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Health And Body Image Episodes

Nov. 7, 2025

Real Talk About Your Midlife Body Image (Ep. 57)

Body image — it’s one of those topics that every midlife woman can relate to, yet few of us talk about honestly. Why does it get so hard to like what we see in the mirror in our 40s and 50s? And what can we do about it? In th...

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Oct. 31, 2025

What You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 40, with Adrian Mamikonian (Ep. 56)

Intermittent fasting — it’s one of those topics that lights up every group chat. Is it healthy? Is it safe? Does it even work for women in midlife? In this episode, Cheryl sits down with Integrative Health Practitioner Adrian...

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Oct. 3, 2025

Making Midlife Fitness Fun for Women Over 40, with Erika Shannon (Ep. 52)

We know we should exercise. But when moving your body feels like a chore, it’s easy to resist it. What if instead of “should,” we started looking at movement as something joyful, energizing, and protective of our long-term he...

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Sept. 19, 2025

How to Talk to Doctors About Menopause and Hormone Health in Midlife, with Adrian Thompson, PA-C (Ep. 50)

Episode 50: Menopause isn’t a maybe—it’s a certainty for every woman lucky enough to live long enough. Yet despite the fact that half the population will experience it, perimenopause and menopause are still some of the most c...

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Aug. 15, 2025

10-Minute Walking Meditation for Midlife Women to Calm Your Mind and Lift Your Mood (Ep. 43)

Ever feel like your brain just won’t stop racing? Imagine getting your steps in and finding your calm—all in just ten minutes. In this episode, I guide you through a simple but powerful walking meditation designed especially ...

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Aug. 8, 2025

The Truth About Sleep Aids and Insomnia for Women Over 50, with Morgan Adams (Ep. 41)

Ever wondered why you’re wide awake at 3am—and nothing seems to help? You’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , I sit down with sleep coach Morgan Adams to talk about why so ma...

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July 11, 2025

Hot Flashes Don't Have to Be Your New Normal, with Dee Davidson (Ep. 36)

Ever feel “off” in midlife but can’t quite explain why? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode, functional health practitioner Dee Davidson joins me to explore why so many midlife women feel out of sync, strug...

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June 6, 2025

Is My Memory Failing or Am I Just in Midlife? (Ep. 31)

If you've ever gone searching for your phone while you're literally on your phone, you're not alone. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, Cheryl unpacks what’s really going on with our memory in midlife — and why forgetting a name or misplacing your keys doesn’t mean you’re heading down a path of cognitive decline. Let’s be honest: midlife comes with a lot of mental tabs open. Between hormonal changes, family dynamics, career shifts, aging parents, and a culture of distractio…

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May 23, 2025

How Walking Transforms Your Midlife Mind (Ep. 29)

Ever feel like you’re constantly falling short when it comes to fitness goals? Imagine having a way to feel better—physically, mentally, and emotionally—without needing a gym, a workout plan, or any pressure to be perfect. In...

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May 16, 2025

Eat Joyfully and Live Longer, with Lynne Bowman (Ep. 28)

Ever feel like healthy living is one long list of rules you can never keep up with? Imagine if eating well and living long could actually feel joyful, simple, and…fun. In this episode, I’m joined by the fabulous Lynne Bowman—...

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May 2, 2025

Sober Curious in Midlife? An Honest Conversation about Alcohol, Health, and Hormones, with Emily Allen (Ep. 26)

If you’d asked me a few months ago if I’d ever do an episode on going alcohol-free, I probably would’ve laughed and said, “No way.” But the truth? This conversation matters—especially in midlife, when we’re all trying to take...

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April 4, 2025

From "Can't Do This" to "Just Watch Me" - Midlife Fitness with Laura Dow (Ep. 22)

Have you ever caught yourself saying "I'm too old for that" when it comes to fitness? Laura Dow, fitness expert and author of "Mind Your Movement," has heard these self-limiting beliefs from countless midlife clients—and she's on a mission to change the conversation around aging and physical activity. In this enlightening discussion, Laura unpacks the subtle yet powerful ways ageism infiltrates fitness culture, from class names like "Chair Yoga for Seniors&…

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March 21, 2025

Hydration Secrets for Midlife Energy (And What You're Doing Wrong!) with Kristen Coffield (Ep. 20)

We all know we should drink more water—but did you know that most people are still dehydrated, even if they drink all day? In this episode, Cheryl sits down with Kristen Coffield , hydration and wellness expert, to reveal why...

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March 7, 2025

Why You Struggle with Sleep in Midlife - And How to Fix It, with Carin Luna-Ostaseski (Ep. 18)

If you’re tossing and turning all night, waking up at 3 AM, or struggling with night sweats and brain fog, you’re not alone. Sleep disturbances in midlife are incredibly common—but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through...

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Feb. 21, 2025

Boost Your Brain and Relieve Stress by Learning Music in Midlife, with Nicole Kovar (Ep. 16)

Did you take piano lessons as a kid? Play clarinet in the school band? Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn an instrument but never had the chance. What if now—right in the middle of your life—was the perfect time to start? In...

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Feb. 7, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Grounding for Midlife Women, with Jason Corder (Ep. 14)

What if the simplest way to reduce stress, inflammation, and anxiety was right beneath your feet—literally? In this fascinating episode, Cheryl is joined by Jason Corder, an expert in natural healing and digital wellness, to ...

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Jan. 17, 2025

Does It Matter If You're Stressed During Perimenopause? With Marjorie Nass (Ep. 11)

Is your stress making your perimenopause symptoms worse? Could simple changes help you feel better and regain balance during midlife? In this fascinating episode, Cheryl is joined by Marjorie Nass, a yoga teacher, Ayurveda ex...

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Jan. 10, 2025

How Breathwork (Yes, Breathing!) Can Change Your Midlife, with Kamini Wood (Ep. 8)

Ever feel like stress is running the show in your life? Imagine having a tool that helps you reconnect with your body, manage your emotions, and find calm—even in the middle of chaos. In this enlightening episode, life coach ...

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Nov. 5, 2024

Ep. 84: What You Didn't Know About Chronic Fatigue, with Jenny Tufenkian, ND

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is sneaky. If you're a woman with a job, a household, kids, activities, or any combination of the above, raise your hand if you don't ever get tired... I'll wait... We all get tired. Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND, joins me today to help us figure out whether that tiredness is simply a signal to us that we need to treat ourselves better or whether it's CFS/ME, which is a complicated syndrome that is sometime difficult to un…

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