Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After Menopause
Looking for the unfiltered reality of midlife and menopause? Join Cam and Amelia as we uncover the truth about navigating this transformative stage and provide valuable insights to help you overcome common challenges like hot flashes, sleeplessness, brain fog, and that restless feeling. Together, we'll explore a wide range of topics, including relationships, cooking, hormone balance, exercise, and so much more. No stone is left unturned as we delve into every aspect that influences this incredible phase of life. Get ready to embrace midlife with us – the Midlife Mommas!
Episodes
172 episodes since 2021
Part 2: Sneaky Stress: Eat less, exercise more is keeping you stuck in menopause
00:00 Buying jeans was defeating due to size perceptions.05:39 Incorporate movement into daily habits consistently.08:50 Midlife feels like navigating a narrow trail.12:36 Intentional multitasking fragments focus, reduces productivi...
September 18, 2024
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40:17
Part 1: Are you eating enough and running on fumes?
00:00 Didn't eat enough, heart raced at night.04:30 Improve diet: less fat, more carbs needed.07:05 Balance muscle, calories, and exercise for results.12:02 Exercise only accounts for 5% daily calories.14:11 "Diet encompasses mo...
September 11, 2024
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35:09
The push and pull of life: Finding balance in midlife
We all try to do it - find balance. Sometimes we may actually achieve it. In this episode of the Midlife Mommas, Cam and Amelia talk about the push and pull of life as it relates to masculine and feminine energy. You may have never thoug...
September 04, 2024
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31:31
How far would you go for health and anti-aging in midlife?
This is a fun look at 'extremes' for anti-aging or general health and wellness. The concept of 'extreme' is different for everyone - what is extreme for one person may be an everyday occurrence for another.We hope that you listen to this ep...
August 28, 2024
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33:12
What our pets taught us about living a healthier midlife
Few things in life bring you as much comfort as a snuggle with a pet. Whether you're a dog-lover, a cat-lover or a lover of all animals, this episode is for you.Cam and Amelia have both lost beloved pets in the past 4 months, and t...
August 21, 2024
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26:12
Trading In Midlife Shame and Guilt for Emotional Freedom
We've heard for years from Brene Brown, "We desperately don't want to talk about shame, and we're not willing to talk about it. Yet, the only way to resolve shame is to talk about it." So we are.Join us for this truthful, ma...
August 14, 2024
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29:24
Investments & Treasures: When our efforts match our midlife values
What do you value?Does how you spend your time reflect those values?Join Cam and Amelia as we take a honest look at what we value and how we demonstrate those values. We want you to be intentional about your life and y...
August 07, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 166
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30:05
Stronger at Midlife: The Essential Guide to Mental and Physical Strength for Women Over 45
00:00 Surviving midlife challenges and hormonal declines.05:19 Confront fear and anxiety with action and motion.07:18 Feelings are important, mindset needs work.12:50 Reluctant exercise believer sees benefits in muscle balancing.
July 31, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 165
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31:10
Adjusting Health Habits in Midlife: Black, White, & Grey Areas
In this episode, you'll hear: 1. Re-evaluating Food Choices: The hosts share their food choices and experiences, shedding light on the difficulty some people face in transitioning to healthier eating. Understanding the effects of...
July 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 164
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38:53
Trying Health Trends in Midlife: Hit or Misses?
In this episode, you'll hear: 1. Experiment of One: We believe in trying out different health trends and seeing if they work for us personally. It's all about finding what works for you in your midlife journey.2. Mindse...
July 17, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 163
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24:43
How family dynamics change in midlife: empty nests, marriages and divorces
00:00 Discussing challenges when kids bring in partners.06:12 Daughter and daughter-in-law were friends before marriage.09:48 In-laws visit North Carolina, holidays split.12:50 Stepfamily dynamics shift when older children resent.
July 10, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 162
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30:21
Finding power and purpose in perimenopause with Jessica Barac
Ladies! (and gents) This is a fabulous convo with Jessica. She covers so much more than perimenopause, so if you've already gone through the change, there is still a TON of wisdom in her words. Please join us.Jessica has hun...
July 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 161
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37:27
The hidden cost of stress in menopause
00:00 Similar symptoms in perimenopause and stress. Consider causes.06:13 Stress and caffeine contributed to high blood pressure.07:49 Addressing sleep disturbances through lifestyle adjustments and self-awareness.10:42 Physical sym...
June 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 160
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31:19
Motivation and Consistency: How to reach your goals in menopause
In this episode, you'll hear: 1. The Importance of Self-Awareness and Intuition: We delve into the concept of biofeedback and highlight the significance of listening to our bodies during recovery and training. Understanding our o...
June 19, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 159
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32:24
Self-Care for better physical, mental, and emotional health
What is Self Care? It's not just a buzzword. In today's fast-paced world, where we are constantly bombarded with stimuli, we need a way to center & ground ourselves. We need to protect our energy. How we do this may ...
June 12, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 158
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33:20
Your Menopause Health and Wellness Journey: How & Where to Start
00:00 Ignorant eating habits changed during athletic career.03:41 Former athlete reflects on health challenges.08:16 Shifted from Weight Watchers to triathlon coaching.11:16 Evaluate sleep habits; consider lifestyle changes.13:3...
June 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 157
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33:07
The Four Agreements: How to use them for a more authentic midlife
In this episode, you'll hear: 1. The Impact of Cultural Influences: How generational and cultural influences shape our communication styles and mindset, and how we can break free from limiting beliefs.2. The Power of Doing ...
May 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 156
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36:06
Practical ways to break up with sugar in midlife
00:00 Sugar fueled industrialization, now pervasive in food industry.04:45 Sugar hijacks dopamine, creating pleasure-seeking response.07:16 Struggle with substance abuse leads to shame.11:09 Early Coca Cola marketing and medicinal c...
May 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 155
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31:55
Recognizing Menopause Symptoms: Your Body’s Signals for Midlife Health
Are you living on auto-pilot?Are you giving away your authority, your autonomy?We've talked for years about the awful - awesome test. This is just one way to tap into your intuition. It's a...
May 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 154
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35:40
Midlife and the Sandwich Generation: Caring for your kids and parents at the same time
In this episode, you'll hear: 1. Definition and Statistics of the Sandwich Generation: Listeners will gain an understanding of what the term "sandwich generation" means and the statistics associated with it, such as the number of...
May 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 153
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25:23
Tracking Progress in Midlife: How to reach your health and fitness goals after 45
What does Progress mean to you?In this episode we look at progress. How is it different in midlife than it was in your 20's and 30's? How do you measure it?Cam and Amelia have some great tips. Thin...
May 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 152
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36:02
Estrogen, Your Midlife Warrior
In this episode, you'll hear: 1. Understanding Estrogen: Discover the different forms of estrogen, E1, E2, and E3, and their significance in the context of menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and overall health. Gain insights...
April 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 151
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31:15
Sleep Secrets for Midlife
Ladies! We talk about sleep a LOT! In fact, we probably mention it during almost every episode. But here's the reader's digest version of tips for good sleep, and it is a pillar of health. Please, please, please ...
April 17, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 150
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27:20
How to Shift your Mindset to Breakthrough the Weight Struggle Cycle with Rita Black
Mindset is everything, right? But how do we shift our mindset when things taste so good? Wait, what does this even mean?? What if the reason we are struggling with weight has little to do with the conscious decisions we make about food...
April 10, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 149
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45:43
Listening to Your Inner Voice with Lindsay Jani
Y'all, this is one of my most favorite episodes. You HAVE to listen! Lindsay is amazing. She teaches us how to get quiet and really listen to our inner voice, to our soul. We were rapt listening to her. She takes us from the p...
April 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 148
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52:17