Midlife Momentum: Menopause, Hormones & Weight Loss for Women Over 40

All your relationships can be impacted by this transition into menopause. Including (and especially) the relationship with yourself. Like it or not, your body, mind, and emotions are being tossed about by this change. And then there are the relationships you have with your partner, kids, friends, and colleagues... The people around you will likely notice something's up. So how do you accept what's going on with you, and talk to others about it and feel supported? To answer that, I've invited Dr. Liz Jenkins to the podcast. Liz is a marriage and family therapist and a relationship coach, and in this episode, she's talking about that changing relationship with yourself and your body, as well as how to have those uncomfortable discussions with the people who care about you. If you're married, single, or somewhere in between, this is the episode for you!DebbieP.S. Here's the YouTube link to watch the video version: https://youtu.be/M7HWoMWPtJoDr. Liz Jenkins helps couples reconnect, repair, and reignite their love, quickly transforming their relationships or marriages to the connection and passion of their early years. Married for 38+ years, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Connection Coach with over 75,000 hours of focused time working with women and couples, she is a trusted expert who quickly identifies each couple's and individual's unique path for success in their self-love and relationships.LINKS TO FREEBIES:Here's the link to Liz's FREE Love Languages Guide, a gamechanger that helps you both quickly understand and connect using the power of your love languages:https://learn.drlizjenkins.com/love-languages-guideHere's the link to Liz's FREE Couple's Connection Checklist:https://learn.drlizjenkins.com/couples-checklistTo connect with Liz:Website: www.DrLizJenkins.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_liz_jenkins/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLizJenkins; and https://www.facebook.com/groups/theconnectedcouplewithdrlizjenkinsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYI1IqEBugqTGff2biBvKQAThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

I really don't like the term, "time management" because,,,You can't actually manage time.Time goes on whether you like it or not.You can't control it.But you can manage what you do with your time.And that's where it gets tricky...You WANT to do certain things, but somehow they're not getting done.Because of unexpected interruptions, or distraction, or ...Because you just don't feel like it.So, how can you get the things done you WANT to get done, like lose weight, get fit, write a book, start a podcast,...?I've got a 3-step process for that, and also 2 essential skills you need to have to make those things happen.Enjoy the episode!DebbieP.S. I referred to the book "Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman in the episode. Check it out!And here's my info on self-mastery coaching for students: https://selfmasteryforstudents.com/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me more about managing your time, or you want to find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram...or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Have you ever wanted to write?Whether you'd love to write your memoir, or a self-help book, or fiction, or even if you've just wanted to be more creative, now is the time to sit down and start.That's why I invited Allegra Huston to talk to me for this podcast episode.Allegra's written her own memoir, Love Child, and she also teaches a writing method called Imaginative Storm with her partner, James Navé, with whom she also co-wrote the book, Write What You Don't Know.(... you may also recognize Allegra's last name, as she's the daughter of the late movie director John Huston.)In this episode she talks about writing just ten minutes at a time, writing about what you don't know, listening to your inner coach instead of your inner critic, and more.If you'd love to write, or even be more creative, this is the episode for you.Enjoy!DebbieP.S. Here's the YouTube link to watch the video version: https://youtu.be/084SE5_ns7MAllegra Huston is the the co-founder of the Imaginative Storm writing method, and co-author of the book and online course Write What You Don’t Know. She’s also written and co-written several other books , including her beautifully written memoir, Love Child. She teaches a 5-day memoir writing course in various locations, including most recently Nova Scotia. Allegra also happens to have grown up with two wonderful fathers: film director John Huston, and John Julius Norwich. And she’s now living in beautiful Taos New Mexico, in an adobe house she built with the father of her son.To connect with Allegra:Email: allegra@imaginativestorm.comWebsites: https://www.allegrahuston.com ; https://www.imaginativestorm.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allegrahuston/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allegra.hustonThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Are you feeling exhausted, or even burned out?I regularly talk to women in midlife, and the most common thing I hear is that they're feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, and they just want to feel more energetic and motivated again. A few years ago I was struggling with that too.At 45, I was exhausted all the time, gaining weight around the middle, experiencing joint pain, acid reflux, and more.I realized that year that I was in perimenopause.With the change of hormones and my lifestyle, at the end of the day I was totally DONE.So I decided to figure out what was going on with my changing body, and I developed some very specific habits that reenergized me…I documented these habits and broke them down into 5 strategies that transformed my health and my energy... And I'm talking about them here in today's episode.(.. btw, if you haven't yet downloaded it, I've documented my 5 strategies in a free guide called, "Exhausted to Energized".)Enjoy :)DebbieThanks for listening!Here's the link to my free guide, "Exhausted to Energized"If you'd like to ask me more about getting comfortable with discomfort, or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Lifting weights in midlife...It'll not only get you physically stronger.💪It will also improve your mental health, your self confidence, and your outlook.In today's episode, I'm talking to Kim Rahir and her take on lifting heavy in midlife.(Meaning heavy weights, not those little pink dumbbells.😉)In the past year, Kim became the European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category - she's 60 by the way. 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🎉🎉🎉And this is following an MS diagnosis just ten years ago.LIsten as she talks about her story, as well as the importance of lifting heavier weights in midlife.I really enjoyed our conversation, and I hope you do to.DebbieP.S. You can also view the video of this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5sLFHFfKTDAKim Rahir is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her then doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. Today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles, while ditching diet culture conditioning to actually eat to nourish and flourish.To connect with Kim:You can access Kim's free assessment tool about your health and strength at https://kimrahir.comYou can also follow her here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rahir/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.rahir/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim.rahir/Email: kim@kimrahir.comThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Today I get to talk to Audrey Danaher.Audrey's not only the author of the book, "Becoming of Age", and living life over 60 on her terms, but she also happens to be my cousin!I'm thrilled to have her on the podcast, to talk to her about our inner wild woman, and how we can continue learning and growing through what she calls The Third Stage of life (i.e. life over 60.)Last week on the podcast I talked about loving your age, and this week Audrey gives us a beautiful example of what there is to love about aging.Enjoy the episode!DebbieAudrey Danaher is a writer and recently retired registered nurse with a background in public health nursing, health policy, research, and teaching at the undergraduate level. Her writing, which focuses on women’s experiences in later life, began when she chronicled (through a blog) her journey training for the New York City Marathon in 2014.  Now, her recently published book, ‘Becoming of Age’ explores women’s experiences in the Third Stage of Life- that period that starts about age 60 – and the many possibilities that abound for a vibrant life.To connect with Audrey:Email Audrey to purchase her book "Becoming of Age" or just to connect: becomingofage98@gmail.com"Becoming of Age" blog: https://becomingofage.com/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Can you love your age?I believe you can, although it may require a shift in perspective.In this episode, I'm sharing five ways you can learn to appreciate, and even love, your age and getting older.Loving your age doesn't mean that aging is easy...But it does mean that you keep looking forward, enjoying life, challenging yourself, being inspired, and cultivating curiosity.Enjoy the episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me more about getting comfortable with discomfort, or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

I believe we all want to stay mobile as we age.In fact, I think most of us want to stay at least as mobile as we are right now.But to do that, we need to focus on getting moving and mobile today.And that's exactly what my guest, Sammy Wilson, does.Her own struggle with back pain, despite being an athlete, inspired her to help others who also find themselves more and more sedentary.Now, as a personal trainer known as The Pocket PT, her main mission is to get people out of their chairs and moving in fun ways throughout the day.Enjoy this episode!DebbieP.S. You can also view this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88OdN6ANhTASammy Wilson, aka The Pocket PT, is a movement and mobility coach, with a BSc in sports and exercise science, and a level 3 certification as a personal trainer. As a retired elite athlete who competed for Great Britain as a member of the artistic swimming team, Sammy's been navigating staying mobile whilst spending a lot of time at a desk! As a coach, her work is helping people who spend a lot of time sat down getting achy and lethargic, to move more, feel energised and ultimately become happier!To connect with Sammy:Website: https://the-pocket-pt.teachable.com/p/aches-and-pains-to-movement-gainsEmail: sam.wilson48@hotmail.comFacebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/activethrivingprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pocketptukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pocketptuk/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Comfort entitlement.I love this term because I think it's a great way to identify this very real phenomenon we can get stuck in, especially in midlife.What it actually means is that we create the expectation that the things we do, like work, relationships, exercise, eating,… should be comfortable.And in midlife life I think this happens often.We become less and less tolerant of discomfort, and become more and more attached to our creature comforts.So, today I'm exploring this idea, why it can be dangerous, and what you can do about it.Enjoy the episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me more about getting comfortable with discomfort, or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Are you less than excited about your sex life?Or suffer from low libido?My guest, Pauline Ryeland, aka Intimacy Whisperer, helps you get your libido back, experience orgasm, and discover your sexual energy in midlife.She says that as we get older, many of us fool ourselves into believing that we don't need to connect with our sexual selves.But when we deny expressing that part of who we are, we're not fully alive.So, I hope you enjoy this episode and embrace your full self this Valentine's Day.💗Enjoy the episode!DebbieP.S. Here's the Youtube video recording: https://youtu.be/2FZbIa8INjEPauline Ryeland, Intimacy Whisperer® works as an Intimacy, Sex & Relationship Coach & Educator. She is certified as a: Somatic Sexological Body Worker, Tantra Teacher & Facilitator and a Master Trainer & Practitioner of Neuro- Linguistic Programming (NLP), Advanced Subconscious Reprogramming, Erickson Hypnotherapy, a Results Coach & Performance Consultant.Pauline works as a Transformational Coach and Leader, working with individuals and couples around challenges they may be experiencing with intimacy, sex, relationships and everything in between.Pauline works with all aspects of mind, body and spirit to bring you to a place of alignment with your intimate and sexual desires as well as clearing emotional blockages, patterns and limiting beliefs.Pauline is passionate about awakening people to their full potential as sexual beings as well sustainability of relationships, helping couples to deepen their connections. She also specialises in assisting couples with any challenges they are having as well as creating a space for consciously choosing to complete the relationship.Also, check out Pauline's book, "Empowered Conscious Sexuality: From Prude to Pleasure"To connect with Pauline:Website: www.paulineryeland.comEmail: pauline@paulineryeland.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntimacyWhisperer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intimacywhisperer/Linked In: https://linkedin.com/in/PaulineRyelnd-Intimacy- WhispererThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB