Do you want to get fit and strong in midlife? Are you having trouble losing weight and you don’t know why? Do you want to understand how to improve your sleep so you feel rested and ready for the day? How does understanding your Ayurvedic type impact what you should eat and what kind of workouts you do? What’s the deal with weight loss drugs? What is Zone 2 training? Are cold plunges for everyone? What about sauna? Which fitness trends make sense? How much protein do you need to eat? These are just some of the topics we cover on the podcast with special guest, Dr. Stephen Cabral. Visit the show notes page at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/304/ RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele’s Book 1st interview I did with DR. STEPHEN CABRAL LEARN ANCIENT SECRETS FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH 2nd interview I did with DR. STEPHEN CABRAL: HOW TO BOOST IMMUNITY + TIPS ON LONGEVITY, GETTING IN SHAPE, AND FEELING STRONG! GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: StephenCabral.com  Equi.Life  StephenCabral.com/podcasts – podcast he did on weight loss drugs BUY THE BOOK: The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again! SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram.com/StephenCabral Facebook.com/DrStephenCabral YouTube.com/StephenCabral Guest Bio: Dr. Stephen Cabral, is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of EquiLife and Integrative Health Practitioner Institute. In his practice he and his team have helped over 250,000 patients. His mission is to help people understand that there is always a reason why you have not achieved your ideal wellness or weight loss goals and that you can and will get well again! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated and help other women find the show! Instructions are below. XO, Michele

In this fascinating interview, I sit down with the author of The Big Leap and Your Big Leap Year, Dr. Gay Hendricks! We discuss how to dissolve your upper limit problem to live and work from your zone of genius. If you’ve been stuck and unsure how to get to the next level in your life, this interview is for you! Gay Hendricks has served for more than 30 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind therapies. Along with his wife, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, Gay is the author of many bestsellers, including Conscious Loving, At The Speed Of Life, The Big Leap, and the New York Times bestseller, Five Wishes. Dr. Hendricks received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford in 1974. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor at University Colorado, he founded The Hendricks Institute, and later co-founded its charitable organization, Foundation for Conscious Living. He was also the founder of a virtual learning center for transformation and a publishing company and was a co-founder of a conscious entertainment company.  Shownotes – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/303   RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG WEBSITE: www.hendricks.com www.foundationforconsciousliving.org BUY THE BOOK: Your Big Leap Year IG: https://www.instagram.com/hendricks.gay/   If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated and help other women find the show! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

In this fascinating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 103-years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published book, “The Well-Lived Life,” and explore the key principles that have shaped her journey and learn the secrets to living a happier and healthier life. You’ll hear about her experience navigating breast cancer twice, how she handled her divorce and got unstuck, why she believes we need to lean on love not fear, and much more! The show notes are available at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/302 RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram WEBSITE: https://gladysmcgarey.com/ BUY THE BOOK: The Well-Lived Life: A 103-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age LISTEN TO THE FIRST INTERVIEW WITH DR. GLADYS IG: Dr. Gladys If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated and help other women find the show! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Darnyelle is the award-winning, two time Inc. 5000 CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC, a multi-million-dollar coaching and consulting brand. In this interview we dive into her story, how she changed her life and went from being bankrupt to becoming an 8-figure CEO! Best known for transforming the lives of her business coaching clients and live event attendees, Darnyelle equips her clients to leverage and scale businesses that serve them financially and spiritually. By teaching her award-winning Move to Millions® Method, she helps clients collapse the amount of time it takes them to cross the million-dollar mark all while deepening their connection to God and strengthening their faith. Her latest book is Move to Millions® Visit the show notes page with the resources mentioned https://thegoodlifecoach.com/301 WEBSITE: https://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon Book: Move to Millions IG: https://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated and help other women find the show! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried who is the author of four NYTimes best-selling books. We discuss her most recent book, The Autoimmune Cure in this interview. So much to learn about the connection between trauma and your risk of developing an autoimmune condition. She shares the blood tests to request from your doctor, how to take your ACE score to asses childhood trauma (link is in the show notes), and lifestyle modifications you can make: including sleep, food, supplements, as well as the role of psychedelics. You’ll learn why women are more prone to developing an autoimmune disease and other healing modalities you can implement (like breath work and mindfulness based stress reduction, and more). Be sure to share this interview with a friend who would benefit from this information! SHOW NOTES: https://thegoodlifecoach.com/300 JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG FIRST INTERVIEW WITH DR. SARA RESOURCES MENTIONED DR. SARA’S WEBSITE: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/ BUY THE BOOK: The Autoimmune Cure DISCOVER YOUR ACE SCORE https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/discover-your-ace-score/ FOLLOW GUEST ON IG:  Dr Sara If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated and help other women find the show! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Fascinating interview with leading neuroscientist, NYTimes best-selling author, and Founder of the Women’s Brain Initiative, Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She is the author of The Menopause Brain. This is a masterclass in understanding the hormonal changes that occur during menopause and how many of the symptoms (like hot flashes) are actually originating in the brain. If you are premenopausal, in perimenopause or menopause, this interview is for you! You will learn so much about what is happening to you, how to navigate this time, and what to look forward to in menopause. Be sure to share it with a friend! This is the link to the show notes page https://thegoodlifecoach.com/299-2/   Join The Newsletter + Receive Your Free List of 52 Selfcare Tips Connect with Michele on Instagram   RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://www.lisamosconi.com/ Buy the Book: The Menopause Brain Book Website: themenopausebrain.com IG: Dr Mosconi Women’s Brain Initiative   WE DISCUSS How her book is a love letter to women and why she wrote it. The historical context of women’s health as it relates to menopause and how women were essentially tortured and misunderstood and that we are still behind today on research and studies. The connection between menopause and the brain. The symptoms of menopause that originate in the brain, including hot flashes, brain fog, and night sweats. Dr. Mosconi explains the role of HRT and the known benefits as well as a new therapy she is helping to develop. She provides lifestyle modifications we can make that are also included in her book. She explains the three Ps – puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause and what these three stages have in common and how they might inform what you experience during menopause. She explains the fascinating communication system between the ovaries and the brain. Dr. Mosconi highlights the importance of nutrition and hydration. The strategies she’s putting into place now to prepare for perimenopause/menopause, and much more!     If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Dr. Rani is one of two ophthalmologists in the country who is also certified in functional medicine. How does this change how she approaches eye health? Dr. Rani is able to diagnose up to 200 conditions from your eyes – things like MS and diabetes, but also Lupus, and Lyme Disease. We discuss glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and more. This is a fascinating conversation. If you want to learn how to care for your eyes as you age and what supplements and foods to prioritize, this is the episode for you. For example, did you know you should get an eye exam every year after the age of 40? Learn more now! Visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/298 for show notes and links mentioned. Join The Newsletter + Receive Your Free List of 52 Selfcare Tips Connect with Michele on Instagram RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Rani Banik’s website: www.drranibanik.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mIi8P9tXSRXXwEdNX6aRw Book: Beyond Carrots: Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z Dr. Rani’s Visionary Kitchen (Beyond Carrots) If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele Rate + Review: 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in Apple Podcasts” button 3. Make sure to “Follow” 4. Scroll down until you see “Ratings and Reviews” as shown below. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Rudrani (Rani) Banik is a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist. She completed her MD at Brown University, residency at UC Irvine, and fellowship at Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Banik runs a private practice based in NYC and is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai.Dr. Banik is also certified in Integrative and Functional Medicine. She focuses on the root cause of eye diseases, and uses strategies based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, and supplements.Dr. Banik is often featured as an expert in the media. She has been voted Castle Connolly Top Doctor and NY Magazine’s Best Doctor in Ophthalmology annually since 2017.Dr. Banik is the author of two best-selling books,“Beyond Carrots – Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z’ and “Dr. Rani’s Visionary Kitchen.”

Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi are the authors of CAREER FORWARD: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made. It is a groundbreaking, empowering guide for women that shows how to prioritize a career path, build professional value, and enjoy a full life both in and out of the workplace. And that’s what we are talking about today on the show. If you want to optimize your career, this is the episode for you! Join The Newsletter + Receive Your Free List of 52 Selfcare Tips Connect with Michele on Instagram RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://www.careerforwardbook.com/ Book: Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It WE DISCUSS The importance of having a long term career view. How to cultivate your career in a strategic way. Why a long term view must include doing well at your current job. The importance of creating professional equity. Salary negotiation. Where mentorship comes in and the role of sponsors for your career. Ways to expand your professional brand and ways to expand your network. The importance of figuring out what differentiates you, and much more! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Dr. Comen has dedicated her medical career to saving the lives of women. An award-winning, internationally sought-after clinician and physician-scientist, Dr. Comen works as a medical oncologist with a specialty in breast cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and is an assistant professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. She earned her BA in the history of science from Harvard College and her MD from Harvard Medical School, then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and her fellowship in oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She’s the author of All In Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today which we discuss on the show today. Visit https://thegoodlifecoach.com/296 for show notes. Join The Newsletter + Receive Your Free List of 52 Selfcare Tips Connect with Michele on Instagram RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://www.drelizabethcomen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelizabethcomen/ Book: All In Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

This is the Sex Education you never learned in school. Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologic surgeon, author, sex educator, and top international podcaster whose mission is empowering women to live their best love lives. We discuss the various issues women and men come to see her for and why women need to realize they are not broken. Class is in session with our favorite urologist. Join The Newsletter + Receive Your Free List of 52 Selfcare Tips Connect with Michele on Instagram RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/ HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SEX LIFE IN MIDLIFE – first interview with Dr. Kelly Instagram: Dr. Kelly Casperon Book: You Are Not Broken:Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life Dr. Kelly’s Podcast: You Are Not Broken https://www.isswsh.org/ https://www.menopause.org/ MORE ABOUT DR KELLY CASPERSON Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologic surgeon, author, sex educator, and top international podcaster whose mission is empowering women to live their best love lives. Kelly identified the need for better resources and developed a sex education membership for women that covers topics like sexual health, intimacy, mind work, and the science of desire. She combines education, humor, and candor in her podcast, You Are Not Broken, where she dismantles the myths women have learned and normalizes healthy, enjoyable sex worth desiring. Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele