Let's Talk Midlife Crisis Podcast

About Let's Talk Midlife Crisis Podcast

Welcome to Let’s Talk Midlife Crisis — the podcast that keeps it real about the messy, magical, and transformative season of midlife. Hosted by Traci and Ashley, two longtime friends navigating the highs and lows of perimenopause, menopause, relationships, careers, and everything in between, this show is your safe space to laugh, learn, and feel less alone. Now in our third season, we’re diving deeper into the conversations that matter most: Finding joy and balance in your 40s, 50s, and beyond Thriving through the physical and emotional changes of midlife Tackling taboo topics with honesty and humor Sharing expert insights, real stories, and practical tips Whether you’re battling hot flashes, redefining what happiness looks like, or just trying to figure out your next chapter, we’ve got you. So pour yourself a glass (coffee, tea, or wine all count) and join us every week for candid conversations, laughter, and a reminder that midlife is not a crisis — it’s a chance to rewrite the script. 🎙️ Subscribe now and let’s navigate this second act together. https://www.youtube.com/@Letstalkmidlifecrisis-mh2bf/videos @letstalkmidlifecrisis facebook.com/105626112493637 instagram.com/letstalkmidlifecrisis https://x.com/letstalkmlc ashtra@letstalkmidlifecrisis.com

Publisher

Ashley and Traci

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2023

Latest episode

23 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

72 of 87 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   23 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Beat Midlife Bloat: Eat More to Lose More — Nagina’s Science-Backed Fix

   In this episode of Let's Talk Midlife Crisis, hosts Ashley and Traci interview Nagina Abdullah, a weight-loss coach for midlife women who explains why midlife bloating and weight gain happen and how reducing inflammation, restoring muscle, and boosting metabolism are the keys to lasting change. Nagina shares practical, science-backed tips: prioritize metabolism-boosting foods, aim for 30 grams of protein at breakfast, use simple meal-prep layering, choose the right carbs and fats, and try smoothies, spices, and fiber to curb cravings. She also invites listeners to a free five-day Midlife Belly Relief workshop and offers resources for ongoing support. Also, get the FREE spice cheat sheet and discover new anti-inflammatory flavor bombs! https://masalabody.com/debloat/ https://masalabody.com/spicesheet/ Thanks for listening! Follow us on our social channelshttps://www.youtube.com/@Letstalkmidlifecrisis-mh2bf/videoshttps://www.instagram.com/letstalkmidlifecrisis/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091451734861

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   16 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   I Think I Want Out: Dr. Becky’s Guide to Surviving a Marriage Crisis

   Marriages don't typically fail overnight—they deteriorate through predictable stages that, when recognized early, could save countless relationships. Dr. Becky Whetstone, marriage counselor and author of "I Think I Want Out," joins us to reveal the revolutionary approach to marriage crisis management that traditional therapy often misses.Dr. Becky's journey began with her own failed marriage and the shocking discovery that even trained therapists lacked the tools to help couples in crisis. This gap in marriage counseling led her on a five-year journey to obtain her PhD and develop specialized methods for couples on the brink of divorce. What she discovered changed everything—a five-stage model of marital deterioration that works like cancer stages, where early intervention is crucial but rarely happens.The most startling revelation? Many people remain in unhappy marriages for decades without ever telling their partners how they feel. "Uncoupling begins with a secret," Dr. Becky explains, describing how that unspoken unhappiness festers until someone finally declares, "I think I want out." By then, most marriages have progressed to stage four or five, when healing becomes exponentially more difficult.Dr. Becky challenges conventional wisdom with her counterintuitive approach: when one partner wants out, the other must stop chasing them immediately. She also advocates creative solutions beyond the binary "perfect marriage or divorce" paradigm—separate bedrooms, living arrangements that provide space, and communication techniques that address the root problems.Whether you're experiencing relationship struggles or want to prevent them, this episode offers invaluable insights from someone who's dedicated her life to saving marriages that traditional therapy couldn't help. Visit marriagecrisismanager.com to learn more about Dr. Becky's work and how her approach might save your relationship before it reaches the point of no return. Source: https://marriagecrisismanager.com/ Get Dr Becky's Book I (Think) I want Out: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Want-Out-Wants-Marriage/dp/0757325394/ Thanks for listening! Follow us on our social channelshttps://www.youtube.com/@Letstalkmidlifecrisis-mh2bf/videoshttps://www.instagram.com/letstalkmidlifecrisis/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091451734861

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   9 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Yoga Beyond the Mat: Teaching with Confidence

   Karen Fabian, founder of Bare Bones Yoga, takes us behind the scenes of what yoga teachers really experience when they step to the front of the class. With 22 years of teaching experience, Karen reveals the hidden struggles many instructors face – from performance anxiety and limiting beliefs to the pressure of social media expectations and fear of being seen. What makes Karen's approach revolutionary is her recognition that most yoga teacher training programs focus exclusively on poses and sequences while completely neglecting the mindset aspects of teaching. She describes how many teachers "hide in plain sight" by practicing alongside students rather than walking around and observing – a behavior stemming from deeper fears about being fully seen and judged. When she asks teachers what prevents them from moving around the room, the answer often comes back: "I'm afraid to let people see me." This conversation quickly transcends yoga to explore universal themes of confidence, authenticity, and overcoming self-limiting beliefs. Karen shares powerful stories of transformation, including a "wallflower" who shifted her entire identity through teaching, and instructors who feared judgment from younger students until they reframed their age as inspiration rather than liability. These examples illustrate how addressing specific fears in one context often creates positive ripple effects throughout our lives – improving relationships, enhancing self-image, and fostering genuine confidence. Drawing from neurolinguistic programming and her own framework called "The Confidence Practice," Karen offers practical wisdom for anyone struggling with confidence. Her most profound insight may be the simple truth that "until we talk to somebody else, all we have is our own mind mechanics." Sometimes we need external perspective to see beyond our own mental constraints. Ready to boost your confidence? Check out Karen's five-day confidence challenge and explore how shifting your mindset might transform not just one area of your life, but your entire experience of midlife and beyond. www.barebonesyoga.com (http://www.barebonesyoga.com/) Free teaching Download: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Inside a recent episode

Beat Midlife Bloat: Eat More to Lose More — Nagina’s Science-Backed Fix

Published 23 Sept 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So all of these things come to play. So it's very, very easy and very normal to gain fat, but also to gain bloating in midlife. And the same things are not going to work because by restricting yourself, you're putting yourself further into that. bowl of holding onto fat. So that's kind of what's going on there. And so really the way to combat this is, and this is what I see with midlife women, number one is that midlife women are under eating. And this under-eating is causing women to hold on to fat and to keep a very slow metabolism. And so because we have been taught, many of us, almost all of us, have been taught to restrict food in order to keep our weight down for our whole lives, that's kind of what we know. […]

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• Liz Hansen
• Jen Araya-Peters
• Terry
• Zoe
• John Solleder

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2,255

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

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5.0 / 5

270 ratings

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4.9 / 5

1,692 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 84 / 100

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89

Social presence

91

YouTube

68

Engagement

85

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