Faded to Fabulous: Real Talk for Midlife Women

Faded To Fabulous LLC
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Welcome to Faded to Fabulous — real talk for women who refuse to fade in midlife. Hosted by Kim Lovely, RD & Life Coach, and Vicki Kirby, FNP & menopause specialist, we’re here to cut the fluff and speak the truth about midlife, menopause, and everything in between. Because midlife isn’t the end — it’s your upgrade.✨ New episodes every other week.🎧 Subscribe now and join the movement.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 22 From Stiff to Strong: Mobility meets motivation

    Send us Fan Mail From Stiff to Strong: Mobility meets motivation In this episode of Faded to Fabulous, the hosts welcome Emily Boynton, owner of The Fit in Derry, personal trainer, longtime student of women’s nutrition, and aspiring certified life coach, who shares how women’s health became central to her life after losing her mom to health issues. Emily describes The Fit as a co-ed, safe, supportive gym focused on strength, conditioning, mobility, flexibility, injury prevention, and programming that helps people move better. She discusses her past struggles with body image, why tying worth to looks is risky as standards change, and encourages women to “wear the bathing suit” and live without constant self-scrutiny. Emily explains why resistance training is non-negotiable (“badass and bone density”), emphasizes it’s relative and accessible, and offers strategies for moving from knowledge to action, managing discomfort, shutting down negative self-talk, and building self-trust through safe, purposeful challenge and fun, gamified workouts. 00:00 Worth Beyond Looks 00:21 Podcast Welcome 00:50 Meet Emily Boynton 02:27 What Makes The Fit Different 04:00 Body Image Journey 06:08 Wear The Bathing Suit 06:35 Badass And Bone Density 09:58 From Knowing To Doing 12:16 Let It Be Hard 13:18 Getting Back In 14:22 Come As You Are 16:16 Quieting Negative Self Talk 17:06 Try Fail Grow 18:28 Trusting Future You 20:02 Coaching With Joy 20:47 Games That Make Fitness Fun 22:08 Gratitude And Sendoff Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Us! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous 📩 Join our newsletter: Subscribe here 🎓 Explore our courses: Click here

    24 min

  2. May 15

    Through Menopause Together: Marriage, Mood Swings and Menopause

    Send us Fan Mail Through Menopause Together: Marriage, Mood Swings and Menopause On Faded to Fabulous, Vicki welcomes guest "Farah Faucet" and Kim’s husband Michael for a conversation about menopause, support, and partnership. Kim shares how menopause-related hair thinning led her to invest in extensions, boosting her confidence and reinforcing her mantra that women don’t have to live with fixable issues. She recounts receiving little menopause care from providers and feeling isolated, anxious, and mood-dysregulation, with heavy frequent cycles until Michael urged her to find support. Michael describes being naive about menopause, “turtling” during conflict, and learning that men can feel isolated too. They discuss improved communication post-menopause, practical teamwork in daily life, advice for partners not to take symptoms personally, and the value of education and treatment plans. 00:00 No Menopause Support 00:16 Podcast Welcome 00:33 Hair Extensions Reveal 02:57 Doing It for Me 03:56 Meet Michael 04:47 Kim’s Menopause Highs 05:40 Low Point and Advocacy 06:45 Isolation and Mood Swings 07:42 Michael’s Perspective 09:40 Partners Need Education 11:54 Family Menopause History 13:05 Who’s Coming Downstairs 14:08 Midlife Changes and Parenting 15:18 Owning Confidence at 61 15:43 Michael as the Caboose 16:59 When Communication Broke Down 18:39 Quieter Season Together 20:53 Advice for Menopause Partners 24:38 Hormones and the Goldilocks Zone 25:22 Favorite Things and Pride 28:09 Wrap Up and Call to Action Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Us! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous 📩 Join our newsletter: Subscribe here 🎓 Explore our courses: Click here

    29 min

  3. May 2

    Hormones in Midlife Part 2: New Insights and Experiences

    Send us Fan Mail Hormone Therapy Updates: GLP-1s, Progesterone Intolerance, Patch Shortages & Better Menopause Care In this Fated to Fabulous episode, the hosts revisit hormones to address women’s confusion from too much conflicting information and share updated insights from Vicki’s practice. They discuss how hormone therapy can affect other medications, including the need to recheck thyroid labs after starting estrogen, and clarify that hormone therapy isn’t a weight-loss solution, though GLP-1s may help midlife weight gain—while potentially requiring progesterone dose adjustments to protect the uterus. They highlight overlooked care in women in their 50s and 60s, including painful sex, chronic UTIs, and the need for vaginal estrogen, and emphasize nuanced perimenopause treatment beyond “just an antidepressant.” The episode covers progesterone sensitivity vs intolerance, alternative delivery options, estradiol patch supply shortages, frustration from inconsistent clinician guidance, and the importance of realistic expectations and patient, individualized care. 00:00 Welcome Back 01:22 Hormones Revisited 02:32 Girls Trip Yums 05:18 Medication Interactions 06:38 GLP-1 Weight Reality 09:18 Menopause Care In 60s 11:45 Perimenopause Nuances 14:02 Progesterone Intolerance 18:36 Patch Shortage Options 20:10 Conflicting Clinician Advice 24:09 Realistic Expectations 27:34 Wrap Up And Next Steps Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Us! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous 📩 Join our newsletter: Subscribe here 🎓 Explore our courses: Click here

    29 min

  4. Apr 18

    What to Actually Eat in Midlife: High-Protein, High-Fiber Made Simple

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen wondering “what should I eat?” this episode is for you. We’re breaking down how to simplify meal planning, reduce decision fatigue, and build balanced meals that actually support your body in midlife, without overcomplicating it. We also tackle one of the biggest misconceptions online right now: the fear of fruit. Whole fruit isn’t the problem—and we explain why. In this episode, we cover: Why fruit is not the enemy 🍎How meal planning reduces stress + saves moneyA simple formula for balanced meals (protein + fiber + veggies + “glue”)Why planning just 3 dinners per week worksEasy strategies: leftovers, sheet pan meals, freezer staplesHow to use tools like ChatGPT to plan meals from what you already haveReal-life tips to make this sustainableSupport the podcast 🎧 Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Topic Tease 01:27 Stop Fearing Fruit 03:50 Meal Planning Made Easy 04:27 Why Planning Matters 06:48 Start With One Meal 08:03 Lunch Formula and Add Ons 09:18 Three Dinners Mindset 11:35 Sheet Pan Meal Playbook 12:52 Simple Food Wins 13:18 Saturday Planning Routine 13:48 Weather Based Planning 14:01 Recipe Inspiration Sources 14:31 Three Meals A Week 14:51 Girl Dinner Reality 15:36 Linner And Big Lunch 16:11 Simplify The Pressure 16:43 Shortcuts And Freezer Staples 17:24 Whole Foods Family Meals 18:36 Mindset And Routine Reset 20:13 Tech Help With ChatGPT 23:12 Meal Sharing With Friends 24:00 Tool Link And Donations 25:18 Wrap Up And Goodbye Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Us! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous 📩 Join our newsletter: Subscribe here 🎓 Explore our courses: Click here

    26 min

  5. Mar 27

    Licensed Psychotherapist Guest: The Integrated Menopause Care Model A Smarter Way to Heal in Midlife

    Send us Fan Mail EMDR, Trauma & Menopause: Calming the Nervous System in Midlife with Sarah Benoit On Faded To Fabulous, the hosts interview licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist Sarah Benoit about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and why nervous system regulation and trauma work are especially important for women in midlife. Sarah explains how EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help “unstick” traumatic memories so they no longer feel like they’re happening in the present, outlines what clients can expect in an EMDR process, and clarifies “big T” versus “little t” trauma. She shares how perimenopause/menopause can intensify anxiety, depression, and old programming, including body image and relationship triggers, and discusses identity shifts and grief in this season. Sarah also introduces her 90-day online Integrated Menopause Care Model launching March 20 and shares how to find her on Instagram (@scbenoit720). https://sarahcbenoit.com/ 00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup 01:37 What EMDR Is 02:11 How EMDR Works 03:11 Menopause Program Launch 03:51 Her Menopause Wake Up Call 05:26 Calming the Nervous System 06:07 Identity and Grief Shift 07:49 HRT Fears and Unlearning 09:42 Menopause Anxiety Misread 11:55 Why EMDR Helps Midlife 13:11 EMDR Session Walkthrough 16:59 Body Image Reprocessing 19:28 Gen X Beauty Standards 20:12 Beauty Standards Pressure 20:37 Beyond The Body 22:04 Guilt In Relationships 23:21 Friendship Exclusion Triggers 24:53 Second Puberty Feelings 25:46 Book Announcement 26:10 Big T Vs Little T 28:36 Encouraging Therapy Support 30:08 Worthiness And Advocacy 31:44 Program Details And Access 33:14 Final Thanks And Wrap Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Us! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous 📩 Join our newsletter: Subscribe here 🎓 Explore our courses: Click here

    34 min

  6. Mar 12

    The Quiet Burnout of Midlife Women: Carrying the Mental Load

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kim and Vicki talk about the mental load many midlife women carry... the constant planning, remembering, and managing of everything behind the scenes of daily life. From meals and schedules to vacations and family logistics, being the household “project manager” can quietly lead to burnout.  They unpack why phrases like “just make me a list” can add to the burden, how perimenopause and shifting hormones can amplify stress and resentment, and the signs that your mental load may be overflowing.  You’ll also hear practical ways to lighten the load like sharing full ownership of tasks, making invisible work visible, and recognizing that your energy is finite.  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by everything you carry in your head, this episode will help you feel seen—and give you tools to start sharing the load. 💛  🎧Timestamps  00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup 01:23 What Mental Load Means 03:05 The “Make Me a List” Trap 04:59 Pandemic Grocery List Breakdown 07:12 Hormones, Perimenopause & Resentment 09:01 Letting Go and Sharing Tasks 10:09 Burnout Signs and Freeze Mode 12:32 Moms Need Real Time Off 14:32 Practical Ways to Unload 16:10 Nova Scotia Packing Lesson 18:22 Sitting With Discomfort & Making Work Visible 20:19 The Finite Energy Cup Analogy 21:21 Final Encouragement and Wrap Up  Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Us! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous 📩 Join our newsletter: Subscribe here 🎓 Explore our courses: Click here

    22 min

  7. Feb 27

    Laugh. Jump. Live. Without Leaking.

    Send us Fan Mail Together, we break down what the pelvic floor actually is (and why it’s more than “just Kegels”), how it connects to incontinence, back and hip pain, sexual function, and athletic performance, and why strength training and biofeedback are game changers. We also discuss gaps in postpartum care, hormone therapy support, overtraining in midlife, and why most women need less HIIT — and more smart, progressive strength. In this episode of Faded to Fabulous, Kim is joined by Meghan Rohde, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS and Leah Mycofsky, PT, MS, DPT, CSCS, founders of Revolution Wellness Collective, a practice focused on holistic wellness, prevention, and performance. Their mission is to move beyond symptom management and address root causes through strength-based, evidence-driven care. Website: Revolution Wellness Collective Instagram: Revolution Wellness Collective 🎧 Episode Timeline 00:00 Welcome and Guests 01:26 How They Met 02:37 Pelvic Floor Basics 04:00 Start Thinking Early 06:18 Postpartum Care Gaps 07:27 Midlife Symptoms 08:40 Estrogen and Advocacy 10:57 Kim’s Pelvic Floor Story 13:24 What a PT Visit Looks Like 16:19 Strength Training Approach 17:20 Biofeedback in the Gym 19:04 Common Fitness Mistakes 21:15 HIIT Stress Hormones 22:09 Strength With Pelvic Floor 23:06 Trampoline Pee Mystery 24:56 Rebounder Class Hype 26:20 Why Kegels Fail 28:28 Breathing and Yoga Bandhas 31:27 Find Them Online 32:16 Midlife Top Three Tips 37:05 Final Takeaways Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Us! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous 📩 Join our newsletter: Subscribe here 🎓 Explore our courses: Click here

    38 min

  8. Feb 13

    Body Image in Menopause: Letting Go of Old Beliefs

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Faded to Fabulous, Vicki and Kim dive into the complicated relationship many women have with their bodies in midlife. From cultural expectations and diet culture to personal stories and menopause-related changes, they unpack why body dissatisfaction often intensifies during this stage — and how to start shifting the narrative. This isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending everything feels fine. It’s about understanding where these beliefs came from, releasing shame, and learning practical ways to reconnect with your self-worth beyond appearance. If menopause has left you feeling disconnected from your body, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Body Image and Self-Perception 02:23 Midlife Challenges 04:30 Personal Stories 06:28 Societal Expectations 10:32 Shame and Self-Worth 12:37 Reframing Body Image 15:23 When Appearance Becomes Identity 16:08 Modeling Healthy Body Talk 16:37 Diet Culture and Parenting 18:11 The Brownie Story 20:48 Rewriting Negative Narratives 23:06 Affirmations and Mindset 26:20 Menopause and Self-Care 28:58 Final Encouragement Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Us! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous 📩 Join our newsletter: Subscribe here 🎓 Explore our courses: Click here

    31 min
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Welcome to Faded to Fabulous — real talk for women who refuse to fade in midlife. Hosted by Kim Lovely, RD & Life Coach, and Vicki Kirby, FNP & menopause specialist, we’re here to cut the fluff and speak the truth about midlife, menopause, and everything in between. Because midlife isn’t the end — it’s your upgrade.✨ New episodes every other week.🎧 Subscribe now and join the movement.

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