Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After Menopause

Greetings Midlifers! We are so excited to bring you this episode. Midsection weight gain is a concern for many. The first time we addressed this subject was back on September 22, 2021, in an episode called Belly Fat, Insulin, and Midlife, so if you haven't listened to that one, check it out as well.
 
There are many reasons for midlife weight gain, not the least of which is a decrease in our 'warrior' hormone, estrogen. But decreased muscle mass, mindless snacking, and a whole host of other things are contributors as well.

Join Cam and Amelia as we walk you through the reasons for midlife and midsection weight gain and give tons of ways to reduce it. Not everything works for everybody, so definitely listen to the whole episode to get every little tidbit.
 
Here are some links to some of our favorite resources:
https://www.drnorthrup.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jadeteta

Thanks to Cam for offering some FREE core workout advice!!
5 Free Workouts for Midlife Women
Solid Center
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Are you still struggling a month into 2022?   We are!!

Join Cam and Amelia as we talk real talk about life's struggles. We give you all the tools and do all the 'things,' but we, like you, still struggle.

We hope you enjoy this real-life glimpse into our lives.

But never fear! We close out the episode by telling what is currently working for us. Midlife struggles are real! We're glad you're along for the ride!

As always, please subscribe, leave us a review, and we would love it if you'd take a screenshot of yourself listening and post on Social and tag us, @thehelpfulplate, @heymomma_cam, @midlife.mommas.

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If you have any burning topics that you'd like us to tackle, please let us know!

5 Free Core Workouts for Midlife Women
Solid Center
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Cam

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Most of us consume some amount of alcohol and/or caffeine. Both of these things are common in our culture. In fact, how many times have you called a friend and said, 'Want to meet for coffee?' or 'Want to meet for a drink?'

All of our systems, body, and mind, change in midlife. We've been talking about midlife changes for months! This week we tackle caffeine and alcohol. We are all about taste everything, binge on nothing, and alcohol and caffeine are not exceptions.

We teach you how and why these substances affect you differently in midlife. We talk about caffeine as a 'pick-me-up' and alcohol to 'raise the floor'.

We hope you  join us for this fun, fascinating talk about 2 of our culture's most abundant and favorite 'drugs'. We give you our personal strategies and what alternatives we use. There is nothing inherently wrong with using caffeine and alcohol, but as with everything else, moderation is key.

As always, please subscribe, leave us a review, and we would love it if you'd take a screenshot of yourself listening and post on Social and tag us, @thehelpfulplate, @heymomma_cam, @midlife.mommas.

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If you have any burning topics that you'd like us to tackle, please let us know!

5 Free Core Workouts for Midlife Women
Solid Center
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Cam

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What could your today self do for your tomorrow self to show affection and self care?

This week's episode is about using today to make tomorrow easier. How does one do that you might ask?
First of all, love who you are right this minute. In fact, wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a hug; or look in the mirror and blow yourself a kiss. Setting up your future self for success is all about loving yourself NOW.

We talked about our current selves last week. What do we need to do for our future selves?

• Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today
• Fill your car with gas before you're on E.
• Make your bed in the morning, so your evening self will feel loved
• Create positive habits Hint: we'll teach you how
• Set attainable goals
• Give yourself grace
• Really listen

These are just a few of the amazing tips we give you in this episode. We really hope you tune in for more...plus the fun banter that Cam and Amelia always bring. Remember, you can expect real life stories with dash of humor and a ton of truth.
 
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If not now, when?

In this 2nd part of our 3-part series on Gifts to Give Your Midlife Self, we discuss the present.
How has your life changed in midlife? Are you finally enjoying yourself?

Do you tell yourself that you'll enjoy life when you.....(fill in the blank)? Sometimes we set goals, and think, 'I'll be happy when these goals are reached.' Whether it's weight loss, a professional accomplishment, raising kids to adulthood or simply  getting your chores done, we all do this from time to time. The problem with allowing your happiness to hinge on a goal, or a future accomplishment, is that it never comes! Once that goal is reached, there's always something else on the horizon.

Even when you reach a goal, the feeling of success is temporary. You may feel euphoric for a time, but then you have to get back to 'real life'.

Cam and Amelia propose that you live for today! Carpe Diem. This means living 'mindfully'.

In this episode, Cam and Amelia share personal stories of how we've conquered reliving the past or living in fear of the future. You can't change the past and you can't dictate the future, so why not be in the here and now??

We cover the pitfalls that keep us living in the past or fearing the future. We talk about the negative soundtracks that play in our heads, tying us to a reality that avoids the current moment. This takes real effort, but it is SO worth it.

All we have is the current moment. Join us and learn how to live in it!

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Cam

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We are SO excited to bring you this 3-part series to being 2021!

We know Christmas is over but doesn't want more gifts? This series is 3 Gifts to Give Your Midlife Self:

• Forgive your former self
• Be present with your current self
• Prepare your future self

This idea came from Jon Acuff, who hosts the podcast, All It Takes Is a Goal and we thought it was so fabulous that we are riffing on it to apply specifically to midlife.

So what does it mean to forgive your former self?

• Have you ever felt stuck because of a decision you made in the past?
• Do you find yourself ruminating over past actions or words?
• Does the soundtrack in your mind remind you that 'you shouldn't have said that' or that 'that was a dumb thing to do'?
• Do you let past actions ruin current joy?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, it's a sign that you aren't forgiving your former self..

Join Cam and Amelia as we give you real life examples of how we've inadvertently robbed ourselves of joy by reliving questionable decisions and actions. We tell you how we short-circuited the negative self-talk and moved on to more joy and contentment.

We give you our tips for letting go of expectations (joy killers) and how to experience, acknowledge and work through any feelings of guilt or shame and then how to let it go!

As always, please subscribe, leave us a review, and we would love it if you'd take a screenshot of yourself listening and post on Social and tag us, @thehelpfulplate, @heymomma_cam, @midlife.mommas.

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Here's what we know:
We aim to be 1% better every day!

Join Cam and Amelia on a walk down 2021's Memory Lane. For many, it was a trying year. But we hope like us, you learned some things along the way. We hope you can grab onto the positives, the opportunities and to the hopefulness.

Cam and Amelia focus on the good things and most of all, the lessons. Here is a sampling of our 'take-aways' for 2021:

1. Embrace, don't brace.
2. I (and that means you too) can do hard things.
3. Intentional relationships.
4. Health is a journey

These are just a few of the ideas we unpack. This is a fun, yet thought-provoking conversation between 2 friends.

Resources:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiA_c-OBhDFARIsAIFg3exOu2bzmNicwoWQYYBFRb-81c08XlkkvrdyhHUcrCSNh2j7tSuVEeIaAuKwEALw_wcB&hvadid=282579595593&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010019&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2424375453137082775&hvtargid=kwd-486806483233&hydadcr=15492_10339794&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1641333072&sr=8-1

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• Did you pack enough underwear?
• Did you remember your contact solution? How about your vitamin D?
• What happens if your bed isn't comfortable? Did you pack your own pillow?

We have lots of questions when we travel. Maybe we get a little anxious too.

If you aren't a frequent traveler, there are many questions that you may ask yourself. You may even make a checklist. If you are like me, you have to remind yourself, 'What is the worst that can happen?' And then you realize that never has the sky fallen when you forgot something or when your flight got delayed.

In midlife, we worry about the darnedest things. Some of us even obsess. But there is an answer. Take a deep breath. Remember your 'minimums' and then sit back and enjoy the ride.

Join Cam and Amelia as we discuss travel. Whether it's day travel or overnight travel; whether you're traveling for work of for pleasure, we discuss tips and tricks that we've learned that have helped us navigate travel during this crazy, wonderful time of midlife!

As always, please subscribe, leave us a review, and we would love it if you'd take a screenshot of yourself listening and post on Social and tag us, @thehelpfulplate, @heymomma_cam, @midlife.mommas.

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The human brain is programmed to assess situations as quickly and as easily as possible. In essence, it's programmed to be efficient so that energies can be used for more life-sustaining, or life-saving acts. This means that the brain oftentimes fills in gaps of information with assumptions. Many times these assumptions are correct, based on past experiences or "facts" that we already know. But other times these assumptions are false, based on a hunch that is not founded in fact.

The easiest false assumption to describe is a stereotype. But there are other types of false assumptions that cause a great amount of emotional pain, mental exhaustion and strife.

Join Cam and Amelia as we explore different types of false assumptions. You may not even realize that you are filling your brain with false assumptions and acting on, or more importantly, failing to act, based on assumptions that are wrong. You are limiting your joy by allowing false assumptions to rule in your life.

One of our favorite books is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. We have referenced this work in other episodes and it's especially poignant here. Here's the link to order this amazing book!

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7ZGI3HH4HUJ2&keywords=the+four+agreements&qid=1640166161&s=books&sprefix=the+four%2Cstripbooks%2C98&sr=1-1

We hope you join us on this journey. This is another important episode on the midlife journey to finding joy and living your BEST life!

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Boy, this is a tough one, y'all. If you are in a position to take care of an aging parent or are looking at this in the future, you will want to listen to this episode. This might not seem like a festive subject, but the Holidays are time when we think of family. Midlifers are forced to see aging parents as they really. But don't fret; this can be a bonding experience as well. So take heart! This is candid look at this time in life.

Take a ringside seat as Amelia talks about her dad being diagnosed with leukemia and Cam describes watching her mom take care of an aging mother. We cover the difficulties of being a parent and a child. We talk about stresses with siblings. This is an all-encompassing, raw look at being the child of aging parents.

We hope you like this episode as much as you liked the one on being the moms of grown-ups. This is real life folks. So listen up!

As always, please subscribe, leave us a review, and we would love it if you'd take a screenshot of yourself listening and post on Social and tag us, @thehelpfulplate, @heymomma_cam, @midlife.mommas.

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Cam

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