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Menopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause104. Menopausal Brain FogAre you constantly walking into a room only to forget why you're there? Or maybe you’re mid-sentence and suddenly lose your train of thought? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not losing your mind. In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into a topic that so many of my patients bring up: brain fog during perimenopause and menopause. We’ll explore what’s really behind this frustrating symptom and, most importantly, what you can do to start feeling clearer, calmer, and more capable again.If you’ve been wondering why your focus fee...2025-05-0816 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause103. PleasureAre you feeling stuck in the "shoulds" of midlife — checking all the boxes of success but still wondering, is this all there is? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not broken. In this inspiring episode, we're talking about how pleasure, self-discovery, and nervous system healing can reignite your midlife revolution.Today, I’m joined by Natty Frasca, a pleasure coach, speaker, and fierce advocate for midlife women owning their full power. Natty shares her deeply personal story of transformation after hitting 40 — and how reconnecting with pleasure helped her rebuild her marriage, career, and sense of self. If y...2025-05-0129 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause102. Learning to Trust My GutAre you second-guessing your gut feelings—or brushing them off in the name of being “nice”? If you’ve ever doubted what you were seeing or feeling in a relationship—whether personal or professional—this episode is for you. In the first episode of the newly rebranded Menopause: Rise and Thrive, I’m opening up about a recent working relationship that challenged me to reconnect with one of the most essential midlife tools: self-trust.With warmth and vulnerability, I invite you into my journey of learning to trust what’s real, not just what you hope could be. This episode...2025-04-2419 min
Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship134. The Truth About Midlife: Perimenopause, Mindset, and Owning Your Power with Dr. Sara PoldmaeFeeling off lately and wondering if it's perimenopause—or just life? You’re not alone.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Poldmae a licensed acupuncturist, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and founder of Meadow Hill Wellness, to cut through the noise, demystify midlife, and talk about what’s really happening to your body, your mind, and your identity during this powerful season of change.
In this episode, we dive into how stress mimics perimenopausal symptoms, how to complete the “stress cycle” to support your body, and how to reframe aging from something to fear… i...2025-04-2331 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause101. Why Midlife is the Perfect Time for Your Big AdventureHave you ever found yourself wondering, “Is this it?”—like you’ve checked all the boxes but something still feels...off? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by the fabulous Sue Willoughby, a fearless midlife trailblazer whose journey will make you laugh, cry, and most of all, feel inspired. From her VW bus named Arlo to her unique work with horses through Equus coaching, Sue is on a mission to help women over 40 drop the roles that no longer serve them and live a life that feels authentic and bold.We explore why midlife is a...2025-04-1029 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause100. Why We Need Boundaries Now More Than Ever with Monique WillinghamDo you ever feel like you’ve lost touch with the vibrant, energized version of yourself? Maybe you’re juggling work, family, and changing hormones—and wondering where you went in the process. If you’re nodding yes, this episode is for you.Today, I’m joined by our beloved nurse practitioner Monique Willingham for a heartfelt, real-talk conversation about how to reclaim your sense of self in midlife. We’re pulling back the curtain on what we see in our clinic every day—and how boundaries, emotional clarity, and intentional self-care are essential tools for not just surviving...2025-04-0318 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause99. Rewire Your Brain for Lasting Change with Adele SpraggonAre you stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you struggle with habits, behaviors, or beliefs that feel impossible to change? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of neuroplasticity and how you can rewire your brain for lasting transformation.My guest today is Adele Spraggon, an award-winning author, internationally recognized thought leader, and expert in behavioral change. She’s here to share her groundbreaking four-step method, which is backed by neuroscience and has helped thousands of people break free from self-limiting patterns. Whether you’re dealing with stress, emotional eating, or strugg...2025-03-2726 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause98. The Mindset Shift That Can Transform Your Midlife JourneyAre you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of midlife—perimenopause, shifting relationships, changing roles—and wondering how to navigate it all with confidence? In this episode, we’re diving into the one thing you can control: your mindset. Your thoughts shape your experience, and by making small shifts in perspective, you can change the way you feel, the way you show up, and even how your body responds to this transformative time.I recently spoke about mindset at a retreat, and the response was incredible—so I knew I had to share this with you. We’ll explore wh...2025-03-2022 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause97. Perimenopause & Mood Swings: Why It’s Not Just in Your Head with Dr. Sarah DaccarettFeeling off balance, moody, or just not yourself? If you're struggling with brain fog, anxiety, or sleep disturbances, your hormones may be to blame—and you don’t have to just suffer through it. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Daccarett, a hormone specialist and anti-aging expert, to dive deep into how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help midlife women reclaim their energy, mood, and overall well-being.Dr. Daccarett is on a mission to break the silence around hormone health and shift the way we think abou...2025-03-1334 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause96. Midlife Supplement Secrets: What You Need, What You Don’t, and WhyAre you overwhelmed by the sheer number of supplements filling your cabinet—and unsure if any of them are actually helping? In this solo episode, I'm tackling the issue of "supplement overload," a common challenge many midlife women face in their quest for better health.Join me as I share why more supplements aren't always better, how to determine what your body truly needs, and the critical importance of personalization when selecting supplements. We'll discuss the common mistakes women make, how to navigate the confusing world of supplements and influencers, and why a holistic strategy—including diet, life...2025-03-0617 min
WithIn PodcastEp. 17 | Navigating Perimenopause: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Sara PoldmaeOne of the biggest hot button topics for women entering midlife is perimenopause. From hormones to diet to supplements and everything in between, I feel like we are all seeking answers for how to traverse the changes that come with midlife. Dr. Sara Poldmae joins me on the show today to talk about all things perimenopause. Dr. Poldmae is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a certified functional medicine practitioner, a yoga instructor, and the host of The Mid-Life Rise and Thrive Podcast. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Poldmae has bridged the g...2025-02-2750 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause95. Managing Fatigue in Midlife – My Personal Journey & Sleep SolutionsIf you’ve ever woken up exhausted, no matter how much sleep you get, or if you’re finding that midlife has left you feeling depleted, you are not alone. Fatigue can creep up on us in so many ways—through stress, hormones, poor sleep, or simply doing too much. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with lifelong fatigue, how I’ve learned to manage it, and the strategies that have made the biggest difference in my energy levels.This episode is a continuation of last week's conversation, but today, I’m focusing o...2025-02-2722 min
Sober Fit LifeEP 13: Perimenopause Health Tips That All Women Need to Know with Dr. Sara PoldmaeMidlife is a WILD ride. Hormones doing the cha-cha, sleep playing hard to get, and suddenly that glass of wine doesn’t hit the same. If you’ve ever wondered how alcohol affects your well-being during perimenopause—or how to take back control of your health—you need to tune into this conversation with Dr. Sara Poldmae.
Dr. Poldmae dives deep into her personal journey with alcohol and how it’s impacted her sleep, fitness, and hormones over the years. Spoiler alert: the effects are bigger than you think. She shares eye-opening insights on the cultural norms around dri...2025-02-2444 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause94. Why Am I So Exhausted? Unpacking Midlife Fatigue & How to Fix ItIf you're constantly feeling drained, like no amount of coffee or sleep can fix your exhaustion, you’re not alone. In this solo episode, I am sharing my insights into why midlife women often feel completely wiped out—and what to do about it.We’re going beyond the usual “just get more sleep” advice and uncovering the real culprits behind midlife fatigue—hormonal shifts, stress overload, poor sleep quality, and even diet. I’ll break down what’s really going on in your body, why you might feel like you’re running on empty, and most im...2025-02-2028 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause93. Reclaiming Connection and Healing Through Community and RetreatsAs women, we often carry the weight of multiple roles and responsibilities, sometimes without a space to exhale or process life’s overwhelming moments.In this episode, I sit down with Trish, a trauma-informed breathwork coach and Reiki master, and Rebecca, a past retreat participant, to dive into the importance of community for women’s healing and empowerment. We discuss how retreats provide the opportunity to reset, reconnect with ourselves, and build supportive relationships with other women. Rebecca shares her experience of attending a retreat during a difficult time in her l...2025-02-1322 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause92. Choosing Yourself: How Meditation Can Change Your Life with Katy RexingAfter breaking down on her kitchen floor surrounded by crying babies, Katy knew something had to change. In this episode, she shares how meditation, self-care, and small shifts transformed her life—and how it can do the same for you.Katy shares her powerful journey from anxiety and burnout to finding peace and purpose through meditation, sobriety, and self-discovery. With four kids, a demanding life, and societal pressures weighing her down, Katy hit a breaking point that ultimately led to profound transformation. She now guides women in midlife to reconnect with themselves through the pr...2025-02-0630 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause91. Awaken Your Warrior Goddess: Finding Balance and Freedom with HeatherAsh AmaraAs women in midlife, we sometimes lose touch with our inner 'warrior goddess'—HeatherAsh Amara joins the podcast to share the roadmap to reignite that power and step into your fullest potential!HeatherAsh shares her wisdom on balancing three key archetypes—wild, willing, and wise—to help us step into our fullest potential. This conversation is filled with insights on self-discovery, finding joy, and releasing perfectionism while embracing vulnerability.Best-selling author, mentor, land steward, and philanthropist, HeatherAsh Amara has spent the last three decades weaving together earth-based wisdom, mindfulness, and practi...2025-01-3023 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause90. Unwinding Perfect: Choosing Yourself with Christine Clyne-SprakerWhat if the perfect life you've been striving for is the very thing holding you back?Christine Clyne-Spraker, author of Unwinding Perfect and former co-CEO of a best-in-class healthcare technology company, Eon, joins the podcast today to talk about her book, Unwinding Perfect.Christine shares her journey from being a serial people-pleaser to choosing herself, leaving a high-powered career, and embracing imperfection. Her story is a reminder that true joy and contentment come from within, not from external validation or societal expectations. Through reflection, spiritual growth, and hard decisions, Christine...2025-01-2327 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause89. Wake Up Maggie: A Coming of Middle Age Story with Katie PrentissWhat if midlife isn’t an end but a bold new beginning? In today’s episode, Sara welcomes Katie Prentiss, an actor, filmmaker, and storyteller whose work reflects her passion for connection and creativity. After losing her mother to dementia, Katie found herself drawn to acting and storytelling, culminating in her upcoming feature film, Wake Up Maggie. She’s also a portrait photographer and an acting coach who inspires others to take risks and follow their passions.Katie’s story reminds us that it’s neve...2025-01-1627 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause88. On the Brink of Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Purpose and Thrive AgainHave you ever felt like you were on the brink of burnout? In this episode, Sara reads the chapter she wrote in the collaborative book We Lead: Building Connection, Community, and Collaboration for Women in Business. The chapter, titled On the Brink of Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Purpose and Thrive Again, explores the struggles of balancing career, family, and personal well-being—especially during times of crisis like the pandemic.Through her reflection of this time in her life, this episode offers a heartfelt reminder of th...2025-01-0923 min
The Dr. Kinney ShowMidlife Wellness: Embracing Change and Finding Joy with Dr. Sara PoldmaeWelcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week, I’m thrilled to be joined once again by Dr. Sara Poldmae, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. As the founder of Meadow Hill Wellness, Dr. Sara is dedicated to empowering women in midlife to thrive through natural medicine, lifestyle practices, and mindset shifts.In this episode, we explore how perimenopause and menopause are opportunities for transformation, not just challenges to endure. Dr. Sara shares her personal journey through hormonal shifts and cardiac health challenges, offering wisdom on how to na...2024-12-3028 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause85. Unlocking Better Sex at Any Age: Hormones, Tools, and Techniques with Susan Bratton, Intimacy Expert to MillionsIs your sex life feeling like a chore or fading with age? You’re not alone. In this episode, intimacy expert to millions, Susan Bratton, reveals how women can reconnect with their desire, embrace ageless sexuality, and experience pleasure like never before.We discuss the science, tools, and techniques that can transform your sex life. Susan shares her personal journey of rediscovering intimacy after years of feeling disconnected and how her experience led her to dedicate her life to helping others reignite passion and pleasure, and having the best sex of her life in her 60s!Su...2024-12-1945 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause84. Living with Panic Disorder: Lessons on Acceptance and Self-Care with Dr. Jeanne RetiefWhat if your biggest challenge could lead you to your greatest purpose? Dr. Jeanne Retief, a human rights expert turned skincare founder, shares her journey of embracing panic disorder, leaving a career she loved, and building a life that works with her unique wiring.Dr. Jeanne Retief is the founder of Figgy Beauty, anxiety advocate, and former human rights expert. Through her skincare line and online courses, she helps others navigate anxiety while respecting her own boundaries. This episode is a testament to resilience, acceptance, and the power of building a life that works with, not against...2024-12-1224 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause83. Demystifying Hormonal Health for Women in Midlife with Dr. Cat BrownEvery woman will experience menopause, yet so many of us are left in the dark about what to expect? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Cathleen Brown, also known as Dr. Cat is a board-certified OB/GYN and native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. After completing her residency training at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, she served on Army bases across the country, caring for female soldiers and female dependents of active-duty soldiers. She was honorably discharged from the Arm...2024-12-0530 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause82. How to Detox Your Life, Break Free from Addictions and Toxic Patterns with Mary Beth SchrudderAre you ready to break free from the toxic habits, relationships, and patterns holding you back? In today’s episode, we dive deep into healing, transformation, and the power of the Law of Attraction with Mary Beth Schrudder.Mary Beth Schrudder is a Spiritual and Transformational Life Coach. She is founder of Day One Life Coaching, author of Addiction Recovery with the Law of Attraction, and the host of the “Spiritual Transformation Podcast with Mary Beth”.Mary Beth will help you heal addictions and transf...2024-11-2836 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause81. Setting Boundaries and Protecting Your Peace During the Holidays with Lauren Massa, Forest Beach Counseling ServicesThe holiday season can be a time of joy and connection, but for many, it also brings stress, triggers, and the resurfacing of unresolved trauma.Lauren Massa joins the podcast to share her tips for setting boundaries and protecting your peace this holiday season! Lauren is a licensed counselor and clinical trauma clinician practicing in MD and CO. She feels passionately about building a relationship with her clients to strengthen their self-views and heal from the traumas they may have experienced throughout their lifetime. She loves her work with local moms searching for support...2024-11-2131 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause80. Exploring Low Tox Living and Mineral Balancing with Fatima PagtakhanWhat if your daily routine is unknowingly adding to your toxic load? And did you know that balancing your minerals might be the key to clearing brain fog and boosting your energy?In this episode, I sit down with Fatima Pagtakhan, an Integrative Health Practitioner focused on Mineral Balancing. She helps highly driven women gain their energy back, clear brain fog, heal inflammation, and lose stubborn weight. Fatima shares her expertise on reducing toxic load in daily life and explains why mineral balancing is essential for optimal health. As a h...2024-11-1422 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause79. How to Prioritize Health Over Weight Loss in Midlife with Monique WillinghamCurious about how to feel strong, energized, and confident in midlife without focusing on weight alone? In this episode, I am joined by Monique Willingham to address the real drivers of health, including managing visceral fat, supporting hormonal shifts, and optimizing your well-being through a weight-neutral approach.Monique Willingham is a certified Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Remedy Green. As a native of Maryland with a passion for wellness and beauty, Monique has dedicated over 15 years to clinical excellence in oncology, surgery, and overall well-being.Monique’s commitment goes be...2024-11-0721 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause78. Discover the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting with Laurie LewisWhat if you could feel more energized, clear-headed, and in control of your health, without counting calories or following a restrictive plan? In today’s episode, Laurie Lewis reveals how intermittent fasting can help you break free from the cycle of deprivation and start living in tune with your body’s natural rhythms. Laurie is the founder of Fast Forward Wellness and specializes in guiding individuals, particularly women in midlife, to experience the benefits of intermittent fasting while navigating life’s challenges. With her simple, approachable method, Laurie helps us understand how to create an eati...2024-10-3125 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause77. A Deeper Look at Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism with Whitney MorganIs fatigue taking over your life, but you are not sure what the cause is? Are you struggling with weight gain, brain fog, or constant exhaustion despite "normal" thyroid test results? You might be one of the millions of people with undiagnosed Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism. In this episode, I sit down with Whitney Morgan, founder of Morgan Nutrition, creator of the Thyroid Reboot Method, and co-founder of the Functional Health Alliance. Whitney specializes in advanced functional testing and root cause healing for chronic illness, thyroid disease, and autoimmune issues. She’s helped dozens of women with Hashi...2024-10-2424 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause76. How to Heal and Transform Your Life After Betrayal with Dr. Debi SilberBetrayal hits hard. Whether from a loved one, a colleague, or a friend, the pain can feel like a deep wound that never fully heals. But what if there was a clear, predictable way to heal from betrayal? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Debi Silber whose groundbreaking research has uncovered the specific steps to move past betrayal and rebuild your life from the ground up.Dr. Debi Silber, Founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and National Forgiveness Day (celebrated annually on September 1st), is an award winning speaker, and a 2-time #1 International...2024-10-1724 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause75. The Sprinkle Effect: Finding Joy, Purpose, and Color in Midlife with Debbie WeissWhat if the key to living a more colorful and fulfilling life was just one small "sprinkle" away?In this episode, I speak with Debbie Weiss, a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and certified Success Principles trainer, who has mastered the art of turning life’s toughest challenges into opportunities for growth. With her new book The Sprinkle Effect: A Guide to Living a More Colorful and Fulfilling Life set to release in November, Debbie shares her personal transformation story—how she overcame caregiving challenges, weight loss struggles, and limiting beliefs to create a vibrant life full of joy and...2024-10-1022 min
Embracing Flow45 - Dr. Sara Poldmae - The Mind-Body ConnectionIn today's fast-paced society, overwhelmed by constant messages from social media about what is right or wrong for our bodies, we often overlook the most vital source of wisdom: our own bodies! Join Heather as she engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Sara Poldmae, a leading expert on the mind-body connection. By tuning in and paying attention to our bodies' signals, we can embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery! Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode:What is the mind-body connection, and how are they interconnected?Tune i...2024-10-0942 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause74. The Microdose Diet: How Psilocybin Mushrooms Can Rewire Your Brain and Boost Happiness with Peggy Van de PlasscheWhat if microdosing psychedelics could transform your mental well-being and success?What exactly is microdosing? In this episode, I sit down with Peggy Van de Plassche, to explore the benefits of using psilocybin, and how it helps with performance, mental wellness, connecting with your true self, and how it can improve life for women navigating midlife transitions.Peggy is a former financial services executive turned expert in the psychedelic space. She is the founder of The Microdose Diet, a holistic program that utilizes microdosing psilocybin, alongside other alternative therapies, to rewire the brain, reduce stress, a...2024-10-0328 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseNavigating Midlife Burnout: Thriving Through Perimenopause and Menopause with Stacy BrixWhat if midlife could be a time of renewal rather than overwhelm?In this episode, I sit down with Stacy Brix, a dedicated health and wellness coach and board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in women's health. Stacy empowers women navigating perimenopause and menopause, focusing on the intersection of mental health and physical well-being.As a dedicated Health and Wellness Coach, she empowers women through the transformative stages of perimenopause and menopause with a holistic and evidence-based approach. Her background includes comprehensive training from Well Coaches and mindfulness training at the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative...2024-09-2622 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseTransforming Health from the Inside Out: Gut Health and Nutrition with Daina RasutisWhat if you could achieve consistently clear skin and better gut health with a science-driven approach?In this episode, I sit down with Dina Rasutis. From Civil Engineer to Nutrition Therapist Master, Daina utilizes her science background to implement a bio-individualized approach to nutrition. Diana shares her personal health journey, from struggling with adult acne and fatigue to discovering the power of nutrition and functional testing. We discuss the benefits of the GI map stool test and food sensitivity testing, exploring how these tools can identify internal triggers and guide personalized dietary changes for lasting results.2024-09-1920 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseReclaiming Health in Midlife: Terry Tateossian’s 80-Pound Weight Loss JourneyWhat if it’s never too late to start taking care of yourself?I hear you, oftentimes it feels like maybe your goals are too far out of reach, or you don’t have enough time to start a new routine, or maybe even you feel like you are too old to change your habits. I am thrilled to be joined this week by Terry Tateossian, the founder of T.H.O.R. Wellness to show you that it is never too late to reclaim your health! At 42, Terry embarked on a profoundly life-altering journey, succe...2024-09-1224 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseThe Journey of Surrender and Self-Discovery with Alicia RodriguezWhat happens when we give away our power, and how can we reclaim it?In this episode, I sit down with Alicia Rodriguez, a published author, storyteller, and slow living evangelist. Alicia shares her transformative journey of reclaiming her agency after giving it away in a complex relationship, a central theme in her upcoming memoir, “The Shaman's Wife: A Mystical Journey of Surrender and Self-Discovery.” Alicia discusses the impact of societal and generational messaging on women’s sense of power and the spiritual voids that can make us vulnerable. She shares her story of surrender and sel...2024-09-0533 min
Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursHow to Feel Your Best in Midlife with Dr. Sara PoldmaeAre you at the top of your game in business and life but for some reason still not feeling like yourself? It’s so frustrating not feeling like yourself when you can’t figure out why, but it’s not uncommon for women in midlife. In this episode of the Leading Lady podcast, I’m joined by my fellow Leading Lady Ambassador and business bestie, Dr. Sara Poldmae, to have a candid conversation about being a woman in midlife. We’re talking about protecting your energy as a businesswoman, health tips for midlife th...2024-07-0928 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseWhat You Can Do to Feel Better in PerimenopauseWhat can you do to make your hormones happy during perimenopause?In the last episode of the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, we talked about what to expect from perimenopause and how to know when you’re in it. In this episode, we’re going one step further to discuss what you can do about the perimenopausal symptoms that are making your life miserable. I’m here to arm you with tools you can master on your own so that you can take action right now to start feeling better. Topics covered in this episode...2024-05-2325 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseWhat To Expect When You Aren’t Expecting Anything: Perimenopause EditionToday on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast is the “What to Expect When You Aren’t Expecting Anything” Perimenopause Edition.No one hands you a guide or even tells you much about what to expect during perimenopause, and it will probably start before you’re expecting it at all. This episode will teach you how to recognize the signs of perimenopause so that you can take your health into your own hands. Topics covered in this episode include:Surprising symptoms that are actually signs of perimenopause One thing most people don’t know...2024-05-1623 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseHormone Testing with Dee DavidsonAre you wondering what’s going on with your hormones?In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Dee Davidson is here to help you find answers to your questions. Whatever symptoms you’re experiencing, your body is communicating something to you, and hormone testing can help you understand what it is. With over two decades of experience in functional health, Dee Davidson has dedicated her career to empowering women to thrive through a holistic approach to well-being. As a seasoned functional health practitioner, Dee is deeply passionate about guiding women on their wellness journ...2024-05-0931 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseEverything You Need to Know About Strokes with Tsgoyna TanzmanIf you’re a woman in midlife, you need to hear this episode on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast! I’m talking with Tsgoyna Tanzman all about strokes. Signs and symptoms, what to do if you have one, prevention, and recovery: we’re getting into it all. Women suffer more fatalities from strokes than men, which is why I’m so passionate about having this conversation to educate more women on stroke prevention. Tsgoyna is sharing what you can do to prevent a stroke, what to do in the case of an emergency, and how to have the...2024-05-0228 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseA Story of Love, Hope, and Survival with Sarah CartHave you ever had to care for a loved one through an illness or injury? Our guest, Sarah Cart, and I want you to know that you’re not alone. In this episode on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, I’m sitting down with Sarah to talk about her experience with her husband’s life-threatening health challenges and how she got through it. Sarah Cart was raised and educated in New York and New England and wrote for multiple local publications while she and her husband, Ben, raised four sons in northeastern Ohio. ...2024-04-2520 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseHow to Stop Emotional Eating with Sherry ShabanDo you wish that you could stop emotional eating for good?Sherry Shaban is here to teach you a different approach to health that begins with self-love and listening to your body. Sherry will help you rewire your brain to release self-sabotaging limiting beliefs and fall in love with fitness so that weight loss becomes easy, predictable, and enjoyable. In this episode, we’re discussing what causes emotional eating, how to heal your relationship with your body, and what your gut health has to do with your emotions.Sherry Shaban is an osteopath an...2024-04-1825 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseBetter Bone Health with Dr. John NeustadtDid you know that your bone health is a major contributing factor to your overall health as you age?Dr. Neustadt noticed that there were some pretty severe gaps in the healthcare industry when it came to bone health, so he made it his mission to make sure you have all the information you need to maintain healthy bones. In this episode of the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, our first male guest, Dr. John Neustadt, is sharing some of the statistics on bone health in midlife, why your bones are so important to...2024-04-1137 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseHappy Whole You with Anna Marie FrankCan you think your way into a better life? Our guest Anna Marie Frank and I believe that you can, and we’re going to teach you how today on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast. This episode is all about mindset, wellness, and how to improve your life through the power of thought. In this episode, Anna Marie explains how you can control your biology, understand your brain type, and create a plan for the future of your health. Dr. Anna Marie Frank, a doctor of Traditional Naturopathy with a Ph.D...2024-04-0427 min
Confidently Balance Your HormonesBalancing Hormones Naturally: The Wisdom of Acupuncture with Dr. Sara PoldmaeDee Davidson, FDN-P is thrilled to have Dr. Sara Poldmae, Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, joining us in episode 26.Dr. Sara brings over 20 years of experience in holistic health, combining ancient wisdom from Chinese Medicine with modern functional medicine practices. As a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner and yoga instructor, she offers a comprehensive approach to wellness.With a focus on women's health, Dr. Sara specializes in conditions such as fertility, PCOS, PMS, and menopausal issues. Through her practice at Meadow Hill Wellness, she seamlessly integrates traditional and holistic care...2024-04-0129 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseBreathing Through Divorce with Elizabeth Soto-BaezAre you ready to rediscover who you are after feeling lost in a marriage?There are a lot of misconceptions about leaving a marriage and it can feel really isolating, but Elizabeth Soto-Baez wants you to know that you’re not alone. She gets it, and she can help. Through breathwork and other techniques, she will help you reconnect to yourself, regulate your nervous system, and release anxiety so that you can become the woman you want to be. Don’t miss this episode of the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast!Eliza...2024-03-2823 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseBrownies for Breakfast with Lynne BowmanHow hard do you find it to eat healthily?It can feel like there are a lot of barriers to healthy eating like time, money, and skill, because we seem to have overcomplicated it. What if healthy eating could be super simple?Lynne Bowman is here on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast to prove to you that it can be simple. She’s sharing her best tips for simple healthy eating for the whole family. The best part is, she doesn’t want you to stop eating the foods you love! Her process is a...2024-03-2135 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseUnderstanding Your Blood Sugar with Linn RiversAre you familiar with your blood sugar levels?It’s not uncommon to have no idea what your blood sugar levels are, even though they could be at the root of a whole bunch of the mystery symptoms you’re struggling with. Linn Rivers is joining us on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast to talk about why it’s so important to manage your blood sugar levels, what to do about them, and where to find resources to help you.Linn Rivers is a functional health and wellness expert and educato...2024-03-1428 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseWhy Do I Wake Up at 2am Every Night? with Morgan AdamsWhat’s causing you to wake up at the same time in the middle of the night, week after week?Morgan Adams is here on Midlife Rise + Thrive to help you get to the root of your sleep struggles. You might recognize Morgan from one of the earliest episodes of the podcast, and she has so much good stuff to share that I just had to have her back.It’s really common for women in midlife to experience changes in their sleep patterns, including those middle-of-the-night wakeup calls, but why? And what can...2024-03-0729 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseHeal Your Relationship with Money with Patti HandyDo you wish you had a better relationship with money?It’s common for women in midlife to realize that they’ve never been deeply involved in their financial management and now they either want or need to be. You may have been forced to take control of your finances by death, divorce, or other unforeseen circumstances, or you may be feeling like you want to be better prepared and have more control in your life. Whatever your situation, financial coach Patti Handy can help. Patti is here on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podca...2024-02-2924 min
Therapy Chat421: Acupuncture for Women's Midlife Wellness with Dr. Sara PoldmaeWelcome back to Therapy Chat! This week's guest, Dr. Sara Poldmae is a licensed acupuncturist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Doctor of Chinese Medicine. Dr. Sara discusses her approach to healing, which combines Eastern and Western medicine to help women find wellness in midlife. She emphasizes the importance of treating the root cause of symptoms and the need for a holistic approach to patient care. Sara shares her expertise in addressing hormonal imbalances and menopause symptoms. She highlights the role of acupuncture in balancing emotions and promoting overall well-being. Dr. Sara provides information about her clinics and the Rising Wo...2024-02-2333 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseOne Thought Away: Leveraging the Power of Your Thoughts with Kerry TepedinoWhat if you were only one thought away from your dream life?This episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive is all about the power of your thoughts. Kerry Tepedino is here to share the story that led her to create the One Thought Away Project to empower women to change their lives through the power of thought. This episode explores how your thoughts influence your reality, how to shift your mindset when you feel trapped by negative thinking, and how to leverage the power of your mind. Kerry Tepedino is the CE...2024-02-2229 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseYour Guide to EMDR and Shadow Work in Therapy with Dr. Elizabeth BerrocalWhat is shadow work?Shadow work is a type of therapy that’s been gaining attention online recently, so maybe you’ve heard of it before. I have a lot of questions about shadow work and I figured you might too, so I asked Dr. Elizabeth Berrocal to join us on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast to give us a professional breakdown. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth explains what shadow work is and how it can help you work through trauma and improve your relationship with yourself. She also touches on other forms of th...2024-02-1523 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseTherapy in Midlife: Types of Therapy, Knowing Your Needs, and Finding a Therapist with Laura ReaganAre you considering therapy for the first time as a woman in midlife? You might be wondering if therapy is right for you, how to find a therapist, or what to expect from your therapy sessions, among other things. There are all kinds of different types of therapy and it looks different for everyone, but this episode will help you understand the basics to get started. I figured there’s no one better to teach us about therapy than an actual therapist, so I invited Laura Reagan onto the show to help us out. ...2024-02-0837 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseA New Way to Look at Menopause with Susana PuellesA lot of the messages we receive about menopause are negative and most of them aren’t even true. If you feel like society puts you in a box as a woman in midlife, you’re not alone. You and I both know that not every 40-year-old woman fits in the same box. We’re all having unique experiences that come with unique needs, so how do we meet those needs in a world that treats us like we’re all the same?In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, special guest Susana Puelles and I are talk...2024-02-0124 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseHow Radical Self-Care Will Change Your Life with Brittany CanoHow often do you speak to yourself with kindness? We tend to be much harder on ourselves than we ever would be on our loved ones, and we’re doing ourselves a disservice. Did you know that self-compassion doesn’t only make you feel better, but it also helps you accomplish goals and break bad habits? Brittany Cano is here to teach us more about the benefits of radical self-care and how to implement it as a practice in our lives. We’re talking about how to notice and interrupt negative...2024-01-2525 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseBreak the Diet Cycle and Make a Truce with Food with Laura FolkesDo you feel trapped in the cycle of dieting, losing weight, and then gaining it all back? Like no matter how committed you are, nothing ever sticks?Laura Folkes is here on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast to teach you a different approach to weight loss and your relationship with food so that you can get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck and break the cycle for good. She’s teaching you how to make a truce with food. Laura is sharing her own experience with weight loss and what allow...2024-01-1825 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseFeeling Better Starts in Your Gut with Dr. Rosemarie RuteckiThis episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive is your guide to all things gut health. You might have found your way to this episode because you’re struggling with symptoms like bloating, nausea, and indigestion, but did you know that your gut could be affecting you throughout your body? If you also struggle with things like headaches, fatigue, and mood swings, your gut is a great place to start. Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki is joining us to guide us through the basics of good gut health and the top four things you can do to impr...2024-01-1118 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseInspiration From 50 Women Over 50 with Sherrilynne StarkieHow often do you talk to other women your age about what you’re going through and how you feel?Sherrilynne Starkie woke up on her 59th birthday and realized that the answer was not very often at all, and that had to change. She set out to start a podcast and interview 50 women over 50 to hear their stories and give women a space to come together and feel connected. In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Sherrilynne is talking about what she learned from that experience and how it brought her back to...2024-01-0422 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseHow to Create a Game Plan for Life with Heather GiduskoDo you have a game plan for your life?When things don’t go to plan, you lose touch with yourself, or life throws you a curveball, having a game plan in place can save you from disaster. Heather Gidusko is here to talk about how a game plan can help you come back after losing yourself and be the star player in your life. Heather is sharing some of the experiences from her own life that taught her the importance of having a game plan and her formula that you can follow to...2023-12-2829 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseHow to Feel Your Best During Perimenopause and Beyond with Amita SharmaEntering perimenopause and menopause can be a really scary and isolating experience.We’re taught as a society not to talk about it, so then when the time comes, not only do you not know what to expect, but you have no one to turn to. Amita Sharma had this experience in her own life and said enough is enough. Now she’s committed to helping women feel their best and fight the stigma so that no one has to go through it alone.Amita is here on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast to s...2023-12-2125 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseLetting Go of Things You Can’t Control: Life Lessons From a Cancer Survivor with Fitz KoehlerDo you have questions about cancer that you’re not sure who to ask?We’re lucky enough to be joined in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive by someone who’s willing to talk all about her experience so that she can help others. Fitz Koehler is here and she’s sharing her story. Whatever brought you to this episode, I want you to know that we see you and we’re rooting for you. Cancer is a scary diagnosis, but hearing survivor’s success stories can be so helpful. Not only did Fitz surv...2023-12-1426 minLeading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women EntrepreneursLet's Talk Hormones with Dr. Sara PoldmaeDo you ever feel like your hormones control your life? Your hormones affect almost every system in your body, so when you’re going through hormonal changes, it can really wreak havoc on your life. I asked Dr. Sara Poldmae to join me for this episode of the Leading Lady podcast to talk about what’s going on with our hormones in midlife and how to take back control. You don’t have to feel terrible all the time. There are simple and gentle things you can do to support your body and...2023-12-1216 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseAlcohol: The Elephant in the Room with Maureen BenkovichWe all know that alcohol is not good for us, so why is it so hard to quit or cut back?In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, we’re taking a deep dive into the science behind what alcohol does to your body and why it’s so difficult to change your drinking habits, even when you have the best intentions. Special guest Maureen Benkovich is here to share her approach to going alcohol-free without judgment or shame. When Maureen confronted her own challenges with alcohol, she uncovered the insidious cycle of detox...2023-12-0734 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseHow to Be Playful Again with TJ MattonHow often do you get to play? How often do you even think about playfulness as an adult?For many of us, the answer is not very often, but TJ Matton is on a mission to change that. In this episode, TJ will teach you why we actually need to play as adults. You’re going to learn the neuroscience behind play, what makes us stop playing, and how to start playing again in midlife. I’m so excited to reconnect with my playful side and I hope you are too! Believe it or no...2023-11-3035 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseGetting Through Holiday Struggles with Maria WintersAre the holidays a particularly difficult time for you?You might feel alone based on the picture-perfect posts in your Instagram feed, but the truth is you’re not alone at all. We think of the holidays as a wonderful time of year filled with joy, laughter, family, and love, but the holidays can be super stressful for so many of us. With the holiday season upon us, I wanted to take some time to talk about strategies that can help you through whatever struggles you’re experiencing this year. In this episode, Maria...2023-11-2331 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseInflammation: What It Is and How to Combat It with Dr. Shivani GuptaInflammation. You’ve probably dealt with it before when you took an NSAID for a headache or had a cut that got sore and inflamed, but did you know that there’s inflammation in your body all the time?Unfortunately, there are many internal and external factors in modern-day living that cause inflammation in your body and lead to all kinds of uncomfortable symptoms. Joint pain, headaches, bloating, and autoimmune conditions can all be signs of chronic inflammation, to name just a few. So, what can we do about it? Luckily for us, Dr. S...2023-11-1627 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseWhat Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? with Erin HarriganWhat do you want to be when you grow up?Maybe you thought you’d have an answer to that question by now but you’re realizing you have no idea. You might be reassured to know you’re not alone. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to have it all figured out, but what does that even mean? Let’s unpack it in this episode with some guidance from our special guest, Erin Harrigan. Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, empty nest mom, speaker, author, and business coach for...2023-11-0929 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseA Beginner’s Guide to Chakras with Lauren LeducDid you know that you can use your chakras to find comfort and balance in midlife?If you’ve heard of chakras but you’re not sure exactly what they are or what they do, this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive is the perfect place to start. Lauren Leduc is walking us through each of the seven chakras to teach us what they are, what they do, how they become blocked, and why you might want to work on unblocking them. Lauren Leduc is a visionary, yoga teacher, intuitive, mentor, and mama. With the s...2023-11-0229 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseHormones 101: Get to the Root Cause of Your Perimenopausal Symptoms with Monique WillinghamDid you know you can start experiencing perimenopausal symptoms as early as your mid-thirties?Many women feel confused and alone during perimenopause because the world totally fails to prepare them for it. If you relate to that, you’re in good hands because my guest, Monique Willingham, and I are passionate about helping women understand what’s happening in their bodies during this time.This episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive will help you understand your hormones and empower you to reclaim your health. Welcome to the Hormones 101 class you never got. M...2023-10-2630 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseA Holistic Approach to Regulating Your EmotionsDo your emotions feel pretty out of whack right now?In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, I invite you to explore with me how Chinese medicine can support you through the emotional changes of perimenopause and menopause.Are you feeling depressed or angry because your body hurts? Upset because you're exhausted all the time? Anxious because you don't know what each day will look and feel like? You are not alone, and you’ve come to the right place.Chinese and functional medicine can be helpful to women in mi...2023-10-1918 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseTools You Need in Your Life Kit with Lisa ShiresHow prepared do you feel to navigate the changes of midlife?No one prepares you for the vast majority of the things you experience during midlife, so don’t blame yourself for feeling underprepared, but what can we do to take matters into our own hands? Lisa Shires is here to share some of the tools you can add to your life kit to handle the stressors that many women face in midlife such as empty nesting, aging parents, and changes to your body and relationships. Lisa Shires is a Certified Professional Coach who...2023-10-1231 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseRediscovering Your Sense of Self in Midlife with Lisa Maholchic and Marna BrickmanThe changes and transitions of midlife can really do a number on your sense of self. I’ve called in reinforcements to help me unpack what happens to your sense of self in midlife and how to rebuild it. Lisa Maholchic and Marna Brickman are therapists practicing in Annapolis, Maryland, at Guiding Therapy and they’re here to share their tips and tools for creating a firm foundation from which to navigate the many twists and turns of midlife. We’re talking about why it’s so important for women to have a strong sen...2023-10-0533 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseMidlife Sex Advice From Tantric Sex Coach Angela DawnDo you want to have the best sex of your life?Like many other women in midlife, you might think that your opportunity for an amazing sex life has passed, but I’m here to tell you that that is far from the truth. To prove it to you, I’ve brought on Tantric Sex Coach Angela Dawn to teach you how to have your best sex in midlife. Angela (she/her) coaches her clients to find their own unique way through life, love, and relationships. After deeply delving into intimacy and relationships later...2023-09-2834 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseUnderstanding Your ADHD with Dr. Cristine EhlyIt’s time to talk about ADHD. This topic is near and dear to me because I was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, and it took me many years to learn how to acknowledge the benefits of having ADHD as well as ways to manage the parts of ADHD that make my life a little bit more challenging.I’m joined in this episode by Dr. Cristine Ehly to discuss what options are available to you to manage your ADHD, no matter how old you were when you got your diagnosis. You might...2023-09-2126 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseExercise and Nutrition Tips for Midlife with Pam AdamsWhere on earth do you start with exercise and nutrition?There’s so much information out there now that it can be extremely overwhelming to get started when you want to try something new. First of all, you should be proud of yourself for making it this far. Too often we put ourselves last and don’t find the time to do something for our own wellbeing, but you’re here and showing up for yourself. I invited Pam Adams to join this discussion to share her expertise in the exercise and nutrition world w...2023-09-1433 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseGut Health for a Happier Mind and Body with Carrie ChojnowskiGut health. What is it, why is it important, and how do you look after it?Carrie Chojnowski is joining me in this episode to break it all down. She’s walking us through why gut health affects so many other areas of our well-being and what you can do to improve your gut health and feel your best.Hormonal imbalances, mood swings, headaches, fatigue, and other more mysterious ailments can all be tied back to your gut. I’m not saying that healing your gut will solve all your problems, but I can...2023-09-0734 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseAging Gracefully: Wellness, Skin, and Midlife Wisdom with Monique WillinghamHow do you age gracefully? Every woman going through midlife wants to look their best, and that can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. We all go through a natural aging process, and understanding it can truly help us feel our best, no matter our age. In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, I am so thrilled to sit down and chat with Monique Willingham to talk about all things skin and aging gracefully as we journey through midlife. Despite what we might have...2023-08-3124 minMenopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and MenopauseWhy You Should Incorporate Yoga Into Your Life with Julie BlamphinHave you considered practicing yoga in midlife?The thought of showing up at a yoga studio with no experience might be intimidating, but there are lots of accessible ways to get started with yoga, and there are lots of really great reasons to give it a try. In this episode, Julie Blamphin will teach you how yoga can benefit you in midlife and what it means to use yoga in real life. She’s sharing positivity practices to boost your mind, body, and spirit; yoga poses to try around the hous...2023-08-2432 min