Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After Menopause

What does Progress mean to you? In this episode we look at progress . How is it different in midlife than it was in your 20's and 30's? How do you measure it? Cam and Amelia have some great tips. Things to boost your confidence but also things that make you think. Join us for this informative episode and see notes below for a definite way to makes some progress with your health and fitne...

In this episode, you'll hear: 1. Understanding Estrogen: Discover the different forms of estrogen, E1, E2, and E3, and their significance in the context of menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and overall health. Gain insights into the ways estrogen metabolism can impact the body and how it can be measured and supported. 2. Managing Hormone Imbalance: Learn about the experiences of the hos...

Ladies! We talk about sleep a LOT! In fact, we probably mention it during almost every episode. But here's the reader's digest version of tips for good sleep, and it is a pillar of health . Please, please, please listen to this one, especially if you're struggling with belly fat (there IS a connection!). We also talk about adrenal health. As referenced in the episode, here are the s...

Mindset is everything, right? But how do we shift our mindset when things taste so good? Wait, what does this even mean?? What if the reason we are struggling with weight has little to do with the conscious decisions we make about food? What if there is a better way? In this episode, you'll learn: 1. The concept of shifting mindset for weight management : Rita Black discusses the importance o...

Y'all, this is one of my most favorite episodes. You HAVE to listen! Lindsay is amazing. She teaches us how to get quiet and really listen to our inner voice, to our soul . We were rapt listening to her. She takes us from the pure innocence of our childhood, through the formation of belief systems to arrive at current state, which may or may not be in our core truth. Lindsay gives people tool...

It's Springtime! In this episode, you'll hear: 1. Techniques for Allergy Relief : Learn about various methods to combat seasonal allergies, including using a neti pot, changing pillowcases, and rinsing off the body to reduce symptoms. 2. Benefits of Seasonal Produce : Discover the advantages of consuming seasonal fruits and vegetables from the farmer's market for improved health and...

We are SO excited to welcome Lindsey Foreman , Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Functional Medicine  to the podcast today.  She is a gut and hormone health enthusiast/expert. Lindsey is a WEALTH of information and she shares a bunch of it today with us. This is the final segment in a 3-part series on belly fat , so we focus on how the gut microbiome affects belly fat and overall health....

Belly Fat - Part 2 What do hormones have to do with belly fat? As it turns out, a lot! In this episode, you'll hear: 1. The impact of stress on belly fat and hormonal changes during midlife, specifically the effects of chronic stress on cortisol and insulin levels. 2. Natural methods and tools to lower stress levels, such as adaptogens, herbal teas, and breathing exercises, as well as the imp...

In this episode you'll hear: 1. The impact of hormones and stress on weight gain : The hosts discuss how hormones and stress can contribute to midlife belly fat, emphasizing that weight gain is not solely about calories in and out but also about the body's hormonal and stress responses. 2. The importance of calorie intake and metabolism : Cam and Amelia discuss how insufficient calorie i...

We all want great health, right? But what strategies do we utilize to get it? We know about exercise, eating healthfully, and taking supplements . But what if there were other things that could help?  Well, it turns out that there are other things that can help . In this episode, we talk about 'alternative' therapies, but as you'll learn, these aren't so alternative, and they&a...

We all know the feeling....3 o'clock rolls around and we are starving . What should you eat?? The easy answer is a bag of chips or package of cookies from the office vending machine, but what does that do to your blood sugar? Does it provide any nutrients? The short answer is that those types of snacks will satisfy the gnawing in your stomach, but a couple hours later, you're like to cra...

00:00 Navigating changing relationships as children grow up. 05:14 People are threatened by what they don't understand. 06:41 Understand psychology, know your why, stick to conviction. 12:36 Focus on your vision despite distractions. 15:10 Importance of discussing choices and being open. 18:30 Finding support from like-minded individuals is crucial. 23:25 Woman's 2nd marriage struggles d...

The 80/20 rule - you've probably heard of it, but how do you apply it? Does it even work? In this episode of the Midlife Mommas Cam and Amelia give you some tactical tips to using the 80/20 rule to maintain focus and avoid burnout . 00:00 Focusing on valuable work in business. 04:39 Encourage outsourcing home tasks to save time. 07:15 Rotate wardrobe, use fitness clothes, avoid habits. 10:51...

You may be familiar with Heavy Metals from the context of lead poisoning in children. But did you know there are many others, and that exposure could be through pollution, food, dental fillings and cosmetics?? In this episode of the Midlife Mommas, Cam and Amelia explain what heavy metals are, what vital organ systems they affect, how to get tested for them, and the detox protocol that Cam is unde...

What IS Beauty? Do you consider yourself beautiful? In this episode of the Midlife Mommas we explore Beauty in Midlife ! You know Cam and Amelia, so you know this isn't simply about outward beauty. We explore how our vision of beauty was shaped by 70' and 80's culture (including diet culture), and how we have matured as women. We include brief discussions on diversity and how we con...

Who'd have thought you could 'crockpot' without an actual crockpot?? Today, Cam and Amelia use this term to talk about the process of allowing ideas to simmer . Do you ever have a great idea about: changing a habit? getting healthier? changing jobs? Then you either: A) decide that it's not for you (you are scared, you procrastinate, or decide it's dumb) B) fail to act C) j...

Did you know that some purported health trends can actually be bad for you? Yes, you heard that right! There is a plethora of health information out there. Much of it is good, based on scientific evidence. Other pieces of advice are not-so-good, based on theories and guesses. However, some things are good for some people and not for others. These 3 trends are either suggested to BE healthy OR, are...

00:00 Body's cortisol rises in morning, lowers later. 03:24 Light in the morning affects cortisol, melatonin. 08:39 Stress affects body: heart rate, digestion, energy. 12:29 Stress affects fertility and can harm pregnancy. 16:13 Exercise led to weight gain, then loss. 17:25 Enjoy cycling, brings joy and balance. 20:42 Hypothalamus and pituitary regulate cortisol production. 25:27 Limit stress...

New Year's is a time of New Beginnings. But what about the lessons we learned in the previous 12 months? This episode is all about those lessons and putting down what no longer services us. Join Cam and Amelia as we discuss the Top 5 things we are leaving behind as we look forward to the New Year. What are you ready to leave behind?   00:00 Shooting life away, a play on words. 05:14 Release n...

What are your fitness goals for 2024 ? Want to learn how to QuickStart your fitness program? You'll want to listen to this episode of the Midlife Mommas Guess what? The exercise program of your 20's and 30's won't work in menopause. Your body is different; your hormones are different and your exercise needs are different . Don't operate under the insanity principle (doing...

Are you itchy? Is your throat scratchy? Are you hungrier than normal? It might be that you are DEHYDRATED! Dehydration is real in the wintertime. We don't think about drinking water so much when it's cold, but we need it as much as ever. Heat can be drying and if you exercise in winter, you need to rehydrate. Heck, even breathing causes you to lose moisture. Mentioned in this Episode: Re...

How you talk to yourself, ie, your thoughts are habits that affect your daily life, including 'success' or 'failure'. I use those terms loosely, as they are defined by your thoughts too!   Join us for an informative talk with Amy Lang . She's a master health coach, author, podcast host, and known as the Habit Whisperer. Amy's focus is helping women take a look at thei...

Sugar is the Devil.  In the 80's and 90's we were told it was dietary fat, but now we know differently. Sugar is one of the most addictive substances on earth.  So how do you break up with it? Go on, admit it, you need to break up with sugar. Cam and Amelia have had love affairs with sugar, so you aren't alone. In this episode, we talk about all kinds of sugar and how to recognize t...

Tracking nutrition may feel like a daunting, laborious task, but it will provide value if you are aiming for particular health goals. In this episode, Cam and Amelia unpack the what and how of nutritional tracking. You can start small, with just daily protein. Then, if needed, you can expand your tracking to all macro nutrients (fat and carbs). There are several apps that will lend a hand. It can...

cToday we're talking about redefining Thanksgiving Traditions in midlife. This may be especially relevant if your tradition will necessarily change due to a change in status. This could be due to divorce, loss of a parent, being newly empty-nested or simply that you want to try something new! Traditions are great , until they're not . I think sometimes we fail to recognize this.  We expe...