Send us a textCan cutting just 10 grams of added sugar from your daily diet really reverse the biological clock? On this episode of Moving Through Midlife, we explore groundbreaking research from UC San Francisco that suggests it can, particularly for your skin health. Discover how even small changes in your sugar intake can lead to significant improvements in your biological age. We'll unpack the fascinating findings from a study involving diverse women and their epigenetic clocks, and learn...
Send us a textWhat if you could slow down the impact of aging on your body? Join us on this enlightening episode of Moving Through Midlife as we unpack a groundbreaking study from Nature Aging, revealing how our bodies transform significantly in our mid-40s and early 60s. We'll explore changes in cardiovascular health, metabolism of caffeine and alcohol, immune regulation, carbohydrate metabolism, and kidney function. Learn how these shifts might explain why you can't handle caffeine or alcoh...
Send us a textCould simple morning habits really transform your midlife health journey? Discover how exposing yourself to morning sunlight can naturally regulate your circadian rhythm and boost cortisol, setting the stage for a better day. Learn about an effective movement routine that involves lifting your arms overhead to improve posture and support lymphatic drainage. Plus, find out why postponing your first cup of coffee until after breakfast might be a game-changer for managing cortisol ...
Send us a textWhat if the key to better health in midlife is simply slowing down? Join me, Courtney, on this episode of Moving Through Midlife, where we unlock the transformative power of simplifying your wellness strategies. We'll explore how being intentional in three areas—slowing down, moving more, and being present—can transition you from a state of stress to a state of relaxation. This shift not only enhances nutrient absorption and muscle activation but also allows you to fully enjoy y...
Send us a textEver wondered how something as simple as breathing could transform your life? Discover how mastering 360 breathing techniques and proper posture can soothe your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and enhance your overall well-being in our latest episode of "Moving Through Midlife." We’ll uncover the science behind how the diaphragm's movement and its interaction with the heart and vagus nerve can shift you from a fight or flight response to a peaceful rest and digest state. Learn p...
Send us a textCan you truly transform your eating habits by simply paying more attention to your food? Join me, Courtney, on this enlightening episode of Moving Through Midlife, as I sit down with Chef James Barry, the esteemed private chef and visionary behind Eat Pluck, to uncover the secrets of mindful eating. Chef Barry brings to light the contrast between our modern, often confusing dietary landscape and the wisdom of our ancestors. We discuss how understanding and reconnecting with our ...
Send us a textTransform your approach to conflict resolution with insights from Karleene, a seasoned hostage negotiator. Discover the techniques that Karleene uses to navigate everyday conflicts, drawn from her personal experiences balancing a household with a brain-injured husband and seven children. You’ll uncover the five foundational principles she swears by—curiosity, attitude, master listening, connection, and reframing—to control emotional reactions and maintain constructive dialogue.E...
Send us a textImagine you're walking confidently through your golden years, free from the fear of falls and injuries. That's not just a dream; it's a reality you can achieve by focusing on one crucial area: your ankles. Join me, Courtney, on this episode of Moving Through Midlife, as I share a deeply personal story about a family member's fall that underscores the undeniable value of ankle mobility and strength. We'll dive into a practical, step-by-step exercise you can start right from your ...
Send us a textDeb Blum is the founder and guide for The Whole Soul Way 12-Month Experience. Having been an empowerment and transformational coach for women for over a decade, she's pulled together everything she's learned on her own path and from her clients into a guided self-paced online course and program. In this program, she teaches a step-by-step process to unhook from fear, conditioning, and other barriers to love so that you can truly enjoy the life you're in and experience emotionall...
Send us a textThe first Monday of the month I provide you with a movement snack to see how you are moving in your every day life. Today we are talking about Mobility and these are exercises that we all need to be practicing on the daily.I discuss:-the importance of mobility-what joints should be stable and what joints should be mobile-how to work on foot mobility-exercise to strengthen the big toe-how to increase hip mobility-the importance of adding rotation into your daily life-...
Send us a textIf you struggle with organizing your pictures or not sure how you should create a photo book this podcast is for you. Today I speak with Haleh of Picturli. Haleh Shoa is the founder and CEO of Picturli, a photo organization, curation, archiving and design studio that helps families, individuals and businesses transform their photo mess into one sortable digital library. Haleh and her team meticulously organize their client’s entire photo collections into a sortable an...
Send us a textBria Gadd is an holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer and nutritioncoach, who specializes in female hormones, helping women with weight releaseand energy gain in pre and post menopause, and finding clarity in hormonalchaos.We discuss:-What your period says about your health-How sugar affects our periods and overall health in perimenopause-How to handle our energy in perimenopause-Sleep hygiene in perimenopause-Nutrition in perimenopause-The effects of caffeine in...
Send us a textToday I am speaking with Hally Brooke, Founder & CEO of Live Nourished Coaching, is a Certified Functional Medicine Nutrition Counselor, Health & Wellness Coach, and industry advocate. Overcoming personal GI issues and extensive training led her to establish a thriving nationwide practice. Hally's mission at Live Nourished Coaching is to make health coaching accessible to all, accomplished through direct coaching and strategic partnerships. An international speaker,...
Send us a textOn the first Monday of the month I provide you with a movement snack to help you move more and better throughout your day. Today I am sharing a way to fire on and strengthen the deep core muscles and pelvic floor. This can be done seated and will help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. -an exercise for your pelvic floor-how to fire on and strengthen the deep core-how to strengthen the pelvic floor You can find this video in our community as well: (1) Moving...
Send us a textOne thing many people come to me for is motivation. I discuss:Difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivationHow you can start small with your motivationA body in motion stays in motionFinding an accountability buddy to help you with motivation and consistencyFind something you enjoy doing to keep you moving. These are the three tips to help you get motivated to start moving more. Head to www.movingthroughmidlife.com to join the 12 week coaching program.&nb...
Send us a textWe have all heard that there are things we can do to help increase our metabolism. Today I am sharing with you 2 simple things that you can do to help increase your metabolism naturally in perimenopause.It starts with energy balance and although calories in and calories out are part of the discussion, there are things that can affect how those calories are converted into energy, therefore these two things are simple and effective for helping you to increase your metabolism...
Send us a textToday I am discussing things that can affect your cortisol levels. -What affects cortisol levels-How cortisol rises in perimenopauseWith cortisol naturally increasing as we enter perimenopause, it is important to understand what may be causing our stress levels to rise so that we can work on decreasing it. I provide you with a checklist to determine how many of these things that can increase cortisol are currently affecting you so that you can take a self assessment ...
Send us a textToday I had the pleasure of speaking with Anna Tseng of Plant Nourished. Anna is a plant-based Registered Dietitian with a Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition. She’s also the Founder of PlantNourished, a Podcast Host and an award-winning published recipe creator. Through private coaching and online courses, she helps busy people with health challenges move easily to plant-based eating for optimal health. Anna empowers them with key skills, practical strategies, and ...
Send us a textThis week you can test your balance with this movement snack.Each month I like to focus on a movement to help us get stronger or increase mobility. This month I want you to focus on your balance. Try these balance exercises to see how well you do. -First are you able to balance on one leg for 30 seconds?-Are you able to get the glute to fire on?-How does your visual system affect your balance?-Can you do the tandem balance?If you struggle to balance I provide b...
Send us a textAre you having a midlife crisis?Today I am discussing what exactly a midlife crisis is defined as, how you may feel about a midlife crisis, and ways to think about it differently. How this time in midlife can be thought of as more of an awakening, when it tends to happen in our life, and tips on how to handle it.Head to www.movingthroughmidlife.com to join the 12 week coaching program. Support the showHead to www.movingthroughmidlife. com to learn moreJoin our Free FB...