How often do you get to play? How often do you even think about playfulness as an adult?


For many of us, the answer is not very often, but TJ Matton is on a mission to change that. In this episode, TJ will teach you why we actually need to play as adults. You’re going to learn the neuroscience behind play, what makes us stop playing, and how to start playing again in midlife. 


I’m so excited to reconnect with my playful side and I hope you are too! Believe it or not, your body will thank you for it, and you’re going to find out why. 


TJ Matton is a social worker, psychotherapist, and clinical coach focused on helping adults learn to liberate their minds and bodies through play. TJ’s business, The Playful Revolution, is focused on helping people reconnect with the power of play. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The neuroscience of play for adults 
• Why we need to play 
• How play can help with stress management 

Who said you’re too old to play?


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Follow @theplayfulrevolution on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplayfulrevolution/

Get TJs Freebie: https://www.theplayfulrevolution.com/jumpstart-joy 

Are the holidays a particularly difficult time for you?


You might feel alone based on the picture-perfect posts in your Instagram feed, but the truth is you’re not alone at all. We think of the holidays as a wonderful time of year filled with joy, laughter, family, and love, but the holidays can be super stressful for so many of us. 


With the holiday season upon us, I wanted to take some time to talk about strategies that can help you through whatever struggles you’re experiencing this year. In this episode, Maria Winters is sharing some tools and tips to help you navigate the holiday season with grace, even if you’re feeling lonely and isolated amidst all the chaos. 


Maria is a licensed mental health therapist with over 20 years of experience providing support to adults and adolescents in a variety of settings. For the past 11 years, she has been working in a local emergency room as a consultant for mental health-related crises. Maria is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• What gratitude really means 
• Dealing with feelings of loneliness during the holidays 
• How to acknowledge and validate your feelings

If you’re feeling lonely this holiday season, let us help.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Maria’s Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Follow @coaching_therapist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

Listen to the Wellness: Rebranded Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-food/id1651744916 

Inflammation. You’ve probably dealt with it before when you took an NSAID for a headache or had a cut that got sore and inflamed, but did you know that there’s inflammation in your body all the time?


Unfortunately, there are many internal and external factors in modern-day living that cause inflammation in your body and lead to all kinds of uncomfortable symptoms. Joint pain, headaches, bloating, and autoimmune conditions can all be signs of chronic inflammation, to name just a few. 


So, what can we do about it? Luckily for us, Dr. Shivani Gupta is here to walk us through some simple tools and lifestyle changes that can reduce inflammation so that you can feel your healthiest. 


Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices to help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her master’s in Ayurvedic sciences and her PhD in turmeric. She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Causes of inflammation in modern-day living 
• The 5,000-year-old wisdom of Ayurveda 
• Issues that stem from chronic inflammation

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about inflammation and how to treat it, you’re in the right spot.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Dr. Sivani’s Website: www.ShivaniGupta.com
Use Discount Code: MIDLIFE15

Explore the Fusionary Formulas Products: www.FusionaryFormulas.com

Follow Dr. Shivani on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheShivaniGupta

Follow @dr.shivanigupta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/

Subscribe to Dr. Shivani’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta/videos

Follow @dr.shivanigupta on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.shivanigupta

Follow Fusionary Formulas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FusionaryFormulas

Follow @fusionaryformulasrx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fusionaryformulasrx/

Subscribe to the Fusionary Formulas YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Fusionaryformulas

Sign Up for the Free 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge: https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014 

What do you want to be when you grow up?


Maybe you thought you’d have an answer to that question by now but you’re realizing you have no idea. You might be reassured to know you’re not alone. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to have it all figured out, but what does that even mean? 


Let’s unpack it in this episode with some guidance from our special guest, Erin Harrigan. 


Erin Harrigan is a Christian wife, empty nest mom, speaker, author, and business coach for high-achieving Christian women who seek to refine or scale their businesses without compromising their faith. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Giving yourself the grace to explore what you want 
• Why it’s okay not to know what you want next 
• How to reframe feelings of shame 
• Getting excited for your future 

If you’re a woman in midlife and you’re not sure what you want to be when you grow up, you’ve found your people. Join us in this episode!


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Erin’s Website: https://erinharrigan.com

Connect with Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinharrigan/

Follow Erin on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thehustlewithheartcoach

Follow @erindharrigan on Instagram: https://instagram.com/erindharrigan

Get Erin’s Freebie: https://erinharrigan.com/pinpointoverwhelm

Learn About the 12-Week Midlife Reset Program: https://www.meadowhillwellness.com/midlife-12-week-reset 

Did you know that you can use your chakras to find comfort and balance in midlife?


If you’ve heard of chakras but you’re not sure exactly what they are or what they do, this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive is the perfect place to start. Lauren Leduc is walking us through each of the seven chakras to teach us what they are, what they do, how they become blocked, and why you might want to work on unblocking them. 


Lauren Leduc is a visionary, yoga teacher, intuitive, mentor, and mama. With the special gift of cultivating community and creating accessible experiences, Lauren has taught thousands of students with her approachable and intelligent methodology. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• A basic guide to the seven chakras 
• How your chakras can help you understand your mind, body, and spirit in midlife 
• Strengthening your relationship with self and with others 

This episode is for you if you’re interested in learning new ways to connect with your mind, body, and spirit as well as learning techniques for rediscovering what brings you joy in midlife.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Lauren’s Website: www.laurenleduc.com

Follow @iamlaurenleduc on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamlaurenleduc

Find Out What Your Chakra Superpower Is: https://www.laurenleduc.com/chakra-superpower-quiz 

Did you know you can start experiencing perimenopausal symptoms as early as your mid-thirties?


Many women feel confused and alone during perimenopause because the world totally fails to prepare them for it. If you relate to that, you’re in good hands because my guest, Monique Willingham, and I are passionate about helping women understand what’s happening in their bodies during this time.


This episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive will help you understand your hormones and empower you to reclaim your health. Welcome to the Hormones 101 class you never got. 


Monique is a Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing in oncology for over 15 years and uses a holistic approach to help patients reduce inflammation and improve energy and mental clarity. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The basic roles of your hormones 
• Why your symptoms might feel inconsistent 
• How to make your hormones happy

If you could use some support from women who get it, tune in.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Monique’s Website: www.remedygreenwellness.com 

Learn About the 12-Week Midlife Reset Program: https://www.meadowhillwellness.com/midlife-12-week-reset 

Do your emotions feel pretty out of whack right now?


In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, I invite you to explore with me how Chinese medicine can support you through the emotional changes of perimenopause and menopause.


Are you feeling depressed or angry because your body hurts? Upset because you're exhausted all the time? Anxious because you don't know what each day will look and feel like? You are not alone, and you’ve come to the right place.


Chinese and functional medicine can be helpful to women in midlife for so many reasons. They take a holistic approach to health, considering the connections between the mind, body, and spirit in a truly profound way. After all, one can’t exist without the others. Our emotions directly impact our physical bodies and vice versa, so let’s treat them that way. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The relationship between your emotions and your physical body 
• Embracing the natural transitional time of perimenopause and menopause 
• A different way to look at your mind, body, and spirit
• How to address different emotions in the body 

Chinese medicine holds thousands of years of wisdom and I can’t wait to share it with you.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!

How prepared do you feel to navigate the changes of midlife?


No one prepares you for the vast majority of the things you experience during midlife, so don’t blame yourself for feeling underprepared, but what can we do to take matters into our own hands? Lisa Shires is here to share some of the tools you can add to your life kit to handle the stressors that many women face in midlife such as empty nesting, aging parents, and changes to your body and relationships. 


Lisa Shires is a Certified Professional Coach who helps individuals looking to lead step into their “who,” break free of “stuck,” and embody purpose, meaning, and fulfillment through action and with conviction. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why you need a toolkit to help you navigate stressful situations
• What tools to add to your life kit
• How to show up as your most authentic and empowered self 

What do you need in your life kit in order to thrive when everything seems like it’s going awry? Find out in this episode.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Lisa’s Website: https://www.lisashirescoaching.com

Get Lisa’s Free Values Exploration Tool: https://lisashirescoaching.ck.page/7e5fe87dde

Follow @lisashires on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisashires/

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisashires/

Follow Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551209337739 

The changes and transitions of midlife can really do a number on your sense of self. 


I’ve called in reinforcements to help me unpack what happens to your sense of self in midlife and how to rebuild it. 


Lisa Maholchic and Marna Brickman are therapists practicing in Annapolis, Maryland, at Guiding Therapy and they’re here to share their tips and tools for creating a firm foundation from which to navigate the many twists and turns of midlife. We’re talking about why it’s so important for women to have a strong sense of self during the transitions of midlife and what to do if you feel like you’re lacking that sense of self. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• What it means to have a strong sense of self 
• How to identify your wants and needs 
• The importance of finding and using your support system 
• Tips for finding the right therapist for you

Maybe you’ve never felt like you had a strong sense of self and you’re ready for that to change, or maybe the recent changes in your life have shaken up your sense of identity and you’re reevaluating what’s important to you. Whatever your journey looks like, we want to help!


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Check Out Guiding Therapy: www.guidingtherapy.com 

Do you want to have the best sex of your life?


Like many other women in midlife, you might think that your opportunity for an amazing sex life has passed, but I’m here to tell you that that is far from the truth. To prove it to you, I’ve brought on Tantric Sex Coach Angela Dawn to teach you how to have your best sex in midlife. 


Angela (she/her) coaches her clients to find their own unique way through life, love, and relationships. After deeply delving into intimacy and relationships later in life, she feels called to help folks dig into these ideas without putting them off. Bringing openness, joy, and laughter to relationship exploration, Angela takes the taboo out of these conversations (unless taboo is what you’re into!). 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Sexual exploration in midlife 
• How to improve your sex life 
• Tantric sex practices 
• How to take responsibility for your own pleasure 

Better sex starts here. Tune in to start building the sex life of your dreams!


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:


Visit Angela’s Website: www.authenticheartcoach.com

Follow @authenticheartcoaching on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticheartcoaching/

Follow @authenticheartcoaching on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authenticheartcoaching

Follow Authentic Heart Coaching on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticHeartCoaching 

It’s time to talk about ADHD. 


This topic is near and dear to me because I was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, and it took me many years to learn how to acknowledge the benefits of having ADHD as well as ways to manage the parts of ADHD that make my life a little bit more challenging.


I’m joined in this episode by Dr. Cristine Ehly to discuss what options are available to you to manage your ADHD, no matter how old you were when you got your diagnosis. You might need help with your focus, mood, energy levels, or something else entirely. Wherever it is, you’re in good hands with Dr. Cristine. 


Dr. Cristine Ehly is a naturopathic doctor who works with women with ADHD and ADHD-like symptoms. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Common symptoms of ADHD
• Foods you can add to your diet to help with gut and brain health 
• How to reduce the environmental toxins you’re exposed to 
• Protecting your emotional health as much as your physical health

If you’re wondering where to start with your ADHD management, we’ve got you covered.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Dr. Cristine Ehly’s Website: www.keyhealthnd.com 

Where on earth do you start with exercise and nutrition?


There’s so much information out there now that it can be extremely overwhelming to get started when you want to try something new. First of all, you should be proud of yourself for making it this far. Too often we put ourselves last and don’t find the time to do something for our own wellbeing, but you’re here and showing up for yourself. 


I invited Pam Adams to join this discussion to share her expertise in the exercise and nutrition world with us. Pam understands that fitness is extremely personal and there’s no one-size-fits-all plan. She will help you get in tune with your body and find exercises and nutritious foods that truly work for you.


Pam is a board-certified licensed nutritionist and certified personal trainer specializing in perimenopause. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Where to start with exercise and nutrition 
• How to challenge yourself without overdoing it
• Important nutritional information for midlife 

I hope this episode provides you with the information you’re looking for and helps you get started on your exercise and nutrition journey!


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Pam’s Website: www.synergywithpam.com 

Follow @synergywithpam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/synergywithpam/

Follow Pam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synergywithpam/

Get Pam’s Free Guide to Navigating Perimenopause: https://www.synergynutriwellness.com/free-guide-podcast 

Gut health. What is it, why is it important, and how do you look after it?


Carrie Chojnowski is joining me in this episode to break it all down. She’s walking us through why gut health affects so many other areas of our well-being and what you can do to improve your gut health and feel your best.


Hormonal imbalances, mood swings, headaches, fatigue, and other more mysterious ailments can all be tied back to your gut. I’m not saying that healing your gut will solve all your problems, but I can promise that it will help. 


Carrie is the owner of Thrive4Life Holistic Health in Severna Park and is a certified holistic gut health practitioner and health coach. Her goal is to empower women in midlife to make holistic, lasting changes to fully transform their lives. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why your gut is the foundation for everything else
• How to balance your good and bad bacteria 
• Ways to calm your digestive system

If you’re on a mission to get answers about your health and feel your best, this is an important episode for you.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Carrie’s Website: https://thrivewithcarrie.com 

Follow Carrie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrie.o.chojnowski

Follow Thrive4Life Holistic Health on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090905922948

Follow @carriechojnowski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriechojnowski/ 

Get Carrie’s Free Tips for a Healthy Gut: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFPn3j3ohc/tGqRRhkJPAMJTQNZbjARNg/view?utm_content=DAFPn3j3ohc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink 

How do you age gracefully?


Every woman going through midlife wants to look their best, and that can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. We all go through a natural aging process, and understanding it can truly help us feel our best, no matter our age.


In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, I am so thrilled to sit down and chat with Monique Willingham to talk about all things skin and aging gracefully as we journey through midlife.


Despite what we might have heard in mainstream media, we can age gracefully in ways that make us happy with our aging rather than feel like we're on this downward spiral into nothingness, and Monique is here to explore it with us today. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Skin issues that women encounter as they age
• How our nutrition can impact our skin
• Some healthy habits to adopt to protect your skin

Whether you're curious about nourishing your skin, adopting healthy habits, or simply embracing the natural aging process, this episode has got you covered! Make sure to tune in.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!

Have you considered practicing yoga in midlife?


The thought of showing up at a yoga studio with no experience might be intimidating, but there are lots of accessible ways to get started with yoga, and there are lots of really great reasons to give it a try. 


In this episode, Julie Blamphin will teach you how yoga can benefit you in midlife and what it means to use yoga in real life. 


She’s sharing positivity practices to boost your mind, body, and spirit; yoga poses to try around the house; and techniques for becoming aware of your own thoughts, feelings, and sensations. 


Obsessed with cartwheels and alone time, Julie Blamphin is a yoga pro, a motivational speaker, a retreat leader, and the founder of Stretch Your Spirit. She has been teaching yoga since she was 12 years old and is currently inspiring midlife women to feel joyful, stable, and sexy through movement and stillness.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• How to use yoga in real life 
• The benefits of yoga for midlife 
• Getting in touch with your sensuality 

Whether you’re a seasoned yoga pro or a total newbie, this episode has something for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with your body, your femininity, and your sensuality.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Julie’s Website: www.stretchyourspirit.com

Follow Julie on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stretchyourspirit

Follow @stretchyourspirit on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stretchyourspirit

Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieblamphin/

Get Julie’s Free Top 3 Tips for Yoga in Real Life: http://www.stretchyourspirit.com/top3tips 

There is a lot of advice out there for new parents on how to parent babies, toddlers, and young children, but what about when those children grow up?

Parenting teenagers and young adults brings a whole new set of rewards and challenges and requires different skills, but it’s not something that’s talked about quite so openly. We’re changing that in this episode. 

Samantha Straub is here to help you master your role as a parent to teens and young adults while also adjusting to midlife. She’s sharing everything you need to know about teen brain development, emotional regulation, and attachment styles and teaching you communication skills and other tools for your parenting toolkit. 

At Teen Savvy Coaching, Samantha Straub helps parents of teens and tweens step into their parenting role with calm and confidence. A licensed clinical counselor, veteran educator, and school counselor, Sam coaches parents to tame household chaos and strengthen the parent-child connection while also maintaining healthy boundaries. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The difference between the teen brain and the adult brain
• Why you might find it harder to control your emotions around your kids
• How to get grounded as a midlife parent 

If you’ve been struggling with feeling like it’s a constant battle between you and your teen, we’ve got you! Tune in for some much-needed support.

All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Samantha’s Website: www.teensavvycoaching.com

Follow @teensavvycoaching on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teensavvycoaching/

Follow Samantha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeenSavvyCoachingwithSamanthaStraub/

Get Samantha’s Freebie: 15 Conversation Starters to Replace "How Was Your Day?":  https://mailchi.mp/57a88ff06269/howwasyourday 

What does leadership look like in the past, present, and future of your life? 

In this episode, Paula Castillo and I are breaking down what it means to be a leader in midlife. If you relate to the feeling of standing in the doorway of the past and the future as you decide what you want next, you’ll enjoy this episode. 

Paula is explaining liminal spaces, the Gallup strengths assessment, and how to better understand your leadership skills. If you're looking to make a change in your career, up-level yourself in your leadership role, or step into a new leadership position, you’re in the right place.

Paula Castillo is a career coach based in Washington DC serving clients both locally and globally. After achieving her goals as an economist, she found herself disconnected and burned out. Through her own journey of self-discovery, she realized that finding your calling requires connecting the dots in your life and creating your own definition of what is meaningful. As an ICF and Gallup-certified coach, Paula helps clients find balance, well-being, and fulfillment by aligning with their authentic selves. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Finding your true north 
• Why midlife is a liminal space 
• How to use the Gallup strengths test

If you’re ready to embrace your role as a leader in midlife, this is for you.

All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Paula’s Website: www.paulacastillo.co

Connect with Paula on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-castillo/

Read Paula’s Blog: https://www.paulacastillo.co/blog/should-i-quit-my-job 

Do you feel like you can’t exercise because you don’t have enough time?

One of the biggest hurdles that women in midlife face when they’re trying to exercise is finding time, so I invited Tara De Leon to join me on the podcast to talk about how to fit exercise into your busy schedule. 

In this episode, Tara is talking about how to make time for exercise, be efficient with the time you do have, and make your workouts count. A workout doesn’t have to be an hour long. You can get a lot of benefits from a 10-minute workout if you know how, and after this episode, you will. 

Tara De Leon is an award-winning personal trainer who helps people feel badass and confident by teaching them to lift heavy weights. She has a master’s in Human Movement: Sports Conditioning and over 15 different fitness certifications. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• What to prioritize if you only have a small amount of time for exercise 
• How to make exercise more fun and less of a chore
• Why exercise is so important in midlife 

If you want to find out how to get the best workout possible when you don’t have a lot of time, tune in.

All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Follow @tara_de_leon_fitness on Instagram: www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Follow Tara on Facebook: www.facebook.com/taradeleonfitness

Get Tara’s 12-week midlife exercise plan

Do you struggle to get quality sleep on a consistent basis?


I brought sleep expert Morgan Adams on the podcast to explain why women in midlife so often suffer from poor sleep. Anyone who has ever laid awake at night trying to will themselves to sleep knows how frustrating it is, but is there a simple solution? 


In this episode, Morgan is sharing some quick and simple tips for getting more sleep and, more importantly, improving your sleep quality. She’s also explaining the causes of poor sleep so that you can understand what’s happening in your mind and body and hopefully get some answers about your health.


Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach for women who struggle with getting a good night's sleep consistently. Her goal is to help women feel better and live better, and the key to both begins with a good night's sleep. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why women in midlife suffer from poor sleep 
• The relationship between hormones and sleep 
• Simple strategies that you can use to improve your sleep

Tune in to finally answer the question: why can’t I sleep?


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!

Resources Mentioned:
Visit Morgan’s Website: https://www.morganadamswellness.com/
Sharing the Covers by Dr. Wendy Troxel: https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Covers-Every-Couples-Better/dp/0306875004 

Would your life look different if you decided to choose to be brave?


I sat down with Sandy Travis Bildahl to talk about how making brave decisions can change your life for the better. Midlife is a transitional time that brings change and embracing change takes bravery.


It might seem easier to stay in your comfort zone where you feel safe, but how many experiences are you missing out on because you’re scared to say yes? Sandy is here to convince you to dare to be brave and go after the things you really want in your life.


She’s sharing her tips for getting braver including asking yourself, “What would I do if I was brave?”


Sandy Travis Bildahl, author of the best-seller Bravery Becomes You: On the Road to Fearless and Free, is a certified emotional intelligence and business coach and inspirational speaker. She loves the wonder of adventure, being scared, and living brave.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• How to get braver 
• Taking chances and being brave in midlife 
• Why bravery is self-care 

If fear is holding you back from the things you really want, this episode is for you.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Sandy’s website: http://www.braverybecomesyou.com 

Follow @braverybecomesyou on Instagram: https://instagram.com/braverybecomesyou 

Follow Sandy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braverybecomesyou?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

Get Sandy’s book: a.co/d/8R4j1zy

Get Sandy’s resources by emailing her at braverybecomesyou@gmail.com 

Do you ever hear messages about aging that you absolutely hate?


As a society, we have all kinds of ideas about what it means to age, what you “should” do as you age, and what is age-appropriate, but all of these ideas are meaningless. What really matters is how you feel about your life. 


In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Amy Johnson to talk about how to get in touch with what you really want at any age and find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety, and self-doubt. 


Amy Johnson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety, and self-doubt via insight rather than willpower. In 2017 she opened The Little School of Big Change: an online school that has helped thousands of people find freedom from anxiety and habits and live a more peaceful life.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• Shifting the thoughts that society has conditioned you to have 
• Challenging the idea that you’re supposed to do certain things at a certain age 
• Reflective questions to ask yourself about your life 

Get ready to rethink what you thought you knew about time and age, learn to listen to yourself, and shed external expectations for your life. This journey is all about you.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Dr. Amy’s Website: https://dramyjohnson.com/ 

Connect with Dr. Amy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyJohnson

Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amy.johnson/

Download Your Free Chapter of Just a Thought: https://dramyjohnson.com/just-a-thought-intro/

Do you have questions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopause but you don’t know who to ask?

Enter our guest in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Jennifer Gularson. Jennifer is a functional medicine practitioner who specializes in HRT for perimenopausal and menopausal women, and she’s here to answer your burning questions about HRT.

This is something that isn’t talked about a lot, so it’s no surprise that you have unanswered questions. This episode will provide you with some foundational information about what happens to your hormones during menopause, what HRT can help with, and what HRT might look like in different circumstances. We’re talking about symptoms, benefits, risks, methods, and so much more. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• The best time to replace hormones 
• Why women need testosterone 
• Benefits of estrogen that you might not know about
• The roles of different hormones in your body

Tune in to get the scoop on all things HRT. 

All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!

Resources Mentioned:
Visit Jennifer’s Website: yourbestlifewithjennifer.com

Follow @jennifergularson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifergularson/

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Let’s talk about sex, baby. 

No really, I’m joined in this episode by Dr. Catalina to talk all about sex in midlife. We’re running through some common scenarios that women face in their sex lives in midlife and what you can do to reclaim your sexuality and get the sex life you want. 

It’s time to challenge the sexual norms that aren’t serving you and take control of your story. Dr. Catalina is sharing practical tips that anyone can use to start getting back in touch with what brings them joy and pleasure. 

Dr. Catalina believes that exponential bliss is your absolute birthright. Through her work as a licensed psychologist for the past 23 years, she has learned that relationships are essential to who we are and how we experience life. Unfortunately, sometimes relationships aren’t easy and sex can suck. Dr. Catalina uses neuroscience, psychology, and tantra to help driven women experience ecstasy without settling for sexless relationships.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Ways to reconnect to your body 
• Tapping into your sexuality rather than shutting it down 
• How to revive your sex-life

Whether you’re trying to spice up your long-term relationship or get back on the dating scene for the first time in what feels like forever, this episode has something for you.

All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Dr. Catalina’s Website: www.TheIntimacyDoc.com

Follow @theintimacydoc on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theintimacydoc 

Follow @theintimacydoc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theintimacydoc/ 

Follow Dr. Catalina on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathylawsin/

Join Dr. Catalina’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cravingconsciousintimacy 

Subscribe to Dr. Catalina on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7P6AyNnHpnAdIiohLwGaQ 

Sign Up for a Free Sexy Strategy Session with Dr. Catalina: https://calendly.com/drcatalina/sexy-strategy-session 

TW: mentions of suicide 


We all know that attitudes toward women in the workplace have changed a lot over the years, but have you ever thought about how women’s attitudes toward other women in the workplace have changed in recent years too?


Molly Wilmer is here in this episode to talk about the unique set of career challenges that women in midlife face. She’s sharing what she’s noticed about the shift towards women supporting other women in the workplace, how we can find more fulfillment in our work life, and why it’s okay for your life and career goals to change as you get older. 


Molly Wilmer is an executive coach who specializes in helping women break through career barriers and find fulfillment in their work. Her coaching approach is inspired by her own personal journey to find peace, joy, and empathy. She’s passionate about sharing what she’s learned to help others reach their goals.


Topics covered in this episode include:

• What we as women in midlife could learn from our daughters and the younger generation
• Creating more room for sisterhood in the workplace 
• Giving yourself permission to meet your wants and needs 
• Why it’s okay for your boundaries, beliefs, and needs to change 

If you’re looking for inspiration as you think about what you want from your career in midlife, tune in.


All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!


Resources Mentioned:

Visit Molly’s Website: https://oysterinsight.com/ 

Connect with Molly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollywilmer/ 

Follow Molly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086625915025 

Follow @oysterinsight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oysterinsight/ 

Take Molly’s Personality Quiz: https://oysterinsight.com/personality-quiz/ 

What if you could make peace with food and your body once and for all?

Special guest Elizabeth Harris is here to talk all things intuitive eating in this episode of the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast. She’s teaching us what intuitive eating is, the value of gentle nutrition, and why she’s working to shift the focus of health away from weight. 

If you’ve heard of intuitive eating and wondered what it’s all about or thought it sounded great but couldn’t imagine how it could actually work, Elizabeth is busting misconceptions about intuitive eating and teaching us how it really works. 

Elizabeth Harris is a dietitian, intuitive eating counselor, entrepreneur, and co-host of the podcast Wellness: Rebranded. She's passionate about empowering women to opt out of diet culture and reimagine their relationships with food, movement, and their bodies. 


Topics covered in this episode include:

• What intuitive eating is 
• Why we are vulnerable to weight stigma in midlife 
• How to shift your beliefs away from diet culture 
• Why weight isn’t the best indicator of health

If you’re curious about intuitive eating and how to move on from diet culture forever, this episode is for you.

All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Elizabeth’s Website: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/

Listen to the Wellness: Rebranded Podcast: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/podcast

Join the Health & Healing With Intuitive Eating Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

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