Dr. Polly Watson sits down with Dr. Terri Peña, a board-certified physician and functional medicine expert, to explore how women can reclaim their health and energy in midlife and beyond. Dr. Peña introduces her 4M Method - Metrics, Metabolism, Muscle, and Mojo - a framework that empowers women to move from feeling dismissed and depleted to strong, vital, and confident. They discuss why traditional medicine often fails midlife women, how to get real answers when labs look “normal” but you still feel off, and why building muscle is essential for longevity. Plus, Dr. Peña shares powerful nervous system tools like box breathing to help regulate stress, and talks about how knowing your energy and action style can improve self-care and healthcare outcomes.

Quotes

“I tell my patients I don’t want them to end up feeble, frail or forgetful.” - Dr. Terri Peña
“We create health in the second half of life by setting boundaries and saying yes to ourselves.” - Dr. Polly Watson
“Just because your labs are in normal ranges doesn’t mean they’re optimal.” - Dr. Terri Peña

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Midlife Mojo: Building Strength, Boundaries & Balance After 40