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Today I am speaking with Alicia Berberich about the negative chatter in our head. She is passionate about helping women unleash their true potential to become who they are meant to become. She works with women to release the shackles that bind them to their old ways of thinking so they can achieve their goals, using motivation, mindset, and manifesting skills to provide the resources her clients need to move forward with confidence and gusto.

We discuss: 
-how to work through what is happening with negative self talk
-Why we tend to have these negative thoughts in our head
-How to determine what is intuition and what is negative self talk
-Finding your Purpose in Midlife
-How to create an action plan for the next phase of life
-How affirmations can help you move closer to your purpose

All of this and more in this podcast episode.  

Learn more from Alicia:
Alicia has used the power of manifesting to fulfill a lifelong dream to live in Paris. She has led workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Paris called Unleash Your True Potential. She loves helping successful women advance their lives even further by focusing on their calling. Alicia has also led the Spiritual Gifts program at her church and taught water aerobics for over 20 years.

Motivation, Mindset & Manifestation Coach - Alicia Berberich
Manifest your DESTINY with ease. (@alicia_berberich) • Instagram photos and videos

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Today is Part 3 of our Why is My Body Changing Series and today I am talking about Mindset.

I discuss:
-Statistics for the midlife changing body
-Body Positivity and the younger generation
-How we need to take a moment to look in the mirror and really see ourselves
-Determine how you want to feel
-Identify what will help you to feel that way from within not anything on the outside
-and then start practicing that
-Acceptance will come from that rather than worrying about changing anything

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Today we are discussing Part 2 of why is my body changing and what can I do about it in midlife.  Part 1 we discussed the exercise portion and now I will be discussing the things you can do to help support your body with nutrition. 

I discuss:
-Statistics for midlife belly fat increases 
-Are you eating enough food, calorie restriction, how to support your body with food in midlife
-Supporting your gut in midlife discussing your microbiome and what foods to help your gut bacteria, decrease inflammation, and raise your metabolism.
-Eating protein in the morning, how protein after a workout supports your body
-Carbs aren't bad, instead focus on the fiber aspect and eating more fruits and vegetables

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One of the questions I get asked the most is why is my body changing in midlife and what can I do about it.

I discuss:
-what most women will do when they start gaining weight.  With higher intensity workouts and calorie restriction.
-Understanding hormones in perimenopause
-Insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance in midlife
-Muscle loss in midlife
-Midsection weight gain in midlife
-Cortisol and midlife
3 ways to exercise in midlife
-Lift heavy
-Zone 2 cardio & walking
-Plyometrics

Move to live and enjoy is the most important to practice. 

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This is a great stretch to help you lengthen through your side especially if you notice tension or tightness in your mid to lower back.  When doing this, notice if one side is tighter than the other.  If so, pay attention to how you sit throughout the day and notice if you tend to sink into that side more. 

I mention both:
Episode 12.2: Align in your Car
and
Ep 122: Discover the Power of Breathing Techniques
to dive into to get a deeper understanding of movement.

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As the world of adolescent skincare often goes unnoticed, today we crack the code on self-care for teen boys. My enlightening chat with Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness, a pediatric dermatologist and co-founder of Stryke Club, reveals the untold hurdles teen boys face as they navigate the stormy seas of skincare. We're busting myths left and right—from charcoal's real impact on acne to the proper way to wield a razor. It's about time we tailored conversations and routines to the reality of boys' lives, helping them, and their parents, foster confidence through simplicity and clarity in their self-care practices.

Skincare doesn't discriminate, and neither should we. That's why this episode also casts a spotlight on the significance of gender-neutral products and the fine print on those 'natural' labels that might do more harm than good to young skin. Ever wondered why your child's skin reacts unexpectedly to that botanically-infused lotion? We've got you covered with personal stories of navigating allergies and the lowdown on ingredients that could trigger them. Plus, for those teens breaking a sweat in sports or life, we share the ins and outs of choosing the right antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory body washes, making sure your child's skin stays as resilient as they are.

Lastly, we wrap up with some hard-earned wisdom on managing eczema and acne—the twin peaks of teen skin concerns. Discover the art of rehydrating and shielding skin from the sun, and why starting conversations early about self-care can make all the difference in destigmatizing these routines for boys. And for those moments when over-the-counter just doesn't cut it, Dr. Maguiness and I lay out the roadmap to professional dermatological care. So, whether you're a parent looking to guide your child or a teen ready to take the reins of your skin health, this episode is your ally. We're here to share a laugh, shed some light, and support you through the journey of growing up skin-savvy.

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Discover the little-known secret to transforming your midlife experience with something as simple as 'movement snacks'—daily exercises that promise to rejuvenate both body and mind. As your movement guru, I, Courtney, will share the power of stacking these small, healthy habits to boost your energy and make every day more fulfilling. Together, we'll explore the journey of self-care and how it leads to a more serene and satisfying life.

In this episode, we'll discuss a restorative technique, straight from the insights of Jill Miller's 'Body by Breath,' designed to counteract the stress response our fast-paced world often triggers. I'll guide you through a calming practice using just a small ball or pillow to help induce a restful state, stimulating the vagus nerve and ushering in the 'rest and digest' phase. You'll also hear from my early risers who have found profound peace by adding this practice to their nightly routine—a testament to the power of simple, mindful movements. Join our conversation and see how these movement snacks can help you wind down and move through midlife with grace.

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Ever feel like your get-up-and-go got up and went without you? You're not alone in your midlife motivational drought, but I'm here to share a secret: it's action that sparks motivation, not the other way around. Join me, Courtney, as we tackle the daunting peaks of our ambitions by scaling them down into manageable foothills. It's goal refinement time, and we're zooming in on a single aspiration, giving it the one-month royal treatment it deserves. With a personal strategy session that outlines mini-milestones and preps for potential hurdles (and a handy goal-setting worksheet from the show notes), we're turning the 'too hard' basket into a 'heck yes' plan. Get ready to embrace daily movement, strength training, or a nutrition overhaul with a simplicity and adaptability that feels like it's been custom-made just for you.

Transformations aren't just for caterpillars, and in this journey through midlife, your goals are due for a metamorphosis too. I'm not just talking shop; I'm inviting you to become an active player in our 'moving through midlife' community, where your goals aren't just written in the stars—they're planned, tracked, and celebrated on terra firma. Think of me as your personal assistant, mapping out the alignment of your monthly objectives with the grand ambitions of the year. With the 'moving through midlife' community at your back, we're sharing exercise calendars, cheering each other on, and fielding the curveballs life throws our way. So, whether you're slipping on your walking shoes or rewriting your life's to-do list, let's march forward into a year teeming with achievements and habits that not only last but enrich every step of the way.

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Have you ever chuckled at the simplicity of a habit that could change your life? Join me, Courtney, and the exceptional Michelle, a health and wellness coach illuminating the path through midlife. Together, we unwrap the secrets of 'laughable habits'—those small yet mighty steps that dissolve the overwhelm plaguing many women in their 40s and 50s. Michelle's quarter-century of wisdom shines a light on setting achievable goals, cultivating gratitude, and embracing mindfulness in everyday life, turning daunting transformations into delightful journeys of self-care and empowerment.

As your guide through the transformative terrain of midlife, I reveal an exercise so straightforward, it will have you wondering why you didn't start sooner. It's all about aligning your actions with your ambitions while swaddled in a blanket of self-compassion. You'll learn how to leverage your natural inclinations—be it whipping up a storm in the kitchen or tackling gentle challenges—to build habits that stick. We celebrate personal growth as an adventure of empowerment, urging you to savor each small, patient step towards the summit of self-discovery.

Wrapping up this episode, we delve into the immense power of perspective—how the meaning we assign to life's events crafts our stories of success and failure. I introduce my reimagined podcast, "Midlife Magic," and invite you to join a community of women who are crafting their own enchanting narratives. We're on a quest to redefine midlife, not as a period of decline but as an epoch ripe for creation, where every small victory is a sparkling thread in the tapestry of an extraordinary life.

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Website: Michelle Bazinet
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Workshop: "True transformation transcends the physical; it's the evolution of heart, mind, and soul." (ck.page)

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