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The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastMidlife Recovery: Breaking Free from Eating Disorders, Addiction & Self-Hatred with Julie EmersonJulie Emerson shares her powerful and deeply personal journey through eating disorder recovery, addiction, and the battle with self-hatred—and how she ultimately found self-love, healing, and resilience in midlife. In this episode, we unpack the complex relationship many women have with food, body image, and control. Julie opens up about how "food became her toxic best friend," the cycle of bingeing and purging, and the hidden struggles behind appearing "healthy" on the outside. We also explore: ✔️ The root causes of disordered eating and addiction ✔️ Why self-forgiveness is essential for healing ✔️ The role of therap...
2026-04-281h 06
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastThe Gut-Hormone Connection: Why Midlife Anxiety, Bloating & Hormone Imbalance Are Linked with Dr. Sarah Mathistion: Why Midlife Anxiety, Bloating & Hormone Imbalance Are Linked with Dr. Sarah MathisSo many women in midlife are struggling with anxiety, bloating, constipation, fatigue, weight changes, and hormone imbalance—and being told their labs are "normal." In this episode of The Unapologetic Midlife Podcast, Mindi sits down with Dr. Sarah Mathis, DO—hormone and gut health expert and board-certified osteopathic physician—to unpack the powerful connection between your gut, hormones, and mental health. They dive into why perimenopause symptoms are often misunderstood, how cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone shifts impact your body, and why your gut health may be the missing link behind your symptoms. Dr. Mathis...
2026-04-2149 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastAutoimmune Healing, Burnout & Midlife AwakeningWhat happens when your body forces you to stop? In this raw and deeply personal episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, I sit down with Ashley Elliot—a mom of two who found herself in a full-body autoimmune flare that turned her life upside down. What started as strep throat quickly spiraled into a severe case of Guttate Psoriasis—covering her body, impacting her confidence, and pushing her into one of the most vulnerable seasons of her life. But this isn't just a story about illness. It's about: ✨ Stored trauma...
2026-04-141h 07
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastSomatic Trauma Healing, Energy Signatures & Medical Intuition ExplainedWhat if your body has been speaking to you this entire time… and you've just been taught not to listen? In this powerful and deeply insightful episode of The Unapologetic Midlife Podcast, I sit down with Colleen Cavanagh, holistic psychotherapist, somatic trauma specialist, and medical intuitive, to explore the profound connection between the mind, body, and energy systems—and how true healing happens when we learn to tune back in. Colleen shares her personal journey through cancer survivorship and how it reshaped her understanding of healing—not just physically, but emotionally, energetically, and spiritually. This conver...
2026-04-071h 00
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastA powerful story of love, loss, addiction, and learning to trust yourself againIn this powerful and deeply personal episode, Heather shares her journey through love, devastating loss, alcoholism, and ultimately—healing. After losing her longtime partner unexpectedly, Heather found herself navigating overwhelming grief and spiraling into alcohol as a way to cope. What began as survival mode slowly became a wake-up call—one that forced her to confront painful truths, break old patterns, and choose a different path forward. This conversation explores what it really looks like to rebuild your life in midlife: — Moving through grief after losing a partner — The r...
2026-03-3150 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastBreast Cancer, Early Detection & Resilience in Midlife with Dr. Laura Mango, MDIn this powerful episode of The Unapologetic Midlife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta sits down with Dr. Laura Mango, MD — physician, breast cancer survivor, and leader at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — for an honest conversation about breast cancer, early detection, mammograms, patient advocacy, healing, and resilience in midlife. Dr. Laura Mango shares her journey from medical student to physician, how she helped build a specialized cancer urgent care clinic, and what it was like to go from treating patients to becoming a patient herself after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 44. This episode explores the emotional reality of d...
2026-03-2452 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastMen, Trauma, Addiction & Healing: Understanding Shame, Attachment and Recovery with Michael Ayala-WhiteIn this episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC sits down with Michael Ayala-White, trauma-informed certified coach and founder of Wayward Coaching, for a powerful conversation about men's mental health, addiction recovery, trauma, shame, attachment, and healing through connection. Michael shares his deeply personal story of addiction, recovery, and rebuilding his life after hitting a breaking point that forced him to confront unresolved trauma and toxic shame. Through his work with men across the country, he now helps others understand how their past experiences, attachment wounds, emotional disconnection, and lack of safe support systems...
2026-03-171h 07
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastHow women over 50 can embrace confidence, affordable fashion, and entrepreneurship in midlife.In this episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC sits down with Liz Rivera, the creator behind the YouTube channel Life in Style by Liz, where she inspires women over 50 to embrace fashion, confidence, and authenticity without sacrificing comfort or affordability. After a career in broadcast journalism, Liz took a bold leap into entrepreneurship and digital content creation, building a thriving YouTube channel focused on affordable fashion for women over 50. In this conversation, Liz shares how fashion in midlife isn't about hiding your age — it's about embracing who you are and showing up confidently in...
2026-03-1054 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastBreaking stigma, emotional suppression, therapy, and why men need connection now more than ever.In this powerful episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, sits down with licensed clinical social worker Ofer Ziv to discuss one of the most urgent conversations of our time: men's mental health. Why are men struggling in silence? Why is vulnerability still viewed as weakness? And what is the real cost of emotional suppression? Together, they explore: • The societal expectations that discourage men from expressing emotion • The mental health consequences of emotional suppression • Why connection is critical to men's overall well-being
2026-03-0354 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastTrauma, Peer Support & Suicide Prevention in Law EnforcementPolice officers and first responders face repeated trauma exposure, chronic stress, and unique mental health challenges that often remain unseen behind the badge. In this episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, speaks with Matt Cross from the WNY Law Enforcement Helpline about the growing mental health crisis in policing, statistics of trauma with first responders and the critical role peer support plays in prevention and healing. Together, they explore: • PTSD and trauma exposure in law enforcement • Suicide risk among first responders • The importan...
2026-02-241h 01
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastMidlife Identity Shift: Why We Stop Shrinking and Start Owning Our Voice | Angela BurkeEver feel like the universe handed you a "bad luck" rule book — then expected you to follow it quietly? Not anymore. In this episode of The Unapologetic Midlife Podcast, Mindi Lobuzzetta sits down with Angela Burke, author of Real Girl's Guide to Midlife, for a brutally honest and hilarious conversation about midlife identity shifts, reinvention, menopause, and the courage it takes to stop shrinking. This isn't surface-level empowerment. This is about grieving the "perfect" version of yourself, owning the messy middle, and learning how to say no — without guilt, explanation, or apology. A...
2026-02-1753 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastUnderstanding aesthetic treatments, skin aging, and how to choose licensed providers for natural, confidence-boosting resultsn this episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, sits down with Andrea Tallchief, MSN, ANP-BC, founder of Chief Aesthetics, to unpack the realities of medical aesthetics — from safety and licensing considerations to the emotional and confidence-building aspects of skin care and preventative aging. Andrea shares her professional journey into the aesthetics field and explains how patients can make informed decisions when choosing providers and treatments. Together, they explore the legal landscape of aesthetic medicine, midlife skin changes, and innovative non-surgical options including neuromodulators, dermal fillers, microneedling, and skin-tightening technologies. This conversation em...
2026-02-1049 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastBreast Cancer, Community & Healing in Midlife: Kimberly LaRussa of Sweet Buffalo Shares Her StoryIn this inspiring episode of The Unapologetic Midlife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, sits down with Kimberly LaRussa, founder of Sweet Buffalo, to share a powerful conversation about resilience, community, and life after cancer. Kimberly's journey began in journalism and marketing, but in 2016 she founded Sweet Buffalo as a digital media platform dedicated to spotlighting stories that matter — from nonprofits and local heroes to families navigating hardship and hope and animals in need. In this episode, Kimberly opens up about her personal battle with breast cancer, how she continues to show up as a mother th...
2026-02-0340 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastVanessa Deys on a midlife journey through loss, mental health, and unexpected new beginnings.In this deeply moving episode of The Unapologetic Midlife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta sits down with Vanessa Deys to share an extraordinary story of grief, resilience, and unexpected transformation. Vanessa opens up about losing her father to suicide at the age of 78 — a loss that reshaped her world and forced her to navigate the complex realities of grief, mental health, and healing in midlife. At the same time, Vanessa was experiencing a series of heartbreaking challenges, including miscarriage and profound emotional uncertainty. Then, in the midst of her grief, she received life-changing news: she was pr...
2026-01-271h 02
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastHow to Build Strength, Balance Hormones, and Reclaim Energy in MidlifeIn this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, sits down with Ami Patrick — The Midlife Muscle Mentor — to unpack what women over 40 really need to know about strength training, hormones, metabolism, and sustainable health in midlife. As women enter perimenopause and menopause, everything changes — from muscle mass and metabolism to energy levels, recovery, and motivation. Ami explains why traditional fitness and dieting methods often stop working in midlife and how customized, holistic coaching is essential for women navigating these shifts. Together, Mindi and Ami explore why strength training is non...
2026-01-201h 19
The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast"Life After Breast Cancer" Grief, Divorce & Healing in Midlife with Melissa MillerIn this deeply moving episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, sits down with Melissa Miller, a Stage 3 breast cancer survivor, senior graphic designer, and founder of Fearlessly Forward, to explore what happens when life as you know it completely shatters — and how you rebuild from the inside out. Melissa was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer just weeks before her wedding, despite living a healthy lifestyle and being a cancer advocate herself. In this raw and honest conversation, she shares what it was like to go from supporting others through cancer to becoming a pa...
2026-01-131h 21
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastKetamine, Psychedelic Therapy & Trauma Healing with Dr. Gregory Loewen🎙 Podcast Episode Show Description The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast with Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC In this deeply moving episode, Mindi Lobuzzetta sits down with Dr. Gregory Loewen, DO, FCCP, a board-certified pulmonary and critical care physician turned psychedelic-assisted therapy provider, to explore trauma, healing, and the future of mental health. After more than 30 years in medicine, Dr. Loewen made a courageous shift into psychedelic therapy following his own journey through trauma, addiction, and recovery. He shares how unresolved trauma often shows up as depression, anxiety, and emotional disconnection, and how psychedelic medicine — including ketamine, psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD —...
2026-01-0659 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastGrowing Up in an Alcoholic Home: How to Heal and Break Generational Trauma with Tara HeimsGrowing Up in an Alcoholic Home: How to Heal and Break Generational Trauma What happens when you grow up in an alcoholic home — and then become a parent yourself? In this deeply moving and honest episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta sits down with Tara Heims, a Buffalo native, former teacher, and mom of two teenage girls, to explore the long-lasting emotional impact of growing up with an alcoholic parent and the powerful choice to break generational cycles. Tara shares her personal journey as an adult child of an alcoholic, ref...
2025-12-3055 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastPsychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Trauma Healing & Midlife Transformation with Jenna Witkowski, LCSWIn this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, sits down with Jenna Witkowski, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist, and founding member of The Center for Healing Intelligence (CHI). Together, they explore the rapidly evolving world of psychedelic-assisted therapy, including Jenna's work in clinical trials at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and how emerging psychedelic research is reshaping the future of mental health, trauma healing, and emotional wellness. Jenna shares her deeply personal journey into this field, the critical importance of set and setting, and how...
2025-12-231h 02
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastWhy Travel Matters in Midlife: Spiritual Awakening, Family Adventures, and Inner Transformation"Why Travel Matters in Midlife: Spiritual Awakening, Family Adventures, and Inner Transformation" Travel in midlife is powerful in ways we rarely talk about. In this episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, explores how seeing the world in this chapter of life brings deeper meaning, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening. From experiencing true wonder for the first time in years, to walking through ancient cities that have survived war, weather, and time itself — travel opens something inside us. It reconnects us to curiosity, perspective, and the parts of ourselves that can get bu...
2025-12-1611 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastFunctional Medicine, Thyroid Health and Hormone Optimization with Guest Tina WheatonFunctional Medicine, Thyroid Health and Hormone Optimization Thyroid Health, Perimenopause, Hormone Balance & Functional Medicine with Tina M. Wheaton, MS, AGNP-C In this educational and empowering episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, I sit down with Tina M. Wheaton, a Board-Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner specializing in thyroid optimization, perimenopause management, hormone replacement therapy, and functional medicine for those in midlife. Tina earned both her BSN and MS in Adult-Gerontology Nursing from Daemen College, graduating with advanced clinical training in Adult Health. Her expertise includes: Thyroid Optimization & Thyroid Dysfunction Treatment
2025-12-0959 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastParenting in Perimenopause: Surviving the Chaos While Raising KidsEpisode 6 — Parenting in Perimenopause: Surviving the Chaos While Raising Kids The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast — with Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC Parenting is tough under the best circumstances — but parenting while navigating perimenopause can feel like an emotional and hormonal roller coaster no one warned you about. In this raw and validating episode, host Mindi Lobuzzetta opens up about the real challenges women face when midlife hormones collide with the demands of raising infants, toddlers, little kids, or teens. From mood swings, irritability, anxiety, overstimulation, and sleep disruption to the constant needs of our children, midlife mother...
2025-12-0213 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastThe Hustle & Bustle of the Holidays: Navigating Midlife StressThe Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays: Navigating Midlife Stress, Family Dynamics & New Traditions The holiday season can feel overwhelming—especially in midlife, when stress, emotional triggers, and long-standing family dynamics collide with one of the busiest times of the year. In this episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, helps you understand why the holidays can feel heavier in midlife and how to navigate this season with more calm, clarity, and confidence. Whether you're dealing with complicated family expectations, the pressure to maintain old traditions, or the desire to create new on...
2025-11-2510 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastPerimenopause is a Bitch🎙️"Perimenopause Is a Bitch" Perimenopause is chaotic, unpredictable, and downright brutal—and for so many women, it feels like walking through midlife with a blindfold on, wondering, "What fresh hell is this?" In this raw and honest episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, digs into the messy truth of perimenopause: the night sweats, the brain fog, the anxiety, the rage, the aching cold hands, the sleepless nights, the emotional chaos, and the very real identity shifts that come with this season of life. As a licensed mental health counselor and two-time cancer...
2025-11-1813 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastThe Power of Female Friendships Midlife🎙️ EPISODE — The Power of Female Friendships in Midlife Description: Discover why female friendships in midlife are one of the most powerful sources of healing, confidence, and emotional wellness. In this episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta — licensed mental health counselor, author, and two-time cancer survivor — explores how meaningful connection and community can transform your midlife experience. From the loneliness many felt after COVID-19 to the renewed importance of sisterhood, Mindi shares real stories and insights about how female friendship supports mental health, reduces stress, and builds resilience. Learn how to nurture dee...
2025-11-1111 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastSurviving Cancer Twice: I'm still here.🎙️ The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast Hosted by Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC — Two-Time Cancer Survivor & Trauma Therapist At 32, Mindi Lobuzzetta faced the unimaginable — first a diagnosis of cervical cancer, then sepsis, and months later, acute myeloid leukemia. That year changed everything. What began as survival became awakening — a journey that ultimately shaped her purpose as a trauma therapist and advocate for authentic, unapologetic living. The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast is where raw truth meets resilience. Each episode offers honest conversations about reinvention, healing, and what it means to thrive — not just survive — through life's toughest seasons. From mental...
2025-11-0411 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastWelcome to the Unapologetic MidLife Podcast🎙️ Episode 1 — "Welcome to The Unapologetic MidLife" Welcome to The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast — the space where we strip away the shoulds and rewrite what it means to thrive in midlife. In this powerful first episode, host Mindi Lobuzzetta — licensed mental health counselor, two-time cancer survivor, menopause warrior, mom, and unapologetic midlife woman — shares the story behind the podcast and the mission driving it. You'll hear how her personal journey through healing, transformation, and reinvention inspired her to create a community where midlife isn't a crisis… it's an awakening. Mindi unpacks what it truly me...
2025-10-2907 min
The Unapologetic MidLife PodcastTrailer- coming soonHosted by Mindi Lobuzzetta, The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast is where real conversations meet midlife reinvention. Forget "crisis" — this is your awakening. Join Mindi each week as she explores how to navigate change, rediscover purpose, and live unapologetically in midlife and beyond. Please follow me on The Unapologetic MidLife Podcasat on Instagram, facebook and on my website: Theunapologeticmidlifepodcast.com
2025-10-2601 min