Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill
Welcome to Midlife Conversations. On this podcast Natalie Jill does what she does best - taking complicated information that is relevant to us (women entering Midlife) NOW, and breaking it down simply with actionable steps you can implement to level up your life in your BEST YEARS to come. I also regularly interview some of the most inspiring people living their best Midlife years. On this show, I cover topics about our shifting hormones, weight struggles, our mood and focus changes, raising teenagers, our relationships, career changes, beauty and more. If you are new here, Natalie Jill encourage's you to go back and listen from episode one, when this podcast was previously called “Listen UP” for the full transformative experience!
Episodes
Mushroom coffee: you've seen the posts and heard the buzz, but what exactly is mushroom coffee and why are so many people, including me, raving about it? Joining me is the always insightful Wade Lightheart from BIOptimizers, who breaks down everything you need to know about the mushroom coffee hype. Wade explains why therapeutic doses of medicinal mushrooms—like lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps, and chaga—can offer incre...
Does the thought of hormone replacement therapy make your head spin? Ever wonder why some midlife women are choosing to cycle hormones like they did in their 20s—even getting periods again? You're not alone. In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Salome Masghati reveals the shocking truth about static hormone dosing and how rhythmic hormone cycling could revolutionize your brain, bone, and cardiovascular health.
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Have toxic skin care myths been keeping the most powerful anti-aging element from us?! In this eye-opening episode Steve Revelli, head scientist at Silver Biotics, shares the surprising truth behind silver in skincare and wellness products. Most of us think of silver as jewelry or something that tarnishes, but this misunderstood element has powerful antimicrobial properties that can transform your approach to skincare,...
Could the rhythm between your heartbeats be secretly predicting how long you'll live? The tiny variations happening inside your chest right now might be the most overlooked health metric in modern medicine. While most people obsess over cholesterol and blood pressure, researchers have discovered that heart rate variability (HRV) may be a more powerful predictor of your longevity, stress resilience, and overall vitality...
Is your body being robbed of vital nutrients without you even realizing it? In this conversation, Dr. Jess shares her journey from conventional medicine to becoming a functional health crusader after the medical establishment labeled her a "disruptive physician" for questioning hospital practices. When chronic stress and professional battles triggered her own health crisis, she discovered the shocking truth about how o...
Is the supplement you've been avoiding actually the key to aging powerfully? At 61, JJ Virgin is challenging everything midlife women have believed about creatine. In this eye-opening conversation, JJ explains why creatine isn't just for bodybuilders but might be essential for women's cognitive function, energy production, and even skin health after 40. She dives into how women naturally store less creatine than men, w...
Is the "healthy" olive oil in your kitchen actually harming your body? Join Natalie Jill and TJ Robinson, The Olive Oil Hunter and founder of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club, to uncover the disturbing truth about the olive oil industry. 70% of olive oils on American shelves aren't at all what they claim to be and most bottles have lost their health benefits before you even open them! TJ reveals how the "don't cook with ol...
Are parasites secretly stealing your energy and sabotaging your health? Back again to dive even deeper with "The Gut Genie” Laura Frontiero, to uncover the shocking truth about gut health, parasites, environmental toxins, and their connection to stubborn midlife weight gain and fatigue. Laura reveals why over 75% of people likely harbor parasites, yet most never connect them to their chronic fatigue, brain fog, or weig...
What if everything you've been told about probiotics is actually preventing you from healing your gut? In this conversation, Natalie Jill and Tina Anderson, co-founder of Just Thrive Health, explore the often misunderstood world of gut health and probiotics. We tackle the common myths about probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, and shed light on the science behind spore-based probiotics. Learn the shocking truth abo...
This episode offers a judgment-free zone for women curious about eyelid procedures, with practical advice, honest recovery stories, and the empowering reminder that at this age and stage, you don't owe anyone an explanation for your personal choices. This honest chat dives into navigating the judgment that comes with beauty decisions—whether you choose interventions or age naturally—and the surprising psychological jou...
Wonder why the heck what used to work for your workouts just doesn’t cut it anymore? In this conversation I am diving in with Chalene Johnson to the realities of midlife body changes–even when the scale barely moves, how hormonal changes during perimenopause impact where we store fat, and why the workouts we used to do actually worsen our inflammation. We share the zone two approach that transformed our bodies and has ...
Why do supplements that help others make you feel terrible? Why isn't your "healthy" diet working? Your DNA holds the answers. In this episode of Midlife Conversations, I talk with Kashif Khan, author of "The DNA Way," about how our unique genetic code determines our health outcomes in midlife. After overcoming five chronic diseases by aligning his lifestyle with his genetics, Kashif now helps others decode their DNA t...
Could the answer to women's health be found in a microscopic superfood well known in Asia? When Catharine Arnston's sister received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2008, neither could have predicted it would launch Catharine in...
In this episode we are diving into what are some actual, tactical things we can start doing right now to start feeling better in perimenopause and menopause! With all of the information out there, what order do we need to start tackling these things – where do we even start?! In this conversation, Cynthia Thurlow discusses the complexities of perimenopause and menopause -- from why sleep sho...
What if I told you that the answer to some of your most challenging midlife symptoms could be steeping in your kitchen right now?! Yep! In a cup of tea. In a world of quick fixes and pharmaceutical solutions that might sound hard to believe, BUT for centuries, some women have turned to plants for healing. Before there were pills for every problem, there were plants for every purpose. Today's conversation with master he...
Common symptoms experienced by women during midlife, including weight gain, lack of energy, and mental fog are usually chalked up to be “just getting older” or “changing sex hormones”. But there is something critically important you need to understand: your thyroid. Thyroid health has been grossly overlooked and has been oversimplified and treated as a “one size fits all” approach. Truth is, our thyroid is far more com...
High blood pressure could mean your body's "garden hose" getting kinked. In this episode we discuss The Silent Killer (aka high blood pressure) and why it gets worse as we age. We get into why our hoses are kinked, what exactly is happening to make this worse in midlife, why your body might be stuck in “fight mode”, why traditional cardio is NOT the answer you thought it was, and a re...
How do we get it allllllll done?! In a world where we're constantly trying to balance career ambitions, family responsibilities, self-care routines, and personal goals, the feeling of overwhelm has become all too familiar. The common refrain "I don't have time" echoes in our minds as we juggle multiple priorities, often leaving us feeling behind, lacking motivation, and burnt out.
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Why does sleep seem to get harder and harder in midlife?! What the heck is causing it and what can we do about it?! How can we get more sleep in midlife? In this conversation with neurologist and sleep technology pioneer Dr. Dan Cohen, we discuss surprising insights about sleep, aging, and an innovative approach to improving both: Soltec. We explore the importance of deep, restorative Delta sleep and the role of differ...
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