The Complete Woman

Too often women are taught to manage symptoms without being invited to understand them. This week’s guest, Robin Nielsen, helps us articulate what fatigue, mood shifts, and low libido mean when we stop treating hormones as something to “fix” and instead see them as partners in our well-being. Grounded in the reality of life after 35 — from perimenopause fatigue to holistic hormone balance — this dialogue invites you to reframe your relationship with your body, your hormones, and your energy. This isn’t about productivity: it’s about presence. 
 
Chapters 
  
00:00 Introduction to Women's Health and Hormones 
02:42 The Importance of Hormone Balance 
05:50 Personal Journey: From Struggles to Solutions 
08:42 Understanding Epigenetics and Its Impact 
11:33 Community and Support in Health Journeys 
14:29 The Role of Nutrition in Hormonal Health 
17:33 Creating Healthy Environments for Families 
30:57 The Impact of Family Health Choices 
33:51 Setting an Example for Others 
36:47 Simplicity in Health Choices 
38:27 Understanding Hormonal Balance 
43:52 Challenges in Traditional Medicine 
48:06 The Hormone Reset Program 
55:16 Taking Control of Your Health 
 
Robin Nielsen | Instagram: @robinanielsen 
Website: https://naturalhormonesolution.com/ 
 
 
Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth 
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What does it mean to stay connected to yourself when your body forces you to slow down?

In this deeply moving episode of The Complete Woman, host Tori Poulter sits down with Alayne Wadsworth—professional dancer, creative director, and lifelong warrior--to explore how acceptance, self-trust, and consistency can rebuild confidence after adversity. Diagnosed with severe scoliosis in adolescence and having undergone multiple spinal surgeries, Alayne shares how she learned to adapt her rhythms, regulate her expectations, and reconnect with joy—even while living with chronic pain. Rather than striving for perfection, she reveals how surrender, patience, and self-compassion became her most powerful tools.

Chapters
00:00 — Listening to the Body: A Grounded Beginning
02:34 — Scoliosis, Movement, and Early Body Signals
05:20 — When Your Body Asks You to Slow Down
08:22 — Dance, Identity, and Staying Connected to Joy
10:59 — Surgery as a Reset, Not a Breakdown
13:46 — Rebuilding Confidence After Physical Change
16:24 — Pain, Perception, and Self-Compassion
18:54 — Community Support and Healing Together
21:47 — Small Wins, Consistency, and Sustainable Growth
24:27 — Choosing Self-Acceptance Over Perfection
27:05 — Moving Through Life’s Seasons with Grace
30:10 — What It Means to Be a Complete Woman


Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
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This episode gathers the most transformative mindset, hormone, and lifestyle shifts from a full season of conversations with therapists, coaches, and experts in women’s health.

From understanding estrogen dominance and adrenal fatigue, to learning why so many women over 40 feel “disconnected,” Tori and Jordyn share gentle, doable practices that help your energy, mood, gut, and clarity return.

Think: better sleep, emotional resilience, deeper intuition, and small habits that support hormone balance naturally.

If you’ve been searching for a grounded, compassionate midlife roadmap… this one’s for you.

Chapters 
00:00 Setting the Stage for Reflection
00:51 Exploring Emotional Numbing
06:54 The Psychology of Time
09:47 Understanding Self-Worth and Perfectionism
15:27 Embracing Flow and Intuition
22:18 Nutrition and Hormonal Balance
28:15 The Ripple Effect of Small Changes

Perimenopause doesn't just come with hormonal shifts, it's an expansive stage of life where we get to redefine our purpose.

In this powerful conversation, Tori sits down with philanthropist and founder Shalaine Maxfield to explore the real heart of generosity: the healing it creates, the happiness it unlocks, and the opportunities it builds for women, families, and entire communities. Together, they unpack the personal stories behind the Maxfield Family Foundation, the origins of Saprea, and the courage required to create safe spaces for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Shalaine shares how ambition meets opportunity in the world of nonprofit work, why giving isn’t just financial but rooted in teaching skills, offering mentorship, and starting exactly where you are. They discuss how community service changes our emotional landscape, often easing midlife stress, identity shifts, and the “Why am I so tired at 40?” feeling many women carry.

If you’re a woman over 35 navigating big questions about purpose, community, impact, or how to feel like yourself again, this episode offers both grounded wisdom and gentle possibility. It’s philanthropy made personal. Healing made communal. And a reminder that you don’t have to overhaul your life to make a difference: you just have to begin.

Press play to reconnect with the part of you that still believes in goodness, opportunity, and the power of small acts to change the world.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Shelaine Maxfield
03:02 The Impact of Business on Charity
06:01 Ambition Meets Opportunity
08:36 The Process of Family Philanthropy
11:43 The Connection Between Generosity and Happiness
14:51 Personal Stories of Generosity
17:29 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Potential
20:49 The Importance of Service and Giving
23:24 Saprea: A Nonprofit for Healing
26:31 Future Aspirations for Saprea
29:25 The Role of Family in Philanthropy
32:39 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing
35:33 Reflections on a Decade of Saprea
38:37 The Importance of Community and Support
41:22 Final Thoughts on Generosity and Service

Shelaine Maxfield | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelaine.maxfield/
Saprea: https://saprea.org/


Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
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Midlife beauty isn’t about reinvention—it’s about refinement. In this episode, Erica Taylor shares her most copied beauty tips, from where to place your blush to how to avoid makeup mistakes that “drop” the face. These aren’t gimmicks—they’re micro-adjustments that lift, open, and soften your natural beauty. Tune in for the techniques every woman over 35 should know—and the confidence that comes when you stop hiding and start highlighting.

Chapters

00:00 The Woman Behind the Brush
02:45 The Power of Subtle Changes
06:10 Common Mistakes That Age the Face
09:25 The Emotional Side of Makeup
13:30 Viral Beauty Tips and Why They Work
18:45 Subtlety Over Shock: The Art of Refinement

Erica Taylor | Instagram: @ericataylor2347
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ericataylorbeauty


Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
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When Allison Sarracino began losing her hair after childbirth, she thought she was losing her identity too. What unfolded instead was a spiritual and emotional awakening. Her alopecia diagnosis became a lesson in faith, surrender, and self-compassion. In this deeply honest conversation, Tori and Allison unpack what it means to redefine beauty from the inside out and how to find peace with a body that’s always changing.

Chapters 
 02:51 Allison's Journey: Overcoming Adversity 
06:05 The Impact of Alopecia on Identity 
08:56 The Emotional Toll of Hair Loss 
11:59 Acceptance and Surrender 
14:59 Finding Strength in Vulnerability 
17:56 Redefining Beauty and Confidence 
20:59 The Role of Motherhood in Personal Growth 
23:50 Helping Others Through Shared Experiences 
27:06 The Importance of Community Support 
30:02 Compassion Through Struggles 
33:06 The Cycle of Life and Growth 
36:00 Making It About Others 
38:57 The Gift of Motherhood 
41:55 Encouraging Women to Embrace Their Journey 
44:54 The Power of Sharing Stories 
 
Allison Sarracino | Instagram: @allisonsarr 
Website: https://komigo.me/allison/ 
  
Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth 
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Everyone says you have to feel it to heal it. But we were never meant to heal in isolation. 
 In this episode of The Complete Woman, Chris Yadon joins Tori to explore how emotional numbing quietly shapes women’s health, and how authentic connection helps restore balance physically, mentally, and hormonally. Feeling like “you” again means fully feeling, instead of shoving it all down, scrolling on social media until it boils over and a minor inconvenience makes you cry.  
 
With warmth and clarity, Tori and Chris discuss the rising prevelence of the numbing cycle, the loneliness epidemic, and the simple but radical act of letting yourself be seen. 
 
It’s not just a conversation, it’s a call back to community. 
 
Chapters 
00:00  Chris’s Story 
08:41 The Spectrum of Emotional Numbing 
14:19  Reawakening Emotion and Empathy 
18:39  The Benefits of Emotional Awareness 
22:22 The Importance of Vulnerability 
28:43  The Loneliness Epidemic and the Power of Connection 
36:11  Closing Reflections; Feeling as Freedom 
 
Chris Yadon| Website: https://www.chrisyadon.com/lander?oref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-yadon-mpa-3533937 
 
 
 
Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth 
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In this episode of The Complete Woman, holistic lifestyle coach Jacki Volden Russell invites us to see stress not as an enemy, but as a message from the body asking for care. Together with Tori, she explores how gentle shifts—like eating within 30 minutes of waking, morning sunlight, and magnesium support—can rewire our nervous system for calm. This is your reminder that healing doesn’t have to be hard. It starts with listening. 
 
Cottage Cheese Waffles  
 
1 cup cottage cheese 
1/2 cup egg whites or 4 eggs  
2 tbsp milk  
1 tbsp melted butter  
1 cup flour  
1 1/2 tsp baking soda  
 
Blend wet ingredients until smooth.  
 
In a separate bowl mix the flour and baking soda.  
 
Fold the two mixtures together (it’s a fairly thick consistency). Fry on a skillet until thoroughly!  
 
This makes 3 full sized waffles. 
 
Full recipe: 
955 calories  
111g carbs  
7g fats 
66g protein  
 
1 waffle:  
318 calories 
37g carbs  
2.5g fat  
22g protein 
 
Chapters 
02:48 Understanding Stress as a Signal 
05:27 The Importance of Somatic Healing 
08:09 Cortisol and Circadian Rhythms 
11:11 Practical Tips for Managing Stress 
14:13 Nutrition's Role in Stress Management 
17:17 Creating Healthy Morning Routines 
23:04 The Importance of Eating Regularly 
24:04 Caffeine and Its Effects on Hormones 
25:55 Transformative Changes Through Simple Habits 
29:02 The Role of Magnesium in Health 
33:06 Building a Morning Routine for Success 
38:07 Understanding Emotional Responses and Tolerance 
42:26 The Power of Small Changes 
45:37 Creating an Evening Routine for Better Sleep 
50:30 Self-Compassion and Personal Growth 
 
Jacki Volden-Russell | IG: @jackivoldenrussellcoach 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindbodyconnectioncollective 
 
 
Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth 
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We all tell ourselves “we don’t have enough time” for the workout, or the next big idea.  
But what if you could pull time out of thin air? Who would you be and, WHERE would you be in life? In this episode, Tori gives you her top 3 tips for managing your time and your energy with intention. It won’t tell you how to do more, but it will teach you to do what matters.  
 
Chapters 
00:00 Mastering Time and Priorities 
11:01 Three Rules for Intentional Living 
22:22 Evaluating the Psychology of Time 

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What keeps women from moving their bodies isn’t always time—it’s often embarrassment. In this episode, Luisa Curia, founder of Stronger with Luisa, unpacks how to move beyond guilt, perfectionism, and the “skinny” narrative to embrace strength as your true superpower. Her story of turning fitness into a lifeline—and then a global business—is proof that movement isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about survival, resilience, and joy.  
 
Chapters   
00:00 The Psychology of Women's Fitness Challenges 
02:57 Chasing Strength Over Aesthetics 
05:47 Honoring the Self: The Importance of Self-Care 
08:48 Transformative Power of Fitness: A Personal Journey 
11:56 Overcoming Embarrassment in Fitness 
14:46 Building a Fitness Community Online 
17:41 The Importance of Gratitude and Mindset 
20:40 Finding Balance: Comfort vs. Challenge in Workouts 
23:51 Strong vs. Skinny: Redefining Fitness Goals 
26:34 The Scale: A Tool or a Trap? 
27:09 Breaking the Cycle of Self-Punishment 
28:50 Excuses and Time Management in Fitness 
31:44 Finding Time for Exercise in Busy Lives 
32:48 The Importance of Weight Training 
35:56 Simple and Effective Home Workouts 
36:37 Prioritizing Fitness Over Aesthetics 
38:46 Addressing Embarrassment in Fitness 
42:32 Transformative Effects of Consistent Exercise 
43:46 Final Thoughts on Overcoming Barriers to Fitness 
 
Luisa Curia | IG: @strongerwithluisa 
Free October Classes:  https://www.strongerwithluisa.com/ 
Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth 
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