Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After Menopause

Whoops! Sometimes we all need a reset.

Join Cam and Amelia as we discuss some 'ah-ha' moments that led us to record the Three R's: Rest Reframing and Recognizing. I'm not gonna lie. This was a tough one. Realizing that we might be a little off kilter and that we might be going down a negative path is sometimes hard.
Triggering events make some people feel angry, some resentful, some embarrassed and some just plain tired. Many times, we don't even realize this is happening.

This is self-actualization in progress. Midlife is the perfect time to interrupt bad behaviors and take control of our self talk. Using rest as a backdrop for this, we talk  about reframing our thoughts for a more positive outlook. Finally, the main event, recognizing when this is happening is the hardest of all.

If you, like us, are struggling a little bit with this, you'll love this episode. As always, we bring you real girlfriend talk in real time. As we explore and are curious about our actions and reactions to midlife, we bring you right along with us.

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Gals! I know this is NOT a fun or PC subject, but we must  talk about it. Bowel movements are one of the most natural of functions and a huge indicator of health. It's weird because dudes talk about this all the time; so why shouldn't we?? It's nothing to be embarrassed about.
 
You should be checking your urine color and stool consistency daily. It's part of assessing your health. So find out what your poop is telling you in this episode. We promise that it's not too gross. This is real talk (like all our episodes are) informing you of some things you really need to evaluate in everyday life.

There are tons of things that can affect your poop. We go over them. There are many  organs involved in making poop. We tell you what those are. We talk about the pitfalls of 'not going' every day and what your poop should look like. So tune in; this will be a fun(ny) one.

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While similar to what it has been, your gut in midlife is changing. We are here to talk about the midlife gut and some of the changes that you can expect.

In recent years, gut health has been all the rage in the health and wellness space. We want to demystify it. Gut health is important because the gut is referred to as the 'second brain'. What you eat affects all aspects of life, including cognitive and emotional function. It follows the old adage of 'garbage in, garbage out'.

With a plethora of convenience and processed foods constantly available, it's easier than ever to eat on the run, using nutrient-bereft foods that aren't satiating and could be addictive. Adding sugar to many processed foods makes them 'hyper-palatable' while severely damaging the gut microbiome and possibly the gut lining, setting you up for a leaky gut or worse.

There are many signs of an unhealthy gut, and we cover many of them in this episode. We explain what organs and parts make up the gut and why each part is vital to proper digestion and good health.

We talk about inflammation and give you a 'starter' protocol for creating a healthy balance in the gut.

We hope you join us for this informative episode.

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Remember the book series 'Chicken Soup for the...'? Started in 1993, these books provided a "story" that helped you help yourself and make your world a better place to live. Maybe this was the beginning of the 'self-care' movement.

Chicken Soup for the Midlife Body and Soul is meant to have you question what you are doing and whether or not you can add something that brings joy to your life, or more probably, is there something that you can drop that no longer services you?

Cam and Amelia are all about authenticity, honesty and living your best life. And guess how gets to decide what that looks like?? YOU do!

We hope that all our episodes empower you. But this on in particular is a guide to the many aspects that affect your wellbeing of mind, body and spirit. We give you what inspires us; now get out there and find out what inspires YOU!


Resources:
Past Sleep Episodes:
#42 Midlife Sleep: Why it Matters and How to Get More of It
#2 Sleep in Midlife

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What does your 'morning routine' look like?

What morning routine, you may ask. Some folks make mornings a mad dash, rolling out of bed, grabbing a cup of java, and running out the door. Others prefer a more leisurely approach, luxuriating in bed, slowing arising, meditating, and enjoying coffee while watching the sunrise.

Most of us in midlife like some kind of routine that grounds us for the day; in fact, an Instagram survey showed that 67% of us have a routine. 50% of us include fitness in our morning routine, and 2/3 of us said quiet time is important in the mornings.

In this episode, Cam and Amelia explore what a morning routine looks like and how each element of the routine can be beneficial. Each step might not be necessary to every person, but we feel like many of these things will resonate with most of you.

Join us on the morning journey. We'd love to hear from you. Here's our contact info.
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Resources Mentioned:
A Daily Dose of Women's Wisdom
Jesus Calling
Meditations from the Mat

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Boy, is this important! As we've told you before, sleep is one of the pillars of health, a foundation, you might say.

We care so much about sleep, that this is the 2nd time we've addressed it. The first time was June of 2021, (Listen HERE), and here we are again, just after the change to daylight savings, talking about sleep. It's THAT important.

Learning how to sleep is a real thing. Maybe you slept 'like a baby' in your 20s, but you're not sleeping that well now and wondering why. There are a myriad of reasons why sleep in midlife is a challenge. It all matters from hot flashes to noise to blue light to alcohol consumption, and it affects your sleep.

We tackle all these things and more in this episode. Plus, we give you some tips for overcoming.

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This was a tough one. Talking about letting go of visions and embracing what IS, is never easy for us as women. But we must in order to give and receive JOY.

What expectations are you holding on to because someone told you you should?
How are you trying to control things outside of your control?
What tools do you have in your toolbox to recognize increasing anxiety?
Do you 'take your thoughts to court'?
How much of what you think is actually truth?

Cam and Amelia tackle these questions and more, plus give you some practical tips and trick that you can use to get yourself OUT of the black hole of expectations...or joy killers as we like to call them. Join use for this Real Talk between girlfriends.

Resources:
Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It: Kross, Ethan: 9780525575245: Amazon.com: Books
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself: Michael A. Singer: 9781572245372: Amazon.com: Books
Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (Mental and Emotional Abundance): Trenton, Nick: 9798715048394: Amazon.com: Books

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This week we’re here to talk about hormone replacement or HRT. Many women experiment with various forms of hormone therapy, such as the use of birth control pills. We have both used this and other hormone replacement therapies and we are going to tell you our experience.

We are not doctors and cannot tell you what is right for YOU, but we want to share some facts so that you are armed with your own questions to ask yourself and your medical provider.

Some women sail through menopause without HRT, while others have found the symptoms to severely decrease quality of life and have opted to supplement with estrogen, progesterone and possibly testosterone. This is a delicate, precious and joyous time in life. To figure out if HRT is right for you,  we encourage you to listen to this episode, employ the resources we’ve provided and start asking questions!

Resources:
34 Symptoms of Menopause:

• Hot Flashes 
• Night Sweats 
• Irregular Periods 
• Mood Changes 
• Breast Soreness 
• Decreased Libido 
• Vaginal dryness 
• Headaches 
• Tingling Extremities 
• Burning Mouth
• Changes in Taste 
• Fatigue 
• Bloating 
• Other digestive changes 
• Joint pain 
• Muscle tension and aches 
• Electric shock sensation 
• Itchiness Sleep disturbance 
• Difficulty concentrating 
• Memory lapses 
• Thinning hair 
• Brittle nails
• Weight gain 
• Stress incontinence 
• Dizzy spells 
• Allergies 
• Osteoporosis 
• Irregular heartbeat 
• Body odor 
• Irritability 
• Depression 
• Anxiety 
• Panic disorder
  
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Turn down the lights,
Turn down the bed....

Yep, we're going there this week. We're talking about your Midlife Sex Life. But don't worry, this isn't soft porn. This is real girlfriend talk about how our changing bodies and different brains affect our feelings about sex.

Shifting hormones, changing body composition, hot flashes, and so much more can affect how we feel about ourselves which  often affects our sex lives.  We cover what makes us less-than-excited about sex, and how we can help ourselves and our partners.

But hold your horses; before you get too hot and bothered, let us explain. There are a ton of factors that affect libido. There are stages of sex. Did you know that there are organs involved that aren't south of your navel? There are hormones that trigger emotions and physical response. Yes, we take a little bit if a scientific approach. (Did you forget that Amelia is a scientist?) So don't be sheepish about listening to this episode. You're going to love it, feel empowered by it and enjoy the levity we bring to this sensitive subject.

  
Other Episodes You Might Like:
Real-life Solutions for the Midlife Midsection

Belly Fat, Insulin, and Midlife

Has Your Exercise Stopped Working in Midlife?

Resources For You:
5 Free Core Workouts for Midlife Women
Solid Center
https://bit.ly/SolidCenter

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Have you ever had that little anxious moment....right before sneezing when you feared that you'd leak the slightest dribble of urine? It's a real concern for many women in midlife.

We are here to discuss this difficult, embarrassing and very common subject. The first thing to know is that while common, this is not normal.  Many of use are told by our doctors that a little urine leakage while coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising or lifting is just an unfortunate result of aging. But it's not. This a result of weak pelvic floor muscles.

In this episode we talk about :

• What your pelvic floor is
• How you exercise your pelvic floor muscles
• The difference between weak pelvic floor muscles and tight pelvic floor muscles
• What makes you prone to weak pelvic floor muscles
• What treatments are available if you are leaking urine

At the end of this episode, we posit how your pelvic floor affects your intimacy and we invite you to tell US if this subject is important to you and if you'd like us to do an episode on it.
  
Other Episodes You Might Like:
Real-life Solutions for the Midlife Midsection

Belly Fat, Insulin, and Midlife

Resources For You:
5 Free Core Workouts for Midlife Women
Solid Center
https://bit.ly/SolidCenter

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