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Midlife and Glowing40. Macros & Micros Made Simple for Midlife WomenIn this episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole cut through the nutrition noise and break down macronutrients and micronutrients in a way that actually makes sense for women in midlife.If you’ve ever felt confused by terms like macros, protein goals, carbs, blood sugar, or micronutrients—or wondered why the way you used to eat just doesn’t work anymore—this episode is for you.We explore why protein needs increase in perimenopause, how blood sugar stability impacts energy, mood, and cravings, and why fiber and healthy fats play a critical role in hormo...
2026-02-1717 minMidlife and GlowingGB39. Essential Oils for Mood, Sleep & Hormones in MidlifeIf winter feels endless, your energy is low, and your mood feels a little flat, this glow bite is for you.In this episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole share how essential oils can be a simple, sensory way to support your nervous system, mood, sleep, and hormone balance—without adding another thing to your to-do list.You’ll learn how essential oils work directly with your brain through the olfactory system, why they’re especially supportive during perimenopause, and which oils they personally rely on during the long winter months. They also explai...
2026-02-1013 minMidlife and Glowing38. Label Reading in Midlife: “Healthy” Foods That BackfireIf you’ve ever stood in your kitchen holding a food labeled organic, gluten-free, or naturally sweetened and wondered why you’re still tired, bloated, or gaining weight—this episode is for you.In this main episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole break down one of the most confusing (and frustrating) parts of midlife wellness: why foods that sound healthy can quietly work against your energy, blood sugar, hormones, and metabolism in perimenopause.You’ll learn why the rules around food change in midlife, how estrogen shifts impact insulin sensitivity, and why blood sugar st...
2026-02-0334 minMidlife and GlowingGB37. Rebuilding Your Midlife Wardrobe with ConfidenceIn this Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole walk you through how to rebuild your wardrobe in midlife with intention, ease, and confidence. If you’ve already cleared out your closet (hello, closet reset!), this is your next step—filling that space with pieces that actually fit your body and your life right now.You’ll learn how to identify your power pieces, create a simple personal style blueprint, shop your existing closet in fresh ways, and add new items thoughtfully—without overspending or losing your style identity. The hosts discuss thrifting, tailoring, the “capsule wardrobe feel” (without rigid rules...
2026-01-2709 minMidlife and Glowing36. Midlife Closet Reset: Declutter Your Wardrobe, Reclaim YouDo you open your closet and feel overwhelmed, uninspired, or disconnected from yourself? In this episode, Alicia and Nicole dive into the powerful connection between your wardrobe, your nervous system, and your identity—especially in midlife.This is more than a closet cleanout. It’s a midlife closet reset—an act of self-care that helps you release old identities, reduce stress, and reconnect with who you are now. The hosts walk you through a compassionate, step-by-step framework for decluttering your closet without guilt, perfectionism, or overwhelm.If you’re navigating perimenopause, body changes, career shifts, or an ev...
2026-01-2029 minMidlife and GlowingGB35. Beat the Winter Blues & SAD in MidlifeIn this Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole dive into how to beat the winter blues and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the darkest months of the year. You’ll learn why shorter days impact mood, energy, sleep, and motivation — and what truly works to bring your light, joy, and steadiness back in midlife.They share science-backed strategies and simple daily rituals that lift your spirits even when the weather won’t cooperate. If you’ve felt sluggish, anxious, unmotivated, or “not yourself” in winter, this bite-sized episode will help you feel grounded, supported, and seen.✨ Perfect for pe...
2026-01-1305 minMidlife and Glowing34. Rituals Over Resolutions: A Midlife New Year ResetIn this powerful main episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole are pressing pause on the exhausting “New Year, New You” narrative and offering a far more sustainable approach for women in midlife: rituals over resolutions.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by January pressure, burned out by extreme goals, or frustrated that what used to work no longer does, this episode offers a way to do things differently. The hosts explore why most resolutions fail, how nervous system regulation plays a critical role in motivation and consistency, and why midlife is actually the perfect season for ge...
2026-01-0626 minMidlife and Glowing33. Reflecting on 2025: Letting Go, Gratitude & Midlife GlowIn this year-end episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole reflect on the powerful lessons of 2025 and invite you to pause before rushing into a new year. Together, they explore how midlife growth often looks messy before it feels meaningful—and why reflection, intention, and grace are essential tools for women navigating perimenopause, identity shifts, and reinvention.They talk candidly about fear as a signpost for growth, the real meaning behind the law of attraction, and how our thoughts and focus shape our lived experience. The conversation weaves through compassion, releasing old narratives, and cultivating gratitude—even...
2025-12-3017 minMidlife and GlowingGB32. The Holiday Hangover: A Gentle Midlife ResetIf you’re feeling a little wiped out, emotional, or unmotivated after the holidays, this Glow Bite is for you.In this short episode, Alicia and Nicole talk about the holiday hangover — the emotional, energetic, and physical crash that often comes after weeks of making magic for everyone. Especially in midlife, when women are carrying so much of the planning, organizing, and emotional labor, that post-holiday depletion is real.This isn’t about productivity, detoxes, or jumping into “New Year, New You” mode. It’s about slowing down, refilling your tank, and giving yourself permission to rest with...
2025-12-2605 minMidlife and Glowing32. Holiday Traditions That Feel Good in MidlifeIn this cozy episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole lean into the magic, meaning, and realness of holiday traditions in midlife. From nostalgic Christmas movies and family baking days to holiday music, gatherings, and redefining what “togetherness” looks like as life evolves, this episode is a reminder that the holidays don’t need to be perfect to be meaningful.They explore how midlife brings shifting family dynamics, deeper emotions, and the opportunity to release pressure and embrace presence. If the holidays feel joyful and exhausting, this conversation is for you. It’s about choosing...
2025-12-2335 minMidlife and GlowingGB31. Protect Your Peace This Holiday SeasonIn this week’s Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole dive deeper into the emotional and energetic side of the holiday season — specifically why midlife women feel so overstimulated, drained, and energetically “off” this time of year.From constant stimulation to absorbing the moods of others, midlife nervous systems are carrying more than ever. In this short but powerful episode, you’ll learn simple grounding tools, energy resets, breathwork techniques, sensory breaks, and calming rituals to help you stay centered and protect your peace — even in the busiest, noisiest moments of the holidays.If you’re empathic, high...
2025-12-1907 minMidlife and Glowing31. Calm in the Chaos: A Midlife Guide to Holiday PeaceIn this episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole open up about the real pressures midlife women face during the holiday season — the mental load, emotional expectations, disrupted routines, and the physical stress that hits even harder during perimenopause.They share why the holidays can feel overwhelming for women who already juggle careers, caregiving, family dynamics, and hormone shifts — and how to reclaim joy through grounded rituals, nervous system support, boundaries, and intentional rest. From simplifying gatherings to balancing sugar and alcohol, planning ahead, and staying connected to what truly matters, this episode is packed with prac...
2025-12-1617 minMidlife and GlowingGB30. Energy Leaks That Drain Midlife WomenIn this Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole break down energy leaks — the subtle but powerful drains on your time, mental clarity, and emotional bandwidth that become especially noticeable during the holiday season and throughout midlife.From over-committing and people-pleasing to skipping meals, comparison spirals, clutter, and nervous system overwhelm, this episode helps you recognize the quiet habits that drain your vitality without you realizing it.This short but powerful conversation is your reminder that your energy is sacred — and the more you protect it, the more you glow.⏱️ Timestamps/Chapters00:00 – What Are Energy Lea...
2025-12-1209 minMidlife and Glowing30. Hot Wellness Trends: What’s Worth It in MidlifeIn this week’s main episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole break down the biggest wellness trends taking over TikTok, YouTube, and the midlife wellness world — and most importantly, they reveal which ones are actually worth your time, energy, and money.From red light therapy to PEMF mats, cold plunges, castor oil packs, mineral mocktails, hydrogen water, sauna therapy, vagus nerve tools, IV nutrient drips and more — this episode cuts through the overwhelm and helps you understand what truly supports hormone balance, inflammation reduction, nervous system regulation, and midlife vitality.Whether you’re curious...
2025-12-0943 minMidlife and GlowingGB29. Giving From Overflow (Not Exhaustion)In this Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of generosity in midlife—the difference between giving from overflow and giving from depletion.After years of caring for everyone else, many midlife women feel drained, overextended, or guilty for wanting to protect their energy. This episode brings clarity, compassion, and science to the conversation, showing that giving from the right energetic place doesn’t drain you…it recharges you.If you’ve ever felt stretched thin or unsure how to give without losing yourself, this Glow Bite will help you reconnec...
2025-12-0511 minMidlife and Glowing29. The Healing Power of Giving in MidlifeIn this heart-centered Giving Tuesday episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole explore the profound emotional, physical, and energetic benefits of giving—especially in midlife, when purpose, connection, and meaning become more essential than ever.From micro-moments of kindness to honoring loved ones through giving traditions, this episode is a reminder that generosity isn’t about the size of the gesture—it’s about the love behind it. And in midlife, giving from overflow (not depletion) becomes one of the most powerful ways to elevate your mood, your energy, and your wellbeing.If you’re craving...
2025-12-0222 minMidlife and GlowingGB28. Gratitude as a Manifesting ToolIn this week’s Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole zoom in on how gratitude becomes a powerful manifestation tool for midlife women. This bite-sized episode focuses on how gratitude can actually help you create your future, not just appreciate your present. They share a simple 3-step practice to use gratitude as a manifestation tool.If you're ready to reconnect with possibility, raise your frequency, and give your future self something to be grateful for—this Glow Bite is your quick, powerful reset.⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps00:00 Welcome to Midlife and Glowing00:10 Why Gratitude Connects to Manif...
2025-11-2806 minMidlife and GlowingGB27. Gut Health & Immunity: The Midlife ConnectionIn this Glow Bite episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole spotlight one of the most powerful foundations for immune health — your gut.Did you know that nearly 70% of your immune system lives in your gut? Your gut microbiome doesn’t just influence digestion — it affects inflammation, immunity, hormones, and even mood. In this short but powerful episode, the hosts break down:- The difference between prebiotics and probiotics- How to nourish your gut microbiota and immunity through food (and which foods count!)- Why gut microbiome diversity is key to midlif...
2025-11-2109 minMidlife and Glowing27. Boosting Immunity in Midlife: Stay Strong This SeasonIn this episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole unpack the science—and the lifestyle habits—behind a strong immune system in midlife. From stress and sleep to sugar and social connection, they reveal what really weakens immunity and how to naturally strengthen your body’s defenses this cold and flu season.Learn how hormone shifts during perimenopause and menopause affect your immune response, what nutrients matter most (think Vitamin D, zinc, and probiotics), and the daily rituals that build resilience from the inside out.They also share holistic immune-boosting tools like dry brushing, lympha...
2025-11-1822 minMidlife and GlowingGB26. Blood Sugar Swaps That Actually Work in MidlifeIn this Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole share the simplest, highest-payoff swaps midlife women can make to steady blood sugar, boost energy, and support hormones—without giving up dessert. From quitting sneaky liquid sugars to front-loading protein and choosing smarter sweeteners, these easy changes help curb cravings, protect metabolism, and smooth the hormone roller coaster. This is practical, no-perfection-required guidance tailored to perimenopause and midlife wellness—clear, doable, and delicious.Timestamps / Chapters00:00 Welcome & why blood sugar matters in midlife00:35 Hidden sugars in drinks + easy beverage swaps01:55 Protein as your “blood sugar bodyguard” (30g per meal...
2025-11-1405 minMidlife and Glowing26. Perimenopause, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes ExplainedNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we’re digging into why midlife women are uniquely vulnerable to blood sugar swings—and how to take back control. We cover how declining estrogen and progesterone increase insulin resistance in perimenopause/menopause, the link between type 2 diabetes and brain health (why Alzheimer’s is sometimes called “type 3 diabetes”), early warning signs to watch for, and the simple daily habits that stabilize glucose without cutting all carbs. You’ll learn the “protein + fiber + healthy fats” plate, smart swaps (oatmeal and potatoes done right), the best movement for glucose control, and how sleep, stress, and even kindnes...
2025-11-1123 minMidlife and GlowingGB25. Midlife Reset: Reflect, Release, ReframeIn this short and soulful Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole guide you through a three-step reset ritual to help you pause, reflect, and rewrite your story — no matter your age or stage.Midlife isn’t an ending — it’s an invitation to begin again. This episode walks you through how to reflect on the stories you’ve been telling yourself, release what no longer serves you, and reframe your mindset for the chapter you’re stepping into.Grab a cup of tea, light a candle, and create a moment that feels sacred. This is your gentle remin...
2025-11-0704 minMidlife and Glowing25. Midlife Birthday Lessons: Joy, Growth & GratitudeIn this heartfelt birthday-week episode of Midlife and Glowing, Nicole opens up about the lessons she’s carrying forward: choosing joy daily, honoring grief while staying connected, and setting intentions that make midlife feel vibrant and meaningful. We jam on simple ways to weave gratitude into busy lives, books that shifted our mindset, and a rapid-fire Q&A (from coffee orders to dream trips) that’ll make you smile. If you’re a growth-oriented woman in your late 30s–50s navigating perimenopause, purpose, and self-care—this one’s for you.Chapters:00:00 Welcome & why birthdays hit different in...
2025-11-0426 minMidlife and GlowingGB24. Witchy Wellness for Midlife: Herbs, Moon Rituals, Crystals & BreathworkHappy Halloween! We’re leaning into a little witchy wisdom—ancient rituals reimagined as modern self-care for midlife women. From calming teas and adaptogens to moon-cycle journaling, crystals as mindfulness anchors, and simple 4-6 breathing, these tiny rituals help regulate your nervous system, support hormones, and bring a touch of magic to busy weeks.Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 Witchy-but-practical: why old rituals work now01:00 Herbal helpers for sleep, stress & digestion02:00 Crystals as mindfulness anchors (rose quartz, amethyst)03:00 Breathwork & HRV: the 4-6 technique04:00 Glow Reflection & your mini ritual for the week✨ Glow Reflec...
2025-10-3104 minMidlife and Glowing24. Midlife Mindset Myths: Rewriting the Scary StoriesIn this Halloween-week episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole shine a light on the scariest thing of all: the stories we tell ourselves in midlife—and how to rewrite them. We unpack common limiting beliefs (“I’m invisible now,” “It’s too late to change,” “I don’t recognize my body,” “Everyone else is doing it better,” “I should have it all figured out”), why they show up in perimenopause, and simple, science-informed ways to shift your narrative so you can feel calmer, stronger, and more like you.You’ll hear how chronic negative self-talk impacts stress and brain healt...
2025-10-2818 min