The Inside Dope on Hormones, Weight Loss & Women’s Health | Featuring Dr. Cindy Parnes, M.D., OB/GYN episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 42 MIN

The Inside Dope on Hormones, Weight Loss & Women’s Health | Featuring Dr. Cindy Parnes, M.D., OB/GYN

from Possibilities with Monique de Maio · host Monique de Maio

What’s really going on with women, weight loss, and hormones?In this tell-it-like-it-is episode of Possibilities with Monique de Maio, we’re joined by board-certified OB/GYN and retreat alum Dr. Cindy Parnes, who’s spent over 30 years treating real women with real questions about their health.We get into the nitty-gritty of hormonal imbalances, menopause myths, metabolism shifts, weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, and the truth about what’s normal vs. what you’ve been told to “just deal with.”This is your no-BS medical primer with warmth, humor, and a whole lot of facts.You’ll learn: → Why we need to stop ignoring perimenopause symptoms → How stress and cortisol wreak havoc on your hormones → What to know before trying weight loss injectables → The difference between lifestyle “hacks” and medical science → Why advocating for yourself is not optionalWhether you’re in your 30s or your 60s, this one’s for any woman trying to understand her body better and reclaim her vitality (without shame).Listen now and get the inside dope from a doctor who actually gets it.ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Cindy Parnes is a highly respected and compassionate physician who has been serving women in Bergen County, NJ for over 30 years. A Tufts University graduate and top of her class at Vanderbilt University Medical School, Dr. Parnes completed her residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, where she also served as chief resident. She is board-certified in OB/GYN and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. After years of practicing both obstetrics and gynecology, she founded the New Jersey Women’s Wellness Center in Montvale, where she focuses exclusively on comprehensive gynecological care. Dr. Parnes is known for treating the whole patient—mind, body, and soul—and for always taking the time to truly listen. For more information, go to Cindy's website at CindyParnesMD.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.Follow Monique for More:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquedemaioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquedemaioNewsletter: https://www.moniquedemaio.com/newsletter-sign-up Book Monique for your next keynote: https://www.moniquedemaio.com/contact Grab her bestselling book: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Creating-Life-You-Love/dp/B0CLHV526G

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