Have you noticed a few more aches and pains in the morning now that you've hit midlife. Is your body a bit more stiff or have you had a surgery that has left you pain or body parts that aren't working how they should be? In today's episode I speak with Dr. Josh Funk from Rehab2Perform on how we can heal our body's and get rid of joint pain. If we want to be more mobile in our later years, what we do now it of utmost importance! Here's a few takeaways: -You need microbreaks throughout the day to help your body with movement. At least one an hour. - Introduce variety into your routines. Adjust your chair height to make sure you don't have any bent wrist position. - After your nursing or doctor's shift be sure to more your body in ways that it wasn't moving while you were working. - There have been surprising revelations with arthritis since the Pandemic that will surprise you! - Ways to fight stiffness even after surgery. -We discuss the foundations of fitness in midlife. If you found this episode helpful please Subscribe, Write a Review, Rate and Share with Family and Friends! You can find me @thenewmid or on my website thenewmid.com.

 In midlife we are juggling so many different responsibilities and often times when a crisis occurs it's us women/moms who are the ones that tackle what needs to get done. I wanted to speak with a someone who has handle many important crises and come out the other side. Chris Colville President/CEO of YMCA of Frederick lead the Y's recovery from not just one flood but two floods that almost closed the Downtown Frederick YMCA. She is currently dealing with the COVID crisis as well. In our interview she breaks down how she makes her quick decisions and how to handle the work/life balance. This Episode's Takeaways: -How to handle any type of crisis. - How do you get work/life balance. - The importance of knowing your community. - How Chris grew the Frederick YMCA not only financially but importance. No conversation about the Frederick Community is discussed without the Y at the table. -If you're thinking about changing jobs from the For-Profit world and go into the Non-Profit world what do you need to consider. -Chris also discusses the importance of having mentors and getting a coach. Resources: frederickymca.org Please Subscribe to The New Mid on any Podcast Platform! Rate! Write a Review! If you'd like to join a group of women 40+ who are enjoying life in the second half come join us at The New Mid private Facebook Group. 

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it’s going to be a bit different this year. We can hold on to some of our traditions but maybe it time to try something new, something more healthy. I reached out to Pump + Rye owners Amy Nesbit and Megan Hook to get their take on everything food! Here's a few takeaways: - Amy Nesbit has a long history of being a chef/consultant in Los Angeles, CA before becoming bi-coastal and opening a new market Deli with her sister Megan Hook. -For healthier cooking you can substitute olive oil instead of butter. - To get more flavor out of your meats, you can marinate them with a soy mirin marinate or add lemon, soy, ginger scallions and garlic. - To boost the flavor of vegetables you can use fresh herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt and lemon zest. - Dry rubs are also great for meats and can be absorbed for 24 hours or longer. - How you should defrost meat and the best methods. - Alternatives to making comfort food. - How long should you keep leftovers? Pumpandrye.com

Are you wondering how you can keep you and your family healthy this cold and flu season? We are still waiting for a vaccine for the Coronavirus so we need to find natural ways to protect ourselves. We all need to social distance 6ft, wash our hands and wear masks but in addition to all of that, it's important more than ever that we concentrate on our whole body wellness. In today's episode I speak with the Founder of Root Wellness Stacy Tager about how we can naturally boost our immune system. She gives us insight on how food can really be medicine and what we can do to not only boost but protect our immune system.  Here are a few takeaways: 

• If you don't make time for your wellness now, you'll make time for your illness later. 
• Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, dietary fiber, whole foods, fermented vegetables, and probiotics. 
• Sugar is very harmful to our immune system. Unfortunately, sugar is in so many foods that we don't even suspect. It's not our fault that so many of us are addicted to sugar.
• Vitamin C 1,000 milligrams, Vitamin D3 1,000-5,000 milligrams and Zinc. Check with your doctor before you start taking any supplements. Some supplements can mess with the medication you're taking. 
• What you put in your body is your first line of defense to stay healthy. 

Contact Stacy Tager:  Rootwellness.io

In Midlife a lot of us are thinking about starting our own businesses. How do you know if it's right for you? In today's episode I speak with Kim Dow from Sass Creative Studios and Sass Magazine about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. 

• Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur. 
• It takes a lot of hard work and isn't as glamorous as the people we see on Instagram and Facebook. 
• You really need to love what you do day in and day out. 
• First you need to figure out your "Why." Why are you starting that particular business?
• Plan a year ahead so you can save up enough money and get organized to have the foundation in place before you start. Plan your finances and your budget. Focus on building the business you want instead of having a scares mindset. 
• At the heart of entrepreneurs are problem solvers. We're always looking for new ways to do business. 
• Quickly prioritize what has to be done and what can be weeded out if an obstacle comes at you. We'll come up with one solution and four plans B. 
• There's no off switch. Brain is always being inspired by things and always finding inspiration everywhere. 
• You know when you're ready when it's the first thing you think about in the morning and the last thing you think about at night. It's time to plan and get started.
• What you need to figure out First: Who are your clients? What makes you different?
• Second: Need a digital presences at least a one page website.
• Third: What is your brand identity. Not just a logo but what is your brand culture? Who you are as a business and what makes you different?
• Fourth: Start business small and build.
• Fifth: System for accounting, billing and CPA for taxes. Set up or plan for how your business is going to run. 
• As business CEO do the things that only you can do.
• Starting a business you can't do it by yourself. Find your tribe and those people who are going to support you. 

After spending time in local news and watching what was happening to her community, Shana Knight decided to do something about it. She left her television production job to get hired at United Way but while there was so much civil unrest and being home quarantined she realized she wanted to do more. In today's episode I speak with Shana on how her heart has lead her to help people not only through United Way but by starting a Black Owned Farmer's Market called "Soul Street." This has given black business owners the opportunity to market their businesses as well as start new ones. Even though Shana is not yet thirty, she gives us great insight into following your heart and making a difference in your community.  Takeaways from this episode: 

• Shana learned about United Way while she was in college. 
• United Way helps communities in many different ways through health education, financial stability, and relief for organizations that provide critical care.
• United Way also has a program to fight systemic racism. 
• During COVID Shana wanted to do more to help her community especially after all the unrest during the summer. 
• Shana and a group of others founded the organization "Soul Street" that is a black owned farmers market. It helps black owned businesses find other black owned businesses. It gives them a voice.
• It is helping build generational black owned wealth. She wanted children to see people that look like them own their own business.
• Shana wanted to see real change. 
• If you face an obstacle it is there for a reason. It's there to teach you something and build from your experiences.
• Take something negative and channel it into something positive.
• If you believe in yourself, you can do it!

Contact Shana Knight:  mysoulstreet.com Please subscribe, rate and write a review of The New Mid Podcast. You can also join The New Mid Private Facebook Group and get information about my coaching program at thenewmid.com.

Have you ever wondered how Hollywood Actress always have a beautiful glow to their skin? They look years younger than their real age? In today's episode I speak with Award Winning Makeup Artist Michelle Bottarini to get all the latest tips on how to look our best! There are some simple steps you can start today that will change the way you put on your makeup and look amazing!

• Glow comes from within. Eat healthy, drink lots of water and take care of yourself first and foremost.
• A roller for the face is Michelle's secret weapon! It helps with circulation and the absorption of your moisturizer on the face.
• Michelle's favorite skincare line for women 40+ is Retrouvé. It's made for women 40+ and helps give us the glow of Hollywood Actresses! 
• Michelle's favorite foundations for women 40+ are Armani and Kevin Aquino. The foundations are very hydrating and again give a glow. 
• She also recommends to experiment with your foundations to make sure you find the right one for you. 
• Liquid Foundation adds a shield of protection to your moisturizer. 
• When looking for a foundation don't worry about the SPF. Get your SPF from your moisturizer. 
• Be sure to use SPF everyday even when you're driving around and running errands. We always need protection from the sun. As we age we start to get dark spots.
• Michelle gives us the celebrity secrets on how to fight Puffy eyes and dark circles under our eyes!
• When doing your make up routine the best place to start is your eyebrows! 
• The Eyebrows frame the face. 
• In midlife you need to have thicker eyebrows to look more youthful. Do NOT over tweeze your eyebrows!!
• Secret tips on how to make your eyebrows look fuller! 
• We discuss everything fake eyelashes and which ones are the best to use.
• Michelle tells us about a THIRD eyeliner in addition to pencils and liquids. This is her favorite type of eyeliner and it lasts all day!!
• Michelle tells us her favorite tip on how to have FULLER LIPS without having to have injections plus they look more youthful!!
• The secret to looking like a Hollywood Celebrity and looking your best 40+ is to take care of yourself! Less is more. Don't hold back and go for your DREAMS! Don't stop and every moment matters!! 

Does self-doubt creep into your psyche? Is there a little voice in your head that makes you question yourself or makes you feel less than adequate? Now that we're in midlife it's time to let go of all the self-doubt and build unshakeable confidence. In today's episode I speak with Former Miss Nevada and E! News Reporter Hilary Billings about building "Red Carpet Confidence." She went from a horrible accident that left her severely burned to winning the Miss. Nevada beauty pageant. Her experience taught her how beauty is not just on the outside and how she overcame her own insecurities.  Here's a few takeaways from our conversation: 

• How Hilary found her courage as she overcame being severely burned and entered a beauty pageant. 
• How we can love ourselves and accept ourselves.
• How to build authentic, sustainable confidence and feeling glam life even if we're not living it.
• What she learned while working the Red Carpet for E! news. 
• Why she now teaches "Red Carpet Confidence."
• Hilary explains "Toxic Positivity" and how it effects our daily lives.
• How we can overcome inadequacy.

Are you feeling more aches & pains lately? Have you gained weight especially in your mid-section? Have you noticed a greatly lack of energy? If you said yes to one or all of these questions you will really enjoy today's episode. I speak with fitness expert Sue Hynes about how to get into shape in midlife. 

• Now in midlife we have more joint pain, belly fat, feet problems, fat in places we never used to get it, muscle loss and low energy. 
• How can we get our lives back. We need to do exercises based around functional movements. 
• Time might be a challenge so your workouts need to have more purpose to them. 
• We discuss the types of exercise you can do you 30 minutes to get the best results.
• What role nutrition plays in our weight loss.
• How we can deal with our hormones in menopause and perimenopause.
• Sue gives us tips on how to stick to a workout program.
• The proper way to breath and what workout gives you a great base for all other workouts. 

In today's episode I speak with Dr. Mansi Oza about the importance of our oral health. If we don't take care of our teeth now we'll lose them later. Did you know that she has been able to see alert her patience to check to see if they might have certain diseases just by looking at their mouth.  Here's what we talked about: 

• Our teeth are living organs with their own blood supply, nerve supply and lymphatic drainage. This is the same blood that goes to our brain, heart, kidneys and lungs. 
• If you let plague go to your teeth the body is going to  fight it because it is loaded with toxins and bacteria.
• Our immunity will be compromised if we are fighting plague and will not be able to fight off other viruses. 
• We have five surfaces of the teeth that we need to clean. 
• It's important to brush and floss twice a day and have good technique. 
• The type of floss is important too. Dr. Oza recommends Cocofloss.
• Waterpik are very good and if you want to help reduce inflammation you can add a few drops of essential oils. 
• We discuss the best tool to help fight bad breath which is very important now that we're wearing masks!
• We also talk a lot about the mercury fillings in our mouth and if we should get them removed. What are the side effects of mercury fillings that we don't even know about.
• Dr. Oza has great advice on teeth whitening and if we should use the whitening toothpastes. 
• She warns us about certain diseases we could get from gum infections and how certain diseases can give us gum infections.
• Dental offices have taken extreme precautions now with COVID. If you have any concerns call your dental office but you shouldn't use COVID as an excuse to not go to the dentist!