S2 E10: "NEON" Brain

S2E11: Random Ramblings of Jenn and Shea

Ever feel like your midlife rebrand is a chaotic mix of spiritual awakenings and sudden bloating? This week, we’re catching up on travel exhaustion, grounding routines, and a spontaneous psychic reading that literally saved a life (yes, parasites were involved!). We also get real about the less-glamorous sides of midlife: body changes, bloating, and the anxiety of working out in public—all while keeping up with jujitsu. Plus, we dive into the rollercoaster of parenting teens, co-parenting an 18th birthday, dealing with empty-nest feelings, and deciding if it’s finally time to succumb to pickleball. Grab a cup of tea (and maybe some cedarwood oil) and join us—you are definitely not alone in this!

S2 E10: "NEON" Brain

Welcome back to the couch! This week, we’re getting personal for Mental Health Month. We’re talking about the transition from being over-medicated to finding clarity, the struggle of navigating a "neurospicy" brain in an increasingly "cray cray" world, and why we’ve taken up combat sports to keep our sanity. Plus, we share our travel stories, from the sketchy streets of Corpus Christi to the upcoming sun-drenched vibes of Mazatlán. If you've ever felt like your brain is a "neon sign" of overthinking, this one is for you.

S2E9: We Were Resting Wrong

We were resting wrong. Not because we weren't trying, but because we didn't know there were seven different ways the body actually asks for rest, and we'd been ignoring most of them. Alanna is back to break down what each type looks like in real midlife life and Shea and Jenn get real about the small, unglamorous things that are actually saving them right now. No cold plunges required.

S2E8: Why Rest is a Threat

Why is resting so much harder than working? If you have ADHD, a "go-go-go" personality, or a penchant for all-or-nothing thinking, "just relaxing" often feels like a threat rather than a relief. In this episode of The Midlife Rebrand, we welcome back the insightful Alanna to dive deep into the mechanics of our nervous systems. In this episode, we explore: * The Urgency Trap: Why speed keeps your body in a chronic stress response. * Micro-Shifts for Safety: How moving 10% slower or changing your playlist signals "safety" to your brain. * The 7 Types of Rest: Why physical sleep isn't enough (and why Jiu-Jitsu might actually be "restful" for you). * Modern Stressors: How vague, constant pressure leads to inflammation and burnout. Mark Your Calendars: * May 7: Free talk at Riverside Sports Therapy on the stress-injury cycle. * August 28–31: Backcountry Lodge Retreat – Reclaim your peace. https://salienceeducation.thinkific.com/products/courses/attendweekend Stop surviving your life and start living it. Tune in to learn how to finally give your nervous system the break it deserves.

S2E7: How Dare She

"How dare she prioritize herself? How dare she leave? How dare she change?" This week on the Midlife Rebrand, Jenn and Shea are joined by Dominique from Fort McMurray to tackle the phrase that every woman hears (or feels) when she starts leveling up. We’re pulling back the curtain on how women judge one another based on perceptions of motherhood, fitness, and self-care, rather than reality. When you start a journey of self-improvement or navigate a separation, it often makes the people around you uncomfortable. We’re discussing why "loyalty" sometimes fades when you stop being relatable in your struggle and start being successful in your healing. Inside the episode: * The Judgment Trap: Why fear and insecurity drive the "How Dare She" narrative. * The Truth About Divorce: Why big life shifts are never as "sudden" as the neighbors think. * Action vs. Words: How to tell who is actually in your corner when things get messy. * The Detours: From Jujitsu mishaps to "Funeral Bingo" and the chaos of at-home health tests. 📍 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow the show—help us grow this community of bold women!