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div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 [&_>_*:last-child]:mb-0 print:block print:[&_>_*_+_*]:mt-3 progressive-markdown"> Over 50% of postmenopausal women experience significant hair loss. Most are dismissed. Most are spending money on products that don't work. And most have never had a proper hair loss workup from a provider who actually specializes in this. That changes today. Dr. Omer Ibrahim is a board-certified dermatologist and one of the most clinically sophisticated hair loss specialists in the country. This is the most comprehensive hair loss conversation you will hear, full of evidence-based treatments, action steps to take, and myths busted. Dr. Ibrahim treats hair loss every single day and understands the postmenopausal picture specifically. He is here to give you the truth. In this episode we cover: — The biology of hair loss at menopause — What is actually happening hormonally and why postmenopausal women are uniquely vulnerable — The specific types of hair loss and how the diagnosis changes everything about treatment — DHT and why estrogen loss amplifies its effect on your follicles — The complete lab panel every woman with hair loss should be requesting — When to get a scalp biopsy and what it tells you that labs cannot — In-office treatments — PRP, exosomes, Alma TED, and low-level laser therapy — what the evidence actually shows and who is the ideal candidate — Medications — oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, and how HRT intersects with hair loss treatment — Topicals — Rogaine, compounded formulas 82M, 82F, and 82D, the iPSC exosome topical formula, and rosemary oil — The social media overwhelm — scalp serums, caffeine shampoos, Nizoral, Kérastase, The Ordinary, Neutrogena, OneSkin OS-Hair, and the Hers minoxidil gummy — what works and what is wasting your money — The pipeline — what lies ahead — What to do this week if you have been losing hair for years and have no answers I share my own 30-year hair loss journey, and the equation I have built that works. If you have been told your hair loss is just aging and there is nothing to do, this episode will change everything for you. Find Dr. Ibrahim: IG: @chicagoskindoc Stay connected with JFW: Book your Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
You are being marketed to. Aggressively. And the people doing it know exactly when to come for you: when your skin starts changing, when the products that worked for years suddenly stop working, when you catch yourself in a mirror and think, what is happening to my face. That moment of vulnerability is worth billions of dollars to the aesthetics industry. And most of what they're selling you is not backed by clinical evidence. Here's what's actually happening. When estrogen drops during menopause, your skin loses collagen at a rate of about 2.1% per year, and in the first five years after menopause alone, you can lose up to 30% of your skin's collagen. No serum fixes that. No $300 peptide cream fixes that. In this episode, I'm getting you straight answers. I brought in the person I would send my own clients to, and he's going to walk you through every major in-office skin treatment being marketed to midlife women right now. Lasers, peels, injectables, microneedling, red light, and exosomes, all of it. What actually works, what's overhyped, what's a waste of money, and what to ask before you hand over your credit card to anyone. My guest is Dr. Omer Ibrahim, MD, a board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist. His fellowship in cosmetic, laser, and dermatologic surgery was completed with clinical faculty from Harvard, Yale, and Brown. He did his residency at Cleveland Clinic, where he served as Chief Resident. He's a published researcher, adjunct faculty at Cleveland Clinic, and a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He specializes in every major laser procedure and the full range of injectables, and he has no financial stake in selling you any particular device or product. There is no room for bias here. You deserve an action plan that actually works. Find Dr. Ibrahim here: Instagram: @chicagoskindoc and @Salmalita_Cosmetics Stay Connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Something shifts in midlife that nobody talks about in the fashion conversation. It's not just that your body changes, though it does. It's that your entire life changes. Menopause. Divorce. Career transitions. Kids leaving. And suddenly the clothes that defined you for twenty-plus years don't fit, not just physically, but emotionally. Most women respond by either ignoring their wardrobe entirely or going on a shopping spree that doesn't actually solve anything. Today's guest believes there is a better way. Gayle Perry is one of New York City's most sought-after personal stylists and the force behind @gaylestyle, where nearly half a million followers come for exactly what she delivers: style that heals, empowers, and makes you feel like the most confident version of yourself, regardless of your body, your budget, or your age. Her philosophy is called The Wellness of Style, and once you hear it, you will never think about getting dressed the same way again. This episode is for every woman who has looked in her closet and felt like none of it belongs to her anymore. In this episode: — How to dress the body and the life you have right now, not the one you had at 40 — Why postmenopause is the most liberating style moment of your life if you approach it right — How to shop with intention instead of impulse — Dressing for different body shapes, comfort, and reclaiming your style — Building a wardrobe that reflects who you are becoming, not who you used to be Find Gayle Perry: IG: @gaylestyle Website: https://gaylestyle.squarespace.com/ Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org Subscribe to Afterpause with Jill Foos on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Not breast cancer. Not ovarian cancer. Heart disease. And yet most women — and many of their doctors — still don't recognize it in time. Why? Because heart disease in women doesn't look the way we've been taught. No crushing chest pain. No dramatic collapse. Instead: fatigue, jaw pain, nausea, GI upset. Symptoms so commonly dismissed as anxiety or perimenopause that women leave emergency rooms undiagnosed, undertreated, and in danger. Here's what I've learned after 29 years as a hockey mom: every year I hear about another hockey mom who died from a heart attack. Women in their 50s. Some healthy, some not. The message from their families is always the same — "it was out of nowhere" or "it was sudden." But after interviewing some of the country's best preventive cardiologists, I know the truth: heart attacks don't just show up. They've been brewing for years. No one looked. That changes today. Dr. Jayne Morgan is one of the country's leading cardiologists and a fierce advocate for women's cardiovascular health. As Vice President of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart, she has made it her life's mission to change the trajectory of women's heart health — and she is here to tell you exactly what to watch for, what to ask your doctor, and what to do right now to protect your heart through menopause and beyond. In this episode we cover: — Why heart disease is dramatically underdiagnosed in women — How menopause accelerates cardiovascular risk and why the transition window matters — The symptoms of heart disease in women that are routinely missed or dismissed — What a heart-healthy lifestyle actually looks like for postmenopausal women — The tests and screenings every woman over 40 needs to ask for — Why your risk profile changes after your last period — and what to do about it This is the conversation that could save your life. Share it with every woman you know. Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Learn more about Dr. Jayne Morgan: IG: drjaynemorgan Hello Heart: https://www.helloheart.com/ Stay Connected with Jill Foos Wellness: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Jim White returns from a business trip in Scotland and shares what he has learned out there. Plus, travel stories, jokes and updates from the JFW team — new hires, birthdays and shout-outs. The episode also digs into important safety topics: mirror scanning, tire and weight checks, windshield claims, and the consequences of social media posts. Listeners hear progress updates on Yard 23, new trucks and facility improvements, plus a reminder about company culture, the Power Tech Elite membership, and why following rules keeps drivers and the fleet protected.
Most of the menopause conversation happening right now, on social media, in podcasts, in the press, is aimed at women going through a natural hormonal transition. But there is a population of women whose menopause arrived differently. Suddenly and surgically. In the middle of one of the most frightening experiences of their lives, a cancer diagnosis or a high-risk prevention decision. This episode is for those women. And for every woman who loves one of them. My mother was 50 years old, on hormone therapy, when her breast cancer was diagnosed. Nobody talked about menopause then, what her future would look like, how the diagnosis would affect her long-term health, or what her options were. It wasn't until I was in my mid-forties, two decades later, that my own doctor finally brought up perimenopause. My guest, Elana Silber, CEO of Sharsheret, a national nonprofit supporting women, men, and families facing breast and ovarian cancer. Elana has spent her career at the intersection of cancer, women's health, and community, and she brings both professional expertise and deep personal commitment to one of the most underreported conversations in the menopause space: what happens when cancer forces the conversation. In this episode, we cover: The difference between natural menopause and surgically or chemically induced menopause after cancer treatment What breast and ovarian cancer diagnosis means for a woman's hormonal health, immediately and long-term Navigating survivorship and menopause simultaneously, the symptoms, the decisions, and the silence around both Hereditary cancer risk and what women need to know before menopause arrives How Sharsheret supports women and families through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship If this episode resonates with you, share it with the women in your life navigating cancer, survivorship, or a hereditary risk decision. This is a conversation that needs to reach further than it currently does. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not use this content to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Consult your physician for any medical concerns. This disclaimer applies to all guests featured on this podcast. Learn more about Sharsheret: Website: www.sharsheret.org IG: @sharsheretofficial Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/menopause-care-consult-page Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite menopause wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/15-minute-zoom-consultations If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
This episode covers practical safety reminders and company procedures for JFW drivers: avoid roadside hazards, turn trucks off in the fuel aisle, handle fuel spills, follow pit routing (no County Road 19), and beware window shades after dark. It also explains Saturday coverage and time-off requests, the 14-hour local exception and hours-of-service rules, how to use JFW ticket books, accident reporting procedures, and tips from Armando's pre-combat inspections. Plus community updates, shout-outs, a healing message, and dad jokes
NAD+ is one of the most critical molecules in your body — essential for energy production, DNA repair, brain function, metabolism, and healthy aging. And after menopause, your levels drop significantly. The result is fatigue that sleep doesn't fix, brain fog that won't lift, and a body that stopped responding the way it used to. But here is what most women — and most doctors — don't know: supplementing without testing is guesswork. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jin-Xiong She, founder of Jinfiniti Precision Medicine and one of the world's leading NAD+ researchers, to talk about why intracellular NAD+ testing is the only way to know where your levels actually are — and what to do about it. About Dr. Jin-Xiong She: Dr. Jin-Xiong She is the founder and CEO of Jinfiniti Precision Medicine and a Distinguished Research Professor at Augusta University. He has authored more than 400 peer-reviewed scientific publications, secured over $100 million in research funding, and holds multiple patents in precision medicine and metabolic health. His work on intracellular NAD+ testing has made him one of the most important voices in longevity and cellular health science today. In this episode: Why NAD+ declines so dramatically after menopause What low NAD+ actually feels like in your body The difference between intracellular testing and guessing NR versus NMN — what the science actually says How to dose correctly based on your results Why most women are supplementing wrong This is not another supplement conversation. This is precision medicine for midlife women. Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Learn more about Jinfiniti: Save 15% on all products and NAD test kits: https://www.jinfiniti.com/shop/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=4&affid=128 Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/menopause-care-consult Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellness Follow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations Join the Group Health Coaching cohort here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coaching If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Episode 231 of the Channel 23 podcast covers life at JFW with hosts Jim White, Super Dave Weldon, JR Saenz and Jam Bacchus: a short trucker prayer, light-hearted jokes, company updates and new hires. The discussion focuses on safety — monthly safety bonuses, PPE expectations, the new mud‑flap program, and a major dumping error where chips were dumped into salt — plus the operational headaches of Yard 23 construction. The show also addresses a pending mediation from a highway collision, mental health awareness, practical tips (don't jump to conclusions, call for help at the scales), and the driver referral program.
Most workplaces are completely unprepared for what happens when their most experienced women hit menopause, and the cost is enormous. In this episode of the Health Trip Podcast, I sit down with Kim Hart and April Haberman, co-founders of MiDOViA and certified health coaches, to talk about one of the most overlooked issues in today's workforce: midlife women navigating menopause at the height of their careers. We cover why women are quietly leaving the workforce during their most valuable professional years, the real career impact of unmanaged menopause symptoms, what forward-thinking companies are doing differently, and what an ideal workplace environment for midlife women actually looks like. And whether you're a corporate executive, a woman re-entering the workforce, or building something new in midlife, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we cover: Why menopause and peak career performance collide The economic cost of losing midlife women from the workforce What organizations can do right now to change the conversation How to be the one who starts the conversation where you work Learn more about Midovia: Website: https://www.midovia.com/ IG: @mymidovia FB: @MiDOViA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/midovia/posts/?feedView=all Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/menopause-care-consult Follow on Instagram: @jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: @jillfooswellnessFollow on YouTube: @jillfooswellness Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness/store-start Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations Join the Group Health Coaching cohort here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coaching If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Most women enter menopause expecting hot flashes and sleep disruption. What nobody tells you is that menopause is also a window of increased vulnerability to some of the most significant disease states of your lifetime — cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune conditions, cognitive decline, osteoporosis, and cancer. Menopause doesn't cause all of these. But it creates the biological conditions that accelerate them in women who already have underlying vulnerabilities, most of which have been building for decades, completely undetected. Here's what I've come to believe after years in this space, and from navigating menopause myself: the women who fare best aren't just asking what I'm feeling, they're asking why. That question is the entire foundation of today's guest's practice. Dr. Derek Guillory is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, one of the first certified functional medicine practitioners in Texas, and founder of Root Causes Medicine in San Antonio, a practice built around the one question most conventional doctors never answer: Why am I sick? We cover: Why menopause accelerates disease in women with underlying vulnerabilities What inflammation has to do with your hormonal transition How to shift from symptom management to true prevention What functional medicine looks for that conventional medicine misses How to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system not built for midlife women If you've ever felt dismissed, confused, or like something deeper is going on — this episode is for you. Learn more about Dr. Guillory: Website: https://rootcauses.comIG: @RootCauses-medicine FB: @rootcausesmedicine Stay connected with JFW: Book your 60-minute Menopause Care Consultation: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness... Follow on Instagram: / jillfooswellness Follow on Facebook: / jillfooswellness Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/heal... Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jil... Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness... Join the Group Health Coaching cohort here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/grou... If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Hosts Jim White, Brother Dave White, Super Dave Weldon and Jam Bacchus deliver a lively JFW Channel 23 episode with company updates, driver shout-outs, and lighthearted jokes, opening with the pledge and a prayer. The episode focuses on safety topics: driving in rain, following distance, Samsara alerts, reporting trailer defects with truck numbers, mud flap rules, mag-chloride caution at pits, and situational awareness. Armando shares his 52nd Tips & Tricks message and the team discuss life currency and Memorial Day reflections. Closing with final thoughts and the JFW creed, the episode emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and striving for high standards across the fleet.
Episode 229 of the Channel 23 podcast covers safety reminders, company updates, and personal stories from the JFW crew. The hosts share driver shoutouts, new hires and anniversaries, inspection blitz warnings focused on tires and hours-of-service logs, tips for proper truck maintenance (brakes, tractor protection valves, and coolant), and reminders about following routes and procedures. The episode closes with reflections on doing the right thing, legal risks from accidents and litigation, and encouragement to support one another as the JFW family. Eric Church Commencement Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPzKUn5MWqQ
Most women in menopause are focused on the wrong cancer. Colorectal cancer is now the number one cause of cancer death in adults under 55, and rates are rising 3% every year in people aged 20 to 49. For midlife women, the risk window is right now. And almost nobody is connecting these dots. In this episode, Dr. Faris Murad, board-certified gastroenterologist, Mayo Clinic-trained, and founder of Santé Integrated Health & Wellness on Chicago's North Shore, discusses one of the most important conversations in the menopause space that nobody is having. What menopause actually does to your gut, your colon, and your microbiome. Why your GI symptoms since perimenopause started are not in your head. What a polyp actually is and what it means when one is found. Why the prep is no longer the excuse it used to be. And the data point that will genuinely stop you — the Women's Health Initiative found a 37% reduction in colorectal cancer risk among women on combined hormone therapy. This benefit is rarely part of the HRT conversation. It should be. This is the episode that makes you schedule the screening you've been putting off. Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Find Dr. Faris: Website: https://www.sante360health.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sante360health/ Stay connected with JFW: Watch on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellness Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations Join the Group Health Coaching cohort here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coaching If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Episode 228 of the Channel 23 podcast covers fleet news, shout-outs, and lighthearted banter alongside serious conversations about driver safety, distracted driving, parking rules at Yard 23, blackout days and PTO challenges, and avoiding emotional hijacking on the job. The hosts share practical tips, messages of support, and real incident highlights to help drivers stay safe, work as a team, and maintain the JFW culture.
Something women don't talk about enough in the menopause conversation is desire. Not just the loss of it, but the possibility of reclaiming it, rebuilding it, and discovering that your second act might actually be where you finally stop apologizing for what turns you on.Sexual health and pleasure are core pillars of midlife wellness, sitting alongside sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management. And the evidence backs it up. Sexual pleasure, alone or partnered, improves cardiovascular health, boosts immune function by 30%, supports mental health, relieves pain, improves sleep, and maintains pelvic floor health.But for most women, the issue isn't physical. It's permission. Permission to want it. Permission to pursue it. Permission to use tools that feel a little unfamiliar — maybe even a little taboo.For decades, pornography was made by men, for men. It reflected the male gaze and left most women cold. The stigma many of us carry makes complete sense. Women were never the audience.But that has changed. There is a growing world of erotic content made by women, directed by women, for women, aesthetically beautiful, emotionally resonant, and designed to turn you on in a way that feels safe, exciting, and entirely yours.For midlife women navigating menopause, lower estrogen, lower testosterone, and reduced spontaneous desire, erotic content can be a powerful tool for re-engaging the brain's role in arousal. Because desire in midlife is often responsive. You need a reason to want it. The right erotic content can be that reason.Holly Randall, erotic photographer, director, producer, AVN Hall of Fame inductee, and host of the Holly Randall Unfiltered podcast, joins the Health Trip Podcast. Holly's mother, Suze Randall, was the first female photographer to shoot for Playboy, Hustler, and Penthouse. Holly grew up in that world and went on to build her own empire championing erotic content that centers women's pleasure. The AVN, by the way, stands for Adult Video News; think of it as the Oscars of the adult entertainment industry.This episode is about giving yourself permission to explore a side of yourself that has always been there, part curiosity, part hunger, but never quite felt safe enough to come forward.Stay connected to JFW:Watch on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here:https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultationsJoin April's Group Health Coaching cohort here:https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coachingIf you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts:https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Hosts Super Dave, JR Saenz and Jam Bacchus cover fleet news, new hires and shout-outs, safety incidents (including a speeding event on Eisenhower), practical tips on loading, DVIRs, hooking trailers, merging and GPS routing, plus the JFW blueprint for maximizing pay through attendance and efficiency. Light-hearted moments include dad jokes and final reflections on change and professionalism.
In this episode, we explore what it really means to care for your skin and show up as your best self, especially in midlife and beyond. Melissa Coleman, aka Mrs. Derm, brings a grounded, practical perspective on skincare that actually matters, focusing on what supports healthy, resilient skin rather than chasing trends or complexity. We talk through how skin changes over time and what adjustments truly make a difference, from building a simple, effective routine to understanding which ingredients and habits are worth your attention. The goal is not perfection, but confidence in your own skin. We also get into makeup in a way that feels approachable and realistic. Instead of heavy routines or complicated techniques, we focus on ease, enhancing natural features, and using makeup as a tool to feel pulled together without effort. It is about working with your skin, not against it. At its core, this conversation is about feeling good when you look in the mirror, not because everything is flawless, but because you feel like yourself. It is a reminder that beauty does not get more complicated with age. In many ways, it gets clearer. Find Melissa: IG @mrsderm Stay connected to JFW: Watch on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellness Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations Join Group Health Coaching cohort here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coaching If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Join the Channel 23 podcast as the JFW team and guests Nicole Sullivan from Kaiser Permanente and Steve Miller from Holmes & Murphy break down insurance highlights, telehealth options, wellness rewards, and member support for employees. The episode also covers hands-on trucking topics — fuel and tarp best practices, DVIR usage, lift-axle checks, and safe backing/spotting techniques — plus workplace shout-outs, celebrations, and a few dad jokes to keep it light.
If you've spent any time on Instagram or TikTok lately, you've seen it. Peptide therapy. Everywhere. Promising weight loss, energy, anti-aging, and yes — menopause symptom relief. The before-and-after photos are compelling. The promises are bold. The packaging is pretty. And the price tags are steep.But here's what's missing from most of those posts: the science, the safety, and the truth about what's actually regulated, what's actually studied, and what's actually being sold to you in a vial from a compounding pharmacy you've never heard of. And in some cases, from your own licensed practitioner.Menopausal women are navigating in the dark. Being dismissed by their doctors. Feeling unheard. And turning to anything that promises relief.On this episode with Dr. Catherine Johnson, we cut through the noise and give you the straight answers you deserve.Dr. Johnson is Board-Certified in both Obesity Medicine and Emergency Medicine, and the Founder and Medical Director of Precision Medical Care, a private concierge practice she launched in 2018. She trained at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, completed her residency at the University of Chicago, and spent nearly two decades there as an Associate Professor. She holds advanced certifications from the Menopause Society and the Institute for Functional Medicine, with fellowship training in Precision Medicine.This episode is for real women. In midlife and beyond. Those who are done being misled and ready for real answers.Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my podcast guests.Stay Connected with JFW:Watch on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here:https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultationsJoin April's Group Health Coaching cohort here:https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coachingIf you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts:https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
“Troubled businesses don't turn around on a dime. They took years to get messed up. They got worse through the restructuring when they were capital-starved,” observed Jon F. Weber, founder of Jon F Weber & Co. “A lender should not have the expectation that, upon pouring in liquidity and improving the capital structure, they're going to immediately improve. We're in the reality business... We have to establish what can be realistically achieved with a 70%-80% probability and align awards, budgets and all of those things around those outcomes.” Weber and Jon F Weber & Co. board director Alvaro Aguirre shared their well-honed insights with Bloomberg Intelligence's Negisa Balluku and Phil Brendel, as they delved into their recent paper, “From Creditor to Owner: Adapting an Ownership Playbook.” They highlight the need for lenders to act swiftly and decisively to prepare for potential ownership, as well as the common pitfalls that can arise during this transition. The podcast concludes (1:02:40) with BI's Noel Hebert joining Balluku and Brendel to discuss the latest developments in Hertz, First Brands, New Fortress Energy, Multi-Color Corp., Serta and Telesat. JFW &Co.'s paper may be found here: https://jonfweber.com/thought-leadership/f/from-creditor-to-owner-adopting-an-ownership-playbook
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Not breast cancer. Heart disease. And the treatment guidelines just changed. The 2026 Dyslipidemia Guidelines are rewriting, assessing, and treating cardiovascular risk, with updates that are especially relevant for women in midlife and beyond. I have one of the most respected lipidologists in the country, Dr. Tom Dayspring, here to break it all down in plain English. With so much misinformation on social media from undereducated clinicians to influencers and statin haters, it's up to you to educate yourself through trusted sources. Dr. Dayspring is one of the most sought-after lipidologists and cardiovascular educators in the country and is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the National Lipid Association, board-certified in internal medicine and clinical lipidology, and has delivered over 4,000 lectures across all 50 states on lipids, cardiovascular disease, vascular biology, and women's heart health. He has served as Chief Academic Advisor for major cardiovascular laboratories, authored lipid textbook chapters, and received the National Lipid Association's President's Award and their Clinician Educator Award — two of the highest honors in his field. He is a Gold Heart Member of the American Heart Association and a Social Media Ambassador for both the European Atherosclerosis Society and the National Lipid Association. Over 34,000 people follow his educational content on X at @DrLipid, and after this episode, you will understand exactly why. Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Stay connected with JFW: Watch on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellness Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations Join Group Health Coaching here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coaching If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Jim White, JR Saenz and Jam Bacchus hold down the Channel 23 podcast with fleet updates, new hires, fuel and global headlines, weekly dad jokes, and multiple birthday and shout-out segments. The episode focuses on operational essentials — mandatory electronic DVIRs, radio etiquette, window-tint compliance, tailgate pinch-point safety, shop vs. dispatch reporting, and preparations for a busy spring paving season — wrapped in a positive-pledge message for the JFW family.
What's up, JFW family? This episode of the Channel 23 podcast covers a mix of lighthearted moments—like a Chuck Norris tribute and riddles—and serious safety topics for JFW drivers. Hosts discuss recent stats, new hires, shout-outs, and leadership recognition before diving into practical guidance on tailgate latches, tow hooks, axle gauge calibration, EDVIR workflows, and cab cleanliness. The crew reviews ideas to avoid dumping in the wrong piles, plus reminders about Highway 85 driving risks, rider and PPE policies, and staying hydrated. The show closes with tips & tricks, positive-energy coaching, and a community-focused call to action for safer, more professional driving across the fleet.
Hosts Jim White, Dave White, Super Dave Weldon & Jam Bacchus cover fleet updates, new hires and birthdays, then dive into critical operational topics: situational awareness, PIT21 site training, proper ticket uploads, speed and dumping errors at Sedalia, and the importance of following procedures. They also share practical tips on trimming and tonnage, truck air‑building issues, and how to handle first responders on the road. The episode includes multiple shout‑outs to drivers, reminders about paperwork and pay, a thoughtful segment on anger and motivation, and a closing call to uphold a shared code of conduct and safety culture at JFW.
Hosts Jim White, Brother Dave White, Super Dave Weldon and Jam Bacchus open Episode 220 with laughs, crew updates, and a progress report on downloads and followers. The episode covers driver news and shout-outs, new hires and anniversaries, reminders about cab cards and registration stickers, the rollout of eDVIRs, and fuel/idling tips. A major focus is accountability at Coors — new photo requirements, load and tarp checks after recent spills, and site-specific safety rules for heavy hauls. Mechanics and trailer defect procedures are also reviewed. The podcast closes with leadership tips on respect, overcoming fear, practical loading tricks, and the JFW creed encouraging safety and teamwork.
Join JR Saenz, Jim White, Super Dave Weldon and Jam Bacchus for a lively Channel 23 episode full of dad jokes, team shout-outs and behind-the-scenes updates from the JFW fleet. They cover celebrations, missed invites to the Silent Warrior luncheon, and praise for dispatch and the wash bay team. The crew dives into operational issues including the March 1 Samsara DVIR rollout, license plate delays, mud flap and fuel-cap reminders, and a firm safety message about weight limits. Practical tips for ticket checks, tire chains, and communicating truck issues are also discussed. Armando's heartfelt “Tips & Tricks” letter about leadership, criticism and respect is a central moment — the hosts urge professional conduct, thoughtful communication, and the High Road Hauling mindset as they close with the JFW creed.
At some point in midlife, many women quietly ask, “Who am I now?” I remember facing that question myself at 48, newly separated and adjusting to a home that was suddenly much quieter. It can feel disorienting when your body is changing, your roles are shifting, and the old rules no longer seem to apply, yet the world still expects you to carry on as usual.In this episode, we explore authenticity in midlife and what it really means to become more yourself, not less, through perimenopause and beyond.I'm joined by Dr. Gail Saltz, MD, a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, to unpack the cultural narratives women have absorbed about aging, beauty, relevance, and identity. We discuss why this stage can feel unsettling and how to move through it with clarity, self-respect, and even joy.Dr. Gail Saltz is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional well-being, and mental health contributor in the media, where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books, including “The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius,” and serves as a Medical Expert for the Physicians for Human Rights. Dr. Saltz is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of Medicine, a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, has a private practice in Manhattan, and hosts the "How Can I Help?" podcast.Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.Find Dr. Saltz:Website: https://drgailsaltz.com/IG: @drgailsaltzFB: @GailSaltzMD Podcast: https://drgailsaltz.com/how-can-i-help-podcast/Stay connected with JFW:Watch on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here:https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultationsJoin April's Group Health Coaching cohort here:https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coachingIf you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts:https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
What's up, JFW family? Welcome back to the Channel 23 podcast. This episode mixes light-hearted dad jokes and team celebrations with important fleet safety reminders — from air in your chair, looking cool on your stool, proper trailer checks distracted driving, passing safely on 285, and proper shop communication. Hear shout-outs, tips for ride-alongs, maintenance updates, and a closing reflection on responsibility and sportsmanship.
Join the JFW family for Episode 216: an energetic mix of shout-outs, driver updates, safety reminders, and the rollout of electronic DVIRs. Hosts discuss daily operations, yard changes, heartfelt stories about speed and responsibility, listener messages from Australia, and reminders to drive safely and professionally. Practical tips cover inspections, parking, and new app workflows, all wrapped in the crew's signature banter and the ‘diesel in our veins' spirit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qNjt04bpQM&feature=youtu.be
Starting around age 40, women can lose 3 to 8 percent of their muscle mass each decade if they're not actively doing something to protect it. At the same time, body fat tends to increase, especially around the midsection, leaving many women frustrated that their old routines no longer work. Add in the hormonal shifts of menopause, and suddenly the risk of insulin resistance, osteopenia, osteoporosis, and even frailty down the road feels very real. But here's the good news: muscle is not just about looking toned. It's your currency for strength, independence, and longevity. It supports your bones, protects against falls and fractures, stabilizes blood sugar, and keeps your metabolism humming. Midlife is an opportunity to build muscle and change the trajectory of your life. My guest today is Professor Stuart Phillips, PhD, FACSM, FCAHS, one of the world's top researchers on muscle health, protein metabolism, and aging. Dr. Phillips is a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. His work centers on the interaction of exercise/physical activity, aging, and nutrition in skeletal muscle and body composition. He is a fellow of several Academies, Societies, and Colleges, including the ACSM, but was most recently appointed as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC). Today, we are going to break down midlife myths and barriers and share how to thrive in your second act with practical and accessible strategies. Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Find Dr. Stuart Philips: IG: @mackinprof Stay connected with JFW: Watch on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellness Grab discounts on wellness products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations Join April's Group Health Coaching cohort here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/group-coaching If you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts: https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Episode 215 of the Channel 23 podcast opens with the pledge and a heartfelt prayer, then the hosts share company news, shout-outs, birthdays and anniversaries, podcast stats, and yard/construction updates. The episode focuses heavily on safety and culture: tire and inspection reminders, CB channel etiquette, a detailed 10-step guide to dumping loads the JFW way, the Bradley curve for safety mindset, and tips for walking your path on job sites. Light moments include jokes and music, plus practical reminders about W-2 access, mobile phone policy, GPS tools, and how leadership supports drivers. The show closes with the JFW creed and encouragement to be the JFW elite.
Episode highlights from the Channel 23 Podcast featuring fleet updates, safety reminders, and team shout-outs. Hosts discuss pre-trip/post-trip best practices, load handling, driver efficiency scoring, and handling tough interactions at plants. Expect candid stories, jokes, community announcements, and a focus on culture — honoring quiet high-performers, encouraging accountability, and keeping the JFW family safe on the road.
Episode 213 of the Channel 23 Podcast covers life at JFW: opening prayer, light-hearted jokes, employee shoutouts, new hires and anniversaries, and celebration highlights. The hosts, Jim White, Brother Dave White, Super Dave Weldon and Jam Bacchus dive into safety and professionalism—discussing low-oil risks, a destroyed "pinned" fifth wheel, mandatory safety meetings, and the March rollout of electronic DVIRs via Samsara to improve maintenance, accountability, and roadside reporting. Closing segments emphasize teamwork with practical tips from Armando "The Sergeant" Del Val, reflections on passion and perspective, and a reminder to listen, engage, and be a professional on and off the road.
So many women in perimenopause find themselves asking the same confusing question: Should I stay on birth control, switch to menopause hormone therapy, try both, or do nothing at all? And why does it feel like everyone has a different answer?In this episode, we unpack why perimenopause can feel like a medical gray zone. Symptoms can be intense and unpredictable, hormone testing isn't always clear, and many women are told they're “too young” or “just stressed.” Add in social media opinions, antidepressants being prescribed first, and inconsistent medical guidance, and no wonder women feel lost.We break down the real science behind:• Birth control vs. Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT)• How doctors decide what to recommend• Whether you can transition directly from the pill to MHT• What realistic symptom relief looks like• How long adjustments actually take• What to do if spotting or symptoms continueWe also address the biggest myths, like:• “You can't be in perimenopause if you're on the pill.”• “You have to wait until your period stops to use hormones.”Plus, we shine a light on women who are often left out of the conversation:• Those with severe PMS or PMDD• Women in early menopause• Women after hysterectomy• Women wondering about testosterone, libido, brain fog & moodThis episode is about clarity, options, and informed choice. Perimenopause is not a failure of your body, and confusion around hormones is NOT your fault. You deserve education, thoughtful support, and individualized care, not guesswork or fear-based advice.If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. This conversation will help you understand what's really happening in your body and how to approach hormone decisions with confidence.Find Dr. Sarah here:Website: https://www.lumaniwellness.com/IG: drsarah_menopausemdStay connected to JFW:Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here:https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultationsIf you're a Chicago-area midlife woman, check out the Chicago Menopause Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to navigating menopause locally with experts. Our inaugural event is February 3rd, 2026, in Winnetka. Tickets are on sale now.Learn more:https://chicagomenopausecollective.org
Hosts from the JFW family discuss fleet updates, crew shout-outs, and heartfelt moments including prayers and condolences. The episode covers new Samsara features, insurance changes, yard 23 construction, winter loading tips, and urgent safety reminders for icy conditions. Listeners get practical advice on ELD and app use, three-point stance and slip-and-fall prevention, trailer loading best practices, and leadership lessons about forgiveness and setting the tone for the team.
In this episode, I share a practical holiday health game plan for midlife women who want to enjoy the season without losing their energy, sleep, or momentum. You've been working hard to stay consistent, grounded, and motivated this year, and now the holiday temptations are everywhere. I explain how the holidays can trigger cravings, stress, and “all-or-nothing” thinking, then walk through 10 science-backed strategies to stay grounded, such as:Steadying your mindset with simple reminders and a long-term wellness vision. I offer you realistic tips.Plan like your future self by protecting a few key habits you've built this year. You don't have to pull all your healthy habits in.Give yourself grace, remembering that a few indulgent evenings don't erase months of consistency.My core message: the holidays are not about perfection, but about finding the balance between health and joy so you can feel strong, vibrant, and present.I kept this episode short and sweet, direct, and realistic. Take what you want, and leave the rest.Stay connected with me:Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here:https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations
Many women notice real shifts in desire, arousal, and physical comfort during the menopause transition. Yet most of us were never taught how to talk about these changes, or how to support our sexual health as part of overall midlife wellness. Sexual pleasure is a key marker of health. It's linked to hormones, cardiovascular function, sleep quality, mental health, and even long-term longevity.Because of stigma and a lack of open conversation, too many women quietly accept pain, low desire, or the belief that sexuality fades after midlife. It doesn't. Menopause changes sex, but it doesn't end it.In this episode, we break down what really happens to the body during midlife, how pleasure evolves, and practical ways to rebuild a healthy, satisfying sex life on your own terms. As I often say, every woman has her own unique health equation, and that includes sexual pleasure. There is no single path that works for everyone.My guest today is Dr. Rachel Zar, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist. She holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, a PhD in Clinical Sexology from Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, and advanced certificates in sex therapy and sexuality education from the University of Michigan. Dr. Zar is the Clinical Director at Avid Intimacy, a sex and relationship therapy practice specializing in evidence-based support for individuals and couples.Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Always consult your own physician for any medical concerns. This disclaimer also applies to any guests featured on the podcast.Find Dr. Zar:Website: https://www.rachelzartherapy.com/IG: @rachelzartherapyFB: @rachelzartherapyStay connected to JFW:Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here:https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations
In this episode of the Health Trip Podcast, we take a fresh look at financial health as a critical part of women's well-being during and after menopause. For Gen X women, these years are supposed to be about preparing for an empty nest and building long-term security. Instead, menopause often brings hidden financial costs. Women in midlife spend billions each year managing symptoms, face higher medical expenses than their peers, and lose an estimated 1.8 billion dollars in work time annually. These realities shape earning potential and retirement planning more than most people realize.To dig into this, I'm joined by Dr. Barbara Provost, founder of Purse Strings. After decades in the financial industry, Barb saw how often women were underserved, dismissed, or left out of crucial conversations about money. Purse Strings was built to change that. Her work gives women the tools, education, and trusted connections they need to make confident financial decisions, especially during life transitions like menopause, career changes, caregiving, and planning for the next chapter.If you're navigating midlife and want to better understand how menopause intersects with money, career, and long-term planning, this conversation will give you clarity and practical direction.Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.Learn more about Dr. Provost:Website: https://pursestrings.co/IG: @pursestringsco FB: @pursestringsco Podcast: https://pursestrings.co/podcast/Stay connected with JFW:Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Create Your Menopause Health Equation Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here:https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations
Episode 205 of the JFW podcast covers company updates, safety reminders, and Yard 23 construction progress. Hosts welcome back Jam Bacchus, share hiring and birthday news, celebrate political wins in Commerce City, and discuss open enrollment and Kaiser health plan changes. The episode emphasizes defensible driving, accident reporting, DVIRs, backing tips at plants, winter work, and includes Jam's hunting story and team shout-outs.
Join JR Saenz and the JFW crew for Episode 204 as they cover fleet updates, safety reminders, and timely tips for the changing season. Topics include tire chain readiness, Samsara dashcam AI and weather alerts, material and plant changes, and pre-trip checks. The hosts share shout-outs, new hires and anniversaries, a round of dad jokes, and reflections on patience, gratitude, and staying safe on Colorado roads.
Episode 199 covers a mix of fleet news, safety reminders, and community moments from the JFW team. The hosts open with a patriotic pledge and celebrate podcast milestones while sharing driver shoutouts and updates from Yard 23. Key topics include heavy-equipment and wall weights at the new yard, winter driving and chain-up advice for I‑80/I‑70, ELD rules and the upcoming McLeod/Sidekick transition, and practical reminders about pre-trips, drip trays, and doing things the right way. The episode also includes light moments—dad jokes, a trucker prayer, a mini interview with a gravel hauler in New Mexico, fundraiser info, and a call to report dangerous drivers—wrapping up with JFW's values and a reminder to stay safe on the road. Ambyr's GoFundMe https://gofund.me/f219df93b
The JFW family celebrates 100,000 downloads while sharing laughs, employee shout-outs, and practical safety updates. This episode covers truck repair write-up procedures, winter chain and trailer tips, Highway 285 enforcement and safe driving reminders, yard construction progress, and uplifting team stories and recognitions. Links to Help find Ambyr's Mom https://medium.com/@amarianacarolus428/the-strange-disappearance-of-terri-ann-ackerman-89559cc7ceee https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-troubleshooter-20710606/episode/the-troubleshooter-04-25-23-113838662/ https://kdvr.com/news/colorado-cold-cases/cold-case-where-is-terri-ackerman/ News story https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=356000- Picture and description of her https://charleyproject.org/case/terri-anne-ackerman https://www.lochbuie.org/police Help Find Terri Ackerman Facebook Page https://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2021/7/12/episode-295-terri-ackerman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJQfwbwwNs&t=244s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgejVtc7juE&t=199s
Hosts Jim White, Brother Dave White, Super Dave Weldon and Jam Bacchus cover life in the JFW fleet: company updates, birthdays, retirements, and new drivers, plus a candid phone interview with Bennett. They discuss safety and maintenance—chain checks, daily pre-trip habits, grease points, winter bags and wiper checks—along with real stories about road rage, discipline, and learning on the job. The episode also shares construction progress at the new yard, tips & tricks for drivers, and a call to take the high road while staying prepared and professional on the road. Links to Help find Ambyr's Mom https://medium.com/@amarianacarolus428/the-strange-disappearance-of-terri-ann-ackerman-89559cc7ceee https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-troubleshooter-20710606/episode/the-troubleshooter-04-25-23-113838662/ https://kdvr.com/news/colorado-cold-cases/cold-case-where-is-terri-ackerman/ News story https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=356000- Picture and description of her https://charleyproject.org/case/terri-anne-ackerman https://www.lochbuie.org/police Help Find Terri Ackerman Facebook Page https://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2021/7/12/episode-295-terri-ackerman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJQfwbwwNs&t=244s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgejVtc7juE&t=199s
In this heartfelt episode of the Channel 23 podcast, the hosts dive into a wealth of topics ranging from personal reflections on gratitude and grief to celebrating everyday heroes within their community. Join Jim White, Brother Dave White, Super Dave Weldon, and Jam Bacchus as they explore the power of resilience, discussing how life's challenges can be transformed into opportunities for growth and gratitude. The podcast also highlights acts of kindness and safety excellence within the JFW family, showcasing the positive impact that individual actions can have on the community. Tune in for an enriching dialogue that navigates the complexities of life, drawing lessons from personal experiences and looking ahead to brighter horizons. Towards the end, the episode takes a lighter note with a mini-interview featuring Gandhi, a driver praised for his outstanding conduct on the road. The hosts celebrate his achievements, balancing safety with a dash of humor. This episode is a testament to the strength and unity of the JFW family, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, community spirit, and the collective pursuit of excellence. Links to Help find Ambyr's Mom https://medium.com/@amarianacarolus428/the-strange-disappearance-of-terri-ann-ackerman-89559cc7ceee https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-troubleshooter-20710606/episode/the-troubleshooter-04-25-23-113838662/ https://kdvr.com/news/colorado-cold-cases/cold-case-where-is-terri-ackerman/ News story https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=356000- Picture and description of her https://charleyproject.org/case/terri-anne-ackerman https://www.lochbuie.org/police Help Find Terri Ackerman Facebook Page https://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2021/7/12/episode-295-terri-ackerman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJQfwbwwNs&t=244s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgejVtc7juE&t=199s
Welcome back to the Channel 23 podcast, where we aim to engage and inform the JFW family about all things trucking and more. This episode features Jim, Brother Dave, Super Dave, and Jam as they dive into the challenges of working in the summer heat. From managing rising temperatures to ensuring safety under the blazing sun, the team discusses how to maintain efficiency while keeping cool. They share anecdotes about the crazy Colorado weather, the increase in workload, and reflect on the importance of teamwork. The episode also covers the significance of personal commitment to safety and how every team member plays a crucial role in the company's success. Join us for insights, tips, and the classic JFW camaraderie that keeps the fleet moving forward, even when the mercury rises. Tune in for a mixture of humor,Links to Help find Ambyr's Mom https://medium.com/@amarianacarolus428/the-strange-disappearance-of-terri-ann-ackerman-89559cc7ceee https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-troubleshooter-20710606/episode/the-troubleshooter-04-25-23-113838662/ https://kdvr.com/news/colorado-cold-cases/cold-case-where-is-terri-ackerman/ News story https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=356000- Picture and description of her https://charleyproject.org/case/terri-anne-ackerman https://www.lochbuie.org/police Help Find Terri Ackerman Facebook Page https://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2021/7/12/episode-295-terri-ackerman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJQfwbwwNs&t=244s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgejVtc7juE&t=199s
Welcome back, JFW family, to the Channel 23 podcast where we engage and inform you about all things JFW. In this episode, we honor the legacy of Jim White Sr., delve into new updates within the Samsara system, and discuss essential driving etiquette and safety. We also address the importance of challenging oneself to become a better driver, share insights from our driver mini-interviews, and update you on developments at Yard 23. Tune in for safety tips, driver shout-outs, and our weekly high road hauling segment. Together, let's strive for excellence on and off the road. Links to Help find Ambyr's Mom https://medium.com/@amarianacarolus428/the-strange-disappearance-of-terri-ann-ackerman-89559cc7ceee https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-troubleshooter-20710606/episode/the-troubleshooter-04-25-23-113838662/ https://kdvr.com/news/colorado-cold-cases/cold-case-where-is-terri-ackerman/ News story https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=356000- Picture and description of her https://charleyproject.org/case/terri-anne-ackerman https://www.lochbuie.org/police Help Find Terri Ackerman Facebook Page https://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2021/7/12/episode-295-terri-ackerman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJQfwbwwNs&t=244s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgejVtc7juE&t=199s
Welcome to another episode of the Channel 23 Podcast, where we engage in a heartfelt discussion about the power of brotherhood and sisterhood in the trucking industry. Join us alongside Jim White, Brother Dave White, Super Dave and Jam Bacchus as we explore the timeless essence of trucking amidst the rise of automation and changing times. We delve into the importance of staying calm in stressful situations and reflect on the community support and values that JFW holds dear. This episode also features inspiring letters from our community, highlighting personal growth and the incredible support network within the JFW family. Additionally, we address changes at Brandon Central Plant, discuss the meaning of collaboration, and navigate the challenges posed by new generations and technologies to the soul of trucking. We wrap up with a mini-interview with our own Tracy Holloway, discussing leadership and positivity, and reflect on the need for patience and enjoying life's small moments in this fast-paced era. Don't miss out on this insightful episode packed with laughter, lessons, and a celebration of the trucking spirit! Links to Help find Ambyr's Mom https://medium.com/@amarianacarolus428/the-strange-disappearance-of-terri-ann-ackerman-89559cc7ceee https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-troubleshooter-20710606/episode/the-troubleshooter-04-25-23-113838662/ https://kdvr.com/news/colorado-cold-cases/cold-case-where-is-terri-ackerman/ News story https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=356000- Picture and description of her https://charleyproject.org/case/terri-anne-ackerman https://www.lochbuie.org/police Help Find Terri Ackerman Facebook Page https://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2021/7/12/episode-295-terri-ackerman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJQfwbwwNs&t=244s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgejVtc7juE&t=199s
Welcome back to the Channel 23 podcast, where we delve into the world of JFW trucking. In this episode, we discuss the unexpected cancellation of our podcast last week, the impact of teamwork in overcoming challenges, and the importance of adhering to company protocols. Join us as we welcome Jim White back from his knee surgery and highlight the dedication of our drivers who ensure safety and reliability on the road. From dealing with call-outs to mastering daily operations, discover how the JFW family maintains excellence and professionalism. Don't miss our special live interview with Sean Carroll from J&J Handy Trucking, offering unique insights and camaraderie in the trucking community. Enjoy a blend of humor, heartfelt messages, and a passion for continuous improvement in every episode. Voice your opinion on the bridge to nowhere using this link below. https://www.co150walkway.com/feedback Links to Help find Ambyr's Mom https://medium.com/@amarianacarolus428/the-strange-disappearance-of-terri-ann-ackerman-89559cc7ceee https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-troubleshooter-20710606/episode/the-troubleshooter-04-25-23-113838662/ https://kdvr.com/news/colorado-cold-cases/cold-case-where-is-terri-ackerman/ News story https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=356000- Picture and description of her https://charleyproject.org/case/terri-anne-ackerman https://www.lochbuie.org/police Help Find Terri Ackerman Facebook Page https://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2021/7/12/episode-295-terri-ackerman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJQfwbwwNs&t=244s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgejVtc7juE&t=199s