Podcasts about midlife women

How I'm Betting on Myself in 2026 (Without the January Pressure)As a new year begins, many of us feel the pressure to rush into resolutions, big goals, and nonstop productivity. In this short solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, I'm sharing a different approach to starting the year — one rooted in listening, intention, and self-trust, especially in midlife.Rather than pushing for momentum or perfection, I reflect on how I'm betting on myself in 2026 in a way that feels quieter, more compassionate, and more sustainable. I share how shifting away from all-or-nothing thinking around diet and exercise, protecting my energy, and allowing clarity to unfold over time has changed the way I approach growth and reinvention.If January feels louder or more demanding than you expected, this episode offers permission to slow down, tune in, and trust your own timing.In this episode, I share:✨ Why January pressure often leads to burnout instead of lasting change

Are you doing all the "right things" for your menopause symptoms—hormone therapy, nutrition, exercise, stress management—but still not feeling like yourself? In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, host Gabriela Espinosa welcomes back licensed psychotherapist Ashley Turner for a groundbreaking conversation about psychedelic-assisted therapy and microdosing as complementary support during the menopause transition.Ashley Turner is a licensed marriage and family psychotherapist, yoga/meditation teacher, and founder of Yoga Psyche Soul, specializing in integrating Eastern spiritual practices with Western psychology (depth, shadow, and somatic psychology, women's mental health) for 25 years. After her own intense menopausal mental health struggles (depression, anxiety, confidence loss, cognitive issues), Ashley explored psychedelic-assisted therapy and psilocybin microdosing. She is completing her psychedelic-assisted therapy certification through the Integrated Psychiatry Institute in Boulder, focusing on psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA. Ashley created the six-month Metamorphosis program for menopause and recently launched The Portal, a 12-week microdosing and menopause group therapy program with Golden Rule.Highlights from our discussion include:Menopause is a developmental phase, not just a medical event. Mental health symptoms during menopause can persist even with optimal lifestyle interventions.Psilocybin microdosing creates neuroplasticity and can act as a natural mood stabilizer.Psychedelic-assisted therapy is different from microdosing on your own. "No pills without skills" applies to all interventions, including psychedelics.This week, get curious: educate yourself by watching Ashley's masterclass on Microdosing and Menopause, read one of the books she mentioned (Mycelio-Pause or The Psilocybin Guidebook for Women), or simply journal about what you're experiencing emotionally and psychologically beyond the physical symptoms. Remember, you deserve all the tools available to thrive—not just survive—this transition.CONNECT WITH ASHLEY TURNER:InstagramWork with Ashley! CONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella! Resources Mentioned:Mycelio-Pause: Using Mushrooms in the Menopausal TransitionThe Psilocybin Guidebook for Women by Jennifer ChesakAndrew Huberman's podcast on psilocybin and neuroscienceGolden Rule (female-owned psilocybin microdosing company based in Colorado)UK study on microdosing and menopauseBrian Johnson's live-streamed psilocybin macro dose journeyGo to https://www.gabriellaespinosa.com/ to book a call.Full episodes on YouTube. The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

Rest is not a luxury - it's medicine, especially in midlife. In this episode of The Badass Reset Club, I'm joined by Dr. Alexandra Howson to unpack why women in perimenopause and menopause feel exhausted, wired, and burned out and why pushing harder is no longer the answer. Dr. Howson is the host and producer of the Write Medicine podcast, author of WriteCME Roadmap, and a Yoga for Menopause & Women's Health specialist. She blends science and storytelling to help midlife women regulate their nervous systems, slow down, and restore energy through intentional rest. After navigating her husband's stroke during Covid, panic attacks, and cumulative life stress, Alexandra learned firsthand that rest isn't optional, it's essential. In this conversation, we explore what's actually happening in the nervous system and hormones when rest is ignored, why midlife is a biological turning point for burnout, and how micro-rest practices and mindset shifts can help women reset and thrive without stepping away from their lives. If you're tired of white-knuckling your way through midlife and ready for a smarter, more sustainable reset, this episode is for you. Find Dr. Alexandra at: LinkedIn | FB | IG | Website BodyWise Program: Next cohort starts January 10 @ Mount Si Physical Therapy Wellness Collective, North Bend, WA Resources Freebie: BodyWise Rest Reset Thanks for listening whether you were folding laundry, going for a walk or whatever other multi-tasking you were getting after. I am having so much fun sharing and connecting with you, badass! Be sure to hit subscribe and get notified of the next impactful episode of The Badass Reset Club which drops every other Tuesday. YOUR MIDLIFE RESET: 1/31/26 Seattle, WA Grab your besties and get in the room for this 360 health day! Curious about how Symmetry can help you boost performance, get out of pain and fix your posture? Book a free call! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/Symmetry Join The Menopause Strength Society https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/community Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachheatheryancey/ Ladies, join our private facebook for menopause support and more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassresetclub If you want to watch the podcast to see if I actually did something with my hair, find us here: https://www.youtube.com/@heatheryanceyfitness Ready to feel better with the Age Like a Badass Menopause course? Grab it and start taking action today! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/offers/BEHgRUEg Wanna get STRONG? Grab my free 4 week Strength Training program! In 1 month, you will feel stronger, more confident and badass again! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/opt-in Thorne Collagen discount - https://www.thorne.com/u/Yancey Platinum Red Light Therapy - https://snwbl.io/platinumled-therapy-lights/ZEZAC8005

Think testosterone is just a male hormone? Think again. In this game-changing conversation, Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, debunks a major myth in women's health. Spoiler alert: women have more testosterone than estrogen, and when those levels drop during perimenopause and menopause, it affects more than just libido. Brain fog, disrupted sleep, stubborn belly fat, and a feeling of losing strength and vitality are common symptoms. While men have had access to testosterone therapy for decades, women have been left in the dark until now. Shalin explains the importance of testosterone for various bodily functions, debunks myths that prevent proper treatment, and shares the revolutionary science behind the first effective oral testosterone therapy that aligns with the body's natural rhythms.Episodes Overview (timestamps are approximate):(0:00) Intro/Teaser(3:00) Understanding Testosterone in Men and Women(6:00) Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Low Testosterone(11:00) Testing and Diagnosing Testosterone Levels(13:00) Challenges in Hormone Therapy for Women(21:00) Environmental and Lifestyle Factors Affecting Testosterone(23:00) Increasing Natural Testosterone Levels(30:00) Modes of Testosterone Delivery(35:00) Female Hormone Therapy: Standardized Dosing(39:00) Debunking Myths About Testosterone(44:00) Dosage and Monitoring for Testosterone Therapy(51:00) Challenges in Accessing Hormone Therapy(54:00) Global Availability and Future of Oral Testosterone(58:00) The After-Party with Dr. StephanieResources mentioned in this episode can be found at: https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep451/We couldn't do it without our sponsors:TIMELINE - A new year means a new gym membership - but you can't out-train low energy; it starts deeper than that. So grab 35% off your one-month subscription of Mitopure Gummies at https://Timeline.com/BETTER35 while the offer lasts.QUALIA SENOLYTIC - This vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free blend of nine plant-derived ingredients is clinically tested to help your body naturally eliminate senescent cells and support healthy aging. Save 15% at https://qualialife.com/better with code BETTER.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.LMNT - Rehydrate with the perfect mix of sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Get a free sample pack at https://drinklmnt.com/drestima.EQUIP - Support bones, joints, gut, and skin with Equip Collagen. Get 20% off at https://equipfoods.com/better with code BETTER. P.S. When you're ready, here are a two ways I 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.

Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or constantly “on edge” even though you're doing all the right things? It might not be your hormones alone. For many midlife women, the real issue is chronic stress and mental load quietly draining energy, motivation, and health.In this episode of Candidly with Coffee, we unpack the invisible stressors that pile up. From nonstop responsibilities and decision fatigue to overstimulation, poor boundaries, and the pressure to “do it all,” they explain why so many women feel depleted and what actually helps.What you'll learn:✔️ Why midlife exhaustion isn't just about hormones or aging✔️ How chronic stress and mental load impact cortisol, sleep, and weight✔️ The difference between being busy and being overstimulated✔️ Why rest doesn't always fix burnout✔️ How boundaries, expectations, and nervous system regulation matter more than willpower✔️ Practical ways to reduce stress without overhauling your entire lifeIf you've ever thought, “Why am I so tired when nothing is technically wrong?” this episode will help you finally connect the dots and start reclaiming your energy.#chronicstress #midlifehealth #mentaloverload #womenshealthover40 #cortisolhealth #burnoutrecovery #candidlywithcoffee #podcastJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8nonbBsA-mTli1KLlHlrA/joinWork with Jeaninehttps://www.jeanineescobar.comMike's YouTube Channel:  @escoelitemindsetMike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@escoelitemindsetSupport our Sponsors1UP Nutrition Code: JEANINEhttps://www.1upnutrition.com /discount/jeanineTranscendhttps://www.transcendcompany.com/escoeliteMegaFit Meals - Code Jeanine https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/p75q7Built Bar Code: MRSCEOJhttps://builtbar.com?baapp=MRSCEOJSupport us by following on Social MediaAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrsceo_jLTK Fashion Links: https://www.shopLTK.com/explore/MrsCEO_JInstagram: https://instagram.com/mrsceo_jInstagram: https://instagram.com/candidly_withcoffeeWeight Loss IG: https://instagram.com/@jsbodybootcampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsceo_j

Look out if you are dating someone with this mantra! You will always come fourth... and if they are dating after divorce with kids, you'll come fifth! Also: this appears to be the cultural moment of the avoidant! Why? Well, listen and find out.Join my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠To get over 200 more episodes, most recent "Being With An Avoidant Partner Can Feel Like Eating Fake Food", subscribe here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hello and welcome to the first officially released episode of 2026!  I've got a great conversation with Jennifer Berryhill to share with you today that I think is very timely with the new year.Before jumping into that conversation, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the start of this new year.  If you happened to listen to the last episode, you'll know that there I reflected on the end of 2025.  While I am a full believer that every day, every moment, really, is a chance to begin again, I do find something special about the ending and beginning of years.  We mark a lot in our lives by years… birthdays, anniversaries, budgets, management cycles, zodiac signs!Back in 2014, I was introduced the idea of having a word for the year from my dear friend, Amy Cupic.  My word then was curiosity, as I knew it would serve as a great reminder for me to be curious as I experienced moving from the Philippines to Saudi Arabia.  This year, 2026, my word is Space.  For me it serves as a reminder to take up space in the world, to create and step into spaces that will bring me joy and fulfillment.  And to be intentional about the spaces in my life, both external and internal.  You'll hear more about my plans in the podcast (all the text wouldn't fit here!)So, that's a little bit of what my 2026 is starting off focused on.  I hope that you take some time to reflect on what you want out of this year.  Maybe it's not shaving your head, but what might you do in support of others you love?  Even if it's a little uncomfortable, maybe it's worth the effort of pushing through the fear.  And maybe it's not camping and rock climbing for 50 days, but what might you do to celebrate life and living and loving.  Life is precious and it's a gift.  I know too many whose lives have been cut short and so I recommit to living life with an awareness that it's a gift and that each day I have is an opportunity to extend love to those around me, and to look for ways to make life less difficult for each other.Thank you so much for being part of my journey by listening to the Make Life Less Difficult podcast.  And now… my conversation with Jennifer.Connect with Jennifer Berryhill: https://www.jenniferberryhillwellness.com/Jennifer's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_berryhill_wellness/LinkedInLisa's Fundraiser for St. Baldrick's Foundation: https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/1171198/2026Lisa's Red Rocks Adventure: https://red-rock-adventure.vercel.app/Support the showMake Life Less Difficult~ Support:buymeacoffee.com/lisatilstra

Today's special guest is Renata Ellera, a clinical psychologist from Brazil who writes the smart and relationship-focused Substack Love Better. Our fun discussion covered a range of topics including cute Instagram couples ruining people's perspective of their own relationships, advice we would give to anxiously attached women dating avoidant guys, cultural differences between here and Brazil, attachment in only children, school refusal, and a million other topics all related to attachment and human relationships!Follow Renata here: https://substack.com/@ellerarenataWatch my prior episode with her here: https://lovebetter.substack.com/p/sexuality-and-intimacy-in-couplesJoin my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠To get over 200 more episodes, most recent "Being With An Avoidant Partner Can Feel Like Eating Fake Food", subscribe here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. My bedding of choice to wake up refreshed is Cozy Earth. I love the luxury feeling right at home. Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code Flipping50 upon checkout to get 20% off and a 100 night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Fitness Trends For 2026 — Midlife Women's Edition Next Episode - Why Your Daily Workouts Are Making You Weaker After 50 More Like This - Why Those Holiday Meals Make You Miserable (It's Not the Calories) Resources: The Flipping 50 VIP Membership is now open! Join the first and original exclusively made-for-women in menopause and beyond fitness community. Don't know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Join the Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group. Connect with other women navigating menopause fitness and get daily tips and support. Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! You already know it's not calories in, calories out, so now what is it? That's the million dollar question. We answer with a refreshing reminder of things you may have heard but framed from a different lens.  Today's guest amplifies a recent theme. That is not just is it not about calories in calories out, but it's not always about the physical result of physical exercise or food.  My Guest: Stephanie Crassweller, founder of VitalityOET, and host of the Top 1% ranked Metabolism and Menopause Podcast. With a Bachelor's and Master's in Kinesiology and over a decade of clinical and coaching experience, she's helped thousands of women worldwide reclaim their energy, health, and vitality through perimenopause and beyond. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:14:12] Why does “eat less, move more” not seem to work as well once we hit our 40s? [00:16:30] What are the biggest factors that women are so unaware of that are preventing them from losing weight? [00:18:54] Is estrogen to blame for their weight gain problems? [00:29:40] Are carbs really the cause of weight gain and poor blood sugar? [00:41:56] How does identity and life change impact our health and fitness journeys?

Happy New Year Redlo Women!This empowering episode dives into the transformative power of setting intentions for 2026. Let's make this the best year yet!Discover the importance of choosing a guiding word for the year, setting meaningful goals, and being flexible in the process.Craft a purposeful roadmap for both life and businessJoin my coummity to help you!Whether you're launching a new venture or seeking personal growth, this episode offers insights and inspiration to help you step forward intentionally to achieve your goals.⁠Click here to learn more about the Redlo Women Circle⁠⁠Connect with me on Facebook⁠⁠My book, Step Forward⁠

Feeling exhausted by health trends and resolutions that never stick? Midlife is full of conflicting advice, especially about women's health, but clarity feels better than pressure. If you're ready to move beyond quick fixes and confusion, this episode focuses on a grounding core question: What actually makes you feel better in your body, and what drains you more than it helps? Discover a calmer, more realistic approach to navigating health and energy in midlife. As women aged 40–65, we're often told to do more, push harder, and chase the newest wellness fads. Seasoned journalist Natalie Tysdal invites you to step off the treadmill of reinventing yourself and start listening to what truly matters. Instead of recapping every trend, this episode breaks down the health essentials—routine, rest, nourishment, and stress—into simple, relatable insights. Natalie's experience in morning news, combined with hard-won wisdom from her own health journey, ensures that busy women feel seen and supported, without feeling overwhelmed. You'll learn: • Why listening to your own body signals is essential—beyond the latest trend • How protecting sleep, energy, and peace can help you reclaim your midlife health • The surprising power of doing less, setting boundaries, and saying 'no' comfortably • How to separate nourishment from guilt and prioritize sustainable routines • Why comparison and extreme wellness promises don't serve you—clarity over pressure  • The real questions to ask yourself before setting new goals this year Midlife women deserve a steady, intelligent approach to health, one that validates complex experiences and invites self-trust. This episode delivers grounded guidance you can return to, focusing on what truly supports your well-being. Whether you're navigating changing hormones, shifting priorities, or constant demands, you'll walk away feeling more clear, less alone, and ready to protect what matters most. https://www.natalietysdal.com https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal https://www.tiktok.com/@ntysdal https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal

Meredith Masony is awesome. I met her ten years ago at Blog U, a now defunct conference for mommy bloggers, and she has since skyrocketed to internet fame. This is a very honest and open chat about periods, HRT, perimenopause, parenting teens, empty nest, being a woman in the public eye, breast augmentation (which we did a decade apart!), marriage issues, her "second mountain," the near death medical issues that made her want to live more authentically, addiction and both of our experiences with depression treatments... and so much more! This interview showcases a midlife woman who is not afraid to be real, which is why she's built up such a loyal following! Hopefully I get her on the show again one day. Enjoy! Meredith's links:FacebookInstagramTikTokAnd for more about midlife women, join my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: drpsychmom.com/mwgTo get over 200 more episodes, most recent "Being With An Avoidant Partner Can Feel Like Eating Fake Food", subscribe here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women's language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV References:  ACSM 2026 Trends Report ACE 2026 Fitness Trends from Advisory Board Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Preconception Revolution Next Episode - When It's Not Calories in Calories Out, What Next? More Like This: What's Still Missing from Women's Fitness Programs Resources: Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! Don't know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Forget the hype—let's break down what really matters in 2026's fitness trend reports. From AI-powered workouts to strength training for menopause, we're going beyond the buzzwords to talk real-life application for women in midlife. Spoiler alert: if you're over 40, you're the trend. Every January, I give you my straight-shooting take on the year's biggest fitness trends—and 2026 is no exception. We're looking at two major lists: ACSM's Worldwide Fitness Trends Survey, compiled from thousands of professionals who volunteer their opinions. ACE's 2026 Trend Report, sourced from an advisory board of industry experts who've interpreted what they're seeing in the field and where it's going. This isn't about chasing every shiny object. It's about figuring out what actually supports health, strength, and joy in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Drop us a line or two . . .In this post-holiday episode, Queenie and TT ease their way out of Christmas and toward the New Year with warmth, humor, and perspective. They reflect on family gatherings, traditions, grief, nostalgia, and the strange emotional whiplash that follows the holidays—when the house empties, the cookies remain, and memories linger.The Queens check in on what they've consumed, share laughter over matching dog pajamas, holiday indulgences, and the realities of midlife bodies, then move into cannabis news from across the country, highlighting the inconsistencies and absurdities of state laws.The episode features original AI-assisted music, including a Closet Disco Queen Musical Interlude, recurring segments like Did This Happen Stoned or Is It Kaka?, and the first F*** It List entry of the new year: letting go of things you simply cannot control.Thoughtful, funny, and deeply human.Long-Form Show NotesPost-Christmas reflections and easing into the New YearFamily traditions, loss, nostalgia, and honoring loved onesThe quiet after the holidays—and what lingersWhat Queenie & TT consumed todayHoliday indulgence, cookies, chocolate, and giving yourself graceHealth oddities: humming, fart walks, digestion, and ancient wisdomCannabis news: inconsistent laws, decriminalization myths, and state-by-state absurditiesConsumption lounges and what may be coming nextGame: Did This Happen Stoned or Is It Kaka?The F* It List:** Saying f*** it to things you can't controlMidlife boundaries, comparison, comfort, and choosing yourselfClosing reflections on time, priorities, and being proud to still be here 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

Perimenopause and menopause can feel like a time of massive change.  Because it IS! And with physical and hormonal changes comes the need for a big upgrade to your exercise and wellness routine. That's why I've brought expert Brian Keane onto the podcast to offer insight on optimally evolving your healthy habits to move with you through this wonderful season of life.  We dive into why restriction or an all-or-nothing approach to exercise can completely backfire in perimenopause and what to focus on instead for strength, energy, and longevity.  Brian also shares the most overlooked opportunities for building sustainable, effective wellness habits in midlife.  If you're ready to lean into this powerful season of life with confidence (and less frustration), this episode is for you! Tune in now.  Brian Keane Brian Keane is a 3x bestselling author, certified strength and conditioning coach, sports nutritionist, and the host of the top podcast, The Brian Keane Podcast. Brian has been a featured speaker at prominent wellness events, and was a Keynote speaker at Google HQ for their 2018 wellness event. Outside of business, he's completed some of the world's most grueling feats, including six consecutive marathons through the Sahara Desert, a 230km trek through the Arctic, and multiple ultra-marathons—highlighted by a 100-mile race through the desert in Nevada. IN THIS EPISODE Why your nutrition and exercise routine must change in midlife  Adjusting your mindset for optimal strength and resilience  Top strength and exercise recommendations for midlife women  The benefit of consistency in fitness vs. an all-or-nothing approach  Some of the most overlooked opportunities for healthier fitness and nutrition habits in midlife Non-negotiable force-multipliers for a healthier you Why sleep is the best thing you can do for your health Debunking certain health and wellness myths seen in the media  QUOTES“You don't judge a tree for its leaves falling off in autumn– don't judge yourself for moving into a new season of life.” “We can sometimes fail to see that the small things make a massive difference, whereas in other areas of life, you will do small things with your partner, with your son, with your daughter, and you know that they compound– putting them to bed, reading the story, having that time, you know that these small little things add up to building up that relationship and making it stronger. But with exercise, it's very easy to take an all or nothing approach.” RESOURCES MENTIONED My Newest Book: The Perimenopause Revolution  https://peri-revolution.com/ Connect with Brian HERE! Brian on TikTok Brian on Instagram Brian on Facebook Brian Keane Fitness on YouTube  RELATED EPISODES  #546: How to Stay Lean, Energized and Strong By Working With Your Physiology, Not Against It with Dr. Stacy Sims 684: The 5-Minute Workout That Boosts Metabolism, Energy & Reverses Aging with Ulrich Dempfle 657: How to Prevent, Manage, and Even Reverse Osteoporosis Naturally: The Hormone-Bone Health Connection Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Doug Lucas  #616: Jump-Start Your Metabolism and Put Your Body into a Thermogenic Fat-Burning State with Stu Schaefer

In this New Year's Eve episode of Midlife Revival, Dr. Taniqua reflects on a year shaped by caregiving, profound loss, perimenopause, and unexpected renewal.After losing her mother to metastatic cancer and navigating grief alongside major life transitions, Dr. Taniqua introduces her word for 2026: pruning—the intentional act of cutting away what no longer serves in order to create space for growth, fruitfulness, and ease.This episode is both a reflection and an invitation: to pause, take stock of who you've become, and courageously release the habits, obligations, and expectations that are weighing you down in midlife.

If you've ever felt like your small wins don't “count,” this episode will change how you see yourself and your progress. In this special episode, Amy reflects on 2025 and shares her favorite moments and notable wins, and what five years of weekly podcasting have taught her about showing up, gratitude, presence, and letting go.If you've struggled with sacrificing good for the sake of perfection, this one's for you.

Today we have Lana Li, who I follow on Substack! We discuss dating as a young overeducated woman in New York City, lol. She was doing that till recently and I was doing it 25 years ago! We had a fun conversation about using data in dating, the end of the honeymoon stage, avoidant men and preoccupied women, and more!Follow Lana here: https://lovemelikearobot.substack.com/Join the Midlife Women's group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe if you love the DPM show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent: "Give A Gift To The Partner You HAVE, Not The Partner You WISH You Had!"For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today's episode discusses how to become 100 times wiser in a minute: Whenever you hear any relationship story from one side, assume if the partner told you their perspective you'd agree that the other one was terrible! Listen, I also used to think that everyone was a reliable narrator even through the initial years of being a therapist. The reality is that people unintentionally tell only their side. This isn't intentional lying. It doesn't even occur to them there is another lens, they cherry pick data point to confirm their worldview internally and then express it. Understanding this alone is transformative... But if you recognize that everyone INCLUDING YOU is an unreliable narrator... That is when you can truly evolve!Join the Midlife Women's group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe if you love the DPM show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent: "Give A Gift To The Partner You HAVE, Not The Partner You WISH You Had!"For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Drop us a line or two . . .It's the final episode of the year, and Queenie and TT are doing what they do best—making sense of the madness with humor, cannabis, and zero patience for nonsense. This week, the Queens revisit the surprisingly powerful science of humming (yes, humming) as a stress reliever and sinus saver, reflect on collective trauma and gaslighting fatigue, and unpack the latest cannabis news—including federal rescheduling and Supreme Court silence.They play another round of Did This Happen Stoned or Is It Kaka? (Indonesia delivers), add a brutally honest new rule to the F*** It List—stop pretending to like people you don't—and close out the year with laughter, grief, gratitude, and real talk about boundaries, aging, and surviving whatever comes next.

This episode is a homecoming—to self, to purpose, and to the kind of healthcare women in midlife deserve.OB/GYN and menopause specialist Dr. Taniqua Miller shares the story behind Revival Women's Health, a membership-based midlife medical home created for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, caregiving, burnout, and life's major transitions.From leaving academic medicine to healing from burnout, caregiving through grief, and answering the call to build something new, Dr. Miller reflects on why women need more than rushed visits—and how Revival is redefining midlife care as partnership, presence, and belonging.In This Episode, You'll Hear:Why “homecoming” is the heart of midlife careThe journey from telemedicine to a midlife medical homeHow burnout and grief clarified purposeWhat makes Revival different from concierge careHow extended visits, community, and nervous-system support change careWays to work with Dr. Miller and Revival Women's HealthWays to Work With Revival✨ Signature Membership (Founder's Circle Open)High-touch, relationship-based midlife care with extended visits, wellness labs, and early access to the practice.

Are you struggling with hormone therapy that isn't working? Wondering why testosterone for women is so hard to access? Feeling confused about vaginal estrogen warnings? This special Best of 2025 episode of Pleasure In The Pause tackles the most pressing questions midlife women asked this year about hormone optimization, sexual satisfaction, and reclaiming pleasure during perimenopause and menopause.Host Gabriela Espinosa revisits the year's most downloaded conversations—featuring leading women's health experts discussing hormone therapy optimization, the truth about testosterone for women, the historic FDA hearing on vaginal estrogen, redefining sexual satisfaction in midlife, exploring fantasy and desire, and discovering the five essential pleasure principles every woman should know. Whether you're navigating symptoms, considering hormone therapy, or simply want to feel more alive in your body, this episode delivers evidence-based insights and empowering tools for thriving through midlife.Featuring conversations with Dr. Jila Senemar, Dr. Susan Hardwich-Smith, Dr. Laurie Mintz, and Lauren Elise Rogers. Highlights from our discussion include:The "big three" hormones—estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone—each address different menopausal symptoms, and treatment should be individualized based on your top priorities like sleep, mood, energy, or libido.Women naturally produce more testosterone than estradiol throughout their lives, yet have zero FDA-approved testosterone products compared to men's 20+, despite proven benefits for libido, bone health, muscle mass, and cognitive function.Low-dose vaginal estrogen cannot be detected in the bloodstream yet carries an unfounded FDA black box warning, preventing millions of women from accessing a safe treatment that prevents 50% of UTIs.Only 4-18% of women orgasm from penetration alone, and less than 2% use penetration when masturbating—closing the pleasure gap requires prioritizing clitoral stimulation as the main event, not just "foreplay."Erotic fantasy, built on the four cornerstones of longing, taboo, power, and ambivalence, can be a healthy springboard to arousal when integrated openly rather than pushed into the shadows.A turned-on life in midlife isn't about performance or sexy lingerie—it's about living in alignment with what fuels your joy, vitality, and truth, whether through art, nature, movement, or intimate touch.2025 was a turning point for women's health—from historic FDA hearings to conversations shattering decades of sexual myths and medical dogma. These six episodes represent what midlife women are hungry for: truth, empowerment, and permission to reclaim pleasure on their own terms.As you move into 2026, remember that your pleasure isn't optional—it's your birthright. Whether you're advocating for better hormone therapy, learning what actually brings you to orgasm, or discovering what makes you feel fully alive, this is your invitation to thrive.CONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInAccess the Intimacy Holiday Gift Guide today. Go to https://www.gabriellaespinosa.com/ to book a call.Full episodes on YouTube. The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

If you're lying awake with racing thoughts, feeling constant overwhelm, or wondering if your midlife anxiety is "normal" or something more serious, this conversation will change how you think about mental health. Dr. Kristine Gravino, a psychologist specializing in midlife women, reveals why one out of two women struggle with anxiety and depression during this phase and it's directly connected to your dropping estrogen levels. We're diving deep into the questions you're actually asking: When is Xanax okay? Is that nightly wine helping or hurting? What does "regulating your nervous system" actually mean beyond the trendy Instagram posts? And most importantly, what CAN you do about racing thoughts and constant anxiety without buying more gadgets or taking more pills?  Dr. Gravino shares the breathing technique you're probably doing wrong (hint: it's not the inhale that calms you down), why your brain desperately needs carbohydrates even though you've been told to fear them for 30 years, and the bare minimum strategies that actually work when you're feeling completely paralyzed by overwhelm. Plus, I'm opening up about my recent health journey with histamine intolerance and how it completely changed my understanding of the nervous system-cortisol-anxiety connection. This isn't just another conversation about "self-care", rather, it's about understanding what's actually happening in your body and getting real, science-backed tools to feel better now.   Catch the full episode on YOUTUBE HERE: https://bit.ly/MidlifeConversationsYouTube    Learn More About Dr. Kristine Gravino Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/DrKGravinoWellness  Website ➜   https://drkgravinowellness.com/    Free Gifts for being a listener of Midlife Conversations! Mastering the Midlife Midsection Guide: https://theflatbellyguide.com/ Age Optimizing and Supplement Guide: https://ageoptimizer.com   Connect with me on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Nataliejllfit Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Nataliejillfit   For advertising inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Disclaimer: Information provided in the Midlife Conversations podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before making any changes to your current regimen.  Information provided in this podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast does not create a client-patient relationship between you and the host of Midlife Conversations or you and any doctor or provider interviewed and featured on this show. Information and statements may have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease. Advertising Disclosure: Some episodes of Midlife Conversations may be sponsored by products or services discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation for such advertisements or if you purchase products through affiliate links. Opinions expressed about products or services are those of the host and/or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any sponsor. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any product or service by healthcare professionals featured on this podcast.

If you listened to Part 1, you already know why fun matters in midlife. Today, we're shifting into the how.In Part 2 of my conversation with Fun Expert Treena Innes, we get practical about bringing joy back into your everyday routine. From identifying your personal “fun type” to building simple habits, finding fun buddies, and experimenting with new rhythms, this episode will help you take small, meaningful steps toward a life that feels lighter and more alive.You don't need more time, money, or energy—just a few doable shifts. Let Treena show you how.How to identify your unique fun styleSimple “fun experiments” to try this weekWhy leaving your environment can instantly improve your moodHow a fun list makes joy easier to accessLetting go of outdated responsibilitiesWhy you need a “fun buddy” in this seasonThe power of saying “Why not?” instead of “Why?”Daily reflection practices that help you notice what lights you upKey Takeaways:Fun doesn't require a big plan—just intentional small moments.A fun list keeps ideas visible so you stop defaulting to chores.Building a fun tribe helps you stay accountable and energized.Saying “why not?” opens doors to whimsy and spontaneity.You can create a fun-filled year with simple habits and tiny shifts.Connect with Treena:minddoodles.caFinding Fun Experiment Podcast@treena_minddoodles Resources:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/Simple Shifts Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/tipsWomen Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer

In today's longest episode ever, we go through the backstory of Brandi, who is a Developmental Psychology PhD and whose husband came out as transgender after years of marital dysfunction. What I love about Brandi, who I also knew in grad school, is how she owns her own contribution to this dysfunction, looking at her part through an attachment lens. Anyone who has been involved with an avoidant partner, who was lied to or cheated on, or who was in a sexless marriage that was later explained by something that could have been shared with you sooner (an affair, sexual orientation that wasn't disclosed, porn/sex addiction) will love this episode. Brandi credits her recovery and remarriage to EMDR, IFS therapy, and working on herself, but I also think her sense of humor and ability to be objective about herself and her situation played a huge part! Buckle up for this amazing episode and follow Brandi here, where you can learn all about the details of her story: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandistupicaJoin the Midlife Women's group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe if you love the DPM show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent: "Give A Gift To The Partner You HAVE, Not The Partner You WISH You Had!"For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this solo episode, I talk directly to women in midlife and perimenopause about why the holiday season feels so much harder than it used to—and what you can do about it. From increased stress and sugar overload to poor sleep and emotional overwhelm, your hormones are working differently now, and pretending otherwise leads straight to burnout.I break down the science behind “holiday hormone chaos,” explaining how cortisol, insulin, estrogen, progesterone, and melatonin are all impacted during this season of excess and expectation. Most importantly, I share seven practical, grace-filled strategies to help you protect your hormones, your nervous system, and your peace—without perfection or guilt.This episode is an invitation to choose presence over performance, compassion over criticism, and sustainable health over survival mode.Dr. Jen explains why holidays hit harder in midlife and perimenopause. Learn how stress, sugar, sleep, and hormones interact—and get 7 practical tips to protect your energy and peace.Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, is a board-certified integrative medicine physician, speaker, and host of The Integrative Health Podcast. She specializes in women's health, hormones, perimenopause, and whole-person healing—addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health.As a mom and physician who has walked through her own midlife health journey, Dr. Jen is passionate about helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and move from burnout to balance using evidence-based integrative and functional medicine. Her approach blends conventional medicine with nutrition, lifestyle, nervous system regulation, and faith-centered compassion.Dr. Jen believes true healing happens when women feel seen, supported, and empowered—especially during seasons of transition like midlife and perimenopause.PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME:Instagram :: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmomYouTube :: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only. For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  Reinvention isn't a setback. It's a privilege. And if you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, this stage of your life gives you a visibility advantage you may not even realize you have. In this episode of the Rich Woman Reset, Karen breaks down why reinvention lands differently for midlife women and how your experience becomes the foundation of your authority. You're not starting over. You're starting from wisdom, resilience, emotional intelligence, and lived credibility — qualities that make people trust you faster and listen more closely. Karen also explores three powerful types of reinvention: Expansion: Adding something new to your life or work. Reclamation: Taking your voice or power back. Liberation: Letting go of roles or identities that no longer fit. Visibility plays a huge role in each of these. It connects you to new opportunities, accelerates your transition, and helps you step into your next chapter with confidence. If you've been questioning whether it's too late to pivot or unsure how to show up publicly in a new way, this episode will help you recognize the strength and authority you already carry. You're not behind. You're right on time. What You'll Learn: Why midlife reinvention gives you a unique visibility advantage How experience becomes instant credibility The three reinvention pathways Why visibility makes reinvention easier, safer, and more aligned How to step into your next chapter without fear If you're ready to shift your identity and step into reinvention with confidence, explore Karen's Rich Woman Glow-Up Private Podcast, designed to help you rise into who you're becoming.   Resources Mentioned In The Episode: Learn more about The Visibility Salon: https://visibilitysalon.com Catch the full Rich Woman Reset playlist: https://karenyankovich.com/richwomanreset Check out The Glow Up Audio Experience: https://www.KarenYankovich.com/glowup    Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you're moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you'll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li guides listeners through a gentle, stress-free year-end review. She shares mindful strategies for reflecting on 2025, focusing on movement, mindset, and the meaningful moments from the past year. Listeners are invited to take stock of their experiences without judgment, highlight moments of gratitude, tackle lingering open loops, and set intentions for the coming year—all with kindness and self-compassion. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a calming reset and some inspiration as they prepare for what's next.Timestamps:00:00:00 – 00:00:53 | Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode and its gentle year-end review focus.00:03:06 – 00:06:56 | Section 1: Taking Stock – Reflecting on movement, input, and mindset from the past year.00:09:23 – 00:11:35 | Section 2: Gratitude – Reviewing moments of gratitude and appreciating wins.00:11:47 – 00:14:24 | Section 3: Open Loops – Identifying and closing or letting go of unfinished business.00:15:04 – 00:17:50 | Section 4: Preparing for What's Next – Setting gentle intentions and looking ahead.00:17:50 – End | Recap and resources for further reflection.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to  https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/reviewTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Us!Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab                        Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat

This impactful episode features Debra Benfield sharing her expertise and personal journey through diet culture, ageism, and self-acceptance. The conversation, hosted by Dr. Cristina Castagnini, delves into the pervasive cultural pressures surrounding aging, food, and body image. Debra explains how undernourishment is often disguised as discipline, urges listeners to question “anti-aging” marketing, and offers guidance to reclaim trust and compassion for their changing bodies.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This impactful episode features Debra Benfield sharing her expertise and personal journey through diet culture, ageism, and self-acceptance. The conversation, hosted by Dr. Cristina Castagnini, delves into the pervasive cultural pressures surrounding aging, food, and body image. Debra explains how undernourishment is often disguised as discipline, urges listeners to question “anti-aging” marketing, and offers guidance to reclaim trust and compassion for their changing bodies.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is no denying that 2025 has been a doozy for women and anyone carrying a marginalized identity.  AND… I'm seeing midlife women step into a completely new season of power, clarity, and momentum. We are the backbone of everything strong and sustainable, including our companies, our communities, and our families. For decades, we've been the stabilizers, culture shapers/shifters/carriers, and trust-builders, and now organizations and society are finally waking up to the value of lived experience, emotional intelligence, and the quiet leadership skills we've built while carrying so much.  There is a growing recognition that our wisdom isn't just nice to have, it's our essential secret sauce, what sets us apart, what gives us undeniable collective power, and what is critically needed in workplaces, community organizations, and all sectors of government. We are also seeing a movement in reinvention. Mid-life women are moving up, out, around, and into what actually fits. We're starting businesses, staking a claim, demanding appreciation, and refusing to shrink or settle. This is happening while we're in the middle of a full-blown Health Revolution. We are normalizing perimenopause and menopause care, nervous-system support, rest, play, and renegotiating the division of caregiving labor in all environments. We're leading this shift, no longer just whispering about it in the shadows, and it's changing how we work, lead, and live.  And maybe the most powerful shift of all? Our confidence is starting to come from authenticity over performance. We're tired of proving, perfecting, and pleasing. Showing up real, grounded, values-led, a little quirky, and deeply human is becoming the new leadership standard women are setting for ALL. We're reframing our struggles as strengths—whether that's caregiving experience, neurodivergence, or navigating perimenopause. This matters because there is real momentum available to us if we pay attention.  This episode will inspire you to think differently about your power, take bold action, and ask yourself a few critical questions to inform your 2026 decision-making. Links Mentioned: [Open Enrollment] Join Sara's Aligned Leadership Incubator: saradean.com/aligned Hire me to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with me: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When was the last time you did something just for fun?If you had to pause and think… you're not alone.In Part 1 of my conversation with Treena Innes, Your Life Fun Expert, we unpack why fun feels so hard in midlife and how we slowly lost our connection to joy. This episode will help you feel seen, understood, and a little more hopeful—especially if life has felt heavy or too serious lately.Next week, we'll get practical. Today, we're setting the foundation with the mindset shifts that make space for fun again.What we cover:Why so many women lose their “fun habit”How guilt, comparison, and generational messages shape usThe impact of technology on how we view joyWhat happens when we never make time for playHow fun strengthens resilience, clarity, and emotional well-beingWhat “Fun Health” is—and why it's just as important as physical healthKey Takeaways:You weren't taught to prioritize fun—and that's not a personal failure.Fun isn't frivolous. It's fuel.Joy actually supports your mental, emotional, and physical health.You can't wait for life to calm down to feel joy—you create it now.Connect with Treenaminddoodles.caFinding Fun Experiment Podcast@treena_minddoodles Resources:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/Simple Shifts Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/tipsWomen Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer

Midlife can feel like a perfect storm—menopause, stubborn weight gain, bone loss, shifting identities, and an unexpected rise in loneliness. In today's episode of Asking for a Friend, we're digging into one of the most overlooked drivers of women's health in their 40s, 50s, and 60s: disconnection—and why rebuilding community may be as powerful as lifting heavy or optimizing your hormones.My guest, Terry Tateossian, is a Harvard-trained, ISSA-certified personal trainer, nutritionist, emotional-eating coach, hormone specialist, and founder of THOR: The House of Rose Retreats, where hundreds of midlife women have transformed not just their bodies—but their confidence, connection, and sense of purpose.We talk about:Why loneliness is the new smoking for women in midlifeHow community improves metabolic health, adherence, motivation, and emotional resilienceTerry's personal transformation from obesity, burnout, and hospitalizations to becoming a leader in women's wellnessThe recurring struggles she sees in midlife women—under-eating protein, chronic dieting, hormone confusion, and the pressure to stay smallHow retreats create safety, belonging, and joy—often sparking lifelong friendshipsThe smallest, simplest steps you can take today to feel less aloneWhy lifestyle foundations matter more than ever—protein, strength training, stress reduction, and nervous system regulationIf you've been feeling isolated, stuck, or unsure how to reconnect with the adventurous, vibrant woman you used to be, this conversation is going to speak straight to you.You can find Terry Tateossian at:https://www.thehouseofrose.com/womens-wellness-retreats/https://www.instagram.com/thor.wellness/ https://www.instagram.com/how.good.can.it.get/_________________________________________1:1 health and nutrition coaching or Faster Way - Reach me anytime at mailto:mfolanfasterway@gmail.com If you're doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, it may be time to look deeper. I've partnered with EllieMD, a trusted telehealth platform offering modern solutions for women in midlife—including micro-dosed GLP-1 peptide therapy—to support metabolic health and longevity. https://elliemd.com/michelefolan - Create a free account to view all products. ✨ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://michelefolanfasterway.myflodesk.com/i6i44jw4fq

“Christmas should grow with you, not guilt you.”In this week's episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I'm inviting you into a heartfelt conversation about something so many midlife women feel this time of year—holiday overwhelm. As someone who still hosts Christmas for my family, I know firsthand how easily the joy of the season can turn into pressure, perfectionism, and exhaustion. That's why I'm sharing seven practical, soul-settling ways to destress your Christmas so you can enjoy the holiday without losing your peace, your joy, or your mind.I talk about how we often hold on to outdated traditions that drain us, and I encourage you to give yourself permission to release what no longer fits your life or season. Together, we unpack the myth of the “perfect Christmas” and explore how choosing presence over pressure creates the kind of memories that truly matter. I also share how I protect my own peace—ruthlessly!—and how simplifying your menu, gifts, and expectations can make the entire holiday feel lighter.We dive into navigating family dynamics with maturity, choosing joy as a daily mindset, and creating new traditions that reflect the woman you've become today. I share personal stories, coaching insights, and spiritual encouragement to help you breathe deeper, set healthier boundaries, and experience Christmas with intention—not obligation.I close the episode by reminding you that you deserve a Christmas that blesses you, not burns you out. And if you're ready to step into the new year with clarity and confidence, I offer you my free Find Your Word of the Year ebook that has guided and anchored me year after year.This episode is your invitation to create a holiday season filled with grace, peace, joy, and meaning—one that feels good to your soul.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro01:25 – The Weight of Holiday Expectations03:18 – #1 Unclutter your Christmas04:58 – #2 Let go of the perfect Christmas myth07:06 – #3 Protect your peace 10:05 – #4 Simplify11:50 – #5 Manage family dynamics14:09 – #6 Choose joy15:38 – #7 Create new Christmas traditions16:43 – What really matters this holiday season?19:02 - How to take actionQuotations:“You're not an intern for Santa — you don't work at the North Pole.”“Perfection is a thief. It steals your joy, your time, and your sleep.”“Choose presence over pressure.”“Peace on earth starts in your calendar and in your heart.”“You're not the emotional cruise director of your family.”“Joy is a muscle — the more you practice it, the stronger it becomes.”“Give yourself the gift of peace, simplicity, and joy this holiday season.”Resources:

I came up with this funny phrase in a couples session and told the couple it was too good not to use in a podcast! :) Some women feel like the CEO of the home, and they are okay with that, as long as the man acts like the COO or the CTO or anything but the CFO.... The Chief Fucking Officer. If all that your wife feels that you spearhead in the home is related to your spearhead, this isn't going to make her, another three letter acronym... DTF.Join the Midlife Women's group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe if you love the DPM show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent: "Did You Change Each Other's Minds About Anything When Dating? If Not, Red Flag!"For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Life Coach, BFF Show, Heather Pettey encourages listeners to take a pause between Christmas and New Year's for a personal year-end audit.   Heather guides you through reflecting on 2025's moments of growth, challenges, and joy, emphasizing the importance of honesty and intention.   She suggests journaling with specific prompts to gain clarity, acknowledge blessings, and set meaningful goals for 2026.   This episode aims to help you align your life with your values, embrace spiritual grounding, and enter the new year with renewed purpose and midlife moxie.   Snag your My Midlife Moxie Journal   Digital Version My Midlife Moxie Journal   Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news!   Join The Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie   Connect with Host Heather Pettey: Email: hpetteyoffice@gmail.com Private Coaching with Heather:https://www.ourmidlifemoxie.com/heatherpetteycoaching Speaker Request Here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1 Linkedin: @HeatherPettey Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Connect with Dr. Carol Lynn: Linkedin Website: https://www.drcarollynn.com Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com Don't forget to subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show for more inspiring content and practical life advice!   *Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues. *As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Please note that this does not affect the price you pay for any item. The cost to you remains exactly the same, but using these links helps support our community and the resources we provide.       00:00 Welcome to the Life Coach, BFF Show 00:12 The Holiday Hustle and Finding Pause 00:49 Reflecting on Your Year with Intention 03:18 The Importance of a Personal Year-End Audit 06:43 Questions for Your Personal Audit 07:33 Setting Boundaries and Learning from Challenges 08:23 Recognizing Positive Influences and Unexpected Blessings 13:11 Themes and Patterns for a Joyful 2026 14:18 Your Year-End Heart Check Homework 15:26 Final Encouragement and Connection  

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat

Many guys think that a woman taking care of a man is a turn off to her, and think "The only thing I really want from her is sex, so that will be my only ask." In fact, this makes her feel unloved, devalued, and like a sex worker. Here's how to change the frame and open yourself up to the scary feeling of interdependence, which is particularly hard for workhorse men!Join the Midlife Women's group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe if you love the DPM show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent: "Did You Change Each Other's Minds About Anything When Dating? If Not, Red Flag!"For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood experiences for women over 50:  Why evenings feel like everything falls apart… even when mornings start with determination and discipline. This isn't a willpower issue. It's not a motivation issue. And it has nothing to do with "trying harder." I share a deeply personal story I've never talked about publicly involving The Biggest Loser, a giant bowl of ice cream, and the moment I realized I'd been blaming the wrong thing for years. If your evenings feel chaotic, draining, or "out of control," this episode will help you understand what's actually happening in your body, your nervous system, and your day…  …and why the solution has nothing to do with tightening rules or restricting food. This is an honest, reflective, and liberating conversation about midlife metabolism, emotional load, stress capacity, and the patterns that quietly break women long before the sun sets. Listen in and stop blaming the wrong parts of your day. Substack articles HERE  https://open.substack.com/pub/loridoddy/p/the-real-reason-women-over-50-struggle?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

Send us a textWhy in the world does it seem like all my friends and I, all active outdoor women,  are injuring our knees and how can we PREVENT knee injuries from happening in our 40s and 50s?? In this episode, Janel sits down with physical therapist Kerry to unpack why midlife women are more injury-prone even when nothing has changed, and what's really happening beneath the surface as hormones shift, muscle changes, fatigue accumulates, and training becomes less intentional. This is a practical, empowering conversation about getting smarter—not backing off—so you can stay strong, resilient, and active for decades to come.I wish I had heard this last year before I tore my meniscus but I am thrilled to now know what to do to reduce my risk of injuring my knee again. Kerry Nolan works at Ascent Tahoe in Truckee CA

This episode is the Midlife Reset Webinar Replay, where Dr. Taniqua Miller shares the powerful framework she uses with her midlife coaching clients to navigate burnout, overwhelm, and identity shifts in the messy middle. She walks you through the Breakdown → Breakup → Breakthrough process — reconnecting with who you used to be, rebuilding self-trust using her QUIT formula, and reclaiming play and pleasure as essential parts of your midlife revival.Dr. Miller also gives a behind-the-scenes look at Revival Women's Health, her membership-based concierge midlife and menopause practice opening in Atlanta, and extends an invitation to join the Founder's Circle for women ready for deeper, more human-centered care in this transition.⭐️ Top Three Highlights1. The Breakdown: Remembering Who You Were Before the World Got LoudDr. Miller guides listeners back to their childhood selves, exploring the adjectives, passions, and innate gifts that defined them — and how reconnecting with those pieces can ground you in midlife.2. The Breakup: Rebuilding Self-Trust With the QUIT FormulaLearn Dr. Miller's simple, practical QUIT framework to question why you're doing something, consider its impact on you, listen to your intuition, and take action — starting with small, low-stakes “quits.”3. The Breakthrough: Prioritizing Play and Pleasure in MidlifeDiscover why midlife often sits at the bottom of the U-shaped happiness curve and how intentionally adding pleasure, play, and joy back into your life can create energy, clarity, and momentum.Follow Dr Taniqua Miller on Instagram @taniquamillermd and Revival Telemedicine @joinrevival.Georgia listeners! Dr. Miller is creating the medical wellness space for YOU! If you are over the age of 40 and looking for a medical home that listens and honors you, sign up for the waiting list for Revival Women's Health. Coming to Decatur, GA in Fall 2025!

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. If you've been hearing the buzz about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or other GLP-1/GIP medications, you're not alone. But there's so much more to this conversation than weight loss. In this episode, Tanya breaks down the real science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists — what they are, how long they've been around, and the growing research that shows benefits far beyond the scale. From heart and kidney protection to inflammation reduction and body composition support, Tanya explains what midlife women need to know before jumping on the bandwagon. She also shares her personal journey exploring micro-dosing peptides (including tirzepatide and NAD+) — what she's learning, what's working, and how she's helping women make informed, safe, and personalized decisions through trusted telemedicine partnerships. Whether you're considering GLP-1s, curious about peptides, or simply trying to build energy and longevity in midlife, this episode will help you understand the research, the real benefits, and the importance of building your health on solid foundations. You'll Learn: What GLP-1 receptor agonists are and how they work in the body The long-term research behind GLP-1s — including heart, kidney, and liver health benefits What “micro-dosing” really means (and what we don't yet know) How peptides like tirzepatide and NAD+ may support energy, inflammation, and recovery Why foundational health habits — nutrition, muscle, rest, stress regulation — matter more than any injection or supplement Practical, real-world takeaways for midlife women seeking sustainable health and vitality Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before beginning or changing any health protocol or medication.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

If you can talk about hot flashes and wrinkles but freeze up when the conversation turns to sex, this episode is for you.This week I'm joined by Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, the first female board-certified urogynecologist in the U.S., to talk about everything we don't discuss enough in midlife: pelvic floor health, recurrent UTIs, vaginal dryness, low libido, pain with sex, and what's really going on with your microbiome and your mojo.We dig into the gut–brain–sex connection and how stress, antibiotics, diet, and hormone shifts in menopause all collide to affect your pelvic health, your confidence, and your desire. Dr. Betsy breaks down why so many women over 50 struggle with recurrent urinary tract infections, vaginal odor, and irritation—and why the answer isn't just another round of antibiotics.We also get real about:Recurrent UTIs & vaginal infections in midlife and how the vaginal and gut microbiome are connectedWhy vaginal estrogen is such a game-changer (and what to do if you can't tolerate certain forms)Pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence & fecal incontinence—what's actually happening and when to seek helpHow probiotics, fiber, and fermented foods support pelvic health and sex driveThe truth about low libido in midlife, stress, and why “sex and stress can't coexist”What we know (and don't) about the G-spot, squirting, and the O-ShotWhy self-pleasure counts as pelvic physical therapy and how “use it or lose it” is very realReframing intimacy when you're dealing with pelvic pain, dryness, or body confidence issuesDr. Betsy's Pelvic Floor Store and what's actually worth putting in your cart (lubricants, devices, and more)This conversation might make you blush, but it might also change how you think about your body, your pleasure, and what's possible for you in midlife and beyond.

What if you didn't have to do it all this holiday season? What if you could actually enjoy this time of year—without the resentment, exhaustion, or crushing mental load?In this timely and honest episode of The School of Midlife, Laurie shares a powerful coaching conversation with a client who realized she was doing the holidays on autopilot—baking cookies no one eats, mailing cards no one remembers, and hosting a party that felt more like pressure than pleasure.Together, they walk through how to tell the difference between a holiday obligation and a true opportunity—and how to make peace with letting go of traditions that no longer serve you.If you're tired of performing your way through the holidays (while secretly counting down to when it's over), this episode is your permission slip to do things differently this year.

Millions of women in their 30s–50s are being told they're “depressed” when their brains and hormones are simply changing. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz to unpack the truth about midlife mood shifts, rage, and the hormonal fluctuations that mimic depression but aren't the same. We break down the science of perimenopause, why women are so often misdiagnosed, and how decades of excluding women from research left major gaps in understanding how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shape the brain. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz reveals how hormonal changes—starting up to ten years before menopause—can transform mood, cognition, and stress, and how modern science is finally catching up to just how powerfully hormones influence the mind. About the guest:Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a board-certified OB/GYN and integrative women's health expert who blends conventional medicine with Ayurvedic training. A USC-trained physician with a residency at Cedars-Sinai, she supports women from adolescence through menopause and is the author of Menopause Bootcamp (Harper Wave, 2022). Her work focuses on demystifying midlife, challenging ageism in healthcare, and empowering women with science-based guidance. Follow Dr. Gilber-Lenz: Instagram: @askdrsuzanne  *** Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for more conversations at the intersection of brain science and performance. I'm committed to bringing you evidence-based insights that you can apply to your own health journey. *** A huge thank you to my sponsors for supporting this episode. Check them out and enjoy exclusive discounts: Function Health Visit https://functionhealth.com/louisa or use gift code NEURO100 at sign-up to own your health.  Thrive Market Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/neuro to get 30% off your first order, and a free $60 gift Branch Basics Take 15% off your order at https://branchbasics.com/NEURO with promo code NEURO.   Bubs Natural For a limited time only, our listeners are getting 20% OFF at https://bubsnaturals.com   by using code LOUISA at checkout VuoriGet 20% off your first purchase at https://vuori.com/neuro  Rho Nutrition You can get 20% off with the code NEURO at https://rhonutrition.com *** I'm Louisa Nicola — clinical neurophysiologist — Alzheimer's prevention specialist — founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain — reducing Alzheimer's risk — and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Topics discussed:00:00 – Intro 02:07 – Early Signs of Perimenopause 03:15 – How Hormones Shift in Your 30s–50s 04:32 – Why Anxiety Spikes in Midlife 07:02 – Antidepressants vs. Hormones 09:27 – How Estrogen Shapes Mood & Neurochemistry 11:23 – PMS, PMDD, Postpartum & Perimenopause Overlap 12:25 – Perimenopause Amplifies Existing Issues 18:00 – Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone in the Brain 20:45 – AMH, Egg Quality & Fertility After 40 23:17 – Postpartum vs. Perimenopause at 40+ 26:55 – Getting Pregnant on Hormone Therapy 31:19 – Reinventing the Menopause Narrative 34:25 – Gut Health, Microbiome & Hormones 35:30 – Ayurveda's Role in Midlife Health 37:10 – The Patient Who Transformed Dr. Gilberg-Lenz's Path 43:08 – Negative Thoughts, Cortisol & Brain Aging 44:23 – Hormone Chaos, Inflammation & Cognitive Decline 48:23 – When Labs Are “Normal” but Symptoms Aren't 49:53 – How Perimenopause Should Be Treated 51:55 – The Future of Midlife Women's Healthcare 56:28 – Why the System Fails Women (and How to Navigate It) 58:02 – GLP-1s, Hormones & Longevity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. Before you reach for advanced tools like GLP-1s or peptides, your body needs a solid foundation — and that starts with how you eat, move, rest, and regulate stress. In this episode, Tanya walks through the foundational pillars of health that determine how well your metabolism, hormones, and nervous system function. You'll learn how to nourish your body with food that communicates safety, build muscle that drives longevity, restore sleep through natural light and circadian alignment, and retrain your nervous system to move from survival to healing mode. This is where lasting transformation begins — not in quick fixes, but in steady, sustainable rhythms that support your biology and your calling. Key Takeaways Your body doesn't need punishment; it needs partnership. Natural light and quality sleep regulate hormones, energy, and metabolism. Muscle is metabolic medicine — build it, don't fear it. You can't supplement or medicate your way around poor foundations. Healing starts with safety — physical, emotional, and biological.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Avoid starting over with your weight loss in January with this powerful mindset shift! In this episode, Megan discusses defeating your all or nothing thinking during the holiday season. She uses a DONUT example to explain how to think differently about making progress towards your health goals and taking care of your health during the holidays. It's a powerful mindset shift that applies any time of year! Weight Loss Blind Spots Workshop for Midlife Women 3-Part Video Series + BONUS Video: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-blind-spots-workshop/ Weight Loss Coaching for Midlife Women: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/testimonials/