More Beautiful Podcast

Welcome to More Beautiful, the podcast for women rewriting the midlife playbook. I'm your host, Maryann LoRusso, and I invite you to join me and my brilliant, charming, funny guests as we talk openly about all the issues on your mind during this transformative—but sometimes challenging—life stage. Our mission is to change the conversation around aging and inspire you to live a life that's more adv...

What's this thing called personal vibration, and how do you know yours is attracting the right stuff into your life? This out-of-this-world season-two finale has me chatting with Nicki Bonfilio, an intuitive counselor who's taught at the Goop Health Wellness Summit. Nicki is both clairvoyant and clairaudient, which means she has the ability to see and hear things other people can't (for example, s...

This time of life comes with so much change. Much of it you have no control over, but sometimes you're actually the one seeking it. On this episode, certified life coach Anne Pillsbury tells you how to gain the courage and confidence you need to make those changes in your life you've been dreaming of. We discuss how you can get "unstuck" and figure out what your purpose is, why midlife calls upon...

Midlife is a transitional time when we need our friends more than ever. However, it's not always easy to meet people and sustain relationships when our lives are so busy and complicated. On this episode, I chat with entrepreneur, coach and podcaster Jen Marples about the importance of having a strong social network, and why it's absolutely not too late—or, as Jen puts it, not too f*** late—to make...

At some point after 40, each of us will experience presbyopia, or difficulty focusing on nearby objects. We may also have trouble with night vision, suffer from dry eye, or deal with other age- and hormone-related conditions. Optometrist Dr. Surveen Singh fills us in on the latest treatments that can help with these issues, as well as the best protective measures to keep our eyes healthy well into...

It seems like everyone is talking about microdosing—the daily practice of consuming tiny amounts of psychedelics to promote healing, growth and transformation. The beauty of microdosing is that there's no hallucinating or "tripping" involved—just a slew of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits many people say they experience. On this episode, healing practioner Kayse Gehret explains h...

Determined to keep your mind and memory sharp well into old age? Barbie Boules (aka the "Cognition Dietician") tells you which lifestyle habits can help to strengthen your brain and reduce your risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia—even if you have a family history. Full show notes available at Morebeautifulpodcast.com .

'Tis the season—and the season of life—to give back to your community and make a difference. A chat with coach and author Gia Duke about why midlife is the perfect time to find your philanthropic passion, support the causes you believe in, and make meaningful change in the world. (Hint: It's easier than you think.) Full show notes available at Morebeautifulpodcast.com.

If you're over 40, yoga is one of the best activities you can do to maintain stability—both the physical and emotional kind. Certified yoga instructor Julie Newbold explains how this ancient practice can help you stay strong, balanced and limber, as well as decrease stress, get better sleep and ease into physical, mental and spiritual alignment. Julie and I also chat about how yoga can address one...

Author Rozella Kennedy believes we should use our time on this planet to lift one another up, fight for the causes we believe in, and encourage future generations to expand on our life's work. In this conversation Rozie and I talk about why she wants to include all women in the conversation about race, how we can cultivate hope even when we feel like our differences are insurmountable, and why mid...

Today we're going THERE ladies. RN Kirsten Swanson tells us about all the cosmetic surgery procedures currently at your disposal, short of a traditional face lift, in case you've been considering a little refresh. We also talk about non-evasive treatments and why, sometimes, letting nature take its course is the best way to go. Full show notes available at Morebeautifulpodcast.com .

This rite of passage can be an emotional time. But therapist Emily Pardy says it's also ripe with opportunity—not only for you to build a new relationship with your grown kids, but to embrace the freedom and fun that await you as a "free bird." Complete show notes at Morebeautifulpodcast.com .

Have you ever wondered what Traditional Chinese Medicine can do for your health? Dr. Danielle Solomon tells us how acupuncture can alleviate common midlife ailments, prevent disease, and possibly serve as an alternative to HRT. We also learn why balancing our  chi  is so important to our vitality, and how an acupuncture facial can leave us glowing. Full show notes available at Morebeautifulpodcast...

Let's face it. Even the smartest, most substantive woman can have a hard time dealing with getting older and watching her looks change. Life coach and former model Laura Shuckburgh helps us cope with the ever-evolving woman in the mirror. Complete show notes at Morebeautifulpodcast.com .

Fear social media no more. Brand strategist and influencer Kimara Mitchell tells us how to use these platforms to market ourselves and our businesses—and have fun while doing it. Plus, we chat about how midlife influencers are becoming the new fashion mentors to younger women. Full show notes available at Morebeautifulpodcast.com

A chat with author Kate Codrington about embracing our life seasons, refusing to let hormones define us, and looking forward to a joyful second act. Also, we discover the misogynistic origins of hormone therapy, and which three species are the only ones on the planet that go through menopause. Full show notes available at morebeautifulpodcast.com .

Dental and oral-health issues, some of them hormone related, may start to creep up after age 40. Dr. Nisha Krishnaiah tells us how to prevent them and what to do if they come up, and she shares some of her favorite products for keeping our teeth and mouth sparkling. Full show notes available at Morebeautifulpodcast.com.

How the CliftonStrengths Assessment can help you pinpoint your innate skills and rock your midlife career, according to Dr. Lee Koles. Plus, resume and networking tips to catapult your job search. Full show notes available on Morebeautifulpodcast.com

You're never too old to treat yourself to nice underthings, says ThirdLove co-founder Ra'el Cohen. In this second-season premiere, she explains why it's important to pamper ourselves, and solves all our lingerie-related issues—from side boob to sagging. So grab a tape measure and join us for some laughs and lingerie talk. Full show notes available on more beautifulpodcast.com

We're a little older, a whole lot wiser, and just lived through a pandemic. What better time to plan a trip with our besties? Unpacking the girls weekend with My Girlfriendships CEO Lisa Najarian. Full show notes available on morebeautifulpodcast.com

Ignore those ageist, misogynistic narratives about women over 40. According to author Vicki Larson, midlife is ripe with possibilities.   Full show notes available on morebeautifulpodcast.com.

How you can use applied improv to boost your confidence, overcome obstacles and achieve your midlife goals. In dialog with Enlivened Studios CEO Shannon Hughes. Full show notes available on morebeautifulpodcast.com.

After her 22-year marriage imploded, writer Laura Friedman Williams embarked on an unexpected journey of sex and self-discovery. Full show notes available on morebeautifulpodcast.com.

It's totally possible to optimize your health, energy and mojo after 40. A chat with midlife health and happiness experts Claire and James Davis.   Full show notes available on morebeautifulpodcast.com    

Embracing the unknown, even when it's scary, can be good for the body and soul in midlife. A deep dive with Holos CEO Karyn Flynn. Full show notes available on more beautifulpodcast.com