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April 16, 2025 43 mins

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Unlocking the Beauty of Aging with Gretchen Leonard

What if aging weren't something to fear, but something to celebrate?

In this powerful episode of Female Fluence, we’re unlocking a new narrative around aging—one rooted in beauty, wisdom, and reinvention. Our guest, Gretchen Leonard, a registered dietitian and gut health expert, is leading a global movement to transform how women experience midlife. Together, we dive into the societal fears and pressures surrounding aging, from Invisible Woman Syndrome to the relentless pursuit of youth.

But this isn’t just a critique - it’s a call to redefine what it means to grow older. Gretchen shares how we can harness the wisdom, confidence, and clarity that come with age to step into our Second Prime with power and purpose.


🔑 In This Episode, we explore:

  • How cultural narratives shape the way we experience aging
  • The most common fears women face as they grow older
  • The double standards around beauty and youth
  • How the beauty industry profits off our insecurities
  • What it means to plan for midlife like we do other significant milestones
  • Why midlife is not the end - but the beginning of something magical
  • Gretchen’s personal insights on gut health, self-worth, and thriving in your second act


👩‍⚕️ Meet Gretchen Leonard

Gretchen is a dietitian, gut health expert, and wellness advocate who is changing the aging narrative. Her platform and social presence empower women to approach midlife with confidence, vitality, and self-love. Her mission? To prove that your second prime can be your best prime.


💌 Connect with Gretchen Leonard
🔗 LinkedIn:
Gretchen Terry Leonard
📸 Instagram: @yoursecondprime

Pearl Mashour is a Master Women Empowerment Coach, Life Coach & Multiple Subject Credentialed Teacher.

Learn more about Pearl Mashour at www.femalefluence.com



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