You’ve heard the message loud and clear: strength training is crucial in midlife. But when are you supposed to fit it in between work, parenting, errands, and maybe trying to sleep??

In this episode of the Belong Wellness podcast, Jessica talks with Judy Truong, a longtime fitness instructor and midlife mom who’s made it her mission to show that strength training can actually work with your life—not against it.

Ever had a big idea… but no idea where to start?

This week’s podcast episode is for every woman who’s ever thought, “There has to be a better way.” Because that’s exactly where Jill Harris started.

Jill is a longtime Pilates pro who turned a frustration into a full-blown product. She invented Fit Springs—a spring-resistance workout system now used by athletes, celebrities, and clients in their 70s.

She shares her story of how she brought her idea to life, and let’s just say it wasn’t all easy street.

When your friend is facing a medical crisis—like a critically ill child, a major diagnosis, or life-changing surgery—it’s hard to know how to help. You don’t want to say the wrong thing. You don’t want to intrude. But you do want to show up.

In this powerful episode, Jessica talks with Tara Sharp, a midlife mom who has walked through years of intense medical challenges with her daughters. Tara shares raw and honest reflections on what helped her most—and what every friend should know about supporting someone in crisis.

Acupuncture for midlife symptoms? Yes, please. In this episode, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner Katharine Chaney explains how acupuncture, cupping, and Chinese herbs can help with perimenopause symptoms like frozen shoulder, hot flashes, sleep issues, anxiety, and irritability. 

What happens when seven friends who’ve known each other for nearly 30 years head out on a girls trip in their 40s? Well… let’s just say some of my expectations about how things might be different now were hilariously wrong.

In this episode, I reflect on my most recent trip with my college girls—and the ways midlife girls trips are both different and beautifully the same. 

Career deadlines, school pickups, aging parents, hormonal chaos — and somehow we’re still supposed to have it all together? Please.

In this episode, I’m joined by Erin Holland — marketing manager, single mom of two, and host of the PG-ish Podcast — for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to be a midlife working mom today. We dive into burnout, mom guilt, boundary-setting, and how to stop apologizing for needing breathing room.

If you’ve ever wondered what the heck Reiki actually is—or if energy healing could help you feel more balanced during the chaos of midlife—this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Lily Panyacosit, Reiki practitioner, clinical herbalist, and intuitive healer, to demystify this ancient healing practice and share how Reiki can support women navigating perimenopause, parenting, career pressure, and all the other midlife madness.

If you’re wondering whether menopause hormone therapy (a.k.a. HRT) could help with your hot flashes, mood swings, sleep issues, or that terrible “not like myself” feeling—this episode is for you.

In this expert interview, I’m joined by Dr. Lisa Brent, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in hormone health and integrative women’s medicine. We unpack everything you’ve been confused about when it comes to estrogen, progesterone, perimenopause, menopause symptoms, testing, bioidentical hormones, and more.

This week on the Belong Wellness podcast, I’m joined by Ashley Rocha, trained herbalist and founder of Ladywell, to demystify herbal remedies for perimenopause. We’re talking about natural ways to support hormone balance, reduce hot flashes, sleep better, and stop feeling like a chaotic version of yourself. (Yes, please.)

Let’s talk about the stuff no one warned us about in midlife—like peeing when you sneeze, frequent UTIs, and why sex might suddenly hurt. If your pelvic floor feels like it’s staging a rebellion, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken.

In this episode, I chat with Marci Silverberg, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Pelvic Path. We dig into why pelvic floor symptoms like urinary urgency, leaking, and pain during sex show up (or return) in your 40s and beyond—and what you can actually do about it.

If you’ve been struggling with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling sluggish and tired—this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing five simple but powerful habits I’ve added to my routine that have significantly improved the quality and quantity of my sleep.

I’ll also walk you through WHY these habits work for me (we’re talking: hormones, stress response, and nervous system regulation).

You did everything “right”—you have a successful career, a family, a beautiful home, amazing friends—so why does it still feel like something’s missing?

If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, Wait, is this it? Is this as good as it gets?, this episode is for you.

What if the secret to thriving in midlife wasn’t about hustling harder, but about staying curious, connected, and flexible? My 82-year-old dad, Bob Chilvers, joins me on the podcast to share his best midlife wisdom—advice he not only gives but actually lives by.

Ever feel like life is one long to-do list, and you’re permanently running on empty? Yup, me too.

The mental load, the laundry, the constant What’s for dinner?—it’s enough to make even the most patient among us snap. But what if you could break free from the overwhelm without quitting your life and moving to a remote island?  (Although, that does sound tempting.)

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Jenna Hermans, author of Chaos to Calm: 5 Ways Busy Parents Can Break Free from Overwhelm, and a former Queen of Chaos who figured out how to take control of the madness (without ditching her family). She’s sharing her five pillars for creating calm, from tiny habits that actually make a difference to setting boundaries like a boss.

Can CBD help women in midlife feel better? What perimenopause symptoms can it help with? How does it work? Is it safe? 

There is so much information and misinformation out there about CBD that it’s hard to keep it all straight. In this episode, Christine Calegari, representative with Green Compass, clears up the confusion and tells it to us straight.

She explains how CBD can help midlife women, but there are very important caveats to keep in mind.

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to change careers? To take a giant leap and leave your current job to try something completely new? I know that so many of us in midlife start to have these questions, these fantasies, or simply desire a big change.

That is exactly why I am talking to my friend, Petra Langer, in this episode.

Did you know that exhaustion and lack of motivation are not the only symptoms of burn out? In fact, there are many other physical signs your body gives you, but do you know what they are? I bet some of them will surprise you.

Do you dream of traveling the world but feel like it isn’t possible because you have kids? Today’s podcast episode might just change your mind.

Hear from my dear friend, Ananda Baron, about how she packed up her backpack and took to the skies with her husband and 11-year-old twins for an entire year.

Can knowing your Enneagram type make your life easier? You bet it can. Hear how from certified IEQ9 Enneagram and leadership coach, Ali Dunn.

Can microdosing help midlife women? How? What are the benefits and what do I need to know if I want to try it?

Get your microdosing questions answered in this episode with Kayse Gehret, founder of the Microdosing for Healing platform.