Episodes
GenX and Motherhood
Guess what? If you were born between the mid 1960's and 1979, you are a Gen X'er! It's the week after Mother's Day and we are talking about all things motherhood. Whether you are a mother or are reflecting on your mother, we all have mothers in our lives who have affected who we are. […]
Midlife: Being the Moms of Grown-Ups
Motherhood has many stages, but once you are a Mom, your life is forever changed. We worried about developmental milestones when our children were young; we fretted over schoolboy and girl relationships. We helped with school projects and looked forward to taking pictures at prom.But what happens when our kids grow up? What are the […]
Best Exercise for Your Daughter’s Fitness and Health?
Ever wonder if your Flipping 50 fitness program would work for your daughter’s fitness and health? Wonder how you can support her exercise and healthy habits? Well, in honor of Mother’s day I’m adding this BONUS episode of Flipping 50. Episode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Hot, Not Bothered 10-Day Challenge. […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 6
We’re calling it done. This is our last episode of the podcast (at least until Sarah finally starts going through Menopause herself and can add anything new…) We’ve had laughs, we’ve read a lot of great books, we’ve learned a lot, we’ve interviewed smart, interesting women – and we’re both moving on to other projects. […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 5
Author Susan P. Mattern’s book is subtitled “The Science, History and Meaning of Menopause,” so you know we had to read it! It’s filled with fascinating concepts: about Menopause as an adaptation by Homo Sapiens to help keep our species thriving, and about the idea that Menopause is a Cultural Syndrome, only having been named […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 4
Sometimes science decides to look at things we think are common sense and quantify them. OK, fine, science, have a good time. We could have already told you that having people in your life with whom you can talk about Menopause would be a good thing – both online and in person. And now you […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 3
This episode was inspired by an article we found on NextAvenue.org, which asks whether the stigma regarding talking about Menopause is lessening. Has it gone mainstream, they wonder, because Gywneth Paltrow talked about her own perimenopause, and Grace & Frankie had a sex-toys-for-older-ladies storyline? We say: Not yet it hasn’t. BUT there are good signs […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 2
In big news for the Menopause community, there’s a study published in the Lancet showing an increased risk of Breast Cancer from taking HRT. Could be double the risk previously thought. So, as always, it’s important to check with your medical professional to assess your personal risk. Plus it turns out the UK is experiencing […]
Menopodcast Season 6 Episode 1
We open up our first episode back after our hiatus by catching up with each other: Sarah’s still growing out her grays – and Julia reveals a big secret! (Listen to find out what!) Then we discuss an article we saw in the Guardian. Turns out in the UK, they’re trying to enact legislation to […]
Menopodcast Season 5 Episode 11
What a season! It was the season of Deep Dives into the topics that every woman in Menopause wants to know about: Hot Flashes, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Skincare, Heart & Brain Health, Nutrition and exercise, and of course: lady parts. Plus we had some great Guests – Darcey Steinke (Flash Count Diary), Ashley Koff RD […]