Episode 3 — Hormones, Health & Whole-Person Healing with Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide

Episode Summary

Ever wonder if your fatigue, brain fog, or mood swings are just part of life—or something deeper?

In this episode of The Breakthrough Collective, host Traci Swain sits down with Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide, a triple board-certified physician, to explore how women can decode the messages their bodies are sending.

From lifestyle and hormones to mindset and medicine, Dr. Razia shares how she’s redefining healthcare for women—helping patients uncover the root causes of imbalance and guiding them toward sustainable, whole-person wellness.

You’ll walk away with practical tools to better understand your body, reduce hidden stressors, and reclaim your energy—no matter what stage of life you’re in.

About Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide

Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, and dual certified in Aesthetic Medicine and
Menopause Health. As a physician, educator, and working mother, she’s passionate about helping women take a proactive, whole-person approach to health—addressing the mind, body, and lifestyle factors that shape long-term well-being.

She is the founder of Oya Health, where she integrates science, empathy, and empowerment to help women navigate life’s transitions with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode

✨How to know whether it’s hormones—or “just life” changes

✨The role of lifestyle medicine in long-term health and prevention

✨Why self-awareness is often the first step toward healing

✨The biggest myths about weight, stress, and hormonal health

✨How to talk to your doctor about tests, symptoms, and real solutions

✨Practical steps to start supporting your body today

Breakthrough Lessons

Lesson 1: Your body is communicating with you—learn its language.
So many women are taught to push through discomfort, but Dr. Razia reminds us that symptoms are signals. When we slow down long enough to listen, we can uncover what our bodies truly need—rest, nutrition, or a change in pace.

Lesson 2: Small shifts compound into transformation.
Healing doesn’t happen in a single appointment. It begins with consistent, compassionate choices: better sleep, mindful movement, balanced meals, and boundaries around stress.

Lesson 3: Redefine what strength looks like.
In a world that glorifies hustle, Dr. Razia’s story is a reminder that power lies in awareness. Real strength is knowing when to pause, reassess, and choose a more sustainable path.

Episode Chapters

0:00 — Intro
2:24 — Why 15 minutes with a patient isn’t enough: The moment she chose whole-person care
4:33 — Blending Eastern and Western medicine: Practicing what she preaches
5:46 — Teaching families to read nutritional labels: Health starts at the grocery store
12:04 — What being board certified in obesity medicine really means (and why fad diets fail)
18:19 — How she identifies each patient’s most urgent need
20:00 — The biggest myths about weight and health—and why the scale doesn’t tell the whole story
24:21 — Managing stress and time constraints: The art of reflection in real time
30:19 — What a truly holistic treatment plan looks like
34:29 — Should you have a TV in your bedroom? And when to eat your last meal
36:34 — The invisible stressors: Managing the mental load that drains your health
42:11 — Mapping out your life: The power of planning
44:46 — Normalizing menopause: Why untreated symptoms increase cardiovascular risk
49:43 — What women in their 40s and 50s need to know about hormonal health
51:45 — What tests to ask (or not ask) your doctor for—and why communication matters
54:42 — Navigating hormonal change and weight gain with science and compassion
57:33 — What keeps her pushing the boundaries of traditional medicine
59:54 — Leading change in women’s healthcare delivery
1:02:13 — Building community in healthcare: Bringing providers and families together
1:04:00 — The challenge of achieving your dream—and realizing it’s not enough
1:06:16 — If you can’t sleep peacefully, something needs to change
1:07:15 — The quote that best represents her as a provider
1:08:58 — Her message to younger women: Start preventative care early
1:10:18 — Outro

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Sources: Bio and photo provided by Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide; episode content from The Breakthrough Collective Episode 3.