580: Mastering Your Sleep, Metabolism and Overall Health in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow

Raise your hand if you’re a woman who feels like you take care of everyone but yourself!  Girl– we’re ALL guilty of it.  That’s why I’ve invited NP Cynthia Thurlow on the podcast today to help us reframe this mindset.  Once you reach midlife, perimenopause actually allows you to identify WHY it’s so important for you to focus on taking care of yourself.   In this podcast, we dive into all the benefits of taking care of YOU– and how simple midlife lifestyle adjustments can make you feel your absolute best.  We cover everything from managing jet lag, the importance of sleep, and how fasting is your friend– plus give you supplement recs, exercise tips, stress-relieving measures– and more.  And trust me– these tips won’t feel like deprivation! We want to help you ultimately make sustainable decisions– that most importantly feel good.  Check it out here!  Cynthia Thurlow, NP  Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, nutrition educator, international speaker, and CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness. With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her passion is to empower women of all ages to live vibrant and healthy lives.  IN THIS EPISODE Adjusting your sleep through time changes and travel  Reducing your toxic load and boosting mitochondrial support  Why keeping your blood sugar balanced is crucial in midlife  Tips for reducing perimenopause and menopause symptoms   Addressing menopause insulin resistance and weight gain  Key benefits of wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)  Diet, intermittent fasting, sleep, and exercise in perimenopause  The importance of eating adequate protein in midlife Personal development and getting to the root of your “why” Recommendations for navigating sleep in midlife  View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode580 RESOURCES MENTIONED Cynthia’s Website Check out Cynthia’s Podcast! Cynthia’s YouTube Channel Cynthia’s Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #549: How To Prepare for the Hormone Shift and Thrive In Midlife and Beyond with Dr. Taz Bhatia #552: The Midlife Muscle Crisis: Why Maintaining Muscle Is Necessary for Fat Loss, Strength and Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon #572: How To Know You Are In Perimenopause Including The 40+ Symptoms Associated with Declining Hormones #505: 5 Ways Sleep Impacts Your Blood Sugar