Inspired Living for Women: Conversations With Women Over 40

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The Inspired Living for Women newsletter provides empowering content, practical advice, and inspiring stories to help women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond embrace life’s next chapter with confidence, purpose, and joy. yourgenesbydesign.substack.com

  1. Pressing Pause: A Shift and What’s Next

    08/19/2025

    Pressing Pause: A Shift and What’s Next

    Thank you for being on this journey with me! After 9 months and 26 episodes, I’m pressing pause on the Inspired Living for Women podcast. While this chapter is ending, my focus is shifting to helping women 45+ explore their DNA and how it relates to estrogen detox and methylation — and discover what their body needs to best support those processes.  For now, you can still access my free Realignment Reset at inspiredlivingforwomen.com — a starting point for women who want to pause and reconnect, even as my next chapter unfolds in a new direction. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with others if you think they would also enjoy it. Thank you! ✨ Begin Your Realignment Reset — A simple, 7-day guided reset to help you pause, get clear, and realign with what matters most. Perfect for women 45+ who are ready for a fresh start. Get Started Here → Website: inspiredlivingforwomen.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourgenesbydesign.substack.com

    2 min
  2. Understanding Perimenopause: Essential Knowledge for Women Over 40

    08/12/2025

    Understanding Perimenopause: Essential Knowledge for Women Over 40

    In this episode of Inspired Living for Women, Terry Tateossian—founder of THOR (The House of Rose) and wellness advocate for women over 40—shares essential insights on navigating perimenopause, a stage that can begin as early as the mid-30s yet often goes unrecognized. In a candid, empowering conversation, she reveals how sleep, resistance training, and personalized nutrition form the foundation for hormonal balance and vitality, and explains why cellular regeneration slows during this transition. Through her intimate wellness retreats, Terry offers women the tools, community, and perspective to move through midlife feeling stronger, more resilient, and fully aligned with their body’s needs. ✨ Topics Discussed: The surprising reality that perimenopause can start in the mid-30s—and why so many women miss the early signsThree key pillars for supporting hormonal health naturally: quality sleep, resistance training, and personalized nutritionHow cellular regeneration slows during perimenopause and the lifestyle shifts that can help counteract itThe power of small, intimate wellness retreats to restore energy, build community, and support women’s midlife transitions.Key Takeaways: Perimenopause can begin much earlier than most women realize, making early awareness critical for managing symptoms.Quality sleep, strength training, and protein-rich nutrition are foundational for maintaining hormonal balance and vitality.Supporting cellular regeneration through lifestyle changes can ease the physical shifts of midlife.Connection and shared experience in small, supportive communities can transform the perimenopause journey.Noteworthy Quotes from Terry: "For the first time, I felt empowered that I could get my life back on track and stop dreading getting older." "One of the biggest mistakes women make is being undernourished while doing excessive cardio." "Your body regenerates millions of cells every second, but the speed and quality decline with age, making nutrition, strength training, sleep, and stress management essential." Terry's Bio: Terry Tateossian is the founder of THOR: The House of Rose, a wellness community dedicated to helping women over 40 thrive through fitness, nutrition, and mindset retreats. A certified personal trainer, nutritionist, hormone specialist, and host of the podcast How Good Can It Get, she guides women in moving beyond outdated health advice to embrace strength, vitality, and lasting self-trust. An award-winning entrepreneur, Terry is passionate about redefining midlife as a season of clarity, power, and reinvention—both inside and out. More About Terry: Website: thehouseofrose.com Wellness Retreats & Events Follow Terry on LinkedIn Follow Terry on Instagram If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with others if you think they would also enjoy it. Thank you! ✨ Begin Your Realignment Reset — A simple, 7-day guided reset to help you pause, get clear, and realign with what matters most. Perfect for women 45+ who are ready for a fresh start. Get Started Here → Website: inspiredlivingforwomen.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourgenesbydesign.substack.com

    40 min
  3. The Inflammation Crisis No One’s Talking About — And Why Women 40+ Must Pay Attention

    07/29/2025

    The Inflammation Crisis No One’s Talking About — And Why Women 40+ Must Pay Attention

    In this episode of Inspired Living for Women, Laura Owen—author of The Reset Code and a trailblazing entrepreneur in business, healthcare, and public service—uncovers the hidden epidemic of chronic inflammation and its toll on women’s health. In a grounded, eye-opening conversation, Laura explains how this persistent, often overlooked condition drives the “trifecta” of diabetes, heart disease, and liver dysfunction—especially in women over 40. She explores how our broken “sick care” system fails us, and why addressing root causes through lifestyle, purpose, and community is key to lasting change. Her insights offer not just information, but hope—for healing, clarity, and powerful midlife reinvention.  Topics Discussed: Laura’s mission to expose chronic inflammation as the silent driver behind diabetes, heart disease, and liver damageThe staggering truth about metabolic syndrome—and why most pre-diabetic Americans don’t even know they’re at riskHow our current healthcare and food systems keep people sick, medicated, and uninformedWhy community, purpose, and a root-cause approach are essential to lasting midlife health and transformationKey Takeaways: Chronic inflammation often goes unnoticed—but it’s a root cause of many serious health issues and can be reversed.Awareness is power: understanding your risk for metabolic syndrome can help you take action before symptoms appear.You don’t need more willpower—you need a deeper “why” and a supportive community to make lasting change.True healthcare starts with root-cause healing, not prescriptions—and women over 40 deserve better.Noteworthy Quotes from Laura: “We don’t have healthcare—we have sick care. The system is built to diagnose and prescribe, not to prevent or heal.” “What we put in our mouths every day is either medicine or poison. It’s that simple.” “You can’t change what you don’t acknowledge. That’s the first step—and it’s where real hope begins.” “By the time women reach midlife, we often ask, ‘Where did I go?’ The loss of identity, purpose, and confidence can be just as damaging as any diagnosis.” Laura's Bio: Laura Owen is the author of The Reset Code and Founder/CEO of HealthyID®, with a career spanning business, healthcare, and public service—including her role as Kansas Secretary of Commerce. A tech co-founder and visionary leader, she’s dedicated to helping people take ownership of their health through intentional living and root-cause wellness. Known for her clarity, courage, and bold vision, Laura blends strategic insight with a deep commitment to empowering others to lead healthier, more purposeful lives. More About Laura: Website: theresetcode.net Follow Laura on LinkedIn Book: The Reset Code: 10 Steps to Unlock Your Best Health & Life If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with others if you think they would also enjoy it. Thank you! ✨ Begin Your Realignment Reset — A simple, 7-day guided reset to help you pause, get clear, and realign with what matters most. Perfect for women 45+ who are ready for a fresh start. Get Started Here → Website: inspiredlivingforwomen.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourgenesbydesign.substack.com

    43 min
  4. Debra Buhring on Healing Trauma and Mastering Stress Through Heart Coherence

    07/15/2025

    Debra Buhring on Healing Trauma and Mastering Stress Through Heart Coherence

    In this episode of Inspired Living for Women, Debra Buhring shares her extraordinary journey from a high-achieving, trauma-carrying corporate lawyer to a heart math coach living a life of clarity, resilience, and purpose. Through a powerful conversation, Debra opens up about surviving Complex PTSD, walking away from a life built on people-pleasing, and discovering healing through craniosacral therapy and heart coherence. She explains how learning to regulate the nervous system and listen to the body’s innate wisdom—especially the heart’s—can unlock deep transformation. Her story is both sobering and inspiring, reminding us that true healing doesn’t require perfection—just the willingness to reconnect with what’s real. Topics Discussed: Debra’s path from corporate law to heart math coaching—and why she walked away from a life built on people-pleasingThe impact of Complex PTSD, chronic stress, and misdiagnoses on her body—and how she finally began to healHow craniosacral therapy and heart coherence helped her process trauma and reconnect with her true selfHow relocating to the Mediterranean reshaped her sense of home, belonging, and holistic wellbeingKey Takeaways: Healing isn’t about fixing—it’s about reconnecting with your body’s wisdom and honoring what it’s been through.You can release decades of trauma when you find the right tools—especially ones that support the nervous system.Heart coherence isn’t just a concept—it’s a powerful, science-backed way to regulate stress and transform health.Living in alignment with your values can be one of the most healing choices you make.Noteworthy Quotes: “Wellness shouldn’t be a luxury. You shouldn’t have to have a nutritionist and a therapist and all these other things.” “Craniosacral therapy was the most impactful thing I’ve ever done—it helped separate my childhood from my adulthood and gave me back my voice.” “I think we tend to overcomplicate healing by chasing quick fixes. What we really need is consistency, common sense, and a return to what our bodies already know.” Debra's Bio: Debra Buhring is a former corporate lawyer turned HeartMath® Building Personal Resilience Mentor, wellness advocate, and author of over a dozen books. A survivor of Complex PTSD and a lifelong traveler, Debra helps others transform adversity into purpose and live with greater clarity, resilience, and joy. Through her coaching, writing, and speaking, she offers a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we reconnect with ourselves and choose to lead from the heart. More About Debra: Website: mediterraneanme.org Follow Debra on Instagram Follow Debra on LinkedIn If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with others if you think they would also enjoy it. Thank you! ✨ Begin Your Realignment Reset — A simple, 7-day guided reset to help you pause, get clear, and realign with what matters most. Perfect for women 45+ who are ready for a fresh start. Get Started Here → Website: inspiredlivingforwomen.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourgenesbydesign.substack.com

    32 min
  5. Beyond Mindset, Beyond Limits: Jeanne Omlor on High Ticket Coaching

    07/01/2025

    Beyond Mindset, Beyond Limits: Jeanne Omlor on High Ticket Coaching

    In this episode, Jeanne Omlor pulls back the curtain on how she built a multi-million dollar coaching business in her late 50s—without ads, funnels, or fluff. Known for her bold “Beyond Mindset” approach, Jeanne helps coaches and consultants land high-ticket clients through organic marketing and unapologetic self-worth. She shares how her hybrid programs combine deep personal support with strategic business growth, including private advisory services for select clients at $250K per year. Jeanne is proof that you don’t need to follow trends to succeed—you need clarity, conviction, and the courage to do things differently. ✨ Topics Discussed: Jeanne’s “Beyond Mindset” approach and why she challenges traditional coaching methodsHow she built a multi-million dollar business through organic marketing and high-ticket offersThe structure and impact of her coaching programs, including private advisory at $250K/yearWhy age is never a limitation—and how she became a millionaire in her late 50💡 Key Takeaways: You don’t need funnels or ads to succeed—clarity, connection, and conviction can build a thriving business.Believing you’re worthy right now is more powerful than any mindset hack.Reinvention is always possible, no matter your age or background.High-ticket success starts with owning your value and speaking directly to the right people.Noteworthy Quotes: "You are worthy and ready right now, whatever that means for you. Don’t wait to do stuff—because I became a millionaire in my late 50s. You can do anything you want at any time." "High-ticket coaching changes lives because it creates critical cash flow—fast. That’s what excites me: helping people create real financial shifts." "At some point, making money isn’t enough. After the first million, you need purpose—or you won’t keep going." Jeanne's Bio: Jeanne Omlor is an Online Business Profits Strategist who scaled her coaching business to over $2 million in just three years—after starting as a broke, 54-year-old solo parent. She cracked the code on organic marketing and developed her signature “Beyond Mindset” approach to help visionary coaches, consultants, and service providers attract high-ticket clients without ads. Jeanne now teaches others how to maximize profit and impact using personalized, strategic online sales systems. More About Jeanne: Website: jeanneomlor.com Book a Call with Jeanne Follow Jeanne on Instagram Follow Jeanne on LinkedIn Follow Jeanne on YouTube Follow Jeanne on Facebook If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with others if you think they would also enjoy it. Thank you! ✨ Begin Your Realignment Reset — A simple, 7-day guided reset to help you pause, get clear, and realign with what matters most. Perfect for women 45+ who are ready for a fresh start. Get Started Here → Website: inspiredlivingforwomen.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourgenesbydesign.substack.com

    28 min
  6. The Truth About Thyroid Function: Beyond Standard Medical Tests

    06/24/2025

    The Truth About Thyroid Function: Beyond Standard Medical Tests

    In this episode, Dr. Dana Gibbs shares how her own experience with years of unexplained fatigue led her to question everything she was taught about thyroid health. A former ENT surgeon, Dr. Gibbs discovered that many of her patients — and herself — showed classic signs of hypothyroidism despite having “normal” TSH levels. She now uses a more integrative approach that looks beyond standard labs to assess free hormone levels, T3/RT3 ratios, and screen for Hashimoto’s. Dr. Gibbs explains why so many women feel dismissed by conventional care, how subtle thyroid issues can masquerade as other conditions, and what labs and treatments can actually make a difference. She also tackles the confusion around hormone replacement therapy and offers clarity on its risks and benefits for women over 40. ✨ Topics Discussed:  Dr. Dana Gibbs’ journey from ENT surgeon to thyroid health advocateWhy “normal” TSH doesn’t always mean your thyroid is fineThe deeper labs that reveal hidden thyroid dysfunctionHow treating thyroid issues can resolve symptoms others missClarifying the real risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy💡 Key Takeaways: Many thyroid issues go undiagnosed when doctors rely only on TSH levels.Free T3, free T4, and the T3/RT3 ratio offer a clearer picture of thyroid function.Hashimoto’s can appear early and often goes unnoticed without proper screening.Hormone therapy, when used appropriately, can support heart, bone, and overall health.Feeling dismissed by “normal labs” is common—but there are answers beyond them.Noteworthy Quotes: “I had no idea what it felt like to be normal until I started taking that medicine.” “Having a TSH above three has now been correlated with things like high cholesterol, liver disease, and cognitive issues—even if you don’t feel it yet." “Untreated thyroid issues suppress the immune system—and when you fix it, people just stop getting sick.” “We’re doing all these surgeries on people that surgery is not going to help.” Dr. Gibb's Bio: Dr. Dana Gibbs is a retired, board-certified ENT and thyroid surgeon with more than two decades of experience in private practice. Today, she leads Consultants in Metabolism, where she focuses on integrative, root-cause care for thyroid and hormone imbalances like Hashimoto’s and subclinical hypothyroidism. Based in North Texas, her boutique practice supports patients dealing with chronic fatigue, stubborn weight gain, and other lingering symptoms often overlooked by conventional lab testing—delivering personalized solutions and compassionate guidance for complex endocrine health. More About Dr. Gibbs: Website: danagibbsmd.com Video Library Follow Dr. Gibbs on LinkedIn Follow Dr. Gibbs on Instagram If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with others if you think they would also enjoy it. Thank you! ✨ Begin Your Realignment Reset — A simple, 7-day guided reset to help you pause, get clear, and realign with what matters most. Perfect for women 45+ who are ready for a fresh start. Get Started Here → Website: inspiredlivingforwomen.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourgenesbydesign.substack.com

    38 min
  7. Redefining Fitness After 50: Amy VanLiew on Strength, Hormones & Self-Compassion

    06/17/2025

    Redefining Fitness After 50: Amy VanLiew on Strength, Hormones & Self-Compassion

    In this episode, Amy VanLiew shares how she left a 26-year engineering career to become a wellness entrepreneur dedicated to supporting women over 50 through realistic, science-backed fitness. She breaks down why traditional “exercise more, eat less” advice often backfires in midlife and explains how hormonal changes impact strength, metabolism, and fat storage. Amy’s approach centers on strength training, bone health, and stress management — but just as importantly, self-compassion. With over 700 videos in her online membership, she helps women shift from fighting their bodies to working with them, creating sustainable habits rooted in function, freedom, and joy. ✨ Topics Discussed: Amy’s transition from a 26-year engineering career to midlife fitness entrepreneurHow strength training supports mobility, hormones, and confidence after 50The concept of being “healthy enough” vs. chasing perfection in fitnessWhy self-compassion is a powerful (and often missing) part of women’s wellness💡 Key Takeaways: Fitness after 50 is about sustainability and strength—not extremes or overexertion.Hormonal shifts require smarter strategies, not just more effort or willpower.“Healthy enough” is a mindset that supports consistency without perfectionism.Self-compassion can be a strength-building tool—not a weakness or excuse.Noteworthy Quotes from Amy: “I just want to be healthy enough. Not from a place of laziness—but from a place of doing just enough to stay strong, mobile, and able to do what I love.” “The old rule of ‘exercise more, eat less’ becomes the worst advice for women in midlife. Our bodies aren’t the same, and they need a different kind of support.” “There’s no one exercise that gets rid of belly fat. It’s about lowering cortisol, building muscle, and working with your body—not against it.” “Strength training is not about pushing to extremes. It’s about doing enough to protect your joints, posture, and energy—so you can keep doing what you love without getting hurt.” Amy's Bio: After a 26-year career in engineering, Amy VanLiew turned her passion into purpose—helping women over 50 get moving and feel better. Through her online fitness studio, she offers low-impact strength, cardio, Pilates, balance, and posture workouts designed specifically for midlife bodies. Certified in personal training, integrative nutrition, menopause and osteoporosis fitness, and corrective exercise, Amy’s approach helps you stay “healthy enough” to enjoy life—without injury, extremes, or workouts that leave you feeling beat up. More About Amy: Website: behealthyenough.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/behealthyenough/ YouTube: youtube.com/c/BeHealthyEnough Facebook: facebook.com/behealthyenough If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with others if you think they would also enjoy it. Thank you! ✨ Begin Your Realignment Reset — A simple, 7-day guided reset to help you pause, get clear, and realign with what matters most. Perfect for women 45+ who are ready for a fresh start. Get Started Here → Website: inspiredlivingforwomen.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourgenesbydesign.substack.com

    41 min
  8. The Perfection Pivot: Beth Dudzic’s Journey from Rock and Roll Dreamer to Romance Novelist

    06/10/2025

    The Perfection Pivot: Beth Dudzic’s Journey from Rock and Roll Dreamer to Romance Novelist

    In this episode of Inspired Living for Women, Beth Pellino-Dudzic opens up about her journey from the rock clubs of New York to a seemingly perfect life in Hawaii—and the quiet unraveling that led her to start over at 40 as a single mother back in New York. Though she had long dreamed of a creative life, she followed a more traditional path of business school, marriage, and raising three daughters before eventually returning to herself. Years later, after rebuilding her life, remarrying, and eventually moving to Alabama, the stories she’d imagined for decades finally came to life. Beth shares how her love of music, storytelling, and second chances led to the creation of The Perfection Saga, a six-book romance series born from a spark that never really left.  ✨Topics Discussed: Beth’s early immersion in New York’s rock scene and how those formative years shaped the creative foundation for her fictionThe disconnect between outward success and inner fulfillment that led her to leave a “perfect” life in Hawaii at age 40How the idea for the Perfection Saga came to her suddenly after decades of imagining characters and stories in the backgroundWhy midlife can be a powerful time to reconnect with long-held passions and finally create what’s been waiting beneath the surface 💡 Key Takeaways:Leaving a life that looks good on the outside may be the first step toward creating one that feels right on the inside.Creative ideas often live within us for years before we’re ready—or able—to bring them to life.Reinvention doesn’t have to happen all at once; it unfolds through choices, courage, and persistence.Your past experiences can become powerful creative fuel—even the parts that felt off-track at the time.Noteworthy Quotes: “I thought there was something wrong with me... I had everything, and I wasn’t happy. But I was only 40, and I had the rest of my life to figure out what happiness really meant.” “It was like the story flowed through me. I got in the shower, and the characters, the plot, the names—they all came to me. That’s when I knew: it was time to start writing.” “I always thought I was meant to do something—something bigger—and now it’s finally coming out.” Beth's Bio: Beth Pellino-Dudzic is a Bronx-born author who grew up in Westchester County, NY. Her Perfection Saga—a planned eight-book romance series—is fictional but rooted in decades of lived experience and her deep connection to the New York rock scene. A lifelong music lover and lyricist, Beth also enjoys football, baking for special occasions, and creating characters who reflect strength, heart, and resilience. She’s a proud mother of three adult daughters and a new grandmother, currently living in Alabama. More About Beth: Book Website: perfectionsaga.com/ Follow on Instagram If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with others if you think they would also enjoy it. Thank you! ✨ Begin Your Realignment Reset — A simple, 7-day guided reset to help you pause, get clear, and realign with what matters most. Perfect for women 45+ who are ready for a fresh start. Get Started Here → Website: inspiredlivingforwomen.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourgenesbydesign.substack.com

    38 min
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