Episode 14: Transform Your Health: Empowering Women Over 40 with Brain & Body Care

03/25/25 • 53 min

Beyond Medicine: Humanized Care for Women of Influence

Empowering Women's Health: Functional Medicine & Brain Health with Dr. Maria and Dominika, The Brain Coach
Join Dr. Maria, a functional integrative physician specializing in women's health, as she welcomes brain coach Dominika. Together, they delve into the significant impact of brain health and neuroscience on women's well-being. Discover insights on addressing issues like insulin resistance, PCOS, thyroid and adrenal concerns, and the role of trauma, stress, and anxiety. Dominika shares practical techniques to rewire the brain, combat depression, manage ADHD, and navigate perimenopause, all while emphasizing the importance of personalized, compassionate care. Learn actionable steps and celebrate small victories to reclaim and optimize your health.
00:00 Introduction to Humanized Care for Women
00:59 Meet the Brain Coach: Dominika
01:32 Understanding Brain Health and Reprogramming
03:39 The Impact of Subconscious Programming
04:17 Mirror Neurons and Childhood Development
06:18 Neuroplasticity and Lifelong Brain Changes
07:14 Navigating Perimenopause and Brain Health
08:57 The Role of Hormones in Brain Function
11:14 Optimizing Brain Health Through Lifestyle
17:36 Movement and Micronutrients for Brain Health
22:17 The Empty Nest Syndrome and Identity
28:38 Celebrating the Little Things
28:56 Understanding Integrity and Self-Trust
30:24 The Brain's Lies and Imagination
32:42 Brain Health and Trauma
34:02 Managing Anxiety and Depression
35:34 Embracing Change and Self-Care
38:30 Behavioral Changes for Brain Health
46:44 The Power of Celebration and Positive Mindset
48:03 Final Thoughts and Book Recommendations
Feeling Stress? How about taking Dominika's Assessment and starting one of her meditations?
Want to work with Dominika and have an at-home ADHD audit? Click HERE
Resources mentioned by Dominika
1. The Magic of Dreaming Big
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Episode 13: Stress & Resilience: Unlocking the Secrets to Longevity

Transform Your Health: The Hidden Impact of Stress and Practical Solutions for Women of Influence
Join Dr. Maria, a functional integrative physician specializing in women's health, and Mikel Segal, an expert in lifestyle and longevity medicine, as they delve into the root causes of stress and its impact on longevity. They discuss the importance of personalized care, recognizing stress, and practical self-regulation techniques like breathwork and body scans. Learn how to balance energy drainers, enhance resilience, and live your best life through improved sleep, nutrition, and movement.
00:00 Introduction to Humanized Care for Women
00:57 Meet Mikel Segal: an Expert in Longevity and Lifestyle Medicine
02:46 Understanding Stress: Good vs. Bad
08:55 Impact of Stress on Longevity
12:15 Practical Tips for Managing Stress
19:32 Self-Care Strategies for Busy Women
24:34 Conclusion and How to Connect with Mikel
Wanting to explore working with Mikel Segal and her services, reach her HERE.

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Episode 15: Nourishing Minds: Embracing Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size

Beyond Medicine: Humanized Care and Holistic Approaches to Women's Health
Join Dr. Maria and Dr. Rebecca Berens as they discuss holistic, patient-focused approaches to nourishing the body without restricting it, focusing on health over appearance, and forming a positive relationship with one's body. The conversation also delves into the complexities of eating disorders and effective, compassionate ways to support patients in their health journeys.
00:00 Introduction to Humanized Care for Women
00:54 Meet Dr. Rebecca Barron's
02:11 Nourishing Our Bodies Beyond Size
05:03 Evidence-Based Health Recommendations
09:56 Personalized Health and Small Changes
14:14 Understanding Eating Disorders
17:28 The Role of GLP-1 Medications
28:25 Recognizing Harmful Behaviors
36:59 Resources and Final Thoughts
Dr. Berens is a family physician and founder of Vida Family Medicine where she provides primary care to individuals and families. Prior to opening her private practice she worked in and led a community health center in Philadelphia, PA and taught medical students and residents in Houston, TX at Baylor College of Medicine. She treats each patient as an individual and tailors prevention and treatment plans to the needs of each patient rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Her office is welcoming to all, and her care is trauma-informed and weight-neutral.
Needing a family doctor and want direct to the patient via membership options? Explore what Vida Family Medicine offers.

Beyond Medicine: Humanized Care for Women of Influence - Episode 14: Transform Your Health: Empowering Women Over 40 with Brain & Body Care

Transcript

Dr. Maria00:00:01.000

Are you tired of quick fixes that promise transformation but leave you feeling more disconnected from your body than ever? Welcome to the Beyond Medicine Humanized Care for Women of Influence, where we go deeper than surface level solutions. I'm Dr. Maria, a functional integrative physician specializing in women's health, metabolic dysfunction, and hormone balance.

Dr. Maria00:00:30.859

Here, we will uncover the ro