Caroline Stanbury on Reinvention, Beauty & Refusing to Play Small

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]

Can You REALLY Get a Good Facelift Under $50K? | LA Beauty Connect's Alana Ungvari and Julie Obst

Facelifts are having a moment. Recovery videos are flooding TikTok, women are talking more openly about cosmetic procedures than ever before, and somewhere between “aging gracefully” and “doing too much,” a whole new beauty culture has emerged. In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy sits down with Julie Obst and Alana Ungvari, founders of LA Beauty Connect [https://www.labeautyconnect.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] — luxury recovery specialists and self-described “plastic surgery doulas” helping women navigate the emotional, physical, and logistical side of cosmetic procedures in Beverly Hills. From facelift trends and filler fatigue to post-op recovery, social media beauty pressure, and the shocking things women are completely unprepared for before surgery… nothing is off limits. Plus: Can you actually get a good facelift in Beverly Hills for under $50,000? We get into: * Why facelifts are suddenly everywhere * The rise of “plastic surgery doulas” * What women are most unprepared for after surgery * The emotional side of cosmetic procedures * The difference between looking refreshed vs. “done” * Filler fatigue and changing beauty trends * The influence of TikTok and Instagram on cosmetic decisions * The most unrealistic celebrity-inspired requests * Recovery horror stories and luxury recovery culture * Why social media has distorted expectations around aging And in our bonus Thursday game episode, we play: Snatched or Sketchy? — where Julie and Alana weigh in on the wildest beauty and plastic surgery trends We get into: * Why facelifts are suddenly everywhere * The rise of “plastic surgery doulas” * What women are most unprepared for after surgery * The emotional side of cosmetic procedures * The difference between looking refreshed vs. “done” * Filler fatigue and changing beauty trends * The influence of TikTok and Instagram on cosmetic decisions * The most unrealistic celebrity-inspired requests * Recovery horror stories and luxury recovery culture * Why social media has distorted expectations around aging And in our bonus Thursday game episode, we play: Snatched or Sketchy? — where Julie and Alana weigh in on the wildest beauty and plastic surgery trends 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]

Game Episode: No Perfect Answers with Caroline Stanbury

No Perfect Answers with Caroline Stanbury What happens when you stop choosing the “right” answer… and start choosing the honest one? In this bonus game episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy Manning puts reality tv star Caroline Stanbury in the hot seat for a rapid-fire round of impossible trade-offs, power plays, social dynamics, ambition, relationships, image, control, and the real cost of living life on your own terms. There are no safe answers here. From choosing between power or peace, privacy or visibility, control or freedom, Caroline is forced to answer the kinds of questions that reveal how someone actually thinks when there’s no perfect option on the table. The result? Funny, sharp, revealing, and at times surprisingly honest. Inside the episode: * the trade-offs behind confidence and success * whether being respected matters more than being liked * the hidden cost of always being “on” * ambition vs ease * visibility vs privacy * control vs freedom * what Caroline values when both choices come with a price And yes… some of these answers get very real. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered what someone like Caroline Stanbury actually prioritizes behind the image, this is the episode. 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]