If you’ve ever been told “it’s just your hormones,” this episode is for you. Dr. Mary breaks down what your hormones are really trying to communicate—and why balance, not perfection, is the key to feeling like yourself again.

She explains how estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin work together like an orchestra, what happens when one instrument falls out of tune, and how factors like inflammation, liver detox, blood sugar, and gut health all play a role. You’ll also learn simple, evidence-based ways to support your hormones naturally through movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management.

Links & Resources

Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.

Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice.

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Mentions in this Episode:

• “Blood Tests All Women Need” - Free PDF download
• Oura Ring — Track sleep, readiness, and recovery data to understand your body.
• Rethinking Hypothyroidism by Dr. Antonio C. Bianco

Dr. Mary Pines breaks down the truth about why most midlife wellness advice fails women over 40 — and what actually works instead. In this essential episode, she unveils the four key pillars of her Better Beyond 40 Formula — Sync, Recalibrate, Soothe, and Satisfy — to help women understand their shifting hormones, beat fatigue and inflammation, and finally feel at home in their bodies again. It’s the science, strategy, and compassion your doctor never had time to explain.

Links & Resources

Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.

Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice.

Mentions in this Episode:

• Yuka App — Scan food and skincare products to check for toxins and additives.
• MyFLO® Cycle Syncing App by Alisa Vitti — Learn how to align your habits with your hormone cycle.
• Dr. Stacy Sims — Exercise and nutrition science for women.
• Dr. Mary Claire Haver — Menopause education and the creator of The Galveston Diet.
• Dr. Andrew Huberman — Neuroscience-backed performance and wellness education.
• Dr. Peter Attia — Longevity and health optimization.
• Oura Ring — Track sleep, readiness, and recovery data to understand your body.
• Ultrahuman Ring — A metabolic fitness tracker focused on glucose and recovery.
• RingConn — A no-subscription health tracking ring for sleep, heart rate, and recovery.

Dr. Mary Pines gets candid about the messy, emotional, and physical chaos of perimenopause and menopause — and how this season of life can become your midlife metamorphosis instead of a meltdown. Through honest storytelling and science-backed insight, she reframes midlife as a time of transformation, helping women move from exhaustion and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and calm.

Links & Resources

Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.

Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice.