Boss Body

Over the past four seasons of the Boss Body podcast, I’ve connected with incredible women and experts, explored the ups and downs of menopause, weight release, body image, self-care, and more. So many of you have shared how much this podcast has meant to you. And it has meant so much to me too! This wasn’t an easy decision, but today I’m sharing why this will be the final episode of the Boss Body...

I know so many women who feel like staying consistent with their health routines is an uphill battle, especially through midlife and menopause.  Those on-again, off-again cycles, trying every new diet, feeling defeated when momentum slips, and blaming ourselves when it doesn't stick.  This week, I'm sharing the REAL reasons behind that endless cycle and how you can break free for good! I...

Do you find yourself constantly craving sugar or empty carbs? Maybe it hits late at night after dinner… during that mid-afternoon energy crash… or when you walk in the door from work feeling exhausted and starving. Sugar cravings can completely derail your best intentions to get healthy and leave you feeling frustrated, out of control, and stuck in a cycle of cravings, guilt, and self-blame. But s...

Did you know you can actually rewire your brain and transform your life experience by repeating simple phrases (aka mantras) daily? I’m joined by Colleen Souza, educator-turned-real estate leader, speaker, and author of Living by the Mantras: Common Sense Wisdom for an Extraordinary Life . Colleen shares how mantras have shaped her approach to parenting, teaching, and succeeding in business. She b...

Did you know that emotions and unprocessed feelings are held in our bodies and can deeply affect our physical, emotional, and even spiritual health? This week I’m joined by Maria Toso, somatic healing teacher, yoga trainer, and author of Heal What Hurts: How to Heal Emotional Triggers .  Maria says many of us stuff down and avoid uncomfortable feelings by: Lashing out - scolding, name calling, bla...

As we wrap up Season 4 and take a short break before we kick off Season 5 in the New Year, I’ll be taking a short break to get everything ready for what’s coming next.  In the meantime, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite episodes—maybe some you haven’t had a chance to listen to yet or maybe you’ll catch some hidden gems you might’ve missed the first time around. This is your chance to revisit a f...

As we wrap up Season 4 and get ready to kick off Season 5 in the New Year, I’ll be taking a short break to get everything ready for what’s coming next.  In the meantime, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite episodes—maybe some you haven’t had a chance to listen to yet or maybe you’ll catch some hidden gems you might’ve missed the first time around. This is your chance to revisit a few of the most p...

As we wrap up Season 4 and get ready to kick off Season 5 in the New Year, I’ll be taking a short break to get everything ready for what’s coming next.  In the meantime, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite episodes—maybe some you haven’t had a chance to listen to yet or maybe you’ll catch some hidden gems you might’ve missed the first time around. This is your chance to revisit a few of the most p...

It can be easy to fall into the trap of waiting. Waiting to lose weight, to save enough money, to retire, etc., before finally starting to live the life you want. In this episode, master certified life coach and midlife mentor, Suzy Rosenstein, teaches us how to break free from "waiting mode," get clear on what we really want, and take action toward our dreams now, not someday in the fut...

So many of us have become disconnected from our bodies–pushing through exhaustion; ignoring our physical cues for hunger, thirst, or rest; and numbing emotions with food, work, or social media.  This week, I sit down with Toni Bergins, M.Ed., founder and director of JourneyDance®, to explore how body movement through dance can be a pathway to reconnect with your body, express emotions, release old...

If you’ve ever struggled with self-love or battled your harsh inner critic, join me for this conversation with relationship expert Dr. Margaret Paul. Dr. Paul explains her powerful Inner Bonding® self-healing process, a six-step pathway to heal self-judgment,reconnect with your true self, break free from old patterns and heal your relationship with yourself. Key Takeaways: Self-Healing Begins With...

Are you feeling tired, defeated, and stuck in a never-ending cycle of dieting, restricting, and depriving?   What if you discovered a completely new way to create a healthy relationship with food and your body, AND release weight with ease?  In this episode, I’ll teach you the ONE powerful mindset shift that will support you in feeling good in your body and creating a healthy lifestyle that’s nour...

If you tend to spend all your time (and energy) taking care of everyone and everything else, while putting your own self-care on the back burner, join the club! In this episode, I speak with Kelley Grimes, MSW, counselor, self-nurturing expert, and bestselling author, about how to nurture and care for ourselves, without feeling guilty or selfish. Kelley shares her journey from being a professional...

Low energy? Constant anxiety? Feeling like you’re struggling all the time? Stuck in survival mode?  As a midlife woman it can be really tough to juggle all the things AND enjoy the present moment and live the life we really want. The life we’re meant for. Christy Whitman, two-time New York Times bestselling author and transformational leader, is here with me to show us how to get out of the consta...

Do you sometimes wonder about your relationship with alcohol?  Should you drink less?  Or not at all? What does a “healthy” relationship with alcohol look like? The answers may surprise you. On this episode I’m joined by Colleen Freeland, an intuitive drinking coach, Founder of Emotional Sobriety Coaching©, and host of the top-ranked It's Not About the Alcohol podcast, for a conversation abou...

Are you an emotional eater? If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for a bag of chips or some chocolate after a long, stressful day, even when you’re not really hungry, join the club! I know how it feels to be stuck in a cycle of emotional eating then beating yourself up for not having enough willpower or discipline .  But emotional eating is really about what’s going on behind the scenes. What&ap...

Summer’s here! Which means vacations, celebrations, and lots of temptations.  With all the fun activities, it can be easy to let your wellness goals slide. No one wants to feel deprived or like they’re missing out on all the fun. But you don’t want to repeat the never-ending cycle of gaining weight, then having to start ALL OVER AGAIN this fall.  In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite tips and s...

Do you struggle with sleepless nights and low energy during menopause? Between hot flashes, stress, and the endless mental to-do lists spinning through our heads, it sometimes feels impossible to get a good night’s sleep. That’s why I invited Morgan Adams, a double-certified holistic sleep coach, on this episode to explain exactly why midlife and menopause can wreak havoc on our sleep and what we...

Want to feel younger, stronger, and more confident in your body as you age?  In this episode, I’m joined by yoga instructor, Nicky Yazbeck, to talk about how yoga is one of THE MOST powerful tools for aging well, especially for women in midlife. We explore how yoga supports physical strength, posture, nervous system regulation, and emotional awareness. And why it’s also a powerful mind-body-spirit...

As a woman in my fifties, I’ve felt firsthand the frustrations of stubborn weight gain, shifting hormones, exhaustion, and just not feeling like myself. So many of us are juggling careers, caring for family, and trying to be everything for everyone…right when our bodies are changing in ways no one ever prepared us for. That’s why I invited Dr. Bindiya Gandhi to join me for a real conversation abou...

If you’ve ever wondered why sticking to a healthy routine can feel so tough and why you keep sliding back into old habits, I'm excited to share something truly fascinating… The brain science behind weight loss and habit change. Turns out there’s a little “bouncer” in your brain that decides what information deserves your focus and what gets filtered out. What you focus on grows. So this mecha...

It's no secret that our metabolism slows as we age. You’ve heard the terms: Menopause middle Midlife creep Shifting sands of time Ugh!!! The average woman gains 1.5 pounds per year during her adult life. Enough to pack on 40+ pounds by the time she’s in her 50s, if she doesn’t combat the perfect storm of hormones, muscle loss, and stress that slows her fat-burning engine. In this episode, I b...

This week, our format is a little different. We're flipping the script as I move from interviewer to interviewee.  I had such a powerful conversation recently on the Transforming 45 podcast, with host Lisa Boate, where we discussed how to transform your body image….I just had to share it with you. Growing up, many of us internalized messages about how our bodies should look, creating a skewed...

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, family, or life in general….finding balance and peace is possible. My guest on this episode, Mia Moran, mom of three and productivity coach, has created a beautiful balance between managing life's demands AND finding time to nurture her physical, mental, and emotional well-being.  She shares her FLOW Planning Method, a simple yet powerful...

The perimenopause and menopause journey is not just about hormonal shifts, it’s also a profound time of self-discovery and healing. Join me on this episode as I speak with Jenn Pike, Medical Exercise Specialist, Functionally Integrative Diagnostic Nutritionist, and author. We discuss how to embrace the changes in your body and mind through this phase of life and reclaim your personal power. Episod...