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We've been sold a load of nonsense about getting old. Our guest calls it "utter rubbish." And yes, she's British.Rachel Lankester, is an author, podcast host, midlife mentor, and founder of Magnificent Midlife, an online hub helping women over 40 thrive through the often messy middle of life, so they can ditch negative narratives about aging, feel great, and create the next chapter of their dreams. She's the author of Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond and host of the Magnificent Midlife Podcast. She’s also the editor of The Mutton Club online magazine for women 40+ which is where it all started!  Given an initially devastating early menopause diagnosis at 41, which ended her dreams of a second child, but which she was able for a short while to reverse, Rachel uses her experience to help women thrive through the menopause transition and feel better about getting older. Her mission is to challenge overwhelmingly negative narratives about midlife, menopause, and aging in general and give women more control over their hormones. She wants women to be prepared, not scared.

A woman's worth is often based on her fertility. And once you hit that critical stage, menopause, ageism kicks in fast. But guess what?! Aging isn't something just old people do. We're aging from the minute we're born. Hell, we're aging before we're EVEN born!So why is there such a negative narrative surrounding aging? And how can we change the cultural perspectives, especially when it comes to aging women?  Well, Ashton Applewhite is just the person to help us out. She is an author and activist, and a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age.She and Dr. Pam discuss ageism, what determines a woman's worth and value, the myth of "independent living," as well as 55+ living environments.

If only you could get a decent night's sleep. I'm sure you're all thinking about it. but did you know your nutrition affects every single part of your body and day, including how well you sleep? So today's episode is all about eating so you can have a great night's sleep. Chef Abbie is joining us for this conversation, in her monthly installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. She is also the author of "The Mediterranean DASH Diet."   Listen as these ladies talk about the best foods & nutrients for sleep (magnesium, milk, teas) and some sleep hygiene tips (no alcohol before bed, honoring your clock) to keep you knocked out all night. Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER. 

Across the globe, millions of women are reaching their mid-forties without having had a child. Although some are child-free by choice, many others are childless by circumstance and are struggling in a life they didn't foresee.Most people think that women without children either "couldn't" or "didn't want to" be mothers. The truth is much more complex. Jody Day would have liked to have had children, but it didn't work out that way. At the age of 44, she realized that her quest to be a mother was at an end. She presumed that she was through the toughest part, but over the next couple of years, she was hit by waves of grief, despair, and isolation. Eventually, she found her way and created the Gateway Women Network, helping many thousands of women worldwide.In this episode, Jody shares her perspective and tips for grieving your childless life, dealing with the stigma that surrounds women who aren't mothers, why we're seeing more childless and childfree women, and growing older without children.

Are you one of those people who thinks "I work out a lot, so I can eat whatever I want!" And how's that working for ya?!It's unfortunate but it's true, you can't outrun your fork. It's not an either-or situation with nutrition and exercise, you need to be mindful of BOTH!So Felicia Stoler is back on the show to discuss some new science in the world of diet and exercise and the best ways to balance your exercise routine with your optimal diet to live the best life possible!Felicia Stoler, DCN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and expert consultant in wellness and healthful living. She is the author of Living Skinny in Fat Genes: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great and the host of TLC’s Honey We’re Killing The Kids! Felicia is an expert in nutrition, fitness, and healthy living, operating her own private practice in New Jersey.

The vast majority of women going through menopause have hot flashes. That's millions of people, going through this along with you every day.That's where the Embr Wave comes in. This wearable wristband uses exclusive technology and advanced thermal science to cool your body quickly, safely, and effectively when you feel a hot flash coming on.In the heat of the moment, simply press the button and instantly start feeling waves of cooling designed to bring you relief fast.Liz Gazda is the CEO of Embr, where Dr. Pam is also a Chief Medical Officer. Liz is back on the show to talk about the Embr Wave 2, the secret sauce to this technology, and the younger generation's push for more transparency and fewer stigma around menopause and menstruation.

Are your hair and nails as healthy as they could be?!We have to admit it, as women, we care about this stuff. So we're diving into Biotin, Vitamin H, and everything you need to help boost your beauty from the inside. Joining us is, of course, Chef Abbie, for her monthly installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that.   Chef Abbie & Dr. Pam chat about natural sources of biotin, well-rounded meals & snacks, canned fish, and why you shouldn't eat salads without protein. Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER. 

Is stress all bad?! No! It can be highly motivational, making sure we do our jobs and take care of our families. But it's all about when that stress becomes too much, and we don't know how to manage it in healthy ways.This is when under or over-eating comes in and many other negative coping mechanisms that we associate with being stressed out. So today, Dr. Sonja Billes joins Dr. Pam to discuss what stress is, how it affects your brain, herbal remedies, and maintaining close personal networks & support systems as we age. Dr. Billes, the founder of August Scientific,  has over 20 years of experience in biomedical research and 13 years of experience as a medical writer in the pharmaceutical and drug development industries.

You've heard of Thor. But how about Thor-A?!Pam and Thora Rorke are Twitter friends, and when Pam stumbled across her profile, she HAD to make them friends in real life as well. Thora is a 41-year-old wife, homeschooling mom & athlete. She has been in the fitness industry for 11 years with experience in bodybuilding, powerlifting, & CrossFit. Thora is also a Pranic healer & spiritual coach/mentor. In this episode, Thora & Dr. Pam dig into all things strength & fitness: not being afraid to bulk up as women, Natalie Portman's arms in the new Thor, finding your own fitness, and a mutual love of kettlebells.

Kiran Roest is the co-founder of Vital Signs Solutions. Following a first-class BA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and a Ph.D. from Imperial College London, Kiran has added 15+ years of experience at world-leading Life Science and Medtech organizations, across clinical and scientific research, business development, and consulting.As a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry, she joins Dr. Pam to talk about the struggles women face in setting up their own business, what we can do to overcome those challenges, being a working mom (to 3!) in the start-up space, and creating at-home testing products to track women's health trends. Kiran's company is focused on preventing lifestyle diseases. Their first product allows people to track their lipid levels in order to manage their risk of cardiovascular disease, aiming to empower people to make positive lifestyle changes by providing them with the data to measure progress. Women under the age of 50 are actually twice as likely as men to die from a heart attack so cardiovascular disease is very much a women’s health problem.

Do you really think, honestly, that you are hitting it with your nutrition? Like when people say strive for 5, that you're totally nailing it?Even the healthiest of us like to think we are, but most likely, you aren't actually getting all the nutrition you need. And that's when supplements come in to help. No one is perfect! And who better to discuss this topic with than Chef Abbie, for her monthly installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges. Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that.   That's right, Chef Abbie & Dr. Pam are back together to talk about the culture around eating healthy & organic, how busy lives are ruining our eating patterns, and what you can do when your diet isn't giving you enough nutrients. Tune in on the first Thursday of each month for tips from Chef Abbie, right here on HER. 

The way our society looks at women who are 40+ years old is all kinds of messed up. But there is so much value and adventure still left to live in this half of our lives! Well, today we're talking all about harnessing the energy of your later years.Marc Middleton is the Founder and CEO of Growing Bolder. One of the leading voices in the active lifestyle movement, Marc is the co-host of the Growing Bolder TV and Radio Shows, executive producer of Surviving & Thriving, editor of Growing Bolder Magazine, author of Growing Bolder: Defy the Cult of Youth, Live with Passion and Purpose and Rock Stars of Aging, director, videographer and writer of the feature-length documentary film, Conquering Kilimanjaro, and a featured blogger on the Huffington Post.A multiple Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Marc became one of the industry’s first bloggers—filing daily online reports from the Sydney Olympics. He was one of the first to recognize the power and influence of the rapidly growing 50+ audience and the coming cultural shift that would change everything we thought about the possibilities of life after 50.

Women experiencing menopause make up one-fourth of the workforce. And yet, less than one percent of businesses have any support or policies for these women. Women over the age of 50 are one of the fastest-growing demographics in the workplace. Understanding their unique challenges will help construct a supportive workplace and create many positive effects for businesses' most valuable asset―its employees.Today we are lucky to be joined by Dr. Mache Seibel, who helps menopausal women who feel like a hot mess get in control of their lives, work, and relationships. He is a 20+ year member of the Harvard Medical School faculty, the Editor of The Hot Years™ magazine, and the recipient of multiple awards for speaking, writing, media coverage, research, and music. He talks today about his work in this field, his latest book "Working Through Menopause" which highlights menopause as a workplace issue―not just a woman's issue―that impacts employees, businesses, and the bottom line.

Have you noticed the roads are a bit tenser lately? It seems like everyone on the road is zooming around and yelling at each other.HER Podcast favorite Elizabeth Bernstein is back on the show to talk about one of her recent pieces, "Are We All Road Ragers Now? Why Driving Is Making Us Angry." She chats with Dr. Pam about her own incidents running into road ragers, the neuroscience behind the rage, what happens when everyone is on edge, and how to make the roads a safer, nicer place for everyone.Elizabeth writes the “Bonds: On Relationships” column for the Wall Street Journal, which explores social psychology and the manifold aspects of human interactions. In her column, she focuses on how we can best relate—to others and to ourselves.

Numbing emotions with food is a common coping mechanism. It was Tracy Desjardins's favorite for decades.Tracy is a Certified International Health Coach IAHC, a Mind Body Eating Coach (IPE), and a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor (ACE).She has evolved her 31+ year fitness career into coaching holistic wellness for women, specializing in emotional eating recovery and healing from the damage of dieting, restricting, binge eating, and sugar addiction. After decades of personal struggles with her own weight issues, dieting, emotional binge eating, and attempting to out-exercise a poor diet, Tracy shares deep compassion for this powerful healing.Tracy joins Dr. Pam to talk about the diet/binge journey she had been on since childhood, falling in love with fitness, learning to rest, and breaking free from old patterns.