Align & Hustle - How to Create Your Best Midlife

This week marks a milestone: the 100th episode of Align & Hustle- How to Create Your Best Midlife.

Over the past five years, we’ve shared stories, strategies, and inspiration for women in midlife and today, I want to pause and celebrate what we’ve created together.

Midlife is the most powerful time to rewrite the rules, nourish your health, and design a lifestyle that supports the woman you’re becoming.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons I’ve learned from my own journey and from the hundreds of women I’ve had the honour to work with. To mark the occasion, I’m also unveiling something I’ve been pouring my heart into for the past year.

In This Episode:

• My five years of podcasting and the women who’ve shaped this space.
• A sneak-peek into The Midlife Manifesto.
• How you can start your own 7-day reflection practice now.

Links & Resources:

• Grab your free 7-day guide: Midlife: Becoming Who You Were Always Meant To Be 
• Pre-order the full book & journal HERE
• Connect with me on Instagram @kathyspencehealth

CLICK HERE for all the RESOURCES mentioned in the show

Part two of the Midlife Glow Up Series is here and it’s all about mindset, identity, and creating joy in midlife.

In this episode, I sit down with Carol Elizabeth, transformational mindset coach, international speaker, and author of Trust Your Magic. Carol helps women turn their pain into power, their mess into their message, and step unapologetically into their highest selves.

We dive into:

•  How to stop lying to yourself in midlife
•  Asking the hard questions: Who am I? What makes me happy?
•  Redefining success on your terms
•  Finding joy in the everyday
•  How your thoughts shape your outcomes
•  Simple, actionable steps to shift your mindset right now

Carol’s wisdom is a reminder that you hold more magic, resilience, and possibility than you realize...and midlife is the perfect time to claim it!

Her wisdom will inspire you to trust yourself more deeply, embody your next-level identity, and step into your fullest potential.

Check out the NEW WEBSITE for resources to guide you forward.

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Thanks for being here!

xo, k

Mentioned in the Show:

Identity Clarity Session 

Trust your Magic - the book -  https://a.co/d/gV3JR33

Trust your Magic podcast - Apple   Spotify  

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Midlife fashion isn’t about age...it’s about identity, confidence, and joy.

In this first episode of the MIDLIFE GLOWUP SERIES, we’re starting where most mornings begin: your closet.

It's time to ditch the skinny jeans and stop holding onto the clothes that make you feel bad about yourself.

I’m joined by stylist Jordana Hurley for a conversation on how to dress for the woman you are today.

We talk about why personal style in midlife is less about rules and more about expression.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why midlife fashion is about identity and joy, not restrictions
• What a stylist really does (and how they help you refresh your wardrobe without starting from scratch)
• Simple ways to evolve your look and stay true to your personal style
• The top fall fashion trends for 2025 and how to wear them in everyday life
• The art of thrifting for timeless pieces that elevate style over 40 and 50
• How to dress with confidence (even in a changing body) to create outfits that reflect the woman you are today

If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet and felt uninspired, or wondered how to evolve your look to reflect this stage of life then this episode will give you both perspective and practical inspiration!

Your midlife glow up starts now. Alignment. Confidence. Ease. The shift you’ve been waiting for begins here.

Check out the NEW WEBSITE for resources to guide you forward.

Join my free newsletter HERE

Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode!

And connect on Instagram @kathyspencehealth

Love the show? 

Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help other midlife women join the conversation.

Thanks for being here!

xo, k

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September feels like a fresh start.
And this month, I’m sharing the steps to your midlife glow up: alignment, confidence, ease, and routines that actually fit your life.

Instead of urgency and exhaustion, this season is about slowing down, aligning with what really matters, and stepping into a midlife glow up that feels deeply authentic.

Not just how you look, but how you feel from inside and out. 

Imagine waking up energized, seeing yourself with fresh eyes, and finally recognizing the vibrant, confident woman you’ve been becoming all along.

I’m sharing what’s ahead for September and how you can embody your glow in every part of your life.

What you’ll hear this month:

• A closer look at how nutrition and lifestyle shifts can unlock your energy and help your body feel safe and strong again.
• Your midlife image makeover: dressing for who you are right now in midlife
• The role of mindset and learning to trust your own magic
• Simple, sustainable shifts that help your body feel safe, strong, and alive 

Your midlife glow up starts now. Alignment. Confidence. Ease. The shift you’ve been waiting for begins here.

Check out the NEW WEBSITE for resources to guide you forward.

Join my free newsletter HERE

Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode!

And connect on Instagram @kathyspencehealth

Love the show? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help other midlife women join the conversation

Thanks for being here!

xo, k

CLICK HERE for all the RESOURCES mentioned in the show

Like many women in midlife, I’ve noticed how easy it is to reach for a glass of wine when life feels stressful.

It’s can be a habit tied to stress relief, social connection, and celebration. But what happens when that habit quietly starts to affect your hormones, your sleep, your energy, and even your sense of self?

In this episode of the Align & Hustle podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Brooke Scheller: founder of Functional Sobriety and author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink.

We unpack the real impact of alcohol on the midlife body and mind to help women make more empowered choices about drinking.

Together, we explore:

• How to recognize when it’s time to take a break from alcohol
• The surprising link between alcohol and blood sugar
• The truth & impact of alcohol on midlife gut health, stress and hormones 
• How alcohol might be keeping you from the life you deserve

Whether you’re considering a short reset, thinking about long-term change, or simply curious about the connection between alcohol and midlife health, this conversation will give you the insight and the permission to choose what’s best for you.

Subscribe on Apple or Follow on Instagram to so you never miss an episode!

And connect on Instagram @kathyspencehealth or www.kathyspencehealth.com

Connect with Brooke HERE

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Hair loss isn’t the problem, it’s the message. In this episode, I reveal what your changing hair is really telling you about stress, hormones, and health, and how to finally respond in a way that works. 

August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month and today I’m sharing what I wish every woman in midlife knew: 

It’s not random. It’s not just “getting older.” 

Midlife Hair loss is your body asking for support.

It's often dismissed as cosmetic, but in midlife, hair loss tells a much deeper story.

For many midlife women, it begins subtly: a widening part, more hair in the drain, a shift in texture. For others it's sudden, and terrifying, but it doesn't have to be.

In today’s episode, I’m unpacking the patterns I see most often in my clients.  We’ll explore the different types of hair loss, the real causes (often overlooked), and give you some proactive strategies that actually work.

And I’ll walk you through the key shifts I recommend to my private clients so you can stop guessing, and start getting to the root of what’s happening in your body.

In this episode:

• The most common types of hair loss in women and how to identify them
• How nutrient depletion and hormonal shifts are silently impacting your follicles
• The role of stress, inflammation, and scalp health in regrowth
• Nutrition strategies that support regrowth from the inside out

Mentioned in this episode:

Catch up on the entire WTF Series:

Midlife Moment: WTF Is Happening to my Hair?

WTF Is Happening to My Hair PT. 2

WTF Part 3: Giving Your Hair a Reset and Going DRY this January

Join the waitlist for ROOTED my high-touch, nutrition-first hair regrowth program for women in midlife.
 You’ll be the first to hear when enrolment opens this fall, and spots are limited.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST

CLICK HERE for all the RESOURCES mentioned in the show

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, trauma and performance coach Annalie Howling joins me to talk about what it really takes to heal, set boundaries, and reclaim your identity in midlife (especially after years of people-pleasing, overachieving, and putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own.)

We explore the hidden toll of shame, the cost of “being the good girl,” and how our conditioning as women often keeps us disconnected from our most authentic selves. Annalie also breaks down EMDR therapy in clear, accessible language and shares why midlife is a critical window for doing this work.

We also dive into her new book Unapologetic ; a bold call to step out of the shadows and come back to yourself.

In this episode you will learn:
• How EMDR therapy works and why it's so effective
• Understanding and healing shame
• Why women are conditioned to prioritize others over themselves
• The complexities of female friendships in midlife
• Why this season of life is the most powerful time for healing and self-reinvention

Whether you're navigating a personal unraveling or a quiet awakening, this episode is a must-listen for any woman on a midlife journey seeking deeper wellness, emotional healing, and unapologetic self-leadership.

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Connect with me on INSTAGRAM

Join the conversation after the show HERE

CLICK HERE for all the RESOURCES mentioned in the show

Everything, everywhere all at once, that’s midlife. In this comeback episode, I reveal the truth behind my pause and what’s next for a podcast designed to help you thrive through it all.

I share what it really felt like to step away: the chaos, the clarity, and the quiet rebuilding that happens when life demands you slow down in order to come back stronger. 

Midlife often feels like everything, everywhere all at once: shifting roles, changing bodies, evolving careers, and identities in flux. 

This episode is both a welcome back and a grounding space to begin again, together.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The truth behind my pause and what I uncovered in the stillness
• Why so many wellness “fixes” fall flat for women in midlife
• How the podcast is evolving to meet your reality right now
• What’s ahead this season and how to shape it with me

Because midlife isn’t about losing yourself; it’s about finally coming home to who you are, with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Tune in, take a breath, and let’s step into this new season...together.

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Connect with me on INSTAGRAM

Join the conversation after the show HERE

CLICK HERE for all the RESOURCES mentioned in the show

Align & Hustle is back!  

Looking different, feeling different and doing things differently!

This new era  of the show is for ambitious, intelligent women in midlife who are tired of wellness noise and ready for clarity.

If you've been feeling the shifts in your body, your identity, your energy and wondering what now? 

Align & Hustle  is your permission slip to take your power back!

What You’ll Learn:

• How to navigate hormonal changes, fatigue, inflammation, and hair health with confidence
• Why one-size-fits-all wellness doesn’t work and what to do instead
• The mission behind this podcast reboot, and how it’s designed to serve you
• What’s coming this season (including expert guests + real conversations you won’t want to miss)

“Midlife women don’t need fads. We need clarity, context, and strategies that actually work for who we are now.

Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode!

And connect on Instagram @kathyspencehealth

Love the show? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help other midlife women join the conversation

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Welcome to the Align + Hustle Midlife Moment!

With the change in weather, are you noticing a lot more hair in your brush or shedding on your clothes lately???
Are you wondering...is this "seasonal" hair loss? Ageing or perimenopause?

Or is something else happening?

In 2022, I lost half of my hair.  I was devastated.  I spent thousands of hours (and dollars!!! ) focused on growing my hair back.

I've learned a LOT and today, I'm sharing:

• How hair health is a sign of whole body health
• The ways alcohol contributes to hair loss
• Changes to hair in perimenopause

And More!!!

I also share tips on how to give your hair a RESET in January!  And the strangest symptom I thought was linked to perimenopause!

Exciting news coming soon!  JOIN the INNER CIRCLE to be the first to know!

If you found value in this episode, please share with the midlife women you love!

Thank you for being here!
xo, k

Episodes Mentioned in the show:

WTF is Happening to My HAIR?!?!
WTF is Happening to My HAIR PT. 2

CLICK HERE for all the RESOURCES mentioned in the show