Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After Menopause – Détails, épisodes et analyse

00:00 Identify stress sources; triggers fight-or-flight response.

03:28 Hypothalamus controls hormone release via chain.

08:51 Meditation helps reduce brain fog, irritability.

11:54 Use social networks and exercise with friends.

13:27 Self-awareness and addressing fear alleviates anxiety.

17:19 Double-check labels for clean daily use items.

20:08 Cortisol issues from stress, diet, and drugs.

24:16 Surprised by phone use in social situations.

28:18 Struggle managing thoughts, not actions or lifestyle.

30:03 Practices ensuring safety boost adrenal health.


In this episode, you'll hear: 

• Recognize Stress Triggers: From fear, caffeine, and poor nutrition to emotional stress, understanding what spikes cortisol can help you avoid them.
• Mindful Living: Be intentional about the ingredients in your diet and products used at home. Apps like Think Dirty can assist in identifying hidden toxins that may affect your health.
• Balance and Well-being: Implement simple changes like consistent sleep schedules, reduced news exposure, and a shift toward natural foods to support adrenal health and enhance overall wellness.

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Amelia

• Website: https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/
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Cam

• Website: https://www.camoyler.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam

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00:00 Thoughtful, progressive, medicated heavily; biofeedback forgotten.

05:09 Biofeedback: assess experiences as awesome or awful.

06:41 Individual experiences vary; personal compatibility is key.

11:01 New job improves sleep, reduces alarm interruptions.

13:59 Moody Sundays linked to past school stress.

17:41 Finding balance with intermittent fasting, avoid extremes.

20:17 Reflect on cravings: physical needs or emotions?

24:36 Cortisol down, melatonin up, food affects energy.

26:54 Discussing bowel health openly; vital for wellbeing.

32:03 Stretching and yoga help relieve body tightness.

34:00 Lower back pain may indicate other issues.

37:20 See show description for contact info below.

In this episode, you'll hear: 

1. SHMEC It Out! - Learn all about the SHMEC (Sleep, Mood, Hunger, Energy, and Cravings) check-in, a handy tool for understanding your body better. Remember, it's the little things that often tell the biggest stories!
2. Sleep Savvy - Discover how to improve your sleep quality using biofeedback and clever tips. From the power of morning light to winding down with journaling, we've got you covered.
3. Mood Matters - Let's tackle those mood swings with a healthy dose of introspection. We share personal stories and techniques to shine a light on underlying feelings and start each week with positivity.
   
   
   

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Amelia

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Cam

• Website: https://www.camoyler.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam

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We've heard for years from Brene Brown, "We desperately don't want to talk about shame, and we're not willing to talk about it. Yet, the only way to resolve shame is to talk about it." So we are.
Join us for this truthful, maybe gut-wrenching talk about shame and guilt and midlife, as Cam and Amelia guide you through these problematic emotions. But remember, these should be emotions, instead of getting stuck as a mood.

00:00 Inquiring about the purpose of guilt and shame.
05:17 Creating unnecessary boundaries based on false perceptions.
09:10 Caring for aging parents while setting boundaries.
13:16 Differentiate between shame and guilt for lasting change.
15:15 Labels are like masks, connecting but not defining.
19:48 Honesty, vulnerability, and accepting inevitable relationship conflicts.
21:26 Seeking authenticity, empathy, and grace with others.
24:27 Struggled at work, found success, transformed.
27:30 Overcoming fear leads to confidence and resilience.

In this episode, you'll hear: 

• Authenticity Through Alignment: Assess your actions and values by using your calendar, checkbook, or credit card statement as concrete data points for self-accounting. Aligning actions with values can lead to greater authenticity and self-awareness.
• Liberating From Labels: Move away from shame as a tool for change and from labeling. Shedding negative self-identifications can lead to emotional freedom and deeper connections with others.
• Vulnerability Breeds Connection: Embrace vulnerability as a path to love, belonging, joy, and innovation. Being honest with oneself and opening up to trusted others can lead to deeper connections and personal growth.
  
  

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Amelia

• Website: https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/

Cam

• Website: https://www.camoyler.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam

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What is the "Bliss Point"? It sounds awesome, doesn't it? How can something described as blissful be so sinister?

You will be shocked to know that food manufacturers have spent millions of dollars to discover the exact proportions of sugar, fat and salt to hook you like a big fish. The bliss point is the exact point at which you eat one bite and then a million more. Gone are the days of food that is satisfying and wholesome. Welcome to the days of manipulation, obesity and BIG money.

It is sad that the American food system has come to this. If it comes in a package, you  are assured to find an ingredient ending in -ose, which is a synonym for SUGAR. It's hidden in everything as: dextrose, maltose, fructose, glucose, malt syrup and corn syrup. You MUST read labels.

This episode isn't all negativity. In addition to giving you the "skinny" on sugar, we also give you tips on how to overcome this addiction. That's right; I said addiction. This isn't about willpower. It's about overcoming the Bliss Point that has been engineered to make you crave MORE.

Join us for this enlightening and EMPOWERING episode!
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Amelia

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Cam

• Website: https://www.camoyler.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam

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Amelia

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Cam

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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam

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We are SO grateful!  Thanks to everyone who follows the Midlife Mommas. We hope that we bring you tidbits that help you in your day-to-day life. We are sharing bits of our journey in hopes that it makes yours a little easier.

This episode about gratitude. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it seems fitting right? But how do we maintain our attitude of gratitude throughout the year? And does feeling grateful really help your mind, body, and spirit?

How do you start a gratitude practice and what if you forget some days?
 
We tell you all the things about gratitude in this episode. We hope you enjoy it.

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Amelia

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Cam

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Amelia

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Cam

• Website: https://www.camoyler.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam

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Hey Midlife Mommas! We hope you are doing well and thriving.

This episode of the Midlife Mommas podcast talks about seed oils and the nasty little secrets of the processed food industry. These oils, such as sunflower, safflower, canola, soybean, and grapeseed, are cheap and plentiful and carry a host of health concerns. We challenge you to read product labels. The amount of products that contain this inflammatory ingredient is shocking.
We take a deep dive into the health concerns that these oils introduce; we give you tips on how to avoid them, and talk about how to "get yourself back on-track" when you've had a period of poor eating. But let's be honest...and real. We are NOT saying that avoiding processed foods completely is reasonable. We all like to eat out occasionally, and we all like the crunch of a good chip every now and again. The story is balance. We want to help you create a beautiful life full of foods that are alive and colorful while still enjoying the occasional "treat."
Other helpful episodes:
69. Liver health
61. Refueling after a break
46. Everybody poops
17. Detox strategies
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Amelia

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Cam

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Amelia

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Cam

• Website: https://www.camoyler.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/
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It's FALL!
Fall means hearty stews, winter squash, scarves, sweaters, tailgating, barbeques, and all sorts of other yummy things.

In this episode, Cam and Amelia explore their favorite Fall foods (which you know center around seasonal veggies!) and give you some time-saving tips on meal prep. As one half of this dynamic duo is food-centric, you know this episode is going to be a good one!
All you foodies come along! Whether you're the cook in your family or the eater, you'll find some valuable nuggets here!
 
Fall Recipes — The Helpful Plate

Butcher Box: Free Turkey and $30 Off

Red Lentil and Black Bean Stew 

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Cam

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Are you tired?  Do you get sick more frequently? Have you recently had surgery? Are you dreading the fatigue that comes with the Holidays?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, this is the episode for you. We are told that it's OK and expected to experience slower recovery in midlife.....but is it?

In this episode we uncover truths about recovering from everything from surgery, to house-guests and everything in-between. Recovering in midlife doesn't have to be a struggle. While some amount of stress is good, too much can be overwhelming and destructive to our health, hence, our need to recover.

Take some time to listen to this episode about recovery and gain some insights into your own behavior and self-care.
Helpful resources:
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Here's how to find us:
Websites: www.camoyler.com and www.thehelpfulplate.com
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/midlife.mommas

Stay Connected!
Amelia

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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/

Cam

• Website: https://www.camoyler.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam

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It's Menopause Awareness Month!

This week we are telling our stories. Who doesn't love a good story??
We reinforce the fact that every woman's menopause journey is different. We give you a little taste of what our journeys were like. We each experienced the onset of menopause by different mechanisms and consequently, had some different symptoms.

While our many of our solutions are the same or similar, we respect that there are many "solutions" to menopause symptoms. We hope you have enjoyed all of our advice we have given you over previous episodes.  Menopause can be scary, but we got you!
Helpful link:
Find A Practitioner | The Institute for Functional Medicine (ifm.org)
Please subscribe and leave us a review. This helps us rank higher in searches, which helps us bring real-life midlife advice to more amazing women!!

Here's how to find us:
Websites: www.camoyler.com and www.thehelpfulplate.com
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/midlife.mommas

Stay Connected!
Amelia

• Website: https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/

Cam

• Website: https://www.camoyler.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam

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Are you a Techie?  Many of us love gadgets; whether it's kitchen gadgets, biometric gadgets or iPhones, most of us utilize a tool that helps keeps us straight.

Today we are talking about the gadgets we use. This actually came as a listener request, so ThankYou! You might be surprised to learn what are the top 3 gadgets in Cam's and Amelia's arsenal for living our best MIDlives.

Please leave us a comment on Social and let us know what your favorite gadget is!
 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/midlife.mommas

Levels Health Blog:
https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/category/nutrition

For More Info about a CGM:
https://www.levelshealth.com/

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Amelia

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Cam

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