Midlife Rise + Thrive
Hosted by I · Dr. Sara Poldmae | Healer, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and Functional Medicine Practitioner
4.9from 38 ratings
- 153
- Episodes
- 78
- Transcribed
- 38
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
About Midlife Rise + Thrive
Welcome to Menopause Rise and Thrive! I’m Dr. Sara Poldmae, and this podcast is for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—women who are ready to embrace this stage of life with confidence and create a future that feels authentic and fulfilling. Every week, I’ll walk you through the ups and downs of midlife, sharing helpful tips, real-world advice, and a space where you can feel heard and supported. Whether you’re dealing with hot flashes, weight changes, mood swings, sleep disruptions, or brain fog—or simply trying to make sense of the emotional shifts that come with menopause—you’re not alone. Together, we’ll cut through the noise of misinformation and explore real, effective strategies for managing menopause symptoms, emotional well-being, and relationship dynamics. Menopause Rise and Thrive is about more than just symptom management—it’s about stepping into your strength, prioritizing your well-being, and finding renewed purpose in this chapter of life. More than anything, this podcast is about community—a place where women like you can connect, share experiences, and support one another. Together, we’ll challenge outdated myths about aging, celebrate our resilience, and approach midlife with clarity, strength, and empowerment. Offering a unique blend of insights from my experience as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Chinese herbalist, acupuncturist, yogi, functional medicine practitioner, and women’s advocate, I’m here to help you reclaim your health and rediscover your passions. Every episode is designed to provide guidance, reassurance, and practical steps so you can navigate menopause with confidence.
- Publisher
- Dr. Sara Poldmae | Healer, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and Functional Medicine Practitioner
- Category
- education · health & fitness · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 25 May 2023
- Latest episode
- 8 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
78 of 153 episodes have a transcript.
8 Oct 2026
152. Permission to be Nervous
24 Sept 2026
151. Permission to peel back layers in midlife
10 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
150. Midlife Is the Perfect Time to Try Something New
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150. Midlife Is the Perfect Time to Try Something New
Published 10 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I'm going away for a month in October, so it's going to make it hard for me to keep up with things like recording my podcast unless I bank a lot of episodes. But the idea for this episode came from why I'm going away for a month in October. And the whole idea of this episode is What if you stop waiting? So we're in this next chapter of our life and we don't necessarily know what it's going to look like. The kids have left if you have kids or the hormones have kicked in. So you're looking at things a little bit differently. And in Chinese medicine, we call menopause the second spring because it's really just like spring is a time for renewal and So is menopause. […]
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- Dr Arash Bereliani
- Wendy Valentine
- Christina Walsh
- Heather Florio
- Dr Sara Poldmae
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 32 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 6 ratings
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- Quality
- 99
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 77
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Who hosts Midlife Rise + Thrive?
I host the show. Published by Dr. Sara Poldmae | Healer, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and Functional Medicine Practitioner.
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