Energized with Dr. Mariza

Why is it so hard to relax… even when everything is finally done?

You finish work. The dishes are clean. The kids are asleep. The house is quiet. Yet your shoulders are still tight, your jaw is clenched, and your mind is already scanning for the next thing that needs your attention.

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with clinical psychologist and nervous system expert Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge to unpack why so many high-performing women feel trapped in survival mode, even when there's no immediate crisis.

Together, they explore how years of chronic stress, caregiving, perfectionism, trauma, and constantly being "the one who holds everything together" can leave the nervous system stuck in a state of protection. The result? Irritability, anxiety, poor sleep, overwhelm, brain fog, and the feeling that you can never truly switch off.

Dr. Roseann explains the difference between everyday stress and nervous system dysregulation, why being highly productive doesn't necessarily mean you're regulated, and how your "stress cup" gradually fills until even small challenges feel overwhelming.

Most importantly, she shares practical, science-backed techniques that help retrain the nervous system to recognize safety again, from diaphragmatic breathing and somatic exercises to micro-moments of regulation throughout the day.

If you've ever wondered why you can't seem to relax, even when life is technically under control, this conversation will help you understand what's happening inside your body and how to begin creating more calm, resilience, and joy.

Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a licensed clinical psychologist, mental health educator, author, and expert in nervous system regulation. With more than three decades of clinical experience, she specializes in helping children and adults overcome anxiety, ADHD, trauma, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and chronic stress using evidence-based neuroscience and holistic approaches. She is the author of The Dysregulated Kid and founder of DrRoseann.com.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why high-performing women often live in chronic survival mode

The difference between stress and true nervous system dysregulation

How perfectionism, trauma, and caregiving overload your "stress cup"

Why your body struggles to relax, even when life feels under control

Simple nervous system resets you can practice throughout the day

How micro-moments of regulation build long-term resilience

Why awareness alone isn't enough to create lasting change

The "Love Pause" technique for reducing reactivity and improving relationships

QUOTES

“Just because you're high-performing doesn't mean your nervous system is regulated.”

“You can't heal when you don't feel safe.”

“We're leaving our kids emotional wealth, not just financial wealth.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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The Dysregulated Kid by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

The Power Struggle Reset Plan

Dr Roseann Website

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Dr. Roseann Youtube

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Have you ever felt like you become a completely different person during the second half of your cycle?

One week you're energized, focused, and confident. The next, you're battling brain fog, irritability, anxiety, exhaustion, and wondering what happened to the version of yourself from just a few days ago.

In this live conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with entrepreneur, former Snapchat executive, and founder of The Cycle, Anastasia Sartan, to explore the overlooked realities of PMDD, hormone fluctuations, and why women's changing biology has been largely ignored by the wellness industry.

After struggling with debilitating PMDD while working in the high-pressure tech world, Anastasia set out to create the first functional beverage specifically designed to support women through every stage of their hormonal journey—from the luteal phase and menstruation to perimenopause and menopause.

Together, they discuss how chronic stress, motherhood, the invisible mental load, nervous system dysregulation, and modern work culture amplify hormonal symptoms, leaving many women feeling like they're constantly pushing through instead of truly thriving.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that your changing hormones aren't a personal failure. They are an invitation to better understand your body, prioritize rest, and finally embrace products, habits, and support systems that were designed with women in mind.

ANASTASIA SARTAN

Anastasia Sartan is an entrepreneur, former Snapchat executive, data scientist, and founder of The Cycle, the first functional beverage brand created to support women throughout every phase of their hormonal cycle. Inspired by her personal journey with PMDD, she is on a mission to close the gap in women's wellness by creating innovative products that help women feel supported, understood, and empowered.

IN THIS EPISODE

What PMDD really is and why so many women are misdiagnosed

Why hormone fluctuations dramatically impact mood, energy, and resilience

The hidden connection between chronic stress, motherhood, and hormonal symptoms

How nervous system regulation supports women's hormonal health

Why women's wellness products have historically overlooked hormonal cycles

The inspiration behind creating The Cycle functional beverage

Why rest may be one of the most powerful tools for hormone health

How honoring your body's changing needs helps you thrive through every season

QUOTES“Periods are a lifestyle, not a medical condition.”

“We had the hormones to scaffold us... until we didn't.”

“Women deserve products that are designed for women's biology.”

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How many times have you been told, "Your labs are normal," even though you know something doesn't feel right?

In this empowering solo episode, Dr. Mariza challenges one of the biggest beliefs women have been conditioned to accept: that being a "good patient" means staying quiet, pushing through symptoms, and trusting a healthcare system that has historically overlooked women's biology.

She explores how decades of research gaps, delayed recognition of perimenopause, and outdated medical training have left millions of women feeling dismissed, unheard, and convinced that exhaustion, brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep, weight gain, and hormone changes are simply part of getting older.

Dr. Mariza explains why perimenopause is far more than a reproductive transition. It's a neurological, metabolic, cardiovascular, and whole-body transition that deserves proactive care—not years of unnecessary suffering.

Most importantly, she shares practical strategies for becoming an active partner in your healthcare, including how to prepare for appointments, ask better questions, understand your symptoms, and advocate for the care you deserve.

If you've ever left a doctor's appointment feeling unheard or wondering if it's "all in your head," this episode will remind you that your symptoms matter, your intuition matters, and you deserve answers.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why women have been conditioned to become "good patients"

The hidden impact of research gaps in women's healthcare

Why "your labs are normal" isn't always the full story

How perimenopause affects the brain, metabolism, heart, and hormones

The questions every woman should ask at her medical appointments

How to prepare for appointments so you become an active partner in your care

The difference between normal lab ranges and optimal health

Why you deserve evidence-based care that prioritizes your long-term health

QUOTES

“You are the CEO of your health.”

“Symptoms are not inconveniences to silence. They are signals to understand.”

“Normal isn't always the same as optimal.”

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Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered: "When did I stop feeling like myself?"

Maybe you're checking all the boxes, taking care of everyone else, managing your career, your family, your home, and your health—but somewhere along the way, joy, curiosity, desire, and pleasure started to disappear.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with Gabriella Espinosa, women's wellness expert, host of the Pleasure in the Pause podcast, and advocate for redefining pleasure and connection in midlife.

Gabriella shares her own journey through perimenopause, where anxiety, overwhelm, brain fog, low libido, and feeling disconnected from herself led her to explore the missing conversation around pleasure, body awareness, intimacy, and nervous system safety.

Together, they discuss why so many women lose connection with their bodies after years of caregiving, striving, and putting everyone else first—and why pleasure isn't a luxury, but an essential part of feeling alive, energized, and connected.

They also explore how changing hormones, stress, and survival mode impact desire, why intimacy can be rebuilt at any age, and how simple daily moments of joy and sensation can help women reconnect with themselves.

If you've been feeling like the version of you who felt vibrant, playful, confident, or deeply connected has disappeared, this conversation will remind you that she isn't gone—and it's never too late to rediscover her.

GABRIELLA ESPINOSA

Gabriella Espinosa is a women's wellness and pleasure advocate, yoga and breathwork teacher, host of the Pleasure in the Pause podcast, and executive producer of the upcoming documentary Hot. Through her work, she helps women reconnect with their bodies, redefine pleasure, and navigate midlife with greater confidence, connection, and vitality.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why so many women feel disconnected from themselves during midlife

How perimenopause can impact desire, intimacy, and confidence

Why pleasure is an important signal of safety, vitality, and wellbeing

How chronic stress and survival mode affect connection with your body

The importance of learning the language of your own needs and desires

Why intimacy and pleasure can be rebuilt at any age

Simple practices to reconnect with your body through sensation

How to advocate for your pleasure, health, and relationships

QUOTES

“Pleasure has no age limit or expiration date.”

“Pleasure is actually information.”

“Perimenopause doesn't mean the end of pleasure. It can be the beginning of a new exciting chapter.”

“What feels good in my body?”

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Pleasure in the Pause Podcast

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Why do so many women reach midlife and suddenly feel like everything is harder than it used to be?

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with nationally recognized clinical psychologist, behavioral change expert, and author Dr. Rachel Goldman to explore why so many women feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, and stuck during major life transitions.

Dr. Rachel explains how stress, changing responsibilities, shifting identities, motherhood, career demands, and body changes can create a sense of losing yourself—and why the answer isn't pushing harder, but learning how to respond differently.

Together, they discuss the mindset shifts that help women navigate change with more self-compassion, flexibility, and resilience. They also explore the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how simple tools from cognitive behavioral therapy can help break patterns that keep us stuck.

Dr. Rachel also shares why self-care doesn't have to mean adding another overwhelming task to your list. Instead, small intentional moments like movement, breathing, time outside, connection, and creating a reset can completely shift how you show up in your life.

If you've been wondering whether you'll ever feel like yourself again, this episode is a reminder that change doesn't mean you've lost who you are—it may be an invitation to step into your next chapter with more strength and confidence.

DR. RACHEL GOLDMAN

Dr. Rachel Goldman is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist, behavioral change expert, speaker, and author of When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free. She helps people manage stress, improve mindset, navigate life transitions, and build confidence through practical, evidence-based tools rooted in psychology and behavioral change.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why so many women feel disconnected from themselves in midlife

How mindset impacts stress, emotions, confidence, and behavior

The importance of self-compassion during seasons of change

Why routines and small habits help create stability during stressful times

How to stop all-or-nothing thinking and create realistic solutions

The connection between body image, aging, and identity shifts

Why resilience comes from building tools before life gets difficult

How to create a personalized stress management toolbox

QUOTES

“Life can be challenging, but it doesn't have to feel so challenging.”

“We have to create the time.”

“Feeling stuck isn't who you are. It's a signal.”

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