EP 109: How did she fckn' do that? How did she put the "cart before the horse"? How did he get over that life threatening challenge? Ever envious of the people who seem to be naturally more resilient, GRITTY? Wow, some people always appear to bounce back. What are their secrets? Can we develop grit? There is a concept called "practical optimism" that is taking the world by storm. It is based in research. Are you looking for midlife personal growth and transformation?! Me too! Bye bye FOMO? My guest today has the answers.

What if instead of searching for your purpose and waiting for your passion to find you you cultivated your purpose through evidence based strategies? Are you ready to get "gritty" today?

This episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an inspiring and informative conversation with the author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being, Dr. Sue Varma. She's a psychiatric and cognitive behavioral therapist and worked with the survivors of families of 9/11. With two decades of experience in her private practice she is here today to tell us how we can cultivate the lives we really want in midlife using a mindset she coined, "practical optimism". Today, we talk about developing grit and changing your habits for the midlife you actually fckn' want. This episode is filled with all the midlife nuggets of motivation we are craving.

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EP 108: Midlife muffin top? Did I get your attention? Are you a midlife woman questioning the sudden appearance of the midlife muffin top? Are you curious as to what is going on inside your body during menopause? Do you find yourself feeling "ugh" about the redistribution of fat? Do you want to work with your body and find the healthiest treatments and solutions for you? Do you want to find answers not just in the weight number on the scale, but overall midlife metabolic health? Look no further midlifer, this episode is definitely for you!

This week we are doing another quickie golden nugget mini-sode excerpt from my original conversation with triple board-certified physician and endocrinologist, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen. This 15 minute conversation is a lesson in understanding our midlife bodies, hormone changes and the mysterious visceral fat, AKA midlife muffin top. The more you know, the more you know! Menopause and hormonal changes aren't a life sentence and we don't need to just let changes happen to us ,while having no free will in the process. Let's dig deep this week into visceral fat, estrogen, and the real reason behind why weight loss drugs work.

Enjoy this 15 minute minisode, then dive into the full episode, where we get into so much more detail on what's going in our bodies during midlife and menopause Weight Loss Drugs and Metabolic Health In Midlife With Dr. Rocio Salas

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EP 107: Ready to live the life you really want, not the life you got? What's the life you really want? Are you bored? Itchy for the next thing in midlife? Me too! Have you taken an action step toward that change more than once? More than twice? Are you scared to take action because your inner B**ch is chattering and the "peanut gallery" is watching? Or, you think they are…Today's episode is all about action, and my guest tells us how many times you really should go after something before you can say you failed. And rejection is 1000 times better than regret.

What if instead of "consuming the content from social media about what you want to be doing, you actually did it"? Are you ready to get into the "midlife arena" of living the life you want, not the life you got?

It's "habits and hustle" time!

This episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an inspiring and midlife filled conversation called Live the Life you Want! Why Not You? My guest, Jen Cohen is an entrepreneur, the host of the Habits and Hustle podcast and author of Bigger, Better, Bolder: Live The Life You Want - Not The Life You Get. She's so motivational and speaks from her personal experience, which makes it even better. Today we are talking about living by your purpose, identifying what you want and attempting to get it, and why it's better to experience rejection rather than regret. You won't want to miss this.

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EP 106: Zero F**ks is the perfect way to describe my guest, Jennifer Fisher of @jenniferfisherjewelry and @jenniferfisherkitchen. In this 12 minute minisode, we talked about the "art of not giving a f**k", muting the peanut gallery, embracing authenticity and the importance of your mindset in midlife. Jen's story is so inspiring and she's overcome some pretty serious medical obstacles that geared her towards accomplishing her goals and living her passions. Talk about a midlife hottie who practices what she preaches! Are you looking for some midlife inspo and "bad assery"? I am! Sick of waiting to take that first step? Worrying that others are judging you? Need a little "push" out of the midlife waiting room, then this episode is definitely for you.

I am doing a quick golden nugget mini-sode excerpt for you from one of my highest downloaded episodes to date. This conversation was so motivating for me to revisit that I just had to share it with all of you. It's rad!

Enjoy this 12 minute minisode, then dive into the full episode - there are 2 parts, so much good information. Thank me later! Zero F**ks In Midlife

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EP 105: Inside chat with two midlife podcasters who get really open & honest about all of it, including the midlife VJ rebuild…keep reading to find out who the other midlife hottie is… I might have peaked your interest. Are you a midlife woman, possible empty nester, career-er, or re-inventor looking for practical advice from fellow midlife women? Are you considering botox, hair dye, or even a little vaginal construction after giving birth? Do you find yourself gravitating towards ease and alignment in midlife? Ever feel overwhelmed by the 64 things on the "self care" to do list? Ready to "look inside" and age gracefully in your own way?

Then this episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a fun and vulnerable conversation called "How I Rebuilt My Midlife VJ & More". My guest, Wendy Euler is a podcast host, writer, and style enthusiast, with a huge midlife following for her platform, Goodbye Crop Top! She's the host of "Cropped: A Mid-life Minute", a short form podcast based off her own midlife platform where she discusses aging, action steps and all things midlife. She's the mother of three daughters and today we are talking about the "ughs and fabulosities" of midlife, feeling your best, empty nesting, and a life changing surgical procedure. You won't want to miss this.

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EP 104: Inflammation, inflammation, inflammation! This is the midlife story for so many of us women. It's uncomfortable, I'm probably bloated right now, my cortisol is high enough for four adults, and my other inflammation markers on my blood work are crazy! You too? and I'm here to remind you (and myself) how to decrease inflammation and increase overall health and quality of life. This episode with board certificated OB-GYN and menopause problem solver, Dr. Mary Claire Haver came out last year and it knocked it out of the park. I am doing a quick golden nugget mini-sode excerpt for you. We talked about weight, hormones and inflammation during menopause and she gave us so many actionable golden nuggets based on her own private practice research, peer reviewed studies and the successes of her patients. Today I am covering everything she said about inflammation, because it's just that good.

If you want to hear the facts behind intermittent fasting, what foods to eat to keep down inflammation and how all of this can lead to overall improvements in your cognitive and physical health, then this episode is definitely for you!

Enjoy this 15 minute mini-sode, then dive into the full episode "Taming Weight Gain, Menopause, and Inflammation With Dr. Mary Claire Haver, The Galveston Diet".

Thank me later!

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EP 103: We are not cold plunging on Jan. 1! Are we? Not me, not yet! Ever noticed that so many "midlife things" feel "hard & good". For example, marriage is hard… but also good…(for some). Same with parenting, like I have to worry about my kids and their health & schooling, complain about their messes and then hard because I cry over them leaving the nest. I'm also so proud of their independence and receive so much fulfillment as a mom. And, don't even get me started on having to lift what I call "the dumb, but necessary weights", in midlife for brain and body health… hard! Ugh, I don't want to lift weights. It's hard. It can be annoying. But, then lifting is good because of the brain and body benefits. The forever long list of dualities of HARD & GOOD!

In this solo episode, I talk about how I don't really do New Year's resolutions. I am kinda just proud of myself and all those "midlifers" who take small steps and actions to "get through" some days and have fab other days. Part of midlife is the "ughs & fabulosities"...the good and hard. We are not all blazing to run through a million new intentions. Sometimes it's just getting through that damn day. At the end of 2023, things felt good and hard for me. Listen to find out why. I bet you can relate.

Just like you, I am re-approaching my own personal fulfillment, relevance and asking "what's next for me." I made a post about the good and hard aspects of midlife and you guys loved it, so I wanted to speak more about the duality that is life.

Take a listen! Let me know what you think!

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EP 102: Midlife hotties, here we come 2024! Are you looking for the secrets to finding fulfillment and purpose in midlife? Wanting a mini refresh or reinvent? I know, me too! Ready to clear out the midlife habits that are holding you back and keeping you on the "midlife hamster wheel"...want some new things to think about and ideas for getting out of the midlife waiting room? Want to laugh while we discuss the realness of being a midlife woman? Wondering what creative outlets are available to you in midlife? Looking for a sign that this is time to finally think about what's next for us? Then, get ready because this episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a new episode called "Cathy Heller's Five Golden Nuggets of Midlife". This episode was recorded live on a zoom full of people (a live podcast with a live audience) with none-other than the top tanking podcast host, business and spiritual coach and best selling author, Cathy Heller. We get into everything from midlife friendships and personal growth, to finding your purpose and being authentic. Cathy discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with energizing vibes and people, and the value of creative outlets & self accountability in midlife.

Please note that this episode was recorded before the October 7th massacre. Otherwise, as Jewish women, Cathy and I would have talked about the atrocities going on in the world as it relates to human suffering.

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EP 101: Did you wake up in midlife and feel like "omg, I have a muffin top, I can't shed these pounds, I have brain fog and feel the ugh's", me too! Have you tried a million diets and programs? Me too! Want to get ahead of your 2024 "weight loss and feel better goals" but not sure how? Wondering if your daily routine helping you or hurting you? Want to learn 10 key steps that you can always come back to? Ready to really understand and hear how to bridge the gap between learning what you should be doing for food, nutrition, hydration and exercise and actually doing it? I am! Then this episode is for you!

Then this episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an informative and open conversation called "Lose Midlife Weight and Brain Fog & Feel Good". My guest Sarah Wragge, is the founder and chief nutritionist of the innovative brand "Sarah Wragge Wellness". Her wellness program educates and promotes the connection between nutrition and wellbeing. Sarah is known for her transformative method that will change your approach to nutrition, achieve results and create lifelong behavior changes. We get into everything from expert advice, ordering brunch, and making teeny tiny changes in your daily routine to build sustainability.

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EP 100: Ever think about what your "MORE" is in midlife? Do you feel like you are stuck in the metaphorical midlife waiting room? Ready to find out how to get out of the "midlife waiting room" and into the next fulfilling phase of your life? If you think you are in a midlife crisis, you're in the right place… you sound ready to learn how to reframe that in a way that allows you to transform? Ready to find out exactly how you get off the ever-spinning midlife hamster wheel?

Then this episode is definitely for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a new episode that I pulled from my free workshop on day 2, "It's Time To Talk Midlife". As promised, I want to give you all access inside my free workshop. Today's episode will cover everything we discussed in day 2! This episode will give you the opportunity to hear from real midlife women, just like you, working to take the next steps in midlife, just like you and me! We talk about your "more" in life, and how to find it. We also get deeper into the ways to achieve self-responsibility and reframing your mindsets in midlife. This is specific and evidenced based, shit you can do today!

Make sure to go back to day 1 and 3 if you haven't listened to them already!

Day 1 "The Kids are Leaving / Left The House… Now What?"

Day 3 "How To Say FCK to Fear In Midlife"

Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the Hamas Massacre in Israel.

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