Podcasts about midlife

When was the last time something changed in your life and you just... moved on? Didn't name it, didn't sit with it, just kept going? That's worth a second look. Kathy Mela spent 45 years in the NICU before becoming The Grief Navigator. Her take on grief will probably surprise you. Because she's not just talking about loss through death. She's talking about the grief of an empty nest, a career that ends, an identity you outgrow, a version of yourself you quietly left behind. In this conversation, Kathy breaks down why so many of us are walking around with unnamed grief and what it actually looks like to move through it.  We get into the difference between sorrow and grief, why anger and disconnection are often grief in disguise, and a framework for navigating any life transition with more self-compassion and less self-judgment.

Coffee First Thing, Fasted Workouts, and Why Your Morning Routine Is Wrecking Your Hormones in Midlife Morning fatigue isn't just about bad sleep — the first hour of your day shapes your hormone balance, metabolism, brain fog, and energy. Have you ever done everything "right" — fasted workout, coffee on an empty stomach, fasting until noon — and still felt more exhausted and anxious than ever? In this solo episode, I break down why those wellness habits are cortisol-wrecking chaos for a midlife woman. They were built for a twenty-five-year-old man's body, not yours. I'll walk you through six science-backed things to do before 9 AM that actually match your physiology, plus a twenty-minute version for busy mornings. Key Points The one simple swap that changes how women feel more than almost anything I recommend — and why order matters more than the habit. Why that "I can't function without coffee" feeling isn't an addiction — it's a hormonal clue most women miss. The reason your thyroid labs keep coming back "normal" while you still have every symptom of an underactive thyroid. How one client lost weight and got her energy back with six small morning swaps. We connect the dots between cortisol, the HPA axis, blood sugar, thyroid function, and metabolism — so you can finally understand why the "healthy" things you're doing might be working against you. Stop wasting time (and money) on products that don't work. My Trusted Brands Guide is the exact list I share with my private clients — the skincare, supplements, food, and wellness tools that have been tested and proven to deliver results. No fluff. No guesswork. Just the brands you can finally feel good about using. ✨ Plus, I scored exclusive discounts from some of these companies just for my community.

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Talk to KimIn this inspiring episode, Kim Benoy interviews April Garcia about her transformative journey through trauma, healing, and finding joy in midlife. They explore the 'rooms theory' for healing past wounds, the power of vulnerability, and practical ways to embrace courage and joy.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kim Benoy and the podcast00:33 Kim introduces guest April Garcia00:56 The rooms theory and its significance02:17 Compartmentalizing memories and healing03:28 The importance of sitting with painful memories04:20 Revisiting past trauma with a new perspective05:40 April's childhood and early trauma07:18 Instability and its impact on identity09:13 Running from problems and carrying them forward10:28 Healing through resilience and purpose17:26 Courage in writing her book and overcoming addiction19:30 The process of honest storytelling and healing22:03 Using the rooms metaphor for anxiety and PTSD25:02 Supporting her daughter through anxiety26:16 Promoting joy in midlife with the Find Your Joy project29:12 Final message: Courage over past trauma30:05 Closing thoughts and gratitudeResourcesApril Garcia's Website - https://aprildaygarcia.com You can find a link to purchase her book The Room to Be Brave and the Find Your Joy Project. Support the showKim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.****************************************************If you are looking for deeper connection, encouragement, and support, you should join my free online community. It's a safe, uplifting space to be inspired, share honestly, and grow alongside women who truly get this season of life.Midlife with Courage™ Community*****************************************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: Podmatch Link NEWSLETTER WEBSITEFACEBOOK

Midlife. Menopause. Alcohol cravings.Coincidence... or connected?In this episode of Sober & Lit, Susan and Ruby welcome Kathleen McDermott, registered nurse and menopause coach, for a conversation every woman deserves to hear.You'll discover:Why hormones can amplify alcohol cravingsHow menopause impacts your brain and nervous systemWhy willpower isn't the answerThe role of self-compassion in lasting changeSimple ways to feel more balanced and in controlIf you've ever thought:"Why is drinking harder to manage now?""Are my hormones affecting my cravings?""Can I get through menopause alcohol-free?"This episode offers practical tools, compassionate guidance, and a refreshing reminder that you don't have to navigate midlife…or an alcohol-free journey…alone.Guest Resources for Kathleen McDermott and Women & Balance-Website: http://womenandbalance.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558627978641Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandbalance/We Love Hearing From YouDon't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit! Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free! Join our private community! Connect with the Podcast Hosts:Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusanFollow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoachingIt is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.

This week, Carla and Dex are back with one of those conversations that somehow starts with body changes in your 40s, detours through parenting philosophies, and lands in some of the biggest questions women ask themselves in midlife: What happens when you stop trying? The episode opens with a candid catch-up on life lately empty nesting, dating, career pivots, raising neurodivergent children, fitness goals, and figuring out who you are when the roles you've always identified with start to shift. As both women navigate very different seasons of motherhood, they reflect on what it means to build a life that feels full beyond work, relationships, and parenting. They also dive into the growing backlash against "gentle parenting" and explore the difference between parenting with empathy and parenting without boundaries. Carla and Dex unpack how their own childhood experiences shaped the way they parent today, what they've had to unlearn, and why self-awareness may be one of the most important parenting tools we have. The conversation takes a heavier turn as they discuss the tragic Carmelo Anthony case and the devastating consequences that can come from a single moment of conflict. Through the lens of motherhood, they explore accountability, self-defense, emotional regulation, and the difficult realities of raising children in today's world. Later, things lighten up with a hilarious womanhood segment featuring dating hot takes, relationship boundaries, attraction red flags, and a few questions that reveal just how different and how similar their views on love, intimacy, and relationships really are. But the heart of this episode centers around a listener letter from a woman who admits she's emotionally checked out of her marriage and feels relieved about it. Together, Carla and Dex explore the difference between burnout, resentment, emotional numbness, and knowing when a relationship may have reached a crossroads. They discuss therapy, communication, perimenopause, and the importance of being honest with yourself before making life-changing decisions. Because sometimes the question isn't: "Should I leave?" Sometimes the question is: "When did I stop showing up?" In This Episode: The unexpected realities of your 40s Empty nesting and rediscovering yourself Gentle parenting vs. permissive parenting Breaking generational parenting patterns The Carmelo Anthony case and accountability Dating standards that change with age Relationship red flags we once thought were attractive Why emotional numbness can be a warning sign Marriage burnout vs. relationship disconnection Perimenopause and its impact on relationships Learning to communicate before resentment becomes permanent   CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: CARLA WILMARIS | DEX

If you've been eating less, exercising more, and still experiencing unwanted body changes, this episode is for you. Natalie Jill, a Licensed Master Sports Nutritionist and functional fitness trainer, joins Dr. Stephanie for a peer-to-peer conversation between two women in the fitness industry who have seen the same broken patterns and concluded that the plan most women follow is not suitable for them. Natalie's journey from rock bottom to 13 magazine covers in her 40s and 50s was not due to a better diet plan, but rather a complete overhaul of her False Assumed Truths (F.A.T.). She discusses the mechanics behind why chronic cardio is counterproductive in midlife, the accelerating bone loss caused by ellipticals, the falsehood of three sets of twelve, and the necessity of changing beliefs before any protocol can work. This rare episode features two practitioners in the same space, with the same audience, comparing notes honestly. Episode Overview: (0:00) Intro/Teaser (1:08) Cardio vs. Lifting, Body Weight Training & the Supplement Swap (7:52) The Best Thing That Happened to My Body After 40 (14:44) From Rock Bottom to 13 Magazine Covers (28:45) The Fitness Industry Did Midlife Women Dirty (34:00) Why Everything Works in Your 20s (36:20) The Problem with Cardio Machines, Calorie Counts & the Elliptical (43:10) Low Impact Is Killing Your Bones (49:15) False Assumed Truths: The Belief System Running in the Background of Every Midlife Woman ((56:20) Is Menopause Weight Gain Inevitable? (1:01:00) GLP-1s, Muscle Loss & Why There Is No Easy Button (1:06:20) This Is Why I Lift (1:09:26) What a Real Training Week Actually Looks Like (1:12:37) After Party: Stephanie's Highlights Resources mentioned in this episode: https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep473 We couldn't do it without our sponsors: YOUNG GOOSE - Skin aging isn't defined by wrinkles. It's defined by skin quality. Head over to https://drstephanieestima.com/younggoose and use code BETTER for 10% off your first purchase. BON CHARGE - Achieve glowing skin, gain more energy, and uplevel your recovery practice with a suite of red light products. Get 15% off at https://boncharge.com/better with code BETTER. PIQUE - Designed to deeply hydrate, enhance skin elasticity & firmness and support sustained energy—exactly what we need during this stage of life. Start your daily ritual today and elevate your routine. Head to https://piquelife.com/drestima. INCREDIWEAR - Whether you're an athlete, dealing with chronic joint pain, or just someone who wants to feel better in your body — this is worth trying. Head to https://drstephanieestima.com/incrediwear and use code DRSTEPH20 for 20% off your order. RAPID REBOOT - Weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or a parent of one — this is a game-changer for the whole household. Go to https://drstephanieestima.com/rapidreboot and use code DRSTEPHANIE for 10% off. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing enough to help my kids build confidence, grit, and a strong mindset?" — this episode is for you. Here's the truth: most of the "mindset coaching" your kids receive won't come from a sit-down talk… it comes from how you handle stress, setbacks, and perspective shifts in real time. (Yes, even when they roll their eyes.) In this episode, I'm breaking down: Why your kids are learning more from how you operate than what you say The simplest ways to rewire confidence at home (without turning your living room into a Tony Robbins seminar) The "excitement vs. nerves" reframe that can change performance for athletes and anxious teens The dinner-table question that builds courage (and makes failure feel safer) The mindset resources I trust most (books + coaches for athletes) Resources mentioned: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Atomic Habits The Power of One More by Ed Mylett Brian Cain (mental performance for athletes) Breanne Smedley (mental performance for female athletes)   Join the Energy Institute Today: https://info.theenergyexam.com/the-energy-institute Subscribe To My Newsletter: https://moira-kucaba.kit.com/ Learn more about MAKE Wellness Peptides:  https://meet.makewellness.com/?referral=74249EEEC5 Learn more about becoming an Affiliate: https://themakeexperience.com/74249EEEC5 Follow Me On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moirakucaba/?hl=en Watch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@moirakucaba5802 Free Resources: https://moira-kucaba.kit.com/freebielibrary  

Midlife fitness coach Alicia Erickson shares how she got in the best shape of her life in her 50s, including getting sober, what she eats, and how she builds muscle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A gentle introduction to the heart of my work: helping women move from disconnection and self-doubt to self-trust, purpose, and inner alignment.There often comes a moment in midlife when the life you built no longer feels like it fully fits.Nothing may be obviously wrong. From the outside, everything may look fine. But inside, you may feel restless, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or unsure what comes next.In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, I'm sharing what my work is really about — not as a sales pitch, but as an invitation.My work is for midlife women who are ready to come home to themselves. Women who want to reconnect with their bodies, listen to their inner wisdom, understand the patterns that keep them stuck, and begin living with more peace, clarity, purpose, and self-trust.This episode explores what it means to move from disconnection and self-doubt to self-trust and inner alignment. We'll talk about why midlife can feel so unsettling, why that does not mean something is wrong with you, and how yoga philosophy, meditation, breathwork, self-inquiry, and embodied practice can support the journey back to yourself.This is yoga as a way of living — not just something you do on a mat.If you have been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, or quietly aware that something in your life is asking to shift, this episode will help you understand the deeper invitation of midlife.Midlife is not a crisis to survive.It can be an invitation to come home to yourself.In This Episode, We ExploreWhy midlife can feel unsettling, even when your life looks fine on the outsideWhat it means to come home to yourselfHow women lose touch with their bodies, intuition, desires, and inner wisdomWhy self-trust begins with learning to listen inwardHow yoga philosophy offers a practical map for healing and self-understandingWhy meditation, breathwork, and embodied practice help you reconnect with yourselfThe difference between living from fear and living from inner truthHow small, honest choices become the foundation of inner alignmentWhy midlife can be a doorway into more peace, clarity, purpose, and self-trustReflection Questions From This EpisodeWhere in my life do I feel disconnected from myself?What part of me is asking to be heard?What no longer feels fully aligned?What have I been overriding, ignoring, or pushing through?What is one small way I can listen inward today?If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to invite you to continue this work with me.You can find my writing, short practices, podcast episodes, coaching, and community offerings through the links belowThis is the path I walk with women: coming home to yourself in midlife, one honest breath and one aligned step at a time.About Katie FarinasKatie Farinas is a midlife coach, yoga teacher, and spiritual guide who helps women navigate midlife with clarity, peace, purpose, and empowerment. Through yoga philosophy, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and energy-based practices, Katie supports women in reconnecting with themselves and stepping fully into their most aligned and authentic lives.✨ Ways To Go Deeper:If you're ready to feel less overwhelmed and more connected to your body, needs, and inner voice, explore my 4-week private coaching experience for midlife women: Reconnect With Your Body and Yourself. Learn more here.Record your question here and I will answer it on the show!! https://www.speakpipe.com/KatieFarinasJoin the Monthly SanghaVisit Katie's websiteJoin the newsletter for soulful insights and to receive weekly practicesRead and watch on SubstackBook a reflective Insight Seat to come on the show and receive live coachingSchedule a Clarity Call to see if my coaching is right for you.

After a long pause from podcasting, I'm back...and a lot has changed.In this episode, I'm sharing the story behind my midlife pivot: the unexpected shifts in business, identity, and purpose that led me away from building brands and toward exploring something much deeper - meaning, generosity, and the psychology of why people connect, give, and belong.If you've ever found yourself questioning the path you built, wondering whether success still fits, or feeling called toward something you can't quite explain yet, this conversation is for you.I'm so glad you're here for this next chapter of Built for Meaning. Follow the show on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss future episodes. And if this story resonates with you, come say hello on Instagram and send me a message. I would love to hear about your own pivot and what meaning you're building in this season of life.Connect on IG: @builtformeaning

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about a study that looks at a possible link between blood pressure and dementia risk and how midlife habits can impact your brain health as you age. He also shares details about the […]

"Midlife is a perfect time for you to think about where you've been & where you want to go,” says Margie Lachman, PhD.  Lachman is professor of psychology at Brandeis University and director of the Lifespan Lab. A leading expert on adult development and aging, Lachman is one of a small group of scholars who study midlife from a lifespan developmental perspective. Her honors include research awards from the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Gerontological Society of America. Lachman was a member of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Midlife Development, which launched the landmark Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study. She is a coinvestigator on MIDUS and several other projects exploring cognition, health, and well-being in midlife and later adulthood.  00:00 - Why midlife is actually prime time 04:37 - The hinge moment & the pivot point 08:08 - Looking back vs. looking ahead 11:16 - The midlife crisis myth, explained 14:24 - Stability, identity, & personality change 18:42 - Traits of people who thrive in midlife 22:55 - What to do in retirement 26:53 - No one wants to look older 29:00 - Emotional regulation gets better with age 31:20 - Resilience, optimism, and sense of control 35:52 - Giving vs receiving in midlife relationships 38:36 - The U-shaped happiness curve is overstated 41:32 - Cognitive peak in midlife 40:36 - How your mindset can be anti-inflammatory 44:30 - Exercise as a panacea for health  Referenced in the episode:  Buy Lachman's book here: For more about the MIDUS study, visit: https://midus.wisc.edu/ Patent holder study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048733322001500  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do so many people reach midlife feeling disconnected from themselves?In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Brian Dixon — known professionally as Dixon — shares his journey from quiet misalignment and emotional drift to reclaiming purpose, courage, and authenticity later in life.Dixon, is an adventurer, author, speaker, and founder of The Someday NOW Project, a human re-engagement movement dedicated to helping people reconnect with purpose, energy, and the parts of themselves they may have lost to burnout, routine, and misalignment.After a life-threatening pulmonary embolism following a mountain bike accident, Dixon realized the life he was living no longer aligned with who he truly was. At 52 years old, he trained for two years before launching a paraglider solo off Lookout Mountain in Colorado, a moment that became symbolic of reclaiming his voice, identity, and future.Today, Dixon helps individuals, leaders, and organizations recognize the signs of disengagement and reconnect with meaningful action, ownership, and authentic living. He is the author of Hold My Beer: I'm Going Back in the Game.Together, we explore:why so many men silently struggle in midlifethe emotional cost of always playing the provider or superhero rolewhat Dixon calls the “Man-Zombie Epidemic”the importance of challenge, adventure, and authentic livingand how reconnecting with yourself can completely change your lifeThis episode is deeply honest, inspiring, and relevant for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from themselves or stuck living a life that no longer fits.Find Dixon Here:gowithdixon.com/facebook.com/DixonColoradoRealtorlinkedin.com/in/briandixonstoryteller/youtube.com/@LiveWhereYouPlayTVBook:Hold My Beer: I'm Going Back In The Game -  https://gowithdixon.com/#container16Find Marisa online:Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videosResources:MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! ...

If you are waking up between 2:00 and 4:00 AM, lying there wide awake with your heart beating a little too fast and your mind solving every problem in your life, this episode is for you. Because this is not just about bad sleep. It is about what happens when the hormonal, adrenal, and nervous system shifts of midlife collide with the stress load most women are already carrying. And for a lot of women, this is the moment they stop feeling like themselves. In this episode, I do a deep dive into what is actually happening beneath the surface when women in perimenopause and menopause start feeling wired, tired, fragile, overwhelmed, anxious, and unable to recover the way they used to. We talk about the HPA axis, cortisol rhythm, DHEA, blood sugar, stress intolerance, adrenal strain, and why the advice women are getting online is often way too surface level to actually help. I also share what this has looked like in my own body, why midlife can feel like the season where your body stops tolerating the way you have been living, and why that is not a personal failure. It is physiology. This episode lays the foundation for understanding the deeper systems driving midlife sleep disruption and stress dysregulation, so you can stop blaming yourself and start getting clearer on what your body may actually need. In this episode, we cover: Why 2:00 to 4:00 AM wakeups are so common in perimenopause and menopause The difference between being tired and being hormonally and neurologically dysregulated What the HPA axis is and why it matters for stress and sleep How estrogen and progesterone affect stress resilience and recovery Why cortisol is not the enemy, but timing matters How cortisol dysregulation can affect sleep, anxiety, belly fat, and energy Why DHEA is one of the most overlooked hormones in midlife The connection between blood sugar drops and middle-of-the-night wakeups Why the old coping strategies stop working in midlife Why testing cortisol rhythm and DHEA can be so helpful Who this episode is for This episode is for women in perimenopause and menopause who are struggling with broken sleep, 3 AM wakeups, stress intolerance, fatigue, anxiety, feeling wired at night, crashing in the morning, or just feeling like they cannot handle life the way they used to. It is especially for women who want to understand the deeper physiology behind what is happening instead of being told to just relax, meditate, or take one supplement and hope for the best.     Sponsors Try Vitali Exosomes Skin Care vitaliskincare.com use coupon KM20 to get 20% off your order! Get 30% off BATCH Gummies. Go to hellobatch.com/HORMONE and use code HORMONE at checkout. Timeline is offering up to 39% off your first order of Mitopure. Gummies. Go to timeline.com/HORMONE use coupon HORMONE     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms—but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what's really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https://karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils — no prescription needed. Including: • Progesterone • Estrogen Face Cream • Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women's Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Bukky Onifade is a Midlife Reinvention Coach, International Speaker, Author and Founder of Coached by Bukky, where she helps professional women aged 45+ turn major life transitions into purposeful, profitable second acts. Her work centers on a powerful reframe: Midlife is not a crisis; it's a creative threshold. On this episode, we talk about identity shifts, burnout, grief, divorce and the quiet dissatisfaction many high-achieving women experience after “doing everything right." Before relocating to the United States from Ireland, Bukky built a strong media presence in the United Kingdom. She has written for Huffington Post, contributed to national and local publications and served for several years as a recurring contributor on BBC Radio, including their Sunday newspaper review program. Her book, Plan Your Life, was published in 2011 but will be re-published in the near future.Rather than hustle culture or performative motivation, she offers listeners permission, perspective and practical clarity, helping women translate decades of life and career capital into aligned businesses, meaningful work and grounded success.Bukky was born in Nigeria and moved to the U.K. before coming to the U.S. Learn more and follow Bukky:www.coachedbybukky.comhttps://www.instagram.com/coachedbybukky/https://www.facebook.com/bukky.olaleye/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukkyonifade/https://www.pinterest.com/coachedbybukky/

If you're struggling to regulate food noise it might just be that you need to eat more – not less. Nutritionist Kim Pearson joins Liz to discuss how a few simple food swaps and easy lifestyle hacks can manage our appetite just as effectively as weight-loss jabs.They talk about the importance of muscle mass for healthy weight maintenance, and why protein and strength training are essential in midlife.Kim also explains how we're getting breakfast all wrong, and shares ways we can hack our daily routine to train our body to turn off the cravings.In this episode:· Natural ways to reduce food cravings· Why we should be eating more – not less· Protein-rich meal ideas· How you can sleep yourself slim· The low-fat diet myth· How skipping breakfast is sabotaging your weight loss· Why olive oil might be nature's GLP-1More from Kim:· Follow Kim on Instagram· Read Kim's new book The Nozempic DietGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· Order Liz's new book – How to Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Social Media Manager: Naomi van GeelenContent Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the plan you thought you were building your life around suddenly changes?In this episode of the Diamond Effect Podcast, Maggie sits down with Teresa Fox, a former corporate leader who reinvented herself in midlife and is now a luxury travel advisor based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Teresa shares a grounded, honest look at what it really takes to go from corporate structure to entrepreneurial life and how to turn disruption into an opportunity doorway.This conversation is for the high-achieving woman who's done “the right thing” for years… and is now asking a new question: What now?In this episode, we talk about- The identity shift from corporate expert to business owner, and what Teresa carried over from corporate that helped her succeed fast, and what she had to relearn from scratch- How structure, routines, and boundaries can actually create more freedom when you work from home- Teresa's relationship-building “secret sauce” (and why curiosity is a business advantage)- Making the best of unexpected circumstances: how COVID, early retirement, and a delayed franchise plan opened a new path- Decision-making, intuition with how Teresa thinks about saying yes to opportunities — without saying yes to everythingThe conversation ends with a peek into Teresa's world of luxury travel: what all clients really want now (hint: it's not just nicer hotels)Listen for these moments:The mindset reframe that helps Teresa move from disappointment to possibilityThe subtle difference between being “busy” and being responsible for your own resultsWhy returning to familiar places (in travel and in life) can still be a form of growthConnect with Teresa via website: https://slyfoxtravels.comIf you're in a season where something didn't go to plan — a job change, a pivot, a life transition — let this episode remind you that disruption doesn't have to mean derailment.Your next chapter might not be what you planned… but it can still be the right one.Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform (and on YouTube), and if you do,  share your biggest takeaway.More about my Guest:Teresa Fox knows that reinvention doesn't come with a roadmap. After building a successful corporate career spanning more than two decades in sales and leadership, she made the bold decision to pivot into entrepreneurship and luxury travel, creating a business that aligns with her values, strengths, and vision for the next chapter of life.Today, Teresa is a luxury travel advisor and entrepreneur who designs extraordinary experiences for discerning travelers around the world. She also serves as South Florida Chapter Lead for Fora Travel, where she builds community among local advisors and fosters relationships with global travel partners. Her work is rooted in the belief that meaningful connections and transformative experiences have the power to change lives.Drawing on her own experience navigating uncertainty, career change, and personal growth, Teresa brings a practical and refreshing perspective to what it really takes to pivot in midlife and build a life that feels more authentic than the one you left behind.In this conversation, Teresa shares lessons on embracing change, trusting yourself through transitions, and finding opportunity in unexpected places.

Drop us a line or two . . .We open mid-chaos — Queenie's looking out the window at incoming weather and clocking the Belmont Stakes clock ticking down, while TT is recovering from twenty-one (count 'em, twenty-one) unsolicited phone calls from a porch enclosure company after the crime of simply browsing their website. One innocent look at three-season room options, and suddenly her phone is a hostage situation. Queenie sympathizes — she knows the company, they did her mother's enclosure — and confirms: yes, those people are hungry. TT vows never to do that again. From there it's a brief dispatch on Queenie's brother Brian, who's been hospitalized with a nosebleed that became genuinely life-threatening because he's on blood thinners. The dilemma, as Queenie frames it with zero sugarcoating: do you want to die of a heart attack or bleed out? Pick one. His wife's emergency field fix involved a tampon, which bought some time before getting saturated. He's going home with explicit instructions to never blow his nose again. He also looks like Shrek. He has not slept. Everybody is just fine. This slides naturally into the broader theme of everybody around them crumbling simultaneously — friends at doctors multiple times a week for different things, the body not cooperating the way it did at forty, children turning forty themselves (which: how), and the general indignity of midlife maintenance. TT notes to Honey earlier that day that "we all have something going on" and you just have to accept it. Queenie does not love this but cannot argue with it. There's a brief musical interlude celebrating cardiac stents and replacement shoulders, which honestly feels earned. The conversation turns to self-work and therapy — TT wonders aloud whether there are people who just... move on from childhood without any excavation, and Queenie's verdict is swift: those people are freaking crazy. You can usually tell when someone has done the work, she says, often by their vocabulary. This loops into narcissists, which both of them have in their lives, and the grim reality that there's no cure. Options are limited: go dark (no contact) or go grey (cordial, minimal, zero extra effort). The segue to the current political moment is smooth and immediate. Queenie describes the commander in chief as having "normalized" narcissism and brings up the AI-generated Trump-in-cheerleader-short-shorts image circulating online. It's Pride Month, she notes. He may finally be coming out. They laugh. TT reminds them they're laughing all the way to hell. Also: screwworms are back, ocean monitoring equipment is being removed, and there's no oversight of anything anymore. If you see things moving in your food, just ignore it. On the cannabis check-in: TT has had a full ten-milligram Floracal Farms Live Rosin Pink Lemonade sativa gummy (complete gummy, very deliberate), and Queenie has been smoking Banana Punch, a pre-ground indica with very small print on the packaging. Banana as a flavor descriptor is noted to be uncommon. This is deemed worth mentioning. The show's real comedic peak arrives courtesy of Conan O'Brien's podcast. Queenie went down a YouTube rabbit hole after Conan interviewed an intimacy coordinator, which led her to a segment featuring a young man whose company makes thirty-two custom condom sizes and offers a hotline where you can speak to said gentleman if you're unsure which size to order. He claims to be able to tell if callers are being truthful. TT has already seen this. The bit about guidance counselors not recommending "talking about dicks all day" as a career path lands. Queenie's advice: measure twice, not once. You only want to make that mistake one time. They are crying laughing. The news segment covers TSA's updated guidance technically allowing medical marijuana in carry-on and checked bags, with a TSA officer retaining final discretion. Queenie and TT are skeptical — it sounds great until you realize there's no guidance on how much, in what form, or what documentation actually counts as proof. Also: dogs in airports are primarily sniffing for explosives, not drugs, Queenie notes, so don't panic. Bottom line: it's loosey goosey, probably a step in the right direction, and you're still taking a risk. Bring your documentation. Keep original packaging. Maybe don't. TT's Choice (number sixty-six): Would you rather live your life as a reality show or a documentary? TT picks documentary, then has to be walked through what a documentary actually is when she's alive, then sticks with her answer on the grounds that reality shows feel predatory and she wouldn't want to be the subject of one. Queenie's contribution is to narrate TT's life in nature documentary voice — "here we have TT in her natural habitat... notice how she eats a gummy prior to coitus." This evolves into a discussion of rhino mating, specifically the part where the male must remain motionless inside the female for seven minutes without moving or the clock resets. Queenie has recently found this very erotic. She is going to tell Honey. TT's stomach hurts. Queenie names her reality show *Call T*. Done. The Fuck It List this week is a serious one: a friend of Queenie's, a woman their age with significant cardiac history, had her blood pressure medication changed and spent weeks feeling terrible, voicing concern at her hospital stay, being dismissed, and only getting the medication switched back when her primary care physician called the cardiologist directly. Within a day, she felt better. The fuck it goes to not giving up, to trusting your own body, and to having your problems minimized by a medical system that still, somewhere in its bones, operates like doctors are gods you stand up for when they enter the room. Queenie's message: advocate for yourself, and if you can't, find someone who can. The healthcare system is fragmented, it will trample you, and you are the only one who lives in your body. They close out with upcoming weeks — TT's visiting her son's art thing, Queenie has a quiet week plus a golf date before an absolutely packed following week including a tour for a potential new employer. Father's Day is next week. Wishes will be extended then. Bye bye. The outro is a song. TT wrote a lament about a zinnia eaten by a rabbit before it could grow. The final lines are: *those little fuckers. Those little fuckers. This was the zinnia of my dreams.* Truly, no notes. Welcome to the Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast, a #1 ranked Women in Cannabis (Feedspot, Million Pods; 2025) comedy podcast with music and pop culture references that keeps you laughing and engaged. Join our hosts, Queenie & TT as they share humorous anecdotes about daily life, offering women's perspectives on lifestyle and wellness. We dive into funny cannabis conversations and stories, creating an entertaining space where nothing is off-limits. Each episode features entertaining discussions on pop culture trends, as we discuss music, culture, and cannabis in a light-hearted and inclusive manner. Tune in for a delightful blend of humor, insight, and relatable stories that celebrate life's quirks and pleasures. Our Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast deals with legal adult cannabis use and is intended for entertainment purposes only for those 21 and olderVisit our Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast merch store!Find us on Facebook and Green Coast RadioSound from Zapsplat.com,  https://quicksounds.com, 101soundboards.com #ToneTransfer

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes board-certified OB/GYN and sexual medicine expert Dr. Maria Sophocles to discuss everything you need to know about navigating midlife sexual health and menopause. Dr. Sophocles shares her personal journey as a physician at the forefront of women's healthcare for 30 years, as she and Dr. Sadaf delve into the definition, causes, and fixes for what is known as the "bedroom gap." Every woman has a fundamental right to pleasurable sex and comfortable sex, and this episode features actionable steps women can take to further understand receptive desire, combat painful intercourse, and prioritize emotional intimacy to maintain long-term relationship health!Visit Dr. Sophocles online at mariasophoclesmd.com.

Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. Today, I'm taking a closer look at oral contraceptive use in perimenopause and menopause, exploring how oral contraceptives work, how they suppress or blunt perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, alter hormone signaling and testing, what women may experience when they stop taking them, and why the gut microbiome is an essential part of the conversation. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How oral contraceptives suppress certain key signaling hormones, making it difficult to assess women's menopausal status accurately What women may experience when transitioning off oral contraceptives How long-term oral contraceptive use can alter gut microbial function and inflammatory pathways The association between long-term oral contraceptive use and nutrient depletion Why the standard reproductive hormone markers used to assess menopause (especially FSH/LH) are unreliable while on the pill How the microbiome changes that occur as women age may compound the effects of previous oral contraceptive use Helpful dietary, microbiome, and lifestyle strategies to support women navigating the post-pill 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 Resources:  Sitruk-Ware R, Nath A. Characteristics and metabolic effects of estrogen and progestins contained in oral contraceptive pills. Best Practice and Research: Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2013;27(1):13–24. doi:10.1016/j.beem.2012.09.004 Schaffir J, Worly BL, Gur TL. Combined hormonal contraception and its effects on mood: a critical review. European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care. 2016;21(5):347–355. doi:10.1080/13625187.2016.1217327 Panzer C, Wise S, Fantini G, Kang D, Munarriz R, Guay A, Goldstein I. Impact of oral contraceptives on sex hormone-binding globulin and androgen levels: a retrospective study in women with sexual dysfunction. Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2006;3(1):104–113. doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2005.00198.x Palmery M, Saraceno A, Vaiarelli A, Carlomagno G. Oral contraceptives and changes in nutritional requirements. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences. 2013;17(13):1804–1813. PMID:23852908 Khalili H, Higuchi LM, Ananthakrishnan AN, Richter JM, Feskanich D, Fuchs CS, Chan AT. Oral contraceptives, reproductive factors and risk of inflammatory bowel disease. Gut. 2013;62(8):1153–1159. doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2012-302362 Flores R, Shi J, Fuhrman B, Xu X, Veenstra TD, Gail MH, Gajer P, Ravel J, Goedert JJ. Fecal microbial determinants of fecal and systemic estrogens and estrogen metabolites: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Translational Medicine. 2012;10:253. doi:10.1186/1479-5876-10-253 Baker JM, Al-Nakkash L, Herbst-Kralovetz MM. Estrogen-gut microbiome axis: physiological and clinical implications. Maturitas. 2017;103:45–53. doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.06.025 Hua X, Cao Y, Morgan DM, Miller K, Chin SM, Bellavance D, Khalili H. Longitudinal analysis of the impact of oral contraceptive use on the gut microbiome. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2022;71(4):001512. doi:10.1099/jmm.0.001512 Mihajlovic J, Leutner M, Hausmann B, Kohl G, Schwarz J, et al. Combined hormonal contraceptives are associated with minor changes in composition and diversity in gut microbiota of healthy women. Environmental Microbiology. 2021;23(6):3037–3047. doi:10.1111/1462-2920.15461 Seelig MS. Increased magnesium need with use of combined oestrogen and calcium supplementation. Magnesium Research. 1990;3(3):197–215. PMID:2133742 Donders GGG, Bellen G, Mendling W. Management of recurrent vulvo-vaginal candidosis as a chronic illness. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation. 2010;70(4):306–321. doi:10.1159/000314022 Krog MC, Hugerth LW, Fransson E, et al. The healthy female microbiome across body sites: effect of hormonal contraceptives and the menstrual cycle. Human Reproduction. 2022;37(7):1525–1543. doi:10.1093/humrep/deac094

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Is sleeping in separate bedrooms the secret to a happy marriage?Funny hosts Dave and Reese dive into the growing trend of sleep divorce, where couples choose better sleep over the tradition of sharing a bed. Along the way, they explore snoring, menopause, middle-of-the-night bathroom trips, sleep routines, and the seemingly impossible search for the perfect pillow.They also share stories about sleeping in strange places, getting older, and why a good night's sleep feels a lot different in your 50s than it did in your 20s.For Dave and Reese, the verdict is simple: they'd rather keep sharing a bed and fight the pillow instead.If you're navigating midlife marriage, changing sleep habits, or just wondering why your arm falls asleep before the rest of you does, this episode is for you.In this episode:What a sleep divorce actually isWhy more couples are sleeping separatelyHow menopause and aging affect sleepThe biggest sleep challenges in long-term relationshipsThe search for the perfect pillowWhy sleeping apart isn't always a relationship problem

Have you ever caught yourself going back to the same habit, routine, or plan even though you already know it doesn't work? If so, you're not alone. In Episode 263, You Know It Doesn't Work: Why Women Keep Repeating the Same Habits in Midlife, I explore one of the most frustrating patterns I see in women today: knowing what isn't working yet continuing to return to it. In this episode, I take a closer look at why so many women feeling stuck find themselves caught in a cycle of starting over. I discuss how old fitness routines, nutrition plans, and wellness habits can become familiar comfort zones, even when they no longer produce the results we want. More importantly, I explain why this pattern has less to do with willpower and more to do with our desire for certainty, control, and familiarity. As we move through midlife, our bodies, priorities, energy levels, and lifestyles evolve. Yet many of us continue trying to recreate the success we experienced years ago. When those old approaches stop working, frustration sets in. We begin questioning ourselves, losing confidence in our ability to follow through, and wondering why we can't seem to get back on track. Throughout this conversation, I share a different perspective on getting unstuck in midlife. Rather than focusing on what worked in the past, I explore what it means to create habits that align with who we are today. I also discuss the connection among self-trust, flexibility, and sustainable progress, especially in midlife fitness, health, and overall well-being. If you've ever felt trapped between the person you used to be and the woman you're becoming, this episode offers a compassionate and honest look at why we stay stuck—and what becomes possible when we're willing to move forward instead of looking back. Links Mention: Check out the Pursue Your Spark Blueprint ideal for women in midlife. Get a copy of my book, Pursue Your Spark to get unstuck and gain momentum in your health and life.  

If you're training consistently, eating healthy, and still struggling with muscle loss, slower recovery, stubborn body composition changes, or feeling like your metabolism simply doesn't work like it used to… this episode is for you. In this deep-dive conversation, I sit down with Dr. David Minkoff, physician, endurance athlete, and founder of BodyHealth, to explore what is really happening beneath the surface as we age—and why muscle health may be one of the biggest missing pieces in longevity, metabolism, and performance. We discuss: • Why muscle loss accelerates after 40—even if you exercise consistently • What anabolic resistance is and why building muscle becomes harder with age • The difference between AMPK (survival mode) and mTOR (build mode) • What muscle protein synthesis (MPS) actually means and how to stimulate it • Why simply "eating more protein" may not solve the problem • The importance of digestion, stomach acid, and protein utilization • Why reaching the leucine threshold matters for muscle repair and growth • The science behind essential amino acids (EAAs) and recovery • How under-fueling, overtraining, poor recovery, and chronic stress can keep you stuck • Why muscle is critical for blood sugar regulation, energy, metabolism, and healthy aging If you're a high performer, endurance athlete, active adult, or someone navigating midlife changes and wondering why your body no longer responds the way it used to—this conversation will help connect the dots. Because many active adults are not undertrained.  They are under-muscled.  And the solution may not be working harder. It may be learning how to send a stronger signal. Resources & Next Steps Support muscle protein synthesis and recovery with Perfect Aminos: https://www.bodyhealthaffiliates.com/42D431W/3QQG7/ Learn more about the 30-Day Muscle & Metabolism Reset: https://debbiepotts.net/30-day-group-program/ Explore coaching, testing, and your personalized FutureYou Blueprint: https://www.debbiepotts.net Remember:  You do not need more effort.  You need better signals.  Build muscle. Restore metabolism. Become your strongest Future You. Educational purposes only. Please consult your qualified healthcare practitioner before making changes to your nutrition, supplements, medications, or exercise program.

We're two midlife ladies and we want to tell you all about it! We chat about hair and skin, wardrobes, hobbies, health, relationships, and more. Plus what we give no Fs about anymore. It's like a pleasantly scented bowl of midlife lady wood chips and dried flower buds.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing the surprising signs of middle age that we've noticed.See full show notes on our website: Midlife Lady PotpourriConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many adults, midlife is a time of competing responsibilities: raising children, helping parents and managing careers, all while confronting their own aging. Yet psychologists increasingly see these years not as a period of crisis or decline but one of growth and opportunity. Margie Lachman, PhD, author of Primetime: A New Vision for Midlife, discusses the science of midlife, including why people often become more confident and resilient in middle age, how caring for others can be both stressful and rewarding, and why the choices we make in our 40s and 50s can have an outsized impact on our health and cognitive functioning later in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel exhausted but can't seem to wind down? That wired-but-tired feeling so many women experience in midlife has a name, and a cause most doctors never address. In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, Marnie and Stephanie are joined by Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and expert in health optimization, to explore the connection between chronic stress, hormone changes, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Dr. Scott introduces the concept of the "sympathetic spiral of doom" — the cycle of stress, poor sleep, and cellular energy breakdown that keeps so many women stuck, and shares practical, science-backed ways to break it. The conversation covers methylene blue (what it is, how it works, and who should use it), GABA and nervous system support, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Dr. Scott also explains why only 6% of US adults have optimally functioning mitochondria, and what the other 94% can do about it. Key Takeaways: Chronic stress and hormone fluctuations directly impair mitochondrial function Estrogen is a critical mitochondrial optimizer, losing it in perimenopause has real cellular consequences Only 6% of US adults are metabolically healthy; symptoms of the rest range from brain fog to poor sleep to slow recovery Methylene blue supports mitochondrial energy production and works as a bridge while you optimize your health more broadly If a GABA supplement works for you, that's a warning sign worth paying attention to Down-regulating the nervous system too fast, without mitochondrial support, can cause a crash Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is most effective once you have a foundational health plan in place Sleep is one of the most powerful levers for mitochondrial health 00:00 – Introduction and Dr. Scott's background 04:13 – Why midlife women's bodies stop responding the way they used to 07:32 – Progesterone, GABA, and sleep disruption 09:04 – What mitochondria actually do and why they matter 13:16 – The 6% metabolic health statistic 17:00 – The sympathetic spiral of doom, explained 21:01 – Cortisol: misunderstood and mismanaged 29:32 – What methylene blue is and how to use it 33:55 – Who should not take methylene blue 38:33 – Performance, travel, and targeted use 47:17 – GABA support and down-regulating the nervous system 55:18 – Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: benefits, timing, and protocols 01:00:52 – One action to take today 01:03:09 – Where to find Dr. Scott and his products Guest Links: Dr. Scott Sherr: drscottsherr.com Troscriptions: troscriptions.com Use code LIVINGWELL for 10% off Products mentioned: Just Blue, Blue Cannatine, Tro Calm, Tro Zzz This episode is brought to you by Good Health Saunas. Visit goodhealthsaunas.com and mention The Art of Living Well Podcast® for exclusive pricing. Ready for a Reset, On Your Own Time? If you've been feeling sluggish, bloated, inflamed, foggy, or just not like yourself, our Vitality Reboot Anytime is a simple way to give your body the reset it's been craving. This is our do-it-yourself version of The Art of Living Well Podcast® community detox, designed so you can move through the program whenever it works best for you. You'll receive everything you need to support your body with nourishing foods, targeted detox support, and simple daily practices that help you feel lighter, clearer, and more energized. Subscribe to our Substack for wellness tips, episode updates, and your free Midlife Travel Resilience Checklist: theartoflivingwell.substack.com Follow us: Instagram: @theartofliving_well YouTube: @theartoflivingwellpodcast LinkedIn: The Art of Living Well Podcast TikTok: @theartoflivingwel Spotify and Apple Podcasts Connect with your hosts: theartoflivingwell.us/about-us

On the Evolving Wellness podcast, host Sarah interviews her co-coach Becky about menopause and weight loss, focusing on simple behaviors that sabotage progress and the importance of addressing root causes. Becky shares her history of dieting (including Weight Watchers, keto, and 2.5 years of carnivore), a complete hysterectomy at 29 that put her into surgical menopause, intolerance to HRT, and struggles with insulin-resistant weight gain and Hashimoto's that did not improve on long-term carnivore. She describes improvements after reintroducing foods, implementing circadian practices, balancing macros (including adding carbs), focusing on nervous system regulation, and using lab work to guide medication changes, leading to Hashimoto's remission and nearly 63 pounds lost while maintaining muscle. They emphasize consistency over perfection, honest self-assessment, community support, and the roles of light, sleep, and adequate nourishment, and promote an info session and upcoming Blueprint cohort starting June 22.— THE BIO-INDIVIDUAL BLUEPRINT INFO SESSION - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/blueprint-live-info-sessionConnect With Becky:Website / Coaching: https://beyondnutrition.mykajabi.com/becky-niles-coachingAffilate Links: https://beyondnutrition.mykajabi.com/coach-becky-s-affiliate-thingsCommunity: https://beyondnutrition.mykajabi.com/Becky Sarah Kleiner Wellness Coaching:  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/roupFwau/checkoutSocial MediaX / Twitter: @nilesbecky Instagram: @iambeckyniles Facebook:Becky Niles CoachingThreads: @iambeckynilesTikTok: @iambeckynilesYouTube: Beyond Nutrition CommunityLinkedIn: Becky Niles Pinterest: @iambeckyniles_________Sponsored By:→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/→ Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d & use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide._________Timestamp:00:00 Hidden Sabotage Habits00:53 Show Intro and Guest04:27 Becky's Health Journey05:47 Surgical Menopause and HRT07:02 Carnivore Experiment Lessons10:57 Circadian Shift and Remission13:51 Blue Blockers Sponsor15:20 Labs and Individual Protocols21:59 Red Light Office Sponsor24:22 Nervous System and Honesty28:28 Light Stress and Willpower30:06 Morning Cortisol Levers30:26 Blue Light Risky Choices31:17 Accountability And Support32:23 Keto Carnivore Rebound33:46 Seasonal Eating Signals35:03 Consistency Over Perfection36:55 Community Beats Loneliness38:33 Menopause Weight Loss Truth44:54 Undereating Conservation Mode51:44 Circadian Rhythm Fat Loss53:04 Coaching Invite And Wrap54:52 Real Stories Final Message——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

This week we are discovering a fresh perspective on midlife with psychologist Dr. Margie Lachman, author of Primetime. Drawing on more than 30 years of research, Dr. Lachman challenges common myths about the so called “midlife crisis,” revealing that middle adulthood is often a period of peak well-being, personal growth, resilience, and life satisfaction. She explains how personality can continue to evolve, why many people experience greater emotional regulation and a stronger sense of control, and how midlife serves as a pivotal stage for mentoring others, caring for family, and shaping a meaningful future. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Lachman explores the physical, cognitive, psychological, and social changes that define the middle years, offering practical strategies for navigating transitions and making choices that support healthy aging. Whether you're approaching midlife, living it, or seeking a deeper understanding of lifespan development, this episode provides evidence-based insights into thriving during one of life's most influential and rewarding stages. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Book: Link Find Out More! Website http://hotflashescooltopics.com Mail hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Facebook : www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/ Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here's How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! • • If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review

Wendy Valentine is an internationally published author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play, an inspiring book that became a #1 Amazon New Release, Founder of Midlifology™, and Keynote Speaker. She's also the host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast, The Midlife Makeover Show, inspiring women worldwide to embrace midlife as a powerful new beginning.   After navigating divorce, menopause, job loss, debt, and an empty nest—all at once—Wendy stopped living on autopilot and started designing a life that finally felt like her own. Her journey from breakdown to breakthrough fuels everything she does.   Today, Wendy empowers women to kick fear to the curb, reconnect with their purpose, and create bold, joy-fueled lives. She's been featured on Good Day New York, CBS News Los Angeles, NBC News Philadelphia, and numerous top-rated podcasts and media outlets, where she shares her empowering message that midlife isn't a crisis—it's a catalyst.   Splitting her time between Portugal and traveling the USA in her RV, Wendy is living proof that life gets better—not smaller—with age.  

Known as the “Menopause Educator and Researcher” to her 350,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. Andrea is a 7X published menopause researcher and entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in health and wellness. She is a multi-award-winning influencer, media personality, speaker, and author of her brand new book: Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best. She hosts the popular podcast Menopause Reimagined, appears as a Menopause Expert on television across North America, and has built the largest menopause focused TikTok community in Canada. Andrea is the founder of Morphus (wearemorphus.com), a platform that helps women Reimagine Menopause as a journey of empowerment. Through evidence informed nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and science backed supplements, Morphus supports women in feeling heard, validated, and confident in taking control of their health and symptoms.Follow Andrea on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn at @andreadonsky and @wearemorphus.https://www.wearemorphus.comhttps://www.facebook.com/WeAreMorphus/https://www.instagram.com/wearemorphus https://www.instagram.com/andreadonsky https://www.youtube.com/@wearemorphusAndrea's book Nourishing Menopause https://www.amazon.ca/Nourishing-Menopause-Nutrition-Lifestyle-Strategies/dp/1668061546/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gY0ifErbmZLB6nS-hcc0n9BiV6HBlfqjuiKRmGEkQ_ZWIZhx7HRYv6PAR0rA2BlDF016vGDYmcAFZG-YtMdjQ9JTN8CExWI91UqSEpfkUNahpcK4_YtKD4riKs2oZ4VmDCx1tcjl9Otzwi9BREufvekgzjCCviWBdgkbQLiFWiAvZFJ1JpD9OzD6UVhoK3uHc5e6_zGmwEfQqKA4KG-3IlarphYQQlZymKu2UZweiE-PpFGQ1RfI8lp_4DJceqOAb56QumnVLlxumC5ovIPlfnbHeUL8Nr4VX4r7iEM86HE.vnk1_dsi7akjTRSoEf1VTAWPDzFNB0i5J9_S6ozI26I&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=587951424225&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9001551&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=17976736036306979129--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17976736036306979129&hvtargid=kwd-317090850945&hydadcr=22455_13336731&keywords=nourishing+menopause&mcid=30422e9fcd503acc94061c996cda53cd&qid=1780606689&sr=8-1Rejuve is a line of pelvic health and whole body health supporting supplements that are helping women have a daily poogasm, eliminate leaks and prolapse symptoms, and keep their vulvovaginal tissues supple and resilient. Get your Rejeuve Supplements https://rejeuve.com/ and use code Podcast to save 10% off your first order.Thank you so much for listening! I use fitness and movement to help women prevent and overcome pelvic floor challenges like incontinence and organ prolapse. There is help for women in all life stages! Every Woman Needs A Vagina Coach! Please make sure to LEAVE A REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to the show for the best fitness and wellness advice south of your belly button. *******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge  https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.comGet your Feel Amazing Vaginal Moisturizer Here 

Have you ever looked around and felt like everyone else has figured it out except you?If you've struggled with self-doubt, felt left behind by technology, questioned your abilities, or wondered whether you've missed your chance, this episode is for you.In this episode of the Dare to Be Brave Podcast, Joy Foster explores the science of self-belief, why confidence often dips in midlife, and the daily habits that can help you rebuild confidence at any age.Drawing on neuroscience, personal experience, and practical coaching tools, Joy shares the strategies that helped her rebuild her confidence during one of the most challenging periods of her entrepreneurial journey.You'll discover why self-belief isn't something you're born with—it's a skill you can develop and strengthen over time.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why confidence often declines in your 40s and 50sThe impact of negative thinking on your brainHow neuroplasticity allows you to rewire self-doubtThe connection between daily habits and confidenceHow gratitude and vision can transform your mindsetWhy journaling your wins builds self-beliefHow your self-talk shapes your futureWhy doing hard things increases confidenceThe importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in youThe 5 Daily Habits That Build Self-BeliefStart and end your day with gratitude and visionJournal your winsTalk to yourself like you would your best friendDo one hard thing every daySpend more time with people who believe in youKey TakeawaySelf-belief isn't a personality trait.It's a muscle.And like any muscle, it grows stronger when you use it.Every brave action, every positive thought, every small step outside your comfort zone creates evidence that you are capable of more than you think.Brave Dare of the WeekChoose one of the five habits from this episode and commit to practising it every day for the next seven days.Notice what changes.Resources Mentioned21-Day Social Media Confidence ChallengeTechPixies Training ProgrammesDare to Be Brave PodcastConnect with Joy FosterJoy Foster is the founder of TechPixies, a multi-award-winning training company that has helped thousands of women gain digital skills, return to work, change careers, and start businesses. She is also the creator of the Quantum Leap Accelerator, helping ambitious women create success without sacrificing their health, happiness, or relationships.Want to transform your life? 

Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." Friendship in midlife can feel different than it once did.As our lives evolve, children grow up, careers shift, and responsibilities change, many women find themselves longing for deeper connection and meaningful friendships. In this heartfelt episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn explores why friendship matters more than ever in this season of life and how creating intentional community can support our emotional, mental, and physical well-being.Through personal stories, research-backed insights, and an exciting announcement about her new Coffee Klatch Connection gatherings, LoriLynn offers gentle encouragement to reach out, gather around the table, and create the kind of friendships that help us feel seen, supported, and understood. 

Midlife is not always a crisis. Sometimes, it is a sacred soul awakening. In this episode, Dr. Judith explores the midlife shift many women feel but do not always know how to name — the moment when the life that once fit no longer feels the same. Through the stories of Claire and Rebecca, she explains how midlife can reveal old identities, emotional baggage, and expectations the soul is ready to shed.This episode introduces the S.H.E.D. Practice: Still yourself before you escape, Hear what the restlessness is revealing, Examine what your soul has outgrown, and Discern the next faithful direction.If you have been feeling restless, unsettled, or quietly aware that something in your life no longer fits, this conversation offers a spiritually grounded way to understand what your soul may be asking you to release.Timestamps00:00 — Why midlife can feel like quicksand01:00 — The next Key to Soul Progress03:30 — Why midlife feels so unsettling07:30 — The soul question beneath the discomfort10:30 — Identity, emotional baggage, and expectations14:00 — Claire's story: being loved for what you hold together22:00 — Rebecca's story: old pain interpreting the present29:30 — Expectations as hidden attachments31:30 — The S.H.E.D. Practice36:00 — Why restlessness may be the messenger39:30 — Closing reflection

How do you feel about mammograms?  Have you had one?  More than one?  Or, are you feeling guilty or reckless for not getting one yet?  Conventional medical dogma is definitely to get regular mammograms.  Mammograms are our first line of defense against breast cancer.   You probably personally know someone who has encouraged you to get a mammogram because a mammogram discovered cancer in them or someone they love, and they want to make sure you're taking care of your health by getting screened before it's too late.  We're very indoctrinated that mammograms save lives.  Too bad they don't.https://auria.care/science  coupon code: drjenn20U.S.  QT imaging locations: https://www.qtimaging.com/locations/ Dr Jenn Simmons' Podcast episodes:11,  34,  64,  96,  125,  142,  144Cochrane report on mammographic screeningBoobs: The War on Breasts Documentary by Megan SmithArticle in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine to an article called “Mammography Screening is Harmful and Should be Abandoned.”Are you ready to give your cells their best chance to not have to stop living before they die by allowing them access to physiologic levels of hormones, but aren't sure how to even get started?  Join the waitlist for my new beta program here and help me figure out how best to help wonderful women like you get the hormone care they deserve!Join the Waitlist HereCome visit me: www.healthcouragecollective.comemail me: healthcouragecollective@gmail.com

We don't parent in a vacuum, my friend. Midlife and the teen years pile on the paperwork, the appointments, the mental load—and so many of us are drowning in reactive mode. In this episode, I sit down with organization expert Lisa Woodruff to talk about the invisible work of running a home, moving from reactive to proactive, and her game-changing Sunday Basket system. If you're a parent of teens craving calm and grounded systems, this conversation is for you.

In this soul-stirring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Katie Farinas — certified yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, speaker, and Dharma coach — for a conversation that will make you want to pick up your metaphorical chisel and start uncovering who you've always been. Katie shares her deeply personal journey from gaslighting herself into a life that “looked fine” on the outside, to surviving chronic migraine, a dark night of the soul, and ultimately discovering her true calling through yoga philosophy. Together, Wendy and Katie break down the concept of Dharma — your soul's purpose — and explore why midlife is actually the perfect time to stop checking boxes and start living from the inside out. What You'll Learn•       What Dharma really means — and why it's not a job title, but a way of being in the world•       The powerful “Dharma equation”: Essence + Expression = your soul's purpose (and why your expression changes, but your essence never does)•       How to recognize the red thread of your Dharma woven through your entire life•       Why your midlife experiences — including the hard ones — are your greatest data for uncovering your purpose•       The “deathbed meditation” practice that will clarify exactly what matters most to you

If you have ever stood in front of your refrigerator wondering how on earth you are supposed to eat 100 grams of protein a day without turning mealtime into a second job, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes Liz Baker Plosser, former Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health magazine and author of Own Your Morning. Liz has spent more than two decades translating health research for women, and she is here to cut through the noise on protein, essential amino acids, and creatine for midlife. Liz and Dr. Lovely discuss why our bodies become less efficient at using protein as estrogen declines, and why aiming for 100 grams or more daily is not about diet culture but about protecting muscle, brain function, and overall energy. They break down the distinct roles of essential amino acids for repair and recovery versus creatine for strength and cognitive performance, including new research showing creatine can help sharpen the brain after a broken night of sleep. Liz also shares how she uses a simple morning supplement routine as an insurance policy, allowing her to live flexibly without obsessing over every meal. For any woman who has felt overwhelmed by the conflicting advice on social media or dismissed midlife fatigue as normal, this episode offers a clear, science-backed path forward. To get the essential amino acid supplement we speak about in this episode go to:  getkion.com/lovely to get 20% off! You can find Liz Baker Plosser on Instagram @lizplosser and on her Substack, Best Case Scenario, at substack.lizplosser.com.   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

Talk to KimSue Bartel shares her inspiring journey through midlife health challenges, including her experience with hysterectomy, brain fog, and hormone changes. She discusses how she took control of her health with research, supplements, and community support, empowering women to embrace their midlife with courage and confidence.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:15 The Impact of Medical Advice to Stop Searching for Problems00:41 Discovering Supplements and Their Role in Transformation02:03 Realizing the Silence of Women in Midlife Health02:23 Symptoms Leading to Hysterectomy at 3802:52 Post-Surgery Challenges and Misdiagnosis03:47 Understanding Perimenopause and Its Effects04:30 The Uncertainty of Ovarian Removal and Menopause05:31 Lack of Communication in Medical Procedures06:15 Recognizing Brain Fog and Its Impact06:52 The Power of Community and Shared Experiences07:21 Partner's Observation of Cognitive Changes07:46 Hiding Symptoms and Societal Expectations08:15 Exhaustion and Burnout in Midlife Women09:01 The Turning Point: Research and Self-Discovery09:45 The Transformation Through Supplements11:04 Science and Research in Supplement Development12:41 Addressing Brain Fog and Cognitive Symptoms13:19 Benefits of the Custom Supplement Formula14:03 Restoring Confidence and Self-Identity15:07 Sue's Most Courageous Moment: Quitting a Secure Job16:20 Following Dreams and Overcoming Fear18:04 The Power of Following Your Passion19:19 Helping Women Find Courage and Self-Discovery20:36 The Wisdom and Charisma of Women in Their 40s21:21 Overcoming Fear and Speaking Up in Healthcare22:22 The Importance of Self-Advocacy and Asking Questions23:18 Connecting Courage, Confidence, and Community24:02 Encouraging Women to Push Boundaries24:59 Resources: Sue's Coaching and Supplements26:08 Simple Self-Care Practices for Midlife Wellbeing26:41 Final Words of Encouragement and EmpowermentFind Sue here:Website - https://myunmess.com/Support the showKim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.****************************************************If you are looking for deeper connection, encouragement, and support, you should join my free online community. It's a safe, uplifting space to be inspired, share honestly, and grow alongside women who truly get this season of life.Midlife with Courage™ Community*****************************************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: Podmatch Link NEWSLETTER WEBSITEFACEBOOK

This week I interviewed Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, MD—a board-certified physician, metabolic health expert, and founder of The Gajer Practice. Her clinic is dedicated to a root-cause focused approach, helping patients reclaim energy, balance hormones, and optimize whole-body performance. We discussed how she uses peptides to optimize metabolic health along with:- Important Labs to look for - The problem with too much restriction-  Why weight gain in midlife isn't your faultand her one tip to get your body back to what it once was!Connect with Dr. Gajer:  https://thegajerpractice.com/-------------Click to book a FREE 15 minute consult with Brian:https://calendly.com/bdgryn/15min------------Interested in Upgrading your Mitochondria, Improving Energy and Sleep! Check out Troscriptions: https://bit.ly/4ik5kK5Use Discount Code for 10% OFF: EATCLEAN----Watch Get Lean Eat Clean podcast video episodes on YouTube!YouTube.com/@briangryn3680----B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel:The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa BeanUse Coupon Code glec10off for 10% off your order!https://a.co/d/731gssV----My favorite health bars with clean ingredients!https://www.eatprima.com/BRIAN6816310% OFF with this link!

Welcome to the season of life where you stop living on autopilot. In this episode of The Real Dish, Mareya dives into the Midlife Audit—a simple but transformative process for evaluating where you are, where you've been, and where you want to go next. We'll unpack the signs that it's time for a reset, why change often feels uncomfortable before it feels liberating, and how to embrace reinvention as a natural part of growth. Whether you're navigating menopause, an empty nest, a career shift, or simply a desire for something more, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of possibility. A midlife audit isn't about judging the life you've built. It's about making sure the life you're feeding next still fits who you've become. Because your most powerful era isn't behind you - it's right now.

TTT46: 3 Top Tips to Make Midlife Weight Loss EasierWhat if weight loss in midlife didn't need to feel so hard?In this week's Top Tip Tuesday, we're cutting through the noise and focusing on the things that actually move the needle.No detoxes.No extreme diets.No chasing the latest supplement, hormone hack or magic solution.Just three simple areas that can make a huge difference to your energy, health and body composition in midlife.⚔️ Focus on the right hormoneMost women are obsessing over estrogen while ignoring the hormone that has one of the biggest impacts on fat loss, energy and cravings: insulin.Learn why blood sugar balance matters and how simple changes can create powerful results.⚔️ Move more, more oftenInstead of relying on one big workout each week, focus on daily movement.Ten minutes a day done consistently will often outperform one perfect workout you never quite get around to.⚔️ Focus on food quality, not calorie obsessionWhole foods.Protein.Meals that nourish and satisfy.Because it's hard to overeat food that actually fuels your body.And as a bonus?Don't underestimate the power of sleep.Because everything works better when you're rested.In this episode, we explore why consistency beats perfection, why simple works better than complicated and how to stop making weight loss harder than it needs to be.Because becoming stronger isn't about doing more.It's about focusing on what matters most.

Esther Blum, integrative dietitian and menopause expert, unpacks the estrogen supply chain crisis, leaving women without basic hormone care, while there are 25 erectile dysfunction medications on the market with zero shortages. But the conversation goes deeper: if your gut and liver detox pathways aren't functioning first, HRT may not work the way you're hoping. Esther breaks down the gut-liver-hormone axis, explains why 70% of women aren't detoxing their hormones properly, and makes the case for eating more — not less — in midlife. Plus: testosterone as the missing menopause hormone, why carbs at dinner might be the key to sleeping through the night, and why the zero F's era is the best-kept secret of menopause.

Feeling tired, wired, foggy, puffy, anxious, or just not like yourself in midlife? Your thyroid, adrenals, and hormones may all be part of the bigger picture. In this Tea & Truth episode, we're putting the pieces together and talking about how thyroid function, cortisol, stress, blood sugar, sleep, and menopause hormone changes can overlap — and why your symptoms deserve a deeper conversation, not dismissal. So many women in midlife are told their labs look "normal," yet they still feel exhausted, foggy, anxious, inflamed, stuck with weight changes, or completely unlike themselves. In this episode of Tea & Truth: Honest Talk for Women in Midlife, we're talking about the truth about thyroid, adrenals, and hormonal imbalance — and why these systems are so deeply connected. Your thyroid influences energy, metabolism, temperature, digestion, mood, and more. Your adrenal glands help regulate your stress response through hormones such as cortisol. And during perimenopause and menopause, shifting estrogen and progesterone can make stress, sleep disruption, blood sugar swings, and fatigue feel even more intense. This episode is a practical, honest, and encouraging look at the midlife hormone puzzle — without fear, extremes, or overwhelm. In this episode, we talk about: Why thyroid symptoms and menopause symptoms can overlap How chronic stress can affect energy, sleep, cravings, and resilience Why cortisol is not "bad," but your rhythm matters The connection between blood sugar, cravings, fatigue, and mood Why midlife symptoms often have more than one root contributor What questions to ask your provider if you feel dismissed Gentle lifestyle supports for thyroid, adrenal, and hormone balance Why your symptoms are information — not something to ignore Free Companion Handout I created a free companion handout for this episode called The Midlife Hormone Clues Checklist: What Your Thyroid, Adrenals & Hormones May Be Trying to Tell You. This gentle checklist will help you begin noticing patterns in your energy, sleep, cravings, mood, stress, digestion, and hormone-related symptoms — without overwhelm or self-diagnosis. You'll also find simple questions to ask your provider and a 7-day body clues tracker so you can start connecting the dots with more clarity and confidence. Download your free copy here: https://bit.ly/4o8nwun A gentle reminder: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you suspect thyroid disease, adrenal dysfunction, or a hormone imbalance, please work with a qualified healthcare provider for proper evaluation and personalized care. Join the Energized Healthy Women's Club If you're a woman in midlife who wants practical, encouraging support for energy, hormones, stress, sleep, inflammation, cravings, and feeling more like yourself again, I'd love to invite you into the Energized Healthy Women's Club. This is where we take conversations like today's episode and turn them into simple, doable daily support. You'll find encouragement, wellness tips, seasonal challenges, recipes, live trainings, and a community of women who understand what it feels like to navigate this season of life with real responsibilities, real symptoms, and a real desire to feel energized and well again. ➡️Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women

What if the exhaustion, irritability, overwhelm, and restlessness you're experiencing in midlife aren't signs that something is wrong—but messages your body is trying to send? For many women, these symptoms are rooted in chronic stress in women over 40, a growing health concern that impacts everything from hormones and sleep to mood, energy, and overall well-being.In this powerful episode of the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, Lynnis Woods-Mullins sits down with psychotherapist, holistic coach, yoga philosophy teacher, and author Catia Batalha to explore how chronic stress affects women over 40 and what many are truly craving beneath the surface: a regulated nervous system, healthier boundaries, deeper self-trust, and a renewed connection to their inner wisdom.Together, they unpack why modern life keeps so many women stuck in chronic stress and survival mode, and how ancient yoga philosophy offers a pathway back to balance, healing, and self-discovery. You'll learn why yoga is about far more than physical flexibility, how meditation and relaxation create space for clarity and truth, and why listening to your body's wisdom may be one of the most important skills of midlife.This conversation also takes a deep dive into boundaries—not as a trendy self-help concept, but as essential physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual protection. Catia shares practical insights on navigating relationships, work pressures, personal growth, and the courage it takes to stop living for external validation and start living in alignment with your authentic self.Whether you're navigating menopause, burnout, life transitions, anxiety, people-pleasing, or simply feeling called to something more, this episode offers compassionate guidance and practical tools for creating a calmer, more empowered life.In This Episode:✔ Nervous system regulation for women over 40✔ How chronic stress impacts your health and decision-making✔ The deeper meaning of yoga philosophy beyond physical poses✔ Meditation and relaxation practices for emotional healing✔ Setting healthy boundaries without guilt✔ Empowerment vs. victim mentality in midlife✔ Reconnecting with intuition and body wisdom✔ Midlife transformation, healing, and personal growth✔ Trauma recovery and self-discovery✔ Insights from Catia's novel, Echoes of the TimelessIf you're ready to stop pushing through and start listening to what your mind, body, and spirit truly need, this episode is for you.

Midlife is messy. It involves many life transitions and includes a lot of growth and change. A common experience for midlife women is that they feel like they don't know who they are anymore.But since midlife women are chronically hard on themselves, I want you to know that this is a natural part of the growth process. Part and parcel of living long enough to arrive at this season of life.The discomfort you're feeling pushes you toward your next stage of growth and freedom.In this episode, I introduce my Old Self, New Self, True Self framework. You can also think of this as getting to know your past self, present self, and future self. This three-stage process guides you through mining wisdom from your past, strengthening your present self-relationship, and then intentionally mapping out a path to your future growth.It helps you step back and witness the arc of your story. And allows you to understand that no single experience or event defines you and your life. And that YOU are not your experiences.So the hard, painful parts of your life are not who you are. They are simply parts of your full story. You get to keep writing your story.Getting to know yourself includes getting to know your inner voice and trusting it. And I have found that everyone can develop this skill - even if at first, it feels impossible.I said that it's common and natural at some point in midlife to feel like you don't know who you are anymore. But there are costs of avoiding or delaying this work, including:Chronic self-doubt and anxietyConstant comparison to othersFeeling stuck or lostIncreased relationship tension and conflictDivision within yourself/misalignment between inner truth and outer behaviorGeneral unhappiness and life dissatisfactionInability to articulate what's wrong, just knowing something is offJoin me in June for my free "Get to Know Yourself" workshop. Come learn and have fun reconnecting with your authentic self again.ResourcesGet to Know Yourself Workshop June 23 + 24- register for free: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/get-to-know-yourself/Connect with Krista:Instagram: @a_life_in_progressFacebook: @alifeinprogressca and @rebrandingmiddleageYouTube: @ALifeinProgressWebsite: alifeinprogress.ca

Lionshare's Dave Buehring continues talking with Carmen around "your season, your calling."  Looking at mid-life--your 40's and 50's--they talks about how you have more clarity of your nature abilities, acquired skills, and your spiritual gifts.  You see your purpose more clearly.  Then, with both Pride Month and the pride we might have as our nation celebrates it's 250th birthday, what does the Bible say about the attitude of pride?  Carmen talks about this.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Here is something most of us have never been told: falling in love was never supposed to be easy, and the fact that it hasn't been isn't a character flaw. It's a design problem. Your biology may be working against you. Your cultural programming works against you. But, more than anything, the list you've been carrying around of what you want in a partner is almost certainly pointing you in the wrong direction.Bela Gandhi is a dating coach and the founder of Smart Dating Academy, where she has helped thousands of people find lasting relationships. She was a longtime dating expert on Good Morning America and the Steve Harvey Show and built her methodology after realizing that love, like anything else worth doing, benefits from a system.What you'll explore in this conversation:Why 74% of third marriages end in divorce, and what that tells us about how most people approach finding a partnerThe "elevator people" exercise that reveals what you actually need in a relationship, and why it almost never matches your dream listHow biology, attachment patterns, and cultural messaging conspire to make us fall for the wrong people, again and againWhat highly accomplished, independent women often get wrong in the dating world, and what to do about it insteadWhy attraction can grow rather than just appear, and how pacing changes everythingIf you've been wondering whether love is still possible for you at this stage of life, Bela's answer is clear. She's seen too many people find it at 50, 60, and beyond to believe otherwise.You can find Bela at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptNext week, we're sitting down with seven-time New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler to talk about something most of us have felt but never quite had words for: the particular loneliness that arrives in the middle of a full life, when the relationships that used to hold you steady are all being renegotiated at once, and the rituals that helped people move through moments like these for thousands of years have largely disappeared. Be sure to follow Good Life Project wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss any upcoming episodes!Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo Ask Me Anything episode, Ryan Michler tackles some of the most common challenges men face in midlife: complacency after success, leading a family without becoming controlling, overcoming conflict avoidance, dealing with regret, and building meaningful male friendships. Ryan shares practical frameworks for finding purpose after you've achieved your goals, developing conviction without coercion, stepping into leadership at home, and letting go of past mistakes through accountability and changed behavior. He also offers candid advice on creating deeper connections with other men and why meaningful struggles are essential for growth and fulfillment.  SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:12 - Introduction and Iron Council Preview Call 01:20 - Staying Sharp After Success and Comfort 07:09 - Passing Faith to a Teenage Son Without Control 12:32 - The Midlife Emptiness Many Men Experience 15:28 - Overcoming Conflict Avoidance and People-Pleasing 30:50 - Leading Your Family Without a Power Grab 44:18 - How to Deal with Real Regret and Move Forward 55:32 - Why Men Struggle to Build Deep Friendships 01:05:30 - Where to Find Strong Male Relationships 01:06:55 - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready