Treated with Dr. Sara Szal

Measure This, Not That: The 7 Biomarkers Every Woman Should Track (Hint: It’s Not Weight or Calories)

Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired, it’s a biological signal your body has been trying to send. In this solo episode of Treated, Dr. Sara unpacks the 7 key biomarkers every woman should track to understand and prevent burnout. From heart rate variability and cortisol patterns to thyroid function, progesterone, and sleep quality, she reveals why the usual metrics– steps, calories, and bathroom scales– miss the bigger picture of what’s really happening inside your body. Dr. Sara explains how subtle shifts in hormones, sleep, and blood sugar often appear long before fatigue, brain fog, or mood changes set in. She breaks down how to measure these “burnout biomarkers” in ways that give you actionable data, helping you move from overwhelm to resilience. If you’ve ever felt like exhaustion was “all in your head,” this episode offers a science-backed framework to decode your body’s signals and create a path to true recovery.  // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated [http://speakpipe.com/treated]  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd [https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/?hl=en] @treatedwithdrsara [https://www.instagram.com/treatedwithdrsara/?hl=en] Watch Treated on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@DrGottfried] Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Fasting for Women Over 40: Fix Hormones, Burnout, and Energy | Cynthia Thurlow

Women’s health expert Cynthia Thurlow returns to Treated to unpack one of the most misunderstood wellness trends: intermittent fasting. Together, Dr. Sara and Cynthia explore why fasting can stop working—or even backfire—for women over 35. From blood sugar crashes and burnout to the loss of lean muscle, they reveal how stress, hormones, and timing shape a woman’s fasting success. Cynthia shares how her own approach evolved through perimenopause, why she swapped strict fasting for “digestive rest,” and how she rebuilt strength and energy by eating more protein, lifting heavy, and embracing carbohydrates. The conversation goes into the science of metabolic health, hormones, and sensitivity—connecting fasting, cortisol, estrogen, and emotional resilience in midlife. Dr. Sara and Cynthia discuss how highly sensitive women and those navigating perimenopause need tailored approaches to stress and nutrition, not one-size-fits-all biohacks. They also touch on the promise and pitfalls of peptides and GLP-1 medications, the importance of sleep and social connection, and why strength is the ultimate marker of longevity. It’s a grounded, science-backed guide to thriving—not just surviving—through hormonal change. // LEARN MORE FROM CYNTHIA THURLOW //  Visit Cynthia Thurlow’s website, cynthiathurlow.com [http://cynthiathurlow.com]  Follow her on Instagram, @cynthia_thurlow_ [https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/?hl=en] Listen to her podcast, Everyday Medicine [https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/podcast].    // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated [http://speakpipe.com/treated]  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd [https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/?hl=en] @treatedwithdrsara [https://www.instagram.com/treatedwithdrsara/?hl=en] Watch Treated on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@DrGottfried] Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The Spiritual Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything: Biet Simkin on Grief, Addiction, and Healing

Today, Dr. Sara sits down with Biet Simkin for an unflinching and soulful conversation about trauma, transformation, and the pursuit of true sovereignty. Known for blending spirituality with art, music, and radical honesty, Biet opens up about losing her mother at six, the compounding grief that shaped her early life, and how she transmuted that pain into a spiritual practice. Together, they explore what it means to live not in spite of what breaks us, but because of it—and how awakening can coexist with mess, humor, and humanity. As their conversation unfolds, Biet shares the evolution of her path from addiction and loss to creating a modern spiritual framework that bridges humility and power, faith and agency. She challenges listeners to examine whether they’re living at 80% of their potential—and what it would take to move toward 100%. From the psychology of trust and the biology of regulation to the sacred art of self-responsibility, this episode is a masterclass in transforming suffering into service and living a fully expressed life. // LEARN MORE FROM BIET SIMKIN //  Visit her website, bietsimkin.com [http://bietsimkin.com]  Follow her on Instagram, @guidedbybiet [https://www.instagram.com/guidedbybiet/?hl=en].   // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated [http://speakpipe.com/treated]  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd [https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/?hl=en] @treatedwithdrsara [https://www.instagram.com/treatedwithdrsara/?hl=en] Watch Treated on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@DrGottfried] Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Brain Fog in Women from Postpartum to Menopause

Today Dr. Sara explores one of the most misunderstood symptoms in women’s health: brain fog. She unpacks why the mental haze so many women experience isn’t “just stress” or “getting older,” but often a biological signal of deeper dysfunction—spanning hormones, mitochondria, inflammation, and metabolism. From postpartum to perimenopause to menopause, Dr. Sara traces how shifting estrogen, nutrient depletion, and chronic stress can dim the brain’s energy output—and how to reverse it. She offers a step-by-step roadmap to restore mental clarity, reboot energy, and reclaim focus at every stage of womanhood. // REFERENCES //  Dr. Sara’s Perimenopause Survival Guide  [https://saraszalmd.com/perimenopause/] Dr. Sara Book: Women, Food, and Hormones [https://www.amazon.com/Women-Food-Hormones-Hormonal-Yourself/dp/0358345413/wwwsaragottfr-20]  // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated [http://speakpipe.com/treated]  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd [https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/?hl=en] @treatedwithdrsara [https://www.instagram.com/treatedwithdrsara/?hl=en] Watch Treated on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@DrGottfried] Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

How Former NFL Tight End Jimmy St. Louis is Redefining Health & Longevity

Jimmy St. Louis is a former NFL tight end for the Tennessee Titans and USA Rower – but he joins Treated today to discuss his life mission: to help people live better through healthcare innovation. He’s the CEO of Agentis Longevity, a clinically focused provider of comprehensive longevity care. Jimmy shares how his discipline as a professional athlete shaped his values and how those values guide his work in building accessible, patient-centered longevity care. From his years at the Laser Spine Institute to founding Regenerative Medicine Solutions, Jimmy has been driven by one mission: to solve unmet needs in healthcare and help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Together, Dr. Sara and Jimmy dive into the power of daily routines, the science of longevity, and the future of healthcare innovation. They discuss practical strategies for optimizing performance – from tracking biomarkers to rethinking recovery, and how Jimmy is working to democratize longevity services. // REFERENCES //   Dr. Sara’s Guides: How To Track Your Blood Sugar [https://saraszalmd.com/glucose/] and Lab Reference Ranges in Healthy Adults [https://saraszalmd.com/labs/].  // LEARN MORE FROM JIMMY ST. LOUIS //  Check out Agentis Longevity, agentislongevity.com [http://agentislongevity.com] Learn about their services by clicking here [https://www.agentislongevity.com/services].  Follow Jimmy St. Lous on LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/in/jimmy-st-louis].  // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated [http://speakpipe.com/treated]  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd [https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/?hl=en] @treatedwithdrsara [https://www.instagram.com/treatedwithdrsara/?hl=en] Watch Treated on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@DrGottfried] Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].