Remember when you were young and it felt like you could do ANYTHING you set your mind to? Travel, learn a new skill, start a completely new career - it all felt possible. 

But in our 40s, 50s, and 60s, we become skittish about trying anything that will challenge us. Well, it’s time to call BS on whoever said aging means slowing down! Why age ourselves prematurely by letting our age define us? 

Today, we are joined by my good friend and travel connoisseur, Sherry Ott. Years ago, Sherry did something scary, different, and downright amazing. She left her well-paying, awesome job and moved out of her apartment to travel the world solo. 

Sherry’s going to help you spark the fire and give you key strategies to go after your dreams, push through discomfort and fear, and do the really big thing we’ve always wanted to do (even if we’ve lost touch with it). 

Sherry will share:

• The story of her own big leap into the unknown and the brave first steps she took to make sure she followed through on her goal. 
• Why accomplishing tough things makes us more confident and expands what we’re capable of. 
• How to spark your imagination and start defining what you want to do. 
• The power of looking at your old photos (for inspiration, not to mourn your youth!) 
• 3 strategies to go from sparking your idea to getting things in motion. 
• How to get out of the wormhole of worst-case scenarios, and see the positive possibilities and unexpected outcomes of stepping out of your comfort zone. 

Resources 

FREE Menopause Resource Cheat Sheet Download

Find a Menopause Specialist https://ellendolgen.com/resources/find-a-menopause-specialist

Menopause Symptoms Chart

http://www.ellendolgen.com/downloads/Ellen-Dolgen-Menopause-Symptoms-Chart.pdf

Hot Flashes Guide 

https://ellendolgen.com/resources/hot-flashes-guide

Hot flashes, insomnia, horrible brain fog, muscle aches and creaks, vaginal dryness, hair loss and weight gain. These are just some of the annoyances that menopause bestows on us...and don’t even get me started on all the emotions! 

Has an alien taken over your body? 

Women experience perimenopause and menopause in a multitude of ways, and for most of us, it’s hard to answer two simple questions: what is going on with me and what the heck can I do about it? 

Well ladies...today I’m joined by menopause guru, Ellen Dolgen. She is going to answer all these questions and offer an arsenal of information and tactical solutions we can turn to today. 

In this episode, Ellen provides some much needed clarity on menopause, sharing why we don't have to suffer in silence, and how we can finally normalize this conversation. 

You’ll hear all about; 

• Ellen’s personal journey with menopause and how her own struggles led to her advocacy.
• How to mitigate the physical, emotional and mental implications of menopause. 
• Where to find a menopause specialist who can help you, and why it’s not always your current OB-GYN.
• The most successful treatment for hot flashes as determined by the North American Menopause Society.
• What makes menopause such a hard topic for women to talk about and how to shift our mindset so we stop suffering in silence.

Guest Bio 

Ellen Dolgan is a nationally recognized menopause and women’s health advocate and influencer. She is a wellness and menopause awareness advocate, author, blogger, and speaker. 

For Ellen, menopause education is a mission. Spurred by her own experience struggling with the symptoms of menopause, Dolgen has devoted the last ten years of her life to sharing the keys to the menopause kingdom on EllenDolgen.com.  

With her latest free e-Book,  MENOPAUSE MONDAYS The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause, Menopause Mondays® blogs, and wonderful YouTube Video channel featuring the infamous A Singing Uterus Explains Perimenopause and Menopause video, Dolgen’s goal is to empower women to become their own health advocates.

For more information, visit https://ellendolgen.com. 

Remember when marijuana (aka cannabis) was the dangerous drug we hid from our parents. It was illegal and we were told it could destroy our minds. Well... A LOT has changed since then. And everyone (even your parents!), is talking about cannabinoids and using them to enhance their health, wellness and even their beauty routines. 

CBD seems to cure and treat everything...but is it just hype? Intrigued by its popularity and all the positive possibilities, I had to know more! 

Why has it amped up in popularity in recent years? 

How can CBD help us with everything from skin rashes and pain to anxiety and insomnia? 

How is it being used to improve our beauty and skincare routines?

Can CBD be used effectively to help improve our sex lives? Decreased libido?

With so many companies putting out CBD products right and left, how do we find reputable sources? 

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of CBD, with physician and CBD expert, Dr. Junella Chin. She tells us all we need to know about why CBD works. 

Guest Bio 

Dr. Junella Chin is a practicing physician and expert on cannabinoids. For over 15 years, she has specialized in integrative medicine. Her training includes Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in California, Medical Acupuncture at Harvard University, and research at Columbia University, Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Women’s Health.

Dr. Chin is an advocate for better understanding of the science and medicine of cannabis. Her work has been featured in Forbes, LA Times, CNN, Good Morning America, among others. She serves on multiple advisory committees and is among a select group of physicians with clinical experience focused on the endocannabinoid system. The book she co-authored, Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness, was published in June 2019.

For more information, visit drjunellachin.com and follow @drjunechin on Instagram.

Resources

Find a Licensed Therapists - Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Online and Virtual Therapy Solutions

Woebot Health https://woebothealth.com

Better Help https://www.betterhelp.com

Talk Space https://www.talkspace.com

There is no denying that living in a pandemic has had an immense impact on our mental health and wellness. With 4 in 10 people experiencing some sort of anxiety or depression, calling this last year stressful is a huge understatement.  

The loneliness, interruption of our normal lives, and worries about our health are just a few of the major stressors we’re all dealing with. It’s a recipe for fear, uncertainty, and overwhelm. 

Human beings can only take so much stress, and because we’re going through something so monumental, it’s normal to feel like something is amiss. 

Taking care of our mental health should be an urgent priority, and luckily, there are many resources that will help us not only cope during these times but actually thrive. 

How do we identify the symptoms of anxiety and depression? What are some of the interventions and behavioral treatments that can help us function better and optimize our wellbeing? 

In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Erin Joyce shares how the pandemic is affecting our mental health, and some of the practical steps we can take to take care of ourselves in these challenging times. 

Guest Bio 

Dr. Erin Joyce is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles. She primarily works with women struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Dr. Joyce works with couples as well. Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Joyce worked and trained in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System where she learned about the complex interface between mental/emotional and physical health, as well as the gold standard treatments for a variety of mental and behavioral health problems. Dr. Joyce received her doctoral training from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium and Columbia University, Teachers College. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University.

For more information, visit https://drerinjoyce.com.

Products Mentioned:

Balance & Fall Risk:

Zibrio Smart Scale Bluetooth

Heart Rhythm Detector: 

Alivecor Kardiamobile (Gold standard hands down!)

Apple Watch

Galaxy Watch

Blood Pressure:

Smart Blood Pressure Monitors by Withings (Arm)

Qardio Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor (Arm)

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 LTE Smartwatch (Watch)

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (Watch)

Diabetes Trackers That Send Data To Doctor:

One Drop: Diabetes Management

Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System 

Bed Exit Technology:

Bed Alarm | Fall Prevention

Wandering Safety | GPS Watches | GPS Tracking | Door Alarms and Motion Sensors (more amazing wandering assistive devices)

Fall Detection With 24/7 Call Center:

MobileHelp® Duo | Best Medical Alert System for Seniors 

GreatCall - Lively Wearable2 Mobile Medical Alert

FreeUs

Medical Guardian

Unali Wear

Fall Call pairs with AppleWatch

Fall Prevention

Peer Well for Rehab

PeerWell for Pre Hab

Brain Training Tools/Stay Sharp:

Brain Exercises, Brain Training, Brain Health – BrainHQ from Posit Science

SharpBrains (Great resource for brain health)

MindMate

Lumosity Brain Training: Challenge & Improve Your Mind

Social Engagement:

Zoom

Facebook groups

Facetime

GoogleMeet

Telemedicine: 

MedSign

SafelyYou

Alexa pairs with Constant Companion for...

Products Mentioned:

Perfect Corp. Suite of Free Apps

You Cam Makeup App (tracks skincare too!)

Everyone loves the ease and convenience of online shopping. But we have to admit that when it comes to finding the right shade of foundation, blush, or lipstick, it’s hard to feel confident about our choices when we’re buying blindly!

Luckily, there’s a company harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) to change the shopping experience forever. 

2020 catapulted the need for brands and products to connect to consumers outside of the store, and virtual try-ons increased by 32%. 

PerfectCore is allowing consumers to easily discover products, get personalized recommendations, and even diagnose skin conditions! 

How has virtual try-on gone from a nice-to-have to a must-have component of the shopping experience? What are some of the amazing applications of AI and AR that are meeting the new consumer demands? 

In this episode, Perfect Corp’s Chief Marketing Officer, Adam Gam shares how they are using AI and AR to change the face of retail and beauty. 

Guest Bio 

Adam Gam is the US Chief Marketing Officer for Perfect Corp., the developer of YouCam Makeup the world most downloaded beauty App. With over 900 million downloads, YouCam Apps use AR and AI to revolutionize the consumer journey for beauty lovers, brands and retailers around the globe.

Adam is dedicated to transforming how consumers, content creators and beauty brands interact together. He has 25 years of marketing experience with a proven record of translating business goals to operational reality.

Prior to joining Perfect Corp., Adam was a AVP of Marketing at L'Oréal USA where he received a 2015 Beauty Shaker Innovation Award.

Throughout his career Adam has had outstanding success in managing established brands as well as creating new products, line extensions and breakthrough innovation from ideation to commercialization

Adam holds a BBA with an emphasis in marketing and finance from the University of Michigan and an MBA with honors from Fordham University Graduate School of Business, where he also teaches as an Adjunct Marketing Professor in Experiential and Luxury Marketing.

For more information, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjgam and https://www.perfectcorp.com/business. 

The anti-aging treatment conversation would be incomplete without an exploration of Botox! This magical and multifaceted treatment has the power to help with everything from wrinkles and skin texture to excessive sweating and pain. 

For the same price as an expensive eye cream, you can get your crow’s feet injected and so much more. That’s why more and more people are jumping on the Botox bandwagon, including younger people, who use it as a preventive tool. 

For all its amazing uses and applications, Botox hasn’t even been tapped fully for its potential. I had a conversation with a medical professional who will share all the incredible ways it can be used to achieve your anti-aging goals. 

How does Botox work, and what are some of the little-known ways it can be used? What’s the difference between cosmetic Botox and medical Botox? 

In this episode, Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, Lauren Gallagher gives a breakdown of Botox and why it’s such a popular and powerful treatment. 

Guest Bio 

Lauren Gallagher is an Aesthetic Nurse Specialist at SkinSpirit Skincare Clinic and Spa. She worked in healthcare and hospital administration for six years before returning to school to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Samuel Merritt University. She decided to pursue Aesthetics professionally to combine her love for all things science with helping others learn how to take better care of their skin through innovative technology – including treatments, procedures, and machines.

Working in the aesthetics field allows Lauren the opportunity to make a contribution to her clients’ overall well-being on a daily basis. She is grateful every day she comes into work and is able to help her clients feel better about the way they look and feel. Lauren ultimately wants to assist her clients to achieve a better version of themselves. “If I can help my clients to look and feel their best, then I feel like I’ve been successful.”

Clients who see Lauren say she’s fun, easy to talk to, and very caring. “If we aren’t laughing at some point during our appointment together, I’d be surprised. I want my clients to leave our appointment having had a great experience.”

For more information, visit https://www.skinspirit.com/expert/lauren-gallagher-rn-bsn and follow @thefieryrn on Instagram. 

Retinol is the ingredient the world just can’t stop talking about. Influencers are raving about it, skincare specialists and magazines are recommending it, and it’s all over TikTok; but what is it, and why is it such a huge deal? 

Retinol is Vitamin A in skincare form and ultimately, it prevents and reverses aging. That means it targets everything from sunspots and wrinkles to clogged pores and acne. 

Retinol is so vital to our skin that everyone over the age of 20 should be using it.  

It isn’t a question of if you should use Retinol, it’s a matter of how to get started and which product to use. 

What are the different kinds of retinol, and what’s the right product for a new user? What other key products do we need to be incorporating into our skincare regimen? 

In this episode, I’m joined by Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, and founder of Spa26 and The Skin Spot, Dr. Sheila Nazarian. She gives us an in-depth breakdown of retinol and why it’s a core part of any anti-aging skincare regimen. She also shares some retinol hacks and tricks you didn’t know you needed!

Guest Bio 

Dr. Sheila Nazarian is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with a private practice in Beverly Hills. She has a Masters in Medical Management degree from the Marshall School of Business at USC. She also serves as Assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Southern California.

She is the founder of Nazarian Plastic Surgery, Spa26, The Skin Spot e-commerce site, and the Nazarian Institute where she brings thought leaders to teach business owners in the luxury space to Think BIG – Branding, Innovation, Growth. Dr. Nazarian is also the star of the new Netflix original series: Skin Decision Before and After. She is married to a neurosurgeon, Dr. Fardad Mobin, and has three children. She also enjoys being an influencer in the digital space. 

@drsheilanazarian, @themodelsurgeon, @spa26.official, @theskinspot, @thinkbig on Instagram and Nazarian Plastic Surgery on Facebook and YouTube. 

The Benefits of Retinol 

The Side Effects of Retinol

Products Mentioned

Take The DAMN Trip Facebook Community

Summit site if you want to see what she just wrapped up!

As women, we often put things off and wait for the perfect time to do what matters to us, often at the expense of our personal dreams and aspirations. 

We are all capable of going after what we want, sometimes we just have to get out of our own way, and boldly say yes to ourselves. 

As we get older, it feels like there are limitations placed on what we should do - that we can’t accomplish amazing things because it’s too late and it’s not the “right time”. 

The truth is, there’s never a perfect time to do what we want, and with the right framework, we can make our big idea happen. Bevin Farrand, the founder of the Take the Damn Trip Movement, has a journey that truly reflects this. 

What is the story behind the movement? How do we reframe what we want in our lives so that it becomes a priority? What’s the difference between asking for permission and asking for support and why is this distinction so important? 

In this episode, Bevin and I have a powerful discussion about what holds us back from achieving our big idea and how to overcome those barriers.

Guest Bio 

Bevin Farrand is the founder and CEO of Collaborate.Work, which supports small businesses and entrepreneurs in developing and executing strategies to take their revenue to 6- and 7-figures. In 2019, after unexpectedly losing her husband 5 days after they returned from a whirlwind trip to France, she founded the Take the DAMN Trip movement. 

Her DAMN framework has inspired hundreds to connect with the people that they love, do the “crazy thing” that makes all the difference and, when given a choice, to take the damn trip. 

Visit https://takethedamntrip.com for more information. 

Many women in their 40s and 50s notice a significant change in their ability to lose weight. Keeping the pounds off feels harder, and no matter how hard we try, our bodies don’t respond to diet and exercise the way they used to. It truly feels like our bodies are rebelling against us! 

What is actually going on in our bodies that makes weight loss so much harder? 

As we get older, our bodies change in terms of our muscles, metabolism, and hormones, which has a huge bearing on how we gain weight, and the difficulty of losing it. Then there’s menopause, which also has a huge effect. 

Weight loss shouldn't just be about how we look and being free from disease. It’s about being healthy and fit to live our best lives. Is nutrition as simple as calorie in, calorie out? How do we make real changes to our health routine, and what is holding us back from making the adjustments that we need? 

In this episode, I’m joined by weight loss and health coach, Dr. Orlena Kerek. She shares how we can automate healthy habits, and why weight loss becomes harder as we get older. 

Guest Bio 

Dr. Orlena Kerek is a pediatrician turned weight loss and health coach who helps women over 40 achieve their ideal lives. Orlena teaches busy women how to effortlessly enjoy healthy eating and living. She is also the author of the book Feeding Toddlers and hosts her own podcast called Fit and Fabulous at 40 and Beyond. 

For more information, visit https://www.drorlena.com, learn more about the podcast and sign up for the New Me Challenge https://www.drorlena.com/new-me.