Midlife Unplugged TV Show

S2 | E8 Sabrina Militello — Finding Yourself in the Midlife Chaos

Who’s Patrice, and why is she causing so much trouble? In this episode, Sabrina Militello shares how naming her inner critic helped her notice the stories she was telling herself and finally start challenging them. Lara and Sabrina also talk about self-worth, overwhelm, loneliness, and what it takes to reconnect with yourself when life starts feeling heavy. If things have felt a bit “too much” lately, this one’s worth a listen. Get to know Sabrina — https://www.sabrinamilitello.com [https://www.sabrinamilitello.com/] If you have loved today’s episode, please share this with a friend. ❤️ About Lara Portelli: As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms. Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/ [https://www.laraportelli.com/]

S2 | E7 Terry Tateossian — Hormones, Hospitals, and Hard Truths

Rushed to the ER thinking it's over, just to hear "it's stress" and get sent home? We've been there. This week, Lara chats with Terry Tateossian about those wild "am I losing it?" moments in your 30s and 40s. Terry opens up on her fast-and-furious ride through perimenopause—hot flashes that feel like your body's on fire, finally putting yourself first without the guilt, that heavy-leg drag some days. We dive into hormone chaos, HRT fears, ditching people-pleasing, and docs who brush you off. If you've felt dismissed or nuts, you're not alone. Let's unpack it together. Get to know more about Terry: https://www.thehouseofrose.com [https://www.thehouseofrose.com] If you have loved today’s episode, please share this with a friend. ❤️ About Lara Portelli: As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms. Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/ [https://www.laraportelli.com/]

S2 | E6 Rose Wippich — Midlife isn’t a Curse it’s your Second Chance

Midlife can feel like you’re just going through the motions—working, doing chores, taking care of everyone, then doing it all again the next day. In this episode, Lara talks with Rose Wippich about what it looked like for her to make big changes in midlife. After a breast cancer diagnosis at 49, Rose started looking at her life differently. She left a career she no longer enjoyed, started yoga teacher training at 55, stopped drinking, and began making more time for herself. In this conversation, they talk about: ✨ making time for yourself, even in small ways ✨ learning to say no without guilt ✨ life after alcohol ✨ how Qigong helps you slow down and reset If you’ve been feeling tired, stuck, or like you’ve put yourself last for too long, this episode is for you. Get to know more about Rose: https://www.rosewippich.com [https://www.rosewippich.com] If you have loved today’s episode, please share this with a friend. ❤️ About Lara Portelli: As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms. Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/ [https://www.laraportelli.com/]

S2 | E5 Lilli Bewley — Healing the Root: why your outer world is a mirror

You’ve built the life you thought you wanted… so why do you still feel drained? Lilli Bewley talks about the hidden burnout so many women carry — doing it all on the outside, but feeling empty on the inside. Lilli opens up about her breaking point and how she shifted from survival mode to real healing. They dive into childhood patterns, self-abandonment, boundaries, and what it actually means to feel “enough.” Get to know more about Lilli: https://www.lillibewley.com/ [https://www.lillibewley.com/] Take the Feminine Dating Archetype quiz: https://www.lillibewley.com/quiz [https://www.lillibewley.com/quiz] If you have loved today’s episode, please share this with a friend. ❤️ About Lara Portelli: As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms. Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/ [https://www.laraportelli.com/]

S2 | E4 Kristine Genovese — Your body is talking, are you listening?

What do you do when life blindsides you… and nothing feels the same after? In this episode, Kristine Genovese shares her unexpected journey—from growing up connected to one of New York’s most well-known mob families to finding her own path in healing and self-discovery. It didn’t happen overnight. In fact, it started with a moment she didn’t see coming—getting fired while sitting in a doctor’s office. That was the turning point. We talk about what it really looks like to rebuild, trust yourself again, and let go of the weight you’ve been carrying for years. Inside this conversation: • How Kristine turned her past into something powerful • Her “Soul Intelligence” approach and how it helps release stored stress and pain • Real stories of people finally feeling better after years of struggling • Why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary Get to know more about Kristine: https://soulintelligencemethod.com/ [https://soulintelligencemethod.com/] If you have loved today’s episode, please share this with a friend. ❤️ About Lara Portelli: As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms. Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/ [https://www.laraportelli.com/]