Midlife Woman

Meet Ilise Harris . Ilise has been a freelance make up artist for over 40 years. She worked on countless American and European fashion and beauty magazines, advertising campaigns and album covers. She travelled to far flung locations and met fascinating people. Liza Minelli, Madonna, Lisa Marie Presley, Kathleen Battle, Anna winter, Mia Farrow - those are some celebrities Ilise enjoyed working wit...

Alisa was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at the young age of 38. Saving her life became the main focus of her doctors. Unfortunately because of the necessary medical treatments , she was pushed into early perimenopause, and later on into sudden menopause. What was the support she received from the medical community? Was it enough? In this conversation Alisa talks about the challenges she fac...

In the US, women in perimenopause often feel that the western medical system has abandoned them. We have heard a lot about the benefits of healthcare in Canada. How are they doing with supporting midlife women? In my conversation with Lindsay we talk about the general healthcare system in Canada, and we especially focus on her personal experience. As a mother and businesswoman - what did perimenop...

Do you need to go to the bathroom every 30 minutes? Are you worried about traveling because you can't hold it in during a long car ride? Maybe you experienced leaking during your morning exercise? Or you are experiencing pelvic pain, or pain during intercourse. These are all conditions a pelvic floor physical therapist can help you with. Ronit Sukenick was already a physical therapist at Columbia...

Deanna has always been the trusted friend everyone came to tell their sorrows. When she was a child, her sensitivity was seen as weakness. After her painful journey of transformation she turned that sensitivity and compassion into her superpower to support others. Today, Deanna is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, Usui Holy Fire Reiki Master, Intuitive Coach and Public Speaker. She was bo...

Nicola Stephenson, a mother of 2 young children moved to the US with her husband James. It was supposed to be an exciting new journey. But life threw her a curve ball. She was diagnosed with cancer. Her husband became her caretaker and he needed some help handling the stress of parenting, taking care of his wife and juggling life. He discovered CBD, and it became the plant of rescue and the inspir...

Perimenopause is such a challenging time for women. So many things are changing in our bodies. Some changes are more internal, you don't see them but you do feel them! Others are there for everyone to see - like changes to our skin. Dry skin, wrinkles, adult acne, irritations - what's a woman to do when there's no product out there powerful enough to address the issue yet gentle and non irritating...

Osteoporosis is a serious risk for women after menopause. What can we do to prevent it? Meet Marta Shedletsky from Mushika Wellness Solutions . She is a certified yoga therapist working with midlife women to prevent and reverse osteoporosis . Marta was trained by Loren Fishman, MD who conducted a study through Columbia University to see the effects of certain yoga postures on osteoporosis preventi...

 Meet Nethia! A renowned educator and comedienne, public speaker and workshop facilitator. A busy woman who has no time for perimenopause - yet nature made her pay attention! Listen to Nethia talk about the surprises perimenopause had for her. The unexpected, confusing and frightening symptoms she had to deal with. Maybe you can relate to some of it - I know I did. We talk about the support she h...

Why do I want to make a podcast about Midlife women? Well, here is my story. My experience with perimenopause and the support - or lack of support - I received. Maybe you can relate! Since then I learned a few things, and I have a goal: we need to talk about Menopause! This transition is a unique experience in every woman's life. I want to explore how women in different cultures life through menop...

Have you ever walked into a room only to stand there not knowing what you wanted? I have! I also frequently wake up at night, around 3 am with all kinds of thoughts going through my mind. Sometimes my hands and feet feel numb. I have sensitivities to food that suddenly appeared. Describing these symptoms to my medical doctors sent me on a crazy journey of tests, wrong diagnosis and anxiety. I was...