Ep 28: The Truth About Beauty Pageants, Confidence & Reinvention with Keysi Sayago

Ep 28: The Truth About Beauty Pageants, Confidence & Reinvention with Keysi Sayago

Former Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe Top 5 finalist Keysi Sayago joins Midlife Mix for a raw and honest conversation about beauty pageants, bullying, confidence, motherhood, relationships, and finding yourself again. Keysi shares what really happens behind the scenes in the pageant world, how social media and public scrutiny affected her mental health, and why confidence has nothing to do with perfection. We also talk about: • The biggest misconceptions about beauty pageants • Being bullied growing up • Confidence, posture & self-worth • Life after Miss Universe • Motherhood and raising confident girls • Marrying with an age gap • Beauty hacks, pageant secrets & mindset shifts This episode is funny, vulnerable, empowering, and full of reminders that confidence is something you build — not something you’re born with.

Ep 27: Sex in Midlife: Hormones, Libido & Reconnection with Dr. Jessica O’Reilly

Midlife changes everything—your body, your hormones, your relationships… and your sex life. In this episode of Midlife Mix, I sit down with renowned sexologist Dr. Jessica O’Reilly to unpack what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause—and why so many women feel completely blindsided by it. From sudden drops in libido to unexpected spikes in desire, we get into the physical, emotional, and relational shifts that can leave women feeling disconnected from their bodies—and their partners. We talk about: * Why libido can disappear (and how to rebuild it) * The “roommate phase” in long-term relationships * How stress, hormones, and mental load impact desire * Why sex is often the symptom, not the problem * The real benefits of self-pleasure in midlife * How to reconnect—with your body and your partner If you’ve ever thought, “What is happening to me?”—this conversation will make you feel a lot less alone.

Ep 26: Before You Spend Another Dollar on Skincare… Watch This

We’ve all been sold the same promise: fix your skin, fix your life. But what if most of it… is BS? I sat down with Theresa, founder of The Derma Bar, to get the real truth about skincare, treatments, and aging in midlife. In this episode, we break down: * What treatments are actually worth it (and what’s not) * The biggest skincare mistakes women make in midlife * Why social media is pushing women into procedures they don’t need * The truth about microneedling, PRP, Botox & more * How to tell if a clinic is actually trustworthy Plus… the mindset shift every woman needs when it comes to beauty, confidence, and aging. 🔥 Bottom line: You don’t need everything—you just need the right things.

Ep 25: HRT, Brain Fog, Fatigue… What’s REALLY Going On in Midlife?

Your body starts changing in your 40s and 50s—and suddenly nothing feels the same. The sleep issues. The brain fog. The fatigue. The “what is happening to me?” moments. In this episode of Midlife Mix, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe—family physician and one of Canada’s leading voices in menopause care—breaks down what’s actually going on in your body during perimenopause and menopause. We get into: • The truth about HRT (MHT)—who it’s really for • The symptoms you shouldn’t ignore • Why women have been dismissed in healthcare for years • How to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office • What’s actually worth your money (and what’s not) • Sex, libido, and why things change (and what you can do) This is the conversation every woman needs before assuming “it’s just aging.” 👉 Because you don’t have to just live with it. 👇 Tell me in the comments: what changed FIRST for you in midlife?

Ep 24: The Truth About Joint Pain and Skin Changes in Midlife (It’s Not Just Hormone

We’ve been told midlife symptoms are all about hormones… but what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode of Midlife Mix, pharmacist & author Sherry Torkos explains what’s really happening beneath the surface—from joint pain and thinning hair to dry skin and low energy—and why collagen loss plays a bigger role than most women realize. We also get into what to look for in a collagen supplement and why she personally uses DeepMarine Collagen as part of her routine. ✨ We’ve got something fun for you: 🎉 We were able to get a discount code and some amazing free gifts from DeepMarine Collagen for our listeners 🎁💙 For Canadian listeners: • Visit deepmarine.ca [http://deepmarine.ca/] and use code MIDMIX20 to get 20% off regular priced items. • Free single-serve sachets with select purchases (while supplies last) For USA listeners: • Find DeepMarine Collagen on Amazon.com [https://www.amazon.com/DeepMarine-Collagen-Canadian-Wild-Caught-Hydrolyzed/dp/B07KTLZ8PT/ref=sr_1_2]• Special discounts are automatically applied to select purchases 👇 Tell us in the comments: What changed FIRST for you in midlife—skin, joints, or hair?