The Flexible Neurotic Dr. Sarah Milken

EP 72 Pt. 1 of 2: Are you a menopausal woman thinking “what the f*!k is going on?” Have you started seeing changes in your weight and body composition? Do you find yourself endlessly exploring diets that aren’t focused on midlife women and menopausal support? And, if they are midlife focused they don’t even work. Have you been using your golden sh*t shovel to dig through the rabbit hole of Google results on hot flash remedies? Are you resorting to IG comments and Facebook groups for advice on hormone health? Although menopause is natural, the symptoms can be treated. Finding the right resources is the first step in midlife health. When it comes to menopause & perimenopause information backed by science can reassure you that you are on the right track. 
Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Taming Weight Gain, Menopause and Inflammation with Dr. Mary Claire Harver, The Galveston Diet”. My guest, Mary Claire, is a board-certified OB/GYN, “menopause normalizer, and problem solver”. She changed the focus of her whole gynecology practice to specialize in menopause care and became a social media superstar on Instagram and TikTok with 2 million followers. We discuss her specialized medical practice, her new best-selling and sold-out book… The Galveston Diet, menopausal health, and the importance of exercise, nutrition, supplements, fiber, and hormones in midlife. 
Some Highlights: 
How should we be treating menopause? It’s a natural process that has solutions. We don’t need to suffer
Menopausal weight gain isn’t all about willpower, our hormones are actually going ballistic, and there are ways to approach them
Vitamin D, Vitamin K, magnesium, fiber, collagen, turmeric, and fish oils are key supplements in midlife. Mary Claire gives us the details we are looking for on exactly where to find them and how they can improve our health in midlife
Fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and lean meats are anti-inflammatory foods, so add these to your grocery list ASAP
How to figure out what supplements you should be taking
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EP 72 Pt. 2 of 2: Menopause can feel like a midlife cluster, especially if you’re trying to navigate it on your own. Are you wondering about the best way to stay in shape during midlife and menopause? Do you find yourself reaching for the sugar-filled treat to satisfy midlife cravings? Ready to learn exactly how much protein you should be eating? And the key to really preventing chronic illness in midlife? Menopause and midlife are not excuses for us to suffer from stubborn weight and inflammation…get ready to learn everything you need to know about taking control of your midlife health. 
Welcome back to part two of my discussion with “menopause normalizer and problem solver”, Dr. Mary Claire Haver. In this episode, we discuss the third pillar of The Galveston Diet, protein, how the heck to calculate how much you need in midlife, and the importance of exercise, which I learned isn’t just about toning the midlife muffin top. We wrap up part 2 by going over key measurements for midlife body composition, ratios of muscle-to-fat, and how those ratios can give you crucial information about your health. And remember if you haven't heard part 1 then go listen to that first!
Some Highlights: 
What type of exercise should I be incorporating in midlife?
What’s Omega three and how do I get more of it?
How do I know if I’m getting enough protein?
Do yourself a favor and incorporate avocado in your daily snack list because half an avocado a day contains half the daily minimum fiber for a midlife woman. 
What is visceral fat and why is it important?
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EP 71: Have you ever wondered what a psychic medium does and whether their guidance could help you build your “midlife remix”, not “midlife crisis” dreams into a reality? Let’s get our midlife “woo woo” on! Do you want to meet your unique “midlife spirit guides” and co create a midlife personal journey with them?  Ready for the juicy midlife chats about what the second half of your life will feel and look like? Have you ever wanted to connect with deceased loved ones and receive their encouragement…or, just know they are there to support you? Putting yourself first is one of the hardest things we can do in midlife. And, finding time for any kind of spiritual practice is an essential part of self care and midlife self-reinvention.
This week, I chat with MaryAnn DiMarco, internationally recognized psychic medium, healer, spiritual teacher and two time author with a new book called Medium Mentor: 10 Powerful Techniques to Awaken Divine Guidance for Yourself and Others. MaryAnn walks us through how she discovered her innate abilities for mediumship and went on to hone them with a consistent spiritual practice and belief. We dive deep into how and why connecting with our “midlife spirit guides” can help us. MaryAnn and I lay out the actual steps in how we can connect with our “midlife spirit guides” and loved ones.  It’s a process of learning to listen and receive.  And most importantly, it’s creating a spiritual practice that is authentically you. 
Some Highlights: 
What is a psychic medium?
Everyone can connect to their own loved ones and also the medium can make this connection on your behalf
What is a spirit guide?  
Your spirit guide wants to give you direction and help you see your path
What is a “clair”? 
An angel number or a symbol, like a rainbow could be a sign from your guide
Your spiritual practice is self care
Why is gratitude practice important in connecting with your “midlife spirit guides”?
Make your spiritual practice authentic
It’s ok if you don’t hear anything right away
Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!
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EP 70: Do you ever wonder how your own “midlife hormonal” self can better parent and connect with your hormonal teen/teens? Is your teen showing anxiety around school, friends, college applications and self-image? Is the “loudness” of your chewing and breathing just too much for your teen? Lol! Are you going through your own set of emotions and changes during perimenopause or menopause and sometimes want to scream? If so, you are not alone. This is me. This is most parents of teens. This is the midlife & teenage hormonal stew! Do you want to simmer down the dual set of hormones and create healthier communication & connection with your teenager while teaching them how to self-regulate on their own? This episode is for you!
Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Midlife Parents Managing the Teenage Buffet of ‘Big Feelings’…Real Tools!”. My guest, Dr. Lisa Damour, is a clinical psychologist, two-time best selling author, and podcaster. We discuss the inner emotional lives of teenagers. Lisa teaches us real tools we can start using today to strengthen our teen’s mental health and our relationship with them. Lisa dives into the hottest topics in her newest book, “Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable and Compassionate Adolescents”. Lisa has her finger on the pulse with research in her clinical practice on the topics of adolescent development, how to create good communication and managing mental health. She is also on “the ground” as a consultant with schools & their students and her personal experience as a midlife mom with one teen daughter and one college-aged daughter. Lisa is here to give us real life advice on how to calmly stir the midlife & teenage hormonal stew. She isn’t promising that your loudness of chewing won’t still bug them, but you will have a stronger connection with them. And, equally as important, the teens will have learned to regulate “big feelings" on their own. 
Some Highlights: 
Helping your teens regulate & express their emotions
Why “big feelings” help teens grow & create grit
Harmful & helpful coping practices 
Navigating trauma & depression with your teenager
Teens are their own type of beast…don’t take it personally
How you can help teens raise their self-esteem outside of school
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EP 69: Calling all midlife women who are questioning their “who, why, what and where” in midlife…divorce, dating, remarriage, and finding your midlife “bold” again. You aren’t destined to sit on a park bench in midlife. We are reframing the midlife narrative “boldly”, our way!
Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Living Midlife ‘Boldly’...Just the Way we Like it!”. My guest, Tamsen Fadal, is an Emmy award winning journalist, podcaster, evening news anchor and author. We discuss how to live “boldly” in midlife by taking a deep dive into Tamsen’s personal experience with menopause, aging, her public divorce, remarriage and so much more! We cover the importance of rediscovering yourself in the second half of life. Tamsen is a midlife woman like me, who is sharing her vulnerabilities to change the midlife narrative from “taboo” to “everyday” conversations. She explains that this second half of life is now the “prime” of her life. Tamsen teaches us how to live the “midlife runway” our way! Bye bye “midlife have to’s” & hello “midlife want to’s”.
Some Highlights: 
Midlife divorce & trusting your intuition Personal rebrand & vulnerability Finding appreciation in aging Making new friends as a midlifer  Finding your “bold” in midlife What are pink flags? Saying goodbye to “midlife have to’s” & hello to “midlife want to’s” Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!
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EP 68: Weight loss & diabetes drugs in the news and social media? Some of the drugs you are hearing about are Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro”...with article titles like, “Hell for Your Post Ozempic Body”, “Skinny Rich”, “What is Ozempic Face” or “How Kim Kardashian’s Mystery weight loss to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s Dress has led to a TikTok craze”...Do you feel a little “off” in your midlife years? You might be moody and more “muffin toppy”...You are struggling to lose weight or maintain your current weight? Your insulin resistance and cholesterol numbers are climbing. Your bone density is declining. You have been doing the same workouts and following a healthy nutritional lifestyle since your thirties, but all of a sudden you aren’t seeing the same results you used to? Do you want to work with your body and find the healthiest treatments and solutions for you? Do you want to find answers not just in the weight number on the scale, but overall midlife metabolic health?
Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Weight Loss Drugs & Metabolic Health in Midlife”. My guest, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, is a triple board certified physician with vast experience across all areas of endocrinology with an emphasis on obesity, diabetes, metabolism, thyroid disorders and osteoporosis. We discuss metabolic & obesity (insulin resistance and thyroid) issues and drugs that are getting a lot of media coverage right now and dig deep into why they are important factors in reviewing the health of midlife women. After working with patients facing metabolic and obesity issues for over a decade, Dr. Salas knows the difficulties midlife women face when trying so many different methods and being given misinformation through media sensationalism. With her evidence-based private practice, New York Endocrinology, Dr. Salas gives patients one-on-one time and care with the mission of helping them feel good and healthier in their own skin. If you’re looking to feel the same and want a deep dive into medical facts and not sensationalism, then listen to this episode full of expert info and golden nuggets!
Some Highlights: 
We can't just lie down and let “midlife and menopause” happen to us. We have to take ownership This class of drugs are called incretins. Learn the three types Who is a good candidate, generally speaking? 70 percent of women in the perimenopausal category are considered obese and overweight and hits a peak of 76 percent, before declining after age 75 Why is insulin resistance such a hot topic and the importance of controlling it? What is visceral fat and why should we care about it? The definition of obesity Why is obesity not just an “aesthetics” issue? 72 million people in US have obesity and 42 million have diabetes (10% of the 42 million have type 1 diabetes and can’t take this drug)   Finding your appropriate hormonal, diabetes and weight loss treatments for optimal metabolic midlife female health Making sure your doctor is fully knowledgeable in the appropriateness of a drug and their experience in prescribing them Knowing the key ways to lessen the side effects that many people face with these drugs Why gaining muscle & resistance training is “not optional” in midlife The definition of A1C and the importance of testing your A1C for metabolic health Be an advocate for yourself & know your body Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!
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