• Midlife Muffin Top: 6 Science-Backed Lifestyle Steps
    May 23 2024

    EP 120: MIDLIFE MUFFIN TOP... I know you can relate. As a midlife woman, do you struggle to find consistency in your diet? I do! Do you find yourself snacking when you're bored or when your college kid leaves the nest again to go back to school? I do! Do you wish that your weight loss was sustainable and easy to maintain? I do!!! This mini episode talks all about diet as a lifestyle in midlife and has some simple and practical nuggets for you to start today!

    This week we are doing another quick golden nugget mini-sode excerpt from my past conversation with nutritional therapist, registered dietitian & “fellow midlifer”, Kim Shapira. She knows what works and what doesn’t and she’s sharing it all with us today with 6 science-backed rules to transform your relationship with food. Kim says that applying these 6 simple rules to your daily life will result in aself n increased self confidence and improved health and wellbeing.

    Enjoy this mini-sode, then dive into the full episode, where we get into so much more of Kim’s research. Food, Weight & Me In Midlife

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    25 mins
  • Midlife’s 10 Things!
    May 16 2024

    Calling all midlifers! Today I’m reviewing my first year as a half-empty nest mom. Ugh! In this 15 min quickie, I have so many thoughts and questions that I know you’re probably having too… So, in the regular Flexible Neurotic style I’m getting honest and vulnerable in this solo mini-sode. With one kid (teen son) in college and the other finishing her junior year of high school, I’m feeling all the feels. This was a “year-of-firsts” (kid in college) in so many ways and next year will be another “year-of-lasts” (last high school prom), ugh again! Teen daughter will be graduating from high school. If you are a midlifer, empty-nester, and/or generally feeling like “WTF?” about midlife, this episode is definitely for you.

    Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a new solo episode called “Midlife’s 10 Things”. In this episode I am recapping my ten “take aways” from my first year as a half empty-nester. I’m getting into all the questions I ask myself on a daily basis, including why is my kid not texting me back? And am I over ordering on Amazon as a coping mechanism? Yep, we’re getting real today. Get ready for the Midlife 10 Things, you won’t want to miss this mini-sode.

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    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/119

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    17 mins
  • Midlife Body Aches & Frozen Shoulder
    May 9 2024

    EP 118: Are you a midlife woman experiencing intense shoulder pain? I was! Does your body just ache? Mine does. Is your doctor suggesting it’s just a pickle-ball injury or you just gotta push through the midlife grind? Mine was too! (even though I don’t play pickle-ball, lol) Are you knee deep digging through google for answers to why you can’t f*kn move your arms? Look no further because today’s guest has all the answers you are looking for about Frozen Shoulder, AKA Adhesive Capsulitis, the real medical term. And, the midlife “aches and pains” is called Arthralgia.

    Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an educational conversation called “Midlife Body Aches & Frozen Shoulder”. My repeat guest, Dr. Vonda Wright is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, best selling author and sought after speaker, empowering and educating women on longevity and health practices. I got so many messages about Frozen Shoulder that I asked her to come back and do a special episode answering all of your unanswered questions. We get into everything from the causes, treatments and prevention of Frozen Shoulder in midlife. And, we get into the midlife “aches and pains”! You won’t want to miss this episode.

    Listen to my previous experience and solo episode about Frozen Shoulder here: Snap, Crackle & Pop… Mystery Pains

    If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out my previous episode with Dr. Vonda Wright. Lift Heavy Sh*t In Midlife

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Midlife Hacks & Habits
    May 2 2024

    EP 117: Midlife philosophy, marriage, health and action steps. Ready for a little midlife motivation from the midlife health queen herself? My guest tells us what it means to “live life from the inside out”, a practice that she embraces for connecting to her inner voice and taking necessary action steps. Looking for a midlife lifestyle reset? Ready to embrace a mindset that promotes ease and intuition? Wanna talk about midlife marriage? Then this episode is definitely for you!

    This week we are diving back into The Flexible Neurotic archive to bring you the juicy information that you might have forgotten about from the full length episode. This week is another golden-nugget recap quickie and short minisode on all things midlife health, wellness and relationships. Let’s call them hacks. I’m revisiting a conversation that I had with fellow midlife hottie, Abbie Crane. She knows all things physical, mental and nutritional health. She is an integrated health coach, brand marketer, nutrition enthusiast and mother and today she is sharing her midlife mindset, marriage and health tips.

    Enjoy this minisode, then dive into the full episode, where we get into so much more detail on Abbie’s midlife experience in a two part episode Midlife’s 10 Things… Freedom For Reinvention In Self-Awareness, Marriage, Nutrition & Empty Nest.

    Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!

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    26 mins
  • Midlife Mojo ASAP!
    Apr 25 2024

    EP 116: As a midlife woman, do you want to find a “thing”, a passion, something that makes you feel connected to yourself and others? Me too! This mini episode has some serious and practical nuggets for you! Get ready for a step-by-step guide to reclaiming your time and creativity in the second half of our lives. My midlife hottie guest shares all the details of her research on cultivating creativity and framing what she calls our unicorn space, in midlife.

    This week we are doing another quick golden nugget mini-sode excerpt from my past conversation with New York Times best-selling author, Eve Rodksy. Today might be the day where you “get unstuck” and find the “thing” or take the first step on the “thing”. This is crucial for meaning and joy in midlife. We want time for passions and hobbies and midlife magic but we just don’t know where to fuck*n start.

    Enjoy this mini-sode, then dive into the full episode, where we get into so much more of Eve’s research. Finding Your Midlife Thing. A Step-By-Step Plan and You Don’t Have To Do It All To Have It All With Eve Rodsky.

    Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!

    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/116

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    19 mins
  • Big Feelings… Real Tools
    Apr 18 2024

    EP 115: Parenting hormonal teens while battling hormones yourself?! Me too! You are not alone there and according to parenting expert Dr. Lisa Damour there are some tools in teaching them to navigate “big feelings”, while maintaining you are own sense of equilibrium, as a parent. Honestly, this was an amazing reminder for myself and I know that so many of you parents will be able to relate. Let’s face it, on top of working a career or being a “stay at home mom” or quasi or full “empty nester and mid-lifing, it’s also our job to set our kids up for emotional success by giving them the tools for self expression and emotional regulation. These are the tools they will carry with them their whole lives and Dr. Lisa is here to break it down for us.

    This week we are doing another quick golden nugget mini-sode excerpt from The Flexible Neurotic Archive. This conversation was with Dr. Lisa Damour, a recognized thought leader by the American Psychological Association. She’s a best selling author, speaker and host of the podcast, Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting. This conversation is always a good one to come back to on parenting teens and helping them manage their emotions, while we manage our own.

    Check out this minisode, then dive into the full episode, where we get into so much more on parenting, the teenage hormonal stew, and building strong connections with your kids. “Midlife Parents Managing The Teenage Buffet Of “Big Feelings”... Real Tools!”

    Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!

    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/115

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    14 mins
  • Reverse Cellular Aging In A Bottle
    Apr 11 2024

    EP 114: One pill to help reverse cellular aging? Duh! Sign me up. Ready to sleep better, feel better, reduce inflammation, have thicker hair and a million other things? I know the obvious answer is yes… but there’s more. Are you sick of taking a million supplements in the morning and wondering why we haven’t just created one magic supplement with so much that we need? Then this episode is definitely for you! I know you’ve heard of omega 3, fatty acids and fish oil, but let me introduce to you C15:0 the supplement you never knew you needed. I know what you're thinking… sign me the f**k up. According to Fatty15 and several research studies, this supplement “reverses cellular aging to deliver whole body and mind health. C15:0 is the first essential fatty acid to be discovered since the omegas—over 90 years ago. Fatty15 contains a pure, award-winning, C15:0 powder called FA15™.”

    Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a super important super nerd conversation called Reverse Cellular Aging In A Bottle. My guest, Stephanie Venn-Watson is one of the masterminds behind this magic supplement becoming available to the everyday person. Wait until you hear how her discovery from dolphins is taking human longevity and health by storm. We get into all of it…details, ladies! Long story short, it’s a supplement that is taking the health and wellness world by storm… you need to know about it, so tune into the episode and thank me later.

    Show highlights

    • Fatty15 reverses cellular aging to deliver whole body and mind health
    • C15:0 is the first essential fatty acid to be discovered since the omegas—over 90 years ago. Fatty15 contains a pure, award-winning, C15:0 powder called FA15™
    • Studying dolphins leads to a huge breakthroughs for humans
    • What is C15:0?
    • Better sleep, less inflammation improved mood, sign me up
    • Longevity
    • Exercise benefits you never heard about
    • How to reduce midlife hair loss
    • Our cells communicate with each other
    • Why there is no such thing as “failure”
    • Life plans are unexpected

    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/114

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Mixing East & West In Midlife
    Apr 4 2024

    EP 113: Plant Medicine, eastern & western approaches to mental health and the power of your intuition… Dr. Ellen Vora discusses the importance of understanding the vast options available to us in midlife for our health and wellness needs. Today we are talking about plant medicine and Dr. Vora’s specific and holistic approach to taking care of your mental health in today’s developing world of medicine and lifestyle which is not a one size fit’s all deal.

    This week we are doing another quick golden nugget mini-sode excerpt from my past conversation with board-certified psychiatrist and holistic mental health care specialist, Dr. Ellen Vora. This conversation is such a good reminder about navigating the world of wellness in a time where we are seeing new options pop up everyday. We discuss the differences amongst western and eastern medicine & holistic medicine and how to know which option is the best for YOU. Remember, we are all different and all have different needs, midlife is about understanding your needs and choosing a path that suits you. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this episode, thank me later!

    Enjoy this minisode, then dive into the full episode, where we get into so much more on different types of plant medicines, midlife health practices and Dr. Vora’s personal experiences. Plant Medicines, Sleep & Gut Tools… Finding Your Midlife Flow

    Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!

    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/113

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    15 mins