Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah

Are you overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and wondering what actually works for women in midlife? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sonal Haerter to talk about strategies for improving energy, metabolism, muscle health, and overall wellness. She breaks down the “exercise snacks”, protein habit, and her perspective about GLP-1 medications. Dr. Haerter also opens up about motherhood, identity shifts during midlife, friendships, social media pressure, and why perimenopause can actually become one of the most empowering phases of a woman’s life. Get ready to simplify your health habits and feel more confident in your next phase of life.

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In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 Meet Dr. Sonal Haerter, an internal medicine physician and obesity medicine expert.

04:15 The “exercise snacks” that improve metabolism in minutes.

09:30 The protein strategy Dr. Haerter uses to simplify healthy eating.

15:30 Easy high-protein meal ideas for busy women.

18:30 How to create a sustainable nutrition plan.

21:30 Dr. Haerter’s perspective on alcohol, balance, and social connection.

25:00 When do you take GLP medications?

27:45 What are the side effects women experience on GLP-1s?

28:45 Nutrition and hydration tips for women taking GLP-1 medications.

31:30 Why menopause should be seen as a “metabolic reset.”

38:45 The most common symptoms women struggle with in midlife.

40:30 How friendships, confidence, and identity shift during perimenopause.

48:30 The mindset shift that helps women stop comparing themselves online.

Resources

Get your copy of my book Hormone Havoc HERE - https://amymdwellness.com/book/hormone-havoc/ 

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Are you overwhelmed by all the women’s health advice online and wondering what actually matters right now? In this episode, I break down outdated women’s health trends, the ones that are rising, and the high-priority areas every woman should be paying attention to. I share what’s worth your energy, what you can stop obsessing over, and the habits to boost energy, mood, longevity, and feeling your best. Tune in to learn the shifts you can make today to better support your body, mind, and health for the years ahead.

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In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 The women’s health trends that matter most right now.

02:15 Lessons on parenting, change, and letting go.

07:15 The number one cause of death for women.

09:00 The biggest shifts happening in perimenopause and menopause care.

10:00 Why women’s mental health needs more attention than ever.

11:45 Why bikini body culture is outdated.

14:00 How male-centered medicine shaped women’s healthcare.

16:30 The outdated stigma around hormone replacement therapy.

19:00 Why gut health is becoming the center of women’s wellness.

22:45 The nutrition framework that supports hormones and energy.

28:15 The rise of wearable health tracking and femtech.

29:45 The daily habits that improve mood, energy, and longevity.

Resources

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Are you unknowingly setting yourself up for bone loss and muscle decline later in life? In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and author, breaks down the 4-part framework for staying strong, mobile, and independent as you age. We talk about why your “critical decade” (ages 35–45) sets the stage for the next 30 years, how to properly support muscle and bone health, and what most women are getting wrong when it comes to exercise and nutrition. Tune in to learn how to future-proof your body with the habits that matter most right now.

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In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 Meet Dr. Vonda Wright and what led her to write Unbreakable.

04:45 The biggest mindset and fitness mistakes women make.

08:30 What do you wish you knew before perimenopause?

10:45 Why sugar and energy balance impact long-term health.

18:30 The #1 misconception about aging.

24:00 How much protein do women actually need for strength and longevity?

31:45 What women MUST think about bone health in their 20s & 30s.

36:00 The “critical decade” that determines your strength, mobility, and longevity.

41:00 The 4-part formula for staying strong and capable.

47:30 A woman’s guide to aging.

Resources

Learn more about Dr. Vonda HERE

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Can you reverse skin aging without damaging your skin or relying on invasive procedures? In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Goff, founder of LYMA, to break down the science behind one of the most talked-about beauty technologies right now. We talk about the difference between red light therapy and cold laser technology, what’s really happening beneath your skin as you age, and whether at-home devices can truly deliver long-term results. Lucy shares how this new category of laser works at the cellular level, what “longevity genes” mean for your skin, and why this approach is completely different from traditional treatments that rely on damage and repair.

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In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 What makes laser technology different from red light therapy?

03:15 How laser technology penetrates deeper layers of skin.

08:30 Is red light therapy worth it?

09:30 What happens to collagen and cells as you age?

14:00 How traditional lasers work vs. regenerative technology.

22:45 Which areas of the body respond best to treatment?

26:00 How in-office lasers compare to at-home devices.

32:00 What clinical research says about longevity benefits.

35:45 Can your skin cells actually act younger?

41:30 Why the US market is leading in wellness adoption.

Resources

Use code AMY10 for 10% off the LYMA Laser. Not valid on LYMALaser PRO HERE!

Get your copy of my book Hormone Havoc HERE

Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health!

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What health trends in 2026 are actually worth your time, and which should you ignore? In this episode, I break down the biggest wellness trends of 2026 and what matters for your health. I talk about gut health and GLP-1s, cortisol management, women’s health, and zone 2 cardio. More importantly, I share how consistent habits will always outperform complicated routines and extreme overhauls. Get ready to simplify your health and get better results.

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In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 The biggest wellness trends in 2026.

04:15 What do GLP-1s mean for your metabolism and habits?

06:30 How habits like sleep and movement impact longevity.

08:00 Why women’s health is finally getting attention.

09:00 When is hormone therapy the right choice?

10:30 The benefits of creatine for women.

11:15 How to lower cortisol without overcomplicating your routine.

13:30 Why zone 2 cardio is one of the most effective workouts.

15:00 What is the problem with chasing every new health trend?

16:10 The 30-30-3 approach for gut and hormone health.

Resources

Get your copy of my book Hormone Havoc HERE

Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health!

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