Wake Her Up

Salad. Donuts. Or... the whole buffet? Marcella is back with her favorite co-conspirator Ashlyn (@this.isashlynn) for a conversation that is equal parts hilarious, healing, and long overdue. They were both raised in the Mormon church — where sex was sacred, self-pleasure was a confessional offense, and your body was something to be managed, not enjoyed. So now that they're out? They've had...

Buckle up, we've got two Ex Mormon midlife women sharing how they went from everything matters to NOTHING matters! Marcella is joined by her friend and partner-in-chaos Ashlyn (@this.isashlyn) to talk about something they've both been sitting with for a while: the idea that nothing matters — and why that belief might actually be the most grounding, most freeing, most feeling thing either o...

What if Mother's Day isn't actually for mothers? Marcella Hill and her sister Sharon Johnson are back — and they're blowing up one of the most "sacred" days of the year. Spoiler: the way we celebrate Mother's Day has almost nothing to do with what it was originally intended for. And once you learn that, you can't unsee it. But they don't stop there. This episode i...

Why are so many women feeling disconnected—from their partners, their desire, and even themselves? In this powerful episode of the Wake Her Up Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Mariah Sophocles, gynecologist and author of The Bedroom Gap , to talk about a topic that so many women experience but few openly discuss: the growing disconnect in intimacy during midlife and long-term relationships. We dive i...

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Frew, life coach, author, and bold decision maker, to talk about her remarkable journey through betrayal, healing, and self-rediscovery. Jessica shares the deeply personal story of her first marriage and the life-altering discovery that her husband was gay and had an affair with a man. Instead of allowing the experience to break her, she chose a path of com...

Leaving Mormonism, Part 2: Marriage, Motherhood, and Reclaiming Our Bodies In Part 2 of our conversation on leaving Mormonism, I’m joined again by my sister, Sharon Johnson , as we go deeper into what it actually looked like to unravel our beliefs—and rebuild our lives—from the inside out. We talk honestly about our past and present views on marriage, motherhood, and our roles as wives , and how m...

So many women are living with pelvic floor dysfunction and have no idea help even exists. In this episode of Wake Her Up , I’m joined by pelvic floor specialist Jana Danielson , founder of Coochball and co owner of Bloom Better Supplements , for a conversation every woman deserves to hear. We talk about the deep frustration of women being dismissed, ignored, or never offered guidance when it comes...

What happens to women’s desire during perimenopause—and why are so many women being dismissed, shamed, or told to accept it? In this episode of Wake Her Up , I sit down with Andrea Donsky , a 7-time published menopause researcher and co-owner of Morphus Women’s Nutritional & Supplement Brand , to unpack newly published research on women’s libido during perimenopause and menopause—and the findi...

What happens when your body starts changing—and it wakes you up to the life you’ve been living? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shannon Klingman , OB-GYN and founder of Lume Deodorant , for a conversation that starts with perimenopause, body odor, and the “why do I smell like onions?” question so many women are quietly asking… and unfolds into something far deeper. We talk about how women’s b...

In this heart-to-heart episode of Wake Her Up , we sit down with Caycie — the hilarious and deeply honest creator behind @black_belt_in_mom on TikTok. As two midlife women navigating perimenopause, we connected instantly with her raw stories of caretaking for her mom in a nursing home, juggling life’s chaos, and still finding moments to laugh through it all. Caycie opens up about her “crash outs”...

What if creating a magical life isn’t about adding more — but about tuning into what’s already here? In this week’s episode of Wake Her Up , I sit down with Elizabeth Webb , author of Made for Magic , to explore how each of us can step into the extraordinary by embracing the simple. We dive into: The surprising power of nothingness and why stillness creates space for transformation. How awareness...

In this powerful episode of Wake Her Up , I sit down with renowned nutritionist and wellness expert Penny Foskaris , Founder of Foskaris Wellness. Penny opens up about her own journey through years of debilitating pain, dizziness, and unanswered health problems—and how she turned her struggle into a mission to help others reclaim their vitality. With credentials from Cornell University, SDSU, AADE...

What if midlife could be the season you finally turn yourself back on? 💫 In this episode of the Wake Her Up podcast, Marcella sits down with Amy St. Germain , founder and owner of Oboo. Love , an intimacy toy company designed specifically for midlife women. Amy shares her mission to empower women to reconnect with their bodies, embrace the benefits of orgasm, and rediscover pleasure as a vital pa...

Did you know mushrooms can be powerful allies during menopause? In this episode of the Wake Her Up podcast, Marcella dives into the surprising benefits mushrooms can have for women in midlife—from supporting immunity and brain health to reducing stress and improving overall well-being. We’ll also introduce you to Mosaic , a wellness club dedicated to educating and supporting people who are curious...

What makes someone walk away from everything they've ever known and believed? In this deeply personal episode, we share the raw and vulnerable story of why we left Mormonism. From the first unsettling sparks of doubt to the unraveling of deeply rooted beliefs, we explore what it's like to question a system that once gave your life purpose, direction, and belonging. We talk about the courag...

In this powerful and informative episode, I’m joined by Allannah, the Founder and CEO of Raena Health , for a deep dive into the world of women’s hormones. We unpack the vital roles of progesterone , DHEA , pregnenolone , and Bi-Est cream , and how these often-overlooked hormones can dramatically impact energy, mood, libido, sleep, and mental clarity—especially during perimenopause and menopause....

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Wake Her Up , we sit down with our brother to talk about the heartbreaking journey he and his wife have endured through infertility and the unimaginable pain of eight miscarriages. This is more than a story of loss — it’s a rare and raw look at the male perspective in a space so often centered around women. We explore how his experience has shaped hi...

In this powerful episode of Wake Her Up , Marcella Hill and Sharon Johnson sit down with the brilliant and compassionate Dr. Jessica Shepherd —OBGYN, women’s health expert, and fierce advocate for empowering women through every stage of life. We dive deep into the truth about perimenopause and menopause —what’s really happening in our bodies, why so many women feel ignored or dismissed by the medi...

In this episode of Wake Her Up , Marcella Hill and Sharon Johnson dive into the big question so many midlife women are asking: Is it possible to have a personal transformation without blowing up your marriage? We’re talking midlife glow-ups , redefining independence inside a relationship, and what it really means to reclaim your autonomy without abandoning your partner. From sleep divorces to gett...

In this powerful episode of Wake Her Up , Marcella Hill sits down with Melissa Vogel from The Bomb Life Podcast to talk about something many of us face but few openly discuss— breakups in midlife . Whether it's the end of a romantic relationship, friendship, or even a shift in family dynamics, these losses can shake us to our core. Marcella and Melissa explore what it really means to mourn the...

In this episode of Wake Her Up , sisters Marcella Hill and Sharon Johnson are getting real (and a little hilarious) about one of the most essential ingredients to a woman’s well-being: community . Spoiler alert—it’s not just nice to have, it’s biologically necessary . Yep, science backs your group chat. We’re talking about why women are wired to thrive in connection, what happens when we don’t hav...

Ever felt like you needed to scream into a pillow—or off the edge of a cliff—but didn’t know where to go or if it was even “okay” to feel that way? This Episode is for every woman who’s ever been told to calm down when what she really needed was to let it out. Join Sharon Johnson and Marcella Hill as we crack open the taboo around women’s rage, explore the shame we carry for feeling “too much,” an...

In this episode of the Wake Her Up podcast, we're diving into the idea that being "nice" doesn’t always serve us — and sometimes, it can get us into trouble! We're unpacking how many of us have spent far too long trying to please everyone and stay "nice" at the expense of our own needs. But guess what? Being a good person doesn’t mean we have to say yes to everything or...

In this episode of Wake Her Up , sisters Sharon Johnson and Marcella Hill dive into the importance of creation in all its forms—whether it’s laughter, art, conversation, or even muffins! They discuss how creating is essential to feeling truly alive and connected to the world around you. Key Points: The transformative power of creativity in daily life. How laughter, art, and even small acts of crea...

In this empowering episode of Wake Her Up, we’re diving headfirst into a topic that hits close to home for so many of us—our bodies. We’re unmasking the shame that society has tied to body size and breaking through the narrative that smaller equals better. Together, we’ll explore the delicate balance between embracing ourselves as we are and nurturing our health and strength with intention and sel...