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Give your mind a little love with Mind Love, a podcast dedicated to the exploration of the power of the mind, focusing on mindset, mindfulness, mind-body-soul, and science-based approaches to mental health. Each week, Melissa Monte hosts interviews with inspiring guest experts, delving into evidence-based mind science and real-life stories from those who have overcome their mental challenges. Whether you’re looking to find purpose and inner peace, rewire negative thought patterns, manifest y ...
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Hit Play Not Pause

Hit Play Not Pause

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Welcome to the Hit Play Not Pause Podcast, a Feisty Menopause podcast for active, performance-minded menopausal women who aren’t willing to put their best years behind them. It’s time to reimagine what you can accomplish as an active woman in your 40’s, 50’s and beyond. We talk about how to optimize your physiology, maintain your fitness, and harness your power in, through, and past the menopause transition. Come join the movement. Join host Selene Yeager for a no B-S podcast for women ready ...
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Ink Feather Podcast

Lauren Zurchin, fantasy and scifi author interviews!

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The Ink Feather Podcast offers interviews with your favorite fantasy and sci-fi authors, insight from book industry professionals, book reviews, and more!
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Menopause can be challenging. Menopause for women who have been through trauma can be exponentially harder. Few know this better than political refugee and abuse survivor, Mirella Russell, one of the “House Wives” of Hip Hop who found hip hop dance when she was 40 and has used it to bring joy through her grief and struggles for the past 10 years. S…
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We will learn: How constantly chasing thrills might actually be stealing your joy How to scientifically tailor social and leisure activities for maximum joy without burnout. A few more secret hacks for everyday happiness What are you waiting for? What do you keep telling yourself you’ll start when you’re ready. Or when the time is right? Or when th…
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Women and girls have historically been overlooked when it comes to ADHD. Now experts understand that many girls and women do indeed have ADHD. It just looks different, and estrogen has a big role in how it plays out and in how we treat it, which becomes especially important once we hit the menopause transition. For women with ADHD–and many are just…
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We will learn: How to turn negative thoughts into moments of curiosity and wonder. How to rediscover forgotten parts of yourself. The dual nature of your deepest scars. Have you ever felt like you're speaking a different language than everyone around you? Like your thoughts run deeper, your questions stretch further, and your curiosity knows no bou…
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The New York Times recently called Ozempic a “new match for menopausal weight gain”. But is it? These drugs can be a godsend for those who need them. But there's a lot we need to understand. How do they work? How well do they work? Who benefits from them? What are their risks? What impact do they have on muscle, bone, and performance? How do they a…
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We will learn: The surprising questions that go beyond small talk and lead to profound, meaningful conversations How to deepen your bond with others by shifting conversational focus from surface-level facts to emotional truths The secret you can steal from top salespeople to align with people emotionally Have you ever had one of those conversations…
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Episode 26 with John Devilman, Brian Lally, Verity Van Dams, and Scott Williams. Thank you to our sponsors: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BrianLallyHollywoodNative LOLAS Acting School https://lolasactingschool.com Chew on Vegan https://www.youtube.com/@ChewonVegan John Devilman Instagram John Devilman https://www.instagram.com/johndevilman Instag…
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*This episode originally dropped on January 3, 2024* As we roll into a brand new year filled with goals and aspirations, this week’s guest, fan-favorite Peloton Cycling instructor Christine D’Ercole would like to remind us that we are bigger than a smaller pair of pants, and the most powerful thing anyone can say to us is what we say to ourselves, …
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We will learn: How to stay organized and motivated using a dopamine-driven method that’s deceptively simple but incredibly effective. How to use mnemonic devices and micro-deadlines to manage ADHD symptoms and boost your productivity. A transformative approach to handling mistakes in relationships, leading to greater empathy and connection. Hey the…
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Midlife and menopause can be the perfect time to try something new (like as we talk about this week, mountain biking!...but also surfing, skiing, you name it). It frees you from the endless self comparison that can come after years (even decades) in the same sport and infuses you with the confidence that comes with tackling new challenges. And it’s…
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We will learn: How your environment signals to the universe what you desire and the importance of space-clearing How your space can improve your romance and your finances How to find your personal energy number Ever walk into a room and feel like something's just... off? You can't quite put your finger on it, but suddenly, you're having trouble rel…
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The conversation around hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms is pretty clear. Hormone therapy is the gold standard for treating hot flashes and night sweats and can help with many other common symptoms that come with the menopause transition. It’s very effective and broadly safe. But recently, the conversation has evolved past symptom management…
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We will learn: How to master the art of setting boundaries without drama Why people emotionally regress and how to handle it with empathy How specificity in conversation might save your relationships Every gift has a shadow, and every shadow a gift. This has been one of my biggest lessons throughout my spiritual growth. I've learned that the impact…
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Episode 25 with Michael Kallio, Brian Lally, Zak Meister, and Scott Williams. Thank you to our sponsors: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BrianLallyHollywoodNative LOLAS Acting School https://lolasactingschool.com Chew on Vegan https://www.youtube.com/@ChewonVegan Michael Kallio Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialmichaelkallio Instagram https…
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Boy, oh boy, we women can really struggle to find good medical care–especially when we hit the menopause transition. And this week’s guest Erin Ferguson has experienced that firsthand. Erin went through multiple gynecological complications, surgeries, and hormonally-driven symptoms, including panic attacks, anxiety, weight gain, painful periods, se…
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We will learn: How feeling "too much" impacts lives and relationships, and how you can embrace your full self without apology. How Brianna's dogs led her to make radical life choices and what she’s learned from her aging dogs about slowing down and living in the moment The heart-wrenching yet empowering conversations about navigating relationships …
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Nearly every one of us will go through some mourning with the changes that come with menopause. Even if we go on hormone therapy, which can help a ton, there is some loss that comes at this time. A loss of our reproductive selves. A loss of speed in our sport. A loss of our ability to quickly bounce back after hard workouts. A loss of some aspect o…
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We will learn: The hidden power of acceptance in relationships. How asking thought-provoking questions can revolutionize your conversations and relationships. How to craft questions that avoid dead-end answers and spark powerful, transformative discussions. Have you ever noticed that certain conversations or people leave you feeling a particular wa…
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Gynecological surgeries are extremely common. More 600,000 women get a hysterectomy each year in the US alone, and more than one-third of women will have had one by age 60. And often a woman is told that she’s “good to go” after a few weeks, when in reality, when it comes to her sport, she’s anything but, and she can struggle for months–or longer–b…
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We will learn: How belonging creates healing How spiritual development changes your brain The five stages of post-traumatic growth that turn our pain into power Why do some people seem to bounce back from life's hardest blows, while others stay down? Sometimes, you might be the one who can't seem to find your footing after a struggle. And if you're…
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Supplements get a bad rap. And to be fair, there is a lot of trash out there. But there are some treasures, too, especially for midlife and menopausal women who often can use some extra help building bone, recovering from injuries, and hitting it hard during training and events. This week we break down the best ergogenic aids for active women in an…
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We will learn: How a radical use of present-tense affirmations can reshape your reality. How to embrace boredom and repetitive activities as a superpower How to truly flow with life If you’re anything like me (and I’ve got a hunch that you might be, given that you’re listening to this podcast), you have spent quite a bit of time working on yourself…
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Menopause and age raise our cardiovascular disease risk. Athletes and highly active people also tend to have a higher prevalence of coronary artery calcium and atherosclerotic plaque (though it tends to be the benign kind). But what does that all mean? How can we know what’s really going on in those coronary arteries of ours? To find out, host Sele…
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We will learn: The true consequences of external validation How to shift from time management to energy management How your relationships reflect your self-worth and how to break the cycle Do you want to know a powerful question you can ask yourself every time you react to something: Am I responding this way because it’s necessary or because of a p…
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This week we bring you a special live show from UNBOUND Gravel in Emporia, KS, where we sat down with two legends in the sport of gravel cycling, UNBOUND Gravel co-founder Kristi Mohn and seven time world champion Rebecca Rusch to have an open, honest conversation about midlife and menopause, how we view things today, and what we want for the futur…
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We will learn: How to plant seeds of change within your relationships How to challenge your perspective and understand others more deeply How to use an inside-out approach when dealing with disagreements Have you ever been in the middle of an argument and felt like there was no way out? The exhausting back-and-forth where nobody seems to give an in…
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As active menopausal women, we get outright bombarded with ads for nutritional supplements. But what do we really need? This week, we take it down to brass tacks and hit the basics with registered dietitian nutritionist Katie Linville. We break it down on what we should know about calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, iron, and the other vitamins and mine…
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We will learn: When we should take a different approach to self-acceptance How to develop an aspirational identity The three pillars of self-confidence and how they can transform your self-image Have you ever had that inner voice that whispers, “I can’t do this,” right before you’re about to take on something new? Or maybe it’s louder, a persistent…
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We talk a lot about the importance of lifting heavy for our muscle, bone, brain, and heart health. But that’s just the beginning! Being stronger makes us feel more capable and opens the door to all kinds of new adventures that we might not otherwise try because we have more confidence in what our bodies can do. Nobody knows that better than this we…
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We will learn: The hidden impact of historical trauma and how it's shaping your current behaviors and anxieties How the scars of your past can be converted into unique gifts and strengths How love as an active process can change your mental health Can you relate to this? You grow up looking at your family, thinking, "Phew, thank goodness I'm not li…
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Sally “Sal” Edwards, now 76, is a pioneer in women’s sports. She qualified for the first women's marathon Olympic Trials in 1983 and is one of the original founders of USA Triathlon. She also brought heart rate and zone training to the mainstream. For 22 years, Sal served as the national spokeswoman for the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series voluntee…
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We will learn: Unexpected ways these ancient symbols can elevate your consciousness. How your aura and chakras could be affecting your physical and spiritual well-being. How to pull energy from higher dimensions to impact your daily reality. Have you ever thought about why some days you feel perfectly in tune with the universe and other days it fee…
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Be smaller. Be lighter. For our entire lives those messages have been drilled into us from every angle, including very often from those in our sports. We hear we need to be at “race weight.” We’re shown “idealized” images of what female athletes “should” look like. It’s all incredibly damaging, especially as we hit menopause and midlife and our bod…
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We will learn: How different personalities within the same body can exhibit contrasting health symptoms The science of emotion-controlled consciousness and how your feelings shape your health How to trigger deep, transformative mental states to enhance healing and emotional freedom We know that the mind influences our health. The placebo effect sho…
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If there’s anything we’ve learned, it’s pelvic floor health is a whole lot more than doing Kegel exercises. In fact, sometimes Kegels are the last thing you need. This week we look at pelvic floor health through the lens of Postural Restoration with pelvic floor physical therapist and Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) practitioner Hayley Kava, w…
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Episode 24 with Richard Zelniker, Brian Lally, Verity Van Dams, and Scott Williams. Thank you to our sponsors: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BrianLallyHollywoodNative LOLAS Acting School https://lolasactingschool.com Chew on Vegan https://www.youtube.com/@ChewonVegan Richard Zelniker Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rzelniker Linkedin https://…
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We will learn: How anxious attachment shows up in relationships beyond romance The fascinating research that reveals the timeline to create a secure attachment and what that means for your closest relationships Why 70% of us are clinging to invisible wounds and how we can start healing Ever notice how certain emotional patterns are like weeds in a …
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At 49, this week’s guest Sarah Max is the oldest rider in the Life Time Grand Prix, the biggest, hardest gravel and mountain bike race series on the planet. That was something Sarah didn’t always want to talk about. She didn’t want to be defined by her age and didn’t always love the attention it attracted. But she’s realized that while her age isn’…
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We will learn: The power of adjusting our reactions by just 1% to create a whole new reality in our relationships. How our identities shape our habits and the importance of evolving our sense of self to inspire change. The crucial role of clear boundaries and standards in forging healthy, fulfilling relationships. Have you ever caught yourself thin…
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Women’s brains are finally getting the research attention they deserve! While we sort out the role hormones play in our current and future cognitive health, it’s important to remember that estrogen is just one player in a lifelong host of factors impacting your brain, including education, intellectual engagement, diet and nutrition, exercise and fi…
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We will learn: How to distinguish between what's habitual and what's transformative How adding your unique signature to age-old rituals can transform your life's most important moments Why the tiniest rituals could make the biggest difference in your love life Have you ever noticed how some moments feel extra special, while others just blend into t…
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Cultural messages glorify youth as the best time of our lives. But that’s not what this week’s guest, Caroline Paul found while researching her wonderful book Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking―How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age. Instead, she found active, adventurous women praising their postmenopausal lives and the …
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We will learn: Powerful two-word mantra to help you approach difficult decisions The liberating question that could realign your life's path with true happiness. Powerful rituals that can guide you to personal closure, even when others leave the story unresolved. How often have you mistaken persistence for passion or comfort for contentment? The pr…
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Women’s ultrarunning is on fire right now with powerhouses like recent Barkley Marathons finisher Jasmin Paris, 40, and Lululemon FURTHER 6-day record smasher Camille Herron, 42, showing the world what midlife women can do. This week, we sat down with ultrarunning legend Pam Reed, who broke ground for women in the sport decades ago, winning races l…
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We will learn: How ‘doing nothing’ can radically transform your health and clarity How to find which body element type that dominates your life, and why it matters The colors of foods that best suit your element type Historically, healers tapped into intricate body connections, like reflexology and chakras, along with herbal medicine, aromatherapy,…
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Your metabolism is broken. You need to stop eating carbs. All weight gain is bad! If you’re a woman in menopause, you’ve been on the receiving end of a steady stream of overwhelmingly negative messages about your midlife body. Many of them are simply not true. That’s why we wanted to have a more nuanced conversation about the body composition chang…
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We will learn: How to rethink happiness and relearn presence for deeper connections How to craft a legacy through a bucket list The four essential habits that are key to emotional intelligence It’s not a secret that we humans are starting to suck at connection. The days of deep listening, intimate sharing, and simply being together in the same spac…
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Wear and tear on our active joints is inevitable, and the menopause transition can make them more vulnerable. But there are some simple, and often overlooked, ways to support our joint health that include proper nutrition, recovery, strength and mobility practices, footwear and more, which can help us stay active and pain free through and beyond me…
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Episode 23 with Eric Edwards, Brian Lally, Jeff Tarpley, and Scott Williams. Thank you to our sponsors: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BrianLallyHol... LOLAS Acting School https://lolasactingschool.com Chew on Vegan https://www.youtube.com/@ChewonVegan Eric Edwards Website https://www.ericedwards.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eric.edwards.…
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We will learn: How to master your mental muscles to unlock a world of focused achievement The implications of quantum physics on wealth A 5-minute practice with the power to reduce stress and enhance focus Ever wonder why some people seem to manifest abundance with ease while others get caught up in the same old mess of financial struggles or perso…
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