Next Chapter Women: The New Midlife

This is a classic rewind episode. Joelle chats with Lynn Zakeri, LCSW. And this time, the therapist gets a little personal. Lynn talks about how women can redefine themselves as they make the transition through menopause—using proactive health care, language, empowerment, and embracing vulnerability while moving away from a victimhood mindset. Key Takeaways: Proactive self-care, self-compassion, a...

This is the episode you have been waiting for! Joelle sits down with urogynecologist Dr. Jocelyn Craig, MD. Together, they talk about all of the burning issues women face during menopause. From HRT to pooping issues to why you have more UTIs in midlife. Nothing is off the table, including herpes (spoiler alert: almost everyone has it!) In this episode, Joelle and Jocelyn Craig discuss: Open commun...

In this episode, Joelle discusses: What to do when someone discloses abuse Preparing for unexpected confessions Providing resources and support  Encouraging survivors by explaining the law  Key Takeaways: When someone discloses abuse, respond with preparedness, openness, honesty, and compassion, as the listener becomes a gateway to healing. Appropriate responses include: "I'm sorry this...

In episode 10, Joelle talked with Victoria Bruce about the challenges of caregiving. Now, it’s time to talk tools with Debbie Compton, bestselling author of The Caregiver’s Advocate, a how-to guide for adults tasked with caregiving their elderly parents. In this episode, Joelle and Debbie Compton discuss: Surrounding yourself with a community  Understanding the stages of dementia  Advoca...

Are you ready to get off of the “feelings treadmill” and start making real life changes with easy, actionable tools? Empowerment strategist JJ Flizanes has a path. In this episode, Joelle and JJ discuss: What are core wounds?  How to require psychological patterns  Taking responsibility for one’s own emotions Meeting your own emotional needs  Key Takeaways: Core wound patterns are d...

If you have ever wanted to write and publish a book, listen carefully:   The publishing industry has never provided more opportunities for anyone to write and publish a book than the internet does now. Today, Joelle talks to a groundbreaking publishing innovator who is bringing together powerful voices to make real change in people’s lives. Laura Di Franco is the CEO of Brave Healer Productio...

No one prepares you to suddenly become a caregiver to your aging parent. But for most of us in midlife, it’s happening, whether we want it to or not. In this episode, Joelle talks with author, filmmaker, and lifelong friend Victoria Bruce about the challenges she is facing as she balances family, career, and in-home caregiving for two amazing parents (who happen to live on the other side of the co...

Kate Lombardo is a master Yogi, a serial entrepreneur, and an expert on dealing with business and life transition. Not only will you learn how yoga is a midlife game-changer, but Kate offers insight on business coaching, pivoting during a financial disruption (like a pandemic!), and the power of passive income streams. Pretty awesome, don’t you think? Key Takeaways: Yoga provides physical, mental,...

Joelle chats with Lynn Zakeri, LCSW. And this time, the therapist gets a little personal. Lynn talks about how women can redefine themselves as they make the transition through menopause—using proactive health care, language, empowerment, and embracing vulnerability while moving away from a victimhood mindset. Key Takeaways: Proactive self-care, self-compassion, and proper medical treatment can he...

Supertrainer Cris Rosenfeld-Bless helps women do the seemingly impossible: get fit in their 40s and 50s … all while preventing injuries. A woman’s body—especially during menopause—is a unique machine that needs special care: nutrition, strength training, movement, and rest. Cris and Joelle talk about all of this (and why pickleball is now the leading cause of injury in older adults … but it doesn’...

In this episode, Joelle talks with Certified Financial Planner and Certified Private Wealth Advisor Jeff Lagusch and the unique financial, saving, and retirement issues that women (and pretty much anyone) face in midlife.  Do you have money issues? Does your savings account suck? Are you juggling aging parents and college education funds? Do you know how to find a good financial planner who h...

In this episode, Joelle and Rachel discuss: The impact of menopause on different areas of health Self-care practices helpful for managing menopausal symptoms Communicating menopausal challenges  Mindfulness and CBT as useful resources  Key Takeaways: Menopause is a significant physical, emotional, and spiritual transition that is often accompanied by shame and stigma. Seeking professiona...

Joelle chats with Lisa Thee, a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, career transformation, and ethical technology. Her groundbreaking book, "Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days” shows anyone how they can take charge of their career and gain access to key jobs in their “dream space” in as little as three months. Key Takeaways: Midlife can be a time of reflectio...

Joelle sits down with Alyson Yarberry, founder and president of Modera, an award-winning and rapidly expanding marketing agency in Orange County, California. They discuss how Alyson started the business (as a single mother!), the importance of networking and mentorship for women looking to expand their careers, and … of course … how menopause threw a wrench into the works. They also touch on comba...

Let’s start with the basics. Unfortunately, most women are woefully unprepared for menopause. What’s worse? Their doctors are, too. This episode is Joelle’s Menopause 101 class for anyone starting (or continuing) this journey, but feels like they just AREN’T getting the right answers. The current state of medical research on menopause Clarifying the misconceptions about Hormone Replacement Therapy...

Next Chapter Women: The New Midlife  is a transformative podcast for women navigating the physical, emotional, and spiritual realities of menopause. Join survivor advocate and coach Joelle Casteix as she shares empowering stories, practical advice, and humorous insights to help everyone embrace the change and thrive. Each episode, Joelle has raw, funny, and honest conversations with experts a...