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New Year, No Bullshit: Midlife Wellness On Our Terms


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🌿 What if the “New Year, New You” mindset is actually making you feel worse — not better?

If you're over 40 and exhausted by toxic wellness trends, diet pressure, and the constant demand to “fix” yourself every January… this episode is your reset.

We’re tossing out the guilt, the grind, and the goals that don’t serve us — and replacing them with something radical: self-trust. Lisa and Karen dive into what real wellness looks like in midlife, from body image and movement to motivation that actually lasts.

💬 Real talk moments include:

  • Why rage rooms (yes, literal rage rooms) are helping us reset

  • How to stop measuring your worth by productivity

  • The surprising mindset shift that brings peace and momentum

  • Letting go of “before and after” thinking — especially when it comes to your body

    ✨ You’ll walk away feeling grounded, seen, and ready to embrace the New Year without betraying yourself.

    Perfect for women over 40 who are done with perfection, craving permission, and ready to redefine what thriving looks like — on their terms.

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    🍸☕ What We Were Drinking:

    Trader Joe’s Tangerine Probiotic Sparkling Beverage

    Squirt


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    Drinks with the Girls®By Karen Shatafian and Lisa Corricello-McDowell