What if one of the biggest questions of perimenopause isn’t simply “How do I feel better right now?” but “Who do I want to be 20, 30, or 40 years from now?” In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with women’s health expert Dr. Stephanie Estima to talk about the side of midlife that rarely makes it into conversations about hormones. They explore what happens when the high-functioning woman who has always been able to handle everything begins to notice that her capacity has changed. Stephanie shares how she can no longer work the same 10- or 12-hour days she once could, why movement has become essential for her mental clarity, and how perimenopause has made her more discerning about where she puts her energy. But this conversation goes much deeper than symptoms. From female friendship and motherhood to living according to your values, Stephanie and Mariza ask what it actually means to build a life and body capable of carrying you through the second half of your life. You’ll also hear Stephanie’s non-negotiables for longevity, including strength, mobility, joint health, pelvic floor health, and the small habits that compound over decades. Listen now and start training for the woman you still want to become. DR. STEPHANIE ESTIMA Dr. Stephanie Estima is a women’s health expert, chiropractor, bestselling author of The Betty Body, and host of the Better with Dr. Stephanie podcast. Her work focuses on helping women understand their bodies, optimize health and performance, and build strength and resilience throughout the different stages of life. In this conversation, Stephanie gets especially personal about her own experience of midlife, motherhood, changing capacity, friendship, fitness, and becoming increasingly comfortable being fully herself. IN THIS EPISODE Why your mental and work capacity can feel different in perimenopause The emotional reality of motherhood as your children grow up Why female friendship and connection matter more in midlife The powerful realization that your mid-40s may represent your halfway point How to tell if your calendar actually reflects what you say you value Why strength training is one of Stephanie’s longevity non-negotiables The overlooked role of mobility and joint health as you age Why pelvic floor health deserves your attention long before older age QUOTES“I think I have, like, lactic acid of the soul.” “I really do need people.” “Are you living in alignment with the things that you say are important to you?” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution Stop surviving and start thriving, join Midlife on Fire Collective now The Betty Body by Dr. Stephanie Estima Better with Dr. Stephanie Podcast Stephanie Estima Website Stephanie Estima Facebook Stephanie Estima Instagram RELATED EPISODES 773: What’s Really Driving How Fast You Age? The Science of Biological Aging with Nikolina Lauc 771: Beyond Hot Flashes: The 103 Symptoms of Perimenopause No One Talks About with Andrea Donsky 769: Is It Perimenopause or Something Else? How to Finally Connect the Dots with Dr. Mariza 750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman

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