Beyond the Prescription Pad: Where Modern Medicine Meets Midlife Wisdom

Hello Warriors!

This week’s episode of The Suburban Warrior Podcast dives deep into the heart of modern womanhood with Dr. Jessica Nazzaro—board-certified OB-GYN, certified menopause practitioner, wife, mom of two, and yes, proud alpaca owner. Known on Instagram as @doctor_jnazz, Jessica is one of those rare physicians who can speak the language of science and soul in the same breath. Her mission? To bridge the gap between traditional medicine and true wellness—because women deserve both.

Jessica’s story is one of evolution. After years of surgical training, sleepless nights, and hospital hallways, she realized that her patients—and she herself—were getting sicker, not stronger. Hormones, toxins, burnout, stress—no one was really connecting the dots. So she decided to do something radical: slow down, step back, and build a life (and a practice) rooted in whole health. Now, from her peaceful homestead—complete with alpacas, Pyrenees guard dogs, and soon, chickens—she’s crafting a new model for midlife medicine that honors both biology and balance.

In this heartfelt, truth-telling conversation, Dr. Nazzaro opens up about the gaps in medical training, why women’s health education needs a reboot, and how she’s turning her own stress-fueled burnout into a blueprint for better living. Whether you’re knee-deep in perimenopause or just trying to think more clearly through the brain fog, this one’s a must-listen.  

The Power List: 7 Things We Learned from Dr. Jessica Nazzaro

1. The Biggest Gap in Women’s Health? Menopause Training.
OB-GYNs are taught to deliver babies and perform surgeries—but not to guide women through menopause. “I had one lecture on menopause in four years of training,” Jessica reveals. The result? Generations of women feeling unheard and untreated. She’s changing that, one patient (and Instagram post) at a time.

2. Wellness and Medicine Shouldn’t Be Enemies.
Forget “either/or.” Dr. Nazzaro believes the sweet spot is both/and. “The best health lies somewhere in the middle,” she says—where traditional medicine meets lifestyle medicine, and hormones meet whole foods.

3. Detox Your Life—Not Just Your Diet.
From ditching plastic containers to swapping toxic makeup, Jessica’s non-toxic lifestyle came from what she saw in her exam room: younger, sicker patients. Her rule? “Start where you are. You don’t need perfection—you just need intention.”

4. Brain Fog Is Real—and It’s Multifactorial.
For some, it’s hormones. For others, it’s stress, sleep, or sugar. Jessica’s own fog cleared when she overhauled her sleep, nutrition, and alcohol habits. “I used to have one glass of wine and feel awful. Now I prioritize magnesium, sunlight, and intensity in my workouts instead.”

5. Sleep Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Vital Sign.
Medical culture glorifies exhaustion, but Jessica’s done with that badge of honor. She calls blackout curtains, magnesium glycinate, and no phones in the bedroom her “holy trinity” of recovery.

6. Healing Is a Lifestyle, Not a Moment.
Dr. Nazzaro’s philosophy: wellness has no finish line. “Everyone is their own experiment,” she says. “We don’t stop evolving—our wellness journey just changes shape.”

7. Reinvention Is the New Success.
Now in the midst of a major career pivot—launching her own telemedicine and coaching programs—Jessica is rewriting what it means to be a doctor, a mother, and a modern woman. “I’m building a life that works with my family, not against it,” she says. “And I want other women to know—they can too.”

If you loved this episode, share it with the woman in your life who’s juggling it all—and realizing it’s time to heal, not hustle. Because as Dr. Nazzaro reminds us: we’re complex creatures—and our care should be too.

Ready to go from Confusion to Clarity?

Feeling stuck, confused, or a little gaslit by the “it’s just aging” shrug? Let’s change that—book a free holistic health consult with Crissy. Crissy’s a holistic health coach with real-world medical experience who blends science-backed therapies with natural, doable habits so you can feel like yourself again. After her own 10-year battle with perimenopause, she’s made it her mission to ensure no woman has to suffer in silence. In your consult, you’ll get a judgment-free space, clear next steps, and tools you can use right away. If you’re ready to move from survival to thriving, reach out—Crissy’s got you.

Menopause is Having a Moment!

Earlier this week, we dropped a special issue straight from The Menopause Society’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando—and it was packed with the newest science shaping women’s health. From brain health and mood to weight, hormones, and lifestyle medicine, this year’s meeting made one thing clear: menopause isn’t the end of vitality—it’s the beginning of a smarter, stronger, more intentional chapter.

If you missed it, catch up on all six key themes and the top research takeaways—from personalized hormone therapy timing to why movement and mindset are now considered “core prescriptions.”

Read the full special issue here and explore all past newsletters you may have missed at PauseLikeAWarrior.com.

Ready to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife?

Reclaiming your health in midlife isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. Whether you’re feeling out of balance, run down, or simply not like yourself, this is your moment to take charge. The From ‘Pause to Power Roadmap is your free, practical guide to navigating perimenopause with clarity, confidence, and zero shame. Download it now and take the first step toward feeling stronger, more energized, and unapologetically you—redefining midlife wellness with grit and grace!

Ready to Warrior Up!

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Thank you for reading—and remember, knowledge is power! If you’re experiencing symptoms, don’t ignore them. There is help (and hope) out there. Stay tuned for our next newsletter to keep transforming your mindset and rocking your inner warrior!