This is me at 50!

Send us Fan Mail Today’s conversation is one that I’ve been especially excited to share with you. I’m sitting down with Lisa Tieglman‑Koepp, a licensed professional counselor, psychotherapist, speaker, and one of the founding voices behind the Rise Up Women's Empowerment Summit. Lisa has spent more than three decades supporting women through life’s transitions, helping them navigate identity,...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Bryana Kudek, founder of Gaining Grit Health and Healing. Bryana is a Licensed Athletic Trainer with over 11 years of experience, a Performance Enhancement Specialist, and a Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise Specialist. After years serving as a Head Athletic Trainer in high school settings, she took a bold leap and opened her own clinic in 2021—just 12 weeks...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s conversation is one I’m really excited to share with you. I’m joined by Dr. Jordan Weyker, and we’re diving into an important and often overlooked topic—TMJ and how it connects to the body as a whole. This is not just a jaw issue conversation; it’s a full-body, whole-person discussion that will leave you with a deeper understanding of how interconnected our systems truly a...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s conversation is a powerful one. I’m joined by Paula Carlton, NP, one of the six incredible women on the Rise Up Women’s Empowerment Summit team happening April 18-19, 2026. Paula brings a grounded, compassionate, and deeply informed perspective to women’s health, longevity, and whole-person care—and in this episode, we dive into the final pillar of her Five S’s framework:...

Send us Fan Mail If Thanksgiving always feels a little… chaotic, this episode is your calm, grounded reset. In today's episode, I walk you through a simple, strategic plan for your morning, mealtime, and evening so you can enjoy every bite without the crash, guilt, or stress. You’ll learn how to set up your morning foundation with protein-forward meals, hydration, and light movement to keep b...

Send us Fan Mail Turning 54 has me reflecting on life, love, and what truly matters. The joys feel richer, friendships deeper, and every lesson more meaningful. In this episode, I share 10 life lessons I’ve learned along the way: Letting go of what weighs you down The power of saying “no” Embracing imperfection Remembering that you are enough just as you are Life is messy, beautiful, and ever-chan...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been dragging through the day, relying on caffeine, or waking up tired even after a “full night” of sleep… this might be the most important 10 minutes you spend today. I just released a short episode on one of the most overlooked parts of your health — sleep , the job everyone has but almost no one treats like a job. In this episode, I cover:  ✨ Why sleep is the true fo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt lonely in a crowded room, as if something inside you no longer fits? You’re not alone. Many of us, especially in our late 40s and 50s, find ourselves navigating big shifts—in friendships, family dynamics, and even in our own sense of identity. Perimenopause and menopause can bring profound changes, not just in our bodies but in how we relate to ourselves and oth...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed how some weeks you feel unstoppable—energized, focused, and confident—while other weeks you feel tired, foggy, or just not yourself? That’s not random—it’s your hormones. Most of us have been taught to only pay attention to the menstrual phase of our cycle, but that’s just one part of the story. In reality, our bodies move through four unique phases each mont...

Send us Fan Mail Are your hormones out of whack? Fatigue, brain fog, hot flashes, cravings, or mood swings can all be signs your body’s messengers are off balance. In this episode of This Is Me at 50 , I’m breaking down what it really means to balance your hormones naturally—and why it’s not about a magic pill but about everyday habits that work. I’ll walk you through five science-backed steps you...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you’ve hit a wall lately? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of This Is Me at 50! , we’re talking about the mental overload so many women face in perimenopause… and why sometimes the way forward isn’t about finding the right answer—it’s about asking a better question.  I’m sharing 4 of my go-to coaching quest...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply candid and refreshingly real episode, I sit down with my husband Ryan to talk about a topic that doesn’t often get airtime — what it’s like to experience menopause from the other side . Ryan opens up about our journey through perimenopause and menopause — the highs, the hard parts, and the moments that tested both of us. With honesty, humor, and heart, he shares wha...

Send us Fan Mail I love surrounding myself with people that are authentic- have a voice and aren't afraid to use it- people that boldly step in to who they are and follow their passions. Those are the people that…when I’m around them - they elevate me, they inspire me, they challenge me- and they're just …. cool! Today, I have the pleasure of sharing with you one of those people - my fri...

Send us Fan Mail … these are the hardest episodes for me to share but mean the most  2024 was a crazy, unexpected, entirely “off the path of a normal” year for me. There were moments of extreme humbling. It was difficult. There were times I felt more alone than I had in years. I questioned so many things about myself. It tested me in ways I didn't think I was prepared for. It taught me lesson...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 2 of my 2-part Gut / Hormone series In today's episode, I am outlining my 21-day Reset protocol that can help your body have a more vibrant, diverse microbiome allowing for optimal hormone signaling and hormone balance.  If you're experiencing any of the following this podcast is for you  excessive bloating Sugar cravings poor sleep hot flashes lack of concentrat...

Send us Fan Mail Over the past 6 years, I've learned in my health coaching practice that for so many women, there's great confusion around what triggers hormone imbalances. So today, we're talking about the gut/hormone connection because when your gut gets wonky so do your hormones.  Your hormones will never be balanced if you have underlying digestive and gut issues.  Gut health as...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about Mindset-a crazy, fuzzy, ambiguous word that gets thrown around a lot. Mindset, in my definition, is how we approach problem solving in our life.  That's it- Mindset -how we approach problem solving. Where your head is at determines A LOT!!  You cannot balance your hormones when your daily habits and your mindset are the actual reason your hormones ar...

Send us Fan Mail I am so excited to finally start sharing with you- I have been so busy working on season 3 and I've got a lot of great things coming out for you starting in October Season 1 was all about kicking off the podcast and helping you get to know me! And some of the people that I surround myself as part of my wellness journey Season 2 was all about my unexpected hysterectomy and all...

Send us Fan Mail One of the coolest parts of watching your kids grow up is when they start to become young adults, and you begin having conversations with them where you feel like you don't have to be wearing the parent hat. You get to talk with them as the incredible young adults they are becoming. The conversations become two-way conversations and if you're listening and paying attenti...

Send us Fan Mail My friend Paula Carlton is back today. To talk about her fourth s "Stillness"  There's a calm feeling in this podcast. There's a peace in the cadence of this conversation, it feels almost …..soothing. I had such a nice time talking with Paula about stillness Grab a pen and paper so you can take notes as you listen Paula share her four “no cost” health options y...

Send us Fan Mail Summer cocktails are one of the trickiest things for people to manage when it comes to staying on track with health and wellness goals.   The cookouts, the live music, the celebrations, the festivals, the backyard picnics, the family gatherings, the days of the lake or by the pool-cocktails are typically a part of these activities.  Let's talk about ways you can Slow Down, Si...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan, what's something that you struggle with to stay on track with your health and wellness goals in the summer?    "Nighttime snacking Missy. Nighttime snacking is a big struggle. So, the kids are home from school for the summer and our cupboard, even though you are a health coach, has a whole bunch of snacks in it ‘cause were normal people.     So the kids eat the sna...

Send us Fan Mail The benefits of an active lifestyle are too numerous to count.  But the hot temps can put a big stop to what you enjoy doing outside!  This weekend the heat index is supposed to be over 100 degrees - which is a big deal for all of us who live in the Midwest. The seasons are beautiful - but the weather often dictates how we spend our time outside. Let’s take 10 minutes and solve th...

Send us Fan Mail Summer can be a tricky time of year to feel like we're staying on the healthy path.  We have three months to cram in all of the fun, all of the cookouts, all of the potlucks, all of the trips to the beach and trips up north, all of the camping, all of the festivals, concerts, lake days, ice cream trips…. everything summer.  Healthy isn’t seasonal - but our lives, routines and...

Send us Fan Mail August of last year (episode 11), I started conversations with our guest today, Nurse Practitioner Paula Carlton about her 5 “must haves” for embracing everything it means to be a woman.  In episode 15 she shared her insight on Embracing Sensuality In episode 18 we talked about the importance of Emotional and Physical Strength Today, we have a beautiful conversation around Satisfa...