Top lessons I’ve learned & what’s coming in 2026!
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We did it — 50 episodes!
And after hours of talking with doctors, hormone experts, therapists, pelvic floor PTs, coaches, healers, and wildly inspiring midlife women, I’ve noticed the same themes rise to the surface again and again.
In this milestone episode, I’m sharing these 4 themes as your curated guide to midlife wellness, perimenopause clarity, and emotional reinvention.
1. Perimenopause Is Confusing, Lonely… and Completely Normal
Almost every expert—and nearly every woman I’ve spoken to—has said some version of:
“I didn’t feel like myself… and no one warned me this could happen.”
We explore why perimenopause feels so lonely and the importance of speaking your truth and showing women in this stage a ton of grace.
2. There Are So Many Ways to Feel Better in Midlife
One of the most hopeful takeaways from 50 episodes?
There are countless ways to navigate perimenopause and there is something for everyone.
We revisit:
• Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT or HRT)
• Microdosing psilocybin
• Reiki and energy work
• Ayurvedic perspectives
• Pelvic floor therapy
• Strength training and midlife fitness
• Nutrition shifts that actually support hormonal changes
• Key sleep habits
No matter what you’re experiencing, there is something that can help—and this episode helps you find the starting point.
3. Midlife Women Are Stronger Than We Give Ourselves Credit For
These episodes are full of stories from women who faced medical crises, unexpected divorce, early menopause, identity loss, and major life transitions—and still found their way forward.
You’ll hear reflections on:
• Surviving breast cancer and early menopause
• Navigating divorce and rebuilding your life
• Parenting through medical emergencies
• Finding purpose in the aftermath of loss or burnout
These stories are here to remind you:
Hard seasons don’t mean you’re failing. They mean you’re human—and capable of more than you think.
4. Reinvention Is Practically a Rite of Passage in Midlife
Career pivots, bold decisions, surprising new paths—turns out, midlife isn’t the end of the story. It’s the plot twist.
We revisit conversations with women who:
• Left corporate jobs to start soul-aligned businesses
• Invented new products in midlife
• Shifted careers after burnout
• Finally chose dreams they’d been putting off for years
Their stories will spark ideas about what’s possible for you too.
What’s Coming in 2026
A LOT. And I can’t wait for you to hear it!
Upcoming episodes cover:
• Metabolism in midlife: what really changes during perimenopause and how can we optimize
• Designing your most aligned year using your Enneagram type
• Midlife marriages: what to do when yours feels “off”
• Puberty + perimenopause: the surprising parallels and how to talk to your kids
• Divorce, dating, and reinvention in midlife
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Themes
01:35 Theme: Perimenopause is a B*tch
03:29 Theme: So Many Options to Feeling Like Yourself Again
07:50 Theme: Midlife Women are F*cking Strong & Resilient
10:52 Theme: Midlife Career Evolution & Reinvention
15:04 What's Coming in 2026
Episodes Mentioned
Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself in Perimenopause (& How to Get Your Groove Back)
Surviving Breast Cancer & Early Menopause with a “Pausitive Outlook”
How Beliefs About Aging Affect Midlife Health and Longevity
The Menopause Hormone Options No One Explained to You
Midlife Nutrition Tips for Belly Fat, Brain Fog and Sleep
Ayurveda Says Perimenopause Is Your Golden Goddess Era
How Early Menopause After Hysterectomy Inspired Julie Parana’s New Career
Laughing Through the Midlife Sh*tshow: Divorce & Reinvention with Donna Johnsen
How to Fit Strength Training Into Your Day—Even Without a Gym, Childcare, or Time to Spare
How Pilates Pro Jill Harris Became an Inventor and Built a Brand
How to Help a Friend in Crisis: Real Advice from a Mom Who’s Been There with Tara Sharp
Frozen Shoulder, Hot Flashes and Mood Swings: Acupuncture for Perimenopause Relief
What is Reiki Healing—and Can It Help Stressed-Out Midlife Women?
Menopause Hormone Therapy Explained: What Every Midlife Woman Should Know with Dr. Lisa Brent
5 Habits That Improved My Sleep in Perimenopause
Advice for Taking the Career Leap from 2x Pivoter Petra Langer
Microdosing in Midlife with Kayse Gehret
From Passion to Profession: Starting a Business in Midlife with Catherine Ziegler
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Disclaimer:
Belong Wellness and its members, managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone affiliated with Belong Wellness.
