Inflammation. You’ve probably dealt with it before when you took an NSAID for a headache or had a cut that got sore and inflamed, but did you know that there’s inflammation in your body all the time?


Unfortunately, there are many internal and external factors in modern-day living that cause inflammation in your body and lead to all kinds of uncomfortable symptoms. Joint pain, headaches, bloating, and autoimmune conditions can all be signs of chronic inflammation, to name just a few. 


So, what can we do about it? Luckily for us, Dr. Shivani Gupta is here to walk us through some simple tools and lifestyle changes that can reduce inflammation so that you can feel your healthiest. 


Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices to help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her master’s in Ayurvedic sciences and her PhD in turmeric. She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Causes of inflammation in modern-day living 
• The 5,000-year-old wisdom of Ayurveda 
• Issues that stem from chronic inflammation

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about inflammation and how to treat it, you’re in the right spot.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Dr. Sivani’s Website: www.ShivaniGupta.com
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Explore the Fusionary Formulas Products: www.FusionaryFormulas.com

Follow Dr. Shivani on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheShivaniGupta

Follow @dr.shivanigupta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/

Subscribe to Dr. Shivani’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta/videos

Follow @dr.shivanigupta on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.shivanigupta

Follow Fusionary Formulas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FusionaryFormulas

Follow @fusionaryformulasrx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fusionaryformulasrx/

Subscribe to the Fusionary Formulas YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Fusionaryformulas

Sign Up for the Free 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge: https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014 

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What do you want to be when you grow up?


Maybe you thought you’d have an answer to that question by now but you’re realizing you have no idea. You might be reassured to know you’re not alone. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to have it all figured out, but what does that even mean? 


Let’s unpack it in this episode with some guidance from our special guest, Erin Harrigan. 


Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, empty nest mom, speaker, author, and business coach for high-achieving Christian women who seek to refine or scale their businesses without compromising their faith. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Giving yourself the grace to explore what you want 
• Why it’s okay not to know what you want next 
• How to reframe feelings of shame 
• Getting excited for your future 

If you’re a woman in midlife and you’re not sure what you want to be when you grow up, you’ve found your people. Join us in this episode!


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Erin’s Website: https://erinharrigan.com

Connect with Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinharrigan/

Follow Erin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thehustlewithheartcoach

Follow @erindharrigan on Instagram: https://instagram.com/erindharrigan

Get Erin’s Freebie: https://erinharrigan.com/pinpointoverwhelm

Learn About the 12-Week Midlife Reset Program: https://www.meadowhillwellness.com/midlife-12-week-reset 

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Did you know that you can use your chakras to find comfort and balance in midlife?


If you’ve heard of chakras but you’re not sure exactly what they are or what they do, this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive is the perfect place to start. Lauren Leduc is walking us through each of the seven chakras to teach us what they are, what they do, how they become blocked, and why you might want to work on unblocking them. 


Lauren Leduc is a visionary, yoga teacher, intuitive, mentor, and mama. With the special gift of cultivating community and creating accessible experiences, Lauren has taught thousands of students with her approachable and intelligent methodology. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• A basic guide to the seven chakras 
• How your chakras can help you understand your mind, body, and spirit in midlife 
• Strengthening your relationship with self and with others 

This episode is for you if you’re interested in learning new ways to connect with your mind, body, and spirit as well as learning techniques for rediscovering what brings you joy in midlife.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Lauren’s Website: www.laurenleduc.com

Follow @iamlaurenleduc on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamlaurenleduc

Find Out What Your Chakra Superpower Is: https://www.laurenleduc.com/chakra-superpower-quiz 

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Did you know you can start experiencing perimenopausal symptoms as early as your mid-thirties?


Many women feel confused and alone during perimenopause because the world totally fails to prepare them for it. If you relate to that, you’re in good hands because my guest, Monique Willingham, and I are passionate about helping women understand what’s happening in their bodies during this time.


This episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive will help you understand your hormones and empower you to reclaim your health. Welcome to the Hormones 101 class you never got. 


Monique is a Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing in oncology for over 15 years and uses a holistic approach to help patients reduce inflammation and improve energy and mental clarity. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The basic roles of your hormones 
• Why your symptoms might feel inconsistent 
• How to make your hormones happy

If you could use some support from women who get it, tune in.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Monique’s Website: www.remedygreenwellness.com 

Learn About the 12-Week Midlife Reset Program: https://www.meadowhillwellness.com/midlife-12-week-reset 

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Do your emotions feel pretty out of whack right now?


In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, I invite you to explore with me how Chinese medicine can support you through the emotional changes of perimenopause and menopause.


Are you feeling depressed or angry because your body hurts? Upset because you're exhausted all the time? Anxious because you don't know what each day will look and feel like? You are not alone, and you’ve come to the right place.


Chinese and functional medicine can be helpful to women in midlife for so many reasons. They take a holistic approach to health, considering the connections between the mind, body, and spirit in a truly profound way. After all, one can’t exist without the others. Our emotions directly impact our physical bodies and vice versa, so let’s treat them that way. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The relationship between your emotions and your physical body 
• Embracing the natural transitional time of perimenopause and menopause 
• A different way to look at your mind, body, and spirit
• How to address different emotions in the body 

Chinese medicine holds thousands of years of wisdom and I can’t wait to share it with you.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!

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How prepared do you feel to navigate the changes of midlife?


No one prepares you for the vast majority of the things you experience during midlife, so don’t blame yourself for feeling underprepared, but what can we do to take matters into our own hands? Lisa Shires is here to share some of the tools you can add to your life kit to handle the stressors that many women face in midlife such as empty nesting, aging parents, and changes to your body and relationships. 


Lisa Shires is a Certified Professional Coach who helps individuals looking to lead step into their “who,” break free of “stuck,” and embody purpose, meaning, and fulfillment through action and with conviction. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why you need a toolkit to help you navigate stressful situations
• What tools to add to your life kit
• How to show up as your most authentic and empowered self 

What do you need in your life kit in order to thrive when everything seems like it’s going awry? Find out in this episode.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Lisa’s Website: https://www.lisashirescoaching.com

Get Lisa’s Free Values Exploration Tool: https://lisashirescoaching.ck.page/7e5fe87dde

Follow @lisashires on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisashires/

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisashires/

Follow Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551209337739 

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The changes and transitions of midlife can really do a number on your sense of self. 


I’ve called in reinforcements to help me unpack what happens to your sense of self in midlife and how to rebuild it. 


Lisa Maholchic and Marna Brickman are therapists practicing in Annapolis, Maryland, at Guiding Therapy and they’re here to share their tips and tools for creating a firm foundation from which to navigate the many twists and turns of midlife. We’re talking about why it’s so important for women to have a strong sense of self during the transitions of midlife and what to do if you feel like you’re lacking that sense of self. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• What it means to have a strong sense of self 
• How to identify your wants and needs 
• The importance of finding and using your support system 
• Tips for finding the right therapist for you

Maybe you’ve never felt like you had a strong sense of self and you’re ready for that to change, or maybe the recent changes in your life have shaken up your sense of identity and you’re reevaluating what’s important to you. Whatever your journey looks like, we want to help!


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Check Out Guiding Therapy: www.guidingtherapy.com 

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Do you want to have the best sex of your life?


Like many other women in midlife, you might think that your opportunity for an amazing sex life has passed, but I’m here to tell you that that is far from the truth. To prove it to you, I’ve brought on Tantric Sex Coach Angela Dawn to teach you how to have your best sex in midlife. 


Angela (she/her) coaches her clients to find their own unique way through life, love, and relationships. After deeply delving into intimacy and relationships later in life, she feels called to help folks dig into these ideas without putting them off. Bringing openness, joy, and laughter to relationship exploration, Angela takes the taboo out of these conversations (unless taboo is what you’re into!). 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Sexual exploration in midlife 
• How to improve your sex life 
• Tantric sex practices 
• How to take responsibility for your own pleasure 

Better sex starts here. Tune in to start building the sex life of your dreams!


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:


Visit Angela’s Website: www.authenticheartcoach.com

Follow @authenticheartcoaching on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticheartcoaching/

Follow @authenticheartcoaching on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authenticheartcoaching

Follow Authentic Heart Coaching on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticHeartCoaching 

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It’s time to talk about ADHD. 


This topic is near and dear to me because I was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, and it took me many years to learn how to acknowledge the benefits of having ADHD as well as ways to manage the parts of ADHD that make my life a little bit more challenging.


I’m joined in this episode by Dr. Cristine Ehly to discuss what options are available to you to manage your ADHD, no matter how old you were when you got your diagnosis. You might need help with your focus, mood, energy levels, or something else entirely. Wherever it is, you’re in good hands with Dr. Cristine. 


Dr. Cristine Ehly is a naturopathic doctor who works with women with ADHD and ADHD-like symptoms. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Common symptoms of ADHD
• Foods you can add to your diet to help with gut and brain health 
• How to reduce the environmental toxins you’re exposed to 
• Protecting your emotional health as much as your physical health

If you’re wondering where to start with your ADHD management, we’ve got you covered.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Dr. Cristine Ehly’s Website: www.keyhealthnd.com 

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Where on earth do you start with exercise and nutrition?


There’s so much information out there now that it can be extremely overwhelming to get started when you want to try something new. First of all, you should be proud of yourself for making it this far. Too often we put ourselves last and don’t find the time to do something for our own wellbeing, but you’re here and showing up for yourself. 


I invited Pam Adams to join this discussion to share her expertise in the exercise and nutrition world with us. Pam understands that fitness is extremely personal and there’s no one-size-fits-all plan. She will help you get in tune with your body and find exercises and nutritious foods that truly work for you.


Pam is a board-certified licensed nutritionist and certified personal trainer specializing in perimenopause. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Where to start with exercise and nutrition 
• How to challenge yourself without overdoing it
• Important nutritional information for midlife 

I hope this episode provides you with the information you’re looking for and helps you get started on your exercise and nutrition journey!


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Pam’s Website: www.synergywithpam.com 

Follow @synergywithpam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/synergywithpam/

Follow Pam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synergywithpam/

Get Pam’s Free Guide to Navigating Perimenopause: https://www.synergynutriwellness.com/free-guide-podcast 

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