Midlife Rebrand Podcast

S2E11: The Good Girl Collapse

Ever reached the point in midlife where you just want to burn your underwire bras, walk into the woods, and scream? Same. This week, we’re stripping down to our comfiest loungewear (shoutout to Knix and Amazon minimizers!) and getting real about midlife sensory overload. We dive into a hilarious (and slightly damp) story about a psychic’s grounding advice, a trek to Cochrane’s "grandfather tree," and why a sudden runner caused a literal bladder betrayal. Plus, we look at our amazing international listener stats (hello, Vietnam and Argentina!) before tackling our main topic: The Good Girl Collapse. We connect the dots between midlife burnout, ADHD, perimenopause, and childhood trauma. Why are we finally stopping the lifelong masking? How do we set boundaries and name our feelings? And how can we teach our kids that while all feelings are valid, not all behaviors are acceptable? Grab your sweatpants and tune in!

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.