Too Cool For Midlife

Overwhelmed by the college planning process? Meet Gerna Benz, founder of Bay College Planning and one of the country's top college planning experts. He has helped countless families navigate the college journey, working directly with students to find their ideal college fit while showing parents how to make it affordable. In this episode, Gerna helps navigate the waters of higher education. Want to know when to kick off your college planning? Curious about how grandparent gifts affect financ...

Let's be honest, a lot of us would rather not think about Alzheimer's. But here's the thing - statistics show that over 6 million people are living with Alzheimer's and that number is projected to grow at staggering rates. This episode isn't about scaring you. It's about sharing some pretty amazing research that's changing how we look at memory loss. We're not just talking about preventing it anymore - we're talking about actually turning it around. Wild, right? We're going show you wh...

As we enter our 40s, 50s, and beyond, many of us find that our tried-and-true exercise routines no longer yield the same positive results. Instead, we may face unexpected setbacks and a frustrating plateau in our fitness journey. Enter kinesiologist Robbie Stahl, who sheds light on why simply adding more weight, increasing cardio intensity, or adopting a "push through it" mentality might be doing more harm than good. Stahl reveals the biggest pitfalls that can derail our fitness goals and le...

Often considered an afterthought, mouth health is actually mission-critical to overall health, influencing everything from cardiovascular health to immune function. This goes way beyond the traditional brush-floss directive we have all been taught. In this episode of Too Cool for Midlife, oral hygiene meets holistic health. Barbara Tritz, biological dental hygenist, shares about the often-overlooked role the mouth plays in our overall health, diving into many important facets, from wha...

We all know about the connection between the Moon and the tides, influencing the ebb and flow of the ocean. Well, it turns out that this celestial body is also influencing our own biological rhythms. In this episode Masami Covey discusses how the lunar cycle impacts women from perimenopause to postmenopause, discussing everything from mood swings to sleep, dreaming, and more. Episode Highlights Include: - The Moon's influence on your biology - Lunar rhythms and women's health -...