The Bend with Dena and Theresa

Dena Person and Theresa Gaffney
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Wellness community for women in their 50’s

Episodes

  1. MAR 12

    Life and why we chose nutrition

    It is national nutrition month and so we decided to talk about why we decided to do the work that we do. Take a few minutes to learn a little more about Dena and Theresa and some of the memories we share over a 20+ year friendship!! Edited by Jay Davis

    41 min

  2. FEB 20

    The Perimenopausal Heart & The Self Love Battlefield

    Perimenopause is a period of increased risk of heart disease, but also potentially the healing of our metaphorical heart. Dena schools us on perimenopause, estrogen loss, and heart disease.  Her agenda is for all women to get screened with a health care provider they trust.  The ladies share a few of their approaches to manage seemingly out-of-the-blue blood cholesterol problems. Theresa shares a memory of her ugly cynical side which led her to steal someone else’s Valentine’s Day joy. The friends agree, boundaries are their primary language of self-love. Reflection: What is one action you can take for your physical or emotional heart health? Edited by Jay Davis

    37 min

  3. FEB 8

    Pro aging-wear it well!

    How can we Pro-Age, or proactively age?  While we embrace modern anti-aging measures, we also want to embrace the gifts of aging and show up the best we can every day with confidence.  To support everyone in this quest we’ve invited a special sister guest, Sarah Bechard of Purposely Fashioned.  She shares her professional and womanly wisdom as a personal stylist.  Hear Dena cursing, sister banter, and, most importantly, Sarah’s wardrobe myths and top tips. Mark your calendar:  Every six months get your teeth cleaned and your ta-tas fitted! Edited by Jay Davis

    44 min

  4. JAN 29

    Soul Projects

    At a time when it’s easy to be over focused on how we are stretching out of our sweatpants that once were baggy, we push ourselves out of comfort zones and into meaningful soul projects, back bends, and handstands. Dena gives her professional overview and comments on the new 2026 Dietary Guidelines including fiber, protein, fats, ultra-processed foods, and alcohol which leads us to glance at the art of behavior change. Dena inquires about the current popularity of pilates; Theresa shares her experience and perspectives on movement, and how she crafts her guidance of clients using pilates and other modalities. We finish with challenges for our listeners that range from eating veggies, using words as nourishment (or not!), swearing superpowers (or not!), and rules versus trust and honoring our bodies when it comes to eating. Pro Tip: Go into the day knowing what you’ll eat! Music cred: Smile For Me  by kidcut  uppbeat.io Edited by Jay Davis

    40 min

  5. JAN 26

    Episode 1 - Friends on The Bend

    We are thrilled to have you join us for our first episode! We begin with laughter—the foundation of our friendship, and touching on the realities of change and power of entering our 50’s within the midst of perimenopause. Theresa delves into Dena’s career shifts and challenges with teenagers. We steer listeners into reflections on parenting while on the cusp of an all-AI world. Edited by Jay Davis

    27 min
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Wellness community for women in their 50’s

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  • Creator
    Dena Person and Theresa Gaffney
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Bend with Dena and Theresa
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