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Where We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleMedsplaining and Finding Balance with Dr. JenGet ready to hear from women’s health expert, Medcan’s Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky, AKA Dr. Jen, on how and what you need to BALANCE in midlife to set yourself up for the life we all really want. Dr. Jen spoke with Lana and Rebecca to introduce her platform, Medsplaining, which provides evidence-based medical information to empower women to advocate for their own health. Our conversation covers various topics related to balance and well-being, including the challenges of achieving balance in daily life, the importance of setting priorities, and the impact of lifestyle choices on health. Dr. Jen emphasizes the...2024-09-0327 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleHair Loss is Guaranteed with Dr. Robin UngerSUMMARYThere are only a few certainties in life but according to Dr. Robin Unger hair loss in middle age is one of them! Don’t miss this episode where Lana and Rebecca speak with Dr. Unger, a hair transplant doctor in NYC, who recognized her patients also needed, and wanted more options to maintain a healthy environment to support their hair and scalp. And so she started Ru Hair Wellness to support her patients with non-surgical solutions to assist their hair journey. She joins the WWA conversation to discuss hair loss in women, including the ca...2024-07-2321 min
Where We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleArt of Joyful Living with Aurélie HarpIt’s a crazy world but we’re all living in it and making time for play has never been so important to our well being as it is in these middle years. Land and Rebecca talk to Aurélie Harp, founder of Humanity Play, and discuss the importance of incorporating play into life. Aurélie shares her journey of starting her coaching and consulting company and how she observed division and labels in society. She emphasizes the power of play in bringing joy and reclaiming agency in life. She encourages individuals to step out of societal expectations and explor...2024-07-0531 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleCareer & Life Transitions with Kate HiltonThe Clearing, The Woods, The Path.....sounds like a new M. Night Shyamalan movie, but mid life transitions shouldn't be that scary. Once they fix the tech issues, Rebecca and Lana get right into it with psychotherapist, Kate Hilton. In this episode they discuss career & life changes, transferrable skills, safe risks and taking that first step outside the clearing. Kate Hilton is an expert on the essential role of creativity in mental health, and on the power and process of life transitions. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and neuroscience-based Creativity Coach working primarily in the area...2024-05-2134 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleHRT with Dr. Jessica ShepherdPaging Dr. TikTok. Just kidding, it's all evidence based medicine here folks!Three Toronto women sit down to talk about HRT. In this episode, Rebecca and Lana are joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd, board certified OB/GYN, CEO of Sanctum Med + Wellness and founder of Modern Meno, a site for trusted menopause management . We debunk hormone replacement therapy myths with our midlife sisters in arms, confront our 'edginess' and question why Viagra is so vital.Dr. Jessica Shepherd, is a nationally known board certified OB/GYN, and women’s health media expert. She was recentl...2024-05-0730 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleROUND UPEpisode 10! That's Where We're At! This week , Rebecca and Lana do a recap of the show so far, how it started and how it's going. We love all the episodes equally, but if we are choosing favourites...... We go head to head with our personal picks from the first 10.Key Points1:20. We pick our favourite bitsLana's Picks1:28. Sex w/Dr. Lori Brotto4:26. Style w/ Susie Sheffman8:29 Optimal Health w/ Galadriel Masterson13:11. Skin w/ Melani ChongRebecca's Picks2:35. End of Life Planning w/Meredith Cox6:03. Sou...2024-04-0218 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleMidlife Malaise with Sarah BrokawMidlife is difficult and can be exhausting. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed and the weight of that can bring us down. This week Rebecca and Lana discuss midlife blues, strategies for coping and why we should be joining our local Polar Bear Club, with therapist and author, Sarah Brokaw. Sarah Brokaw is a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) and certified professional coach with a private practice in Los Angeles. She works with individuals and couples who are struggling with challenges that are getting in the way of their ability to accomplish major goals. She strives to help individuals seeking a grea...2024-03-1223 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleBurn Your Shit with Tarot LoriWe all would like to look into the future and know if we’ll win the lotto or meet that tall, dark stranger. But let's face it, a Ouiji board won’t cut it past middle school. We can't know definitively what the future holds, but we do know someone who can help us shed some light on the path ahead. This week Rebecca and Lana consult with Tarot Lori to understand how tarot can be used as a tool for empowerment, self-discovery and personal growth. Lori Dyan, AKA Tarot Lori, has been reading tarot f...2024-02-2725 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleEnd of Life Planning, with Meredith CoxWARNING: This episode discusses topics such as death, and end of life planning that might be triggering for some. Please listen with caution. "If I had died yesterday, what would I want to be in place?" Don’t leave them guessing as you exit stage left! You can leave your family scrambling to make arrangements—or calmly executing your wishes. There's a lot of planning for the end of life, whether it's happening in months, years, or decades, that goes beyond your will and estate. You’ll love the peace of mind that comes fro...2024-02-0631 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleLove the Skin You're In, with Melani ChongLove the skin you're in. This week we talk to cosmetic scientist Melani Chong about owning our wrinkles, old-school skin hacks and dropping the rocks already. Melani Chong has been in the fashion industry for 30 years. She is a cosmetic scientist and skincare formulator and received her postgrad education at MIT. Melani has been offered a seat on the Harvard Medical Healthcare Leadership program for 2024. She is the founder of MC2 Industries a cosmetic research & development consulting company that consults on brand/product development for consumer products, pharmaceutical, home and personal care amenities for an international clientele.2024-01-2327 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleSexy Time with Dr. Lori BrottoStart the New Year SEXY! This week Rebecca and Lana meet with Sexpert, Dr. Lori Brotto, and discuss mindfulness during sex, how our needs change as we age and about 'raisin' our sexpectations. Dr. Lori Brotto is the author of Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire and The Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook. She is a Professor in the University of British Columbia’s OBGYN Department, and a Registered Psychologist in Vancouver. She holds a Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health and a PHD from UBC.You can see Dr...2024-01-0922 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleSoul Crew with Angela PerzowJust in time for the holidays, we talk about the importance of cultivating lasting friendships. Join Rebecca and Lana this week as they catch up with certified 'Wild Woman', Angela Perzow and discuss being honest with yourself, saying YES and skinny dipping when necessary. We learn how to bring the party to us and celebrate together.Born in Montreal, Angela was raised with an appreciation for travel, culture, family, friends and tradition. She has worked in a variety of creative professions including as a model, fashion design, visual merchandising and property development. She has lived around the w...2023-12-2625 minWhere We're At - A Roadmap for Life in the MiddleOptimal Health with Galadriel MastersonJoin Lana & Rebecca as they embrace their queen time with Health Coach, Galadriel Masterson. We do some heavy lifting and get into what we need to be doing to fuel our bodies during peri-menopause and menopause and how to lose that meno-muffin, without trying to losing weight.Galadriel Masterson took her passion about the effects of food on the science of our bodies and got certified as Health Coach and has helped hundreds of people change their relationship to sugar and flour in her Break Up with Sugar group programs. While no longer coaching, G continues her...2023-12-1224 min