Her Health Lab: Hormones, metabolism & longevity

In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the profound and often invisible connection between a mother’s health history and her daughter’s well-being. This discussion goes beyond standard genetic inheritance to examine how inherited fear, trauma, and stress responses can manifest in women today. If you find yourself checking your pulse after hearing about your mother’s diagnosis or feeling an ...

In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the critical role of stillness in women's health, metabolism, and longevity. Many women are trapped in a cycle of constant productivity and mental motion, believing that rest is wasted time or a sign of failure. This episode dismantles that myth by explaining the biological necessity of the 'space between breaths.' You will learn how the parasympathetic nervous system&m...

In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the emotional and physiological toll of social comparison on women's health, longevity, and metabolic well-being. If you find yourself feeling inadequate after scrolling through influencers who seem to have perfect sleep scores, glowing skin, or effortless energy, this conversation is for you. We dissect the 'thief in the night'—the quiet ache that arises when we ...

Are you exhausted despite getting enough sleep and eating well? In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the hidden metabolic cost of emotional masking. This isn't just about feeling tired; it's about the physiological toll of pretending to be okay when you are not. We dive deep into how chronic suppression of emotions triggers a constant state of low-grade alarm in your nervous system, keeping cortisol and ad...

In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the science behind maternal stress and offers a biohacker’s guide to finding calm in a chaotic nursery. This episode is specifically for mothers, caregivers, and women navigating the intense sensory overload of early parenthood who are struggling with anxiety, irritability, and nervous system dysregulation. We dive deep into why your brain perceives toddler noise ...

In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the critical intersection between clinical data and intuitive health decisions, challenging listeners to trust their body’s internal signals over rigid medical metrics. This conversation is designed for women who feel dismissed by healthcare providers despite having 'normal' lab results, offering a framework for somatic intelligence and self-advocacy in wellness j...

Discover why gentle self-touch is the ultimate biohack for calm, connection, and hormonal balance in this episode of Her Health Lab. Host Marie Roberts explores the science of interoception and how simple tactile practices can regulate your nervous system, lower cortisol, and boost oxytocin without supplements or apps. This guide is essential for women seeking to improve their mental health, reduce anxiety, and build a deeper relat...

Navigating the intense emotional and physical landscape of breastfeeding struggles, this episode explores how 'Breastfeeding Cafes' serve as vital sanctuaries for new mothers. If you are feeling isolated, guilty, or overwhelmed by lactation challenges, this guide explains why these supportive communities are more than just coffee shops—they are physiological aids that reduce cortisol and boost oxytocin. Host Marie Roberts bre...

In this deeply empathetic episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the emotional landscape of infertility treatment cycles, moving beyond clinical data to address the profound isolation and mental exhaustion that often accompany IVF journeys. This episode is specifically designed for women navigating fertility challenges, those supporting partners through these cycles, and anyone interested in the intersection of repr...

Perimenopause is often misunderstood as a medical emergency, but this episode reframes it as a biological evolution that requires translation rather than panic. For women in their late thirties to forties experiencing brain fog, sudden anxiety, and fragmented sleep, understanding the science behind these signals is the first step toward reclaiming peace. This guide explains how estrogen withdrawal impacts serotonin and dopamine, tu...

In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the profound connection between clothing fit and hormonal health, arguing that wearing garments that don't fit your current body is a form of physiological stress rather than discipline. This conversation is essential for women navigating perimenopause, postpartum changes, or general aging, who often feel pressured to return to their 'pre-pregnancy' or younger selves. B...

In this empowering episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts invites women to reframe their scars not as flaws or failures, but as biological proof of survival and resilience. If you have been carrying shame about C-section scars, mastectomy marks, surgical incisions, or even stretch marks, this episode offers a compassionate, science-backed perspective shift. We explore the concept of 'biohacking' self-acceptance by viewing yo...

In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the profound shame many women feel when they need assistance, reframing asking for help not as a sign of weakness, but as a biological imperative and a superpower essential for longevity. If you have ever stared at a puddle of spilled water, feeling paralyzed by brain fog or exhaustion, this episode offers validation and science-backed strategies to overcome that shame....

Burnout isn’t laziness; it’s a physiological signal that your nervous system is overwhelmed. In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts decodes the quiet collapse before it hits, helping women distinguish between good stress and chronic depletion. If you feel exhausted despite sleeping, unable to enjoy hobbies, or emotionally numb, this guide identifies the biological markers of burnout so you can restore vit...

Stop Panicking: The Truth About Cysts, Workouts & Your Body. This episode of Her Health Lab is designed for women who experience health anxiety related to ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, and the fear of injury during exercise. Host Marie Roberts addresses the pervasive dread that movement might cause a cyst to rupture, providing evidence-based reassurance that most functional cysts are harmless and resolve on their own. If you have...

Discover why your best friend is actually your best medicine for hormonal balance, stress reduction, and longevity. In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the science of vulnerability and emotional disclosure, explaining how holding back true feelings creates toxic stress that elevates cortisol and suppresses oxytocin. This episode is designed for women seeking to understand the physiological impact of socia...

Irregular periods in your 30s are more than just stress; they are critical data points from your body. In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores why cycle irregularity is common yet isolating, explaining that hormones act as messengers reacting to stress, sleep, and nutrition rather than static variables. If you are experiencing skipped cycles, heavy flow, or anxiety around your period tracker, this guide helps...

In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the intersection of chronic joint pain, hormonal health, and sustainable longevity for women. This guide is specifically designed for women who feel disconnected from their bodies due to stiffness, arthritis, or age-related changes, offering a compassionate roadmap to finding gentle rhythm and movement joy without the pressure of intense exercise. We address the specifi...

In this episode of Her Health Lab, host Marie Roberts explores the science and practice of using rain sounds for a nervous system reset. This guide is designed for women experiencing chronic stress, hormonal imbalances, burnout, or high-functioning anxiety who are looking for natural, non-invasive ways to lower cortisol levels and restore balance without relying on complex biohacking gadgets. Marie explains why the sound of rain ac...