Rock Your Midlife

Perimenopause bloating, brain fog, mood swings, and 3AM wake-ups? It's NOT just estrogen. In this episode of Rock Your Midlife, I sit down with Rachel Carta, RN, registered nurse and functional nutrition counselor, to uncover the real root causes of your perimenopause symptoms, starting with your gut, blood sugar, and nervous system.

I'm Dr. Ellen, The Midlife Whisperer®, and I've been a registered dietitian for 30 years. I can tel...

Perimenopause weight gain, crash diets that backfire, and self-sabotage that keeps pulling you back — sound familiar? 💥

On this episode of Rock Your Midlife, I sit down with Terry Tateossian — midlife health coach, certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and host of How Good Can It Get. At 37, Terry went from postpartum straight into perimenopause. She was 80 pounds overweight, battling panic attacks, prediabetes sym...

A neurologist told her to get her living will in order — that she had 3 years to live. Two and a half months later, she's drawing clocks, remembering birthdays, and getting her life back. 🧠

In this episode of Rock Your Midlife, I sit down with Dr. Clint Steele — brain health, nervous system & dementia prevention specialist with 30+ years of clinical experience, founder of The Better Brain Company, and bestselling a...

I'm Dr. Ellen Albertson, The Midlife Whisperer, and in this episode of Rock Your Midlife I sit down with Katya Johnson and Christi Hucks, the co-CEOs of Atmosphera — a clean, climate-curated skincare brand built at the intersection of beauty, science, and sustainability. We get into what's actually hiding in conventional skincare (the U.S. bans only a fraction of the ingredients the EU does), why "organic" doesn't automatical...

I sat down with Dr. Carli Axford, founder of the Spinal Flow Technique, to talk about something midlife women almost never hear from their doctors: why your body physically stores stress and trauma — and how that shows up as chronic pain, menopause symptoms, and nervous system dysregulation.

In this episode, we get into: ✨ Why declining estrogen makes stress, joint pain, and inflammation worse at midlife ✨ How the nervous sys...

What if I told you that despite hot flashes, shifting relationships, and the endless challenges of adulting, your happiest years may actually be ahead of you?  

Welcome back to the Rock Your Midlife podcast! I'm Dr. Ellen, The Midlife Whisperer, and today we are diving into what decades of positive psychology research say about the fascinating U-shaped happiness curve. We often feel like our happiness hits rock bottom between ...

"I don't feel like myself anymore." If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s feeling tired, anxious, irritable, brain-fogged, or just comfortably numb, you are not alone. Over 63% of women experience this during perimenopause and menopause, yet so few understand why.

In this episode of Rock Your Midlife, I break down why perimenopause is a major holistic transition—just like puberty and pregnancy—and why treatin...

Perimenopause rage. 3am wake-ups. Libido that's vanished. I sat down with Dr. C, The Vag Doctor — OBGYN and TikTok's go-to women's health educator with almost 1 million followers — to talk about all of it, no filter.

We start by busting the biggest myth in women's health: perimenopause is NOT just "low estrogen." Dr. C explains why your hormones are on a wild, unpredictable rollercoaster (not a steady decline), why "nor...

Is a midlife crisis in men real — or just an excuse? I sat down with 5x bestselling author and Advanced Adulting creator Bradley Richardson for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on this show, and neither of us held back.

We get into male loneliness, divorce, dating again after 50, why "reinvention" is a trap and rediscovery is what actually works, and why Bradley — despite building a massive platform a...

I used to think I was just "tired." Turns out I was burned out — and it took me until midlife to figure out why.

In this episode of Rock Your Midlife, I'm joined by trauma therapist, yoga teacher, and pain educator Madeleine Eames for one of the most validating conversations I've had on this show about people pleasing, the good girl syndrome, and why it's quietly fueling burnout, chronic pain, and dis-ease in women at midlife...

Why does perimenopause weight gain happen even when you're eating right and working out? In this episode, I sit down with Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and midlife hormone coach Michelle White to reveal the real hormone, blood sugar, and muscle truth behind menopause weight loss — plus why GLP-1s like Ozempic might be costing you your muscle mass, not just your fat.

Michelle is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Pra...

I asked Dr. Amanda Hanson, "The Midlife Muse," the question I hear from women every single day: why don't I feel like myself anymore? A 2024 study in the journal Menopause found 63% of women feel this way at least half the time — and in this episode, we go straight to the root of it.

This isn't another midlife crisis conversation. Dr. Amanda and I break down why the version of you that "goes missing" in your 40s and 50s was n...

Going gray? In this episode of Rock Your Midlife, I sit down with Alexis Agius — founder of Silvering Beauty and co-founder of The Silvering Sage — to talk about the real gray hair transition, silver hair confidence, and the brand-new app changing how women go gray.

Did you know 56% of women in America are currently in the "silvering" space — starting to go gray and deciding what's next? Whether you're silver curi...

I'm Dr. Ellen Albertson, The Midlife Whisperer®, and today's guest is proof it's NEVER too late to reinvent your life: Jeanne Omlor.

At 54, Jeanne was a broke, deeply-in-debt single mom battling low-level depression. Today she's a self-made millionaire and 7-figure business coach who built her entire company through organic marketing — with $0 spent on ads.

In this episode of Rock Your Midlife, Jeanne breaks down exactly how ...

Why is self-love so hard for midlife women—and why does it matter so much?

In this episode of Rock Your Midlife, Dr. Ellen Albertson, The Midlife Whisperer®, explores the hidden beliefs and patterns that keep women stuck in self-criticism, people-pleasing, and perfectionism—the Anti-Authenticity Trifecta. You'll discover why midlife is the perfect time to stop abandoning yourself, start treating yourself with compassion...

Welcome to Season 2 of Rock Your Midlife!

After stepping away from the microphone for a season of healing, learning, and transformation, I'm back—and so much has changed.

In this heartfelt episode, I share what led me to pause the podcast, how my breast cancer journey sparked deeper healing, and why becoming a yoga teacher and discovering Human Design transformed the way I see midlife.

Along the way, dragonflies began appeari...

Unlock the secrets to living 24 extra years with Dr. Torkil Færø, a seasoned physician and bestselling author of *The Pulse Cure.* In this episode, we explore 8 proven strategies for longevity, including how stress, diet, sleep, and even your smartwatch can impact your health span. Learn how to harness heart rate variability to manage daily stress and discover why alcohol and late-night snacks might be sabotaging your wellness. If ...

In this episode, we're diving deep into the transformative power of midlife with Sue Willoughby, founder of Willoughby Coaching. Discover why life after 40 is the perfect time for bold personal growth. Sue shares her unique approach using Equus Coaching, where horses help women reconnect with their inner wisdom, release limiting beliefs, and gain fresh clarity.

We discuss the importance of embracing play, reigniting forgotten passi...

In this empowering episode of Rock Your Midlife, Dr. Ellen is joined by Dr. Rozalyn Moore, the founder of ReKinetic Lifestyle Medicine, a seasoned physical therapist and athletic trainer with over 24 years of experience. Dr. Moore shares her expertise on natural and holistic health strategies, offering listeners actionable insights and personalized care tips. You’ll learn how to navigate common menopause symptoms such as join...