Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After Menopause

What is the " Bliss Point "? It sounds awesome, doesn't it? How can something described as bliss ful be so sinister? You will be shocked to know that food manufacturers have spent millions of dollars to discover the exact proportions of sugar, fat and salt to hook you like a big fish. The bliss point is the exact point at which you eat one bite and then a million more. Gone are the...

We are SO grateful!  Thanks to everyone who follows the Midlife Mommas. We hope that we bring you tidbits that help you in your day-to-day life. We are sharing bits of our journey in hopes that it makes yours a little easier. This episode about gratitude. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it seems fitting right? But how do we maintain our attitude of gratitude throughout the year? And does feel...

Hey Midlife Mommas! We hope you are doing well and thriving. This episode of the Midlife Mommas podcast talks about seed oils and the nasty little secrets of the processed food industry. These oils, such as sunflower, safflower, canola, soybean, and grapeseed, are cheap and plentiful and carry a host of health concerns. We challenge you to read product labels. The amount of products that contain t...

It's FALL! Fall means hearty stews, winter squash, scarves, sweaters, tailgating, barbeques, and all sorts of other yummy things. In this episode, Cam and Amelia explore their favorite Fall foods (which you know center around seasonal veggies!) and give you some time-saving tips on meal prep. As one half of this dynamic duo is food-centric, you know this episode is going to be a good one! All...

Are you tired?  Do you get sick more frequently? Have you recently had surgery? Are you dreading the fatigue that comes with the Holidays? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this is the episode for you. We are told that it's OK and expected to experience slower recovery in midlife.....but is it? In this episode we uncover truths about recovering from everything from surgery, to ho...

It's Menopause Awareness Month! This week we are telling our stories. Who doesn't love a good story?? We reinforce the fact that every woman's menopause journey is different. We give you a little taste of what our journeys were like. We each experienced the onset of menopause by different mechanisms and consequently, had some different symptoms. While our many of our solutions are t...

Are you a Techie?  Many of us love gadgets; whether it's kitchen gadgets, biometric gadgets or iPhones, most of us utilize a tool that helps keeps us straight. Today we are talking about the gadgets we use . This actually came as a listener request, so ThankYou! You might be surprised to learn what are the top 3 gadgets in Cam's and Amelia's arsenal for living our best MIDlives. Ple...

Liver health?? Sounds a bit unsavory, doesn't it? Welllll, your liver is a vital organ and it merits a conversation during midlife. What does the liver do? How can you nourish it? What harms it? How can you love it? I really hope you'll listen to this episode. Cam and Amelia try to sprinkle serious health topics amongst fun, joyful ones. This one is a "don't miss". In prev...

" You've Got a   Friend!" All of us in midlife know this James Taylor song. I hope you all have friends.; I'm sure you do. Midlife is a great time to invest in friendships. Research shows that people who engage in social connections live longer, happier lives. We know that human beings are meant to live in community. What can you do to foster friendships in midlife? How do you...

Do you know the difference between self-care and pampering? Is there a difference ? Self-care has been a buzzword for quite some time. In today's episode Cam and Amelia explore what this term means and how it differs from pampering. In this get-up-and-go, fast-faced, multi-tasking world. taking care of yourself takes on a whole new meaning. It goes beyond bathing, brushing your teeth and gett...

What the heck is the HPA axis?? This week we're talking about the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis. This is the group of glands that produce hormones or messenger chemicals in our bodies that regulate our response to stress. What this means in layman's terms is that we are talking about cortisol, our sympathetic nervous system and our fight-or-flight response. Today's world leave...

Our feet are our foundation; how do you treat yours?? This week we're tackling the not-so-sexy subject of feet. We get pedicures; we play footsie; some of us love a good foot massage. But what are our feet telling us? We demand a lot from our feet. They provide us with a mode of transportation, keep us mobile and provide balance. Some of us suffer from foot maladies such as bunions, calluses...

Warrior Princess, I call on you! Wait, where'd you go? Oh, that's right, I'm in midlife; you're signing off.  Estrogen is a complicated topic. We know that she is our warrior hormone. But did you know there are 3 types of estrogen? Each type has a different function at different times in your life. In this episode, we unpack what these 3 types of estrogen are and how they benef...

Hello? Anybody home? Is there anyone listening? What is your body trying to tell you? Are you listening? Today we are talking about biofeedback - those little hints from your mind, body and soul that tell you if everything is going along swimmingly, or that something's going wrong. Biofeedback is an easy, free way to gauge your body's response to the environment: what you put in it (food...

BOOM!  I wish I could do sound effects but I can't. We're here today to talk about atomic habits . The basis for this talk is James Clear's bestselling book by the same name. Also, James Clear is a guest on Brene Brown's podcast on Spotify - that's a great listen as well. Anyhoo...what are atomic habits and why do we need them? Have you ever noticed that when you make loft...

The Four Agreements Be Impeccable with your Word Don't take Anything Personally Don't Make Assumptions Always Do Your Best They seem basic and almost intuitive don't they? But on closer inspection, these are hard tenets to live by and not really supported by our culture. We are here to show you the ropes. We talk about The Four Agreements pretty much all the time on the podcast; we...

Summertime is often considered 'break time' from habits...even healthy ones. What do you do to re-energize your health habits after a break? Sometimes it's hard. We know what we need to do, but getting the motivation and discipline to do it is another story. But don't throw in the towel! In this episode, Cam and Amelia share some real-life experiences of how they refocused afte...

Hurry Up! We're Late! What is taking so long ? There are a million reasons to be in a hurry. Why do we put ourselves through this misery? Traffic Deadlines Appointments Work pressures What happens when we're in a hurry? Stress Anxiety Sleep disruptions Multi-tasking Vitamin or mineral deficiencies We acknowledge that sometimes hurry is necessary, but is it? In this episode, Cam and Ameli...

What the heck are amino acids? The short answer is that they are the building blocks of protein. The long answer is that some of them are made by the human body and some aren't. All of them are important to optimal human function. You know that Cam and Amelia are all about prioritizing protein . This isn't only to support balanced nutrition and to feed working muscles (including the brai...

Resources: FREE 3-part live event- Begins July 21st! Register here- Making the Most of Midlife Books Mentioned: Amazon   Episodes Mentioned: Ep 39 Your Midlife Sex Life Ep 40 Midlife, Menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy-Signs, Symptoms, Solutions Stay Connected! Amelia Website:  https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/ Cam Website: https://www.camoyler...

Whew! It is hot! Yep, it's July and no matter where you live, unless it's the Southern Hemisphere, it's summertime! Cam and Amelia both live in locales where summertime heat can easily reach the 90's and the humidity.... well, let's just say it can feel like a sauna outside. So what do we change when it's hot? The answers can be individual and quite simple, but soluti...

How do you express love... to yourself? Originally published in 1992, Dr. Gary Chapman's book The Five Love Languages is world-famous and much acclaimed. Dr. Chapman's book sought to reinvigorate marriages and create stronger bonds between partners by teaching each individual to recognize how they wish to receive love AND how they express love. In this episode of the Midlife Mommas , Cam...

Happy Anniversary!! This is the 1-year anniversary episode of Midlife Mommas. Cam and Amelia are SO happy to be here and thrilled that you have chosen to go through this midlife journey with us. As we promised from the 1st episode, we bring you real-life stories with a dash of humor and a ton of truth. In this episode we give a synopsis of the top 5 episodes from the past year. In order of popular...

Join us for this entertaining episode at Amelia's expense. Ok, really....Amelia had an eye-opening and life-changing experience recently when she got stuck away from home on a business trip. Thankfully, she pivoted and brought to life some really great tips for thriving in a world of change. These tips have been vetted by both Cam and Amelia and we hope you find them useful too. As usual, we...

Hey Y'all! We hope you are doing well. This week's episode is all about how to start or REstart your health and wellness journey. The framework is how Cam and Amelia found their way along the path to good health and wellness. We explain WHY we started our journeys and HOW we kept going. We discuss stumbling blocks and how we overcame them. This episode gives you a real peek into our live...