by admin | Jan 31, 2020 | health and wellness, lifestyle
Why is Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop so polarizing? We’ll hear two very different opinions about the brand. Plus, one of Goop Guides go-to healers is here in the Forty Thrive studio. Not only do we discuss the brand new Goop Lab on Netflix (spoiler: I share my own opinion on episodes 1-3), but we dive deeper into what’s really happening when we claim to be supporting each other as women.
Plus, my big, fat mess up. I totally call myself out.
If you are part of our free and private community, I’m sure you saw the post recently about Gwyneth Paltrow’s new Netflix show, Goop Lab. The website’s been in existence for over a decade but the Netflix show just launched and is definitely getting people talking.
I asked a simple question, “How do you feel about group in three words or less?“
• Overpriced vagina candle
• Snake oil con woman
• Vile elitist pseudoscience
These were just a few of the comments that were flowing in soon after posting. But not everyone was hopping on the anti-Goop bandwagon. There were actually plenty of women who shared quite positive opinions.
• Optimizing your life
• Interesting, relevant, refreshing
One woman shared, “She’s innovative and pushing the envelope, whether you agree with her or not.”
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz, OB/Gyn and Advocate for Women’s Integrative Health, weighs in, calling Goop “a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”
Guest: Stacey Justis, professional intuitive tarot card reader and energy healer. She is also is certified in Hypnotherapy, past life regression, EFT and Reiki.
Goop Guide calls her “Refreshingly laid-back and smart, equal parts straight-up psychic and intuitive life coach.”Stacey helps private clients and groups connect with spirit through her energy work and collaborates with them to guide them to their own personal power and supports truly transformative healing. She provides insight as well as practical tools to achieve goals.She is a conduit for the journey of self-discovery and delivers messages, helps heal emotional wounds and fears, and even unlocks reasons for unexplained physical pain. Stacey is devoted to empowering her clients to create the lives they’ve always wanted and realize their true purpose and potential.
My 40’s have been a time in my life that I like to refer to as my mid-life renaissance. My life is far from perfect, but I’m seizing the opportunity to embrace who I am, share my voice, and have an impact in ways that I did not until this stage of my life.
Congratulations, Julie!
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by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | health and wellness
Welcome to the second episode of Thrive in 40, a quick Monday morning tip to kickstart your week in 40 seconds or less.
In this episode, Jennifer Tracy, writing coach and host of the MILF Podcast, shares her tip to get out of your head and reconnect to your body.
Something I didn’t know or learn until I was in my late 30s was how not in my body I was, just really walking around in my head and my thoughts and not in touch with the wisdom of my feminine body. And so once I did learn that through a form of movement, it changed everything, it changed the way I told my stories, it changed the way I stood in my own story, so I just wanna invite you wherever you are to put your hand on your chest where your heart is and breathe. Just feel into your body and continue that through the rest of your day because she has wisdom to share with you and she has stories to tell.
To get more from Jennifer, subscribe to the MILF Podcast or visit JenniferTracy.com. And for more inspiration from women over 40, join our free and private Forty Thrive Facebook group.
by admin | Nov 27, 2019 | health and wellness
If you’re looking to feel more thankful or deepen your gratitude practice, this is the episode for you.
Did you know it’s scientifically proven that expressing gratitude, especially through writing, actually rewires our brain to feel more happiness?
This is not anything new to Nancy Davis Kho, host of Midlife Mixtape podcast and author of The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time. As she approached a milestone birthday, she decided to send thank-you letters to the many people who had influenced her, helped her, and inspired her over the years: family, friends, mentors, teachers, co-workers, even a couple of former friends and exes. Emerging research proves that actively appreciating the formative people in your life, past and present, can lead to a lasting increase in your happiness levels. The Thank-you Project offers a charming, entertaining roadmap to see, say and savor your way there.
About Nancy:
Nancy Davis Kho is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, US Magazine, The Rumpus, and The Toast. She’s been recognized as a Voice of the Year in the Humor Category by BlogHer and was the inaugural champion of Oakland’s Literary Death Match. She covers “the years between being hip and breaking one” at MidlifeMixtape.com and on the Midlife Mixtape Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms.
Get Nancy’s book The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time.
Get more from Nancy at DavisKho.com.
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by admin | Nov 7, 2019 | health and wellness
From gray hair to menopause, Jackie and Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz talk choices that can help you thrive in midlife and beyond.
Plus, your common questions answered:
What exactly is peri-menopause?
How do you know menopause is about to happen?
What kinds of changes can you expect?
What kind of impact will it have on your sense of well being?
About Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz
I’m a hard-core science nerd with a deep respect for the holistic approach to health and life. Believe it or not, there is a science to self-care!
After earning my medical degree at Southern California School of Medicine and completing my residency at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, I wanted to expand my knowledge beyond conventional medicine.
In 2010 I graduated from California College of Ayurveda as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, which has truly expanded and informed my practice of medicine. Being able to integrate this incredible ancient healing tradition has been a game changer and allowed me to go deeper into the study of health and healing.
As more “natural” solutions, medicines, and technologies emerge in the global marketplace, I find myself referring back to Ayurveda- the original lifestyle medicine, which incorporates the mind, body, and spirit.
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by admin | Oct 24, 2019 | health and wellness
Let me guess, you’re having trouble sleeping. Maybe you’ve got some aches and pains. Or maybe hot flashes / night sweats are driving you crazy. You’re not alone! But what would you say if I told you that there’s a tried and true remedy for most of those sexy peri/menopausal symptoms?
Featured Guest:
Aliza Sherman is a web pioneer and founder of Cybergrrl, Inc. and Webgrrls International who helped pave the way for women in the Internet industry. After 25+ years in the Internet industry, is the CEO of Ellementa, a global women’s wellness network with a focus on cannabis and CBD, and the author of Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness: An Essential Guide for Using Nature’s Medicine to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Inflammation, and More.
by admin | Oct 9, 2019 | health and wellness
Unless you’re living under a rock, you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But before you run out and buy that pink kitchen utensil or a bottle of (potentially cancer-causing) pink alcohol… take a listen to this episode.
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz and I talk the surprising truth behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We answer:
• Where does your money actually go?
• Which organizations truly help women?
• What can you do to make a real impact this month.
Plus, Dr Suzanne shares her own experience being diagnosed with breast cancer 6 years ago — even after doing “everything right.”
7 Ways to Create Impact in October
What are some of the ways you can really make an impact to prevent and support?
1. Understand your own breasts (self breast exams each month are a must)
2. Make sure you’re donating time, money and efforts to an organization where you understand the goal
3. Be mindful of what you’re consuming; food, drink, air, chemicals, media. What we put into our brains and hearts is as important as what we put into our bodies.
4. Decrease stress and/or engage stress-relieving activities like yoga and meditation. (Moving your body is key)
5. Support Planned Parenthood or another organization that provides care for women who may otherwise not be able to afford it.
6. Support someone in your community with meals. You can use an app like
MealTrain to organize meals in your community.
7. Advocate for yourself! You are the most important person when it comes to healthcare.
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About Dr. Suzanne
I’m a hard-core science nerd with a deep respect for the holistic approach to health and life. Believe it or not, there is a science to self-care!
After earning my medical degree at Southern California School of Medicine and completing my residency at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, I wanted to expand my knowledge beyond conventional medicine.
In 2010 I graduated from California College of Ayurveda as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, which has truly expanded and informed my practice of medicine. Being able to integrate this incredible ancient healing tradition has been a game changer and allowed me to go deeper into the study of health and healing.
As more “natural” solutions, medicines, and technologies emerge in the global marketplace, I find myself referring back to Ayurveda- the original lifestyle medicine, which incorporates the mind, body, and spirit.
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by admin | Oct 3, 2019 | health and wellness, sex and relationships
Today is the first in our Healthy You series, four episodes in October to help you feel your best through the transitions and changes that can happen in life over 40 and beyond.
We’re just about 90 days out from the new year. Let’s not move feeling good to the back burner and leave it for 2020. Now is the time.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Liz Lyster about all things hormones.
So you think you understand the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy, huh? Yup, so did I.
Until I met Dr. Liz Lyster.
Dr. Liz shares her years of expertise in treating many women (and men) through hormonal changes, including menopause and peri-menopause. Trust me when I say, I didn’t know what I didn’t know about the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy. This was a hugely enlightening conversation for me and I’m confident it can help you too.
Dr. Liz answers:
How do I know if I’m in menopause?
What is happening to my body?
How long does peri-menopause last?
How long can I take hormone replacement?
Can hormone replacement therapy cause cancer?
About Dr. Liz
Dr. Liz Lyster is an OB/GYN medical doctor, best-selling author and speaker, and an expert in peri-menopause and menopause.
In her private practice in the San Francisco Bay area, she helps women and men in midlife and beyond lose weight, have more energy, increase their motivation and drive, and generally feel great.
She graduated from Cornell University, went to medical school at UC Irvine, and got her Masters degree at UCLA in Community Health Education.
Dr. Liz walks her own talk – when she turned 50 a few years ago, she celebrated by climbing to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa.
Dr. Liz has two young adult sons, and enjoys hiking and Argentine tango with her husband.
Dr. Liz’s Books:
Go for Great! Dr. Liz’s Guide to Thrive at Every Age
Dr. Liz’s Easy Guide to Menopause: 5 Simple Steps to Balancing Your Hormones and Feeling Like Yourself Again
by admin | Sep 6, 2019 | health and wellness
If you’re looking to feel your absolute best without beating yourself up over being perfect, this is the episode for you.
Courtney Townley, wellness expert and host of the Grace and Grit podcast is here! What I love about Courtney is how she’s evolved her business and her message into so much more than nutrition and exercise. Courtney takes such a gentle, holistic approach — she’s the go-to expert whether you’re at the beginning of your new health journey or just looking to up your game a bit.
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Courtney Townley began working in the fitness industry over two decades ago when she transitioned from the professional dance world. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA and is fully certified as a STOTT PILATES® instructor, National Strength and Conditioning personal trainer (NSCA-CPT), ACE Health Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach. She is also a very proud student of the Ido Portal Method.
Courtney has owned 2 fitness facilities and was so blown away by the results that clients got from her health coaching services, she decided to commit fully to developing that aspect of her business. She’s driven to learn everything she can about her field to help her clients get the results they desire and to be sure they have fun along the way.
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FREE masterclass — she’s sharing how behavior change really works so you can reach your health goals with more ease and grace.
by admin | Aug 29, 2019 | health and wellness, personal development
Each week, I work extremely hard to connect women over 40 with experts and resources to help enhance your life, provide practical tools and maybe inspire and motivate you to create the best freaking life ever.
It’s also important to me that I share my own personal experiences and struggles, because I know if I’m struggling with it, maybe you are too.
This week, I had an amazing interview scheduled to share with you. And I will — soon. But I’ve decided to live by example and make a decision that I desperately need, and may actually be a lesson you need to hear.
I’d love to hear from you. Is there something in your life you need to say “not today” to?
by admin | Aug 1, 2019 | health and wellness
We all want to have better skin as we age over 40, 50 and beyond. It’s possible! Our Forty Thrive skincare expert reveals the secret to a plump, youthful complexion. Plus, are you making this common mistake during your skincare routine? She says it’s quite possible!
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This is not anything new to Nancy Davis Kho, host of Midlife Mixtape podcast and author of 
Aliza Sherman is a web pioneer and founder of Cybergrrl, Inc. and Webgrrls International who helped pave the way for women in the Internet industry. After 25+ years in the Internet industry, is the CEO of 
Kathleen Szabados is a licensed Esthetician, Make-up Artist and Pilates Instructor. Kathleen takes great pride and pleasure in helping her clients look and feel their very best. With the proper products, skin care routine and fitness program, everyone can achieve this goal at any age. She continues to stay on the cutting edge of new technology and skin care treatments, constantly evolving her service offerings. She feels very lucky to have cultivated such a fulfilling career in skincare and is extremely thankful for her fantastic and loyal clientele. Kathleen’s Wellness Center is based in Santa Clarita, CA and can be reached 
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