Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After Menopause

What the heck is the HPA axis??

This week we're talking about the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis. This is the group of glands that produce hormones or messenger chemicals in our bodies that regulate our response to stress. What this means in layman's terms is that we are talking about cortisol, our sympathetic nervous system and our fight-or-flight response.

Today's world leaves many of us in a chronic state of stress. Our Cave Sisters understood that the  fight-or-flight response was reserved for times when chased by a woolly mammoth. But our Modern Sisters see stress almost constantly, eliciting a chronic state of a 'turned on' sympathetic nervous system, adrenal stress and bad metabolic health.

We are here to show you the triggers of adrenal stress and describe real-life solutions for shedding some of the stress. We give you the physical repercussions of maintaining a high-stress lifestyle.

Midlife is time to enjoy, to reclaim your power and to tap into your parasympathetic nervous system. Join us on this journey to a happier, healthier life!

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Our feet are our foundation; how do you treat yours??

This week we're tackling the not-so-sexy subject of feet. We get pedicures; we play footsie; some of us love a good foot massage. But what are our feet telling us?

We demand a lot from our feet. They provide us with a mode of transportation, keep us mobile and provide balance. Some of us suffer from foot maladies such as bunions, calluses or hammer toes.

In this episode we talk about the importance of caring for your foundation and we give you some tips for caring for your feet beyond a pedicure. We talk about balance (and the importance of the big toe) and we give you tips on footwear and grounding.

There are tons of helpful hints in here. We hope you find something useful in this episode. As always, we would really appreciate a review, so that we can share more info with more people! Please share this episode and subscribe!

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Warrior Princess, I call on you!
Wait, where'd you go? Oh, that's right, I'm in midlife; you're signing off. 

Estrogen is a complicated topic. We know that she is our warrior hormone. But did you know there are 3 types of estrogen? Each type has a different function at different times in your life.

In this episode, we unpack what these 3 types of estrogen are and how they benefit us. We talk about hormone replacement (HRT), bio-identical hormones and methods of delivery. We even touch on foods that boost the efficacy of HRT.  Lastly, we talk about detoxifying estrogen and why that is important.

If you are in the throes of menopause, you'll want to listen to this one!!

Seriously, give this one a listen; it's a DON'T MISS. We hope you enjoy it, comment on it, and share it with your friends. Please subscribe and find us on Social!
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Hello? Anybody home? Is there anyone listening?
What is your body trying to tell you? Are you listening?

Today we are talking about biofeedback - those little hints from your mind, body and soul that tell you if everything is going along swimmingly, or that something's going wrong.
Biofeedback is an easy, free way to gauge your body's response to the environment: what you put in it (food, thoughts, etc), what you put on it (clothes, lotions & potions, skincare), and how you talk to it and about it (loving, kind, grateful words or hateful, judgmental and accusatory words). Biofeedback is self-awareness and the first step in healing.

Cam and Amelia talk about this kind of thing ALL the time, but in this episode, we get down to the nitty-gritty.  We talk about cues such as hunger, energy, mood, sex drive and cravings.

Join us as we teach you how to listen to your body; we give you tips for responding as well as sharing personal stories of our own journeys and challenges.

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BOOM!  I wish I could do sound effects but I can't. We're here today to talk about atomic habits. The basis for this talk is James Clear's bestselling book by the same name. Also, James Clear is a guest on Brene Brown's podcast on Spotify - that's a great listen as well.

Anyhoo...what are atomic habits and why do we need them?
Have you ever noticed that when you make lofty goals (we used to call them BHAG's in the 1990's), that you never quite get there? That's because biting off a huge chunk of behavior change at one time almost always leads to failure. What you need is a system. Tiny increments of change add up to BIG change over time.
 
In this episode, Cam and Amelia distill the principles of creating or recreating your systems to set you up for success. Consistency over intensity is the key. We give you the 4 things that build a habit and we give you the tools to unwind a habit as well.

This episode is chock-full of meaningful and practical information. As always, hit that subscribe button and leave us a review. Tell your friends about is and share this episode if it resonates with you.

Resources:
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones: Clear, James: 9780735211292: Amazon.com: Books

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The Four Agreements

• Be Impeccable with your Word
• Don't take Anything Personally
• Don't Make Assumptions
• Always Do Your Best

They seem basic and almost intuitive don't they? But on closer inspection, these are hard tenets to live by and not really supported by our culture.

We are here to show you the ropes. We talk about The Four Agreements pretty much all the time on the podcast; we estimate at least once a month. So here is your quick-and-dirty, i.e. 'Cliff-notes" version of the 4 agreements and how they apply to midlife and how to live them. We tell which ones we struggle with the most and how we overcome that struggle.

Honestly, you can read this book on one sitting. We love it so much that we've included a link so you can purchase it in Cam's Amazon store.

Seriously, give this one a listen; it's a DON'T MISS. We hope you enjoy it, comment on it, and share it with your friends. Please subscribe and find us on Social!
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Summertime is often considered 'break time' from habits...even healthy ones. What do you do to re-energize your health habits after a break?

Sometimes it's hard. We know what we need to do, but getting the motivation and discipline to do it is another story. But don't throw in the towel!

In this episode, Cam and Amelia share some real-life experiences of how they refocused after mental and physical breaks from a healthy lifestyle. With their usual humor, you will laugh with them and shake your head in agreement, as they share how they suffer the same temptations, struggles and rebounds as everyone else.

The easiest way to approach this is not thinking that you got off track at all, but viewing your life journey with grace and gratitude. After that, it's easy to consider what you get to do for your body to keep it healthy and strong. 

• Understand your motivation
• Work on self-awareness
• Keep self-talk positive, not judgmental
• Lean on your minimums

We hope you find this talk helpful and encouraging. We're your biggest cheerleaders!

Resource:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: van der Kolk M.D., Bessel: 9780143127741: Amazon.com: Books

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Hurry Up! We're Late! What is taking so long?

There are a million reasons to be in a hurry. Why do we put ourselves through this misery?

• Traffic
• Deadlines
• Appointments
• Work pressures

What happens when we're in a hurry?

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Sleep disruptions
• Multi-tasking
• Vitamin or mineral deficiencies

We acknowledge that sometimes hurry is necessary, but is it?

In this episode, Cam and Amelia unpack the anatomy of hurry. We talk about why this can be destructive and how to cure the symptoms of a hurried life.
Midlife is a time for enjoying, for focusing on gratitude and all the good stuff. We are SO happy to help you deal with hurriedness and the resultant stress. Join us on this journey to find your Zen!

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What the heck are amino acids?
The short answer is that they are the building blocks of protein. The long answer is that some of them are made by the human body and some aren't. All of them are important to optimal human function.

You know that Cam and Amelia are all about prioritizing protein. This isn't only to support balanced nutrition and to feed working muscles (including the brain). There are other reasons to prioritize protein. But what kinds of protein? How are proteins different?

These amazing building blocks of protein called amino acids function in the body to help us break down food, repair body tissue, make hormones and brain chemicals, provide energy, help us sleep, fight infection and detox. 

Learn more about amino acids.

• What are the 9 essential amino acids?
• What is a conditional amino acid?
• What food sources contain the 'best' profile?
• What is a complete protein?
• How do we ensure that the proteins we eat are of high quality?

This is a fun and science-y conversation. We geek out on the nutrition end of things, but we also tell you how getting the right blend of amino acids can help you feel better. 

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Resources:
FREE 3-part live event- Begins July 21st!
Register here- Making the Most of Midlife

Books Mentioned:
Amazon 

Episodes Mentioned:
Ep 39 Your Midlife Sex Life
Ep 40 Midlife, Menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy-Signs, Symptoms, Solutions

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