Dr Mary Pines

Dr Mary Pines https://drmarypines.com/about

💃🏼 Midlife Women's Health & Longevity Expert
🤓 Cambridge Biomedical PhD Scientist
✨25y Research, Education, Consulting
✅ Founder, The Better Beyond 40 Formula - Midlife Hormone & Metabolism

www.drmarypines.com

NEW Podcast: www.drmarypines.com/podcast

02/10/2026

I’m stoked to say that at almost 45, I’m probably the strongest, fittest and most energized I’ve ever been…and on a training routine that is FAR from the hardest I’ve ever done.

Feeling REALLY strong right out of the gate this year.

Here’s my training routine the last 6w:

- lift HEAVY 2x per week (3 if in follicular phase)
- cross-country skiing (mix of skate + classic) 1x/week
- running or hiking 2x/week. Adding biking now!
- daily dog walks: usually 2 x 20m per day
- using my walking pad on heavy desk work days

(Been lapsing on the HIIT aspect of training, but that’s coming. Winter naturally slows me down a bit and I’m tooootally into it as part of our ancestral rhythms/biological programming. I guess skate skiing and MTB count!)

Plus, my other not-so-secret, super powerful strategies:

1. The peptide BPC-157: Helps me recover way faster and build muscle faster and easier. Very notable. I using the oral form, not injxtable, which offers the same benefits towards my fitness goals. 💪

2. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. This has been a massive game changer for me and I’m not shy about it. 😊 I’m creating a new podcast all about this, as it’s such a hot and often misunderstood topic.

Of course, I’m doing all the other healthy lifestyle things too. (I drink my own Kool-Aid.) A healthy diet, solid sleeps & all around anti-inflammatory lifestyle.

➡️ PS - If getting fit or having enough energy to do so feels like a pipe dream, it might be time to assess your nutrient balance, thyroid, hormones, metabolism, sleep… and I’m here for it. DM me to find out more about how I could support you.

Aging should NOT come with fatigue, frailty, weakness or feeling “old!”

…Thanks for always reminding me how much fun MTB is!!

strongwomen

02/07/2026

🤤This stuff is awesome.

I added an extra scoop of plain white isolate to boost the protein content even more! Worked out great.

I like yogurt, a small amount of maple syrup and crunchy bits like cacao nibs, coconut and toasted pumpkin seeds on mine. 😊

(No affiliation, I just love it as a Saturday treat!)

02/04/2026

“My biggest thing was weight gain, sleep disturbances… and really just not feeling like myself.”

Rae was told by doctors, “Well, it happens to all of us.”

But she knew something deeper was going on—and she was ready for a real shift.

Now?

“My blood pressure’s down. I actually feel like my central nervous system is down.”
She found a foundation for the next chapter—and the confidence to keep going.

🌀 Link in bio for my free masterclass on how to thrive in midlife.

“I didn’t think that I needed a doctor… Then I was introduced to Dr. Mary — WOW was I ever wrong!!!”Maggi thought her sy...
01/29/2026

“I didn’t think that I needed a doctor…
Then I was introduced to Dr. Mary — WOW was I ever wrong!!!”

Maggi thought her symptoms were just part of life after 40:

:point_right: Poor sleep
:point_right: Heartburn
:point_right: Weight gain after Covid

But within a few months, those symptoms were gone.
She felt fantastic.

And yes — she lost 38 lbs in 4 months.

“It felt easy.”
No meds.
No quick fixes.

Just a proactive, natural approach rooted in lifestyle, exercise, and food — personalized for her.

She told me:
“I now understand why I am who I am and what makes me tick. I found the process fascinating and understandable.”

She even brought in her entire family.

This is the power of working with the body, not against it.
This is what’s possible when women feel seen and supported.

WellnessJourney BetterBeyond40

01/28/2026

I get asked all the time what supplements I take — so here’s a peek at what I’m using right now.

Quick reminder: these are for my body, based on years of testing and tuning. They’re not a prescription for you. Supplements should always be personalized.

One thing that matters just as much as what you take? How you take it. I cycle mine (5 days on, 2 off) because your body responds better that way.

If you’re looking for a solid place to start, I use Fullscript for high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements. You can access these products by creating an account under my Fullscript dispensary (link in bio), where you can then view and order my product recommendations.

Perimenopause

Ever feel like your midlife body is working against you?Like you’re doing all the “right” things…but something still fee...
01/27/2026

Ever feel like your midlife body is working against you?

Like you’re doing all the “right” things…but something still feels off?
It’s not just you — and it’s not your fault.

After helping hundreds of women navigate this season, I can tell you this with certainty:

Your body isn’t broken.

She’s brilliantly adaptive — and always communicating.

But we’re rarely taught how to listen.

In today’s post, I’m breaking down 4 often-overlooked shifts that can help you go from burnout + bloat to ease + energy.

No diets. No bootcamps.
Just science, rhythm, and respect.

Your transformation doesn’t start with doing more.
It starts with doing it differently.

✨️ Link in bio for my free masterclass on thriving in midlife.

01/26/2026

🎙️ Episode 4 of The Better Beyond 40 Formula is now live!

So many women tell me they hate their hormones...

But our hormones aren’t the enemy — they’re just the messengers, sending signals about what our bodies want.

On this episode, we’re taking an OUTSIDE-THE-BOX look at hormones:

We're decoding:

1. What your hormones are really telling you - who is sending which signals and what do they mean??

2. How to identify different hormone imbalances in your body

3. Why conventional medicine often misses the full picture

4. Labs? Symptoms? History? What's important here??

5. Some simple actions you can take this week to help you decode what your hormones want (and how to feel better)

If you’ve ever thought, “Why is my body doing this to me?” — this episode is for you.

When we stop fighting our hormones/bodies and start listening, everything shifts...

Everything feels better.

Listen on any podcast platform or find the link in bio.

01/23/2026

🔥 Fast, easy dinner idea with some hot tips sprinkled along the way.

Hot tip #1: with a gas range, use an extractor fan and over open the windows to avoid breathing the byproducts.

Hot tip #2: fish is an awesome, easy, healthy protein option. Cook it perfectly to an internal temperature of 135-145F with an instant read thermometer. (Lots of people are afraid to cook fish wrong, but it is super easy with a thermometer.)

Hot tip #3: don’t overcook your rainbow of veg to preserve the delicate nutrients.

Hot tip #4: Boost both the taste and health quotient by topping whatever you’re eating with fresh herbs. The nutrient dense and support detoxification.

Hot tip #5: store, cilantro, or other cut bunched herbs in a glass of water in the fridge. Cut the ends off first.

Yum!!

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01/19/2026

Perimenopause isn’t a sign that you’re falling apart.
It’s your body asking for deeper support.

This is your midlife metamorphosis.
And there’s power in that.

🎙️ From Episode 2 of my new podcast The Better Beyond 40 Formula — now live on Apple, Spotify + all the places. Link in bio.

RootCauseHealing

01/19/2026

Current FAVE weekend activity: Cross country skiing out in the Callahan Valley at .

Doesn’t matter if the snow is garbage up in the alpine and there’s no decent snowboarding to be had…

It’s always a good time out there just swishing around on the groomers!

Hardly a single other human out there once I left the main loop. Made it all the way out to Madeley Lake. 😊

Peace. Quiet lakes. Sunbeams. River flows. Birds singing…

Hardly noticed I was getting a killer workout while attending my nervous system’s needs! 👌

Grateful.

01/16/2026

Your nervous system sets the tone for your hormones, your energy, your metabolism…
And after an intense workout?
It needs a moment.

So many women I work with do what I used to do — power through.
One thing to the next, riding the cortisol wave.
It feels productive… but over time, it’s draining.

Here’s what I do now:
After training, I sit.
One full minute.
Long inhale. Even longer exhale.
That’s it.

This tiny pause resets everything.
More calm. More clarity.
And your body gets a chance to actually receive the benefits of your workout.

Try it after your next session. You’ll feel the shift.

RootCauseHealing

01/14/2026

Most people treat dry skin with more moisturizer.
But what if your body’s actually asking for something deeper?

If you’re low in omega-3s, your skin—your largest organ—is often the first to speak up.
It’s dryness as a message, not a flaw.

Your body saying: “Hey, I need more support from the inside.”
Omega-3s help keep the skin supple, yes…

But they also support brain, heart, and hormone health.
You can supplement (Kirkland fish oil is actually top 3 in purity!)

Or do what I do: Eat 3 servings a week of fatty fish—like salmon, sardines, anchovies, and herring.

Bonus: they’re cheap, shelf-stable, and delicious in olive oil straight from the can.

Your skin’s just the start. Ease is evidence.

🧠✨ Link in bio for my free masterclass on how to Balance Midlife Hormones & Drop Weight Naturally.

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