Happy Healthy Her Podcast

Tracey Male; Cynthia Penner; Lorraine Kihm
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Welcome to the Happy Healthy Her Podcast—where we keep it real (and fun!) about thriving in midlife. Join us, your go-to girlfriends, as we tackle everything from nutrition to menopause to mindfulness. Hit that subscribe button and let's embrace this wild and wonderful journey together—because life's way more fun when we're laughing, learning, and lifting each other up. Want more tips and resources? Visit us at: Tracey at naturesprotege.com Cynthia at womenflourishingtogether.com Lorraine at InnerPathwaysWellness.com

  1. Why Communication Isn’t the Real Problem in Relationships | Couples Therapy Secrets with Bruce Chalmers

    11H AGO

    Why Communication Isn’t the Real Problem in Relationships | Couples Therapy Secrets with Bruce Chalmers

    Why do so many couples believe their biggest relationship problem is communication? According to psychologist Bruce Chalmers, who has spent more than three decades working with couples, communication may not actually be the real issue at all. In this episode, we explore the deeper dynamic that often drives relationship conflict — what Bruce calls the “Passion Paradox.” It’s the tension between two powerful human needs: the desire for safety and stability, and the equally strong desire for intimacy and emotional truth. When couples try to avoid conflict to protect stability, they can unintentionally lose the intimacy that keeps a relationship alive. In this conversation, we explore: • Why communication techniques often fail couples • The hidden tension between stability and intimacy • Why conflict triggers panic in relationships • How trust can begin to rebuild after disconnection or betrayal Bruce also shares a simple philosophy that has guided his work with couples for decades: Be kind. Don’t panic. Have faith. If you’ve ever wondered why relationships can bring both deep love and deep pain, this episode offers insight, compassion, and a powerful new way to understand connection. Bruce Chalmer's Links: Betrayal and Forgiveness: How to Navigate the Turmoil and Learn to Trust Again It’s Not About Communication! Why Everything You Know About Couples Therapy is Wrong Reigniting the Spark: Why Stable Couples Lose Intimacy, and How to Get It Back Website: https://brucechalmer.com Podcast website: https://ctin7.com Social: https://www.youtube.com/brucechalmer https://www.facebook.com/drbrucechalmer https://www.instagram.com/dr_bruce_chalmer/ Bruce Chalmers: Keeping the Spark in Long-Term Love: Intimacy, Trust, and Staying Kind 👉 Contact Us: Join the Happy Healthy Her Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568529938183 Join the Happy Healthy Her MeetUp Group: https://www.meetup.com/the-happy-healthy-her-meetup/ *************************** 🔹 Lorraine Kihm - Wellness Coach 🌍 https://innerpathwayswellness.com/ ✉️ lorraine.eve@InnerPathwaysWellness.com YT : https://www.youtube.com/@InnerPathwaysWellness FB: https://www.facebook.com/InnerPathwaysWellness/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/innerpathwayswellness/ *************************** 🔹 Cynthia Penner - Menopause Coach and Author 🌍 WomenFlourishingTogether.com ✉️ womenflourishtogether@gmail.com Check out Cynthia’s Book “MIND MAZE Reclaiming Your Clarity in the Midst of Chaos” https://amzn.to/4pNuche Check out Cynthia’s Book “HORMONE HAVOC Finding Balance Without Losing Yourself” https://amzn.to/48MKfpJ Check out Cynthia’s Book “INSOMNIA IMBALANCE Restoring Your Sleepless Mind and Body” https://amzn.to/4ryPwbU Listen to The Menopause Map Minute podcast: Spotify Apple Youtube *************************** 🔹 Tracey Male - Health Empowerment Coach 🌍 NaturesProtege.com ✉️ info@naturesprotege.com ✨Join Tracey’s Membership Community: Your Nourish and Flourish Hub https://leads.naturesprotege.com/your-nourish-and-flourish-hub-4299 📖 Grab Tracey’s Free Guide: 4 Simple Steps to Break Free From Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain https://leads.naturesprotege.com/opt-in-simple-4-step-guide-to-break-free-from-chronic-pain-page FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturesprotege IG: https://www.instagram.com/natures_protege/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturesprotege LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natures-protege/

    45 min
  2. Losing Yourself in Love — and Finding Your Way Back with Nikki Allen

    4D AGO

    Losing Yourself in Love — and Finding Your Way Back with Nikki Allen

    What happens when love slowly erodes your sense of self? In this deeply honest conversation, we sit down with author Nikki Allen to explore the kind of heartbreak that doesn’t leave visible bruises — just silence, self-doubt, and the unsettling realization that somewhere along the way… you disappeared. Her novel Loved You, Hated You may be fiction, but the emotions behind it are very real. Together, we unpack: • How women get stuck in patterns that slowly steal their voice • Why midlife often becomes a powerful awakening • What emotional betrayal actually does to your nervous system and identity • How to begin rebuilding yourself — piece by piece This episode isn’t about blaming an ex. It’s about understanding how we lose ourselves trying to keep love alive… and what it truly takes to come back home to who we are. If you’ve ever loved too hard, stayed too long, or are quietly rebuilding your confidence in midlife, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Because rediscovering your voice isn’t dramatic. It’s deliberate. And it’s powerful. ✨ Connect with Nikki Allen: https://officialnikkiallen.com/ — If this episode spoke to you, don’t forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe And share it with a woman who needs to hear she’s not alone. Remember, in a world where you can be anything — be happy, be healthy, and be kind. 👉 Contact Us: Join the Happy Healthy Her Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568529938183 Join the Happy Healthy Her MeetUp Group: https://www.meetup.com/the-happy-healthy-her-meetup/ *************************** 🔹 Lorraine Kihm - Wellness Coach 🌍InnerPathwaysWellness.com ✉️ lorraine.eve@innerpathwayswellness.com *************************** 🔹 Cynthia Penner - Menopause Coach and Author 🌍 WomenFlourishingTogether.com ✉️ womenflourishtogether@gmail.com Check out Cynthia’s Book “MIND MAZE Reclaiming Your Clarity in the Midst of Chaos” https://amzn.to/4pNuche Check out Cynthia’s Book “HORMONE HAVOC Finding Balance Without Losing Yourself” https://amzn.to/48MKfpJ Check out Cynthia’s Book “INSOMNIA IMBALANCE Restoring Your Sleepless Mind and Body” https://amzn.to/4ryPwbU Listen to The Menopause Map Minute podcast: Spotify Apple Youtube *************************** 🔹 Tracey Male - Health Empowerment Coach 🌍 NaturesProtege.com ✉️ info@naturesprotege.com ✨Join Tracey’s Membership Community: Your Nourish and Flourish Hub https://leads.naturesprotege.com/your-nourish-and-flourish-hub-4299 📖 Grab Tracey’s Free Guide: 4 Simple Steps to Break Free From Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain https://leads.naturesprotege.com/opt-in-simple-4-step-guide-to-break-free-from-chronic-pain-page FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturesprotege IG: https://www.instagram.com/natures_protege/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturesprotege LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natures-protege/

    30 min
  3. The 2AM Wake-Up Club: Sleep Sabotage in Midlife | Between Us Girls Series Ep. 1

    FEB 24

    The 2AM Wake-Up Club: Sleep Sabotage in Midlife | Between Us Girls Series Ep. 1

    Have you ever jolted awake at 2 or 3 a.m., heart racing, mind buzzing, and absolutely no reason to be wide awake? Welcome to the club. In this very first Happy Healthy Her: Between Us Girls Series episode, we’re trying something new. No guest. No formal script. Just three women sitting down for real, honest conversation about what midlife is actually like. Today we’re talking about sleep sabotage — the mysterious 2 a.m. wake-up that so many women experience during perimenopause and menopause. We briefly touch on the science behind: • Cortisol spikes in the early morning hours • Blood sugar dips that trigger adrenaline • Hormone shifts that affect your nervous system • Why estrogen and progesterone changes impact deep sleep But mostly? We talk about the stories. The frustration. The strategies. The “is this normal?” moments. This episode is the start of our new Between Us Girls series — where we pull up a chair and have the conversations midlife women whisper about but rarely understand. If you’ve been waking up between 2–4 a.m., feeling anxious, alert, or just wide awake for no reason, this conversation will help you feel seen, validated, and less alone. If this episode resonates, don’t forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment with your 2 a.m. experience 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a new episode 👉 Contact Us: Join the Happy Healthy Her Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568529938183 Join the Happy Healthy Her MeetUp Group: https://www.meetup.com/the-happy-healthy-her-meetup/ *************************** 🔹 Lorraine Kihm - Wellness Coach 🌍InnerPathwaysWellness.com ✉️ lorraine.eve@innerpathwayswellness.com *************************** 🔹 Cynthia Penner - Menopause Coach and Author 🌍 WomenFlourishingTogether.com ✉️ womenflourishtogether@gmail.com Check out Cynthia’s Book “MIND MAZE Reclaiming Your Clarity in the Midst of Chaos” https://amzn.to/4pNuche Check out Cynthia’s Book “HORMONE HAVOC Finding Balance Without Losing Yourself” https://amzn.to/48MKfpJ Check out Cynthia’s Book “INSOMNIA IMBALANCE Restoring Your Sleepless Mind and Body” https://amzn.to/4ryPwbU Listen to The Menopause Map Minute podcast: Spotify Apple Youtube *************************** 🔹 Tracey Male - Health Empowerment Coach 🌍 NaturesProtege.com ✉️ info@naturesprotege.com ✨Join Tracey’s Membership Community: Your Nourish and Flourish Hub https://leads.naturesprotege.com/your-nourish-and-flourish-hub-4299 📖 Grab Tracey’s Free Guide: 4 Simple Steps to Break Free From Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain https://leads.naturesprotege.com/opt-in-simple-4-step-guide-to-break-free-from-chronic-pain-page FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturesprotege IG: https://www.instagram.com/natures_protege/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturesprotege LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natures-protege/

    33 min
  4. Beyond Periods: Comfort, Body Awareness, and Supporting Women Through Every Stage of Life

    FEB 20

    Beyond Periods: Comfort, Body Awareness, and Supporting Women Through Every Stage of Life

    We often focus on what we put into our bodies… But how often do we think about what touches our bodies every single day? In this episode, we’re having an open and honest conversation about comfort, body awareness, and the many ways women support their bodies through different stages of life. Joined by Arielle Loupos, founder of Flower Girl, we explore how something as simple as what we wear closest to our body can influence comfort, confidence, and everyday life — far beyond the monthly cycle. Because this isn’t just about periods. It’s about listening to your body. We talk about real-life experiences many women quietly navigate — from hormonal changes and post-menopause to bladder sensitivity, workouts, travel, sleep, and simply wanting to feel more comfortable and secure in your body. In this episode, we explore: • Why what touches your body matters more than most women realize • How comfort can be information, not just something extra • The emotional shift that happens when women feel supported instead of restricted • The many ways women in midlife and beyond are using this type of underwear • How to begin making small, body-aware changes without overwhelm This is not about fashion. It’s about awareness, compassion, and learning to honor your body at every stage of life. Press play and join us as we talk comfort, confidence, and learning to listen to your body in a new way. 💜 Listener Discount: HAPPYHER15 — 15% off Flower Girl Contact Arielle Loupos • Website: https://flowergirl.co • Instagram: https://instagram.com/flowergirl.co_ • Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/arielleloupos 👉 Contact Us: Join the Happy Healthy Her Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568529938183 Join the Happy Healthy Her MeetUp Group: https://www.meetup.com/the-happy-healthy-her-meetup/ *************************** 🔹 Lorraine Kihm – Mindset Wellness Coach 🌍InnerPathwaysWellness.com ✉️ lorraine.eve@innerpathwayswellness.com *************************** 🔹 Cynthia Penner - Menopause Coach and Author 🌍 WomenFlourishingTogether.com ✉️ womenflourishtogether@gmail.com Buy Cynthia’s Book “Mind Maze: Reclaiming Your Clarity in the Midst of Chaos” https://amzn.to/4eFJro1 *************************** 🔹 Tracey Male - Health Empowerment Coach 🌍 NaturesProtege.com ✉️ info@naturesprotege.com ✨Join Tracey’s Membership Community: Your Nourish and Flourish Hub https://leads.naturesprotege.com/your-nourish-and-flourish-hub-4299 📖 Grab Tracey’s Free Guide: 4 Simple Steps to Break Free From Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain https://leads.naturesprotege.com/opt-in-simple-4-step-guide-to-break-free-from-chronic-pain-page FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturesprotege IG: https://www.instagram.com/natures_protege/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturesprotege LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natures-protege/

    37 min
  5. Are You Really “Broken”? Rethinking Mental Health, Diagnosis, and Human Resilience with Dr. Fred Moss

    FEB 11

    Are You Really “Broken”? Rethinking Mental Health, Diagnosis, and Human Resilience with Dr. Fred Moss

    What if there’s actually nothing wrong with you? In this thought-provoking episode of the Happy Healthy Her Podcast, Cynthia and co-hosts Tracey and Lorraine sit down with Dr. Fred Moss, psychiatrist of over 45 years and founder of Welcome to Humanity, to challenge the way we think about mental health, diagnosis, and medication. Known as “The Undoctor,” Dr. Fred shares why he believes many mental health labels may be conversations waiting to happen rather than lifelong illnesses. He explains how overdiagnosis can shape identity, how medication can sometimes prolong symptoms, and how rediscovering human connection and true voice can open the door to healing. If you have ever felt: • Overdiagnosed • Stuck inside a label • Told you’ll need medication forever • Or quietly wondered, “Is something actually wrong with me?” This episode is for you. We explore: • What it means to “undoctor” mental illness • The role of conversation in healing • Human resilience and reclaiming your voice • Empowering first steps toward mental clarity • Why healing is possible at any age Plus, Dr. Fred offers listeners a complimentary discovery call and a free guide to help you begin discovering your true voice. This conversation invites you to pause before assuming you are broken and consider a radically empowering alternative: maybe you are human. 🎧 Tune in, reflect on this week’s challenge, and join the conversation inside our Facebook community. 👍 Like 💬 Share 🔔 Follow so you never miss an episode designed to empower, educate, and uplift you in midlife and beyond. Because sometimes the most healing question you can ask is: “What if nothing is wrong with me?” You can connect with Dr. Fred through : UndoctorReset.com, DrFred360.com, and WelcomeToHumanity.net. And as a special gift, he’s offering you a complimentary 20–30 minute discovery call plus a PDF guide on how to discover your true voice. 👉 Contact Us: Join the Happy Healthy Her Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568529938183 Join the Happy Healthy Her MeetUp Group: https://www.meetup.com/the-happy-healthy-her-meetup/ *************************** 🔹 Lorraine Kihm - Wellness Coach 🌍InnerPathwaysWellness.com ✉️ lorraine.eve@innerpathwayswellness.com *************************** 🔹 Cynthia Penner - Menopause Coach and Author 🌍 WomenFlourishingTogether.com ✉️ womenflourishtogether@gmail.com Check out Cynthia’s Book “MIND MAZE Reclaiming Your Clarity in the Midst of Chaos” https://amzn.to/4pNuche Check out Cynthia’s Book “HORMONE HAVOC Finding Balance Without Losing Yourself” https://amzn.to/48MKfpJ Check out Cynthia’s Book “INSOMNIA IMBALANCE Restoring Your Sleepless Mind and Body” https://amzn.to/4ryPwbU Listen to The Menopause Map Minute podcast: Spotify Apple Youtube *************************** 🔹 Tracey Male - Health Empowerment Coach 🌍 NaturesProtege.com ✉️ info@naturesprotege.com ✨Join Tracey’s Membership Community: Your Nourish and Flourish Hub https://leads.naturesprotege.com/your-nourish-and-flourish-hub-4299 📖 Grab Tracey’s Free Guide: 4 Simple Steps to Break Free From Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain https://leads.naturesprotege.com/opt-in-simple-4-step-guide-to-break-free-from-chronic-pain-page FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturesprotege IG: https://www.instagram.com/natures_protege/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturesprotege LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natures-protege/

    55 min
  6. Why Organization Can Calm Your Nervous System and Prevent Burnout | Guest Cathy Perez

    JAN 31

    Why Organization Can Calm Your Nervous System and Prevent Burnout | Guest Cathy Perez

    Burnout isn’t a lack of passion — it’s often a lack of support. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Her Podcast, Tracey Male sits down with Cathy Perez, wellness coach, certified yoga instructor, and mental fitness practitioner, to explore a powerful reframe most women have never considered: 👉 Organization as a form of self-care. Cathy works with female social justice activists and mission-driven women who are burned out, overwhelmed, and running on adrenaline. Together, we unpack how mental and physical disorganization quietly keeps the nervous system stuck in stress — and how creating gentle systems can actually restore energy, improve focus, and reduce anxiety. This conversation is especially for the woman who: - Cares deeply but feels scattered and exhausted - Is tired of “pushing through” just to function - Wants sustainable energy without adding more to her plate You’ll learn: - Why burnout isn’t a motivation problem — it’s a nervous system issue - How clutter and mental overload keep your body in survival mode - What “mental fitness” really means and how it supports emotional resilience - Simple, gentle ways to reduce stress without perfection or pressure - How organization can help you sustain your energy, purpose, and passion This episode is grounding, validating, and deeply practical — a reminder that you don’t need to do more to feel better… sometimes you need to remove what’s draining you. 🎧 Listen in, take a breath, and let this conversation meet you where you are. 🔗 Connect with Cathy Perez Cathy Perez is a wellness coach, certified yoga instructor, and mental fitness practitioner supporting female activists and mission-driven women in preventing burnout and restoring sustainable energy. 🌐 Website: https://perezc.legalshieldassociate.com/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cathyhannahperez 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhannahperez/ Cathy also offers free wellness and mental fitness resources, including a monthly live yoga flow designed to support nervous system regulation, focus, and sustainable energy. Connect with your Host and Co-Hosts Host: Tracey Male – Health Empowerment Coach I help individuals who feel ‘off’ reconnect with themselves and reclaim their spark…long before their symptoms ever get boxed into a diagnosis. 🔹 Tracey Male - Health Empowerment Coach 🌍 NaturesProtege.com ✉️ info@naturesprotege.com 📖 Grab Tracey’s Free Guide: 4 Steps Feel Like Yourself Again 4 Steps to Feel Like Yourself Again FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturesprotege IG: https://www.instagram.com/natures_protege/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturesprotege LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natures-protege/ Co-host: Cynthia Penner – Menopause Health Coach & Author Author of The Menopause Map series & host of The Menopause Map Minute podcast. 🌍 WomenFlourishingTogether.com ✉️ womenflourishtogether@gmail.com Buy Cynthia’s Book “Mind Maze: Reclaiming Your Clarity in the Midst of Chaos” https://amzn.to/4eFJro1 Co-host: Lorraine Kihm – Empowerment & Mindset Wellness Coach Guides women to live more authentically through self-discovery and self-healing. 🌍InnerPathwaysWellness.com ✉️ lorraine.eve@innerpathwayswellness.com Follow the Happy Healthy Her Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568529938183 Join the Happy Healthy Her MeetUp Group: https://www.meetup.com/the-happy-healthy-her-meetup/ If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need this reminder—you never know whose day you might change.

    57 min
  7. Healing Your Inner Eater: How Family Food Stories Shape Our Relationship with Food

    JAN 25

    Healing Your Inner Eater: How Family Food Stories Shape Our Relationship with Food

    What if your struggles with food were never really about willpower, discipline, or “doing better”? In this episode of the Happy Healthy Her Podcast, Cynthia, Tracey, and Lorraine sit down with registered dietitian Jessica Setnick for a deeply compassionate conversation about the unseen forces shaping our relationship with food. Jessica shares how her work with children facing eating disorders revealed something profound: the tools used to heal disordered eating are relevant for anyone who eats. Together, we explore how family dynamics, early childhood experiences, and intergenerational beliefs quietly influence how we eat, how we feel about our bodies, and how we use food to cope. This episode goes beyond diets and rules and dives into the emotional and historical roots of eating patterns, especially for women in midlife who feel frustrated by habits that no longer make sense but still feel hard to change. You’ll learn: Why food is often our first mood-altering tool and how that shapes lifelong patterns How family messages about food and bodies are passed down without intention Why understanding your food story matters more than “fixing” your eating Gentle first steps to begin healing your inner eater with curiosity, not judgment Jessica also shares a powerful reminder that may surprise you: you don’t have to love your body to heal your relationship with food. This conversation is an invitation to replace self-blame with understanding, and control with compassion. Listen in if you’re ready to better understand your food story and choose a new path forward, one rooted in awareness, grace, and choice. To contact Jessica: Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDS-C Keynote Speaker, Author, Advocate Jessica@JessicaSetnick.com JessicaSetnick.com EatingDisordersBootCamp.com New! The Sleepless Dietitian’s Guide www.SleeplessDietitian.com *Listeners can use discount code PODCAST to bring workbook price down to $15. 👉 Contact Us: Join the Happy Healthy Her Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568529938183 Join the Happy Healthy Her MeetUp Group: https://www.meetup.com/the-happy-healthy-her-meetup/ *************************** 🔹 Lorraine Kihm - Wellness Coach 🌍InnerPathwaysWellness.com ✉️ lorraine.eve@innerpathwayswellness.com *************************** 🔹 Cynthia Penner - Menopause Coach and Author 🌍 WomenFlourishingTogether.com ✉️ womenflourishtogether@gmail.com Check out Cynthia’s Book “MIND MAZE Reclaiming Your Clarity in the Midst of Chaos” https://amzn.to/4pNuche Check out Cynthia’s Book “HORMONE HAVOC Finding Balance Without Losing Yourself” https://amzn.to/48MKfpJ Check out Cynthia’s Book “INSOMNIA IMBALANCE Restoring Your Sleepless Mind and Body” https://amzn.to/4ryPwbU Listen to The Menopause Map Minute podcast: Spotify Apple Youtube *************************** 🔹 Tracey Male - Health Empowerment Coach 🌍 NaturesProtege.com ✉️ info@naturesprotege.com ✨Join Tracey’s Membership Community: Your Nourish and Flourish Hub https://leads.naturesprotege.com/your-nourish-and-flourish-hub-4299 📖 Grab Tracey’s Free Guide: 4 Simple Steps to Break Free From Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain https://leads.naturesprotege.com/opt-in-simple-4-step-guide-to-break-free-from-chronic-pain-page FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturesprotege IG: https://www.instagram.com/natures_protege/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturesprotege LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natures-protege/

    1h 5m

  8. JAN 14

    When Life Is Too Much: How to Stay Grounded Through Grief, Burnout & Change

    What do you do when life keeps asking more of you… and you’re already tired? In this powerful and grounding episode of the Happy Healthy Her Podcast, Tracey Male is joined by licensed social worker, author, and healing-centered leadership strategist Tashia Martin for a deeply human conversation about navigating grief, stress, burnout, and major life transitions—without losing yourself in the process. Tashia is the creator of the R.O.O.T.E.D. Framework and the author of New Leaf, an Amazon #1 New Release designed to support people through life’s transitions with self-compassion and purpose. Together with co-hosts Cynthia and Lorraine, this episode explores how to stay grounded when life feels overwhelming, how to honor pain without letting it define you, and how healing can be both gentle and practical. This episode is especially for the woman who: - Feels emotionally or physically exhausted but still has to show up Is navigating grief, change, burnout, or a “messy middle” season - Wants permission to slow down without falling behind - Is craving grounded, compassionate tools that actually work in real life In this episode, we explore: ✨ What healing-centered leadership really means ✨ The R.O.O.T.E.D. Framework and how it supports wellness during change ✨ How to honor pain without making it your identity ✨ Leading yourself (and others) with compassion—without burning out ✨ How New Leaf supports life transitions in a gentle, honest way ✨ Practical tools you can use today, even when you’re overwhelmed ✨ A simple 7-day self-honoring challenge anyone can do This is not about pushing through or pretending you’re fine. It’s about meeting yourself where you are—and choosing to come back to yourself with compassion. This Week’s Challenge: For the next 7 days, start your day by writing one sentence: “Today, I’m honoring myself by ________.” No pressure. One sentence. That’s it. Connect with Tashia Martin: 📘 Buy: New Leaf Journal - 52 Week Guide to Growth, Healing & Transformation 🌐 Website | 📸 Instagram: @restoringlegacy Connect with your Host and Co-Hosts: Host: Tracey Male – Health Empowerment Coach I help individuals who feel ‘off’ reconnect with themselves and reclaim their spark…long before their symptoms ever get boxed into a diagnosis. 🔹 Tracey Male - Health Empowerment Coach 🌍 NaturesProtege.com ✉️ info@naturesprotege.com ✨Join Tracey’s Membership Community: Your Nourish and Flourish Hub Your Nourish and Flourish Hub 📖 Grab Tracey’s Free Guide: 4 Steps Feel Like Yourself Again https://leads.naturesprotege.com/opt-in-4-steps-to-finally-feel-like-yourself-again FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturesprotege IG: https://www.instagram.com/natures_protege/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturesprotege LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natures-protege/ Co-host: Cynthia Penner – Menopause Health Coach & Author Author of The Menopause Map series & host of The Menopause Map Minute podcast. 🌍 WomenFlourishingTogether.com ✉️ womenflourishtogether@gmail.com Buy Cynthia’s Book “Mind Maze: Reclaiming Your Clarity in the Midst of Chaos” https://amzn.to/4eFJro1 Co-host: Lorraine Kihm – Empowerment & Mindset Wellness Coach Guides women to live more authentically through self-discovery and self-healing. 🌍InnerPathwaysWellness.com ✉️ lorraine.eve@innerpathwayswellness.com Follow the Happy Healthy Her Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568529938183 Join the Happy Healthy Her MeetUp Group: https://www.meetup.com/the-happy-healthy-her-meetup/ If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need this reminder—you never know whose day you might change. In a world where you can be anything…Be happy. Be healthy. Be kind. 💛

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5
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Welcome to the Happy Healthy Her Podcast—where we keep it real (and fun!) about thriving in midlife. Join us, your go-to girlfriends, as we tackle everything from nutrition to menopause to mindfulness. Hit that subscribe button and let's embrace this wild and wonderful journey together—because life's way more fun when we're laughing, learning, and lifting each other up. Want more tips and resources? Visit us at: Tracey at naturesprotege.com Cynthia at womenflourishingtogether.com Lorraine at InnerPathwaysWellness.com

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  • Creator
    Tracey Male; Cynthia Penner; Lorraine Kihm
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Happy Healthy Her Podcast