Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

Dr Corina Sims

Opt to Thrive is a health and wellness podcast designed to support, educate, inspire, empower and motivate midlife women to live their healthiest, happiest most fulfilled lives. Motivated by her own life experiences and challenging midlife transition, Dr Corina Sims created Opt to Thrive. Dr Sims is a rural GP Obstetrician and Menopause Specialist who has a passion for connecting with and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. Disappointed with the vast amount of contradictory information targeted at menopausal women, Dr Sims also recognised the gap in medicine that has been identified around the globe in managing women going through it.  Dr Dims strives to bring evidence based information to those who are searching for answers. Listen in every week where on one week you’ll find either a short and sweet episode designed to uplift, inspire and give helpful tips to manage your mind and a longer episode the next created to educate and inform. 

  1. 11 HRS AGO

    Swollen Legs: The Difference Between Lipoedema, Lymphoedema and Excess Weight

    Send us Fan Mail Not all leg swelling is the same. In this episode, I unpack a topic that isn’t talked about nearly enough—lipoedema—and how it differs from lymphoedema and more common causes of swollen legs. If you’ve ever experienced heavy, painful, or swollen legs… or felt frustrated that your legs don’t seem to respond the way the rest of your body does… this is an important conversation. We’ll walk through: The key differences between lipoedema, lymphoedema, and excess weightCommon signs and clues that are often missedWhy these conditions are frequently misdiagnosedWhat can actually help manage symptoms and improve quality of lifeIf something about your legs has never quite felt “normal”… this might give you the answers you’ve been looking for. Let’s Stay Connected: Access Printable fibre cheat sheetRegister your interest for the Wellbeing program HereGet your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

    21 min

  2. 18 MAR ·  BONUS

    Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: Active Acceptance When Your Daughter Lives Next to a War Zone

    Send us Fan Mail What do you do when something you can’t control suddenly feels very close to home? In this episode, I share a personal experience of supporting my daughter while she lives in Dubai during this period of rising tension in the region. It has been confronting, emotional, and a real test of how I manage my own mind. Because when uncertainty hits, our brains often want to go straight to the “what ifs.” But what if there’s another way to meet those moments? We explore the concept of active acceptance—a powerful shift that helped me move from fear and overthinking to a surprising sense of calm and clarity. This conversation is for you if you: Find yourself worrying about things outside your controlStruggle with uncertainty or worst-case thinkingWant to feel more grounded and steady, even when life feels unpredictableSometimes the situation doesn’t change…  but the way we meet it can change everything. 🌿 Takeaway You can’t control everything that happens—  but you can choose how you respond. Let’s Stay Connected: Register your interest for the Wellbeing program HereGet your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

    13 min

  3. 11 MAR

    Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind: The 5-Step Process with Tracy Hoth

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever opened a cupboard, looked around your home, or stared at a pile of papers and felt instantly overwhelmed? Clutter doesn’t just take up physical space. It can quietly drain our mental energy, increase decision fatigue, and add to the invisible load many midlife women are already carrying. In this episode, I’m joined by professional organiser Tracy Hoth, host of the Organized Coach Podcast and founder of Simply Squared Away, where she helps people simplify their homes and their lives. Tracy shares her practical and compassionate approach to decluttering, including her simple SPACE framework, a step-by-step process designed to help you organise your home without overwhelm. We talk about why midlife is often the perfect time to reassess what we’re holding onto — physically and emotionally — and how creating a more organised environment can bring surprising benefits for our wellbeing, energy, and peace of mind. This conversation goes far beyond cleaning out a cupboard. It’s about creating space for the life you want in your next chapter. In this episode we talk about: Why clutter can contribute to stress, overwhelm, and decision fatigueThe surprising mental and emotional benefits of declutteringTracy’s SPACE framework for organising your home step by stepWhere to start when your home feels overwhelmingHow to approach clothes, paperwork, and everyday household clutterNavigating a partner’s clutter when they may not be as motivated as youWhat to do with heirlooms and sentimental items you don’t actually wantWhy it can be a gift to your children to sort through your belongings nowSimple strategies to make decluttering manageable and sustainableIf you’ve ever thought “I should really get organised one day”, this episode will give you the tools — and the motivation — to start. Because sometimes creating space in your home can also create space in your mind. Connect with Tracy Learn more about Tracy and her work at:  simplysquaredaway.com Download Tracy's 15-minute Challenge Tool You can also listen to Tracy’s podcast:  The Organized Coach Podcast Let’s Stay Connected: Register your interest for the Wellbeing program HereGet your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

    39 min

  4. 4 MAR ·  BONUS

    Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: Leaning In Instead of Quitting (My Personal Story)

    Send us Fan Mail Over the past week I’ve had some disappointments, heavy stressors, and moments where my brain told me it would be easier to just quit. “You’re failing.” “This is too much.” “Why are you even trying?” Instead of hiding that — or pretending I’ve mastered my mind — I’m sharing what it actually looked like to self-coach through it in real time. In this Mindful Moment, I walk you through: What my brain offered me during a challenging weekThe temptation to pull back from self-care when life feels overwhelmingHow I distinguish between true rest and avoidanceThe non-negotiables I protect to maintain balanceWhy emotional stress quietly drains your energyThe small, grounded decisions that kept me moving forward instead of spirallingThis isn’t about perfection. It’s about practising what we preach. It’s about leaning into self-care, balance, and structure — especially when it would feel easier to withdraw. If you’ve been tempted to quit on yourself lately, I hope this personal story reminds you that you can learn to self-coach through hard weeks — and come out stronger, steadier, and more grounded on the other side. Let’s Stay Connected: Register your interest for the Wellbeing program HereGet your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

    16 min

  5. 25 FEB

    Hair Loss & Menopause: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It

    Send us Fan Mail Hair loss affects nearly half of women at some point in their lives — and for many of us, it can feel deeply distressing. In this episode of Opt to Thrive, I’m unpacking hair loss in women — especially during midlife and the menopausal transition — and explaining what’s really going on beneath the surface. Because while menopause can absolutely play a role, hair loss is not always “just hormones.” Sometimes it can be a sign that something else is happening in your body — from thyroid dysfunction and iron deficiency to medication effects or other underlying health conditions. In this episode, we cover: • Why hair loss can feel so emotionally impactful (and why that matters) • The red flags that mean you should see your GP • The two most common causes of hair loss in midlife women: – Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) – Telogen Effluvium • How stress, illness, dieting, surgery and psychological distress can trigger shedding • What’s happening in the hair growth cycle • How menopause and declining oestrogen affect hair follicles • Whether menopause hormone therapy (MHT) helps • The difference between micronised progesterone and synthetic progestins • Practical treatment options including minoxidil and when specialist input may be needed We also talk about how to recognise when shedding is temporary — and when it may be progressive — and why getting the diagnosis right matters. Hair loss is not “vain” or trivial. Research shows it can significantly affect confidence, relationships, and even career performance. That’s exactly why it deserves thoughtful, evidence-based discussion. If you’ve noticed thinning, increased shedding, or changes in your hair during midlife, this episode will help you understand what might be happening — and what you can do about it. As always, if something in this episode resonates with you or raises concerns, please speak with your GP. And if there’s a topic you’d love me to cover next, send me a message — I love hearing from you 💛 Let’s Stay Connected: Register your interest for the Wellbeing program HereGet your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

    28 min

  6. 18 FEB ·  BONUS

    Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: How to Improve Your Wellbeing When Life Feels Flat

    Send us Fan Mail Life has a way of spinning one day into the next, and from time to time many of us find ourselves in a bit of a rut — not unwell, but not quite thriving either. In this episode, I explore what wellbeing really means beyond the curated images we often see on social media, and why true wellbeing is far more than just happiness or physical health. We’ll walk through the key domains that support a flourishing life, do a simple self-check you can use to assess your own wellbeing, and talk about practical ways to regain balance if you’re feeling a little off-centre. And I’ll share an exciting vision I have for building a community of women committed to creating their best wellbeing — together. Let’s Stay Connected: Register your interest for the Wellbeing program HereGet your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

    19 min

  7. 11 FEB

    Aging Gracefully: The Identity Shifts No One Prepares You For

    Send us Fan Mail Aging gracefully… it sounded simple to me once. Until I arrived here. Midlife brings a series of identity shifts that few women are ever prepared for — changes in how we look, how we are seen, the roles we play in our families, our work, and the quiet way we begin to see ourselves differently. In this episode, I open an honest conversation about what it really means to age as a woman. We explore the subtle psychological transitions that can accompany this stage of life, why some of these shifts can feel unexpectedly tender, and how we might move through them with strength, self-respect, and compassion. If you’ve ever caught your reflection and felt a flicker of surprise…  If your roles are evolving…  If you sense you are becoming someone new… This conversation is for you.💛 Let’s Stay Connected: Get your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

    23 min

  8. 4 FEB ·  BONUS

    Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: When Adult Children Come Home And Emotions Run High - Choosing How You Want to Show Up

    Send us Fan Mail After a rare visit with both of my adult children at once, an unexpected family conflict reminded me how quickly emotions can take over and how powerful it is to pause and choose our response.  In this Mindful Moment, I share the simple question that helped me move from reaction to intention:  How do I want to show up here? Because while we can't control the people we love, we can always choose who we become in the moment. Let’s Stay Connected: Get your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

    13 min
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Opt to Thrive is a health and wellness podcast designed to support, educate, inspire, empower and motivate midlife women to live their healthiest, happiest most fulfilled lives. Motivated by her own life experiences and challenging midlife transition, Dr Corina Sims created Opt to Thrive. Dr Sims is a rural GP Obstetrician and Menopause Specialist who has a passion for connecting with and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. Disappointed with the vast amount of contradictory information targeted at menopausal women, Dr Sims also recognised the gap in medicine that has been identified around the globe in managing women going through it.  Dr Dims strives to bring evidence based information to those who are searching for answers. Listen in every week where on one week you’ll find either a short and sweet episode designed to uplift, inspire and give helpful tips to manage your mind and a longer episode the next created to educate and inform. 

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  • Creator
    Dr Corina Sims
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
  • Show Website
    Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

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