Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse

In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I'm reflecting on one of the greatest lessons I took away from my recent tour: the incredible power of female connection. As we move through midlife, many of us experience shifts in our relationships, our families, and our sense of community.  I share insights on healing trust, embracing vulnerability, and why community is essential to healthy agi...

In today’s episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m joined by Dr. Pam Theriot, an optometrist, author, and dry eye specialist with more than 20 years of experience in eye care. Dr. Pam leads the Dry Eye Relief Center at Lusk Eye Specialists in Louisiana and, after experiencing her own struggles with dry eye early in her career, made it her mission to help others find lasting relief and restore co...

In today’s episode of Over 50 & Flourishing , I’m joined by entrepreneur, philanthropist, and nonprofit founder Mandi Brown-Hayley for a deeply moving conversation about the life-changing experience that reshaped her family’s future. Just one month after finalizing her divorce, Mandi found herself facing an unimaginable loss while simultaneously helping her children navigate grief, confusion,...

Weight loss changes more than your body. It can change how you see yourself, how others treat you, and the story you tell yourself every day. In today’s episode, I'm joined once again by registered dietitian, life coach, and Wellness Cottage co-founder Kim Lovely to talk about the emotional side of weight loss that so many women experience but rarely discuss.  From body dysmorphia and identit...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing   In today’s episode of Over 50 and Flourishing, Courtney returns to give us updates on her weight loss journey. After losing nearly 90 pounds, Courtney opens up about the side of weight loss nobody talks about. From body dysm...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing   In Part 2, we’re sharing the next chapter of Vic’s prostate cancer journey - the complications we didn’t expect, the decisions we had to make, and the faith that carried us through it all. From fear and uncertainty to healin...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing In Part 1 of this deeply personal conversation, Vic and I share the private health journey we’ve been walking through over the past year. A journey that challenged us emotionally, spiritually, and personally in ways we never expect...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing   In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I sit down with Bjørn Ekeberg, co-founder and CEO of Recharge Health, to unpack the science behind one of the fastest-growing wellness trends today: red light and near-infrared t...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing   In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing, I sit down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Amanda Frances for a conversation about money, mindset, entrepreneurship, and the...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing   In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing , I sit down with Dr. Jenn Simmons for a conversation about breast health, medical autonomy, and why she believes women deserve more options and better information when it comes to...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing   This week’s guest is one you’ve seen before, my best friend Holley is back! This time, she’s joined by her biological sister, Susan. Holley shares her adoption story and their emotional journey of finally meeting, from both...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing   In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing , I sit down with Andrea Canning for a conversation about true crime, career resilience, and building a life that doesn’t fit into just one box. Andrea Canning is an award-winning c...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing , I sit down with one of the leading minds in longevity science to unpack one of the most talked-about molecules in aging today: NAD. We’ve all heard the buzz, but what is NAD, and why d...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing , I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles for a conversation about sex, menopause, and the changes that can impact intimacy in midlife. Dr. Maria Sophocles is a menopause expert, pioneering gy...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m joined by Courtney for a candid and thoughtful conversation that starts with hair but quickly becomes something much deeper: identity, confidence, and the courage to embrace change....

In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing, I sit down with Gabby Reece for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and what it really means to live strong. Gabby Reece is a former professional beach volleyball player, Nike’s first female signature athlete, and a wellness entrepreneur who has spent decades helping women redefine strength beyond performance. From a childhood marked by i...

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing , I sit down with board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow. Many of you may know him from hit TV shows like The Swan and Botched , and today he joined me to di...

In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing , I sit down with Erin Washington for a conversation about diet culture, perfectionism, and identity. Erin Washington is a former Division I soccer player whose identity was rooted in athletics from the age of four. After her college career ended abruptly, she spent twenty years battling body image struggles and hiding a painful secret before ultimately c...

In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing, I sit down with attachment theory expert Thais Gibson for a powerful conversation about love, trauma, and the patterns that shape our relationships. Thais Gibson, PhD, is a relationship expert and the creator of Integrated Attachment Theory, a framework designed to help people understand and heal attachment patterns at their root.  We break down the...

In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I sit down with Susan Holmes McKagan for a conversation about reinvention, courage, and playing the long game. After a successful career as a 90s supermodel, Susan pivoted in her late 40s and enrolled in Harvard Graduate School to deepen and refine her craft as a writer. She shares what inspired that decision, what it felt like to be older than many of...

What happens when you stop caring what people think after 60? In this candid, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Lisa Arce (@kitchenkillalisa), the bold and unfiltered voice behind the viral videos that say what so many women are thinking but won’t say out loud. After being fired at 61, Lisa did not retreat. She reinvented. What began as off-the-cuff social media posts...

In this Q&A episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m answering the questions you sent in about aging well, from skincare and aesthetic treatments to wellness, career pivots, and the life changes that shape how we care for ourselves. Drawing from your questions, this conversation reflects on what’s actually helping, what’s changed over time, and how experience informs the choices we make now....

In this special Valentine’s Day episode, I sit down with my husband, Vic. Together, we reflect on the beauty of second chances, the hard seasons that shaped us, and why Valentine’s Day can be both a joyful celebration and a difficult reminder for so many. We talk about the myths surrounding romance, the pressure society places on this holiday, and how love is so much bigger than chocolates, flower...

In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m joined by dating and relationship coach Laurie Gerber, host of the Love at Any Age podcast and a longtime friend of the show, for a timely conversation about love, connection, and reclaiming Valentine’s Day at any stage of life. Together, we unpack why Valentine’s Day can bring so much pressure and disappointment, how unspoken expectations quietly...

Raising teens in a digital world can feel overwhelming, especially when you didn’t grow up with social media yourself. In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m joined by Antigone Davis, Meta’s Vice President and Global Head of Safety, for an important and reassuring conversation about teen safety, social media, and what parents and grandparents need to know in today’s digital world. Antig...