Menopause Rise and Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause

What if it’s never too late to start taking care of yourself?

I hear you, oftentimes it feels like maybe your goals are too far out of reach, or you don’t have enough time to start a new routine, or maybe even you feel like you are too old to change your habits. I am thrilled to be joined this week by Terry Tateossian, the founder of T.H.O.R. Wellness to show you that it is never too late to reclaim your health! 

At 42, Terry embarked on a profoundly life-altering journey, successfully shedding over 80 lbs in her mid-forties, overcoming emotional eating and discovering an untapped source of incredible physical and emotional strength. 

Terry's passion & experience of helping women regain confidence, ignite wellbeing and find their true purpose has been propelling her forward for the past 25 years. Terry has been recognized as Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies in America 2020, Inc. 2020 Best Places to Work, NJBIZ Top 40 Under 40, Future 50 Fastest Growing companies in NJ/NY, WPO 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs, Top Female CEO Brava Award Winner, Best Company Culture in NJ and Top Women to Watch by HudsonMOD.

All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!

In this episode include:

• The wake-up call Terry received about her health that changed her trajectory. 
• Overcoming emotional eating and negative self-talk
• The physical, emotional and mental shifts that Terry experienced, and now coaches her clients through. 
• The power of resistance training for reversing aging.
• The importance of Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.
• Transforming your mindset to achieve lasting results.
• How you can start addressing and identifying self-sabotaging behaviors that might be holding you back! 

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Terry's website: thehouseofrose.com

Follow Terry on Instagram: @how.good.can.it.get

Connect with me, Sara Poldmae:

Website: https://risingwomanproject.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae

Learn more about my retreats: https://risingwomanproject.com/retreats/

Ready To Take The Next Step To Thriving In Midlife? Download Your Free Hot Sheet With The Top 3 Things You Can Do Today To Rise + Thrive! https://risingwomanproject.com/contact/

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!

What happens when we give away our power, and how can we reclaim it?

In this episode, I sit down with Alicia Rodriguez, a published author, storyteller, and slow living evangelist. Alicia shares her transformative journey of reclaiming her agency after giving it away in a complex relationship, a central theme in her upcoming memoir, “The Shaman's Wife: A Mystical Journey of Surrender and Self-Discovery.” 

Alicia discusses the impact of societal and generational messaging on women’s sense of power and the spiritual voids that can make us vulnerable. She shares her story of surrender and self-discovery, which can inspire you to reclaim your power and live with intention. 

Alicia is a published author, storyteller, slow-living evangelist, and catalyst for personal growth. She works with individuals committed to making quantum leaps in their lives. Alicia is passionate about writing, Portugal, rich coffee, her dog Sophie, courageous conversations, and work with heart and meaning. As a published author and spiritual woman, she nurtures her creativity and soul in the beauty of the Algarve. Alicia’s memoir, The Shaman’s Wife, will be published on September 10, 2024.

All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!

Topics covered in this episode include: 

- Reclaiming agency in complex relationships 

- The role of spiritual voids in vulnerability 

- Forgiveness and self-compassion in healing 

- The power of retreats for self-care and transformation 

Resources Mentioned: 

Media: https://aliciamrodriguez.com/media

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aliciamrodriguez

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MsAliciaMRodriguez/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/msaliciamrodriguez

Substack: Nothing Is Ordinary – https://substack.com

Amazon Author page: www.amazon.com/author/aliciamrodriguez

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/aliciamrodriguez

Simple Wisdom & Daily Inspiration: https://alicia-m-rodriguez.ck.page/simple-wisdom-daily

Connect with me, Sara Poldmae:

Website: https://risingwomanproject.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae

Learn more about my retreats: https://risingwomanproject.com/retreats/

Ready To Take The Next Step To Thriving In Midlife? Download Your Free Hot Sheet With The Top 3 Things You Can Do Today To Rise + Thrive! https://risingwomanproject.com/contact/

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!

What if just 15 minutes of daily exercise could transform your midlife experience?


In this episode, I sat down with Kim Rahir, a 60-year-old European champion weightlifter and health coach who overcame MS to reclaim her vitality through strength training. Kim and I chat about her journey from MS diagnosis to European weightlifting champion, the power of strength training for midlife women and how to start a simple, effective home workout routine.


Tune in to learn how you can tap into an abundant source of vitality and thrive in midlife through strength training and proper nutrition. Kim's story will inspire you to take charge of your health and embrace new possibilities, no matter your starting point.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Kim's 15-minute daily workout program for busy midlife women
• The importance of assessing your current fitness level
• How strength training improves energy, confidence, and overall well-being

All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Access a Free Assessment Tool about Your Health and Strength: https://kimrahir.com

Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rahir/

Connect with Kim on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.rahir/

Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim.rahir/ 

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!

Are you constantly dealing with mystery aches and pains in your body that never seem to go away? Many people do in midlife, but what if you didn’t have to just power through it?


In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey Gross to talk all about regenerative medicine. You might have heard of stem cell medicine (and that’s a good place to start) but this episode explores even more of the groundbreaking options available to help you beat your pain. 


Licensed in California and Nevada, Dr. Jeffrey Gross has SPINE practices in Orange County and Henderson, Nevada. A trained neurological surgeon, he specializes in athletic injuries and spine procedures and offers longevity and biohacking consultations. He founded ReCELLebrate to focus on anti-aging and regenerative medicine, offering modern biochemical treatments and treating surgery as a last resort. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• How to heal your achy joints and muscles once and for all
• A little-known alternative to surgery to help with your pain 
• How to save money on your health costs 

If you’re wondering how you can feel better without going straight to surgery, the answer lies in this episode.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Check Out ReCELLebrate: https://recellebrate.com/

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

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

Subscribe to Dr. Gross’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stemcellwhisperer

Connect with Dr. Gross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-gross-md-5605605/

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!

Are you ready to start working on your health goals but don’t know where to begin? 


I get it. There’s so much information online now and it seems like everyone has a different opinion on what works and what doesn’t. That’s why our guest in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive is taking us back to basics. 


Esther Avant is here to teach us the big rock approach to better health. This approach is based on establishing six simple habits to kick-start your health journey so that you don’t get bogged down in the details. 


Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 18 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness-related roles. She is known for making exercise and nutrition simple and helping her clients address the root issues that have been standing between them and results that last. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• An easy way to integrate movement into your life 
• One type of workout that will transform your health 
• How to improve your health in just a few minutes each day 

Tune in to find out what Esther's six big rock habits are and how they make weight loss simple when nothing seems to be working.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Esther’s Website: www.estheravant.com

Follow @esther.avant on Instagram: www.instagram.com/esther.avant

Join Esther’s Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/livedietfree

Listen to Esther’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-live-diet-free-podcast/id1543658046

Get Esther’s Free Menopause Guide: https://estheravant.com/menopause/

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!

How do you learn to love yourself after divorce or trauma?


We’re jumping in at the deep end this week to tackle a pretty heavy and emotional topic, but things take an unexpectedly beautiful turn at the end that you’re going to want to stick around for. 


This conversation with Magic Barclay is definitely an instant favorite of mine, so don’t miss this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, all about self-love, female friendship, and… kangaroos. 


Magic Barclay is the lead practitioner at Wholistic Natural Health Australia and host of A Magical Life: a podcast all about health, wealth, and weight loss. She helps women aged 45-65 who feel unheard or misled by mainstream medicine or anyone who wants to bring their health back to basics. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• A telltale sign that you’re not comfortable with yourself 
• What we have in common with children when it comes to being ourselves
• An equation to help you identify how you show up for yourself 

If you’re just as confused as I was about what kangaroos have to do with self-love, you’ll have to tune in for answers!


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:


Visit Magic’s Website: www.wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au

Follow Wholistic Natural Health Australia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wholistic-natural-health-australia/

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

Follow Wholistic Natural Health Australia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholisticnaturalhealthaustralia

Get Your Free Root Cause Health Analysis: https://www.wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au/health-assessment-form/

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!

Inflammation. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but how much do you know about it?


In this episode of the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, special guest Heather Glenn is teaching us the basics of what inflammation is, how to reduce it, and why it’s so important in midlife. Heather and I could talk about this forever, but we intentionally made this episode simple and digestible so that you can find all the information you need to get started in one place. 


Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Holistic Health Coach Heather Glenn will be your health detective, guide, companion, and biggest cheerleader on the road to reclaiming your health! 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The type of inflammation that is causing your health problems 
• Practical things you can do to reduce inflammation in your body 
• The easiest ways to make your diet less inflammatory

If you want to find out how your body feels when it’s not in a constant state of inflammation (causing fatigue, aches and pains, mood swings, and more) this is for you.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Heather’s Website: www.heatherglenn.com

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

Get Heather’s Free Immunity Booster Meal Plan:: https://www.heatherglenn.com/boost-your-immune-system 

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!

Do you feel like you’re in a constant battle with your hormones? What if you could live in harmony with your hormones instead of fighting against them?


In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, we’re learning all about cycle synching from our special guest, Michelle Stiff. Michelle is opening up about her challenging journey with her hormones and what she did when doctors told her she was postmenopausal in her late 20s.


Michelle is a women’s health and fitness coach who teaches women how to reset their metabolism, shed stubborn inches, and regain confidence in their bodies using a hormone-synced flexible macro approach that includes a functional blood chemistry analysis.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• How to heal your hormones and your reproductive system
• The lifestyle habits that will directly impact your menstrual cycle
• What’s causing your weight changes, low libido, and other mystery symptoms 
• How to sync your life to your cycle

Michelle believes in getting to the root cause of your issues instead of relying on Band-Aid solutions. She did it for herself and now she’s going to help you do it too.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:


Learn More About Michelle’s Method: https://www.wellnesselevatetribe.com/metabolicmomentummethod


Join Michelle's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellnesselevate


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


Get Michelle’s Free Guide to Harmonizing Your Hormones: https://affable-fashion-513.myflodesk.com/harnessyourhormones


Sign Up for Michelle’s Free Workshop: https://www.wellnesselevatetribe.com/femalehormoneblueprint 

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!

Are you tired of feeling like no matter how many calories you cut, you never lose any weight?


Traditional diets have left many of us women in midlife feeling burnt out, discouraged, and like change is totally unattainable. Enter Joe Hoye with Hoye Fit. In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Joe is teaching you the weight-loss method that actually works for women in midlife because it was made for us! 


Joe Hoye is the owner of Hoye Fit, a health and weight-loss coaching business for women and moms in midlife. Joe’s method teaches you how to ditch the diets, regain control over your body, and live a lifestyle you enjoy. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Joe found himself surrounded by women in midlife in his career
• The truth about what your body needs in order to change 
• Why starving your body will never get you the results you want

Say goodbye to starving your body and hello to more energy, better sleep, and fewer cravings, all while reaching your weight-loss goals. Sounds too good to be true? Tune in to hear Joe walk you through the process and decide for yourself!


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Joe’s Website: https://hoyefit.com/

Enter the Giveaway: giveaway.hoyefit.com/rise-thrive

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

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

Join Joe’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newtritionapproach

Follow Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoye-fit/ 

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!

What is true authenticity?


Let’s find out from lightworker and energy healer Cheryl Pace in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive. I sat down with Cheryl to talk all about authenticity and what it has to do with the divine feminine. Tune in to hear our conversation and discover what you can do to step into your divine feminine as a woman in midlife. 


Cheryl is a humble servant of the light, healer, shaman, lightworker, massage therapist, mother, daughter, friend, and entrepreneur.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Ways that you’re giving away your power and how to stop
• Limiting beliefs you’re holding onto without realizing 
• How to step into your divine feminine

What better time than now to listen to your inner voice, lean into your inner wisdom, and reconnect with yourself? If you think you could use some help with that, this is the perfect episode for you.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:


Visit Cheryl’s Website: www.bethechangebethelight.org 

Have a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!