168: Why Your Daily Rhythm Matters: Sleep, Health & Habits in our Me Now Years

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The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond

Lorrie Mickelson, Habits & Self Care

177 episodes

1 day ago

Are you excited yet anxious about your next chapter?

Whether it's retirement or empty nesting, the opportunities and possibilities can be overwhelming. Everything from a good night’s sleep to a fit and strong body to living each day with more vitality and less overwhelm…it is all possible with this new found freedom.

In this podcast, you’ll gain things like…

1. Solid morning & evening rituals to help you sleep and live better

2. Quick & easy exercises to boost your fitness

3. Self care & spiritual practices for mental resilience

All equipping you to crush your day AND your bucket list.

I’m Lorrie Mickelson. As a yoga and pilates teacher, certified personal trainer with a masters in health and physical education, I’ve found the recipe for restful nights that smoothly roll into joy-filled days. Recently, I faced sleep issues, decreased strength, and mental fuzziness. Although I was going through menopause I knew something else was going on and was feeling the toll of neglecting self-care. Never again.

If you want to regain your MOJO and ensure this chapter is your best chapter, go and listen to our fan favorite Episode 3: How to build habits that last and help you live a healthier and happier life!

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Are you excited yet anxious about your next chapter?

In this podcast, you’ll gain things like…

1. Solid morning & evening rituals to help you sleep and live better

2. Quick & easy exercises to boost your fitness

3. Self care & spiritual practices for mental resilience

All equipping you to crush your day AND your bucket list.

168: Why Your Daily Rhythm Matters: Sleep, Health & Habits in our Me Now Years

The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond

30 minutes 48 seconds

1 month ago

168: Why Your Daily Rhythm Matters: Sleep, Health & Habits in our Me Now Years

What if the secret to a healthier heart—and a longer, happier life—wasn’t in a supplement or workout, but in your daily rhythm?

In episode #168 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I dive into research that shows how syncing your day-to-day routines with your body’s natural rhythm can change everything!

I break it down into 3 essential parts:

Part 1: A Review of the ZOE Science & Nutrition Podcast

I have truly been inspired by the Aug 28th, 2025, episode of the ZOE Podcast featuring cardiovascular epidemiologist at Columbia University Dr. Nour Makarem!

It explores why timing matters just as much as what you eat or how you move, and the science behind circadian rhythms and their connection to heart health.

Part 2: Why It’s So Hard to Stick to a Routine

Let’s talk barriers. It’s a simple concept—but not always easy.

#1 — Everyone else comes first.

It’s time to unapologetically prioritize YOU. Your rhythm matters. Your health matters. Period.

#2 — Social media distractions.

Devices and apps are designed to hijack your attention. Let’s talk boundaries and how to reclaim your time.

#3 — It’s just… hard.

It’s challenging to see immediate results. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t working. Stick with it. Trust the process. Your rhythm is your superpower.