Hot Flashes & Honest Talk: Mental Health in Midlife

Ripened & Seasoned: Women in Full Bloom

B and Molly reflect on an inspiring interview with Meredith Orchard-Blowen, discussing self-care, joy, generational identity (especially Gen X), therapy for men,  They announce a format change to let guests speak more, share personal tangents about raccoons, social media, and finding friendship, and urge listeners to embrace complexity, joy, and becoming "seasoned" adults.   Links: Thoughts from the Couch with Meredith Orchard-Blowen: https://www.instagram.com/thoughts_from_the_couch/ [https://www.instagram.com/thoughts_from_the_couch/]   In the Absence of the Ordinary by Francis Weller https://a.co/d/0gh38dxC [https://a.co/d/0gh38dxC]

Hot Flashes & Honest Talk: Mental Health in Midlife

In this episode the hosts chat with licensed mental health counselor Meredith about mental health during perimenopause and menopause. They cover burnout, anxiety, identity shifts, relationships, sex and practical steps like setting boundaries, scheduling joy, and when to seek professional help. Meredith has recently launched an Instagram page called thoughts_from_the_couch. You may get lost in her smooth tones and beautiful words that validate, encourage and inspire.   Thoughts from the Couch: https://www.instagram.com/thoughts_from_the_couch/ [https://www.instagram.com/thoughts_from_the_couch/]   Brick: https://getbrick.com/ [https://getbrick.com/?snowball=TOMY72446&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A23083912521%3A186201832749%3A777658186231&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=brick%20internet%20blocker&nb_ti=kwd-2418397431762&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=b&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23083912521&gbraid=0AAAAA-Z25K0RF6P2ITZFI2TtU2Zs6t-yX&gclid=CjwKCAjwvqjOBhAGEiwAngeQndMKswOL1c6Uo1qm85TMb5o6UpO-uIFRdkhXxA9bQx59_d2rOidy9hoC1GAQAvD_BwE]   The Artists’ Way: https://juliacameronlive.com/book/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/ [https://juliacameronlive.com/book/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/]   Our Bodies Ourselves (book and website): https://ourbodiesourselves.org/ [https://ourbodiesourselves.org/]

Life Unfiltered: Men, Food, and the Hidden Scars

This episode reflects on our conversation with Scott Chase — one that lingered and left us thinking. We explore the link between sexual abuse and disordered eating. We touch on B’s history with anorexia and dive into the mind-body connection through both mental health and sports. It’s honest, a little irreverent, and proof that sometimes the only way through hard subjects is to laugh while telling the truth. Through candid discussion and personal anecdotes, the episode highlights the importance of vulnerability, consistent routines, and reclaiming the narrative around health and body image.  Links Best Little Girl In The World https://share.google/JQOC7l3erqQfzVp16 [https://share.google/JQOC7l3erqQfzVp16] Girl Interrupted: https://share.google/uJcJBrKhWdz9dJoZl [https://share.google/uJcJBrKhWdz9dJoZl] Renfield Record Exchange https://www.instagram.com/renfield_record_exchange/ [https://www.instagram.com/renfield_record_exchange/] This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-my-truth-tell-me-yours-podcast/id1237349340]

A View From the Other Side of the Mirror: Men and Weight

One in three people suffering from an eating disorder are male. If that shocked you as much as that did us, this one is for you. Scott Chase is our guest this episode. He is a man in full bloom, fellow podcast host, painter, record store owner and sugar addict in recovery. He offers all of us flawed fans a view from the other side of the mirror. Body image and shame isn’t just for flawed femmes it’s for flawed fellas too! Check him out at Renfield Record Exchange: https://www.instagram.com/renfield_record_exchange/ Links: National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) 1-800-931-2237 Overeaters Anonymous: https://oa.org/ Celeste Davis substack: "There is one word that explains why so many men are in the Epstein files, why is no one saying it?" https://celestemdavis.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web

Baby Fever, Fertility Math, and Emotional Whiplash

Barbara's baby journey ain't pretty, but we're all here for it. Maybe some families can just spring into being, but some are pulled out like a root canal. B and Molly get into it. Links and Recommendations: "Do Less" by Kate Northrup https://a.co/d/09MCpyvT Garbage Pail Kids: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_Pail_Kids