Girlish Gurus

In this empowering episode, Joy and Lorraine sit down with Claudia Fabian, founder of The Beauty Debut and fierce advocate of the pro-aging movement. With over 25 years in the luxury beauty industry, Claudia is flipping the script on what aging “should” look like—and helping women reclaim their beauty, power, and self-worth through every stage of life. Together, we explore how women can age with i...

Feeling frazzled, anxious, or just plain exhausted? Your vagus nerve might be the missing piece. In this episode, Joy and Lorraine dive into the incredible world of the body’s “built-in reset button”—the vagus nerve—and share how you can tap into it for more calm, better sleep, less anxiety, and an overall midlife glow-up. We’re also kicking off our 30-Day Vagus Nerve Challenge this June (and you’...

What if retirement wasn’t an end, but a bold, beautiful beginning? In this inspiring episode, Joy and Lorraine sit down with Barbara de Eduardo, author of The Art of Retirement for Women, to explore how midlife and beyond can be the most soul-stirring chapter yet. After stepping away from high-powered careers in engineering and publishing, Barbara faced the emotional and spiritual reckoning many w...

Feeling the pull to simplify and live more intentionally? In this inspiring episode, Joy and Lorraine chat with Shannon Arner, co-founder of Arner Adventures, about what happens when you ditch the hustle and start living on your own terms. After experiencing burnout from running a nonstop business, Shannon and her husband Gerry made a radical shift—downsizing, moving to the coast, and embracing a...

This episode is significant for both Joy and Lorraine. Join them as they chat with Caroline Pearce about Whole Body Vibration Therapy and its remarkable health benefits for midlife women—and anyone else! Caroline Pearce is an international fitness expert, sports commentator, and former international heptathlete and bobsledder. With degrees in Sports Science and Nutrition, she brings a wealth of kn...

Today's episode is about one hot topic! Joy and Lorraine share their thoughts and experiences surrounding "The Let Them Theory," the fabulous New York Times Bestseller by Mel Robbins. EVERYONE needs to hear this! Some of the key topics of the discussion include: *How letting them can be a game-changer for stress relief, setting boundaries, and self-care. Why this book resonates with women in midli...

Join Joy & Lorraine as they chat about famous women who have found great success later in life….from actresses to corporate CEO’s and why many older women may find their later years to be more purposeful. Joy & Lorraine also share about each of their own life's paths from early beginnings to their current passions and purpose. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: What are some...

In this episode, we revisit our roots when the OG Girlish Gurus, Susan and Joy, talk with Lorraine and Leslie about their Italian retreat in the fall of 2023.  Joy attended with nine other women as they toured Florence, Tuscany and an organic Italian winery.  To say the retreat was a magical experience would be an understatement.   There is no real way to explain how life-changing a retreat like t...

If you are a woman who is experiencing chronic pain (hip, back, neck, etc.) or are trying to avoid it from ever occurring, you'll want to listen to this episode! Join Joy & Lorraine as they chat with Tracy Seider, an Alignment & Exercise Specialist and creator of the Reshape Method®—an online program for women 40+ who are done dealing with nagging back, hip, and neck aches. She helps you f...

February is National Heart Month. Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death for women? We have invited Alicia Botyrius of Lifeline Screening to join us on the podcast this month to provide important information regarding this extremely crucial health concern. Join Joy & Lorraine as they delve into the conversation with Alicia on how preventative screenings can provide y...

Join Joy & Lorraine as they delve deep into the health benefits of the supplement, Urolithin A with Jennifer Scheinman of Timeline. Jennifer’s Bio: Jennifer Scheinman is a seasoned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience in the field of nutrition and wellness.  She holds a master’s degree in integrative and functional nutrition and has advanced training from the Inst...

As we ring in the New Year, Joy & Lorraine chat about alternative New Year’s Resolutions that are unique, inspirational and even fun!  They also share some surprising statistics about New Year’s Resolutions. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: *When & why do many people give up on their resolutions *Other surprising NYR statistics that might surprise you *Some unique, inspiri...

Joy & Lorraine share moments from some of their favorite episodes of 2024! Enjoy! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Resources mentioned in this episode: Mindset Reset Freebie Download YOUTUBE VIDEOS: GIRLISH GURUS MINDSET RESET EPISODE MANIFESTING & VISION BOARDS SHOWING OUR HEARTS SOME LOVE LIFE LINE SCREENING: BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT CHILDHOOD DREAMS & CRUSHES IKIGAI & ICHIGO I...

Joy & Lorraine had the pleasure of chatting with Denise Evans, author of Zen In High Heels. If enlightenment seems unattainable in the reality of your already complicated, jam-packed life, Zen in High Heels will ignite in you the confidence to get started today! Any gnawing of discontent is your truth knocking on the door of your consciousness, looking to be expressed. Zen in High Heels dispel...

In this episode Joy & Lorraine explore how women in their third phase of life can awaken their creative spirit and infuse their everyday experiences with adventure and meaningful connection. They dive into their own stories of pursuing their passions, trying something entirely new, and building thriving communities that nurture well-being and growth. Some of the key topics of the discussion in...

Join Joy and Lorraine as they share an inspiring and fun idea they discovered in an article published in the Huffington Post by Megan Vered: I Wasn't Sure How To Celebrate Turning 70. Then I Sent An Email That Changed My Entire Year. Curious? Listen in now and get ready to be inspired! Your birthday celebrations may never be the same! Resources mentioned in this episode: I Wasn’t Sure How to Celeb...

The discussion continues:  how our Gut Health matters for our physical and mental health, especially as women during the menopause years. In this episode we share ways to improve yours! Gut health is one of the top Google searches for women over 50. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: How can we keep our gut healthy? What is L-Glutamine? How Digestive Enzymes can help our gut What ar...

Joy & Lorraine discuss how our Gut Health matters for our physical and mental health, especially as women during the menopause years. Gut health is one of the top Google searches for women over 50. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: What is Gut Health? Why is our Gut Health so important? What does our Gut Health affect in our body? What are Prebiotics? Probiotics? Synbiotics? Ho...

Joy & Lorraine had the pleasure of chatting with Alicia Jones. Since 2006 Alicia Jones, has helped transform the health and the lives of women over 50 through her fitness and weight loss strategies. Alicia is an expert featured in major outlets including Shape Magazine, VeryWellFit, and Aaptiv. She has a B.A in Kinesiology and adds many certifications to her list of qualifications, including N...

Menopause is HOT right now! Join Joy & Lorraine as they share their research and thoughts on why menopause is so prevalent in the news, on social media and at the doctor’s office! Some of the key topics of the discussion include: More Open Conversations: Women are finally talking openly about menopause, which is breaking old taboos. For years, it was something people avoided discussing, but no...

The discussion continues with a description of Biohacking supplements that can compliment our health routines for our ultimate menopause experience and longevity. Joy & Lorraine share their personal supplement regimen. *Note: This is for educational purposes only. It is not meant as medical advice. If you are experiencing any health concerns, please check with your healthcare provider. Before...

The discussion continues with a description of Biohacking supplements that can compliment our health routines for our ultimate menopause experience and longevity. Joy & Lorraine share their personal supplement regimen. *Note: This is for educational purposes only. It is not meant as medical advice. If you are experiencing any health concerns, please check with your healthcare provider. Before...

Joy & Lorraine continue their discussion about the recent research and techniques related to biohacking our health for longevity, especially for menopausal women. In this episode they share the tools they personally have used. *Note: This is for educational purposes only. It is not meant as medical advice. If you are experiencing any health concerns, please check with your healthcare provider....

Joy & Lorraine share the recent research and techniques related to biohacking our health for longevity, especially for menopausal women. *Note: This is for educational purposes only. It is not meant as medical advice. If you are experiencing any health concerns, please check with your healthcare provider. Before trying any of the BioHack techniques discussed, please check with your healthcare...

Joy & Lorraine love this episode! GLIMMERS! What are they? Glimmers are the opposite of triggers. Glimmers are tiny moments that bring us happiness and joy! Join us as we share what they are, and where and how to find them!   Some of the key topics of the discussion include: What exactly is a Glimmer? Who can benefit from Glimmers? How do Glimmers work? 5 Ways to Find Glimmers The Polyvagal Th...