Financial wellness looks a lot different in middle age... If my spouse passed away unexpectedly, would I know what to do? How should we think about investing? What questions should we be asking when it comes to estate planning? Laura Combs, Executive Managing Director at Mercer Advisors, joins us to talk about what women can do to take charge of their financial health. Laura walks us through a few ways to think about things like trusts, estate planning, inheritance, life transitions, and more.

Episode 16: Marriage and “Intimacy”

We’re talking about sex, baby. It’s super important to “check under the hood” in our long-term relationships, whether we’re married or not, but it’s hard to know what that looks like. Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Cirino joins us for an open conversation on sex in middle age. Listen in as we discuss common sexual concerns, the role hormones play in sexual wellness, and how stress affects us in the bedroom. Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and when to check with a doctor. Dr. Cirino leaves us with her top three tips for sex-cess in middle age.

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for women in the United States, yet an estimated 80% of these cases are preventable. How can we assess our risks and change our lifestyles to keep our hearts healthy? Pioneering cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg answers all of our questions: How does menopause affect our hearts? How much are heart issues dictated by genetics versus lifestyle? When should we see a heart specialist? We discuss everything from cholesterol and blood pressure, to heart attacks and statins, to cardio versus strength training. Dr. Goldberg signs off with her top three tips for women to maintain healthy hearts as we age.