The Flexible Neurotic

EP 114: One pill to help reverse cellular aging? Duh! Sign me up. Ready to sleep better, feel better, reduce inflammation, have thicker hair and a million other things? I know the obvious answer is yes… but there's more. Are you sick of taking a million supplements in the morning and wondering why we haven't just created one magic supplement with so much that we need? Then this episode is definite...

EP 113: Plant Medicine, eastern & western approaches to mental health and the power of your intuition… Dr. Ellen Vora discusses the importance of understanding the vast options available to us in midlife for our health and wellness needs. Today we are talking about plant medicine and Dr. Vora's specific and holistic approach to taking care of your mental health in today's developing world of medic...

Lift "heavy s**t in midlife" is the name of the game! You know I call them the "dumb and necessary weights". We keep hearing we have to lift weight in midlife for our brains, body and health. You want to hear exactly the how, why and what from an orthopedic surgeon and longevity specialist? You want to hear exactly how much weight and how many reps? Duh! Met too. Today's guest says she's heard eve...

EP 111: Midlife fantasy or real life? A bad case of the "midlife itchies" at 44 which ended up being a huge turning point for this guest. She was post-divorce, filing for bankruptcy  and trying to find her inner fuel and passion again in midlife, despite her father dying, her dog dying, living in a tiny apartment with two teenagers, and having a quick romance that ended up leaving her wanting more...

EP 110: Make-up artist guru and entrepreneur extraordinaire known for Bobby Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty, Bobbi Brown, shares her secrets for living your "best everyday midlife".  This week we are doing another quick golden nugget mini-sode excerpt from my past conversation with beauty entrepreneur and fellow midlifer, Bobbi Brown. This conversation is such a good reminder about midlife b...

EP 109: How did she fckn' do that? How did she put the "cart before the horse"? How did he get over that life threatening challenge? Ever envious of the people who seem to be naturally more resilient, GRITTY? Wow, some people always appear to bounce back. What are their secrets? Can we develop grit? There is a concept called "practical optimism" that is taking the world by storm. It is based in re...

EP 108: Midlife muffin top? Did I get your attention? Are you a midlife woman questioning the sudden appearance of the midlife muffin top? Are you curious as to what is going on inside your body during menopause? Do you find yourself feeling "ugh" about the redistribution of fat? Do you want to work with your body and find the healthiest treatments and solutions for you? Do you want to find answer...

EP 107: Ready to live the life you really want, not the life you got? What's the life you really want? Are you bored? Itchy for the next thing in midlife? Me too! Have you taken an action step toward that change more than once? More than twice? Are you scared to take action because your inner B**ch is chattering and the "peanut gallery" is watching? Or, you think they are…Today's episode is all ab...

EP 106: Zero F**ks is the perfect way to describe my guest, Jennifer Fisher of  @jenniferfisherjewelry  and @jenniferfisherkitchen . In this 12 minute minisode, we talked about the "art of not giving a f**k", muting the peanut gallery, embracing authenticity and the importance of your mindset in midlife. Jen's story is so inspiring and she's overcome some pretty serious medical obstacles that gear...

EP 105: Inside chat with two midlife podcasters who get really open & honest about all of it, including the midlife VJ rebuild…keep reading to find out who the other midlife hottie is… I might have peaked your interest. Are you a midlife woman, possible empty nester, career-er,  or re-inventor looking for practical advice from fellow midlife women? Are you considering botox, hair dye, or even a li...

EP 104: Inflammation, inflammation, inflammation! This is the midlife story for so many of us women.  It's uncomfortable, I'm probably bloated right now, my cortisol is high enough for four adults, and my other inflammation markers on my blood work are crazy! You too? and I'm here to remind you (and myself) how to decrease inflammation and increase overall health and quality of life. This episode...

EP 103: We are not cold plunging on Jan. 1! Are we? Not me, not yet! Ever noticed that so many "midlife things" feel "hard & good". For example, marriage is hard… but also good…(for some). Same with parenting, like I have to worry about my kids and their health & schooling, complain about their messes and then hard because I cry over them leaving the nest.  I'm also so proud of their independence...

EP 102: Midlife hotties, here we come 2024! Are you looking for the secrets to finding fulfillment and purpose in midlife? Wanting a mini refresh or reinvent? I know, me too! Ready to clear out the midlife habits that are holding you back and keeping you on the "midlife hamster wheel"...want some new things to think about and ideas for getting out of the midlife waiting room? Want to laugh while w...

EP 101: Did you wake up in midlife and feel like "omg, I have a muffin top, I can't shed these pounds, I have brain fog and feel the ugh's", me too! Have you tried a million diets and programs? Me too! Want to get ahead of your 2024 "weight loss and feel better goals" but not sure how? Wondering if your daily routine helping you or hurting you? Want to learn 10 key steps that you can always come b...

EP 100: Ever think about what your "MORE" is in midlife? Do you feel like you are stuck in the metaphorical midlife waiting room? Ready to find out how to get out of the "midlife waiting room" and into the next fulfilling phase of your life? If you think you are in a midlife crisis, you're in the right place… you sound ready to learn how to reframe that in a way that allows you to transform? Ready...

EP 99: Do you know how important female friendship is? Do you have someone to talk about midlife retainers and Rogaine? Ready to laugh and find comfort in the TMI of it all? Want to hear a candid conversation where two female friends and podcasters are more vulnerable than our husbands would appreciate? Then this episode is definitely for you!  Please note this was recorded prior to the Hamas Mass...

EP 98: Midlife hotties, are you ready to find your voice and define (or re-define) your personal brand, goals, and interests? Looking for inspiration on how to break free from midlife social comparison and start that project you've been dreaming of? If you are ready to start your midlife reinvention and create your personal brand, then this episode is for you! Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an hones...

EP 97: Since October 7th, when Hamas invaded Israel and murdered, raped and tortured 1,400 Israelis and took 200 hostages who have been in Gaza for over a month, we have been in shock, angry, tearful and dismayed (well, most of us). If you are Jewish or not, most of us are sitting at home wondering how this is really happening. The world feels like it is falling down. Some of us want to speak up,...

EP 96: Are you realizing that your role as a mother is changing? Are you going from "manager mom" to "consultant mom"? Feel like you have extra time on your hands now that your kids are older and/or moving out of the "nest"? You aren't sure what to do with it (bored and wanting ideas for a midlife refresh)? Want to hear how other woman in the same situation are feeling in this situation? Ready to...

EP 95: OMG! Do just hearing the words hormones and puberty make you cringe? I know, me too! And my kids are 17 and 19. How about taking a midlife woman with her own raging hormones and mix it with her teens' hormones, that's called full hormone stew. Do you want to hear all the latest research nuggets on puberty mixed with real life stories from two puberty experts who also happen to be midlife mo...

EP 94: Are you ready to say f*ck it to fear in midlife, once and for all? Ready to embrace being a beginner? Are you running the show or is your inner mean girl? Want to know real life midlife strategies to say f*ck to fear? Then this episode is for you! Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a new episode that I pulled from day 3 of my free workshop called "It's Time To Talk Midlife", which was live last w...

EP 93: Are you curious about how to start something new in midlife? Do you find yourself attempting to google the 17 steps to start that new midlife hobby or figure out what's next for you? Ready to accept that you have agency in your own life? Want to connect with other women who are ready to do the same? Need a little bit of help sorting through the mixed bag of solutions for midlife issues? Wha...

EP 92: Are you a midlifer struggling to lose and/or maintain weight? The latest version of the "muffin top" is making you crazy. You are told to eat more protein, intermittent fast, move and you feel like you are doing many of the things and still "ugh". You want a cupcake for dinner after a cluster fck of a day, me too! What if someone taught you how to actually listen to your body and its feelin...

EP 91: Are you an "empty nester" or getting close? I am what I call a "half empty nester" with my oldest kid who just went to college ten days ago. Are you redefining your role as a mom in midlife? I sure am! Have 1 or more kids in college or out of the house? Are you a midlife mom looking for more meaning, purpose and connection? Perhaps feeling slightly irrelevant and/or invisible? Me too! Then...

EP 90: You know that doctor or place that you have dreamed of that has all the answers to the peri/menopause saga? Tired of using words like "down there" to describe your vagina? Ready to get straight to the point with your doctor about what's really going on? You want real answers. You aren't crazy. Do you have issues with your pelvic floor or experience painful sex? Sick of not feeling supported...