Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife Podcast

​​In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I'm thrilled to introduce you to my inspiring guest, Chris Dyer. Chris and I met in Colorado Springs, and she's now based in Las Vegas. She's a beacon of positive energy and has been on an incredible spiritual journey. Chris is 57 years young, a mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur who has been working on her reinvention for 24 years, pa...

Hey friends! In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m sitting down with the incredible Suzanne Greiner—mom of three and certified nursing coach—who’s been through some major midlife transitions, from divorce to perimenopause, and is here to share what she’s learned along the way. Suzanne gets real about the highs and lows of navigating change, the importance of listening to yo...

Hey friend! In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I got to chat with the amazing Kirstin Bolt from Greenville, South Carolina. Kirstin has an incredibly inspiring story of overcoming trauma and a series of autoimmune diseases. She walks us through her tough childhood, a rocky twenties, and a sickness-filled thirties to how she became an Integrative Health Practitioner. Kirstin...

In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m so excited to introduce you to my dear friend, Jae Sanders. She’s a 55-year-old nurse practitioner from Colorado Springs with an incredible story. Jae has been with her partner, Marie, for 17 years, and they’ve raised their amazing daughter, Ashley, who Jae adopted when she was just three years old. We chat about Jae’s journey—both prof...

In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my closest friends, Lindsey Brown, for a conversation that feels like a walk down memory lane—college days, NYC adventures, and all the big life changes in between. Lindsey has such an inspiring story of trading the fast-paced hustle of New York City for a slower, more intentional life in Naples, Florida. Now a CEO of her family’s real estate business...

In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife Podcast, I introduce my good friend Jen Weis from Colorado Springs, who, like me, is an empty nester. We dive into a deep discussion about hormones and hormone replacement therapy, sharing valuable insights and personal experiences. Jen, with her significant background in health, wellness, and hormone replacement therapy, talks about her journey fro...

In this New Year special episode, we welcome Amanda Thompson, founder of Kick Peach Beauty, who shares her journey of developing waterless skincare products and her passion for beauty. Amanda delves into her personal experiences with menopause, offering insight into unexpected symptoms like hair loss and osteoporosis, and discusses the importance of understanding hormone health. She also opens up...

In this heartwarming episode, I catch up with my dear friend Chel Garrison, who is an amazing life coach specializing in intentional living. We talk about her journey helping individuals and entrepreneurs with strategic growth and problem-solving. Chel shares her experiences transitioning to an empty nest, the joy of watching her kids thrive, and the importance of maintaining a strong marriage. We...

In this episode, I'm thrilled to introduce my inspiring friend that I met through social media, Courtney Martin, who joins me to discuss her journey and insights on maintaining health and wellness in midlife. We explore the importance of intention, accountability, and self-care as Courtney shares her story of meeting online, establishing a successful health and wellness business, and balancing a b...

In this episode of The Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I'm thrilled to have Tara Renze as my inaugural guest! We dive into our decade-long friendship that began in network marketing, and I share how Tara's authenticity and vulnerability have always inspired me. We explore her powerful 'Be Who You Came to Be' message, which encourages women in midlife to embrace change and pursue their passi...

In this debut episode of the Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife Podcast, I excitedly introduce my vision for a heartfelt, interview-style podcast featuring incredible women. But first I wanted to start with a solo episode to reflect on a recent dinner with my long-term girlfriends, discussing bodies, midlife changes, and the unique journeys we've shared together over the years. Inspired by our candid c...

Welcome to the Girlfriend's Guide to Midlife podcast! I'm Cathy Matthynssens, a wife, mom, realtor, and counselor from Colorado Springs, embracing what I call a midlife awakening. Join me as we navigate the challenges and joys of midlife—think weight, hormones, relationships, finances, spirituality, and rediscovering purpose. Together, we’ll share stories, wisdom, and inspiration to make this seas...