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Ever had a brilliant idea for a product but no clue how to make it real?  Whether you are a visionary with a dream, or just love a story of resilience and midlife woman badassery, this episode is for you. Jill is a longtime Pilates instructor with a thriving studio and Instagram following. But when she couldn’t find a piece of equipment that did what her clients actually needed, she decided to invent her own. That’s how Fit Springs was born: a spring-resistance workout system that’s now being used by everyone from professional athletes to clients in their 70s. Jill shares the real story behind building her product—from sketching prototypes with a Burning Man engineer to navigating business setbacks, a violent personal attack, and the long, messy middle of turning a brilliant idea into a brand. We talk about: ✔️ How she went from “I have an idea” to “I built a brand” ✔️ The technical and physical challenges of product development ✔️ The assault that could have set her back, but didn’t—and how she rehabbed herself using the very product she created ✔️ How she built a brand without outside funding—and the challenges this presented ✔️ Her best advice for anyone sitting on a brilliant idea Resources & Links: ➡️ Follow Jill on Instagram ➡️ Follow Fitsprings on Instagram ➡️ Fitsprings.com Like what you hear? ➕ Follow Belong Wellness for more super smart and slightly sassy midlife conversations that blend science, intuition, and zero BS. ⭐️ If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend and leave a 5 star review! Disclaimer: Belong Wellness and its , managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone d with Belong Wellness.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

How to Help a Friend in Crisis: Real Advice from a Mom Who’s Been There When someone you love is facing the unimaginable, what do you actually say? What can you do that really helps? In this episode, Jessica talks with her friend Tara Sharp, a midlife mom who’s navigated multiple medical crises with her children—including open-heart surgery for her infant daughter and spinal surgery for her teen. Tara shares real-life examples of what helped the most (and what didn’t), along with advice for anyone in the thick of it themselves. Whether you’re ing a friend with a sick child, showing up for someone in crisis, or facing your own storm—this is a must-listen. We talk about: •How to a friend going through a medical crisis •What to say (and not say) when someone is struggling •Practical ways to show up: food, logistics, emotional •Postpartum depression and the emotional toll on moms •Why second opinions matter—and how to advocate for the best care •How medical trauma can affect marriage and mental health •What Tara wishes every parent knew ⭐️ Please share this with your friends who could benefit and leave a 5-star rating if this episode helped you.  Resources & Links: ➡️ Connect with Tara on Linked In ➡️ Order Maya Shankar’s book: The Other Side of Change* *This is an link. I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if you make a purchase after clicking this link, but rest assured I only recommend what I stand behind. Disclaimer: Belong Wellness and its , managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone d with Belong Wellness.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

Acupuncture for midlife symptoms? Yes, please.  In this episode, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner Katharine Chaney explains how acupuncture, cupping, and Chinese herbs can help with perimenopause symptoms like frozen shoulder, hot flashes, sleep issues, anxiety, and irritability.  We talk about how to actually build better health habits, what your tongue says about your health, and—no joke—how acupuncture helps penguins. We also cover: ✔️ How acupuncture helps with pain, sleep, mood, and hormones ✔️ The many ways you can take Chinese herbs ✔️ How to find a qualified, trustworthy acupuncturist ✔️ The benefits of starting acupuncture before symptoms begin  ✔️ And how it’s never too late to start, even if you’ve had symptoms for years If you’re ready for natural solutions, real talk about what actually helps in midlife, and a little humor thrown in, this episode is for you. Resources & Links: ➡️ Katharine’s website: PureJoyAcupuncture.com ➡️ Katharine’s Instagram: @purejoyacupuncture ➡️ Mention this podcast to save $50 off your first session with Katharine in 2025! Other Episodes You Might Enjoy 🎧: Can Herbs Help My Hormones? Natural Solutions for Perimenopause Symptoms with Ashley Rocha What is Reiki Healing—and Can It Help Stressed-Out Midlife Women? Did this episode make you think? ➕ Follow Belong Wellness for more super smart and slightly sassy midlife conversations that blend science, intuition, and zero BS. ⭐️ Please share this episode with a 40+ friend who could use some , drop a 5-star rating and leave a review! I promise I will do a happy dance if you do.   Disclaimer: Belong Wellness and its , managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone d with Belong Wellness.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

What happens when seven friends who’ve known each other for nearly 30 years head out on a girls trip in their 40s? Well… let’s just say some of my expectations about how things might be different now were hilariously wrong. In this episode, I reflect on my most recent trip with my college girls—and the ways midlife girls trips are both different and wonderfully the same.  From Whole Foods-fueled pre-parties to 90s rap singalongs, I share the funny, heartfelt moments that reminded me why these friendships are pure gold. We get into: ✔️ How our pre-party choices have evolved (thank goodness) ✔️ How we still make dinner out of free appetizers ✔️ The addition of scar tape, sun hats, and readers ✔️ How the nights still end with a dance party This one’s for everyone who’s ever laughed until they cried with friends who truly get you. Whether you’re planning your next girls trip or just missing your people, you’ll love this one. Resources & Links: ➡️ Try MenoWell Bars and save 10% using my link! They’re formulated for midlife women—with plant protein, fiber, and maca to hormones and keep you going. Like what you hear? ➕ Follow Belong Wellness for more super smart and slightly sassy midlife conversations that blend science, intuition, and zero BS. ⭐️ Share this episode with your girls trip group text and leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling the love! I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

Career deadlines, school pickups, aging parents, hormonal chaos — and somehow we’re still supposed to have it all together? Please. In this episode, I’m ed by Erin Holland — marketing manager, single mom of two, and host of the PG-ish Podcast — for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to be a midlife working mom today. We dive into burnout, mom guilt, boundary-setting, and how to straight up ask for what you want. We also talk about: •Why workplaces are still failing parents (and what needs to change) •How to stop comparing yourself to the “perfect moms” at pickup •What it actually looks like to parent with intention when your life is full AF •And why saying “no” (without guilt) is one of the most important skills you can build If you’re feeling stretched thin, tired of the unrealistic expectations, and ready for a few laughs about this ridiculously hard stage of life — this conversation is for you. Have a listen, and p.s.: You’re doing better than you think. Resources & Links: ➡️ Erin’s podcast: PG-ish  ➡️ Erin’s website: PGishparenting.com ➡️ Erin’s Weary to Revived online course Other Episodes You Might Enjoy 🎧: I Checked All The Boxes, So Why Am I Still Unsatisfied? w/Anna K. Morris Keeping Your Cool When Everyone (and Everything) is Triggering You w/Jenna Hermans How to Heal from Burn Out in Midlife w/Katie Bonarrigo Like what you hear? ➕ Follow Belong Wellness for more super smart and slightly sassy midlife conversations that blend science, intuition, and zero BS. ⭐️ If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend and leave a 5 star review! I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

If you’ve ever wondered what the heck Reiki actually is—or if energy healing could help you feel more balanced during the chaos of midlife—this episode is for you. I’m ed by Lily Panyacosit, Reiki practitioner, clinical herbalist, and intuitive healer, to demystify this ancient healing practice and share how Reiki can women navigating perimenopause, parenting, career pressure, and all the other midlife madness. We talk about: ✔️What Reiki is and how it works ✔️The connection between energy flow, emotional patterns, and physical symptoms ✔️What to expect during a Reiki session (including my first-hand experience!) ✔️Why energy healing is resonating so deeply with women in their 40s and 50s ✔️How Reiki can help with stress, burnout, and reconnecting to your intuition You’ll hear about goddess visions (yes, really), buzzy energy blocks, and what it feels like when your feminine power takes the lead. Whether you’re a total newbie, Reiki-curious or a full-blown Reiki fanatic, you’ll walk away with insight, calm, and maybe even the urge to buy a white gown. Just saying. Resources: ➡️ Connect with Lily on Instagram: @SanFranciscoHerbalist ➡️ Learn more about her offerings: Lily’s Website ➡️ Mention this episode to receive $50 off a Reiki session if you’re in the Bay Area! Did this episode intrigue you? ⭐️ Please share it with a friend who some might describe as a little “woo,” drop a 5-star rating and leave a review! I promise I will do a happy dance if you do. 💃🏻 Disclaimer: Belong Wellness and its , managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone d with Belong Wellness.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

If the phrase menopause hormone therapy makes your head spin (or sends you down a late-night Google rabbit hole), this episode is for you. I’m ed by Dr. Lisa Brent, a naturopathic doctor and hormone whisperer who’s helped countless women—including me—feel like themselves again in midlife. We’re breaking down the real-deal science and the nuance behind menopause hormone therapy (MHT). From how to know if you need it, to whether you can start during perimenopause, to decoding your symptoms—this is the deep-dive you’ve been craving. In this episode, we cover: •What menopause hormone therapy actually is (and why we’ve stopped calling it “replacement”) •The difference between progesterone and estrogen symptoms—and why rage-throwing an Oreo may be a clue •Whether you can start menopause hormone therapy during perimenopause  •When and how to test your hormones (even if your cycle’s gone rogue) •How to know if you’re a good candidate for hormone therapy •Delivery methods: patches, pills, creams and more •What your options are if you have an IUD Whether you’re hormone-curious or already on menopause hormone therapy and wondering if it’s working, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and ready to take the next best step for your body. Resources & Links: ➡️ Learn more about Dr. Lisa Brent’s practice: bewellnaturalmedicine.net ➡️ Follow Dr. Brent on Instagram: @bewellnaturalmedicine ➡️ Sign up for my next Perimenopause 101 Workshop Like what you hear? ➕ Follow Belong Wellness for more super smart and slightly sassy midlife conversations that blend science, intuition, and zero BS. ⭐️ If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend and leave a 5 star review! Disclaimer: Belong Wellness and its , managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone d with Belong Wellness.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the supplement aisle, overwhelmed by a sea of mysterious herbs—Black cohosh, Vitex, Ashwagandha, Shatavari—and wondering WTF are these and do they help with perimenopause?, you’re not alone. This week, I’m ed by Ashley Rocha, trained herbalist and founder of Ladywell, to demystify herbal remedies for perimenopause. We’re talking about natural ways to hormone balance, reduce hot flashes, sleep better, and stop feeling like a chaotic version of yourself. (Yes, please.) In this episode, we cover: ✔️ What herbs actually help with perimenopause symptoms ✔️ Common adaptogens like ashwagandha and how they work with your body ✔️ The lowdown on black cohosh, vitex, shatavari, and more ✔️ How to choose high-quality herbal supplements you can trust ✔️ Why lifestyle still matters (you can’t supplement your way out of stress) ✔️ What to expect when you start a hormone-ing supplement routine ✔️ The truth about magnesium foot spray (yes, it’s a thing) Whether you’re herbal-curious or just looking for natural ways to feel like yourself again during perimenopause, this episode gives you the clarity—and the confidence—to take the next step. Resources & Links: Learn more about Ladywell: getladywell.com Use code BELONG20 for 20% off your first order Sign up for my Perimenopause 101 Workshop! Other Episodes You Might Enjoy 🎧: Microdosing in Midlife with Kayse Gehret The Power of CBD for Women in Midlife w/Christine Calegari How to Heal from Burn Out in Midlife w/Katie Bonarrigo Did this episode resonate with you? ⭐️ Please share it with a friend, leave a review, or tag me on Instagram! Perimenopause is a b*tch, but we don’t have to do it alone.  Disclaimer: Belong Wellness and its , managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone d with Belong Wellness.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

Let’s talk about the stuff no one warned us about in midlife—like peeing when you sneeze, frequent UTIs, and why sex might suddenly hurt. If your pelvic floor feels like it’s staging a rebellion, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken. In this episode, I chat with Marci Silverberg, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Pelvic Path. We dig into why pelvic floor symptoms like urinary urgency, leaking, and pain during sex show up (or return) in your 40s and beyond—and what you can actually do about it. Marci shares: Common pelvic health symptoms in perimenopause and menopause Why these issues show up in midlife—even if you were fine postpartum What your pelvic floor actually does (hint: it’s way more than kegels) The role of estrogen and muscle loss in pelvic health How to really connect to and strengthen these hidden muscles Tips for finding the right pelvic floor physical therapist What to do if you’re experiencing pain during sex or leakage (spoiler: you’re not doomed!)   If you’ve ever looked at your front door and wondered “Can I make it from the car to the bathroom without peeing in my pants?”—this one’s for you.   Links & Resources: Find Marci Silverberg and her team at Pelvic Path Follow Pelvic Path on Instagram: @pelviath Check out the free workshops at Pelvic Path Sign up for my Perimenopause 101 Workshop!   Did this episode resonate with you? ⭐️ Please share it with a friend, leave a review, or tag me on Instagram! Midlife is messy—but we don’t have to do it alone. Disclaimer: Belong Wellness and its , managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone d with Belong Wellness.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

If you’ve been struggling with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling sluggish and tired—this episode is for you.  In this solo episode, I’m sharing five simple but powerful habits I’ve added to my routine that have significantly improved the quality and quantity of my sleep. I’ll also walk you through WHY these habits work for me (we’re talking: hormones, stress response, and nervous system regulation). What You’ll Learn:          •       Why sleep is queen when it comes to hormone health and perimenopause          •       How to and optimize your own melatonin production          •       How you might be sabotaging your sleep unknowingly          •       My go-to nighttime stretches that help me relax and fall asleep faster   Resources & Links: ·      Learn more about my Perimenopause 101 Workshop ·      My favorite amber reading light* ·      My On Demand Workouts Collection – scroll down to the Stretch section (all Stretch videos are free)   Let’s Connect! Did one of these habits spark your interest? Try it out and let me know how it goes! You can:          •       Leave a review on Apple or text me from the link in the show notes          •       DM me on Instagram @belongwellness   I’d love to hear your sleep habits too! Send them over and let’s share ideas.   ⭐️ And please leave a review of this episode and share it with a friend who needs better sleep!     *This is an link. I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if you make a purchase after clicking this link, but rest assured I only recommend what I stand behind. Disclaimer: Belong Wellness and its , managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone d with Belong Wellness.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

You did everything “right”—you have a successful career, a family, a beautiful home, amazing friends—so why does it still feel like something’s missing?  If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, Wait, is this it? Is this as good as it gets?, this episode is for you.   I’m ed by transformational coach Anna K. Morris to dive deep into this midlife conundrum so many women face.    We discuss why external success doesn’t always equal internal fulfillment, how to stop living by a checklist, and the steps to reconnect with what you actually want (not just what you’ve been told you should want).   We cover: ✔️ Why midlife is often when we can’t ignore our intuition anymore ✔️ How childhood patterns and expectations shape our choices (without us even realizing it) ✔️ The difference between “having it all” and actually feeling like you have it all ✔️ How journaling can help you uncover what’s truly out of alignment   Whether you’re navigating a demanding career, raising kids, caring for aging parents, riding the midlife hormonal wave or all of the above, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and start deg a life that actually feels as good as it looks.   Resources & Links: ➡️ Connect with Anna K. Morris: Website | Instagram ➡️ Sign up for Anna’s email list to get her free journal prompts   💛 Loved this episode? Please leave a review and share it with a friend who needs to hear this! I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

What if the secret to thriving in midlife wasn’t about hustling harder, but about staying curious, connected, and flexible? My 82-year-old dad, Bob Chilvers, s me on the podcast to share his best midlife wisdom—advice he not only gives but actually lives by. In this episode, we dive into: ✔️The three key pillars of staying vibrant as you age ✔️How to stop the endless cycle of yearning and actually enjoy where you are right now ✔️Why you’re never stuck—whether it’s a career, relationship, or life situation, you always have options ✔️His personal story of leaving a high-powered position at a big law firm for a life that aligned with his values ✔️Real-life ways to reduce stress, stay mentally sharp, and find joy in the everyday   If midlife has you feeling stuck, stressed, or just meh, this conversation is packed with practical, heartfelt wisdom that will inspire you to make the most of this chapter—on your own .    Links & Resources: – Listen to Episode 1 to hear about my own midlife career pivot   ⭐️ If you loved this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast—it helps more midlife women find us and feel a little less alone in the chaos. And, I’d love to hear your favorite takeaway from today’s episode! I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

Stressed, Exhausted, and One Dirty Dish Away from a Meltdown? Let’s Fix That  Ever feel like life is one long to-do list, and you’re permanently running on empty? Yup, me too.  The mental load, the laundry, the constant What’s for dinner?—it’s enough to make even the most patient among us snap. But what if you could break free from the overwhelm without quitting your life and moving to a remote island? (Although, that does sound tempting.) In this episode, I’m sitting down with Jenna Hermans, author of Chaos to Calm: 5 Ways Busy Parents Can Break Free from Overwhelm, and a former Queen of Chaos who figured out how to take control of the madness (without ditching her family).  She’s sharing her five pillars for creating calm, from tiny habits that actually make a difference to setting boundaries like a boss. We’re talking: ✔️ How to set boundaries without the guilt trip ✔️ The power of micro-habits (because baby steps still get you there) ✔️ Why meal planning doesn’t have to suck ✔️ How to stop spiraling when life throws you curveballs Plus, Jenna spills her favorite stress-busting tips for busy women, so you can stop feeling like you’re drowning in crumbs, dishes, and expectations. If you’re ready to reclaim your calm, have a listen. If you love this episode, please leave a review! I love hearing what resonates with you.  Links & Resources: Follow Jenna for more calm inspo on Instagram Jenna’s “Own Your Calm newsletter” for bite-sized sanity savers on her website Grab Jenna’s books:  Chaos to Calm: 5 Ways Busy Parents Can Break Free from Overwhelm Burnout to Balance: 5 Ways to Overcome Stress and Improve Your Well-Being at Work Sign up for my Virtual Perimenopause 101 Workshop! Sophie Davies’ Marin networking group   Some of these links are links. I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if you make a purchase after clicking this link, but rest assured I only recommend what I stand behind. About Jenna: Jenna Hermans is proof that calm can thrive amid chaos. As the co-founder and COO of Be Courageous, a transformation agency, Jenna balances her professional expertise with her role as a busy mom of four. An advocate and award-winning author, she empowers individuals and businesses to implement systems and strategies that reduce overwhelm and infuse joy into daily life. I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

Can CBD help women in midlife feel better? What perimenopause symptoms can it help with? How does it work? Will it give me a high? Is it safe? There is so much information and misinformation out there about CBD that it’s hard to keep it all straight. In this episode, Christine Calegari, representative with Green Com, clears up the confusion and tells it to us straight. She explains how CBD can help midlife women, but there are very important caveats to keep in mind. She also schools us on our endocannabinoid system. Did you even know we had one? Yeah, me neither. Notes: Christine Calegari on Instagram  Christine Calegari on Green Com (new clients: use code 421016 to save $10 on first order) Sign up for my Virtual Perimenopause 101 Workshop! Disclaimer: Belong Wellness and its , managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone d with Belong Wellness.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to change careers? To take a giant leap and leave your current job to try something completely new? I know that so many of us in midlife start to have these questions, these fantasies, or simply desire a big change.  That is exactly why I am talking to my friend, Petra Langer, in this episode. She has pivoted her career two times and landed exactly where she feels like she belongs today, which, she says, is in a job you couldn’t have convinced her she would be doing when she started her career. Her story involves a tragic event in her life that led her down a new path, lots of introspection, vulnerability, risk taking, hard decisions, and plenty of success and joy.  She also gets very honest about the challenges of being an entrepreneur and hands out poignant advice to anyone considering it.    Notes: Petra Langer on Instagram I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

Did you know that exhaustion and lack of motivation are not the only symptoms of burn out? In fact, there are many other physical signs your body gives you, but do you know what they are? I bet some of them will surprise you.  Tune in as Katie Bonarrigo, certified holistic health and burnout coach, and I discuss what exactly burn out is, what the symptoms are, what is physically happening in your body that causes these symptoms, how to heal from burn out, and why it is so important that you do.  We also discuss the 7 types of rest (are you getting all 7?) and how to prevent burn out in the first place.    Notes: Katie’s website ShiftWellnessCollective.com Katie on Instagram I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

Do you dream of traveling the world but feel like it isn’t possible because you have kids? Today’s episode might just change your mind. Hear from my dear friend, Ananda Baron, about how she packed up her backpack and took to the skies with her husband and 11-year-old twins for an entire year.  How did they choose the right time to go? How did they choose their destinations? How did the kids handle the traveling? What did they do with their house and their jobs while they were away? Get all your questions answered and get a whole lotta inspiration from this truly incredible story.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

Imagine if you actually knew your coworker’s or your partner’s true motivations behind their behaviors. Forget the guessing games and assumptions – you can actually have a report in your hands that describes in detail what motivates them, what drives them, and what their blind spots are. And they can have this same information about you. All of a sudden, communication, understanding and empathy all come so much easier. Partnerships and teams feel more solid and effective. You feel like you understand yourself and your coworkers or partner better and now finally have the language to communicate your collective traits to each other.  This doesn’t just have to be a fantasy. This information is exactly what the Enneagram assessment unlocks for us. Hear from certified IEQ9 Enneagram and leadership coach, Ali Dunn, about how knowing your Enneagram type can make your work, your relationships and your life easier. Notes: Ali Dunn’s website Ali Dunn on Instagram I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

Can microdosing help midlife women? How? What are the benefits and what do I need to know if I want to try it? Get your microdosing questions answered in this episode with Kayse Gehret, founder of the Microdosing for Healing platform, a program and community that has helped over 1100 people across the globe.  We talk about the legal status of microdosing and the therapeutic effects of psilocybin mushrooms on mental health, emotional regulation, and the nervous system. We discuss the importance of community , the unique nature of each individual's experience, and the potential for profound healing, especially in midlife women. The conversation emphasizes the need for responsible practices and the significance of understanding one's own body and emotions in the healing journey. Notes: Microdosing for Healing website Kayse Gehret on Instagram Disclaimer: Belong Wellness and its , managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone d with Belong Wellness.  I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.

This year, I’m doing things a little differently when it comes to setting intentions. In this episode, I walk you through the approach I’ve used for many years, as well as the changes I made this year and why I felt like I needed a change. I also share how much my word of the year in 2024 guided my way (despite my initial skepticism) and what word I have chosen for 2025.  Notes: Cathy Heller’s book Abundant Ever After* This is an link. I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if you make a purchase after clicking this link, but rest assured I only recommend what I stand behind. I want to hear from you. Send me a text! Let's stay in touch! Follow me on Instagram: @belongwellness Check out my website: belongwellness.com my email list and I will send you my free guide: How to Eat for Healthy Hormones.