The Flexible Neurotic

EP 139: Hey, midlife ladies, are you staring down at your weights like they're judging you? Or maybe you're still convinced that picking up a dumbbell will turn you into a pro bodybuilder overnight? I get it—figuring out how to build strength in midlife can feel like one more chore we don't have the energy for. But what if I told you that strength training might just be the key to unlocking your m...

EP 138: Hey peeps, it's me, Dr. Sarah Milken, The Flexible Neurotic . You know I'm all about the hard and good of midlife— the hormones, the identity shifts, the marriage stuff, and the WTF moments that come with it. In this episode, I sit down with the hilarious and insightful Tara Ellison , writer for The Cut , The New York Times , Harper's Bazaar , and The Washington Post , to talk about her mi...

EP 137: In this week's episode of The Flexible Neurotic, I sit down with Erin Falconer—author of How to Break Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships. Yes, you read that right. We are actually talking about the hard, awkward, and sometimes necessary art of friend breakups in midlife. Midlife is already a swirl of hormone chaos, empty-nesting, "who ev...

EP 136: This episode is all about sustainable weight loss tips for your health! You know when you are in the market and you don't know what to buy? But you want to be "healthy" and you are trying to remember all the opposing things you have seen on IG and Tik Tok. Me too! Do you wonder if there are some tricks and strategies to just get the darn daily protein? How do I cut the sugar? What packaged...

EP 135: Ready to step into your main-character energy and say f*** to your inner b****? Into some "LUCKY GIRL SYNDROME? Feeling a little stuck and not sure how to chase those big dreams or even the little ones? No worries, I got you! Today's guest is a total pro at helping you transform, get unstuck, and build the life you've been dreaming of…Get ready for some serious inspiration and some quantum...

EP 134: As a midlife woman, do you ever feel like maybe you don't really know what your style is with clothes and how you express yourself? Sometimes you are boho chic, while other times you are preppy chic. Do you ever crave the ease of a "capsule" wardrobe? A magical closet fairy who can solve your outfit dramas? Me too!  I got your back! In this episode, I am joined by wardrobe stylist and fell...

EP 133: Title: A Juicy Midlife… Parenthood, Creative outlets, And The Importance Of Female Friends  This is like the midlife bestie chat where you feel like a "fly on the wall" with two women getting into it all. "I threw out my back picking up something in the shower. Is this really where I am at right now, in midlife?" LOL. Today I am joined by midlife hottie, mom, social media superstar and top...

EP 132: Are you a midlife woman who kinda just wants to be able to DM another midlife woman and say "I'm sweating, I'm bored, I am sad my kids left the house"…? Me too. That's why I answer all of my IG DM messages. I just started a little minisode series called "in my DM's"… I will do quick episodes reading and responding to some of my listener DM's. You can complain, commiserate or ask me questio...

EP 131: Today we are unpacking my midlife bags, literally. You guys know I like to be prepared for anything that I (or my husband) might need. Everyone makes fun of me until they need one of the bandaids I packed at the airport.  We are digging deep into my trusted midlife bags! I am back with another solo mini-sode where I am giving you an inside look at all my literal and metaphorical baggage… l...

EP 130: Permission for the "ugly cry" is granted. "midlife mom" mixed with "empty nest" or "half empty nest", omg! Get ready for a new solo mini-sode where I get into everything empty nest (half empty nest) and "teen son" as I call him is now "college son". He just left for his sophomore year of college. I'm heading into my second "year of lasts" (last prom, last SAT, last college apps) with "teen...

Are you a midlife woman who is being flooded with information on social media regarding all things health and longevity? I am!  Do the infrared sauna, stand on your head, go to f*king yoga, sweat your balls off, jump in a cold plunge, eat this, don't eat that, the list goes on…  In this episode we are getting to the bottom of all this information with an amazing midlife health expert. You won't wa...

EP 128: Mocktails, pickleball, midlife friendships & marriage and top health hacks….did I peak your interest? Do you ever wonder why you feel so stuck in midlife? Part of it is that we aren't experimenting and trying new things. We made our kids try new sports or take that random art class, yet we don't apply the same expectations to ourselves as midlifers. In this episode, I'm joined by long-time...

EP 127:  Are you a midlife woman looking to explore your identity beyond motherhood? I am! Today's guest is telling us that you don't have to check all of the midlife boxes, it's okay to just do what works for YOU and why it's important to find your midlife freedom. If you are feeling stuck and need some midlife motivation, then this episode is definitely for you!  Today I'm joined by another seco...

EP 126: Putting yourself first in midlife. Yes! Hard and good! Thinking about "midlife self reinvention"? It doesn't mean you are "burning the house down"...It just means you are looking for your "next thing" in midlife. Maybe you are seeking passion, purpose, meaning or even some novelty. You are not alone. Most of us feel this way. Ready to mix-it-up in midlife? Wanting to be in touch with your...

EP 125: Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a rad, real and open conversation with one of my favorite midlife besties and hottie/smarties.      Jennifer Fisher is back! Our first episode was on zoom two years ago. Today, we are on fire and in person in NYC, underboob sweat and all! Jennifer is a jeweler, entrepreneur, chef, kitchen influencer, social media superstar, entrepreneurial speaker and overall m...

EP 124: I know that I am your "midlife bestie", oversharing my midlife "ugh's & fabulosities" and finding us all the expert golden nuggets to create our optimal midlife. But, today I am talking to another midlife bestie, "poolside"! This midlife hottie showed up to our zoom interview in a bikini. Let me explain… we had a timing miscommunication and she was at her pool with her "teen sons" who are...

EP 123: Blood sugar! Are you a midlife woman just learning about the dreaded blood sugar saga or you already know you are insulin resistant? Maybe you feel clunky and tired? Maybe you have gained a few pounds?  Do you want to learn some simple lifestyle changes that can help you balance your blood sugar, feel better and lose some extra weight? Want the secret to really making it a lifestyle this t...

EP 122: 6 month "midlife review" for you. It is 6 months into the new year. Have you taken any of those personal steps that you might have pondered on January 1? This is not general "self help" bla bla. This is the real juice.  Midlife woman, I know you are ready for a personal "uplevel" because you are here! Wanting a pivot, reset, rei-ignition, with some mindfulness on the side…me too! What if I...

EP 121: It's not selfish to put yourself first in midlife. Midlife self obsession is approved. My guest today has 400k social media followers listening to her every word. After being a mother and a wife, a friend, a sister or a career-er when will it be time to be you and choose you, too?!? Today's guest explains why choosing you in midlife is not selfish and gives us the tools to show up for ours...

EP 120: MIDLIFE MUFFIN TOP... I know you can relate.  As a midlife woman, do you struggle to find consistency in your diet? I do! Do you find yourself snacking when you're bored or when your college kid leaves the nest again to go back to school? I do! Do you wish that your weight loss was sustainable and easy to maintain? I do!!! This mini episode talks all about diet as a lifestyle in midlife an...

Calling all midlifers! Today I'm reviewing my first year as a half-empty nest mom. Ugh! In this 15 min quickie, I have so many thoughts and questions that I know you're probably having too… So, in the regular Flexible Neurotic style I'm getting honest and vulnerable in this solo mini-sode. With one kid (teen son) in college and the other finishing her junior year of high school, I'm feeling all th...

EP 118: Are you a midlife woman experiencing intense shoulder pain? I was!  Does your body just ache? Mine does. Is your doctor suggesting it's just a pickle-ball injury or you just gotta push through the midlife grind? Mine was too! (even though I don't play pickle-ball, lol) Are you knee deep digging through google for answers to why you can't f*kn move your arms? Look no further because today's...

EP 117: Midlife philosophy, marriage, health and action steps. Ready for a little midlife motivation from the midlife health queen herself? My guest tells us what it means to "live life from the inside out", a practice that she embraces for connecting to her inner voice and taking necessary action steps. Looking for a midlife lifestyle reset? Ready to embrace a mindset that promotes ease and intui...

EP 116: As a midlife woman, do you want to find a "thing", a passion, something that makes you feel connected to yourself and others? Me too! This mini episode has some serious and practical nuggets for you! Get ready for a step-by-step guide to reclaiming your time and creativity in the second half of our lives. My midlife hottie guest shares all the details of her research on cultivating creativ...

EP 115: Parenting hormonal teens while battling hormones yourself?! Me too! You are not alone there and according to parenting expert Dr. Lisa Damour there are some tools in teaching them to navigate "big feelings", while maintaining you are own sense of equilibrium, as a parent. Honestly, this was an amazing reminder for myself and I know that so many of you parents will be able to relate. Let's...