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This episode description has a strong foundation already — the story is compelling and emotionally grounded. I tightened the flow, elevated the emotional and editorial tone, improved pacing for listener retention, and strengthened the SEO naturally without sounding stuffed with keywords.A top cardiac anesthesiologist never expects to become the patient — until long COVID changes everything.In this powerful and deeply human conversation, we sit down with Dr. Zeest Khan, a Stanford-trained physician who worked on the front lines of the pandemic in 2020, only to later find herself battling devastating post-viral illness. After collapsing outside her own hospital from extreme fatigue, Dr. Khan was ultimately forced to leave clinical anesthesia and spend months bedridden, confronting the very medical system she once served from the other side of the white coat.What unfolds is a rare and intimate look at long COVID through both the physician's lens and the patient's lived experience — and an honest conversation about how chronic illness can unravel careers, identities, relationships, and the illusion of control.Together, we explore the complex realities of long COVID symptoms, including crushing fatigue, respiratory complications, sudden asthma, dizziness, heart rate and blood pressure fluctuations linked to dysautonomia, and the cognitive dysfunction often referred to as “brain fog.” Dr. Khan also explains why many patients never received a confirmed positive COVID test — and why that should never invalidate the severity of their symptoms or disability.For women navigating midlife health changes, unexplained exhaustion, burnout, hormonal shifts, or prolonged recovery after illness, this episode offers both validation and language for experiences that are too often dismissed.We also dive into the complicated dynamics of the doctor-patient relationship: why medical appointments can feel intimidating, how systemic pressures affect who gets believed, and why so many patients walk away feeling unheard or gaslit. Dr. Khan shares practical, patient-centered strategies for advocating for yourself within a fragmented healthcare system — including symptom tracking, prioritizing the most disruptive issues first, and creating a trusted primary care “home base” to help coordinate care across specialties.This is more than a conversation about long COVID. It's a conversation about resilience, identity, chronic illness, medical advocacy, and what happens when high-achieving people are forced to redefine health, productivity, and worth.If this episode resonates with you, subscribe to the podcast, share it with someone who may need support, and leave a review to help more people searching for long COVID resources, chronic illness validation, and patient advocacy find this conversation.Bio Dr Zeest Khan is a Stanford-trained anesthesiologist who specializes in open-heart surgery. She developed long COVID after working on the front lines of the pandemic in 2020, and was bed-bound for nearly a year. She thought her doctors would help her, but they were confused, too. So she started approaching her own health the way she cared for her complex and critically ill patients in the operating room: by making one scary decision at a time.After falling for a couple of medical scams, she realized how vulnerable people with chronic illness are, and started a podcast to help combat medical misinformation. Long Covid, MD is now a newsletter and YouTube channel dedicated to empowering patients to find answers, and teaching doctors how to care for complex patients like her.Website https://x.com/doctor_zeesthttps://www.youtube.com/@LongCovidMDhttps://longcovidmd.substack.com/WebsiteMany thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

In this episode of The Champion Living Podcast, Doug sits down with Eric Lore of Lore Fitness to break down the truth behind peptides, GLP-1 medications, recovery protocols, blood work, gut health, and real performance optimization. The fitness industry is flooded with misinformation around compounds like BPC-157, TB500, semaglutide, and GLP-based therapies. Eric explains what these compounds actually do, where they may help, the risks involved, and why foundational health habits still matter most. The conversation also dives into inflammation, injury recovery, nervous system function, nutrition, blood markers, and the future of human performance optimization. Whether you're an athlete, outdoorsman, or someone trying to improve your health, this episode delivers a balanced conversation around one of the fastest-growing topics in fitness and recovery. Huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting the show. Shoutout to Barstow Pro Rodeo. If you're looking for some of the best rodeo gear in the game, make sure you check them out and use discount code BARSTOWCHAMP26 to save on your order. And to the RodeoNow app, one of the best ways to stay up to date with rodeo news, standings, content, and everything happening in the western industry. Download today in the Apple App and Google Play store for FREE!

OBSESSION SPOILER'D — The Ending, Bear's Villain Arc & Why Indy Navarrete Deserves Her FlowersFull spoilers are in play (even in the description), so if you haven't seen Obsession yet, go watch it and come back. We'll wait.Jose and Mike are joined by Kevin Matthews of Raiders of the Podcast and E.f. Contentment to do a full critical analysis and movie breakdown of Curry Barker's debut feature. We're talking the One Wish Willow mythology, what actually happens at the end (that second snap matters), why Bear is the villain of his own story, and why Indy Navarrete deserves serious awards conversation alongside Toni Collette and Mia Goth in the horror performance hall of fame. This one gets under your skin — and we're here for it.Catch the spoiler-free episode first if you haven't. JUMP IN AND GET OBSESSSED!- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is───────────────────────────────

Obsession (2025) | Does Curry Barker's Divisive Horror Live Up to the Hype? ft. Raiders of the Podcast & EF ContentmentJose (Cupcake) and Mike (WillDaBeast) bring back two beloved pod guests — Kevin from Raiders of the Podcast and E.f. Contentment — for a spoiler-free review of Obsession (2025), the polarizing TIFF sensation from YouTube filmmaker Curry Barker, now distributed by Blumhouse.Part Gen Z Fatal Attraction, part Ari Aster descent-into-dread, Obsession arrives loaded with hype, and the crew debates whether it earns every bit of it. Starring Michael Johnston and a star-making Indy Navarrete, this is a horror film with layers: a monkey's paw premise modernized into something raw, uncomfortable, and genuinely hard to shake. Imagine Hereditary meets May meets Fresh — and you're still not quite there.The Boyz cover Barker's origin story (including his debut $800 found footage film Milk & Serial), the film's consent and mental health subtext, and whether Indy Navarrete is the next Mia Goth. All spoiler-free.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art isSOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplusCHECK OUT THESE PODCASTS! The Pod-Fathers: The Gentleman's Guide to Midnite Cinema  https://podbay.fm/p/the-gentlemens-guide-to-midnite-cinemaNot A Bomb  https://www.notabombpodcast.com/The OG'sNight of the Living Podcast  https://notlp.com/Our YouTube brothers: ...And Now for Something A Little Bit Different   https://www.youtube.com/⁠ ⁨@johnhorgan1713⁩ ⁠ Wild Dream Stream  https://www.youtube.com/⁠ ⁨@WildDreamStream⁩ ⁠ Death by DVD  https://www.youtube.com/⁠ ⁨@DeathByDVDThe Fan Club:Raiders of the Podcast https://raidersofthepodcast.blogspot.com/#Obsession #ObsessionMovie #CurryBarker #Blumhouse #Horror #HorrorMovieReview #IndyNavarrete #MichaelJohnston #TIFF #MidnightMadness #NewHorrorMovie #HorrorPodcast #FilmReview #ScaryMovie #AriAster #FatalAttraction #Hereditary #Midsommar #YoutubeFilmmaker #IndieHorror #HorrorCommunity

What happens when excellence becomes survival mode?In this powerful conversation, Lynnis Woods-Mullins sits down with Dr. Sharita E. Warfield, MD to unpack the hidden cost of chronic stress on high-achieving women—especially women over 40 and women of color who have spent years pushing through, performing, caregiving, and carrying more than anyone realizes.From the outside, success can look impressive. But behind the scenes, many women are battling exhaustion, brain fog, hormone disruption, sleep struggles, anxiety, inflammation, stubborn weight gain, and a nervous system that never truly gets a chance to recover.Together, we break down the biology of stress in a way that actually makes sense. Dr. Warfield explains what elevated cortisol does to the body over time, why chronic stress hits differently during perimenopause and menopause, and how “weathering,” microaggressions, over-responsibility, and constant pressure silently impact long-term health.We also talk honestly about the emotional side of burnout: the guilt around resting, the fear of disappointing people, and the unhealthy praise many women receive for self-neglect disguised as strength.But this episode is not just about awareness—it is about restoration.Dr. Warfield shares practical ways to begin stabilizing your body and nervous system through nutrition, hydration, sleep, boundaries, and what she calls “micro recoveries”—small moments of restoration that help your body feel safe again. She also introduces her THRIVE framework and reminds us that protecting your peace is not selfish—it is necessary.If you have been looking successful while quietly feeling depleted, this conversation will speak directly to you.Press play, share this episode with another woman who needs to hear it, and subscribe to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast for more conversations on holistic wellness, stress recovery, hormones, emotional healing, and thriving after 40.Bio Dr. Sharita E. Warfield is a board-certified Emergency and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, a Certified Life Coach, and an Amazon Best-Selling Author. As a wife, a mother of 4, and a physician, she has spent over 30 years in emergency medicine, thriving in high-stakes environments where lives depended on her ability to perform under pressure. But behind the white coat, she was experiencing what many high achievers silently endure—chronic stress, depletion, illness, and the realization that success was coming at a cost.That turning point led her to expand her work into lifestyle medicine and coaching, where she now helps high-performing leaders—especially women in midlife—reclaim their energy, health, and sense of purpose. As the creator of the T.H.R.I.V.E. framework, Dr. Sharita teaches executives, entrepreneurs, and high-achieving women in their midlife season how to sustain success without sacrificing themselves in the process.Her work sits at the intersection of health, leadership, and transformation—helping people move from simply surviving their success to truly thriving in it.Website and Social Media www.drsharitamd.comFacebookInstagramLinked In Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

MK2 Full Spoiler Breakdown: Did This Sequel Fix the Franchise or Double Down on Its Mistakes?FATALITY-level spoilers incoming! Cupcake, Mike (WillDaBeast), and returning guest Lucky Bri go deep on Mortal Kombat 2 (2026), directed by Simon McQuoid and starring Karl Urban as the washed-up action hero turned reluctant fighter Johnny Cage.We cover the good (the Baraka fight sequence, Kitana's emotional revenge arc, the Kung Lao portal fight), the bad (the script's logic holes, Kitana suddenly fighting for Earthrealm, Scorpion's tacked-on return), and the very ugly (illogical plot twists, the endless revenant resurrection loop that drains every death of stakes). We also debate whether the franchise should just lean into being a 90-minute fight movie and stop reaching for Game of Thrones-esque mythology.Two of us walked out calling it a watch, one a BIG skip. Listen to find out who's who.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is───────────────────────────────

Your nervous system isn't some trendy wellness buzzword. It's the internal system shaping how you respond to stress, connect in relationships, make decisions, and move through everyday life when things feel overwhelming.In this episode, Lynnis Woods-Mullins sits down with holistic transformation guide Christine Ruch for an honest and deeply grounded conversation about what nervous system work really looks like — and why so many “regulation” tools may help temporarily without truly changing your long-term emotional baseline.Christine shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to reversing her symptoms through an elimination diet, eventually leading her into decades of work in holistic nutrition and wellness entrepreneurship. But one of the most powerful parts of her story came later: recognizing that even a highly successful, hyper-productive life built around “doing everything right” can still be rooted in unresolved childhood wounds, emotional suppression, and chronic stress.Together, we explore the difference between nervous system regulation and true nervous system restoration — and why learning to feel and process emotions may be the missing piece so many women overlook on the path to healing.We also talk about the larger emotional climate many people are carrying right now: post-COVID trauma, collective fear, uncertainty, and the way stress quietly moves through families, communities, and even the media we consume. From there, the conversation shifts into the experience of women in midlife navigating hormonal changes, emotional shifts, identity transitions, and the invitation to see menopause not as a breakdown, but as a doorway into deeper self-awareness and transformation.Christine shares a simple but powerful practice: allowing yourself to sit with an emotion for just 30 seconds with “nothing to fix.” We also discuss co-regulation, emotional attunement, and why being truly seen and supported inside safe mentorship and community spaces can accelerate healing.If you've been craving nervous system support that feels practical, compassionate, and deeply human, this episode is for you.Listen now, subscribe, share with a friend who needs this conversation, and leave a review sharing one insight you want to carry into your own healing journey this week.Bio Christine Ruch is a Holistic Transformation Guide who helps people with unresolved health conditions reconnect to their body's innate wisdom and healing potential. After spending 20 years healing her own MS naturally through whole food nutrition, nervous system restoration, spiritual practice, plant medicine, deep self-inquiry and many other Eastern and Western modalities, Christine now guides others on their own transformative healing path. Her work bridges science and soul, offering tools to move beyond symptom management and into lasting inner healing. She's here to share insight, hope, and grounded practices for listeners ready to reclaim their health from the inside out.Website and Social Media https://www.christineruch.com/InstagramFacebook SubstackMany thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

MK2 (2026): Fatalities, Fan Service & a Panel Divided | ft. Brian from Lucky Finds ComicsJose (Cupcake), Mike (WillDaBeast), and Brian from Luck Key Finds Comics go spoiler-free on Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) — and the panel is split wide open. Karl Urban arrives as Johnny Cage, Ludi Lin returns as Liu Kang, Josh Lawson is back as Kano, and Adeline Rudolph steps up as Katana in a film that's part fan service, part franchise-building behemoth, and — for at least one of us — a brutal disappointment. Fans of Mortal Kombat (1995), Mortal Kombat (2021), and classic video game tournament films like Enter the Dragon and Bloodsport will find a lot to chew on here. We dig into the franchise legacy, the creative team behind the film, and deliver three very different verdicts — including one that drops the hammer hard. Watch or skip? You'll have to listen to find out who loved it, who had reservations, and who called Finish Him on the whole thing.

HOKUM (2026) — Full Spoiler Breakdown & Ending Explained SPOILER WARNING — this one is fully spoiled. Cupcake and WillDaBeast go deep on Hokum, Damien McCarthy's 2026 supernatural Irish folklore horror starring Adam Scott, and nothing is off limits. What starts as a haunted hotel story quietly becomes something much more devastating: a film about guilt, accidental violence, and whether the ghosts we carry are out to destroy us or set us free. We unpack the full mythology of the witch in the honeymoon suite, trace every character's haunting back to its source, and wrestle with whether McCarthy earned his ending or showed too much too soon. Mike also gets personal in a way that genuinely stopped us in our tracks. We also break down the full Damien McCarthy filmography fingerprint....every crossbow, chalk circle, chained man, and creepy rabbit across Caveat, Oddity, and Hokum...and make the case that these three films deserve to be packaged and sold as an Irish folklore trilogy. Miss our spoiler-free review? Catch it first then come on back for spoilers!- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplusCHECK OUT THESE PODCASTS! The Pod-Fathers: The Gentleman's Guide to Midnite Cinema  https://podbay.fm/p/the-gentlemens-guide-to-midnite-cinemaNot A Bomb  https://www.notabombpodcast.com/The OG'sNight of the Living Podcast  https://notlp.com/Our YouTube brothers: ...And Now for Something A Little Bit Different   https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@johnhorgan1713⁩  Wild Dream Stream  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@WildDreamStream⁩ Death by DVD  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DeathByDVD#Hokum #DamienMcCarthy #AdamScott #HorumEndingExplained #IrishHorror #FolkHorror #HorrorMovieReview #HorrorExplained #SpoilerReview #WatchSkipPlus #SupernaturalHorror #Horror2026 #HorrorPodcast #EndingExplained #WillDaBeast

Hokum Review | Caveat & Oddity Director Damian McCarthy Swings Big with Adam ScottIrish folklore horror is having a moment — and Hokum (2026), the latest from writer-director Damian McCarthy (Caveat, Oddity), might be its most ambitious entry yet. Adam Scott (Severance, Parks and Rec, Krampus, Step Brothers) plays an author so deeply unlikable you'll be rooting against him, but McCarthy keeps pulling you into his strange, slow-burning world anyway. Think The Shining, 1408, What Lies Beneath, and Creepshow blended with ancient Irish mythology and a very weird goat. Austin Amelio (The Walking Dead) also appears in a memorable supporting role. Cupcake crushes on this sexy dude.Jose (Cupcake) and Mike (WillDaBeast) debate whether McCarthy's supernatural stew holds together and whether this completes what just might be an Irish folklore horror trilogy. Verdicts incoming. Spoilers? Save those for Sunday's SPOILER'D episode.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplusCHECK OUT THESE PODCASTS! The Pod-Fathers: The Gentleman's Guide to Midnite Cinema  https://podbay.fm/p/the-gentlemens-guide-to-midnite-cinemaNot A Bomb  https://www.notabombpodcast.com/The OG'sNight of the Living Podcast  https://notlp.com/Our YouTube brothers: ...And Now for Something A Little Bit Different   https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@johnhorgan1713⁩  Wild Dream Stream  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@WildDreamStream⁩  Death by DVD  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DeathByDVD⁩#Hokum #HokumMovie #HokumReview #DamianMcCarthy #AdamScott #AustinAmelio #IrishHorror #FolkloreHorror #HorrorMovie #HorrorReview #Severance #Caveat #Oddity #AMCPlus #TheShining #Krampus #StepBrothers #TheWalkingDead #WhatLiesBelow #1408 #Creepshow #TalesFromTheCrypt #HorrorCommunity #WatchSkipPlus #PodcastReview #MoviePodcast #NewHorror #HorrorFilm2026

Mother Mary SPOILER'D | Ending Explained, The Red Spectre & Why It's The Best A24 Film of 2025Full spoilers for Mother Mary (2025), A24's gothic psychological drama from director David Lowery, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel.Jose and Mike go deep on the entire film — the true meaning behind the Mother Mary / Joan of Arc persona, the red satin spectre and what it symbolizes, the FKA Twigs seance sequence, and the breathtaking final image that brings it all home. If Possession, Black Swan, The Babadook, or Bram Stoker's Dracula hit for you, this film belongs in that conversation: It's a story about creative partnership, female friendship, betrayal, and the unresolved trauma that lives in the space between two people who were once everything  to each other.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.───────────────────────────────SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplusCHECK OUT THESE PODCASTS! The Pod-Fathers: The Gentleman's Guide to Midnite Cinema  https://podbay.fm/p/the-gentlemens-guide-to-midnite-cinemaNot A Bomb  https://www.notabombpodcast.com/The OG'sNight of the Living Podcast  https://notlp.com/Our YouTube brothers: ...And Now for Something A Little Bit Different   https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@johnhorgan1713⁩  Wild Dream Stream  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@WildDreamStream⁩Death by DVD  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DeathByDVD#MotherMary #AnneHathaway #MichaelaCoel #A24 #DavidLowery #EndingExplained #SpoilerReview #MovieBreakdown #GothicHorror #PsychologicalDrama #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #BlackSwan #Possession #FKATwigs #HunterSchafer #MovieExplained #ArtHouseFilm #FilmTwitter #CinephileLife #MovieNight #HorrorCommunity #IndieFilm

Is your skin aging faster than it should?In this episode, we talk with Laurel Hoover, founder of Skin Love, about the real causes of aging skin—from stress and hormones to internal chemistry. If you're dealing with dullness, fine lines, or sudden skin changes after 40, this conversation will help you understand why.We break down natural skincare solutions that go beyond surface-level fixes, including how botanical oils support the skin barrier, why “oils clog pores” is a myth, and how ingredients like meadowfoam can help balance your skin.We also explore the deeper connection between fascia, tension, and visible aging—plus how facial massage, face yoga, and simple daily practices can support firmer, healthier-looking skin naturally.If you're ready to stop guessing and start understanding your skin, this episode is for you.Bio Laurel Hoover Is the Founder of SkinLove, offering natural skin care through cellular regeneration using ancient techniques. She completed the Plant Medicine Program at Cornell University, mentored under a Native American Medicine Keeper and is a certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis practitioner.Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-hooverhttps://www.youtube.com/@laurelhoover https://www.instagram.com/skinlovelive/collagen-stimulating face massage tutorial video  https://youtu.be/AQGJlEyyKUsWebsiteMany thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

We Saw Mother Mary and Oh My God — Spoiler-Free ReviewWe were supposed to review another film this week, one that also featured a pop star with a title starting with "M". Then A24 dropped Mother Mary — and honestly? Best pivot we've ever made!David Lowery's Mother Mary stars Anne Hathaway as a pop star on the cusp of her comeback, pulled back into the orbit of her estranged best friend and former costume designer, played by Michaela Coel. What sounds like a celebrity drama slowly reveals itself as something far more raw, strange, and beautiful. If you loved Black Swan, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, or anything in A24's weirder corner of their catalog, this one is for you.Jose and Mike share their spoiler-free takes with just genuine enthusiasm and a whole lot of feelings about Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, the music (by FKA Twigs, Charli XCX, and Jack Antonoff, and that FKA Twigs sequence. Verdicts are in, and let's just say we didn't leave disappointed.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplusCHECK OUT THESE PODCASTS! The Pod-Fathers: The Gentleman's Guide to Midnite Cinema  https://podbay.fm/p/the-gentlemens-guide-to-midnite-cinemaNot A Bomb  https://www.notabombpodcast.com/The OG'sNight of the Living Podcast  https://notlp.com/Our YouTube brothers: ...And Now for Something A Little Bit Different   https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@johnhorgan1713⁩  Wild Dream Stream  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@WildDreamStream⁩  Death by DVD  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DeathByDVD⁩ #MotherMary #AnneHathaway #MichaelaCoel #A24 #DavidLowery #MovieReview #WatchSkipPlus #FKATwigs #SpoilerFree #FilmReview #NewMovies2026 #A24Films #IndieFilm #BlackSwan #GhostStory

You can do everything “right” and still be told your symptoms are in your head. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christy Thozer, a menopause specialist, to break down what's really happening during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—and what real care should look like.We unpack the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), clear up the fear from outdated research, and explore how personalized treatment can support everything from symptoms to long-term health like bone and brain function. We also talk through your options—from patches and pills to local estrogen—and what actually works.Most importantly, this is about self-advocacy. If you've ever felt dismissed or unheard, this conversation will help you ask better questions, seek the right support, and get the care you deserve.If this resonates, share it with someone who needs it—and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Bio Christy Thozer is a menopause specialist with Corla Health, a telehealth clinic providing comprehensive menopause and perimenopause care to women across California. With advanced training in women's health and hormone therapy, Christy focuses on helping women navigate symptoms that are often dismissed or undertreated in traditional healthcare — including sleep disruption, brain fog, vaginal dryness, mood changes, and hormonal shifts.Through Corla Health's membership model, she provides personalized treatment plans, hormone therapy management, and ongoing support designed specifically for the complexities of midlife. Christy is passionate about helping women understand what's actually happening in their bodies during perimenopause and menopause — and empowering them with evidence-based treatment options so they can feel like themselves again.Website and Social Media www.corlahealth.comhttps://www.instagram.com/christythozer.dmsc/https://www.tiktok.com/@christythozer.dmschttps://www.youtube.com/@ChristyThozerDMSchttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583854587808https://www.instagram.com/corlahealth/https://www.tiktok.com/@corlahealthhttps://www.youtube.com/@CorlaHealthhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573842630102Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

SPOILER'D: Bob Odenkirk Fights a Town & Lee Cronin Fights His Own ScriptNo spoiler-free zone here — we're going all the way in. Jose and Mike break down two of 2026's most surprising genre entries back to back.First up: Ben Wheatley's Normal, where Bob Odenkirk rolls into a small town as an interim sheriff and slowly realizes every single person around him is armed, paid off, and protecting a Yakuza treasure vault. We talk about what makes this feel like a grounded, gorier version of Nobody and how Wheatley's genre-blending sensibility makes Normal feel like the neo-noir Western we didn't know we needed.Then we pivot to Lee Cronin's The Mummy, the divisive body horror family drama that's also an exorcism film that's also a Sam Raimi Evil Dead riff that's also a revenge movie. We love Cronin, and there's real craft here, but we dig into why the film's identity crisis keeps it from landing as hard as it could. From the Nazmaranian demon mythology to the dentures scene to that wild epilogue, nothing is off limits.GET INTO OUR NEW SPOILER'D BREAKDOWN!- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplus 

Spring has a way of flipping a switch—suddenly we all want to feel lighter, stronger, and more confident heading into summer.  The problem is the advice is loud, conflicting and often designed to keep you chasing the scale. We bring on certified personal trainer and online nutrition coach Mackenzie Jacobs to cut through the noise with practical, science-backed guidance for women 40+ who want to lose inches, protect their hormones and build real strength that lasts.We dig into five stubborn fitness myths and what to do instead: the fear that strength training makes you bulky, the idea that creatine is only for men, the belief that cardio is the best tool for fat loss, the “more is better” mindset that stalls progress, and the 1200-calorie approach that can leave your body surviving instead of thriving. Along the way we talk about muscle memory, why the scale can mislead you, and how building muscle supports basal metabolic rate, blood sugar regulation and long-term longevity.We also get real about the topics women keep asking about: belly fat, cortisol and stress, walking as the most underrated low-impact cardio, intermittent fasting for weight loss and when it actually makes sense, plus GLP-1 medications and the muscle-loss risk that too many people overlook. If you want a menopause and perimenopause fitness strategy that feels doable, sustainable and empowering, this conversation gives you a clear next step.Subscribe, share this with a friend who's stuck, and leave a review with the myth you want us to tackle next.Bio McKenzie Jacobs is a San Diego-based certified personal trainer and nutrition coach known for founding More Confident Fitness. She focuses on sustainable health, helping clients build strength and confidence through balanced fitness and nutrition without relying on "quick fixes" or shame-driven habitsClick here for the free download mentioned in our interview InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookMany thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

 Normal & The Mummy: A Double Feature Worth Your Time (Spoiler-Free) | WatchSkip+Cupcake and Mike are doing something a little different this week — a genuine double feature review, clocking in under 30 minutes. First, they dig into Normal (2025), the new Ben Wheatley action-comedy written by Derek Kolstad and Bob Odenkirk. Is it just Nobody again? Not even close — and the guys break down why this deeply weird, gory, surprisingly soulful film deserves your attention in theaters right now. Then they turn to Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2025), the Blumhouse/Atomic Monster horror that has the internet divided. Jack Reynor leads a cast through something that plays less like a classic mummy tale and more like a psychological body horror spiral in the vein of Evil Dead Rise and Pet Sematary. Both hosts have verdicts. Neither one will spoil a thing — that's what Sunday's SPOILER'D episode is for.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplus 

Sleep can feel like the first thing to fall apart in midlife, and the most frustrating part is not knowing why. We sit down with sleep expert Dr Benjamin Long to unpack what actually changes for women after 40, why perimenopause and menopause can disrupt sleep, and why sleep apnea in women is so often missed. If you are exhausted but not a loud snorer, wake up unrefreshed, or feel stuck in a cycle of fatigue and insomnia, this conversation helps you spot the patterns worth taking seriously.We also zoom out to the bigger picture: how chronic sleep loss affects blood pressure, heart health, immune function, and even long-term brain health. Then we get practical about the real-life stuff that wrecks rest, from caregiving stress to the hidden impact of screens and late-night social media on your nervous system. Dr Long explains sleep stages in plain language, including why parasympathetic “rest and digest” is so important for easing into restorative non-REM sleep.From there, we dig into what insomnia means clinically, how circadian rhythm works, and why some true night owls are mislabeled and mistreated. You will also hear simple tools you can try tonight, including Dr Long's “sleepless night rules” inspired by CBT-I stimulus control, plus ideas for building a consistent sleep ritual that actually fits your life. If you want a faith-based option, we also talk about his Sleep Habits Journal and how some people reframe a sleepless night as a moment for prayer rather than productivity.If this helped you, subscribe for more midlife health conversations, share the episode with a friend who is tired of being tired, and leave a review so more women can find it. What is the biggest thing keeping you from great sleep right now?Bio Dr. Long loves talking about sleep.  As a dual-board certified sleep medicine physician & pediatrician, he is prepared to discuss any questions around sleep and sleeplessness for any age.  But more specifically, his unique calling is to help people see sleep as both a medical need and a gift from God. His book blends biblical reflections, guided prayers, and journaling prompts with proven tools from sleep medicine to help calm anxious hearts and invite God's presence into restless nights.WebsiteInstagramLinkedInSleep Habits Journal Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

SPOILER'D: Faces of Death (2025) — Copycat Killers, Train Girls & the Internet as MonsterFull spoilers, full chaos. Jose, Mike, and guest Brian from Lucky Find Comics break down every gruesome detail of IFC/Shudder's Faces of Death remake — from Dacre Montgomery's twitchy, OCD-informed performance to the question of whether that final girl ending earns the whole messy ride.They dig into the movie's fascinating meta premise (a killer remaking the original death tapes), the De Palma split screen that should've happened more, the Don't F**k With Cats second act that genuinely works, and the bumbling cops that nearly tank the third. Brian brings his true crime psychology lens to the villain's motivation, and the crew debates whether Margot's haunting final upload is a victory or the beginning of something darker.Also on the table: the Exorcist taxi shot, the Charli XCX cameo, the lipstick knife backstory nobody asked for but Brian delivered anyway, and the Shudder franchise potential that could make this the next VHS.Two watches. One skip. Let's go.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplusCHECK OUT THESE PODCASTS! The Pod-Fathers: The Gentleman's Guide to Midnite Cinema  https://podbay.fm/p/the-gentlemens-guide-to-midnite-cinemaNot A Bomb  https://www.notabombpodcast.com/The OG'sNight of the Living Podcast  https://notlp.com/Our YouTube brothers: ...And Now for Something A Little Bit Different   https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@johnhorgan1713⁩  Wild Dream Stream  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@WildDreamStream⁩  Death by DVD  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DeathByDVD#FacesOfDeath #FacesOfDeath2025 #Shudder #Horror #HorrorMovie #HorrorTok #HorrorCommunity #DacreMontgomery #FinalGirl #SerialKiller #CopycatKiller #SocialMediaHorror #InternetHorror #ContentModerator #HorrorReview #MovieReview #Spoilers #SPOILERD #WatchSkipPlus #HorrorPodcast #ShudderOriginal #HorrorFan #Horror2025 #DontFuckWithCats #SlasherFilm #HorrorNerd #FilmTwitter #HorrorFamily #PodFamily #NewEpisode #spoilers #moviebreakdown #endingexplained

Is the Faces of Death Reimagining Worth It? Spoiler Free w/ Guest BrianJose, Mike, and returning guest Brian from Luck Key Finds Comics take on the 2025 reimagining of Faces of Death, itself the notorious 1978 Mondo cult film that everyone whispered about but nobody's parents would let them watch. Directors Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei (Cam, How to Blow Up a Pipeline) modernize the concept in a big way, and the result is... complicated.We break down the cast (Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Things), Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria), Josie Tota, Jermaine Fowler, and Charli XCX), the Shudder/IFC acquisition, and whether the third act holds up or falls apart. Three opinions. No spoilers. Come back for the SPOILER'D breakdown to find out why it's a clever reboot but maybe not entirely successful.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplus 

SPOILER'D | The Drama (2025) — Is She a Villain or a VictimThis week on Watch Skip Plus, Jose (Cupcake) and Mike (WillDaBeast) go full SPOILER'D on The Drama (2025), directed by Christopher Borley and starring Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Alana Haim, and Mamadou Athé.This is the episode where we actually get to say everything we couldn't in the spoiler-free review. We unpack the wine table confession scene, Zendaya's darkest secret, Pattinson's paranoid spiral, the nightmarish wedding sequence, and the A24 marketing controversy that's been making waves online. We also weigh in on whether this couple has any shot at surviving everything they've been through — and yes, we disagree.If you loved our takes on Force Majeure, Dream Scenario, or Triangle of Sadness — this one's for you. Like and subscribe wherever you listen, and come find us on YouTube for the full video experience.- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplus 

After a bit of a hiatus, the Tokyo Living Podcast is back. On this episode Sam chats with Devon Van Onselen, the strength and conditioning coach for Japan Cricket. We discuss his background in the profession, how he came into his role in Japan, and the growth of the sport in this country. Tokyo Living Podcast is brought to you by Club 360, changing lives through health and fitness and Elana Jade beauty spa, your Oasis in the heart of Tokyo. https://cricket.or.jp/en/ https://www.club360.jp https://www.elanajade.com

THE DRAMA Spoiler-Free Review | Robert Pattinson, Zendaya & A24's Most Unsettling Film YetCupcake and The WillDaBeast go spoiler-free on A24's most unsettling film of the year: The Drama, starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. Directed by Kristoffer Borgli (Sick of Myself, Dream Scenario) and produced by Ari Aster, this is the anti-rom-com you didn't see coming and are not ready for. Think Force Majeure meets Marriage Story with a twist that will make you want to cancel your next dinner party game night. Featuring standout performances from Alana Haim and Mamadou Athie, a score by Daniel Pemberton, and cinematography by Arseni Khachaturan, this film is stacked, controversial, and downright incendiary. You must go in blind. Come back Sunday for the SPOILER'D episode!- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comBe kind. Be open. Be vulnerable. That's where the art is.SOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplus

SPOILER'D: They Will Kill You — The Ending, The Pig Head & Why the Immortal Twist WorksFull spoilers. No mercy. Cupcake and Mike are diving all the way into They Will Kill You, Kirill Sokolov's gloriously unhinged action-horror film starring Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham, and Tom Felton.We break down every major beat: the burning axe scene (an all-timer), Heather Graham's rogue eyeball, the hotel's satanic hierarchy, what the devil's pig head actually means, and that ending. We also talk about the film's surprisingly sharp class commentary, the Get Out-adjacent themes of power and sacrifice, and why this is one of the most fun hard-R genre films in recent memory if you go in with the right mindset.Think Kill Bill's gleeful brutality meets the John Wick hotel mythology meets Big Trouble in Little China's "just catch up" storytelling energy — and you're in the right zip code.───────────────────────────────

They Will Kill You (2026) — Spoiler-Free Review | Is Zazie Beetz Our New Action Queen?This week Cupcake (Jose) and Mike (WillDaBeast) sit down with They Will Kill You (2026), a horror action comedy from Russian (and super-cutie) director Kirill Sokolov that's drawing inevitable comparisons to Kill Bill, Ready or Not, and Boy Kills World. But is it more than the sum of its influences? They dig into the cast (Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Tom Felton, Heather Graham), the director's Tarantino-heavy inspirations, and why this one might actually surprise you. No spoilers, just vibes and a verdict.Tune in Sunday for the full SPOILER'D breakdown.

You can't create a new life while speaking to yourself like your own worst critic. That's really where this conversation with Julie Heaton begins—understanding that manifestation isn't just about what you want, it's about how you treat yourself along the way.We go beyond surface-level mindset talk and get honest about the patterns many of us have picked up—especially in high-achieving environments. The pressure to perform, the need for external validation, the quiet habit of overriding your intuition… all of it can leave you disconnected from yourself and stuck in perfectionism. Julie breaks down how we're always manifesting through our dominant thoughts and emotions, and why belief—real, grounded belief—matters more than big, lofty declarations.And we keep it practical. Because this isn't about jumping from stress to your dream life overnight—it's about creating the next step your nervous system can actually trust. We talk about simple, powerful tools you can start using right now: mirror work to soften self-talk, gratitude as a daily reset, and taking aligned action—the “do” that builds real momentum.We also touch on the deeper layers—how to recognize the difference between healthy effort and internal resistance, when to walk through an open door, and when a closed one might actually be protection. And yes, we go there—aging, body image, and how often other people's opinions say more about them than they ever will about you.If you're in a season of reinvention, feeling the pull toward something more aligned, or just tired of fighting yourself to move forward… this conversation meets you right where you are—and helps you take that next step with clarity and compassion.If it resonates, subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with someone who might need it, and leave a review so more women can find their way here.Bio Julie Heaton is an author, transformational mentor, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Reiki Master. After more than 30 years as a corporate executive, she answered a deeper calling—to help others come home to themselves.Her books—including The Manifester's Playbook, The Manifester's Workbook, ROAR, and her children's series The Adventures of the Fabulous Three—offer soulful, practical tools for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.Through her writing and mentoring, Julie empowers others to release old stories, reclaim their voice, and live with clarity, purpose, and deep self-love. Her message is clear: transformation begins the moment you decide to stop performing and start becomingSocial Media Facebook InstagramWebsiteMany thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

Mercury retrograde gets blamed for everything—ghosted texts, tech issues, plans falling apart—but what if it's not here to disrupt you… what if it's here to slow you down on purpose?For many women over 40, that pause isn't a problem—it's exactly what your body and your life have been asking for.In this episode, I'm joined by Sheila Hawkins, a personal productivity alchemist who blends strategy with astrology, energy, and intuition. We go beyond the surface-level frustrations—miscommunication, delays, tech glitches—and look at what's really happening underneath.Because often, Mercury retrograde reveals where you've been rushing, ignoring your intuition, or forcing something that no longer fits.If you've been feeling overwhelmed or out of sync, this is your invitation to pause. To reset your routines, clear what's no longer aligned, and reconnect with what actually matters.And just like Mercury retrograde, midlife is a shift—not a punishment, but a form of communication.Your body is speaking. Your life is redirecting.You'll leave with simple questions to help you respond instead of react, plus a free resource from Sheila to support your next steps.If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review—because more women need this kind of reset.Bio Sheila Hawkins, productivity strategist and founder of Third Eye Group, is the author of Wielding Time, co-author of Who's Going to Stop Us Now?, and featured expert in Michael Brecht's The Productivity Book. For 13 years, Sheila has shared her expertise with thousands of Metropolitan Detroit business owners via her column in the Detroit Smart Pages, a newspaper focused onbuilding business-to-business and business-to-community relationships. Known as the Personal Productivity Alchemist, she guides women business owners and leaders to reclaim their time, energy, and freedom through personalized systems rooted in who they are, not who the world tells them they should be.Social Media InstagramFacebook LinkedInTikTocWebsiteFree download Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

Midlife has a way of showing up all at once.Your hormones shift. Your body starts to feel unfamiliar. Relationships evolve. Your role in your career or family begins to change… and somehow, through all of it, that quiet thought creeps in:“Maybe it's just me.”That's exactly why I wanted Angela Burke on the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast.She's the author of The Real Girls Guide to Midlife, and in this conversation, she gives language to what so many women are feeling—but not saying out loud. The guilt. The fear. The shame. That lingering sense that you're the only one struggling to keep it together.We talk about why menopause isn't just a moment—it's a life stage. And why so many of us were never prepared for everything hitting at once: perimenopause symptoms, identity shifts, changing family roles, aging parents, and financial pressure. It's not just one thing—it's the convergence of all of it.We also go there when it comes to the women's health gap… how menopause has been under-discussed for decades, and why so many women are still confused about options like hormone replacement therapy. Angela shares her personal journey—pushing through symptoms for years, hitting a breaking point, and finally finding the kind of medical support that actually made a difference.And then we shift into something practical and empowering.Angela walks us through her personal manifesto exercise—a simple but powerful way to reconnect with yourself. It's about getting clear on what you're no longer willing to carry, what you want to reclaim, and the next step you're ready to take. It becomes a tool for setting boundaries, rebuilding self-trust, and putting yourself back at the center of your life… without guilt.So if you've been feeling off, overwhelmed, or questioning yourself lately… hear this:You're not broken. You're not behind. And you're definitely not alone.If this conversation speaks to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it too. And I'd love to know…What would you write in your personal manifesto right now?BioAngela Burk is an author, former C-suite marketing leader, and the founder of Real Girls Guide to Midlife, a community for women reclaiming this chapter on their own terms. After 30 years in high tech, she now writes and speaks honestly about midlife, change, and self-possession. She lives in Morgan Hill, California, and Australia Social Media Substack Real Girls Guide to Midlife WebsiteInstagram Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.Many thanks to our sponsor, SONU.If you've been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you've been looking for.SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it.Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness.Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

SPOILER'D: Project Hail Mary — The Ending, Rocky, & Why the Betrayal Didn't Need to Happen⚠️ SPOILERS — This is the full breakdown episode.Cupcake and Mike the WillDaBeast go deep on Project Hail Mary (directed by Lord & Miller, starring Ryan Gosling). We break down Rocky's alien design and why he works so emotionally, the astrophage science and the talamoeba solution, whether the betrayal of Ryland Grace was necessary, and what the ending really means. *New episodes every Friday (spoiler-free) + Sunday (full breakdown)- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS!FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.comSOCIAL MEDIA: FB: https://www.facebook.com/watchskippluspodIG: https://www.instagram.com/watchskipplus/X: https://twitter.com/watchskipplusCHECK OUT THESE PODCASTS! The Pod-Fathers: The Gentleman's Guide to Midnite Cinema  https://podbay.fm/p/the-gentlemens-guide-to-midnite-cinemaNot A Bomb  https://www.notabombpodcast.com/The OG'sNight of the Living Podcast  https://notlp.com/Our YouTube brothers: ...And Now for Something A Little Bit Different   https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@johnhorgan1713⁩  Wild Dream Stream  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@WildDreamStream⁩  Death by DVD  https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DeathByDVD⁩  #ProjectHailMary #SciFi #MoviePodcast #WatchSkipPlus #SpoilerDiscussion #RyanGosling #FilmReview #PodcastRecommendation

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Sometimes the deadlines we set for ourselves don't feel motivating… they feel heavy.In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sunaina Mehta, founder of Design Your Next, and we're having a real conversation about what success actually looks like when your life—and your energy—starts to shift.We talk about that space so many women find themselves in… where you know something needs to change, but you're not quite sure what the next step is. And here's the truth we get into: clarity by itself won't move your life forward. It's the small, consistent actions that start to rebuild your confidence.We also dive into what's really going on when you feel stuck, out of alignment, or second-guessing yourself. And one of my favorite parts of this conversation? Rethinking imposter syndrome—not as something wrong with you, but possibly as your intuition trying to get your attention.If you've been feeling stretched, tired, or quietly craving something more… this episode will meet you right where you are.Take a listen, share it with someone who needs it, and if it resonates, make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss what's next.BioSunaina Mehta is the founder of Design Your Next, a strategic direction practice for enterprising women clarifying who they are becoming and structuring what comes next. Born in America and uprooted to India at twelve, she rebuilt her footing more than once — across two cultures, two continents, and a life lived on her own terms. With 25 years of global leadership across brand strategy, innovation, and human insight — including as VP Global Head of Insights at HP — she left a powerhouse career at 50 to build something she wished had existed earlier. Today she helps women move from restlessness to purposeful direction — from wondering to creating.Choosing yourself, she believes, is the most graceful act of rebellion.Website https://www.designyournext.studio/Social MediaLinked In FacebookInstagramThank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

The fastest way to disappear in your own life is to keep telling yourself, “I'll do it later.” If you're a midlife woman juggling career, family, and shifting roles, that line can quietly turn into years of postponed joy, ignored health, and a constant feeling of running on empty. We sit down with nurse practitioner, author, and coach Jennifer Robb to talk about what it really takes to reconnect with yourself when you've spent decades putting everyone else first.Jennifer shares the personal story that changed her path: walking with her daughter through severe anxiety and depression, then looking in the mirror and not recognizing who she had become. From that moment, we dig into a holistic approach to midlife wellness that treats the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. We talk about why perimenopause and menopause hormone shifts can intensify stress, sleep issues, weight changes, brain fog, and mood, and why “just push through” is not a plan. You'll hear the first practical step Jennifer gives women: remembering what you used to love and putting it back on the calendar, even in small, consistent ways.We also get real about teen mental health advocacy. When you know something is off, how do you speak up, navigate therapists and providers, and pivot when care isn't working, while still protecting your own mental health? Along the way, we explore boundaries, releasing control as kids grow, and the uncomfortable truth that children learn self-care by watching us live it. Faith and purpose come up too, especially the idea that pain can shape you without hardening you.If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who's carrying too much, and leave a review so more women can find it. What's one thing you've been waiting to do “later” that you can choose this week?BioJenn Robb is a nurse practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience and a deep passion for women's health.  She specializes in hormones, perimenopause, and functional medicine, helping women connect the dots when something in their body just feels “off.”  Jenn believes women deserve answers, not dismissal, and she is passionate about helping them understand their bodies so they can feel strong and confident in this season of life. Jenn is also the author of "Warrior Mom Rising", a book written to encourage and equip moms navigating their children's mental health struggles and to help them turn their pain into purpose.Website warriormomcoach.netSocial Media FacebookInstagramPinterestJenn Robb's Book  "Warrior Mom Rising:A Mom's Battle Plan To Advocate, Overcome, and Thrive"Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

A scary diagnosis can freeze you in place, especially in midlife when hormones, sleep, energy, and identity already feel like they're shifting. We sit down with Dayna Wilder, an energy healing practitioner and author, to talk about what happens when you refuse the story that aging means decline and chronic illness means inevitability.Dayna shares how her multiple sclerosis diagnosis pushed her to look beyond symptom management and into root causes like trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation. We walk through the five koshas from yoga philosophy as a practical, holistic healing framework: physical body, energy body, mental body, wisdom, and a steadier kind of “bliss” that feels like living in the eye of the storm. Along the way we unpack why mindset and beliefs matter, how emotions become chemistry, and why healing often starts with restoring safety in the body.If you feel wired but tired and meditation sounds impossible, we give you real on-ramps: tiny daily gratitude, diaphragmatic breathing, gentle yoga, and sound-based tools like sound baths, humming, chanting, and vocal toning to support the vagus nerve. We also talk about redefining fitness for women over 40, choosing movement that restores energy, and building boundaries that protect your health without guilt.Subscribe to V.I.B.E. Living, share this conversation with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more women can find it. What's one small practice you'll try first: gratitude, humming, or breathwork?Bio Dayna Wylder is an author, educator, and energy healer, and the founder of Energy Over Matter, where she offers integrative healing services including yoga, sound healing, bioresonance, PEMF, NLP, hypnosis, and frequency-based therapies. She is the author of Unlearn Dis-Ease, Relearn Well-Being, a guide exploring holistic and multi-layered approaches to healing.After receiving a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Dayna began a personal journey of self-experimentation driven by curiosity about true root-cause healing. Blending modern bioenergetic tools with mind-body practices and consciousness-based healing, she now helps others explore the connection between physical health, energy, thought patterns, and emotional well-being.Social MediaInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsite www.energyovermatter.comHer Book - Unlearn Dis-Ease Relearn Well-Being: How I Healed My Chronic Dis-ease with Energy and FrequencyThank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter.Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 

Being single shouldn't feel like you're on trial every time you show up to a family dinner—but for so many women, it does.In this episode, we sit down with Franny Tristan—trauma therapist, coach, and founder of Soul Supply—to unpack what's really going on beneath all that pressure. Because when family expectations, cultural messages, and even social media start treating relationships as the ultimate proof that you've “made it,” it can quietly make you question your worth.And for many Black and Brown women, that pressure can feel even heavier—layered with the realities of racism, sexism, and the unspoken expectations we carry.We get real about trauma too—not just the big, obvious moments, but the “million paper cuts” that slowly shape how you see yourself and move through the world. Franny breaks down the difference between big T and little t trauma, and why healing isn't just about fixing symptoms—it's about understanding the systems and stories we've internalized. We also talk about identity, diaspora, eldest daughter energy, and why your value has nothing to do with whether you followed the “relationship timeline.”Then we bring it into real life—because this isn't just theory. We talk about how the right community can expand your world overnight, why romance isn't the same as security, and how to protect your peace when those uncomfortable questions start coming your way.Franny also shares how she supports women through Soul Supply—from group programs like Settle for More, to her Single, Empowered, and Free masterclass, virtual spaces you can access from anywhere, and in-person retreats designed for deeper connection.If you've ever felt judged, questioned, or “behind,” this conversation is going to meet you right where you are. Listen all the way through—and share it with a woman who needs this reminder. And if it speaks to you, subscribe and leave a review so more women can find their way here too.Bio Fanny Tristan, LCSW-R, is a Trauma Therapist, Coach, and Founder of Her Soul Supply, a coaching platform for single Black and Brown women. Through workshops, retreats, and her signature coaching programs, she helps women in midlife release outdated expectations about love and timelines, and instead build lives rooted in freedom, joy, and community. With over 15 years of experience, Fanny has supported countless women in breaking free from cycles of self-doubt and relationship pressure, guiding them to embrace singlehood as a season of power, not limitation.Website www.hersoulsupply.com Social MediaInstagram, Facebook,TikTok and Pinterest @hersupply Free Download  - Your Loneliness Ends Here Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:

A single question from a five-year-old stopped a suicide attempt and set a new life in motion. From there, Tara Wiskow lost 220 pounds naturally, faced the inner chaos that weight loss didn't fix, and rebuilt her identity with practical self-love, NLP timeline work, and intuitive energy healing. We dig into the hard truths behind people pleasing, the quiet ways self-sabotage steals midlife joy, and the daily practices that make healing stick.We start with soul-aligned journaling—the deceptively simple act of writing from the life you want—and how it surfaces real desires, buried needs, and the beliefs that block them. Tara explains power statements and mirror work as nervous system training, not fluff: stand taller, speak worth, and watch your energy shift. Then we go under the hood with NLP and mental-emotional release to find the root cause of limiting beliefs. Those “I'm not good enough” files usually start early; once the original imprint is released, your mind stops gathering proof for a story that never belonged to you.From there, we explore intuitive energy healing in plain language: where dense emotion lives in the body, how release happens with consent and presence, and why it matters to refill cleared space with peace, love, and confidence so old patterns don't return. Along the way, we connect grief, identity, and midlife transition—how loss can unmask who we really are and why this season is a powerful time to come home to yourself. Expect clear takeaways: one boundary to set, one ritual to keep, one belief to examine, and one sentence to claim in the mirror.If your outside has changed but the inside is loud, you're not broken—you're unfinished. Press play, then tell us the one belief you're ready to release. If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more midlife women can find their way back to themselves.BioTara Wiskow, an intuitive energy healer and life reinvention expert who helps women break free from self-abandonment, self-sabotage, and the cycle of people-pleasing. After transforming her own life—losing 220 pounds naturally and overcoming deep emotional struggles—she now guides women to heal by releasing limiting beliefs, negative emotions, and blocked energy that keep them from stepping into their authentic power. Through her She Rises program, Tara helps women unravel old programming, upgrade their mindset, and uplevel into the life and body they desire. WebsiteFacebookInstagram TikTokFree DownloadThank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:

Anxiety doesn't disappear when you succeed; it often hides behind the calendar, the inbox, and the belief that working harder will make life feel safer. We open up about the cost of overachievement and the moment Catherine Crestani chose peace over panic—selling her thriving company, confronting money stories, and rebuilding a life anchored in alignment rather than  adrenaline.You'll hear how burnout became a boundary her body set long before her mind agreed, and how worthiness shaped every decision after. We unpack the myth that value equals struggle and explore a kinder model for prosperity: healing your nervous system, trusting your intuition, and using simple, sturdy boundaries that protect your energy. Catherine shares how clients shift from “I can't afford it” to “It's not a priority,” why that language matters, and how even tiny, consistent investing builds confidence without feeding scarcity.We also dig into decision-making beyond the head. Heart first, gut for safety, brain for logistics—reversing that order changes everything. Expect practical practices: breathwork to return to presence, micro check-ins to hear inner cues, and scripts for navigating family drama without abandoning yourself. If control has been your armor, this conversation offers another way—surrender as an active trust that frees you to act from values rather than fear. The result is a life that feels spacious and steady, where peace is the new definition of success and purpose unfolds without the push.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who's navigating midlife change, and leave a review to help more listeners find these tools. Your presence here supports this community—and your next brave step starts now.BioCatherine Crestani is a leadership coach, intuitive healer, podcaster, author and speaker,  helping women reclaim their powerful “no” and voice in business, family, and health through self-leadership. After building and leaving a six-figure company twice, she chose health, family, and self over burnout and anxiety — then rebuilt her life by choosing herself first. She now guides healers, mothers, and small-business owners to align their truth with their actions, blending energy healing, mindset coaching, and soulful business mentoring to help them move from surviving to thriving.Social Media https://www.willowhealing.substack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/willowhealingshWebsitewillowhealing.orgFree Downloadhttps://hello-b14.mvt.so/free-mini-coursesThank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:

Your energy, mood, and focus don't have to be a mystery. We sit down with Dr. Kevin Smith, a board-certified functional medicine practitioner, to unpack the thyroid's real role in midlife health and why so many women are told “your labs look fine” while symptoms persist. From brain fog and anxiety to constipation, weight shifts, and burnout, we map how thyroid hormones act as the body's metabolic gas pedal—and what goes wrong when the system breaks down.We explore hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and why a large share of people with low thyroid function are actually dealing with Hashimoto's, an autoimmune process. Dr. Smith explains why a TSH-only approach misses crucial steps like T4-to-T3 conversion in the liver and gut, the transport of hormones via thyroid binding globulin, and the impact of inflammation on receptor sites. We dig into hidden triggers that keep you stuck: anemia and iron deficiencies, insulin resistance, cortisol imbalances, sex hormone shifts during perimenopause and menopause, chronic infections like Epstein–Barr, and exposure to endocrine disruptors—yes, even in everyday cosmetics.You'll hear how functional medicine builds a complete picture with broader lab panels, targeted nutrient support, and personalized plans that go beyond symptom chasing. We talk practical moves you can make now: balancing blood sugar, optimizing sleep and protein, choosing cleaner skincare and makeup, and testing smarter to uncover underconversion or transport issues. If you've ever felt dismissed by “normal” labs while your body says otherwise, this conversation offers clarity and a roadmap you can act on.If this episode helped you connect the dots, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs answers, and leave a quick review so more women can find their path to better thyroid health.Bio Dr. Kevin Smith is a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who has been in practice since 2001. He is also a public speaker and published author, with his second book on functional medicine set to release later this year.Dr. Smith specializes in identifying and treating complex or misdiagnosed chronic conditions without drugs or surgery. Many patients seek his care after feeling frustrated by limited results from traditional medical approaches.Rather than masking symptoms, Dr. Smith uses a functional medicine model to uncover and address the root causes of illness — helping patients restore health by identifying and eliminating underlying triggers.Social Media LinkedInTwitterFacebookWebsitehttps://www.chronicpa.com/Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:

What if the most powerful career move after 50 starts with a single question: what do I really want now? We dive into that pivot with business mentor and author Patricia Noel Drain, unpacking how women can name their natural gifts, drop perfectionism, and design work that pays and feels right. From classrooms to recruiting to entrepreneurship, Patricia shares the patterns she's seen for decades: brilliant women who've never been asked to define what they do best—and how everything changes when they finally do.We get practical fast. You'll learn how to identify your “ingredients” for fulfilling work, ask for honest validation from people who know you, and turn those strengths into real offers—workshops, coaching, speaking, books, and more. We tackle money head-on: the childhood stories that create money blocks, why pricing for outcomes beats charging by the hour, and how to hear “no” without shrinking. If you've ever hesitated to charge for a talent that feels natural, this is your permission slip to step up and be seen.If you're ready to claim your value, grow your revenue, and do work that fits who you are today, hit play and then tell us the one gift you're finally ready to monetize. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs this, and leave a review to help more women find their next chapter.BioPatricia Noel Drain is the author of 14 books, host of the Stories and Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs Over 50 podcast, and a highly sought-after business mentor who specializes in guiding female entrepreneurs over 50 to step fully into their value and create the income they deserve. With decades of experience in business, education, and personal development, Patricia helps women break free from the fear of starting late, feeling underqualified, or being stuck in unfulfilling careers. She shows them that thriving in business is less about degrees or credentials, and more about uncovering and monetizing their unique gifts. Website https://patriciadrain.com/Social Media FacebookLinked In YouTubeThank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:

Burnout doesn't always shout. It shows up as sleepless nights, gut issues, short fuses, and feeling unlike yourself. In this conversation, we unpack why these signals intensify in this season of life—and how anxiety, hormone shifts, and nonstop stress can become a clear path toward calm, energy, and purpose.With trauma-informed leadership expert Dr. Melanie Gray, we explore tools that work: nervous system resets, smarter rest, calendar guardrails, and small micro-habits that rebuild resilience. We also unpack the gut-stress connection, the cost of glorifying exhaustion, and why rest, boundaries, and connection aren't indulgent—they're essential.If you're ready to choose steadiness over struggle, this is your green light.Bio Dr. Melanie Gray, PhD, RN — a nationally recognized expert in Trauma-Informed Leadership, Burnout Prevention, and Workplace Wellness.Dr. Gray is a registered nurse, educator, and wellness strategist with more than twenty years of experience in healthcare leadership and higher education. She helps organizations and individuals heal from burnout, build psychological safety, and cultivate cultures of trust, empathy, and resilience.As the founder of Melanie Gray Solutions, she teaches leaders and women how to move from reaction to regulation—using her signature STOP-IT™ Method to slow down, set boundaries, and lead well while living whole.Her work bridges neuroscience and compassion, offering a trauma-informed roadmap for both professional success and personal healing. Whether she's working with executives, nurses, or women navigating midlife transitions, Dr. Gray's message is clear: healing people heals organizations.Social Media https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniewellnesscoach/​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577286124894​https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray/​Websitehttp://www.drmelaniegraytheconfidencecoach.com/Lead Without Burnout: Trauma-Informed Self-Care for Leaders https://mailchi.mp/dff940f321fa/trauma-informed-careThank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:

Hot flashes, brain fog, anxious nights, and a doctor telling you it's “just stress” can make you feel powerless. We start the year by taking that power back. I sit down with Dr. Sarah Doyle—doctor of physical therapy and functional medicine practitioner—to map the real mechanics of midlife: how estrogen fuels brain energy and vessel health, why progesterone calms the nervous system, and how chronic stress diverts raw materials away from the hormones that stabilize mood, sleep, libido, and cognition.We dig into the surprising overlap between postpartum and perimenopause—both are hormone crashes that scramble serotonin, GABA, and dopamine. You'll hear why ignoring “small” clues like night sweats, frozen shoulder, recurrent UTIs, or new-onset anxiety can snowball into bigger issues if you don't address root causes. Dr. Doyle breaks down adrenals and cortisol in plain language, showing how fight-or-flight can stall sex hormone production, raise cardiovascular risk, and accelerate musculoskeletal pain. We also talk candidly about racial disparities in symptom duration, the genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and the life-changing role of local estrogen for tissue health and comfort.BioDr. Sarah Doyle is a former ICU physical therapist turned Functional Medicine clinician and Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition who specializes in hormone optimization and disease prevention through evidence-based nutrition. After years of publishing research, writing bestselling books (The THIN Formula and 7X Method), co-founding HealWell Regenerative Institute at the prestigious Carillon Wellness Resort, and working as a performance physiotherapist for artists like Shakira and The Weeknd, Dr. Doyle identified a major gap in women's hormone care—especially during perimenopause and menopause. She created her new menopause supplement to be as strong as HRT under the Vita-Fem brand: a potent, all-natural, research-backed daily stick pack designed to reduce brain fog, balance hormones, and improve compliance by dissolving easily in water. Proven through before-and-after testing and published case studies, this innovative formula reflects Dr. Doyle's mission to help millions of women thrive through their “second puberty” and beyond—without reliance on pharmaceuticals. 15 min. Free Consultation -https://vita-fem.com/Website - https://drsarahdoyle.comSocial MediaInstagram @Vita_Fem_SupplementsTikTok @Vita_FemClick here to order Vita-FemThank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. V.I.B.E. represents who you're meant to be — Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered — and awakening is the journey back to yourself through awareness, community, and intentional self-care. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:

Change the script, change the result. We dive into a grounded, grace-filled approach to midlife weight loss that rejects crash diets and embraces sustainable transformation through faith, neuroscience, and simple daily habits. With Dr. Lorette, a cognitive behavioral therapist and minister, we explore how thoughts shape beliefs, beliefs drive feelings, and feelings steer actions—so if you want new outcomes, start where your self-talk begins.You'll learn the Five Dailies—pray and plan, water, move, journal, sleep—and why starting with just one habit today beats chasing the perfect plan tomorrow. We walk through a quick craving reset that blends bilateral stimulation with a spoken boundary scripture to quiet the urge in seconds and rewire desire over time. Instead of muscling through temptation, you'll feel the power shift as your words anchor a healthier identity and your brain follows suit.We also unpack the role of self-love as a structural pillar for health, offering practical ways to replace harsh inner narratives with truth you can speak and embody. You'll hear simple meditation strategies that reduce stress and cortisol in minutes, plus a hands-on method for “casting down” toxic thoughts to accelerate neuroplastic change. For movement, Dr. Lorette introduces PraiseMoves—a Christ-centered alternative to yoga—where scripture and strength training meet to build flexibility, balance, and resilience without strain.If you're navigating midlife hormones, stress, and the pull of old habits, this conversation offers tools you can use today and a hopeful framework that lasts. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review with the one habit you'll start now—we're cheering you on.BioDr. Laurette Willis, CBT, is a cognitive-behavioral therapist, international speaker, and founder of PraiseMoves®, the Christian Alternative to Yoga, along with several global faith-based ministries.She helps Christian women experience whole-person transformation—spirit, soul, and body—by renewing the mind and retraining the brain using neuroscience principles grounded in Scripture. Her work empowers women to break free from emotional eating, stress, anxiety, and self-sabotage and live Healthy, Fit, and Free from the inside out.A survivor of emotional eating and past addiction, Dr. Laurette now equips women worldwide with practical, faith-centered tools for lasting change. We hope you enjoyed this episode of the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast.If it resonated with you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with a woman ready for her next chapter. At V.I.B.E., we believe V.I.B.E. is who you're meant to be — Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered — and awakening is how you get there.That awakening unfolds through awareness, community, and intentional self-care. To explore what's happening in the V.I.B.E. Living world and connect with Lynnis, visit:

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at Miller Tavern in Texas Live for NIGHT OF THE LIVING PODCAST! It was so cool to meet you all! We hope to do it again but not before I get a better handle on recording a live broadcast! Apologies for the rough audio but we're still learning how to take it on the road. Check out the YouTube video or head to HauntedAF.com to see the photos we discuss in the episode. They're both really creepy! You can also see the story where Sean Giggy interviewed B.J. Cleveland at the Kalita Humphreys Theater here. Take one of Josh Hamilton's Ghosts of Arlington tour here or get tickets to the Boomont Hotel at theboomont.com. (Also, there's something that sounds like a flushing toilet in this episode & we promise that is not the case! There was a bar between us and the audience & we picked up a great deal of that sound.)If you have a scary story to share with the show, please send it to hauntedafpodcast@gmail.com. We love written stories but audio and/or video is our favorite!

This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, is a reminder of something many first responders forget: you are more than the badge (Amazon Affiliate), more than the uniform, and more than the role you fill on shift. But what happens when the world—and sometimes even your own family—doesn't see it yet? This is a message of hope and identity reclamation for anyone starting to feel like just a number. Too often, first responders are defined entirely by the job. You're the officer, the firefighter, the medic—and nothing else. That label comes with weight and respect, but it can also come with loneliness and invisibility. When people only see the badge, they forget the person. At home, this can show up as being treated like the enforcer instead of the partner or parent. At work, it can feel like you're only valued for your next shift or statistic. Over time, the pressure of being “just the job” chips away at self-worth. But you are not just a responder—you are a whole human being. And even if others can't see it yet, that truth matters. In this episode, we break down: Why responders often feel invisible outside of the uniform and how identity gets swallowed up by the role. The emotional toll of being “just a badge number”—on marriages, parenting, and personal fulfillment. How to start reclaiming your identity by rediscovering hobbies, friendships, and purpose outside of the job. Practical ways to remind yourself of who you are—from small rituals at home to setting boundaries at work. The importance of patience and communication when teaching others to see you beyond your role.

This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, tackles one of the most overlooked threats to first responder health: chronic sleep deprivation. Check out these electrolyte hydration tablets (Amazon Affiliate) that I mentioned in today's episode 

On the job, strength is measured in grit, control, and composure under pressure. But behind the badge (Amazon Affiliate), there's another kind of strength that's often overlooked: emotional intelligence. Why does it still feel “soft” or unsafe to express empathy, vulnerability, or self-awareness on the job? In this episode, Ashlie and Clint unpack the silent tension between tactical competence and emotional growth—revealing why the two aren't opposites at all, but deeply intertwined forms of resilience.

This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a raw look at one of the most uncomfortable truths in first responder life: Sometimes, you just don't like your partner (Amazon Affiliate) but you still have to do the job.

This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores a powerful question: What happens when your profession becomes your only source of meaning (Amazon Affiliate)? When the badge replaces your beliefs, rituals, and identity—what gets lost? For many first responders, the job isn't just what they do—it's who they are. The structure, the mission, the adrenaline, and the sense of service can begin to mirror the same grounding that faith, spirituality, or deep inner purpose once provided. But what happens when that job becomes your religion? In this episode, we examine how devotion to service can unintentionally create a spiritual void—leaving little room for faith, family, or a connection to something greater than yourself. You'll discover how this phenomenon subtly shows up, why it's common in first responder culture, and what you can do to reclaim your spiritual grounding—without abandoning your calling.

Not all competition is healthy—especially when it's happening behind the badge. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton pull back the curtain on the unspoken rivalries, silent resentment (Amazon Affiliate), and morale issues that creep into first responder culture when rank becomes personal. If you've ever felt tension with teammates over promotions, recognition, or seniority, this one's for you.

Laughter is a survival skill in this job (Amazon Affiliate) but sometimes, it's also a shield. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the fine line between coping and covering up, showing how sarcasm, dark humor, and constant banter can signal unprocessed pain beneath the surface.

You're trained to defuse tension on the job (Amazon Affiliate)—so why does a simple disagreement at home turn into a standoff? In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton bridge the gap between professional de‑escalation skills and healthy conflict resolution in marriage, showing how the same mindset that keeps calls from going sideways can also keep love and respect alive at home.