Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Opt to Thrive is a health and wellness podcast designed to support, educate, inspire, empower and motivate midlife women to live their healthiest, happiest most fulfilled lives. Motivated by her own life experiences and challenging midlife transition, Dr Corina Sims created Opt to Thrive.
Dr Sims is a rural GP Obstetrician and Menopause Specialist who has a passion for connecting with and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. Disappointed with the vast amount of contradictory information targeted at menopausal women, Dr Sims also recognised the gap in medicine that has been identified around the globe in managing women going through it. Dr Dims strives to bring evidence based information to those who are searching for answers.
Listen in every week where on one week you’ll find either a short and sweet episode designed to uplift, inspire and give helpful tips to manage your mind and a longer episode the next created to educate and inform.
Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Self-care or Self-ish?
Is self-care really selfish? Or is it the essential tool to help us navigate midlife with strength, clarity, and purpose?
In this honest and empowering episode, Dr. Corina shares a powerful mountain analogy to describe the journey of midlife — from the effortless climb of our younger years to the rocky descent we face as our bodies begin to demand more care, attention, and intention.
You’ll hear relatable stories from Dr. Corina’s own experience as a GP and coach, including the internal battles many women face when trying to prioritise their own needs in a world that often tells them not to. From juggling multiple roles to feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and stuck in unhelpful habits like emotional eating or overcommitting — this episode offers a roadmap for reclaiming your health without guilt.
Dr. Corina explores:
- Why self-care is NOT selfish — and what happens when we put ourselves last
- How to reframe overwhelm with one powerful strategy: baby steps
- Smart, sustainable ways to embed self-care into your busy day
- The mindset shifts that help you ditch perfectionism and prioritise what really matters
- How to set boundaries, ask for help, and stop “should-ing” all over yourself
Whether you’ve been neglecting your health, struggling with guilt around self-prioritisation, or simply need a reminder that you matter too — this episode is your call to opt to thrive.
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