Friends Joy & Lorraine discuss a variety of topics that matter to women mid-life and beyond. Thoughtful and engaging conversations covering everything from our overall wellbeing to creativity and travel.
Girlish Gurus
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Friends Joy & Lorraine discuss a variety of topics that matter to women mid-life and beyond. Thoughtful and engaging conversations covering everything from our overall wellbeing to creativity and travel.
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Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
Healing from Rejection: Finding Your Worth & Breaking Cycles of Pain with Lori Michalina Wood
Have you ever struggled with feelings of rejection, low self-worth, or the need for validation from others? In this inspiring episode of Girlish Gurus, Lorraine Miano and Joy Alford Brand welcome author Lori Michalina Wood to share her powerful healing journey from childhood rejection to emotional and spiritual wholeness. Many women carry emotional wounds from childhood into adulthood without realizing how deeply those experiences shape relationships, confidence, and self-worth. Lori opens up about overcoming father wounds, healing childhood pain, and learning to stop seeking validation from others to discover lasting peace and purpose. Together, we explore the impact of rejection on adult relationships, break emotional cycles, heal from the past, and find the courage to create a new future. Lori also shares the powerful metaphor of the "cast sheep," illustrating how we can become stuck by life's challenges—and how healing, resilience, and restoration are possible at any age. Whether you're navigating a difficult life transition, rebuilding your confidence after heartbreak, healing childhood wounds in midlife, or simply searching for greater emotional wellness, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and practical wisdom for your journey. ✨ In This Episode: ✔️ Healing from childhood rejection and emotional pain✔️ Understanding father wounds and their impact on self-worth✔️ Breaking cycles of emotional pain and unhealthy patterns✔️ Finding your worth without relying on external validation✔️ Healing childhood wounds in midlife✔️ Building emotional resilience and inner peace✔️ Personal growth and transformation after 50✔️ The importance of feeling seen, known, and valued✔️ Finding purpose through life's challenges✔️ Learning how to move forward with hope and confidence 🌸 This Episode Is For You If: You're working on healing childhood trauma or emotional wounds You've struggled with rejection or self-doubt You're seeking personal growth and self-discovery in midlife You want to build stronger emotional resilience You're ready to stop looking outside yourself for validation You're interested in women's empowerment, healing, and transformation 💗 Remember: Your past may have shaped you, but it does not have to define you. Healing is possible, and it's never too late to begin again. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available. In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline any time, 24 hours a day. If there is an immediate danger or emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also reach out to a trusted friend, family member, mental health professional, counselor, doctor, or local crisis center. You do not have to face a crisis alone. Resources may vary by country. If you are outside the United States, contact your local emergency services or crisis support line for assistance. 🎧 Subscribe to Girlish Gurus for inspiring conversations that help women embrace midlife, discover new possibilities, and create their most meaningful chapter yet. IG: @girlishgurus YouTube: Girlish Gurus GirlishGurus.com RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Invitation by Lori Michalina Wood Life Line Screening: Get Peace of Mind Now #HealingJourney #SelfWorth #WomenOver50 #MidlifeTransformation #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #GirlishGurus #MidlifeWomen #WomenSupportingWomen #LifeAfter50 #Resilience #HealingFromThePast #FindingYourself #MidlifeMagic #LoriMichalinaWood #FatherWounds #EmotionalWellness #BreakingCycles #HealingChildhoodWounds #PersonalDevelopmentForWomen
June 8, 2026
Move Your Mood: How Movement Therapy Can Transform Your Mental Health with Erica Hornthal
What if the key to feeling calmer, more resilient, and more emotionally balanced isn't another mindset hack—but learning to listen to your body? In this fascinating episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine sit down with Erica Hornthal, board-certified dance/movement therapist, licensed clinical professional counselor, author of Body Aware, and creator of Kinesthetic Cognitive Therapy. Known as "The Therapist Who Moves You," Erica shares how movement influences our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall mental well-being. Many of us spend our lives living from the neck up—overthinking, analyzing, and pushing through stress while ignoring the wisdom of our bodies. Erica explains why true emotional healing requires more than changing our thoughts; it requires reconnecting with our bodies and understanding how movement can become a powerful tool for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and personal transformation. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, burnout, overthinking, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode offers practical tools and eye-opening insights that can help you move from surviving to thriving. In This Episode We Discuss: ✨ What dance/movement therapy is and how it differs from traditional talk therapy ✨ Why movement is about much more than exercise ✨ The surprising connection between posture, movement, and mood ✨ How the body stores emotions, stress, and past experiences ✨ Why women in midlife often become disconnected from their bodies ✨ How movement can help regulate the nervous system and calm anxiety ✨ What it really means to "listen to your body" ✨ A simple 30-second body awareness exercise you can start today ✨ How movement helps quiet the inner critic and reduce overthinking ✨ Why resilience isn't just mental—it's physical ✨ How to become more emotionally intelligent through body awareness ✨ Simple daily movement practices that support emotional well-being Memorable Takeaways 💫 "How you move impacts who you are and how you feel." 💫 "The body holds answers to questions the mind doesn't even know to ask." 💫 "Movement is medicine for your nervous system." 💫 "Your body is always communicating—are you listening?" 💫 "If awareness is the key to change, movement is the catalyst." About Erica Hornthal Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT, is a board-certified dance/movement therapist, licensed clinical professional counselor, CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy, and author of Body Aware, The Movement Therapy Deck, and BODYTALK. She is currently developing Kinesthetic Cognitive Therapy, a psychotherapeutic framework based on the understanding that how we move influences how we think, feel, and behave. Connect with Erica Learn more about Erica's work, books, and resources:📚 Body Aware📚 The Movement Therapy Deck📚 BODYTALK Erica Thornhall: The Therapist Who Moves You RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Life Line Screening: Get Peace of Mind Connect with Girlish Gurus 🌐 Visit us: GirlishGurus.com 📧 Join our Glamorous Getaways travel list: Just send us an email! Put Getaway in the Subject line. GirlishGurus@gmail.com 🎙️ Subscribe to Girlish Gurus wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube. Loved This Episode? Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who could use a reminder that healing doesn't always begin in the mind—sometimes it begins with a single movement. Hashtags #GirlishGurus #EricaHornthal #BodyAware #DanceMovementTherapy #MentalHealth #MidlifeWomen #WomenOver50 #NervousSystemHealing #SomaticHealing #EmotionalWellness #MindBodyConnection #HealthyAging #Resilience #AnxietyRelief #WomenSupportingWomen Dance Movement Therapy, Erica Hornthal, Body Aware, somatic healing, mind-body connection, emotional wellness, mental health for women, nervous system regulation, anxiety relief, movement therapy, women over 50, midlife wellness, emotional resilience, body awareness, Girlish Gurus podcast, holistic mental health, overthinking, stress r
May 21, 2026
The Power of Infrared: How Sauna Therapy Supports Women in Midlife & Menopause with Connie Zack of Sunlighten Sauna
✨ Inspiring Midlife Magic, One Podcast at a Time! ✨ What if one of the most powerful wellness tools for women over 40 wasn’t another supplement… but LIGHT? In this illuminating episode of the Girlish Gurus podcast, Joy and Lorraine sit down with wellness pioneer Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, to explore the science-backed benefits of infrared sauna therapy for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, stress, inflammation, sleep disruption, detoxification, longevity, and more. Connie shares the deeply personal story behind Sunlighten’s beginnings — including the health transformation that inspired her and her husband to leave successful pharmaceutical careers and revolutionize the infrared sauna industry through research, education, and innovation. Together, we unpack: What infrared therapy actually is (and why it’s different from traditional saunas) How infrared heat may support stress reduction and nervous system regulation The connection between inflammation, hormones, and midlife wellness Infrared sauna benefits for sleep, circulation, detoxification, and recovery Why women over 40 should think proactively about resilience and longevity How sauna rituals can become part of a holistic self-care lifestyle What to look for when investing in an infrared sauna If you’ve been curious about infrared saunas, longevity practices, nervous system healing, or natural menopause support, this episode is packed with practical insights and empowering wellness wisdom. ✨ Some of the Key Topics of the Discussion Include: ✔️ The origin story behind Sunlighten✔️ Traditional vs infrared saunas✔️ Infrared sauna benefits for menopause✔️ Stress reduction & nervous system support✔️ Detoxification myths vs science✔️ Sleep, hot flashes & hormone support✔️ Bone and musculoskeletal health✔️ Longevity & healthy aging strategies✔️ How to begin an infrared sauna routine safely✔️ What to look for in a quality infrared sauna 💫 About Connie Zack Connie Zack is the co-founder of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. Inspired by her brother’s health transformation, Connie and her husband Aaron left pharmaceutical careers to create science-backed infrared wellness technology designed to improve health and longevity. A passionate advocate for holistic wellness, Connie integrates nutrition, mindfulness, movement, and infrared therapy into her own life while helping educate millions about the power of infrared light and heat for healthy aging. 🌿 Connect with Girlish Gurus ✨ Follow the podcast for more conversations on: Midlife wellness Menopause support Longevity Nervous system healing Travel & retreats Reinvention after 40 🎧 If You Loved This Episode… Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who deserves to feel vibrant, empowered, and supported through midlife. ✨ Because midlife isn’t the end of the story… it’s where the magic begin RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: SUNLIGHTEN SAUNAS: Memorial Day Sale!! Mention Girlish Gurus for your Discount! Up to $2000 off!! ✨Our wonderful Sponsor: Don't forget to check out Standing Tall Foods for your delicious snacks! Use our coupon code to get your discount: GirlishGurusGet15 LIFE LINE SCREENING: GET PEACE OF MIND 🔗 Stay Connected Follow along on Instagram for more inspiration, wellness, and midlife magic:👉 @GirlishGurus👉 @making_midlife_magical YouTube: Girlish Gurus And don’t forget to check out Lorraine’s book:The Vagus Nerve Fix – your guide to calming stress and supporting your nervous system in midlife. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & RECEIVE YOUR VULVATINI RECIPE! #GirlishGurus #InfraredSauna #MenopauseWellness #HealthyAging #Longevity #WomenOver40 #WomenOver50 #MidlifeWellness #HormoneHealth #InfraredTherapy #Sunlighten #NervousSystemHealing #HolisticHealth #Perimenopause #MenopauseSupport #WellnessPodcast #HealthyLifestyle #VagusNerve #AgingWell #MidlifeMagic
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