Midlife Advice | Perimenopause, Hormones and Midlife Women’s Health

Creatine isn't just for bodybuilders. Functional medicine doctor Miranda Naylor explains why women over 40 actually need creatine for muscle, brain, mood, and sleep. Thank you, Dr. Naylor, for clearing up all the confusion around creatine and whether it is helpful and safe for midlife women.  What you'll hear: Why women naturally have lower creatine stores than men How estrogen affects c...

The AI tools you're using weren't built for midlife women. But now there’s one that is customized for women over 40 and you’ll learn all about it (including how you can start using it) in this episode. If you've ever asked ChatGPT something deeply personal and gotten back an answer that was technically fine but somehow missed the point, you need to hear about this new AI tool for mi...

In this personal birthday episode, I’m sharing what’s been guiding me this year and the practices helping me step into my next-level self now, instead of waiting for someday or some arbitrary accomplishment. And I invite you to reflect alongside me, not on tasks you’ve completed, but on who you are becoming. Every year around my birthday, I find myself asking a few questions: How am I really doing...

Get your summer reading recommendations for women over 40, curated by someone who reads more in a month than most people read in a year. This episode is your 2026 summer reading list , plus the permission to quit every book that is not worth your precious time. Today I’m joined by my friend (since preschool!) and repeat guest Alexis Lynch for our annual summer reading conversation. Alexis shares t...

If you have tried fillers or lasers for jowls, hooded eyes, or skin laxity after 40 and are still not happy with what you see, you're in the right place. Dr. Carolyn Chang is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has spent her career focused on natural-looking results for midlife women, and she is here to give you real answers. She trained under one of the inventors of the modern facelift and...

Hair extensions can be a great solution for midlife women experiencing hair thinning, but they are not right for everyone. A 20-year specialist breaks down who qualifies, which method works best for thinning hair, and what it really costs. This conversation covers everything I didn't know to ask. Extensions are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Whether they work for you depends on the type of...

You've heard you need to lift heavy to build (or keep!) your muscle after 40. But what if your body just isn’t cooperating with that plan right now? Good news: there's another way, and science backs it up. I've been training with Ashley Selman for months, and I've been waiting to record this episode because I knew it was going to be the one everyone sends to a friend. Ashley ha...

Tried every diet and still can't make it stick? Certified life coach and bestselling author Lizzie Merritt is here to tell you it's not your fault, and to explain a completely different approach to weight loss after 40 that starts with your brain and nervous system, not a food plan. If you've counted calories, tracked macros, done the cleanses, and found yourself starting over on Mo...

Why you can’t relax, even when you finally have time, and what it has to do with your nervous system. You finally have a break. The house is quiet. There’s nothing urgent to do. And instead of relaxing…you feel restless. Anxious. Like you should be doing something. In this solo episode, I’m digging into why so many midlife women struggle to slow down (even when we want to) and why that uncomfortab...

Dry skin after 40? Sensitive, aging skin that keeps getting worse? Your skincare routine might be part of the problem. Botanical formulator May Lindstrom explains what midlife skin actually needs and what to stop doing. If your skin has changed in your 40s or 50s and your routine keeps getting longer without getting better results, this conversation is going to shift how you think about your skin....

Struggling with communication in your relationship or feeling unheard by your partner?  Not feeling heard in a relationship is one of the most common challenges for midlife women, especially in long-term partnerships where conversations can start to feel like logistics, criticism, or defensiveness instead of real connection. If you’ve ever wondered why communication in your relationship feels hard...

If you’re dealing with brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, irritability, low energy, or a metabolism that feels like it has completely changed in midlife, this episode is worth a listen. We talk so much about hormones in perimenopause and menopause, but what if there’s another foundational piece of midlife health that almost no one is talking about? In this episode, Jessica talks with Functional Diag...

Ever catch yourself thinking… why does work feel so hard lately? You’re showing up, doing everything “right,” and yet you feel more exhausted, more disconnected, and less motivated than ever. If you’ve been wondering if your job is even right for you anymore—or if you’re dealing with career burnout, overwork, or that nagging sense that something is off—this episode is for you. In this conversation...

If it feels like your life is passing you by and you’re not fully in it, let’s talk. You’re keeping everything running, everyone’s taken care of, nothing is wrong…but you’re not exactly feeling like the main character in your life either. Am I right? This is your invitation to pause, check in, and get back on track without overhauling everything. Seriously, we’re keeping it easy peasy because who...

Can you delay menopause—and is your timeline more in your control than you think? Perimenopause can feel like a moving target you have zero control over—your weight, your mood, your sleep, even when menopause will actually happen. But what if some of this isn’t as predetermined as we’ve been led to believe? In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor and I are diving into whether you can actually delay me...

If your house feels cluttered but the thought of tackling it sounds like pure torture, this 15-minute daily habit might just change your mind and your approach. A lot of midlife women are craving a calmer home—but between work, kids, relationships, and the general mental load of life, the idea of decluttering the whole house can feel like standing at the base of Mount Everest. In this episode, Jes...

If your midlife marriage feels more like roommates than romance, you’re not alone. Marriage therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone explains what to do before making any big decisions. Many women begin questioning their marriages in midlife—wondering if the relationship can evolve with them or if it’s time to walk away. In this episode, I’m talking with marriage and family therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone abou...

Feeling stuck at Director level despite years of experience and strong performance? Executive coach Katy McFee explains why high-performing midlife women often get passed over for promotion and the simple shifts that can finally get you seen as VP material. You’ve spent 20+ years building your career. You’re trusted, capable, and consistently delivering results. Your team relies on you and leaders...

Is your midlife skin looking OLD? Is your hair shedding more than it used to? In this episode, we explore how peptides may support midlife skin, hair loss, inflammation, and longevity. In part two of our peptide mini-series, I’m joined by Dr. Aleksandra Gajer to talk about something that genuinely surprised me: the role peptides may play in supporting skin elasticity, collagen production, hair gro...

Are peptides the missing link for midlife women who are doing all the right things and still feel stuck? If your nutrition, exercise, and sleep are pretty dialed in but you’re still dealing with low-grade fatigue, slower workout recovery, brain fog or stubborn weight gain in perimenopause, this episode is for you. I’m joined by functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and host of The Period Wh...

At some point in your 40s, something shifted. The way you work. The way you value your time. The way you see yourself. Maybe you once wore fierce independence like a badge of honor. Maybe proving you could do it all alone felt meaningful. Maybe your career was your entire identity. And now? You’re not that woman anymore. In this solo episode, I share the radical 180 I made between my 30s and 40s —...

Menopause, divorce, and dating don’t always take turns. They hit all at once. Angela Burk explains how surviving all three can become a midlife turning point you didn’t see coming. Angela Burk , author of REAL GIRLS GUIDE TO MIDLIFE , has lived straight through the midlife trifecta and has the hard-earned perspective to prove it. This is an honest, funny, deeply validating conversation for women w...

A food-first approach to hormone support for perimenopause and painful periods. If you’re navigating perimenopause symptoms yourself or supporting a daughter dealing with heavy periods, cramps, or hormonal acne, this quick bonus episode is for you. This conversation explores how hormone imbalances can show up similarly across life stages and why food-based support can play a meaningful role. I’m j...

If you’re raising a daughter while navigating perimenopause yourself, this episode will help you see puberty and midlife hormone changes in a new, more compassionate light. What if puberty and perimenopause aren’t opposite ends of womanhood, but mirrors of each other? In this episode, I’m joined by Konika Ray Wong , co-founder of Girl Power Science, longtime puberty educator, body literacy special...

If you are self-aware, emotionally intelligent and still finding yourself people-pleasing or walking on eggshells in your relationship, this episode will help you understand why, without blaming yourself. Trauma-informed coach and somatic therapist Steffi Seefeld joins me to unpack why so many high-achieving women feel confident and successful on the outside, yet anxious, unseen, or unsure in thei...