Episodes
75. How to Take a Little Bit Better Care of Yourself in Midlife
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by the sheer volume of advice about what you "should" be doing in midlife? You’re NOT alone. After speaking to a room of over 125 women at a recent local business event about "Busting the Myths of Menopause," I realized something important: we are drowning in information, but starving for simplicity. In this episode, I’m stripping away the complicated 10-step morning routines and the overwhelming lists. Instead, we are focusing on…
74. Changemakers: Why You Should Treat Yourself Like a Houseplant (And Quit What Isn't Working), with Mary Rothwell
Are you feeling stuck in a toxic work environment , struggling to let go of an old identity , or blaming yourself when things just aren't working out? You’re NOT alone — and it is never too late to pull up your roots and repl...
73. The Truth About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Prolapse, and Bladder Leaks in Midlife, with Patricia Linderman
Are you a woman over 40 feeling anxious about bladder leaks when you sneeze, laugh, or jump? You’re NOT alone — but you don't have to just live with it. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , certified health coach and Pfilat...
72. Stop Overthinking and Make Confident Choices | Beating Analysis Paralysis in Midlife, a Client Story
Are you a woman over 40 or 50 feeling stuck in analysis paralysis , second-guessing every decision from your career to your kitchen renovations, or trapped in a loop of "what if it goes wrong?" You’re NOT alone. In this episo...
71. How Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine Ease Perimenopause And Midlife Stress, with Damon Iacovelli
Are you riding the "bumpy ride" of perimenopause and wondering if there is an alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? You’re NOT alone — and you have more options than you think. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, Damon Iacovelli, a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, joins me to break down the science behind acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and how these ancient practices offer a modern solution for hot flashes, sleep issues, and midlife anxie…
70. How To Stop Letting Fear and Anxiety Run Your Midlife Decisions
Are you a woman over 40 feeling "sandwiched" between conflicting needs, stuck in analysis paralysis, or simply numbing out at the end of the day? You’re NOT alone. In this episode, I’m exploring the invisible force that might be sitting in the driver's seat of your life: Fear. I’m breaking down the 4 subtle signs that fear is making your decisions for you, sharing my own vulnerable results from the Being Profile assessment, and giving you a strategy to tap into your true coura…
69. Hypnosis for Menopause: A Non-Hormonal Solution for Hot Flashes & Sleep, with Sarah Rubens
Are you a woman over 40 or 50 struggling with hot flashes , battling insomnia , or feeling like you are losing control amidst the massive identity shifts of midlife? You’re NOT alone — and you’re not out of options. In this e...
68. Most Of What You Worry About Won’t Happen (And How to Stop the Worry Cycle)
Are you a woman over 40 or 50 losing sleep over retirement money , health changes , or simply getting stuck in traffic ? You’re NOT alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , I’m diving into the neu...
67. Changemakers: How Wine Became A Confidence Tool For Women In Business, with Kristi Mayfield
Are you a woman over 40 or 50 with a little feeling in your gut that you wish you could do something else, but worry it’s too late to make a big change? You’re NOT alone — and you’re certainly not done. In this episode of Min...
66. Stop Sabotaging Your Sucess and Create Goals that Last in Midlife
Are you a woman over 40 who started January strong but is already feeling the motivation slip? You’re NOT alone. In fact, by the second week of February, nearly 80% of resolutions have been abandoned . In this episode of Mind...
65. Money, Self-Worth, and Deserving More in Midlife, with Denise Duffield-Thomas
Are you a woman in midlife who knows she wants more ease, freedom, or financial security — but still feels uncomfortable receiving, charging, asking, or even wanting more? You’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone. I...
64. Hormones, Health, And Vibrant Aging - Putting It All Together, with Dr. Prudence Hall
Ever wondered what it would look like to age with energy, clarity, and confidence instead of decline? What if midlife—especially menopause—wasn’t something to just “get through,” but an opportunity to feel better than you hav...
63. What HRT Changed About My Midlife Health, Mindset, and Hormones
Ever wonder if the way you’re feeling in midlife is just “how it’s supposed to be now”—or if something deeper is going on? In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , I’m sharing my own hormone replacement therapy (HRT) journey an...
62. What Every Midlife Woman Needs to Know About Money and Retirement Planning, with Shari Rash
Are you a woman over 40 or 50 feeling stressed, behind, or unsure about money, retirement planning, or your financial future? You’re NOT alone — and you’re not stuck. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , financial advisor S...
61. Changemakers: Mahjong in Midlife for Friendship and Brain Health, with Tori Rittinger
In this Changemakers episode of Mind Your Midlife , Cheryl sits down with Tori Rittinger , founder of Talk Tiles to Me , the first Mahjong studio in the DMV area. And this conversation isn’t just about a game. It’s about what...
60. Gratitude and Thank You Note Habits That Calm Your Nervous System and Make a Difference, with Jennifer Richwine
Have you ever noticed how fast your brain can spiral into worst-case-scenario mode, focused on the worries, the fears, the what-ifs? And yes, you’ve heard that gratitude can help you shift out of that… but maybe it’s felt a l...
59. Empty Nest Emotions That Challenge Midlife Women
Ever wonder why the empty nest hits so much harder than anyone prepared you for? One minute you're cheering your kids on, feeling proud and excited for their new life chapters… and the next, you’re staring at their empty bedrooms wondering how your heart can feel full and broken at the same time. In this heartfelt episode of Mind Your Midlife, I get real about the emotional roller coaster women over 40 and 50 experience when their kids grow up and move out. Whether your adult kids live …
58. Leadership Lessons and Career Confidence for Women Over 40, with Tiffany Tate and Mary Tribble
Ever feel like you’ve been doing all the right things at work—but somehow, you’re still not being seen? You’re showing up, doing great work, but the next opportunity just isn’t coming? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not a...
57. Real Talk About Your Midlife Body Image
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...
56. What You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 40, with Adrian Mamikonian
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...
55. Midlife Clarity: Recognize What Feels Right and Let Go of What Doesn’t
One of the biggest challenges we face in our 40s and 50s is knowing what feels right—and letting go of what doesn’t. In this episode, Cheryl breaks down the idea of “resonance” —why it matters, why it’s not woo-woo, and how i...
54. Changemakers: Redefining Aging Through Surfing and Movement for Women Over 50, with Inessa Love
What if midlife wasn’t the time to slow down—but to get stronger, happier, and more confident in your body than ever before? In this first episode of our Changemakers series, Cheryl talks with Inessa Love , founder of Sassy S...
53. Curiosity Builds Confidence and Beats Fear When Redesigning Your Midlife
When was the last time you pushed a button just to see what happens? In this episode, Cheryl shares a funny (and surprisingly insightful) story about her Ring camera — and how it led to a big realization about curiosity, conf...
52. Making Midlife Fitness Fun for Women Over 40, with Erika Shannon
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...