Welcome to Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray. This show is for women in the second season of life, the season of menopause, who are ready for more: health - vitality - passion - and purpose!
Join host, Dr. Betty Murray (part geek, part magician, and your new medical bestie with a dash of sass), as she takes complex science and makes it easier to integrate into daily life. Nutrition, hormones, functional medicine, and a wellness lifestyle are only the tip of the conversation. Join the journey to uncover your deepest desires, harness your physical and mental health, and peel back the layers to know exactly what you want out of life.
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Menopause Mastery Show | Starting HRT After 65: Is It Too Late? Transdermal Estrogen and Bone, Sleep & Dementia Risk Welcome to Menopause Mastery! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray examines whether starting menopausal hormone therapy after age 65 is always unsafe, arguing that blanket "no" answers stem from an evidence vacuum and fear following the 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI), which used oral conjugated equine estrogen and synthetic progestins. Dr. Murray contrasts oral therapy's fi...
Perimenopause and Menopause Myths Busted! Welcome back to the Menopause Mastery Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Betty Murray and guest Kelly Resendez get real about the top myths and truths that surround perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause—especially when it comes to hormone replacement therapy. From the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones to the controversies sparked by past research, they break down the complexities in simple, relatable terms. Dr. Betty Mu...
What if the missing piece in your menopause journey isn't hormones, but your nervous system? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patrick Porter, founder and inventor of of BrainTap technology, a revolutionary light, sound, and vibration system that uses brain wave entrainment to flip the switch on sympathetic syndrome (chronic fight-or-flight), restore sleep, build stress resilience, and rewire neural pathways in just 20-30 minutes a day. Dr. Porter has been pioneering...
What if the missing piece in your menopause journey isn't hormones, but your nervous system? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patrick Porter, founder and inventor of of BrainTap technology, a revolutionary light, sound, and vibration system that uses brain wave entrainment to flip the switch on sympathetic syndrome (chronic fight-or-flight), restore sleep, build stress resilience, and rewire neural pathways in just 20-30 minutes a day. Dr. Porter has been pioneering...
What if your breast implants are quietly triggering an immune response like organ rejection? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Whitfield—the only surgeon performing explants with simultaneous fat transfer—to discuss breast implant illness, why 29% of capsules show bacterial contamination, and his SHARP Method for optimizing any surgical outcome through genetics, toxicity testing, and holistic preparation. We also expose how GLP-1 drugs are destroying fat transfer results and causing pr...
What if your breast implants are quietly triggering an immune response like organ rejection? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Whitfield—the only surgeon performing explants with simultaneous fat transfer—to discuss breast implant illness, why 29% of capsules show bacterial contamination, and his SHARP Method for optimizing any surgical outcome through genetics, toxicity testing, and holistic preparation. We also expose how GLP-1 drugs are destroying fat transfer results and causing pr...
Why aren't your workouts working anymore? In this episode, I break down the exercise science that actually builds muscle in menopause, and why most midlife women are doing it wrong. Learn why exercise must come before increasing protein to fix anabolic resistance, how to use zone 2 cardio without burning muscle, why high-intensity classes may be counterproductive, and the exact strength training prescription (including heavy lifting, progressive load, and protein timing) that signals your body t...
Why aren't your workouts working anymore? In this episode, I break down the exercise science that actually builds muscle in menopause, and why most midlife women are doing it wrong. Learn why exercise must come before increasing protein to fix anabolic resistance, how to use zone 2 cardio without burning muscle, why high-intensity classes may be counterproductive, and the exact strength training prescription (including heavy lifting, progressive load, and protein timing) that signals your body t...
Almost 80% of women will experience weight gain as they enter perimenopause and menopause, and what makes it even worse is that the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s stop working entirely. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact science behind why menopause destroys your metabolism, why eating more protein first could actually be making things worse, and the precise order of operations you need to follow to reverse metabolic dysfunction and lose visce...
Almost 80% of women will experience weight gain as they enter perimenopause and menopause, and what makes it even worse is that the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s stop working entirely. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact science behind why menopause destroys your metabolism, why eating more protein first could actually be making things worse, and the precise order of operations you need to follow to reverse metabolic dysfunction and lose visce...
What if your chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms aren't just hormonal, but neurological? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Ashok Gupta, founder of the Gupta Program and pioneer in neuroplasticity-based brain retraining for chronic illness. Ashok's personal journey from debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome at Cambridge University to complete recovery led him to develop a program that has now been validated in seven clinica...
What if your chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms aren't just hormonal, but neurological? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Ashok Gupta, founder of the Gupta Program and pioneer in neuroplasticity-based brain retraining for chronic illness. Ashok's personal journey from debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome at Cambridge University to complete recovery led him to develop a program that has now been validated in seven clinica...
In this quick episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden, a researcher and clinician who is one of 80 scientists worldwide leading the charge on the mitochondrial theory of cancer. We're pulling apart the misinformation in functional medicine, the dangerous trends in biohacking, and why conventional cancer care, while well-intentioned, is treating the wrong target. We discuss the Seven Pillars framework: a simple 1-10 self-assessment covering sleep, body, bowel movements, energy, mental state, r...
In this myth-busting episode, Dr. Donese Worden explains that only 5-10% of cancers are genetic, yet conventional treatments often target DNA, missing the true root: mitochondrial damage and cell respiration issues. She advocates for integrating metabolic therapies like ketogenic diets and hyperbaric oxygen to support conventional care, improve chemo sensitivity, and target cancer stem cells. The discussion also debunks dangerous biohacking trends like cold plunges for women, highlights the unreliability of wearables for female health, and introduces a "Seven Pillars" framework for personal health assessment.
Your brain is not broken and your mind is not a mess. You're not failing as a mom. You're not falling behind as an executive. We need to restore your hormones. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist, Chief Wellness Officer for a company of 14,000 people, and bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure, to expose the workplace crisis that's destroying women's careers and health. Dr. Romie shares her own story of burnout: 120-hour work week...
Your brain is not broken and your mind is not a mess. You're not failing as a mom. You're not falling behind as an executive. We need to restore your hormones. I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist, Chief Wellness Officer for a company of 14,000 people, and bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure, to expose the workplace crisis that's destroying women's careers and health. Dr. Romie shares her own story of burnout: 120-hour work week...
Can you be lean and metabolically unfit? Can you be overweight and metabolically healthy? Most of the world's type 2 diabetics are lean. Weight is not the issue. It's a distraction from what actually matters: metabolic fitness. Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Beverly Yates ND to shatter the myths about metabolic health, weight, and diabetes, especially for women over 40. In this conversation, Dr. Yates reveals the silent signs of pre-diabetes most doctors miss, why the "eat less, exercise mo...
Can you be lean and metabolically unfit? Can you be overweight and metabolically healthy? Most of the world's type 2 diabetics are lean. Weight is not the issue. It's a distraction from what actually matters: metabolic fitness. Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Beverly Yates ND to shatter the myths about metabolic health, weight, and diabetes, especially for women over 40. In this conversation, Dr. Yates reveals the silent signs of pre-diabetes most doctors miss, why the "eat less, exercise mo...
Feeling exhausted, gaining weight around your midsection, and struggling despite "doing everything right"? You're not broken, your body is working against you because of a major hormonal shift most doctors completely ignore. Dr. Betty Murray, integrative functional medicine doctor with 20+ years of experience and founder of Minerva Telemedicine, explains exactly what's happening in your body after 40, and why the strategies that worked at 25 are now sabotaging your metabolism. In this video, you...
Many women over 40 experience unexplained fatigue, weight gain, and a feeling of not being themselves, despite doing everything "right." Dr. Betty Murray clarifies that these symptoms stem from natural hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause, which fundamentally alter metabolism. She details how declining sex hormones, shrinking muscle mass, aging energy factories, and chronic stress contribute to these issues. This episode debunks common myths and conventional advice, offering practical, science-backed strategies to optimize hormones and metabolism for renewed energy and well-being.
After 20 years of prescribing hormone replacement therapy to tens of thousands of patients, both in her clinic and through her telemedicine company Menrva, I have identified the critical gaps in how HRT is being prescribed, monitored, and optimized across the United States. This isn't about "should you" do hormones. This is about how to do them right. In this episode,I break down the 10 non-negotiables you need to know if you're considering HRT, currently on HRT, or feeling like your current pro...
After 20 years of prescribing hormone replacement therapy to tens of thousands of patients, both in her clinic and through her telemedicine company Menrva, I have identified the critical gaps in how HRT is being prescribed, monitored, and optimized across the United States. This isn't about "should you" do hormones. This is about how to do them right. In this episode,I break down the 10 non-negotiables you need to know if you're considering HRT, currently on HRT, or feeling like your current pro...
Did you know that the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response in your body, and everything you've been doing to "fix" it might be making it worse? In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shivani Gupta, author of The Inflammation Code , to break down why perimenopause and menopause trigger inflammation, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can guide you through this transition, and why the extreme diets you're trying are sabotaging your metabolism. Dr. Shivani shares why this season ...
Did you know that the menopause transition creates an inflammatory response in your body, and everything you've been doing to "fix" it might be making it worse? In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shivani Gupta, author of The Inflammation Code , to break down why perimenopause and menopause trigger inflammation, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can guide you through this transition, and why the extreme diets you're trying are sabotaging your metabolism. Dr. Shivani shares why this season ...
Did you know the FDA just reversed 23 years of misinformation about hormone therapy? In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what this landmark ruling means for every woman, and why an entire generation was robbed of the opportunity to protect their health. This is vindication, but it also opens up critical questions about what comes next and how you can take control of your hormone health today. I'm sharing the complete roadmap to natural hormone balancing and bioidentical hormone replaceme...
Did you know the FDA just reversed 23 years of misinformation about hormone therapy? In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what this landmark ruling means for every woman, and why an entire generation was robbed of the opportunity to protect their health. This is vindication, but it also opens up critical questions about what comes next and how you can take control of your hormone health today. I'm sharing the complete roadmap to natural hormone balancing and bioidentical hormone replaceme...
The FDA just made history, and it changes everything for women's health. After 23 years, the FDA removed the black box warning from estrogen therapy. This is a MASSIVE win for women everywhere. What we were told about estrogen being risky for breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack? Completely inaccurate. We'll soon break down what this means for you, and why testosterone therapy for women is next. In the meantime, here are the TOP 5 MOMENTS FROM MENOPAUSE MASTERY: 1️⃣ 5 Dietary Changes to Get R...
The FDA just made history, and it changes everything for women's health. After 23 years, the FDA removed the black box warning from estrogen therapy. This is a MASSIVE win for women everywhere. What we were told about estrogen being risky for breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack? Completely inaccurate. We'll soon break down what this means for you, and why testosterone therapy for women is next. In the meantime, here are the TOP 5 MOMENTS FROM MENOPAUSE MASTERY: 1️⃣ 5 Dietary Changes to Get R...
Tired of being told your cellulite, stiffness, and pain are "just aging"? It's time for the truth about your lymph and fascia! In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray and fascia expert Kelly Kennedy dismantle everything you thought you knew about cellulite, aging, and what your body is capable of. If conventional medicine has left you feeling hopeless or you're searching for answers beyond "it's your hormones," this conversation will change your life. Discover: - Why cellulite is ...
In this Menopause Mastery episode, Dr. Betty Murray and fascia expert Kelly Kennedy challenge the notion that cellulite, stiffness, and pain are simply signs of aging. Kelly shares her personal journey of healing and reversing age-related symptoms by understanding the crucial roles of fascia and the lymphatic system. The discussion delves into how stagnant lymph affects overall health, the importance of movement, conscious breathing, and eliminating environmental toxins. They advocate for a proactive, holistic approach to wellness that empowers individuals to facilitate their own healing, rather than relying solely on external interventions.
