Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Opt to Thrive , we explore the power of protein and why it’s become such an essential focus for women, especially as we age. With so many protein-enriched products on the market today, it's easy to get lost in the options, but understanding the true benefits of protein is crucial for maintaining health, muscle mass, and longevity in midlife. Tune in as we d...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Dr Sims reflects on the power of optimism and perspective, inspired by a podcast interview with Frank Bruni, author of The Beauty of Dusk . Frank shared how a stroke left him with a visual impairment, but instead of staying stuck in negativity, he chose to shift his perspective and embrace a more optimistic outlook on life. This powerful decision changed his ap...

Send us Fan Mail This is the final instalment in the 3 part series Dr Sims has decided to call The Libido Chronicles. In this episode, Dr Sims tackles the next step for women experiencing impaired libido, that persists after addressing relationship, medical, mental health, and lifestyle factors. If you've already worked through these foundational elements and still find your libido lacking an...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year, everyone! In this mindful moment, I kick off the year by reflecting on some important lessons I have learned about communication and assumptions. After a refreshing New Year's Day swim and a low-key evening with friends, I found myself in two eye-opening conversations that revealed how easy it is to overlook the small but significant gaps in communication. Dur...

Send us Fan Mail In this follow on episode from the previous The Secrets to a Mutually Satisfying Sex Life in Long-term Relationships , we dive into breaking the toxic Pursuer-Distancer Cycle that impacts libido in long-term relationships. We discuss how libido can fluctuate over time, especially for women, and why it’s normal for desire to decrease. But when one partner's libido is higher th...

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about inner dialogue. One word we're better off without and how comparison can rob us of living into our full potential. Join the Opt to Thrive Community: Instagram : [ @drcorinasimsopttothrive ] Facebook : [ Opt to Thrive ] Website : [ opttothrive.com ]

Send us Fan Mail Today Dr. Sims gets real about what causes libido issues in relationships, a very common and often distressing relationship problem. Today we are: - Dispelling myths around definitions of what constitutes a “normal” libido - Exploring the things that affect libido - Discussing why there are often differences in male and female libido - Highlighting common differences in views on s...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays are here, and it's time to embrace all things festive—like cheesy Christmas movies! In this episode, I’m confessing a little guilty pleasure of mine: sinking into a feel-good Christmas movie when I’ve got some downtime. And no, I’m not talking about Die Hard (as much as my husband might disagree!). I’m talking about those sweet, predictable rom-coms, small-town l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into 10 practical happiness hacks that can help you create lasting joy, increase your emotional well-being, and empower you to live a more fulfilling life. Whether you're dealing with challenges or just looking for ways to boost your mood, these simple yet effective strategies can have a powerful impact on your mental and emotional health. At the time...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Thanksgiving to our U.S. listeners! 🦃 This week, I’m reflecting on gratitude and happiness, which inspired next week’s episode where I talk about 10 happiness hacks! In today’s Mindful Moment , I share how watching my kids grow has taught me the importance of growth and embracing each stage of life. It’s a reminder that personal growth is something we can all continue to nu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Opt to Thrive , I get personal and share my own menopause journey—the challenges, the frustrations, and how I took control of my health and well-being. I'm diving into what I did to: Reclaim my energy Restore my vitality Lose the menopause belly Take control of my health trajectory If you’re ready to take charge of your menopause experience and make positiv...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's Mindful Moment Dr Sims reflects on cognitive dissonance. What it is, what happened when she recognized it in her own life and what she did about it.

Send us Fan Mail Join in as Dr Sims and Dr Suzanne Rutherford finish their conversation around weight management in midlife, along with how to get through this midlife transition in the best possible way. In this episode we dive into the movement piece of the discussion. What we need to be doing to maintain our physical function and improve our longevity as well as manage our waistline. Dr Rutherf...

Send us Fan Mail Grab a cuppa and join Dr Sims as she sits in the sunroom on the farm and reflects on what it means to live your very best life. Contrast. 50/50. Beauty.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we welcome our very first guest! Dr Suzanne Rutherford is a physician and nutrition coach practicing in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada. Suzanne is also cofounder of The Fit Physician Program where she is dedicated to inspiring and guiding her colleagues on their journeys to reclaim their well-being and live their most fulfilling lives, both personally and pro...

Send us Fan Mail This is the first episode in the Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment series which will be dropped on alternate thursday's to the usual Opt to Thrive episodes. During these short Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment episodes, Dr Sims shares tips, tricks, techniques and personal stories  designed to inspire, uplift and motivate the listener to opt to thrive! 

Send us Fan Mail Responding to listener feedback, in this episode Dr Sims discusses the things to consider before you start or when you are thinking about coming off of menopause hormone treatment.  As with a lot of medical treatments there is more to consider than just how to do it, but also why, when or if.  Find out how long it is recommended women take hormone treatment once they start, what t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Opt to Thrive   Dr Sims seeks to answer the question "is it really menopause or is there something else to blame for the weight gain most women will experience during this midlife transition?".  Dr Sims explores the underlying mechanisms of weight gain during midlife and explains why we cannot keep doing what we've always done and expect to get th...

Send us Fan Mail Motivation is necessary to make the changes we want to make in our lives. In this episode Dr Sims explores the stages of change and how to go about finding motivation. Dr Sims explains why willpower isn't the best strategy, what to do about all or nothing thinking, how to find your why and a surprising hack learned from her language learning app. If you're considering ma...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of Opt to Thrive takes a little detour...sort of. For those of us with male partners, erectile dysfunction doesn't just affect him. This condition can have a significant impact on both partners as well as be detrimental for the relationship. As a GP, Dr Sims knows all too well the fact that most men are less likely than women to visit a doctor, in particular to e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr Sims explores what can happen to a woman's libido around the menopause transition and what can be done about it. Part of that exploration includes an in depth look at what is happening to a woman's vagina and vulva during this time. The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause is explored in detail including what it is, why it happens and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Opt to Thrive , Dr Sims takes us right through all of our contraceptive options leading up to that final menstrual period, and in some cases for 1-2 years after. Each option is explored and explained. The differences between contraception and menopause treatment are discussed, including which contraceptive options can be used both for contraception and menopause...

Send us Fan Mail Unfortunately, more than half of women at midlife are going to suffer to a degree with some form of sleep disturbance/Insomnia. In this episode of Opt to Thrive Dr Sims takes us through a thorough exploration of sleep, including the mechanisms and stages of sleep. Red flags for sleep disorders not to be missed are discussed and then finally we go through Dr Sims' top eight ti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Opt to Thrive Dr Sims outlines her favorite stress reduction strategies. We start with looking at how stress actually affects our bodies and the differences between "good" and "bad" stress. We look at how we can get stuck in perpetual states of stress and then dive into five tried-and-true strategies to free you from stress and suffering.

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr Sims introduces you to her favourite mind management strategy. She explores how our thoughts impact our behaviours and give us our results. If you are unhappy with the results you are getting in your life, you'll want to tune in and see how you can reclaim your power to get the results you want and free yourself from unnecessary su...