Why A Steely Dan Documentary Made Me Cry

Why A Steely Dan Documentary Made Me Cry

In this episode, Mindi talks about the unexpected emotional gut-punch of sitting down to watch a documentary about Steely Dan… and suddenly finding herself crying over childhood, family, music, memory, and the version of life that only exists now in the rearview mirror. This episode is not really about Steely Dan. Well… it is.But it is also about home. The feeling of being tucked into a time when Mom and Dad were there, family life felt whole, summers felt endless, and someone else was carrying the weight of the world.

Your Labs Called... They Want You to Pay Attention More Than Hormones: The Midlife Health Conversation

In this episode of Hot Messy Midlife, Mindi sits down with functional medicine practitioner and menopause guide Cindy Dupuie to talk about bone health, HRT, lab work, and becoming your own healthcare advocate. Together, they explore how hormones, thyroid, gut health, blood sugar, and inflammation can impact midlife—and why understanding your body is the key to making informed, confident health decisions.Send Mindi your thoughts and let her know what topics you'd love to hear next.

Hot Mess, New Chapter: Reinventing Yourself After 55

After celebrating her 56th birthday with an unforgettable trip to Italy, Mindi returns to the mic with a renewed perspective on aging, identity, and what it really means to enter your next chapter. In this heartfelt solo episode, she reflects on the expectations women carry through their 20s, 30s, and 40s—and what happens when those expectations no longer fit. From career paths and family roles to menopause, purpose, and reinvention, Mindi explores the messy, uncomfortable, and surprisingly beautiful middle ground between who we were and who we're becoming. If you've ever wondered: * Is it too late to start over? * Why do I feel so different lately? * Who am I outside of my job, my family, or the roles I've always played? * What does the next chapter actually look like? You're not alone. This conversation is an honest reminder that midlife isn't a crisis—it's a recalibration. A reconstruction. An invitation to let go of what no longer serves you and create something new. Because you're not failing. You're evolving. In this episode, Mindi discusses: * Turning 56 and facing the reality of getting older * Lessons learned during a transformative trip to Italy * The shifting identities of midlife women * Perimenopause, menopause, and feeling like your body has changed overnight * The pressure to "have it all figured out" * Reinvention, purpose, and creating a meaningful next chapter * Why community and honest conversations matter more than ever Connect with Mindi: 🌐 BeRealBeHealthy.com 📱 @HotMessyMidlife on Instagram and Facebook

Another Trip Around the Sun and Italy

Today's episode, while a little brief is about another birthday to celebrate - and yes we should. Not everyone gets another birthday. What is next at 56? What do we do as women in midlife? More talk about this time of life - the chaos and the calm. #MidlifeHotMess [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/midlifehotmess/] #MenopauseRealTalk [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/menopauserealtalk/] #HotmessyMidlife #WomenOver45Wellness [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/womenover45wellness/] #MidlifeReinvention [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/midlifereinvention/] @thecandicebar [https://www.instagram.com/thecandicebar/] @prosperityintmag [https://www.instagram.com/prosperityintmag/]  BeRealBeHealthy [http://www.berealbehealthy.com]  https://linktr.ee/BeRealBeHealthy [https://linktr.ee/BeRealBeHealthy]

What Does It All Mean?

I definitely was thinking out loud today, just some thoughts I dropped here and to announce I will be officially-officially going into a new studio - shout out to Podpopuli, Scottsdale Arizona! Let's build this community and assemble the midlife village we all need! Take a peak [https://www.amyjonesnutrition.com/] at one of my next guests - she is really something! Find me and message me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hotmessymidlife/] www.berealbehealthy.com [www.berealbehealthy.com] Let me know how I can support you throughout this liberating but hot and messy time of life.