The Midlife Momentum Podcast

Neck pain, stressed, or confidence a little low?You're not alone.By midlife, your posture is likely impacted, and you may be facing more stress than ever.That's why I've invited Lindsay Newitter to the podcast.She uses the Alexander Technique to help her clients get rid of pain and stand taller, in all aspects of their lives.Enjoy the episode!See the video version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nd84R8ODwvYDebbieLindsay Newitter is a certified Alexander Technique teacher who specializes in improving posture. She has over 16 years experience working with individuals, groups, and companies and now specializes in helping women convey confidence when they communicate. Her tips have been on Good Morning America, CBS Radio and featured in The New York Times and Vogue.To connect with Lindsay:Website: https://www.poisegeeks.com/; https://posturemontreal.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaynewitter/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Welcome to 2024!With a new year comes new resolutions, or at least a fresh goal.And for many, that new goal is weight loss.However, ironically, weight isn't the best thing to focus on when you want to lose it.Instead, there are 5 effective goals to focus on that CAN lead to weight loss.Without even using a scale.Curious?Join me for today's episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me about WEIGHT LOSS or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

A new year is coming, and maybe you're ready to do things differently in 2024.Change a habit, or a belief, or your shape, or a job, or... Anything, really.As you consciously choose to change something, you change not just the thing you're trying to change...You change who you are.I like to call this REINVENTION.Reinvention sounds like a BIG word...But it's just a SIMPLE conscious process of changing a belief, or an ideal, or a habit.But mostly it's about changing who you are.I have a process for reinvention, that I use with my clients all the time.And I'm sharing how to get started with it in this episode.Wishing you a happy and healthy new year,DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me about REINVENTION or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Humour can make us more resilient.You can lighten the load of menopause, and even things as tough as diagnosis and surgery, with a little laughter.My guest, Eva Moon, used humour and creativity to get through the toughest time of her life.In a short amount of time, while her mother was dying from breast cancer, she discovered she was a carrier of the BRCA1 gene mutation, and then quickly underwent a hysterectomy then double mastectomy.As a way to cope and help others, she went on to write several moving and humourous songs, create a one-woman show, and publish her first novel.I'm sure you'll enjoy this fun interview with Eva, and find inspiration and strength in her story.And please share with someone who needs to hear it.DebbieEva Moon is an author, humorist, songwriter, internationally produced playwright, award winning screenwriter, and performer. She is a former blogger for the Huffington Post. Her plays and musicals have been staged across the US and UK, and her solo musical show, “The Mutant Diaries: Unzipping My Genes” is available streaming on Amazon. Her first novel, "Pinocchio's Guide to the End of the World", which follows the adventures of a grown-up human Pinocchio in fascist Europe between the world wars, was released in March 2023.To connect with Eva:Website: https://evamoon.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evamoonwriter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evamoonwriterThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

You may be noticing changes in your pelvic floor...Maybe you're experiencing incontinence or an urgent need to pee regularly, or vaginal pain during sex, or prolapse of your uterus, bladder, or vagina.All these issues are all too common for women in midlife.So, I invited pelvic floor physiotherapist, Nancy Ma, to the podcast to talk about the importance of pelvic floor health and how we can improve and actually reverse these conditions.And I know you'll be surprised by some of her answers.Enjoy the episode!DebbieNancy Ma is a registered pelvic floor physiotherapist, yoga teacher, autoimmune health coach, and marriage coach.To connect with Nancy:Website: https://www.liveyourheartout.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiveYourHeartOut_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Beamerfallssanctuary/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

To take hormone therapy (HT) or not to take hormone therapy?That is the question :)And it's a big question, but a personal one.That's why I'm bringing it here.I want to empower you to make this choice.Whether you're a "hell yes!" or a "hell no!", you should know what you're saying yes or no to.And you should also be aware, aside from or in addition to HT, of what works to make you feel better during the menopause transition.Enjoy this episode!DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to ask me about HT or find out more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

It's the silent symptom of perimenopause:Bone loss.Losing bone can lead to a condition known as osteopenia, or if more advanced, osteoporosis.So, as estrogen declines in perimenopause, our bone mass deteriorates.But there are things you can do to preserve bone mass, and either prevent these conditions, or slow these conditions from progressing.That's why I've invited Mairi Thompson on the podcast.Since her own diagnosis of osteopenia in her mid-forties, Mairi is helping bring awareness to bone health in midlife and helping women build more muscle and stronger bones.Enjoy the episode!DebbieMairi Thompson is passionate about helping women- and herself- through the perimenopause/menopause years with stronger bones, a healthy body, and a positive mindset.With a degree in Sport Science and 20 years clinical experience as a massage therapist and Pilates instructor, she’s supported, championed, and inspired many people to look after their physical and mental wellbeing in a holistic way.Now with a personal diagnosis of osteopenia, and her own perimenopause symptoms, she’s motivated to lead herself and others through the menopause years with as much mental and physical strength as necessary to live a life to the fullest in good health and happiness.To connect with Mairi:Website: https://www.bodymindbones.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mairimacthompson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mairi.maclarenThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Ozempic, Wegovy, and other diabetes medications are also being prescribed for weight loss.Is this a good thing?To answer that, I've invited Amy Wilson, a geriatric pharmacist, to the podcast.In this episode we talk about these medications, how the work, and the reality of weight loss, especially for women in midlife.As Amy says, we have to stop chasing skinny and get healthy, so we can avoid frailty as we age.Enjoy!DebbieAmy Wilson is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach using the FASTer Way to Fat Loss platform, who is disrupting the diet industry and helping her clients take their health back.Amy's mission is to empower and equip her clients to take charge of their health and find balance in their lives.With over 30 years of experience, Amy specializes in developing individualized health plans that navigate through her client's individual barriers, allowing them to be successful in their efforts.Amy is passionate about helping people prevent and reverse diseases with nutrition and fitness.Through her personal and professional experience, she has seen first hand how diet and exercise can change a person's life, and how the right nutritional program can be the key to improving their health and fitness.She has seen her clients reverse their pre-diabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more. She is driven to help her clients feel in control of their body and mind, while no longer feeling enslaved by their scale.To connect with Amy:Website: http://www.amykwilson.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritioncoachpharmacist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-wilson-rph-bcgp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amywilsonfitness/Thanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Getting a good night's sleep...It can seem elusive in midlife.But there are proven things you can do to turn your sleep around.And when you finally get great sleep, your weight, your health, your menopause transition, and your over well-being will improve by leaps and bounds!Because before diet and exercise, SLEEP IS #1 for a healthier, longer life.Enjoy this episode.DebbieThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB

Maybe sex and sexuality in midlife seems unsatisfying or even non-existant.But it definitely doesn't have to be.In fact, midlife is probably the best time to reconnect with yourself sexually and reintroduce pleasure in your life.So, I've invited Courtney Boyer, a relationship and sexuality expert, to come and talk more about this sometimes uncomfortable topic.Enjoy the episode!DebbieCourtney Boyer, M.Ed., M.S., is a relationship and sexuality expert and author of "Not Tonight, Honey: Why women actually don't want sex and what we can do about it."She's been featured in publications including Parent's, Cosmopolitan, The Independent, and The Mirror.Courtney believes we can reclaim our power through our sexuality and she helps her clients to infuse passion and creativity into their lives by helping them uncover what's preventing them from connecting with their pleasure and purpose.As her work in this field develops, Courtney is drawn to the emerging fields of epigenetics, neuropsychology and energy work. She's trained in evidence-based methods like NLP, EMDR, IFS, and trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.To connect with Courtney:Website: www.courtneyboyercoaching.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyboyercoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyboyercoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyboyercoachingOr book some time with Courtney: https://a.co/d/buzO5cnThanks for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB