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Midlife Rise + Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause

Dr. Sara Poldmae | Healer, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and Functional Medicine Practitioner

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Who said midlife has to be a crisis? Dr. Sara Poldmae is here with the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast for perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women who are ready to heal and set new intentions as they write their next chapter. Bringing you heart, humanity, and humor, each week Dr. Sara is sharing accessible education, real-world stories, and exclusive interviews for the modern woman. She’s dismantling societal aging norms one myth at a time as she explores new health and wellness a ...
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Are you constantly dealing with mystery aches and pains in your body that never seem to go away? Many people do in midlife, but what if you didn’t have to just power through it? In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey Gross to talk all about regenerative medicine. You might have heard of stem cell medicine (and that’s a …
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Are you ready to start working on your health goals but don’t know where to begin? I get it. There’s so much information online now and it seems like everyone has a different opinion on what works and what doesn’t. That’s why our guest in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive is taking us back to basics. Esther Avant is here to teach us the big roc…
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It's the final two games of the tournament! The USWNT are Gold Medal winners, Brazil and Marta get Silver, and Germany wins Bronze over Spain. As ever, Sara and Allie are here to take you through ALL of it! In our final episode of this Olympics Coverage, we'll kick it off with the highs & lows of the tournament before diving into both the Gold Meda…
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How do you learn to love yourself after divorce or trauma? We’re jumping in at the deep end this week to tackle a pretty heavy and emotional topic, but things take an unexpectedly beautiful turn at the end that you’re going to want to stick around for. This conversation with Magic Barclay is definitely an instant favorite of mine, so don’t miss thi…
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We have reached the Semi Finals and it is a rematch from the groups... times two! Can Germany save face after their 4-1 thrashing from the USA? Can Brazil heal some heartache after their 2-0 loss to Spain? Allie and Sara dive deep into these games. What happened that lead to the unraveling of Spain? What changed in Germany's plan that made this gam…
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We have reached the quarter finals and boy were they fun! Allie and Sara talk you through each game and how they will impact the semis. These were the games of goalkeepers with all 8 showing their true class in helping their teams. Sara and Allie also say goodbye to the teams that lost, and breakdown each game along with our preview & predictions f…
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The final games of the group stages came and went, and we have our Quarterfinalists! Tim joins Sara as a guest host to dig into the final groupstage day, and the groups at large! We'll of course be diving into previews & predictions of the quarterfinals too. Sara & Tim talk group-by-group, kicking it off with Group A, which teams performed best, an…
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Inflammation. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but how much do you know about it? In this episode of the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, special guest Heather Glenn is teaching us the basics of what inflammation is, how to reduce it, and why it’s so important in midlife. Heather and I could talk about this forever, but we intentionally mad…
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It's day two of the Olympic group stages and what a day that turned out to be! Join Allie and Sara as they kick off the episode discussing the outcome of dronegate (to date), plus other news and tidbits from the tournament so far. Then, it's into the meat of the epiosde as we talk games, games, and more games. Group B proved to be the wild card wit…
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The tournament has finally started and what a day Match day one was. Sara and Allie take you through the highs and the lows of every game and try answer your burning questions. Are the tradtional powershouse back. With France, Brazil, USA and Germany all winning it does seem so but is there more to the story. Drone gate, the latest (at the time of …
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Do you feel like you’re in a constant battle with your hormones? What if you could live in harmony with your hormones instead of fighting against them? In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, we’re learning all about cycle synching from our special guest, Michelle Stiff. Michelle is opening up about her challenging journey with her hormones and w…
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Olympic coverage is HERE! We'll be dropping new episodes after every matchday, but we couldn't start coverage without a doing a classic episode on predictions. Who takes Gold, Silver, and Bronze? Which powerhouse team is most likely to dissappoint, and what's an underdog that could slyly take it all? Not only that, but we're also taking Group Stage…
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Are you tired of feeling like no matter how many calories you cut, you never lose any weight? Traditional diets have left many of us women in midlife feeling burnt out, discouraged, and like change is totally unattainable. Enter Joe Hoye with Hoye Fit. In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Joe is teaching you the weight-loss method that actuall…
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*We apologize that this is dropping later in the day on Monday than we usually drop our episodes! Sara got engaged and that put everything on the back-burner for the weekend. This is great for many reasons, but mainly because we can assure you that it won't happen again! (we joke, but also this is true) Group C: Spain, Japan, Nigeria, and Brazil Ab…
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What is true authenticity? Let’s find out from lightworker and energy healer Cheryl Pace in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive. I sat down with Cheryl to talk all about authenticity and what it has to do with the divine feminine. Tune in to hear our conversation and discover what you can do to step into your divine feminine as a woman in midlife…
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In the battle of the undefeated teams, Orlando went into Kansas City and took the three points, and we're of COURSE kicking off this episode with that as our game of the week. What does Sara credit for Orlando's win? That was the final weekend of NWSL before the Olympic Break, but what does the NWSL & La Liga MX have in store during the break? We'r…
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Note: This was recorded before Zambia's roster dropped. Group B: USA, Germany, Australia, & Zambia About this series: This is a special three episode series that will preview & break down all three groups in the Olympic Women's Soccer Tournament. Each group gets one dedicated episode in which we discuss all four teams and our thoughts on which team…
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Why does society expect you to be invisible in middle age? If you’re ready to rebel against that idea and reclaim your visibility as a woman in midlife, you’ve come to the right place. Laura Pritchett and I are discussing why women in midlife are overlooked and undervalued in our society and what you can do to become visible again. Laura is also gi…
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On the heels of Stoney comes ARod's firing plus Lucy Rushton resigning. What in the NWSL is going on? Sara & Allie kick it off by diving into all three of these stories - what similarities are we seeing across the board with them? Next, it's onto previewing the upcoming matchup between undefeated teams KC vs. Orlando. Why does Sara think Orlando ha…
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About this series: This is a special three episode series that will preview & break down all three groups in the Olympic Women's Soccer Tournament. Each group gets one dedicated episode in which we discuss all four teams and our thoughts on which teams will advance out of that group. There will be a bonus episode dropping on July 22 that will combi…
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How do you find products that truly support your health and nutrition in an industry so heavily influenced by trends, sales, and profits? In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Dr. Angela Zeng shares her story of innovation, sustainability, and health as she sets out to create a product that would support the overall health of women looking to g…
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Allie and Sara are back to discuss all things WOSO. As we hit record the wave annouced that that they had parted with Casey Stoney. Get the fearless twosomes instant reaction. We then look at the Reading situation and how they maybe no more. We take you through the hottest topics of the NWSL unbeaten runs and sneaky Washington Spirit flying under t…
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Are you tired of being told that your troublesome symptoms are just part of being a woman? Holistic health coach and nutritionist Lea Dombrowski has been there, and she’s joining me in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive to share her experience and how she overcame it. You’ll hear Lea talk about the years she spent battling uncomfortable bloating…
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Amy is back to co-host as Allie is sick, and Sara & Amy have a lot to dicuss! Kicking it off with a news segment to discuss how NWSL viewers could only watch the second half of Seattle v. Portland because of a massive blunder by CBS. Not only that, but what is going on with Chicago Red Stars and Riot Fest? Next, it's onto game of the week which had…
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Do you have questions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopause but you don’t know who to ask? Enter our guest in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Jennifer Gularson. Jennifer is a functional medicine practitioner who specializes in HRT for perimenopausal and menopausal women, and she’s here to answer your burning questions about HR…
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It's all things NWSL! Amy is here to guest host as Allie takes a couple of weeks off, and Sara & Amy dive right in! First, an update on Copa 71 Film and how to watch it in the US, and then onto the NWSL! It was ALL THINGS NWSL this past weekend as it returned with a vengence after international break. Sophia Smith's Red Card is the first topic on t…
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How often do you celebrate yourself and your wins? This episode is an invitation for you to join us in celebrating you! We are all women going through life together and our experiences are worth celebrating. Julie Blamphin is joining us to share what she’s learned about vulnerability and why it’s so important to share your story. You might think yo…
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International Break is here! Amy steps in for Allie who is off for two weeks, and Sara & Amy take on the start of the Emma Hayes Era and of course England's Euros Qualifying! First up, it's the US Women's National Team and their games vs. South Korea. What can we take from these games? Can we already see changes in the squad since Hayes' arrival? N…
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Did you know that it’s possible to reverse diabetes? There’s a lot that we’re not taught about the prevention and even reversal of diabetes, especially as women. That’s why I’ve recruited the help of an expert to take us through it in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive. Dr Lara May is here to teach you what your family doctor never did about dia…
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The Queen of Barcelona sealed the Champions League final with a goal and Barcelona are Champions of Europe! Sara & Allie are here to discuss the whole game, Putellas' moment, and if this means that Barcelona are in fact a dynasty. Plus, we're headed into International Break! Sara & Allie take the time to talk through both the Lioness & US Women's N…
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What can you do to make your hormones happy during perimenopause? In the last episode of the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, we talked about what to expect from perimenopause and how to know when you’re in it. In this episode, we’re going one step further to discuss what you can do about the perimenopausal symptoms that are making your life miserabl…
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We've got WSL, NWSL & Champions League! The WSL came to a close this past weekend with Chelsea winning their fifth consecutive title. The final weekend was set to decide the champion, and it didn't go as everyone assumed. First, Sara & Allie recap the WSL season with their highlights and lowlights, before bringing on Amy O'Connor to break down the …
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Today on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast is the “What to Expect When You Aren’t Expecting Anything” Perimenopause Edition. No one hands you a guide or even tells you much about what to expect during perimenopause, and it will probably start before you’re expecting it at all. This episode will teach you how to recognize the signs of perimenopause …
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Just what the title says! We've gota little something for EVERYONE in this episode. We're talking FA Cup Final, WSL, and NWSL. Before jumping into games, Sara & Allie take the time to discuss the Willie Kirk article that dropped this past week and what was truly wrong about it. Next, it's onto games and the game of the week had to be United taking …
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Are you wondering what’s going on with your hormones? In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Dee Davidson is here to help you find answers to your questions. Whatever symptoms you’re experiencing, your body is communicating something to you, and hormone testing can help you understand what it is. With over two decades of experience in functional…
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Plus Arsenal rescue Chelsea. We're here to talk NWSL & WSL as the 2024 NWSL chaos continues and WSL Title Race gets even tighter. First up, it's our game of the week and it had to be Seattle Reign vs. San Diego Wave. Were both red cards deserved and how did Seattle take down SD with just 10 players for an entire match? Next, it's WSL Title Race tim…
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If you’re a woman in midlife, you need to hear this episode on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast! I’m talking with Tsgoyna Tanzman all about strokes. Signs and symptoms, what to do if you have one, prevention, and recovery: we’re getting into it all. Women suffer more fatalities from strokes than men, which is why I’m so passionate about having thi…
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Everyone gets a card! Red cards galore this weekend - did one of them specifically knock Chelsea out of the Champions League? The game of the week had to be Chelsea vs Barcelona. Emma Hayes said that the referee "robbed" Chelsea of the game... do we agree? Nevertheless, the Champions League Final is SET! Does Sara think that Barcelona can be consid…
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Have you ever had to care for a loved one through an illness or injury? Our guest, Sarah Cart, and I want you to know that you’re not alone. In this episode on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast, I’m sitting down with Sarah to talk about her experience with her husband’s life-threatening health challenges and how she got through it. Sarah Cart was r…
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Champions League, WSL, and NWSL - this time of year has everything and so does this episode! Kicking it off, Sara & Allie bring you news out of the NWSL as the trade window closed last week, along with some fun acecdotes. Next, it's onto game of the week. Sara & Allie debate which game they preferred of the Champions League, and kick it off with Ba…
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Do you wish that you could stop emotional eating for good? Sherry Shaban is here to teach you a different approach to health that begins with self-love and listening to your body. Sherry will help you rewire your brain to release self-sabotaging limiting beliefs and fall in love with fitness so that weight loss becomes easy, predictable, and enjoya…
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Allie and Sara are back with all things FA cup, NWSL Drama and world football news. First up we bring you all the drama in the semi final of the FA cup with historic wins from Man United and Tottenham. Then, we take you around the world stopping in Scotland, Germany, Australia, and Spain. Finally we give you all the news on the Maria Sanchez trade …
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Did you know that your bone health is a major contributing factor to your overall health as you age? Dr. Neustadt noticed that there were some pretty severe gaps in the healthcare industry when it came to bone health, so he made it his mission to make sure you have all the information you need to maintain healthy bones. In this episode of the Midli…
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She Believes Cup, Euros Qualifying, and an Interview with Skip Gilbert - CEO of US Youth Soccer. It's a jam packed episode as we kick it off with talking all things She Believes Cup! How does Sara feel about the direction that the US are heading? Next, it's over to Euros Qualifying and England's 1-1 draw with Sweden. It's the group of death featuri…
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Can you think your way into a better life? Our guest Anna Marie Frank and I believe that you can, and we’re going to teach you how today on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast. This episode is all about mindset, wellness, and how to improve your life through the power of thought. In this episode, Anna Marie explains how you can control your biology, …
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It's a jam packed episode! We're talking Bay FC vs. Houston, Conti Cup Final & that post-game handshake, and Champions League! Plus, of course, we dive into Korbin Albert's actions and discuss the apology & fallout since. First up, it's our game of the week and it had to be the thriller that was Bay FC's inagural home match that was spoiled by the …
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Are you ready to rediscover who you are after feeling lost in a marriage? There are a lot of misconceptions about leaving a marriage and it can feel really isolating, but Elizabeth Soto-Baez wants you to know that you’re not alone. She gets it, and she can help. Through breathwork and other techniques, she will help you reconnect to yourself, regul…
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We promised you a cheeky surprise after a week off, and here it is! Sara was in her old stomping grounds of NYC and she sat down with guest host Amy O'Connor (UEFA B License & registered United fan) for an in-person recording! Sara and Amy kick things off with the WSL and the Manchester Derby. Manchester is Blue and Amy is sad, and City may actuall…
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How hard do you find it to eat healthily? It can feel like there are a lot of barriers to healthy eating like time, money, and skill, because we seem to have overcomplicated it. What if healthy eating could be super simple? Lynne Bowman is here on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast to prove to you that it can be simple. She’s sharing her best tips f…
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Are you familiar with your blood sugar levels? It’s not uncommon to have no idea what your blood sugar levels are, even though they could be at the root of a whole bunch of the mystery symptoms you’re struggling with. Linn Rivers is joining us on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast to talk about why it’s so important to manage your blood sugar levels…
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