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Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! We are honored to sit down with Chef Mareya Ibrahim for a second visit (See Episode 36 after this episode) to explore what food freedom really looks like in midlife—and why now is the perfect time to say yes to the things that fuel you. We talk about bringing pleasure back to eating, letting go of guilt, and learning to nourish ours...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 🎁 It’s officially that time of year — the season of giving, receiving, and (let’s be honest) treating ourselves because we’ve earned it. In this episode, we’re sharing our midlife-approved, grown-woman gift guide filled with cozy luxuries, beauty glow-ups, clean-living upgrades, and a few experiences that feel way more special than...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Ever feel like your joy has quietly… dimmed ▶️ In this conversation, we dive into a topic so many women whisper about but rarely name—that unsettling sense of emotional numbness or the fading of joy that can sneak up in midlife and menopause.  ⭐️ We unpack what it actually is, what might be happening beneath the surface, and we exp...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 💫 If your inner critic has been running the show, today—we’re handing you the mic. Petra Kolber—author, DJ, coach, and walking permission slip—is proof that it’s never too late to remix your life. At 55 she learned to DJ. At 58 she solo-traveled Europe. At 62? She’s still saying yes to what’s next. We dive into the fears that keep...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Do women become more at risk for UTIs as we age? In this episode, we turn midlife UTIs upside down and inside out. The myths. The jaw-dropping stats. The hidden solutions we wish we’d known years ago. All from our stubborn, painful, 52-year-old battles—and the science that left us stunned, relieved, and finally in control. 💫 We’re...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! ***Hormones, Stress & What’s Really Behind That Missing Spark Tired all the time? Feeling stressed? Zero sex drive? Wondering if it’s just hormones—or if you’ve lost that spark for good? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to just “deal with it.” We are going there with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf — our go-to sexpert and triple board-ce...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Oh, the pendulum…  Remember when wellness just meant going for a walk, eating a few vegetables, and calling it a day? Now it’s cold plunges, recovery scores, protein targets, and gadgets tracking every step, sip, and heartbeat. Somewhere along the way, being “healthy” got really complicated. 👉🏼 In this episode, we’re pulling back...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! We’ve tried it all — kale smoothies, fasting windows, cauliflower everything — and somehow, we’re still confused (and maybe a little hungry). In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the wellness pendulum — how food and diet trends keep swinging from one extreme to another, and why it’s so easy to get caught in the middle....

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Can you believe it? 100 episodes of Girl! Can You Talk?! Podcast 🎉 To celebrate, we’ve invited several of our top female guests back to share their best advice, tips, and encouragement for midlife women—straight from their expertise or from what’s made the biggest difference in their own lives. From health and hormones to fitness,...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 🎙️In this episode, we ask a big question: Does where you live really shape your health… and even your waistline? 💥 We dig into the data (reference: CDC website ) that shows just how much obesity rates vary across regions in the U.S. and start asking why. Is it the foods people grow up eating? The way cities are designed—walkable ve...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! We’ve talked about how essential making friends in midlife is—but now we’re going to tackle the how. Because let’s be honest, knowing friendship matters and actually striking up a conversation with someone new? Two totally different things. We want to make it easier (and maybe even spark some ideas you haven’t thought of before). In...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 💥 We could not be more excited for this one, girl—because today we’re sitting down with the one and only Chalene Johnson to talk about the friendships and community every woman needs in midlife. You may remember Chalene from those iconic fitness infomercials, but these days she’s inspiring millions of women to age happier, healthie...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! We’re calling it “cougar puberty”—because let’s be honest, midlife feels like going through puberty all over again, just with hot flashes, rogue chin hairs, and a serious relationship with your Amazon cart at 3 a.m. In this episode, we’re laughing (and crying) our way through the midlife mess—from fashion meltdowns in front of the c...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU!  If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, weighed down by past experiences, or heard that little voice whisper, “It’s too late”… or maybe you’re just ready to hit the next level in life—this episode is for you. ✨ We’re joined by Human Behavior Expert Henry Ammar, who has over 26 years of experience helping people create profound...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! “No one prepares you for the silence after a college drop-off—it’s a whole new kind of loud.” Whew. That moment driving home after leaving your child at college can hit harder than you expect. One minute you’re so proud, the next you’re wondering who you are without the daily chaos of kids at home. And honestly? That shift doesn’t j...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 💥 Your blood work is back… now comes the part no one prepares you for. 💥 This is where so many women get stuck—staring at numbers, hearing “everything looks normal,” and still wondering why they don’t feel like themselves. ▶️ In this episode, we’re breaking down how to review your lab results with your doctor, so you get answers t...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! “You don’t need to be falling apart to ask for help—especially when it comes to hormones.” 📝 We’re breaking down how to prep for your appointment, what to ask once you’re there, which hormone tests actually matter—and why so many women are dismissed or overlooked when it comes to their symptoms. 💥 We are diving all the way in on t...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Feeling crushed in the middle? You’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 adults—especially Gen X women—are in the sandwich generation, juggling kids and aging parents, with 60% of the load falling on women. We’re living our own version of this and sharing unique, real-time experiences on what it’s really like to navigate this stage of life. F...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’m too old, too tired, too busy, or just too new to start over?” Girl… then this episode is for you. We’re sitting down with the incredible Jess Gunn from @gunning4fitness —a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer who’s here to flip everything you thought you knew about fitness, fat los...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! We got inspired… now what? In this episode, we share what happened after we stopped taking notes and started taking action. After diving into new insights from a recent wellness experience, we had to tell you about what we tried, what surprised us, and how one bold step has led to the next. From DEXA scans that led us to thermograph...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! ⚡️ You know “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus”—but did you know Dr. John Gray also wrote a book all about hormones, burnout, and midlife love? ⭐️ In this episode, we sit down with the legendary relationship expert to dive into “Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice”—a powerful (and way-ahead-of-its-time) look at how hormonal balance i...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Just when you think you’ve nailed your hot girl walk… someone comes on the show and totally shifts your perspective—in the best way. 🙃 This week, it’s just us—and we’re diving into the real-life stuff we’ve taken from some of our most recent eye-opening guests. The tips, the tools, and the “wait, WHAT?!” moments we didn’t always ge...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! What if just a few small switches in your beauty bag could make a huge difference in your health, hormones, and how you feel in your skin? Spoiler alert: they can—and our guests are here to show you how. We’re so excited to welcome the powerhouse duo behind Élan Pure: ✨ Paige Hope, Founder + CEO ✨ Tracey Vlahos, Certified Holistic...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! 🔥 We’re getting real about protecting our peace—and taking a hard look at who’s sitting closest to your metaphorical campfire. ⚡️From the subtle ways people influence our energy, goals, and self-worth, to the louder cues—like feeling drained, judged, or unsupported—we unpack what it really means to choose your circle wisely. We ta...

Click here to send us a quick message!! We want to hear from YOU! Most of us have been told to eat clean, lift weights, and maybe stretch—but no one said check your feet . In this powerful episode, New York Times bestselling author Brad Kearns joins us to reveal how foot health, smart movement, and intentional exercise could be the missing links in your midlife wellness journey. From your shoes to...