The Aging Games Podcast with Lynn Hardy

Breast Implant Illness Explained: Symptoms, Explant, and Healing | Dr. Sande Bargeron

In this episode, Dr. Sande Bargeron returns for another powerful and deeply personal conversation. Today, we dive into breast implant illness, a topic we both know firsthand. Dr. Sande and I share our personal implant stories, why we originally chose to get implants, the symptoms that followed, and the often overlooked reality of explant surgery and recovery. We talk honestly about the physical and emotional toll, the horror stories many women experience during removal, and what healing actually looks like on the other side. We break down the differences between saline and silicone implants, what happens when silicone implants rupture, and why MRIs are recommended every five years to monitor implant integrity. We also discuss post explant recovery and detox strategies, including the options women have to support healing after removal. I also share my own experience with stem cell fat transfer following explant surgery and what that process looked like for me. This episode is for women who are questioning their symptoms, considering explant surgery, or simply want clear, honest information to make informed decisions about their health. Follow Dr. Sande Bargeron Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondbrainhealth/ Website: https://beyondbrainhealth.com/ Dr. Sande's new book: https://amzn.to/4k4Hy6Y This conversation is educational and informational only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual situation. If this episode resonates, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman who needs to hear it.

Why Being Fit Is Essential to Reaching Your Potential After 50 | Beth Chamberlin

In this episode, I sit down with Beth Chamberlin, best known for playing Beth Raines on Guiding Light for nearly 20 years. Since her acting days, Beth has reinvented herself as a fitness and health coach and a powerful advocate for women over 50, inspiring thousands through her honest, wholehearted approach to aging strong. We talk about why fitness becomes non negotiable as we get older, not just for longevity, but for confidence, independence, and quality of life. Beth shares why staying strong helps keep us out of nursing homes, prevents us from becoming a burden on our families, and allows us to fully step into our potential in the second half of life. Beth also opens up about a recent health scare and her recovery, and how being fit and maintaining a positive mindset helped her heal faster and come back stronger. We also talk about her upcoming Costa Rica retreat this May, which is shaping up to be something really special. If you want to join or learn more, all the details are here: https://www.bethchamberlinretreats.com/ Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethchamberlin10/ Learn more about her work: https://bethchamberlin.com/ #BethChamberlin #GuidingLight #WomenOver50 #HealthyAging

The Herbal Path Through Menopause | Brenda Grate

Today's episode is a special one. I sat down with Brenda Grate, my right-side woman, dear friend, and our resident herbalist, to talk about her personal healing journey and how she found natural medicine at a very young age. We dive into her philosophy around working with plants, how she approaches clients with intuition and care, and why building a relationship with herbs matters just as much as knowing what to take. We also talk about her favorite tincture, Happy Juice, and why it can be especially supportive for menopausal women and common symptoms during this phase of life. Brenda shares how you can begin making your own simple herbal remedies at home, how plants communicate with us if we slow down enough to listen, and what life feels like living in the Mediterranean compared to North America, as two Canadians who chose a different rhythm. Explore Brenda's work here: https://mugwortandmeadow.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mugwortandmeadow/

The Truth About Sex and Aging with Susan Bratton

In this episode, I sit down with Susan Bratton for a conversation that is open, honest, and genuinely eye-opening. Susan is the CEO of Better Lover, Personal Life Media, and The20, and has spent over two decades teaching something most of us were never taught and were often discouraged from exploring: pleasure-based sex education. She's the author of 44 books and programs and reaches more than 300,000 readers through her newsletters, where she shares practical, real-world advice on intimacy, vitality, and connection. We talk about something that still makes people uncomfortable, even though it affects every relationship and every stage of life. Susan explains how intimacy, pleasure, and even orgasm can play a role in longevity and overall health, and why this part of life does not have to decline with age. We get into very real topics like vaginal dryness, erectile dysfunction, and what actually works when these things start to show up. What I loved about this conversation is that we break it down in a practical way, from simple things you can do at home, to mid-range options, to more advanced treatments like PRP, laser therapies, and red light devices. There's also a real show and tell where Susan walks through the tools and devices she personally uses, so this is not just theory. It's practical, honest, and surprisingly empowering. We also talk about intimacy in long-term relationships, her relationship with her husband, and concepts like yoni and yoni massage in a grounded, easy-to-understand way. You can follow Susan here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton/ Website: https://susanbratton.com/ More resources: https://moresusan.com/ Products and devices mentioned: https://drivedesire.com/ If you're curious about how to keep intimacy alive, support your body as you age, and feel more connected to yourself and your partner, this is a conversation worth watching. Make sure to subscribe for more conversations like this.

Three Near-Death Experiences Changed Everything | Anne Bayford

Today's episode is one of my absolute favorites. I sit down with the beautiful and extraordinary Anne Bayford — a counsellor, spiritual advisor, teacher, and medium who has survived three near-death experiences. Anne's life story is as profound as it is challenging, and this conversation goes deep into what NDEs really are, why they happen, and why some of us come back. We talk about Anne's incredibly difficult life path, including abusive relationships, deep trauma, and how those experiences ultimately led her to awaken her psychic and healing abilities. She shares how her near-death experiences completely transformed her understanding of life, death, fear, and purpose — and how she now uses her gifts to help others, even assisting in murder investigations. In this episode, we explore: ✨ What actually happens during a near-death experience ✨ Why we come here — and why some of us return ✨ Letting go of the fear of dying and the fear of losing loved ones ✨ What exists on "the other side" ✨ Whether reality is more like the Matrix or the Truman Show ✨ How trauma can become a doorway to awakening ✨ Anne's journey into mediumship and psychic healing This is a powerful, expansive conversation that will make you question everything you think you know about reality, consciousness, and why we're here. I know you're going to love this episode — and Anne will absolutely be back. 🔗 Learn more about Anne and her work: 👉 https://www.annebayford.co.uk/ 👉 https://www.instagram.com/anne.bayford/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theaginggames/