This is me at 50!
I’ll be sharing lessons, tools, and conversations around:
- How I find balance over perfection
- How I fuel and nourish my body
- Who I choose to surround myself with and why-my circle is small but oh so good!
- Ways I calm my mind and get out of my own head!
- Anxiety / hot flashes / where the heck did my concentration and focus go?
- Sleep/strength training/cooking/relationships and friends
- All the things!!!
This is me- at 50!
Episodes
57 episodes
Hormones, Hot Flashes & Holding It Together: My Crash Course in Menopause
In this deeply candid and refreshingly real episode, I sit down with my husband Ryan to talk about a topic that doesn’t often get airtime — what it’s like to experience menopause from the other side.Ryan opens up about our journ...
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The pause that moves you forward....coaching through perimenopause overwhelm.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you’ve hit a wall lately?You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of This Is Me at 50!, we’re talking about the mental overload so many women face in perimenopau...
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Hormone Chaos? 5 Natural Steps to Get Back on Track
Are your hormones out of whack? Fatigue, brain fog, hot flashes, cravings, or mood swings can all be signs your body’s messengers are off balance. In this episode of This Is Me at 50, I’m breaking down what it really means to balance y...
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Cycle Syncing & Seed Cycling: Naturally Support Your Hormones, Energy, and Mood
Have you ever noticed how some weeks you feel unstoppable—energized, focused, and confident—while other weeks you feel tired, foggy, or just not yourself? That’s not random—it’s your hormones.Most of us have been taught to only pay atten...
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The heart of connection, finding yourself first.
Have you ever felt lonely in a crowded room, as if something inside you no longer fits? You’re not alone. Many of us, especially in our late 40s and 50s, find ourselves navigating big shifts—in friendships, family dynamics, and even in our own ...
The Sleep Reset Your Body’s Been Asking For
If you’ve been dragging through the day, relying on caffeine, or waking up tired even after a “full night” of sleep… this might be the most important 10 minutes you spend today.I just released a short episode on one of the most overlooke...
54 & Wiser ~ lessons from my life so far
Turning 54 has me reflecting on life, love, and what truly matters. The joys feel richer, friendships deeper, and every lesson more meaningful.In this episode, I share 10 life lessons I’ve learned along the way: Letting go of what weighs...
Thanksgiving Power Plan
If Thanksgiving always feels a little… chaotic, this episode is your calm, grounded reset. In today's episode, I walk you through a simple, strategic plan for your morning, mealtime, and evening so you can enjoy every bite without the crash, gu...
The Longevity Link: Why Social Connection Matters for Women’s Health
Today’s conversation is a powerful one. I’m joined by Paula Carlton, NP, one of the six incredible women on the Rise Up Women’s Empowerment Summit team happening April 18-19, 2026. Paula brings a grounded, compassionate, and deeply informed per...
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Why TMJ Is Never Just TMJ: A Whole-Person Approach to Healing
Today’s conversation is one I’m really excited to share with you. I’m joined by Dr. Jordan Weyker, and we’re diving into an important and often overlooked topic—TMJ and how it connects to the body as a whole. This is not just a jaw issue con...
Gaining Grit Health and Healing with Bryana Kudek LAT, PES
Today I’m joined by Bryana Kudek, founder of Gaining Grit Health and Healing.Bryana is a Licensed Athletic Trainer with over 11 years of experience, a Performance Enhancement Specialist, and a Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise Speciali...
When Women Gather, Something Powerful Happens
Today’s conversation is one that I’ve been especially excited to share with you. I’m sitting down with Lisa Tieglman‑Koepp, a licensed professional counselor, psychotherapist, speaker, and one of the founding voices behind the Rise Up Women's E...
It’s Time to EVOLVE...here’s what’s coming your way this season!
I am so excited to finally start sharing with you- I have been so busy working on season 3 and I've got a lot of great things coming out for you starting in OctoberSeason 1 was all about kicking off the podcast and helping yo...
Your MINDSET is your SUPERPOWER!
This episode is all about Mindset-a crazy, fuzzy, ambiguous word that gets thrown around a lot. Mindset, in my definition, is how we approach problem solving in our life. That's it- Mindset -how we approach problem solving. Where your hea...
When your gut gets wonky so do your hormones.
Over the past 6 years, I've learned in my health coaching practice that for so many women, there's great confusion around what triggers hormone imbalances. So today, we're talking about the gut/hormone connection because when your gut gets wonk...
Let’s take a closer look at my 21-Day Reset
Episode 2 of my 2-part Gut / Hormone seriesIn today's episode, I am outlining my 21-day Reset protocol that can help your body have a more vibrant, diverse microbiome allowing for optimal hormone signaling and hormone balance. ...
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I can climb mountains!
… these are the hardest episodes for me to share but mean the most 2024 was a crazy, unexpected, entirely “off the path of a normal” year for me. There were moments of extreme humbling. It was difficult. There were times I felt more...
Is your to-do list a gauge for your self worth?
I love surrounding myself with people that are authentic- have a voice and aren't afraid to use it- people that boldly step in to who they are and follow their passions. Those are the people that…when I’m around them - they elevate me, they ins...
Take a pause before your body decides to do it for you.
Wednesday, December 19th my life came to a screeching halt. Life stopped in its tracks. My body had not been paying attention to everything my mind had been busy working on! I had things to do - places to be - people to meet - ...
Sabbaticals, Bad Ass Sister Circles, Letting Shit Go and the Lost Art of Feng Shui
Missy’s “unintended” but completely necessary January 2024 Sabbatical lessons:Bas Ass Sister CirclesLetting Shit Go...I get it now!Feng Shui my LifeLearning my Apple watch no longer gets to tell me my stat...
Benefits of Aquatic Therapy with Jordan Weyker, DPT
One of my favorites is back! Doctor of Physical Therapy, Jordan Weyker joins me today to talk about the benefits of aquatic therapy. Let’s listen to Jordan and dive on in!
EFT Tapping: A Blueprint to Your True Potential
I talk with Melissa Etzler, a Certified EFT Tapping Practitioner in today's episode. Melissa shares that EFT Tapping is a blueprint for Your True Potential. It isn’t about quick fixes or sweeping problems under the rug. It's a deep ...
Dealing with pain and injury that is holding you back from your favorite activity.
In today’s episode, I have the pleasure if talking with Bryana Kudek, Licensed Athletic Trainer and owner of Gaining Grit Heath & Healing, LLC. I’ve had the pleasure of teaming up with Bryana for several wellness events over the...
You deserve the top of the mountain
I sat down for a chat with one of my besties Danielle….and I gotta tell ya! She is pretty spectacular! We decided it was an absolute must to share the story of how she tackled 40 miles on the Appalachian Trail…and in the process reconnected...
