Our bodies are changing. Our relationship with them might be changing too. And apparently we have some feelings about it. 😂In this episode of Midlife Double Take, Carla and Laura talk about body image in midlife and perimenopause—the weight changes, shifting shapes, aging, beauty standards, and the complicated experience of trying to make peace with a body that may suddenly feel unfamiliar.We also get into the cultural messages women receive about aging, the pressure to keep looking younger, and that infamous Amy Schumer/Tina Fey “Last Fuckable Day” sketch—which somehow manages to be hilarious and painfully accurate at the same time.This isn’t a conversation about giving up on caring for yourself, nor is it about trying to “fix” every change that comes with midlife. It’s about figuring out what it might look like to care for our bodies while questioning some of the expectations we’ve carried about what they’re supposed to look like.Come hang out with us for an honest, funny, and very real conversation about body image, aging, perimenopause, and learning how to exist in a changing body.🎙️ Midlife Double TakeConversations about perimenopause, menopause and midlife.This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical care, mental health treatment, or therapy.#Perimenopause #Menopause #Midlife #BodyImage #WomenOver40 #HealthyAging #MidlifeWomen #MidlifeDoubleTake

Work-life balance… is that actually a thing? 😂

In this episode of Midlife Double Take, Carla and Laura talk about work, ambition, burnout, boundaries, and what “balance” starts to look like in midlife.

We get into the pressure to do it all, how our relationship with productivity changes as we get older, and what happens when your body and brain are no longer particularly interested in cooperating with the schedule you’ve created. 😅

As therapists, business owners, women in midlife, and people still figuring this out ourselves, we talk about what we’re learning, what we’re letting go of, and whether work-life balance might be less about perfectly balancing everything and more about deciding what actually deserves our energy.

Come hang out with us. ❤️

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Conversations about perimenopause, menopause and midlife.

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Friendships hit differently in midlife.In this episode of The Midlife Double Take, Carla and Laura talk about the friendships that grow with us, the ones that don’t, and how what we need from the people in our lives can change as we get older.We get into shifting expectations, friendship breakups and growing apart, finding your people later in life, and what it means to have friendships that actually feel supportive, reciprocal, and safe. We also talk about the sometimes uncomfortable realization that the way we used to do friendship might not work for us anymore.Because apparently midlife isn’t just about changing hormones—it’s also about taking a good hard look at who gets a seat at the table. 😬As always, we’re not pretending we have it all figured out. Just two therapists and friends having the kinds of conversations we wish we’d heard sooner.🎙️ The Midlife Double TakeConversations about perimenopause, menopause and midlife.

Are you high maintenance? Low maintenance? Or have you finally realized that taking care of yourself is actually just… maintenance?This week, we’re talking about the routines that help us navigate perimenopause and midlife—from caring for our bodies and brains to the little things that help regulate an increasingly opinionated nervous system.We talk about what self-care actually looks like in real life, why our needs can change during this season, and giving ourselves permission to need what we need—without automatically labeling it “high maintenance.”And of course, Dolly.❤️ Because a little Dolly Parton appreciation felt especially necessary this week.No perfect morning routines required. Just two therapists figuring out what helps us feel a little more grounded, regulated, and like ourselves as the rules keep changing.🎧 The Midlife Double TakeConversations about perimenopause, menopause and midlife.This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or individualized medical care.

What did the beginning of perimenopause actually look like for us?

In this episode, Carla and Laura share their perimenopause origin stories — the symptoms, strange changes, missed clues, and eventual realizations that made us think, Ohhh… THIS is perimenopause.

We talk about brain fog (yes, again! lol), mood and body changes, identity shifts, work, relationships, and the trial-and-error of figuring out what actually helps — plus what it’s like when perimenopause looks nothing like you expected it to.

Because sometimes you don’t recognize your perimenopause story until you’re already well into it.

Midlife Double Take — real conversations about perimenopause, menopause, and midlife from two therapists living it from different sides.

This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical care, mental health treatment, or individualized professional advice.

Is it brain fog, burnout, ADHD…or are we just dumb now?

In our first full episode of Midlife Double Take, Carla and Laura dive into one of the most frustrating—and sometimes downright bizarre—parts of perimenopause and midlife: brain fog.

We’re talking forgotten words, disappearing thoughts, walking into a room with absolutely no idea why you’re there, and those moments when your brain simply refuses to cooperate. We unpack why hormonal changes can affect memory, focus, attention, and cognitive functioning—and why it can feel especially unsettling when you’ve spent your whole life trusting your brain to, you know…brain.

We also talk about the emotional side of it: questioning your competence, worrying something is actually wrong, trying to keep up with work and family, and figuring out how to give yourself a little grace when your brain is running on approximately 37 open tabs.

Plus, Carla brings the post-menopause perspective: does the brain fog actually get better?

Come hang out with two therapists having the conversations we wish more women were having about perimenopause, menopause, and the weird, funny, frustrating landscape of midlife.

Midlife Double Take
Conversations about perimenopause, menopause & midlife.

This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.

Perimenopause. Menopause. Midlife. What is happening?! 😂

Meet Laura and Carla—two therapists, friends, and women navigating midlife right alongside you. The Midlife Double Take is where we talk about the things women are experiencing but don’t always say out loud: changing bodies, shifting relationships, mental health, identity, hormones, and all the weird, funny, frustrating stuff in between.

Come laugh, learn, vent, and maybe have a few wait…YOU TOO?! moments with us.

Because midlife deserves a double take.

For education and conversation only. This podcast is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.