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In this episode, I’m calling out a pattern I see constantly with high-achieving women over 40: you’re not stuck because you’re doing something wrong…you’re stuck because you’re applying the wrong productivity model to your body. The same “work harder, stay longer, do more” approach that may have worked in corporate settings is often the exact thing that slows results when it comes to workouts, nutrition, and feeling good in your body. I share stories from my 20+ years in corporate leadership, including how efficiency was often rewarded with more work, not better outcomes, and why hours logged never actually equaled impact. If you’re already working out and trying to eat well, but still not seeing or feeling the changes you want, this episode will help you reframe where your time and energy actually matter. Consistency beats intensity. Support beats discipline. And doing the right things beats doing more things. I also share exactly why simple, effective workouts and a realistic nutrition plan are the key for busy moms, and how you can stop overworking your body the same way you once overworked your career. If this resonates, I share how to go deeper with my free Hot Mom guide, where I walk you through exactly how I lost 10 pounds in 10 weeks as a busy single mom in my 40s without blowing up my life. Grab My Guide! HOT MOM: How I lost 10 lb in 10 weeks in my 40s HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you! 

In today’s episode, I’m talking about something that so many women feel but rarely say out loud about the reality of gender and beauty bias at work, and how our bodies quietly become part of how we’re evaluated.  I unpack how this bias shows up in real ways in performance reviews, “executive presence,” promotions, and compensation and how different the rules are for men versus women. While male leaders are judged almost exclusively on competence, women are expected to be excellent and acceptable. Polished, put together, visually palatable. And at the same time, the way we work with the stress, the pressure, the constant doing, actively creates the very bodies we’re being judged for. That contradiction is exhausting, infuriating, and deeply unfair… but ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. Most importantly, this episode is about agency. I’m not here to tell you to reject femininity or punish yourself to prove a point. I’m here to help you stop sacrificing your body on the altar of a system that isn’t built for you.  We talk about what actually helps by supporting your body, reducing stress, setting boundaries, protecting time for workouts, planning meals, and creating systems so you’re not relying on discipline when you’re already depleted. Because when you feel good in your body, you take up more space, and we need more women like you doing exactly that. GRAB MY LATEST GUIDE! HOT MOM: How I lost 10 lb in 10 Weeks in My 40s HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you! 

In this birthday episode, I’m reflecting on what it actually means to feel good in your body as you get older and why, at 46, I feel more confident, connected, and yes, hotter than I ever did in my 20s or 30s. Looking back at my 2016 “before” photo, the hardest part for me wasn’t being 75 pounds heavier. It was how disconnected and depleted I felt in my body. I didn’t fully realize how bad it was until I started feeling better, and that disconnection quietly spilled into every part of my life, including intimacy, which became another exhausting “should” instead of something I actually wanted. Today, intimacy feels completely different for me, and it has nothing to do with having more time, less stress, or a “perfect” life. I’m still a busy single mom running a business, but I built a body and a life that actually supports me. In this episode, I share how reducing my mental load, addressing decision fatigue, and creating real systems (yes, unsexy systems) helped me feel safer, more present, and more comfortable in my own skin. When your body isn’t chronically overwhelmed, it finally has space to relax, connect, and enjoy intimacy again. This episode isn’t just about sex, it’s about what changes when you stop treating exhaustion as normal and start setting your life up to support your body. I break down the simple decision-making framework I use with my clients to delegate, delete, schedule, and focus on what truly matters, and how these shifts impact everything from energy and weight loss to confidence and desire. If you’ve felt disconnected from your body or chalked it up to “this is just how it is after 40,” I want you to know it doesn’t have to be that way. Feeling good in your body isn’t a nice bonus—it’s the result. Download my free Playbook here: Why Your 20-Something Routine Doesn’t Work in Your 40s  HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you! 

In this episode of This Life Gets Good, I share a relatable story about motherhood, ambition, and the invisible pressure so many high-achieving women carry. From Pinterest-perfect birthday parties to a demanding corporate career, I open up about the years I spent trying to be two versions of myself at once and how that constant overcompensation quietly took a toll on my body, my energy, and my sense of self. What looked like “doing it all” on the outside felt like failure on the inside, and eventually, my body forced me to pay attention. I share the moment I realized that exhaustion, pain, and self-neglect were not proof of being a good mom or a dedicated professional. Then we’ll unpack the beliefs I had to unlearn about guilt, sacrifice, boundaries, and what it really means to show up for your kids and how prioritizing my health didn’t take away from my family, but actually gave them more of the version of me that mattered. This conversation is a powerful reminder that being physically present isn’t the same as being engaged, and that depletion is not devotion. If you’re a high-achieving mom who’s already “doing all the things” but still doesn’t feel good in her body, this episode will resonate deeply. I share why you don’t need to hit rock bottom, push harder, or sacrifice yourself to feel strong, confident, and healthy and why a smarter, more supportive approach changes everything.  And make sure to grab my free playbook created specifically for women like you! Download my free Playbook: Why Your 20-Something Routine Doesn’t Work in Your 40s  HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you! 

In this episode, we’re unpacking the most underrated skill women over 40 need to lose weight and feel good again. If you’re a high-achieving woman who’s built her career and life by pushing, grinding, and figuring things out on her own, this conversation might hit a little close to home. Because the very traits that once helped you succeed may now be quietly working against your body. We talk about why “trying harder” stops working in your 40s, how over-exercising and under-fueling can stall progress without you realizing it, and why support only works when the strategy actually fits your real life, your schedule, and your body today. You’ll walk away with a reframe to spot where you’re white-knuckling things right now, clear examples of what meaningful support can look like day-to-day, and clarity on why motion without momentum keeps so many women stuck. And if this episode has you realizing you don’t need more effort…you need a better plan AND the right support—doors are open for my 6-week Reset starting January 12th. It’s designed specifically for women over 40 who want the right workouts, the right nutrition, plus 1:1 support from a coach who gets your world. You can secure your spot in the 6-week Reset starting January 12th now. JOIN MY 6-WEEK RESET HERE HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you! 

Boundaries often get a bad reputation, especially for women who are used to being helpful, available, and “easygoing.” In this episode, Lauren shares a personal story that highlights how setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable at first, but ultimately creates more ease, clarity, and connection for everyone involved. What started as a parenting and scheduling dilemma became a powerful reminder that choosing yourself doesn’t have to come at the expense of anyone else. You’ll learn why boundaries feel so hard for high-achieving women, how they’re deeply connected to your energy, nervous system, and ability to feel good in your body, and why boundaries are not about pushing people away…they’re about showing up without resentment. This episode offers a fresh perspective on boundaries as an act of kindness, along with simple, realistic ways to start practicing them in your real life. Ready to feel hot & healthy in 2026!  Secure your spot in my 6-week Reset starting on January 12th.  JOIN MY 6-WEEK RESET HERE HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:  Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you! 

In this episode of This Life Gets Good, I share some very real, very honest reflections on dating in my 40s as a divorced mom and why feeling good in your body is not optional, but it’s foundational. I talk about how body confidence has completely changed the way I show up in dating, from feeling abundance instead of scarcity, to walking away from situations, behaviors, and relationships that don’t align with what I truly want. This conversation isn’t really about dating; it's about how confidence in your body shapes what you tolerate, what you settle for, and what you believe you deserve in every area of your life. I also unpack an uncomfortable truth: this confidence didn’t come from a number on the scale, but from the habits, boundaries, and choices that made me feel strong, capable, and grounded in myself. If this episode brings up discomfort, envy, or a quiet desire to feel better in your own body, that’s not a flaw...it’s information. We talk about how feeling good in your body ripples into your relationships, career, finances, and boundaries, and why wanting that doesn’t make you shallow, it makes you honest. Add yourself to the waitlist here for my 6-week Reset starting on January 12th. Doors open on 12/31 and the waitlist is the only place to get discounts + bonuses! HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you! 

In episode two of This Life Gets Good, I break down the invisible reason weight loss feels so hard for high-achieving women in their 40s, and it has nothing to do with willpower. I explain how carrying the mental load of work, family, and life creates extreme decision fatigue and why, by the end of the day, your brain is biologically wired to choose the easiest option, not the “best” one. I also share how removing decisions, not adding more discipline, was the real reason I lost 75 pounds and kept it off, even through single-mom life, perimenopause, and a demanding career. You’ll learn how decision fatigue impacts food choices, workouts, sleep, and nighttime routines, plus simple, practical ways to start reducing decisions immediately. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, stuck, and frustrated despite doing “all the right things,” this episode will help you finally understand why, and show you a more sustainable way forward. Add yourself to the waitlist here for my 6-week Reset starting on January 12th. Doors open on 12/31 and the waitlist is the only place to get discounts + bonuses! HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you! 

In this first episode of This Life Gets Good, I share the personal story that completely changed how I coach women in perimenopause and why “just doing more” stopped working for me at 44. After losing 75 pounds, building muscle, and creating a life I loved, my body suddenly felt unfamiliar—exhaustion, joint pain, brain fog, and stubborn weight gain showed up seemingly overnight. I break down the science behind why our mid-40s can feel so hard and why this season isn’t a personal failure or a lack of discipline. I also introduce the foundation of my approach: systems + body awareness. I explain why checking all the boxes isn’t enough, how being disconnected from your body can stall results, and share a simple, realistic way to start reconnecting today, without adding another overwhelming to-do. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this just how it is after 40?” this episode is here to challenge that belief and remind you that feeling good in your body is still possible and allowed. Add yourself to the waitlist here for my 6-week Reset starting on January 12th. Doors open on 12/31 and the waitlist is the only place to get discounts + bonuses! HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton. I’d love to hear from you! 

This Life Gets Good is the podcast for women over 40  who want to feel good in their bodies. In this community, we don’t just settle for “healthy”, we allow ourselves to feel good everywhere we go, work, home, and even while chauffeuring our kids around after school.  I'm your host, Lauren Melton, founder of This Life Uncluttered, and a single mom who realized life can get SO good over 40. Now I help other women lose weight, feel hot & healthy, and build confidence in all parts of their lives. From perimenopause to parenting, from dating to deadlines, we'll chat about all the things life throws at us with a little humor, honesty, and hard-earned lessons to help you build a body and a life that feel as good as they look.  Because feeling good in your body makes everything else better.