Midlife is a crossroads where caring for others can come at our own expense. This reflective episode dives into the burnout that can follow and challenges the old labels of selfish and selfless. Is there a healthier middle ground? Join us as we explore what women really need - to find a new language and to start considering the concepts of the middle ground - self-care, self-love, and self-compassion. If you’re ready to reframe care as a sustainable act of kindness toward yourself, this is the podcast for you.

How likely are you to put others first? Take the Four Tendencies Quiz, which I use with many of my clients: https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/

Listen to the previous episode on this topic by Melanie White: https://melaniejwhite.com/episode-71-selfish-vs-selfless/

Melanie and Pharmacist Therese Loo explore personalised health care for women in midlife. In this episode, they discuss how DNA testing and blood panels combined with science-based health coaching can deliver individualized strategies that fit each person’s unique biology and life circumstances. They examine how genetic predispositions interact with lifestyle factors to influence health outcomes, emphasizing that genetics offer insights but environmental and dietary changes can profoundly impact longevity and well-being. The conversation highlights how we are all unique, it's time to move past the one-size-fits-most approach, and to take a holistic and personalised approach to help each woman optimise health during menopausal transitions. By addressing inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and other midlife challenges through personalised nutrition and targeted support services, we can turn information into insights and practical, everyday health decisions.

Connect with Therese:

Learn more about DNA testing: pharmacistedit.com/dnatesting 


Listen to my podcast on DNA testing: pharmacistedit.com/tldna 


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And to every listener - if you’re curious about whether DNA analysis could be your missing piece, I offer a free 30-minute Health Chat to explore if this approach fits your goals. It’s simply a conversation to clarify, not commit. https://pharmacistedit.com/work-with-me

Melanie and Michelle explore how where you live shapes your fitness journey. In this episode, they discuss access to exercise in remote areas, with Michelle sharing her firsthand experiences teaching fitness in rural Victoria and highlighting the prominent role of community sports in these regions. They discuss the unique challenges women in rural areas face when returning to physical activity after leaving team sports - balancing family duties and limited access to resources. The conversation wraps with practical strategies to boost physical activity in remote areas, emphasising community support, creative and accessible workout ideas, and the exciting potential of connecting distant towns through shared fitness activities. Whether you’re in a rural town or just curious about rural health, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration.

Connect with Michelle:

Email: michelle@findyourfitt.com.au

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577855840309