In this power-packed episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most exciting (and exhausting!) weeks of my life — and how it reminded me that menopause is not the end, but a bold new beginning.From co-curating the Women...

In this episode, I dive into the rising craze of weighted vests—popular among menopausal and midlife women—but ask: do they really deliver?🔍 What We Cover1. The Trend & Theory Weighted vests are touted for bo...

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I open up about navigating life after a 30-year relationship and the unexpected journey of rediscovering who I am at 54. Divorce during menopause isn’t something we talk about enough—but it’s happen...

In this powerful episode, we unpack one of the most important—and overlooked—transformations that happens during menopause: the mindset shift.Host [Your Name], menopause health coach and midlife empowerment expert, dives deep into why so...

In this powerful and honest episode, I’m sharing why I’ve completely shifted away from focusing on weight loss in my coaching—and why it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, both for myself and my clients.We, Gen X women, were rai...

Mother’s Day hits different in midlife — and that’s not a bad thing. In this heartfelt and humorous episode, I reflect on how Mother’s Day has evolved now that my daughters are grown, I’m navigating menopause, and life looks nothing like it did...

You’re eating right. You’re lifting weights. You’re walking, stretching, sleeping, meditating, managing stress… You’re doing all the things — and yet, the scale won’t budge.Sound familiar? You a...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Samantha shines a light on the often overlooked experiences of Black women navigating menopause. From the cultural pressure to "stay strong" to the harsh reality of medical gaslighting, this conversation ...

In this powerful solo episode, I’m getting real about the intersection of aging, beauty, and Black womanhood—and how we’re flipping the script on what it means to be “beautiful” in midlife and beyond.For too long, society has tied...

In this empowering episode, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked but essential aspects of midlife health—mobility, flexibility, and injury prevention during menopause. If your body feels stiff, achy, or just not as responsive as ...

In this powerful and personal episode, I’m diving deep into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough—libido and menopause.If you’ve ever felt like your spark disappeared or your desire hit the pause button, you’re not alone—an...

Are you feeling stuck in your strength training routine? It might be time to level up with progressive overload! In this episode, I break down what progressive overload is and how you can safely increase weights—starting with small increments (...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the connection between stress and menopause—why stress feels so much harder during this stage of life and how it impacts everything from sleep and weight gain to digestion, mood, and heart health.W...

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my very first Flip Flops & Hot Flashes menopause retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica—a transformative experience that brought together 12 incredible women from all walks of life. We laughe...

Did you know that the peak years for divorce are between 45-55—right in the middle of menopause? Studies show that 7 out of 10 women blame menopause for the breakdown of their marriage. But here’s the thing—many women don’t even realize menopau...

Menopause brings significant hormonal changes that affect everything from metabolism and energy levels to sleep, mood, and weight management. In this episode, I discuss why patience is key to navigating these shifts and how embracing a long-ter...

Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, lasting change just won’t stick? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down why transformation—whether in fitness, menopause, or mindset—is so damn hard. And spoiler alert: the biggest obstac...

For so long, we’ve been told that menopause is the beginning of the end—but what if it’s actually a new beginning? In this episode of Menopause, Melanin, and Aging Like a Queen, I’m flipping the script on midlife and sharing why menopa...

In this episode, Samantha shares what the biggest barrier to weight-loss is, especially as you are transitioning through menopause.And it's not what you think.As women, we often think that we have to do "more", be more disciplin...

In this episode, Samantha talks about many of the misconceptions around Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), what it really means and what to consider if it's an option for you.You can watch her Instagram LIVE interview with Dr. Van-Horne...

In this episode, Samantha talks about THE most important muscle to train in menopause and although your legs are your biggest muscles and they shouold be trained accordingly, that is not what we are talking about here.The most important...

In the second episode of 2025, Samantha talks about her new 8 week Strength Training for Beginners, program specifically designed for menopausal women,We know the risks of muscle loss with age i.e. osteoporosis, metabolic disorders, dia...

Happy 2025 everyone!!In this first episode of the year, Samantha shares how to REALLY get what it is, that you want in 2025.And nope, it's not about being more disciplined and scratching things off your to-do list.Gettin...

In this last episode of 2024, Samantha shares what most people do when they "reflect" on the past year and more often than not, it's on all the negative things and ignoring the (many) positive things that they are doing.James Clear, the...