724: Age Like A Girl: Why Midlife Women Stop Shrinking and Start Leading with Dr. Mindy Pelz

“There's no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.” Wise words spoken by the wonderful Dr. Mindy Pelz, who joins the podcast to unpack what’s quietly shaping how we as women see ourselves, our bodies, and our worth. We explore how unresolved trauma biology impacts longevity, influencing everything from nervous system regulation to autoimmunity and cardiovascular health, especially in the post-menopausal years. This conversation validates what so many women are feeling right now: a shared awakening and a call to speak up and come together. Dr. Pelz reminds us that you can lead change without traumatizing your nervous systems. You’ll hear some empowering ways to alchemize frustration and grief into meaningful action through community and connection. Tune in here to join the conversation and learn to stand up for yourself in midlife and beyond! Mindy Pelz Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and a globally recognized voice in women’s health, hormones, and aging. Her bestselling books, including her newest – Age Like A Girl– teach women how to sync with their hormones, harness the power of fasting, and age with strength and purpose. Through her top-rated The Resetter Podcast and YouTube channel, Dr. Mindy is leading a movement to reframe menopause as a time of awakening and help women step into the most powerful chapter of their lives. IN THIS EPISODE 1. The biology of trauma and its impact on women 2. Addressing the patriarchal system in health care 3. Tapping into your intuition, especially in perimenopause 4. Rewriting the narrative in midlife and showing up for yourself 5. Qualities to look for in a doctor and how to best advocate for yourself 6. Tips for owning your power amid the chaos going on today 7. Having the hard conversations and coming together as strong, powerful women in midlife 8. All you can gain from Dr. Mindy’s new book: Age Like a Girl QUOTES “When you look at your health, you also need to look at your friend group. You need to look at your home environment. You need to look at the messaging you're allowing into your brain. All of this really matters to the feminine body.” “This rewire that happens at menopause is for our benefit because we can finally stand up for ourselves, we can gather with other women. This is the evolutionary explanation of menopause.” “In all the research I've done on menopause, there's no better human on the planet to stand up for herself once she realizes how powerful she is than a menopausal woman.”RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE! Order Dr. Mindy’s Book: Age Like a Girl HERE! Dr. Mindy Pelz Website ⁠The Resetter Podcast Dr. Mindy on Socials: Instagram TikTok YouTube RELATED EPISODES 722: Why Women Feel Unsafe Right Now: Trauma, Hormones & Protecting the Next Generation with Dr. Aimie Apigian 721: No, It’s Not All in YourHead: The Medical Truth About Perimenopause with Dr. Jila Senemar 720: Why No One Talks About Loneliness in Midlife—And Why It’s Not Just You 717: “I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause

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724: Age Like A Girl: Why Midlife Women Stop Shrinking and Start Leading with Dr. Mindy Pelz is an episode from Essentially You: Empowering You On Your Health & Wellness Journey With Safe, Natural & Effective Solutions by Dr. Mariza Snyder.

This episode is 68:56 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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