Dr. Mary Pines

Founder, The Better Beyond 40 Formula & Functional Health Consultant and Scientist

Hi! I’m Dr. Mary Pines, PhD. I’m a Cambridge-educated biomedical scientist, longevity consultant and passionate women’s health advocate.

I have a combined 25 years of experience in research, education and consulting - I’ve basically dedicated my life to the study of health since the age of 17.

I look beyond the standard medical paradigm, leveraging natural, lifestyle-based medicine and cutting-edge science to help people become the healthiest, happiest, most empowered versions of themselves and beat diseases of aging.

I’m most recognized for helping women 35+ optimize their hormones and metabolism naturally so they can beat frustrating symptoms like moodiness, fatigue and weight gain, and feel their best for years to come.

May 27, 2026

Peptides: The Longevity Tool Your Doctor Has Never Mentioned ft. Dr. Mary Pines

Peptides, Perimenopause & the Wellness Tool Nobody Is Talking About ft. Dr. Mary Pines Listener Gina had a question: what's the deal with peptides — the ones that aren't GLP-1s, the ones all over social media? Are they legit or total BS? Danna immediately said: Mary. Dr. Mary Pines is back on SFH for the first time in three years, neck-deep in the peptide scene and ready to spill everything. About Dr. Mary Pines: PhD-level functional medicine practitioner specializing in hormonal and metabolic ...

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June 9, 2025

28: Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause ft. Dr. Mary Pines

Let’s face it, perimenopause sounds like a bad horror movie title, but it’s really just your body’s way of saying, ‘Surprise! Time for some changes!’ This episode is all about the real talk around this six to ten-year hormonal transition that often gets swept under the rug. Dr. Mary Pines joins us to shed light on what perimenopause actually is, and why it’s been the best-kept secret in women’s health until now. We dig into the science of what’s happening to your body and mind, and why you mig...

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May 9, 2025

27: Hormone Harmony ft. Dr. Mary Pines

In this episode of the So Frickin' Healthy podcast, Dr. Mary Pines, a Cambridge-trained biomedical scientist and longevity expert, joins hosts Megan and Danna to discuss the vital role of hormones in our bodies. Dr. Pines explains hormones using an orchestra analogy, emphasizing their importance in maintaining a harmonious balance within our bodily processes. They converse about the intricacies of sex hormones, stress management, and functional medicine's approach to hormone health. They explo...

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