Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40

Maybe sex and sexuality in midlife seems unsatisfying or even non-existant. But it definitely doesn't have to be. In fact, midlife is probably the best time to reconnect with yourself sexually and reintroduce pleasure in your life. So, I've invited Courtney Boyer , a relationship and sexuality expert, to come and talk more about this sometimes uncomfortable topic. Enjoy the episode! Debbie Courtne...

Sugar. I have a love/hate relationship with it. I love to eat it, and I hate what it does to me. And since my body has been aching, I've been wanting to eliminate it. So, on October 1st, I launched a 30-day challenge to reduce or eliminate added sugar. Many of you joined me. And now that we're done, I've learned a few things. I'm sharing them with you here. Enjoy the episode! Debbie Thanks for lis...

By the time you hit midlife, you've had a lot of life and work experience. And probably something has happened to make you wonder, "What do I want to do with my life?" My guest, Lynn Mull , found herself in this situation... A midlife career crisis. She found a holistic way through it, and is sharing her experience, as well as some ideas, of how you can do it too. Enjoy the podcast! Debbie Lynn Mu...

Do you have a partner that doesn't want to support your goals? You're not alone, even if it feels like you are. And it's not a reason NOT to move forward. You can get fit, eat healthy, go vegetarian, stop drinking, and follow a dream even if your spouse doesn't seem to be on your side. And you can do it without convincing or nagging. I'll help you get it done. Enjoy the episode! Thanks for listeni...

Exercise is a word that some of us dread. But, call it what you want, moving your body is important, especially for women in midlife. In this episode I'm talking about why it’s so important, and also getting into the types of exercise are most beneficial at this time of your life. I believe if exercise was a drug, it would be the most prescribed drug on the market. But there's no money to be made...

Motivation is something we'd all like more of. But it's not a limited resource. So, you can have it whenever you want it. It's something you can generate and create... simply. Instantly. In this episode I share 6 simple things you can to get motivated... Even when you don't feel like it. Enjoy! Thanks for listening and if you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbecc...

Your hormones. Maybe they feel a little out of control right now. And maybe it's because you're experiencing hot flashes, migraines, sleep issues, digestive problems, brain fog, and more. Well, your hormones don't have to just happen to you. You can do simple things to help them out. And today, I'll talk to you about 5 hormones I think every woman over 40 should know about, and how you can create...

What should you eat? How much? When? And how can you stop emotional eating? Today's podcast will help you answer these questions, and more. If you grew up in my generation, you're likely feeling confused about food and use food to avoid what you don't want to feel. It's not your fault. It's just become accepted to not trust our bodies and to use food instead of feeling negative emotion. But that m...

Today I want to share 5 foods or nutrients that we need more of so that we can prevent disease, and improve our energy and strength as we age. Because we’re in or beyond the menopause transition, our bodies are at a much higher risk of heart disease, certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, dementia, and more. And what we eat matters more than ever. So, there are FIVE types of food we KNOW...

As you many know, yoga is near and dear to my heart. I'm a teacher and a practitioner, and I bring many aspects of yoga into my life coaching practice, too. And I learned so much of what I know from this woman: Helene Couvrette. In this special episode, Helene shares her knowledge and experience with yoga and yoga therapy, and how we can use yoga to elevate our bodies, minds, and spirits as we mov...

Life coaching. It's what I do for a living, and being coached changed my own life. So, it's no surprise that I believe coaching can transform your midlife experience. But what exactly is life coaching, and how does it work? Well, in this episode I'll take you through how coaching helped me and the process I use to get my clients results in all aspects of their lives, from health and fitness to car...

Here's a contraversial topic: Weight loss. It's contraversial in this age of body positivity, but I don't believe weight loss and body positivity are mutually exclusive. You can love your body shape AND desire weight loss. And there's not shame in that. Enjoy this episode. Debbie If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagra...

Welcome to Episode 4! Let me introduce you to my guest today: Sonia Pietruszka is a certified EFT tapping practitioner and energy makeover coach based in Chicago, IL, USA. Specializing in personal empowerment and relationships, she helps women transform their anxiety, fear, and self-doubt into confidence, self-worth, and trust. After working with Sonia, clients can shine bright no matter what life...

Stress is a topic that's definitely part of the menopause conversation. And it happens to be near and dear to my heart, as it's something I've learned to deal with and let go from a very young age. In this episode you'll learn about: What stress really means - the good and the bad How stress impacts your body in the menopause transition What causes stress And what you can do to reduce it or let it...

Welcome to Episode 2! Today I'm talking about talking about menopause! That's a little meta, but we need to get the conversation going so that we can have a healthier menopause experience and ensure the next generations of women are educated and empowered when they get here. So, I want to inspire you to share your experiences, create change in your own life, and even initiate change in your commun...

Welcome to this first episode of The Midlife Momentum Podcast! In this episode, I define what I mean by midlife, menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause, and I explain the signs and symptoms you should be aware of as you move through this time of your life. I also talk about the momentum piece, and how to move forward through this sometimes crazy transition. If you'd like to know more about wo...