Create The Best Me

When you are the person everyone counts on, finding a few quiet minutes for yourself can feel impossible. In this conversation, I sit down with Martina Tisljar to talk about what happens when we keep going past the point where we need to pause. Martina shares her personal turning point and how she began listening to herself differently. We talk about the “shoulds” and “musts” that can sound like o...

Have you ever wondered whether your supplements are really working? I have! In this episode of Create The Best Me, I welcome Dr. Jeff Gross, a neurosurgeon who shifted into regenerative and longevity medicine. We talk about exosomes, cell communication, plant-derived exosomes, and his views on how nutrient delivery may affect supplement absorption. I also share my experience with cervical fusion s...

I would make these somewhat different from YouTube. Podcast listeners don't need quite as much search-oriented formatting or the YouTube-style engagement language. Perimenopause didn’t quietly tap Terry Tateossian on the shoulder. It arrived during a time when burnout, weight gain, emotional eating, and years of pushing herself had already taken a toll. In this episode, Terry shares how that...

Does your life look fine from the outside, but you quietly feel disconnected from it? In this episode of Create The Best Me , I explore why that feeling can surface in midlife and walk you through a simple exercise to help you recognize what still fits—and what may need your attention. You may still be handling responsibilities, showing up for the people who depend on you, getting things done, and...

What if getting stronger didn’t require completely changing your life overnight? What if it started with one push-up? In this episode of Create The Best Me , I sit down with Kari Fraser , former All My Children actress turned fitness and longevity advocate, whose daughter unknowingly helped her discover a new passion when she suggested that Kari try boxing. Kari walked into a boxing gym at 58. Fou...

You can be getting everything done and still be burned out. For many high-achieving women, burnout does not look like falling apart. It looks like continuing to work, care for other people, meet expectations, and handle responsibilities while feeling emotionally numb, mentally foggy, or disconnected inside. And when you finally stop to rest, you may discover that rest does not make you feel restor...

Have you ever told yourself that you would take the photo, attend the event, wear what you wanted, or become more visible after losing weight? That belief can quietly place years of your life on hold. In this episode, I’m joined by body image expert and certified intuitive eating counselor Anne Poirier for an honest conversation about body shame, food guilt, negative self-talk, and the “when I, th...

What happens when the surgery, medication, or number on the scale does not create the lasting change you expected? In this episode, I’m joined by Shenelle Green, founder of Bariatric Rewrite, for an honest conversation about weight regain, food noise, sugar cravings, emotional eating, and the realities many people are never prepared for after bariatric surgery or while taking a GLP-1 medication. S...

You can do everything right, hold everyone and everything together, and still wonder why you feel so far away from yourself. In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and sexuality educator Todd Malloy to explore why high-achieving women can remain in survival mode long after the original danger or hardship has passed. Todd e...

Have you ever wondered why your joints suddenly feel achy, stiff, or even “old” long before you imagined they would? If every morning feels like you’re waking up in someone else’s body, you’re not alone, and you’re not simply “getting older.” In this episode, I break down the hidden, hormonal reasons behind perimenopausal joint pain. From unexplained stiffness and tendon pain to frozen shoulder, I...

In this episode, I speak with Elana Auerbach, author of The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark, about intimacy, desire, shame, body confidence, communication, and reconnecting with yourself in midlife. Elana shares how a simple weekly practice helped transform her marriage after years of frustration, resentment, and emotional distance. But this conversation goes far beyond physica...

Are you spending more money on skincare over 40 but still feeling like your skin looks dry, dull, or irritated? You are not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsay Nahmiache, owner and CEO of Veriphy Skincare, for a real conversation about what happens to our skin in perimenopause, menopause, and midlife, and why buying more products is not always the answer. Lindsay shares how she first dis...

Have you ever felt like your brain was replaced overnight, focus gone, memory slipping, and a fog you just can’t clear? As someone who’s navigated both adult ADHD diagnosis and the rollercoaster of perimenopause, I’ve experienced firsthand how the intersection of hormones and brain chemistry can turn your world upside down. In this episode of Create The Best Me, I break down the real science behin...

Are you tired of being told your labs are “normal” when you know something is off? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Will Haas, founder and CEO of VYVE Wellness in Charlotte. Together, we discuss the frustrations so many high performers (especially women) face when they hit that midlife wall: unexplained fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, and a new reality where old routines just don’t work a...

Is it just brain fog or something more serious? In this episode, I dive into one of midlife’s most misunderstood and frightening symptoms: perimenopause brain fog. If you’ve ever lost your train of thought mid-sentence, missed a word that was right there , or worried that these slips mean you’re starting to lose your memory for good, you’re not alone. Together, we cut through the confusion between...

How can you be a rockstar at work, run a household, and still find love completely bewildering? If you've ever felt like your love life is a cluttered pantry full of outdated stories and expired patterns, this episode is for you. I sat down with a powerhouse guest, board-certified integrative Neurosomatic practitioner and identity architect, Riana Malia, to tackle the unconscious patterns tha...

Is your stubborn belly fat refusing to budge, even though you’re eating right, moving your body, and getting good sleep? In this episode, I break down the real reason so many women in midlife struggle with “cortisol belly” and the exact morning shift that can help you finally end the cycle. Forget blaming willpower. Instead, I’ll walk you through the unseen hormone connection sabotaging your effor...

Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, especially for women, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of delaying big decisions or thinking “we” have it covered, when it turns out your name might not even be on that 401(k). In this episode, I sit down with retirement consultant and consumer advocate Marcia Mantell, who has spent over 30 years translating Social Security, Medicare, and retirement ru...

What if you could launch a business with just $500, no viral dances, no endless hustle on social, and no second mortgage, and grow it to seven figures? In this episode, I’m diving deep with a true unicorn, Lindsay Pinchuk, who did exactly that. Lindsay breaks down how simple, old-school marketing still wins, why nurturing a real community beats chasing followers, and what actually happens “after t...

Is it really possible to get stronger, healthier, and more independent as we age without living in the gym or going under the knife? In this episode, I sit down with world champion weightlifter, poet, and co-creator of The Happy Body program, Jerzy Gregorek, to challenge everything you think you know about aging. Forget Botox and fillers today, we're talking about the real secret to "agi...

Ever wonder why you always seem to crash at 3 PM, eyelids heavy, brain fog taking over, and the only solution your body screams for is sugar or caffeine? You’ve probably been told it’s just getting older or a willpower issue, but that’s not the real story. In this episode, I break down the real science behind the 3 PM energy crash, especially for women over 50. We’ll talk about how hormone changes...

Are you applauded for having it all together, but deep down you feel like you’re running on empty? In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning psychotherapist and self-esteem expert Lisa Skeffington to finally put words to the hidden struggle so many ambitious women face: high-functioning anxiety. We unpack why being the "strong one" isn’t always a compliment – it’s often a heavy,...

How do you help your tween or teen build confidence with skin care that’s actually made for them, not influencers or adults? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Angela Casey, double board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, and a mom of three teens and tweens, to unravel the best approach to skincare for younger generations. We dive into what makes tween and teen skin unique, why adult product...

Is a 7-step skincare routine doing more harm than good for your midlife skin? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Angela Casey, a double board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon, to strip back the noise and bring you the science-backed truth about caring for your skin during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. We dive deep into what actually changes at the cellular level (yes, thos...

Are you over 50 and starting to feel invisible in your own life or out in the world? This episode is dedicated to breaking that silence and reclaiming your spotlight. I tackle the reality of gendered ageism and why women over 50 often feel overlooked, not just in public but even in their own families and workplaces. If you’ve ever stood at a counter and watched the world pass you by, you’re not im...