The Roller Coaster of Midlife

Ever found yourself so entangled in the health maze of your family that you've lost sight of your own well-being? We've all been there, haven't we? Joining us is Susan Salenger, a beacon of light in the hazy corridors of women's health. Armed with insights from her revolutionary book "SIDELINED: How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health," she's here to answer the burning question, "Why do we sidel...

Now, this episode was supposed to cover a different topic entirely, but then something caught my eye and led me down an unexpected path. Oprah had an illuminating discussion about menopause, a conversation that promised to expose the untold truths and misconceptions about this universal experience. But there was a catch: she shared her own struggles to be heard and to receive the treatment that sh...

Are you a midlife woman battling with stubborn weight, dipping energy levels, and unanswered health questions? You're not alone, and it's not your fault. This week's powerful episode of The Roller Coaster of Midlife is the lifeline you've been looking for. Join us as we welcome the remarkable Lara Frendjian, a highly esteemed Registered Holistic Nutritionist who has been a beacon of hope for count...

Welcome to The Roller Coaster of Midlife, the podcast that supports and empowers midlife moms as they navigate through the ups and downs of this ever-changing phase of life. In today's episode, we're delighted to have Holly Boxenhorn, a former psychotherapist turned coach, who has spent the last decade working with women over 40 to help them make the most of this next phase of their lives.   Durin...

Midlife is definitely a season of change. Once exciting careers can become stagnant, retirement options come closer, and empty nests give us more freedom. The question that often gets asked is “What’s next?” and it creates a hunger inside of us. We know that we want something different but it’s the “what” that hangs us up. How do you go from here to there when you have no idea where “there” is? Jo...

In this 300 th episode of The Roller Coaster of Midlife, I take a look back at where this all started, my journey to where I am today and what it took to get here. I’ll also share my big three lessons that I learned along the way.   I also have another reason to celebrate because my 50 th birthday is just around the corner. Make sure to tune into this celebration because I have a special gift just...

Do you ever find yourself repeating the same mistakes or being stuck in the same cycles and behavioural patterns? You may have tried hard to will yourself to change, but with no luck. Midlife is the perfect time to reflect on our journey so far and decided how we want to live the next part. This is a time for us to choose our own adventure, but we also know that if we keep doing what we’ve always...

This is a rebroadcast from a Facebook LIVE! To catch LIVE episodes follow: The Roller Coaster on Facebook  Ever wished for a fairy godmother to transform your closet into a collection of clothes that are truly you? You're not alone!   In this episode, we're joined by Keri Blair, CEO and Style Master at The Style Studio and host of the podcast, Style Your Dreams. Keri shares her expertise on how mi...

Welcome to another episode of The Roller Coaster podcast, where we delve into the transformative experiences women go through during midlife. Today, we're exploring the spiritual awakening that many women encounter, a journey that often goes beyond the physical changes associated with this phase of life. I share my personal story of embracing spirituality through journaling, meditation, lunar cycl...

Midlife is a time to explore who we’ve become, where we are and where we want to go. Part of this journey for many women reveals the desire to move away from the constraints of a typical 9-5 job and create something of our own, something that deeply connects to what ignites us, our purpose.   I’ll be the first to admit that this can be overwhelming and damn scary at times because it is what I have...

A few episodes ago, we chatted about how to manage career change in midlife and the things that we can do to stay ahead of things. I know, the prospect of such a drastic change can be daunting. But what if we looked at it differently? What if midlife was THE best time for a career change?   Joining me today is Caroline Rae, a trusted Global Executive Coach to executives, entrepreneurs, and experie...

I don’t know why, but it always surprises me when a woman shares that she feels that she’s a fraud and isn’t qualified to be doing what she’s doing. On the outside, she appears to have it all together and is succeeding and inspiring others but that’s not what she feels on the inside.   It’s funny that I find it surprising because which each new venture I take on, that fear creeps in. Who am I to b...

Many of us moms, spend the better part of two decades putting everything we have into our kids, husband, and home. We often forget about ourselves until one day it feels like a big spotlight is shining on everything we’ve neglected for years. The catalyst may vary, someone getting their driver’s license, planning for prom or the first college drop-off. It can feel like the ground beneath you is op...

You don’t have to look far to see the differences between how men are allowed to age vs. women. In recent months, we’ve seen notable mature women “cancelled” while men are seen as “distinguished”. Is it any wonder that women struggle with their aging journey?   Joining me today is Carine Camara , a lifestyle expert, helping women build authentic and holistic lifestyles through Style, Beauty and We...

Change is part of life, it can either be an opportunity to make us or break us. Let’s face it, change brings uncertainty and fear, and one place that can be hit hard is when it comes to our careers. When change comes our way, either by choice or force, the feeling of “Starting from Scratch” can be daunting.   In this episode, I'm chatting with Osnat Benari, product consultant and author of "Starti...

Growing up I can remember my mum saying to me “you are your own worst enemy”, it took a while to understand what she really meant. Now, I can see that ‘being our own worst enemy’ is part of the human experience. We let things like self-doubt, imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs stop us from achieving what we truly want.   In this episode, I'm chatting with Cassandra Crawley Mayo a corporate lea...

As I progress into my midlife years, I’ve come to its more than a list of symptoms to be cured or endured, it’s a transformation. There is beautiful wisdom honed by midlife women, this wisdom can bring clarity, joy and purpose. Getting to that point of understanding can be a journey in itself, a journey that I’ve been navigating for a couple of years now.   It hasn’t been easy because our modern w...

No doubt, by the time we hit our midlife years the relationship that we’ve built with our partners can become a bit “routine”, not that is necessarily a problem but sometimes it can be. Problems can definitely bubble up if you’re not on the same page or when there seems to be a distance between you.   Joining me today is Elana Israel , who has combined her years as a therapist, and coaching experi...

Have you ever been sucked into the false promises of this diet or that diet? Let’s face it, for many of us in midlife, the pounds seem to come on much easier than they shed away, if at all! Once we hit the other side of 40 – our health, and maintaining it, becomes critical. BUT, it is also VERY confusing because our bodies are different, and there isn’t any one solution. For many of us, we seem to...

Midlife can be an incredibly confusing, chaotic and challenging time of our lives. Many times we suffer in silence and we don't share what's going on, which in turn, can make things worst. This is especially true if you're finding yourself in any type of spiritual awakening, a deep yearning for something more for yourself and your future.  When I went through this, I didn't have a clue what was go...

Alison Bladh is a registered nutritional and beauty therapist living in the wilds of Sweden after falling for the charms of a Viking man! Alison has worked in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years and specializes in menopausal women’s health. She has her own online clinic helping women worldwide to manage the negative symptoms of menopause. Her mission is to support her clients throug...

Stacy is the founder and CEO of Journey Fuel and a life transformation specialist and has been helping people actualize their desires for more than 20 years. Over the course of her former career working for renowned firms, Stacy discovered the life-altering, magic-making power of applying what she was doing for her consulting clients to achieve the results they wanted, to herself to achieve the ch...

Leah Marie Mazur is a certified Divorce Recovery Coach for women and founder of Mindfully Ready, LLC. She specializes in helping women rebuild their self-confidence so they can live their best lives after divorce. She offers 1-on-1 coaching sessions while providing a safe, judgement-free community for women rebuilding after divorce in her private Facebook group Divorced & Empowered. How to build s...

Dr. Robin Buckley functions as a professional speaker, Executive Coach, and author. Her proprietary coaching model uses a business framework to support clients in executing strategic plans for developing their careers and relationships. The owner of Insights Group Psychological & Coaching Services, Dr. Buckley has a Ph. D. in clinical psychology from Hofstra University. She has published three boo...

Susan Bratton "Intimacy Expert to Millions" is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She is co-founder and CEO of two corporations: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality. C...