Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After Menopause

'Biohacking' is all the rage now. Do you know what it is? In the vernacular of the health and wellness space, biohacking is the use of habits, substances or practices that can increase the efficiency of your biology, often resulting in greater longevity (longer life) and easer living (fewer aches and pains, more contentment). Cam and Amelia bring you some accessible and not-so-crazy bioh...

We've been getting a lot of questions about dietary supplements, especially Prebiotics, Probiotics and Collagen. People want to know what these are, what they do and if they need them. While there is no 'cut-and-dry' answer to this question, Cam and Amelia give you some firm guidelines to go by. We explain the difference between Pre biotics and Pro biotics. We talk about collagen an...

How has your approach to friendship changed in midlife? Friends are important at any age, but Cam and Amelia have found them especially important in midlife. We explore the differences between the relationships we had in our early adulthood to the ones we have now. Women love to be in community , but it's important to set boundaries, invoke honesty and bring kindness into friendships....which...

Guess what? If you were born between the mid 1960's and 1979, you are a Gen X'er ! It's the week after Mother's Day and we are talking about all things motherhood. Whether you are a mother or are reflecting on your mother, we all have mothers in our lives who have affected who we are. We thank them, applaud them and love them. Join Cam and Amelia as we walk down memory lane and...

Ugh!  Why am I getting pimples at my age?? This question is almost as common as 'where did this spare tire around my midsection come from?'. There are many reasons for breakouts in midlife. Cam and Amelia cover some of the most common reasons and we tell you how we handle ours. This episode literally came about as we were comparing notes about zits on our foreheads and jawlines. There ar...

Whoops! Sometimes we all need a reset. Join Cam and Amelia as we discuss some 'ah-ha' moments that led us to record the Three R's: Rest Reframing and Recognizing . I'm not gonna lie. This was a tough one. Realizing that we might be a little off kilter and that we might be going down a negative path is sometimes hard. Triggering events make some people feel angry, some resentful...

Gals! I know this is NOT a fun or PC subject, but we must  talk about it. Bowel movements are one of the most natural of functions and a huge indicator of health. It's weird because dudes talk about this all the time; so why shouldn't we?? It's nothing to be embarrassed about.   You should be checking your urine color and stool consistency daily. It's part of assessing your hea...

While similar to what it has been, your gut in midlife is changing. We are here to talk about the midlife gut and some of the changes that you can expect. In recent years, gut health has been all the rage in the health and wellness space. We want to demystify it. Gut health is important because the gut is referred to as the 'second brain'. What you eat affects all aspects of life, includ...

Remember the book series 'Chicken Soup for the...'? Started in 1993, these books provided a "story" that helped you help yourself and make your world a better place to live. Maybe this was the beginning of the 'self-care' movement. Chicken Soup for the Midlife Body and Soul is meant to have you question what you are doing and whether or not you can add something that...

What does your 'morning routine' look like? What morning routine, you may ask. Some folks make mornings a mad dash, rolling out of bed, grabbing a cup of java, and running out the door. Others prefer a more leisurely approach, luxuriating in bed, slowing arising, meditating, and enjoying coffee while watching the sunrise. Most of us in midlife like some kind of routine that grounds us fo...

Boy, is this important! As we've told you before, sleep is one of the pillars of health, a foundation, you might say. We care so much about sleep, that this is the 2nd time we've addressed it. The first time was June of 2021, ( Listen HERE ), and here we are again, just after the change to daylight savings, talking about sleep. It's THAT important. Learning how to sleep is a real th...

This was a tough one. Talking about letting go of visions and embracing what IS, is never easy for us as women. But we must in order to give and receive JOY. What expectations are you holding on to because someone told you you should? How are you trying to control things outside of your control? What tools do you have in your toolbox to recognize increasing anxiety? Do you 'take your thoughts...

This week we’re here to talk about hormone replacement or HRT. Many women experiment with various forms of hormone therapy, such as the use of birth control pills. We have both used this and other hormone replacement therapies and we are going to tell you our experience. We are not doctors and cannot tell you what is right for YOU, but we want to share some facts so that you are armed with your ow...

Turn down the lights, Turn down the bed.... Yep, we're going there this week. We're talking about your Midlife Sex Life . But don't worry, this isn't soft porn. This is real girlfriend talk about how our changing bodies and different brains affect our feelings about sex. Shifting hormones, changing body composition, hot flashes, and so much more can affect how we feel about our...

Have you ever had that little anxious moment....right before sneezing when you feared that you'd leak the slightest dribble of urine? It's a real concern for many women in midlife. We are here to discuss this difficult, embarrassing and very common subject. The first thing to know is that while common, this is not normal.  Many of use are told by our doctors that a little urine leakage w...

Greetings Midlifers! We are so excited to bring you this episode. Midsection weight gain is a concern for many. The first time we addressed this subject was back on September 22, 2021, in an episode called Belly Fat, Insulin, and Midlife , so if you haven't listened to that one, check it out as well.   There are many reasons for midlife weight gain, not the least of which is a decrease in our...

Are you still struggling a month into 2022?    We are!! Join Cam and Amelia as we talk real talk about life's struggles. We give you all the tools and do all the 'things,' but we, like you, still struggle. We hope you enjoy this real-life glimpse into our lives. But never fear! We close out the episode by telling what is currently working for us. Midlife struggles are real ! We&apos...

Most of us consume some amount of alcohol and/or caffeine. Both of these things are common in our culture. In fact, how many times have you called a friend and said, 'Want to meet for coffee?' or 'Want to meet for a drink?' All of our systems, body, and mind, change in midlife. We've been talking about midlife changes for months! This week we tackle caffeine and alcohol. W...

What could your today self do for your tomorrow self to show affection and self care? This week's episode is about using today to make tomorrow easier . How does one do that you might ask? First of all, love who you are right this minute . In fact, wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a hug; or look in the mirror and blow yourself a kiss. Setting up your future self for success is...

If not now, when? In this 2nd part of our 3-part series on Gifts to Give Your Midlife Self , we discuss the present . How has your life changed in midlife? Are you finally enjoying yourself? Do you tell yourself that you'll enjoy life when you.....(fill in the blank)? Sometimes we set goals, and think, 'I'll be happy when these goals are reached.' Whether it's weight loss,...

We are SO excited to bring you this 3-part series to being 2021! We know Christmas is over but doesn't want more gifts ? This series is 3 Gifts to Give Your Midlife Self: Forgive your former self Be present with your current self Prepare your future self This idea came from Jon Acuff, who hosts the podcast, All It Takes Is a Goal and we thought it was so fabulous that we are riffing on it to...

Here's what we know: We aim to be 1% better every day! Join Cam and Amelia on a walk down 2021's Memory Lane. For many, it was a trying year. But we hope like us, you learned some things along the way. We hope you can grab onto the positives, the opportunities and to the hopefulness. Cam and Amelia focus on the good things and most of all, the lessons. Here is a sampling of our 'tak...

Did you pack enough underwear? Did you remember your contact solution? How about your vitamin D? What happens if your bed isn't comfortable? Did you pack your own pillow? We have lots of questions when we travel. Maybe we get a little anxious too. If you aren't a frequent traveler, there are many questions that you may ask yourself. You may even make a checklist. If you are like me, you...

The human brain is programmed to assess situations as quickly and as easily as possible. In essence, it's programmed to be efficient so that energies can be used for more life-sustaining, or life- saving acts. This means that the brain oftentimes fills in gaps of information with assumptions. Many times these assumptions are correct, based on past experiences or "facts" that we alre...

Boy, this is a tough one, y'all. If you are in a position to take care of an aging parent or are looking at this in the future, you will want to listen to this episode. This might not seem like a festive subject, but the Holidays are time when we think of family. Midlifers are forced to see aging parents as they really. But don't fret; this can be a bonding experience as well. So take he...