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Health News
Explore Dr. Mindy Pelz’s Health News Blog for reliable, research-based insights on the latest in women’s health. From the science of fasting to new discoveries around menopause and hormonal health, this blog is designed to keep you informed, empowered, and equipped with tools to support your well-being.
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The 'F' in FDA Is Silent" — The State of Food Policy
Food policy journalist Helena Bottemiller Evich joins Dr. Mindy to cut through the noise on MAHA, the FDA's GRAS loophole, food dyes, glyphosate, the new dietary guidelines, and what's actually changing in the American food system in 2026.
3 min read


The Hidden History of Motherhood Nobody Taught You (And Why That Was Deliberate)
Feminist historian Elinor Cleghorn joins Dr. Mindy to explore the constructed history of maternal guilt, the myth of natural mothering instinct, empty nesting, fatherhood, and why motherhood urgently needs a rebrand — for all our sakes.
3 min read


Tapping for Perimenopause: How to Stop Anxious Thoughts, Break Self-Sabotage, and Rewire Your Nervous System
Tapping expert Jessica Ortner joins Dr. Mindy to explain how EFT tapping interrupts anxious thought spirals, reduces cortisol by up to 43%, and rewires the nervous system — and guides listeners through a live tapping session for perimenopause anxiety and self-sabotage.
3 min read


The Menopause Gut: How Your Microbiome Controls Your Hormones, Mood, and Metabolism
Nurse practitioner and author Cynthia Thurlow joins Dr. Mindy to reveal how the estrobolome – the gut microbes that control estrogen metabolism – shapes your hormones, mood, metabolism, and menopause experience, and what you can do about it.
3 min read


Self-Care Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: How to Rewire Your Nervous System in Two Minutes
Dr. Melissa Sonners joins Dr. Mindy Pelz to reveal why self-care needs a complete rebrand – and how two minutes, three times a day of simple, free alpha-state tools can rewire your brain, lower cortisol, and help you finally feel like yourself again.
3 min read


Your Brain on Ketones: The New Science Linking Metabolic Health, Mental Health and the Power of Ketosis
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede joins Dr. Mindy to break down the new expert consensus on ketogenic diets and mental health – covering brain energy, overnight ketosis, insulin resistance, BNDF, the menopausal brain, and why the brain heals itself when you give it the right fuel.
3 min read


Why Women Were Taught to Distrust Themselves — And How to Take That Power Back
Why do women struggle to trust themselves? Feminist theologian Meggan Watterson joins Dr. Mindy Pelz to reveal the centuries-old suppression of women's inner authority — and how to reclaim it. Explore the Gospel of Mary, sacred rage, embodiment, and what it means to "baptize yourself" today.
3 min read


Why You Can’t Focus: The Truth About Distraction, Nervous System Dysregulation, and Reclaiming Your Attention in Midlife
Positive psychologist Dr. Zelana Montminy joins Dr. Mindy to reveal why focus is a biological state, not a character flaw — and how chronic nervous system dysregulation, cognitive overload, and unprocessed grief are quietly destroying our ability to pay attention in midlife.
2 min read


Hormones, Stress, and the Hidden Drivers of Cancer
Cancer rates in women are rising significantly. Dr. Mindy Pelz and integrative oncologist Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy discuss hormones, stress, fasting, GLP-1 drugs, peptides, and the real drivers of chronic disease.
2 min read


The Hidden Trauma in Women’s Health: Breaking Free from a Power-Over System
Many women sense something deeper happening in their health, even when tests say everything looks normal. In this episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz speaks with writer and cultural critic Elise Loehnen about the hidden trauma woven into women’s health systems. They explore how generations of conditioning around being “good” have shaped the way women suppress emotions, disconnect from intuition, and lose trust in their own bodies.
3 min read


How Women Reclaim Their Voice in a Corrupt System
Dr. Mindy and Dr. Shefali explore midlife rage, patriarchy, menopause, and conscious parenting. Learn how women reclaim their voice with clarity and leadership.
53 min read


Creatine for Midlife: Muscle, Brain, Sleep & How to Use It Correctly
Creatine for menopause explained: muscle strength, brain function, sleep benefits, dosing, and how estrogen impacts creatine levels.
25 min read


Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Fight or Flight?
Many women are quietly questioning the wellness narratives they were once told to trust and wondering if it’s okay to ask better questions.
In this episode of The Resetter Podcast, Dr. Mindy Pelz sits down with Sara Szal for an honest conversation about discernment, power, and why learning how to think critically is an essential part of women’s health and self-trust.
20 min read


When the Wellness Narrative Breaks: Truth, Discernment & Women’s Safety
Many women are quietly questioning the wellness narratives they were once told to trust and wondering if it’s okay to ask better questions.
In this episode of The Resetter Podcast, Dr. Mindy Pelz sits down with Sara Szal for an honest conversation about discernment, power, and why learning how to think critically is an essential part of women’s health and self-trust.
48 min read


HRT, Hormones, and Midlife: What Every Woman Needs to Know Before Deciding
Confused about HRT? Dr. Mindy Pelz explains the science, risks, and how to make an empowered decision about hormone therapy.
In this episode of The Resetter Podcast, Dr. Mindy Pelz sits down with Sara Szal for an honest conversation about discernment, power, and why learning how to think critically is an essential part of women’s health and self-trust.
28 min read


The Pill & Beyond: Unexpected Ways Birth Control Shapes Our Lives
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with Dr. Sarah E. Hill to unpack how synthetic hormones from birth control pills can disrupt your natural hormonal rhythm. From changes in brain chemistry and immune function to long-term fertility concerns and menopause transitions, this episode explores what happens when we override the body’s natural cycle—and how to return to a healthier hormonal foundation.
2 min read
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