Too Cool For Midlife
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -WARNING: Content may not be suitable for people under 40! Inspirational, funny, educational and disarmingly-unfiltered interviews and conversations for all of us who woke up one day to find ourselves (by surprise) in our midlife. Topics run the gamut based on the ponderings of Darcie Purcell, host and fellow too cool for midlifer, and include health and wellness, relationships, sex, cellulite, wrinkles, finances, purpose, the dreaded midlife crisis and more.
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The Mouth-Body Connection
April 21, 2024 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBOften considered an afterthought, mouth health is actually mission-critical to overall health, influencing everything from cardiovascular health to immune function. This goes way beyond the traditional brush-floss directive we have all been taught. In this episode of Too Cool for Midlife, oral hygiene meets holistic health. Barbara Tritz, biological dental hygenist, shares about the often-overlooked role the mouth plays in our overall health, diving into many important facets, from what bl...
Lunar Love: The Moon & Menopause
March 29, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWe all know about the connection between the Moon and the tides, influencing the ebb and flow of the ocean. Well, it turns out that this celestial body is also influencing our own biological rhythms. In this episode Masami Covey discusses how the lunar cycle impacts women from perimenopause to postmenopause, discussing everything from mood swings to sleep, dreaming, and more. Episode Highlights Include: - The Moon's influence on your biology - Lunar rhythms and women's health - Circadi...
The Moldy Truth: The Unseen Strain on Relationships
March 17, 2024 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode Dr. Tessier shares the often overlooked and intriguing connection between mold exposure and its potential effects on sexual health. Mold isn't just a household nuisance; it could be the unseen third wheel in your bedroom, silently dampening the flames of desire. Episode Highlights Include: - What are mold and mycotoxins? - How (and why) does mold impact people living in the same environment differently? - How can mold and mycotoxins cause relationship and intimacy issues? - ...
Defying The Odds In Midlife And Beyond
January 01, 2024 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBMidlife years are anything but "over the hill" and ought to be the prime time of life physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, anti-aging expert Brian Vaszily uncovers the destructive triggers that speed up aging and shares ways to shield yourself against these offenders. Episode highlights include: - The art of making choices - Understanding how what is consumed in your head and heart directly affects aging - The #1 health and longevity habit - The importance...
Caution When Considering Botox
September 15, 2023 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBMidlife is when most of us start to really focus and concern ourselves with the aging process and turn to cosmetic treatments such as Botox. An estimated 11 million people worldwide have used Botox, making it one of the most common nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. In this episode of Too Cool For Midlife, Dr. Summer Beattie shares a cautionary tale about what led her to discover that a commonly used aesthetic injection - botulinum toxin could cause a severe and debilitating condition that is...
The Land Down Under
September 02, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBSo, you’ve heard about the pelvic floor before, you might have tried Kegels a few times but weren’t sure if you were doing them right … you heard how giving birth can damage your pelvic floor muscles, and afterward, you might pee a little bit when you laugh or sneeze. Friends might have even told you about their jade egg … But when you get down to it, what’s the deal with the pelvic floor? Well, this group of muscles may just be the unsung hero of your body, often under-appreciated and mi...
What the F*@# Is Going On With My Hormones?!?
August 19, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBIf you are a midlife woman grappling with understanding what the f*@# is going on in your body in this new season of life, and/or you know of a woman who is, do not miss this episode. From hair thinning to brain fog, anxiety, depression, an overall lack of zest for life, or a non-existent sex drive, in this jam-packed episode, Dr. Sharon Stills shares critical information on what you need to be doing to support your hormone health for all stages of midlife ... from perimenopause through pos...
Fitness By Darwin
July 21, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThe theory of human evolution by natural selection influences all sorts of things in our lives, including how we practice medicine, eat, and even work. But unfortunately, evolution has not had the same effect on how we exercise. For some strange reason, evolution is mainly ignored or dismissed when it comes to exercise. In this episode, we talk with Collin Carroll about the overlooked connection between Evolution and Exercise avoiding injuries, getting stronger, and looking better … especia...
Shift Your Energy, Shift Your Life
June 30, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIt can be overwhelming to figure out where to start when cultivating good feng shui in your home or office. What rooms should you begin with? How do you start fresh, or what do you do if a room is already decorated? What should you not do in feng shui? Thankfully, it doesn't need to be challenging. In this episode, guest expert, Marie Diamond shares basic feng shui steps to kickstart your journey to amplify the energy in the spaces in your life, from home to office. Feng shui is not desig...
Breaking Up With Ben & Jerry
June 08, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBOver 90% of all diets fail because they don't address the crux of the problem, which is emotional eating. In this episode, we look at the close link between eating and emotions, getting to the heart of why we overeat and how to stop with guest expert Tricia Nelson. Episode highlights include: How to differentiate between physical and emotional hunger 3 hidden causes of emotional eating and how to heal them Signs of an emotional eater How to deal with obsessive food thoughts The #1 weig...
Let's Get Cellular: Unwinding the Mystery of Fascia
May 13, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBMedical science is finally catching on that fascia is a major player in your health, vitality, and every movement you make. Supporting your fascia system is one of the most underutilized ways to ensure cell health, mobility, and a cascade of longevity benefits including hormone health, size, shape, posture, pain relief, mood regulation, and more. In this episode, Deanna Hansen, who is a pioneer in the field of fascia decompression shares everything you need to know about this secret organ ...
Pragmatic Dreaming 101
April 29, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBDo you ever have that "nudgy" little feeling show up? That feeling that you could do better, that you could be trying harder, that you’re not living that "big life" of your dreams? Even though you dream about it, you just can’t seem to make it happen? In this episode, Hayley Hunter Hines shares her personal story of walking away from her uber successful 20 year corporate career and going after her dreams of travel, teaching, speaking, finding her true life partner, and owning a villa in t...
Bringing Sexy Back & Ending Low Libido
April 15, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBNot feeling in the mood lately? Or let's get real honest, have you not been "feeling it" for years?!? You're not alone, and though studies have shown that sexual desire in women drops off dramatically in midlife, there are a lot of solutions available to raise your libido. The truth is you can have a healthy sex drive in midlife and the years beyond. In this episode, Dr. Diane Mueller shares strategies for reclaiming your libido and overcoming chronic low desire. Episode highlights in...
Your Midlife Supplement Survival Guide
April 01, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBDoes your supplement assortment remind you of your spice cabinet? Just like that bottle of oregano that expired in 2017, do you have half-used bottles of supplements you can't seem to let go of? Let's get your Spring Cleaning started, dig into that supplement cabinet, and take a look at where you are in life and what supplements you should consider taking. In this episode, Too Cool For Midlife resident experts Dr. Kim Trager and Candace Lawrence strip it down to the basics and help us get...
Tell Me What You Want, What You Really Really Want
March 19, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBAre you someone who has perfected the art of people pleasing and maneuvering personal and professional relationships by being polite and pleasant? In this episode, expert guest Lois Barth shares how we can move from people pleasing to becoming beautifully honest with ourselves, our partners, and those around us using a mind + body approach. We are talking about Honesty 2.0, and episode highlights include: How people pleasing affects our ability to be honest. Our early histrionics in peopl...
Gut Feelings: How Emotions Affect Your Gut Health
March 04, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBGut issues are rising at an alarming rate in both adults and children. Find out the emotional aspects of gut health and why you are less what you EAT and more what you THINK. Dr. Ameet Aggarwal uncovers gut health's often unaddressed spiritual and energetic aspects. Episode highlights include: - Emotional and energetic aspects of gut issues, including SIBO, leaky gut, Crohn's disease, IBS, and ulcerative colitis. - The often overlooked role your liver plays in gut health. - Homeopathic re...
Don't Skip The Foreplay! Embodying Erotic Intelligence
February 17, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBFrom foreplay to release, sex (like spirituality) is a metaphor for a radical life practice. In this episode of Too Cool For Midlife, Lorna Bennett, therapist, speaker, teacher and relationship and intimacy coach, walks us through the process of how to uncover and ignite your passion, rekindle your inner flame, and unpack why it is so important to prioritize firing yourself up to connect more deeply and authentically in relationship with self and others. Are you ready to turn yourself on ...
Grieving The Loss Of A Child
February 05, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBDana Haines got the phone call no parent ever wants to get, learning that her college-aged son had passed away. In this important conversation, Dana shares her journey with grief, what she has woken up to because of it, and how she is helping other moms learn how to move through the grief of losing a child. About Dana Haines Dana holds thousands of lifetimes of mystical magic in her soul. She came forth in this lifetime to awaken as many as she can to their truth and higher self. She is her...
Learning How To Tap Into Your Genius
January 14, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBChange your attitude, change your life. Dr. Gay Hendricks helps us uncover the steps to focusing on those single decisions in life which can powerfully change everything and the "Upper Limit" challenges every high performer deals with. Learn how to remove barriers to success take the big leap, and find your zone of genius. About Dr. Gay Hendricks: Gay Hendricks has served for more than forty years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind th...
How to Move From Feeling Trapped & Unfulfilled To A Man On FIRE
December 31, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBDiscover the hidden, sabotaging patterns that are robbing men of freedom and fulfillment in life and intimate relationships. Understand how to break free from the patterns that rob men of joy and stunt growth potential. Expert guest David Mehler, mentor and founder of Man on FIRE, shares how to end the crippling patterns that are keeping men feeling trapped and unfulfilled in life. About David Mehler: David has over 25 years of expertise in identifying the root cause issues underlying the ...
Daring To Rest
December 16, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBLadies, imagine a well-rested you. Deep rest provides us with a sense of freedom and presence in a world that doesn’t feel certain. In this episode, guest expert Karen Brody dives deep into the world of rest, what it is and how to harness its power. Learn about the shades of rest, the messy side of rest, creating rest boundaries, what rest looks like in the different seasons of our lives, and much more. Discover yoga nidra, the ancient yogic sleep practice that can help us be in the prese...
Using Ritual To Light Your Midlife Fire
December 01, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThere are many life-cycle rituals and celebrations that we all know... birth, graduation, marriage, and death. But what about all the transitions that happen in our midlife that seem to just pass by without proper acknowledgment? In this episode, Darcie Purcell sits down with cultural anthropologist Gina Bria, who has studied rituals around the globe for over 25 years to talk about the history of ritual. She will share WHY it is important to create rituals and HOW to create a ritual (your ...
Relationships SUCK Without Boundaries
November 19, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBFind out how to successfully, effectively, efficiently, and with love draw boundaries. Learn the most common challenges when setting boundaries and how to address them today for positive and lasting effects for better relationships with your spouse/partner, kids, co-workers, family, and friends. TCFM expert guest Bryan Reeves is a former US Air Force Captain and now an internationally renowned author, life+ relationship coach working with men who are ready to elevate their relationship exp...
Collagen - Midlife Myth or Magic?
November 05, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBWhat is collagen and should we care about it, especially in our midlife? There is SO much info out there on collagen and wading through all the different types (you will learn there are 20+++ types of collagen!!!) can make your head spin. Darcie sits down with Dr. Kim Trager and Candace Lawrence, Too Cool For Midlife's on-staff "ninja-fairy" truth seekers, to get the low down on collagen. They discuss what is myth, what is definitely magic about this protein, and if any of the products ...
Let's Talk About Death
February 19, 2020 02:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWe talk in this episode about death, funerals and being prepared to D.I.E. Death Preparedness Specialist, Marilee Parsons, shares about getting yourself ready for literally the ONLY thing that is assured to happen in your life ... which is death: Why everyone needs to talk about death (yes, even you) What's the right way to prepare for death? (yours, or someone else's) Why should I care? I'll be dead. Cool things your body can do after death. What do I need to do RIGHT NOW, really? A...
Midlife Fashion Do's & Don'ts
January 17, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBAre you wandering through your closet uncertain of what you should wear? Wondering if you can wear your daughter's PINK sweatpants? Wondering if that jacket you've had for 20 years will ever come back in style or if you should toss it? Well, we get to the bottom of these nagging questions around what not to wear in your midlife with fashion stylist, Jennifer Burnley. I say "we" because this week I have a co-host! One of my BFFs from high school Beth Griesmer, teacher and mom of three by da...
How to Be a Good Parent to Your Teenager
January 01, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBParents, if you have teenagers in your house OR have little ones that will one day turn on you and become teenagers :) ... this episode is for YOU. John Sorce is a sought after mental health therapist whose advice and wisdom navigating the teenage years has helped hundreds of families stay connected through the turbulent teens. During my chat with John we discuss: Tips on how to talk and listen to your teens. Are there differences between parenting boys versus girls? Navigating how to dis...
How to Parent Your Teenager
January 01, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBParents, if you have teenagers in your house OR have little ones that will one day turn on you and become teenagers :) ... this episode is for YOU. John Sorce is a sought after mental health therapist whose advice and wisdom navigating the teenage years has helped hundreds of families stay connected through the turbulent teens. During my chat with John we discuss: Tips on how to talk and listen to your teens. Are there differences between parenting boys versus girls? Navigating how to dis...
Parenting and Navigating the Teen Years
January 01, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBParents, if you have teenagers in your house OR have little ones that will one day turn on you and become teenagers :) ... this episode is for YOU. John Sorce is a sought after mental health therapist whose advice and wisdom navigating the teenage years has helped hundreds of families stay connected through the turbulent teens. During my chat with John we discuss: Tips on how to talk and listen to your teens. Are there differences between parenting boys versus girls? Navigating how to dis...
Navigating Crossroads, Crisis and Burnout
December 31, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBHave you ever felt a little "blah" about life? Or have you found yourself singing a few lines from the Talking Heads to yourself, "This is not my beautiful house! My god, what have I done? How did I get here!?" Well, you are in the right place! In this episode, Darcie chats with Julie Santiago, Women's Life & Leadership Coach, about: What does it feel like to be at a crossroads, crisis or burnout? Why is this happening? What does it mean? What can you do about it? How to avoid the "trap...
Is Human Growth Hormone The Fountain of Youth?
December 25, 2019 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBHuman Growth Hormone (HGH) is one of the hottest new trends in the world of anti-aging, with products out there promising to boost your body's production of HGH, turning back the clock on aging...less joint pain, better sleep, looking younger. (you get the picture) A little skeptical but still hopeful, Darcie sits down with Dr. Kim Trager and Candace Lawrence, Too Cool For Midlife's on staff "ninja-fairy" truth seekers, to get the skinny on HGH. They discuss whether it is the anti-aging mag...