6. Gut Feelings & Diet Myths: Healing from the Inside Out with Danna Levy Hoffman

Dr. Mary sits down with Functional Medicine-certified Nutritionist & Health Coach, Danna Levy Hoffman, to unpack gut health, food freedom, and why dieting keeps failing women over 40.From bloating and migraines to emotional eating and weight struggles, they explore how so many symptoms start in the gut — and why the real path forward isn't restriction. Danna has studied nutrition, psychology, and functional medicine for decades, she's super real, fun to listen to, and offers us practical tips that WORK for midlife women.In This Episode:• How gut health connects to bloating, migraines, emotional eating, and weight struggles in midlife women• Why dieting keeps failing women over 40 — and what functional medicine says to do instead• Why protein, not restriction, may be the most important nutritional shift for women in perimenopause and menopauseLinks & ResourcesLearn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.Join my FREE Skool CommunityFollow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice.You can watch each episode on YouTube. Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online.Where to find Danna Levy HoffmanWebsite: Organilicious.chPodcast: So Frickin’ HealthyPodcast: Becoming a Health Coach (with Megan McCrory)Mentions in this EpisodeMel Robbins’ book, The “5 Second Rule”LMNT (Element) electrolytesTranscripts of all episodes can be found here. Connect with Me:Website: https://drmarypines.comNewsletter: https://www.drmarypines.com/newsletterShop: https://drmarypines.com/shopBlog: https://drmarypines.com/blog_______Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies.