Transforming 45

Lisa Boate
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Transforming 45 is where midlife gets real. Host Lisa Boate, menopause coach and educator, dives into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, and midlife reinvention. Through candid stories and menopause conversations with men and women, Lisa helps listeners understand their bodies, relationships, and purpose in this powerful chapter. Honest, funny, and empowering—this is your go-to podcast for thriving through midlife transformation.

  1. What Happens When Women Finally Get the Right Care with Daniel Rudyak

    1D AGO

    What Happens When Women Finally Get the Right Care with Daniel Rudyak

    This week, Lisa sits down with entrepreneur and investor Danny Rudyak to unpack one of the biggest gaps in modern healthcare: the lack of proactive, personalized care—especially for women navigating hormonal health. Danny shares the deeply personal experiences that led to the creation of ReadyRx, including his father’s health journey and a life-threatening misdiagnosis involving his partner. Together, they explore: Why healthcare systems are reactive instead of proactive The lasting impact of misinformation around hormone therapy The critical role of personalized medicine The truth about GLP-1s and why they’re not a “quick fix” How lifestyle, support, and community are essential for long-term health Why health coaching may be the missing link in care This conversation is both validating and challenging—especially for women who have felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or left to navigate their health alone.  Connect with Danny + ReadyRx Website: https://readyrx.com  Let’s Stay Connected Website: https://liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  2. Why You Suddenly Can’t Tolerate Your Life with Tina Erdman

    MAR 26

    Why You Suddenly Can’t Tolerate Your Life with Tina Erdman

    In this deeply embodied episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with modern mystic, adventurer, and embodiment guide Tina Erdman to explore what it truly means to come home to yourself in midlife. From nervous system healing and frequency, to identity, safety, and reclaiming your voice, this conversation weaves together science, spirituality, and lived experience. Tina shares how trekking mountains, living nomadically, and healing childhood patterns taught her that the body is the gateway to truth, joy, and authentic connection. If you’re a midlife woman feeling exhausted, disconnected, or ready to stop performing and start being, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why your nervous system—not your mindset—runs your life How identity is formed from survival, not truth What “raising your frequency” actually feels like in the body Why joy is not selfish, but essential for collective healing How to tell the difference between unsafe and uncomfortable The power of heart coherence and embodied safety How childhood patterns shape adult relationships Why midlife is the initiation into coming home to yourself How to rebuild trust in your body and intuition A compassionate way to have hard conversations without blame Powerful Takeaways for Midlife Women: You are not broken — your nervous system learned to survive Safety is a felt experience, not a thought Expansion can feel scary and aligned at the same time Healing happens through the body, not just insight Conscious relationships require curiosity, not performance Joy is a nervous system regulator and a form of service About Tina Erdman Tina Erdman is an embodiment guide, nervous system educator, and modern mystic who blends neuroscience, energy work, NLP, and lived experience to help people reclaim their life force, truth, and authentic voice. From summiting mountains to living as a nomad, Tina teaches that the body is the gateway to healing, purpose, and connection. Listen If You’re: In perimenopause or midlife and feeling emotionally raw Healing from people-pleasing or burnout Navigating identity shifts after divorce, parenting, or career change Curious about nervous system regulation and embodiment Ready to feel safe being fully yourself Let’s Stay Connected: 🌐 Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca📸 Instagram: @lboate📘 Facebook Page & Group 📩 Contact: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca 🔗 Connect with Tina LeAnn 🌐 Website: https://thesovereignsoul.co/ 🌐 Future You Framework: https://www.thefutureyouframework.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtinaleann 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtinaleann 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sovereignselfgroup 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaleannerdmann/ New episodes of Transforming 45 drop every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  3. Your (Peri)Menopausal Body Is Talking — Are You Listening? With Claudine François

    MAR 19

    Your (Peri)Menopausal Body Is Talking — Are You Listening? With Claudine François

    Midlife symptoms can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes even frightening. Many women hear the same response when they seek help: “Your labs look normal.” But normal doesn’t always mean your body is functioning well. In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with functional health practitioner and author Claudine François to unpack what’s really happening in the body during perimenopause and menopause. Together they explore why symptoms are actually powerful clues, how stress impacts hormones, and why supporting the whole body—not just one hormone—is essential during midlife. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or like your body suddenly changed overnight, this conversation will help you understand what may be happening and where to start. Episode Highlights: • Why traditional hormone blood tests often miss the bigger picture • The difference between medical lab ranges and functional ranges • Why symptoms should be treated as clues rather than annoyances • The impact of chronic stress on hormones and resilience • Why mineral depletion is common in midlife • Simple ways women can begin supporting their bodies today Key Takeaways: Symptoms are communication. Your body uses symptoms to signal where support is needed. Hormones don’t operate in isolation. Gut health, minerals, stress, sleep, and metabolism all impact hormonal balance. Midlife is a biological transition. Just like puberty, the body is changing and needs new forms of support. You can’t out-hustle exhaustion. Trying to push harder often worsens the underlying imbalance. Connect with Claudine François: 🌐 Websitehttps://yourmidlifebodycode.com 📖 BookThe Midlife Body Code 📸 Instagramhttps://instagram.com/ingoodcleantaste 📸 Instagram (personal account)https://instagram.com/claudine.r.francois 📘 Facebookhttps://facebook.com/claudine.francois.52 📝 Bloghttps://claudine-francois.com/blog Connect with Lisa: 🌐 Websitehttps://liberatedmenopause.ca 📸 Instagramhttps://instagram.com/lboate 📘 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ 👥 Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467📧 Emaillisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  4. Rewriting Your Inner Story After 40 with Suzanne Longstreet

    MAR 12

    Rewriting Your Inner Story After 40 with Suzanne Longstreet

    Rewriting Your Inner Story After 40 with Suzanne Longstreet What if the patterns holding you back today were decisions your brain made before you were seven years old? This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with master coach Suzanne Longstreet, creator of the Quantum U Activation Process. Suzanne works with high-achieving women who are ready to release subconscious blocks, reconnect with their true identity, and build lives and businesses that feel aligned and prosperous. In this conversation, Suzanne shares her own story of losing her corporate career in her early forties and how that turning point led her into the world of neuroscience, NLP, and transformational coaching. Together, Lisa and Suzanne explore the hidden patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and confidence. They also dive into the powerful midlife moment when many women begin asking the question: “Who am I now?” This episode is about courage, rewiring old stories, and stepping back into the version of yourself that existed before the world told you who you should be. In This Episode We Talk About: Why so many women experience a major identity shift in their 40s and 50s How subconscious beliefs formed in childhood shape adult decisions The four core root beliefs that drive most self-sabotaging patterns Understanding how your brain filters the world The connection between neuroscience, energy, and personal transformation How to anchor confidence and step into a higher level of self-trust Why midlife can be the most powerful time to reinvent your life Connect with Suzanne Longstreet: Master Coach & Creator of the Quantum U Activation Process Website: https://www.successandclarity.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successandclarity LinkedIn: (add link) https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanneglongstreet/ https://www.facebook.com/successandclarity https://www.instagram.com/successandclarity https://www.youtube.com/@suzannelongstreet1174 https://www.successandclarity.com/ Connect with Lisa: Website:https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467Email:lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
  5. Burnout Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal with Farah Jamani

    MAR 5

    Burnout Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal with Farah Jamani

    This week on Transforming 45, I’m joined by the brilliant Farah Jamani—pharmacist, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of ResetRx—who is helping women break free from burnout and step into real vitality. Farah shares her personal journey from high-performing burnout to deep healing, and what she discovered along the way will change how you think about menopause, health, and what your body is trying to tell you. This conversation goes beyond the “quick fix” culture and into what actually creates sustainable health in midlife. We talk about: Why burnout is a signal—not a failure The missing piece in most menopause conversations Why hormone therapy is part of the playbook—not the whole solution How your nervous system shapes your health The identity shift of midlife (and the grief we don’t talk about) What women actually want (hint: it’s not going back to their 20s) Simple, foundational shifts that support long-term health span This is a grounded, honest, and empowering conversation about what it really takes to feel good in your body again. Connect with Farah Jamani Website: https://resetrx.health  Instagram: @the_holisticpharmacist  Email: hello@farahjamani.com Program: ResetRx (12-week transformation program) Let’s Stay Connected: Website: https://liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  6. What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton

    FEB 26

    What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton

    What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton This week, Lisa sits down with Nick Shelton—bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and creator of The Reset Button—to talk about what really happens when you reach the life you worked for… and still feel lost. After retiring at 49, Nick expected freedom. Instead, he found himself untethered—without structure, identity, or purpose. What followed? A powerful reinvention framework that helps you rebuild your life from the inside out. In this episode we explore: Why freedom without purpose can feel like collapse The identity crisis that comes after “doing everything right” How to reconnect with your worth through a “dignity scan” Why midlife requires freestyle—not choreography The role of grief, play, and imagination in reinvention How to actually become a new version of yourself (not just think about it) Nick's Reinvention Framework: 1. Audit Your Life What’s working? What needs to go? What wants to come back? 2. Honour + Release the Old You Write the letter Burn it (yes, really) 3. Design Your Next Version What do they eat, do, believe, try? 4. Make It Stick Create a “private uniform” to embody your new identity Build a new social circle around who you’re becoming Curate your environment to reflect your next chapter Lisa's Reflections: Midlife isn’t the breakdown—it’s the moment the choreography ends. And yes… it’s uncomfortable. But it’s also where: play returns identity deepens and truth finally gets a voice Connect with Nick: Website: resettheman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasleonshelton/ Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  7. Menopause: The Truth Men Need to Know with Jesse Robertson

    FEB 19

    Menopause: The Truth Men Need to Know with Jesse Robertson

    In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa speaks with Jesse Robertson, founder of Husbands for Menopause, about what happens when men finally begin to understand the realities of perimenopause and menopause. Jesse shares how one podcast flipped a switch for him and led him to advocate for compassion, education, and relationship-preserving conversations between partners. This discussion explores identity shifts, intimacy changes, emotional intelligence, and why menopause is not just a women’s issue — it’s a relationship and workplace issue too. In this episode we discuss: Why most men are never educated about menopause The impact of symptoms on intimacy, confidence, and identity The “Decade of Chaos” — career peak, caregiving, empty nesting, and hormone shifts Feelings vs. actions in communication How empathy can strengthen marriages What children learn when menopause is openly discussed Why systemic change must happen in medicine and the workplace Memorable takeaways: “You don’t need to be an expert — you need to care.” “Menopause doesn’t happen in a vacuum.” “Move from talking about actions to talking about feelings.” “Compassion changes marriages.” “It’s like learning a new operating system.” Connect with Jesse Robertson: Husbands for Menopause Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @husbandsformenopause Free Husband’s Guide - https://stan.store/husbands4menopause Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lboate Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/leaninfindyourwayhome/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467 Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
  8. Sexy, Smart & In Control: Birth Control Without the BS with Saundra Pelletier

    FEB 12

    Sexy, Smart & In Control: Birth Control Without the BS with Saundra Pelletier

    What if birth control didn’t come with daily hormones, side effects, or shame — and instead supported pleasure, autonomy, and confidence? This week Lisa welcomes Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences and the force behind Phexxi, the first hormone-free, on-demand prescription birth control. Together they explore the intersection of sexual health, empowerment, midlife identity, and why women deserve both protection and pleasure. This conversation moves beyond fear-based messaging into joy, agency, and informed choice — especially for women navigating perimenopause, postpartum years, or simply wanting an alternative to long-term synthetic hormones. What We Talk About Why traditional hormonal birth control may impact libido, mood, and identity The concept of a “Hormone Holiday” Perimenopause + still needing pregnancy protection Why women are conditioned to live with discomfort Teaching sons empathy and body literacy Pleasure as a revolutionary act Empowerment vs. fear-based sexual health messaging Reclaiming desire and confidence after 40 Key Takeaways You deserve options that align with your body and your life stage. Birth control does not need to equal daily medication. Sexual pleasure is not shameful — it is information, agency, and identity. Men want language and permission to participate in these conversations. Midlife is not the end of sexuality — it can be the beginning of intentional sexuality. Guest: Saundra Pelletier CEO of Evofem Biosciences, advocate for women’s reproductive health, and mission-driven leader bringing hormone-free contraceptive options into mainstream conversation. Connect with Saundra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saundra-pelletier/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saundrapelletier/, https://www.instagram.com/phexxi/ Website: sayvaginastore.com Let’s Stay Connected – Website: https://liberatedmenopause.ca Instagram: @lboate Facebook: Liberated Menopause Facebook Group: Liberated Menopause Community Email: lisa@liberatedmenopause.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
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Transforming 45 is where midlife gets real. Host Lisa Boate, menopause coach and educator, dives into the truth about perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, and midlife reinvention. Through candid stories and menopause conversations with men and women, Lisa helps listeners understand their bodies, relationships, and purpose in this powerful chapter. Honest, funny, and empowering—this is your go-to podcast for thriving through midlife transformation.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Boate
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lisa Boate
  • Show Website
    Transforming 45

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