Is a 7-step skincare routine doing more harm than good for your midlife skin?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Angela Casey, a double board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon, to strip back the noise and bring you the science-backed truth about caring for your skin during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

We dive deep into what actually changes at the cellular level (yes, those hormonal shifts are real!), why your “holy grail” products suddenly start to betray you, and what a truly simple, effective routine looks like for radiant, resilient skin. From viral trends like salmon sperm and red light masks, to why your dermatologist should be your new BFF before booking lasers, nothing is off the table.

What You’ll Learn

1. The Real Reason Your Skin Changes in Midlife

How hormonal shifts, including declining estrogen and progesterone, make your skin more sensitive, reactive, and prone to irritation.

2. The 3 Non-Negotiable Steps for Healthier Skin Over 50

Why mineral-based sunscreen (with zinc or titanium dioxide), a retinoid or retinol, and an antioxidant serum (like vitamin C) are all you truly need.

3. Why Less Is More (And When Skincare Trends Backfire)

The science behind keeping your regimen simple, and how piling on products can break down your skin barrier and fuel inflammation.

4. Navigating Cosmetic Procedures Safely

The most important step before booking lasers, peels, or injectables and why starting with a dermatologist can save your skin and your health.

5. What’s Hype, What’s Helpful? Dr. Casey Breaks Down the Trends

Her honest take on viral ingredients like salmon sperm (PDRN), snail mucin, red light masks, and whether facial yoga actually helps or harms aging skin.

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Are you over 50 and starting to feel invisible in your own life or out in the world? This episode is dedicated to breaking that silence and reclaiming your spotlight.

I tackle the reality of gendered ageism and why women over 50 often feel overlooked, not just in public but even in their own families and workplaces. If you’ve ever stood at a counter and watched the world pass you by, you’re not imagining this. Today, I share practical ways to rip off the invisibility cloak and step back into your power with my 3-step toolkit.

I’ll show you how to take up space, stop apologizing for existing, and create conversation starters to make sure you’re seen, heard, and respected.

You’ll also leave with a new perspective: invisibility isn’t just a curse; it can be a superpower that puts you in control of your own story.

What You'll Learn:

• Why “gendered ageism” is real, and how culture creates blind spots for older women
• The invisible habits that keep you in the shadows and how to break them
• My 3-step Invisibility Toolkit for instant confidence and connection
• How changing your body language can signal your presence (even if it feels awkward at first)
• Easy ways to create conversation starters that remove barriers and invite connection
• Why claiming space after 50 is not vanity, but about relevance, respect, and authenticity

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If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share with a friend who deserves to be seen. Join the conversation in the comments and let me know how it felt to take up space this week!

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Ever wondered why your emotions suddenly feel louder, your patience thinner, and old childhood wounds are resurfacing as you move through midlife? In this episode, I sit down with attachment and menopause specialist Bev Mitelman to connect the dots between hormonal shifts, stress tolerance, and the emotional legacies we carry.

We break down why perimenopause and menopause can hit like a freight train, not just physically, but emotionally. Most of all, we unpack how your attachment style (secure, anxious, avoidant, or fearful) influences how you respond to relationships, stress, and change at this stage of life.

If you’re feeling burned out, less like yourself, or find yourself blurting things you regret or feeling unexplained relationship tensions, this episode shines a compassionate light on what’s really going on and what you can do about it.

5 Key Lessons:

1. Attachment styles aren’t your identity; they’re learned patterns, and you can unlearn and rewire them, even in midlife.
2. Menopause isn’t just hot flashes; it’s a complex, decade-long process with over 30 real symptoms, many emotional and often dismissed.
3. Sleep disturbances, anxiety, burnout, and irritability can be hormonally-driven, not just “life stress,” and you deserve real support.
4. Emotional regulation is possible: pausing for 90 seconds, moving, or stating “I need a moment” can radically improve your relationships.
5. This season of life is a chance for rebirth, an opportunity to tackle old wounds, rediscover what you want, and create the best version of yourself.

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