Episodes
88. Are You Thinking Yourself Older Faster? Mindset and Aging
Have you ever wondered why two people who are both 55 years old can look and act completely different, with one appearing ten years younger and the other seeming far older? In this episode, we explore the fascinating connecti...
87. The Mindset of Style and How to Like the Way You Look, with Jennifer Mackey Mary
Do you feel like your body is changing, nothing fits right, and it’s easier to just wear pajama pants with a professional shirt for your Zoom calls? Giving up on getting dressed takes a heavy toll on how we feel about ourselv...
86. Get Your Hopes Up and Stop Bracing for Disappointment in Midlife
Have you ever thought about how often you say or think the phrase, "don't get your hopes up"? In midlife, dealing with career pivots, aging parents, and changing bodies, we often use this concept as a shield to protect ourselves. But what if lowering your expectations actually hurts you more? In this episode, I dive into why "don't get your hopes up" is one of my least favorite phrases and why it's time to start getting excited about life again. We explore …
85. Intimacy and Sex After 40 Without Shame Or Pressure, with Jennifer Marie Summers
Many women in their 40s, 50s, and early 60s tend to suffer in total silence when navigating changes in intimacy. We often carry shame around our shifting desires and changing bodies, falsely believing we are the only ones str...
84. Why You Self-Sabotage Your Big Goals (And How to Stop)
Have you ever set a big goal, started taking action, and then completely self-sabotaged? You are not alone. In midlife, we often feel ready to make a significant change, whether it is a career pivot, starting a new business,...
83. How to Stop Emotional Eating and Heal Your Hunger in Midlife, with Tricia Nelson
There is something that affects so many women in their 40s and 50s, yet we tend to suffer in total silence: emotional eating. We often carry deep shame around our eating habits and falsely believe we are the only ones struggl...
82. How to Love Your Menopause Body (Without Giving Up on Your Health)
Have you caught yourself looking in the mirror recently, grabbing a little chunk of skin around your middle, or wondering, "Whose body is this?" You are definitely not alone. We are diving deep into the reality of midlife bod...
81. Changemakers: Using History as Inspiration, with L. M. Elliott
Often, we see the opportunities, we feel the intuitive nudge, but we don't trust ourselves enough to take the leap. In this Changemakers episode, I am joined by New York Times bestselling author, Laura Malone Elliott. Laura shares her midlife pivot from writing long-form narrative journalism in the 1980s to becoming a best selling historical novelist. We dive into how she turned a dreaded assignment into a book, the reality of juggling a demanding career with kids' activities, and …
80.a How to Break the Complaining Habit in Four Simple Steps
*This is a duplicate of episode 80 due to systems issues.* Do you default to talking about bad weather, terrible traffic, or how busy you are? You might be using complaining as your primary conversation style without even rea...
79. Decluttering and Organizing Are Actually About Mindset, with Tracy Hoth
Does the word "organization" strike fear into your heart? If you have spent decades calling yourself a "piler," a "messy person," or someone who just "cannot handle paper," it is no wonder your house reflects that reality. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth joins me to explain why decluttering isn't just about buying cute bins at Target—it is entirely about your mindset. We dive into why we unconsc…
78. Decision Fatigue in Midlife? How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself
If you are agonizing over a major life decision right now—like whether to move an aging parent, pivot your career, or raise the prices in your business, you’re not alone. Midlife is packed with heavy choices, and if you're li...
77. Is It Perimenopause? 100+ Symptoms and How to Advocate for Yourself, with Meghan Rabbitt
Are you in your late 30s or your 40s and wondering if your sudden mood swings, brain fog, or even itchy ears are just stress—or if they are the start of perimenopause? You’re NOT alone, and it is perfectly normal to feel conf...
76. How to Clear Your Midlife Brain Fog (aka Creatine, HRT, and Inflammation), with Dr. Christine Boev
Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you went in there, or found yourself staring blankly in the middle of a sentence because you just cannot find the word? You’re NOT alone — and it doesn't mean you ...
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...