It Has to Be Me

Looking for a natural way to combat cravings and lose weight—without GLP-1 injections? Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, shares how she and a group of scientists brought their revolutionary product to market, and how it’s taking the world by storm.  Sarah recognized Calocurb as a strategic tool to support healthier choices and built the company around that principle. A life-long struggle with weight and love-hate relationship with food made this a passion project. When the product delivered for her where nothing else had, making sure others had access to it became her mission.  She takes inside the science that makes Calocurb uniquely effective. Inspired by ancient practices—from Scots chewing bitter berries during famines and Kalahari tribesmen chewing bitter roots before hunts—scientists theorized that bitter compounds might suppress appetite today. And they were right. A variety of hops grown in New Zealand triggers the greatest response.  After years of testing and clinical trials with both men and women, Calocurb has been proven to reduce hunger, food cravings and calorie intake to help people lose weight without the adverse side effects of Ozempic or other GLP-1 injectables.  Sarah lays out why this product differs from synthetic injectables, and how practitioners are using it in conjunction with injectables, as a natural way to titrate off them, and as an alternative to them. People are also using Calocurb selectively in a variety of ways.  Acknowledging that appetite and weight loss have nothing to do with willpower, and that women are more responsive to GLP-1 than men, Sarah shares how women are using Calocurb during their monthly cycles with great success.  This isn’t another dodgy supplement. Tune in to get this game-changing information. COUPON CODE: Use code TM10 to get 10% OFF for a limited time.   TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: An alternative to GLP-1 injectables, Calocurb is a natural appetite suppressant. Calocurb contains three ingredients only: All natural and plant-based. Unlike synthetic injectables, Calocurb stimulates natural GLP-1 production. Calocurb is used to titrate off GLP-1 injectables to maintain results.  This supplement can be used selectively to curb food cravings and calorie intake.  Ingested rather than injected, Calocurb doesn't interfere with the liver and kidneys. Calocurb can be taken with other medications.  By reinstating hunger and satiety cues, Calocurb supports the gut-brain connection.    SARAH KENNEDY BIO Founder and CEO of Calocurb, Sarah Kennedy shepherded years of scientific research and clinical trials to bring a revolutionary product to market. A veterinarian by training, with more than 20 years’ experience in dietary and animal nutrition, Sarah has held a number of CEO and senior executive positions in food and agriculture industries, at companies including Fonterra and Healtheries/Vitaco NZ.  In 2010, at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sarah completed a Sloan Fellowship Program in Global Leadership and Innovation. She has held a number of board positions with government, private, and philanthropic organizations. CONNECT WITH CALOCURB Website: https://www.calocurb.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calocurbGLOBAL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calocurb LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/calocurb/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.   Connect With Tess: Website: https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/    Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.   Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Do you struggle making the big calls in life? Decision coach Nell Wulfhart gives us practical methods for weighing up our options and making choices that get us what we want and align with our values.  Raised by a father who believed he could do anything and did, and a very successful mother with a more conservative approach, Nell learned early to make decisions with a balance of confidence and caution. Later, deciding she’d rather regret what she did than what she didn’t, she went to college overseas and then lived in countries all over the world. That led to her work as a travel writer, New York Times columnist, and nonfiction author.  Helping people break out of analysis paralysis and make necessary life-changing decisions, she found her vocation. She coaches politicians, athletes, corporate executives, filmmakers, and everyday people. Nell gives us the steps to break through the dread of regret, imposter syndrome, and the endless loop of “What ifs” and “I don’t knows” to take action towards our goals.  She walks us through the most effective way to assess the risk and reward of any decision, and shares how to implement her Post It, Deadline Halving, and Test The Waters strategies.   Busting the misconception that more time spent making decisions means better decisions, Nell says: Make the call, then collect the data, and get to the good bit sooner!    Nell’s advice will help you make decisions with clarity, stop spinning your wheels, and start living your It Has To Be Me!   TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: Spend less time making a decision and more time taking action on it. Weigh the cost of the decision vs the cost of not making the decision.  To combat fear and doom, step back, zoom out, and assess the facts.  Risk assessment overlooks the best-case scenario. Test the waters to get data about whether you like something.  A shift from “what if” to “even if” inspires bold choices and resilience.  When making a decision, give yourself a deadline, then halve it.  Making decisions not in line with your values is a shortcut to unhappiness.  ABOUT NELL WULFHART Host of The Decision Coach podcast, Nell Wulfhart has counselled politicians, athletes, fund managers, corporate executives, filmmakers, and people in diverse fields to make life-changing decisions.    In a single session and with a coaching style that New York Magazine describes as "an unvarnished warmth that lands somewhere between cool aunt and favorite camp counselor,”  she helps the client make a decision and take action on it.  A former New York Times columnist and author of The Great Stewardess Rebellion, Nell is a seasoned travel writer and contributes to Conde Nast Traveller, Travel & Leisure, Bon Appetit, and others.   CONNECT WITH NELL Website: https://decisioncoach.com/ Website: https://nellmcshanewulfhart.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-decision-coach-how-to-make-big-choices/id1726265445  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Stewardess-Rebellion-Workplace-Revolution/dp/059308229X/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decisioncoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nellmw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nell-mcshane-wulfhart/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.   Connect With Tess: Website:  https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast:  https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.   Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Does investing in the stock market look too risky and complicated? Diana Perkins, CPA, equities trader and financial mentor, busts myths about trading, and explains why women make better investors than men. Even as a kid, Diana had a knack for numbers. As a nine-year-old, she opened her first bank account, learned about compound interest, started making small loans to her sister, and earning a return. At eighteen, she negotiated better financing on her first car by stumping the salesman with the time value of money. A decade after becoming a CPA, she was trading equities and options and managing heavyweight portfolios at a global wealth management firm. From there, she went out on her own, founding the private consultancy Trading With Diana, with the mission of expanding financial education and literacy for women.  We discuss strategies for building financial independence, and how the stock market fits into that. Diana reminds us that we can open a brokerage account with very little money, and practice trading with a “paper” account, before risking real cash.   Noting the mistakes new traders tend to make, Diana says, “trade the market in front of you” and resist kneejerk emotional decisions. Then, straight-out gives us her winning trading formula.  Whether you’re new to trading or looking to up your game, this episode will give you actionable tips, and inspire you to look at the stock market and your place in it in a new way.  TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: Stock market trading tips for beginners: How to get started.   Why women are better investors than men.  Practice trading with a “paper” account before risking real cash.  The top three mistakes new traders make. How to develop a winning trading strategy for long-term growth. The lowdown on investing in funds vs individual stocks. Invest wisely and diversify your investments to minimize risk.  Avoid emotional trading decisions. Trade the market in front of you. DIANA PERKINS BIO A seasoned CPA with decades of experience in global strategy consulting, and trading equities and options, Diana Perkins worked on some of the largest M&A deals in the capital markets and wealth management sectors.  Passionate about empowering women with financial independence, she founded Trading With Diana. Her firm’s mission is to help novice and experienced investors navigate the world of trading and achieve financial success. Through private consulting, in-person workshops, and online courses, Diana helps clients build financial literacy, break down barriers to investing, and build wealth with confidence. CONNECT WITH DIANA Website: https://tradingwithdiana.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tradingwithdiana Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tradingwithdiana LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/trading-with-diana-llc/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.   Connect With Tess: Website:  https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast:  https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Does talking about money make you cringe? Syama Bunten, entrepreneur and host of the Getting Rich Together podcast shares how to get comfortable with money, then build wealth in a way that aligns with your values.  With parents who were devout Hare Krishnas, Syama was raised to prioritize community, faith, and purpose. Her mother encouraged success, but often criticized how wealth manifests.  Valuing education above all, Syama’s parents worked to keep her in San Francisco’s best schools, where her fellow students had grown up with money. Caught between worlds, Syama was torn.  She was sure on one point. She wanted to make an impact. At 12, she lobbied the White House for a year for her choir to sing there. It happened. Recognizing the ability to create opportunities gave her the confidence to relentlessly pursue and achieve her goals. Climbing the corporate ladder was unfulfilling, and the deep unhappiness she saw in her colleagues prompted her to start a company, modeling a new approach to leadership.  Syama started leveraging her business acumen toward value-driven investments that magnify impact while making money.  Sharing her approach, she noticed most women avoided talking about money, which limited their opportunities. To empower women with open conversations, knowledge, and resources, Syama started her podcast and live events to facilitate peer-to-peer support and community.  Learn from Syama how to invest wisely to create the world you want to live in.   TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: A money mindset instilled in childhood can be changed. Most women are uncomfortable talking about money, which limits opportunities. The glamorization of high-risk investments often leads to poor financial choices. Tapping into a community of financially literate women expands your opportunities.  Transparent conversations about money build financial literacy. Peer-to-peer mentoring unlocks wisdom and resources among women. Wealth expanders—who share their experience—are key for defining your approach. Value-driven investment decisions magnify your impact.   SYAMA BUNTEN BIO Founder and CEO of Scaling Retail and host of the Getting Rich Together podcast, Syama Bunten is passionate about empowering women to take control of their finances, via investments that magnify their impact in the world.  A direct investor in over 25 companies and an advisor and board member for multiple organizations, Syama facilitates conversations about money and peer-to-peer mentoring through her podcast, business community, and live events.  Anchored to her mandate of making value-driven money decisions, Syama helps women expand their financial literacy and opportunity.  She has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and other publications, and appeared as a speaker at SXSW, American Express, and Conde Nast.  Syama’s message: Let’s rewrite the rules of money together and create a world where every woman has the knowledge, resources, and confidence to achieve financial freedom. CONNECT WITH SYAMA  Syama Bunten https://syamabunten.com/ Getting Rich Together Podcast https://syamabunten.com/getting-rich-together-podcast/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/syama.co/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/syamameagher/  Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.   Connect With Tess: Website:  https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast:  https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Toni, Polly, and Deanna—three members of the Skinny60® community—share how improving their gut health was the key to living their best life over 40.  After years of failed diets and lingering post-pregnancy weight, Toni was exhausted and dragging her way through life. Within five days of starting the program, she was waking up energized and excited to tackle the day. Within two months, she’d lost 30 pounds, and had a new lease on life!   During the pandemic, the stress of Polly’s work as a nurse led to snacking on junk food, and other habits that resulted in persistent acid reflux and joint pain. The science-based approach of Skinny60® appealed to her as a medical professional. By nourishing her body strategically and improving her digestion, she lifted her mood, lost weight, and took back control of her health.   Deanna was also desperate to hit reset. After years of burnout, chronic constipation and inflammation, she was adamant about finding something sustainable that she could do on her own. Initially skeptical, she experienced life-changing results with the SK60® System. She lost 20 pounds, her pain and hot flashes disappeared, and she poops every day! Key for all three women was how Skinny60® gave them the nutrition knowledge, additional cooking skills, and confidence to make smart food choices for life—without the stress of restrictive diets or passing fads.   Staying flexible and embracing the “Good, Better, Best, Not Perfect” philosophy of the program was a game-changer. Letting go of having to get everything right, they all came to see that lasting success isn’t about perfection—it’s about simply making the next better choice.   TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: Taking in nutrition specific for your needs now is the most effective eating strategy.  Better gut health is foundational for balancing hormones, and critical during menopause. Nutrition education is key for making better food choices sustainable.  A dietitian should be an integral member of your medical team.  Achieving better health is about what you add more than what you take away.  Meeting your protein needs is a game-changer for better metabolic function.  Your health approach needs to adapt to your changing needs. Rather than aiming for perfection, take action on the next better choice.   ABOUT OUR GUESTS TONI RAYNES The youngest of four kids, Toni grew up in Southeast Asia before returning to Australia to live. Having spent much of her life exploring other cultures, she counts the empathy and adaptability she developed as her superpowers. Mom to two fabulous teenagers, Toni enjoys her work as an assistant director in film and TV. Committed as she is to work and home, she’s also committed to staying healthy so she can keep traveling all her life.   POLLY DRAGO A nurse going on 25 years now, Polly has found fulfillment providing compassionate care to her community. She and her husband enjoy time in the kitchen cooking and eating delicious meals, many of which are SK60® recipes. Staying active, she maintains ballet barre and Pilates routines, hikes, and particularly enjoys being in nature. An avid reader and knitter, Polly also enjoys traveling and dressing up for a fancy-dress ball!   DEANNA VANSICKEL With a PhD in human science, Deanna spent ten years as a psychotherapist serving marginalized populations, then transitioned to business psychology and executive coaching. For the past twenty years, she has worked guiding executives and organizations in the governmental, academic, and corporate sectors as they navigate the complex challenges of professional leadership and service. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska.  Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.   Connect With Tess: Website:  https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast:  https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

What if I said that you don’t have to have a period every month? The way we think about birth control and menopause is completely outdated. So says Dr. Sophia Yen, who is revolutionizing access to contraception and menopause care.   Dr. Sophia recounts her pivotal “It Has To Me” moment, volunteering for Planned Parenthood as a teenager. She watched a fellow 15-year-old grapple with the effects of an unwanted pregnancy. Determined to be part of the solution, she became a doctor and fierce advocate for reproductive rights, committed to educating girls about birth control to safeguard their options as young women. Founding two NGOs for women, and teaching other doctors at Stanford, Dr. Sophia took her mission to the next level with the telehealth platform Pandia Health. She and her team of physicians provide women across the United States with easy and affordable access to birth control and menopause care.  Upending traditional views about menstruation, Dr. Sophia talks us through the best birth control options, and the science behind reducing the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer by making periods optional. She also debunks false claims about the dangers of hormone replacement therapy, and shares how women are taking the contraceptive pill during perimenopause to reduce their symptoms safely and transition with ease.  Dr. Sophia’s empowering perspective and practical advice will help you take charge of your health.  TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: Education and awareness can reduce the risk of reproductive health issues. Pandia Health is democratizing access to birth control and menopause care.  Birth Control: Which methods are the safest and most effective.   The science behind how birth control reduces the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer.  Rethinking menstruation: Periods can be optional, and not bleeding regularly is healthier.  If your period lasts more than five to seven days, see a doctor. The contraceptive pill during perimenopause can reduce symptoms for a smoother transition. The lies and realities of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).   ABOUT DR. SOPHIA YEN Sophia Yen, MD, MPH is a reproductive health specialist and the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Pandia Health. This national online platform is dedicated to making women’s lives easier with prescription fulfillment and medicine delivery for recurring birth control and hormone replacement.  Board-certified in adolescent medicine, Dr. Yen is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Stanford Medical School.  After graduating with a BS from MIT, MD from UCSF Medical School, and MPH from UC Berkeley in Maternal Child Health, Dr. Yen co-founded two not-for-profit organizations to improve the lives of women: The Silver Ribbon Campaign to Trust Women and SheHeroes.org.  Dedicated to informing the public and the medical profession about reproductive health, Dr. Yen has been a featured speaker at MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Boston Children’s Hospital, SXSW, and TEDxBerkeley. CONNECT WITH DR. SOPHIA YEN Website: https://www.pandiahealth.com/ TEDx Talk: http://pandiahealth.com/periodsoptional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pandiahealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pandiahealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pandiahealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pandia-health/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.   Connect With Tess: Website:  https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast:  https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Struggling to find credible information and a doctor who will support you through menopause?  Melissa Oliveira and Stacey Ulacia—co-founders of HotPause Health share how they are supporting midlife women with cutting-edge resources and access to healthcare practitioners trained in menopause. When perimenopause hit in their mid 40’s, Melissa and Stacey were disappointed by the lack of reliable medical information and support for midlife women, and the prolific gaslighting by uninformed doctors.  Determined to close the healthcare gap for women over 40, they gave up the security of their corporate jobs in health communications, and went all in with their mission to empower women with a higher level of menopause care.  Drawing from their professional experience, Melissa and Stacey assembled an expert medical advisory board of doctors to carefully curate evidence-based articles and a directory of trusted practitioners.  The result is a free online haven where women can access reliable research about menopause symptoms, learn about proven treatments, and connect with qualified providers.  Stacey and Melissa stress the importance of education, medical advocacy, and community in breaking down stigmas and ensuring women have the most relevant resources as they age.   Tune in and get valuable information about menopause to take control of your health.  TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: You're the CEO of your menopause healthcare journey.  Women live in chronic poor health a decade longer than men.  Over 40, it is critical to find practitioners who have menopause training.  Less than 40% of OBGYNs have training in menopause health.  To close the healthcare gap, HotPause Health connects women with menopause practitioners.  When researching menopause, get science-based information vetted by doctors.  There are surprising yet common menopause symptoms that go beyond hot flashes. You are not crazy. Menopause symptoms are real. Find your supportive community. ABOUT HOTPAUSE HEALTH: HotPause Health is a free online community dedicated to empowering women in perimenopause and menopause with science-backed resources vetted by medical practitioners. By educating women about their symptoms and treatment options, HotPause Health aims to shift the midlife experience from one of solitary silent suffering to a journey filled with guidance, support, and joy.   HotPause Health co-founder and co-president Melissa Oliveira, is a brand marketing and operations executive who has worked on both the client and agency-side in the tech, CPG and health & wellness sectors, for Nestle Health Science, Abbott Nutrition, MARS and Google. She thrives at fostering communities and building brands that help people live better, healthier lives. Melissa is a seventh generation Hawaiian and is a graduate of Duke University’s Sanford Institute of Public Policy.  HotPause Health co-founder and co-president Stacey Ulacia is a communications, social media and public relations executive who has built and elevated consumer brands and healthcare organizations including Seattle Children’s Hospital, Amazon and Susan G. Komen. She thrives at the intersection of digital health and proactive prevention by providing equitable access to information and resources. A long-time Pacific Northwesterner, Stacey lives on Mercer Island, and is a graduate of the University of Washington. CONNECT WITH HOTPAUSE HEALTH: Website: https://hotpausehealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotpausehealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotpausehealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hot-pause-health/  Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.   Connect With Tess: Website:  https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast:  https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Feeling like your best years are behind you? Jen Marples—entrepreneur and podcaster—shares how she is helping women in midlife step out of the shadows and go after what they want!  Jen’s big wake-up call came when 25 years in the high-pressure world of corporate marketing and PR left her burnt out, exhausted, and struggling with health problems. Her work and clients were getting the best, her husband and kids were getting the crumbs, and there was nothing left for her.  The tipping point came when things were on the verge of blowing up her marriage. Jen let go of managing the crises of her clients, and took a sabbatical to prioritize health, family, and quality of life in her 50’s. Friends and colleagues were also having their own mid-life epiphanies, and doing more in their second act than they had in their first! This new generation of women post 50 were defying stereotypes about aging, thinking bigger, and redefining success.   Jen saw the possibilities of collective activation. Harnessing the energy, she launched two new ventures: a communications agency magnifying the impact of female leaders and women-owned businesses, and a podcast with the mission statement: You’re not too f**king old!  Jen’s rallying cry will have you deciding It Has To Be Me!    TESS’S TAKEAWAYS:  Choose your circle wisely. What you expect to find will be your experience.   Collaboration among women is more powerful than competition. You just need one accountability partner to combat fear and start. Start before you’re ready—courage comes before confidence.  Midlife is an opportunity to do the things you’ve always wanted to do.  Your definition of success and happiness is the only one that matters.  No is your friend. So you can say yes to the right things.  The Mission: You're not too old to go after what you want.   ABOUT JEN MARPLES  A seasoned entrepreneur with years of experience in marketing, communications, and public relations, Jen Marples is a speaker, podcaster, event host, and founder of the Jen Marples Agency.  After spending 25 years crafting messages for global brands and fortune 500 companies, Jen’s communications firm now magnifies the impact of women-owned businesses, and female leaders and solopreneurs.  Jen interviews female thought leaders on her podcast, The Jen Marples Show to help women over 40 rock the second half of their lives with the mantra: You’re not too f***ing old!  Dedicated to championing women of all ages, Jen hosts live networking and collaboration events.  CONNECT WITH JEN MARPLES  Website: https://jenmarples.com/ The Jen Marples Show: https://jenmarples.com/podcast/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jennifermarples/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenmarples/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thejenmarplesshow/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenmarples LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenmarples/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.   Connect With Tess: Website:  https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast:  https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Want to understand more about your family and where you came from? I’m getting the scoop on the best way to do it with genealogist Dana Jones.   Dana reflects on how working with her grandfather to follow the breadcrumbs of their family history fueled a life-long interest in genealogy. After 25 years working in communications, Dana pivoted to pursue her passion as a career and help others investigate their family legacies. Entering the field as a professional when she did enabled her to leverage both the traditional family-tree perspective and emerging science in DNA and heredity.   With a keen interest in true crime and a love of puzzles, Dana plunges into the labyrinths of her clients’ lives, searching for clues about the origins of their families. From mistaken identities, murders, and dramatic secrets, Dana’s work as a genealogist could be mistaken for a juicy chapter in a novel, uncovering facts that are stranger than fiction. She also highlights the less salacious but profound emotional and historical ramifications of genealogy—revealing how understanding generational trauma, preserving family legacies, and documenting oral and written histories shape identity and belonging.  Dana takes us inside the process and methods of genealogical research. She gives practical tips for leveraging DNA-testing, and how to maximize the resources available through Ancestry.com, 23andMe, and other services to get accurate information.  Whether you're interested in learning about your ancestors, verifying family stories, building  records for future generations, or are just curious about genealogy, this episode will get you fired up to explore your family history.  TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: Preserving written and oral history enriches our understanding of ourselves. Genealogy can reveal surprising family stories and secrets. Legacy and identity are deeply intertwined in genealogy. Genealogy is specialized and supported by a network of professionals. Detailed preparation is key for effective genealogical research. The process of genealogy requires patience and attention to detail. Online platforms offer a wealth of resources as starting points for family research. When sharing DNA information, it’s essential to under your privacy options and rights.  ABOUT DANA JONES:  As the only child of only children and mother to an only child, genealogist Dana Jones is passionate about helping others explore their family history and relationships.  After graduating from Vanderbilt University, she had a 25-year career in marketing, consumer insights, and brand management at Disney, where her attention to detail prepared her for further work in research.  An avid puzzle solver and reader of true crime, Dana spent considerable time, over 18 years,  working with her grandfather in hunting down their family history. Leaving her job, she turned that passion into a career, studied genealogical research at Boston University, and joined the Association of Professional Genealogists.  As a member of lineage organizations such as the Daughters of the American Revolution, Dana is committed to preserving written and oral history.  CONNECT WITH DANA: Website: www.generationjonesgenealogy.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/generationjonesgenealogy IG: https://instagram.com/generationjonesgenealogy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-goolsby-jones/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.   Connect With Tess: Website:  https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast:  https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/  Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Integrative Health Practitioner Melissa Deally explains how Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can accelerate physical and emotional healing.    We discuss the difference between traditional psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, and how maximizing the power of the unconscious mind (90% of the brain) can significantly shift your emotional state to overcome obstacles that prevent you from achieving your goals.  Struggling with debilitating migraines, and searching for answers to her kids’ multiple health issues, Melissa was frustrated with conventional medicine’s hyper focus on symptoms. With the help of a naturopath, she was able to heal herself and her daughters with a systemic approach and personalized nutrition.   The transformative experiences in her own family prompted Melissa to abandon a 24-year corporate career and become a holistic practitioner. While formulating wellness plans for clients, she was struck by the way some people were able to make necessary behavioral changes and others were not.   Seeing the effectiveness of hypnotherapy to break through barriers that got in the way of people’s success, Melissa incorporated this alternate healing modality and others in her practice, with dramatic results.  She’s fine-tuned techniques that empower people to release emotional trauma, move past limiting beliefs, manage triggers, and cultivate positive habits to achieve foundational change and quality of life.  Melissa teaches us several of these techniques on the show so you can use them yourself to go after your next It Has To Be Me!  TESS’S TAKEAWAYS: Mind-Body Practitioners address your health—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Combining the power of the conscious and unconscious mind accelerates healing.  The conscious mind makes up 10% of our brain and the unconscious mind is 90% of it. Our unconscious mind stores all memories unfiltered, enabling fuller access for growth. Triggers from past experiences not setbacks, but opportunities for greater awareness.  Time Line Therapy helps to release stored emotions and limiting beliefs from childhood. Hypnotherapy accesses the unconscious mind to break down barriers to change. Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques facilitate new behaviors and habits. ABOUT MELISSA DEALLY  An Integrative Health Practitioner, Melissa Deally uses Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy, and Hypnotherapy to help individuals heal physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  Founders of the Amplify Impact Academy, Melissa and her colleagues train other practitioners in mind-body healing modalities. An author and speaker, Melissa also hosts the "Don’t Wait For Your Wake-Up Call” podcast, where she provides practical health tips.  Melissa’s nonprofit, Girls Matter, works to keep girls in school in Uganda and Kenya. Businesses From The Heart recognized Melissa with the Quality Care Award in 2021 and 2022, and she’s received numerous other rewards and citations.  Melissa enjoys paddleboarding, skiing, hiking and camping with her daughters, and planning the next adventure for her Girl Guides unit.   CONNECT WITH MELISSA Website: https://yourguidedhealthjourney.com/ Impact Academy: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com Podcast: https://yourguidedhealthjourney.com/podcast Girls Matter Charity: https://girlsmatter.ca/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/melissadeally Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidedhealthjourney/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelissaDeally LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadeally/ Meet Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.     Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.   Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.   Connect With Tess: Website:  https://tessmasters.com/  Podcast:  https://ithastobeme.com/   Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/   Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed this conversation and think others would benefit from listening, share this episode. And, please post your comments or questions below. I’d love to hear what you think.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Get automatic updates so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.    Leave a review on Apple podcasts.  Ratings and reviews from listeners help our podcast rank higher so it can reach more people. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.