cathy Goldstein  🌱 Skincare in Menopause: Energy Medicine, Acupuncture, & the 7-Minute "Facelift" (Plus What Actually Works) In this Menopause Mastery episode, Dr. Betty Murray and acupuncturist Cathy Goldstein discuss why skincare in perimenopause and menopause is about more than wrinkles and products, focusing on skin as a communication system tied to the nervous system, emotions, hormones, fascia, muscles, and lymphatic flow. They explain how repeated facial expressions and stress can tighten muscles, constrict fascia, reduce lymphatic movement, and impact collagen and skin appearance, arguing for releasing rather than "freezing" the face. Cathy describes acupuncture and energy medicine through action-and-effect examples, shares misconceptions about topical collagen, collagen stamping, and heavy oils, and highlights clean water as the most underrated skin support. She outlines her Tru Energy® 7-minute facial protocol and study results, raises concerns about Botox/facelifts affecting communication and emotional connection, and shares three takeaways: hydrate, view lines as information, and know repair is possible. If you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause, and feeling like your skincare routine needs a boost, the insights in the episode are for you! Go beyond creams and lotions, and nurture your skin holistically.✨ To connect with Cathy and Tru Energy®: https://truenergyskincare.com/you/  00:00 Skincare Beyond Skin 00:49 Skin as Communication System 02:09 Fascia Lymph and Expression Lines 06:11 Acupuncture and Energy Medicine Basics 11:28 Functional Skincare What Works 14:08 Mythbusting Collagen and Microneedling 17:08 Most Underrated Skin Fix Water 18:57 Menopause Skin Issues and Barriers 23:58 Seven Minute Facelift Protocol 26:33 Botox Facelifts and Social Connection 32:48 Top Three Takeaways 34:58 Where to Find Cathy 35:56 Final Thanks and Subscribe Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:  Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:  @drbettymurray     Links:  The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/   Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/   FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec  Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/  Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast:  Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw  Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247  Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

    37 min

  8. 18 MAR

    Hormone Health 101: HRT Myths & What Symptoms Really Mean | Q&A w/Dr. Betty Murray

    Menopause Mastery Show |  Hormone Health 101: HRT Myths & What Symptoms Really Mean | Q&A w/ Dr. Betty Murray, featuring guest Kelly Resendez 📌 What Every Woman Needs to Know About Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond Welcome to Menopause Mastery! Join  Dr. Betty Murray and Kelly Resendez, President of Menrva, as they discuss myths and truths about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and clarify the difference between menopause and perimenopause.  They review early symptoms beyond hot flashes, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, brain fog, abdominal weight gain, joint pain, palpitations, skin and hair changes, and shifts in libido and sexual comfort. Dr. Betty explains that even without symptoms, estrogen loss affects every organ, accelerating aging and increasing risks for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's, and that appropriate HRT can reduce major health risks. Additionally, they cover unnecessary costs from misdiagnosis and polypharmacy, outline key hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA), explain sleep disruption and adrenal stress, recommend urine testing for free hormones, encourage earlier support rather than waiting for periods to stop, and advise strength training plus higher protein intake to protect muscle and bone. If you are looking to dispel the myths around perimenopause, menopause, and HRT, this is the episode for you. Take control of your menopause journey, and share with the women in your life!   00:00 HRT Myths Intro 00:58 Perimenopause vs Menopause 01:48 Early Warning Symptoms 02:52 Health Risks Beyond Symptoms 05:36 Hidden Costs of Misdiagnosis 07:42 Four Key Hormones 12:18 Why Sleep Falls Apart 14:05 Hormones vs Stress Signals 15:53 Adrenal Fatigue Explained 18:21 Best Testing and Timing 20:05 When to Start HRT 22:56 Natural Options Reality Check 23:49 Training and Protein Plan 26:33 Wrap Up and Next Steps  To connect with Kelly and Menrva: https://gethormonesnow.com/  https://www.instagram.com/getmenrva/  Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:  Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube:  @drbettymurray     Links:  The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/   Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/   FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec  Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/  Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast:  Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw  Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247  Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

    27 min
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Welcome to Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray. This show is for women in the second season of life, the season of menopause, who are ready for more: health - vitality - passion - and purpose! Join host, Dr. Betty Murray (part geek, part magician, and your new medical bestie with a dash of sass), as she takes complex science and makes it easier to integrate into daily life. Nutrition, hormones, functional medicine, and a wellness lifestyle are only the tip of the conversation. Join the journey to uncover your deepest desires, harness your physical and mental health, and peel back the layers to know exactly what you want out of life. Let's make this season the best ever!

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  • Creator
    Dr. Betty Murray
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    277
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Exsalus LLC., 2024, 930374
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    Menopause Mastery
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