The Better Beyond 40 Formula with Dr. Mary Pines
Helping smart, driven women over 40 — and those who support them — ditch the confusion, cut through the midlife wellness nonsense, and understand what's happening in their bodies with science-based, deeply supportive care and relatable stories delivered with compassion, clarity, a dash of humour, and zero BS.
Hosted by Dr. Mary Pines, a Cambridge-trained PhD biomedical scientist, The Better Beyond 40 Formula Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating perimenopause and menopause with confidence. Each episode covers the real science behind hormonal changes, practical strategies for managing symptoms, and honest conversations about what midlife actually feels like for women today.
Topics include perimenopause symptoms, estrogen and progesterone balance, thyroid health, cortisol and stress, sleep disruption, weight changes after 40, brain fog, mood shifts, gut health, pelvic floor health, HRT, and building a life that feels truly good on the other side of 40.
No fluff. No fear. Just the information and support you've been looking for.
The Better Beyond 40 Formula with Dr. Mary Pines
4. Hormones: Decoding Yours & How to Support Them
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If you've ever been told "it's just your hormones," this episode is for you. Dr. Mary breaks down what your hormones are really trying to communicate — and why balance, not perfection, is the key to feeling like yourself again.
She explains how estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin work together like an orchestra, what happens when one instrument falls out of tune, and how factors like inflammation, liver detox, blood sugar, and gut health all play a role. You'll also learn simple, evidence-based ways to support your hormones naturally through movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management.
In This Episode:
• How estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin work together — and what happens when one falls out of balance
• The role of inflammation, liver detox, blood sugar, and gut health in hormone regulation after 40
• Simple, evidence-based ways to support your hormones through movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management — no prescription required
Links & Resources
Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.
Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice.
Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.
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Mentions in this Episode:
- “Blood Tests All Women Need” - Free PDF download
- Oura Ring — Track sleep, readiness, and recovery data to understand your body.
- Rethinking Hypothyroidism by Dr. Antonio C. Bianco