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Ever wonder what you'd say if you could sit down with your 22-year-old self? In this solo episode, I'm sharing the hard-won lessons on dating (spoiler: it's a him problem, not a you problem), body image, career failure, and why your friendships matter more than you think. If you're a midlife woman still unlearning people-pleasing and perfectionism, this one's for you. In this episode:• Why "it's a him problem, not a you problem" changes how you date• The body image lesson I wish I'd learned 20 years earlier• What Steve Jobs' failures taught me about my own career fears• Why investing in friendships matters more than finding "the one" Follow me on Insta HERE

Ever eat "clean" and still feel bloated by 3pm? This week I'm talking with Ryann Morris, Ayurvedic chef, founder of Food Brilliance, and creator of the documentary Food Is Everything. We chat about why the problem usually isn't what you're eating, it's how well you're digesting it. Ryann opens up about a seven-year health crisis that started with a MRSA infection and months of IV antibiotics, and how it completely rewired her relationship with food and her gut. We get into: The difference between eating "healthy" and actually digesting wellWhy she swears by whole spices (starting with coriander) for bloating and inflammationA simple gut check-in you can start using after every mealLocal vs. organic: which actually matters moreWhy reheated leftovers lose more nutrients than you'd think If you've ever felt betrayed by your own "healthy" choices, this one's for you. Learn more about Ryann's work HERE Follow Ryann on Insta HERE Check her out on YouTube HERE

You're not imagining it. You're not "just stressed." And you're not alone in feeling like your doctor doesn't have answers. Surveys show that 93% of OB-GYNs don't feel comfortable treating perimenopause — and only 1 in 5 medical schools even include training on this stage of a woman's life. So when you leave an appointment feeling dismissed, that's not a you problem. It's a system problem. Dana Culp is a physician and founder of Thrive Midlife Medical who learned this firsthand — not just as a specialist, but as a patient. Despite her medical background, she spent over a year unable to get proper care for her own perimenopause symptoms, dismissed by provider after provider. That experience completely redirected her career. In this conversation we get into: The one flawed study from 2001 that dropped hormone therapy use from 40% to 4% — and why that fear is still shaping care todayWhy perimenopause can hit hard while you're still getting your period, and why high-achieving women often feel it mostWhat estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone each do and how a good provider figures out where to startThe lifestyle shifts (sleep, protein, movement) that can genuinely move the needle without a prescriptionWhat it looks like to work with a provider who actually specializes in this space Take Dana's free perimenopause quiz at thrivemidlifemed.com Follow her on Insta HERE Book a free consultation HERE

This week Nicole sits down with keynote speaker, life coach, and bestselling author Ginny Priem to unpack the "Unsubscribe" framework — a four-part tool (Block, Mute, Swap, Manage) for letting go of what's not serving you without blowing up your whole life to do it. Ginny opens up about the breaking point that changed everything: discovering her partner was living a double life, on the heels of stress-related health scares her body had been signaling for months. She walks through how that moment led her to leave a successful corporate career in medical aesthetics and build a business as an author, podcaster, and speaker and why she doesn't see her old career and her new one as an either/or. This conversation covers boundaries, sunk-cost thinking in relationships and jobs, the pressure women feel to hold everything together, and why "just start small" is often the most honest advice for actually changing your life. What we cover: The four pillars of the Unsubscribe framework — and how to apply them to relationships, jobs, and habitsWhy doing everything "right" doesn't protect you in a relationship or a careerHow to know the difference between a toxic relationship and one you've simply outgrownLeaving corporate without treating it like a betrayal of your old lifeWhy having a coach (even when you are one) is a sign of strength, not weaknessSmall, low-stakes first steps to start reclaiming your time and energy today Follow Ginny on Insta HERE Grab her book HERE

In this episode of The Wellthy Healthy Life, Nicole sits down with Kelsey Aida—bestselling author, energy alignment coach, podcast host, and manifestation expert, for a conversation all about self-worth, alignment, and becoming the version of yourself who can fully receive the life you say you want. Kelsey shares her personal journey from professional ballerina to healer, teacher, and author after navigating a season of depression, identity loss, and deep transformation. Together, Nicole and Kelsey unpack what energy alignment really means, why manifestation is about so much more than vision boards and affirmations, and how your beliefs, thoughts, and emotions may be either supporting your goals or quietly holding you back. They also dive into why so many women struggle with worthiness, how self-abandonment shows up in everyday life, and what it actually looks like to build a real self-love practice that helps you receive more love, abundance, peace, and opportunity. If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting more and fully believing you’re worthy of it, this conversation will leave you thinking bigger, reflecting deeper, and taking a more aligned approach to your next era. Follow Kelsey on Insta HERE Check out her website HERE

In this episode of The Wellthy Healthy Life, Nicole sits down with Claire Martinsen, CEO and co-founder of BioBloom, to explore one of the fastest-growing conversations in wellness right now: peptides and NAD. From social media trends to longevity clinics, peptides are suddenly everywhere — promising benefits related to energy, recovery, inflammation, brain health, and even aging. But what are they, how do they actually work, and what should people understand before trying them? Nicole and Claire break down the science and the conversation around peptides, including the difference between NAD and NADH, how these molecules support cellular energy and mitochondrial function, and why NAD levels naturally decline as we age. They also discuss: • what peptides actually are and why they’re trending • the role NAD plays in energy, inflammation, and longevity • how peptides are being used for recovery, brain health, and cellular repair • the difference between injectable, patch, and oral forms • why sourcing and safety matter when purchasing peptides • what people should understand before jumping into this growing wellness trend Whether you’ve been hearing about NAD and peptides online or are simply curious about the future of longevity and biohacking, this conversation offers a thoughtful introduction to the topic. Check out BioBloom HERE Follow Claire on Insta HERE

In this solo episode, Nicole gets honest about something she's been sitting with for months: after two and a half years of building The Wellthy Healthy Life alongside a demanding corporate career, she's not sure whether to keep going, scale back, or walk away. This isn't a "how I found my passion" episode, it's a real-time, unresolved conversation about burnout, sunk cost, and the version of "having it all" nobody's honest about. A Note From Nicole "I don't wanna walk away from this space, but I am just trying to figure out what the future looks like." This episode doesn't resolve that, it's an honest snapshot of where she's at right now. Let's Connect: Instagram: @wellthyhealthylifeHave a similar experience? Send a DM. Nicole wants to hear it.

Some conversations stop you in your tracks — this is one of them. My guest Nerissa Balland was five months pregnant via IVF when she was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. What she did next and who she became because of it is the kind of story that reminds you what's actually important. In this episode, we're talking about what happens when life forces you to reevaluate everything. Nerissa Balland is a two-time cancer survivor, artist, author of Canvas of Courage, and arts and health practitioner who helps people process adversity through creativity. After nearly two decades in marketing and advertising for brands like Amex and Pepsi, a cancer diagnosis while pregnant changed everything and eventually led her to a completely different life. We talk about: Being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma five months into an IVF pregnancy and being told to terminateWhy adversity doesn't have to be cancer to force a reckoning with yourselfHow creativity (not just therapy) can help us process what words can't reachThe difference between choosing a safe path out of wisdom vs. choosing it out of fearWhat 100 interviews with young mothers facing cancer taught Nerissa about resilienceHer arts and health workshops and why "broken crayons still color"Reinventing yourself at 40 when your identity was tied to your careerWhether cancer has touched your life or not, this conversation is for any woman in midlife who's wondering who am I now — and what's actually worth holding onto. Book: Canvas of Courage by Nerissa Balland Website and Free Guide HEREFollow her on Insta HERE

Real talk — when's the last time you put on a pair of jeans and actually loved them? If you're petite, probably not recently. In this episode I'm getting honest about why the fashion industry fails short women, what I've learned after years of denim frustration as a 5'1" woman, and the tips that have actually helped me. From rise height to inseam length to the cropped jean trick nobody talks about — this is the episode I wish existed when I started figuring this out. Plus, a little preview of what I'm up to in New York this week. Follow me on Insta HERE Check Out my Substack HERE

Your wardrobe has more power over your confidence, career, and relationships than you think — especially in midlife. This week Nicole sits down with Marisol Colette, fashion therapist and personal stylist, to break down why getting dressed matters, how to find your personal style, and what it takes to build a wardrobe that actually works for you. Marisol is a trained therapist and artist who combines psychology with personal styling to help women show up more confidently in every area of their lives. Her clients have landed dream jobs, deepened their relationships, and stepped boldly into new chapters — all sparked by making more intentional style choices. In this episode: What fashion therapy is and why it actually worksHow COVID quietly killed our relationship with getting dressed — and how to get it backThe 80/20 wardrobe rule that makes getting dressed easier every single day5 investment pieces every woman should own (yes, a good pair of jeans is on the list)Color analysis explained — and why the wrong colors are working against you without you knowing itWhy "flattering" is the wrong word and what to think about insteadHow to dress for the woman you're becoming, not just the life you're already livingConnect with Marisol at HERE to book your free personal style consultation. Follow her on Insta HERE

If you're a woman in midlife who's ever felt burned out by social media, exhausted by trying to keep up with the algorithm, or like you've been showing up as a quieter, more "acceptable" version of yourself — this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Nicole gets real about stepping back from Instagram after more than a year of consistent posting, what social media burnout actually feels like when you're juggling a corporate job, kids, and building something on the side, and why her son's high school graduation made her stop and ask: what actually matters? She also gets honest about the social media money conversation — the courses, the coaches, the "two spots left" — and why she's done letting it drive her content decisions. This is a midlife reset episode. A permission slip. A reminder that you're allowed to change, evolve, and show up differently than you did a year ago. Topics covered in this episode: Social media burnout and stepping back from InstagramShowing up authentically vs. performing for an algorithmHow a major life milestone (kids graduating) reframes your prioritiesWhy women in midlife are allowed to change directionWhat's changing on The Wellthy Healthy Life Podcast going forwardThe truth about social media monetization and online coaching cultureIf you're a millennial woman navigating midlife, wellness, identity, and what it means to build a life that actually feels like yours — subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Have you ever looked around at the life you've built and wondered, Who am I outside of all the roles I play? In this episode of The Wellthy Healthy Life, Nicole sits down with Wendy Guth and Krystal Eicher, founders of Serendipitous Rebel, to explore one of the biggest challenges many women face in midlife: rediscovering their identity, purpose, and passions after years of prioritizing everyone else. Whether you're navigating an empty nest, a career transition, entrepreneurship, divorce, or simply feeling called toward something more, this conversation will help you understand why so many women experience a midlife identity shift—and how to move through it with confidence. Together, they discuss the importance of community, personal growth, women's empowerment, and creating intentional space to reconnect with yourself. They also share the SAVER Method, a framework designed to help women step outside their comfort zones, align with their purpose, embrace self-care, and create more joy in everyday life. If you've been feeling stuck, questioning what's next, or searching for clarity during this season of life, this episode is your reminder that you're not starting over—you're evolving. Website: Serendipitous RebelInstagram: @serendipitousrebel

You're not imagining it. You're not "just stressed." And you're not alone in feeling like your doctor doesn't have answers. Surveys show that 93% of OB-GYNs don't feel comfortable treating perimenopause — and only 1 in 5 medical schools even include training on this stage of a woman's life. So when you leave an appointment feeling dismissed, that's not a you problem. It's a system problem. Dana Culp is a physician and founder of Thrive Midlife Medical who learned this firsthand — not just as a specialist, but as a patient. Despite her medical background, she spent over a year unable to get proper care for her own perimenopause symptoms, dismissed by provider after provider. That experience completely redirected her career. In this conversation we get into: The one flawed study from 2001 that dropped hormone therapy use from 40% to 4% — and why that fear is still shaping care todayWhy perimenopause can hit hard while you're still getting your period, and why high-achieving women often feel it mostWhat estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone each do — and how a good provider figures out where to startThe lifestyle shifts (sleep, protein, movement) that can genuinely move the needle without a prescriptionWhat it looks like to work with a provider who actually specializes in this spaceTake Dana's free perimenopause quiz at thrivemidlifemed.com Follow her on Insta HERE Follow her on Facebook HERE Book a free consultation HERE

If you've ever found yourself starting over — new city, new relationship, new job — only to end up feeling exactly the same, this episode is for you. Ayurvedic health practitioner and author of Unbound, Serena Arora, joins Nicole to talk about what it really means to stop running from discomfort and start listening to what your body has been whispering (and sometimes screaming) all along. In this episode we cover: Why burnout keeps finding you even when you're doing "all the right things"How your body signals dis-ease long before it becomes disease — and what to look forWhat menopause is actually trying to tell you about this next chapter of your lifeThe connection between unresolved childhood patterns and the cycles we keep repeatingSimple, free Ayurvedic practices to start reclaiming your health todayFind Serena's book Unbound HERE Check out her website HERE Get 20% off Fatty15 HERE Code: NICOLE JOHNSON Follow me on Insta HERE

Your doctor said birth control would help with your perimenopause symptoms. But did they test your hormones first? For millions of women in midlife, synthetic hormones are being prescribed as a quick fix — masking the very signals your body is sending and leaving you with no real picture of where you are in the transition. In this episode, Nicole talks with Tierra Duncan, women's health educator and author of The Birth Control Illusion, about what's actually happening in your body when you're on hormonal birth control during perimenopause, why coming off the pill after years of use can send your hormones into chaos, and what informed consent around birth control actually looks like. If you've ever been handed a prescription without a conversation, this one's for you. Connect with Tierra on Insta HERE Check out her book HERE Grab her free resources HERE Follow me on Insta HERE Get 20% off Fatty15 HERE Code: NICOLE JOHNSON