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Listening to Your Intuition in Midlife with Jessica Chilvers Long

There comes a point when pushing harder stops working… and you realize the answer might actually be slowing down enough to hear yourself again. In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Chilvers Long, holistic health coach, Pilates instructor, breathwork facilitator, and host of the Midlife Advice Podcast, for a deeply grounding conversation about intuition, nervous system healing, and what it really means to create a life that feels aligned from the inside out. Jessica shares her journey from the corporate world into entrepreneurship, beginning with opening a successful fitness studio and eventually evolving into the work she does today supporting midlife women through perimenopause, stress, and major life transitions. What unfolds is an honest conversation about learning to trust yourself, letting go of perfectionism, and recognizing when external success no longer matches your internal truth. We talk about the disconnect so many women feel between what they say matters and how they actually spend their time, why intuition is a skill that must be practiced, and how nervous system regulation may be one of the missing pieces for women who feel chronically overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. Jessica also opens up about the power of breathwork, the role stress plays in women’s health, and why expanding your capacity, not just your productivity, can completely change the way you experience midlife. This episode is a reminder that your body is constantly communicating with you… and sometimes the biggest transformation begins when you finally slow down enough to listen.   In this episode, we explore: *  What it looks like to leave behind a successful career that no longer feels aligned  *  How intuition can guide major life and business decisions  *  Why so many women lose connection with themselves in the middle of doing “everything right”  *  The importance of identifying your core values and actually living in alignment with them  *  How perfectionism can quietly become a form of procrastination  *  Why women often ignore their bodies until they’re forced to pay attention  *  The connection between nervous system regulation, stress, and hormone health  *  How breathwork can help expand your emotional capacity and resilience  *  Why simple practices like breathing and slowing down are often the hardest to prioritize  *  The impact of chronic stress and overstimulation on midlife women  *  What it means to make decisions from your “next level self”  *  How Jessica is redefining wellness and creating accessible support for women through virtual breathwork experiences   About Jessica: Jessica Chilvers Long is on a mission to help midlife women feel informed, connected and badass through conversations, curated events, physical fitness and nervous system healing. She is a holistic health coach specializing in perimenopause, certified menopause coaching specialist, breathwork facilitator, Pilates instructor and host of the Midlife Advice podcast.    Connect with her: @belongwellness, @midlifeadvicepodcast  Connect with Tessa: * IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/  [https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/ ] * Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me [https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me]  * Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6434c36371c069faf7824c23]

Finding Purpose Through Loss with Olivia King

What if the life you worked so hard to build was actually pulling you further away from yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Olivia King, a holistic nutritionist and founder of Jade Lotus Nutrition, for a deeply moving conversation about grief, purpose, and the unexpected moments that wake you up to what really matters.  Olivia shares her journey from a 15-year career in accounting to stepping into her true calling after the sudden loss of her mother to pancreatic cancer. What unfolds is a powerful story of identity, cultural expectations, and the quiet realization that external success can never replace internal fulfillment.  We talk about what it looks like to finally listen to yourself after years of ignoring your needs, how grief can become a catalyst for transformation, and the courage it takes to choose a completely different path when life forces you to reevaluate everything. Olivia opens up about healing not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually, from reconnecting with her body and intuition to breaking generational patterns and redefining what success truly means. This conversation is a reminder that sometimes the hardest moments in life are the ones that guide you back to yourself.   In this episode, we explore: * What it looks like to walk away from a “successful” career that no longer feels aligned * How losing a loved one can shift your entire perspective on life and purpose * The impact of cultural and societal expectations on identity and fulfillment * Why learning to listen to your body is a critical part of healing * The connection between emotional health, stress, and physical symptoms * How to reconnect with your intuition and inner voice * Breaking generational patterns and choosing a different path forward * The role of self-love and the journey to believing “I am enough” * Blending Eastern and Western approaches to health and wellness * Why true success goes far beyond money, titles, and external validation   About Olivia: Olivia King is a Functional Nutritionist , specializing in gut health and functional blood chemistry analysis. After leaving a 15-year accounting career following her mother’s battle with pancreatic cancer, Olivia shifted her life’s work toward helping people better understand their digestion, energy, and chronic health patterns. She blends personalized nutrition, targeted supplements, lab testing, and Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to help clients make sense of their symptoms and create sustainable lifestyle changes. Olivia’s approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on empowering people to listen to their bodies and take confident ownership of their health.   Connect with her: https://jadelotusholistichealing.com/ [https://jadelotusholistichealing.com/] Connect with Tessa: * IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/  [https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/ ] * Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me [https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me]  * Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6434c36371c069faf7824c23]

When “Having It All” Isn’t Enough with Koreana Schmittat

Ever hit a moment where you realize the life you built still doesn’t feel like yours? In this episode, I sit down with Koreana Schmittat, a functional nutrition practitioner specializing in skin health and inflammation, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, happiness, and what happens when you finally stop chasing fulfillment outside of yourself.  Koreana shares her story of building the life she always dreamed of (marriage, kids, a beautiful home, financial stability) only to find herself quietly unhappy and disconnected. What follows is a powerful journey of sitting with that discomfort, questioning everything, and learning how to take radical responsibility for her own happiness from the inside out.  We talk about the subtle ways women lose themselves in roles, expectations, and perfectionism, and the courage it takes to start saying no, set boundaries, and rediscover what actually brings you joy. Koreana opens up about healing her marriage through honesty, reconnecting with herself through simple practices, and reframing sensitivity and self-awareness as strengths rather than flaws.  This episode is a reminder that happiness isn’t something you earn once everything looks right on paper. It’s something you choose, build, and practice from within.   In this episode, we explore: * What happens when you “have it all” but still feel unfulfilled * The power of saying no and setting boundaries in everyday life * Why external success doesn’t create internal happiness * How to reconnect with what actually feels fun and aligned * The role of self-compassion in personal transformation * Navigating marriage and identity shifts with honesty and ownership * Reframing sensitivity as a strength in both life and health   About Koreana: Koreana Schmittat is a functional nutritionist who helps people get to the root cause of chronic health challenges so they can restore balance, reduce inflammation, and support their body’s natural ability to heal and thrive. Her work focuses on nourishing the body, strengthening the gut, and creating true balance rather than chasing symptoms. She specializes in eczema and inflammatory skin conditions, and is deeply passionate about helping people feel at home in their bodies again. Koreana believes your body should never be the reason you hold back from living your best life, and her work is centered helping people bring balance to your body can live your life to the fullest.   Connect with her: Website: https://www.thenourishedlifepractice.com [https://www.thenourishedlifepractice.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.life.project [https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.life.project] Connect with Tessa: * IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/  [https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/ ] * Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me [https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me]  * Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6434c36371c069faf7824c23]

Realigning Your Life and Health with Jaclyn Daley

When the life you worked so hard to build starts making you sick, what do you do next? In this episode, I sit down with Jaclyn Daley, a holistic nutritional therapy practitioner, autoimmune protocol coach, and yoga instructor, for an honest conversation about burnout, autoimmunity, and the courage it takes to realign your life with your body. Jaclyn shares her journey from a high-powered corporate career in the fashion industry—commuting long hours in New York City, pushing through exhaustion, and ignoring mounting symptoms—to being diagnosed with autoimmune disease after years of unexplained health issues.  We talk about the deeper layers beneath chronic illness—how stress, identity, and societal expectations shape women’s health—and why so many of us operate in constant “doing” mode, disconnected from our bodies. Jaclyn opens up about releasing outdated versions of herself, cultivating self-compassion through uncertainty, and learning to see autoimmunity not as the body attacking itself, but as the body trying to protect and communicate. This episode is a reminder that your body is not working against you. It may be asking you to slow down, to listen, and to realign.   In this episode, we explore: * How burnout and chronic stress can manifest as autoimmune symptoms * Why modern life often pulls women out of alignment with their bodies * The powerful reframe of autoimmunity as protection, not betrayal * Simple but transformative practices like breathwork, gratitude, and the “power of the pause” * The role of yoga philosophy in cultivating self-trust and liberation * How to navigate fear and self-doubt when making a major life pivot * Why self-compassion is not a destination, but an ongoing practice   About Jaclyn: Jaclyn Daley is a Holistic Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Autoimmune Protocol Coach who supports individuals with autoimmune symptoms and chronic fatigue in restoring their energy and reclaiming their lives. Jaclyn’s personal experience navigating and overcoming the struggles of autoimmunity inspires her work and mission — to help others believe that optimal health is possible, even with chronic illness. She often draws on her background as a Yoga Instructor by emphasizing the impact of nervous system regulation and mind-body connection, fostering resilience and well-being in body, mind, and spirit.   Connect with her: https://www.instagram.com/counterculturewellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/counterculturewellness/] https://www.facebook.com/counterculturewellness.life/ [https://www.facebook.com/counterculturewellness.life/] https://www.youtube.com/@counterculturewellness [https://www.youtube.com/@counterculturewellness] Connect with Tessa: * IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/  [https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/ ] * Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me [https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me]  * Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6434c36371c069faf7824c23]

Redefining Women’s Health in Midlife with Heidi and Cassi

What if the symptoms you’ve been told are “just part of getting older” are actually invitations to pay closer attention to your body?   In this episode, I sit down with Physician Assistants Heidi and Cassi for a thoughtful conversation about women’s health, midlife shifts, and the importance of self-advocacy. We talk about the changes that often begin in your 40s and 50s, why so many women feel dismissed in traditional medical settings, and how learning to track and understand your own symptoms can be a turning point. Heidi and Cassi share how navigating hormonal shifts, energy changes, and identity transitions shaped both their personal journeys and the work they now do to support other women.   This episode is a reminder that your symptoms are not something to ignore. They are signals. And when women start asking better questions and trusting themselves, everything begins to change.   In this episode, we explore: * How to recognize when “normal aging” might need a second look * Why tracking your symptoms can be a powerful advocacy tool * The connection between hormones, energy, and long-term health * How identity shifts show up in midlife and beyond * What it means to build community around women’s health * Why self-trust is foundational in navigating changing seasons   About Heidi and Cassi: Heidi and Cassi are Physician Assistants who both have previous experience in Gynecology Oncology and now working in Breast Surgical Oncology. Together, they have started a podcast titled "Mindfully Woman" in which they discuss all things woman's health with a special focus on breast cancer awareness, cancer risk reduction, menopause, and overall wellness.    Connect with them: Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindfullywoman [https://www.youtube.com/@mindfullywoman] Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KAPpU3nPVjd6tNOokv33j [https://open.spotify.com/show/1KAPpU3nPVjd6tNOokv33j] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Mindfully-Woman-61573129798770/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Mindfully-Woman-61573129798770/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullywoman [https://www.instagram.com/mindfullywoman] Email: mindfullywomanpodcast@gmail.com [mindfullywomanpodcast@gmail.com] Connect with Tessa: * IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/  [https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/ ] * Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me [https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me]  * Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6434c36371c069faf7824c23]