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Christy and Ana are lifelong best friends who are changing the narrative of the Modern Midlife Woman by inviting you into their real and sometimes shocking conversations that were once just between friends. They pepper in their personal and often vulnerable "MId-LIFE updates" with A-list guests spots that educate, inspire and support women who once felt it is all downhill after midlife.
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Episodes
144 episodes
Ep. 126 Emer Delaney on Midlife Weight Gain, Macros & Why Your Body Feels Different
Is your body suddenly responding differently to food… even though you feel like you’re eating healthier than ever?In this episode, we sit down with registered dietitian Emer Delaney to talk about why so many women in perimenopause and me...
Ep. 125 Allie Hill on the Stages of the Empty Nest, Identity Shifts & the “Now What?” Phase
Is it possible to feel proud… and a little lost at the same time?In this episode, we sit down with midlife and empty nest life coach Allie Hill to talk about the emotional side of motherhood transitions that no one really prepares you fo...
Ep. 124 Empty Nest vs. Not Quite There Yet: What We’ve Learned (and Didn’t Expect)
Every stage of motherhood asks us to let go a little more… and no one really talks about how emotional that can feel.In this episode, we unpack the reality of the empty nest, the “not quite there yet” phase, and the identity shifts that ...
Ep. 123 Midlife Fitness Isn’t the Same (Here’s What Actually Works Now) w/ Cat Reisen
Something is happening to our bodies… and no one really prepared us for it.In this episode, we sit down with performance and lifestyle coach, certified menopause coach, and nutrition specialist Catherine Reisen to talk about what’s actua...
Ep. 122 Wait…This Is Happening to You Too?” Perimenopause & Menopause Unfiltered
Menopause is such a fun little season of life… right?After sharing a reel that clearly struck a nerve, we realized just how many women are quietly experiencing the same things and wondering, “is this just me?” Spoiler… it’s not.Wh...
Ep. 121 Dr. John Gray Part 2: What We Realized After the Cameras Stopped
Last week’s conversation with Dr. John Gray opened something up for us… and the real impact didn’t hit until after we stopped recording.💥 This episode is just us—no expert, no filter—talking through what came up in the days after. The a-...
Ep. 120 Dr. John Gray on the Hidden Link Between Hormones & Relationships
What if feeling overwhelmed, impatient, or just… off… isn’t just your mood? What if it’s your body responding to how you’re being met in your relationship?In this episode, we welcome back relationship expert Dr. John Gray to talk about h...
Ep. 119 Spring Reset for Midlife Women: Less Chaos, More Calm
Why does it feel like you’re craving a fresh start… but nothing is actually that wrong?Just a little off.A little cluttered.A little heavier than it should be.In this episode, we’re not talking about scrubbing basebo...
Ep. 118 The Power of Labels: Do Words Shape Our Identity?
A moment with Ana’s grandson sparked a conversation that made us pause.When someone says you’re “the difficult one,” “the dramatic one,” or “a hot mess,” do those words start shaping how you see yourself?▶️ In this episode, ...
Ep. 117 A Real Woman’s Menopause Story: From “Crazy Train” to Relief with Our Friend Jeni
Night sweats. Weight gain. No libido. Extreme dryness. Mood swings that make you feel like you’re losing your mind.If you’ve ever thought, Is this just aging… or is something actually happening to me? — that’s exactly why we’re sharing R...
Ep 116 Girl… We’re Doing Too Much: Saving Time, Energy, and Sanity in Midlife
Midlife tired isn’t dramatic. It’s mental load tired.The kind where your brain never shuts off. Schedules. Meals. Appointments. Work. Family logistics. The constant decision-making. The invisible tracking of everything and everyone.<...
Ep. 115 Why Turning 50 Feels Weirdly Like Being 16 Again: Mood swings, identity shifts, and rediscovering who you are — why midlife can feel like a second coming-of-age.
A 16-year-old girl and a 50-year-old woman walk into a room… and the emotional energy is the same. One is spiraling over a text. The other is spiraling over the dishwasher.Both blame hormones.Both are thinking, Why am I like this?...
Ep 114 From Biohacks to Facelifts: Real Solutions for the Changing Face W/ Dr. Kay Durairaj
If you’ve looked in the mirror lately and thought, Why do I look more tired? When did this happen? — this episode is for you.Today, we sit down with facial plastic surgeon and sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Kay Durairaj (USC/UCLA trai...
Ep. 113 I’m Not the Only One! My Surprising Perimenopause Symptoms I Never Expected – And How I Finally Got Relief with Tracey Vlahos
Ever had a moment in midlife where you thought, “Okay… what is actually happening to my body?”Same. And this episode is for every woman who’s quietly wondered if she’s the only one.In this conversation, we sit down with Tracey Vla...
Ep. 112 Why January Feels Like a Reset (Even If You Don’t Do Resolutions)
January arrives quieter than we expect. After months of planning, hosting, shopping, and holding everything (and everyone) together, the noise suddenly drops. And our brains go… now what?In this episode, we talk about why January feels l...
Ep. 111 Clutter Detox with Elsa Elbert: Easy Home Edits for the New Year 2026
The holidays are over, the decorations are down, the resolutions are up… and suddenly we’re staring at spaces that don’t match our fresh-start energy. 👀In this episode, we’re joined by Elsa Elbert — founder & CEO of Composed Living —...
Ep. 110 — Surviving, Thriving, and Intentionally Creating Holiday Magic & New Year Momentum
The holidays can be beautiful… and exhausting—sometimes at the exact same time.In this episode, we’re not just helping you get through the final stretch of the year—we’re showing you how to protect your energy, honor your limits, and car...
Ep. 109 Social Media Made Me Buy It: Our Best Finds, Worst Fails & the Scams We Never Saw Coming
Ever wake up to a confirmation email and instantly regret whatever your nighttime shopping self was up to? Yeah… late-night us is out here making purchases we absolutely did not need to “buy now.”🛍️ In this episode, we’re disclosing the ...
Ep. 108 Food Freedom in Midlife: Say Yes to What Fuels You with Chef Mareya
We are honored to sit down with Chef Mareya Ibrahim for a second visit (See Episode 36 after this episode) to explore what food freedom really lo...
Ep. 107 Our Midlife Holiday Gift Guide: Luxe, Useful, and Totally Worth It
🎁 It’s officially that time of year — the season of giving, receiving, and (let’s be honest) treating ourselves because we’ve earned it. In this episode, we’re sharing our midlife-approved, grown-woman gift guide filled with cozy luxuries, beau...
Ep 106 When Joy Fades in Midlife: The Science of Anhedonia and How to Get Your Spark Back
Ever feel like your joy has quietly… dimmed▶️ In this conversation, we dive into a topic so many women whisper about but rarely name—that unsettling sense of emotional numbness or the fading of joy that can sneak up in midlife and menopa...
Ep. 105 It’s Never Too Late: Quiet Your Inner Critic with Petra Kolber
💫 If your inner critic has been running the show, today—we’re handing you the mic.Petra Kolber—author, DJ, coach, and walking permission slip—is proof that it’s never too late to remix your life. At 55 she learned to DJ. At 58 she solo-t...
Ep. 104 Do UTIs Get Worse With Age? The Myths, Stats, and Hidden Gems
Do women become more at risk for UTIs as we age?In this episode, we turn midlife UTIs upside down and inside out. The myths. The jaw-dropping stats. The hidden solutions we wish we’d known years ago. All from our stubborn, painful, 52-ye...
Ep. 103 The Truth About Midlife Libido: Dr. Betsy Greenleaf on Why It Happens and How to Fix It
***Hormones, Stress & What’s Really Behind That Missing SparkTired all the time? Feeling stressed? Zero sex drive? Wondering if it’s just hormones—or if you’ve lost that spark for good? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to just “de...
Ep. 102 The Wellness Pendulum: Fitness Trends, Gadgets & Finding Sanity in the Noise. PT 2
Oh, the pendulum… Remember when wellness just meant going for a walk, eating a few vegetables, and calling it a day? Now it’s cold plunges, recovery scores, protein targets, and gadgets tracking every step, sip, and heartbeat. Somew...