In this heart-to-heart episode of Wake Her Up, we sit down with Caycie — the hilarious and deeply honest creator behind @black_belt_in_mom on TikTok. As two midlife women navigating perimenopause, we connected instantly with her raw stories of caretaking for her mom in a nursing home, juggling life’s chaos, and still finding moments to laugh through it all.
Caycie opens up about her “crash outs” — those moments when everything feels like too much — and how humor, honesty, and her life motto, “have some grace,” keep her grounded. This is real talk, girlfriend to girlfriend — the kind of conversation that reminds you that you’re not alone, even when life feels heavy.
Tune in for a dose of laughter, hope, and solidarity. Because yes — there are still friends to be found, your body can feel good again, and crashing out will not kill you.
✨ Listen now for connection, compassion, and a few good laughs along the way.
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What if creating a magical life isn’t about adding more — but about tuning into what’s already here?
In this week’s episode of Wake Her Up, I sit down with Elizabeth Webb, author of Made for Magic, to explore how each of us can step into the extraordinary by embracing the simple.
We dive into:
The surprising power of nothingness and why stillness creates space for transformation.
How awareness shifts everything — from daily choices to big life decisions.
The role of intuition in building a life that feels aligned, expansive, and magical.
Elizabeth’s wisdom is both grounding and inspiring, reminding us that magic isn’t out there — it’s in us, waiting to be remembered.
🎧 Tune in and discover how to awaken to the magic of your own life.
In this powerful episode of Wake Her Up, I sit down with renowned nutritionist and wellness expert Penny Foskaris, Founder of Foskaris Wellness. Penny opens up about her own journey through years of debilitating pain, dizziness, and unanswered health problems—and how she turned her struggle into a mission to help others reclaim their vitality.
With credentials from Cornell University, SDSU, AADE, Fullerton College, and the Functional Nutrition Alliance, plus training in life coaching, mindfulness, and health coaching, Penny has helped over 5,000 people transform their health, achieve lasting weight loss, improve digestion, boost energy, and feel younger from the inside out.
We talk about:
Why traditional approaches often miss the root cause of your symptoms.
The surprising link between poor sleep, cortisol, and stubborn weight gain.
How mindfulness and cutting-edge technology work together for permanent results.
Simple shifts to jump-start your metabolism and melt away fat naturally.
Penny also shares the truths and myths of red light therapy—one of the most exciting modalities in wellness today. We break down:
How red light therapy helps with cellular repair, inflammation reduction, faster recovery, improved sleep, and skin rejuvenation.
Common misconceptions about its safety and effectiveness.
Why having your own at-home device can be a game-changer for long-term results.
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This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s tired, stressed, dealing with digestion issues, or just ready for a health reset. Penny’s story and expertise will inspire you to take the next step toward a healthier, more vibrant you.
What if midlife could be the season you finally turn yourself back on? 💫 In this episode of the Wake Her Up podcast, Marcella sits down with Amy St. Germain, founder and owner of Oboo.Love, an intimacy toy company designed specifically for midlife women.
Amy shares her mission to empower women to reconnect with their bodies, embrace the benefits of orgasm, and rediscover pleasure as a vital part of wellness. Together, we unpack how creating a safe space for women to explore intimacy can inspire confidence, healing, and joy.
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Did you know mushrooms can be powerful allies during menopause? In this episode of the Wake Her Up podcast, Marcella dives into the surprising benefits mushrooms can have for women in midlife—from supporting immunity and brain health to reducing stress and improving overall well-being.
We’ll also introduce you to Mosaic, a wellness club dedicated to educating and supporting people who are curious about incorporating mushrooms into their daily lives. Whether you’re brand new to mushrooms or looking to deepen your understanding, Mosaic provides resources and guidance tailored just for you.
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What makes someone walk away from everything they've ever known and believed? In this deeply personal episode, we share the raw and vulnerable story of why we left Mormonism. From the first unsettling sparks of doubt to the unraveling of deeply rooted beliefs, we explore what it's like to question a system that once gave your life purpose, direction, and belonging.
We talk about the courage it takes to leave behind a community that shaped your identity—and the confusion, grief, and loneliness that often follow. This is not just a story about religion; it’s a story about waking up to yourself, learning to trust your inner voice, and finding truth in places you never expected.
If you’ve ever felt the ground shift under your feet—whether in faith, marriage, motherhood, or identity—this one’s for you.
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In this powerful and informative episode, I’m joined by Allannah, the Founder and CEO of Raena Health, for a deep dive into the world of women’s hormones. We unpack the vital roles of progesterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, and Bi-Est cream, and how these often-overlooked hormones can dramatically impact energy, mood, libido, sleep, and mental clarity—especially during perimenopause and menopause.
Allannah shares her personal journey that led to founding Raena Health, and why she’s on a mission to bring clarity, support, and effective solutions to women navigating midlife hormonal changes.
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In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Wake Her Up, we sit down with our brother to talk about the heartbreaking journey he and his wife have endured through infertility and the unimaginable pain of eight miscarriages.
This is more than a story of loss — it’s a rare and raw look at the male perspective in a space so often centered around women. We explore how his experience has shaped him as a husband, a man, and a brother, and how women's healthcare — or the lack of support within it — affects not just women, but their partners and entire families.
This conversation is an invitation for couples to feel less alone in their grief. Whether you’ve walked a similar path or want to better understand the quiet heartbreak so many face, this episode is about connection, compassion, and the courage to speak the unspeakable.
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In this powerful episode of Wake Her Up, Marcella Hill and Sharon Johnson sit down with the brilliant and compassionate Dr. Jessica Shepherd—OBGYN, women’s health expert, and fierce advocate for empowering women through every stage of life.
We dive deep into the truth about perimenopause and menopause—what’s really happening in our bodies, why so many women feel ignored or dismissed by the medical system, and how to finally get the support and answers we deserve.
Dr. Shepherd breaks down the science in a way that makes sense, shares how we can advocate for ourselves in doctor’s offices, and reminds us that we’re not crazy—we’re hormonal, and that matters. This episode is packed with validation, real talk, and tangible tools to help you feel informed, seen, and powerful in your midlife journey.
💥 Topics We Cover:
The signs and symptoms of perimenopause (that no one tells you about)
How to talk to your doctor and get real answers
Why hormone therapy is misunderstood—and how it can actually help
The emotional and mental shifts that come with this phase of life
What it means to truly wake her up during the most transformative time in a woman’s life
You don’t have to suffer in silence or feel invisible. You’re not alone—and you’re not done yet.
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In this episode of Wake Her Up, Marcella Hill and Sharon Johnson dive into the big question so many midlife women are asking: Is it possible to have a personal transformation without blowing up your marriage?
We’re talking midlife glow-ups, redefining independence inside a relationship, and what it really means to reclaim your autonomy without abandoning your partner. From sleep divorces to getting your own bedroom (yes, really), we explore how carving out space—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—can be the key to deeper self-discovery and connection.
Whether you’re craving more freedom, feeling stuck in old patterns, or just wondering if there's more for you in this season of life, this episode is your permission slip to explore new possibilities—without needing to walk away from everything.
💬 Topics We Cover:
Can you change without losing your relationship?
What a “sleep divorce” is and why more women are choosing it
The difference between isolation and autonomy
How to allow your partner space and claim your own
✨ This conversation is raw, real, and full of “Oh my god, me too” moments. Tune in and find the courage to wake her up—the you that’s been waiting.
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In this powerful episode of Wake Her Up, Marcella Hill sits down with Melissa Vogel from The Bomb Life Podcast to talk about something many of us face but few openly discuss—breakups in midlife. Whether it's the end of a romantic relationship, friendship, or even a shift in family dynamics, these losses can shake us to our core.
Marcella and Melissa explore what it really means to mourn the loss of meaningful relationships without losing yourself in the process. They dive into how to honor your grief, what to take away from the experience, and the deep truth that losing relationships is not a sign that something is wrong with you—it's a natural part of living, growing, and evolving.
If you've ever wondered how to navigate heartbreak while still becoming your most awakened self, this conversation will remind you that breakups aren’t breakdowns—they're breakthroughs.
Listen in and wake up to the wisdom that midlife has to offer—even in the moments of loss.
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In this episode of Wake Her Up, sisters Marcella Hill and Sharon Johnson are getting real (and a little hilarious) about one of the most essential ingredients to a woman’s well-being: community. Spoiler alert—it’s not just nice to have, it’s biologically necessary. Yep, science backs your group chat.
We’re talking about why women are wired to thrive in connection, what happens when we don’t have it (hello, burnout and binge-watching sadness), and how to actually find or create your people—even if you're starting from scratch or you're the awkward one at the potluck.
We’ll share our own stories of building sisterhood from scratch, stumbling through lonely seasons, and discovering how powerful it is when women truly show up for each other.
Whether you’ve got a crew or you’re craving one, this episode is your friendly nudge (or maybe loving shove) to seek out the kind of connection that fuels your joy, health, and sanity.
✨ Come laugh with us, maybe cry a little, and leave inspired to build the kind of community that wakes you up too.
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Ever felt like you needed to scream into a pillow—or off the edge of a cliff—but didn’t know where to go or if it was even “okay” to feel that way? This Episode is for every woman who’s ever been told to calm down when what she really needed was to let it out.
Join Sharon Johnson and Marcella Hill as we crack open the taboo around women’s rage, explore the shame we carry for feeling “too much,” and talk about what it means to truly wake up to the power of our emotions. From personal stories to somatic practices, we dive deep into the messy, beautiful truth of being a woman with big feelings—and what we can actually do to move those emotions through the body.
This isn’t about fixing you. This is about freeing you.
🎧 Listen in, laugh, cry, scream (yes, scream!)—and finally feel seen.
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Let’s stop apologizing for being angry. Let’s wake her up.
In this episode of theWake Her Up podcast, we're diving into the idea that being "nice" doesn’t always serve us — and sometimes, it can get us into trouble! We're unpacking how many of us have spent far too long trying to please everyone and stay "nice" at the expense of our own needs. But guess what? Being a good person doesn’t mean we have to say yes to everything or be endlessly accommodating.
We’re getting real about setting boundaries, speaking our truth, and learning that it's okay to not be the "nice girl" all the time. Join us as we share our journey of stepping into our power with a cheeky, no-nonsense attitude, and learn why being kind and being firm can go hand-in-hand.
Ready to say goodbye to people-pleasing and hello to unapologetic authenticity? Tune in and get inspired to speak up, set those boundaries, and stop apologizing for taking care of YOU! 🎧✨
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In this episode of Wake Her Up, sisters Sharon Johnson and Marcella Hill dive into the importance of creation in all its forms—whether it’s laughter, art, conversation, or even muffins! They discuss how creating is essential to feeling truly alive and connected to the world around you.
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In this empowering episode of Wake Her Up, we’re diving headfirst into a topic that hits close to home for so many of us—our bodies. We’re unmasking the shame that society has tied to body size and breaking through the narrative that smaller equals better. Together, we’ll explore the delicate balance between embracing ourselves as we are and nurturing our health and strength with intention and self-compassion.
You’ll hear why our bodies are not the measure of our worth and how to shift from shame to body neutrality—and ultimately, to love and care. With Sharon’s famous mantra, DO IT FAT, we’re redefining what it means to live boldly, unapologetically, and authentically in the body we have right now.
Join us as we uncover how to rewrite the story society has handed us, step into a space of acceptance and action, and learn to live fully—no matter our size. If you’re ready to move from judgment to joy, this episode is your wake-up call. Let’s do this!
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Welcome to WAKE HER UP with Marcella Hill and Sharon Johnson! We’re two sisters exploring what happens when you step away from the rules you grew up with and discover a whole new perspective on life. After leaving the Mormon religion, we were left wondering if we'd become "bad people" without the structure and guidance we once followed. But turns out, we were wrong. Well, kind of.
In this podcast, we dive into our journey of breaking free from old beliefs and navigating midlife with fresh eyes. Society told us what it meant to be "good" or "bad," but we’re finding out that we get to define that for ourselves.
Midlife has sparked a transformation that’s full of surprises – the things we once thought were "bad" are actually turning out to be some of the best things for us.
Join us as we laugh, learn, and grow through our experiences, challenging old ideas and embracing new possibilities. Midlife transformation can be fun, and we’re here for it!
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We will all experience grief, so why don't we know how to feel it and support it?
Middle age can come with an excessive amount of grief.
The loss of a marriage, friends, children, grandparents, parents, and even the idea of what you thought life was supposed to be.
It also comes with the need to hold space for others to grieve.
We discuss:
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We have both learned that achieving goals does not increase our value. And expecting ourselves to start new things and go hard in January is stupid.
Join me, Marcella Hill and my sister Sharon Johnson as we chat about our new views on setting goals.
Hope this episode inspires you to rethink your goals and enjoy being present rather than chasing things to become better. You already are whole as you are. We will all forever be incomplete, so sit back and enjoy whatever ride you want.
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Join us sisters, Sharon Johnson and Marcella Hill, as we chat with author Kelly Barnhill about massive life transformations and how to survive and thrive after the unexpected happens.
What happens when large parts of how we define ourselves go missing?
We discuss the power of anger and how to use it.
The healing magic of radical acceptance and curiosity.
Kelly reads one of my favorite passages from the book that displays how I was feeling in my own body during the beginning of Perimenopause. "It's just too damn small in here!"
She is a former teacher, former bartender, former waitress, former activist, former park ranger, former secretary, former janitor and former church-guitar-player. The sum of these experiences have prepared her for exactly nothing – save for the telling of stories, which she has been doing quite happily for some time now.
She received the Newbery Medal in 2017, as well as fellowships from the Jerome Foundation and the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the McKnight Foundation. She is the winner of the World Fantasy Award, the Parents Choice Gold Award, the Texas Library Association Bluebonnet, and a Charlotte Huck Honor. She also was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award, the Andre Norton Award and the PEN/USA literary prize. She has been on the New York Times bestseller list for a bunch of weeks now, as well as the Indie Besteller list. She is the author of the novels THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON, THE WITCH’S BOY, IRON HEARTED VIOLET and THE MOSTLY TRUE STORY OF JACK, as well as the novella, “The Unlicensed Magician”.
Grab a cozy blanket, snuggle up and enjoy being read to and listening to a story that will inspire you to use your creativity to turn rage into art that can inspire change.
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