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Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40131: The Fiber Factor: Why Your Gut, Energy, and Weight Depend on It in MidlifeIf you’ve been eating “pretty healthy” but still feel bloated, backed up, tired by mid-afternoon, or stuck with stubborn weight…This episode is for you.And before you tune out thinking “I already know about fiber” - stay with me.Because most women in midlife:are eating far less fiber than they thinkwere taught to fear carbs instead of understand themand don’t realize how much estrogen shifts digestion, blood sugar, and appetite regulationHere’s the surprising part: 👉 Most midlife digestion issues are not a sign you need to eat less
2026-02-0412 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40130: The 5 Lies Your Inner Voice Tells You in Midlife (and How to Talk Back)Have you ever started doing something good for yourself?Like moving more, eating a bit better, trying again,...And almost immediately you heard a voice say…“That’s not enough.”Yeah. That voice.You know her.We all do. That's why I created this episode all about the quiet, sneaky self-talk that midlife women are using against themselves - often without even realizing it.In this episode, we talk about things like 👇🧠 Why that inner voice gets louder in midlife🚫 The 5 most common self...
2026-01-2812 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40128: Should You Be Cold Plunging in Midlife? What the Science SaysMaybe you've noticed... Cold plunges are having a moment.Ice baths. Cold showers. Cold water swimming.My daughter has been cold plunging daily since the holidays.And depending on who you follow, cold plunges are either the answer to everything… or completely unnecessary suffering.So I decided to plunge into the data (pun totally intended😉)... Specifically any studies related to cold water and women in midlife.🎙️ In this episode, I’m breaking down:What cold plunges actually do to your nervous system 🧠Why women experience cold very differently than men 🌡️The...
2026-01-1414 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40127: Movement Over Motivation: Why Action Comes FirstWhat if motivation isn’t coming?Not for the gym.Not for eating well.Not for getting to bed earlier.Not for doing the things you know would help you feel better.What if waiting for that “I finally feel like it” moment is actually the thing keeping you stuck?That’s what I explore in this week’s podcast episode - the first of the new year!Listen to find out...Why I believe motivation is overratedThe quiet thing that actually creates changeA simple min...
2026-01-0710 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40126: This Is Not a ResetAs this year winds down, I’ve noticed something in myself.I definitely don’t feel brand new (or need to feel that way).I don’t feel broken either. I feel… changed.There are parts of me that feel strong and steady, and parts that feel a little tender.Parts that feel energized, and parts that feel slower than they used to.And instead of fighting that, and trying to overhaul myself in January, I’ve decided on something different.I’m letting go of the idea of rese...
2025-12-2410 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40125: Why Hallmark Movies Are Actually Good for Your Midlife HealthThere’s something I need to admit.I love ❤️ Hallmark movies.Especially the holiday movies.🎄🎄🎄I mean I REALLY love them.They just feel soooo good! ☺️Every time I watch one, it's like my body lets out a sigh.It's the sound of relaxing and letting go.I used to joke about my Hallmark habit, thinking it was a guilty pleasure.But today I'm unpacking why Hallmark movies can actually be good for your health.💡Not in a fluffy way, but in a real, science-bac...
2025-12-1708 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40123: Cutting Through the Midlife Weight-Loss NoiseEvery day, I get marketed to...Especially about losing belly fat in midlife.Supplements, diets, detoxes, and quick-fixes to "fix" my midlife body shape.Now, there's nothing wrong with wanting to lose weight or fat, but the amount of advice, noise, and straight-up nonsense out there is unreal.So this week on the podcast, I’m pulling the curtain back and walking you through what’s worth listening to and what you can confidently ignore.In this episode, we get into:✨ The red flags that instantly tell you a...
2025-12-0311 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40120: Procrasti-Cleaning: Why Being Busy Feels Easier Than Feeling FulfilledSo, you find yourself cleaning the sink.It wasn't what you'd planned, but you just noticed it needed a good scrubbing.And it saved you from going to the gym, having a tough conversation, or recording a podcast episode (guilty!)This is procrasti-cleaning.It feels good in the moment, but leaves you wondering why you feel so unsatisfied in life.In this week’s episode we dig into:✨ Why we do these sneaky, “productive” avoidance behaviors in the first place✨ The brain trick that makes them feel...
2025-11-0509 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40118: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Mental LoadYou’re trying to remember groceries, doctors’ appointments, meetings, bills, and somewhere in there, you’re also supposed to take care of yourself. It's like you've got this invisible checklist that never stops running.It's called your mental load, and research shows it’s one of the biggest reasons women in midlife feel so tired, stressed, and scattered.And there's science to back up this phenomenon, and how, combined with perimenopause and menopause, it can lead so many of us to feel unwell mentally and phyically.So let's dig into... ✨ Why women carr...
2025-10-2210 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40117: Weight-Less Weight Loss: How to Stop Letting the Scale Define YouDo you ever feel like your mood depends on what the scale says in the morning? 😣If that number can make or break your day, this week’s episode is for you.In this compact but powerful episode, I share how to stop scale to measure success so that you can reach your goals.Here’s what I cover:✨ Why the number on the scale doesn’t reflect your real progress💪 Better ways to know you’re getting fitter and leaner🧘♀️ How to divorce yourself from the number once and for all
2025-10-1508 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40116: Woman's Search for MeaningThere are times in our lives when we ask ourselves questions, like...Why am I here, in this body, in this life?What's the meaning of this life anyways? What's my purpose?I've asked myself these questions often in my life, and they've inspired this week’s deep-ish episode. Because I think we all, at times, are searching for meaning, and especially in midlife. So, join me as I share: 🌿 Why I left a career over a decade ago to find a deeper sense of purpose 💗 How meaning has evolved...
2025-10-0918 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40115: MVP - No Age Limit: Building Muscle, Confidence, and Longevity with Joan MacDonaldHey there,Here's an MVP (most valuable podcast) episode from earlier this year.It's actually the most popular episode EVER on this podcast!All about Joan MacDonald and her incredible journey.Here we go...Do you know Joan MacDonald (@trainwithjoan)?If you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me to change,” I can’t wait for you to hear this episode.At 70, Joan was overweight, struggling with high blood pressure, and facing the reality of declining health.Instead of accepting...
2025-10-0140 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40114: Belly Fat: What You Need to Know About Your Midlife MidsectionHave you ever noticed that little lump in your middle when you bend over or slouch — the one that feels more like a “Buddha belly” than just a soft pinch of fat? I have. 🙋♀️And I know I'm not alone.That’s exactly what I’m unpacking in this week’s episode🎙️.Here’s what you’ll discover:✨ The difference between subcutaneous fat (the soft kind) and visceral fat (the deeper, more concerning kind)✨ Why belly fat shows up in midlife (spoiler: it’s not just about estrogen dropping)✨ The surpr...
2025-09-2414 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40113: How to Plan for Weight Loss That Actually Lasts (Especially in Midlife)If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll work out three times this week”… but then life got in the way… I completely get it.The truth is, weight loss and even just maintaining your health takes more than good intentions.It takes a plan.But not the kind of rigid, "perfect" plan you can’t stick to.In this week’s episode, I’m sharing why realistic planning is the key to lasting weight loss and fitness, and how I learned this while training for my marathon with two little ones at home and a...
2025-09-1713 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40111: Why is Weight Loss So Hard in Midlife?Have you ever wondered why weight loss feels so much harder in midlife than it used to?You’re not imagining it.Hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause affect metabolism, muscle, sleep, and even how your body handles stress.And as you know, what worked in your 30s often doesn’t work anymore—and that can feel really frustrating.In the episode, I share:✨ Weight gain in midlife - is it a symptom of menopause?✨ Why we need to reframe the issue of weight, especially in midlife✨ Why...
2025-09-0320 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40108: My Menopause Party: Officially 12 Months Without a Period 🎉Today is a milestone day for me…One worth popping the bubbly (or at least lighting a candle and eating cake).🎉 I’m officially in menopause!It’s been 12 months since my last period — which means, according to the medical definition, I’ve crossed the finish line of perimenopause.But this “party” isn’t just about biology. It’s about celebrating the seven-year transformation I’ve been through:Moving from uncertainty and discomfort to boldness and strengthLetting go of old versions of myself and embracing who I am nowStepping into this next stage feeling...
2025-08-1315 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40106: Breakfast Basics for Midlife: When, What, and How to Break Your FastBreakfast seems to be the most controversial meal.You’ve probably heard: 👉 “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!”But what if you’re just… not hungry in the morning? Should you eat anyway? Skip it? Wait?And when you do eat—what actually works best for your midlife body?This episode is all about breaking your fast with intention and tuning into what your body actually needs.We’re talking breakfast —on your terms.🎧 Listen in to discover:🧬 What the science really says about skipping breakfast🍳...
2025-07-3015 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40104: What If It's Not Too Late?Have you ever looked around at the life you’ve built and thought…"Is this it?"Or maybe you’ve wondered quietly, “Is it too late to change?”If so, this week’s episode is for you. 💜Today I’m speaking directly to the part of you that feels stuck—but still hopes there might be more.Here’s what I cover:💭 The quiet fears we carry about time, purpose, and change🔓 Why the life you’ve built isn’t as “locked in” as it feels🧭 How to reconnect with...
2025-07-1612 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40102: Will I Ever Feel Like Myself Again? This week’s podcast episode is all about a question I hear a lot — and have asked myself more than once:👉 “Will I ever feel like myself again?”When your body is changing, your emotions are all over the place, and the life you used to know feels like a blur, it’s easy to feel a little lost.But what if feeling lost isn’t the problem? What if it’s part of the path?In this episode, I’m diving into:✨ Why midlife feels like an identity crisis (and why that’...
2025-07-0210 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40100: Stop Trying to Fit It In and Start Becoming the Woman Who Just Does ItI can’t believe it — we’ve hit Episode 100 of the podcast!Over these 100 episodes, I’ve had countless conversations with women in midlife — and walked through my own ups and downs in the transition. And here’s the truth that keeps ringing louder and clearer:🌀 You don’t become the woman you want to be by simply adding workouts or squeezing in meal prep. You have to become the woman who does those things.In this milestone episode, I’m sharing the 3 things I’ve learned it actually takes to become her — the future version of y...
2025-06-1811 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4099: Take Up Space: 5 Ways to Be Seen and Heard Without ApologizingHave you ever caught yourself saying "I'm fine" when you're not?Or quietly deferring to everyone else's preferences — whether it's what to eat, how to spend your time, or what you're allowed to say out loud?This week’s podcast episode is for you if you've been playing it small for too long. 🙋♀️Have you...👉 Been praised for being “easygoing”👉 Learned not to rock the boat👉 Been told being good meant being quietHere’s the truth: Taking up space isn’t self-serving or arrogant — it’s necessary.
2025-06-1112 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4097: Phone Down, Power Up: Why it's Important in Midlife and How to Make it Happen Have you ever picked up your phone to do one thing… and looked up 25 minutes later wondering where your time (and brain) just went?🙋♀️ Same.This really isn't where I want to be wasting my time and energy, and I'm sure you feel the same.Our focus, mood, hormones, and sleep are already shifting—so if we’re not intentional with our tech, it can leave us feeling foggy, frazzled, and disconnected from what actually matters.That’s why I recorded this week’s podcast episode all about how (and why) to free ourselves f...
2025-05-3011 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4096: Behind “It Must Be Nice...”: What You’re Really Saying Ever catch yourself muttering:👉 “It must be nice to have time to work out.”👉 “It must be nice to not worry about money.”👉 “It must be nice to have a supportive partner.”Yep. We’ve all said it.But what if I told you that phrase is doing more harm than you think — and also pointing directly to what you really want?🎙️ In this week’s episode I’m unpacking the deeper meaning behind “It must be nice…” — and how this tiny phrase can quietly reinforce resentment, comparison, and a belief that your dreams...
2025-05-2109 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4095: The Power of Hitting Pause: Why We Need to Stop and Reset in MidlifeHave you ever just wanted to hit pause on everything?Like… close the tabs, stop the noise, and just breathe?If so—you’re not alone.In this week’s episode I’m talking about something we desperately need (but rarely give ourselves): a RESET.Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, foggy, or just off, this episode will help you tune back in to your body, your needs, and your power.🎧 In this 10-minute episode, you’ll hear:✨ Why hitting pause isn’t quitting—it’s wisdom✨ Sneaky ways your body...
2025-05-1411 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4094: How She Stopped Controlling Her Weight and Started Leading Her Life: A Client's Coaching StoryShe tracked her weight for years.It's how she gained control when life was spiraling.But when she hit 50, it stopped working.Today, I'm sharing her story with you in this first-ever episode where I interview one of my coaching clients! 🎉In this real, raw, and powerful conversation, you'll hear my client Catharyn talk about how she decided to invest in herself and take back control of her life.In this episode, you'll find out how she:✨ Put the scale away and reconnected with her body✨ L...
2025-05-0737 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4092: Motherless in Midlife: Grieving, Growing, and Going Through MenopauseWhat I'm sharing in this episode is especially close to my heart—and maybe yours, too.Although I've talked about losing my mom before, I've never talked about it in this way.I'm sharing what it’s like to move through midlife and menopause as a motherless daughter.Whether you lost your mom recently or years ago, whether the relationship was close or complicated… this journey can sometimes feel uniquely lonely.In this episode, I open up about:🕯️ Being motherless as we go through life's biggest transitions🧭 How grief beco...
2025-04-2312 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4089: The Hidden Cost of Putting Others FirstAre you depleted at the end of each day?Do you feel like you give your everything to everyone—your family, your job, your friends—and you’re running on empty? 😩I know it starts with good intentions, because I've lived this too.You want to be helpful. Supportive. Reliable.But over time, that constant giving starts to drain you.And before you know it, a quiet resentment sneaks in…🔹 Why does no one seem to notice how much you do?🔹 Why are you the one always saying...
2025-04-0213 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4088: Shattering the Stigma: How Leaders Can Normalize Menopause at Work with Tara LehmanNearly half the workforce will experience menopause—yet most workplaces aren’t talking about it.Our leaders need to step up.That's why I invited Tara Lehman to the podcast, to talk about how leaders can help normalize menopause at work.I’m diving into why education, open conversations, and workplace support matter—and how we can shift from stigma to support.Whether you're a leader yourself, an advocate for change, or just looking for ways to feel more understood in your workplace, this episode is for you.Tune in to he...
2025-03-2637 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4087: How to Stop Starting Over Every Monday: Getting Through Self-Sabotage in MidlifeEver feel like you're stuck in the Monday restart cycle?You start the week motivated, determined to eat better, work out, or finally stick to that new habit... but by Thursday, things fall apart.And then you’re promising yourself, "Okay, for real this time… Monday, I start fresh."Sound familiar? You're NOT alone.And more importantly—you don’t have to stay stuck in this loop.Today on the podcast I'm talking about:👉 Why we keep falling into the "all or nothing" trap (and how to escape it)
2025-03-1912 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4086: Carbs Are Not the Enemy: Why We Need Carbs to Thrive in MidlifeWant to lose weight right now, in perimenopause or menopause? Maybe you've thought about cutting carbs. I'm asking you to thing again. I want to share with you why I think carbs are essential - not the enemy - especially as we navigate perimenopause and menopause. And it's not just me, there's science behind it. Here’s what I'm talking about:✅ What types of carbs you need, and how much ✅ The protective effect of carbs on muscle ✅ The surprising way carbs support brain health a...
2025-03-1212 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4085: No Age Limit: Building Muscle, Confidence, and Longevity with Joan MacDonaldDo you know Joan MacDonald (@trainwithjoan)?If you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me to change,” I can’t wait for you to hear this episode.At 70, Joan was overweight, struggling with high blood pressure, and facing the reality of declining health.Instead of accepting it, she made a decision that would change her life: She picked up weights, revamped her nutrition, and lost 70 pounds.Now, at almost 79, she’s in the best shape of her life, rocking serious muscle definition, living her dream of travel, and inspiring over 2 milli...
2025-03-0539 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4084: Desire, Discomfort, and Discovery: Navigating Sex and Intimacy in Midlife with Marie-Josée Bourassa Midlife and menopause can change everything about how you experience intimacy, your body, and your relationships.But that doesn’t mean pleasure, confidence, or connection have to disappear.In this week’s episode, I've invited Marie-Josée Bourassa, founder and manager of the Méno-Joie Clinic here in Montreal, back to the podcast (she was with us on Episode 58, too!)This time, we’re diving deep into a topic that isn’t talked about enough: Sex, intimacy, vaginal health, and body confidence in midlife.Here’s what we’re covering:✔️ Why vagin...
2025-02-2637 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4083: 5 Mindset Shifts to Stop Struggling and Start Owning Menopause25 years ago, I was introduced to the concept of mindset, and it completely changed the path of my life.At the time, I thought success, happiness, and health were mostly about willpower and circumstances—But I quickly learned that the way we think about challenges shapes how we experience them.Fast forward to today, and I see the same truth in menopause.The symptoms, the changes, the uncertainty—it can all feel overwhelming.But when we shift our mindset, everything shifts with it.In this latest episode, I’m...
2025-02-1916 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4082: Move Through It or Slow Down? Understanding Pain vs. Discomfort in MidlifeHave you ever wondered whether you should push through discomfort—or if it’s a sign to slow down? 🤔It's an issue I've been dealing with recently, and I know you're probably experiencing discomfort or pain at this time, too.So in this episode, I'm breaking it down:✅ The difference between discomfort and pain – and why it matters in midlife✅ When to push through (whether it’s a workout or an emotional challenge)✅ When to stop, slow down, or seek support 💡✅ How menopause changes the way we experience pain 🌀
2025-02-1217 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4081: It's Getting Hot in Here with Jane CostelloJane Costello writes rom-coms.And now she's written one for us ladies in midlife.It's called, "It's Getting Hot in Here" and it's a fun, sexy, and relatable read that will have you smiling, laughing, and probably shedding a few tears, too.Jane is currently on her book tour in the US, but I'm so grateful she took the time to talk to us (and that her team me an advance copy which I quickly devoured❤️ ) The North American release of the book was yesterday, so run (or surf) to your near...
2025-02-0537 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4080: Energy Vampires: What's Really Draining You (and How to Reclaim Your Power)Are you tired of feeling drained? 😩It can be super frustrating when you're trying to create healthy habits or work on a passion project, but you just don't have the energy to make them happen.In this episode, I'll explore...🧛♀️ What an energy vampire is (hint: it’s not just people, but habits, mindsets, and hidden stressors)🚫 How to identify the biggest energy drains in your life—from one-sided relationships to decision fatigue💡 Simple, practical ways to reclaim your time and energy without guiltTake a listen and let me know—what’s...
2025-01-2919 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4079: Menopause at Work: Creating Workplaces that Support Women Over 40Women over 40 represent 25% of the Canadian workforce.*And out of those, million s are either in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause.And yet our demographic is often overlooked and even stigmatized in the workplace.So, how can our employers do better?Today, I'm talking about ways we can make our workplaces more inclusive and supportive for women in menopause, like💬 How to open the lines of communication and education when it comes to menopause📋 What benefit and workplace changes can be made to better support women📈 What we a...
2025-01-2211 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4078: Your Favorite Episodes: The Top 10 of Midlife MomentumWith 2025 here, it makes me reflect.I started this podcast back in July of 2023, almost 18 months ago.That's 78 episodes!So, I wanted to share some of the highlights from 10 of the most popular episodes.In this episode you'll hear from:Courtney Boyer talking about pleasure and connecting to our bodies (Episode 16)Amy Wison discussing the weight loss drug Ozempic (Episode 18)Julieanna Hever sharing the benefits of a plant based diet (Episode 28)Lindsay Newitter giving us tools for great posture and confidence (Episode 25)Audrey Danaher reflecting on aging and how we...
2025-01-1533 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4077: Menopause and Mental Health: Tools for Emotional Resilience with Lisa BrookmanLet’s be honest—navigating perimenopause and menopause can feel like a wild ride 🎢, not just for your body, but for your mind too.Anxiety 😟, mood swings 😢, and even depression 🌀 can pop up unexpectedly, leaving you wondering what’s happening.In this week’s episode of the podcast 🎙️, I've invited Lisa Brookman, psychotherapist and co-director of the West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre here in Montreal, to talk about this important topic.We’re diving deep into mental health for women in midlife —because the changes that are happending in midlife aren’t just physical; they’re emotiona...
2025-01-0848 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4076: New Year, A New You: How to Design and Use Vision Boards to Create the Life You WantHappy New Year to you! 🎉🎉🎉I love being at the beginning of the year and imagining what I can create in the weeks and months ahead.But it can also be daunting.So, a great tool to make it manageable and intentional, especially as we start a new year, is a vision board.In this episode, I'll take you step-by-step into creating a vision board.Here's what we'll exploreWhat a vision board isHow to get clear on your vision for the yearWhat materials you'll needHow to assemble your boar...
2025-01-0117 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4075: Calm Holiday Chaos: A Quick Meditation to Soothe Your Mind and BodyIt's Christmas Day and the holiday season for many of us.It's a time of joy, connection, and... let’s be honest, stress.😅Between the shopping, cooking, hosting, and endless to-do lists, it can feel overwhelming, especially if you're already navigating midlife or menopause challenges.But it doesn’t have to be that way. 💆♀️You deserve to feel calm, centered, and grounded, no matter how busy life gets.That’s why I’ve created a special 10-minute meditation just for you.🌟 What’s waiting for you in this meditation?A cha...
2024-12-2514 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4074: From Sabotage to Strength: Training Your Brain for Midlife Resilience with Cheryl KeatesSometimes feel like your mind is working against you?When you're going through change — like the menopause transition — your inner critics (or saboteurs) can feel louder than ever.In this week’s episode, I've invited master coach Cheryl Keates to help us understand Positive Intelligence, a science-backed framework for creating a more positive mindset.This approach can help you navigate midlife with greater clarity, resilience, and joy.Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:✨ Learn to identify those sneaky thought patterns (or the nine "saboteurs") that undermine your confide...
2024-12-1835 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4073: How to Navigate Life’s Toughest Transitions: Divorce, Weight Loss, and More with Trish HerronMarriage.Divorce.Career change.Becoming a parent.Menopause.By midlife, we've likely been through a few significant transitions in life.And, regardless if the change is positive or negative, there are common themes and emotions in all transitions.I invited Trish Herron to the podcast today, she's a transition coach, and she shares some great insights like...🔥 Why you should feel grief and shame as you navigate any transition🔥 How your identity shifts through any change, like divorce or even weight loss
2024-12-1145 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4072: Overwhelmed to Organized: 5 Simple Strategies to Elevate Your LifeDo you ever feel like there's too much you need/want to do, and you don't know where to begin?If so, you're probably feeling stuck and overwhelmed.Enter the month of December, and that feeling is probably amplified.And as you move into menopause, you can find yourself spinning in overwhelm more often than before.Relationships seem more challenging 💔You're more worried about your health and fitness 😟Your finances preoccupy you 😵💫Work seems to be dumping more on your plate 🗂️🗂️🗂️Messes appear messier 🥴And escaping into social media tends to just make it all worse 📱So, in thi...
2024-12-0415 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4071: Rooted in Health: Why Caring for Your Mouth Cares for Your Whole Body with Christine HortonToday, we’re diving into a topic that might not be top of mind, but plays a crucial role in your overall well-being:Oral health.Did you know your mouth is a window into the health of your entire body?Today I'm talking to Christine Horton about oral systemic health.From heart disease to hormonal changes, your oral health can reveal a lot about what’s happening beneath the surface.Here’s what we’ll explore in this episode:Three essential questions to ask your dentist to ensure you’re t...
2024-11-2741 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4070: Weight Loss and Menopause: Breaking the Taboo by Starting the ConversationI'm starting an open conversation about weight loss in menopause.As I mentioned this week, weight loss has become a sort of taboo topic.And for some, it feels wrong to have a weight loss goal.Or shameful to desire weight loss at all.But having an dream weight, or number, is normal.And more than normal, it's important to acknowledge it.Because it's part of you we are as a woman in midlife.So, in this episode, I'm sharing...➡️ Why it's important to t...
2024-11-2009 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4069: More Than Tired: Unpacking Chronic Fatigue in Midlife with Dr. Jenny TufenkianChronic fatigue syndrome.Also known as ME or myalgic encephalomyelitis.It's a condition that goes beyond being just tired, and it can be rooted in hormonal changes, like the menopause transition.No wonder that more women than men are affected by it.But it's often overlooked or misdiagnosed.That's why I've invited Dr. Jenny Tufenkian to the podcast, to shed some light on this condition that she treats, and has also struggled with herself.Jenny has learned a lot about how to identify the condition, and how...
2024-11-1348 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4068: The Power of Belief: How to Manifest What You Truly Want in MidlifeManifestation may sound magical, or even woo-woo. But it's actually backed by science, being the subject of reseach in psychology, neuroscience, and personal growth. It's defined as using your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to bring something into your physical reality. And as you'll hear, it's not just about your mind, it's also about taking conscious action. In this episode, I'm sharing...where I first learned about the science behind manifesting 🔎my own recent experiences with manifestation ✨what to do to manifest what you want 💗And join me for a free con...
2024-11-0619 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4067: Laughing Matters: The Healing Power of Flexing Your Joy Muscles Daily with Cathy NesbittLaughter is the best medicine.But is it really?My guest, Cathy Nesbitt, a laughter yoga teacher, says laughing is a great workout and offers a tonne of benefits, especially in midlife.In this episode, Cathy shares....How laughing can transform your cardiovascular health, and moreWhy laughter is the antidote to stressHow to incorporate more laughter into your dayWhat daily practices can lead us to more joy and less illnessOnce you enjoy the episode, you can decide if laughter is what's missing in your life, and if it is indeed...
2024-10-3044 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4066: Beyond The Giving Tree: A Lesson in Giving Without LosingHave you ever read, "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein?It's a classic children's book.And it's about an apple tree that gives to a little boy.First apples, then branches, then everything but the stump.Over the past few weeks this book has been echoing in my head, and showing up in my life.I'm sharing my reflections with you here.About how as women, we are told to be like the Giving Tree.And then we end up losing ourselves, burning out, or...
2024-10-2310 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4065: From Caregiver to Creator: The Art of Losing Yourself and Finding YOU with Debbie WeissImagine being a caregiver since the age of 17.You've given your life for decades to care for others, and in the process, you forgot who you were.Until....A midlife realization at 50.And then a creative explosion.That's Debbie Weiss' story.She was the sole caregiver to her dad, then her son, and then her husband.And she lost herself.And then... Found herself.First through a physical transformation.And then through transforming her whole life trajectory....
2024-10-1642 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4064: Menopause Awareness Month: How 52 is Redefining My PerimenopauseI turned 52 this week... Yay! (Yes, I still love my birthday 🎈)And it also happens to be Menopause Awareness month.So, it's definitely a time of reflection for me.And this in this very personal episode I share:How my own perimenopause journey is going, so farWhy I believe menopause awareness is so importantWhy I made the choice to try HRTWhat changes I've made to feel better in perimenopauseAnd I'd love ❤️ to know where you in your menopause transition, and the choices you're making or would like to make.Reach...
2024-10-0915 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4063: Awaken Your Intuition: Reclaiming Power and Purpose in Midlife with Teresa WornstaffDo you regularly tune into your intuition?If your answer is "no" - like me - then this episode is for you.Because your intuition may just be the key to you feeling more fulfilled, healthier, and connected.And to shed some light on intuition, I've invited intuitive and coach Teresa Wornstaff to the podcast.In this episode, Teresa talks about:What our intuition is, and how she has navigated her life as an intutiveHow to connect with your intuition in simple waysWhy intuition is so important - especially for...
2024-10-0248 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4062: Protein Power: Why Women in Midlife Need More ProteinIt may seem counterintuitive to hear that you should eat more ⬆️, not less ⬇️.But when it comes to protein in midlife, that's what I'm saying.Chances are, you're not eating enough protein.😰And protein is needed more than ever as you're losing muscle faster.But don't worry!In this episode I'm sharing:➡️ How much protein you need in midlife➡️ What foods offer the best bang for your protein buck➡️ Why protein is so important NOW (but why you shouldn't obsess over it!)➡️ How to start getti...
2024-09-2510 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4061: Burnout vs. Perimenopause: Knowing the Signs and Taking Charge with Dr. Camilla MooreBurnout can happen to anyone. But how do you know in midlife if it's burnout or perimenopause? That's why I invited Dr. Camilla Moore to the podcast. She's an expert in burnout, and she's passionate about helping women in midlife in particular untangle burnout, perimenopause, and stress. In this episode you'll... ➡️ Understand the symptoms of burnout versus those of perimenopause➡️ FInd out how burnout is different from stress and chronic stress ➡️ What to do when you suspect you might be suffering from burnout Enjoy the ep...
2024-09-1837 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4060: 5 Dangers of Being Great at Your JobAre you GREAT at your job?Or do you LOVE the work that you do?Then this episode is for YOU.✨✨✨Because I've been noticing a common thread that links many of my clients.What is it?✨✨✨They're GREAT at what they do for a living.And of course it's amazing to be great... But there are a few pitfalls you should be aware of.➡️ In this episode I'll be sharing the 5 dangers to watch out for, what you can do to avoid them, and still be GREAT n...
2024-09-1111 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4059: Sisterhood Strong: The Power of Women Supporting Women in MidlifeWe are stronger together.When we as women support women 👭, lift each other up, encourage each other, and celebrate one another, we are powerful.And this is especially true and needed in midlife.Many women I speak with feel alone, and even I felt alone when I hit perimenopause.Not only because of symptoms, but because of how it can affect all parts of our lives. ➡️In this episode I'm sharing the importance of supporting each other through midlife and menopause ❤️➡️I also share the challenges we may face in our...
2024-09-0412 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4058: Bridging the Healthcare Gap: Compassionate Care During the Menopause Transition with Marie-Josée BourassaI'm thrilled to bring you this new episode!I get to interview Marie-Josée Bourassa, the founder of the Méno-Joie clinic here in Montreal.As you may already know, finding a good (let alone great 🙌) healthcare practitioner during the menopause transition can be tough.➡️ I'm talking about someone who...will take the time to truly listen and take you seriouslyis educated and specialized in this crazy but natural transitionoffers you real solutions, choices and options when it comes to symptom reliefI've mentioned this Montreal clinic before and it truly embodies...
2024-08-2841 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4057: Can Your Really Balance Your Hormones in Perimenopause?Are you thinking of balancing your hormones?So many products and programs are offering to help you do that.But is it really possible?Well, if you consider perimenopause is a time of natural hormone IMBALANCE, I say buyer beware.And consider what it is you're really trying to do...➡️Feel better?➡️Reduce your symptoms?➡️Lose weight, gain some emotional stability, be a better human,...?Enjoy this episode and tell me what you think!Debbie➡️➡️➡️I'm launching my Midlife Momentum (MM) Coaching P...
2024-08-2114 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4056: Rewriting the Script: From Divorce to Creative Awakening with Kristine Darley-KlineI love ❤️ sharing stories of women who have gone through transformation, proving that midlife can be just the beginning.And Kristine's story is just that.Kristine Darley-Kline, like many of us, went through a challenging divorce (although it happened during the pandemic and while being weaned off of anti-anxiety medication! 😳)...But she's come out the other side of it more enlightened☀️and fulfilled.➡️➡️ Although devastated, she quickly found herself opening up to tremendous creativity and a calling to change the world.She surprised herself with a capacity for creativity and a confidence sh...
2024-08-1434 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4055: 4 Olympic Lessons to Get You Motivated and Moving in MidlifeAre you crazily binging the Olympics, too? 🏊♀️🤸⛹️♂️🏄♂️🚴♀️ I haven't watched ALL the sports, but I have my faves, and I'm enjoying the EXCITEMENT and INSPIRATION of it all. And I was thinking... How can we use the Olympics to make ourselves better?🤷♀️ Especially in midlife. So, let's borrow from the energy ⚡of the Olympics to build our bodies and our selves. Here are the four lessons I talk about in this episode:⭐ Tap into patience to reach your destination (1:58) ⭐ Get over failure FAST (3:05) ⭐ Do the uncomfortable regularly (5:26) ⭐ S...
2024-08-0713 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4054: Fibromyalgia, Alzheimer's, and the Immune System in the Menopause TransitionThanks so much for your questions and ideas!In today's episode, I'm addressing what you want to know as it relates to our changing hormones.In particular we'll be exploring the immune system, fibromyalgia, and Alzheimer's disease.In short, the drop in estrogen in midlife can have an impact our health.It can make certain conditions more likely.But...You can do things that improve your health and make these conditions less likely.Curious?Tune into today's episode.Debbie...
2024-07-3120 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4053: Using Dance as Medicine with Dr. Indika GunaratneI love to dance.💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻I've never taken a dance class, but innately I love to move to music.It just feels good in my body, and lifts my mood, and my spirit.➡️ So, when I met Dr. Indika, the Dancing Doctor,I was intrigued.And her story resonated, too.Indika started off as a traditional medical doctor, but wasn't feeling like she was truly helping people like she wanted to.So she switched to functional medicine, but still felt like her patients weren't benefitting.⭐That's when she discovered danc...
2024-07-2438 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4052: Feeling Frustrated with Body Changes, Symptoms, and Healthcare in PerimenopauseFrustration, and even anger, are emotions I feel sometimes.😖And I really feel for my clients, who are experiencing this, too (and there are often tears in coaching sessions because of these feelings.)The truth is, perimenopause and menopause can be an extremely frustrating time.➡️Your body is changing, you might be gaining weight, feeling pain, or be overtaken by hot flashes even if you haven't changed your daily routine➡️Your symptoms can wreak havoc not only in your body, but in your day-to-day life➡️You get dismissed or misunderstood b...
2024-07-1714 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4051: Talking Hormones and Hormone Balance with Dr. Victoria MondlochSo, you may want to take notes ✏️ with this episode...It's chock FULL of interesting and useful information as you move through and beyond menopause.I got to sit down with Dr. Victoria Mondloch, a retired OB/GYN, wellness expert, and author of: 🌸 "Full Bloom - Perimenopause, Menopause, Postmenopause and beyond: Health and Happiness through Hormone Balancing."She's an advocate for educating ourselves and persistently asking for what we need and want.We talked about so much, but in short here are some things we cover:➡️ Testing your hormones: Female and...
2024-07-101h 02
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4050: Celebrating 50: Why We Should Celebrate Small (and Big) WinsToday I'm celebrating!! 🎉I'm celebrating 50 episodes of the podcast! 🎉🎉🎉That's one episode a week for almost a year.And this milestone has me reflecting on the importance of celebrating wins.Especially the small and seemingly insignificant.Because recognizing and feeling success - no matter how big or small - brings more success.➡️ In this 50th episode, I'm sharing how and why I celebrate the small successes, how I learn from failures, and why celebrating can make a difference to you.Cheers and enjoy the episode!Debbie
2024-07-0316 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4049: 5 Amazing Things About Midlife and MenopauseIt can be easy to trash talk menopause.It's easy to do when we focus on the symptoms and less-than-desirable changes that midlife and the menopause transition can bring.But, if we're willing to look a little deeper, it's really not all bad.In fact, some of it can be pretty great.So, I wanted to highlight and celebrate the great parts of this time of our lives.And I'm sure there are more than these five...So, please let me know what's been great for you!
2024-06-2613 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4048: The Man's Guide to Menopause with Niki WoodsDo the men in your life understand what you're going through?How can you talk to them about it?One answer to these questions is to direct them to Niki Woods' book, "The Man's Guide to Menopause."Most women, let alone men, are often in the dark about menopause, its symptoms, and how to feel better during this time of change.And as women, we can also be very sensitive and defensive when our male partners bring up the changes that are happening.Yet many men just want to...
2024-06-1940 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4047: Can You Say VAGINA?Can you say VAGINA out loud?I mean can you say it without feeling queasy, uneasy, or uncomfortable?How about vulva or clitoris?If any of these words feel challenging, even in midlife, then getting the help you need for GSM (genitourinary syndrome of menopause) will also be challenging.In this episode, I'll be talking about these words, but also go more in detail about the symptoms of menopause related to our "lady parts".I also hope to normalize saying VAGINA as well as all the words that may...
2024-06-1212 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4046: Hot Flashes, Bloating, and UTIs, Oh My! Talking About the Symptoms of MenopauseHot flashes, bloating, and UTIs, oh my!And these are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of symptoms we women experience during the menopause transition.In this episode, I'm going through many of the more than three dozen symptoms associated with our changing hormones.I hope that you'll share this episode with other women, especially those who haven't yet arrived at this time of life.I want us all to understand that not all women will experience these symptoms, some of us will have none.And some...
2024-06-0523 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4045: Thriving Beyond Anxiety, Breakdown, and Illness with Christine BernatHow do you bounce back when diagnosed with fibromyalgia, or depression, or PTSD... or all three?My guest today, Christine Bernat, is here to talk about how she went from being diagnosed with all three (while going through the menopause transition!) to getting her health and vitality back.As a result of her diagnoses, Christine suffered a complete breakdown of body, mind, and spirit.In this episode she shares what she learned about self-regulation, trusting your inner wisdom, and reconnecting with your body and those you love, so you can find your way...
2024-05-2950 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4044: Wine and Why Not in MidlifeI don't like being the bearer of bad news...But we - meaning us ladies in midlife - are drinking more than ever.We're actually the fastest growing demographic when in comes to alcohol consumption in the western world.And it's concerning.We've created a culture that normalizes wine and alcohol as a way to de-stress and deal with life's problems.However, we're paying for it with our health, especially during the menopause transition.And I know, from the clients I work with, and for myself, we...
2024-05-2212 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4043: Solving for Sleep in Perimenopause and Beyond with Xi DeckerWhen you aren't sleeping well, everything in your life is affected.And in midlife and through menopause, trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep is one of the top issues.So that's why I invited my guest, Xi Decker, to the podcast.Xi is author of the book, "Menopause: A Guide to Your Unique Journey", and she's also an experienced scientist in the the diagnostics industry, specializing in women's health.In this episode, Xi and I are kindred spirits, and we have a great conversation on menopause, hormones, sleep issues, solutions...
2024-05-1541 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4042: Creating a Positive MindsetDo you feel like you're stuck in negativity?Or anxious a lot of the time?We all feel negative at least half the time, but when it feels like you're often spiraling out...You can learn to create a more positive mindset.No matter what your circumstance, you can get out of negative spirals and feel better.How do you do that?That's what I'm talking about today, the steps to gaining a mindset that's resilient and keeps you moving forward.Enjoy the episode!
2024-05-0813 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4041: Navigating Neurodiversity in Midlife and Menopause with Gail SeemannWondering if you might be neurodivergent?You're not alone.And in fact, many women are only diagnosed with conditions associated with neurodivergence, such as ADHD and autism. in midlife.Why is that? And what can you do if you find yourself with a diagnosis or suspect you many be neurodivergent?To answer these questions, I've asked Gail Seemann to the podcast.Gail is a counselor and coach, working with neurodivergent individuals, and she's also mother to a young-adult daughter diagnosed with autism and ADHD.She explains why...
2024-05-0129 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4040: The Magic of WalkingThere’s one thing I do that gives me the highest feeling of health and well-being and calm...It's walking outdoors.And there are many reasons for this, which I share in this episode.If you’ve been listening to this podcast, you know that one of the best things you can do in midlife, for all your symptoms including weight gain, is to manage stress.And walking outside, through movement and nature, does that better than most anything else.There's so much value in a daily walking practice.
2024-04-2412 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4039: The Impact of the Menopause Transition on Our Relationships with Dr. Liz JenkinsAll your relationships can be impacted by this transition into menopause. Including (and especially) the relationship with yourself. Like it or not, your body, mind, and emotions are being tossed about by this change. And then there are the relationships you have with your partner, kids, friends, and colleagues... The people around you will likely notice something's up. So how do you accept what's going on with you, and talk to others about it and feel supported? To answer that, I've invited Dr. Liz Jenkins to the...
2024-04-1742 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4038: Managing Your Time: Getting Things Done (even when you don't feel like it)I really don't like the term, "time management" because,,,You can't actually manage time.Time goes on whether you like it or not.You can't control it.But you can manage what you do with your time.And that's where it gets tricky...You WANT to do certain things, but somehow they're not getting done.Because of unexpected interruptions, or distraction, or ...Because you just don't feel like it.So, how can you get the things done you WANT to get...
2024-04-1015 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4037: Write Your Story with Allegra HustonHave you ever wanted to write?Whether you'd love to write your memoir, or a self-help book, or fiction, or even if you've just wanted to be more creative, now is the time to sit down and start.That's why I invited Allegra Huston to talk to me for this podcast episode.Allegra's written her own memoir, Love Child, and she also teaches a writing method called Imaginative Storm with her partner, James Navé, with whom she also co-wrote the book, Write What You Don't Know.(... you may also recognize Allegra's l...
2024-04-0349 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4036: Exhausted in Midlife? 5 Strategies to Reenergize YouAre you feeling exhausted, or even burned out?I regularly talk to women in midlife, and the most common thing I hear is that they're feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, and they just want to feel more energetic and motivated again. A few years ago I was struggling with that too.At 45, I was exhausted all the time, gaining weight around the middle, experiencing joint pain, acid reflux, and more.I realized that year that I was in perimenopause.With the change of hormones and my lifestyle, at the end...
2024-03-2719 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4035: Lifting Heavy in Midlife with Kim RahirLifting weights in midlife...It'll not only get you physically stronger.💪It will also improve your mental health, your self confidence, and your outlook.In today's episode, I'm talking to Kim Rahir and her take on lifting heavy in midlife.(Meaning heavy weights, not those little pink dumbbells.😉)In the past year, Kim became the European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category - she's 60 by the way. 🏋️♀️🏋️♀️🏋️♀️🎉🎉🎉And this is following an MS diagnosis just ten years ago.LIsten as she talks about her story, as well as the importance...
2024-03-2042 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4034: Embracing Aging and Your Inner Wild Woman with Audrey DanaherToday I get to talk to Audrey Danaher.Audrey's not only the author of the book, "Becoming of Age", and living life over 60 on her terms, but she also happens to be my cousin!I'm thrilled to have her on the podcast, to talk to her about our inner wild woman, and how we can continue learning and growing through what she calls The Third Stage of life (i.e. life over 60.)Last week on the podcast I talked about loving your age, and this week Audrey gives us a beautiful example of wh...
2024-03-1337 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4033: Loving Your AgeCan you love your age?I believe you can, although it may require a shift in perspective.In this episode, I'm sharing five ways you can learn to appreciate, and even love, your age and getting older.Loving your age doesn't mean that aging is easy...But it does mean that you keep looking forward, enjoying life, challenging yourself, being inspired, and cultivating curiosity.Enjoy the episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me more about getting comfortable with discomfort...
2024-03-0614 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4032: Getting Moving and Mobile with Sammy WilsonI believe we all want to stay mobile as we age.In fact, I think most of us want to stay at least as mobile as we are right now.But to do that, we need to focus on getting moving and mobile today.And that's exactly what my guest, Sammy Wilson, does.Her own struggle with back pain, despite being an athlete, inspired her to help others who also find themselves more and more sedentary.Now, as a personal trainer known as The Pocket PT, her main mission...
2024-02-2836 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4031: Comfort Entitlement in MidlifeComfort entitlement.I love this term because I think it's a great way to identify this very real phenomenon we can get stuck in, especially in midlife.What it actually means is that we create the expectation that the things we do, like work, relationships, exercise, eating,… should be comfortable.And in midlife life I think this happens often.We become less and less tolerant of discomfort, and become more and more attached to our creature comforts.So, today I'm exploring this idea, why it can be dangerous, and wh...
2024-02-2112 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4030: Desire, Libido, and Orgasm in Midlife with Pauline RyelandAre you less than excited about your sex life?Or suffer from low libido?My guest, Pauline Ryeland, aka Intimacy Whisperer, helps you get your libido back, experience orgasm, and discover your sexual energy in midlife.She says that as we get older, many of us fool ourselves into believing that we don't need to connect with our sexual selves.But when we deny expressing that part of who we are, we're not fully alive.So, I hope you enjoy this episode and embrace your full self this Valentine's...
2024-02-1443 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4029: 5 SImple Strategies for REAL Self-CareSelf-care.It seems kind of soft, fluffy, and self-indulgent.And it can make you think of massages, spa days, and pedicures.And I don’t think those are bad things, but I do think they're only a tiny sliver of what self-care is.Because the point of self-care isn’t to make you SOFTER.It’s to reinforce you, strengthen you, and energize you so that you can face all the tough stuff life continues to throw at you.And it's essential for a healthy, fulfilling life.S...
2024-02-0714 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4028: Choosing Plant-Based Eating in Midlife with Julieanna HeverWhat should you eat?It can seem complicated.And as we age, and our hormones change, choosing what to eat can feel even more challenging.But my guest today, dietitian Julieanna Hever, suggests that it doesn't have to that way.She believes in eating more plant-based, and making eating simple.In this episode we talk about the benefits of a plant-based diet, the dairy and calcium conundrum, time-restricted eating, and more.I know this will be a valuable episode if food is on your mind....
2024-01-3140 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4027: Menopausal Anxiety: What Is It and How to Let It GoAre you feeling more anxiety these days?Well, it turns out that anxiety is actually a symptom of the onset of menopause.And it affects a large number of women at this time of life.If you’re not sure if what you're experiencing is anxiety, I like this definition:It’s a state of nervousness, or fear, or worry that can affect your mind and your body, making it difficult to relax.And although anxiety's a thing in the transition, you don't have to suffer.You can...
2024-01-2413 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4026: From Surviving Cancer to Thriving as an Entrepreneur with Liz BendittMany of us are terrified of the word CANCER.My guest today, Liz Benditt, has heard that diagnosis FIVE different times.As she says in this episode, cancer no longer brings up "death sentence" in her mind, but just another challenge to overcome.And through these challenges, she's recognized a need for cancer patients:Practical products to help ease the physical discomforts that can result from various cancer treatments.Enter The Balm Box:A gift box of practical goodies for those that we care about going through...
2024-01-1744 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4025: Improving Your Posture and Your Confidence with Lindsay NewitterNeck pain, stressed, or confidence a little low?You're not alone.By midlife, your posture is likely impacted, and you may be facing more stress than ever.That's why I've invited Lindsay Newitter to the podcast.She uses the Alexander Technique to help her clients get rid of pain and stand taller, in all aspects of their lives.Enjoy the episode!See the video version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nd84R8ODwvYDebbieLindsay Newitter is a certified Alexander Technique teacher...
2024-01-1044 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4024: 5 More Effective Goals Than Weight Loss for the New YearWelcome to 2024!With a new year comes new resolutions, or at least a fresh goal.And for many, that new goal is weight loss.However, ironically, weight isn't the best thing to focus on when you want to lose it.Instead, there are 5 effective goals to focus on that CAN lead to weight loss.Without even using a scale.Curious?Join me for today's episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me about WEIGHT LOSS or...
2024-01-0311 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4023: Reinventing YOU in the New YearA new year is coming, and maybe you're ready to do things differently in 2024.Change a habit, or a belief, or your shape, or a job, or... Anything, really.As you consciously choose to change something, you change not just the thing you're trying to change...You change who you are.I like to call this REINVENTION.Reinvention sounds like a BIG word...But it's just a SIMPLE conscious process of changing a belief, or an ideal, or a habit.But mostly it's about changing...
2023-12-2715 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4022: Using Humour to Navigate Hard Things with Eva MoonHumour can make us more resilient.You can lighten the load of menopause, and even things as tough as diagnosis and surgery, with a little laughter.My guest, Eva Moon, used humour and creativity to get through the toughest time of her life.In a short amount of time, while her mother was dying from breast cancer, she discovered she was a carrier of the BRCA1 gene mutation, and then quickly underwent a hysterectomy then double mastectomy.As a way to cope and help others, she went on to write several...
2023-12-2048 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4021: Pelvic Health in Midlife with Nancy MaYou may be noticing changes in your pelvic floor...Maybe you're experiencing incontinence or an urgent need to pee regularly, or vaginal pain during sex, or prolapse of your uterus, bladder, or vagina.All these issues are all too common for women in midlife.So, I invited pelvic floor physiotherapist, Nancy Ma, to the podcast to talk about the importance of pelvic floor health and how we can improve and actually reverse these conditions.And I know you'll be surprised by some of her answers.Enjoy the episode!
2023-12-1339 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4020: Hormone Therapy: Should You Take It?To take hormone therapy (HT) or not to take hormone therapy?That is the question :)And it's a big question, but a personal one.That's why I'm bringing it here.I want to empower you to make this choice.Whether you're a "hell yes!" or a "hell no!", you should know what you're saying yes or no to.And you should also be aware, aside from or in addition to HT, of what works to make you feel better during the menopause transition.Enjoy this...
2023-12-0615 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4019: Bone Health in Midlife with Mairi ThompsonIt's the silent symptom of perimenopause:Bone loss.Losing bone can lead to a condition known as osteopenia, or if more advanced, osteoporosis.So, as estrogen declines in perimenopause, our bone mass deteriorates.But there are things you can do to preserve bone mass, and either prevent these conditions, or slow these conditions from progressing.That's why I've invited Mairi Thompson on the podcast.Since her own diagnosis of osteopenia in her mid-forties, Mairi is helping bring awareness to bone health in midlife and helping women build...
2023-11-2944 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4018: Ozempic, Weight Loss, and Letting Go of Skinny with Amy WilsonOzempic, Wegovy, and other diabetes medications are also being prescribed for weight loss.Is this a good thing?To answer that, I've invited Amy Wilson, a geriatric pharmacist, to the podcast.In this episode we talk about these medications, how the work, and the reality of weight loss, especially for women in midlife.As Amy says, we have to stop chasing skinny and get healthy, so we can avoid frailty as we age.Enjoy!DebbieAmy Wilson is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified...
2023-11-2242 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4017: How to Get Better Sleep in MidlifeGetting a good night's sleep...It can seem elusive in midlife.But there are proven things you can do to turn your sleep around.And when you finally get great sleep, your weight, your health, your menopause transition, and your over well-being will improve by leaps and bounds!Because before diet and exercise, SLEEP IS #1 for a healthier, longer life.Enjoy this episode.DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com...
2023-11-1520 min
Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 4016: Exploring Sexuality in Midlife with Courtney BoyerMaybe sex and sexuality in midlife seems unsatisfying or even non-existant.But it definitely doesn't have to be.In fact, midlife is probably the best time to reconnect with yourself sexually and reintroduce pleasure in your life.So, I've invited Courtney Boyer, a relationship and sexuality expert, to come and talk more about this sometimes uncomfortable topic.Enjoy the episode!DebbieCourtney Boyer, M.Ed., M.S., is a relationship and sexuality expert and author of "Not Tonight, Honey: Why women actually don't want sex and what...
2023-11-0842 min