Transforming 45 is where midlife gets real. Host Lisa Boate, menopause coach and educator, dives into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, and midlife reinvention. Through candid stories and menopause conversations with men and women, Lisa helps listeners understand their bodies, relationships, and purpose in this powerful chapter. Honest, funny, and empowering—this is your go-to podcast for thriving through midlife transformation.
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Midlife Isn’t a Crisis. It’s a Reckoning (in the best way) with Udo Erasmus
Saison 4 · Épisode 170
jeudi 30 avril 2026 • Durée 44:44
What if the thing you’ve been trying to avoid… is actually the way back to yourself?
This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Udo Erasmus—a pioneer in the health and wellness space and co-founder of Udo’s Choice—to explore the connection between heartache, healing, and coming home to your body.
From surviving war as a child to decades studying biology, psychology, and human nature, Udo shares a perspective that challenges everything we’ve been taught about where fulfillment comes from.
In this episode:
Why heartache isn’t something to fix—but something to feel
The disconnect that happens after childhood—and how it shapes our lives
Why midlife is the moment your body calls you back
The difference between chasing fulfillment vs. embodying it
A simple daily practice to reconnect to yourself
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Udo Erasmus and His Journey
04:44 The Impact of Curiosity and Persistence
09:59 Understanding Heartache and Disconnection
15:56 Reframing Heartache as a Gift
23:05 The Essence of Love and Connection
27:55 The Importance of Self-Connection
33:20 The Need for a New Understanding of Health
This is a conversation about peace, presence, and the radical idea that nothing is missing—only forgotten.
🎙️ New episodes drop every Thursday on all podcast platforms + YouTube.
What if what you’re feeling right now… isn’t something to fix—but something to listen to?
In this episode of Transforming 45, I’m joined by Udo Erasmus to unpack a powerful truth:
👉 Heartache isn’t the problem 👉 Disconnection is 👉 And midlife is your way back
If you’ve done everything “right” but still feel off, this conversation will land.
✨ We talk about:
Why heartache might be your turning point
How we lose connection to ourselves
Why midlife is a wake-up call—not a breakdown
A simple way to start coming back to your body
🎙️ New episodes every Thursday on all platforms.
Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
✨ Free Guide: How To Reignite Your Purpose Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Guilty
Connect with Udo:
Website: https://udoerasmus.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/
🎥 YouTube DescriptionMidlife Isn’t a Crisis. It’s When You Burn the Script.🔗 Let’s Stay ConnectedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/
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What If You Stopped Performing Your Life with Brandi Croghan
Saison 4 · Épisode 169
jeudi 23 avril 2026 • Durée 39:09
What if midlife isn’t something to survive… but something to reimagine?
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Brandi Croghan, founder of The What If Collective, to explore how one simple question—what if—can unlock curiosity, courage, and meaningful change.
This conversation moves beyond symptoms and into identity, belonging, and the emotional shifts that come with midlife. Together, they unpack how we’ve been conditioned to play it safe—and what becomes possible when we don’t.
What You'll Learn:
Why “what if” is more than a question—it’s a mindset
How to reconnect with curiosity and childlike wonder
The role of belonging and psychological safety in transformation
Why midlife can feel like entering a “new culture”
How to move from fear → curiosity → action
Letting go of perfectionism and the “strive” narrative
Why slowing down is actually growth
How midlife can become your most aligned chapter
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the What If Collective
02:22 The Power of the 'What If' Question
05:11 Reconnecting with Childlike Curiosity
07:18 Navigating Conversations on Belonging
11:52 Cultural Shifts in Midlife
15:57 Menopause in the Workplace
19:05 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations
22:32 The Importance of Being Seen and Heard
27:17 Embracing Change and Identity
31:19 Finding Joy in the 'What If' Mindset
About Brandi:
Brandi Croghan is the founder of The What If Collective, where she helps individuals and organizations unlock bold thinking, deeper connection, and meaningful transformation through curiosity-driven conversations.
With a background in leadership, culture change, and facilitation, Brandi blends strategy, science, and soul to help people reimagine what’s possible.
Connect with Brandi:
Website: https://www.thewhatifcollective.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealwhatifcollective/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandiCroghanWhatIfMindset/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-croghan-founder-whatifcollective/
Available on all podcast platforms + YouTube ✨ New episodes drop every Thursday
Let’s Stay Connected:
Website: liberatedmenopause.ca
Instagram: @lboate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
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Longevity, Biohacking & Menopause: What Actually Holds Up? With Chris Burres
Saison 4 · Épisode 168
jeudi 16 avril 2026 • Durée 45:10
If something claims to extend life by 90%… we need to slow down and ask better questions.
In this episode, Lisa sits down with Chris Burres, founder and chief scientist of MyVitalC, to explore the science behind ESS-60—a molecule linked to one of the longest longevity experiments in mammals.
Together, they unpack:
What the research actually says (and doesn’t say)
The role of mitochondria in aging
The supplement industry’s biggest gaps
What this means for women in perimenopause and menopause
This is a conversation about curiosity, caution, and critical thinking.
Key Takeaways:
The ESS-60 molecule showed lifespan extension in rats—but human data is still emerging
Aging is often linked to oxidative stress and inflammation
Mitochondria play a central role in energy, hormones, and cellular health
There is no single solution for menopause symptoms
Lifestyle foundations still matter most: sleep, nutrition, movement, stress
What We Discuss:
The origin of ESS-60 and Nobel Prize research
Longevity vs real-life quality of life
Supplements: hype vs evidence
Menopause, mitochondria, and hormone production
Why “one solution fixes all” is a red flag
Important Context:
This conversation is exploratory and educational. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting new supplements.
Connect with Chris Burres and My Vital C:
Website: https://myvitalc.com
Special link: myvitalc.com/transforming45
Book: Live Longer and Better
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvitalc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres
Let’s Stay Connected:
Website: https://liberatedmenopause.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
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What If Menopause Is Liberation? With Lasara Firefox Allen
Saison 4 · Épisode 168
jeudi 9 avril 2026 • Durée 46:03
What This Episode Is About
Menopause is often reduced to symptoms—but what if it’s actually a profound identity shift?
In this episode, Lisa sits down with Lasara Firefox Allen to explore menopause through a wider lens—one that includes gender identity, power structures, and the deeply personal experience of transformation.
This conversation opens up new ways of understanding menopause as not just a biological event, but a life transition that impacts who we are, how we see ourselves, and how we move through the world.
What You’ll Learn
Why menopause is more than a physical experience
How identity shifts during perimenopause and menopause
The connection between menopause and gender-affirming care
How medical systems fail many people in menopause
Why language and diagnosis models don’t fully capture this transition
How menopause can be a pathway to liberation
About Lasara Firefox Allen
Lasara Firefox Allen is an author, menopause doula, educator, and speaker focused on expanding inclusive menopause care.
Their work centers on supporting trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals through menopause, while also educating care providers to create more affirming and accessible systems.
Buy Lasara's Book
Gender Queer Menopause: Navigating Menopause for Trans, Non-Gender Conforming, Gender Fluid and Other Queer-Bodied FolksAvailable on Amazon and major book retailers.
Connect with Lasara:
Website: https://www.lasaraallen.com
Instagram: @lasaraallen
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboateFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467
Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
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What Happens When Women Finally Get the Right Care with Daniel Rudyak
Saison 4 · Épisode 166
jeudi 2 avril 2026 • Durée 43:11
This week, Lisa sits down with entrepreneur and investor Danny Rudyak to unpack one of the biggest gaps in modern healthcare: the lack of proactive, personalized care—especially for women navigating hormonal health.
Danny shares the deeply personal experiences that led to the creation of ReadyRx, including his father’s health journey and a life-threatening misdiagnosis involving his partner.
Together, they explore:
Why healthcare systems are reactive instead of proactive
The lasting impact of misinformation around hormone therapy
The critical role of personalized medicine
The truth about GLP-1s and why they’re not a “quick fix”
How lifestyle, support, and community are essential for long-term health
Why health coaching may be the missing link in care
This conversation is both validating and challenging—especially for women who have felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or left to navigate their health alone.
Connect with Danny + ReadyRx
Website: https://readyrx.com
Let’s Stay Connected
Website: https://liberatedmenopause.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467
Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
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Why You Suddenly Can’t Tolerate Your Life with Tina Erdman
Saison 4 · Épisode 166
jeudi 26 mars 2026 • Durée 45:20
In this deeply embodied episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with modern mystic, adventurer, and embodiment guide Tina Erdman to explore what it truly means to come home to yourself in midlife.
From nervous system healing and frequency, to identity, safety, and reclaiming your voice, this conversation weaves together science, spirituality, and lived experience. Tina shares how trekking mountains, living nomadically, and healing childhood patterns taught her that the body is the gateway to truth, joy, and authentic connection.
If you’re a midlife woman feeling exhausted, disconnected, or ready to stop performing and start being, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why your nervous system—not your mindset—runs your life
How identity is formed from survival, not truth
What “raising your frequency” actually feels like in the body
Why joy is not selfish, but essential for collective healing
How to tell the difference between unsafe and uncomfortable
The power of heart coherence and embodied safety
How childhood patterns shape adult relationships
Why midlife is the initiation into coming home to yourself
How to rebuild trust in your body and intuition
A compassionate way to have hard conversations without blame
Powerful Takeaways for Midlife Women:
You are not broken — your nervous system learned to survive
Safety is a felt experience, not a thought
Expansion can feel scary and aligned at the same time
Healing happens through the body, not just insight
Conscious relationships require curiosity, not performance
Joy is a nervous system regulator and a form of service
About Tina Erdman
Tina Erdman is an embodiment guide, nervous system educator, and modern mystic who blends neuroscience, energy work, NLP, and lived experience to help people reclaim their life force, truth, and authentic voice. From summiting mountains to living as a nomad, Tina teaches that the body is the gateway to healing, purpose, and connection.
Listen If You’re:
In perimenopause or midlife and feeling emotionally raw
Healing from people-pleasing or burnout
Navigating identity shifts after divorce, parenting, or career change
Curious about nervous system regulation and embodiment
Ready to feel safe being fully yourself
Let’s Stay Connected:
🌐 Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca📸
Instagram: @lboate📘
Facebook Page & Group
📩 Contact: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
🔗 Connect with Tina LeAnn
🌐 Website: https://thesovereignsoul.co/
🌐 Future You Framework: https://www.thefutureyouframework.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtinaleann
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtinaleann
👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sovereignselfgroup
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaleannerdmann/
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Your (Peri)Menopausal Body Is Talking — Are You Listening? With Claudine François
Saison 4 · Épisode 164
jeudi 19 mars 2026 • Durée 37:01
Midlife symptoms can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes even frightening.
Many women hear the same response when they seek help:
“Your labs look normal.”
But normal doesn’t always mean your body is functioning well.
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with functional health practitioner and author Claudine François to unpack what’s really happening in the body during perimenopause and menopause.
Together they explore why symptoms are actually powerful clues, how stress impacts hormones, and why supporting the whole body—not just one hormone—is essential during midlife.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or like your body suddenly changed overnight, this conversation will help you understand what may be happening and where to start.
Episode Highlights:
• Why traditional hormone blood tests often miss the bigger picture
• The difference between medical lab ranges and functional ranges
• Why symptoms should be treated as clues rather than annoyances
• The impact of chronic stress on hormones and resilience
• Why mineral depletion is common in midlife
• Simple ways women can begin supporting their bodies today
Key Takeaways:
Symptoms are communication. Your body uses symptoms to signal where support is needed.
Hormones don’t operate in isolation. Gut health, minerals, stress, sleep, and metabolism all impact hormonal balance.
Midlife is a biological transition. Just like puberty, the body is changing and needs new forms of support.
You can’t out-hustle exhaustion. Trying to push harder often worsens the underlying imbalance.
Connect with Claudine François:
🌐 Websitehttps://yourmidlifebodycode.com
📖 BookThe Midlife Body Code
📸 Instagramhttps://instagram.com/ingoodcleantaste
📸 Instagram (personal account)https://instagram.com/claudine.r.francois
📘 Facebookhttps://facebook.com/claudine.francois.52
📝 Bloghttps://claudine-francois.com/blog
Connect with Lisa:
🌐 Websitehttps://liberatedmenopause.ca
📸 Instagramhttps://instagram.com/lboate
📘 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/
👥 Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467📧 Emaillisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
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Rewriting Your Inner Story After 40 with Suzanne Longstreet
Saison 4 · Épisode 162
jeudi 12 mars 2026 • Durée 41:14
Rewriting Your Inner Story After 40 with Suzanne Longstreet
What if the patterns holding you back today were decisions your brain made before you were seven years old?
This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with master coach Suzanne Longstreet, creator of the Quantum U Activation Process. Suzanne works with high-achieving women who are ready to release subconscious blocks, reconnect with their true identity, and build lives and businesses that feel aligned and prosperous.
In this conversation, Suzanne shares her own story of losing her corporate career in her early forties and how that turning point led her into the world of neuroscience, NLP, and transformational coaching. Together, Lisa and Suzanne explore the hidden patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and confidence.
They also dive into the powerful midlife moment when many women begin asking the question: “Who am I now?”
This episode is about courage, rewiring old stories, and stepping back into the version of yourself that existed before the world told you who you should be.
In This Episode We Talk About:
Why so many women experience a major identity shift in their 40s and 50s
How subconscious beliefs formed in childhood shape adult decisions
The four core root beliefs that drive most self-sabotaging patterns
Understanding how your brain filters the world
The connection between neuroscience, energy, and personal transformation
How to anchor confidence and step into a higher level of self-trust
Why midlife can be the most powerful time to reinvent your life
Connect with Suzanne Longstreet:
Master Coach & Creator of the Quantum U Activation Process
Website: https://www.successandclarity.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successandclarity
LinkedIn: (add link)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanneglongstreet/
https://www.facebook.com/successandclarity
https://www.instagram.com/successandclarity
https://www.youtube.com/@suzannelongstreet1174
https://www.successandclarity.com/
Connect with Lisa:
Website:https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lboate
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/
Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467Email:lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
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Burnout Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal with Farah Jamani
Saison 4 · Épisode 161
jeudi 5 mars 2026 • Durée 42:09
This week on Transforming 45, I’m joined by the brilliant Farah Jamani—pharmacist, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of ResetRx—who is helping women break free from burnout and step into real vitality.
Farah shares her personal journey from high-performing burnout to deep healing, and what she discovered along the way will change how you think about menopause, health, and what your body is trying to tell you.
This conversation goes beyond the “quick fix” culture and into what actually creates sustainable health in midlife.
We talk about:
Why burnout is a signal—not a failure
The missing piece in most menopause conversations
Why hormone therapy is part of the playbook—not the whole solution
How your nervous system shapes your health
The identity shift of midlife (and the grief we don’t talk about)
What women actually want (hint: it’s not going back to their 20s)
Simple, foundational shifts that support long-term health span
This is a grounded, honest, and empowering conversation about what it really takes to feel good in your body again.
Connect with Farah Jamani
Website: https://resetrx.health
Instagram: @the_holisticpharmacist
Email: hello@farahjamani.com
Program: ResetRx (12-week transformation program)
Let’s Stay Connected:
Website: https://liberatedmenopause.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate
Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
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What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton
Saison 4 · Épisode 160
jeudi 26 février 2026 • Durée 40:20
What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton
This week, Lisa sits down with Nick Shelton—bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and creator of The Reset Button—to talk about what really happens when you reach the life you worked for… and still feel lost.
After retiring at 49, Nick expected freedom. Instead, he found himself untethered—without structure, identity, or purpose.
What followed? A powerful reinvention framework that helps you rebuild your life from the inside out.
In this episode we explore:
Why freedom without purpose can feel like collapse
The identity crisis that comes after “doing everything right”
How to reconnect with your worth through a “dignity scan”
Why midlife requires freestyle—not choreography
The role of grief, play, and imagination in reinvention
How to actually become a new version of yourself (not just think about it)
Nick's Reinvention Framework:
1. Audit Your Life
What’s working?
What needs to go?
What wants to come back?
2. Honour + Release the Old You
Write the letter
Burn it (yes, really)
3. Design Your Next Version
What do they eat, do, believe, try?
4. Make It Stick
Create a “private uniform” to embody your new identity
Build a new social circle around who you’re becoming
Curate your environment to reflect your next chapter
Lisa's Reflections:
Midlife isn’t the breakdown—it’s the moment the choreography ends.
And yes… it’s uncomfortable.
But it’s also where:
play returns
identity deepens
and truth finally gets a voice
Connect with Nick:
Website: resettheman.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasleonshelton/
Connect with Lisa:
Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467
Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca
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