The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

Dr. Robynne Chutkan, best-selling author of numerous books which help people up-level their health is here to help us understand the importance of taking care of our gut health. We discuss her most recent book,  The Anti-Viral Gut , which takes a complex topic and makes it easy to understand while providing great tips you can implement today. You'll understand how to make simple, foundational chan...

"We have a human brain whose memory system is amazing and wildly imperfect." – Lisa Genova New York Times  bestselling author Lisa Genova joins us for a conversation about her book,  Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting.  What does normal forgetting look like? How do we improve our memory? How do we create a memory? What's the distinction between normal forgetting and forgetti...

Gloria Mark, PhD is the author of "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity".  In this fascinating conversation Gloria explains the science of attention and specific solutions for regaining focus with our personal technologies. You'll learn why the average attention span is now 47 seconds and why she believes it is important to make our wellbeing a priori...

Dr. Suzanne Gilberg – Lenz  is the author of  Menopause Bootcamp :  Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age . As Dr. Suzanne explains, "menopause is not a disease" but it is something every woman will go through. She shares key information women need to know to navigate their symptoms. She also explains why there are so many changes that can happen with the decline of sex...

Dr. Valerie Cacho  is an integrative sleep medicine specialist (MD), wellness consultant, and writer. Her interests and expertise include: diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders during perimenopause and menopause, women's sleep concerns, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion training, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and wellness. This is a fascinating convers...

Are you a fan of art? Do you enjoy going to museums or appreciate the wonder of a sunset? Do you knit, sing, doodle, hum, dance, paint, sculpt, or make art in some way? Do you believe that is art is just for people who are good at it? What if you knew that participating in some form of art once a month or more could extend your life by a decade? It turns out it can! There is a field called Neuroae...

Are you a fan of art? Do you enjoy going to museums or appreciate the wonder of a sunset? Do you knit, sing, doodle, hum, dance, paint, sculpt, or make art in some way? Do you believe that is art is just for people who are good at it? What if you knew that participating in some form of art once a month or more could extend your life by a decade? It turns out it can! There is a field called Neuroae...

Have you been gaslit by someone in the medical system? Have you been unfairly labeled by a physician/nurse/provider? Have you your symptoms been dismissed and you were treated like it is all in your head? Has someone used their power to intimidate you so you doubt your experience to the point where you are afraid to say the wrong thing around the person? Gaslighting in the healthcare system is a p...

Dr. Sara Gottfried, New York Times best-selling author of numerous books geared to empower women with the information they need to live healthier lives joins us to shed light on the relationship between our hormones and food. We discuss her most recent book,  Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again . If you want to understand...

Have you experienced imposter syndrome? Feeling like a fraud or that you don't deserve the accomplishments or recognition you've earned. It's more common than people realize with even the most accomplished actors/singers feeling like a fraud. Just google imposter syndrome celebrities and you'll see a recognizable list including: Lady Gaga, Tina Fey, and Tom Hanks. I share my first experience with...

IN THIS EPISODE: What is the future of work? Or more specifically, what is the way to reimagine work today to create environments where your employees can thrive that includes everyone from Boomers to Gen Z? It can be challenging for leaders to navigate managing across generations when generally speaking each generation prioritizes different life/work values. What about where people work? Should t...

If you have been considering making a transition in your career or you have been out of the world of work for a while but don't know how to re-enter, this interview is for you! Laura Berman Fortgang draws on 25 years of experience as a sought-after coach, best-selling author, and tv personality (she even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show).  Talking to Laura, it's easy to see why her Ted Talk has...

If you have been considering making a transition in your career or you have been out of the world of work for a while but don't know how to re-enter, this interview is for you! Laura Berman Fortgang draws on 25 years of experience as a sought-after coach, best-selling author, and tv personality (she even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show).  Talking to Laura, it's easy to see why her Ted Talk has...

What is a "living angel"? That is a term I made up to describe people who come into our lives and help us in some meaningful way. They help us with some challenges and give us hope or specific assistance. Sometimes the interaction is just a moment (I share an example of this from my life) and sometimes the person is around longer (I share a story from when I gave birth).   In my experience, these...

Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. She developed her groundbreaking weight loss protocol as an online subscriber program, through which she has helped thousands of women lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape permanently. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Galveston Diet, which we discuss on the show. If you are a wom...

Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. She developed her groundbreaking weight loss protocol as an online subscriber program, through which she has helped thousands of women lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape permanently. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Galveston Diet, which we discuss on the show. If you are a wom...

"Heart Care is the New Self-Care" – Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum This interview could save your life or the life of a woman you know. Please share it with every woman in your life. Heart disease is the number one killer of women but so many women are unaware of this information. Today's show is going to spotlight the importance of taking care of your heart health, what the key risk factors are, and how t...

Style expert and author George Brescia is on to help us feel modern and beautiful in the outfits we put on every day. He's going to share how to look good for casual events like running to the market to going out with friends. We'll learn the staple wardrobe we all need as well as the best stores to find the perfect items. He shares strategies on figuring out our style to the colors that look best...

Our most precious resource isn't money—it's time. We're allotted just twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling rushed and like we never have enough. Since we can't add more hours to the day, how can we optimally spend the time we do have and feel confident in our decisions and more fulfilled in our lives? Based on her wildly popular MBA class at UCLA, Professor Cassi...

Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy award-winning journalist and primetime anchor and menopause advocate. She is also the author of  The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce . If you are a woman in midlife and dealing with peri-menopause or menopause, you won't want to miss this conversation! Tamsen shares her personal journey with menopause, how she w...

Has uncertainty made you feel stuck and unable to make a decision or take action? I share one tip in this episode to get you into action without feeling overwhelmed. Show notes for today are at  https://thegoodlifecoach.com/228

Dr. Kelly Casperson is the best-selling author of  You Are Not Broken: Stop "Should-ing" All Over Your Sex Life.   She is on to talk to us about how to have a great love life in midlife.  She explains why women need to stop blaming and shaming themselves when it comes to sex. All of the show notes can be found at  https://thegoodlifecoach.com/227 While on the show notes page, I'd love for you to j...

"It's so easy to be pushed into short-term thinking and short-term solutions. But to make progress on our most meaningful priorities, and create the career we truly want for ourselves, it's necessary to fight back and carve out space for long-term thinking." – Dorie Clark Leading coach and multi-published author Dorie Clark is on today to discuss her most recent book,  The Long Game: How to be a L...

Are you currently saving money and amassing wealth or are you living paycheck to paycheck? Whether you are a stay at home mom, have a career, don't know much about how to manage money, or are great at it but always love learning more — there is something in this interview for you. Jennifer Barrett is on to discuss her new book, "Think Like a Breadwinner," a wealth-building manifesto for women. Who...

"If you want a remarkable life, you have to commit to doing it." – Debbie Millman The iconic Debbie Millman is on the show. I have been an admirer of her work for years. For 20 years, Debbie was the President of Sterling Brands, one of the world's leading branding consultancies. Under her leadership, Sterling grew to 150 employees in five offices. While there, she worked on the logo and brand iden...