How to Keep Performing Through Perimenopause (HRV, Hormones and Belly Fat) | Dr. Mariza Snyder
High Performance Health
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Dr. Mariza Snyder and I talk about HRV, HIIT, belly fat and testosterone in perimenopause, and how to keep performing without burning out.
Why do high-performing women hit a wall in perimenopause? Dr. Mariza Snyder and I recorded this in person in London and swapped seats to interview each other. I share why HIIT can tank HRV and how I bring intensity back with short sprints and box breathing. Mariza explains the first signs she sees, why eating less can backfire for belly fat, how insulin resistance can hide behind a normal fasting glucose, and why testosterone is about energy and drive, not just libido.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Why HIIT can tank your HRV in perimenopause, and how to bring intensity back with short sprints
The first signs of perimenopause Mariza sees most, and why hot flashes usually are not one
How insulin resistance can hide for years behind a normal fasting glucose
Why testosterone for women may be more about energy and drive than libido
Timestamps
00:00 Intro: How High-Performing Women Stay Resilient in Perimenopause
03:08 HRV and HIIT for Women Over 40: Why Intense Workouts Can Tank Recovery
10:52 Box Breathing, Mindfulness Snacks and How to Improve Low HRV in Midlife
23:07 Perimenopause and Your Career: How to Protect Your Ambition and Energy
28:55 Perimenopause Mindset: How to Get Through the Messy Middle
38:37 Caffeine, L-Theanine and Protein: How to Fuel High-Pressure Days
43:44 First Signs of Perimenopause: Brain Fog, Irritability and Slower Recovery
46:34 Perimenopause Belly Fat: Insulin Resistance and Why Eating Less Backfires
50:33 Estrogen, HRT and Testosterone for Women: Energy, Motivation and Drive
59:04 Perimenopause Energy Habits: Sleep, Sunlight, 10,000 Steps and Protein
1:05:01 Late-Night Screens and Alcohol in Perimenopause: Is It Worth the Next Day?
1:08:57 Blood Sugar and CGMs: Dr. Mariza's Number One Tip for Perimenopause
VALUABLE RESOURCES
The Perimenopause Revolution (Dr. Mariza's book) https://peri-revolution.com/
Subscribe to Dr. Mariza on YouTube: @drmariza
Dr. Mariza's website https://drmariza.com
Follow Dr. Mariza Snyder on Instagram: Instagram: drmariza
A BIG thank you to our sponsor who makes the show possible:
🧬 Stride - Find out your biological age and how your daily habits are influencing it with DNA, bloodwork and microbiome testing with a Stride One membership
👉 https://www.getstride.com/angela/ for 10% off
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, author, and leading expert in women's hormones and metabolic health. She is the host of the top-rated podcast Energized with Dr. Mariza, and the author of eight books, including The Perimenopause Revolution and the #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution. She brings 17+ years as a practitioner, author, and speaker to her mission of helping midlife women navigate perimenopause through lifestyle medicine, metabolic health and hormone therapy.
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Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method. Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science.
The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price.
The old playbook stops working in midlife.
This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology.
Angela’s personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health.
If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about.
Follow me for daily health and performance tips:
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How to Keep Performing Through Perimenopause (HRV, Hormones and Belly Fat) | Dr. Mariza Snyder
High Performance Health
968 views
Dr. Mariza Snyder and I talk about HRV, HIIT, belly fat and testosterone in perimenopause, and how to keep performing without burning out.
Why do high-performing women hit a wall in perimenopause? Dr. Mariza Snyder and I recorded this in person in London and swapped seats to interview each other. I share why HIIT can tank HRV and how I bring intensity back with short sprints and box breathing. Mariza explains the first signs she sees, why eating less can backfire for belly fat, how insulin resistance can hide behind a normal fasting glucose, and why testosterone is about energy and drive, not just libido.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Why HIIT can tank your HRV in perimenopause, and how to bring intensity back with short sprints
The first signs of perimenopause Mariza sees most, and why hot flashes usually are not one
How insulin resistance can hide for years behind a normal fasting glucose
Why testosterone for women may be more about energy and drive than libido
Timestamps
00:00 Intro: How High-Performing Women Stay Resilient in Perimenopause
03:08 HRV and HIIT for Women Over 40: Why Intense Workouts Can Tank Recovery
10:52 Box Breathing, Mindfulness Snacks and How to Improve Low HRV in Midlife
23:07 Perimenopause and Your Career: How to Protect Your Ambition and Energy
28:55 Perimenopause Mindset: How to Get Through the Messy Middle
38:37 Caffeine, L-Theanine and Protein: How to Fuel High-Pressure Days
43:44 First Signs of Perimenopause: Brain Fog, Irritability and Slower Recovery
46:34 Perimenopause Belly Fat: Insulin Resistance and Why Eating Less Backfires
50:33 Estrogen, HRT and Testosterone for Women: Energy, Motivation and Drive
59:04 Perimenopause Energy Habits: Sleep, Sunlight, 10,000 Steps and Protein
1:05:01 Late-Night Screens and Alcohol in Perimenopause: Is It Worth the Next Day?
1:08:57 Blood Sugar and CGMs: Dr. Mariza's Number One Tip for Perimenopause
VALUABLE RESOURCES
The Perimenopause Revolution (Dr. Mariza's book) https://peri-revolution.com/
Subscribe to Dr. Mariza on YouTube: @drmariza
Dr. Mariza's website https://drmariza.com
Follow Dr. Mariza Snyder on Instagram: Instagram: drmariza
A BIG thank you to our sponsor who makes the show possible:
🧬 Stride - Find out your biological age and how your daily habits are influencing it with DNA, bloodwork and microbiome testing with a Stride One membership
👉 https://www.getstride.com/angela/ for 10% off
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, author, and leading expert in women's hormones and metabolic health. She is the host of the top-rated podcast Energized with Dr. Mariza, and the author of eight books, including The Perimenopause Revolution and the #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution. She brings 17+ years as a practitioner, author, and speaker to her mission of helping midlife women navigate perimenopause through lifestyle medicine, metabolic health and hormone therapy.
Want to go deeper? Start here:
Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.
👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/
🌸Reset your hormones, restore your energy, and reconnect with your body in just 21 days.
👉 https://www.highperformance-health.com
💌 Fresh Start Sunday Newsletter
Your weekly 3-minute guide to creating the healthiest, most vibrant version of you.
Each Sunday, get one simple habit to boost energy, balance hormones, and enhance longevity - joined by 25,000+ women worldwide.
👉 https://angelafosterperformance.com/
🥗The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women -
👉 https://academy.angelafosterperforman...
⚡️ 10 Habits that Helped me reverse my Biological Age by 25 years in Perimenopause -
👉 https://academy.angelafosterperforman...
👩💼 About Me:
Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method. Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science.
The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price.
The old playbook stops working in midlife.
This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology.
Angela’s personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health.
If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about.
Follow me for daily health and performance tips:
Instagram: @angelasfoster
Facebook: @AngelaFosterPerformance
#angelaFoster #HighPerformanceHealth #WomensHealth #Longevity