The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

"Menopause is inevitable but suffering is not." – Dr. Mary Claire Haver Half of the population goes through menopause and yet there is a lack of funding, research, and education to empower and help women navigate this important time in her life. According to Dr. Haver, by the year 2030 the world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women is projected to increase to 1.2 billion, with 47 million new entrants each year. Women deserve better and the intention with this interview is to provide information that helps you better understand what is happening to your body, identify key risk factors, treatment options, and how to find the care you deserve. Share this episode with all of your female friends. Knowledge is power! RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A Curated List of 52-Selfcare Ideas + Great Weekly Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele's Book GUEST INFORMATION LISTEN TO: Interview I did with Dr. Haver about The Galveston Diet WEBSITE: www.thepauselife.com and https://maryclairewellness.com/ BUY THE BOOK: The New Menopause SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram – @drmaryclaire How to find a certified menopause provider: http://menopause.org https://www.myalloy.com/ https://www.evernow.com/ GUEST BIO: Dr. Mary Claire Haver is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecologyand is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist from Tulane University. She is also a Certified Menopause Specialist through The Menopause Society. Dr. Haver has amassed over 3 million followers across social media by posting advice for women going through menopause. She understands that menopause healthcare is in dire need of change and is proud to be leading the conversation. Her educational background and her own experience led Dr. Haver to develop the national bestselling book and online program, The Galveston Diet. She is the New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause. Follow, Share, and please rate and review the show on Apple podcasts. XO, Michele

There is so much confusion around AI, the role it's going to play in our lives, the pros and cons, and what it means for humanity. Is AI going to take our jobs? Should AI have a role in creative spaces like the arts and do we even have a say? What does the future look like for ourselves and our children? We explore these questions and more, some of the ethical concerns, and what the world might be like 10 years from now. Be sure to share it with a friend and to follow the show! RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A Curated List of 52-Selfcare Ideas + Great Weekly Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele's Book GUEST INFORMATION WEBSITE: brianevergreen.com BUY THE BOOK: Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of Artificial Intelligence SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin.com/in/brianevergreen GUEST BIO: Brian Evergreen is best known for his work advising FORTUNE 500 executives on artificial intelligence strategy. Building on his experiences working at Accenture, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft, Brian guest lectures at Purdue University and the Kellogg School of Management and is a Senior Fellow in the Economy, Strategy, and Finance Center of The Conference Board, sharing the unconventional and innovative methods and frameworks he developed leading and advising Digital Transformation initiatives at many of the world's most valuable companies. Brian is the founder of The Profitable Good Company, a leadership advisory company that partners with and equips leaders to harness the economic and societal potential of technology in the era of artificial intelligence. He is the author of Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of AI. Follow, Share, and please rate and review the show on Apple podcasts. XO, Michele

Have you ever wondered if you can avoid disease, even if it "runs in your family?" According to Dr. Casey Means, "disease isn't some random occurrence that might happen in the future. It is a result of the choices you make and how you feel today." This interview is for anyone dealing with issues like anxiety, chronic pain, fatigue, infertility, brain fog or any other underlying condition that could lead to illness. In this episode, Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford trained physician explains how these conditions are under our control when we understand how to achieve 'Good Energy', also the name of her NYTimes best-selling book which is a must read! This is an educational interview where you'll learn why Americans are really getting sick and how to cultivate metabolic health and live a healthy, vibrant life. Be sure to share this interview with a friend! RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A Curated List of 52-Selfcare Ideas + Great Weekly Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele's Book GUEST INFORMATION: WEBSITE: https://www.caseymeans.com/newsletter BUY THE BOOK: Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health SOCIAL MEDIA: IG https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrCaseysKitchen Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyMeansMD GUEST BIO: Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world's metabolic health crisis. She is the author of Good Energy, which is about metabolic health. Dr. Means received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was President of her Stanford class, and has served on Stanford faculty. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root cause of why Americans are sick. Follow, Share, and please rate and review the show on Apple podcasts. XO, Michele

How do we reclaim our authentic self and live life with our full, true voice expressed? That is what you'll learn about in this beautiful interview with Dr. Thema Bryant, the best-selling author of Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self Dr. Thema is a clinical psychologist and ordained minister. She explains why we get disconnected and how we can come back to ourselves in spite of the stress and traumas we may experience. This is a beautiful and uplifting conversation and you can tune in now to access the show notes and link to her book at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/179 Join my newsletter and get a free copy of my book, "Design a Life You Love". WE DISCUSS: What is homecoming and how do we get on our path to reconnecting to our true voice. Signs we are disconnected from ourselves. What gets us disconnected and specific things we can do to get on the path to reclaiming ourselves. How people pleasing is one way we disconnect from ourselves. If everyone has a vocation and how we can get attuned what ours is. How the energy we put out into the world isn't always what is reflected back to us. Suggestions of spiritual practices we can incorporate and begin our days with so we fill our own cups every morning. A beautiful prayer that she shares with us from her book, and more. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Thema Bryant is a clinical psychologist and president-elect of the American Psychological Association. She is also a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University and an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University and completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. With more than twenty years of experience in trauma recovery, she has appeared as a mental health expert on television, radio, and print media. Dr. Thema raises awareness about mental health issues on The Homecoming Podcast and her social media platforms. RESOURCES MENTIONED Book: Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self Website: https://drthema.com/ Podcast: Homecoming Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/?hl=en Michele's Book: Design a Life You Love Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

Whether you've been single and are looking for a relationship, divorced, or lost your life partner, Elizabeth Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Gottman Therapist, guides us through dating in midlife and how to find love again. We discuss how to look for red flags, where to meet someone, what chemistry really means, how to maintain healthy boundaries, why people cheat, why you can lose friends after a divorce, how to be fully empowered and more. If you are single and in your twenties or older this interview is for you! And if you are in a relationship, there is a lot to learn from this conversation too so be sure to tune in. Share this interview with a friend! RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A Curated List of 52-Selfcare Ideas + Great Weekly Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele's Book 1st interview I did with Liz on HOW TO MAKE YOUR RELATIONSHIP LAST GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: https://elizabethearnshaw.com/ https://abetterlifetherapy.com/ https://www.withours.com/ BUY THE BOOK: I Want This to Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in the Modern Age by Elizabeth Earnshaw SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/ Guest Bio: Elizabeth Earnshaw is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, Clinical Fellow of the AAMFT, and the author of I Want This To Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in The Modern Age" and Til Stress Do Us Part, How to Heal The #1 Issue in Our Relationships. Elizabeth founded the therapy practice A Better Life Therapy, LLC. Follow, Share, and please rate and review the show on Apple podcasts. XO, Michele

Friends are essential to a happy life. In this solocast I share simple ways to cultivate new friendships while also nurturing existing friendships. I'd love to hear your experience with making friends in midlife. Leave a comment on the shownotes page. The show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/305 RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Tips LINK: The interview I did on Friendships at Work + In Midlife with Dr. Nayla Bahri CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele's Book If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated and help other women find the show! Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Do you want to get fit and strong in midlife? Are you having trouble losing weight and you don't know why? Do you want to understand how to improve your sleep so you feel rested and ready for the day? How does understanding your Ayurvedic type impact what you should eat and what kind of workouts you do? What's the deal with weight loss drugs? What is Zone 2 training? Are cold plunges for everyone? What about sauna? Which fitness trends make sense? How much protein do you need to eat? These are just some of the topics we cover on the podcast with special guest, Dr. Stephen Cabral. Visit the show notes page at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/304/ RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele's Book 1st interview I did with DR. STEPHEN CABRAL LEARN ANCIENT SECRETS FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH 2nd interview I did with DR. STEPHEN CABRAL: HOW TO BOOST IMMUNITY + TIPS ON LONGEVITY, GETTING IN SHAPE, AND FEELING STRONG! GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: StephenCabral.com Equi.Life StephenCabral.com/podcasts – podcast he did on weight loss drugs BUY THE BOOK: The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again! SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram.com/StephenCabral Facebook.com/DrStephenCabral YouTube.com/StephenCabral Guest Bio: Dr. Stephen Cabral, is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of EquiLife and Integrative Health Practitioner Institute. In his practice he and his team have helped over 250,000 patients. His mission is to help people understand that there is always a reason why you have not achieved your ideal wellness or weight loss goals and that you can and will get well again! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated and help other women find the show! Instructions are below. XO, Michele

In this fascinating interview, I sit down with the author of The Big Leap and Your Big Leap Year, Dr. Gay Hendricks! We discuss how to dissolve your upper limit problem to live and work from your zone of genius. If you've been stuck and unsure how to get to the next level in your life, this interview is for you! Gay Hendricks has served for more than 30 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind therapies. Along with his wife, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, Gay is the author of many bestsellers, including Conscious Loving, At The Speed Of Life, The Big Leap, and the New York Times bestseller, Five Wishes. Dr. Hendricks received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford in 1974. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor at University Colorado, he founded The Hendricks Institute, and later co-founded its charitable organization, Foundation for Conscious Living. He was also the founder of a virtual learning center for transformation and a publishing company and was a co-founder of a conscious entertainment company. Shownotes – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/303 RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG WEBSITE: www.hendricks.com www.foundationforconsciousliving.org BUY THE BOOK: Your Big Leap Year IG: https://www.instagram.com/hendricks.gay/ If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated and help other women find the show! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

In this fascinating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 103-years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published book, "The Well-Lived Life," and explore the key principles that have shaped her journey and learn the secrets to living a happier and healthier life. You'll hear about her experience navigating breast cancer twice, how she handled her divorce and got unstuck, why she believes we need to lean on love not fear, and much more! The show notes are available at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/302 RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram WEBSITE: https://gladysmcgarey.com/ BUY THE BOOK: The Well-Lived Life: A 103-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age LISTEN TO THE FIRST INTERVIEW WITH DR. GLADYS IG: Dr. Gladys If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated and help other women find the show! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Darnyelle is the award-winning, two time Inc. 5000 CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC, a multi-million-dollar coaching and consulting brand. In this interview we dive into her story, how she changed her life and went from being bankrupt to becoming an 8-figure CEO! Best known for transforming the lives of her business coaching clients and live event attendees, Darnyelle equips her clients to leverage and scale businesses that serve them financially and spiritually. By teaching her award-winning Move to Millions® Method, she helps clients collapse the amount of time it takes them to cross the million-dollar mark all while deepening their connection to God and strengthening their faith. Her latest book is Move to Millions® Visit the show notes page with the resources mentioned https://thegoodlifecoach.com/301 WEBSITE: https://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon Book: Move to Millions IG: https://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated and help other women find the show! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele