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Dr Mary Pines

💃🏼 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

02/26/2026

“I feel better physically. I sleep better. The page has turned.”

Marie-Hélène is a Medical Doctor — and she doesn’t invest lightly.

Before working with me, she had read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Gathered information from multiple sources.

But it all felt fragmented. Disconnected. Ineffective.

What she wanted was a complete, credible framework that would actually give her the results she was after.

From our first appointment, she knew this wasn’t hype. It was grounded, science-based, and structured - a “powerhouse of knowledge.”

• She feels MUCH better physically
• Her cravings and moods are gone
• Her sleep has improved
• She no longer feels the need to keep searching for answers
• She confidently refers friends

Most importantly, she made a decision:

There’s NO going back! The page has turned on her health, and now she knows exactly what to do to THRIVE for many years to come.

If you’re skeptical, discerning, and tired of piecing together conflicting advice, start with my free masterclass.

02/24/2026

[9:48 AM] Does this sound like you?

You crush a morning workout, eat light all day to "be good," then find yourself standing in the kitchen at 9pm eating everything that isn't nailed down 🍦

And despite all that effort, the scale isn't moving....

Worse yet, it's going the wrong way!

If your goals feel further and further away, it's not a willpower problem, friend.

The "calories in = calories out" strategies feel logical — but especially for women over 40, it all works AGAINST your hormones, not with them!

Here's what's actually happening:

❌️ Fasted workouts spike cortisol
❌️ Most diets lead to nutrient / mineral imbalances
❌️ Waiting too long eat messes with your metabolism
❌️ Under-eating all day leads to evening cravings & binges
❌️ Evening snacking disrupts your sleep & blood sugar/insulin
❌️ Poor sleep drives sugar cravings the next morning

You might lose weight for a minute....but no one can keep up the restriction or intense self-flagellation at the gym...

So the weight comes back and the whole cycle starts again.

But here's the thing:

The fix is simpler than you think — match your food to when your body will actually use it.

✅️ Fuel workouts
✅️ Front-load your calories earlier in the day
✅️ Never starve yourself — it always backfires
✅️ Gentle movement (15-30m) after dinner works wonders for sleep & blood sugar

Your body is a complex hormonal system that needs fuel and predictability to actually work well and not STRESS out.

I get it because this was my reality too — and it's the story of almost every woman I've worked with. You and your metabolism are not broken. You're just working against your biology instead of with it.

Swipe to see what's really going on 👉

Drop a🤚 below if you resonate — you are so not alone in this.

02/22/2026

We both needed a serious break…life has been GO GO GO since Jan 1 and I could feel the burnout creeping in…

So we took a last min getaway to my all-time favorite place on earth: the Wild West Coast of Vancouver Island. (That’s not even hyperbole - my soul inexplicably feels at home here, and always has.)

We had an incredible stay at Black Rock Resort. Suite 1803 - 5 stars. 👌

Sun. Storm watching. Incredible rainforest. Hot tubbing. Awesome food. My fave wine .

Heaven. We’ll be back as soon as humanly possible.

Super grateful. 🙏🏻

02/19/2026

🎙️ Episode 5 of The Better Beyond 40 Formula is now live!

If you feel “addicted” to sugar…

If you’re always hungry…

If food feels loud in your brain…

It’s not because you’re weak.

In this episode, I break down what’s really driving cravings after 40 — from blood sugar swings to stress coping to years of dieting — and how to start building real food freedom without extreme rules.

You don’t need more willpower.

You need a smarter strategy.

Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, or find the link in my bio.

02/14/2026

🎉 Big news for Canadian women: 🎉

Provincial governments are finally rolling out coverage for peri/menopause hormone therapy starting March 1! Woohoo!

So far, it’s Manitoba leading the charge, with BC following suit. Other provinces to follow too (hopefully).

This is huge news for women’s health!

Afffordability and access have been massive barriers to women getting the hormones they need to 1. Feels like themselves and not a shell of who they were, and 2. To support their longevity, to help combat the most common diseases of aging that kill women unneccessarily.

This new legislation means better access.

Fewer barriers.

And real support for women navigating the whole latter HALF of their lifespan - through perimenopause and menopause.

PS - Unfortunately, this does NOT cover testosterone or DHEA, which are very important hormones for women, nor does it cover compounded hormones….but it’s a major step in the right direction, as it does cover mass-produced pharmaceutical prescriptions that include estrogen and progesterone, both bioidentical and synthetic forms. (If you work with someone who compounds hormones, you can always ask them to Rx you the standard pharmaceutical variety if you want to save money.)

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.

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

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