Mature Allure

SEASON 5, Episode 5 Guest : Miranda Bryant Show Theme : Perimenopause as a midlife check-in—helping women understand their bodies, reclaim confidence, and embrace what’s next. Perimenopause often arrives quietly—no memo, no warning—yet it can impact nearly every aspect of a woman’s life. In this insightful episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. welcomes back leadership and lifestyle coach Miran...

SEASON 5, Episode 4 Caregiving is one of the most emotional, misunderstood, and overwhelming experiences many women face after 40—often while juggling careers, families, and their own health. In this powerful episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. sits down with Princella Lewis Seymour , author, speaker, and founder of Complete Elder Solutions , to reframe how we approach aging, elder care, and...

SEASON 5, Episode 3 Guest: Sherri O. Theme: Closing 2025 with Gratitude—and Stepping into 2026 Together As the year draws to a close, host Sherri O. steps into a deeply personal solo episode—one rooted in gratitude, reflection, and intention. In this heartfelt holiday message, Sherri pauses the interviews and conversations to speak directly to you—the listener. Together, she reflects on the lesson...

SEASON 5, Episode 2 Guest: Wayne Lehrer Theme: Aging with Intention: Why Midlife Is the Beginning, Not the End Aging is inevitable—but how we age is a choice. In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. sits down with Wayne Lehrer , author of The Art of Conscious Aging and The Prodigy Within , to explore how midlife and beyond can become the most meaningful, vib...

SEASON 5, Episode 1 Guests: Lori Oliver and Jill MacRae Theme: Sleep Smarter. Live Stronger. In this empowering episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. sits down with powerhouse founders Lori Oliver and Jill MacRae of The Inactive Company , the sleep-performance brand transforming how we rest, recover, and age well. With decades of experience launching products, scaling brands, and leading marke...

SEASON 4, Episode 29 Guest: Ana Hebra Flaster Episode Theme:  Immigrant stories, family legacies, and the bravery it takes to start over. In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. sits down with award-winning writer Ana Hebra Flaster to explore her family’s refugee journey from Cuba to New Hampshire, the complexities of the U.S. immigration experience, and the emot...

SEASON 4, Episode 28 Guest: Rebecca “Becky” Galli Episode Theme: Love, Loss, Healing & Rethinking What’s Possible After 40 This week on Mature Allure , Sherri O. sits down with author and columnist Rebecca Faye Smith Galli , whose extraordinary life journey redefines strength after loss. Becky has endured devastating losses—the death of her 17-year-old brother, her son’s degenerative illness a...

SEASON 4, Episode 27 In this deeply moving and surprisingly funny episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. sits down with Amy Weinland Daughters — keynote speaker, sports journalist, satirist, and award-winning author of Dear Dana: That Time I Went Crazy and Wrote All 580 of My Facebook Friends a Handwritten Letter - for some midlife reflection. Amy shares the extraordinary story of how one handw...

SEASON 4, Episode 26 In this inspiring episode of Mature Allure , Sherri O. sits down with Kevin Murphy, professional artist, educator, and founder of Evolve Artist, to explore what it truly takes when it comes to mastering art, creativity, and life. Kevin shares his journey from humble beginnings to creating a life of purpose and generosity through art, emphasizing the importance of hard work, sy...

SEASON 4, Episode 25 What if one photo shoot could completely change the way you see yourself? In this empowering episode of the Mature Allure podcast, host Sherri O. sits down with Liz Hansen , owner and photographer of Chicago Boudoir Photography , to explore how boudoir photography helps women—especially those over 40—reclaim confidence, self-love, and a renewed sense of beauty. Liz shares her...

SEASON 4, Episode 24 In this heartfelt and empowering episode of the Mature Allure Podcast , host Sherri O. welcomes back acclaimed author and executive ghostwriter Cheril N. Clarke for a deep dive into her newest novel, Before I Am Erased , part of her acclaimed Keyhole Chronicles series. The novel follows a 64-year-old Ethiopian-American woman living with Parkinson’s who refuses to be silenced o...

SEASON 4, Episode 23 What if cleaning your closet could transform more than just your wardrobe? In this inspiring episode of the Mature Allure podcast, host Sherri O. welcomes back Paola Arencibia , founder of Serious Style , for a heartfelt conversation about fashion, identity, and the power of personal transformation. Paola Arencibia shares how the simple act of decluttering your closet can beco...

SEASON 4, Episode 22 What if the key to peace, purpose, and resilience isn’t about doing more — but getting quiet ? In this calming and powerful episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. sits down with Elaine Glass — personal coach, author, and creator of Get Quiet — to explore how silence, stillness, and self-awareness can transform our lives from the inside out. After a life-changing divorce, El...

SEASON 4, Episode 21 In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, host Sherri O. sits down with survivor, advocate, and poet Laura Reutter for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, healing, and finding strength through creativity and community. Laura opens the episode with her original poem “Whispers of Resilience” —a powerful reminder of worthiness and wholeness beyond diagnosis. She share...

SEASON 4, Episode 20 What if the peace you’ve been searching for in the world has been within you all along? Welcome to Mature Allure . Today I’m joined once again by the incredible Udo Erasmus—renowned health educator, creator of Udo’s Choice, and author of the bestselling Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill . Udo blends science, spirituality, and lived experience to remind us that the answers we seek...

SEASON 4, Episode 19 Ever been told that midlife is the beginning of the end? What if it’s actually the start of your greatest creative rebirth? Welcome to Mature Allure. I’m your host, Sherri O, and in this solo episode, I share my personal journey of losing both my full-time jobs at 52 and how that moment of devastation became the catalyst for something extraordinary—the birth of this very podca...

SEASON 4, Episode 18 Why do we keep repeating the same painful relationship patterns—and how do we finally break free? In this Part 2 conversation , I continue my discussion with Roy Biancalana , nationally recognized relationship coach, bestselling author, and host of the Attracting Lasting Love podcast. Roy is passionate about helping people prepare for love by doing the inner work—what he calls...

SEASON 4, Episode 17 Have you ever wondered why sexual health conversations feel so polarized when what you need is honest, practical guidance? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Diane Mueller , a naturopathic doctor with dual doctorates who specializes in sexual wellness through her practice My Libido Doc . Dr. Mueller's journey began with her own unexplained vulvar pain that conventional medicin...

SEASON 4, Episode 16 Welcome to Mature Allure . Have you ever felt like your love life was more about luck than intention? In this episode, I’m joined by Roy Biancalana , a nationally recognized relationship coach, best-selling author, and host of the Attracting Lasting Love podcast. With over fifteen years of experience, Roy helps singles uncover the inner barriers that keep them from experiencin...

SEASON 4, Episode 15 Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, Who is that? In this heartfelt solo episode of Mature Allure , I get real about something every woman over forty has faced but doesn’t always talk about—how our reflection changes and what it means to redefine beauty on our own terms. Aging isn’t the enemy; beauty doesn’t disappear—it evolves. Together, we explore how to release...

SEASON 4, Episode 14 Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered what happened to your skin overnight? If you've ever felt like your skincare routine needs a complete revolution—today's conversation is exactly what you need to hear. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Kyle Landry, an esteemed scientist who accidentally stumbled into the skincare world while working on bioterrorism defense and NASA projec...

SEASON 4, Episode 13 Ever feel like you're doing everything right — eating healthy, exercising — but still not feeling your best? You might be overlooking the one thing that can change everything: sleep . In today’s episode of Mature Allure , Sherri O. is joined by artist, performer, and wellness advocate Evalee Gertz , founder of Sia Silk , a brand dedicated to better sleep through luxurious silk...

SEASON 4, Episode 12 What if one small act of kindness could spark a nationwide movement? In this inspiring episode of Mature Allure , Sherri O. is joined by Karen Olson , author of Meant for More and the founder and CEO Emeritus of Family Promise , a national nonprofit that has mobilized over 1 million volunteers to support homeless families across America. What started as a sandwich and a conver...

SEASON 4, Episode 11 Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” in your business but still feel misaligned and exhausted? What if the real key to success is tuning into your energy and rewriting the hustle mindset? In this episode of Mature Allure , Sherri O. is joined by Anna Lozano , startup strategist, entrepreneur, and former co-founder of Love Powered Co. Anna blends high-performance stra...

SEASON 4, Episode 10 Have you ever carried pain that wasn’t even yours—and realized it was time to put it down? In this episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. is joined by her dear friend and co-author, Chrystal Christian, to talk about her powerful new book This Ends With Me . Together, they open up about what it really means to break free from generational cycles, unlearn old narratives, and show u...