I can't wait for you to hear my conversation with Dr Monique Brotman! She's a board certified OB/GYN who goes above and beyond to treat her patients w(h)olistically. I wish I had known her when several of my friends were going through pre/post menopausal issues and needed  support. Now, I'm so grateful to be able to share her expertise with all of you. 

Dr Brotman wears many hats. She guides and supports her patients on women's health issues, delivers babies, performs robotic surgeries, serves as the backup for a group of local midwives and does religious circumcisions for her Jewish community. 

Check out these links to learn more about each of her areas of expertise: 

Now a short message about two of my passion projects: 

If you have any questions or would like to connect with me, please email me at [email protected].

Thanks so much! 

Xoxo

Arturas Sedys is not only a massage therapist and student of acupuncture, but someone on a quest to learn more about healing on the deepest level. He aims to help patients live optimally. If you would like to book an appointment with him, please text him at 630 885 0935 or connect with him via email at [email protected]. He sees clients at the Illinois Spinal and Sports Rehab office in Naperville on Mondays and Tuesdays, and at his home office the rest of the week. 

If you are curious about Ozone therapies, visit this website Oxygen Healing Therapies. And, if you're looking for an excellent book on gut health, read Healthy Gut, Healthy You.

If you would like to learn more about the whole food supplement I recommend, please visit this website for Juice Plus+. If you're interested in growing your own veggies, take a look at this really cool aeroponic garden system called Tower Garden. And, finally, if you are looking for excellent skincare, please consider Radical Skincare. Use coupon code: tamara.ortegel10 for 10% off your purchase. Read the founding sisters' inspiring story Get Radical: Secrets to Creating the Life You Love available on the Radical Skincare website and on Amazon. 

Xo,

Tamara

Wynne Lacey is a Mental Health Practitioner and Life Coach in the Chicago area. Like many of her peers, she enjoys utilizing traditional and holistic approaches to improving the mental and emotional health of her clients.

Several years ago, she was invited to serve her local community as a member of the Board of Health. She never imagined that her beliefs about health and wellbeing would conflict so severely with her peers and that her seat on the board would be called into question.

In this fascinating conversation, we talk about what it’s been like for her to remain steadfast in the face of adversity. I admire her determination and hope she is able to influence the board to embrace opposing points of view.

If you would like to connect with Wynne, please reach to her here. 

If you'd like to share your story or become a sponsor of this podcast, reach out to me at [email protected]. To learn about my favorite whole food product, Juice Plus+, please click on this link Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden.

And, if you are looking for an additional news source, I invite you to check out The High Wire.

Xo,

Tamara

Since 1999, Kelly has been discovering and mastering alternative ways to heal and balance the body, mind and spirit utilizing our greatest resource, our own energy.  Now, working with Kinesiology (energy testing) and 9 energy systems; Meridians, Chakras, Aura, Celtic Weave, 5 Rhythms, Triple Warmer, The Electrics, Radiant Circuits, and Basic Grid, Kelly guides her clients/students back to balance and strengthens their immune system, while empowering them to rediscover their own inner healer.

Be sure to visit Kelly's website to learn more about her work and to take advantage of her generous offer. Kelly is offering our listeners $50 off new client in-person or remote sessions. Check out her Youtube channel here for easy, practical and fun energy exercises to increase your immune health. 

If you'd like to share your story or become a sponsor of this podcast, reach out to me at [email protected]. To learn about my favorite whole food product, Juice Plus+, please click on this link Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden.

Xo,

Tamara

This podcast is packed with inspiration to open our hearts and minds to new possibilities. 

Liz Edlich is the CEO and Co-founder of Radical Skincare and the co-author of Get Radical: Secrets for Creating a Life You Love.

Her skincare line, Radical Skincare was born out of a desire for Liz and her sister Rachel to solve some of the most common skin issues associated with aging and hormone imbalance. They were fortunate to “play” in the lab with their father, renowned physician and professor Dr Richard Edlich.

Liz and Rachel credit their father with teaching them many valuable lessons about life. Be sure to take a look at their website to read about his life and legacy, and take advantage of her generous offer with coupon code tamara10. 

Today these amazing sisters are on a mission to inspire women to live a life of purpose and passion, and whenever possible to do it in a way that is radical. Follow them on instagram @radicalskincare. 

If you'd like to share your story or become a sponsor of this podcast, reach out to me at [email protected]. To learn about Juice Plus+, please click on this link Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden. 

Making and sustaining healthy habits over time can make all the difference. 

Listen to this inspiring episode with Deb Villarese to hear her story. Over 40 years ago, she became aware of the impact certain household products were having on her children's health and slowly started swapping them out for safer ones. She also modified her diet and lifestyle and today at 71 years young, she has the energy and vitality others envy. 

Check out her youtube channel Deb's Villa Cucina here or follow her on facebook at Bella Wellness Living. 

If you're looking for a midlife mentor, visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com. To learn about Juice Plus+, click on this link Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden. To share your story or become a sponsor of the podcast, please reach out to me via email at [email protected].

The immune system works diligently to protect us from harmful environmental influences. But, eventually it says "enough is enough" and breaks down the barriers paving the way for immune dysfunction. It's a wake up call to say the burden is too heavy and change is necessary. Thankfully, when Eva got this message, she was able to make some swift changes and turn things around. 

Listen to this episode to hear more about her transformation. Be inspired to make some changes in your daily habits and reap the rewards like Eva did. Follow her on Instagram to learn more about her massage therapy services and health coaching practice. 

If you're looking for a midlife mentor, visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com. To learn about Juice Plus+, click on this link Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden. To share your story or become a sponsor of the podcast, please reach out to me via email at [email protected].

It's pretty amazing to see that as we age, we often come back to things we enjoyed doing as children. It's as if the artist, chef, magician, singer (fill in the blank) within us reemerges to heal and free us. 

In this episode, Ron and I talked about why he started painting again and the impact it's having on his health and wellbeing. You will be amazed to hear how he is connecting with friends and strangers to bring about more connection, compassion and joy. If you've been thinking about reigniting a former hobby, now is a great time to get started. 

Ron also changed careers in midlife.  It took courage and faith to step away from something he'd dedicated himself to and into a new opportunity. He's thriving in his new role and couldn't be happier. 

If you'd like to connect with Ron, visit his website. Check out his blogs and take a look at the beautiful paintings he's done so far. 

Dr. Kent Christianson is a licensed chiropractor, acupuncturist and internal medicine diplomat.

He practices functional medicine at the Holistic Chiropractic & Healing Arts Center in Naperville and loves to work with patients to improve their overall health & wellbeing, especially their digestive health.

In this podcast we talk intensely about my favorite topic — food as medicine.

Kent has been able to help his many of his patients identify the underlying causes of their symptoms and resolve them with food swaps and digestive enzymes, when applicable.

He loves to teach others about the healthy, whole-food plant-based dietary lifestyle he and his family enjoy. He and his wife are avid gardeners and enjoy eating plants and herbs from their harvest.

To learn more about his practice, please visit his website.

If you're looking for a midlife mentor, please visit my website. To learn about Juice Plus+, click on this link Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden. To share your story or become a sponsor of the podcast, please reach out via email at [email protected].

It’s not often that you meet someone whose heart for service is so big. Supporting others is like a calling for Nannette. She is always ready to lend a helping hand at church, the food pantry or anywhere she’s needed. She is a proud mother and grandmother, actively involved in helping to raise the next generation.

Being a blessing to others is a wonderful thing to do in midlife. If any of you are thinking about getting more involved in your community, I urge you do to so. I’ve also had amazing experiences volunteering at non-profit organizations, attending bible studies and participating in book clubs. Schools are always looking for parents and grandparents who can help out in the classroom or during after school events. Your time and talents are needed, so don’t sit home bored and lonely when you can get out there and join the fun.

If you're looking for a midlife mentor, please visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com. To learn about Juice Plus+, click on this link Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden. To share your story or become a sponsor of the podcast, please reach out via email at [email protected].