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What if the missing piece to your wellness journey wasn’t a supplement or a workout… but light?

In this podcast, we’re talking about one of the most underrated tools in health and hormone optimization: red light therapy.

Expert in the area, Ari Whitten, joins me to shine light on red light and all the ways it can boost your health and confidence long term. Ari is a bestselling author, a top podcast host, and one of the most trusted voices in the science of energy, mitochondria, and red light therapy.

In this episode, we cover:


Why red light therapy is a game-changer for women in midlife


How it impacts your hormones, sleep, brain, skin, and fat metabolism


What most people get completely wrong about red light dosing


And how to avoid wasting money on the wrong devices

Ari’s here to cut through the wellness noise and deliver the truth—with clarity and science to back it up.

Tune in here for a deep dive into all red light therapy can do for you! 

Ari Whitten, M.S.

Ari Whitten is the founder of The Energy Blueprint and bestselling author of The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy and Eat for Energy. He has a B.S. in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. For over 30 years, he’s immersed himself in nutrition science, exercise physiology, and evolutionary biology, as well as cutting-edge areas like neuroscience, geroscience, circadian science, microbiome research, and more. He hosts The Energy Blueprint Podcast, and his books, online programs, coaching, and nutritional supplement line have helped thousands of people worldwide to optimize their health, energy, and longevity.

IN THIS EPISODE

What is red light therapy, and how can it benefit your health? 

How to make time for red light therapy in your routine 

The importance of high-quality red light therapy 

Different red light devices for targeting your needs in the body 

The science and studies behind red light therapy 

How to maximize systemic benefits of red light therapy 

About Ari’s book: The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy

QUOTES“There’s an enormous amount of poor quality devices, worthless devices, junk devices on the market that are a waste of money that won't do anything valuable.”

“If your interest is combating arthritis or affecting a certain muscle or tendon injury or ankle sprain or something like that, you want to focus on the dose of light delivered directly to those tissues. On the other hand, if you are interested in general anti-aging health longevity... The bigger concern is actually the total dose of light delivered to your overall body.”

“A lot of the focus is on the intensity of the light… But the other thing is: how big of a surface area is that intensity of light hitting? What is the total amount of light delivered to the tissue? That’s going to hugely impact those systemic effects like the release of stem cells into your circulation.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order Ari’s book: The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy on Amazon

https://theenergyblueprint.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Light-Therapy-Revised/

The Energy Blueprint Website

The Energy Blueprint Podcast

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What if those frustrating symptoms you’ve been blaming on aging are actually signs of inflammation you can change? 

In this episode, I sit down with expert Dr. Shivani Gupta to unpack how inflammation quietly shows up in perimenopause—and why it’s not something you have to just deal with. 

We explore what Ayurvedic medicine is, and how it offers a holistic, intuitive approach to healing inflammation, soothing the gut, and restoring balance as your hormones shift in midlife. 

Dr. Shivani offers simple, practical solutions to help your body feel more resilient from the inside out. She also shares how her targeted supplements are designed to support gut ease, hormone balance, and whole-body vitality. 

Tune in here to help calm inflammation and feel more at home in your body again!

Dr. Shivani Gupta

Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner and turmeric researcher who helps women reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and boost energy. Her new book, The Inflammation Code, offers a clear, non-diet plan for reducing inflammation. She hosts the Fusionary Health Podcast and created the Emmy-nominated TV show: Vibrant Health with Dr. Shivani Gupta.

IN THIS EPISODE

How Dr. Shivani became the expert she is in inflammation 

The benefits of turmeric for decreasing systemic inflammation 

How integrative medicine is key to addressing the underlying symptoms of inflammation and imbalance 

Dr. Shivani’s Ayurvedic teas for promoting sleep quality 

The easiest self-care ritual you can do from your car 

Supplementation dosing for best reducing inflammation 

Top benefits from Dr. Shivani’s supplement recommendations 

Successful management of inflammation in perimenopause 

What to expect in Dr. Shivani’s new book: The Inflammation Code

QUOTES

“Most people don't recognize or realize those subtle symptoms of inflammation that are accumulating.”

“We are all inflamed. Whoever you are, you are inflamed. It’s a slow-burning fire.”

“My goal is for everyone to take the elemental design quiz. Learn their constitution and know for themselves… Are they more fire or are they more earth and water in nature? Because once you understand those elements, you can really start applying it to every aspect of your life.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order Dr. Shivani Gupta’s Book: The Inflammation Code HERE!

https://amzn.to/4qyun0U

Use code DRMARIZA and get 15% off on your Fusionary Formulas Supplements

https://fusionaryformulas.com/?sca_ref=10093791.KsELRqb7lE

Dr. Shivani’s Website: Take the Elemental Design Quiz HERE!

http://shivanigupta.com

7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge

https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014

Dr. Shivani on Instagram

Dr. Shivani on Facebook

Dr. Shivani on YouTube 

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Feeling totally unlike yourself in midlife? 

Don’t worry– this is a REAL and valid feeling. 

In this episode, we dive into the hidden neurological shifts that happen during perimenopause, and how these hormone fluctuations impact your brain, mood, and sense of self. 

We explore the mental and emotional realities of this transition— changes that are too often misunderstood or brushed off as something to just deal with. 

Rather than pushing through, these brain-based shifts are a clear signal that your body is asking for a new level of support. 

I’m breaking down what’s actually happening neurologically and why self-love and proper care matter more than willpower. Tune in here for the most practical ways to support your brain through perimenopause!

IN THIS EPISODE

How hormone shifts in perimenopause impact you physically and emotionally 

Supporting your body in a different way during perimenopause 

How perimenopause can be the awakening your body needs 

The benefits of my 7- Day Metabolism and Hormone Jumpstart

Why simple, easy routines are the most impactful for you 

All about my Midlife on Fire Collective and how it can help you!

QUOTES

“We know that 8 out of 10 of the most common symptoms women experience during perimenopause are neurological, cognitive, and emotional. That's why so many women say ‘I don't feel like myself’.”

“Perimenopause isn't a breakdown. It's a biological awakening. It's a biological initiation. It's your body asking for a new way forward. Not harder, not faster, but wiser.”

“Everyone was amazed at how easy it was to go to sleep a bit earlier, how easy it was to move after meals, how easy it was to move throughout the day, how easy it was to make a morning and evening routine that felt good to them.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Join my Midlife on Fire Collective HERE! 

Join my 7- Day Metabolism and Hormone Jumpstart HERE! 

Order my latest book: The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

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Aging does NOT have to keep us down.

In this episode, join me for a feel-good conversation with the CSO of Berkeley Life– Cathy Eason– all about midlife, hormones, and protecting your heart as you age stronger. 

Together, we explore how boosting mitochondrial health and blood flow can radically improve energy, resilience, and overall vitality. 

Kathy shares actionable lifestyle strategies to increase nitric oxide production for easing symptoms, plus offers supportive solutions when you need a little extra help during perimenopause and menopause. 

We also talk about targeted supplements that support heart health, circulation, mood, sleep, stress response, and neurotransmitters—all in one place. 

Tune in here to boost your blood flow, help your heart, and thrive through midlife and beyond!Cathy Eason

Cathy Eason is the Chief Science Officer at Berkeley Life. She has over 20 years of experience as a functional medicine focused nutritionist, women’s health educator, speaker, and wellness strategist specializing in midlife health. She bridges cutting-edge science with practical solutions for perimenopause and menopause, focusing on cardiovascular health, nitric oxide biochemistry, and whole-body resilience. Cathy’s known for translating complex physiology into empowering insights that help women thrive through midlife and beyond.

IN THIS EPISODE

Cathy’s perimenopause journey & her non-negotiables for thriving through it 

The benefits of regulating your nervous system

How insulin resistance impacts perimenopause symptoms 

Why we need to talk more about blood flow for whole body wellness 

The benefit of nitric oxide in perimenopause and menopause 

How to best support yourself through midlife hormone shifts 

The positive impact of Berkeley Life supplementation 

How to get 15% off your Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide supplement! 

QUOTES“We're seeing those perimenopausal signs come on earlier and earlier, and unfortunately, I think it's happening to younger and younger women too.”

“We need to stop apologizing for what's happening to us. Recognize that we can be proactive about our health, but we also don't have to apologize for sweating during a meeting, or being a little cranky in the morning because we didn't get good sleep the night before.”

“That’s the biggest thing I feel by taking the Berkeley Life supplementation— I have consistent energy every day and I wake up motivated for the day ahead of me. And to me that equates to being energized, to having mitochondrial energy to get me through the day.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Order your Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide Support Supplement HERE!

https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/Vxvdja

Use Code: THRIVE15 for 15% off!

Berkeley Life Website

Berkeley Life on Instagram

Berkeley Life on Facebook

Berkeley Life LinkedIn

Berkeley Life on YouTube

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You can ALWAYS get stronger, no matter your age. 

In this episode, I’m joined by muscle-centric medicine expert Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to reframe how you think about your health—starting with muscle. 

Life gets busy and chaotic, especially when you’re juggling kids, work, and everything in between. So Dr. Lyon breaks down how to simplify your focus and double down on what truly moves the needle for your health. 

At the center of it all? Skeletal muscle– the key driver of metabolic health, strength, and resilience as we age. She explains why protecting and building muscle isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about safeguarding your heart, brain, and long-term vitality. 

We’re here to remind you that strength training is really about training for your future self, and it can be easier than you may think.

Ready to boost your strength and confidence in midlife? This is an episode you don’t want to miss! 💪

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon 

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a board-certified physician, founder of the Muscle-Centric Medicine® movement, and New York Times bestselling author. With advanced training in nutritional sciences and geriatrics from Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Lyon is at the forefront of a health revolution that places muscle, the organ of longevity, at the core of aging well, disease prevention, and optimal performance. Through her clinical work, bestselling book Forever Strong, and top-ranked podcast The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, she challenges outdated paradigms of health and empowers others to build bodies and minds that thrive.

IN THIS EPISODE



Understanding muscle-centric medicine and why muscle is the organ of longevity



Dr. Lyon’s new book full of practical ways to boost muscle health 



How to fit building muscle into a busy day-to-day routine 



What happens to your strength and muscle mass overtime 



The importance of a well-defined strength program in midlife



Adding HIIT to your routine without overdoing it 



Muscle medicine and movement for your metabolic health 



Training for injury prevention and longevity 



How recovery can be just as important as training 



Navigating exercise and training when traveling 

QUOTES

“I'm very proud of it because it distills down the science to give you actionable items, why you're doing what you're doing. Protocols for recovery, protocols for heat, protocols for cold, how to eat, how to move, how to think. I mean, it just makes it easy and accessible to everybody.”

“The idea that you cannot get stronger or that you've peaked in high school, or that somehow you hit 40 or 50 and you cannot get stronger is not true. You can always get stronger and you can always put on muscle. You do not have to lift heavy, and again, heavy is relative.”

“What I think ultimately moves the needle is if we have an idea of where our values are. I think we're at this precipice of women recognizing that strength is critical.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Order The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK HERE!

The PLAYBOOK is designed as a six-week action plan, balancing science with practical tools, routines, illustrations, and reflection prompts

Dr. Lyon’s Website

Dr. Lyon’s Instagram

Dr. Lyon on YouTube

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