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

Most midlife women I work with know they should take care of themselves—but guilt and old conditioning still whisper, “That’s selfish.” My guest today, Robin Brock , shares how she flipped that narrative through the SHE Mindfulness Program . Once she began prioritizing her own health and happiness, her relationships deepened, her confidence grew, and life opened up in new and beautiful ways. “It’s...

Have you ever secretly dreamed of writing a book one day? Or maybe you just crave a good story that makes you feel seen in midlife — with all its challenges, changes, and surprising chances for reinvention. Today’s guest proves that it’s never too late to start something bold. Gretchen Anthony published her first novel at age 48, and her latest, Tired Ladies Take a Stand , is striking a chord with...

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Welcome back to the Midlife Reset Podcast, episode 33! I’m your host, Cheryl Gordon. Today, we’re diving into something every midlife woman has experienced—mood swings, irritability, that sudden sense of “I can’t believe I just snapped over nothing!” Now, I want you to know—this isn’t just in your head. It’s real, physiological, and completely normal. Hormones, stress, sleep, and even nutrition al...

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Do you look in the mirror and think… ‘What on earth happened to me?’” It’s not like you’re being vain. It’s about the extra weight, bloating, the discomfort that creep in during midlife—making you feel unlike yourself. Today I’m sharing how hormones, stress, and mindful eating all play a role in midlife weight—and why the gentlest, most effective changes are often the ones we overlook. Welcome to...

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Don’t get me wrong… I’m all about the fun. In fact, WTF? That was mine … but my acronym meant “where’s the fun?” Gotta figure out how it all morphed so terribly wrong. Anyway… Today’s topic is about F-U-N! I’ve been in places in my life where it wasn’t much fun. I bet you have too. What I didn’t really understand was that I was making a choice. Yup. A choice about the fun. I can make fun happen at...

Are stairs getting trickier every day? Do you worry about needing surgery for your knees? One of the most common reasons people seek out my yoga classes is that they think they have tight hips. What if I told you that in my decades of experience, the most under-utilized strategy to ease knee pain or loosen hips had nothing to do with those joints specifically? Every step you take starts with your...

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Have you spent years pouring your heart into everyone else—only to feel drained, resentful, or even invisible? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of The Midlife Reset Podcast (Ep. 29), I sit down with life coach, author, and podcast host Denise Drinkwalter to talk about reclaiming your joy, setting boundaries, and putting yourself back at the centre of your life. ✨ In this empowering conver...

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If you’ve ever wondered why your body seems to respond differently to diets, exercise, or even your favorite comfort foods now that you’re in midlife, you’re not alone. In episode 28 of the Midlife Reset Podcast, I sat down with holistic nutritionist (and metabolism mechanic!) Sharlene Styles to answer your burning questions about midlife metabolism. Together, we dug into hot topics like anti-infl...

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Cheryl Gordon : Yoga is supposed to heal you, so why did it hurt me? In this episode, my guest and I reveal the hidden risks of yoga for women over 50, and the essential steps to keep your practice safe, strong, and sustainable for decades to come. Today, I'm so excited to have a great gab with Gillian Soder of Body Labs Yoga in Edmonton, Canada. Gillian is the creator and primary facilitator for...

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Has touch and connection quietly slipped off your radar since menopause? You're not alone—and you are not broken. In this heartfelt episode of The Midlife Reset Podcast , I’m joined by Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, a gynecologist and intimacy coach who helps midlife women reconnect with pleasure, confidence, and their sexual selves. We talk vaginal dryness, tanked libido, societal shame, and why midlife is act...

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Does this sound familiar? I eat healthy all day long… green smoothie for breakfast, high fibre salad for lunch. Even at dinner, well, I start carefully. But then it tastes really good. And I’m not supposed to eat after dinner, so I’d better tank up now. Wouldn’t want to be hungry or I won’t sleep. And then I finish it all and think good, I’m full. But…. The night stretches out long ahead. I’m tire...

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A few weeks ago, while camping, my husband had a heart attack. It wasn’t his first cardiac crisis. But this time, it dawned that our lives would dramatically change. This wasn’t a fluke. It wasn’t a one time event. I could no longer live in that lovely dreamland of denial. Welcome to episode 24 of the Midlife Reset podcast. I’m Cheryl Gordon, a yoga therapist committed to educating midlife women a...

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Cheryl Gordon: I have a confession to make. I have a huge sweet tooth, and absolutely love anything salty and crispy. And I eat these things when I'm not hungry. And I have eaten a lot of these things when I've been feeling stressed, or lonely, or depressed, or hopeless, or overwhelmed, and or, in general, states of grief. This is called emotional eating. I don't think I'm alone, and my guest toda...

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C: Let’s get real, girlfriends—how is it that we’ve had babies, managed families, worked our butts off, and hit midlife still unclear on our own plumbing? We whisper about leaking when we laugh or cry quietly about pain during sex, all while pretending everything’s fine. But it’s not. And we deserve better. This episode of the Midlife Reset is your permission slip to get curious, get informed, and...