The Flexible Neurotic

EP 130: Permission for the “ugly cry” is granted. “midlife mom” mixed with “empty nest” or “half empty nest”, omg! Get ready for a new solo mini-sode where I get into everything empty nest (half empty nest) and “teen son” as I call him is now “college son”. He just left for his sophomore year of college. I’m heading into my second “year of lasts” (last prom, last SAT, last college apps) with “teen daughter”, finishing her last year of high school and I’m trying to stay present for all of it, “hard and good” as I say!  I am digging deep with all of you into my personal journey through the “ugh’s and fabulosities” of parenting in midlife and the transition to an empty nest. I’m still a “half empty nester”. I know you’re feeling it too and I’m here to remind you that you are not alone. Parenting sh** mixed with new feelings of feeling irrelevant. Woosh!     When we enter an “empty nest” era, our mom duties change from “mangager to consultant” and the need for self-reflection, personal growth and humor is necessary. Getting real with you, per usual.  Today, I am giving you practical golden nuggets for navigating this experience! You won’t want to miss this episode, also available on Youtube! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/130 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

Are you a midlife woman who is being flooded with information on social media regarding all things health and longevity? I am!  Do the infrared sauna, stand on your head, go to f*king yoga, sweat your balls off, jump in a cold plunge, eat this, don’t eat that, the list goes on…  In this episode we are getting to the bottom of all this information with an amazing midlife health expert. You won’t want to miss it. In this episode I’m joined by cleanse, wellness and overall transformational expert Elissa Goodman. She is a holistic nutritionist with a list of celebrity clientele and today I am asking her about midlife health tools, and all the things we see on instagram and think… should I try that? Our first conversation Thriving, Not Just Surviving… Cleansing, Juicing & Transforming With Elissa Goodman took place during Covid in the early stages of my podcast. It was so fun to meet in person for this midlife chat and of course it’s available on youtube, so make sure to check it out there! Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/129 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

EP 128: Mocktails, pickleball, midlife friendships & marriage and top health hacks….did I peak your interest? Do you ever wonder why you feel so stuck in midlife? Part of it is that we aren’t experimenting and trying new things. We made our kids try new sports or take that random art class, yet we don’t apply the same expectations to ourselves as midlifers. In this episode, I’m joined by long-time friend, cooking instructor and Instagram phenomenon, Pamela Salzman. We are covering midlife health, routines, keeping your brain sharp and so much more. Pamela is sharing her experiences as an entrepreneur, empty-nester, and health influencer. We also talk about realigning midlife friendships and finding inspiration in “non traditional” paths for midlife pivot. And, we of course talk about marriage and our husbands. This was such a fun and layered conversation, I loved deep diving in Pamela’s life and you will appreciate her candor with her midlife advice. YOU CAN ALSO WATCH ON YOUTUBE!  We met in person for this midlife talk! Pamela is another repeat guest, she was my second guest on my podcast, ever - our first conversation is Reimagining Family Meals & Health From The Inside Out With Pamela Salzman Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/128 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

EP 127:  Are you a midlife woman looking to explore your identity beyond motherhood? I am! Today’s guest is telling us that you don’t have to check all of the midlife boxes, it’s okay to just do what works for YOU and why it’s important to find your midlife freedom. If you are feeling stuck and need some midlife motivation, then this episode is definitely for you!  Today I’m joined by another second time guest, and midlife hottie… She’s a beauty guru, mom, and the owner of the one-and-only Knockout Beauty, Cayli Cavaco Reck! We spoke for hours and covered every midlife topic under the sun. We are discussing the importance of building midlife identity beyond motherhood, self re-discovery, midlife freedom and self care. Cayli is sharing her amazing midlife philosophies, the importance of nourishing the skin through vitamins and having a simple skin care routine and the intricacies of midlife.  If you would rather watch this episode make sure to check it out on youtube!  If you loved this episode, check out our first conversation for a little midlife throwback Skincare: Wrinkles, Melasma & Dewy Glows In Midlife  Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/127 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com

EP 126: Putting yourself first in midlife. Yes! Hard and good! Thinking about “midlife self reinvention”? It doesn’t mean you are “burning the house down”...It just means you are looking for your “next thing” in midlife. Maybe you are seeking passion, purpose, meaning or even some novelty. You are not alone. Most of us feel this way. Ready to mix-it-up in midlife? Wanting to be in touch with your inner voice? Looking for ways to prioritize your midlife mental health? Then this episode is for you! Today’s guest is telling us how she put herself first at 40 and why it was the best decision she’s ever made.  Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a new podcast episode all about midlife reinvention, mindfulness and what it looks like to prioritize emotional wellness. This week I am joined by author, life-coach, midlife reinvention-ist and pickleball champ, Camilla Sacre-Dallerup. She was a champion dancer on the UK equivalent of Dancing With The Stars, Strictly Come Dancing (omg!) and now she’s the author of three books about personal reinvention and redefining midlife “success”. We are also getting into some midlife woo-woo from hypnosis to chakras and subconscious alignment. If you would rather watch this episode, make sure to check it out on Youtube! And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on any podcast platform and subscribe to Youtube! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/126 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

EP 125: Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a rad, real and open conversation with one of my favorite midlife besties and hottie/smarties.      Jennifer Fisher is back! Our first episode was on zoom two years ago. Today, we are on fire and in person in NYC, underboob sweat and all! Jennifer is a jeweler, entrepreneur, chef, kitchen influencer, social media superstar, entrepreneurial speaker and overall midlife hottie. She’s a half-empty nest mom, just like me and is going through all the same things that most midlife women are facing… hormone shifts, kids leaving the house and all the things. She’s hilarious, honest, and inspirational, and today she’s giving us all the details, and I mean ALL the details on her favorite products and midlife motivations. We get into it! In this episode, we are getting into everything midlife, sweating mid-summer in New York City, having sons in college, menopause and more!  I was able to catch Jennifer on my quick trip to NYC. You will love this in person interview…so make sure to check out the full episode on Youtube and sign up for the full list of midlife goodies that she mentions in the episode.  Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/125 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOP MY SH*T: https://shopmy.us/theflexibleneurotic  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

EP 124: I know that I am your “midlife bestie”, oversharing my midlife “ugh’s & fabulosities” and finding us all the expert golden nuggets to create our optimal midlife. But, today I am talking to another midlife bestie, “poolside”! This midlife hottie showed up to our zoom interview in a bikini. Let me explain… we had a timing miscommunication and she was at her pool with her “teen sons” who are home for the summer. So, I went into my closet and put a one piece swimsuit on…a  little “Missoni like” number from Target, 5 years ago. We gotta get stuff done. No rescheduling, just doing it the way the universe had it planned for us…real life style.  We talk about our 2.5 decade marriages, keeping it real, empty nest and midlife friendships. We also talked about how she started her platform, how she tries to stay in the “fun and creativity” and not get lost in the vanity metrics.This is TMI and unfiltered midlife besties chatting “poolside”. SOOOO, of course there was some sweating involved. If you are looking for midlife inspo and real talk, then this episode is definitely for you.  Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a fun &  new podcast episode about everything midlife. This week I am joined by the fashion Instagram“link-queen” herself. She’s a fashion influencer, midlife remixer, Instagram bestie, Jen Sattler. We are talking about her journey through Instagram, influencing, sharing her story and finding her voice.  Today we are getting into all the ebbs and flows of midlife, instagram, marriage, empty-nesting and the power of being open with your community. Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/124 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

EP 123: Blood sugar! Are you a midlife woman just learning about the dreaded blood sugar saga or you already know you are insulin resistant? Maybe you feel clunky and tired? Maybe you have gained a few pounds?  Do you want to learn some simple lifestyle changes that can help you balance your blood sugar, feel better and lose some extra weight? Want the secret to really making it a lifestyle this time, then you are in the right place. My guest this week is all about thinking of food as medicine, prioritizing protein and making the healthiest choices in easy ways.   Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an informative and inspiring episode all about health and wellness in midlife.  This week I am joined by holistic certified nutritionist, Beth Bollinger, of Nest Wellness. She is a health and nutrition recipe expert, an IG phenomenon, sharing her knowledge about everything food & health on Instagram and her website.  Today, we are getting into the elements of her recipes from dairy, gluten and sugar free to metabolically balanced. She makes it look easy for us, you won’t want to miss this, it’s also available on Youtube.  We get into it!!!  Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/123 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

EP 122: 6 month “midlife review” for you. It is 6 months into the new year. Have you taken any of those personal steps that you might have pondered on January 1? This is not general “self help” bla bla. This is the real juice.  Midlife woman, I know you are ready for a personal “uplevel” because you are here! Wanting a pivot, reset, rei-ignition, with some mindfulness on the side…me too! What if I told you that I could give you a carefully curated “top shelf” midlife golden nugget action step list that might get you to take that first tiny step towards “choosing you”? What’s stopping you…your inner mean girl, the perception that others will judge you, or plain fear of doing something new and failing? Me too! We are not settling! We are creating! If you are ready to jump off the “midlife hamster wheel” of the same damn day everyday…I got you. Me too! This week's guest is going deep with me and digging into 10 golden nuggets on being “braver” for you!  Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a new podcast episode that is all about bridging the gap between “knowing vs. actually” doing. This week I am joined by podcaster, author and thought leader with 400K+ social media followers, Cory Allen. In this episode we are outlining practical steps for midlife “uplevel”. Cory and I dig into his new book “A Brave New You: A Roadmap To Believing The More Is Possible” through a midlife lens, to uncover the 10 things for midlife women Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/122 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

EP 121: It’s not selfish to put yourself first in midlife. Midlife self obsession is approved. My guest today has 400k social media followers listening to her every word. After being a mother and a wife, a friend, a sister or a career-er when will it be time to be you and choose you, too?!? Today’s guest explains why choosing you in midlife is not selfish and gives us the tools to show up for ourselves despite the midlife internal s**t show.  Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a new podcast episode all about choosing yourself in midlife. This week I am joined by London-based registered psychotherapist, social media rockstar and new author & podcaster, Helen Marie.  Today we are talking about self-worth, getting unstuck, parenting and re-parenting ourselves  - which are all topics that she explores in her new book called “Choose You Gentle Words to Help You Heal and Grow” which is a guide for inner-work and deep thinking. This is the midlife self-help, self-recognition, self-work episode you have all been waiting for.  Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/121 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

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  Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/120 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

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.  Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/119 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

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 Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/118 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

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! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/117 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com   

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 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com