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Game Episode: Skin Truth or Myth? Dr. Jessica Weiser Debunks Midlife Beauty Myths

Skin Truth or Myth? Dr. Jessica Weiser Debunks Midlife Beauty Myths Can you actually damage your skin barrier without realizing it? Do women in menopause need a completely different skincare strategy? And are we all overdoing skincare in the pursuit of looking younger? In this rapid-fire “Skin Truth or Myth?” episode, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jessica Weiser joins Roxy Manning to separate beauty fact from fiction — tackling some of the biggest misconceptions women hear about aging skin, retinol, exfoliation, injectables, skincare trends, collagen loss, and midlife beauty pressure. They also discuss: • Why “more” skincare is often the wrong approach • The truth about overusing active ingredients • Why neck aging can happen faster than facial aging • The skincare trends dermatologists secretly hate • What women waste money on constantly • The most underrated thing for great skin that has nothing to do with products Smart, funny, honest, and packed with genuinely useful information for women navigating midlife skin changes. ✨ SPECIAL OFFER: Listeners of The Iconic Midlife can get the DefenAge Fly Kit for just $29 (normally $98) at: DefenAge.com/renewal Use code: ROXY29 Follow: @weiserskinmd @defenageskincare @theiconicmidlife @redcarpetroxy 🎧 Listen & Follow The Iconic Midlife is where smart, stylish women over 40 come to rebrand midlife on their terms. Join the Inner Circle: https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614 [https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614] Want bold guests, unfiltered stories, and iconic midlife insight in your inbox? Listen & Follow The Iconic Midlife is where smart, stylish women over 40 come to rebrand midlife on their terms. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus game episode drops on Thursdays. Tap “Follow” so you never miss a moment. Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm?si=7e91db12ba1f4bfa [https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning] Let’s Connect Social media: @theiconicmidlife (show) | @redcarpetroxy (host) • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theiconicmidlife [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGk0JYq3aGyTMmTjtrUl2eA]

Your Skincare Didn’t Stop Working. Your Skin Changed. | Dr. Jessica Weiser

At a certain point in midlife, many women start noticing something frustrating: the skincare routine that used to work suddenly… doesn’t. You buy better products. Add more steps. Spend more money. Maybe even consider lasers or injectables. And yet your skin still feels duller, thinner, drier, more reactive, or somehow just not like you anymore. So what’s actually happening? In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy sits down with renowned board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jessica Weiser for a smart, nuanced conversation about what really happens to skin during perimenopause and menopause — and why pushing your skin harder may actually be the wrong approach. They discuss: * Why skincare routines plateau in midlife * The hormonal shifts affecting collagen, hydration, elasticity, and recovery * Why “more aggressive” skincare can backfire * The overlooked middle ground between topical products and cosmetic procedures * Why many women feel disconnected from their reflection during this stage * The emotional side of skin changes and identity * How practitioners are rethinking skin renewal and resilience * The difference between “pushing” the skin and supporting its natural renewal process * What Dr. Weiser would simplify immediately in most midlife routines * The biggest myths women still believe about aging skin If what we talked about resonates with you — the idea that your skin still has the ability to renew, it just needs the right support — DefenAge has put together a breakdown of exactly how this works and what makes their approach different. ✨ Visit: defenage.com/renewal ✨ Use code ROXY29 to get the DefenAge Fly Kit for just $29 (normally $98)-a special starter set designed to support midlife skin renewal. FOLLOW DR. JESSICA WEISER Instagram: @weiserskinmd FOLLOW DEFENAGE Instagram: @defenageskincare Join the Inner Circle: https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614 [https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614] Want bold guests, unfiltered stories, and iconic midlife insight in your inbox? Listen & Follow The Iconic Midlife is where smart, stylish women over 40 come to rebrand midlife on their terms. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus game episode drops on Thursdays. Tap “Follow” so you never miss a moment. Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm?si=7e91db12ba1f4bfa [https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning] Let’s Connect Social media: @theiconicmidlife (show) | @redcarpetroxy (host) • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theiconicmidlife [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGk0JYq3aGyTMmTjtrUl2eA] Mentioned in this episode: Exclusive Offer from DefenAge Skincare Today’s episode is brought to you by DefenAge — advanced skincare powered by patented defensin technology designed to help rejuvenate the look of aging skin. ✨ Right now, listeners of The Iconic Midlife can get the DefenAge Fly Kit for just $29 (normally $98) at DefenAge.com/renewal using code ROXY29. If you’ve been curious about DefenAge’s breakthrough defensin technology, this is an incredible way to try it. Follow: @defenageskincare Shop here: www.DefenAge.com/renewal Exclusive Offer from DefenAge Skincare Today’s episode is brought to you by DefenAge — advanced skincare powered by patented defensin technology designed to help rejuvenate the look of aging skin. ✨ Right now, listeners of The Iconic Midlife can get the DefenAge Fly Kit for just $29 (normally $98) at DefenAge.com/renewal using code ROXY29. If you’ve been curious about DefenAge’s breakthrough defensin technology, this is an incredible way to try it. Follow: @defenageskincare Shop here: www.DefenAge.com/renewal

Game Episode: What’s Really Going On Here? with Dr. Mandy Diamond

We’ve all met her. The woman who says she’s “fine”… while running on anxiety, overwhelm, exhaustion, caffeine, adrenaline, and maybe a nightly glass of wine she swears she “deserves.” In this revealing game episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy Manning and clinical forensic psychologist Dr. Mandy Diamond unpack the midlife behaviors women have quietly normalized — and ask the question: What’s really going on underneath? From high-functioning anxiety and ADHD symptoms to emotional regulation, overstimulation, burnout, and “wine o’clock culture,” this conversation explores the patterns many women don’t even realize they’re stuck in. Through a series of relatable real-life scenarios, Dr. Diamond breaks down: * Why so many women suddenly feel mentally overloaded * What high-functioning ADHD can actually look like * The overlap between anxiety, overwhelm, and alcohol * Why some women can’t “turn their brains off” at night * The hidden coping mechanisms women normalize in midlife * What emotional dysregulation really looks like * Why successful women are often the hardest to identify as struggling Insightful, funny, validating, and slightly too relatable at times… this episode will have many women thinking: “…wait a second.” 🎧 If this episode resonated, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Join the Inner Circle: https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614 [https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614] Want bold guests, unfiltered stories, and iconic midlife insight in your inbox? Listen & Follow The Iconic Midlife is where smart, stylish women over 40 come to rebrand midlife on their terms. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus game episode drops on Thursdays. Tap “Follow” so you never miss a moment. Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm?si=7e91db12ba1f4bfa [https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning] Let’s Connect Social media: @theiconicmidlife (show) | @redcarpetroxy (host) • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theiconicmidlife [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGk0JYq3aGyTMmTjtrUl2eA] Free Download: 5 Power Moves Every Midlife Woman Should Be Making This high-impact worksheet is your shortcut to owning your next chapter—on your terms. Grab your free worksheet here [https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGUtaWNvbmljLW1pZGxpZmUtd2l0aC1yb3h5LW1hbm5pbmcua2l0LmNvbS81LWZyZWUtcG93ZXItbW92ZXM=] Need more energy, fewer symptoms, and a better night’s sleep? I'm obsessed with Hop Box, a women-founded supplement brand designed for our midlife needs. Use code ROXY for 10% off sitewide. Shop Hop Box now [https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9ob3Bib3gubGlmZS8_ZHRfaWQ9MjY2MjAzNg==] If you’ve ever wanted real data on what’s actually happening inside your body, I can’t recommend Function Health enough. It’s one of the most comprehensive ways to track your biomarkers, hormone health, metabolic markers, and long-term wellness—without guesswork or overwhelm. This is about informed choices, not fear. If you’re curious, you can join here: Function Health [https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9teS5mdW5jdGlvbmhlYWx0aC5jb20vc2lnbnVwP19zYWFzcXVhdGNoPVJNQU5OSU5HMTEmY29kZT1STUFOTklORzEx]

Why Women Feel So Off in Midlife | Anxiety, ADHD & Alcohol with Dr. Mandy Diamond

What happens when the woman everyone thinks has it together… secretly feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, anxious, scattered, and exhausted? In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy Manning sits down with clinical forensic psychologist Dr. Mandy Diamond for a smart, honest, and deeply relatable conversation about the patterns many high-functioning women quietly struggle with in midlife. From anxiety and undiagnosed ADHD to the complicated role alcohol can play in coping, this episode explores why so many women suddenly feel “off” during perimenopause and midlife — and why those feelings are often misunderstood. Dr. Diamond shares insights from years of clinical experience working with anxiety, ADHD, addiction, trauma, and behavioral patterns, including: * What ADHD actually looks like in high-functioning adult women * Why so many women are misdiagnosed with anxiety alone * The connection between overwhelm, attention, and alcohol use * How “wine to unwind” can become a coping mechanism * Why successful women often hide their struggles so well * The nervous system patterns many women don’t recognize in themselves * What it actually takes to break unhealthy coping loops Plus, Roxy and Dr. Diamond play a revealing rapid-fire game exploring the midlife behaviors women pretend are “normal”… but may point to something deeper underneath. Come back for that on Thursday. This episode is thoughtful, eye-opening, validating, and full of the kinds of conversations women are craving more of right now. 🎧 If this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Join the Inner Circle: https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614 [https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614] Want bold guests, unfiltered stories, and iconic midlife insight in your inbox? Listen & Follow The Iconic Midlife is where smart, stylish women over 40 come to rebrand midlife on their terms. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus game episode drops on Thursdays. Tap “Follow” so you never miss a moment. Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm?si=7e91db12ba1f4bfa [https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning] Let’s Connect Social media: @theiconicmidlife (show) | @redcarpetroxy (host) • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theiconicmidlife [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGk0JYq3aGyTMmTjtrUl2eA] Free Download: 5 Power Moves Every Midlife Woman Should Be Making This high-impact worksheet is your shortcut to owning your next chapter—on your terms. Grab your free worksheet here [https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGUtaWNvbmljLW1pZGxpZmUtd2l0aC1yb3h5LW1hbm5pbmcua2l0LmNvbS81LWZyZWUtcG93ZXItbW92ZXM=] Need more energy, fewer symptoms, and a better night’s sleep? I'm obsessed with Hop Box, a women-founded supplement brand designed for our midlife needs. Use code ROXY for 10% off sitewide. Shop Hop Box now [https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9ob3Bib3gubGlmZS8_ZHRfaWQ9MjY2MjAzNg==] If you’ve ever wanted real data on what’s actually happening inside your body, I can’t recommend Function Health enough. It’s one of the most comprehensive ways to track your biomarkers, hormone health, metabolic markers, and long-term wellness—without guesswork or overwhelm. This is about informed choices, not fear. If you’re curious, you can join here: Function Health [https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9teS5mdW5jdGlvbmhlYWx0aC5jb20vc2lnbnVwP19zYWFzcXVhdGNoPVJNQU5OSU5HMTEmY29kZT1STUFOTklORzEx]

Game Episode: Snatched or Sketchy? Beverly Hills Beauty Trends with LA Beauty Connect

Welcome to the most unhinged beauty conversation we’ve had yet. In this bonus game episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy is joined again by Julie Obst and Alana Ungvari of LA Beauty Connect [https://www.labeautyconnect.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] for a rapid-fire round of: Snatched or Sketchy? 👀 From facelifts and fillers to surgery recovery culture, TikTok beauty trends, “preventative” procedures, influencer transparency, and Beverly Hills beauty standards… nothing is safe. We’re judging it all. Funny, chaotic, brutally honest, and slightly terrifying. If you’ve ever: * Googled facelifts at midnight * Wondered if filler migration is real * Fallen into a plastic surgery TikTok rabbit hole * Or questioned whether social media has completely distorted aging… This episode is for you. 🎧 Listen to the full main episode with LA Beauty Connect for the deeper conversation about facelifts, beauty pressure, recovery culture, and modern aging. Join the Inner Circle: https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614 [https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614] Want bold guests, unfiltered stories, and iconic midlife insight in your inbox? Listen & Follow The Iconic Midlife is where smart, stylish women over 40 come to rebrand midlife on their terms. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus game episode drops on Thursdays. Tap “Follow” so you never miss a moment. Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm?si=7e91db12ba1f4bfa [https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning] Let’s Connect Social media: @theiconicmidlife (show) | @redcarpetroxy (host) • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theiconicmidlife [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGk0JYq3aGyTMmTjtrUl2eA] Free Download: 5 Power Moves Every Midlife Woman Should Be Making This high-impact worksheet is your shortcut to owning your next chapter—on your terms. Grab your free worksheet here [https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGUtaWNvbmljLW1pZGxpZmUtd2l0aC1yb3h5LW1hbm5pbmcua2l0LmNvbS81LWZyZWUtcG93ZXItbW92ZXM=] Need more energy, fewer symptoms, and a better night’s sleep? I'm obsessed with Hop Box, a women-founded supplement brand designed for our midlife needs. Use code ROXY for 10% off sitewide. Shop Hop Box now [https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9ob3Bib3gubGlmZS8_ZHRfaWQ9MjY2MjAzNg==] If you’ve ever wanted real data on what’s actually happening inside your body, I can’t recommend Function Health enough. It’s one of the most comprehensive ways to track your biomarkers, hormone health, metabolic markers, and long-term wellness—without guesswork or overwhelm. This is about informed choices, not fear. If you’re curious, you can join here: Function Health [https://preview.kit-mail3.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9teS5mdW5jdGlvbmhlYWx0aC5jb20vc2lnbnVwP19zYWFzcXVhdGNoPVJNQU5OSU5HMTEmY29kZT1STUFOTklORzEx] Links referenced in this episode: * labeautyconnect.com [https://labeautyconnect.com]