Faded to Fabulous: Real Talk for Midlife Women
Welcome to Faded to Fabulous — real talk for women who refuse to fade in midlife.
Hosted by Kim Lovely, RD & Life Coach, and Vicki Kirby, FNP & menopause specialist, we’re here to cut the fluff and speak the truth about midlife, menopause, and everything in between.
Because midlife isn’t the end — it’s your upgrade.
✨ New episodes every other week.
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Episodes
31 episodes
Is Your Nervous System Losing its Sh*t? F2F Goes on a Road Trip: Part 1
In this on-the-road episode of Faded to Fabulous, Vicki Kirby (nurse practitioner and menopause specialist) and Kim Lovely (registered dietitian and certified life coach) explore midlife stress hormones and nervous system regulation, sharing ho...
Ep 29 Is Your Nervous System Losing its Sh*t? F2F Goes on a Road Trip: Part 1
In this on-the-road episode of Faded to Fabulous, Vicki Kirby (nurse practitioner and menopause specialist) and Kim Lovely (registered dietitian and certified life coach) explore midlife stress hormones and nervous system regulation, sharing ho...
Ep 28 Decluttering Midlife! Spoiler alert: your kids don't want your stuff!
On this episode of “Faded to Fabulous”, the hosts share a “yuck and yum” before discussing decluttering in midlife and the reality that adult children often don’t want inherited collections. One host describes suddenly managing her mother’s Alz...
Episode 27 Planning for aging: Who Will Take Care of Us? Midlife Wake-Up Call
In this episode of Faded to Fabulous, midlife experts Vicki Kirby and Kim Lovely focus on the “top of the sandwich” in the sandwich generation: aging parents—and the wake-up call it creates for planning our own futures. They stress being proact...
Episode 26: Smart, Savvy, and Starting Now! Money in Midlife
On Faded to Fabulous, host interviews women’s financial coach and educator Pam Richardson about “Money in Midlife,” focusing on why many women feel fear and avoidance around finances at 50 as retirement approaches alongside responsibilities lik...
Ep 25 Cheers to 25! Listener Voices, Real Stories
Faded to Fabulous Episode 25: Cheers to 25! Listener Voices, Real StoriesVickie and Kim celebrate the 25th episode of Faded to Fabulous with reflections on creating the podcast, gratitude for listeners, family, Studio Labs, and behind-t...
Episode 24: Finding Yourself Again- One Adventure At A Time with Tracy Miller
Finding Yourself Again One Adventure at a Time with Tracy MillerOn this episode of Faded to Fabulous, Kim and Vicki interview holistic health and life coach Tracy Miller, founder of the Women’s Wellness Exchange and creator of Adventure...
Ep 23 Swiping, Healing, Hoping: Dating After Divorce
Swiping, Healing, Hoping: Dating After Divorce in MidlifeIn this “Faded to Fabulous” episode on dating after divorce, the hosts share SurveyMonkey results and discuss “gray divorce” (divorce increasingly common ages 45–60, roughly doubl...
Episode 22 From Stiff to Strong: Mobility meets motivation
From Stiff to Strong: Mobility meets motivationIn this episode of Faded to Fabulous, the hosts welcome Emily Boynton, owner of The Fit in Derry, personal trainer, longtime student of women’s nutrition, and aspiring certified life coa...
Through Menopause Together: Marriage, Mood Swings and Menopause
Through Menopause Together: Marriage, Mood Swings and MenopauseOn Faded to Fabulous, Vicki welcomes guest "Farah Faucet" and Kim’s husband Michael for a conversation about menopause, support, and partnership. Kim shares how menopause-re...
Hormones in Midlife Part 2: New Insights and Experiences
Hormone Therapy Updates: GLP-1s, Progesterone Intolerance, Patch Shortages & Better Menopause CareIn this Fated to Fabulous episode, the hosts revisit hormones to address women’s confusion from too much conflicting information and s...
What to Actually Eat in Midlife: High-Protein, High-Fiber Made Simple
If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen wondering “what should I eat?” this episode is for you.We’re breaking down how to simplify meal planning, reduce decision fatigue, and build balanced meals that actually support your body in midlife,...
Licensed Psychotherapist Guest: The Integrated Menopause Care Model A Smarter Way to Heal in Midlife
EMDR, Trauma & Menopause: Calming the Nervous System in Midlife with Sarah BenoitOn Faded To Fabulous, the hosts interview licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist Sarah Benoit about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Repr...
The Quiet Burnout of Midlife Women: Carrying the Mental Load
In this episode, Kim and Vicki talk about the mental load many midlife women carry... the constant planning, remembering, and managing of everything behind the scenes of daily life. From meals and schedules to vacations and family logi...
Laugh. Jump. Live. Without Leaking.
Together, we break down what the pelvic floor actually is (and why it’s more than “just Kegels”), how it connects to incontinence, back and hip pain, sexual function, and athletic performance, and why strength training and biofeedback are game ...
Body Image in Menopause: Letting Go of Old Beliefs
In this episode of Faded to Fabulous, Vicki and Kim dive into the complicated relationship many women have with their bodies in midlife.From cultural expectations and diet culture to personal stories and menopause-related changes, they ...
Friendships That Evolve: How to Nurture or Release with Grace
In this episode of Faded to Fabulous: Real Talk for Midlife Women, we dive into the very real and often emotional evolution of friendships in midlife. As life changes, so do our relationships. From shifting priorities and bus...
Stronger, Not Smaller: Redefining Fitness After 40
Redefining Fitness After 40: Stronger, Not Smaller with Cynthia Walker 💪✨In this week’s episode of Faded to Fabulous, we’re redefining what fitness looks like in midlife with one powerful me...
Surviving the Sandwich Generation: Reclaiming Your Time, Energy, and Self
Feeling stretched thin and stuck in the middle? In this episode, we talk about the real challenges of the Sandwich Generation—caring for aging parents while still raising kids, managing careers, and trying not to burn out.Vicki and Kim ...
Beauty and Aging: Insights from Refined Beauty
Aging with Intention: Skincare & Enhancements | Nurse Megan McCarthy ✨In this episode of Faded to Fabulous: Real Talk for Midlife Women, we sit down with Meghan McCarthy, RN, owner of Refined Beauty Med Spa in Nashua, NH, to talk al...
Holiday Hustle, Midlife Wisdom: A Faded to Fabulous Q&A
✨ Surviving the Holiday Season: From Stress to Joy | Faded to Fabulous – Holiday EditionThe holidays are supposed to be magical… but for many midlife women, they’re a whirlwind of stress, cortisol spikes, brain fog, family demands, and ...
Midlife, Medicine & Metabolism: The Truth About GLP-1s
In Episode 9, we’re diving deep into the intersection of midlife medicine, metabolism, and modern menopause care — and we’re thrilled to introduce our guest, Caroline Toussaint, FNP.Together, we break down the real...
The I Don't Care Club & Finding Freedom in Midlife
Welcome back, ladies 💕In this week’s episode, we’re diving into The We Do Not Care Club — a conversation about one of the hardest (and least talked about) parts of the perimenopause-to-menopause transition: that “I don’t feel ...
Lotions, Potions, and Pellets: The Menopause Grift Exposed
Lotions, Potions & Pellets: The Menopause Grift ExposedIn this episode of Faded to Fabulous, Kim and Vicki unpack the booming menopause marketplace — and the red flags you need to watch for. 💸From pricey “mirac...
More Than Cottage Cheese: Rethinking Protein in Midlife
Protein isn’t just for athletes — it’s essential for every woman in midlife. In this episode, Kim breaks down the science behind protein needs during menopause and how the right amount can help preserve muscle, protect bones, and keep blood sug...