Learning to Glow: Tips for Women's Health, Optimal Wellness in Midlife and Aging Gracefully
Welcome to Learning to Glow, a podcast about Women's Health, our skin health and wellness optimization. Join us as we learn together and explore ways to live our best lives and personal growth. Whether you're looking to improve your physical health, cultivate a positive mindset or explore topics important to women, we've got you covered.
If you have ever found yourself googling:
*How come I can't lose weight?
*Why am I always so tired?
*How do I set up my morning routine for success?
*What is a healthy way to eat without restricting or beating myself up
*How do I manage stress?
*How can I treat my skin naturally and see results?
*Do I need help with my gut health?
*How to Balance my hormones?
*How to lose weight over 40?
*How to be Healthy in Midlife?
Just to name a few, you are in the right place!
Each episode, we'll invite experts and share tips and strategies to help you on your journey towards glowing up. From holistic and functional nutritionists, Chinese Medicine Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic healers and gut health specialists, you are in for some real enlightening information! So if you're ready to make some positive changes and take control of your life, tune in and let's start glowing up together.
Episodes
117 episodes
116: Yoga for Chronic Pain & Mobility: Susanne Sharrard’s Guide to Staying Active After 40
Today's Guest: Susanne SharrardToday, I’m chatting with Susanne Sharrard, a yoga teacher specializing in helping women 40+ stay healthy, active, and mobile. Her story of overcoming chronic pain through yoga is truly inspirin...
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Episode 116
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115: Hormones, Gut Health & Medical Gaslighting: Dr. Efrat LaMandre on What Women Need to Know
Are your symptoms being dismissed by doctors? Do you struggle with gut issues, anxiety, sleep disturbances, or joint pain? You’re not alone! Today, we welcome Dr. Efrat LaMandre, PhD, FNP-C—better known as Dr. E, the NP with the PhD
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Episode 115
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114: The Power of Prevention: Skin Cancer Myths & Protection Strategies with Leah Koskinen
In this episode, I'm joined by Leah Koskinen from Make Derm Sure, a passionate skin cancer advocate. Leah shares her story of being diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma at just 26 years old. As a young mother, she faced challenging decision...
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Episode 114
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113: Preventing Muscle Loss & Achieving Sustainable Weight Loss After 40 with Joe Hoye
This week, I’m joined by fitness expert Joe Hoye, who specializes in helping women in their 40s and beyond build strength, improve longevity, and feel their best. Joe shares his unique journey—how a young man in his 20s found his passion...
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Episode 113
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112: Time Management Tips for Busy Women with Carrie Lupoli
In this episode, I sit down with Carrie Lupoli to talk about time management, productivity, and morning routines that actually work — even for busy women with packed schedules. Carrie shares why your mind...
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Episode 112
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111: 5 Game-Changing Fat Loss Tips for Perimenopause When You Feel Stuck
Solo Episode: My Personal Health & Wellness Updates + Fat Loss TipsIn this solo episode, I’m sharing some personal updates on my health and wellness journey. If you’ve been feeling stuck when it comes to fat loss and feel like yo...
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Episode 111
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110: Breaking Free from Digital Overload with Jennie Crooks
Today I’m sitting down with Jennie Crooks, a licensed clinical social worker and author, to talk about something so many of us struggle with—digital overconsumption. Jenny specializes in anxiety and OCD, and her new book, Look Up, is a...
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Episode 110
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109: From Hollywood to High Vibes: The Power of Vibration & Frequency with SuzE Q
I absolutely love this week’s episode! We have a fantastic guest, SuzE Q. She shares her incredible journey from a distinguished career as a professional dancer and choreographer in Hollywood, working alongside icons like Madonna, Pink, Justin ...
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Episode 109
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108: Overcoming Chronic Inflammation & Autoimmune Struggles with Sherilyn Long
Today, we welcome Sherilyn Long, a Master Herbalist, massage therapist, and hypnotherapist who specializes in helping women with autoimmune conditions and chronic inflammation.In this episode, Sherilyn shares her personal experien...
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Episode 108
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107: Breaking the Wine O’Clock Habit: How Sober Sis Supports Women in Gray Area Drinking with Jenn Kautsch
Today, we have Jenn from Sober Sis, a like-minded community of women who are renegotiating their relationship with alcohol without labels, shame, or judgment. We had such a wonderful conversation as she shared her own journe...
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Episode 107
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106: Manifestation and Chinese Astrology Insights for the Year of the Snake 2025 with Letao Wang
Episode OverviewWe’re thrilled to bring you a special episode in celebration of the Chinese New Year coming up this February! This year marks the Year of the Snake, which also happens to be my sign (lucky me!). Our guest, Leta...
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Episode 106
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105: Healing Your Metabolism: Heather Deba’s 4 Phases of Weight Loss and Wellness
In this episode, we welcome Heather Deba, a Metabolic Nutrition Coach and the founder of HD Body Academy. Heather shares her inspiring journey of moving from China to the US and the challenges she faced, including gaining 45 pound...
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Episode 105
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104: Know What You Want and How to Ask for It: Jacqueline Hawk’s 4 Steps to Clear Communication
This week on the podcast, I had such a great conversation with Jacqueline Hawk, a communications and empowerment coach, about a skill we all need: knowing what we want and learning how to ask for it.Jacqueline walked me through her simpl...
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Episode 104
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103: Happy New Year with Wellness Pairing Ideas to Boost Your Health and Save Time!
Happy New Year! Let’s Talk Wellness PairingIt’s 2025, and the new year is the perfect time to refocus on health and wellness. In this solo episode, we dive into wellness pairing—a trending productivity hack that helps you bo...
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Episode 103
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102:The Power of Forgiveness: How Letting Go Can Transform Your Life with Dara McKinley
n 2012, with two decades of psychology and spirituality behind her, Dara McKinley faced a difficult situation that none of her previous knowledge could improve. Feeling called to try forgiveness, she searched online for a forgiveness ‘how-to’ a...
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Episode 102
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101: Making Healthy Eating Habits Stick, Sugar Cravings and Weight Loss in Midlife with Ginny Trierweiler
Dr. Ginny Trierweiler is the author of the forthcoming book “Slender for Good after 50: Eat More, Stress Less, and Never Diet Again.” She is a psychologist and certified health coach who scoured the research to find evidence-based answers to he...
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Episode 101
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100: 100th Episode Special: Staying Grounded and Healthy During the Holidays with Jen Hershey, Michaela Horvathova and Izzy Stone
Welcome to episode 100 of the Pod!! I’m so excited we’ve reached this incredible milestone! To celebrate, I’ve put together a fun and insightful episode featuring three amazing past guests. We’re diving into how we can thrive duri...
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Episode 100
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099: Exploring the Benefits of Being Outside: Outdoor Exercise, Hiking Tips, and the Power of Nature with Jessica Bowser
Today we have Jessica Bowser, a former fourth-grade teacher and conservation advocate.Jessica launched Virginia Outdoor Adventures to provide a platform for Virginians of all ...
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Episode 99
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098: Meditation Myths Busted and How We Can Improve Our Health and Stress In Minutes with Kelly Smith
In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Smith to dive into meditation and bust some of the biggest myths.Kelly is a Yoga and Meditation teacher, an author and a Podcaster. Do you think you *have to* sit still or completely cle...
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Episode 98
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097: Overcoming Diet Addiction and Embracing Self-Love with Marla Mervis-Hartmann
Marla Mervis-Hartmann is the creator of the program Love Your Body, Love Yourself and an author. After years of struggling with food, exercise, and body confidence, Marla transformed her life through the radical act of self-compassion an...
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Episode 97
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096: Constipation and Digestive Health Tips from Liz Roman, The Poop Queen
In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Liz Roman—better known as “The Poop Queen”! Liz is a Certified Functional Nutritional Practitioner and Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in gut health and holistic healing. She’s als...
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Episode 96
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095: Reclaiming Confidence and Purpose After Hitting Rock Bottom with Tiffany Owen
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Tiffany Owen, owner of TO Fitness and author of *Wounded to Warrior.* Tiffany’s mission centers around inspiring women to embrace confidence and strength, and her personal journey is a testament to thi...
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Episode 95
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094: Improving Flexibility, Mobility, and Pain Relief Through Fascia with Anna Rahe
In this episode, we’re diving into a super cool (and often overlooked) part of our bodies: fascia. Anna Rahe, founder of GST Body, joins us to break down what fascia is, why it matters, and how it plays a huge role in keeping us moving, flexibl...
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Episode 94
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093: Weight Loss vs. Health, Blood Sugar Balance and Nutrition Tips with Carrie Lupoli
She founded Disruptive Nutrition and the Diet Disruptors podcast to empower women and families to achieve optimal health through the science of blood sugar stabilization and behavior change. Sh...
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Episode 93
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092: How to Create the Life and Relationships You Deserve with Guest Riana Malia
I’m joined by Riana Malia, an accomplished transformation coach with over 20 years of experience in Evolved Neurolinguistic Programming (ENLP), Quantum Time Release (QTR), and Advanced Trauma-Aware Coaching.Riana shares her inspiring jou...
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Episode 92
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