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Tired of feeling bloated, achy, and gaining stubborn belly weight despite eating "healthy" foods? You're not alone. When our bodies start behaving in mysterious ways during midlife, the culprit might surprise you – your gut microbiome.

Health coach Anu Sim joins us to reveal how the trillions of microorganisms in your digestive system impact everything from hormone balance to sleep quality, mood, and even those frustrating food cravings. After doctors dismissed her own health concerns with a laugh, Anu transformed from frustrated patient to determined detective, uncovering the profound connections between gut health and overall wellness that conventional medicine often overlooks.

"When you hit menopause, everything changes," Anu explains. "The rules of the game change. You have a different body, and you're playing by the old rules – and no one tells you any differently." This revolutionary perspective explains why strategies that worked for decades suddenly fail, leaving women confused and discouraged about their health.

Through her Nine Arms of Wellness approach, Anu demonstrates how true healing starts from within but extends to every aspect of life. Did you know that 90% of serotonin is produced in your gut? Or that just one night of poor sleep can trigger cravings for up to 500 additional calories the next day? These fascinating connections highlight why addressing gut health becomes essential for women navigating perimenopause and beyond.

You'll discover why fruit has been unfairly demonized, how morning sunlight impacts your microbiome, which forms of movement become crucial after menopause, and practical strategies for implementing sustainable wellness habits. Anu's science-backed, compassionate approach empowers women to flourish through midlife transitions rather than merely survive them.

Ready to reclaim your energy, shed stubborn weight, and feel comfortable in your body again? This conversation will transform how you think about midlife wellness and provide actionable steps to start feeling better today. Find Anu's new book "Flourish From Within" on Amazon and connect with her at ninearmsofwellness.com. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to get notified when each new episode drops.

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Have you ever felt like you're trapped in a story that no longer serves you? In this transformative conversation with narrative coach and author Carrie KC West, we explore how viewing your life as a narrative can become a powerful tool for healing and reinvention.

Carrie shares her remarkable journey from a deeply traumatic childhood of neglect to becoming an expert in helping others rewrite their personal stories. Her epiphany came while studying film, when she realized her life was "a shitty story" that could be rewritten like a screenplay. This perspective shift became the foundation for her healing and eventual career helping others transform their lives.

We delve into the fascinating concept of our "origin stories" – how we enter life as blank slates on an already-running stage, absorbing messages and narratives from our environment that shape our foundation. Carrie explains how our brains naturally organize information through storytelling frameworks with characters, themes, and motivations, making story revision a powerful approach to personal growth.

The most practical takeaway comes in Carrie's discussion of "micro moments of change" – those decision points where we can choose a different path rather than repeating familiar plot points. She offers specific red flags to watch for, particularly the word "should," which often signals we're about to replay an old story given to us by someone else.

Whether you're facing life transitions, healing from past wounds, or simply feeling stuck in repetitive patterns, Carrie's approach offers a refreshing framework for becoming the author of your own life. As she proves through her own experience of finding love at 55 by rewriting her expectations, it's never too late to create a new chapter. Listen now to discover how you can transform your narrative and step into a more authentic, DELICIOUS life story.

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Ready to transform your gardening experience while saving serious money? Welcome to the first-ever Foodie Friday segment where I'm diving into garden hacks that will revolutionize both your garden and your grocery budget.

As someone who finds profound joy in growing and cooking my own food, I've discovered ingenious ways to stretch every dollar in the garden. From regrowing grocery store purchases to utilizing "waste" in creative ways, these hacks embody a zero-waste approach that's both practical and deeply satisfying.

Ever wondered if those green onion roots could keep producing? They absolutely can – and they'll even survive winter in many climates! My living lettuce hack transforms a $1.99 grocery store purchase into weeks of fresh salads. By repurposing beet seedlings, turning tomato "suckers" into new plants, and propagating herbs through simple cuttings, you'll multiply your garden's yield without spending an extra penny.

The truly game-changing practices come from using parts we typically discard. Those cauliflower leaves make incredible chips. Vegetable scraps transform into the most flavorful soup stocks you've ever tasted. Even those onion ends can grow into whole new onions with a little patience.

These techniques aren't just money-savers – they connect us more deeply to our food and the natural cycles of growth. They remind us that abundance is often hiding in plain sight, waiting for us to recognize the potential in what we already have.

Whether you're gardening in containers on a tiny balcony or tending sprawling garden beds, these practical tips will help you maximize every inch while minimizing waste. Join me in discovering how the garden can teach us lessons in sustainability, creativity, and delicious possibility.

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What if your greatest creative chapter could begin at 75? Mershon Neisner proves this possibility as she shares her remarkable journey from social worker to entrepreneur to author, with her first book published on her 75th birthday and her fourth completed just before turning 80.

Mershon's story dismantles ageist assumptions about creativity and reinvention. As she recounts her path through multiple career transitions - starting as a social worker at 21, launching a marketing communications business with distinctive pink business cards at 43, becoming a certified life coach, and finally embracing authorship in her seventies - we witness the power of staying open to life's unexpected nudges. Her writing career began with a simple encouragement from a neighbor who, after just two hours of conversation, insisted Mershon needed to write a book.

The conversation takes a poignant turn as Mershon discusses her first book, "Mom's Gone, Now What," which explores the experience of motherless daughters through interviews with 50 women who experienced maternal loss in various circumstances. As a "motherless daughter of a motherless daughter," Mershon transformed personal tragedy into a resource for others navigating similar grief.

Her latest creation, "It's Mostly Good to Be Martha," introduces readers to an 89-year-old protagonist who becomes an amateur sleuth in her assisted living community. The character embodies Mershon's approach to aging - maintaining vibrant friendships, staying physically active, nurturing curiosity, and embracing new adventures. As scientific research confirms, creativity and continuous learning protect our brains and keep us young at heart regardless of chronological age.

Ready to reimagine what's possible in your own life? Listen for inspiration to pursue creative dreams at any age, and remember: it's never too late to begin something new. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a chance to win a copy of Mershon's book and connect with her newsletter for monthly inspiration.

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Feeling exhausted, foggy-headed, and wondering where your vitality went? You're not alone, and there's a better answer than "just getting older."

Meet Dr. Prudence Hall, a pioneering gynecologist who transformed her practice when she realized traditional medicine wasn't adequately addressing women's menopausal symptoms. With over four decades of experience helping women reclaim their radiance, Dr. Hall shares her revolutionary approach to hormone health in this enlightening conversation.

Radiance—that special glow emanating from self-confidence, joy, and authentic living—isn't reserved for the young. It's your birthright at every age, especially during midlife when wisdom and experience should be enhancing your life, not diminishing it. Dr. Hall explains how proper hormone balancing addresses the root causes of common complaints like fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and those notorious hot flashes.

You'll discover why modern women are experiencing menopause earlier than previous generations, how five different hormone systems must work in harmony for optimal health, and why conventional medicine often misses crucial opportunities for treatment. Dr. Hall demystifies bioidentical hormones, explains the essential (and overlooked) role of testosterone for women, and shares practical sleep strategies that support hormone balance.

Most importantly, you'll learn how to reframe menopause not as a crisis of decline but as a potential renaissance—a time to reconnect with your authentic self and step into a vibrant new chapter. Women who optimize their hormones don't just survive midlife; they thrive, often accomplishing extraordinary things once their energy and clarity return.

Ready to stop accepting fatigue and discomfort as "normal aging"? Download Dr. Hall's free book "Radiant Again and Forever" at drprudencehall.com and begin your journey back to vitality. Your radiance is waiting to be reclaimed.

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Perfectionism might be the most elegant prison we build for ourselves. That voice whispering "not yet, not ready" keeps our dreams locked away – our books unwritten, businesses unlaunched, and creative gifts gathering dust. But what if perfectionism isn't high standards at all? What if it's simply fear wearing a fancy hat?

In this soul-stirring exploration, we unpack the science behind why perfectionism leads paradoxically to procrastination, anxiety, and unfulfilled potential. Drawing from Dr. Brené Brown's wisdom that perfectionism is "a 20-ton shield we lug around thinking it will protect us, when it's actually preventing us from taking flight," we discover how starting messy becomes an act of courage and faith.

Your talents weren't given to you to be endlessly polished in private. They were meant to be shared, even in their raw, unfiltered beginnings. Through practical strategies like creating a "messy list," reframing your inner critic, celebrating micro-wins, and surrounding yourself with people who value authenticity over achievement, you'll find the courage to begin before you feel ready. You'll learn to replace draining "should" statements with empowering choices, and embrace progress over perfection in everything you do.

Whether you're dreaming of writing a book, starting a podcast, launching a small business, or simply living more authentically, this episode delivers the permission slip you've been waiting for – to start now, start messy, and trust that divine intervention will meet you exactly where you are. Ready to kick perfectionism to the curb and make space for more joy, purpose and peace? Subscribe now and join our community of midlife women who are choosing to make life truly delicious.

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What would happen if you discovered a natural talent you never knew you had? That's exactly what happened to Burton, who found himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of an artist when his sign business's cartoonist suddenly left. This discovery completely transformed his business and his entire approach to work—leading him to realize he "never worked a day in his life beyond that."

In this special Father's Day episode, I sit down with my dad Burton to launch our new monthly series "Coffee with Burton," exploring the concept of "show-through talents"—those innate abilities we're born with rather than skills we've learned or earned through effort. Our conversation travels from Burton's early artistic awakening to his midlife pivot becoming a caricature artist, capturing strangers' personalities along with their unique features and sense's of humour.

The stories Burton shares about his caricature clients are absolutely heartwarming—from the couple whose suggestive "boating" reference he playfully captured (who returned the next year with a baby), to drawing a woman in a wheelchair with jetpacks to bring her adventure-loving spirit to life. These experiences highlight how creative expression creates meaningful human connections.

As Burton wisely notes, "If you can just get past that mindset to the place where you can take the time to do something that you absolutely love and start to implement that into your life... it changes your life completely." Whether you're considering a career change or simply wanting to bring more joy into your days, this conversation will inspire you to honor your natural talents and be sure not to "Die with your music still in you".

Ready to express your unique gifts? Listen now, and discover how stepping just outside your comfort zone might lead to your most fulfilling chapter yet.

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Have you ever calculated how many summers you might have left? If you're in midlife, the answer might be both sobering and surprisingly motivating. After losing my mother in January, I've been thinking deeply about how mortality illuminates what truly matters in our lives.

When we do the math—25 to 35 summers remaining for those of us in our 50s or 60s—we suddenly see time differently. Not as an endless resource to be squandered, but as a precious gift to be savored. How many summers have you already let slip by, lost in to-do lists, people-pleasing, overworking, or waiting for "someday" to arrive? This episode isn't meant to depress you but to spark a revolution in how you approach each passing season.

Summer isn't about doing more—it's about being more present, more open, more authentically you. I share practical ways to reclaim your summer joy, including creating a "to-feel list" instead of a to-do list, saying yes to one experience you've always wanted to try, letting go of something weighing you down, and becoming a tourist in your own hometown. I even share my own revelation about using my backyard fire pit on a random Friday morning to capture that camping feeling I'd been missing.

The beautiful thing about midlife is that we finally know what matters. We understand that time is precious, yet we still have enough time to explore, reinvent ourselves, and play. This is the perfect moment to stop living for others and start living authentically for ourselves—without apology or hesitation.

Ready to make this one of the best summers you've had in years? Subscribe now and join me in using our remaining summers not as a countdown, but as a treasure map—filling our days with meaning, our evenings with wonder, and our lives with stories worth sharing.

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