Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

Episode Overview Consider me your big sister (or maybe mom!) in this episode where I'm breaking down 5 things I would tell my younger self! I have learned so much from those who are further along on the journey than me and I want to impart wisdom I've gained over the years to any of you that are younger than me. For those of you around my age or older, what would you add to this list? Share your w...

Episode Overview Aging hasn't always had the best connotation. In our youth-driven culture, we often seek to avoid aging. Today's guest, Karen Viesta, is reframing the conversation on why aging is good and how to age POWERFULLY! Karen is a certified health and lifestyle coach who works with women in their forties and fifties who want to transform their bodies and their lives. She is the founder of...

Episode Overview My dear friend, Melanie, is back with me today and we are talking through topics that all of you wanted to hear more about - friendship, faith and fasting.  Questions Answered How Deanna and Melanie live out friendship, faith, and fasting in midlife. Where are some of the best places to make friends once you become an empty nester? What is the point of fasting and why do Deanna an...

Episode Overview Brain health is something we can easily avoid thinking about until it's too late. Ed Parks from Neuroreserve, is back with me today sharing why midlife women, specifically, should not ignore brain health. He's offering tips that we can start implementing today that will support brain longevity. This is one you don't want to miss! Questions Answered What is one of the most powerful...

Episode Overview The struggle in many midlife women is how to lose weight and keep it off! Today, Karen Gombault is on sharing her unique perspective on the topic. As an American woman who has spent the last 30 years living in France, she shares her insight to  "The French Weigh".  She is a certified coach who helps women adopt lifestyle changes that foster healthy aging which in turn helps them l...

Episode Overview We've been misguided when it comes to reading food labels. In this episode, Jen Smiley is joining me sharing why food labels are important to understand for your overall health! Jen is an expert food coach and has created Wake Up and Read the Labels out of her own health journey. In this episode, we hope to bring a little awareness to everyone who's listening and help somebody els...

Episode Overview If you're wondering where to find community in midlife with like-minded women pursuing a life of vitality, look no further! In today's solo episode, Deanna is sharing about her new program, Revive Now, to get you back to feeling your best self! She's also discussing a few other topics that have been on her mind recently.  Like how to prepare for empty nesting, her thoughts on weig...

Episode Overview In this heartfelt episode, Deanna processes being an empty nester, the role of mothering adult children, and preparing herself as her youngest son makes a big move across the country to start a new beginning with his wife.   Questions Answered What are some strategies to use in the transition of being an empty nester? What grounds Deanna when she's grieving the changes of motherho...

Episode Overview Deanna is back and the next few episodes will be solo conversations. In this one, Deanna is sharing about her post-menopausal journey and how she's caring for herself in this season. Today, she's getting vulnerable and sharing her experience with the InBody Test. The discoveries from her InBody results are guiding her in setting sustainable health goals to see the results she is l...

Episode Overview Health is much more than the absence of disease, it's about optimal function and Dr. Jenn Simmons is on today to share all about her experience. She started her professional career as Philadelphia's first Fellowship trained breast surgeon. After 17 years as Philly's top breast surgeon, her own illness leads her to discover functional medicine. Enamored with the concept of creating...

Episode Overview If you're tired of fad diets, restrictive eating, and the overall frustration of trying to lose weight in your menopausal journey, it's time to consider glucose monitoring for weight management. As I always say, we are all different and we need to find unique ways to care for our individual bodies. Heather Davis, a dietician with Nutrisense is on with me today. She believes in a d...

  Episode Overview Whether you're a fashionista or in serious need of style support, Susie is a fashion influencer to follow! She loves guiding and inspiring women while creating practical versatile stylish outfits. Putting all her knowledge and passion in one place and sharing it brings her so much joy. Her blog, So Susie, combines many years of expertise as a stylist with a   desire to make reco...

  Episode Overview I'm thrilled to introduce you to Corinne from Grid and Glam. Her mission is to teach you how an organized home will change your entire life by helping you make changes that last, so you spend less time playing catch up and more time living. How good does that sound? Are you ready to declutter your home so you can declutter your life? Enjoy the episode!   Questions Answered When...

Episode Overview Did you know we start losing bone at the age of 30? And after menopause, women lose 2% of their bone every year. Knowing that it's time we take our bone health seriously before a crisis occurs. One way I care for my bone health is through membership with Osteostrong. Ashley Laird and her husband Matt opened an Osteostrong in the Birmingham area just over a year ago and I'm so grat...

  Episode Overview There is incredible power in saying yes to your heart, especially in the face of fear and Marcella's journey is the perfect example of that! She has become a dear friend to me in such a short amount of time and I'm delighted to introduce her to all of you. In this episode, Marcella is sharing her story of how she has reinvented herself after some major life changes and went on t...

  Episode Overview For all of you wondering how to have a thriving sex life in midlife, this is one episode you don't want to miss! Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus is a certified sex therapist and author of Satisfaction Guaranteed: How To Have The Sex You've Always Wanted . She has spent her life helping women reclaim pleasure in their bodies and spirit. She has dedicated her career to bridging the gap betwe...

  Episode Overview Within all of us is a powerful tool of healing and we use it every day without thought. Do you know what it is? Our breath! In this episode, Sarah Brackmann is with us to share how to heal through your breath.   She came to our Balance inner circle group in February and did a breath work session for the participants. Everybody walked away from it feeling significantly more relax...

  Episode Overview We are beyond excited to share Balance Movement Method with you all, a well-rounded strength training program for midlife women! Lori is a fitness, nutrition, and functional movement specialist, and a women's fitness instructor. I can't think of a more perfect person to lead this program with me. Feeling fit and recapturing your energy when you hit midlife can be discouraging if...

    The Mess Becomes the Message Overview I'm a firm believer that we can turn things around and see how the mess becomes the message we share with the world. In this solo episode, I'm getting vulnerable and sharing how my mess was a pivotal part in creating Well & Worthy Life. It took me a while to learn what wellness truly meant in all aspects of my life and believe that I was worthy of such a l...

Episode Overview This community has had such a positive response to conversations with my friend, Jenn aka the Sober Sis that we're taking it back to one of the first episodes with her. The conversation helps you explore your relationship with alcohol, recognize when it's unhealthy, and how to work towards changing your mindset and lifestyle. Jenn talks about how the stigma of sobriety often puts...

Episode Overview With all of the misinformation out there about hormone replacement therapy, or as Dr. Ana calls it, hormone replenishment therapy, I thought it was a good idea to have her back to continue educating us! She has worked with thousands of women one-on-one to help them understand and improve their health and manage their hormones. Dr. Ana is committed to supporting women so they can t...

Episode Overview Melanie is your girl if you want to know how to create healthy and sustainable eating habits! She has taught me many tips and tricks over the years on making quick and easy nutrient-dense meals which is why we created Balance Eating Method. We discovered too many women struggle to get the nourishment they need to live energized and whole from the inside out. In this episode, we in...

  Episode Overview: Emotional eating is a common struggle that can lead to negative consequences such as weight gain and decreased self-esteem. With years of firsthand experience in the world of food obsession, our guest, Hunter, has the tools you need to find freedom and hope. As a certified emotional eating coach, she has supported many individuals in the journey to overcome emotional eating, lo...

Episode Overview: Tired of starting the new year strong only to lose momentum after a few weeks? Deanna is breaking down a simple technique to help make lasting change. Following her insight is bound to help us find success in 2023 and keep us motivated way beyond January.   Questions Answered: Why does the all-or-nothing approach set us up for failure? How does a positive mindset impact success?...