What happens when life changes in an instant—and you have to find a way to keep moving forward? In this deeply personal episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy Manning sits down with entrepreneur, wellness executive, and Make Time Wellness co-founder Helen Christoni for a powerful conversation about grief, resilience, caregiving, women's brain health, and rebuilding a meaningful life after unimaginable loss. After losing her daughter Bella and witnessing the devastating impact of dementia and cognitive decline on loved ones, Helen found herself reevaluating everything—from how women care for themselves to the emotional burdens so many carry in silence. Together, Roxy and Helen discuss the realities of child loss, navigating grief in midlife, supporting aging family members, protecting cognitive health, and why women must stop waiting until they are completely depleted before prioritizing themselves. This is a conversation about heartbreak, healing, purpose, and finding strength you never knew you had. Listener Note: This episode contains discussion of child loss, grief, caregiving, dementia, and mental health. Please listen with care if these topics are sensitive for you. In This Episode:Helen's journey through the loss of her daughter BellaHow grief changes your perspective on lifeThe emotional realities of caregivingWhy women are at greater risk for cognitive declineThe connection between brain health, stress, and overall wellnessThe invisible emotional labor many women carryReinvention after loss and adversityBuilding purpose through painPractical ways women can prioritize themselves in midlife This Episode Is Sponsored by DefenAgeIf you're looking for smarter, science-backed skincare, you'll want to check out DefenAge. DefenAge's award-winning products are powered by Age-Repair Defensins®, proprietary technology designed to help support your skin's natural ability to renew itself and address multiple visible signs of aging. And listeners of The Iconic Midlife can receive the DefenAge Fly Kit for just $29 (a $98 value). Use code ROXY29 at checkout. Visit: DefenAge.com/Renewal Connect with Helen ChristoniInstagram: @helenchristoni Connect with Roxy Manning & The Iconic MidlifeSocial Media: @theiconicmidlife Social Media: @redcarpetroxy Website: theiconicmidlife.com If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, download the episode, and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music. Your support helps us continue bringing you meaningful conversations with extraordinary women redefining midlife on their own terms. #TheIconicMidlife #HelenChristoni #ChildLoss #Grief #BrainHealth #Caregiving #MidlifeWomen #Women'sWellness #MentalHealth #Resilience #DefenAge #RoxyManning Mentioned in this episode: DefenAge Special Offer for The Iconic Midlife Listeners This episode is sponsored by DefenAge. DefenAge's award-winning skincare is powered by Age-Repair Defensins®, proprietary technology designed to help support your skin's natural renewal process and address multiple visible signs of aging. As a listener of The Iconic Midlife, you can receive the DefenAge Fly Kit for just $29 (regularly $98) using code ROXY29. Visit: DefenAge.com/Renewal Offer valid while supplies last. DefenAge Special Offer for The Iconic Midlife Listeners This episode is sponsored by DefenAge. DefenAge's award-winning skincare is powered by Age-Repair Defensins®, proprietary technology designed to help support your skin's natural renewal process and address multiple visible signs of aging. As a listener of The Iconic Midlife, you can receive the DefenAge Fly Kit for just $29 (regularly $98) using code ROXY29. Visit: DefenAge.com/Renewal Offer valid while supplies last.
