Energized with Dr. Mariza

Mar 07 2025 55 mins 9

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When was the last time you put YOUR needs first?

As mothers, grandmothers, business owners or employees, wives, daughters, and more… it can feel impossible to make time for yourself.

But taking care of yourself is NOT selfish.

It’s actually one of the greatest gifts we can give our children and loved ones! What we do for ourselves translates directly to our families.

In perimenopause and menopause, we see a massive uptick in anxiety, depression, and irritability. So how do you combat this with easy self-care practices to show up as your best for yourself and your loved ones?

Expert in stress deregulation– Katie Wells– is here to guide you through emotional regulation tips and teach you that your inner voice is key to overall physical and emotional health.

We cover sleep, nutrition, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness practices to help you show up as the best version of YOU… ASAP! Plus, she explains how to effectively pass this skill on to your kids.

Don’t miss this episode to learn how to reconnect to your truest self.

Katie Wells

Katie is the founder of Wellness Mama– a resource site full of health, parenting, and natural living topics compiled by herself and a team of researchers and medical advisors. Her goal is to guide others with simple information and practical tips that help create healthier, cleaner, and long-lasting lives for all.

IN THIS EPISODE

Navigating the symptoms of conditions like Hashimoto’s

The importance of nervous system regulation

How inner self talk is a guiding force for internal safety

Sleep and regulating your circadian rhythms

Breathwork, mobility, exercise and nutrition recommendations

Overcoming trauma to show up as the best version of yourself

Teaching our children about emotional regulation

QUOTES

“Our emotions– our inner landscape– actually can impact the body physiologically in such a drastic way”

“1 in 5 children will have a chronic condition before they're 18 years old and over 33% of our children have prediabetes between the ages of 12 and 19.”

“When it comes to safety, our body doesn't know the difference between essentially what's going on in our mind and what's going on in the world.”

“I think children… they're my greatest teachers by far in this world. And also my biggest motivation.”