Our guest lisa has been dieting since she was 12. At 58, months of a strict slow-carb plan got her seven pounds, deep exhaustion and a world that kept getting smaller. In this honest conversation, she shares what changed when she stopped trying to eat less and started working with her midlife physiology.

In this episode:

• Why the scale stayed put while lisa's body got smaller, and what body recomposition actually looks like
• How years of "eat less, eat less" kept her stuck in cycles of restricting and bingeing
• The 10am crash: what running out of energy by mid-morning was really telling her
• How hormones, targeted supplements and peptides rebuilt her sleep and energy, step by step
• The piece that surprised her most: mindfulness, cortisol and how all the pieces work together
• What eating without constant food noise feels like (one cookie, not 26)
• How she went from 20-minute treadmill trudges to a 45-minute progression run at 59
• Her advice for the woman who has tried everything and feels like nothing works

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Full show notes, citations, and transcript: drmarypines.com/podcast

Mentioned in this episode:

Tim Ferriss's slow-carb diet

Spoon theory

Peloton strength, Tread and bootcamp classes

Hormone therapy (HRT)

Peptides

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You've heard peptides can help with recovery. But when it's your tendon, your surgical scar, or an old injury that never fully healed, the question isn't whether peptides work — it's which one, and why. This is the episode where physiotherapist Mina Kavia and Dr. Mary Pines map the exact peptides your body needs for tendons, ligaments, scarring, and even concussion recovery.

In this episode:

• Peptides for healthy aging, recovery, joint health, and resilience
• How BPC-157 and TB-500 actually help heal tendons, ligaments, muscle and fascia, and prevent nasty scarring
• The peptide KPV to manage inflammation
• How GHK supports connective tissues, like joints and ligaments
• Why Thymosin alpha-1 is used in many countries for immune support (cancer, autoimmunity, infections, etc) and is actually a critically important drug (Zadaxin) with lots of research behind it
• How CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin can support muscle and healing
• What "bioregulator" peptides are and how they can support organ systems
• The critical difference between medications and peptides
• When to avoid using peptides, and why sourcing is so tricky right now
• How peptides fit into Dr. Mary Pines' clinical approach to healing tissue injury

Links & Resources

Better Beyond 40 Formula — Dr. Mary's signature BB40 program helps peri/menopausal women THRIVE

👉 Watch the FREE MasterClass that explains her BB40 approach

Join the FREE BB40 Community on Skool

Newsletter — weekly guidance from Dr. Mary

Instagram @drmarypines

Full show notes, citations, and transcript: drmarypines.com/podcast

Nerve Coach Mina — Mina Kavia's clinic and coaching programs for chronic nerve pain

Peptides mentioned:

BPC-157

TB-500

KPV

GHK-Cu

Thymosin Alpha-1 / Zadaxin

Thymosin Beta-4

CJC-1295

Ipamorelin

Sermorelin

Epitalon

GLP-1 agonists

Also mentioned: Ben Greenfield, Dave Asprey

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This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please work with a qualified provider before starting any new health protocol. This content does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Dr. Mary Pines.

Cecily Milne, founder of Yoga Detour, spent a decade completely devoted to yoga, but ended up in so much pain she couldn't make her bed. She rebuilt herself from the ground up by diving deep into the study of functional movement. This conversation will change how you think about pain, posture, strength, and what it means to move well in midlife.

Don't miss Cecily's FREE 10-class bundle for our listeners! 30 days of access, curated specifically for women over 40. Use code BEYOND40

In this episode:

• What pain and tightness in the body often mean and what to do about them
• “Structural balance:” what happens when parts of your body go offline and others have to pick up the slack
• Why arbitrary movement “rules” we’re taught (like "don't let your knees go past your toes") can foster weakness in your body, not safety
• The case against high-intensity cardio for midlife women and what to do instead
• Why strength training is non-negotiable IF it's programmed with intention, not done at random
• The posture myth: why perfect posture isn't a position you hold — it's the strength you build so you don't have to think about it
• How somatic movement and nervous system regulation are the missing piece in most women's fitness routine.

Our Guest:

Cecily Milne — Yoga Detour founder followthedetour.com

Instagram: @yogadetour

Links & Resources

Better Beyond 40 Formula — Mary's signature program for peri/menopausal women (35–65)

👉 Watch the FREE MasterClass

Join the FREE Community on Skool

Newsletter — weekly guidance from Dr. Mary

Instagram @drmarypines

Full show notes, citations, and transcript: drmarypines.com/podcast

Mentioned in this episode:

Functional Range Conditioning

Soma Training

ELDOA System

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please work with a qualified provider before starting any new health protocol. This content does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Dr. Mary Pines.