Joyce + Leslie
Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered
Hot flashes, hormone swings, and a whole lot of WTF moments. Welcome to Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered — the no-BS podcast where two girlfriends get real about all things midlife, perimenopause, and menopause. The night sweats, mood swings, body changes, and straight-up identity crises, nothing is off-limits. We're talking about the shit no one warned us about... with zero filter, a lot of laughs, and probably a few f-bombs. Grab a glass (or a damn bottle), pull up a seat, and let's normalize the messy middle of life together.
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Joyce + Leslie
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Mar 12, 2026
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Episodes
Belly Fat, Bloating & Blood Sugar: WTF Is Happening?! 12.03.2026 10:28
If you’ve been noticing more belly fat, bloating, energy crashes, or cravings lately… you’re not imagining it. Midlife hormones and blood sugar swings can make your body feel completely different than it used to. In this episode, we talk about why this happens in midlife and what actually helps — from eating balanced meals and prioritizing protein to simple movement after meals and keeping things...
Spring Energy Is Back - What Do We Do With It? 05.03.2026 8:19
Spring brings more sunlight, longer days, warmer weather, and that urge to start moving again and get back into a routine. But in midlife, that doesn’t mean you need to overhaul everything or go to extremes. In this episode, we’re talking about how to actually use that spring momentum in a way that works with your midlife body — why consistency still beats perfection, how keeping your routine and...
Boundaries, Backbone & Zero Tolerance: The Midlife Shift 26.02.2026 30:35
Somewhere between hot flashes and hormone chaos, something magical happens in midlife… You stop tolerating bullsh*t. In this repurposed episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re talking about the powerful shift that happens in your 40s and 50s — when your patience gets shorter, your boundaries get stronger, and your desire to please everyone disappears. We’re diving into: 🔥 Why midlife wo...
Hormones Gone Rogue: Midlife Meltdowns & Public Breakdowns 05.02.2026 15:47
If you’ve ever lost your patience, your dignity, or your mind… in a grocery store aisle — welcome to midlife, babe. 😅 In this repurposed episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re laughing (and slightly spiraling) our way through the very real moments when hormones take over and life gets… unhinged. We’re talking about: 🔥 Hot flashes that show up at the worst possible times 😵💫 Mood swi...
If January Didn’t Go as Planned - This Is for You 29.01.2026 11:37
January can feel long as hell in midlife. Your body doesn’t bounce back the way it used to, motivation comes and goes, and suddenly the goals you had just don’t feel realistic. In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when January goes sideways - why trying harder usually backfires in midlife, how stress and hormones change the rules, and what consistency actually looks like when symptoms,...
Stop Trying Harder — Start Supporting Your Body 22.01.2026 16:09
It’s January, and everywhere you look it’s “push harder, do more, be better.”But here’s the truth for midlife women: trying harder isn’t the answer anymore — it’s usually the problem. In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered, we’re breaking down why extreme dieting, over-exercising, and skipping meals backfire in midlife, and what actually helps your body feel better without going to extr...
New Year, Same You — Just Better Support 15.01.2026 10:12
It’s January, and everywhere you look it’s “new year, new you.” But here’s the truth for midlife women: you don’t need to change who you are — you need to change how you’re supporting yourself. In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re flipping the tired January narrative and talking about why real progress in perimenopause isn’t about reinvention… it’s about improvement, consisten...
Happy New Year… Same Hormones: Let’s Fix the Midlife Mindset 08.01.2026 9:01
Happy New Year, ladies — and let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: ✨ It’s a new year, but it’s the same hormones. ✨ In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re kicking off January by getting loud, honest, and a little unhinged about mindset in perimenopause — because this season of life hits differently, and pretending everything’s fine isn’t working anymore. We’re ta...
Holiday Hangovers, Food Guilt & “I’ll Start in January” — Let’s Burn That Script 18.12.2025 12:17
The holidays hit different in midlife - and not in a fun way. More sugar, more alcohol, less sleep, zero routine…and suddenly you’re stuck in the “f*ck it, I’ll start over in January” spiral. In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we get real about how to enjoy the holidays without guilt, punishment, or blowing up your progress . We talk about: Why alcohol hits so much harder in perim...
Crying in Aisle 9: The Midlife Mood Swing Chronicles 11.12.2025 15:47
Real talk: hormones can humble you faster than a grocery store meltdown. In this episode, we’re dishing on those unfiltered midlife moments that make you wonder if you’ve officially lost it — the hot flashes, the rage, the random tears, and everything in between. We promise you this: you’re not losing your mind, you’re just losing your estrogen. So pour a cold drink, crank the fan, and get ready t...
Part 4: Healing the Relationship With Our Bodies (and Social Media) 04.12.2025 9:42
(Part 4 of our 4-Part Series: Scrolling Ourselves Sick) We’ve vented, raged, and unpacked the toxicity… now it’s time to heal. In the final episode of our 4-part series “Scrolling Ourselves Sick,” we’re talking about how to rebuild a healthy relationship with both your body and the online world. Because the truth is - social media isn’t going anywhere, but how we interact with it can change everyt...
Part 3: The Weight of Worth 27.11.2025 13:53
(Part 3 of our 4-Part Series: Scrolling Ourselves Sick) We’ve been taught our whole lives that smaller equals better. But what if midlife is about expanding — in strength, wisdom, and confidence — not shrinking? In this third episode of our 4-part series “Scrolling Ourselves Sick,” we’re getting real about how the number on the scale has been tied to our worth for far too long — and how to finally...
Part 2: The Microdosing Peptide Problem 13.11.2025 10:33
(Part 2 of our 4-Part Series: Scrolling Ourselves Sick) Everywhere you scroll, someone’s talking about microdosing GLP-1s as the magic “fix” for midlife weight gain. But is it actually empowerment…or just another form of pressure in disguise? In Part 2 of “Scrolling Ourselves Sick,” we’re calling out the unhealthy obsession social media has created around GLP-1s, peptide microdosing and the toxic...
Part 1: When the Scroll Turns Toxic 06.11.2025 26:19
(Part 1 of our 4-Part Series: Scrolling Ourselves Sick) Social media is supposed to inspire us… but lately, it’s been triggering the sh*t out of midlife women everywhere. In this first episode of our 4-part series “Scrolling Ourselves Sick,” we’re diving into how social media messes with our self-image, self-worth, and sanity — especially when it comes to our changing bodies in perimenopause. We’r...
Rage, Tears, and WTF Moments: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Perimenopause 23.10.2025 10:45
One minute you’re fine. The next, you’re crying over a rescued dog video or ready to throat-punch someone for chewing too loud. Welcome to the emotional chaos of menopause - where hormones tank, patience disappears, and your tear ducts get a mind of their own. In this episode, we’re getting real about the mental + emotional side of perimenopause and menopause - the rage, the tears, the apathy, and...
The Ripple Effect: How Hormones Mess With Every System in Your Body 16.10.2025 16:44
If you’ve ever felt like everything in your body is out of whack during perimenopause or menopause — you’re not imagining it. 👀 In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re diving into how shifting hormones don’t just mess with your mood or your period… they impact every single system in your body. We’re talking: 🧠 Brain fog, anxiety, and mood swings that come out of nowhere💪 Metab...
Menopause Awareness Month (…and Our Peri Brain Oops) 09.10.2025 14:23
It’s Menopause Awareness Month 🎉 — and in true perimenopause fashion, we totally forgot about Perimenopause Awareness Month last week because… peri brain. 🙃 But here’s the thing: this isn’t just another “awareness day” we can scroll past. This matters. Because for far too long, menopause and perimenopause have been whispered about, ignored, and brushed off — leaving women to struggle in silence....
Strong as Hell: Why Choosing Natural Doesn’t Make You Weak 02.10.2025 25:01
When it comes to perimenopause and midlife, the world loves to tell women they need a prescription, a quick fix, or to just “tough it out.” But here’s the truth: choosing natural ways to support your body isn’t weak — it’s powerful AF. In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re breaking down how we’ve used natural methods to take back control of our symptoms and why empowerment in m...
Midlife Career Wake-Up Call: Becoming Who the F*ck We’re Meant to Be 25.09.2025 13:33
Something shifts when you hit your 40s. Suddenly, the career path you’ve been grinding on doesn’t fit anymore, the people-pleasing stops, and you realize… it’s time to become the version of yourself you were always meant to be. In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re talking about our own career wake-up calls — the moments we stopped giving a damn about what people thought, and s...
Hormones, Headaches & Who the Hell Am I? Midlife’s Messiest Moments 18.09.2025 28:34
Perimenopause isn’t just hot flashes and skipped periods — it’s a full-blown identity earthquake . One minute you’re fine, the next you’re raging at your partner, avoiding the bedroom, and wondering if you even recognize yourself anymore. In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re spilling the no-filter truth about: 🔥 The hormone-fueled RAGE that comes out of nowhere (and usually s...
The Midlife Slump: Why Some Days Feel Impossible (and You’re Not Broken) 11.09.2025 22:35
Ever had one of those days where getting out of bed feels like climbing Mount Everest — and even brushing your teeth feels like a major win? Welcome to perimenopause, babe. In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re getting real about the heavy, off, and downright unmotivated days that sneak up during this season of life. We’re opening up about: 😩 The hormone-fueled exhaustion that...
Midlife Pep Talk — You’re Not Lazy, You’re Hormonal 28.08.2025 9:59
If you’ve ever dragged yourself out of bed, stared at your to-do list, and thought, “Why can’t I just get my sh* t together?”… this one’s for you. In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re dishing out some tough love and a whole lot of compassion, because the truth is: 👉 You’re not lazy.👉 You’re not failing.👉 You’re hormonal. We’re talking about: 💥 Why perimenopause can make yo...
Perimenopause Symptoms That Make You Lose Your Sh*t — And What Actually Helps (Naturally) 21.08.2025 15:27
Perimenopause comes with a grab bag of symptoms that’ll make you question your sanity — night sweats, rage spirals, chin hairs, zero energy… you name it, we’ve probably cursed about it. In this episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re talking about the symptoms that push us right to the edge — and the natural things we’ve actually found that help. We’re diving into: 🔥 The symptoms that m...
Hot Takes & Hot Flashes: Midlife Edition 14.08.2025 15:45
Think you know midlife? Think again. This week on Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re serving up rapid-fire, no-filter hot takes about the realities of midlife that no one asked for… but everyone secretly needs. From the ridiculous to the relatable, we’re calling out: 🔥 The weird midlife habits we’ve embraced without shame 🙃 The opinions that might make you clutch your pearls 💬 The truths ab...
The Perimenopause Mindf*ck: When Everything Feels Off (and Nobody Gets It) 07.08.2025 14:33
Ever feel like your brain has left the building, your moods are all over the place, and you're questioning your sanity on a daily basis? You're not crazy — you're just in perimenopause. In this unfiltered episode of Midlife + Menopause Unfiltered , we’re talking about the emotional chaos that hits when hormones start to shift and everything starts to feel… off. Mentally, physically, em...
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