Series 2, Episode 29: Midlife, Hormones & Power: Dr. Mariza Snyder on Rewriting the Perimenopause Story

In this powerful and deeply validating episode, I sit down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author, hormone expert and leading voice in women’s midlife health, to unpack the reality of perimenopause and what every woman deserves to know about her hormones. Dr. Mariza shares how her work was inspired by watching her mother struggle through perimenopause with little support or guidance and how that experience ignited her mission to change the way women are educated and cared for during midlife. She explains why so many women begin experiencing symptoms in their late thirties and early forties and why these signs are so often overlooked, misdiagnosed or dismissed. She shares how to recognize early symptoms, why blood testing and biomarkers matter, and how personalized hormone support including hormone replacement therapy can be life changing when introduced at the right time. Dr. Mariza also speaks powerfully about the importance of women advocating for their own health and not accepting minimizing answers when they know something feels off. This conversation goes far beyond hormones. It is about reclaiming power in midlife, building supportive communities, and reframing this stage of life not as decline but as an opportunity for clarity, strength and confidence.• Why perimenopause often begins earlier than most women expect• The most common symptoms that are frequently dismissed• Why blood testing and biomarkers are essential for proper hormone care• When hormone replacement therapy can be most beneficial• How to advocate for yourself inside the medical system• The powerful role of community during midlife transitions• Why reframing aging is key to empowerment• How movement and lifestyle changes directly impact hormonal health• Dr. Mariza’s passion for women’s health began with her mother’s perimenopause journey• Many women experience the first signs of perimenopause in their late thirties and early forties• Recognizing symptoms early leads to better long term health outcomes• Blood testing is essential for understanding what is truly happening hormonally• Hormone replacement therapy can be incredibly supportive when started at the appropriate time• Women must learn to advocate for their health inside a system that often minimizes their symptoms• Community and shared experience make midlife transitions easier and less isolating• Empowerment and self care are essential during this phase of life• Movement and lifestyle shifts play a huge role in hormonal balance and overall wellbeing• Every woman deserves comprehensive informed and compassionate care throughout her health journeyThis episode is for women who feel off but cannot quite explain why, for those questioning whether their symptoms are stress burnout or hormones, for anyone curious about perimenopause and what is coming next, and for women ready to step into midlife with education power and confidence.Find Dr. Mariza at:https://drmariza.com/