This Best Of replay features one of my most popular guests, Bonnie Wan, author of "The Life Brief" - and trust me, this conversation will change how you think about creating the life you actually want. Bonnie's a brand strategist who spent decades helping major companies like BMW and Comcast get crystal clear on who they are, but when her own marriage hit rock bottom with three kids under five, she applied those same penetrating questions to her own life. The result? A framework that saved her marriage, transformed her family, and can unlock what you really want too.

If you've ever felt stuck in the messiness of midlife, overwhelmed by all the roles you're playing, or afraid to ask yourself what you actually want because the answer might scare you, this episode is for you. Bonnie breaks down her simple but profound process for cutting through the chaos to find your essence - and shares the raw story of how one question in a supermarket parking lot changed everything. Plus, she reveals why the boldest thing we can do in midlife isn't necessarily going bigger, but sometimes stepping off the treadmill entirely.

Key Takeaways:

• The power of asking "What do I really want?" & how it can cut through years of confusion and fear
• The life brief framework: A simple 3-step process (get messy, get clear, get active) that creates lasting change
• Why viewing life in 5-6 year chapters gives you permission to reinvent yourself again and again
• Why the most courageous act in midlife might be slowing down, not speeding up
• How The Life Brief method works for parenting challenges, marriage struggles, and career decisions.

Bonnie Says: You’re Not Too F***ing Old! To create the life you want!

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CONNECT WITH BONNIE WAN:

Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ready to shake up your love life? Professional matchmaker Amy Andersen shares her proven strategies for finding meaningful relationships in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. In this powerful conversation, Amy reveals why timing matters more than age, how to create your "ideal match wish list," and the importance of disrupting your comfort zone to meet the right person. She shares her own story of moving cities to find love and explains why treating dating like a strategic second job actually works.

Amy's advice goes far beyond romance - her philosophy of getting intentional, expanding your social circles, and saying yes to new experiences applies whether you're seeking love, friendship, or business connections. In fact, she credits joining a "hokey" co-ed bowling league with landing her business on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle! If you're ready to step into your power and manifest what you truly want in life, this episode will inspire you to take action!

Key Takeaways:

• Why self-love and timing are prerequisites for finding lasting love
• How to strategically expand your dating pool and meet quality people
• The power of disrupting familiar routines to create new opportunities
• Book recommendations for manifesting relationships and personal growth

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CONNECT WITH AMY ANDERSEN:

Linx Dating

Instagram

LinkedIn

AMY’S READING LIST:

How To Not Die Alone

Wired for Love

Getting the Love You Want

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

This Best Of replay features Erin Gallagher, the powerhouse founder of the Hype Women movement that went viral after Jamie Lee Curtis's pure joy celebrating Michelle Yeoh's Golden Globe win. Erin turned that iconic moment into a global call for women to stop seeing each other as competition and start becoming each other's biggest cheerleaders. From creating Fairway dinners to launching a movement that's reshaping how we support one another, Erin is proof that when women collaborate instead of compete, we all rise!

If you've ever caught yourself feeling jealous of another woman's success or struggled to celebrate wins that aren't your own, this conversation will transform how you show up in the world. Erin breaks down the conditioning that's taught us scarcity thinking, shares tactical ways to become a hype woman, and reveals why the patriarchal system benefits when women fight each other instead of lifting each other up. Plus, she gets real about turning 40, finding her voice, and why she's done caring what people think.

Key Takeaways:

• The hype women blueprint: How to deprogram from seeing other women as competition and start celebrating their wins daily
• From jealousy to inspiration: The difference between "I want what you have" vs "I don't want you to have what you have"
• Access over ability: Why women's lack of representation has nothing to do with talent and everything to do with being excluded from the boys' club
• Midlife freedom: Why turning 40 unleashed Erin's authentic voice and why not caring what people think is the ultimate superpower

Erin says: YNTFO to Hype Women!

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CONNECT WITH ERIN GALLAGHER:

Substack

https://www.hypewomen.com (pre-order Erin’s new book Hype Women!)

LinkedIn

Instagram

I'm replaying this Best Of episode with the incredible organizing expert Shira Gill and it will change your life! Shira went from being laid off at eight months pregnant to building an organizing empire - all because she solved a problem people desperately wanted to pay for. Shira drops truth bombs about how clutter is literally bombarding our brains with excessive stimuli and why our chaotic environments are making us anxious and depressed.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your stuff, stressed walking into certain rooms, or like you can't think straight in your own space, this conversation will change everything. Shira shares why less stuff equals more money, time, and freedom - plus her game-changing "15-minute win" that will transform your home one micro-space at a time. And wait until you hear about the woman who went from 300 pairs of shoes to living her best life in an Airstream trailer!

Key Takeaways:

• The clutter-mental health connection: Why your messy environment is literally making your brain work harder
• The 15-minute win: How to transform your entire home without feeling overwhelmed
• Start with your why: The motivation trick that makes letting go actually exciting
• The midlife declutter advantage:How downsizing can unlock your most adventurous chapter yet
• When less becomes more: Real stories of women who chose freedom over stuff and are living their dreams

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CONNECT WITH SHIRA GILL:

Instagram

Website

Shannon Watts didn't set out to become an activist - she was just a mom folding laundry when Sandy Hook happened. But that moment of rage transformed her into the founder of Moms Demand Action and one of the most powerful voices in the gun safety movement. Now, as she steps into her next chapter with her new book "Fired Up" hitting shelves, Shannon is sharing the secrets of how ordinary women can create extraordinary change - and why midlife is actually the perfect time to do the biggest thing you've ever done.

In this powerful conversation, Shannon reveals how she went from 75 Facebook friends to building the largest grassroots organization led by women, why she calls herself "the summoner of women's audacity," and how untreated ADHD became her superpower. Whether you're feeling called to start a movement or simply want to step more fully into who you're meant to be, Shannon's story proves that the spark inside you is enough - you just have to stop listening to the voices telling you why you can't.

Key Takeaways:

• The audacity blueprint: How to stop waiting for permission and start pursuing what sets you on fire

• From spark to flame: Why sharing your "little idea" with community is the fastest way to bring any concept to life
• The midlife advantage: How wisdom, security, and not caring what people think creates your most powerful years

• Building your sisterhood: Why deep friendships aren't just nice to have - they're essential for thriving in midlife

• Permission to pivot: How to embrace multiple chapters and know that your best days are ahead, not behind you

Shannon's new book "Fired Up" is available now wherever books are sold.

Shannon Says: You’re Not Too F***ing Old! To do the biggest thing you’ve ever done in your entire life!

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CONNECT WITH SHANNON WATTS:

LinkedIn

Instagram

Website

Get her new book Fired Up HERE

Another Best Of Episode with Dr. Mary Claire Haver as this episode is TOO GOOD not to share again!

If you’ve been gaslit by healthcare providers who dismiss your symptoms as “just getting older,” this episode will validate EVERYTHING you’re experiencing and give you the tools to reclaim your power.

Brain fog? Unexplained weight gain? Feeling invisible in a healthcare system that doesn’t get it? You are not alone, and you are NOT imagining it.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist from Tulane University. She is also a Certified Menopause Specialist through The Menopause Society. In 2021, she opened Mary Claire Wellness, a clinic dedicated to caring for menopausal patients. Her educational background and her own experience led Dr. Haver to develop the national bestselling book and online program, The Galveston Diet, a three-pronged lifestyle plan that encourages fuel refocusing, intermittent fasting, and anti-inflammatory nutrition to manage hormonal symptoms, stabilize weight, and revitalize the body as it ages to provide benefits that will last a lifetime. Dr. Haver's second book, The New Menopause, released in April 2024.

What You’ll Learn:

• Nutrition & Supplements That Work:
  • Exact nutrients your menopausal body needs and how much
  • Why your old diet stopped working
  • Vitamin D, Turmeric, Probiotics, and Creatine - what’s worth it
  • The truth about sugar, alcohol, and inflammation
• Exercise & HRT:
  • Muscle-building strategies to prevent osteoporosis
  • Hormone replacement therapy without the fear-mongering
  • Exercise that works WITH your changing body
• The 70 Symptoms No One Talks About:
  • From frozen shoulder to burning tongue to sexual dysfunction
  • Why your vertigo, tinnitus, and dry skin might all be connected
  • Real solutions for symptoms you didn’t know were menopause-related

This isn’t about surviving menopause - it’s about using this transition as your launching pad for the most empowered, healthy, and vibrant chapter of your life!

Dr. Mary Claire Haver Says: You’re Not Too F***ing Old! To do anything!

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CONNECT WITH DR MARY CLAIRE HAVER:

The Galveston Diet

The Pause Life

Mary Claire Wellness

Instagram

TikTok

This Best Of episode is packed with the business strategies that will change everything for you as a midlife woman in business! I've pulled together the most impactful segments from five incredible guests who've mastered different aspects of building a successful business - and they're spilling all their secrets in one power-packed episode. Let’s go!

Highlights:

• Grace Kraaijvanger: Why your "little idea" is actually your BIG idea - and the one thing you must do to bring any concept to life (hint: it's not what you think)
• Jen Kem: The 4-step personal branding blueprint that gets you seen, heard, and paid - plus why you need to stop trying to be everywhere at once
• Bronwyn Saglimbeni: Her game-changing "fear sifting" technique that separates the helpful feedback from the toxic noise trying to keep you small
• Joanne Bradford: The jaw-dropping story of how one woman went from $10K to $85K by simply adding a zero - and why you're probably undercharging right now
• Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant: The strategic playbook for stepping into leadership roles instead of waiting to be chosen (spoiler: nobody's coming to tap you on the shoulder)

Trust me, you're going to want to take notes on this one. These women have cracked the code on what it takes to succeed as a midlife woman in business, and they're not holding anything back!

You’re Not Too F***ing Old! to kick ass in business!

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Ep 78 The Importance of Mentorship and Community with Grace Kraaijvanger

Ep 105 How to Create a Strong Personal Brand at Midlife with Jennifer Kem

Ep 101 The Power of Authentic Communication with Bronwyn Saglimbeni

Ep 178 Getting Paid What You're Worth! with Chief Money Officer Joanne Bradford

Ep 194 Women Rising: How to Claim Your Seat at the Table with Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant

CONNECT WITH GRACE KRAAIJVANGER:

Website

CONNECT WITH JENNIFER KEM

Website

CONNECT WITH BRONWYN SAGLIMBENI:

Bronwyn Communications

CONNECT WITH JOANNE BRADFORD:

The Female Quotient

CONNECT WITH DR. SHANNON UDOVIC-CONSTANT:

Website

This Best Of compilation brings together the most essential menopause insights from four leading doctors who are changing the conversation around women's midlife health: Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, Dr. Stephanie Culver, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, and Dr. Vonda Wright.

From understanding the difference between perimenopause and menopause to mastering nutrition and workout strategies that actually work for midlife bodies, these expert segments provide the comprehensive roadmap every woman needs to thrive during this transition.

Whether you're just starting to notice changes or are deep in the menopause journey, this episode cuts through the confusion with science-backed advice on hormones, symptoms, essential nutrition protocols, heavy lifting routines, and how to advocate for yourself with healthcare providers. No more suffering in silence or accepting that feeling terrible is just part of getting older!

Key Takeaways:

• The truth about when perimenopause really starts and why your symptoms might be getting dismissed
• How hormone therapy actually protects your brain and what the latest research reveals
• The hidden syndrome affecting 80% of menopausal women that most doctors don't discuss
• Game-changing nutrition protocols that support your changing body and metabolism
• Why everything you learned about exercise is wrong after 40 and what actually builds strength

You’re Not Too F***ing Old! To Feel Fabulous!

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CONNECT WITH DR. STEPHANIE M CULVER MD:

LinkedIn

X ( Formerly Twitter)

CONNECT WITH DR. SUZANNE GILBERG-LENZ:

Website

LinkedIn

Instagram

Read The Menopause Bootcamp

CONNECT WITH DR MARY CLAIRE HAVER:

The Galveston Diet

The Pause Life

Mary Claire Wellness

Instagram

TikTok

CONNECT WITH DR VONDA WRIGHT:

Website