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

Today is a milestone day for me…One worth popping the bubbly (or at least lighting a candle and eating cake).🎉 I’m officially in menopause!It’s been 12 months since my last period — which means, according to the medical definition, I’ve crossed the finish line of perimenopause.But this “party” isn’t just about biology. It’s about celebrating the seven-year transformation I’ve been through:Moving from uncertainty and discomfort to boldness and strengthLetting go of old versions of myself and embracing who I am nowStepping into this next stage feeling more empowered, more unapologetic, and more ready for life than ever beforeIn this week’s podcast episode, I share:✨ Why I’m calling perimenopause my “cocoon years”✨ How the past couple of months have brought a huge inner shift✨ The sacred significance of my 108th episode and how it connects to this milestone✨ What I’m most looking forward to in life after perimenopauseAnd yes… I’m inviting you to celebrate with me! 🥂Send me a quick reply and say congratulations — I’d love to hear from you.Here’s to endings that are really beginnings,DebbieP.S. 🎉 Want to celebrate my Menopause Party with me? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbecP.P.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach

If you’ve ever struggled with relationships that haven’t quite worked, or questioned whether real, soul-level love is still possible for you—this episode is going to hit deep. 💫In this episode I'm talking to the fun and enthusiastic Kim Anderson, founder of Divine Perfect Mate, and she's taking us on a spiritual and emotional journey, all about how she created love in her own life, and how you can do the same.But fair warning…This isn’t about dating apps or finding a man with the right job and the right shoes. This is about becoming the version of you who effortlessly attracts the kind of love you’ve always craved.It starts by noticing the quiet ways you’ve settled for less... By shifting the old stories that no longer serve you… By clearing space—forgiveness, clarity, embodiment, and all. And most importantly, by becoming a match for what you say you desire.You’ll hear:💔 Why patterns repeat until we really pay attention🙏 How to forgive those that are hardest to forgive💌 What most women leave off their “list” of the perfect partner (but shouldn't)💎 Why love that looks good on paper might not be right✨ And how becoming a "high quality woman" allows you to receive the love that’s been waiting for youWhat I learned is that finding love, connection, and truth in relationship starts with your relationship to yourself.And you’re not too late. You’re not too old. And you’re definitely not too much.Finding love is open to everyone.Keep moving forward with love in your heart,DebbieP.S. Check out the video version of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GML1pde62Z4Here's Kim's bio:Kim Anderson is a dynamic Relationship and Marriage Mentor, speaker, and founder of Divine Perfect Mate. With a career that began in the NBA - serving in Public Relations for the Atlanta Hawks and Community Relations with her hometown Detroit Pistons - Kim is a lifelong barrier-breaker who brings a unique perspective to the world of relationships. As a wife, mother of four, entrepreneur, ministry leader, and author, she has spent decades empowering women to rise above their circumstances and step confidently into their purpose.To connect with Kim:Website: https://divineperfectmate.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divineperfectmate/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/debbieharbec/ on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me:https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultation

Breakfast seems to be the most controversial meal.You’ve probably heard: 👉 “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!”But what if you’re just… not hungry in the morning? Should you eat anyway? Skip it? Wait?And when you do eat—what actually works best for your midlife body?This episode is all about breaking your fast with intention and tuning into what your body actually needs.We’re talking breakfast —on your terms.🎧 Listen in to discover:🧬 What the science really says about skipping breakfast🍳 The best foods to eat when you finally do break your fast💪 Whether or not to eat before you work out🧠 Why your brain might be begging for breakfast🥱 How cortisol, cravings, and energy all tie into your morning routineMidlife is not the time for diet culture nonsense.It’s the time to listen, nourish, and fuel for the life you’re building as you move forward.Here’s to breakfast freedom. 💖Keep moving forward with love, protein, and fiber,DebbieP.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec

Here's an emotion we all feel at times—but rarely talk about out loud: shame.In this week’s episode, I sit down with Brooke Bralove, a psychotherapist and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, trained in the work of Brené Brown. And wow… this conversation is one I know so many women in midlife need to hear.👉 Because shame is sneaky👉 It keeps us small👉 It disconnects us from who we really are👉 And it thrives in silenceBut there is a way out—and it starts with understanding what shame actually is.In this episode, we explore:What shame really is (and what it’s not)The difference between guilt and shame (this is key!)How shame shows up in midlife —from our bodies to our roles to our relationshipsWhy shame keeps us stuck—and how to recognize it before it spiralsWhat it takes to move through shame to self-compassion, connection, and courage💬 Brooke brings years of therapeutic wisdom—and practical tools—that can help you start to untangle the shame stories and step more fully into your worth.Midlife is not a time to shrink—it’s the time to rise.And I believe this episode will help you do just that.Keep moving forward through and beyond,DebbieP.S. Check out the video version of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d68jtRn_XqMHere's Brook's bio:Brooke Bralove is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. Brooke specializes in treating adults, couples, and groups with anxiety, trauma, and sexual and relationship challenges. Brooke helps women of all ages let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, pleasure, and connection. She has maintained a private practice in Bethesda, Maryland for over 20 years.To connect with Brooke:Website: http://www.brookebralove.com/Instagram: @brookebralovepsychotherapyThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/debbieharbec/ on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me:https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultation

Have you ever looked around at the life you’ve built and thought…"Is this it?"Or maybe you’ve wondered quietly, “Is it too late to change?”If so, this week’s episode is for you. 💜Today I’m speaking directly to the part of you that feels stuck—but still hopes there might be more.Here’s what I cover:💭 The quiet fears we carry about time, purpose, and change🔓 Why the life you’ve built isn’t as “locked in” as it feels🧭 How to reconnect with possibility (even if you feel lost or unsure)🛤️ Stories of women who didn't think it was too late✨ This episode is a loving nudge, a truth-telling moment, and a reminder:You’re not stuck.It’s not too late.And the next chapter could be the most you one yet.With motivation and excitement, keep moving forward,DebbieP.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec

Have you been feeling a little off lately—more tired than usual, weirdly emotional, or just sensing that something is shifting under the surface? 🌒💫You're not imagining it.Thanks to my guest, Colleen McCann, this week we’re diving into the energetic undercurrents of midlife—what the planets have to say about this wild chapter, how to tune into your own intuitive wisdom 🔮, and the powerful tools you can use to get grounded, aligned, and re-energized.Here’s what we’ll explore:✨ What midlife transits might be stirring up for you🌌 How astrology can give us a map for this season of transformation🔋 Practical energy tools to protect your peace and raise your vibration🧭 How to deepen your intuition and actually trust what it’s telling youThis episode is for every woman who's ever thought, “What is going ON with me lately?”—and wants to feel more connected, clear, and powerful as she navigates it all.With trust and intuition, keep moving forward,DebbieP.S. Check out the video version of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mevuaWHNKesHere's Colleen's bio:Colleen McCann is a personal energy stylist. and her business, Style Rituals, offers a fun and practical experience to get grounded, heal issues, practice self-care, build better boundaries, tap into your intuition & more. After straddling the fashion & wellness industries for the last 20 years, Colleen developed her own brand of glamour magic by blending her experiences as a designer, stylist, brand consultant, healer, mentor, teacher, coach, author and a serial entrepreneur.To connect with Colleen:Website: https://www.stylerituals.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/style_rituals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/styleritualspageThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/debbieharbec/ on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me:https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultation

This week’s podcast episode is all about a question I hear a lot — and have asked myself more than once:👉 “Will I ever feel like myself again?”When your body is changing, your emotions are all over the place, and the life you used to know feels like a blur, it’s easy to feel a little lost.But what if feeling lost isn’t the problem? What if it’s part of the path?In this episode, I’m diving into:✨ Why midlife feels like an identity crisis (and why that’s normal)🧠 How “getting back to normal” might not be the goal❤️ My own path and how it's changing me🌱 The difference between losing yourself and becoming yourself🙏 And the powerful spiritual shift that often gets overlookedIt’s honest, it’s hopeful, and it might just change the way you see yourself in this season.You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re becoming — and you're not alone.With love, keep moving forward,DebbieP.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec

Have you ever found yourself brushing off 🤷 your birthday like it’s no big deal?Or felt a little disappointed 🙁 when others didn’t seem to care about your birthday?Or maybe your find yourself avoiding celebrating 🫣 it as you get older?You’re so not alone.This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Tamar Hurwitz-Felming, author of How to Have a Happy Birthday, for a rich, honest convo about why our birthdays can feel complicated—and how to shift that story.🎙️ The episode is called: “Why Your Birthday Matters More Than You Think” …because it does.Whether you’ve been hiding from the spotlight or just going through the motions, this episode is your invitation to reimagine your birthday as something sacred, joyful, and empowering.✨ Here’s what we explore:Why we sabotage or downplay our own birthdaysHow aging can impact the way we show up (or don’t) for ourselvesHow birthdays can become a personal ritual of empowerment💫The surprising mindset shift that can make the next one your best yet 🎉No matter how many candles are on the cake, this is your day—and you get to make it mean something.Keep moving forward with love & birthday-sized joy,DebbieP.S. Check out the video version of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VchjScbUyCEHere's Tamar's bio:Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming is the author of How to Have a Happy Birthday and the How to Have a Happy Birthday Workbook. She believes that celebrating our birthdays with intention can be transformational. After having the worst birthday of her life, she finally realized it was up to her to make her birthday happy. Tamar draws upon more than thirty years of observation and experience to provide an insightful exploration into why birthdays matter, why they can be hard for many of us, and what we can do to fully put ourselves in the center of our day.To connect with Tamar:Website: https://howtohaveahappybirthday.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.tamar/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Author.Tamar/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at https://debbieharbeccoaching.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/debbieharbec/ on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me:https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultation

I can’t believe it — we’ve hit Episode 100 of the podcast!Over these 100 episodes, I’ve had countless conversations with women in midlife — and walked through my own ups and downs in the transition. And here’s the truth that keeps ringing louder and clearer:🌀 You don’t become the woman you want to be by simply adding workouts or squeezing in meal prep. You have to become the woman who does those things.In this milestone episode, I’m sharing the 3 things I’ve learned it actually takes to become her — the future version of you who feels strong, clear, and unapologetically grounded in who she is.🎙️ Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll hear:🔁 What it takes to go from running to runNER🧠 How it's not really about what you DO that makes the difference🌱 What to expect (and not expect) on the road to becoming herIf you’ve ever said, “I know what to do… I just don’t do it,” this episode is for YOU.And thank you for being here — whether you’ve listened to one episode or all 100, I’m so glad we’re in this together.Cheers to becoming her,Debbie 💫P.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec

Have you ever caught yourself saying "I'm fine" when you're not?Or quietly deferring to everyone else's preferences — whether it's what to eat, how to spend your time, or what you're allowed to say out loud?This week’s podcast episode is for you if you've been playing it small for too long. 🙋‍♀️Have you...👉 Been praised for being “easygoing”👉 Learned not to rock the boat👉 Been told being good meant being quietHere’s the truth: Taking up space isn’t self-serving or arrogant — it’s necessary.In this episode, I talk about:✨ My own experiences with staying small✨ How you can start saying what you really want (even in tiny ways)✨ What one simple phrase you can use to say no without over-explaining yourself✨ My favorite quote which continues to help me grow and be seenIf you’ve been feeling invisible, unsure of yourself, or a little like you’ve lost your spark — this is your sign to claim it back.You don’t need to get louder than everyone else.You just need to stop silencing yourself.Moving forward with you in the mess and momentum,Debbie 💗P.S. Curious about working with me? Book a time to talk, it's always free: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationIf you'd like to find out more about me and what I do, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com ,Email me at debbie@debbieharbeccoaching.com,Find me on Instragram @debbieharbec, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/debbie.harbec.coach➡️ Enjoying my podcast? You can buy me a tea ☕... I'd love it!https://buymeacoffee.com/debbieharbec