In this Glow Bite episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole spotlight one of the most powerful foundations for immune health — your gut.

Did you know that nearly 70% of your immune system lives in your gut? Your gut microbiome doesn’t just influence digestion — it affects inflammation, immunity, hormones, and even mood. In this short but powerful episode, the hosts break down:

- The difference between prebiotics and probiotics
- How to nourish your gut microbiota and immunity through food (and which foods count!)
- Why gut microbiome diversity is key to midlife resilience and improve gut health
- The gut–hormone connection in perimenopause and menopause

Learn how small, daily choices — from fiber and hydration to fermented foods and mindful supplementation — can make a big difference in how you feel this season.

If your digestion, energy, or immune system need a reset, this glow bite is your quick guide to stronger gut health and a brighter midlife glow.

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Back & Topic Intro
00:30 Why Gut Health Shapes Immunity
01:00 Understanding Probiotics
02:00 The Role of Prebiotics
03:00 Everyday Foods for Gut Health
04:00 Fiber & Midlife Wellness
05:00 Simple Ways to Add Probiotic Foods
06:00 Rotating Foods & Supplements
07:00 Gut Health, Hormones & Immunity
08:00 Do You Need a Probiotic Supplement?
08:45 Glow Reflection: Simple Gut-Supporting Habits

📌 Resources:
🌿 The Daily Glow Rituals Guide → https://stan.store/thedailyglowlife/p/daily-glow-rituals-guide

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In this episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole unpack the science—and the lifestyle habits—behind a strong immune system in midlife. From stress and sleep to sugar and social connection, they reveal what really weakens immunity and how to naturally strengthen your body’s defenses this cold and flu season.

Learn how hormone shifts during perimenopause and menopause affect your immune response, what nutrients matter most (think Vitamin D, zinc, and probiotics), and the daily rituals that build resilience from the inside out.

They also share holistic immune-boosting tools like dry brushing, lymphatic movement, and herbal allies to help you thrive—not just survive—the winter months.

If you’re feeling run down, catching every bug your family brings home, or just want to feel strong and vibrant through the holidays, this episode is your midlife immunity masterclass.

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Midlife and Glowing
00:35 Why Immunity Matters in Midlife
02:00 The Sugar-Immune System Connection
03:10 Lifestyle Factors That Weaken Immunity
04:00 The Impact of Sleep and Stress
05:20 Exercise, Alcohol, and Toxins
06:10 The Power of Connection and Sunlight
07:00 Gut Health, Hydration, and Blood Sugar Balance
08:00 Nutrients That Support Immunity (Vitamin D, Zinc, C, Magnesium)
10:00 Immune-Boosting Foods and Supplements
12:00 Lifestyle Strategies for Immune Strength
13:30 Quality Matters: Supplements and Essential Oils
15:00 Balancing Hygiene and Resilience
16:30 The Role of Rest and Recovery
20:00 Building a Resilient Immune System
22:00 Final Takeaways: Nourish, Rest, Connect

📌 Resources:

 ✨The Daily Glow Rituals Guide → https://stan.store/thedailyglowlife/p/daily-glow-rituals-guide
🌿 Our favorite clean essential oils → https://rstyle.me/+UN0F6O_E5UB2YEIN68BJmg

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In this Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole share the simplest, highest-payoff swaps midlife women can make to steady blood sugar, boost energy, and support hormones—without giving up dessert. From quitting sneaky liquid sugars to front-loading protein and choosing smarter sweeteners, these easy changes help curb cravings, protect metabolism, and smooth the hormone roller coaster. This is practical, no-perfection-required guidance tailored to perimenopause and midlife wellness—clear, doable, and delicious.

Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 Welcome & why blood sugar matters in midlife
00:35 Hidden sugars in drinks + easy beverage swaps
01:55 Protein as your “blood sugar bodyguard” (30g per meal)
03:00 Sweeteners 101: stevia, monk fruit, allulose vs. artificial
03:40 Dessert upgrades
04:35 Glow Reflection: pick one simple swap for the week

📌 Resources:
🥤 Healthier Drinks (blog) → https://dailyglowlife.com/top-10-healthy-drinks/
🍰 Healthy Sugar-Free Desserts Guide → https://subscribepage.io/healthy-desserts-guide

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we’re digging into why midlife women are uniquely vulnerable to blood sugar swings—and how to take back control. We cover how declining estrogen and progesterone increase insulin resistance in perimenopause/menopause, the link between type 2 diabetes and brain health (why Alzheimer’s is sometimes called “type 3 diabetes”), early warning signs to watch for, and the simple daily habits that stabilize glucose without cutting all carbs. You’ll learn the “protein + fiber + healthy fats” plate, smart swaps (oatmeal and potatoes done right), the best movement for glucose control, and how sleep, stress, and even kindness influence your numbers. We wrap with a doable weekly challenge to help you glow—without the blood sugar rollercoaster.

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Welcome + why Diabetes Awareness Month matters for midlife women
01:00 Perimenopause hormones → rising insulin resistance (estrogen/progesterone)
02:15 Type 1 vs. Type 2 diabetes—quick refresher
03:10 The blood sugar rollercoaster: cravings, crashes, brain fog, “hangry”
05:05 Kids as a mirror: sugar highs → meltdowns (what it teaches us)
06:25 “Type 3 diabetes”? Insulin resistance & the brain + Alzheimer’s risk
07:45 Spot the signs: skin tags, acanthosis nigricans, hair changes, waist size, BP
10:00 Reactive hypoglycemia explained (and why you feel “off” a few hours post-meal)
11:00 How to eat in midlife: protein + fiber + healthy fats (no, you don’t have to cut all carbs)
12:15 High-glycemic culprits & smarter strategies (order of eating; oatmeal/potato tips)
15:45 Movement that helps: walks after meals, strength training, plus a weekly mix
16:55 Sleep & stress: how one rough night (or chronic cortisol) spikes glucose
18:15 Can you reverse prediabetes? Lifestyle wins & hope-forward science
19:30 Your midlife glucose playbook (food, fiber goals, movement, sleep, stress)
21:50 Track what matters: journaling vs. CGM + Nicole’s CGM Blueprint
22:30 World Kindness Day: why kindness lowers stress (and supports metabolism)
23:30 Weekly challenge & wrap: one small step to stabilize blood sugar

📌 Resources:
🍫 Healthy Sugar-Free Desserts Guide → subscribepage.io/healthy-desserts-guide
📘 CGM Blueprint: A Guide to Using

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In this short and soulful Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole guide you through a three-step reset ritual to help you pause, reflect, and rewrite your story — no matter your age or stage.

Midlife isn’t an ending — it’s an invitation to begin again. This episode walks you through how to reflect on the stories you’ve been telling yourself, release what no longer serves you, and reframe your mindset for the chapter you’re stepping into.

Grab a cup of tea, light a candle, and create a moment that feels sacred. This is your gentle reminder that you can reinvent yourself anytime — and that your story still has beautiful chapters ahead.

🕰 Timestamps

00:00 Welcome & birthday reflections
00:40 How to create your reset space
01:20 Step 1: Reflect on your current story
01:50 Step 2: Release what no longer serves you
02:30 Step 3: Reframe with intention
03:00 The science of rewiring your brain
03:40 Legacy, purpose & alignment
04:00 Glow reflection and closing

📌 Resources:
📚 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People → https://amzn.to/3WnxoUa

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In this heartfelt birthday-week episode of Midlife and Glowing, Nicole opens up about the lessons she’s carrying forward: choosing joy daily, honoring grief while staying connected, and setting intentions that make midlife feel vibrant and meaningful. We jam on simple ways to weave gratitude into busy lives, books that shifted our mindset, and a rapid-fire Q&A (from coffee orders to dream trips) that’ll make you smile. If you’re a growth-oriented woman in your late 30s–50s navigating perimenopause, purpose, and self-care—this one’s for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome & why birthdays hit different in midlife
01:00 Joy & gratitude as daily practices (plus a simple mantra)
02:40 Holding grief + holding life at the same time
04:10 Community, connection, and looking for the good
05:10 Books that shifted our year (Signs; Law of Attraction; Biology of Belief)
07:10 Bite-size wisdom we love (Mel Robbins, Wayne Dyer, more)
10:30 “Let it be easy” energy & unfussy self-care
12:10 Your mind is a garden: tending thoughts in midlife
14:00 Celebration doesn’t have to be big—stack small delights
16:00 Intentions for the next year (joy first, health habits, read/travel/retreats)
21:00 Why retreats call us (deeper space for change)
22:00 Rapid Fire: coffee, movement, travel, treats & more
26:00 Closing: reflect, celebrate, set intentions

📌 Resources Mentioned:
📚 Books/Authors:
- Signs — Laura Lynne Jackson → https://amzn.to/3LbwAPE
- The Law of Attraction — Esther & Jerry Hicks → https://amzn.to/4qltn01
- The Biology of Belief — Bruce Lipton → https://amzn.to/3WjL6aD
- Let It Be Easy — Susie Moore → https://amzn.to/4hn3ed6
- You’ll See It When You Believe It — Wayne Dyer → https://amzn.to/4o0BBco
🏮 Practices/Tools:
- Insight Timer (meditation) → https://insighttimer.com/
- Red light therapy → https://snwbl.io/platinumled-therapy-lights/YMMZW6680
- PEMF mat → https://rstyle.me/+06M54jijeqEzMUcwogt3bA

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Happy Halloween! We’re leaning into a little witchy wisdom—ancient rituals reimagined as modern self-care for midlife women. From calming teas and adaptogens to moon-cycle journaling, crystals as mindfulness anchors, and simple 4-6 breathing, these tiny rituals help regulate your nervous system, support hormones, and bring a touch of magic to busy weeks.

Chapters / Timestamps:

00:00 Witchy-but-practical: why old rituals work now
01:00 Herbal helpers for sleep, stress & digestion
02:00 Crystals as mindfulness anchors (rose quartz, amethyst)
03:00 Breathwork & HRV: the 4-6 technique
04:00 Glow Reflection & your mini ritual for the week

✨ Glow Reflection:
What’s one small ritual you can add this week that feels magical—a tea, a moon-note, a crystal pause, or two minutes of breathing?

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In this Halloween-week episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole shine a light on the scariest thing of all: the stories we tell ourselves in midlife—and how to rewrite them. We unpack common limiting beliefs (“I’m invisible now,” “It’s too late to change,” “I don’t recognize my body,” “Everyone else is doing it better,” “I should have it all figured out”), why they show up in perimenopause, and simple, science-informed ways to shift your narrative so you can feel calmer, stronger, and more like you.

You’ll hear how chronic negative self-talk impacts stress and brain health, plus practical tools—awareness journaling, reframes, evidence-collecting, self-compassion, and community—that actually change how you feel day to day.

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Welcome & why “spooky stories” matter in midlife
02:00 Mindset, cortisol & cognition—why thoughts aren’t “just thoughts”
04:00 Five recurring midlife narratives we’re rewriting
08:00 Choosing your response (Viktor Frankl), comparison traps & social media
12:00 “I should have it all figured out by now” + real-life examples
14:00 What’s driving these narratives: hormones, transitions, culture
15:00 The toolkit: awareness, reframing, evidence, best-friend voice, journaling, community
17:00 Recap, reflection prompt & where to connect

📌 Resources Mentioned:
📚 The Law of Attraction by Esther & Jerry Hicks → https://amzn.to/4qA83nV
📖 A Changed Mind by David Bayer → https://amzn.to/4qgbgZh
🌟 Daily Glow Rituals Guide → https://stan.store/thedailyglowlife/p/daily-glow-rituals-guide

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In this episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole explore the benefits of seasonal fall superfoods specifically geared towards supporting women's midlife health. They discuss the nutritional advantages of pumpkin seeds, zucchini, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, sweet potatoes, beets, cinnamon, and turmeric. These superfoods help with hormone balance, bone health, brain function, sleep, mood, blood sugar regulation, and cardiovascular protection. Tips on how to incorporate these foods into daily meals are also provided. The episode concludes with a 'glow reflection' encouraging listeners to add one seasonal food to their diet this week.

00:00 Welcome to Midlife and Glowing
00:32 The Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
01:43 Zucchini: A Versatile Fall Favorite
03:49 Nutritional Power of Brussels Sprouts
04:32 Cranberries: More Than a Thanksgiving Side
05:38 Sweet Potatoes: A Nutrient-Rich Staple
06:32 Beets: A Heart-Healthy Choice
08:06 Cinnamon: A Cozy Superfood
08:58 Turmeric: The Anti-Inflammatory Hero
09:58 Conclusion and Reflection

📌 Resources:
🍰 Healthy Sugar-Free Desserts Guide → https://subscribepage.io/healthy-desserts-guide
🍝 Turkey Meatballs recipe we mentioned in the episode → https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-yFMf9xW2n/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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In this episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole delve into the significant topic of menopause as October is Menopause Awareness Month. They discuss the varying experiences of menopause among women, the importance of raising awareness, and breaking the stigma surrounding this natural transition. The hosts cover the biological changes during menopause, common symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain, and provide practical solutions including lifestyle adjustments, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and holistic approaches to ease the transition. This episode aims to educate, support, and empower women navigating through menopause, whether they're in perimenopause, already experiencing menopause, or supporting someone who is.

00:00 Introduction to Menopause Awareness
01:32 Understanding Menopause: The Basics
03:00 The Importance of Menopause Awareness
07:09 Hormonal Changes and Their Effects
10:32 Managing Menopause Symptoms: Lifestyle Tips
14:36 Hormone Replacement Therapy: What You Need to Know
21:05 Advocating for Yourself and Others
22:28 Q&A: Common Menopause Questions Answered
27:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

📌 Resources:
🧘‍♀️ GB03 Episode: A Breathing Practice You Can Do Anywhere → https://youtu.be/5zIgZlUlxW0
🍋 More on Electrolytes → https://youtu.be/rendXzv5KDg
🎧 Brown Noise Video for sleep → https://youtu.be/uGMvWDRv-lg

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