The Complete Woman

The Work of Loving Our Hormones | Beating Epigenetics and Going Beyond Estrogen with Robin Nielsen

Too often women are taught to manage symptoms without being invited to understand them. This week’s guest, Robin Nielsen, helps us articulate what fatigue, mood shifts, and low libido mean when we stop treating hormones as something to “fix” and instead see them as partners in our well-being. Grounded in the reality of life after 35 — from perimenopause fatigue to holistic hormone balance — this dialogue invites you to reframe your relationship with your body, your hormones, and your energy. This isn’t about productivity: it’s about presence.    Chapters     00:00 Introduction to Women's Health and Hormones  02:42 The Importance of Hormone Balance  05:50 Personal Journey: From Struggles to Solutions  08:42 Understanding Epigenetics and Its Impact  11:33 Community and Support in Health Journeys  14:29 The Role of Nutrition in Hormonal Health  17:33 Creating Healthy Environments for Families  30:57 The Impact of Family Health Choices  33:51 Setting an Example for Others  36:47 Simplicity in Health Choices  38:27 Understanding Hormonal Balance  43:52 Challenges in Traditional Medicine  48:06 The Hormone Reset Program  55:16 Taking Control of Your Health    Robin Nielsen | Instagram: @robinanielsen  Website: https://naturalhormonesolution.com/      Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth  FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr  Shop Shala: www.Shala.com

Resilience Over Perfection | Rebuilding Confidence, Identity, and Joy Through Pain with Alayne Wadsworth

What does it mean to stay connected to yourself when your body forces you to slow down? In this deeply moving episode of The Complete Woman, host Tori Poulter sits down with Alayne Wadsworth—professional dancer, creative director, and lifelong warrior--to explore how acceptance, self-trust, and consistency can rebuild confidence after adversity. Diagnosed with severe scoliosis in adolescence and having undergone multiple spinal surgeries, Alayne shares how she learned to adapt her rhythms, regulate her expectations, and reconnect with joy—even while living with chronic pain. Rather than striving for perfection, she reveals how surrender, patience, and self-compassion became her most powerful tools. Chapters 00:00 — Listening to the Body: A Grounded Beginning 02:34 — Scoliosis, Movement, and Early Body Signals 05:20 — When Your Body Asks You to Slow Down 08:22 — Dance, Identity, and Staying Connected to Joy 10:59 — Surgery as a Reset, Not a Breakdown 13:46 — Rebuilding Confidence After Physical Change 16:24 — Pain, Perception, and Self-Compassion 18:54 — Community Support and Healing Together 21:47 — Small Wins, Consistency, and Sustainable Growth 24:27 — Choosing Self-Acceptance Over Perfection 27:05 — Moving Through Life’s Seasons with Grace 30:10 — What It Means to Be a Complete Woman Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com

From Burnout To Balance | The Best Self Care Tips Of The Year with Jordyn Bates

This episode gathers the most transformative mindset, hormone, and lifestyle shifts from a full season of conversations with therapists, coaches, and experts in women’s health. From understanding estrogen dominance and adrenal fatigue, to learning why so many women over 40 feel “disconnected,” Tori and Jordyn share gentle, doable practices that help your energy, mood, gut, and clarity return. Think: better sleep, emotional resilience, deeper intuition, and small habits that support hormone balance naturally. If you’ve been searching for a grounded, compassionate midlife roadmap… this one’s for you. Chapters  00:00 Setting the Stage for Reflection 00:51 Exploring Emotional Numbing 06:54 The Psychology of Time 09:47 Understanding Self-Worth and Perfectionism 15:27 Embracing Flow and Intuition 22:18 Nutrition and Hormonal Balance 28:15 The Ripple Effect of Small Changes

The Joy of Giving Back with Shelaine Maxfield | Why Generous Women Stress Less

Perimenopause doesn't just come with hormonal shifts, it's an expansive stage of life where we get to redefine our purpose. In this powerful conversation, Tori sits down with philanthropist and founder Shalaine Maxfield to explore the real heart of generosity: the healing it creates, the happiness it unlocks, and the opportunities it builds for women, families, and entire communities. Together, they unpack the personal stories behind the Maxfield Family Foundation, the origins of Saprea, and the courage required to create safe spaces for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Shalaine shares how ambition meets opportunity in the world of nonprofit work, why giving isn’t just financial but rooted in teaching skills, offering mentorship, and starting exactly where you are. They discuss how community service changes our emotional landscape, often easing midlife stress, identity shifts, and the “Why am I so tired at 40?” feeling many women carry. If you’re a woman over 35 navigating big questions about purpose, community, impact, or how to feel like yourself again, this episode offers both grounded wisdom and gentle possibility. It’s philanthropy made personal. Healing made communal. And a reminder that you don’t have to overhaul your life to make a difference: you just have to begin. Press play to reconnect with the part of you that still believes in goodness, opportunity, and the power of small acts to change the world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shelaine Maxfield 03:02 The Impact of Business on Charity 06:01 Ambition Meets Opportunity 08:36 The Process of Family Philanthropy 11:43 The Connection Between Generosity and Happiness 14:51 Personal Stories of Generosity 17:29 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Potential 20:49 The Importance of Service and Giving 23:24 Saprea: A Nonprofit for Healing 26:31 Future Aspirations for Saprea 29:25 The Role of Family in Philanthropy 32:39 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing 35:33 Reflections on a Decade of Saprea 38:37 The Importance of Community and Support 41:22 Final Thoughts on Generosity and Service Shelaine Maxfield | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelaine.maxfield/ Saprea: https://saprea.org/ Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com

The Beauty of Becoming | Makeup, Mindset, and Midlife Magic with Erica Taylor

Midlife beauty isn’t about reinvention—it’s about refinement. In this episode, Erica Taylor shares her most copied beauty tips, from where to place your blush to how to avoid makeup mistakes that “drop” the face. These aren’t gimmicks—they’re micro-adjustments that lift, open, and soften your natural beauty. Tune in for the techniques every woman over 35 should know—and the confidence that comes when you stop hiding and start highlighting. Chapters 00:00 The Woman Behind the Brush 02:45 The Power of Subtle Changes 06:10 Common Mistakes That Age the Face 09:25 The Emotional Side of Makeup 13:30 Viral Beauty Tips and Why They Work 18:45 Subtlety Over Shock: The Art of Refinement Erica Taylor | Instagram: @ericataylor2347 FB: https://www.facebook.com/ericataylorbeauty Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com