Podcasts about midlife women

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – We explore a functional approach to midlife women's health, focusing on foundational wellness, gut health, inflammation, individualized hormone therapy, and frequency-specific microcurrent. Our conversation also examines sound therapy, healing support, and how these modalities align with a Christian perspective on wellness...

Have you ever noticed how two women fifteen years apart can seem worlds apart in energy, while two women the same age can be aging in completely different directions? In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, Marnie and Stephanie unpack what they call the midlife health dashboard: the metrics that actually predict how well you're aging, beyond the number on a biological age test. They share their own results from two different biological age tests, including a jarring 16-year gap between the two, and walk through what's actually within your control. Biological age testing has exploded in popularity, with people online sharing scores and spending real money to find out if they're aging faster or slower than their birth certificate says. Marnie and Stephanie have both taken these tests themselves, and they break down what the scores actually mean, what they missed, and why the number matters far less than the daily habits behind it. Whether you've taken a biological age test, are curious about one, or just want a practical way to think about aging well, this episode gives you a place to start today. Key Takeaways: •Biological age tests compare you to other people who took that same test, often a health-conscious group, not the general population •Genetic testing can also reveal your MTHFR status and ApoE genotype, which may be more useful day to day than the biological age score itself •Getting up off the floor without using your hands is one of the simplest predictors of long-term mobility •Walking pace and small daily movement snacks measurably affect how well you age, not just how far you walk •Deep sleep, not just total hours, is one of the most overlooked levers for energy and recovery in midlife •Most women are still under-eating protein, and it shows up in blood work, energy, and cravings •Chronic stress and time spent in fight-or-flight directly affects your biological age, not just how you feel day to day •You don't need a lab test to start improving your health dashboard, an honest self-score across a few key areas is a good place to begin Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: 00:00 Why Two Women 15 Years Apart Can Age So Differently 00:59 Welcome Back: Introducing the Midlife Health Dashboard 01:28 What Biological Age Actually Measures 01:55 Stephanie's Biological Age Test Results, Explained 04:34 Marnie's Two Test Results: One Said 54, One Said 38.6 07:37 The MTHFR Gene and Why Methylation Matters 08:49 Genes Aren't Destiny: A Quick Note on Epigenetics 09:30 Metric: Muscle and Functional Strength 10:21 The "Can You Get Off the Floor" Longevity Test 10:49 Book Rec: The New Fit With Aaron Leventhal (Episode 284) 11:32 Metric: Walking, Movement Snacks, and Pace 13:49 Metric: Sleep and the Midlife Wake-Up Spiral 15:26 Sleep Trackers Worth Trying: Aura Ring vs. Whoop 16:30 Chasing Deep Sleep: What Actually Moved the Needle 17:44 Metric: Stress, the Nervous System, and a PEMF Mat Experiment 19:52 Metric: Protein, and Why Most Women Are Under-Eating It 22:15 Does Everyone Need to Take a Biological Age Test? 23:02 Metric: Connection and Purpose 23:59 Metric: Getting Out of Fight-or-Flight 24:59 Build Your Own Health Dashboard: Score Yourself 25:08 How Old Do You Actually Feel? 28:16 What We'd Tell Our Kids Now 29:21 Share Your Biological Age Results With Us 29:45 Join the Fall Vitality Reboot, Starting September 27 Resources and Links: Episode 267, The New Fit with Aaron Leventhal Episode284 with Danny King (Lifetime) on VO2 max  Episode 319 on Community and Longevity for Midlife Women  Episode317 Design a life you love with the "big ass calendar" co-founder  Feeling tired, inflamed, or stuck in a cycle of cravings? Join our 7-Day Fall Vitality Reboot starting September 27 and discover how much better you can feel with simple daily habits and a supportive community beside you every step of the way. Click here to save your spot: https://l.bttr.to/fNSbn Subscribe to our Substack to get episode updates, wellness tips, and personal reflections from Marnie & Stephanie delivered straight to your inbox. Grab your free Midlife Travel Resilience Checklist here. If you love the show and want to support what we're building, consider a paid subscription for $30 annually. https://theartoflivingwell.substack.com/ Follow & Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofliving_well/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theartoflivingwellpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartoflivingwel/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gym3jOPdSHwrpM1BmxyJz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/id1482050468 Connect with Your Hosts: Marnie Dachis Marmet: https://www.instagram.com/zenfullifecoaching  Stephanie May Potter: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaypotter/  

Text the ShowThis week, Kim talks with therapist, writer, and activist Jen Gallagher about women's rage in midlife and why it deserves to be taken seriously instead of minimized. The conversation connects emotional suppression, perimenopause, and physical health, while giving listeners a clearer way to understand rage as information, not failure.Key topicsIn this episode, Kim introduces Jen Gallagher and frames the discussion around rage as a topic many women feel but rarely talk about openly.Jen shares how her own autoimmune illness became the turning point that pushed her to examine how much she had been prioritizing everyone else over herself.She describes how rage showed up in her own life first as road rage, which made her realize she was carrying more suppressed anger than she had admitted.They discuss how women's rage is often layered over years of self-neglect, people pleasing, and emotional minimizing.Jen explains that rage in midlife is often tied to both accumulation and hormonal change, especially the loss of estrogen's calming effect.Kim and Jen talk about how often women are told, “It's just perimenopause,” and why that explanation can erase real emotional and physical needs.Jen shares a powerful example of a woman whose unresolved rage surfaced in a dramatic moment at home, leading to deeper clarity about her marriage and her own needs.The conversation highlights shame and embarrassment as major reasons women do not talk about anger, even when it is clearly affecting their lives.Jen explains that therapy, journaling, and honest conversation can help women process rage safely and identify what it is trying to reveal.They connect suppressed rage with physical stress, inflammation, and chronic activation of stress chemicals like cortisol and adrenaline.Kim and Jen discuss how over apologizing and centering other people's comfort can keep women disconnected from their own truth.Jen reframes rage as an approach emotion, something that can fuel courage, boundary setting, and necessary change.The episode closes with a message of self-worth and permission: women are worth the time and attention it takes to understand what they feel.Connect with Jen on her website: jengallaghercounseling.com and take her rage quiz. What if your next vacation helped you come home feeling healthier, more rested, and truly recharged?Joyous Escape Travel is inviting women to step away from the demands of everyday life and join the Reset & Rise Wellness Cruise this January. It's more than a vacation-it's an opportunity to relax, connect and return home feeling refreshed. Reserve your spot HERE at Joyous Escape Travel today. Support the showHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?Now it's time to take the next step.It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. Together, we'll uncover the subtle ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why those patterns exist, and practice the tools to communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.If you're ready to move from inspiration to transformation, I'd love to have you join us this September.Click HERE to join us! The podcast starts the conversation. The workshop is where the transformation begins.****************************Find Your Vitality Today!We all know our skin changes in midlife and we know there are a lot of products out there making promises. I have found one that delivers and I'd love to have you join me by trying it out yourself. Go to the link below to find out more about this luxurious facial serumhttps://vitalitybioskin.com/products/vitality-society-founding-circle***************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim...

In this episode of Liz on Biz, Liz Theresa sits down with Marisa Jacobson, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and founder of Empower Health and Wellness Coaching. Together, they dive into women's health in midlife, the impact of hormone changes, diet culture, and the importance of pausing for self-care. Marisa Jacobson shares her unique approach to coaching women through transitions like menopause and high-stress life stages, emphasizing mindfulness, individualized support, and empowerment. Whether you're curious about health coaching or seeking ways to boost your energy and well-being, this conversation is packed with insights, real talk, and actionable tips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laurie James, somatic practitioner, coach, and author of Sandwiched, returns to talk about the rise of misogyny and what it means for women inside their relationships, their families, and the broader culture. This is a conversation we've both been having for years—in our own lives and with the women we work with every day—and it felt like time to have it out loud, together. Throughout our conversation, we unpack what misogyny actually is, how it shows up in ways women are often taught to minimize or normalize, and what living with it does to the body and nervous system over time. We also talk about what happens when the overwhelm becomes so intense that even identifying the next step—let alone making a plan—feels impossible. And we get into the question of when survival is no longer enough. When is it time to stop simply getting through the day and begin pushing back, speaking up, or making a change? That timing is deeply personal, and it matters more than people often realize. We're not having this conversation to frighten women or tell them what they should do. We're having it so they can better understand what they're experiencing, trust what their bodies have been telling them, and begin finding their way toward safety. What you'll hear about in this episode: What misogyny actually means and how it can show up inside a relationship (7:34) The physical toll of living under chronic stress, including the possible connection to autoimmune disease (13:36) Practical ways to regulate your nervous system when you're too overwhelmed to think clearly, much less make a plan (18:53) What current data reveals about the rise of misogyny in the United States over the past several years (25:35) Why healing may need to come before advocacy (36:03) How to approach dating with less fear in a cultural climate that can make it feel increasingly unsafe (38:42) Learn more about Laurie James: Laurie James is a mother, divorcée, recovering caregiver turned author, certified somatic practitioner & coach, and podcaster. With over 15 years' experience in energy work, somatic healing, parts work, and coaching. Laurie's podcast, Confessions of a Freebird, was inspired by her youngest of four children leaving the nest and is the sequel to her book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go. Laurie's book is about her journey from loneliness to finding belonging during a time when she was raising four teenage daughters, her mother had a heart attack and needed care, all while her marriage began to crumble. Now Laurie helps people divorce, heal, and date differently in midlife. She blends her coaching, somatic experiencing, and internal family systems training to help improve her clients relationships through befriending their body, nervous system, and parts that are protecting them. Doing so allows them to find the inner freedom to experience more happiness, joy, and create the life they desire. When she is not coaching clients or podcasting, she can be found nurturing her free spirit by walking her dog, skiing, sailing, hiking, volunteering, spending time with close friends or planning her next adventure. Resources & Links: Kate Anthony's Complete Parenting Plan Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate The Divorce Strategy Toolkit Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective Kate on Instagram Kate on Facebook Kate's Substack Newsletter: Divorce Coaching Dispatch Episodes are also available YouTube! Seven Step Mindset Reset for Divorce Laurie's website Laurie on Instagram Laurie on Facebook Laurie on LinkedIn Episode 95: Toxic Abuser-in-Chief: What Politics Has to Do With Your Marriage =================== DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. ===================

Today's episode is a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, and learning to support your body through every season of life. I'm joined by Jen Heller, host of the Homes That Heal podcast, who shares the incredible story that changed the trajectory of her life. After surviving a devastating explosion that took the life of a dear friend, Jen went on to experience serious health struggles in the years that followed—including an episode where the left side of her body became paralyzed for a time.. That experience became the beginning of a decades-long journey of asking deeper questions about her health and environment. Over the next 30 years, Jen focused on reducing her exposure to heavy metals, addressing thyroid concerns, making lifestyle changes, and ultimately losing weight and walking other people through creating lives and homes that HEAL. One tool that became an important part of Jen's personal wellness routine? Infrared sauna. During our conversation, I walk Jen through my current infrared sauna routine, and she helps me fine-tune it—especially for women navigating midlife, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. One of my favorite reminders from this conversation is that wellness doesn't have to be extreme to be effective. Our bodies change, our needs change, and sometimes healing looks less like pushing harder and more like learning how to support ourselves well. If you have an infrared sauna—or you've been wondering whether one might fit into your wellness routine—this is an episode you'll want to hear. And even if sauna isn't your thing, Jen's story is an incredible reminder of what can happen when we become curious about our bodies, our homes, and the things we expose ourselves to every day. Listen in and share this episode with a woman who is navigating midlife and wants to feel better in her body. This episode shares personal experiences and general wellness information and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always talk with your healthcare provider about what is appropriate for you, particularly if you have a medical condition or are considering significant changes to your wellness routine. Connect with Jen Heller : https://jenhellerlifestyle.com Homes that Heal Podcast Interested in getting your own sauna?

Join The Circle and use code "PODCAST": https://holplus.co/circle/Tamsen Fadal was an experienced news anchor when heart palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and severe brain fog left her on the bathroom floor of her newsroom. Despite spending decades in the media, she had no idea she was experiencing menopause.In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, Tamsen shares how that frightening experience led her to investigate why so many women remain unprepared for perimenopause and menopause.Tamsen reflects on losing her mother to breast cancer and later realizing that her mother had experienced medical menopause following chemotherapy and a double mastectomy. Nearly 28 years separated their experiences, yet both women suffered without the information or support they needed.That realization inspired Tamsen to step away from a three-decade career in television journalism and devote her work to menopause education and advocacy. She explains how social media revealed the scale of the problem and gave women a place to share symptoms and experiences that had been ignored or dismissed.Dr. Taz and Tamsen also discuss the confusion surrounding hormone replacement therapy, the importance of personalized care, barriers to finding informed doctors, and the role telehealth may play in improving access. They explore how brain fog, anxiety, sleep disruption, and other symptoms can affect women's confidence, careers, relationships, and sense of identity.Tamsen also shares the story behind The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause. After being told there was no audience for a menopause documentary, Tamsen and her partners self-funded the project, brought together leading experts and women's personal stories, and ultimately secured national distribution through PBS.The conversation turns toward reclaiming menopause as a powerful stage of life rather than a period of invisibility or decline. Tamsen discusses her book, How to Menopause, and the practical lifestyle changes that have helped her take better care of herself at 54.In this episode:Tamsen's frightening menopause experience in the newsroomHeart palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and severe brain fogWhy she did not recognize her symptoms as menopauseHer mother's experience with medically induced menopauseWhy menopause care has changed so little across generationsLeaving a three-decade journalism career for women's advocacyThe fear and financial uncertainty of making a major midlife changeHow social media helped women begin sharing their experiencesCreating The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on MenopauseBeing told there was no audience for a menopause documentaryWhy hormone replacement therapy remains confusingThe need for personalized menopause treatmentWhat to do when a doctor dismisses or minimizes your symptomsImproving menopause research, education, and access to careHow menopause symptoms affect women in the workplaceReframing menopause as a powerful new stage of lifeThe sleep, exercise, protein, stress, and alcohol changes helping Tamsen at 54About Tamsen Fadal:Tamsen Fadal is a 13-time Emmy-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, documentary filmmaker, podcaster, and menopause advocate.After more than three decades as a television journalist and news anchor, she shifted her work toward helping women understand perimenopause, menopause, and life beyond midlife.Tamsen is the author of How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before. She is also a co-producer and executive producer of The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, a documentary exploring the medical, emotional, social, and workplace effects of menopause.Connect with Tamsen Fadal:https://www.tamsenfadal.com/https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal/Get How to Menopause:https://www.howtomenopause.com/Watch The M Factor:https://themfactorfilm.com/About Dr. Taz:Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/aboutStay Connected:Connect further with hol+ at https://holplus.co/ and don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Book a Hol+ Consultation:https://holplus.co/locations/virtual/Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Subscribe to the audio podcast:https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Talk to KimThis week, Kim shares her personal journey of finding her voice, overcoming the tendency to shrink herself, and empowering women to take up space and speak their truth. This episode explores the roots of self-silencing and offers practical steps to reclaim confidence.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the episode and theme of finding your voice00:16 Kim shares her personal journey and the importance of self-awareness01:02 The roots of self-silencing in childhood and societal expectations02:17 How relationships influence women to shrink their voices03:23 Recognizing when your voice is being taken away04:59 Kim's story of her daughter coming out and its impact on her12:23 The importance of reclaiming and standing in your power14:14 Introducing the 'It's Not Just You' workshop for women15:57 Encouragement to women to take up space and speak their truthWhen you are ready to improve your health, you want someone who will walk alongside you, not hand you a plan and walk away. Stephanie Anderson with Renew Wellness is your Wellness Strategist who uses your unique strengths to create a plan to get you on the path to wellness. Go to her website and learn how Stephanie can help. https://renew-wellness.com/wellness-roadmapSupport the showHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?Now it's time to take the next step.It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. Together, we'll uncover the subtle ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why those patterns exist, and practice the tools to communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.If you're ready to move from inspiration to transformation, I'd love to have you join us this September.Click HERE to join us! The podcast starts the conversation. The workshop is where the transformation begins.****************************Find Your Vitality Today!We all know our skin changes in midlife and we know there are a lot of products out there making promises. I have found one that delivers and I'd love to have you join me by trying it out yourself. Go to the link below to find out more about this luxurious facial serumhttps://vitalitybioskin.com/products/vitality-society-founding-circle***************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim...

If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things for your health—eating well, exercising, trying to manage stress—and somehow still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly starting over, this conversation is for you.In this episode, I'm joined by Courtney Townley, a health and self-leadership expert with more than three decades of experience in the wellness industry. Courtney is challenging the traditional wellness playbook and sharing why lasting health isn't about more willpower, stricter routines, or another protocol.It's about learning how to lead yourself.We talk about the hidden stressors that impact your health, why midlife requires a different approach to wellness, and how to stop treating every detour like a complete failure. Courtney also breaks down the four practices behind her Consistency Code framework and shares simple ways to make decisions that move you toward the life and health you actually want.00:00:00 — Why your health struggles may have nothing to do with willpower 00:01:30 — Courtney Townley on creating a life-first business 00:03:00 — Using a “priority filter” to decide what deserves your yes 00:04:30 — The problem with information overload and “info obesity” 00:06:00 — Why stress management is a major part of health 00:07:30 — Unnecessary stress vs. on-purpose stress 00:09:00 — Courtney's “stress bucket” and the dimensions of health 00:10:30 — How midlife hormonal changes can affect stress resilience 00:12:00 — What self-leadership means and why wellness programs often fall short 00:13:30 — Why transformations don't last without changing your self-image 00:15:00 — The importance of balancing intense effort with rest and recovery 00:16:30 — Ask yourself: What does health mean in this season of my life? 00:18:00 — How one small decision can move you back toward better health 00:21:00 — How to realign quickly when life derails your plans 00:24:00 — Sleep, wellness trends, and Courtney's daily self-check-in 00:27:00 — The four practices inside The Consistency Code 00:28:30 — Where to connect with Courtney Townley and find her book CONNECT WITH COURTNEY:Website: graceandgrit.comInstagram: @gracegritPodcast: Grace & GritBook: The Consistency Code

You keep replaying the conversation. Not because you don't understand it — but because you do. Sometimes you already know what happened. The real conflict isn't figuring them out. It's what the truth would require you to do about it. In this episode, I unpack how compassion — for someone's history, their pain, their good intentions — can quietly become a sophisticated form of self-abandonment... In this episode: Why you replay conversations you've already figured out The difference between explaining behavior and excusing impact How compassion, taken too far, becomes self-betrayal The one question that moves you from stuck to clear: not "Why did they do it?" but "What does this pattern require of me now?" "Explanation doesn't erase impact. You're allowed to hold both." — Take the free QUIZ - What's Your Communication Under Pressure Style? 

What happens when the life that looks successful from the outside no longer feels like yours?For Lisa Pulliam, that realization came while standing on a beach in South Texas.She had built a successful business, led a team of more than 2,000 consultants and customers, spoken on major stages, and checked many of the boxes we're told represent success.But behind the accomplishments, Lisa was burned out.Her health was suffering. Her marriage was strained. One of her children was struggling. And somewhere in the relentless striving, performing, achieving, and showing up for everyone else, Lisa realized she had lost touch with herself.In this deeply personal episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with Lisa for a conversation about burnout, people pleasing, midlife reinvention, motherhood, grief, social media, finding purpose, and what Lisa calls "the journey back to me."Lisa shares why she believes peace is an essential measure of success, how she began separating her worth from her accomplishments, and why sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is become quiet enough to hear ourselves again.They also explore Lisa's 30-day social media experiment, her practice of "Soul Time," morning pages, learning to surrender what we cannot control, and why the second half of life may actually become our most meaningful chapter.In This EpisodeThe moment Lisa realized her successful life wasn't working anymoreWhat burnout can look like when everything appears fine from the outsideWhy achievement and accomplishment don't necessarily create peaceHow people pleasing contributes to burnoutSeparating your identity from what you accomplishWhy Lisa deleted social media from her phone for 30 daysWhat happened when she stopped reaching for her phone every morningLisa's "Soul Time" practice for reconnecting with yourselfThe power of silence, mindfulness, nature, and morning pagesCarrying emotional "bricks" that were never yours to carryMotherhood, grief, surrender, and letting go without losing yourselfWhy feeling your emotions is part of healingRediscovering purpose in the second half of lifeWhy small moments can create enormous meaningWhat Lisa wishes she could tell her 40-year-old selfMemorable Quotes"If in the middle of that there is no peace, then I say there is no success.""You are enough just as you are.""Feeling our feelings is the beginning of healing.""Surrendering is an act of trust.""Until you breathe your last breath on this planet, there is a purpose for you."

You need proper women's healthcare for perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause, and every other touchpoint in midlife. This week's guest believes healthcare should be rooted in science, guided by experts, and covered by insurance. Dr. Kathleen Jordan is the Chief Medical Officer of Midi, the largest virtual clinic for women in midlife. Hear Midi's multidisciplinary approach to menopausal & perimenopausal care, how the company has grown exponentially since its start 5 years ago, and how the company caters to each era of the patient's journey. Learn about how Midi uses AI as a women's healthcare company and how the company hires the expert providers they need. Tune in to this episode to learn about how MIdi is providing much-needed women's healthcare for women in midlife.   Learn more: Dr. Kathleen Jordan Midi Midi LinkedIn   Today's Hot Flash and other stats from: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

If you've ever noticed more hair in your brush or shower drain and wondered if it's just midlife or something more, you're not alone. Hair loss can feel personal, even alarming, but it's also a powerful signal from your body. This episode explores how midlife women can decode what hair changes reveal about our health, hormones, and wellbeing, so you can move forward with clarity and practical next steps. Hair is deeply tied to our identity, confidence, and sense of vitality, which is why unexpected shedding often stirs worry or frustration. But thinning hair or increased shedding doesn't have to be a mystery, nor is it always inevitable with age. Guest nutritionist and autoimmune specialist shares evidence-based insight and lived experience including overcoming decades of autoimmune hair loss herself. With warmth and authority, we disentangle what's normal, what's cause for concern, and what you can actually do to support healthier hair growth in midlife. What you'll learn: • How to recognize the difference between normal hair shedding and patterns that signal something deeper • The surprising links between stress, gut health, inflammation, and hair changes in women over 40 • Realistic dietary and lifestyle strategies including which nutrients and foods to prioritize, and which habits might be sabotaging your efforts • How processed foods and hidden sugars impact hair health and what to choose instead • Insight into the genetic, hormonal, and autoimmune factors unique to women's hair loss in the midlife years • When it's time to seek help or testing, and how to approach possible solutions with self-compassion For midlife women, this conversation offers practical perspective and evidence-based options for navigating hair loss without fear or shame. You'll find useful next steps no matter where you are on your journey from subtle changes to more significant challenges anchored in trust and validation for women who want to feel well and stay informed. Episode website: https://www.natalietysdal.com/podcast https://www.natalietysdal.com https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal https://www.tiktok.com/@ntysdal https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal

Why does it suddenly feel impossible to lose weight after 35?You've cleaned up your diet.You're exercising more.You're eating less than ever.Yet the scale won't move.If you've ever wondered why your metabolism seems "broken", why your cravings feel uncontrollable or why midlife/menopause seems to make everything harder - this conversation will completely change how you think about your health!In this episode, Erin sits down with Dr. Cody Golman, Chiropractor and Creator of the Fast 40 System, to unpack why traditional dieting backfires - especially for women over 35.Instead of chasing thinner bodies through restriction, Dr. Cody explains why women need to focus on metabolic flexibility, hormone health, proper nourishment, quality sleep and learning to work with their bodies instead of against them.You'll also discover why burning fat and burning sugar are two completely different metabolic states and how one simple shift can dramatically change your energy, cravings, sleep, mood, and more!Whether you're in your late 30s or navigating perimenopause/menopause, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that challenges decades of diet culture narratives.In This Episode, You'll Learn:• Why losing weight becomes harder after age 35 • The difference between sugar burning vs. fat burning • The hidden reason cravings feel impossible to control • Why chronic dieting damages metabolism • How poor sleep affects all 50+ hormones in your body • Why eating less causes your body to store more fat • The surprising reason salads aren't always the answer • Common mistakes women make when trying to lose weight • Why women should stop following nutrition advice designed for men Connect more with Dr. Cody here:Website: www.fast40weightloss.comWatch the full episode on YOUTUBE here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOVfWdj8HCYIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health.Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey!

Soul Dedicated: A Healing Journey Beyond People-Pleasing and ApprovalChristel Arcucci introduces The Ecstatic Empath Show, a podcast that helps empaths shift from pain to power and pleasure through embodied practices and healing audio journeys. HYPNOSIS RECODE INVITATION: If you're ready to consciously install a new operating system a Hypnosis Recode session is designed to Delete the default program, stop pouring energy into the life you've outgrown, and start living on your own terms. Book your session at https://www.empathrecode.comThe episode guides a relaxation and inner descent to meet the “soul spark” beneath roles, masks, conditioning, trauma, and stress responses like fight, flight, freeze, or please. Through breath and inquiry, listeners are encouraged to build “soul power,” trust authentic self-expression, navigate human challenges with greater ease, and align daily choices with soul purpose, then gently return to waking awareness and continue cultivating embodied spiritual awakening.00:00 Who Are You Really00:21 Show Welcome and Mission01:23 Hypnosis Recode Invitation01:47 Settle In and Breathe02:39 What It Means Soul Dedicated05:35 Dropping Into the Soul Core07:28 Soul Flame and Creative Power08:50 Peeling Back Conditioning11:00 Inquiry What Is My Soul13:04 Igniting Purpose and Momentum14:50 Return to the Room15:58 Closing Thanks and Next StepsQuestions? Message me here :-)Support the showEMPATH RECODE INVITATION: Did you know the chapter you didn't dare write yet is already written?The Empath Recode helps you stop pouring energy into the life you've outgrown and pour every ounce of life force into the life you want to be living. We're not rehashing what didn't work. We're shifting the agreements you've been unconsciously keeping so you can release the version of yourself you built for everyone else and begin the pleasure-led, purpose-filled life that's been waiting for you.Begin your Unapologetic Era - https://www.EmpathRecode.com

In part one, Dr. Liz Bartman and I broke down why PMDD happens: the histamine surges, the GABA receptor glitch, the progesterone metabolite that either calms you down or completely wrecks you depending on your unique biology. If you haven't listened to that one yet, start there, because this episode builds directly on it. Now we get into the part everyone actually wants to know: what do you do about it? We talk about why popular fixes like DAO supplements and strict low histamine diets usually fall short, and what to focus on instead, starting with your gut, your liver, and your nervous system. Dr. Liz walks through her actual clinical protocols, including specific nutrients, herbs, and the EndoAccess formulas she uses with patients who have histamine overload, progesterone sensitivity, or both. We also get into the harder conversations: when a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor might help women who are pushing too much allopregnanolone, what's really going on hormonally for women hitting perimenopause with worsening PMDD, and yes, when birth control or even an SSRI might actually be the safest, most compassionate choice, even for someone who leans natural. Dr. Liz makes a case that will challenge how you think about "first, do no harm." This episode is about giving you an actual roadmap, not just information. Because once you understand your own biology, from part one, you can finally stop guessing and start treating the right thing. In This Episode, We Cover: Why DAO supplements and strict low histamine diets usually don't solve the problem long term The gut, liver, and nervous system focused approach Dr. Liz uses first with patients Key nutrients and antioxidants for calming histamine and neuroinflammation, including glutathione support, sulforaphane, green tea, pomegranate, curcumin, NAC, and glycine Why alcohol is one of the biggest hidden disruptors of histamine clearance and hormone balance Specific probiotic strains, including lactobacillus plantarum, and their surprising role in GABA receptor expression The EndoAccess formulas Dr. Liz uses clinically for histamine support and for progesterone sensitive PMDD, including early results from a small group of patients What 5-alpha reductase inhibition is, how it relates to allopregnanolone, and when it may help Why perimenopausal women can suddenly develop worse PMDD, and the surprising role of testosterone, insulin, and FSH The honest conversation about birth control, newer options, and when it may be the safest choice for severe PMDD Where SSRIs fit in, including luteal phase only dosing and what to support alongside them Why the nervous system piece is the part most women skip, and why it may be the most important one Who This Episode Is For This is for women who now understand why they're struggling, from part one, and want an actual plan. It's for anyone who has tried supplements or progesterone with no luck and felt like they were out of options. It's especially for women in perimenopause noticing their PMDD or PMS getting dramatically worse, and for anyone who has felt conflicted about whether birth control or an SSRI could ever be the "right" choice for them.     Sponsors Join the Midlife Women's Peptide Program today and get started for less than $200 a month! Timeline is offering up to 39% off your first order of Mitopure. Gummies. Go to timeline.com/HORMONE use coupon HORMONE Get 15% off Magnesium Breakthrough By BiOptimzers at bioptimizers.com/hormone with coupon code 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

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!In this episode, guest Jen Gallagher of Jen Gallagher Counseling LLC joins the show to talk anger and rage in midlife women. In her work as a limited licensed psychologist, owner of Jen Gallagher Counseling LLC, a certified menopause mental health provider and a recovering 'nice girl', Jen focuses her practice on midlife women and their rage. Tune in to this conversation to learn more about rage and anger and their rightful place in the experiences of midlife women. Where to find Jen Gallagher:Website: https://www.jengallaghercounseling.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gallagher-ma-llp-mmhpc-473355409/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midliferagetherapy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585676378977Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!

“Heart disease is the number one killer globally, and 80 to 90% is preventable.” - Michelle RouthensteinHeart disease is still the leading cause of death for women but it's surprisingly easy to overlook in everyday practice. It develops quietly over years. Blood pressure creeps up, cholesterol patterns change, PCOS, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation continue to influence vascular health long after the original diagnosis. By the time symptoms become clear, the disease process has often been underway for decades.The encouraging part is that so many of these risk factors are things we're already talking about with our clients, like nutrition, movement, blood sugar regulation, and gut health. Supporting cardiovascular health doesn't require a completely different approach. It means recognizing when those everyday interventions can also protect the heart and knowing which early risk factors deserve a closer look before they become much bigger problems.In today's episode, I'm joined by Michelle Routhenstein, preventive cardiology dietitian and founder of Entirely Nourished, to talk about why cardiovascular prevention belongs in every women's health practice. Michelle shares the early warning signs she wants every practitioner to recognize, nutrition strategies that support vascular health, the importance of nitric oxide and gut health, why soft plaque deserves more attention, the simple changes practitioners can make to help women reduce their cardiovascular risk, and more.Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!---Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/midlife-womens-heart-health-how-pregnancy-complications-pcos-and-slight-increases-in-blood-pressure-increase-womens-cardiovascular-risk/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/).Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

Send us Fan MailYou bought something for yourself last week. Something small. Something completely reasonable. And the guilt arrived before you had even finished paying for it.You are not alone in that. And it is not about money. For many midlife women, spending money on themselves triggers a response that feels almost physical — a tightening, a second-guessing, a quiet voice that asks whether you really needed it, whether you really deserve it, whether you should have spent that money on something more responsible. On someone else. That voice is not a financial problem. It is a self-worth problem. And in the final episode of The Unfinished GLOW's Women's History Month series, PK — Dr. Peggie Kirkland — names it precisely, traces it to its roots, and offers a completely different way to hold your relationship with money. In this episode you will find:•       Why spending money on yourself feels wrong — and the surprisingly deep reason it has nothing to do with being irresponsible•       The structural and historical context that explains why so many women carry financial guilt •       The house metaphor that gives you a completely new way to understand where you are in your financial life — without judgment•       The deeper reframe that changes everything: how you manage money is a form of self-respect•       Five practical, do-able financial wellness steps calibrated specifically for midlife women•       The three words that are the most important financial education you will ever receive This is not a lecture about spreadsheets. This is a conversation about what you believe you deserve. And you deserve abundance in every form. This is the series finale of the seven-part series celebrating women.  Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and find everything at https://www.mommasmotivationalmessages.com 

If you've been on social media lately, you've probably seen it: women swearing that a combo of Pepcid and Claritin, ordinary histamine blockers, gave them their life back during the worst days of their cycle. It sounds too simple to be real, and honestly, it kind of is. But the reason it's working for some women and doing absolutely nothing for others is the whole story, and it's a story almost nobody is explaining correctly. In this episode, I sit down with one of my all time favorite guests, Dr. Liz Bartman, to go deep into progesterone sensitivity, PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and how it's different from garden variety PMS. If you've ever felt like a completely different person for two weeks out of every month, only to feel like yourself again the second your period starts, this episode is going to make you feel seen in a way most conversations about "hormones" never do. We get into what's actually driving PMDD for so many women: an altered GABA receptor that stops responding correctly to a calming metabolite of progesterone called allopregnanolone. We talk about why histamine surges at exactly the wrong time in your cycle, how estrogen and progesterone are pulling the strings behind the scenes, and why some women feel like magic when they take progesterone while others feel like they've been poisoned by it. This is the foundational science you need before you try any protocol, viral or otherwise. This is part one of a two part series. Part two gets into what to actually do about it, but you need this piece first, because throwing supplements or medications at PMDD without understanding your own biology is how so many women end up frustrated and back at square one. In This Episode, We Cover: The real difference between PMS and PMDD, and why PMDD is classified as a mental health condition, not just a hormone imbalance Why normal estrogen and progesterone levels don't rule out PMDD, and what's actually going on in the brain instead What allopregnanolone is, how it works on GABA receptors, and why some women's brains stop responding to it correctly The viral H1/H2 histamine blocker protocol: what it is, why it can bring real relief, and why it isn't a PMDD cure-all The surprising role histamine plays as a neurotransmitter, including its connection to your morning cortisol response Why PMDD symptoms show up specifically in the second half of your cycle, and how estrogen, progesterone, and mast cells are all involved Why roughly half of women with diagnosed PMDD don't tolerate progesterone well, and what that tells us about the root cause How your gut microbiome, specific probiotic strains, and your nervous system state all influence GABA receptor expression and histamine regulation Why declining egg quality and corpus luteum function can cause progesterone to drop too fast in the luteal phase Who This Episode Is For This is for any woman who has ever felt like her brain and body get hijacked in the days before her period, and who has been told it's "just PMS" or that she's overreacting. It's for women who have tried progesterone and either felt amazing or felt so much worse, and never got a real explanation why. It's also for anyone who has seen the histamine blocker trend online and wants to understand the actual mechanism before trying it themselves.     Sponsors Join the Midlife Women's Peptide Program today and get started for less than $200 a month! Head to cozyearth.com and use my code HORMONES for 20% off sitewide! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Try the power of copper peptides on your skin today and get 20% off your order with coupon code km20 here.     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

Drop us a line or two . . .LONG SUMMARYQueenie kicks things off fresh from a weekend packed with family events — her niece's bridal shower, a pool party at her sister-in-law's place, and what would have been her late mother-in-law Kay's third anniversary. The shower was a hit partly because the bride lives in Texas and had the good sense to put "just ship it" on the invitation, meaning zero gift-unwrapping theater, zero bow hats, zero frantic "she's in the bathroom, don't open it yet" energy. The scratch-off card game was a crowd-pleaser — you send in a photo of the groom, they print him into a celebrity card deck, guests scratch to find him, winner gets a gift bag. Clean, fun, no one had to pretend to cry over a KitchenAid.On the way to the pool party, Queenie stopped at a neighborhood lemonade stand (Disney World fund, very ambitious), handed over a ten, got some chitchat — and then, as she's leaving in her bathing suit, a little girl looks up and says, *I like your dress.* Queenie nearly corrected her and then wisely decided: no need. Just drive away in your very mini dress.The conversation pivots to long marriages when TT brings up a moment at pickleball — a sweet young woman, married two years, asked TT and her husband what their secret was after learning they'd been together 43 years (Queenie initially insisted it was 45 or 46; the math got worked out eventually). The husband's answer: "You have to learn when not to say things." Queenie's suggested alternatives: laziness, procrastination, inertia, conflict aversion, exhaustion, and not wanting to go broke. TT reveals the piece of advice she *wanted* to write on a bridal shower card once but didn't have the nerve to sign her name to. It is, shall we say, anatomically specific and probably the most useful thing anyone has ever almost written on one of those cards.This leads to a small detour about the lost art of handwriting — Queenie had to get a second advice card at the shower because her first attempt looked like it was written by, in her words, "a deranged old woman." Neither of them writes anymore. Cursive, once a graded subject, now just runs off the page on its own while the brain races ahead.The segment **Wait, What? No Way, José** lands on smell training and brain aging, sourced from a Harvard neurobiologist (legitimacy confirmed: it's not just hoo-ha). Turns out your nose is directly wired into cognitive, emotional, and memory centers of the brain, smell loss is linked to 139 health conditions, and simply sniffing five strong scents for 20 seconds twice a day — lavender, lemon, coffee, clove, eucalyptus — with active focus can improve verbal fluency and even increase hippocampus volume. The ladies immediately start workshopping their personal scent lineups. TT goes for baking bread, tomato plants, and basil. Queenie wants salt air (requires seaweed, complicated to bottle), eucalyptus, lavender, the smell of a baby's head, and the smell of spring — which she acknowledges is more of a smell memory than a smell. TT connects the dots: smells are evocative, strengthening the connection probably strengthens memory, and also TT has chronic sinus issues so this whole exercise might be harder for her. Queenie floats eucalyptus as a possible unclogger. Nobody huffs gasoline, despite TT's complicated feelings about it.Hot on the heels of nose science comes a cannabis news drop: a large new study published in BMJ Mental Health found no link between cannabis use and cognitive decline or dementia risk in older adults. Unlike the patchwork of conflicting prior studies, this one has statistical weight — large observational sample plus genetic causation testing. The researchers themselves say it's reassuring, not a green light for heavy use. Queenie's editorial: "Put that in your pipe and smoke it, everybody." TT suspects the dementia scare was always a "dog whistle" designed to keep older adults — now the biggest cannabis-purchasing demographic — away from the dispensary.**TT's Choice** pulls number 50: *What if you woke up fluent in one new language? Which one, and what's the first thing you say?* TT chooses American Sign Language. Queenie blinks. Slowly. Several times. She comes around — ASL is cool, meaningful, a genuine bridge — but not before pointing out that you can't exactly holler across a room in it and that the deaf community is, statistically speaking, a smaller conversation pool than Mandarin speakers. TT's first thing she'd sign: *Hey, I can communicate with you.* Queenie's pick is Hindi or Mandarin, motivated by sheer population density and years of working with people from India and China. Her first phrase would be "How may I best support you?" They both know exactly one useful sign — the universal one — and demonstrate it enthusiastically. World peace is declared, then immediately rescinded.**The Fuck It List** this week belongs to Queenie, who has been drowning in communication chaos. Working with relocation assignees, she's been available in every possible channel simultaneously — WhatsApp, texting, email, calls — with no structure, no response windows, 14 draft messages floating in the ether. She's saying fuck it to the myth of 24/7 availability and replacing it with something she finds less loaded than "setting boundaries": setting expectations. Spelling out clearly what method to use when, what response time is realistic, what constitutes an emergency. TT's contribution: "Clarity is kindness." They both acknowledge the particular guilt that comes with this for women of their generation — trained to give, to accommodate, to say yes and mean it and then quietly resent it. Queenie also notes the extra complication: some of her assignees are new to a city with no social network, making her feel like the only lifeline. Still. Expectations. In writing. Part of the intake process. Done.The back half is pure domestic dispatch: TT is doing smoothies for lunch, lost some weight, allowed herself ice cream on the Wisconsin River (a ferry went past; they did not take it), and permits herself two pieces of hard candy a day. Queenie is preparing for a colonoscopy on Wednesday — which she is reframing as "Cleansday" and, after the year she had, genuinely does not fear. She was apparently scolded last time for insufficient prep results, a situation she finds baffling since she followed instructions and couldn't exactly verify from her end. More Miralax this time. She's fine with it. Meanwhile, Queenie's daughter Megan had her first mammogram and got called back — technical imaging issue, folding, unclear view, very common for a first scan, not worrying anyone. Queenie's granddaughter just started high school. Time, as always, is marching on without asking permission.They close, as they do, pleasantly confused and absolutely fine with it.SHORT SUMMARYQueenie survived a bridal shower, a pool party, and being complimented on her "dress" (it was a bathing suit) — all in one weekend. CDQ covers smell training as a legit brain health tool, a reassuring new cannabis-and-cognitive-decline study, a TT's Choice debate about sign language vs. Mandarin, and Queenie's Fucked List entry on finally setting expectations — not boundaries, *expectations* — around her availability. Aging brains, long marriages, colonoscopy prep, and ASL for "fuck you": a perfectly normal episode. TOP 5 PULL QUOTES**TT:** "There's no problem that a blowjob can't fix. I didn't have the guts to write it — I didn't know these people."**Queenie:** "I have long-term care insurance, and I'm not afraid to exhaust all my benefits. And when they're gone, guess what? So am I."**TT:** "To what do you attribute your successful marriage? And I said, I don't know. And honey said, You have to learn when not to say things."**Queenie:** "I'm saying fuck it to the pretense that I'm available twenty-four seven. My assignees will be better served if I just spell it out — setting expectations, not boundaries. Clarity is kindness."**Queenie:** "I'm looking forward to my colonoscopy prep because I'll drop a few pounds. I'm viewing it as a cleanse. A reset. I can start fresh. That's what I should've been calling it all along — Cleansday."# EPISODE VIBEIt's the kind of episode that feels like eavesdropping on two people who've known each other long enou 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. 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Could you have PCOS and not know it? You sure can, says reproductive endocrinologist and menopause specialist Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, who is hopeful that the recent renaming of the condition from “polycystic ovary syndrome” (PCOS) to “polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome” (PMOS) will help raise awareness—and improve care. This episode breaks down what PMOS actually is, why the new name matters, and how this androgen‑driven metabolic condition shows up across the lifespan, from irregular cycles and fertility struggles to increased cardiometabolic risk, especially once you hit the menopause transition. We also cover treatment options including metformin, inositol, and compelling new research on GLP‑1 receptor agonists, plus what all of this means for active midlife women when it comes to fueling, Reds/LEA risk, resistance training, and long‑term glucose control.Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD, is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in women's performance and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Medical Society. She is a MedFit Care provider and provides weekly workouts and medical updates at her Substack Athletic Aging. She is an Endocrine Consultant for Wild Health and Women's Health Director at Eternal Health. Dr. DiGirolamo is now seeing patients for virtual consultations for menopausal care and performance optimization. Visit her website drcarlad.com to learn more about her services and schedule an appointment.Join us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Join the Feisty Strong STRONG Club: https://feisty.co/training/strong-club/ and use code:  HITPLAY15 to save 15%Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 20% off your order with code FEISTYBRAIN at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!In this episode, Wendy sits down with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey about what happens when your entire life plan disappears overnight. Ten days before her 37th birthday, the family business she'd wanted to run since age 16 closed its doors. Job gone. Title gone. Future gone. It was the worst day of her life, but she didn't stay there.They explore:When you lose everything, you discover what you're actually made of, and how resilience looks less like inspiration and more like showing up brokenThe moment someone told her the work was worth $1,000 and she believed it: how discovering your worth changes everythingThe ongoing battle: autoimmune disease, panic attacks since her 20s, a dysregulated nervous system, but continuing to say yes to what matters anywaySarah's story isn't about bouncing back perfectly or finding the silver lining. It's about climbing out of rock bottom while still carrying the wounds. It's about rebuilding while your body and mind are still fighting. It's raw, honest, and real.Connect with Sarah:Get her book, I Buried Her in a French Press: amazon.com/Buried-Her-French-Press-Finding/dp/1544549466?tag=syty-20Instagram: instagram.com/sarahbarneshumphreyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahbarneshumphreyBlendedPledge.orgSarahBarnesHumphrey.comPodcasts: sarahbarneshumphrey.com/contentReferenced in this Episode:On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen: amazon.com/dp/059324303X/?tag=syty-20Lewis Howes Podcast: lewishowes.com/sogpodcast________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

We're getting into something that doesn't get enough attention in midlife... hobbies! Not the brunch and margaritas kind that leaves you grumpy for the rest of the weekend, but the real stuff. The things that light you up, get you out of your head, and remind you that there's a whole life waiting outside of work, family obligations and your comfort zone.We share our own journey of going from having zero hobbies to e-bikes, pickleball, paddleboarding and beyond — and why breaking out of the box, even when it's scary, changes everything. We also get real about what happens when you stop growing and just start living the same day on repeat, and how to make sure that never becomes your story.If your kids have moved out, your schedule has opened up, and you genuinely don't know what to do with yourself, this one is for youJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8nonbBsA-mTli1KLlHlrA/joinWork with JeanineBook a free consult https://bit.ly/4dUHYZeMike's YouTube Channel:  @escoelitemindsetMike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@escoelitemindsetSupport our Sponsors1UP Nutrition Code: JEANINEhttps://1upnutrition.com/JEANINEHRT & Peptides (Tell them Jeanine Escobar when filling out ntake)https://www.vitabella.comMegaFit Meals - Code Jeanine10 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_JShopmy https://shopmy.us/shop/mrsceoj?Section_id=1519253&tab=collectionsInstagram: https://instagram.com/mrsceo_jInstagram: https://instagram.com/candidly_withcoffeeWeight Loss IG: https://instagram.com/@coach.jeanineescobarTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsceo_j

You asked your doctor for help. You got your blood work. You were told everything is normal. And you walked out feeling more confused than when you walked in, because if nothing is wrong, why do you still feel terrible? In this episode, I'm walking you through every lab I use to uncover weight loss resistance, what I'm looking for on each one, and why your doctor and I can look at the exact same numbers and come to completely different conclusions.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why "your labs are normal" doesn't mean your body is functioning optimally, and the real difference between diagnosable and suboptimalWhy cutting calories below 1,500 when you're already weight loss resistant creates a brand new problem instead of a solutionWhat the DUTCH test shows us that a standard blood draw simply can't: what you're producing, how you're using it, and how you're detoxing itWhy the GI MAP is my favorite test of all, and why your gut is usually the environment your hormones are responding toThe energy conversion markers most women never get checked: vitamin D, a full iron panel, and B12Why a TSH alone is not a thyroid panel, and the five markers I want to see insteadThe blood sugar trio (fasting insulin, fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1C) and why fasting insulin is the one that tells the truthWhat an abnormal lipid panel in midlife is really telling you (hint: it's almost never your red meat)Why I don't put much weight on a normal CRP when your symptoms are telling a different storyTIMESTAMPS: 01:15 Welcome to Part 3: Getting the Data 02:05 Why Your Doctor Says "Normal" and I Say "Suboptimal" 04:17 When Eating Less Stops Working (And Starts Causing Harm) 06:34 Labs End the Guesswork Spiral 08:55 Data + Belief: Why Women Shift Fast When They Can See the Why 09:45 The DUTCH Test: Hormones, Cortisol Rhythm, and Detox Pathways 13:11 The GI MAP: Gut Lining, Digestive Capacity, and the Real Story on Pathogens 15:30 Vitamin D: The Hormone Pretending to Be a Vitamin 17:41 The Full Iron Panel: Your Energy Conversion Marker 19:37 Vitamin B12 and the Gut Absorption Connection 20:40 The Full Thyroid Panel: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, and Antibodies 24:22 Fasting Insulin, Fasting Glucose, and Hemoglobin A1C 26:42 The Lipid Panel: It's Blood Sugar and Muscle, Not Your Eggs 27:50 CBC, CMP, and CRP: The Foundation Check 29:05 How the Midsummer Reset Targets Low-Grade Inflammation 30:51 You're Not Crazy, Lazy, or Lacking Discipline. This Is Data.RESOURCES:

There is something dreamy about the idea of living close to your people. Imagine all of the spontaneous walks, casual dinners, and “come over, I'm on my couch” friendship vibes that so many of us crave.Today I'm talking with Kelly and Kristi from The Friendhood, a group of four women in Atlanta who actually did it. They didn't just talk about moving closer to their friends someday — they now live within a block of each other, and their story went mega viral.In this episode, we chat about what it really looks like to live near your best friends: the boundaries, the chosen family dynamics, the hard conversations, the 1:1 friendships inside the group, the joy of being aunties, and why proximity does not mean you are together all the time.In this episode you'll hear about:How The Friendhood went from 1 friend buying a lot in a new Atlanta development to 4 women living within a block of each otherWhy their chosen family dynamic includes husbands, kids, nephews, and the whole family unitA “yearly friendship check-in” idea that Kelly uses to ask what's working and what needs supportHow The Friendhood avoids gossip and protects 1:1 friendships inside the larger groupResources & LinksLearn more about The Friendhood on their website and on Instagram.Episode 14: How To Join a Friend Group Or Create OneEpisode 42: Real Talk About Friendship TriosEpisode 65: How Jenna Myhre Deyle Moved Across The Country to Live Closer to FriendsEpisode 100: How To Use the Wheel of Connection to Strengthen Your Support SystemEpisode 149: Why We Should All Want Our Friends to Have Robust Social Lives (Even If It's Without Us)Episode 176: The Cost of Quiet: How To Stop Avoiding Conflict and Have Those Hard Conversations with Colette Jane FehrLike what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!This episode is sponsored by Are We Friends Yet?, Alex's book on building the support system you've been wanting. Buy the book and submit your receipt before July 16th to get The Connector's Toolkit free: a private pep talk podcast for the moments that feel hardest, a full year in The Less Lonely Club, and more. Grab your bonuses at alexalexander.com/are-we-friends-yet This episode is sponsored by Slowly, a digital pen pal app used by over 10 million people worldwide. If you've been looking for a low-pressure way to connect with someone completely outside your normal friendship circle, this is it. Exchange letters at your own pace, no small talk panic required.Download Slowly free and get 30% off Slowly Plus using my link: https://open.slowly.app/miXL/l8ei5iw6WANT MORE? My book, Are We Friends Yet? is here. Order your copy today!Dive into The Connection Reset. A 10-day private podcast to help you see the abundance of connection that already exists in your day-to-day (Yes. Really. I promise you have more than you realize). Start today. 

Send us Fan MailYou are going through the motions of a life that looks completely fine from the outside.And yet. Something is hollow in the middle of it. Like the color has turned down a few notches. Like you are living in your life but not quite inhabiting it. Like you used to know what your life was for — and somewhere in the middle of all the giving and the doing and the showing up, that knowing got very quiet. If you have been sitting with a version of that feeling — the hollow, the grey, the vague but persistent sense that something is missing even when nothing is obviously wrong — this episode is for you. In this episode, PK — Dr. Peggie Kirkland explores what spiritual wellness actually means for midlife women, why so many of us lose our sense of purpose and meaning during this season of life, and what it looks like to find your way back to the fixed point that has been there all along. In this episode you will find:•       Why feeling hollow inside a life that looks fine from the outside is not ingratitude — it is spiritual depletion, and it is far more common in midlife women than we ever talk about•       The North Star metaphor that reframes the question ‘what is my life for?' from a crisis into a navigation tool•       The research on values alignment and why living out of sync with what you actually believe creates chronic stress in the body•       Five questions that will tell you more about your North Star than any personality test ever could•       One specific fifteen-minute practice that begins to close the gap between the life you are living and the life you actually value Your North Star has not disappeared. You have just been too busy to look up and find it. This episode helps you look up. 

The dating pool for midlife women is a disaster and we're breaking down exactly why. From the reality of what men in that age range actually look like, to the high value ones who are already dating women two decades younger, we're calling it all out with zero sugarcoating.But here's the real message... stop waiting on the pool to get better and start focusing on you. We talk about why entering the dating world before you've done the internal and external work is setting yourself up to fail, why learning to be happy alone is actually your biggest power move, and why your coming out moment hits completely different when it happens on your terms.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8nonbBsA-mTli1KLlHlrA/joinWork with JeanineBook a free consult https://bit.ly/4dUHYZeMike's YouTube Channel:  @escoelitemindsetMike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@escoelitemindsetSupport our Sponsors1UP Nutrition Code: JEANINEhttps://1upnutrition.com/JEANINEHRT & Peptides (Tell them Jeanine Escobar when filling out ntake)https://www.vitabella.comMegaFit Meals - Code Jeanine10 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_JShopmy https://shopmy.us/shop/mrsceoj?Section_id=1519253&tab=collectionsInstagram: https://instagram.com/mrsceo_jInstagram: https://instagram.com/candidly_withcoffeeWeight Loss IG: https://instagram.com/@coach.jeanineescobarTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsceo_j

Talk to KimIn this insightful interview, Sandra Wood shares her journey of self-discovery, the importance of boundaries, and how women can reconnect with their authentic selves during midlife. Discover practical strategies for inner exploration, healing relationships, and embracing your true identity.Chapters00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery02:45 Awakening Through Adversity05:34 Setting Boundaries and Redefining Identity08:19 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth11:06 Building a Relationship with Yourself14:03 Embracing Your Inner Landscape19:17 Embracing Wisdom from Life Experiences22:11 The Journey of Coaching and Personal Growth25:49 Navigating Business Challenges and Entrepreneurship28:38 Rediscovering Self: Values and Non-Negotiables31:10 The Importance of Self-Compassion and Kindness resourcesSandra Wood's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sandrawoodcoach/Substack Articles by Sandra Wood - https://sandrawood.substack.com/Sandra Wood's Official Website - https://sandrawood.coachHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. We'll uncover the ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why, and practice tools to communicate with confidence, set boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.Ready for the next step? Support the showHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?Now it's time to take the next step.It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. Together, we'll uncover the subtle ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why those patterns exist, and practice the tools to communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.If you're ready to move from inspiration to transformation, I'd love to have you join us this September.Click HERE for Priority Access. The podcast starts the conversation. The workshop is where the transformation begins.*****************************************************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

Elite athletes don't train at the same intensity 365 days a year. They build in cycles of high effort and deliberate recovery. And their long-term performance isn't just maintained because of this — it's better because of it. I think midlife women need to steal this principle immediately. I make the case for a periodized approach to health and self-care — one that allows for the full range of seasons your life actually contains, rather than demanding a constant intensity that no human body, and certainly no midlife body, can sustainably deliver. This episode reframes flexibility not as inconsistency but as strategy. The woman who shows up every day — scaling to ten minutes on hard days and an hour on easy ones — will go further in a year than the woman who demands perfection and quits when life doesn't cooperate. The thread doesn't break. It changes texture. And that makes all the difference. Ready to go deeper? Grab my book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, at https://theconsistencycode.com #GraceAndGritPodcast #MidlifeWomen #Periodization #MidlifeHealth #WomenOver40 #SelfCare #TheConsistencyCode #MidlifeWellness #WomensHealth #Menopause #SecondAct #WomenOver50 #FlexibleHealth #AthleteApproach #SustainableFitness  

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares her Simply Productive Method, a five-step process designed to help women—especially those in midlife—overcome clutter, limiting beliefs, and resistance to achieve their goals with greater ease and positivity. Drawing from her experience running the Re-energize Your Home challenge, Dr. Christine Li breaks down the common struggles her clients face and offers empowering strategies to simplify action, boost energy, and build lasting self-belief for a thriving, clutter-free life.Timestamps00:00:00: Introduction and recent "Re-energize Your Home" challenge overview00:02:18: Background of the challenge and its impact00:04:23: Characteristics and struggles of the women served00:11:29: Introduction to the Simply Productive Method00:12:24: Five essential pieces of the Simply Productive Method00:13:25: 1. Set your "rocket goal"00:14:47: 2. Face your resistance00:16:41: 3. Work with your energy00:18:29: 4. Dismantle your limiting beliefs00:20:38: 5. Build habits and self-belief for life00:22:16: Review of the five components00:23:54: Free worksheet offer and closing remarks00:24:39: Outro and contact informationTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/methodTo 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 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/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

If you've been doing all the right things and your body just isn't responding, this episode is for you. Melissa kicks off a brand new series on weight loss resistance — one of the most common and misunderstood experiences in midlife. In this intro episode, she breaks down exactly who experiences weight loss resistance, why it's not a willpower problem, and what's actually driving it at a physiological level. Spoiler: there's always one reason. And it's not what diet culture told you.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why weight loss resistance is a whole-body physiological condition — not a discipline or consistency problemThe one root reason your body holds onto body fat (and why everything points back to this)What the woman experiencing weight loss resistance typically looks like — and why midlife changes the entire gameThe two types of clients Melissa worked with who couldn't lose weight — and what she finally figured outWhy eating less and doing more cardio is often the worst thing you can do in midlifeHow Melissa became her own first client — and how that shaped the framework she uses with clients todayWhy the Midsummer Reset challenge starting July 13th is a timely reset for where you are right nowTIMESTAMPS:00:01 — Welcome + Series intro: Why You're Stuck 01:20 — Segue from the GLP-1 series into weight loss resistance 02:21 — The Midsummer Reset challenge (July 13th) + why this timing matters 04:47 — Who experiences physical weight loss resistance 06:30 — The one reason your body won't release body fat: safety 07:01 — What your life probably looked like 10 years ago (and why it matters now) 09:12 — How hormones used to protect you — and what happens when they shift 10:40 — The two client types: emotional vs. physical weight loss resistance 12:40 — How Melissa became her own first client and built her framework 13:14 — The profile of a woman in weight loss resistance — is this you? 15:35 — What you're probably doing that's keeping your body stuck 17:53 — The shitty thoughts keeping you in a cycle 18:16 — What diet culture taught you vs. what actually works in midlife 20:25 — The actual definition of weight loss resistance 22:45 — Why your body is more solvable than you think 23:50 — What's coming in Episode 183: the physical root causesRESOURCES:

Guided Practice of Heart-Centered Yes and No: Quit People-Pleasing and Reclaim Your PowerChristel Arcucci introduces The Ecstatic Empath Show and teaches that the key skill to quit people pleasing is learning to say yes only when it is a full heart-opening yes and to speak a true, heart-centered no. She explains that authentic yes/no allows real connection, healthy people want the real you (including conflict), and unhealthy dynamics reward over-giving; the brain prefers familiar patterns. The episode guides a breath-and-body hypnosis-style journey using imagery of relaxing in a gently rocking boat and a brilliant “heart star” to reset stress patterns, pause with a hand on the heart, and discern truth. She emphasizes that saying yes when you mean no blocks heart-to-heart connection, while kind, clear boundaries support secure relationships and self-alignment. Book hypnosis recode session or Start your Empath Recode Series https://www.empathrecode.com00:00 Stop People Pleasing00:18 Show Intro and Recode Offer01:09 Why Real Yes No Matters01:56 Breath Reset Practice03:32 Settle Body and Hands06:24 Boat Visualization Begins07:35 Star in the Heart13:30 Claim Your No15:59 Stop the Mind Games16:45 Celebrate Your True Yes18:12 Dissolve People Pleasing19:52 Fuel Your Heart Star22:16 Kind No Deep Connection24:08 Pause Find Your Truth25:30 Freedom Beyond Conditioning28:13 Return to the Body30:22 Akashic Recode Invitation31:15 Final BlessingQuestions? Message me here :-)Support the showDid you know the chapter you didn't dare write yet is already written?The Empath Recode helps you stop pouring energy into the life you've outgrown and pour every ounce of life force into the life you want to be living. We're not rehashing what didn't work. We're shifting the agreements you've been unconsciously keeping so you can release the version of yourself you built for everyone else and begin the pleasure-led, purpose-filled life that's been waiting for you.Begin your Unapologetic Era. https://www.EmpathRecode.com

When was the last time you heard someone say creatine was for women? Probably not often enough. In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, Marnie and Stephanie break down one of the most researched supplements available and make the case for why midlife women should be paying attention. Creatine has long been associated with bodybuilders and gym culture, but the science tells a far more interesting story, especially for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the hormonal shifts that come with them. This conversation covers the basics of how creatine works, why women naturally have lower stores than men, and what the emerging research says about its benefits for muscle, recovery, energy, and brain health. Marnie and Stephanie also share how they each take it daily, what brands they trust, and how to work through the bloating concern that keeps many women from sticking with it. Supplements are never the whole picture. But this one may be worth a closer look. Key Takeaways What creatine is and how it supports cellular energy production Why women have lower creatine stores than men How declining estrogen affects muscle mass and recovery The strength and lean muscle benefits of creatine in perimenopause and postmenopause Why brain fog and cognitive decline make creatine worth considering The truth about bloating and water retention The form, dose, and timing that Marnie and Stephanie each use What to look for on a label and brands they recommend Who should consult a doctor before starting Episode Breakdown with Timestamps 00:00 Why creatine matters for women 01:30 What creatine is and how ATP works 03:30 Why women have lower creatine stores 05:00 Strength, muscle mass, and recovery 07:00 Addressing the bloating concern 08:30 Perimenopause and postmenopause research 10:00 Brain health and cognitive function 11:30 Benefits across all life stages 12:00 Myths and contraindications 13:30 Creatine monohydrate: dosing and timing 15:00 Brands and what to look for 18:00 Final takeaways Resources and Links Kion Creatine: Code: ARTOFLIVINGWELL  Brick House Nutrition Creatone Code: livingwell Equi.Life Cell Force Website: https://www.theartoflivingwell.us  Sponsors This episode is brought to you by Good Health Saunas, offering commercial grade infrared saunas designed to support detoxification, muscle recovery, relaxation, and better sleep. Visit https://goodhealthsaunas.com or stop by their Mall of America, Appleton, or Waukesha locations. Be sure to mention The Art of Living Well Podcast® for exclusive pricing. Summer is the perfect time to press reset. Our 7-day Vitality Reboot gives you a clear, guided path to reducing inflammation and reclaiming your energy, with Marnie and Stephanie in your corner the whole way. You do the work, we provide the roadmap and the support. Join us at https://p.bttr.to/39XDmpQ Join Us This Summer — Mahjong Night! If you are local to the Twin Cities, come spend a summer evening with us. We are hosting a fun night of mahjong, connection, and community on Wednesday, July 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Expect good company, giveaways, and plenty of laughs around the table. Tickets are $20 to play. Location will be in Edina or Minnetonka depending on the weather, and the address will be shared upon registration. Please note this event is for experienced players only and space is limited. Grab your spot before it sells out at https://l.bttr.to/t9qKg Follow and Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofliving_well Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartoflivingwellpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Connect with Your Hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet: https://www.instagram.com/zenfullifecoaching Stephanie May Potter: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaypotter/  

The Menopause Mastery Show | PCOS Is Dead: Why PMOS Changes Everything for Midlife Women  | Episode 284 Solocast with Dr. Betty Murray

The grand opening of Revival Women's Health marked more than the opening of a new medical practice—it represented the culmination of a journey shaped by courage, grief, entrepreneurship, and a deep commitment to improving healthcare for women in midlife.In this special episode of Midlife Revival, Dr. Taniqua Miller reflects on the experience of building Revival Women's Health from the ground up and shares the vision that continues to guide the practice today.From leaving academic medicine and navigating professional burnout to caregiving for her mother during a battle with stage IV lung cancer, Dr. Miller shares the personal experiences that inspired her to create a different model of care—one designed specifically around the needs of women in midlife.Listeners will get an inside look at the philosophy behind Revival Women's Health and why Dr. Miller believes women deserve more than symptom-focused healthcare during perimenopause and menopause.In This EpisodeReflections from the grand opening of Revival Women's HealthThe emotional journey from burnout to entrepreneurshipHow caregiving and grief shaped Dr. Miller's perspective on purpose and possibilityWhy menopause care alone is not enough for women in midlifeThe evolution of the Revival Women's Health modelThe importance of creating a trusted healthcare ecosystemThree powerful lessons learned from building Revival Women's HealthWhat Midlife Women Actually Need From HealthcareDr. Miller shares the four foundational areas that guide care at Revival Women's Health:Preventive Women's HealthA focus on prevention, risk assessment, screenings, and comprehensive women's healthcare.Hormone HealthEvidence-based support for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and hormonal transitions.Sexual HealthAddressing libido, intimacy, vaginal health, urinary health, and the often-overlooked impacts of aging on sexual wellness.Cardiometabolic HealthSupporting heart health, metabolic health, weight management, muscle preservation, and long-term vitality.Together, these pillars create a more comprehensive approach to caring for women during the second half of life.Three Lessons From Building RevivalYou don't need permission to take the next step.The messy middle is not failure.Build your life around what matters most.Women in the Metro Atlanta area interested in learning more about the practice are invited to schedule a complimentary Meet & Greet to explore whether the Revival model is the right fit for their healthcare journey.Follow Dr Taniqua Miller on Instagram @taniquamillermd and Revival Women's Health @joinrevival.Georgia listeners! Dr. Miller has created the medical wellness space for YOU! If you are over the age of 40 and looking for a medical home that listens and honors you, visit us at Revival Women's Health in Decatur, GA. joinrevival.co

Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @marladiann  For many midlife women, solo travel isn't about checking destinations off a list. It's about friendship, confidence, curiosity, and remembering that life can surprise you in a good way when you least expect it.   In this relatable episode, I'm joined by Gina Cambridge, ICF Certified Travel Coach, retreat host, and founder of Wanderlust Solo Women Tours and Wanderlust Travel Coaching. After experiencing her own season of reinvention later in life, Gina discovered how transformational travel helped her rebuild confidence, create meaningful friendships, and reconnect with herself. Today, she's helped hundreds of women experience the same through her curated retreats, tours, and purposeful adventures around the world. From New Zealand to Bali, Cuba and beyond, Gina's work is centered around helping women embrace freedom, courage, and the joy that comes from stepping outside their comfort zones. Inside this conversation, we explore: • Why traveling with fewer expectations can lead to richer experiences • How women in midlife are discovering new freedom, joy, and confidence through solo travel • How travel can become a catalyst for healing and reinvention • Why meaningful friendships often begin outside our comfort zones • The role intuition plays when planning journeys and creating experiences • How Gina navigated the uncertainty of the pandemic without giving up on her dream • The serendipities of life that emerged for Gina from local retreats and unexpected pivots What I love most about Gina's philosophy is that travel isn't simply about checking destinations off a bucket list. It's about saying yes to yourself. It's about remembering that life can still surprise you.  And potentially, a plane ticket becomes the beginning of an entirely new chapter. Gina is generously sharing her free guide, Travel Solo with Confidence, filled with practical tips, confidence-building hacks, and encouragement for women dreaming about their own adventures. You can access her gift inside the Portal of Joy. It's an easy free sign up to have access to our selected high value podcast guest's gifts! Downloads, discount codes, journals, audios, and courses, and so much more. https://marladiann.com/podcast/portal/ If you've been longing for more freedom, more adventure, or wondering whether it's too late to reinvent yourself, let this conversation be your reminder: You never want to miss answering to the call of wanderlust regardless of age or season in your life.  Because following your joy starts with the courage to say yes to yourself and the magic of travel. Resources + Links: https://wanderlustsolowomentours.com/  https://www.facebook.com/WanderlustSoloWomenTours/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/wanderlust_momentum/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/wanderlust_travel_coach/ -Marla's Amazon Lifestyle Influencer Store – shop for favorites! Gifts for yourself and others inside my store in the travel section https://www.amazon.com/shop/marla_diann -If your own midlife (40+) reinvention is knocking, let's explore it. What does freedom look and feel like for you? More travel? More creative expression? We begin our connection with a Freedom Chat. Use my Calendly link to get on the calendar. https://calendly.com/successcoach-marladiann/connection -To request the Reverie + Velvet overview and details for an introductory consideration, email: support@marladiann.com Loved this episode? Don't stop here, unlock the tools, resources, and free downloads mentioned during the episode. Click here to access the portal of joy. https://marladiann.com/podcast/portal/  

Send us Fan MailA few weeks ago, I realized something.I spend a lot of time thinking about women in midlife. I write content for them, coach them, record podcasts for them, and build programs for them. But I was starting to feel disconnected from the actual humans behind the screen.So I decided to stop guessing and start listening.For two weeks, I jumped on Zoom calls with dozens of women from my community. Smart women. Successful women. Funny women. Women who know more about nutrition and fitness than most people ever will. And yet so many of them were stuck.Not because they didn't know what to do.Because life is life.They were juggling aging parents, changing careers, grief, empty nests, injuries, stress, hormones, exhaustion, and the constant feeling that they were always starting over.What struck me wasn't how different their stories were. It was how similar they were.The same three themes came up again and again.First, consistency. Almost everyone told me some version of, "I know what to do, I just can't seem to keep doing it." And what became crystal clear is that motivation isn't the problem. Motivation is a mood. What actually matters is having a system that can survive real life.Second, midlife body changes. So many women felt betrayed by bodies that weren't responding the way they used to. We talked about what is actually happening during this phase of life, why your metabolism probably isn't broken, and why random workouts and extreme diets are no longer the answer.And third, overwhelm. The internet has turned fitness into a full-time research project. Women are drowning in conflicting advice, saved Instagram posts, meal plans, and fitness programs. The truth? Most of us don't need more information. We need less noise and more trust in ourselves.The biggest lesson from all these conversations was simple: fitness is not a project you complete. It's a skill you build.The goal isn't perfection.The goal is becoming the kind of woman who knows how to recover when life inevitably throws a wrench into the plan.That's where real confidence comes from.And honestly? That's what fitness mastery looks like.What's Inside:Why motivation is overrated and systems are what actually create consistencyThe truth about midlife body changes and why your metabolism probably isn't brokenHow planning, researching, and program hopping can become a form of avoidanceThe skill that healthy, fit people have mastered that most women overlookIf there's one thing these conversations reminded me, it's that you don't need to be more disciplined. You need to be kinder to yourself when life gets messy and better at getting back on track. DM me on Instagram and tell me: which of these three themes do you see most in your own life right now? Mentioned in This Episode:Masters of Fitness Awesomeness ProgramApply for Fitness Coaching Oonagh Duncan on InstagramFit Feels GoodLeave me a voice note on Speak Pipe!

Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&   I sit down with Dr. Doris Day, board-certified dermatologist and clinical associate professor at NYU, to explore what perimenopause and menopause are really doing to your skin and what you can do about it from the inside out.   What We Explore:   - Why skin is the first organ to feel estrogen loss, sometimes years before other symptoms appear. - How collagen collapse accelerates around menopause, with up to 30% lost in the first five years. - Why facial bone resorption changes your orbital structure and jawline as you age. - How simple facial posture exercises can preserve muscle tone without surgery. - Why sugar and alcohol accelerate skin aging and how diet supports skin from the inside out. - What hydrolyzed collagen supplements actually do in the body. - How hormone therapy, retinoids, and topicals work together as a nighttime protocol. - Why deep sleep and REM are among the most underrated factors in how your skin heals.   About Dr. Doris Day: Dr. Doris Day, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and longevity dermatology. She is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health, where she has been recognized with the Award for Dedication and Excellence in the Teaching of Dermatology. Her leadership in aesthetic dermatology has earned her the AAD Presidential Citation and the American Skin Association Award for leadership in dermatology.   Connect with Dr. Doris Day: Website: https://dorisdaymd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdorisday/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdorisday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DorisDayMDCosmeticDermatology Timestamps   Intro (00:00) Why Skin Is Your Most Important Organ (01:46) Skin Loses Estrogen Before Your Brain Does (05:21) How to Stop 30% Collagen Loss After Menopause (07:10) Why Your Face Sinks: The Bone Changes Explained (09:34) Stop Chasing Your 20s Face (11:25) The Ear-Lift Trick That Replaces Forehead Botox (17:00) What Hyaluronic Acid Actually Does (And What It Can't) (22:24) Why One Treatment Will Never Be Enough (26:01) Sugar Is Poison for Your Skin, Here's the Fix (28:33) The mTOR Switch Making Your Skin Age Faster (36:23) The 3 Ingredients Every Woman Over 45 Needs (44:07) The Sleep Metric That's Aging Your Face (47:35) What Women Who Age Powerfully All Have in Common (49:38)  

If you are exhausted all day, wired at night, and waking up between 2:00 and 4:00 AM with your heart pounding and your brain suddenly wide awake, this episode is for you. Because midlife sleep issues are rarely just about needing more progesterone or taking a melatonin gummy. They are usually a sign that a whole system is asking to be recalibrated. In this episode, I go deeper into the sleep side of the midlife stress puzzle and break down what may actually be happening beneath the surface. In this episode: Why so many women in midlife feel exhausted all day but wide awake at night Why progesterone can help sleep, but is not always the whole answer How oral progesterone works through allopregnanolone and the GABA system Why stress affects progesterone through disrupted ovulation, not "progesterone steal" How estradiol affects serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, and your circadian rhythm Why estrogen decline can destabilize sleep, mood, body temperature, and stress resilience How melatonin really works and why it is more than just a sleep supplement Why blood sugar drops can trigger cortisol and adrenaline spikes in the middle of the night What adrenaline wakeups feel like and why they are so common in midlife How to start becoming your own detective with sleep, stress, hormones, and testing Who this episode is for This episode is for women in perimenopause and menopause who are waking up between 2:00 and 4:00 AM, struggling to stay asleep, feeling anxious for no clear reason, or finding that the old sleep advice is no longer working. It is especially for women who want a deeper understanding of what is happening hormonally and neurologically, instead of being told to just take more progesterone and hope for the best.   Use coupon code SLEEP to get 20% off our Progest Sleep oil. Get 15% off DHEA 10 mg capsules here. Use coupon code DHEA15! Order your own Adrenal Stress Kit or DUTCH kit here.     Sponsors Get 30% off BATCH Gummies. Go to hellobatch.com/HORMONE and use code HORMONE at checkout. Get 15% off BiOptimzers Masszymes and all other products at bioptimizers.com/hormone with coupon code HORMONE. Try Mito Q Hormone and metabolic control www.mitoq.com/karenmartel Code: MARTEL10     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

Send us Fan MailThere are women sitting on decades of wisdom, experience, stories, and transformation… who are still questioning if it's their time to be seen.This episode is my love letter to those women.After nearly a decade of supporting entrepreneurs behind the scenes through branding, websites, marketing, and strategy, Magnetic Boss Studio is entering a new era.In this episode, I'm sharing the evolution that has been happening behind the scenes, why my work is expanding beyond done-for-you design into deeper business mentorship, and the heart behind my brand new 6-month private coaching experience: Magnetic Midlife.This conversation is for the woman who knows she has something meaningful to create.The woman with an offer sitting in a notebook.The woman with years of lived experience she hasn't fully packaged.The woman who knows she's meant to build something bigger, but has been wondering if she's too late, too behind, or if the online space has already passed her by.Spoiler: it hasn't.Inside this episode, we're talking about:✨ Why midlife is not the end of your opportunity, it's your most powerful beginning✨ Turning decades of wisdom into your signature body of work✨ Creating visibility without chasing trends or becoming someone you're not✨ Building a brand rooted in trust, authority, impact, and legacy✨ Why your ideas deserve more than living on sticky notes forever✨ The missing bridge between coaching, strategy, and actually bringing the vision to lifeI'm also sharing a very special invitation:For the launch of Magnetic Midlife, I'm opening one scholarship spot for a woman ready to step into this next chapter with high-touch support.Magnetic Midlife is my 6-month private coaching experience for women 50+ who are ready to refine their message, develop their signature offer, elevate their visibility, and create a business that supports their freedom, wealth, and legacy.Scholarship applications close June 23rd.If this speaks to the part of you that knows “it's time,” your next chapter is waiting. ✨Apply here: https://calandramartin.com/magnetic-midlife Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe wherever you are listening. Your iTunes reviews help the show impact more Magnetic Bosses just like you. Share this episode on IG and tag @calandra.martin so I can thank you personally! Start your FREE Honeybook trial and save 30% off your first year with my affiliate link. ✨  https://share.honeybook.com/magneticboss  

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Click to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeWe are living in a supplement era — and it's overwhelming. Between Instagram reels, podcast ads, and influencer recommendations, it can feel like you need an entire shopping cart of pills and powders just to function. But do you?In this episode, I'm zooming out and taking a common-sense approach to supplements: no hype, no magic wands, just practical guidance to help you figure out what your body actually needs.In this episode:Why food always comes first — and what "bioavailability" actually means for youThe questions to ask yourself before buying any supplementWhy blood work is your best friend (and how to advocate for the panels you want)What to look for on the label — and the red flags that should make you pauseThird-party testing explained: NSF, USP, and Informed ChoiceThe 5 supplements most commonly recommended for women in perimenopause and menopause: protein, creatine, vitamin D, magnesium, and omega-3sWhy more is NOT always better (a cautionary tale about B6)The truth about chia seeds and omega-3s (spoiler: it's not apples to apples)How to choose where to start based on your own goalsEpisodes Discussed:5 Things You Need to Know Before You Take SupplementsHow to Choose Seafood and Avoid the Rare Ciguatera Poisoning I ContractedProtein: A Common Sense Guide for Women in Perimenopause & MenopauseCreatine, Brain Fog, and Muscle Loss: What Every Woman in Perimenopause Should KnowMuscle cramps, fatigue, headaches and stressed? This natural mineral may help.My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

Could your brain fog, forgetfulness, overwhelm, and difficulty focusing be related to ADHD, hormonal changes, or both?In this episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones, Dee sits down with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Danielle Cogliano to discuss why so many women are questioning ADHD for the first time during perimenopause and midlife.Danielle shares how declining estrogen can impact dopamine, serotonin, focus, mood, executive function, and emotional resilience. Together, Dee Davidson, FDNP and Danielle explore the overlap between ADHD symptoms, hormone fluctuations, anxiety, stress, and burnout, helping women better understand what's really happening beneath the surface.In this episode, you'll learn:✨ Why many women are not diagnosed with ADHD until adulthood✨ The surprising overlap between ADHD and perimenopause symptoms✨ How hormonal changes affect focus, motivation, mood, and memory✨ Why so many women feel overwhelmed during midlife✨ The role of sleep, nutrition, stress, and lifestyle in mental health✨ How to know when it's time to seek professional supportThis is an empowering conversation for any woman who has ever wondered, "Why does everything suddenly feel so much harder?"About Danielle CoglianoDanielle Cogliano is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in psychiatry. Through her practice, Northeast Women's Psychiatry, she specializes in women's mental health and takes a whole-body, integrative approach to treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, hormonal mood changes, and mental wellness across the lifespan.Learn more at:www.northeastwomenspsychiatry.comConnect with Dee Davidson:https://www.confidentlyloveyourself.comJoin the Confidently Healthy Collective supportive online community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/confidentlyhealthycollectiveMedical DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or mental health condition. Always consult your physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your medications, supplements, diet, lifestyle, or treatment plan. The information shared is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.

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I've discussed the self-made man before, as this is a common type that I get as a therapy or coaching client. This is about the self-made women! Some differences and some similarities. And how does this woman behave in intimate relationships?Resources I promised:Etched in Sand: https://amzn.to/4e03f5CWall St Journal article: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/surprising-lessons-from-talking-with-americas-highest-earning-women-fb7c08e9My newest venture, including ALL BRAND NEW POSTS EVERY DAY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/drpsychmom/posts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get over 220 more episodes, most recently "Borderline Personality Disorder in Marriage," 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 info@bestlifebehavioralhealth.com or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

At some point in midlife, life gets heavier. The responsibilities grow. The stress piles up. The unexpected hits. And suddenly you're carrying more than you ever imagined. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Amberly Lago to talk about what it really takes to stay strong when life falls apart and how to rebuild when you feel broken, overwhelmed, or stuck. Amberly's story is one of extraordinary resilience. But what makes this conversation so powerful is that the lessons apply to all of us. Whether you're navigating loss, setbacks, uncertainty, health struggles, or simply feeling exhausted from carrying the weight of life, you'll walk away with practical tools and a renewed sense of hope. This episode is a reminder that your hardest season does not have to define your future. In This Episode You'll Learn: • The surprising truth about resilience that most people get wrong • What to do when life doesn't go according to plan • How to stop letting fear and overwhelm run the show • The mindset shift that helps you keep moving forward when things feel impossible • Simple ways to regulate your nervous system during stressful seasons • How to find strength, purpose, and meaning in life's hardest moments • Why your greatest challenges may become your greatest gifts   If you've been feeling stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, or like you're carrying more than anyone realizes, this conversation is for you. Because no matter what you're facing, you are stronger than you think.

Common dynamic with men who say because they are the higher earner, everything should move around their schedule. Some of them even want their wives to quit their jobs because their priority is her to not be stressed... so that she can be a better companion to them, even if her job is meaningful to her. All about jobs and money and why earning more doesn't mean you're better, on today's episode!My newest venture, including ALL BRAND NEW POSTS EVERY DAY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/drpsychmom/posts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drpsychmom.com/mwg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get over 220 more episodes, most recently "Saying You're Better Than Your Husband Is As Bad As Him Saying He's Better Than You" 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 info@bestlifebehavioralhealth.com or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if midlife awakening isn't about having all the answers?What if it's about finally telling yourself the truth?In this deeply personal solo episode, Wendy reflects on her own midlife awakening and the long journey toward self-trust, listening to her body, and no longer explaining away what she knew deep down.For years, she became a master at minimizing discomfort, rationalizing away red flags, and convincing herself that things were "fine." Sound familiar?This episode explores the quiet ways many women lose touch with themselves through people pleasing, self-abandonment, and the habit of putting everyone else's needs ahead of their own.Wendy shares:✨ Why awakening has its own timing