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
Beyond the Scale: Strength and Confidence
What if the number on the scale wasn’t the most important measure of your health?
In this episode, I share a powerful conversation from inside the very first round of my Midlife Reset program. As we near the end of our 12 weeks together, the women took it upon themselves to reflect on why they joined and what they’ve gained. Their words moved me deeply — and reminded me why I started this journey in the first place.
You’ll hear themes that so many of us in midlife can relate to:
✨ Breaking free from yo-yo dieting and confusion
✨ Discovering the strength and energy that comes from fueling with purpose
✨ Realising the scale is just data - NOT some of the other things we tie it to
✨ The confidence that grows when your body feels stronger and healthier
✨ The importance of connection and community during life’s transitions
This isn’t about chasing numbers. It’s about shifting perspective — from weight loss to body composition, from scale obsession to strength, from going it alone to thriving together.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, anxious, or unsure about your next steps in midlife, this conversation will remind you of the power you have to change your story.
Let’s Stay Connected:
- Find out more about the Midlife Reset Program: Here
- Join the Opt to Thrive mailing list: Here
- Follow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothrive
- Connect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)
- Opt to Thrive official website
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