Hey ladies, do you support other women? I mean, really support other women in everything you do, say and think? On the flip side, do you feel supported by other females? Have you ever felt judged, or caught yourself being judgmental toward another woman? Today I’m going there, ladies, yes I am. Because women supporting women is sometimes more complex than we realize. Because there’s a lot of psychology going on beneath the surface. Because cultural norms and old habits die hard. And because last I checked, women are not yet running the world, so obviously we still have work to do. Togethe ..read more

I can't think of one midlife woman I know who hasn't hit a snafu when it comes to fitness. Thanks to hormone shifts and aging, you may feel your body changing, your weight redistributing, or your energy levels plummeting. Maybe you're frustrated because your tried-and-true workouts and meal plans are suddenly no longer yielding the same results. Or maybe you're facing emotional roadblocks that are sabotaging your efforts. Well, if you're looking for a way back to feeling great, you're gonna love this episode. My guest is Kelly Howard, a fitness consistency expert who has some fantastic tips an ..read more

If you're in perimenopause or menopause, you probably have questions. But sometimes the answers are hard to come by. Truth is, few OB/GYNs receive significant training around menopause. There are so many symptoms that can be difficult to untangle. And because there's conflicting information out there about hormone therapy, it can be challenging to determine the right course of treatment. Well, sit tight. Our guest today is Dr. Stephanie Culver, a Menopause Society-certified OB/GYN and part of a women-founded, women-led company that provides customized hormone treatment for menopause. On this e ..read more

What do house repairs, the Barbie movie, an ancient Japanese philosophy, and your beautiful aging body have to do with one another? More than you know. On this solo episode of the More Beautiful Podcast, Maryann talks about how important and life-changing it is to let go of the quest for perfection. She discusses an ideology called wabi-sabi that is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. The word “wabi” means simplicity, humility and living in tune with nature. The word “sabi” refers to what happens with the passage of time; it's about accepting the the transience of beauty and embracing the authe ..read more

Have you been finding yourself a little out of whack? Have you been struggling with the physical and emotional changes related to perimenopause or menopause? Are you dealing with a new health issue, or trying to avoid one? Are you trying to lose weight, gain more energy, or just feel like yourself again? On this episode of the More Beautiful Podcast, I chat with Skye Dale, a functional medicine health and wellness coach who once struggled with her own health challenges. We address all the stuff that may be bogging you down, and dishing out tips on how you can feel better, get your health back ..read more

Wendy Valentine says her mess is her message. Six years ago, at age 45, she had a midlife meltdown. She was in debt, unemployeed, going through a divorce, grieving the death of her brother, suffering from anxiety and chronic illness, and emotionally paralyzed. Today, Wendy is financially and emotionally liberated. She's enjoying her life traveling across the country in an RV, living part-time on the Portuguese island of Madeira, and spreading the message that you can survive the midlife madness and come out the other side better than ever. On today's epsisode, Wendy and I talk about the techni ..read more

Life lessons from podcasting? You better believe it! At the start of this fourth season of the More Beautiful Podcast, Maryann reflects on the valuable lessons she's learned from her podcasting journey so far. These tips will pump you up and set you in motion for the rest of your day, your week or even your year. They will hopefully ignite a spark and nudge you in a direction you've been yearning to move toward. And they're loaded with fun tidbits, from the story of how Maryann's father-in-law got his first acting gig (alongside Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman!) in his 80s, to tips on how to g ..read more

When applied strategically, makeup is one of the best midlife pick-me-ups. It can brighten your complexion and your mood. It can lift your spirits as well as your facial features. A few well-placed beauty products can be as transformative as more invasive cosmetic procedures. And if you're a creative gal, makeup is yet another form of artistic self-expression.   On this episode, I'm delighted to be chatting with the talented Christina Choi, an internationally known makeup artist and the founder of Christina Choi cosmetics. Her work and her inclusive beauty line focus on making women of al ..read more

Midlife, menopause and music. Is this the new trifecta for women over 40? Lovely people, you are in for a treat, because this is a special two-for-one episode just for you. Here I was, thinking this was going to be a solo show filled with my musings about the loss of our common culture. And then guess what? A lovely woman named Monique Cupid, who just so happens to be doing work in the midlife space, won More Beautiful's "Name that '80s Song" contest and a walk-on interview on the podcast. Monique is founder of The Midlife Glow Chaser and co-founder of Life in the Pause, a movement and festiva ..read more

You were born an uninhibited, confident creature filled with self-love and curiosity. Then, through the years, you slowly evolved into the person you needed to become—in order to fit in, meet other people's expectations of you, and perhaps achieve society's definition of success. My guest on this episode—Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bermudez, an Emmy-winning journalist turned digital lifestyle host and social media influencer—says midlife is an opportunity to get back in touch with that badass, authentic version of yourself you may have left behind. Lizzie opens up about everything going down during thi ..read more