Anything But Mid

Amy dives into wheatgrass — the OG green superfood — and why she’s suddenly taking daily shots like it’s 1998 at JuiceLand. From blood sugar support and antioxidant hype to gut health and energy boosts, this episode separates legit science from wellness folklore, with a side of bus-life and a pep talk about falling off the wagon (because we all do). Mentioned in this episode:Amazing Grass Organic Wheatgrass Powder: https://amazinggrass.com/products/organic-wheat-grass?srsltid=AfmBOooo1X70YFnL3On6CLQsyLkp_96enfNWE01lpi7-zOWlwj7D73oCAmy's show talking wheatgrass: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/297IjFjbQ0bHave a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:⁠https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/⁠Amy Edwards – ⁠https://instagram.com/realamyedwards⁠Whitney Stropp – ⁠https://instagram.com/whitneystropp⁠The Amy Edwards Show:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJm⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShow⁠Every Widow Thing:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing⁠

Whitney breaks down the BBL Heroic and why anyone would willingly sign up to be zapped in the name of collagen, glow, and midlife skin maintenance. Also covered: kids needing things every five seconds, irritation levels, the emotional rollercoaster of being needed, and the very real question of how much we actually want to “optimize.”Share this podcast with a friend, and please rate, review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:⁠https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/⁠Amy Edwards – ⁠https://instagram.com/realamyedwards⁠Whitney Stropp – ⁠https://instagram.com/whitneystropp⁠The Amy Edwards Show:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJm⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShow⁠Every Widow Thing:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing⁠

Whitney’s crown issue turns into a full-blown oral health deep dive. From bleeding gums to biological dentistry to why your mouth might secretly be running your entire body, this episode connects flossing to longevity in a way that will absolutely make you pick up the floss tonight.Mentioned on this episode:Amy's double-header on biological dentristry: Part 1 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/c9frCKjbQ0b Part 2 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/IGF4KJjbQ0bShare this podcast with a friend, and please rate, review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:⁠https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/⁠Amy Edwards – ⁠https://instagram.com/realamyedwards⁠Whitney Stropp – ⁠https://instagram.com/whitneystropp⁠The Amy Edwards Show:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJm⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShow⁠Every Widow Thing:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing⁠

Amy breaks down the latest breakthrough in sustained topical oxytocin, what it does, and all the natural ways to boost the “love hormone” without turning your life into a science experiment.Also covered this week: Galentine’s plans, skincare gifts, gua sha, Botox rules, lashes and hair extensions, new mattresses, sleepiness as a sign of love, staring into your dog’s eyes, plants with feelings, yogurt probiotics, creatine side quests, and why we absolutely do what we want. Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!References for this week: https://www.thechangeispersonal.com/blog/ask-andi-anything-oxytocin-and-menopause-can-the-love-hormone-help#:~:text=For%20women%20experiencing%20vaginal%20dryness%2C,and%20bonding%20with%20a%20partner.https://drannacabeca.com/blogs/wellness-longevity/how-to-increase-oxytocin?srsltid=AfmBOop_AZjO3o1-weUUpvId9BRbY-VaanMHvoE2uNZR6AWmmyUoELX3Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystroppThe Amy Edwards Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJmhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShowEvery Widow Thing:https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing

Is your skincare calming your face… or your nervous system? Amy and Whitney get into neurocosmetics: what they claim to do, why they are suddenly everywhere, and whether your moisturizer is actually smarter than you. Also, our latest supplement update.Mentioned in this episode:Who trolled amber: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/listen/who-trolled-amber@Danaemercerhttps://www.melaleuca.com/Who What Wear article: https://apple.news/AnwZGTIo-R4W3JYZdsFlRAQhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738081X25001427?via%3DihubShare this podcast with a friend, and please rate, review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:⁠https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/⁠Amy Edwards – ⁠https://instagram.com/realamyedwards⁠Whitney Stropp – ⁠https://instagram.com/whitneystropp⁠The Amy Edwards Show:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJm⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShow⁠Every Widow Thing:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing⁠

Midlife wellness trends are full on right now: supplements, hormones, longevity hacks, skincare rituals, algae experiments, and whatever the internet decided you “need” by Tuesday. Amy and Whitney sort the useful from the unhinged, share what they’re actually curious about, and remind you that the real wellness win is discernment, humor, and opting out when needed.Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:⁠https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/⁠Amy Edwards – ⁠https://instagram.com/realamyedwards⁠Whitney Stropp – ⁠https://instagram.com/whitneystropp⁠The Amy Edwards Show:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJm⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShow⁠Every Widow Thing:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing⁠

Creatine isn’t just for gym bros and the 1990s. Amy and Whitney break down why this OG supplement is suddenly having a midlife glow-up—covering muscle, brain power, energy, and why consistency matters more than timing. Bonus: coffee hacks, brain boosts, and zero fear-mongering.Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:⁠https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/⁠Amy Edwards – ⁠https://instagram.com/realamyedwards⁠Whitney Stropp – ⁠https://instagram.com/whitneystropp⁠The Amy Edwards Show:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJm⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShow⁠Every Widow Thing:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing⁠

Ever feel like you’re secretly faking it and everyone else somehow knows what they’re doing? Same. In this episode, Amy and Whitney unpack impostor syndrome—why it often gets louder in midlife, why high achievers are the most likely to feel it, and how trying new things (style, careers, creativity, life pivots) can suddenly make you feel like a total fraud.They break down the five impostor syndrome archetypes, laugh through their own very real examples, and share practical mindset shifts to move from stuck and self-doubting to functional and forward-moving. Spoiler: confidence is overrated, consistency is not, and you’re already more qualified than your brain wants you to believe.Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystroppThe Amy Edwards Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJmhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShowEvery Widow Thing:https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing

Glutathione sounds glamorous until you smell it. Amy and Whitney unpack what it actually does, why midlife bodies suddenly care, oxidization, and whether it’s worth it or not when no one can even agree on the best way to take it.Mentioned in this episode:Chocolate mint glutathione drops https://www.quicksilverscientific.com/products/glutathioneAlive and Well (Austin) https://aliveandwell.health/Glutaryl / Auro Wellness https://aurowellness.com/products/glutarylThe Amy Edwards Show on glutathione with Dr. Nayan Patel192 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqwJFvZBVQQThe Glutathione Revolution https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-glutathione-revolution-nayan-patel-pharmd/1135968066Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystroppThe Amy Edwards Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJmhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShowEvery Widow Thing:https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing

Is hydrogen water legit or just another fancy wellness trend? Amy and Whitney dig into the science, the hype, and what’s worth knowing in midlife, plus quick detours into PEMF updates, beauty maintenance realities, and navigating crooks and nannies.Humanaut https://www.humanauthealth.com/Coartem https://www.novartis.com/us-en/sites/novartis_us/files/coartem.pdfDr Amen Hydrogen Water https://brainmd.com/h2-boostFunction Health https://www.functionhealth.com/Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystroppThe Amy Edwards Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJmhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShowEvery Widow Thing:https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing

Amy and Whitney take a practical deep dive into pumpkin seeds (pepitas)—why they’re being recommended for midlife women, what the research actually says, and how a simple handful a day might support hormones, bones, cholesterol, sleep, and overall metabolic health. Along the way, there’s real talk about blood work, testosterone swings, seed cycling, and why sometimes the simplest food really is doing the most.Mentioned in this episode:Hair loss episode:https://youtu.be/IHsW4VLYQpsWays2Well (blood work + hormone testing)https://www.ways2well.comRisa Groux Nutritionhttps://www.risagrouxnutrition.comThe Amy Edwards Show Episode with Risa Groux:193 - https://podcasts.apple.com/pe/podcast/193-how-to-heal-your-gut-for-total-wellness-with-risa/id1543432633?i=1000673426368&l=en-GBRat study cited:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4017725/Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropphttps://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/The Amy Edwards Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJmhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShowEvery Widow Thing:https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing

Whitney and Amy dig into PEMF and red light therapy - what it is, why it’s everywhere, and whether lying on an expensive electromagnetic mat actually does anything. Along the way, they detour into perfume obsessions, faux-real Birkins, and opting out of holiday cards, because midlife wellness is never just one thing.Mentioned in this episode:Frédéric Malle Perfumeshttps://www.fredericmalle.comLe Labohttps://www.lelabofragrances.comUpgrade Labshttps://upgradelabs.comHigherDOSE PEMF Mathttps://higherdose.com/products/infrared-pemf-matHigherDOSE Red Light Face Maskhttps://higherdose.com/products/red-light-face-maskNatalie Episodes175: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG2iHIInEs4176: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV6QgJxU-yABiological Dentistry episodes244: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a_ph-Z6DwI245: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e_iU9AxBSMDr. Joe Dispenza – You Are the Placebohttps://drjoedispenza.com/products/you-are-the-placeboDr. Joe Dispenza – Becoming Supernaturalhttps://drjoedispenza.com/products/becoming-supernaturalRemember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystroppThe Amy Edwards Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJmhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShowEvery Widow Thing:https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing

Whitney and Amy break down ashwagandha — what it is, why everyone suddenly swears by it, and whether it actually does anything besides make you feel like you're “doing wellness.” From stress and sleep to focus and the placebo effect, they get honest about what’s hype, what’s helpful, and how to take it without overthinking it. Plus, a cameo from the world’s shiniest socks.Mentioned in this episode:Shiny socks:https://www.marialarosa.it/en/products/one-ribbed-laminated-ws21-79mlr?variant=55354623361368https://www.kineuphorics.comAlgae tablets:https://energybits.comTart Cherry Juice:https://antioxidantsolutions.com/collections/cherryRemember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share? Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropphttps://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/

Whitney and Amy dive into the glamorous world of… topical chemotherapy. From zombie hands to sunscreen trauma to detergent confessions, this episode covers fluorouracil, skin checks, and why midlife is just one long battle with UV regret and subscriptions.Mentioned in this episode:Chelsea Handler – I'll Have What She's Having https://www.chelseahandler.com/booksTrue Earth Laundry Detergent (eco-friendly) https://www.tru.earthTide Free & Gentle https://tide.com/en-us/shop/type/liquid/tide-free-and-gentleTyler Candle Company – Glamorous Wash (Diva Scent) https://tylercandlestore.com/collections/glamorous-wash/products/glamorous-wash-divaFluorouracil (Efudex) – Topical Chemotherapy Cream https://www.efudex.comSupergoop! PLAY Sunscreen https://supergoop.com/products/play-sunscreenSarna Anti-Itch Lotion https://www.sarnalotion.comRemember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share? Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropphttps://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/

Sober curious… or just sober-ISH? Amy (3+ years sober) and Whitney (not) go all in on giving up- and sometimes not giving up- alcohol, experimenting with algae, hormones, and mocktails, and trying to figure out why midlife drinking makes everything from sleep to sex to socializing feel… complicated and occasionally deranged.Mentioned in this episode:EnergyBits Algae Tablets https://energybits.comDave Asprey https://daveasprey.comWays2Well https://www.ways2well.comDifferin Gel (Adapalene) https://www.differin.comThe Ordinary Sulfur Powder (acne) https://theordinary.comHigh-Frequency Facial Wand  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=high+frequency+wandFiber Mascara – Thrive Causemetics https://thrivecausemetics.comBetty Lash https://www.bettylash.comMud\Water https://mudwtr.comAmanda Kuda – Unbottled Potentialhttps://www.amandakuda.com/book Andrew Huberman – Huberman Lab Podcast (Alcohol episode)https://hubermanlab.comBreeze (BRĒZ) THC Drink https://drinkbrez.comRitual Zero Proof (NA Spirits) https://ritualzeroproof.comSons Bar (Austin Sober Bar) https://sonsbar.comUchiba https://uchiba.comRemember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropphttps://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/

You know that moment you realize you’ve basically become your own aesthetician, dermatologist, and chemist? We do too.Amy and Whitney dive into the world of DIY beauty: what’s genius, what’s terrifying, and what should absolutely be left to professionals (spoiler: lasers).Mentioned in this episode:Function Health – https://functionhealth.comLED Masks (for skin rejuvenation) – https://www.allure.com/gallery/best-led-light-therapy-masksRosemary Oil for Hair GrowthThe Collective ATX (Amy’s salon) – https://www.thecollectiveatx.comRemember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropphttps://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/

Fiber! Who knows all about it? You will now. Get ready to take fiber to the max with us this week!Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropphttps://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/

Whitney has been losing hair for two years now, so let's get into her journey, what she's tried, and where she is now. From minoxidil to hormones, rosemary oil, and everything in between, we cover it, plus beauty standards, The Golden Bachelor, and midlife moments.Mentioned in this episode:Amy's bag hookup: WhatsApp +86 189 7991 3453Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:Anything But Mid - https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropp

Do you need a sign? How about a signier sign? Same. How do we ask, what do we look for, and why do we need them at our age? We cover the power of asking out loud, trusting what you feel, and co-creating your life instead of waiting for things to happen.Mentioned in this episode:The Amy Edwards Show – https://amyedwards.com/podcastThe Amy Edwards Show – https://amyedwards.com/podcastEvery Widow Thing Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3Fight For The Forgotten – https://fightfortheforgotten.orgElizabeth Gilbert – https://www.elizabethgilbert.comThe World Is Waiting for You by Edwina Findley Dickerson – https://www.edwinafindley.comWeighted Vest Benefits – https://www.healthline.com/health/weighted-vest-benefitsRemember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropp

Get out your pompoms! It’s the inaugural episode of Anything But Mid, because even though it’s midlife, yours is destined to be anything but mid.Amy and Whitney dive into why this show exists, the pressure of doing all the things, and one of their favorite topics: sleep. From mouth taping to circadian rhythms to remembering we don’t actually need to eat more jicama, and it’s exactly what midlife needs: less stress, more joy, and a good night’s rest.Plus, an Anything But Mid pep talk from Whitney.Mentioned in this episode:The Amy Edwards Show https://amyedwards.com/podcastEvery Widow Thing Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3Intake Breathing https://intakebreathing.comLake Austin Spa Resort https://www.lakeaustin.comFunction Health https://functionhealth.comWays2Well https://ways2well.comBrian Johnson’s Blueprint https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.coJackbox Games – https://www.jackboxgames.comRemember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show! Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropp