Dr Mary Pines

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

💃🏼 Scientist, Women's Health & Longevity Expert
🤓 Cambridge Biomedical PhD
✨ 25y in research, education, consulting
✅ Founder, The Better Beyond 40 Formula -> powerful health transformation for midlife women:

https://www.marypinesphd.com/register

This is it. 🎙️I’ve been quietly working on something behind the scenes for a while now—and it’s finally almost here: my ...
01/04/2026

This is it. 🎙️

I’ve been quietly working on something behind the scenes for a while now—and it’s finally almost here: my new podcast.

The first few episodes are recorded, edited, and ready to go. I’ve poured my heart, my brain, and a little of my sass into every word.

And now we’re down to one of the last decisions: the cover art.

I’ve got four options. Each one feels a little different. A little me, but a different me.

I’d love your help choosing. Which one speaks to you most—1, 2, 3 or 4?

This show is for you, after all.

💛

MenopauseSupport

12/30/2025

“I feel it in my knees…” turns out, that’s not just in your head.

Yes — cold CAN make joint pain worse. The science is actually pretty fascinating (and kind of wild).

Here’s what happens:

When the temperature drops and barometric pressure changes, our joints swell slightly. That pressure aggravates nerves. Muscles tighten, blood flow slows. Even your joint fluid thickens up — think: cold honey vs warm oil.

Add in nerve hypersensitivity from the cold? 🔥 You’re not imagining it. You’re literally more sensitive to pain in the winter.

And on top of that — we move less. Which only worsens circulation, stiffness, and inflammation.

So what helps?

→ Stay warm: compression, heated gear, heat packs
→ Keep moving (even gently)
→ Support your body with anti-inflammatory nutrients like omega-3s, ketones, or astaxanthin

Your joints might not love the cold, but you don’t have to suffer through it. The body adapts with the right kind of support.
✨ Ease is evidence.

🧠 Curious about joint pain, hormones, and how your midlife body works? Link in bio for my free masterclass on how to Balance Midlife Hormones.

12/29/2025

Holiday spreads. Hearty meals. Homemade deliciousness.
This time of year is full of joy—and flavour.

And while I’m all for enjoying every bite, sometimes your body gently asks for a little reset. Especially after travel, sugar, second helpings, or all of the above.

This simple recipe is my go-to when I want to feel lighter, clearer, and more grounded—without going into “fix-it” mode.

It’s loaded with gut-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and immune-supporting ingredients your system actually recognizes and loves.

Not to undo the holidays.
Just to realign with how you want to feel.

✨ Save this one for your next reset moment—or before your next flight.

1 bunch flat parsley
1 bunch cilantro
½ cup wild blueberries
½ green apple (cored, w skin)
1 cup cucumber / celery / both
Small lump of ginger (to taste)
1 tbsp spirulina and/or chlorella
Pinch Himalayan or sea salt
Optional: local honey/monkfruit/stevia, vanilla
Squeeze of lemon to taste

* Make sure to use organic ingredients!

WellnessTips

12/21/2025

✈️ Getting on a plane for the holidays?⁠
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Here are 3 things I always do to avoid that drained, puffy, “why do I feel like garbage?” feeling when I land:⁠
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➀ Cut the noise.⁠
Airplane noise is legit stressful for your nervous system. Earplugs or noise-canceling headphones are your best travel buddy.⁠
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➁ Move every hour.⁠
I’m the weirdo at the back doing calf raises and arm circles — and I feel amazing when I land. Blood flow = detox + less inflammation.⁠
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➂ Fast (if you can).⁠
Travel is the perfect time to skip the mystery snacks and give your system a break. No crashy blood sugar swings, just steady energy.⁠
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⚡ Bonus: compression socks, water with electrolytes, and your own real-food snacks go a long way.⁠
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🧳 Want more travel support? I made a free download for you — link in bio!
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Save this for your next flight.⁠
Tag your travel buddy.⁠
Follow for more ways to feel unmistakably better.⁠
⁠

12/20/2025

🎙️ Big things are happening!

Bryan is making music for the podcast.

MY podcast. 😳

I’ve been dreaming of this for years — a space for smart, driven women over 40 (and the ones who love them) to cut through the wellness noise and hear the real story about midlife health.

Where science meets soul.
Where clarity replaces confusion.
Where we talk about what actually works — and what doesn’t.

Not bite-sized tips. Not “hacks.”

Real stories. Real science. Real support.

Launching very soon…from our home in Whistler, out into the world. ✨

You in?

WholeBodyHealing WellnessJourney

12/15/2025

Something has shifted.
I sat in circle this weekend with some incredible facilitators, and what cracked open was this:

✨ I’m ready to speak.
✨ I’m starting a podcast.

Yes, there will be teaching.

But this time, I’m also letting it be personal.
Unfiltered stories. Healing. Truth. Voice.

For years I’ve been the helper, the doer, the explainer.
But there’s more to say — and it starts now.

If you’ve been carrying your story quietly, this space might be for you too.

💬 I’d love your encouragement. And if you have a story to tell — I’m listening.

12/15/2025

10,000 steps.
Every.
Single.
Day.
Just DO it.

There’s no bad weather. Only poor clothing choices, as my awesome trainer used to say!

December can be tough, but all you have to do is commit to movement…outside, inside, whatever you got to do, get er done.

(On that note: walking pad for Christmas?? Makes it a lot easier for those super cold days, or busy days when you’re juggling work, life and other commitments. Walk while you work, or watch tv at the end of it all. Game changer.)

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