The Complete Woman

Too often women are taught to manage symptoms without being invited to understand them. This week’s guest, Robin Nielsen, helps us articulate what fatigue, mood shifts, and low libido mean when we stop treating hormones as something to “fix” and instead see them as partners in our well-being. Grounded in the reality of life after 35 — from perimenopause fatigue to holistic hormone balance — this d...

What does it mean to stay connected to yourself when your body forces you to slow down? In this deeply moving episode of The Complete Woman, host Tori Poulter sits down with Alayne Wadsworth—professional dancer, creative director, and lifelong warrior--to explore how acceptance, self-trust, and consistency can rebuild confidence after adversity. Diagnosed with severe scoliosis in adolescence and h...

This episode gathers the most transformative mindset, hormone, and lifestyle shifts from a full season of conversations with therapists, coaches, and experts in women’s health. From understanding estrogen dominance and adrenal fatigue, to learning why so many women over 40 feel “disconnected,” Tori and Jordyn share gentle, doable practices that help your energy, mood, gut, and clarity return. Thin...

Perimenopause doesn't just come with hormonal shifts, it's an expansive stage of life where we get to redefine our purpose. In this powerful conversation, Tori sits down with philanthropist and founder Shalaine Maxfield to explore the real heart of generosity: the healing it creates, the happiness it unlocks, and the opportunities it builds for women, families, and entire communities. Together, th...

Midlife beauty isn’t about reinvention—it’s about refinement. In this episode, Erica Taylor shares her most copied beauty tips, from where to place your blush to how to avoid makeup mistakes that “drop” the face. These aren’t gimmicks—they’re micro-adjustments that lift, open, and soften your natural beauty. Tune in for the techniques every woman over 35 should know—and the confidence that comes w...

When Allison Sarracino began losing her hair after childbirth, she thought she was losing her identity too. What unfolded instead was a spiritual and emotional awakening. Her alopecia diagnosis became a lesson in faith, surrender, and self-compassion. In this deeply honest conversation, Tori and Allison unpack what it means to redefine beauty from the inside out and how to find peace with a body t...

Everyone says you have to feel it to heal it. But we were never meant to heal in isolation.   In this episode of The Complete Woman, Chris Yadon joins Tori to explore how emotional numbing quietly shapes women’s health, and how authentic connection helps restore balance physically, mentally, and hormonally. Feeling like “you” again means fully feeling, instead of shoving it all down, scrolling on...

In this episode of The Complete Woman, holistic lifestyle coach Jacki Volden Russell invites us to see stress not as an enemy, but as a message from the body asking for care. Together with Tori, she explores how gentle shifts—like eating within 30 minutes of waking, morning sunlight, and magnesium support—can rewire our nervous system for calm. This is your reminder that healing doesn’t have to be...

We all tell ourselves “we don’t have enough time” for the workout, or the next big idea.   But what if you could pull time out of thin air? Who would you be and, WHERE would you be in life? In this episode, Tori gives you her top 3 tips for managing your time and your energy with intention. It won’t tell you how to do more, but it will teach you to do what matters.     Chapters  00:00 Mastering Ti...

What keeps women from moving their bodies isn’t always time—it’s often embarrassment. In this episode, Luisa Curia, founder of Stronger with Luisa, unpacks how to move beyond guilt, perfectionism, and the “skinny” narrative to embrace strength as your true superpower. Her story of turning fitness into a lifeline—and then a global business—is proof that movement isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s ab...

Rachel Thornton believes perfectionism isn’t about excellence—it’s about confusing your identity with your output. In this episode, she and Tori explore how perfectionism manifests in motherhood, careers, relationships, and especially during midlife transitions. You’ll learn why perfectionism is so common for women, and how to reclaim your sense of self beyond the to-do list.  Chapters   00:00 Und...

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of cravings, shame, and “starting over on Monday,” this episode is for you. Amber Romaniuk joins The Complete Woman to explain the powerful role hormones play in emotional eating. Together we explore why midlife women are most affected—and what it takes to create lasting food freedom without restriction or burnout.    Chapters:   04:41 The Journey of Emotional E...

Why does weight gain sneak up on women during perimenopause—even when your habits haven’t changed?  In this episode of The Complete Woman, wellness expert Jesse Allen explains the powerful link between estrogen and insulin, and how these hormones shape metabolism, cravings, and energy. You’ll learn why your old routines may not be working anymore and the science-backed steps that do work for women...

The stories we never speak don’t disappear—they settle into our bodies as fatigue, anxiety, and imbalance. Breathwork is the bridge between past wounds and present freedom. In this episode, Ashley Maas opens up about her journey of healing generational trauma and guiding women toward wholeness through breath and sound. If you’ve been waiting for a reset, this conversation will show you where it be...

We’ve been taught to force our way through life. Deb Erickson teaches another way. With candor and courage, she shares how surviving trauma, embracing her neurodivergence, and letting go of perfectionism opened the door to a life of resonance and flow. This episode invites women to see midlife not as decline, but as the moment to soften, listen, and finally align with their soul’s work. If you’ve...

Have your personal goals been gathering dust?  This episode is here to help you stop coasting, and come back to the tools that support the true you. Join us as we reflect on the most powerful moments of the season from Dr. Sandra Dalton, Jodi Wellman, Marissa Lore, and other wonderful guests who’ve faced the midlife crossroads and chosen possibility.  If you’ve slowed your progress on past episode...

Life's next chapter is asking for more than survival. It's asking for patience. It's asking you to be kind to yourself. In this conversation, Kara Lewis Newton opens up about raising adult children, rediscovering her purpose, and redefining success on her own terms. Together, we explore how courage is less about grand gestures and more about choosing honesty, alignment, and community. This episode...

Your subconscious beliefs will make or break your long term success (and your sense of self worth.)   Luckily, you have more control than you might think. This week, Victoria Dumé joins Tori Poulter on The Complete Woman to explore the connection between gratitude, self esteem, and living the life of your dreams. If you’re ready to shake off the self doubt and step into your most magnetic season,...

Sam Ballard doesn’t just survive her days—she savors them. In this joyful and heartfelt episode, Sam shares her five “glimmers” that shape her wide-open, full-hearted life—from sacred routines to spontaneous adventures. Whether you’re craving structure or soul, this conversation is your permission slip to show up fully, even in the mess. A must-listen for anyone yearning to feel more alive in midl...

They handed you the baby, but no one handed you the manual for your body.  In this episode, Dr. Prudence Hall shares what happens when estrogen plummets after birth, why some women spiral into postpartum depression—and how simple interventions can restore clarity, joy, and vitality. If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this episode is a masterclass in science-based s...

What if your second act starts in sweatpants, scrolling Pinterest—and one $99 risk changes everything?  In this radiant, real-talk episode, influencer and beauty entrepreneur Raya Coleman (aka @RayaHope) peels back the filter on what it actually takes to reclaim your identity, build a brand from the inside out, and glow through the messiness of midlife.  You’ll hear how Raya went from feeling unab...

How many Monday’s do you have left to live your life?   It might sound morbid, but it’s not a threat—it's motivation. A realization of reality, even. Your unlived dreams are waiting for you to take a step towards them, and they’re losing their patience.   This week, Tori sits down with Jodi Wellman, author of You Only Die Once and founder of the 4,000 Mondays movement, to explore what it truly mea...

How can you dream any bigger when your brain won’t even let you rest?  In this episode of The Complete Woman, Tori Poulter sits down with wellness expert Jesse Allen to unpack the most overlooked pillar of health: quality sleep—not as a luxury, but as a necessary biological rhythm.   Together, they dive into the deep science of sleep cycles, the emotional weight of the sleepless woman, and the pra...

So you’ve done everything “right,” and you still don’t feel complete. What next?   If you’ve ever found yourself quietly wondering—”is this really it?” This episode is for you. This week, Marissa Lore joins Tori to explore what happens when life forces us to Slow. Down. And. Actually. Listen. If you’re here reading this, your body is begging you to pay attention. It will whisper... until it scream...

Ever feel like confidence is something other women have—but somehow you missed out?  This week, Jamie Hadfield joins Tori to explore the truth about what confidence actually is (and what it’s not). Whether you're stuck in comparison or searching for a deeper sense of self, this conversation is for you.  With experience as a two-time Mrs. Utah, reigning Mrs. Mexico World, and a seasoned confidence...