In this special menopause awareness month episode, I'm sharing my best tips, resources, and practical advice for navigating this transformative time. After years of attending health conferences, interviewing menopause doctors, and going through my own journey, I've learned that what worked in your 40s won't work at 50 or 55 as our bodies are constantly evolving. I'm breaking down my favorite resources, from finding the right practitioners to books and tools that have made a real difference. F...
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In this special menopause awareness month episode, I'm sharing my best tips, resources, and practical advice for navigating this transformative time. After years of attending health conferences, interviewing menopause doctors, and going through my own journey, I've learned that what worked in your 40s won't work at 50 or 55 as our bodies are constantly evolving. I'm breaking down my favorite resources, from finding the right practitioners to books and tools that have made a real difference. F...
In this special menopause awareness month episode, I'm sharing my best tips, resources, and practical advice for navigating this transformative time. After years of attending health conferences, interviewing menopause doctors, and going through my own journey, I've learned that what worked in your 40s won't work at 50 or 55 as our bodies are constantly evolving. I'm breaking down my favorite resources, from finding the right practitioners to books and tools that have made a real difference. F...
If you're navigating empty nesting right now and feeling like you're the only one crying in your Cheerios while everyone else seems fine, this episode is your permission slip to feel ALL the feelings. Jen sits down with podcast OG and dear friend Lizzie Bermudez to have the most honest conversation about the grief nobody talks about when your kids leave, why being a highly sensitive person is actually a superpower, and how empty nesting might just reignite your marriage in unexpected ways. Jo...
Ready to give yourself permission to dream big? In this empowering solo episode, Jen gets real about the midlife moments that matter – from dealing with aging parents and kids flying the nest to that nagging voice that whispers "who am I to want this?" She's here to remind you that you're worthy of your biggest dreams just as you are, no additional degrees or credentials required. Whether you're thinking about starting that business, pivoting your career, getting back in shape, or simply writ...
The gap between what you're charging and what you're worth isn't just about money - it's about respect, boundaries, and the value you place on your own expertise. As our guest Joanne Bradford proves in our final Best Of episode, sometimes the difference between struggling and thriving is simply having the courage to add a zero and see what happens. Your expertise has value. Your time has value. Stop apologizing for that and start getting paid accordingly. Join us as we dive deep into pricing ...
This Best Of replay features Gabriella Espinosa, a women's empowerment and sexuality coach, and she's about to shatter everything you think you know about pleasure after 40. Gabriella went from high-powered PR executive to burned-out mom who completely lost touch with her sexual self - until perimenopause hit and she realized that woman was still in there, just buried under years of putting everyone else first. Her journey back to herself led her to become a certified midlife empowerment and ...
This Best Of replay features Sand Symes, the only medicine woman I've ever had on the show, and she's about to completely shift how you think about healing, triggers, and your own inner power. Sand's journey from seeing spirits as a child to becoming a modern shamanic practitioner is absolutely captivating, but what will blow your mind is her framework of "sun medicines" and "moon medicines" - and how understanding both can transform every relationship in your life, including the most importa...
This Best Of replay features one of my most popular guests, Bonnie Wan, author of "The Life Brief" - and trust me, this conversation will change how you think about creating the life you actually want. Bonnie's a brand strategist who spent decades helping major companies like BMW and Comcast get crystal clear on who they are, but when her own marriage hit rock bottom with three kids under five, she applied those same penetrating questions to her own life. The result? A framework that saved he...
Ready to shake up your love life? Professional matchmaker Amy Andersen shares her proven strategies for finding meaningful relationships in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. In this powerful conversation, Amy reveals why timing matters more than age, how to create your "ideal match wish list," and the importance of disrupting your comfort zone to meet the right person. She shares her own story of moving cities to find love and explains why treating dating like a strategic second job actually works. ...
This Best Of replay features Erin Gallagher, the powerhouse founder of the Hype Women movement that went viral after Jamie Lee Curtis's pure joy celebrating Michelle Yeoh's Golden Globe win. Erin turned that iconic moment into a global call for women to stop seeing each other as competition and start becoming each other's biggest cheerleaders. From creating Fairway dinners to launching a movement that's reshaping how we support one another, Erin is proof that when women collaborate instead of...
I'm replaying this Best Of episode with the incredible organizing expert Shira Gill and it will change your life! Shira went from being laid off at eight months pregnant to building an organizing empire - all because she solved a problem people desperately wanted to pay for. Shira drops truth bombs about how clutter is literally bombarding our brains with excessive stimuli and why our chaotic environments are making us anxious and depressed. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your stuff, stre...
Shannon Watts didn't set out to become an activist - she was just a mom folding laundry when Sandy Hook happened. But that moment of rage transformed her into the founder of Moms Demand Action and one of the most powerful voices in the gun safety movement. Now, as she steps into her next chapter with her new book "Fired Up" hitting shelves, Shannon is sharing the secrets of how ordinary women can create extraordinary change - and why midlife is actually the perfect time to do the biggest thin...
Another Best Of Episode with Dr. Mary Claire Haver as this episode is TOO GOOD not to share again! If you’ve been gaslit by healthcare providers who dismiss your symptoms as “just getting older,” this episode will validate EVERYTHING you’re experiencing and give you the tools to reclaim your power. Brain fog? Unexplained weight gain? Feeling invisible in a healthcare system that doesn’t get it? You are not alone, and you are NOT imagining it. Dr. Mary Claire Haver is board-certified in Obst...
This Best Of episode is packed with the business strategies that will change everything for you as a midlife woman in business! I've pulled together the most impactful segments from five incredible guests who've mastered different aspects of building a successful business - and they're spilling all their secrets in one power-packed episode. Let’s go! Highlights: Grace Kraaijvanger: Why your "little idea" is actually your BIG idea - and the one thing you must do to bring any concept to life ...
This Best Of compilation brings together the most essential menopause insights from four leading doctors who are changing the conversation around women's midlife health: Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, Dr. Stephanie Culver, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, and Dr. Vonda Wright. From understanding the difference between perimenopause and menopause to mastering nutrition and workout strategies that actually work for midlife bodies, these expert segments provide the comprehensive roadmap every woman needs...
I'm moderating two panels at the Unicorn Women's Vitality Micro Conference on June 17th in San Francisco - the ONLY day within Human+Tech Week focused solely on women and women's solutions. We're talking femtech innovations like wearables that predict hot flashes, hormone tracking through menopause, aging and longevity, and how basic systems need transformation in women's health because it impacts our economic power. Can't make it? Don't worry - I'll be debriefing EVERYTHING in upcoming...
Feeling stuck and unsure of your next move? You're not alone. In this powerful compilation episode, I'm sharing the most transformative moments from five incredible past guests who cracked the code on finding their true calling. These aren't just feel-good stories—these are real women who went from confusion to crystal clarity and are here to show you exactly how they did it. You'll Discover: ✨ The one penetrating question that cut through years of confusion and changed everything (this will...
What if everything you've been told about aging is wrong? I'm sitting down with authors Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez for a conversation that will completely shift how you think about midlife. These two powerhouse women met in their 50s through social media, instantly connected, and decided to create something extraordinary together - an anthology called "Midlife Private Parts" that captures the raw, unfiltered truth of what it really means to be a woman navigating this transformative time. T...
Ever experienced emotional turbulence you couldn't explain or control? In this raw and revealing episode, I sit down with renowned mental health expert Dr. Juliana Hauser to uncover the profound neurological shifts occurring in our brains during perimenopause and menopause. If you've ever thought "I don't feel like myself anymore" or wondered why your emotional resilience has vanished, this conversation will be your lifeline. Dr. Hauser courageously dismantles the persistent silence surroun...
Today's episode is raw, real, and absolutely necessary. We're diving deep into a topic that many of us are silently struggling with - the heart-wrenching journey of motherhood when your child is facing mental health challenges or struggling in any way. My dear friend Lizzie Bermudez, Emmy award-winning former TV journalist and midlife & menopause content creator, is joining me to pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to navigate these tender times, and more importantly, how t...
Today, I'm fired up and ready to talk about why right now is the absolute best time to start a business, grow your existing business, or expand into exciting new avenues that stretch and excite you. If you've been sitting on a dream, feeling like you're too old or it's too late, I'm here to tell you - you are NOT too old, and this is your moment to shine! I’m going to break down why midlife is the PERFECT time to launch your dream venture! In this motivational episode, discover: ✓ Why y...
In this special menopause awareness month episode, I'm sharing my best tips, resources, and practical advice for navigating this transformative time. After years of attending health conferences, interviewing menopause doctors, and going through my own journey, I've learned that what worked in your 40s won't work at 50 or 55 as our bodies are constantly evolving. I'm breaking down my favorite resources, from finding the right practitioners to books and tools that have made a real difference. F...
