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What happens when your friendships change in midlife?

For many women, perimenopause and midlife bring unexpected shifts in relationships. The friendships that once felt effortless can start to feel misaligned, while new connections emerge that reflect who we're becoming.

In this episode, Jacquie and her guest Jessica explore friendship in midlife, including the grief of outgrowing relationships, the challenges of changing identity, and the surprising freedom that comes from building a more intentional circle.

Together they discuss:

• Why outgrowing people is not betrayal, but a natural part of growth

• How perimenopause and midlife can change our tolerance, priorities, and relationships

• The difference between being genuinely supported and simply being placated

• The emotional impact of losing friendships and finding new ones

• What our friendships teach our children about boundaries, self respect, and connection

• Why the strongest midlife friendships are often intentional, earned, and built from shared values

This is an honest conversation about friendship, identity, change, and belonging in midlife.

If you've ever looked around and wondered why your circle got smaller while your life got bigger, this episode is for you.

How does unresolved trauma show up in midlife? And why do so many women find old wounds resurfacing during perimenopause?

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with her friend Lenore for an honest conversation about childhood trauma, PTSD, healing, and what happens when experiences you've carried for decades finally demand attention.

Lenore shares how perimenopause brought long buried trauma back to the surface, why surviving difficult experiences doesn't automatically mean you've healed from them, and how therapy, self awareness, and telling the truth about your story can become part of recovery.

Together they discuss:

• Childhood trauma and its long term impact

• PTSD in women and midlife mental health

• Why perimenopause can intensify unresolved emotional experiences

• The connection between trauma, parenting, and relationships

• Therapy, healing, and reclaiming your voice

• What it means to tell your story on your own terms

This is a powerful conversation about trauma recovery, resilience, mental health, and the realities many women face in midlife.

If you've ever wondered why old experiences seem to resurface later in life, this episode offers understanding, perspective, and hope.

Ever feel like your career is running you instead of the other way around? Or that you've outgrown the version of yourself that once fit neatly into your LinkedIn bio? Meet Marla Simlett - or as she's better known, Marvelous Marla - a woman who walked away from corporate HR, a pension, and predictability to chase something far scarier: joy.

In this episode, Marla shares how she turned her midlife "What now?" into a full-on pivot - blending therapy, humor, and a whole lot of courage to create Laughter Intelligence™. We talk about learning to trust yourself (again), using laughter to crack open transformation, and why it's okay - no, necessary - to move at a snail's pace when you're rebuilding a life that actually fits.

Because midlife isn't the end of the story. It's the plot twist.

Take a listen if you've ever:

• Wondered if you're too old to start over (spoiler: you're not)
• Laughed your way through tears - or needed to
• Been told you're "lucky to have a stable job" but felt your soul shrinking anyway
• Wanted permission to be bold, scared, and snailing all at once

This is your reminder that reinvention doesn't have an expiry date. And laughter? It might just be the best medicine after all - minus the side effects.

About Marla:

Marla Simlett is a speaker, emcee, and Registered Clinical Counsellor who helps people learn and laugh their way to becoming their greatest selves. She created Laughter Intelligence™, a framework that blends insight, humour, and heart to unlock trust, wellness, and lasting change. When she's not on stage, you'll find her biking around Vancouver, baking allergy-friendly treats, or treasure-hunting for thrifted finds.

Thinking about a career change in midlife? Wondering if it's too late to reinvent yourself?

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with entrepreneur Janet Lewis to discuss what it really takes to make a successful midlife career pivot, find new purpose, and build a business aligned with your values.

After decades in e-commerce and corporate consulting, Janet stepped away from the traditional hustle and created a thriving community focused on connection, collaboration, and supporting women in business.

Together they discuss:

• How to recognize when it's time for a career or life change

• The realities of reinvention after 40 and 50

• Managing fear, uncertainty, and self doubt during major transitions

• Building confidence after a career pivot

• Why women often undervalue their expertise and how to change that

• Creating meaningful professional networks and communities

• Finding purpose and fulfillment in the second half of life

This conversation explores midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, women's leadership, career transitions, and the opportunities that emerge when experience and purpose finally align.

If you've ever found yourself asking, "Is this really what I want for the next twenty years?" this episode is for you.

Have a listen to Janet Lewis - Founder, Business Owner, Connectiavist and Eternal Optimist

Can menopause become a catalyst for reinvention rather than decline?

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Louise Neil, Women's Career Empowerment Strategist and founder of Menomentum, to explore menopause, midlife transitions, workplace challenges, and what it really takes to create a life that fits who you are now.

After stepping away from a successful career, Louise built a movement focused on improving menopause awareness and support in the workplace. She shares how burnout, hormonal changes, and shifting priorities led her to rethink her work, identity, and purpose.

Together they discuss:

• Why menopause is not just a health issue but a workplace, cultural, and economic issue

• How to distinguish between burnout, chronic stress, and hormonal changes

• Why symptom tracking can provide valuable insight during perimenopause and menopause

• The connection between menopause, career transitions, and personal reinvention

• How to navigate change with more confidence, clarity, and self awareness

• Why midlife can be a period of growth, not decline

This conversation explores menopause in the workplace, women's health, career change, burnout, midlife identity, and the opportunities that emerge when women stop trying to fit lives they've outgrown.

If you're navigating menopause, questioning what's next, or considering a major life or career shift, this episode offers practical insight and a fresh perspective on what's possible.

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Hear more from Louise

Website: https://louiseneil.co

Menomentum: https://menomentum.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-neil/

Substack: https://www.substack.thisistherag

What happens when success no longer feels fulfilling?

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Elisa Kosonen, former fashion editor, registered holistic nutritionist, and founder of 14 Carrots, to discuss burnout, perimenopause, career reinvention, and what it takes to start over in midlife.

After building a successful career in the fashion industry, Elisa reached a point where the life she had created no longer aligned with who she was becoming. Her journey led her from burnout and uncertainty to a new career focused on helping women improve their health, energy, and resilience.

Together they discuss:

• The warning signs of burnout women often overlook

• How perimenopause can affect energy, motivation, and wellbeing

• Why a midlife career change is often about alignment, not failure

• The transferable skills women bring into their next chapter

• Building confidence when starting over after 40

• Supporting health, resilience, and purpose during midlife transitions

This conversation explores burnout recovery, perimenopause, career reinvention, women's health, and the opportunities that emerge when you stop living a life that no longer fits.

If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Is this really what I want?" this episode offers practical insight and encouragement for navigating change in midlife.

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Confused about menopause symptoms, hormones, or treatment options? You're not alone.

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with menopause advocate and educator Shirley Weir to answer some of the most common questions women ask about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, and healthy aging.

Together they discuss:

• Common menopause and perimenopause symptoms

• Hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, and brain fog

• Hormone health and understanding what's happening in your body

• Questions to ask your healthcare provider

• Treatment options and menopause management strategies

• How to advocate for yourself and make informed decisions about your health

Shirley shares practical information, expert insight, and real-world advice to help women better understand menopause and navigate this transition with greater confidence.

Whether you're experiencing symptoms yourself or simply want reliable information about what to expect, this episode offers a helpful starting point for understanding menopause and taking charge of your health.

Struggling with weight gain, brain fog, low energy, or feeling unlike yourself during perimenopause?

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Sarah Gibson, founder of Vitality Health Matrix, to discuss the hormone imbalances that can affect women during perimenopause and menopause and the practical strategies that may help.

After navigating her own perimenopause journey and significant weight loss, Sarah dedicated her career to helping women better understand the connection between hormones, metabolism, energy, and overall wellbeing.

Together they discuss:

• Common hormone imbalances that can affect women in midlife

• Why brain fog, fatigue, and weight gain are often connected

• The relationship between hormones, metabolism, and energy levels

• Practical strategies to support hormone health during perimenopause

• Why many women struggle to get answers about menopause symptoms

• Steps women can take to better understand what's happening in their bodies

This conversation explores perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormone health, weight management, brain health, and healthy aging.

If you're feeling frustrated by unexplained symptoms or looking for practical ways to support your health during midlife, this episode offers insight, education, and actionable ideas to discuss with your healthcare provider.

Why are so many women eating better, exercising more, and still gaining weight in midlife?

After cutting back on wine, adding Pilates, yoga, and strength training, I expected the scale to move in the right direction. Instead, I gained weight.

So I handed my food journal and exercise log to nutrition coach and body transformation expert Sara Frenza and asked her to tell me what I was missing.

The answer was not what I expected.

In this episode, Sara reviews my real nutrition and exercise habits and explains some of the most common mistakes women make when trying to lose weight during perimenopause and midlife.

Together we discuss:

• Why eating "healthy" doesn't always lead to weight loss

• The nutrition mistakes that can quietly stall progress

• How metabolism, hormones, and body composition change in midlife

• Why exercise alone is often not enough

• The role of strength training, protein, and recovery

• What sustainable weight loss actually looks like after 40

Sara also shares her own experience overcoming chronic dieting and significant weight gain before developing a more sustainable approach to body composition, metabolic health, and long term wellness.

If you've ever found yourself asking, "I'm doing everything right, so why isn't anything changing?" this conversation may help explain why.

Sara has been published in top fitness magazines such as Strong Fitness magazine, Inside Fitness magazine, D'Fyne Fitness and Muscle and Health magazine, and has graced the covers multiple times.

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What does alcohol actually do to your body during perimenopause and menopause? And is quitting completely the only answer?

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with holistic health consultant and Branch Out Wellness founder Laura Bradburn for an honest conversation about alcohol, menopause, hormones, energy, sleep, and long term health.

After experimenting with drinking less herself, Jacquie shares what changed, what surprised her, and why the conversation around alcohol feels different in midlife than it did in earlier decades.

Together they explore:

• How alcohol affects women differently during perimenopause and menopause

• The connection between alcohol, hormones, sleep, energy, and weight gain

• What recent health research says about alcohol consumption

• Whether moderation is realistic or if abstinence is the better choice

• Why so many women use alcohol to cope with stress, overwhelm, and social pressure

• Alternatives for women who want to reduce their drinking without feeling deprived

This is not a conversation about perfection. It's a practical discussion about making informed choices, understanding risk, and finding an approach that works for your life.

If you've ever wondered whether your nightly glass of wine is helping or hurting your health, this episode is for you.