Podcasts about midlife

What if the cholesterol numbers you've been watching aren't telling you the whole story about your heart? In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to explore why he believes metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance deserve far more attention when assessing cardiovascular risk, especially for women entering perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Ovadia shares what he's learned after 25 years in heart surgery, including why he's now routinely operating on patients in their 40s and even 30s. They break down the metabolic warning signs that can appear decades before advanced heart disease, from rising blood pressure and waist circumference to fasting insulin, glucose, triglycerides, and HDL. You'll also hear their discussion about cholesterol and advanced lipid testing, how changing hormones can affect women's cardiometabolic health, and why resistance training, real food, muscle, sleep, and blood sugar stability matter. Plus, Dr. Ovadia explains how continuous glucose monitors can provide real-time insight into your metabolic health and the heart imaging he recommends women discuss with their healthcare providers. Listen now to discover the metabolic clues your body may be giving you today and how to start protecting your heart for decades to come. DR. PHILIP OVADIA Dr. Philip Ovadia is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, founder of Ovadia Heart Health Center, and author of Stay Off My Operating Table and Stay Off My Kitchen Table. After performing thousands of heart surgeries, Dr. Ovadia shifted part of his work toward prevention, helping patients identify and address metabolic dysfunction before it progresses to advanced cardiovascular disease. His virtual practice focuses on improving metabolic health as a strategy for reducing heart disease risk. IN THIS EPISODE Why Dr. Ovadia believes insulin resistance deserves more attention in heart disease prevention The five basic metabolic markers he wants women tracking Why your personal blood pressure baseline matters in midlife What fasting insulin can reveal before blood sugar becomes obviously abnormal Why cholesterol alone may not give you the complete picture of cardiovascular risk How muscle and resistance training support metabolic and heart health What a continuous glucose monitor can teach you about food, energy, and blood sugar When Dr. Ovadia recommends considering coronary artery calcium imaging QUOTES “It's never too early to start thinking about this, but it's also never too late.” “Cholesterol is not the main thing driving heart disease.” “Low-fat diets, they simply don't work.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution http://drmariza.com/book Stop surviving and start thriving, join Midlife on Fire Collective now https://drmariza.com/trial Stay Off My Operating Table by Dr. Philip Ovadia Dr. Ovadia Website Dr. Ovadia Facebook Dr. Ovadia Instagram Dr. Ovadia Youtube RELATED EPISODES 769: Is It Perimenopause or Something Else? How to Finally Connect the Dots with Dr. Mariza 750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman 650: Unlock Your Health: The Ultimate Biomarker & Lab Blueprint to Thrive in Midlife and Beyond

Creativity as Spiritual Practice: What Art Knows That Words Cannot Say|April StaceQueer Priest, Professor & Harpist Doing Theology in Sound & Image April Stace is an Episcopal priest, professor, writer, and professional harpist whose work explores the connections between creativity, spirituality, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Her newest album and immersive performance project, Aphelion, grew out of a season of solitude and profound life transition. Through music, storytelling, and spiritual reflection, April helps people approach change with curiosity, reconnect with their creativity, and discover what makes them feel fully alive.Links:https://www.aprilstace.com/aphelionhttps://www.instagram.com/aprilxstaceTags:podcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Authentic,Creativity,Meaning,Midlife,Music,Personal Growth,Spirituality,Transformation,TransitionsSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Some weeks, you feel strong, motivated, and like you're finally making progress. Then, seemingly overnight, it feels like you've taken ten steps backward. Nothing dramatic happened. You didn't quit. You didn't stop caring. So why does it suddenly feel like you're working twice as hard for half the results? In Episode 267, Why Midlife Progress Doesn't Happen in a Straight Line, I want to offer you a different way of looking at what's really happening. Because if you've been questioning yourself, you're not alone. So many women who feel stuck believe they've lost their discipline when, in reality, they're measuring progress against expectations that no longer fit this season of life. In this episode, I explore why your midlife mindset plays such an important role in how you see your progress. I explain why consistency isn't about being perfect—it's about returning. Returning to the habits that support your health. Returning to movement that fits your life today. And returning to yourself with more compassion than criticism. You'll discover why maintenance is still progress, why adapting your routine isn't giving up, and how small, consistent choices build lasting midlife confidence. Whether you're navigating changes in your midlife fitness journey or simply looking for a healthier way of getting unstuck in midlife, this episode will help you stop measuring success by perfection and start measuring it by persistence. Your progress isn't meant to look the same every week—or every season. Sometimes growth means moving forward. Sometimes it means maintaining what you've built. Both matter. If this episode resonates with you, share it with another woman who needs the reminder that progress isn't about starting over—it's about continuing, one small step at a time. Helpful Links Episode 265 – The Midlife Body Disconnect No One Talks About Episode 261 – Stop Starting Over While You Keep Resetting and You Still Feel Stuck Pursue Your Spark Blueprint Pursue Your Spark Book   

Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Dr. Natalya Borakowski — a physician with nearly 20 years of experience in women's health and cosmetic dermatology, founder of Desert Bloom Skincare, and creator of Unveil You, a platform dedicated to helping women understand the biological, emotional, and cultural forces shaping how they feel about themselves in midlife. Dr. Natalya combines science, psychology, and compassionate education to help women move from burnout, self-criticism, and overwhelm toward self-trust, vitality, and genuine confidence.What I love about this conversation is that it goes to the root. So much of the conversation around women's health in midlife focuses on what to do — what to take, what to put on your skin, how to optimize. Dr. Natalya asks a different question: what is actually happening underneath?What we cover:Why high-functioning women often live in chronic survival mode without realizing it — what this looks like from the outside, why it is so easy to miss, and why the women who seem to have it most together are often the ones most in need of supportWhy so many women suddenly stop feeling like themselves during perimenopause — the intersection of hormonal transition and nervous system overload, and why this combination creates such a profound sense of disconnection from identityWellness as performance pressure — the difference between true nourishment and wellness becoming another item on the to-do list, another standard to meet, another way to feel like we're failingWhether aesthetic medicine and wellness can become unhealthy coping mechanisms — an honest, nuanced conversation about where genuine support ends and external fixing beginsWhat healing actually looks like beyond supplements, skincare, and optimization — rebuilding self-trust, emotional safety, and internal regulation as the real foundation of midlife vitalityThe pendulum between beauty extremes in midlife — a refreshing and non-judgmental conversation about the two poles women often feel pulled between: the "fixed" approach of dye, filler, and cosmetic intervention on one side, and the "natural" approach of gray hair and bare skin on the other. Dr. Natalya's perspective is that neither is right or wrong — what matters is whether the choice is coming from a place of self-expression and genuine desire, or from fear, shame, and the need for external validation. Judge neither. Ask only: is this coming from love or from fear?The resonance between Dr. Natalya's work and Ayurveda — the understanding that true beauty and vitality come from nourishing the inside, that ojas is what we're actually seeking, and that a settled nervous system is the beginning of everythingConnect with Dr. Natalya:Free Gift Unveil You platformInstagram Dr. NatalyaInstagram Unveil YouResources:Free Masterclass:  The Alchemy of the Perimenopause PortalAyurvedic Dosha Quick Reference GuideAbhyanga Self Massage GuideWeekend Nervous System ResetNourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

130. Psilocybin and Menopause: Two Clinicians Reframe Midlife for WomenEpisode SummaryEstrogen regulates the serotonin system, and psilocybin reaches the same receptor. That is where this Salon starts, and it is the most specific version of the psilocybin and menopause conversation I have heard in public.Kelly McGinty, a nurse practitioner, told a full room at Town Hall Seattle that the drop women feel in perimenopause is physiological rather than imagined. I asked whether that means psilocybin replaces estrogen. She said no, and that she would like more research. Her co-author, Dr. Trish Singh, added that research on menopausal women barely exists at any phase of the transition.Two clinicians describe what they see in their patients, then draw a line at the point where the evidence ends. Most people selling a reframe of midlife will not draw that line on a microphone.What sits on the other side of it: anxiety as a knock on the door rather than a malfunction, why women microdose intuitively instead of on a protocol, and the archetypes we inherit about aging women. Kelly's oldest client is 85, and she says the younger generation is watching to see how the older one heals.A woman in perimenopause deserves an explanation for what is happening in her body. Psilocybin is not what delivers that. A provider who knows the full symptom list is.

Tamsen Fadal was 47 and anchoring the evening news when the first hot flash hit.She got off the set and lay down on the bathroom floor. No one had prepared her well for any of this. The answer, when it finally came, was a short note from her doctor in her patient portal with four words: "In menopause, any questions?"Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, executive producer of the PBS documentary The M Factor and The M Factor 2, and New York Times bestselling author of How to Menopause. She spent thirty years in television news before turning to the thing nobody had explained to her.Tamsen and Mike get into what menopause actually is, how its symptoms can resemble anxiety or depression, and what changed after the 2002 hormone study.This is a conversation for men as much as for women. Every man is a partner, colleague, son, or father to someone moving through this. Tamsen's line is that men don't have to go through it, but they do have to understand it.Tamsen calls what comes after menopause “the next 30.” Her point is to decide what you want those years to look like, and start building toward them now.Enjoy the conversation.___________________________________________________Links & Resources:Tamsen Fadal's Website: tamsenfadal.comTamsen Fadal's Books: How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before, The New Single, Why Hasn't He Proposed?, Why Hasn't He Called?Tamsen Fadal's Documentaries: The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause, both on PBSTamsen Fadal's Podcast: The Tamsen ShowSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletterDownload Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have an extra-special podcast today with my husband, Todd, where we answer many listeners' questions about our relationship, how we met, and our shared interests. In this episode, Todd and I discuss ways to support your partner through perimenopause and menopause, the importance of shared interests and connections, and why communication is essential in midlife relationships. Todd shares his views on fatherhood and marriage, how physical activity and food are integral to our relationship, and the empty-nest/open door season of our lives. He also describes his own health and daily lifestyle, the bigger picture in our relationship, and we share some lighthearted and fun discussions. I love the interest this topic has generated, and I truly hope you and your significant other will find it an invaluable conversation about navigating midlife as a couple. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: What Todd came to understand about my perimenopause to menopause experience   How education and communication can help couples navigate the menopause experience The changes Todd has noticed in my personality since my 30s  How our shared values have influenced our business decisions What Todd values most about being a husband and father How, over time, Todd came to understand more about my childhood experiences and appreciate how I focused on creating a different environment for our children How the prospect of having both boys leave home is affecting us, both as individuals, and as a couple How Todd's approach to his health has changed due to my influence What Todd believes men should understand as their partners navigate the perimenopause-menopause transition Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line

What happens when midlife, empty nesting, and hormone chaos hit all at once? Holly Brewer opens up about the season that pushed her to launch 2nd Half Sisterhood, a space and community for women over 40 who want honesty, hope, and practical help-- without the noise.Holly is a longtime voice on Just Think the Podcast and the force behind 2nd Half Sisterhood which soft-launched into the social media space this spring but will officially launch this fall as a growing space for women navigating midlife, motherhood, and everything that comes after 40. Her perspective is equal parts practical, faith-filled, and fiercely honest--perfect for women in midlife, for moms and anyone who is craving a smarter, kinder conversation about shifting hormones, parenting roles, identity, relationships, etc. Holly wanted to provide a place where women could come as they are to find encouragement, inspiration, empowerment and the support they need to make the second half of their lives at least as enjoyable as the first. Because it can be! Join us as Holly, Kristen and Amy share their own perspectives about this season of life and how the 2nd Half Sisterhood is here for you--coming SOON! Website: www.2ndhalfsisterhood.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndhalfsisterhoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/2nd-Half-SisterhoodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndhalfsisterhood1:34— Introduction to Second Half Sisterhood2:25— Midlife, hormones, and the “second half” of life3:02— Holly explains the catalyst for starting the brand4:21— Losing the business, burnout, and transition6:20— Grief, hormones, and emotional overload7:17— Mission of Second Half Sisterhood9:01— Community, hope, and simplifying the noise10:29— Protein pressure and midlife overwhelm11:03— Real talk about not being happy all the time14:15— Nervous system dysregulation and perimenopause15:13— Frustration with menopause and fairness16:07— Mindset shift and getting help17:17— Turning pain into empowerment20:20— Watching parents age while kids leave home22:34— The value of community and support systems25:51— Being intentional about friendships27:16— Rebuilding friendship life in the second half30:13— Grief of kids leaving home31:11— Parenting teens, college kids, and adult children37:24— The emotional weight of an emptying house42:25— Parenting older kids with mutual respect44:47— Transitioning from parent-child to friendship47:31— Silence, emptiness, and missing their presence48:17— Choosing what is ahead over what is behind

Lately I've been thinking a lot about the art of "snudging" , a concept I learned from Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer. It means doing the bare minimum necessary, cutting out all the extra bullshit, and getting really honest about what actually deserves your precious energy. After decades of doing, achieving, caring for everyone, improving ourselves, healing ourselves, optimizing ourselves and generally trying to keep ALL THE THINGS moving… menopause can arrive with a pretty clear message: I am no longer available for doing the f&^$ing most.  This is powerful wisdom. In this episode, I'm sharing a little about what I've been up to over the past year, homeschooling, traveling through Italy, working with amazing clients, deepening my skills through advanced trainings, having more fun with friends, taking care of myself, and intentionally slowing down. And what I've realized is that while I may be doing less, I think I'm living more. I'm talking about letting "good enough" actually be good enough, becoming more discerning about where your life force goes, and making more room for pleasure, connection, creativity, rest and the people and experiences that matter most. In this episode, you'll discover: What "snudging" means and why I'm loving this concept in midlife Why menopause can make us suddenly much less tolerant of things that drain us The difference between doing less and caring less Why your body may be asking you to stop overriding yourself What slowing down has looked like in my own life over the past year Why depth can sometimes matter more than constant growth and expansion The sneaky ways we turn our bodies, businesses, relationships and lives into giant self improvement projects Why pleasure and fun don't always need to be productive or therapeutic How to decide what actually deserves your energy Why "good enough" might be one of the most liberating practices of midlife And a more. If you're tired of feeling like you should be doing more, fixing more, achieving more or somehow becoming a better version of yourself before you're allowed to enjoy your life… Consider this your permission slip. I'd love to hear how this lands for you, please reply to this email and let me know!! Cheers to Snudging Y'all!! Much love, Amanda

Have you ever wondered why you and your husband feel more disconnected... even though you love each other?Maybe intimacy feels harder than it used to. Maybe your sex drive isn't what it once was, and you're wondering how to rebuild the emotional connection, romance, and desire you miss.What if one small communication habit is quietly creating emotional distance in your marriage—and you don't even realize you're doing it?In this episode of Midlife Marriage Makeover, we're uncovering one of the biggest hidden communication mistakes that can slowly erode emotional connection, intimacy, romance, and desire in midlife marriage.You'll discover:Why being "helpful" can sometimes feel like criticism to your husband.How emotional safety rebuilds intimacy and strengthens connection.Five simple ways to communicate with more respect while creating deeper emotional connection.Why encouragement opens the door to greater romance, trust, and desire.How one small mindset shift can completely change the atmosphere of your marriage.If you've ever thought:"We're often in different worlds.""I feel disconnected from my husband.""I want to rebuild intimacy and emotional connection.""I want to feel close sexually again.""I miss the romance we used to have."...this episode is for you.Friend, I don't believe your best years of marriage are behind you. I believe God is still writing your story. Sometimes the breakthrough you've been praying for isn't found in a big change—it's found in one small shift that helps your husband feel seen, respected, and emotionally safe again.

What if the “midlife crisis” isn't a crisis at all—but an invitation to pay attention?Recorded live at Revival Women's Health during the Midlife at a Crossroads event, this episode brings together Dr. Taniqua Miller and burnout and life coach,, Christine Lloyd-Newberry for an honest conversation about the transition so many women experience in midlife.Yes, our bodies are changing. Sleep may be different. Stress may hit differently. Perimenopause and menopause may bring symptoms we weren't prepared for. But underneath those changes, many women are also asking deeper questions:Who am I now? What do I actually want? And what do I want the next chapter of my life to look like?Together, Dr. Miller and Christine explore the losses women often carry without acknowledging them, the roles and expectations we may finally be ready to release, and the ways our lives can quietly become smaller through years of reasonable “no's,” deferred desires, and taking care of everyone else.But midlife can also be an opening.In this episode, you'll hear reflections and exercises from the live event designed to help you consider:What has changed that you haven't fully acknowledged?What are you relieved to finally be done with?What do you want that you've been afraid to say out loud?Where have you made yourself smaller to accommodate everyone else?What would it look like to choose something simply because you want it?What wisdom have you earned that another woman may need to hear?And perhaps the most powerful reminder of the evening: you are not meant to disappear as you get older. You have lived, learned, survived, changed—and accumulated wisdom along the way.Midlife isn't necessarily about getting back to the woman you used to be.It may be about discovering the woman you've become.Follow Dr Taniqua Miller on Instagram @taniquamillermd and Revival Women's Health @joinrevival.Georgia listeners! Dr. Miller has created the medical wellness space for YOU! If you are over the age of 40 and looking for a medical home that listens and honors you, visit us at Revival Women's Health in Decatur, GA. joinrevival.co

When your skin starts changing in midlife, it is easy to assume the products that used to work suddenly stopped working. And when changing the routine does not fix it, hormones usually get the blame.But there is another shift happening at the same time that rarely gets brought into the skin conversation: your gut. In this episode of Biohacking Beauty, we get into what starts changing in the gut through perimenopause and menopause, the surprising ways those changes can show up far beyond digestion, and why some of the health strategies women swear by before 40 may need to be reconsidered later.Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author of The Menopause Gut, and an international speaker with more than 25 years of experience in women's health, metabolic health, perimenopause, menopause, and intermittent fasting.What's Discussed:(04:01) The health crisis that changed the way Cynthia understood midlife health.(19:12) The gut-hormone connection most women do not know exists.(23:14) What changes when estrogen, immunity, and the gut start shifting together.(29:13) The early signs that progesterone may be changing.(35:49) What your gut may have to do with ovarian and mitochondrial aging.(41:46) The part of longevity Cynthia thinks we are seriously underestimating.(47:54) Why Cynthia changed her own approach to intermittent fasting after 40.Listen to this episode of Biohacking Beauty to learn what midlife gut changes may have to do with your skin, and why the answer may go much deeper than changing your skincare routine.Find more from Young Goose:Website: Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your first purchase, and if you're a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% OFF at younggoose.comInstagram: @young_goose_skincareFind more from Cynthia Thurlow:Twitter: @_CynthiaThurlowInstagram: @cynthia_thurlow_LinkedIn: cynthia-thurlowYouTube: cynthiathurlowWebsite: cynthiathurlow.com/The Midlife Pause supplements: themidlifepause.com

Is this perimenopause… or is something else going on? It's one of the most common questions Dr. Mariza hears from women in their late 30s and early 40s, especially when their periods are still regular and they've never experienced a hot flash. In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza breaks down why early perimenopause can be so difficult to recognize and the less obvious signs that often appear first, including exhaustion, anxiety, irritability, brain fog, sleep changes, worsening PMS, migraines, and changes in stress tolerance. She shares three important clues for identifying a possible perimenopause pattern: looking for clusters of symptoms, noticing changes from your normal baseline, and tracking how symptoms change throughout your cycle. But hormones aren't always the entire story. Dr. Mariza also explains why thyroid dysfunction, low iron, metabolic issues, nutrient deficiencies, sleep problems, and other conditions deserve investigation, even when perimenopause is part of the picture. Plus, you'll learn how to track your symptoms and walk into your next healthcare appointment prepared to ask better questions. Listen now to connect the dots, understand what your body is telling you, and get clearer on your next steps. IN THIS EPISODE Why so many women over 35 aren't sure whether they're in perimenopause The early perimenopause symptoms women often mistake for stress or burnout Why you can be in perimenopause while still having regular periods The three clues Dr. Mariza uses to recognize a perimenopause pattern Why tracking changes from your personal baseline matters How your menstrual cycle can reveal patterns in mood, sleep, migraines, and energy What else to investigate, including thyroid, iron, metabolic health, and sleep How to advocate for yourself when your labs look “normal” but you don't feel like yourself QUOTES “Stop looking at the one symptom that proves you're in perimenopause. Start looking at the collection of clues and patterns that your body is exposing.” “Perimenopause doesn't usually show up with a giant flashing sign.” “Hormones may be a huge part of the picture without being the entire picture.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution http://drmariza.com/book Comprehensive Perimenopause Lab Guide Stop surviving and start thriving, join Midlife on Fire Collective now https://drmariza.com/trial RELATED EPISODES  768: Why Your Period Gets So Weird in Perimenopause + What Actually Helps with Kaya and Yasmin Purohit 764: Why Your Nervous System Feels Dysregulated (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) with Roseann Capanna-Hodge 750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman 650: Unlock Your Health: The Ultimate Biomarker & Lab Blueprint to Thrive in Midlife and Beyond

"I wanted someone who was helping with proactive strategies. So if I'm sick one to two days a year, I want a doctor, but the 363 other days a year, I want someone helping me with strategies to not get sick. Unfortunately, our doctors aren't trained for that; the medical system doesn't have that." —Keith Bozeman Proactive healthcare shouldn't wait until you're sick — that's the entire premise behind Medgevity, the concierge, physician-led practice built by this week's guest, Keith Bozeman. After losing access to the kind of doctor who actually had time for him, Keith set out to rebuild what he'd lost: a coordinated team of a physician, dietitian, and exercise scientist working together year-round, not just during an annual physical. In this conversation, Keith and host Justine Reichman dig into what it actually looks like to have a health team instead of a single doctor squeezing you into a 15-minute slot. They talk about DEXA scans that reveal what the bathroom scale hides, why cholesterol numbers alone don't tell the full story, and why perimenopause and andropause so rarely get discussed before they hit. This episode is for anyone in midlife who's frustrated with reactive medicine and wondering what a proactive, team-based approach could actually change. By the end, you'll understand why Keith insists the doctor has to be the quarterback of your care — and why he thinks gyms, not hospitals, might be the next healthcare hub in your community. Key takeaways: A patient who lost only five pounds on the scale actually lost nine pounds of fat and gained four pounds of muscle — proof that body composition data tells a truer story than weight alone. High cholesterol doesn't automatically mean a statin is the right call; additional data like calcium and soft plaque scores can change the decision entirely. Most people get zero guidance before perimenopause or andropause hits, even during annual OB/GYN visits, leaving couples blindsided by symptoms no one warned them about. Medgevity doesn't mark up any test or supplement it recommends, removing the financial incentive that often muddies medical advice. It took Keith at least 18 months and one trusted dietitian saying yes before Medgevity had a functioning team — proactive healthcare had to be built relationship by relationship. Partnering with gyms instead of building brick-and-mortar clinics let Medgevity reach people nationwide without the geographic limits of an in-person practice. Listen to the full conversation to hear Keith's complete story, and subscribe to Essential Ingredients so you never miss an episode: https://tinyurl.com/Essential-Ingredients-Podcast  Meet Keith:  Keith Bozeman is a healthcare entrepreneur, business leader, and Founder & CEO of MEDgevity, a physician-led healthcare company focused on longevity, preventive medicine, and personalized wellness. With a mission to transform traditional healthcare into a proactive model centered on helping individuals live healthier, longer lives, Keith is driving innovation at the intersection of medicine, nutrition, fitness, and technology. Before founding MEDgevity, Keith built an accomplished executive career in the technology and business services sectors, serving as President of TEKsystems and holding multiple senior leadership positions throughout his tenure. He also contributed to the startup ecosystem as a Principal at Blu Venture Investors, supporting emerging technology companies and growth-focused ventures. Under Keith's leadership, MEDgevity has expanded its network of physicians, nutrition experts, and health professionals while embracing artificial intelligence and modern healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes. He is passionate about redefining healthcare through evidence-based longevity strategies, integrated wellness programs, and innovative care delivery models. Keith is recognized for his expertise in healthcare innovation, business leadership, longevity medicine, preventive health, digital health transformation, and organizational growth. Website LinkedIn Instagram Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Podcast Chapters: 01:16 Meet Keith Bozeman: The Visit That Started Medgevity 02:16 The Real Cost of Skipping Proactive Care 03:42 Why the Doctor Has to Be Your Health Quarterback 10:12 DEXA Scans: What the Scale Doesn't Tell You 17:31 From Supercenter Dream to Virtual Care Model 19:17 Building a Trusted Team From Scratch in 18 Months 22:13 What Your First Month at Medgevity Looks Like 24:03 Bringing Proactive Healthcare Into Gyms Nationwide 27:46 Keith's Advice: Don't Give Up on Healthcare  THE PRIMES  ✨ You're more capable than you have ever been, and somehow more invisible than ever. You keep handing out advice you do not take yourself. You keep saying 'after this next thing' to your own life, and the people around you have no idea because, from the outside, everything looks fine— that is exactly what The Primes was built for.

If your body suddenly seems to be playing by a completely different set of rules in perimenopause or menopause, this episode is for you! For the first time ever on Optimal Metabolism, I am welcoming back a three-peat guest! Cynthia Thurlow, NP, is a two-time TEDx speaker, international speaker, bestselling author, and host of the Everyday Wellness podcast. Her viral TEDx talk on intermittent fasting has surpassed 15 million views, and she has become a leading voice in women's metabolic health, perimenopause, menopause, and intermittent fasting. Cynthia joins me to discuss her latest book, The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond. We're digging into the connection between declining estrogen and the microbiome—and why changes in your gut may affect everything from insulin resistance and stubborn weight gain to inflammation, energy, sleep, brain health, and hormone balance. If you've been eating healthy, exercising, fasting, and doing all the things that used to work—but your body isn't responding the same way anymore—this conversation may help explain why. WHAT WE DISCUSS: Why the gut becomes increasingly important as estrogen declines How the microbiome changes during perimenopause and menopause The connection between gut health, insulin resistance, and blood sugar Why stubborn weight gain in midlife isn't simply about calories or willpower What the microgenderome is and why women should know about it Why digestive problems and food sensitivities can suddenly appear after 40 The estrobolome and the relationship between gut health and estrogen metabolism How chronic stress can influence the gut and the menopause transition Why sleep and circadian rhythm matter for gut and metabolic health The gut-brain connection and why anxiety and brain fog can increase during midlife How gut and hormonal changes may influence immune health and autoimmunity Why extreme dieting and exercise strategies may stop working in midlife Practical ways women can begin supporting their microbiome and metabolism ABOUT CYNTHIA THURLOW, NP Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, international speaker, and founder and CEO of the Everyday Wellness Project. With more than 25 years of experience in health and wellness, she specializes in perimenopause, menopause, intermittent fasting, and women's metabolic health. She is the bestselling author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation and The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond. CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA + GET THE BOOK

What if the hardest parts of your life finally made sense? Wendy Valentine sits down with certified ADHD coach Andrea Morton, who was diagnosed with combined-type ADHD at 48 — after a lifetime of masking, over-functioning, and secretly Googling “who takes care of moms?” at 2 a.m. Andrea breaks down what ADHD really is (spoiler: inconsistent attention, not a lack of it), why so many women slip through the cracks until midlife, and how plummeting estrogen in menopause can unmask symptoms you've managed for decades. She shares the tools that actually help — exercise, the physiological sigh, modeling self-regulation for your kids — plus the story behind her new guided journal, The Late Starter Kit for Late-Diagnosed ADHD Moms, illustrated by her daughter. If you've ever called yourself lazy, flaky, or “too much,” this conversation will feel like one great big exhale.✨ What You'll Learn•     What ADHD actually is — and why “inconsistent attention” beats “attention deficit”•     How ADHD shows up differently in adult women (hello, 2 a.m. rumination)•     Why menopause and dropping estrogen can unmask a lifetime of hidden ADHD•     In-the-moment tools: the physiological sigh, exercise, and modeling self-regulation for your kids•     How to trade shame and masking for self-knowledge, self-compassion, and self-love

Summary In this episode, Eve Guzman and Ali discuss the complexities of hormone health, weight management, and the importance of foundational health practices for women in midlife. They explore how labs, lifestyle, and cautious use of HRT can support long-term wellness. Key Topics  Hormonal imbalances and weight management The role of labs in diagnosing underlying issues Foundational health practices: nutrition, sleep, exercise The importance of muscle building and strength training Misconceptions about HRT and its effects The impact of lifestyle and recovery on hormone health The significance of proper lab testing and interpretation The role of vitamin D, magnesium, and omega-3s in health The long-term process of hormonal and body composition changes Patience and consistency in health transformation Sound Bites "Most women are struggling with lifestyle issues that lead to hormone dysfunction." "The last thing on the list is HRT, after nutrition, sleep, and recovery." "Doing the same workout year after year is actually the key to progress." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eve Guzman and the episode's focus 02:24 The influence of consumerism and misleading ads on hormone treatment 04:55 The importance of understanding the system behind hormone therapy 07:17 Lifestyle factors contributing to hormonal imbalances 09:30 Foundational health practices before considering HRT 12:11 The impact of sedentary lifestyles and muscle loss 15:14 The significance of accurate food and activity tracking 17:20 How to lift heavy safely and effectively 21:23 The importance of consistency and patience in building muscle 24:36 Key labs to assess hormonal and metabolic health 31:58 Risks of improper HRT use and the importance of detoxification 36:24 Long-term view on health, habits, and aging Ali's Resources:  Beam Supplements - Use Code ALIDAMRON for a discount! Consults with Ali  BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 10% off using code ALIDAMRON10 www.alidamron.com/magnesium Master Your Perimenopause Course + Toolkit "Am I in Perimenopause?" Checklist.  What Hormone is Imbalanced? Quiz! Fullscript (Get 25% off all supplements) "How To Balance Your Hormones For Better Sleep, Mood, Periods and Energy" Free, On Demand Training Website  Ali's Instagram Ali's Facebook Group: Holistic Health with Ali Damron 

Text the ShowIn this episode, Stephanie Carlin shares her journey into subconscious reprogramming and how it can transform your life by shifting limiting beliefs, especially for midlife women. Discover practical techniques to access your inner power, release emotional blocks, and live in your truth vibration.Stephanie shares her journey of breaking free from the relentless pursuit of excellence. From childhood pressures of perfection to realizing that success isn't about being the "good girl," her story resonates deeply with many of us. She dives into how our subconscious beliefs can keep us hidden, especially midlife women who are ready to share their brilliance with the world. It's time to acknowledge the emotional turmoil and barriers we create that hold us back from stepping into our power. Learn more about StephanieYou can find Stephanie on Instagram @Stephanie_Carlin and on her podcast called Truth Vibration with Stephanie Carlin. She offers visualizations and explorations into your subconscious with each episode. Support the showHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?Now it's time to take the next step.It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. Together, we'll uncover the subtle ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why those patterns exist, and practice the tools to communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.If you're ready to move from inspiration to transformation, I'd love to have you join us this September.Click HERE to join us! The podcast starts the conversation. The workshop is where the transformation begins.****************************Find Your Vitality Today!We all know our skin changes in midlife and we know there are a lot of products out there making promises. I have found one that delivers and I'd love to have you join me by trying it out yourself. Go to the link below to find out more about this luxurious facial serumhttps://vitalitybioskin.com/products/vitality-society-founding-circle***************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim...

Curiosity, Clarity, Courage, Confidence — the four phases every high-achieving woman moves through on her way back to herself, and why they only work in that order.This is episode four in the Back to School of Midlife series, and it's one that Laurie purposely saved. Not because it's the least important — because it's one of the most important, and if she'd led with it, you would have tuned out.Here's the setup: most of Laurie's clients arrive having already done the physical work of midlife. Hormones optimized. Sleep dialed in. Alcohol cut back. Steps logged, protein hit, strength training on the calendar. They're doing everything right. And they still don't feel like themselves.That's where the Four C's come in — the actual transformational arc underneath every coaching relationship Laurie has, whether her clients realize they're moving through it or not. And one thing she definitely wants to correct: Confidence does not come before Courage. It's the other way around, and getting that order backwards is exactly what keeps so many capable women stuck.What we cover:Why Laurie deliberately waited until episode four to introduce the Four C's, even though it's the "30,000-foot view" of everything she doesThe exact moment most of her clients hit: feeling good physically, but still not feeling like themselvesWhy optimizing your health further isn't the fix — and how that instinct keeps women in a burnout loopThe four phases, in order: Curiosity, Clarity, Courage, ConfidenceWhy confidence does NOT come first — and what actually produces it (hint: it's the action itself)What Curiosity feels like: the big questions most women have never once asked themselves — What's next for me? What's my legacy? Who am I in this season?How every core identity — daughter, mother, wife, career woman — is shifting at the same time in midlife, and why that's what makes the disorientation so intenseWhy "what don't you want" is often an easier, more honest starting point than "what do you want"Why Laurie thinks the "what do you want" question really is that simple — just not easyWhere the word "Courage" actually comes from (it's not what you think), and what that means for the decision you're sitting withLaurie's own "calculated risk" stories: training for her first marathon having never run more than a 5K, hiking 15 laps of a mountain in 36 hours to match Everest's elevation gain, and leaving her law partnership in the middle of a recessionWhy Courage is a full-body "yes" in your heart, not certainty about how things will turn outWhat Confidence is actually for: staying the course once Courage gets you movingWhy you're not going to magically find more time in your schedule — and what has to come off it insteadThe pushback you should expect once you start changing, and why it usually comes from the people who love you mostThis week's homework: figuring out — honestly — which of the four C's you're actually in right nowQuotable moments"Confidence doesn't come first. Confidence actually comes from taking the action.""Courage means you're willing to take the first step in the direction of the life you want to live, not because you know it's going to work out, but because it means so much to you.""You can have everything you ever thought you ever wanted and still feel like there's something missing.""It starts and ends with: what do you want? Just because it's simple, though, doesn't mean it's easy.""Courage actually comes from the Latin word cor, meaning heart.""Your biggest cheerleaders are the ones who are gonna throw up the most walls because they like the old you.""People don't chase dreams to get what they already have.""We need to have the Confidence to continue on the path that our Courage put us on."Laurie's ask for this episode Figure out which of the four C's you're actually in right now — Curiosity, Clarity, Courage, or Confidence — and be honest about it, not aspirational. Then ask yourself how you feel about that, and what you're going to do about it.→ Send her an email→ DM on InstagramResources + links mentionedEpisode 1: Overview of the School of Midlife and the coaching Laurie providesEpisode 2: The BEST LIFE™ FrameworkEpisode 3: Learn, Earn, Yearn — the three phases of lifeJOIN MY MAILING LISTCONNECT WITH LAURIE

Welcome to Day 5, the final episode of the Midlife & Menopause Un-Dieting Mini-Series!Over the last four days, we've explored four pillars that can help you build a more trusting, flexible relationship with food: understanding, self-compassion, attunement, and gentle nutrition.But what happens when you put them all together?In this episode, we're looking at the fear that stops many people from letting go of food rules: If I stop dieting, does that mean I stop caring about my health?The answer is no!You'll learn how to use nutrition knowledge without turning it into another set of rules, and how to care for your health without making food a full-time job.Because the alternative to dieting isn't giving up. It's finding a way of eating that actually works for real life.Free support to get you started:Un-Diet Your Mindset → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/undietyourmindsetFood Guilt Decoder → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/FoodGuiltDecoderWant more support?Try the Midlife Feast Community free for 7 days → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/7daytrialBook a no-strings connection call (virtual coffee with me) → https://p.bttr.to/3DQX9SFRelated episodes:Day 1 → https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/19715276Day 2 → https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/19720938Day 3 →https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/19721372Day 4 →https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/19728345What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!

Send us Fan MailIn episode #197 host Kyla Channell is joined by Dr. Emily Lantz, assistant professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch, for a practical conversation about how muscle responds to age, disuse, sleep loss, and protein intake. The episode focuses on what actually helps preserve or rebuild muscle, especially in middle-aged and older adults, aging women, and athletes recovering from inactivity or injury.KEY TAKEAWAYSMuscle loss can happen quickly during inactivity, especially in older adults.Whey protein appears useful in disuse situations because of its high quality and easy absorption.Protein quality matters, not just total grams.Plant-based eating can absolutely work, but it often requires more planning to hit protein and amino acid needs.25 to 30 grams of protein per meal is a practical target for many active adults.Leucine is helpful, but not a stand-alone solution.Resistance training remains the strongest signal for building or maintaining muscle.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.ABOUT DR. EMILY LANTZ:Dr. Emily Lantz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior in the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biochemistry from Iowa State University, a PhD in Nutrition Science from Purdue University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in skeletal muscle metabolism from the Division of Rehabilitation Science University of Texas Medical Branch.Dr. Lantz's research interest broadly focuses on two main themes: i). the effects of physical inactivity on skeletal muscle mass and functional capacity in middle-aged and older adults, with an emphasis on aging women and ii). the application and mechanism of action of amino acid and protein consumption on acute markers of anabolism e.g., muscle protein synthesis.FOLLOW DR. EMILY LANTZ:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-arentson-lantz-phd-6166a914Web: https://www.utmb.edu/shp/employees/directory/profile/faculty-staff/lantz-ejlantzGoogle Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=xS8g2z0AAAAJFREE RESOURCESRecovery Protocol Download: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution.com/recovery-protocolProtein Targets Cheat Sheet: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/protein-targetsMENTIONEDLeucine partially protects muscle mass and function during bed rest in middle-aged adults: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4733256/The effects of bed rest on cardiometabolic health: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/EP092944Protecting Skeletal Muscle with Protein and Amino Acid during Periods of Disuse: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4963880/Muscle Protein Synthesis Response to Whole-Foods and Free-From Essential Amino Acids: An Exploratory Analysis: https://cdn.nutrition.org/article/S2475-2991(25)02068-2/fulltextThe Protein Playbook: David Church Explains Muscle Health for Athletes (NR Episode #170): https://nutritional-revolution.com/podcasts/the-protein-playbook-dr-david-church-explains-muscle-health-for-athletes/Meals Containing Equivalent Total Protein from Foods Providing Complete, Complementary, or Incomplete Essential Amino Acid Profiles: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39396760/The anabolic response to a ground beef patty and soy-basd meat alternative: a randomized controlled trial: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11600063/Essential Amino Acid Density: Differences in Animal and Plant-Based Dietary Patterns: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349824241_Essential_Amino_Acid_Density_Differences_in_Animal-_and_Plant-Based_Dietary_Patterns_Designed_for_Older_WomenTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Emily Lantz and her research focus02:24 - Her research arc: aging, disuse, protein quality, and sleep04:37 - Sleep loss and reduced muscle protein synthesis06:33 - Midlife muscle loss and sex differences across aging08:30 - How much muscle older adults lose during seven days of bed rest10:03 - Whey protein during bed rest and faster strength recovery14:58 - What protein quality means and how it is measured18:32 - Plant proteins, amino acid pairing, and meal timing questions21:46 - Satiety, meal volume, and the challenge of plant-based protein targets24:45 - Beef vs soy-based meat alternatives and muscle protein synthesis27:35 - Protein dose response and the 25 to 30 gram per meal target30:19 - Distributed protein intake vs skewed intake across the day31:47 - Where extra protein goes and a realistic approach to eating34:10 - Leucine, branched-chain amino acids, and why leucine alone is limited35:43 - The leucine dose used in the bed rest study36:53 - Do older adults need more leucine or just more protein overall?39:47 - What Dr. Lantz is working on next: sleep, midlife women, and cardiometabolic health41:13 - Protein strategies for injured athletes with immobilized limbs43:27 - Two truths and a lie reveal44:10 - The James Webb telescope story45:24 - The two continents Dr. Lantz has not visited yet46:17 - Where to find Dr. Lantz and her publicationsMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.comInterested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com TRUSTED RESOURCES Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellFeed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionKyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrevFollow us @nutritionalrevolution

Fall has a way of telling the truth. The light changes, the air shifts, and suddenly you can feel that something in you is changing too. Today I'm sharing what's been on my heart as we move into a new season on the calendar, after a lunar eclipse, and even toward a new year on the Hebrew calendar. If you've sensed a spiritual nudge to slow down, listen, and reassess, you're not alone.We talk about midlife travel for women through a faith lens, especially when real life rewrites your plans. I open up about being in a season of more domestic travel and the possibility of postponing a Costa Rica trip because my father isn't well. That kind of decision can bring disappointment, but it can also bring clarity. The deeper question is whether our travel plans reflect the season we're actually living, or the season we wish we were in.You'll hear practical encouragement for seasonal travel planning that starts with reflection and prayer: honoring grief, making space for quiet, and refusing to force a trip just because you already paid for it. I also share why I trust closed doors, how I think about “metamorphosis” in this second act of life, and what it can look like to wait for the right trip at the right time.If this resonates, subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next, share this with a sister traveler who needs permission to slow down, and leave a review to help more women find the show. What season are you in right now, and what kind of travel would truly fit it?Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.comhello@cherylbeckesch.comInstagram @solotraveladventures50

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!Myquillyn Smith is a lifelong home-lover, three-time guest, and the author of House Hushing — you might know her as The Cozy Minimalist. In this conversation, she walks me through backwards decluttering: her method for clearing a room down to almost nothing, living in it that way for a day or two, and only letting things back in once you've proven you actually miss them.Somewhere in the middle of it, I found myself naming something that's been rattling around in my head for years. Myquillyn trusts the gut — how does the room feel — and I love that. But I also love having one very literal, stopwatch-able way to check the gut's math: if it takes you more than ten minutes to get a room back to feeling right, you have too much stuff in it. Not too much by anyone else's count. Too much for you. I'm calling it the Ten-Minute Threshold, and once you start using it, you can't stop measuring every room in your house by it.We also get into her three categories of “soulful objects” — past, present, and future — worth keeping around, and why the goal was never to own less. It's to own only what earns its place.Support the show and subcribe here: https://slowstylehome.supercast.com! You'll have access to ALL full length audio and video episodes each week! Use code: style10 to take an additional 10% off your purchase at Aura House. Elegant diffusers. Clean, pure scents.  Support the show and subcribe here: https://slowstylehome.supercast.com! You'll have access to ALL full length audio and video episodes each week! Use code: style10 to take an additional 10% off your purchase at Aura House. Elegant diffusers. Clean, pure scents. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?Aura House + Slow Style Home: Elegant diffusers, clean scents, non-toxic. 

Grab your favorite iced drink or pop in your earbuds for a walk—it's time for some unfiltered BFF girl talk! In this episode, Heather and Dr. Carol Lynn dive into everything from laugh-out-loud fashion observations to essential midlife health guidance. In This Episode, We Discuss: Oxford Living & College Town Trends: Heather shares life updates from Mississippi, including neighborhood fence projects and the wild difference between 1980s preppy fashion and today's ultra-cheeky move-in styles. The Lowdown on Frozen Shoulder: Dr. Carol Lynn explains what causes adhesive capsulitis, who is most at risk (ages 40–60), the surprising connection to estrogen and HRT, and practical treatment steps from physical therapy to steroid injections. Handling Stress & Hitting "Reset": A candid look at coping mechanisms, stress-eating, prednisone superpowers, and how life-coaching tools help you pivot when big life transitions don't go according to plan. Pop Culture & Habits: A quick dive into celebrity sobriety headlines, stress management, and finding what truly keeps you grounded. Episode Action Steps for Shoulder Health: Don't completely immobilize a stiff shoulder—keep moving with gentle mobility or yoga. If you are in perimenopause or menopause and experiencing joint stiffness, discuss hormone therapy options with your gynecologist. Explore physical therapy, heat/ice routines, or orthopedic evaluation if pain persists. Connect With Us: Join the Insider Email List: Scroll down and subscribe to get our weekly updates, recipes, Dr. Carol Lynn's wellness tips, and first access to upcoming events for women 50+. Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news! Support the Show: If you loved this chat, tap the (+) Follow button in Apple Podcasts/Spotify, share this episode with a girlfriend, and leave a 5-star rating and review!   Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show on your favorite podcast app! Share the love: Leave us a 5-star review and send this episode to a friend who needs a laugh (or an estrogen patch update) today. Reminder: Don't forget to smile—Jesus loves you! Connect With Us: If you loved this episode, please hit the follow button and leave us a quick review! It truly helps other women find our community. Connect with Your Life Coach BFFs: Join the Midlife Moxie Newsletter: Don't miss out on fun items, exclusive updates, and the best life ever! The link is right in the show notes. Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news!   Follow on Social Media: All our community connection is on our Our Midlife Moxie Facebook Page! (Yes, the podcast is Life Coach BFF Show, but our social is under Our Midlife Moxie – we hope to see you there!). @ourmidlifemoxie   The Journal: Grab your My Midlife Moxie Journal on Amazon and register it on page two. Digital Version My Midlife Moxie Journal   Connect with us: Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news!   Join The Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie Connect with Host Heather Pettey: Email: hpetteyoffice@gmail.com Private Coaching with Heather:https://www.ourmidlifemoxie.com/heatherpetteycoaching Speaker Request Here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1 Linkedin: @HeatherPettey Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Connect with Host Dr. Carol Lynn: Linkedin Website: https://www.drcarollynn.com Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com Don't forget to subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show for more inspiring content and practical life advice! Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Heather Pettey is a certified coach and Dr. Carol Lynn is a licensed physician. Nothing heard on this podcast should be taken as personal medical advice. Always consult your personal physician regarding your specific health and wellness needs.

Do you feel as though you've reached an emotional cul-de-sac in midlife? In this uplifting conversation, Lynne talks with Tina Bernard, founder of The Badass Arts™, about rebuilding self-trust, interrupting old patterns, and recognizing that midlife isn't the end of the adventure. It may be the beginning of your most honest and fulfilling chapter yet.                                                                              _________________ Have you ever looked at the life you've built and quietly wondered, Is this really all there is? You may have spent decades building a career, nurturing relationships, raising a family, and meeting everyone else's needs. Then midlife arrives, bringing changes in your body, family, relationships, career, or identity—and suddenly, you're no longer sure where you fit. In this episode of Living Life Naturally, Lynne talks with Tina Bernard, founder of The Badass Arts™, about what happens when women reach what Tina calls an "emotional cul-de-sac." Rather than seeing midlife as a plateau, Tina encourages women to view it as an opportunity to question the patterns they've inherited, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create a life that feels more honest and aligned. Tina shares the personal experiences behind The Badass Arts™, including her journey through an unhealthy marriage, single motherhood, financial hardship, rebuilding her life, finding love again, and leaving her corporate career to create a movement for women in their middle years. Together, Lynne and Tina explore how women can move beyond regret, quiet their "doubt goblins," and make small but meaningful changes that strengthen self-trust. Tina also shares four simple expressions of purpose available to every woman: love, laugh, labor, and learn. Purpose doesn't always need to involve an enormous mission or dramatic reinvention. It can be found in how we love others, make room for joy, contribute to the world, and remain curious about life. This conversation is a warm and refreshing reminder that you are not your patterns—and it's never too late to choose a different response. In This Episode, You'll Discover Why midlife can feel like an emotional cul-de-sac The difference between living authentically and living according to expectations How major transitions can weaken—or awaken—your sense of identity A powerful question to ask when life presents a challenge Why a simple morning ritual can set the emotional tone for your day Tina's four universal expressions of purpose Why love is something we practice, not simply something we feel How curiosity helps keep us emotionally engaged with life Why regret and joyful appreciation struggle to coexist How old patterns develop—and why they don't define you The surprising power of making very small behavioral shifts How midlife can become a season of freedom, possibility, and reinvention Guest Introduction Today, I'm joined by Tina Bernard, founder of The Badass Arts™, a movement designed to help women in midlife move beyond old patterns and create lives filled with more soul, substance, and sass. Drawing from her professional experience, education, personal hardships, and lifelong fascination with the human condition, Tina helps women bridge the gap between what they know and how they actually live. Her work explores self-trust, emotional intelligence, meaningful change, and the tiny shifts that can transform a woman's relationship with herself and her future. Welcome, Tina. I'm delighted to have you with us today. Key Takeaways Look for the gift or opportunity When life changes unexpectedly, Tina suggests asking: "What is the gift or opportunity within this challenge?" This isn't about pretending that something painful is positive. It's about remaining open to what the experience might teach you or make possible. Create a brief morning ritual Before getting out of bed or reaching for your phone, pause long enough to decide how you want to enter the day. Even 30 seconds of intention can help you move out of autopilot. Reconsider what purpose means Tina believes we share four fundamental expressions of purpose: Love: Act with care, compassion, and kindness. Laugh: Make room for playfulness, pleasure, and spontaneous joy. Labor: Contribute something meaningful and help make the world better. Learn: Stay curious about yourself, other people, and life. Remember that you're not your patterns Your automatic responses may have developed through past experiences, but they aren't your identity. With awareness, commitment, and small changes, those patterns can be interrupted. Memorable Quotes "You are not your patterns." "Between the mess we experience and the miracles we desire, there has to be a bridge." "What's the gift or opportunity within this challenge?" "Love is a verb." "The moment we stop learning and our curiosity dulls, that's when life begins to feel over." "If you're living in regret, it's difficult to live in joyful appreciation." "Tiny shifts may feel as though they're taking longer, but when they finally land, your life is different." Connect With Tina Bernard Learn more about Tina and The Badass Arts™: Website: The Badass Arts About Tina: Meet Tina Bernard Blog: Reflections of a Badass LinkedIn: Tina Bernard Facebook: Tina Bernard Private Facebook Group: The Badass Arts Collective Free Resource: Tame Your Doubt Goblins [Insert Tina's direct free-gift link or QR-code destination] Connect With Lynne Imagine not having to "figure out midlife" on your own anymore.

Are you chasing happiness, success, or the "next thing" in life, only to find that the moment you reach it, you're still not truly fulfilled?After more than 20 years as a civil engineer, Sarah Collins realised that the version of success she had been pursuing wasn't actually what she wanted. Her journey through depression, overthinking, mindfulness, meditation, and self-inquiry helped her recognise how thought patterns and conditioning can shape the way we experience reality. In this conversation, she explores why we so often fight against the present moment, believe the stories our minds tell us, and postpone happiness until some future event.Learn how to create distance from your thoughts instead of automatically believing or following them.Discover simple ways to practise acceptance in everyday situations and reduce unnecessary emotional struggle.Understand why happiness isn't something you need to achieve in the future, and how fully experiencing every moment, including difficult emotions, can change the way you live.Play the episode to discover how noticing your thought patterns, accepting the present moment, and letting go of the constant pursuit of future happiness can help you stop fighting with life and start living it more fully.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:01:09 - Meet Sarah Collins: From Civil Engineer to Life Coach02:41 - Redefining Success and Letting Go of Society's Expectations05:48 - Living with Depression, Overthinking, and Low Self-Worth07:02 - You Are Not Your Thoughts10:29 - The Stories We Believe About Ourselves12:33 - Practicing Acceptance: Start with the Small Things15:34 - Rethinking Happiness as a Present-Moment Experience22:38 - Self-Inquiry, Spiritual Teachers, and Finding Your Own Answers29:21 - Closing Thoughts, Where to Find Sarah, and Final Takeaways˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"The more you notice those thought patterns, the more you notice how it's creating your reality—you stop fighting with life and start living."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Sarah's website: https://www.livingfullywithsarah.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor

Welcome back to Day 4 of my Midlife and Menopause Un-Dieting series. Yesterday I asked you to sit with one question: what do I want?  It's sometimes easier to outsource "what should I eat?" than to honestly ask what you want. Today we add the other half: what do I need? And that's where gentle nutrition comes in.Un-dieting doesn't mean throwing nutrition out the window. It means bringing it in as information, not another set of rules. The trap is that diet culture has made weight loss a proxy for everything, and I firmly believe that your health should not become a full-time job!So we come back to the question of this series: what would taking care of myself look like if I didn't require my body to get smaller in return? That widens the lens.  That's what I love about gentle nutrition: instead of asking what to cut out, you get to ask what you can add. Your practice for today: ask what do I want, then add what do I need, and see what happens when you let both into the conversation.Tomorrow is Day 5, where we bring all four pillars together so food and eating  feel easier. Because menopause is hard enough. Food shouldn't be!Free support to get you started:Un-Diet Your Mindset → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/undietyourmindsetFood Guilt Decoder → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/FoodGuiltDecoderWant more support?Try the Midlife Feast Community free for 7 days → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/7daytrialBook a no-strings connection call (virtual coffee with me) → https://p.bttr.to/3DQX9SFRelated episodes:Day 1 → https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/19715276Day 2 → https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/19720938Day 3 →https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/19721372What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!

What changes as we get older? Maybe it's less about becoming a completely different person and more about getting clearer on what actually deserves our time.In this Sunday episode of Casa DeConfidence, Julie and Dan are back at the microphones for one of their candid conversations about marriage, midlife, getting older, changing priorities, and creating a life you actually enjoy.It starts, as many Casa conversations do, somewhere unexpected: Julie announces a new bucket-list dream of taking on the Mongol Rally, a wild, choose-your-own-adventure journey across thousands of miles. That leads Dan to ask a bigger question: What mattered to us in our 20s that doesn't matter nearly as much now?And what have we learned along the way?Dan shares something he wishes he had understood sooner: in his 20s, he didn't fully understand the power of saying no. Later, he had to learn the power of saying yes. Now, in midlife, he recognizes that a good life requires both.Julie and Dan talk about what it means to trust yourself enough to make your own decisions, how our priorities shift as we age, why some opportunities are worth saying yes to, and why we don't have to do everything ourselves.They also get into the very real stuff of everyday life: simplifying dinner when life gets busy, Julie's upcoming trip to Key West for the annual Jimmy Buffett celebration, adventures with their three senior dogs, the never-ending bathroom remodel, and why sometimes the best decision you can make is eating pizza outside on a beautiful New England evening.Because some things in life are fleeting.Maybe living confidently isn't always about chasing the next accomplishment. Sometimes it's knowing what matters, saying no to what doesn't, saying yes to what does, and giving yourself permission to enjoy it without guilt.In This Episode:How priorities change as we get olderWhat we would tell our younger selves about lifeThe power of saying no without guiltWhy learning to say yes matters just as muchCreating a bucket list and choosing new adventuresWhy midlife can bring greater clarity about what really mattersLetting go of the pressure to do everything yourselfMaking intentional choices about your time and energyWhy ordinary moments can become some of the best parts of lifeJulie's upcoming Key West adventure celebrating Jimmy BuffettMarriage, aging, senior dogs, home renovations, and plenty of Casa DeConfidence banterA Question for YouThink about who you were at 21 or 25.What mattered enormously to you then that you don't care nearly as much about today? And what matters to you now that your younger self never would have understood?We'd love to hear your answer.If this episode makes you laugh, think, or reconsider what deserves a yes or a no in your own life, share it with someone who might need the same reminder.And remember: pick one thing you enjoy and do it guiltlessly.Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, make some brave moves, and leave people and the planet better than you found them.I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...Support the showCasa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities.Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends!Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review.For more about me and what I do, check out my website.If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins

Welcome to day 3 of the Midlife & Menopause Un-Dieting Series. If you've spent years following food rules, tracking what you eat, or being told you can't trust yourself around food, “just listen to your body” can feel like a foreign language.In today's episode, we're talking about attunement - what it actually means, why your hunger and satisfaction cues may feel hard to hear, and how to start reconnecting with them.I also share a very real-life reminder that capability and capacity are not the same thing, plus a simple 10-second practice to try before your next meal.Free support to get you started:Un-Diet Your Mindset → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/undietyourmindsetFood Guilt Decoder → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/FoodGuiltDecoderWant more support?Try the Midlife Feast Community free for 7 days → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/7daytrialBook a no-strings connection call (virtual coffee with me) → https://p.bttr.to/3DQX9SFRelated episodes:Day 1 — How to Un-Diet in Midlife and Menopause → https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/19715276Day 2 → https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/19720938What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!

A year ago, my life was completely upended. When you go through something hard, people that care about you try to say helpful things, some of this can feel so cliché. Turns out though, certain phrases become an old adage because they are right on the money.  Whether you are going through something mildly challenging or like me: nervous system on fire, life impoloding, grasping to hold your life and family together, the words of wisdom I share in this episode while seeming trite, really will help you get through. From "you won't feel this way forever" to "don't judge until you've walked a mile in their shoes", I share how popular advice held up under fire.  For more info on how I can help you visit my site BetterByDrBrooke.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Brooke Show #456: 5 Meme-Worthy Concepts That Just Hit Harder in Midlife Dr. Brooke Show #438: Midlife is More than HRT, Part I Dr. Brooke Show #439: Midlife is More than HRT, Part II Grab the Midlife Is More Than HRT guide free right here if, like me, midlife didn't feel quite like you expected. And be sure to listen to episodes #438 and #439, which were all about the mess that midlife can be, and my 3G + 4R process to tackle it!   Stuff I Know You Will Love I have a high bar for fish oils, and a bad product is worse than not taking omega 3s at all. Confirmed third-party tested for rancidity and heavy metals, distilled properly, triglyceride form - and ALL of it can be found in AquaOmega. AND for every bottle sold they will clean up 1 pound of plastic and debris from the ocean. Did I mention they are are about a third of the cost of the brands I've been recommending for years!? Save 20% with this link and code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout. If you are looking for an expert prescriber for HRT during your perimenopause or menopause journey but are at odds with your local provider being a bit behind current best practices or you simply can't find anyone near you to help, it is MIDI to the rescue! I've worked with a number of telehealth services in my search for providers that are up to date on modern menopause medicine, have great customer service, and are licensed in all 50 states and I'm so thrilled to have found my provider with MIDI. If you too need help with getting HRT please use this link bit.ly/drbrookemidi to try MIDI with no membership fees and insurance billing available. So many of you take magnesium already but it's often citrate or glycinate only, and while that might be checking a couple of boxes, it might not hit support for muscles and cellular energy. Enter BIOptimizers with 7 forms of magnesium to support sleep, digestion and energy. Try it for  15% off with this link and code DRBROOKE knowing there is a 365, no questions asked, money back guarantee!  Be sure you connect with me in my FREE PRIVATE Facebook group: Hormones & Happiness with Dr. Brooke where other amazing, like-minded women like YOU are already hanging out! Join us!   Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram and get signed up for my awesome emails here. Seriously, I write really great emails, or so 1000s of women tell me and I'd like to send you one too. To work with Dr. Brooke click here and if you loved this episode, please leave a review!

Welcome back to Day 2 of my Midlife and Menopause Un-Dieting series. Yesterday we talked about the diet cycle - the plan, the tracking, the promise that this time you'll have more discipline… until life gets lifey and it all falls apart. Today I want to gently blow up the story we tell ourselves next: that we failed because we don't have enough willpower.Here's what I hear all the time: "I know what to do, I just don't do it." And I get it! You do know that protein matters and that eating nothing all day leaves you eating crackers out of the box at 9pm. The problem was never that you don't care enough. The real question is: what are you actually asking yourself to do?In this episode I redefine self-compassion (hint: it's not about being nice to yourself), unpack why all-or-nothing thinking keeps the cycle spinning, and remind you that health does not require perfect eating. Tomorrow: attunement, and how to listen to your body without turning intuitive eating into another set of rules.Free support to get you started:Un-Diet Your Mindset → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/undietyourmindsetFood Guilt Decoder → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/FoodGuiltDecoderWant more support?Try the Midlife Feast Community free for 7 days → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/7daytrialBook a no-strings connection call (virtual coffee with me) → https://p.bttr.to/3DQX9SFRelated episodes:Day 1 — How to Un-Diet in Midlife and Menopause → https://themidlifefeast.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/19715276-day-1-how-to-un-diet-in-midlife-and-menopauseWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!

There is a voice that most of us know intimately. The one that says you are not doing enough, not being enough, not achieving enough. At midlife, that voice often gets louder. In this episode I share my own evolving relationship with my inner critic, including how I have learned to stop trying to silence her and start turning her questions back around. When she asks why I am not doing more, I have learned to answer: why not me? Why not this version, this season, doing things the way I am doing them? I also explore the reframe that has helped me most, treating the inner critic not as an enemy but as information, and share research on why self-compassion actually outperforms self-criticism when it comes to motivation, resilience, and performance. Want everything in one place? Join me on Substack for real talk, deeper insights, and the community you didn't know you needed — at https://courtneytownley.substack.com   #GraceAndGrit #InnerCritic #MidlifeWomen #SelfCompassion #SelfLeadership #WomensWellness #DeepHealth #Mindset #IntentionalLiving #MidlifeHealth

Self-care has quietly become another job many of us feel like we're failing at. If you've ever turned “take care of yourself” into a punishing checklist, this solo cast is for you. I'm Amy, and I'm talking about self-care for midlife women in a way that's less about adding more routines and more about creating a right size life that fits the season you're in right now.We walk through five shifts that change everything: becoming the CEO of your own health (not obsessing, participating), reframing wellness as preparation and capacity, and noticing how your inner voice may be the most overlooked form of self-care. I share a simple practice I use to interrupt the “I'm too old” and “it's too late” loop by catching the sentence and changing the sentence, so your self-talk starts supporting you instead of draining you.From there, we tackle a hard truth: you don't owe anyone the same version of you forever. Midlife brings real change in body, family, relationships, and priorities, and self-care can mean meeting the woman you're becoming rather than chasing who you were 10 years ago. We also talk about recovery without guilt and why rest is part of strength, not a reward for exhaustion. Finally, we end with my favorite idea: put something on the horizon. Anticipation and curiosity are self-care, too.If this resonates, subscribe to The Right Size Life, share the episode with a friend who needs a gentler approach to wellness, and leave a review so more women can find this conversation.Get a copy of Amy's Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond hereMake sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset hereAnd don't forget to follow along on all the socials:http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidthttps://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/

Half a million downloads. I'm still a little speechless! To celebrate, I'm doing a five-day un-dieting mini-series, and Day 1 starts with the one question I want you to carry into every episode: What would taking care of myself look like if I didn't require my body to get smaller in return?In this short episode I explain why un-dieting isn't the same as "not dieting." Un-dieting is unlearning, letting go of the default programming that says your body has to shrink in exchange for eating a vegetable, moving your body, or adding more protein to your plate. I walk you through the diet cycle I see so many of us stuck in, why it stops working, and how even "weight-neutral" goals can quietly pull you right back in.No download or signup required, just a few minutes  a day for the next 5 days.Free support to get you started:Un-Diet Your Mindset → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/undietyourmindsetFood Guilt Decoder → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/FoodGuiltDecoderIf you need some support:Try the Midlife Feast Community free for 7 days → https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/7daytrialBook a no-strings connection call (virtual coffee with me) → https://p.bttr.to/3DQX9SFWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!

When Magic Stops Being a Theory Somewhere between 38 and 50, most of us get hit by something we never saw coming. You feel like a stranger in your own life. You're crying in the grocery store parking lot and you don't know why. Everyone tells you to expect the truck that hits you in midlife. Nobody warns you about what comes through the hole it makes. This week I'm introducing a word I made up because we need it. midstery (MID-stuh-ree), noun. Midlife, mystery. A midstery is when magic stops being just a theory. Something magical happens in your own life, it stops being a thing that happens to other people, and you start running toward it, fascinated. Each one permanently widens what you're able to notice. Enough of them add up to an awakening. And they almost never show up on a retreat in Sedona. They show up while you're loading the dishwasher. In this episode: Why busyness is the most rewarded numbing agent we have, and what it's covering up What happens somewhere between 38 and 50 that nobody prepares you for Midstery: the word for what comes after the truck Why the women in your life don't think they have intuition, and the history that taught them that What your brain does with the eleven million pieces of information your senses hand it every second Why federal agents are worse at spotting a liar than you are My theory about why true crime is a woman's genre One small thing to do this week that will make it very hard to keep calling yourself unintuitive Chapters: 00:00 Purpose and Pain 00:55 The Busy Trap 02:38 Midstery 07:41 Intuition and Evidence 14:03 Practice Your Intuition Doing the case file? I want to hear about it. Come tell me on Instagram, or hit reply on the newsletter. I read every message myself and I'm dying to know what midsteries are coming through for you. On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen. Available here. *Published by Random House. *I don't get paid a cent for promoting this book. I just think it's that fucking excellent. Connect with Emily Bookings & Website: emilyandherstars.com Newsletter + Calendar Download: sign up here Instagram & Threads: @emilyandherstars

Let's Think About "Reclaiming Your Identity in Midlife and Beyond" With Special Guest Shamayne Olivia Kotfas What if midlife isn't about losing who you were—but finally giving yourself permission to discover who you were always meant to become? On this episode of Mitzi, Let's Think About It, I'm joined by special guest Shamayne Olivia Kotfas for a deeply meaningful conversation about reclaiming your identity in midlife and beyond. As life changes, our identities can change with them. We become parents, partners, caregivers, professionals, leaders, friends, and so many other things—but somewhere along the way, we can lose touch with the person underneath all those roles. What happens when you realize you don't want to simply continue living the identity you've built for everyone else? What if you're ready to rediscover your passions, your confidence, your purpose, your voice, and the parts of yourself you may have put on hold? Together, Shamayne and I explore midlife transformation, self-discovery, personal growth, identity, confidence, purpose, reinvention, and the courage to embrace a new chapter of life. This conversation is an invitation to reflect on who you are today—not who you were twenty years ago, not who others expect you to be, but who you are becoming. If you've ever felt invisible, stuck, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain about what comes next, this episode may remind you that it's never too late to reclaim your story. Because midlife isn't necessarily an ending. It can be an awakening. At Mitzi, Let's Think About It, we believe that if you can think about it, then we can talk about it. Every conversation is an opportunity to connect with the mind and the heart, challenge our perspectives, and leave us with something meaningful to reflect upon. To stay in touch, please visit Shamayne's website at https://shoesthatfithersoul.com/ to learn more about her.

Can You Start Over in Midlife? Kaurie DiBerardino Rebuilt Her Entire Life at 50 After a Career-Ending Injury"I used to be a hottie. Now I'm only hot in flashes." If that made you laugh and wince at once, this one's for you.Kaurie DiBerardino spent years as a pediatric physical therapist, a biologist, and a holistic nutritionist. Then, at 44, a back injury ended her career overnight. What followed was a decade she describes as heavy, dark, and more life than she knew how to carry. Her kids grew up and stopped needing her the way they used to. Her body stopped cooperating. And somewhere in there, menopause arrived.So she opened an Instagram account and started posting jokes. Her kids mocked her relentlessly. She had ten followers, one of whom was her cat.On Mother's Day 2025, a reel went viral, and the Former Hotties Club was born. Today, it is a community of thousands of women who show up in black leggings and messy buns to laugh together about the absurdity of getting older.This one is for you if you have ever thought it's too late, or that starting something new at 50 is embarrassing, or that everybody else has friends and you're the only one who feels this alone.What you'll learn:Why so many women feel invisible in midlife, and what actually shifts that feelingHow to start something new after 50 when you're terrified and have no followers yetWhy menopause loneliness hits hardest once the kids are out of the houseWhat actually changes mentally in menopause, and why so many women say they like themselves more afterwardHow to find your people again when school pickup is no longer your social lifeChapters:2:00 Hot in Flashes: The Menopause Design Flaw Nobody Warned Us About3:20 Meet Kaurie DiBerardino, the 54-Year-Old Accidental Midlife Influencer5:10 The Career-Ending Back Injury That Forced a Total Reinvention9:20 How the Former Hotties Club Got Its Name13:00 Gen X vs the Golden Girls: Why We Don't Look Like Our Mothers Did16:30 The Zero Fs Era: Losing Estrogen and Gaining Confidence20:00 How to Start Something New in Midlife When You're Scared24:10 Midlife Loneliness After the Kids Leave, and Why Community Helps27:10 Where to Find Kaurie and Join the Former Hotties ClubFind Kaurie: Former Hotties Club: https://formerhottiesclub.com Instagram: @theaccidentalmidlifeinfluencer TikTok: @formerhottiesclubSend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

Dr. Kudzai Dombo is a board certified OBGYN, educator, and one of the leading voices in elevating conversations around women of color and their healthcare journey.We start with the SWAN study, a 25-year longitudinal multiracial, multi-ethnic cohort study that enrolled over 3,300 women between the ages of 42 and 52. It remains one of the most important sources of information we have on how menopause affects women differently across racial and ethnic groups. What it found is striking: Black women are more likely to experience worse vasomotor symptoms, their hot flashes last on average 10 years compared to 6.5 for white women, and they tend to enter menopause about 1.2 years earlier. Hispanic women also enter the menopausal transition earlier, with symptoms lasting on average about 9 years. These are not small differences.We talk about why these disparities exist, including the concept of weathering, the chronic stress load carried by Black women navigating systemic racism that accelerates biological aging, and what allostatic load actually means in the body. We get into social determinants of health, what they are, how they shape who gets equitable care and who does not, and why implicit bias is not a character flaw but a phenomenon every clinician needs to examine continuously.We also get personal. Dr. Dombo shares what it felt like to be on the other side of the system she works within, and we talk honestly about what patients can do when they feel dismissed, and what clinicians can do before they even walk into the room.This is a conversation about science, equity, and advocacy. And it is one every woman and every clinician needs to hear.Key TakeawaysThe SWAN study, established in 1996, followed over 3,300 women for 25 years and remains the most comprehensive source of data on racial and ethnic differences in the menopause experience.The SWAN study found that Black women slept on average 30 minutes less per night than white women, even though they were less likely to report sleep disturbances — a gap that has significant implications for cardiometabolic health.Weathering is the concept that chronic stress from navigating systemic racism accelerates biological aging in Black women, contributing to earlier and more severe menopause symptoms and higher cardiometabolic disease burden.Social determinants of health include economic stability, access to quality care, food environments, green spaces, and the chronic stress of racial discrimination — all of which shape health outcomes.Only 6.8 percent of US residents felt prepared to prescribe hormone therapy at graduation a statistic that explains a great deal about the care gap women experience.Hot flashes are not benign; the intensity and duration of vasomotor symptoms is linked to cardiovascular risk and brain health, which makes treating them a priority not a preference.Get in Touch with Dr. Dombo:WebsiteInstagramTikTokGet in Touch with Me:WebsiteInstagramYoutubeSubstack

Has your period suddenly started behaving completely differently? Maybe your cycles are shorter or longer. PMS hits harder. Your breasts are sore, cravings are stronger, your mood changes dramatically, or your libido seems to have disappeared. In this episode, Dr. Mariza sits down with Beeya co-founders Kaya and Yasmin Purohit to explore what your changing cycle may be telling you, especially as you move into your late 30s and 40s. Yasmin shares her experience coming off birth control after 15 years and struggling for two years with anxiety, painful cramps, breast tenderness, and acne. Together, they explore why these symptoms deserve attention and how foundational habits like sleep, movement, whole foods, and blood sugar stability can support hormone health. They also unpack seed cycling, including exactly how it works, the nutrients different seeds provide throughout the menstrual cycle, what the research currently supports, and why women in perimenopause have become an especially important part of Beeya's community. Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that your changing cycle is information. Listen now to learn how to recognize the clues your body is giving you and support your hormones without making wellness another overwhelming job. KAYA & YASMIN PUROHIT Kaya and Yasmin Purohit are the co-founders of Beeya, a women's wellness brand focused on helping women support their bodies through PMS, perimenopause, irregular cycles, fertility, and beyond. After Yasmin struggled with severe symptoms following 15 years on birth control, she and Kaya discovered seed cycling and set out to make the practice simpler and more accessible for modern women. Their work combines nutrition, education, and practical daily rituals designed to help women better understand and support their cycles. IN THIS EPISODE Why changing periods can be an early clue that you're entering perimenopause Yasmin's experience after coming off birth control following 15 years on the pill How sleep, movement, and whole-food nutrition can affect your cycle The surprising connection between blood sugar, progesterone, PMS, anxiety, and rage What seed cycling is and how to use different seeds throughout your cycle Why women in perimenopause may benefit from additional nutritional support How postpartum and perimenopause can overlap for women having children later Why community, joy, and flexibility belong in the conversation about women's health QUOTES “Your cycle is information. It's always giving you information.” “Not every day is going to be a winner.” “Annoyance is the price you pay for community.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Stop surviving and start thriving, join Midlife on Fire Collective now https://drmariza.com/jumpstart Beeya Wellness Website Beeya Wellness Instagram Beeya Wellness Youtube RELATED EPISODES  767: The Longevity Secret We Rarely Talk About: The Healing Power of Friendship, Joy & Being Fully Expressed with Samantha Hollingsworth 766: The Weight You Lose Isn't Always the Biggest Transformation: The Part of GLP-1s Nobody Talks About with Dr. Alexandra Sowa 764: Why Your Nervous System Feels Dysregulated (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) with Roseann Capanna-Hodge 763: Why So Many High-Functing and Achieving Women Miss the Signs of Hormone Imbalance with Anastasia Sartan

“My lens around style doesn't have anything to do with style anymore — it's about physicality,” says stylist and fashion consultant Stacy London. “What do I want to be able to do? How do I keep myself strong?” Stacy's message has resonated for many women, and for this episode, she joins Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, host of TED Health, at TED2025 for a special live conversation about why women are so embarrassed to talk about aging. For Stacy, aging became a chance to reassess her relationship to her body, and her experience with menopause and spinal surgery shifted her focus to health and wellbeing. Her best advice on what you can do to feel good in your skin? Throw away the most painful pair of shoes you own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For over 30 years, the National Weight Control Registry has tracked more than 10,000 people who've lost significant weight and — the hard part — kept it off. In this episode, we break down what the data actually shows these successful maintainers have in common, and why those lessons carry extra weight (pun intended) for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, when hormonal shifts make muscle loss and fat gain more likely. No fad-diet promises — just what the research says works over the long haul.

Nearly half of all women in the U.S. have experienced psychological aggression from a partner — gaslighting, isolation, coercive control. Most never call it abuse. They call it a difficult marriage, a controlling husband, a complicated dynamic or a spiteful partner. If you've spent years second-guessing your own memory, wondering if it counts because he never hit you — this episode is for you.I'm joined by Kate Anthony — certified high conflict divorce coach, host of The Divorce Survival Guide podcast, and author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage.We talk about why emotional abuse leaves deeper, longer-lasting harm than physical abuse(PTSD), the psychological framework that separates a coercive controller from a narcissist, and the specific work each of us did to rebuild self-trust before dating again.You'll learn:Why women describe psychological abuse as "a difficult marriage" — and what changes when you name it as abuseThe signs of emotional abuse that leave no bruises, no police report, no evidence a family court will acceptWhy psychological abuse predicts PTSD in women more strongly than physical abuse doesHow gaslighting in relationships is designed to make you question your own sanityThe difference between protection and control — why a controlling husband is never just a "communication problem"The dark tetrad: the four personality traits every woman should know how to recognizeWhy family court professionals aren't required to complete domestic abuse training — and how that gap affects you and your kidsHow your own healing work helps you spot red flags early if you date againWhat it looks like when a partner deliberately, deceptively builds your sense of safetyHow to date after divorce without shutting every new connection out to stay safeWhether you're still inside a marriage trying to find the words for what's happening, or years out and learning to trust yourself again — this conversation gives you the language and the framework to see it clearly.Much love and freedom,LaurieFree ResourcesClick here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me.Click here for my FREE “Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing”Click here for my FREE Core Values ExerciseConnect with me:Click here to purchase my “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit” it's $29.99Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting GoWebsiteInstagramSubstackConnect with Kate:WebsiteInstagramPodcastGrab Kate's book, The D Word, This episode is part two — listen to part one of my conversation with Kate on The Divorce Survival Guide podcast here.Want to go deeper on the dark tetrad? Here's an article that talks about what Kate references in this episode.Revisit my past conversations with Kate:Is it Time to Leave: How do I know if Divorce is the right choice for meFeel Safe Again in Love: How Somatic Healing Supports Secure RelationshipsPlease leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email***********************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

I'm delighted to bring you a midlife metabolic health masterclass for women today, with experts Dr. Yael Joffe, Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Lara Briden, Dr. Felice Gersh, and Dr. Alexandra Sowa. In this masterclass, our panel of experts explores how women's metabolisms change in perimenopause, how our fat cells change with age, and how those changes influence our estrogen, insulin, and body composition. We examine how muscle, estrogen, and satiety mechanisms can improve or worsen metabolic health, the roles of aging, stress, inflammation, and ovarian health, and how body changes become metabolic risks. Join us for today's impactful masterclass with our insightful panel of metabolic health experts. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why the amount of body fat you carry does not necessarily determine your metabolic health How declining estrogen during menopause can change where women store their body fat Why women have to work harder to maintain and build muscle as estrogen declines in perimenopause and menopause How women can continue building muscle at any age Why progesterone is not only a reproductive hormone or something prescribed to protect the uterine lining The changes women may experience as their estradiol and progesterone production declines in midlife What women considering GLP-1 medications for menopausal weight gain should look at, beyond the number on the scale How to support your gut health and manage gastrointestinal symptoms when taking a GLP-1 The factors Dr. Joffe takes into account when evaluating women during their menopausal transition Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Yael Joffe 3X4 Genetics Instagram Facebook Connect with Dr. Ben Bikman On his website Social media: @benbikmanphd Connect with Dr. Lara Briden Website Social media: @Lara Briden Connect with Dr. Felice Gersh On her website: Integrative Medical Group of Irvine Instagram All of Dr. Gersh's books are available on Amazon. Connect with Dr. Alexandra Sowa On her website   Social media: @alexandrasowamd  Purchase a copy of Dr. Sowa's book, The Ozempic Revolution: A Doctor's Proven Plan for Success to Help You Reverse Obesity, End Yo-Yo Dieting, and Protect Yourself from Disease Podcast Episodes:  Ep. 558 Your DNA Isn't Your Destiny – The Most Actionable Way to Use Genetics for Weight Loss with Dr. Yael Joffe  Ep. 316 The Impact of Age, Gender and Lifestyle on Metabolic Health with Dr. Ben Bikman Ep. 372 Metabolism Repair for Women: Strategies and Insights with Dr. Lara Briden Ep. 570 We've Been Wrong About Progesterone! – The Most Powerful Hormone for Heart, Brain & Longevity with Dr. Felice Gersh|Menopause & HRT Ep. 438 - The Rise of GLP-1s: Key to Weight Loss and Metabolic Health with Alexandra Sowa, MD

Midlife desperately needs a rebrand. Dr. Margie Lachman is doing just that with her research at the Lifespan Lab at Brandeis University where she teaches psychology. She has pioneered the lifespan psychology approach to midlife. We talked about the joys midlife can bring and why her academic approach is so essential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply. Dolly Parton has died at 80, and the world has lost one of its most beloved icons. Mia, Amelia and Em unpack what made Dolly so universally loved. From her music and iconic look to her extraordinary business brain and the millions of books she’s given to children. Plus, would you have a baby for $75,000? Singapore is offering new parents a huge cash incentive to tackle its declining birth rate. And is the humble ‘pop-in’ officially cancelled? Is turning up at someone’s house unannounced rude or even, controversial? Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. What To Listen To Next: Listen to Unleashed: 'I'm Wearing Red Undies For Financial Reasons' Listen to our latest episode: New Couple Launch & A Very Hollywood Situationship Listen: The Swans Aftermath & WTF Harry And Meghan? Listen: Would You Go Topless In Front Of Your Dad? Listen: The Lindsay Clancy Conversation Listen: The Part of Hayden Panettiere's Story Everyone's Missing Listen: The Fake Bump Conspiracy Continues. Anne Hathaway Edition. Listen: Logies Recap & The Melbourne Lawyer Fired for a TikTok Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Check out the Mamamia Out Loud newsletter. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: Legendary country singer Dolly Parton has died, aged 80. 'The world feels a lot less sparkly': All the celebrities paying tribute to Dolly Parton. 'I'm a doctor and this is why women over 40 are full of s***. Literally.' Apparently we're all constipated right now, but most of us won't admit it. The real reason less of us are having babies in 2025. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you miss feeling emotionally connected, excited about intimacy, and close sexually?Maybe you've been trying harder to create closeness. You've prayed, read the marriage books, worked on your communication, and done everything you know to do. Yet something still feels missing.What if rebuilding emotional connection, intimacy, and desire isn't about trying harder... but about trusting God more?In this episode of Midlife Marriage Makeover, I'm kicking off a brand-new series called "Let Him... and See What Happens." Before you dismiss the title, this isn't about becoming passive or losing your voice. It's about trusting God more deeply, letting go of control, appreciating your husband's strengths, and discovering how those simple shifts can rebuild emotional connection, awaken desire, and breathe new life into your marriage.In this episode you'll discover:3 simple shifts to rebuild emotional connection, intimacy, and desire in midlife marriage.Why trying to carry everything can quietly create distance between you and your husband.How surrendering control helped me experience more peace, romance, attraction, and intimacy.The unexpected lesson God taught me through a simple conversation about cooking that transformed our marriage.How trusting God more can soften your heart, deepen emotional connection, and help you fall in love with your husband all over again.Friend, your marriage isn't broken, and your best years don't have to be behind you. I believe your future can be bigger than your past, and sometimes the breakthrough you've been praying for begins with one simple shift—not trying harder, but trusting God more.If you're ready to rebuild emotional connection, intimacy, romance, and desire in your Christian midlife marriage, you're in the right place.Come join my private Facebook community, Empty Nest Wives: Rebuilding Intimacy & Connection, where Christian wives are learning how to create marriages filled with emotional connection, lasting intimacy, romance, and joy.I'm so glad you're here. Let's build the marriage you've always hoped was possible. ❤️

Wendy Valentine — author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play and host of the Midlife Makeover Show — joins Heather for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about rebuilding a life from the ground up. At 45, Wendy hit a full-on midlife meltdown: divorce, job loss, over $150K in debt, an empty nest, chronic illness, and the deaths of her dog, cat, and brother — all within weeks of each other. Instead of staying stuck, she chased a long-held dream of RVing across the country and completely reconstructed her life within two years. In this episode, Wendy and Heather dig into what it really means to "lean into your destiny," why midlife often feels less like a crisis and more like a coma we need to wake up from, how to grieve fully instead of stuffing it down, the "lotus effect" and being in the mud without being of it, and how to become your own best friend by rewiring the stories running through your head. It's a conversation about permission — to feel, to grieve, to change, and to finally show up for yourself. Find Wendy: WendyValentine.com | Women Waking Up (Amazon) | The Midlife Makeover Show | Instagram @wendy_valentine_ Sponsor: AirDoctor: Head to www.AirDoctorPro.com  and use promo code HEATHER to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. We're so confident you'll love AirDoctor that every purchase is backed by a 30 day money back guarantee. This is an exclusive podcast only offer, available now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most women don't hear about perimenopause until they're already deep into it, sometimes a decade in. This week, guest host Karen Walrond talks with OB/GYN and Generation M author Dr. Jessica Shepherd about the actual, gradual shape of that transition, the real math behind hormone therapy decisions, and why nearly 40% of a woman's life happens after menopause even begins. It's less a symptom checklist than a new starting point for the next several decades.What you'll explore:The gas-tank way to picture where you actually are between reproductive years and menopauseWhy symptom severity has almost nothing to do with how "together" you otherwise areThe difference between the "symptom bucket" and the "longevity bucket" in deciding on hormone therapyWhy perimenopause itself splits into an early, mid, and late phase, and why the late phase is the window with the most protective upside for starting hormonesWhat the SWAN study found about how menopause symptoms differ by race, and why that matters long-termIf you've been treating menopause as a phase to survive rather than a stage to prepare for, this resets the starting point.You can find Jessica at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptNext week, we're sitting down with Priya Parker to talk about why conflict, handled well, might be one of the things that makes your closest relationships stronger instead of weaker, and what most of us get backwards about the moment right before it happens. Be sure to follow Good Life Project wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss any upcoming episodes!Check out our sponsors and resources: Visit Our Sponsor Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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