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Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. What if eating more fruits and vegetables could help you look healthier in just four to six weeks? A new peer-reviewed review says it might. In this mini episode, I break down fascinating research showing that eating more colorful fruits and vegetables may improve your skin's appearance, give you a healthy glow, and even affect how you smell.  You'll hear: Why we've been selling healthy eating all wrongThe surprising science behind the "plant glow"How much produce researchers say may make a visible differenceWhy refined carbs may show up on your faceA simple challenge to see what happens when you add three extra servings of colorful fruits and vegetables every day for a monthI've spent years talking about how plants can help prevent heart disease and diabetes. But if I'm being honest, this might be the most motivating nutrition research I've seen in a long time. Because sometimes "eat your vegetables so you can live longer" isn't nearly as compelling as "eat your vegetables because you'll probably look better." Sometimes the quickest motivation is seeing the benefits reflected right back in the mirror. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who thinks healthy eating is only about preventing disease.  Resources Mentioned: Episode 44: Glow with dermatologist Dr. Katta2026 peer-reviewed review: The Role of Plant-Forward Diets in Physical Attractiveness: Integrating Facial, Olfactory, and Morphological Signals for Behavior ChangeThis episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Use code Healthy10 for 10% off at checkout Websites, Cookbook, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother Websites, Cookbook, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Sexual vitality is about more than sex. It’s about feeling alive, connected, present in your body, and engaged with the person you are, not the person you were 20 or 30 years ago. And if your sex life has changed as you've gotten older, you'll want to hear this conversation before you decide there's something wrong with you. Maybe you want sex more often than your partner. Maybe they want it more than you do. Maybe you rarely feel spontaneous desire anymore and assume your libido has disappeared. Or maybe hormones, medications, stress, health, or changes in your body have made sex feel different than it used to. Dr. Christina Tracy Stein, author of The Accomplished Woman and a clinical sexologist, explains what's actually going on and offers some surprisingly practical ways to think about desire and intimacy differently. We talk about spontaneous versus responsive desire, why you don't necessarily have to feel horny first to want sex, and why scheduling sex can sometimes reduce rejection and create anticipation instead of killing the romance. We also get into the bigger picture. Christina talks about sex as life-force energy and why sexual vitality can be an important part of aging well. We talk about novelty, mindfulness, body image, friendship, emotional intimacy, and how couples can stay connected when their bodies, desires, and relationships inevitably change.  Your sex life doesn't have to look like it did at 30 to be satisfying at 58, 68, or 78. And you don't have to be “in the mood” in the way you may have assumed you did. If you've ever wondered whether your changing desire is normal, why you and your partner seem to be on completely different sexual schedules, or how to keep intimacy alive in a long-term relationship, this episode is for you.  In this episode: Why desire discrepancy is so common between partnersSpontaneous vs. responsive desire, and why the distinction mattersWhy you don't have to wait until you're spontaneously turned on to initiate intimacyWhy scheduling sex can actually reduce rejection and increase anticipationHow novelty and mindfulness can reignite long-term intimacyThe impact of hormones, medications, health, and lifestyle on sexual desireHow body image can affect intimacyWhy emotional intimacy and friendship matter to a sexual relationshipWhat Christina means when she calls sex life-force energyHow to maintain sexual vitality as you ageAnd why normalizing sexual changes can help us let go of shame https://www.christinastein.com/ https://www.drchristinatracystein.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drchristinatracystein/ https://www.instagram.com/dearsexdoctors/ This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Use code Healthy10 for 10% off your order at checkout Websites, Cookbook, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother #DrChristinaTracyStein, #SexualHealth, #SexAfter50, #MidlifeSexuality, #HealthyRelationships, #MenopauseAndSex, #IntimacyAfter50, #WomensSexualHealth, #HealthyAging, #AgeLikeABadassMother

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Who the Hell Is Lauren Bernick? Meet the Host There are millions of people out there vying for your attention, telling you what’s wrong with you so they can sell you something to fix it. I don’t want to be one of them. I want Age Like a Badass Mother to be a place where women can get smart, honest information about health and aging without being made to feel broken, inadequate, or like they need to chase youth. But if you’re new here, or you’ve been listening for a while and realized you don’t actually know much about the woman behind the microphone, it’s time to answer the question: Who the hell is Lauren Bernick? I’m 58, married to Andy Bernick, with whom I fell in love at first sight,  mom of three grown kids, former pharmaceutical advertising executive, and someone who was diagnosed with serious coronary artery disease at 46. That diagnosis sent me down a rabbit hole that completely changed the way I eat, think about health, and think about aging. I changed my diet, lost 20 pounds and kept it off for 11 years, and testing showed that I had actually reversed my heart disease. That experience is a big reason I started this podcast, and why I became obsessed with questioning what we're told about health. But that's only part of my story. In this personal “meet the host” episode, I talk about what I’ve learned from interviewing doctors and other experts, why I’ve changed my mind about some of the rules I once followed, my 36-year marriage, my three kids, my very Gen X childhood, the complicated relationship I had with my mother, and why watching her age became a cautionary tale for how I want to live my own life. I also talk about something I’m still figuring out: how to pursue better health without turning your life into one giant list of rules. Because yes, I want you to live longer and feel better. But I also want you to enjoy your life. You don't have to be perfect. You don't have to follow every health rule. And you don't need another person telling you everything you're doing wrong. You need good information, a little perspective, and the freedom to figure out what makes you feel strong, healthy, and alive. So, welcome to Age Like a Badass Mother. Whether you've been here from the beginning or you're brand new, I'm really glad you're here. This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Use code Healthy10 for 10% off your order at checkout Websites, Cookbook, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Margaret Cho has been making people laugh, making people uncomfortable, and saying things that other people probably wish she wouldn’t for a very long time.  In this conversation, we get into menopause, aging, sex, body image, queerness, Hollywood, and the weirdness of watching your parents get older.  Margaret talks candidly about her own experience with menopause, including hot flashes, insomnia, low libido, and vaginal dryness, and what happened when she started hormone therapy. She also talks about why she thinks menopause gets framed as something women should dread when it can actually bring a surprising amount of clarity. We visit her childhood in San Francisco, where Margaret spent much of her time in her parents’ gay bookstore. She grew up around gay men, lesbians, nightlife and conversations about Harvey Milk, and she witnessed the devastating impact of AIDS on the community around her. Lauren and Margaret compare notes on what it was like to grow up around queer adults and hear things kids probably weren't supposed to hear. Margaret is also remarkably candid about what Hollywood did to her relationship with her body. She revisits All-American Girl, including being told she was too fat to play herself, and how the pressure to lose weight spiraled into severe anorexia and hospitalization. We also talk about aging parents, the pressure women face to stay thin and young and partnered, and the strange freedom that can come with getting older and caring a little less about meeting everyone else's expectations. And because no Margaret Cho conversation would be complete without some wonderfully random cultural detours, she tells us what she's been reading and watching lately, including celebrity autobiographies and Wife Swap. It's funny, candid, occasionally dark, and very Margaret Cho. Margaret's photo credit: Nick Spanos Tickets to Choligarchy Tour and all things Margaret: https://margaretcho.com/ The Kaye Ballard show we referenced: The Mothers-in-Law This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Use code Healthy10 for 10% off your order at checkout Websites, Cookbook, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother #MargaretCho, #Menopause, #MenopauseHealth, #HormoneReplacementTherapy, #HealthyAging, #WomenOver50, #MidlifeWomen, #AuthenticAging, #LGBTQVoices, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #Podcast,

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Why are you suddenly so bloated, gassy, or uncomfortable after eating? In this episode, Lauren Bernick and Dreena Burton explore bloating, gas, digestion, fascia, jaw tension, stress, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, including the Chinese medicine concept of “dampness” and its connection to the Spleen and Stomach. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, late summer is associated with the Earth element, the Spleen and Stomach, and the emotion of worry. Dreena explains the concept of “dampness” and how, within this framework, it can be associated with digestive complaints such as bloating, gas, IBS, fatigue, and a heavy, sluggish feeling. We also explore the surprising connection between jaw tension and the quads. If you've been seeing all those jaw-release videos on social media, Dreena explains why working on the fascia in your legs may sometimes help release tension in your jaw. Lauren and Dreena talk about their views on self-care. Are we nourishing ourselves, or have we simply created another giant list of things we're supposed to do? And lastly, Lauren shares a pretty hilarious self-care confession involving a video game for your vagina. 😂 Flows for today's podcast  https://fasciaflo.com/badass/ Dreena's Main pages: fasciaflo.com/app and https://dreenaburton.com/ Jujube Tea post: https://bit.ly/jujubetea https://www.instagram.com/dreenaburton/ This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Use code Healthy10 for 10% off Websites, Cookbook, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. How much of what we’ve been told about food, nutrition, and disease is actually true? Nelson Campbell joins Lauren Bernick to unpack the health misinformation that has shaped how we eat, think about disease, and understand what it means to be healthy, as well as the powerful interests that may have influenced what we've been told. In this fascinating conversation, Lauren Bernick talks with Nelson Campbell, co-author of The Whole Truth with his father, legendary nutrition researcher Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study. Nelson takes us behind the scenes of his father’s decades of research into nutrition, cancer, and chronic disease, and the forces he says have helped keep that information from reaching the public. But this conversation isn't just about what’s wrong with our healthcare system. It’s about what we can do differently. Nelson explains the difference between reductionism and biological wholism, and why trying to treat the body like a machine made up of isolated parts may be fundamentally flawed. We talk about his father’s research showing the relationship between animal protein and the cancer process, the enormous follow-up study that never received funding, and why Nelson believes our current healthcare paradigm is overdue for a major shift. We also dig into Nelson’s decades of work helping people experience the effects of a whole food, plant-based diet for themselves. His Plant Pure Nation programs produced dramatic changes in participants’ cholesterol and other biomarkers, and his documentary From Food to Freedom follows people with type 2 diabetes as they changed their diets. And then the conversation takes a surprising turn. Nelson challenges some of the rigidity and confusion that have surrounded the whole-food, plant-based movement, including the tendency to obsess over individual food components rather than viewing the diet as a whole. He makes a compelling case that whole foods like nuts, seeds, avocado, and coconut shouldn't automatically be treated like dietary villains, and that making healthy food delicious matters if we want this message to reach the mainstream. The Whole Truth: The Hidden Agendas Behind Decades of Health Misinformation - and What to Do About it by T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Nelson Campbell  https://nelsoncampbell.com/ https://campbellretreats.com/ PlantPure Cookbooks by Kim Campbell  This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Use code Healthy10 for 10% off Websites, Cookbook, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother #NelsonCampbell, #TheWholeTruth, #PlantBasedNutrition, #WholeFoodPlantBased, #HealthMisinformation, #ChronicDiseasePrevention, #FoodAsMedicine, #PlantBasedHealth, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #PlantPureNation, #Podcast,

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Holy sh*t. Lauren is 58. And for a minute, she has some feelings about that. Sixty suddenly feels close. And Lauren realizes that some of what she's feeling isn't actually about how she feels at all; it's about how she thinks society expects a 58-year-old woman to feel. The truth is, this is Lauren's happiest, most productive time. Tune in to hear this mini-episode where she takes you on the brief roller coaster ride of her birthday.  The main thing is that she feels like a badass, and she wants to normalize women talking about what makes them badasses.  So what makes you a badass? Comment on the YouTube Video Version of this  podcast at: https://youtu.be/81hIW9CX7hg This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains  Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Healthy10 for 10% off Websites, Cookbook, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Dr. Ellen Langer is a Harvard professor who literally wrote the book on Mindfulness in 1989. She has been referred to as the “Mother of Mindfulness.”  Through her famous counterclockwise study, where she put men in their 70’s and 80’s in an environment that was 20 years in the past, she illustrates how our mindset can influence our physical health. Spoiler, they all became “younger” and measurably healthier.  We talk extensively about the mind-body connection and how stress can impact health and longevity. She schools us in the power of language especially when it comes to chronic disease.  This is a rare experience to learn from someone who has devoted her life to the transformative power of mindfulness and its impact on health and aging. Her latest book, The Mindful Body is available now. Mindfulness (25th anniversary edition) (A Merloyd Lawrence Book) On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity https://www.ellenlanger.me/ This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Healthy10 for 10% off Websites, Cookbook, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother #DrEllenLanger, #MindfulAging, #HealthyAging, #MindBodyConnection, #Mindfulness, #PsychologyOfAging, #AgingMindset, #LongevityMindset, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #TheMindfulBody, #Podcast,

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Between face yoga, red light therapy, lymphatic drainage, dry brushing, supplements, meditation, strength training, and the endless stream of health advice flooding social media, taking care of ourselves has become a full-time job. In this solo episode, Lauren asks a question many of us are wondering: Has healthy aging gone too far? Using biohacker Bryan Johnson's highly publicized quest to reverse aging as a jumping-off point, Lauren explores whether our pursuit of longevity has crossed the line into obsession. She also shares her own struggle to balance staying healthy after reversing heart disease with making room for the things that truly matter: family, friends, travel, laughter, and simply enjoying life. This isn't about abandoning healthy habits. It's about recognizing that you don't have to do every wellness practice, every day, to age well. The healthiest life isn't necessarily the one with the longest checklist; it's the one you actually enjoy living. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why today's wellness culture can leave us feeling overwhelmed instead of healthierWhat Bryan Johnson's recent health diagnosis reveals about the limits of biohackingHow Lauren is simplifying her own health routine after years of pursuing optimal wellnessWhy perfectionism may be doing more harm than goodThe surprising longevity habits that science continues to support: community, purpose, movement, laughter, and meaningful relationshipsHow to create a realistic, sustainable approach to healthy aging without feeling like you're constantly falling behindIf you've ever felt guilty for skipping your supplements, missing a workout, or not keeping up with the latest longevity trend, this episode is your reminder that good health is meant to support your life, not become your life. Mentioned in This Episode Episode 48: How Lauren Reversed Heart Disease with a Whole Food, Plant-Based DietEpisodes 82 & 91: Lower Your LDL Cholesterol Naturally with Dr. Michael GregerRecipes: WellElephant.comIf this episode made you think, please share it with a friend who could use the reminder to slow down and enjoy life. And if you have ideas for future guests or topics, Lauren would love to hear from you. This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains  Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Healthy10 for 10% off Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. What do toxins, psychedelics, and authenticity have in common? More than you might think. Dr. Nikki Siso shares her personal and professional journey toward deeper self-awareness and healing. We explore how environmental toxins, emotional burdens, and even the roles we play in everyday life can disconnect us from who we truly are. She discusses the impact of toxic load on health, and the lessons she's learned from the psychedelic experience with 5-MeO-DMT, a potent, fast-acting psychedelic found in plants and the venom of the Sonoran Desert toad. Inhaling it causes profound ego dissolution and non-duality states within seconds. We talk about why authenticity isn't something we achieve once and for all; it's an ongoing practice of becoming more honest with ourselves. Nikki feels that she wasn't on the path to true authenticity until she had her breast implants removed.  Whether you're curious about holistic health, healing through psychedelics, personal growth, or what it really means to live authentically, this conversation offers plenty of insight and food for thought. Dr. Nikki built a Total Toxic Load Assessment, what she calls TOX, to investigate the three things no one looks at together: the toxins in your food, your home, and your own thoughts. It finally connects the dots. She's giving our listeners $50 off. Use discount code BADASS at checkout so you can go from running on fumes to clear and happy in your body again." TOX Assessment: ConsciousKitchenATX.com/tox Detox Program: ConsciousKitchenATX.com/ckm ConsciousKitchenATX.com This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains  Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Healthy10 for 10% off Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother #DrNikkiSiso, #PsychedelicHealing, #HolisticHealth, #AuthenticLiving, #MindBodyHealing, #ConsciousLiving, #IntegrativeWellness, #SelfHealingJourney, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #ConsciousKitchenATX, #Podcast,

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. In this mini-episode, Dreena Burton joins Lauren Bernick to explore the surprising connection among fascia, lymphatic health, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dreena explains the role of the San Jiao, also known as the Triple Burner meridian, and how stimulating this energetic pathway may help improve fluid movement throughout the body. You'll learn how fascia, the body's connective tissue network, responds to resistance and movement, why healthy lymphatic flow is essential for immune function, and a simple technique you can try to encourage circulation and reduce swelling. Whether you're interested in Chinese medicine, fascia health, or natural ways to support your body's internal systems, this short episode offers practical insights you can start using today. In This Episode: What the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian is and why it mattersHow fascia influences fluid movement throughout the bodyThe connection between fascia work and lymphatic drainageWhy lymphatic health is important for immune functionA simple movement technique to help reduce swelling and support circulationConnect with Dreena Burton Visit Dreena's websites: https://dreenaburton.com/ https://app.fasciaflo.com/ Find out more about lymphatic drainage on ep. 102 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-102-whats-the-deal-with-lymphatic-drainage/id1727889073?i=1000769640017 Subscribe & Review If you're enjoying Age Like a Badass Mother, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend. Your support helps more women discover evidence-based, empowering conversations about aging, health, and living well. This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Healthy10 for 10% off https://www.ancientgrains.com/shipping-policy Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Hormones can feel like a mystery, especially when symptoms like brain fog, weight gain, hot flashes, low libido, UTIs, and even frozen shoulder seem to come out of nowhere. In this episode, I sit down with hormone specialist and pharmacist Dr. Tiffany Ruder to separate fact from fiction and help you understand what may really be happening inside your body. Dr. Ruder explains how hormonal changes can affect nearly every aspect of health, why brain fog isn't something women should simply accept as a normal part of aging, and how personalized hormone therapy may help address common midlife symptoms. We also explore the growing interest in peptide therapy, what the science currently shows, and the questions women should ask when evaluating treatment options. Whether you're curious about hormone replacement therapy, pellets, creatine, or struggling with symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, or simply want a clearer understanding of your body's changing needs, this conversation offers practical insights and evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions. Get your free cortisol reset guide from Dr. Ruder https://tiffanyruder.myflodesk.com/cortisolreset Instagram https://www.instagram.com/optimizeherpharmacist/ Find a compounding pharmacist https://www.pccarx.com/Resources/FindACompounder https://a4pc.org/find-a-compounder This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Get 10% off with coupon code Healthy10 at checkout Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother #DrTiffanyRuder, #MenopauseHealth, #HormoneHealth, #Women'sWellness, #LibidoAfter40, #PerimenopauseSupport, #HealthyAgingForWomen, #MidlifeHealth, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #MenopauseMatters, #Podcast,

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Julieanna and Lauren talk about the concept of healthspan versus lifespan, the mechanisms of aging, the importance of a plant-based diet, and the role of phytonutrients. Then they get into a deep conversation about new evidence that women do need extra protein as they age. This is brand new information and the first time that Julieanna is speaking about this evolving topic. This is a lively conversation that covers the topic of marriage and matchmaking, to gratitude, to the six daily threes to help you get all the nutrients you need to live a long and healthy life. https://healthspandietitian.com/ This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Get 10% off with coupon code Healthy10 at checkout Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother #JulieannaHever, #Healthspan, #HealthyAging, #PlantBasedNutrition, #ProteinMyths, #WholeFoodPlantBased, #LongevityScience, #EvidenceBasedNutrition, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #PlantBasedLiving, #Podcast, 01:27 Journey to Plant-Based Nutrition 05:21 The Evolution of Plant-Based Diets 09:52 The Choose You Now Diet 14:23 Understanding Aging and HealthSpan 15:46 Understanding Healthspan vs Lifespan 16:48 The Mechanisms of Aging and Inflammation 18:58 The Importance of a Plant-Based Diet 19:17 Phytonutrients and Their Benefits 21:59 Rethinking Protein Needs 33:13 The Concept of Hara Hachibu and Eating Mindfully 35:53 The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods 40:22 Understanding Metabolic Winter 44:22 The Role of Methionine in Health 47:32 Advice for Aging Well and Beyond

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns, even when you know better? Maybe you struggle to speak up for yourself, set boundaries, stop people-pleasing, or finally go after what you want. You know what to do. You've read the books. You've listened to the podcasts. Yet somehow, nothing really changes. According to belief expert Shelly Lefkoe, the problem isn't a lack of willpower. It's the beliefs you've been carrying since childhood. In this eye-opening conversation, Shelly explains how the meanings we assign to childhood experiences become beliefs about ourselves, and how those beliefs quietly shape our relationships, careers, parenting, confidence, and happiness for decades. We discuss why evidence rarely changes deeply held beliefs, the five limiting beliefs most people carry, and why so many of us spend our lives trying to prove we're good enough, lovable enough, or worthy enough. Shelly also shares powerful insights into parenting, including how well-meaning parents unintentionally create limiting beliefs in their children and how we can do things differently. If you've ever felt stuck, self-critical, or trapped in patterns that don't make sense, this episode may completely change the way you see yourself and what's possible for your future. The Lefkoe Institute: https://www.mortylefkoe.com/ Eliminate a limiting belief - go to @shellylefkoe on IG https://www.instagram.com/shellylefkoe/ and comment Lauren27  Shelly will send you a link to eliminate a limiting belief This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Use code Healthy10 for 10% off your order Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother 01:31 The Lefko Method and Its Origins 08:30 Understanding Limiting Beliefs 18:15 The Impact of Beliefs on Behavior 23:08 The Meaning We Assign to Events 31:10 Understanding the Meaning Behind Emotions 31:21 Eliminating Negative Emotions 33:18 Common Limiting Beliefs 37:17 The Impact of Beliefs on Relationships 41:19 Effective Parenting Strategies 45:28 Raising Confident Children 47:17 Steps to Eliminate Limiting Beliefs 50:24 Introduction and Appreciation 50:46 The Importance of Reviews and Community Support #ShellyLefko, #LimitingBeliefs, #MindsetTransformation, #PersonalGrowth, #SelfWorthJourney, #EmotionalHealing, #SubconsciousMind, #BreakThroughBarriers, #AgeLikeABadassMother, #MindsetMatters, #Podcast,

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Could your sleep struggles be connected to your heart meridian? In this week's mini-episode, Dreena Burton returns to explore the wisdom of Chinese medicine for summer, the season associated with the fire element, joy, connection, and the heart. Dreena explains how excess "fire" in the body may make it difficult to settle into sleep, why the heart is considered the home of the spirit, and how simple acupressure techniques may help calm the mind before bed. You'll also learn about the Chinese organ clock, the fascinating connection between waking at specific times during the night and different organ systems, and how seasonal foods can help support balance during the hottest months of the year. Plus, Dreena shares a simple heart-meridian fascia flow and an acupressure point you can try tonight. In This Episode:  Why summer is associated with the fire element in Chinese medicine  The connection between the heart, joy, and sleep  How excess internal "heat" may interfere with falling asleep  The Heart 7 ("Spirit Gate") acupressure point for relaxation  What waking at 1 a.m., 3 a.m., or 5 a.m. may reveal about your body  The Chinese organ clock explained  Foods that help support heart energy during summer  Why bitter greens, seasonal fruit, and cooling foods matter  A simple heart-meridian fascia flow you can practice at home  The importance of balancing activity, connection, and quiet time during summer https://dreenaburton.com/ https://app.fasciaflo.com/ This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Free Shipping https://www.ancientgrains.com/shipping-policy Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow us and reach out at: Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother