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Welcome to the Disrupt & Discuss Podcast Mini-Series — where real women redefine what it means to age strong, stay sexy, and glow through every stage of life.

In this episode, The Glow-Up After the Pause: Redefining Menopause, Strength & Sexy at 50+, hosts Just E and KayCee break down the truth about menopause — not as an ending, but as a powerful pause for renewal, confidence, and transformation.

Menopause isn’t misery — it’s a movement. 💫
 We’re reclaiming the narrative that’s been buried under stigma, fear, and outdated myths. From hormone shifts and hot flashes to muscle tone, libido, and mindset — this is a raw, uplifting conversation about what it really means to thrive after 40, 50, and beyond.

💪🏽 In this powerful talk, you’ll discover:
 • How to embrace strength, vitality, and sensuality during menopause
• Why midlife women are experiencing a confidence and purpose glow-up
• The science behind hormonal balance and self-care for women over 50
• How to manage stress, sleep, and energy naturally
• The mindset shift that turns “the change” into your next evolution

This is your reminder that you can be vibrant, bold, and unapologetically beautiful at any age. ✨

Join the conversation, share your story, and let’s redefine menopause together.
 👇🏽 Comment below: What’s been the most surprising or empowering part of your glow-up?

🕒 Timestamps 

00:00 – Introduction: Real talk about menopause
 00:45 – Weight gain and hormonal belly fat
 02:30 – Why strength training matters for women 40+
 04:00 – Aches, pains, and body changes nobody told us about
 06:30 – Hair thinning, dry skin & new beauty routines
 09:00 – Skincare truths: Drugstore vs high-end products
 10:00 – Bladder control, Kegels, and laughter leaks
 11:45 – Staying fit and functional in your 50s & beyond
 12:00 – Brain fog, forgetfulness & coping strategies
 15:00 – Mood swings, emotions & crying over commercials
 17:00 – Anxiety, stress, and learning not to care
 21:00 – The ripple effect: sleep, sex, and relationships
 23:00 – Lies we’ve been told about menopause
 25:00 – Hormones, HRT & natural options
 27:00 – Weight myths and why movement matters
 29:00 – Aging gracefully vs. staying “forever young”
 33:00 – Gen X pride & redefining womanhood
 38:00 – Final ref

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In this episode of Disrupt & Discuss Podcast, we sit down with Louise Collier, founder of ForMyHOA.com, to unpack her journey from HOA volunteer to entrepreneur.

Louise shares how she turned community board frustrations into a thriving HOA management business, scaling from one neighborhood to managing multiple communities. She opens up about balancing family, leadership, and legacy building, and why emotional wellness matters when you’re running both a 9–5 career and a growing business.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• How do you start and scale a business from scratch?
• What does it really take to manage HOAs successfully?
• How do you balance entrepreneurship with family and wellness?

👉 This conversation is for you.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments & join the D&D family conversation.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Welcome & Intro to Louise
 2:00 – How Louise Got Into HOA Management
 5:00 – Starting Her Company in 2019
 10:00 – HOA Rules Explained (and Misunderstood)
 18:00 – Wellness, Balance & Boundaries
 25:00 – Community Engagement vs. Management
 35:00 – Family Support & Spousal Roles
 45:00 – Setting Boundaries with Residents
 55:00 – Legacy, Scaling, and Mentorship
 1:05:00 – Fun “Hella Awkward” Question
 1:10:00 – Closing Thoughts & Global Shoutouts

#Entrepreneurship #HOAManagement #ScalingABusiness #PodcastInterview #WomenInBusiness #BusinessLegacy #WorkLifeBalance #CommunityLeadership

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Fasting Tips for Health & Longevity: Breaking the Fast + Biohacking (Part 2). In this episode of the Disrupt & Discuss Podcast, Just E & KayCee take fasting to the next level. Building on Part 1’s fasting foundations, we dive deep into intermittent fasting tips, benefits, and the science of breaking a fast the right way.

If you’ve ever felt drained, sluggish, or even knocked out after eating post-fast, this episode explains why. We’ll share how to break a fast without crashing, the best fasting hacks and biohacking strategies to maximize energy, and why fasting is about much more than weight loss—it’s about health, clarity, and longevity.

💡 In this video on fasting & intermittent fasting you’ll learn:

• Why breaking a fast properly matters for health & longevity
• Best re-entry foods & drinks: herbal teas, bone broth, miso soup
• Why heavy meals post-fast can cause a blood sugar crash
• Special fasting tips for bariatric or sensitive digestion
• Myths & truths about fasting and metabolism
• Biohacking fasting for better performance, energy & recovery
• Why fasting remains one of the most powerful wellness practices

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🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss Part 3 of this fasting series, where we’ll explore even more biohacking and fasting benefits for everyday life and long-term health.

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Intermittent Fasting & Biohacking: The Oldest Wellness Hack That Works. In this episode of the Disrupt & Discuss Podcast, we break down the foundations of fasting—where it started, why it works, and how it can transform your health, longevity, and mindset.

If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting slows metabolism, causes muscle loss, or is just “starving yourself,” this conversation clears the myths and reveals the truth. Fasting isn’t a fad—it’s been practiced for millennia as one of the oldest biohacks for wellness.

💡 What you’ll learn in this video:

• The foundations of fasting: ancient roots, spiritual practices & scarcity survival
• Intermittent fasting methods explained (16:8, 18:6, OMAD, 5:2)
• The science of fasting: glycogen depletion, ketosis & autophagy
• The role of fasting in health, longevity, and biohacking
• Myths & misconceptions about fasting and metabolism debunked
• Modern variations: Bulletproof coffee, bone broth, & more

📌 Suggested Timestamps (Chapters)

• 0:00 – Intro: Why We’re Revisiting Fasting
• 1:00 – Early Misconceptions: Fasting in Church & Lent
• 8:00 – From Spiritual to Health: Shifting Perspectives
• 9:00 – Dave Asprey & Biohacking Fasting
• 12:00 – The Science of Fasting: Glycogen, Ketosis & Autophagy
• 17:00 – Types of Fasts: Intermittent, OMAD, Extended & Spiritual
• 21:00 – Bulletproof Coffee & Bone Broth Fasting
• 25:00 – Intermittent Fasting for Bariatric & Lifestyle Health
• 32:00 – Myths & Misconceptions About Fasting
• 38:00 – Doctors, Nutrition & Why You Should Question Advice
• 46:00 – Breaking the Stigma: Fasting & Eating Disorders
• 52:00 – Wrap-Up & What’s Coming in Part 2

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We tried weird fruits you’ve never seen and explored their surprising health benefits, flavors, and uses! 🌍 From unusual fruits and medicinal plants to exotic vegetables with healing powers, this episode dives into what makes them unique and why you should give them a try.

Join Just E & KayCee on the Disrupt & Discuss Podcast as we taste-test funky fruits like jackfruit, noni, bitter melon, and moringa while uncovering their origins, benefits, and easy ways to eat them. Discover how some of these strange foods are packed with nutrients, support digestion, balance energy, and even help with inflammation.

👉 Have you ever tried any of these? Drop your experience in the comments — we might feature it in our next episode!

⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters

• 0:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro
• 1:08 – Jackfruit: The Funky Fruit That Tastes Like Meat
• 4:07 – Noni Juice: Polynesian Health Secret
• 8:52 – Chimpadak: Gasoline Smell, Caramel Taste
• 12:48 – Marang: Tropical Funk & Bubblegum Flavor
• 16:03 – Bitter Melon: Blood Sugar & Liver Detox
• 19:28 – Moringa Leaves: The “Miracle Tree” Superfood
• 25:00 – Ashwagandha: Stress Relief & Energy
• 28:00 – Stinging Nettle: Anti-Inflammatory Iron Boost
• 30:09 – Yacón Root: Natural Sweetener for Gut Health
• 35:29 – Turmeric: Golden Anti-Inflammatory Spice
• 40:00 – Maca Root: Libido & Hormone Balance
• 44:00 – Galangal: Southeast Asian Healing Root
• 45:26 – Okra: Southern Staple & Women’s Health Secret
• 48:41 – Kohlrabi: The Broccoli-Apple Veggie
• 51:28 – Seaweed: Nori, Wakame & Oceanic Nutrition
• 56:59 – Chayote: Crisp & Refreshing Raw Veggie
• 1:02:00 – Closing Wisdom: Health Lessons from Our Elders

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In this final installment of our Entrepreneurship, Content Creation & Social Media Influencer series, we dive deep into what happens after the grind. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, content creator, or influencer, there comes a time to ask: Do I pivot, pause, or walk away?

Join Just E and KayCee as they share real-world insights on:

Creating a business that runs without you

Building evergreen content for long-term income

Recognizing burnout and planning a graceful exit

Turning your platform into a lasting legacy

Micro-creator monetization strategies that actually work

This episode is packed with practical tips, real stories, and strategic moves to help you transition without losing your brand, your income, or your purpose.

💬 Comment below: Are you pivoting, pausing, or plotting something new?
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Fitness Over 40 with John Pangan | Muscle, Fat Loss & Longevity Secrets is a powerful new episode of the Disrupt & Discuss Podcast. In this conversation, John Pangan — natural bodybuilding champion, fitness coach, and founder of John Pangan Fitness — shares his proven strategies for building muscle, losing fat, and improving health after 40.

John’s story is one of resilience and transformation. After surviving a near-death health scare in 2001, he turned his passion for fitness into a thriving career helping men and women over 40 rediscover their strength and vitality. From his bestselling eBook on the 7 Principles of Fitness After 40 to his thriving gym community, John breaks down what it really takes to stay strong for life.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why consistency beats “quick fixes” for long-term results
• How strength training is the key to longevity and independence
• The truth about fat loss, nutrition, and breathwork
• Why recovery, sleep, and stress management matter as much as workouts
• How mindset and community support fuel sustainable fitness

If you’re ready to unlock the secrets of living stronger, longer, and healthier after 40, this is the interview you don’t want to miss.

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💬 What’s YOUR biggest challenge with fitness over 40? Drop it in the comments and join the conversation!

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Fake fame and bought followers are the dark secrets behind many “successful” creators and businesses. In this episode, we expose the ugly side of success in content creation, entrepreneurship, and personal branding.

From influencer fraud and follower inflation to burnout, broken brand deals, and chasing clout for clout’s sake—this episode of Disrupt & Discuss Podcast dives deep into the emotional and financial cost of building a public persona in a digital world obsessed with numbers. 🎭📉

🎙️ What we cover:

The truth about bots, fake engagement & buying followers 🤖

Creator burnout & chasing vanity metrics 😮‍💨

Faking success to land brand deals (but at what cost?) 💸

Entrepreneurial imposter syndrome and pressure to “perform” 🧠

Why ROI also means Return on Integrity 🔁

When visibility turns into vulnerability 🧨

💬 Have YOU ever felt the pressure to fake it? Burned out trying to “make it”? Drop a comment below and let us know 👇

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🔥 Welcome to Disrupt & Discuss — where we get real, raw, and revolutionary about the modern hustle. In this episode, we’re pulling back the filter on burnout, brand deals, and the pressure to perform in today’s creator economy.

Whether you're a social media influencer, a YouTube content creator, or a small business entrepreneur packing your own products — this one’s for YOU.

🎯 What we’re unpacking:

• The “Dark Triad” of hustle culture: influencers, entrepreneurs, content creators
• The illusion of overnight success & the truth behind brand deals
• Burnout, mental health, and chasing the algorithm
• Packing orders at midnight? Posting reels for pennies? We’ve been there
• How to protect your peace, prioritize wellness, and still build your brand

If you’ve ever whispered “I can’t do this today” while chasing your dream… you are NOT alone.

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Where does your personal identity end and your professional brand begin? For entrepreneurs and content creators, this boundary often blurs, creating unique challenges that most 9-to-5 employees never face.

In this candid conversation, KayCee and E open up about their parallel journeys as small business owner and content creator, sharing the realities behind building something from scratch. They tackle the uncomfortable truth about creator burnout, the constant pressure to perform, and how to maintain your authentic voice when trends and algorithms push you to conform.

"I'm not my brand," KayCee reveals about her supplement business, explaining why she deliberately separates her personal life from her professional identity. Meanwhile, E reflects on the challenges of being the face of multiple content platforms: "Your face is your brand...you sometimes don't have off days."

The hosts don't shy away from difficult topics, addressing the mindset shift required to succeed as an entrepreneur. They explore why traditional employment thinking sabotages independent ventures and how to find your tribe when friends and family don't understand your unconventional path. Their personal anecdotes about trade show anxiety, filming in public, and recovering from on-camera mistakes provide practical insights rarely discussed in entrepreneurial circles.

Whether you're currently building a business, creating content, or simply curious about alternative career paths, this episode offers refreshingly honest perspective on what it truly means to chart your own course. The greatest takeaway? Authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's your most powerful business asset.

Ready to stop emulating others and embrace your unique approach? Listen now, and join the conversation by sharing your own entrepreneurial or creator experiences with us on social media or via email.

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