Women Mastering Midlife

In this deeply personal solo episode, Victoria Byrd steps out from behind the interviewer role and shares her own voice, experience, and uncertainty during a profound season of midlife transition.

Recorded during a time of global uncertainty and personal upheaval, this episode explores what it truly looks like to navigate perimenopause, career identity, motherhood, divorce, and nervous system overload all at once. Rather than offering polished answers or prescriptive advice, Victoria speaks candidly about the complexity women face in midlife and why simplistic wellness messaging often falls short.

This conversation marks a shift toward more honest, lived-experience discussions about women’s health, emotional capacity, and sustainable change.

In This Episode, We Discuss

• Why midlife can feel emotionally and physically overwhelming, even for health professionals

• Navigating separation and divorce after decades of partnership

• The invisible mental load of legal, financial, and emotional labor during major life transitions

• Why stress mitigation, rest, and nervous system regulation sometimes matter more than workouts

• Letting go of performative wellness and unrealistic health expectations

• The tension between doing “aligned work” and needing financial stability

• Why one-size-fits-all programs often fail midlife women

• The ethical discomfort many clinicians feel within influencer culture and product promotion

• How gut health and nervous system regulation intersect with perimenopause and estrogen metabolism

• Reimagining community, support, and connection outside traditional social media spaces
  

Listener Takeaway

If you are in a season where exercise feels impossible, clarity feels distant, or the wellness world feels overwhelming, this episode offers permission to pause, reflect, and redefine what support and health can look like right now.

You are not broken. You are responding to real life.

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Disclaimer  

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.  

Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.

Downsizing in midlife is rarely just about getting rid of stuff. It is about identity shifts, changing roles, emotional attachments, and preparing for what comes next.

In this episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria Byrd sits down with Tracy Hoth, professional organizer, coach, and founder of Simply Squared Away, to explore how midlife women can declutter and downsize with intention rather than urgency or guilt.

Tracy shares why so many women feel emotionally paralyzed by clutter, how stress and elevated cortisol are directly linked to disorganized spaces, and why “keeping everything” often creates more burden, not meaning. Together, they discuss the mindset shifts required to release possessions without regret, especially when items are tied to motherhood, money spent, or future “what-ifs.”

You will also learn Tracy’s practical five-step SPACE method for decluttering any physical, digital, or mental space, along with realistic strategies for navigating differing clutter tolerances with spouses, setting boundaries around children’s memorabilia, and avoiding common downsizing mistakes.

This conversation is especially valuable for women preparing for an empty nest, considering a future move, or simply craving a calmer, more intentional home environment.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why midlife transitions make decluttering emotionally complex

• The connection between clutter, stress, and cortisol

• How to release guilt around money spent on unused items

• A step-by-step framework for downsizing without overwhelm

• What to do when everything feels sentimental

• Navigating decluttering differences with partners and family

• How to start small when you feel completely stuck

Guest Resources:

Learn more about Tracy’s work, coaching programs, and the 15-minute declutter challenge at simplysquaredaway.com .

To learn more about Dr. Emont’s work, follow him on social media and visit his website for updates on clinical availability.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going:

If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Women Mastering Midlife on your favorite podcast platform to receive weekly conversations that help you navigate perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health with clarity and confidence.

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Disclaimer  

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.  

Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.

In this episode, Victoria sits down with Julie Ruelle, a registered dietitian with more than 20 years of experience in nutrition & metabolic health, to unpack one of the most confusing & misunderstood topics in midlife nutrition: ultra-processed foods.

Julie currently serves as a registered dietitian for GoCoco, a consumer education app designed to help people make informed food choices by identifying ultra-processed ingredients & offering healthier alternatives without calorie counting or restrictive tracking.

Together, they explore how ultra-processed foods differ from simply “processed” foods, why ingredient quality matters more than calories alone in perimenopause and menopause, & how daily food choices influence insulin resistance, inflammation, gut health, brain health, & hormone balance.

This conversation is especially relevant for midlife women who feel overwhelmed by nutrition advice, burned out by dieting, or frustrated by changes in energy, weight, & metabolic health.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The critical difference between processed foods & ultra-processed foods
• How ultra-processed foods contribute to insulin resistance, blood sugar swings, fatigue, & inflammation in midlife
• Why calories alone don't reflect metabolic health during perimenopause & menopause
• How ingredient lists & added sugars reveal more than front-of-package marketing claims
• Common “health food” traps
• Why fiber & protein should come primarily from whole foods
• The connection between gut health, estrogen metabolism, mood, & brain fog
• Practical, realistic ways busy women can reduce ultra-processed foods without perfectionism or burnout
• How the GoCoco app empowers women to make confident grocery store decisions without macro tracking

📱 About the GoCoco App (Listener Bonus)

Julie explains how the GoCoco app allows users to:

• Scan barcodes to rate foods from 0–10 based on ultra-processed ingredients

• Identify added sugars, refined carbohydrates, & inflammatory additives

• Receive healthier swaps within the same food category

• Photograph meals to see the percentage of real food versus ultra-processed food

• Learn which additives are banned in Europe or restricted in certain U.S. states

 Exclusive Listener Offer

Women Mastering Midlife listeners receive one full year of GoCoco Premium free.

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🔗 Connect with Julie Ruelle

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Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, & share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Women Mastering Midlife on your favorite podcast platform to receive weekly conversations that help you navigate perimenopause, menopause, & midlife health with clarity & confidence.

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Disclaimer  

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, & informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, & experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.  

Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.

In this episode of the Women Mastering Midlife Podcast, Victoria Byrd, RPh, welcomes Dr. Jordan Emont, an OB-GYN dedicated to raising the standard of care for women in perimenopause and menopause. As the first male guest on the podcast, Dr. Emont brings a thoughtful and clinically grounded perspective shaped by listening deeply to women’s experiences, recognizing gaps in medical training, and advocating for evidence-based, compassionate menopause care.

Throughout this conversation, Victoria and Dr. Emont discuss why menopause care remains underemphasized in traditional medical education, how fear-based narratives around hormone therapy persist despite strong data, and why patient-centered care is essential for improving outcomes for midlife women. This episode highlights both the systemic challenges women face in healthcare and the meaningful progress being driven by clinicians committed to change.

Topics Covered

• Why most clinicians receive minimal training in menopause care

• The importance of listening and humility in caring for midlife women

• How systemic bias contributes to women feeling dismissed in healthcare settings

• Common and overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, including mood changes and heart palpitations

• The importance of maintaining a full differential diagnosis rather than attributing all symptoms to perimenopause

• The overlap between menopause symptoms and thyroid or cardiovascular conditions

• Why standard 15-minute medical appointments are inadequate for menopause care

• How to personalize hormone therapy using evidence, safety data, and patient feedback

• What excites Dr. Emont most about the future of menopause medicine

• Why menopause care must extend beyond OB-GYNs into primary care and other specialties

• The critical role of patient advocacy and informed decision-making

About Dr. Jordan Emont

Dr. Jordan Emont is an OB-GYN specializing in perimenopause, menopause, and sexual health. He currently offers telehealth care in California and Florida, with plans to expand to additional states. He is also a member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), an organization committed to advancing education and care in women’s sexual and hormonal health.

To learn more about Dr. Emont’s work, follow him on social media and visit his website for updates on clinical availability.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Women Mastering Midlife on your favorite podcast platform to receive weekly conversations that help you navigate perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health with clarity and confidence.

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Share your thoughts and stories on our social channels and tag us @WomenMasteringMidlife  and @misvictoriabyrd Let’s rewrite the narrative together!  

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Disclaimer  

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.  

Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.

What if the real problem in women’s healthcare isn’t a lack of information but decades of outdated rules that were never designed for women in the first place?

In this powerful and deeply validating episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria sits down with award-winning journalist and author Meghan Rabbitt to discuss her new book, The New Rules of Women’s Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Any Age, and why midlife is a critical turning point for women to stop outsourcing their care and start advocating for themselves.

With more than 20 years of experience translating complex medical science into accessible guidance, Meghan brings both evidence and lived experience to a conversation that spans the full female lifespan from anatomy and hormones to brain health, heart health, lifestyle, and the unseen gaps that still exist in modern medicine.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why women’s health research has historically treated men as the “default patient” and how that legacy still affects diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes today

• Why perimenopause is not a niche issue, but a major blind spot in healthcare during a crucial window for prevention and longevity

• How to stop normalizing symptoms like brain fog, heavy periods, fatigue, and mood changes that deserve real clinical attention

• What women need to know about menopause hormone therapy, including where evidence ends, where clinical judgment begins, and why shared decision-making matters

• The role of lifestyle factors: nutrition, strength training, sleep, alcohol use, and stress regulation in shaping long-term health during midlife

• How misinformation, clickbait headlines, and influencer culture are fueling confusion around women’s health, and how to evaluate claims using evidence-based thinking

• Why pharmacists are an underutilized and highly accessible resource for women navigating medications, supplements, and hormone therapy

• Meghan’s personal health journey, including years of dismissed symptoms, the eventual diagnosis of uterine fibroids, and the importance of tracking and naming what your body is telling you

• How to prepare for medical appointments with confidence, ask better questions, and recognize when it is time to seek a second opinion or a new provider

• The empowering truth about midlife: this is not a decline, but a transition into clarity, agency, and informed self-leadership
  

How to find Meghan:

Her Book: The New Rules of Women’s Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Any Age

Her Website

Instagram

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Women Mastering Midlife on your favorite podcast platform to receive weekly conversations that help you navigate perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health with clarity and confidence.

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Get your FREE guides HERE: www.womenmasteringmidlife.com/free-guides 

Share your thoughts and stories on our social channels and tag us @WomenMasteringMidlife  and @misvictoriabyrd Let’s rewrite the narrative together!  

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Disclaimer  

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.  

Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.

In this empowering episode of Women Mastering Midlife, host Victoria Byrd, RPh sits down with Andrea Nakayama, functional medicine nutritionist and founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance, to unpack what happens when hormone replacement therapy (HRT) isn’t the right fit.

Whether due to contraindications, side effects, or personal choice, many women find that HRT doesn’t solve everything. Andrea shares how to navigate perimenopause and menopause naturally, focusing on root-cause healing, functional nutrition, and the body’s terrain—including sleep, gut health, blood sugar balance, and stress.

Together, they explore:

• Why HRT doesn’t work for every woman — and how to know if it’s not working for you

• How to support your body’s natural hormone metabolism through nutrition and lifestyle

• The importance of balancing sleep, digestion, and blood sugar before adding hormones

• The truth about functional lab testing and what’s actually worth your money

• Why joy, purpose, and community matter just as much as supplements or prescriptions
  

Andrea reminds us that vitality and balance are possible—with or without hormones. Her compassionate, evidence-based perspective helps women reclaim agency over their midlife health and make empowered decisions that align with their individual stories.

Connect with Andrea Nakayama: andreanakayama.com Instagram: @andreanakayama

Join the Women Mastering Midlife Community and let’s grow stronger together.

Listen & subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Get your FREE guides HERE: www.msvictoriabyrd.com/free-guides 

Share your thoughts and stories on our social channels and tag us @WomenMasteringMidlife  and @misvictoriabyrd Let’s rewrite the narrative together!  

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Disclaimer  

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.  

Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.  

In this episode of Women Mastering Midlife, host Victoria Byrd, RPh, sits down with Dr. Marina Yuabova, DNP, APRN, an expert in metabolic and functional medicine, to unpack the truth about GLP-1 therapies (like Ozempic® and Wegovy®) and peptide treatments for women in midlife.

Together, they explore how these powerful tools can fit into a holistic approach to wellness—and why they aren’t a magic fix. Dr. Yuabova explains the physiology behind weight changes in perimenopause and menopause, the connection between cortisol, insulin resistance, and midsection weight gain, and how lifestyle foundations like nutrition, sleep, and hormone balance must come before any medication or peptide protocol.

You’ll learn:

• What peptides and GLP-1s actually do inside the body

• The risks of using GLP-1 medications without addressing nutrient deficiencies

• How to support your metabolism naturally before considering medication

• The role of sleep, cortisol, and thyroid health in midlife weight gain

• Why “microdosing” GLP-1s may be safer and more effective than traditional dosing

• How to find qualified, evidence-based providers for peptide therapy

• Ways to become a more informed, self-advocating patient
  

Dr. Yuabova and Victoria discuss the importance of personalized, functional care and the dangers of cookie-cutter approaches to midlife health. Whether you’re curious about GLP-1s, struggling with metabolic changes, or simply want to understand how to keep your energy, strength, and vitality through menopause, this episode is packed with insight.

Connect with Dr. Marina Yuabova:

🌐 nationalwellnessgroup.com

🌐 roadtofertility.com

📞 (561) 788-8888

 Empower your midlife health journey—one conversation at a time.

Join the Women Mastering Midlife Community and let’s grow stronger together.

Listen & subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Get your FREE guides HERE: www.msvictoriabyrd.com/free-guides 

Share your thoughts and stories on our social channels and tag us @WomenMasteringMidlife  and @misvictoriabyrd Let’s rewrite the narrative together!  

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Disclaimer  

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.  

Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.

Why do so many women suddenly struggle with belly fat, stubborn weight gain, and shifting body composition during perimenopause and menopause? And what role do new medications like GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy) play in the conversation?

In this powerful episode of Women Mastering Midlife, I sit down with Dr. Heather Awad—family medicine physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Vibrant Menopause Weight Loss—to explore the biology, cultural pressures, and medical advances shaping midlife weight loss.

Dr. Awad shares her personal journey of gaining—and then losing—27 pounds in menopause, the surprising role of insulin resistance, and why the strategies that worked in our 20s and 30s often fail us in midlife. Together, we unpack the science, mindset shifts, and lifestyle changes that actually make weight loss sustainable—without endless restriction or calorie counting.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why a drop in estrogen leads to insulin resistance and sudden midlife weight gain

• The difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat—and why menopause belly fat carries health risks

• How to stop tying your self-worth to the number on the scale and build confidence during weight loss

• Practical nutrition strategies: protein, fiber-rich carbs, healthy fats, and choosing sugar with intention

• Why GLP-1 medications may help some women, but aren’t always the answer—and the risks to consider

• How to shift from “just give me a meal plan” to creating a lifestyle that actually fits your life

• The power of community and coaching in achieving lasting results

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Connect with Dr. Heather Awad: Vibrant-MD.com

• Listen to Dr. Awad’s Vibrant Menopause Podcast

• Download her free guide: The Best Breakfasts for Menopause

Key Takeaway: Midlife weight loss is possible. You are not broken, and with the right knowledge and support, you can feel like yourself again—healthy, strong, and confident.

Join the Women Mastering Midlife Community and let’s grow stronger together.

Listen & subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Get your FREE guides HERE: www.msvictoriabyrd.com/free-guides 

Share your thoughts and stories on our social channels and tag us @WomenMasteringMidlife  and @misvictoriabyrd Let’s rewrite the narrative together!  

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Book a FREE 1:1 discovery call to learn more about coaching programs and courses

Disclaimer  

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.  

Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.

In this enlightening episode of Women Mastering Midlife, I sit down with Dr. Christie Smirl, Ayurveda Doctor, nurse practitioner, yoga teacher, and founder of Healthier Vibrations. With her unique background blending modern medicine and ancient Eastern practices, Dr. Smirl offers a holistic approach to navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the midlife transition .

We dive deep into how Ayurveda can support women’s hormones, digestion, sleep, and energy during this transformative stage of life. Dr. Smirl shares practical tools for balancing doshas, reducing inflammation, supporting the nervous system, and cultivating spiritual resilience when modern life feels overwhelming .

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The Ayurvedic perspective on perimenopause and menopause, and how it complements Western medicine

• How to identify which dosha imbalances may be driving your midlife symptoms

• Simple daily rituals and lifestyle practices that improve sleep, mood, and digestion

• Why food, herbs, and mindful movement are considered medicine in Ayurveda

• How stress, overstimulation, and technology affect the nervous system—and what to do about it

• The connection between spiritual health, energy, and hormone balance

• Practical ways to integrate Ayurveda into your busy midlife lifestyle without feeling overwhelmed

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Learn more about Dr. Christie Smirl and her programs: Healthier Vibrations

• Connect with Dr. Smirl on Instagram: @drchristiesmirl

• Free resources and Ayurvedic tools: healthiervibrations.com/resources

 If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or simply seeking more energy, balance, and clarity in midlife, this episode offers a roadmap to healing through the wisdom of Ayurveda.

Join the Women Mastering Midlife Community and let’s grow stronger together.

Listen & subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Get your FREE guides HERE: www.msvictoriabyrd.com/free-guides 

Share your thoughts and stories on our social channels and tag us @WomenMasteringMidlife  and @misvictoriabyrd Let’s rewrite the narrative together!  

Find more information on our website: www.womenmasteringmidlife.com 

Book a FREE 1:1 discovery call to learn more about coaching programs and courses

Disclaimer  

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.  

Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.

In this inspiring episode of Women Mastering Midlife, I sit down with Martine Cohen—attorney turned speaker, author, and transformational coach. After a life-changing concussion forced her to question everything she thought she knew about herself, Martine developed her groundbreaking approach, No More Layers, to help women peel back self-doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs to reconnect with their true selves.

Together, we dive into the identity shifts that so many women face in perimenopause, menopause, and midlife—when roles as mothers, caregivers, or professionals evolve, leaving us wondering Who am I now? Martine shares how to reframe these transitions as opportunities for growth, how to quiet the noise of imposter syndrome, and why self-leadership is the key to living with confidence and purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Martine’s brain injury became the catalyst for discovering her true essence beyond identity and achievement

• What the concept of “layers” means—and how perfectionism, shame, and outdated beliefs hold women back

• Why midlife is the perfect time to shed old stories and reclaim confidence, clarity, and freedom

• How to use Martine’s Four-Minute Reset tool to stop mental chaos and rewire your brain for calm and clarity

• The intersection of personal transformation and leadership—and why leading yourself first is the foundation of leading others

• Practical ways to shift from fear and self-doubt into curiosity, empowerment, and self-trust

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Martine’s book: No More Layers: Discover Your Inner Power and Reclaim True Freedom from the Inside Out

• Download Martine’s free Four-Minute Reset Tool: martinecohen.com/connect

• Connect with Martine: martinecohen.com | Email: [email protected]

If you’ve been struggling with self-doubt, identity shifts, or the fear of “what’s next” in midlife, this episode will show you how to peel back the layers, reclaim your inner power, and step into the second half of life with confidence.

Join the Women Mastering Midlife Community and let’s grow stronger together.

Listen & subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Get your FREE guides HERE: www.msvictoriabyrd.com/free-guides 

Share your thoughts and stories on our social channels and tag us @WomenMasteringMidlife  and @misvictoriabyrd Let’s rewrite the narrative together!  

Find more information on our website: www.womenmasteringmidlife.com 

Book a FREE 1:1 discovery call to learn more about coaching programs and courses

Disclaimer  

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.  

Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.