The Midlife Reset: Sleep, Strength & Joyful Living for Women 50+

How many times have you bought into a course or book, hoping it would make things better? How many diets or cleanses have you jumped into thinking that this expert has that certain secret that will finally unlock the weight gain? Only to discover that the end result is lacklustre at best… and sometimes the fall out ends up feeling like a failure yet again. Why can’t we stick to things? And how muc...

What if the reason you feel overwhelmed… isn’t your hormones, your calendar, or your to-do list? What if it’s your kitchen counter? Or the drawer you avoid opening. Or the piles you’ve stopped seeing. Midlife has a way of amplifying everything. The brain rewiring is real. The anxiety is real. And when our external world feels chaotic, our nervous system follows. Here’s the truth: Physical clutter...

You wake up tired after a full night’s sleep. You feel anxious for no reason you can name. Your joints ache. Your memory feels foggy. You’ve gained weight even though you haven’t changed anything. Maybe your heart races unexpectedly, or you feel hot and then cold, or you just feel… shitty. And you go to the doctor, and maybe they don’t dismiss you right away. Maybe they run some tests, and then lo...

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When most people hear hypnotherapy, they think stage shows… swinging watches… maybe someone clucking like a chicken. But what if it’s actually one of the most practical tools for what women are struggling with in midlife? As hormones shift, our brains literally rewire. Some things get way better… like speaking our truth finally. But some things, that aren’t so welcome, get much louder. It’s coming...

In nearly every yoga class I teach, at least one woman approaches me with concern after receiving a DEXA scan result or another osteoporosis diagnosis. Many of these women are already doing “all the right things,” like exercising and trying to take care of their health—yet it still feels scary and discouraging. But as Candy and I discuss in episode 55 of the Midlife Reset Podcast, it doesn’t have...

You know the feeling. You wake up with good intentions, maybe you’ve planned to go for a walk, start a new habit, or finally finish that project. And then… it hits. That tiny, whispering thought in your mind that slowly chips away at your motivation. Today, I want to talk about the five most insidious thoughts that sabotage our motivation. These are the sneaky little mental scripts that we replay...

How many times girlfriend have you heard you should lift weights? But what does that really look like? Is it safe for menopausal women? Today’s episode of the Midlife Reset podcast is all about strength. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of where it fits into your fitness plan and 3 guidelines to keep you injury free. I’ve had to reorganize a lot of my activities to prioritize strength...

In this episode, we explore how women can reclaim joy, ease, and alignment in midlife—beyond people-pleasing, sacrifice, and self-abandonment. As midlife women, if you’re anything like us, it’s exhausting and soul sucking to always be “reading the room”. We constantly put others needs and feelings ahead of our own. We sacrifice and suffer. We challenge you in this podcast episode to ask ….. why? W...

How did you sleep last night? So many midlife women are struggling. Do we need sleeping pills? Separate bedrooms? A better mattress? Before you do anything drastic, stay tuned for 5 simple sleep secrets that really work. I know because insomnia drove me crazy through perimenopause. And then the hot flashes decimated any shreds of sanity that were left. This episode is based on the latest sleep sci...

Did you look down one day and say … where did all this flesh come from? I did. At 60 years old, I was feeling bloated, exhausted and embarrassed that I couldn’t figure this out in my own body. So I dug into my yoga therapy resources and created a protocol called Mindful Eating . By the end of this article, you’ll have a few solid answers about where that menopause belly came from and some simple f...

So many of my friends are busy. Exhausted. Doing all the things — and yet somehow, not feeling satisfied… settled… or content. One friend has had a painful shoulder that prevents her from kayaking or sleeping … no time to do the rehab. Another friend wants to lose weight but is continually derailed by her active social life. Too busy to make a food plan. Their days are full of activity, but it isn...

There comes a moment for many women when effort stops delivering results. You’re doing all the right things — working harder, staying capable, caring for everyone — and yet you feel stuck, exhausted, and frustrated. In this conversation, I sat down with Leslie Gordon Christie of BUFF Nation to explore what really changes when women stop pushing and start listening. What unfolded was a deeply hones...

What if feeling wildly alive in midlife had nothing to do with doing more — and everything to do with finally being seen? If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet thinking, “I’ve lost myself,” this conversation might change the way you think about style, confidence, and visibility forever. Welcome back to the Midlife Reset Podcast episode 47 , where we explore what it really means to age stron...

Beep! Beep! Delivery coming in ! That’s what insulin sounds like in your body. If you’ve been hearing a lot of buzz lately about insulin resistance and think that your menopause belly might have something to do with that… stay tuned. Today I want to make it super easy to understand what this hormone does for you, why you should care and offer 7 fast, simple ways to balance your blood sugar. I know...

It’s the new year. Big plans. What if doubling down on those resolutions… really gritting your teeth and going for it… pushing really hard… was the opposite of what really works? Today I want to offer a magic formula , well it seems magic at first, for breaking through long time barriers and discovering a natural well of motivation and momentum. I’ll give you 3 ways to slay your goals this year an...

Are you feeling embarrassed and old because you leak when you laugh, jump, or cough? Me too. And I got tired of saying no to things like group hikes or going dancing. My guest and I are both “women of a certain age” who have found the answers to embarrassing leaks and demoralizing diapers. We’ve helped hundreds of women find freedom from bladder accidents. Today, we’re going to give you the five b...

What if menopause wasn’t an ending… but the beginning of your second spring ? For most of us raised in Western culture, menopause has been framed as decline, loss, disruption, or at best, something to “get through.” But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), menopause is not a problem to fix — it’s a natural turning point. A gateway. A season of renewal. This week on the Midlife Reset Podcast , I...

Midlife has a way of serving up plot twists we never saw coming. Some are beautiful. Some shake us to our core. But every once in a while, the twist is so sharp and so dark that it stops us in our tracks and makes us wonder: What now? My guest on this week’s Midlife Reset Podcast knows that feeling intimately. Suzy Rosenstein was in her 50s when she faced a sudden job loss after nearly 20 years. N...

Are you already dreading stepping on the scale after the holidays? Looking to get your routine back on track? Real, lasting change is possible. Next year’s holiday season can feel lighter, calmer, and more joyful — and it starts with understanding the mindful way to initiate change. Thanks for reading The Midlife Reset - Sleep, Strength and Joy for Women 50+! This post is public so feel free to sh...

Tis the season of parties. All those rich foods… fancy drinks. It’s no time to start dieting right? Hell no! I’m going to give you three solid strategies for surviving the party jungle this holiday season. I lost 25 pounds of menopausal weight and still enjoyed chocolate and crab cakes. Using the time tested tricks from mindfulness, you’ll be able to navigate the food minefields too without losing...

Pace of Change is Exhausting! Cheryl Gordon: Do you ever feel the pace of change is just… exhausting? Every time you finally figure out one new app or platform or “must-have” tool, another one pops up — and suddenly, you’re behind again. For many midlife women, technology has become a new kind of stress — one that quietly chips away at our confidence and keeps us from sharing our purpose or follow...

How many times do you get up in the night to pee? And is it easy to get back to sleep after? Fariya and I have helped hundreds of women improve their breathing, which has resulted in better sleep, calmer bladders, and greater focus. Today, we’re going to explain the connection, provide accessible strategies, and get you on the road to greater energy for what you love. So let’s go! Welcome to episo...

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night, mind racing, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Modern life glorifies busyness and overstimulation, but our nervous systems haven’t evolved to handle the constant flood of light, noise, and information. Rest isn’t wasted time. It’s medicine. In this video, I open with a story about my father, who grew up on a qui...

My guest today was a lifelong athlete — boot camps, spin, Body Pump, you name it. But one day, she looked down and thought, “Where did all this belly fat come from?” That moment set her on a journey that might rewrite everything you thought you knew about midlife fitness. Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto joins me from Finland to unpack the truth about what really works for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond...