Well & Worthy Life | A Podcast for Midlife Women

If you're tired of fad diets, restrictive eating, and the overall frustration of trying to lose weight in your menopausal journey, it's time to consider glucose monitoring for weight management. As I always say, we are all different and we need to find unique ways to care for our individual bodies. Heather Davis, a dietician with Nutrisense is on with me today. She believes in a deeply customized approach to discovering what works for each person and encourages creative and sustainable changes that enable long-term success. Enjoy the episode!

• How to approach glucose monitoring for weight management?
• The connection between caffeine and glucose levels.
• What happens to insulin levels of menopausal women?
• What happens in the body when glucose levels spike up and stay up?
• A hack to try so you don't have to deny yourself yummy bread from the bread basket when out to dinner.

• Get daily inspiration to help with cravings, energy, hormones, mood, sleep, and diabetes with the Glucose Goddess
• Check out the Nutrisense free weightloss ebook: Guide to Weight Loss Plateaus
• Try out a Continuous Glucose Monitor and connect with one of Nutrisense's personal dieticians to create a personalized weight management plan
• Try out glucose monitoring for weight management with my 3 favorite quick and easy recipes for balancing blood sugar levels.

• [7:34] A lot of people struggle with all kinds of symptoms for a while like fatigue, afternoon lulls, brain fog, irritability, mood swings, etc. Sometimes we're made to feel like it's in our heads but it's a very biological thing and glucose is one big piece of the puzzle for a lot of people in that way.

• [11:16] I'm here to put minds at ease because fluctuation in glucose is totally healthy and normal. We are not striving for a flat line.

• [22:01] As estrogen levels start to decline through that transition, it can shift how we respond to insulin and glucose. It may mean that there are some dietary and lifestyle tweaks that you can do.

• [25:56] Instead we have to get out of this over-restrictive mentality and nourish our bodies with the nutrients it needs.

Whether you're a fashionista or in serious need of style support, Susie is a fashion influencer to follow! She loves guiding and inspiring women while creating practical versatile stylish outfits. Putting all her knowledge and passion in one place and sharing it brings her so much joy. Her blog, So Susie, combines many years of expertise as a stylist with a desire to make recommendations that help women put together the perfect wardrobe. The work she puts in the world is informative, beautiful, and inspiring.

Tune in to find out which of her classic pieces I've had my eye on for years!

• What pieces of a wardrobe are worth splurging on?
• What are the trending colors for the summer season?
• What is the best denim to be wearing?
• What is it like to be a midlife woman growing a business online?
• Why Deanna chooses Susie as the fashion influencer to follow.

• We mention Fashionphile on the episode which is an online fashion resale website where consumers can buy and sell women's luxury designer used handbags, accessories, and jewelry.
• Keep up with all of Susie's fashion tips and insights on her Instagram and her website where she deep dives into topics on her blog.

[4:30] The cool thing about this little journey is that everyone has a lane and we're all doing our own spin on something and there's room for everybody.

[11:21] I think there comes this stage where our kids get a little bit older and we have to do something for ourselves. I've got 30 or 40 more years and I don't want to just lose my brain!

[25:39] If you want to get good jeans online, stick with the best-selling brands and fits. They're best sellers for a reason, they fit nine out of ten women.

[30:28] I think adding in a few trends and adapting them to your style is a way to make your wardrobe more interesting and it keeps us more current.

Before I wrap this up, we're launching the next round of Balance Movement Method starting May 31st! Get on the waitlist today.

I'm thrilled to introduce you to Corinne from Grid and Glam. Her mission is to teach you how an organized home will change your entire life by helping you make changes that last, so you spend less time playing catch up and more time living. How good does that sound? Are you ready to declutter your home so you can declutter your life? Enjoy the episode!

• When you declutter your home how does it help in decluttering your life?
• What services does Corinne offer in Grid and Glam?
• The questions you need to ask yourself before you buy new things.

• Connect with Corinne over at Grid and Glam and check out what she's offering!
• Follow her on Instagram for daily tips and inspiration on how to declutter your home, get organized, and live a glam life.
• Start organizing today with her most popular bootcamp, organizing the main bedroom.

[11:04] I love the calm of a clutter-free space more than I like things. Every time I buy something, no matter how small or big, I ask myself, where in my house is it going to go?

[11:59] In terms of what we hold onto, I say you should only keep the things that you use, that you need, and that you love.

[20:54] On the other side of the structure comes all of the flexibility that you need to get to the other side. The structure will provide the breathing room and freedom that you want. Otherwise, you're constantly in chaos or fighting or tension.

[24:11] There is a connection between living in a clutter-free space and the positive impact it has on our mental health.

[33:54] The little incremental changes you make will have a huge impact on your life.

Before I go...

Learn more about the power of incremental shifts that can lead to lasting change through our balance programs.

Did you know we start losing bone at the age of 30? And after menopause, women lose 2% of their bone every year. Knowing that it's time we take our bone health seriously before a crisis occurs. One way I care for my bone health is through membership with Osteostrong. Ashley Laird and her husband Matt opened an Osteostrong in the Birmingham area just over a year ago and I'm so grateful they did! In today's episode, Ashley is sharing some of her personal stories of being a busy mom of 4, homeschooling, and helping her husband launch Osteostrong. Give this episode a listen and discover the incredible benefits that come from Osteostrong.

• What is Osteostrong and how can it help increase bone health?
• What are the benefits of using red-right therapy?
• How is Osteostrong impacting the health journey of cancer patients?

• Check out an Osteostrong location near you and increase bone health today!
• For those who live in the Birmingham, Alabama area, make an appointment at Ashley's Osteostrong location!
• Tune into another episode of the WWL Podcast where we discuss the importance of bone health for menopausal women.

[17:40] I've seen firsthand what stress can do to the body and it's not good.

[27:55] Everybody starts losing bone at the age of 30. At Osteostrong we are trying to educate people not to wait until they have a diagnosis.

[28:06] After menopause, women start losing bone at a rate of up to 2% a year.

[28:39] The premise of what we do is to strengthen the skeletal system. Bones adapt under the pressure that they're put under. At Osteostrong, we put pressure on your bones in a very safe way that emulates impact and causes your body to naturally respond and grow bone. In the meantime, it also strengthens the tendons, ligaments, and joints which helps with knee and back pain.

There is incredible power in saying yes to your heart, especially in the face of fear and Marcella's journey is the perfect example of that! She has become a dear friend to me in such a short amount of time and I'm delighted to introduce her to all of you. In this episode, Marcella is sharing her story of how she has reinvented herself after some major life changes and went on to write her first book! You'll hear the power of sitting in silence, listening to the voice of your heart and what can happen when you step out in the face of fear. May you be as inspired as I was by her story!

• What's the power of saying yes to your heart and what can happen when you lead with it?
• What is a simple way to start meditating to stay connected to the voice of the heart?
• What is Marcella's book about and how is it impacting readers?

• I can personally say Marcella's book, Notes from the Soul, is changing the way I show up to my days. I highly recommend it to all of you!
• Connect with Marcella on Instagram
• Give meditating a try and see how it impacts your day!
• Take a step forward in discovering the power of saying yes to YOUR heart.
• Tune into older episodes of women saying yes to their heart!
  • Stay Young Doing What You Love
  • Stop Over Fixing Life and Find Joy

[5:21] There are a lot of times in our lives that we feel the nudge to move towards something, whether it be space or silence and we don't often listen to it.

[7:23] It was sort of this tug of the head and the heart and eventually the heart took over and I was on a journey.

[11:11] I had an identity crisis asking myself, "Who am I?" I am still a mother, but that role has shifted as my kids are living independently and happily. I'm no longer a businesswoman, which I was most of my life. It was like a wake-up call where I started thinking, "What am I doing here with my life?

[28:29] It's a constant journey and there are constant ups and downs, it's just part of being human.

For all of you wondering how to have a thriving sex life in midlife, this is one episode you don't want to miss! Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus is a certified sex therapist and author of Satisfaction Guaranteed: How To Have The Sex You've Always Wanted. She has spent her life helping women reclaim pleasure in their bodies and spirit. She has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between the medical and the psychological in women's sexual health. We're diving into all of it in this conversation!

• What hormones do you desperately need in perimenopause and menopause and why do you need them?

• How can you have a thriving sex life in midlife?

• What might be the simple solution to pain during intercourse when it was never there before?

• What is the difference between arousal and desire?

• Take the free quiz and get empowered to fix your sex life!
• Order her book to receive the comprehensive assessment.
• Follow her on Instagram and Tiktok to continue learning from her wisdom!

[5:53] I'll get a female client who's either perimenopausal or menopausal and she's almost afraid to set up the appointment because she doesn't think I'll be able to help her. She's so convinced her sex life is over. Yet, of all of my clients whose problems are easiest to solve, it's perimenopause and menopause. These women just need the information to turn things around.

[6:52] Almost every problem that comes up is solvable.

[13:06] The three hormones women need to focus on as they hit perimenopause and menopause are estrogen, testosterone, and DHEA.

[45:11] There are so many tools to get sex back on track and to have fabulous sex your whole life. The more you know about the options, the more empowered you feel.

Join me in my Balance Programs:

• Balance Eating Method
• Balance Wellness Method
• Balance Movement Method

Within all of us is a powerful tool of healing and we use it every day without thought. Do you know what it is? Our breath! In this episode, Sarah Brackmann is with us to share how to heal through your breath.

She came to our Balance inner circle group in February and did a breath work session for the participants. Everybody walked away from it feeling significantly more relaxed and at peace. As a trauma-informed breathwork practitioner, Sarah teaches people to use their own breath to find their center. Breath work teaches the body to consciously breathe in order to shift and alter one's physical, mental, and emotional state.

• How does the breath alter your physical, emotional, and mental state?
• How is breathwork like meditation?
• Why would you consider going to a breathwork session?
• What happens in a breathwork session?
• How can you work with Sarah?
• What to look for when finding someone to help you heal through your breath.

• Book a discovery call with Sarah and learn to heal through your breath.
• Follow her on Instagram and join her email list at the link in her bio.
• Find a trauma-informed breath work specialist in your area at Pause Breath Work

[12:41] The goal of breathwork is to tune back into your body. We spend so many hours of our day doing things for other people. This is an opportunity for you to come back to your center and reground yourself.

[13:09] You always had whatever you needed inside of you, you just didn't know how to tap into it.

[23:22] If you're in a place in life where you need a little more energy or you're stressed and looking for a healthy alternative that doesn't take a lot of time within your day, breath work could be an option for you.

• Balance Eating Method
• Balance Wellness Method
• Balance Movement Method

We are beyond excited to share Balance Movement Method with you all, a well-rounded strength training program for midlife women! Lori is a fitness, nutrition, and functional movement specialist, and a women's fitness instructor. I can't think of a more perfect person to lead this program with me.

Feeling fit and recapturing your energy when you hit midlife can be discouraging if not downright disheartening. Especially if you hit the peri and post-menopause stages. In the Balance Movement Method, we're here to teach you how to adapt to get awesome results.

• How does strength training support symptoms of perimenopause?
• The benefits of joining a strength training program for midlife women.
• Is it necessary to spend hours in the gym to see the results of strength training?
• What is NEAT and why is it important for our health?
• How does physical strength impact mental strength?

• The Balance Movement Method is going to make you feel your BEST using our efficient and effective movement method! Get on the waitlist and join us starting March 15th.
• Follow Lori on Instagram for fitness and healthy lifestyle tips.

[4:17] We want to show women that they are stronger than they think mentally and physically. Often times when you are in strength training and resistance training you start to see that about yourself.

[7:40] Muscles are torn down during the workout, but they're rebuilt in the kitchen. You have to pair both fitness and nutrition to reap the benefits.

[28:05] I don't do one-on-one coaching anymore because the magic happens with the group. I found that I don't have all the answers, and when we're all together, we can bounce things off one another and learn so much from each other.

I'm a firm believer that we can turn things around and see how the mess becomes the message we share with the world. In this solo episode, I'm getting vulnerable and sharing how my mess was a pivotal part in creating Well & Worthy Life. It took me a while to learn what wellness truly meant in all aspects of my life and believe that I was worthy of such a life. I want each of you to know and believe that for yourselves too!

• How the mess becomes the message with Well & Worthy Life?
• What was I doing that was depleting my energy?
• How a getaway with friends in Napa was the turning point of change.

Join me in one of my programs if you need the support to make the changes you're looking for to know that you CAN live a Well and worthy life.

• Balance Eating Method
• Balance Wellness Method
• Balance Movement Method

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[8:59] I had to hit rock bottom and I knew I could not live like that anymore.

[11:35] The problem was, I wasn't sleeping well, had low energy, and I wasn't feeling great. I was in perimenopaus and didn't know it for 14 years.

[19:50] Getting my health coaching certification was one of the best decisions of my life. In the one year program, I learned so much about food as medicine. The biggest lesson I learned was we are all different and there's no one size fits all, we have to be in touch with our own bodies.