V.I.B.E. Living Podcast

Change the script, change the result. We dive into a grounded, grace-filled approach to midlife weight loss that rejects crash diets and embraces sustainable transformation through faith, neuroscience, and simple daily habits. With Dr. Lorette, a cognitive behavioral therapist and minister, we explore how thoughts shape beliefs, beliefs drive feelings, and feelings steer actions—so if you want new...

Your body keeps the score, but it also leaves clues—and today we follow them. We sit down with Sharon Nielsen, a veteran RN with decades in emergency and critical care, who’s now guiding women 40+ to reset their nervous systems, calm cortisol, and build a sustainable, joyful way to live. From the clogged chaos of the ER to the quiet clarity of holistic coaching, Sharon shares what really drives th...

What if the belief that runs your life isn’t yours at all? Our guest, Tara Wiskow, opens up about losing 220 pounds, battling bulimia, and surviving multiple suicide attempts—only to be pulled back by a five-year-old’s simple question: Are you going to die, mama? That moment didn’t just save her life; it rewired her identity and set her on a path to self-love, deep healing, and purpose. We dig int...

 If stress feels like a constant hum in the background and your goals keep getting heavier, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. I sit down with Dr. Sue McCreadie—holistic pediatrician and powerhouse midlife transformation coach —for a raw, compassionate conversation that untangles grief, hormones, anxiety, and the pressure to keep it all together .  Dr. Sue opens up about losing her father...

Feeling flat, foggy, or stuck in midlife? We dive into the cellular layer of energy and show how smarter hydration, targeted whole foods, and a dash of AI can lift your day-to-day without turning your life upside down. Our guest, wellness entrepreneur and AI content strategist Julie Helmer, shares a clear, empowering path that blends mitochondrial support with simple tools anyone can use. We talk...

What if the chemistry of your day—your calm, your focus, your energy—could be shifted by sound? We sit down with Maury Zelkovich, the creator behind a long-running brainwave entrainment method, to unpack how rhythmic audio can guide neural firing, change brain chemistry, and reshape how you think and feel through midlife and beyond. This isn’t hype; it’s the brain’s natural tendency to sync with e...

Shock, denial, panic—then the next test, the next call, the next choice. Our breast cancer series returns to the part most people skip: the emotional cost of diagnosis and the work of rebuilding identity, relationships, and purpose while treatment remakes your life. We open up about the moment a braid on a pillow becomes a new trauma, the decision to shave on your own terms, and why a wig can feel...

What if the bravest move in midlife isn’t to push harder, but to release the grip? We sit down with Dr. Naeema Olatunji to trace a powerful arc from burnout and a life-altering cycling accident to a life rebuilt on faith, non-attachment, and a simple guiding question: what’s possible now? We open with the hidden signals that you’re overdue for change—the repeating arguments, the stale roles, the i...

A single late-night choice can redraw an entire map. That’s what happens when Gail Bliss, a seasoned performer and international flight attendant, taps the audition button on a whim and lands on The Voice as its oldest U.S. contestant to advance—thanks to Snoop Dogg’s unexpected replay. We dive into the messy, magnetic reality behind that moment: decades of craft, the pivot from sax to song, the P...

Ever wonder why some foods feel impossible to stop eating? We pull back the curtain on how ultra-processed products are engineered to hook your taste buds, spike your blood sugar, and keep you coming back—while quietly nudging up your risk for type 2 diabetes, mood swings, and gut disruption. With nutritionist Julie Ruelle from Go Coco, we translate the science into everyday choices that protect y...

Three survivors share their breast cancer journey.  They talk about how mindset, medicine, and community changed their breast cancer outcomes. We explore early detection, individualized treatment, cultural barriers in care, and practical tips from nutrition to radiation skin protection.  A life-changing diagnosis doesn’t arrive with a manual, so we brought together three women who wrote their own....

Some stories are spoken. Others are lived so powerfully they outshine words. Karen Wilson joins us to share how a 17-year caregiving journey with her mother—through cancer, stroke, COPD, and chronic pain—became a living curriculum for resilience, presence, and protective love. When a stroke silenced her mother’s speech, gestures and energy did the talking, teaching Karen to pour hope, choose her w...

Are you ready to rewrite midlife?    The biggest lie about midlife and aging says your best years are behind you. We set it on fire.  Author and practitioner Allison Davis joins us to reframe midlife as a season of strength, clarity, and fresh purpose . Together, we reveal the 3 pillars that can transform your next chapter: Body Work, Brain Work, and World Work. Learn how small daily shifts—more p...

Your body knows before your mind can explain. We sat down with Jen to unpack how simple, intentional gestures can translate hard-to-name emotions into clear signals you can act on, turning anxious contraction into grounded expansion without forcing, fixing, or faking it. Her journey—from feeling “not smart” in test-driven classrooms to discovering kinesthetic and emotional intelligence—led to a so...

What if aging wasn't something to fear but something to embrace? What if those gray hairs and laugh lines weren't signs of decline but badges of wisdom and life fully lived?  Natascha Harding, pro-aging maverick and Golden Bachelor contestant, joins Lynnis Woods-Mullins to flip the script on aging. With refreshing candor and infectious energy, they explore why the space between our ears—...

What does it take to recognize you're in an abusive relationship when denial feels safer than truth? When someone finally told Tiffiny Newton she was being abused, she refused to believe it—even as her partner controlled every aspect of her life. This powerful conversation takes us through Tiffiny's journey from victim to survivor to advocate, revealing the subtle warning signs of abuse...

What if your body's subtle signals could reveal health issues months or even years before they appear on traditional medical tests? That's the power of bioenergetic testing, a science-based approach that's helping midlife women decode their body's whispers before they become screams. In this eye-opening conversation, mechanical engineer turned health detective Beth Milbrecht sh...

What if your mindset could literally heal your body at the cellular level? Carey Mencarini extraordinary journey proves it's not just possible—it's transformative. Wheelchair-bound, on oxygen, and given mere months to live with an ALS-like diagnosis in her early 40s, Carey refused to accept this fate. Her two young sons needed her, so she embarked on a healing journey that would defy all...

"There aren't any good options." "Dating is a waste of time." "All the good ones are taken." Sound familiar? These limiting beliefs are exactly what Dr. Michelle Henry, relationship coach with a PhD in counseling and psychology, helps women overcome in this eye-opening conversation about dating after 40. Drawing from her personal journey that led to meeting her h...

When was the last time you truly listened to your body? Those whispers of "I don't feel right" or "I'm so tired" aren't just inconveniences – they're crucial messages that deserve your attention. In this deeply personal conversation, health and mindset coach Andrea Joy shares her harrowing journey from severe burnout to vibrant health. After opening her own...

Ever felt invisible? As if society has decided women of a certain age should gracefully step into the shadows? Martina Gruppo knows this feeling all too well - both from experiencing cultural invisibility in Italy and from years spent with a covert narcissist who methodically dimmed her light and tried to take her power. In this profound conversation, Martina shares her journey from silent sufferi...

What if the secret to thriving in midlife isn’t about chasing more—but about rediscovering what we’ve forgotten? When Elizabeth Bruckner saw grocery store shelves emptying in 2020, it sparked more than anxiety—it ignited a deep transformation. Living in a typical suburban home surrounded by concrete and a backyard pool, she began a journey into modern homesteading—a lifestyle choice that turned un...

The moment hit me at 63, suddenly noticing my body changing in ways I never expected. That shocking realization led to this powerful conversation with mindset coach Cheryl Fisher about navigating midlife body changes with grace and intention rather than resignation. What we say to ourselves about our changing bodies matters profoundly. When we constantly verbalize negative thoughts about midlife w...

Karen Stattner vividly recalls the day she fractured her back in a riding accident—a moment that would launch her on an unexpected journey into the world of somatic healing. Despite diligently following her physical therapist's advice to strengthen her core through Pilates, she remained in pain with restricted movement for years. The most frustrating part? Her X-rays showed everything had hea...

Hospitals can feel like confusing, overwhelming places—especially when you or a loved one needs care. In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Monique Nugent, hospitalist and author of "Prescriptions for Admissions," we pull back the curtain on what really happens inside hospital walls and how to navigate this complex system with confidence. Dr. Nugent shares powerful insights from her...