Tea With Sophie: Health, Confidence, & Vitality For Women Over 50

Sophie Uliano
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Tea With Sophie is a weekly show for women over 50 who want to feel like themselves again—strong, energized, clear, and deeply connected to who they are in this season of life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice… frustrated that what used to work no longer does… or quietly wondering, “Why don’t I feel like me anymore?”—you’re in the right place. I’m Sophie Uliano, New York Times best-selling author, certified nutritionist, and mindset coach, and each week I’ll guide you through simple, powerful shifts across your body, your nervous system, and your identity—so you can age powerfully, without extremes, confusion, or burnout. This isn’t about chasing perfection or following another rigid plan. It’s about rebuilding self-trust, nourishing your body intelligently, and creating a version of you that feels radiant, grounded, and fully alive. So make yourself a cup of tea… and let’s begin.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 16 - What Do You Really Want? A Conversation Every Midlife Woman Needs to Hear

    What if the question that's shaping your future isn't "How do I age well?" What if it's: What do I really want? In this episode of Tea With Sophie, I explore a conversation that has been on my mind lately: the tension between "aging gracefully" and "anti-aging" and why I believe both perspectives may be missing something important. Rather than choosing sides, what if we focused on becoming more fully alive? This episode is ultimately about much more than aging. It's about desire, courage, self-trust, and giving yourself permission to want something more from this next chapter of life. We explore why so many women lose touch with their deepest desires, how fear can quietly drive our decisions, and why midlife may actually be the perfect time to become bolder, not smaller. In this episode, you'll discover: Why I believe there's a middle ground between "aging gracefully" and "anti-aging"The surprising role fear plays in many of our choicesThe difference between growing older and growing bolderA quote that has shaped my life for decadesWhy so many women struggle to answer the question, "What do I really want?"How reconnecting with your desires can transform your health, relationships, and futureIf you've been feeling restless, disconnected, or unsure about what's next, this conversation is for you. Pour yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's explore what it means to create a life you truly love—at any age. I'd love to hear from you. What is one desire you've been putting on hold that deserves your attention today? Connect with me: Website: www.sophieuliano.com/podcast Instagram: @sophieuliano

    29 min

  2. Jun 3

    Ep. 15 - Skincare After 50: What Actually Works, What to Avoid & My AM/PM Routine

    If your skin feels drier, more sensitive, or just different after 50, you’re not imagining it. Your skin changes in midlife — and the routine that worked in your 30s or 40s may not be what your skin needs now. In this episode of Tea With Sophie, I’m breaking down what actually works for skincare after 50, what to avoid, and how to build a simple AM and PM routine that supports healthy, radiant skin. We’ll talk about clean beauty, body burden, synthetic fragrance, sunscreen, double cleansing, vitamin C, ceramides, retinol, bakuchiol, peels, enzyme masks, and why moisture and barrier support are such a big deal for aging skin. This isn’t about trying to look 30 again. It’s about caring for the skin you’re in — intelligently, consistently, and beautifully. 👉 Download Sophie’s Picks Special Guide here: https://sophieuliano.com/sophiespicksspecialguide/ And access even more free resources at SophieUliano.com/podcast

    29 min

  3. May 27

    Ep. 14 - The Secret to Aging Powerfully: Stop Expecting It to Be Easy

    If life feels harder after 50 — your energy, your motivation, your body, your health goals — this episode of Tea with Sophie is for you. Today, Sophie explores one of the biggest lies we’ve been sold by the wellness industry and modern culture: that meaningful change should be easy. But rebuilding your health, strength, confidence, and vitality after 50 requires effort, challenge, discipline, and perseverance. And that doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re growing. In this episode, Sophie talks about future-self thinking, SuperAgers, the anterior cingulate cortex, good stress, resistance, flow state, and the powerful language shift that can help you embrace hard things instead of avoiding them. This is a mindset episode for any woman over 50 who feels discouraged, defeated, or tired of starting over. Listen to more episodes at sophieuliano.com/podcast.

    36 min

  4. May 20

    Ep. 13 - Why You Keep Sabotaging Yourself — And How to Finally Stop

    Do you ever feel like you're your own worst enemy? Like, no matter how much you achieve or how hard you try, there's a voice inside that's always ready to pull you back down? In this episode, Sophie starts with something that might genuinely change the way you see yourself: the science of negativity bias — the biological reason your brain is wired to focus on the negative, and why that means self-sabotage isn't a character flaw. It's a survival mechanism you no longer need to be ruled by. From there, Sophie takes you through the inner bully so many of us have been living with for decades — often without even realizing it — and offers a completely different way of looking at where you are in midlife. Not as a crisis, but as an awakening. A turning point. The moment when you decide the next chapter is going to look different. This one is warm, honest, and deeply practical. There's a simple takeaway at the end that you can start using today. If you've ever whispered to yourself, "Why do I keep doing this to myself?" — this episode is your answer. Visit SophieUliano.com/podcast for access to an amazing collection of free resources! Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a woman who needs to hear this today.

    26 min

  5. May 13

    Ep. 12 - The Aging Belief That’s Quietly Changing Your Body

    What if one of the most damaging things about aging… is what we’ve been taught to expect from it? In this powerful episode of Tea With Sophie, we explore the emerging science behind aging, mindset, stress physiology, and the brain-body connection — and why researchers are beginning to understand that our beliefs about aging may shape our health more than we realize. Sophie dives into: Psychologist Ellen Langer’s fascinating “Counterclockwise” studyYale researcher Becca Levy’s groundbreaking findings on aging beliefs and longevityHow chronic stress and fear of decline impact the nervous systemNeuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett’s predictive brain theoryWhy women over 50 have been conditioned to expect declineHow the words we repeat may influence the way we experience agingThis episode is not about pretending aging isn’t real. It’s about understanding that decline may not be nearly as fixed as we’ve been taught. If you’ve ever felt afraid of getting older, discouraged about your body, or worried that your best years are behind you, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful, empowered, and deeply seen. Because your body is listening to the words you repeat most often. And instead of rehearsing limitation every day… what if you started rehearsing possibility? Subscribe to Tea With Sophie for weekly conversations on healthy aging, women’s wellness, mindset, longevity, and vibrant living after 50. To learn more about my work, listen to past episodes, and access a library of free resources, visit SophieUliano.com/podcast.

    20 min

  6. May 6

    Ep. 11 - The 3-Hour Dinner Rule: Fix Midlife Insomnia and Cortisol Spikes After 50

    If you’re waking up at 2am with your mind racing, struggling with stubborn belly fat, feeling exhausted no matter how “healthy” you are… this episode is for you. In today’s episode of Tea With Sophie, I’m sharing the one simple change that transformed my sleep, metabolism, anxiety, digestion, and energy during perimenopause — and why I believe it’s one of the most overlooked habits for women over 50. After spending thousands on functional testing, supplements, and expert advice, the breakthrough came from something shockingly simple: changing when I ate. In this episode, we’re talking about:  Why women over 50 suddenly struggle with sleep  The connection between cortisol, belly fat, and waking at 2–3am  The “3-Hour Dinner Rule” that changed everything for me  Why deep sleep is essential for hormone balance, muscle repair, brain health, and fat loss  The truth about late-night eating in menopause  How a simple overnight fasting window can help your body work with you again This is one of the most important conversations we can have about midlife health — because without sleep, your body will fight you no matter how healthy your diet or workouts are. If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend who’s struggling in silence with midlife sleep or metabolism changes. More resources: Visit SophieUliano.com/podcast

    26 min

  7. May 4

    Special Episode - Why Your Body Feels Stiff, Achy, and Older After 50—And What to Do About It | with Dr. Scott Stoll

    If you’ve been waking up feeling stiff, achy, or like your body just isn’t recovering the way it used to… this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth most women are never told: It’s not “just aging.” In this special episode of Tea with Sophie, I’m joined by longevity physician and lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Scott Stoll to unpack what’s actually happening in your body after 50—and why so many women suddenly feel older seemingly overnight. We talk about:  Why menopause changes your muscles, joints, and recovery (and what estrogen really does in the body)  The hidden role of inflammation—and how your daily diet may be accelerating stiffness and fatigue  What’s really behind slower recovery, muscle loss, and that “everything hurts more” feeling  How simple shifts in nutrition and movement can dramatically improve how your body feels—at any age This is a deeper, more science-backed conversation than my usual solo episodes—but I think you’re going to find it incredibly empowering. Because when you understand what’s happening inside your body… You stop blaming yourself—and you start making changes that actually work. If you want to feel strong, mobile, and vibrant in this next chapter, this episode will change the way you think about your body. To learn more about the upcoming Power Of The Plate conference, visit https://poweroftheplate.org/registration And, if you're new to my podcast, and want to learn more about my work helping women feel better after menopause, visit https://sophieuliano.com/podcast

    28 min

  8. Apr 29

    Ep. 10 - What to Eat for Healthy Skin After 50 (Science-Backed)

    If your skin has changed after 50—duller, drier, more reactive—this episode will shift how you think about skincare entirely. Because here’s the truth: you cannot out-skincare what’s happening inside your body. In this episode, I’m breaking down the five areas I focus on with my clients for healthy, radiant skin after 50—starting from the inside out. We’re talking about gut health, how to build collagen naturally (without relying on supplements), the power of antioxidants and phytonutrients, why protein matters more than you think, and what to drink for truly healthy skin. I’ll also share one of my favorite simple strategies—what I call “eating your retinol”—and how to do it in a way that actually works for your body. This is about creating the internal environment where your skin can thrive—not chasing products. And if you want to go deeper after listening, I’ve put together a full resource page for you with next steps, trainings, and ways to work together. You can find everything here: SophieUliano.com/podcast

    26 min
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Tea With Sophie is a weekly show for women over 50 who want to feel like themselves again—strong, energized, clear, and deeply connected to who they are in this season of life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice… frustrated that what used to work no longer does… or quietly wondering, “Why don’t I feel like me anymore?”—you’re in the right place. I’m Sophie Uliano, New York Times best-selling author, certified nutritionist, and mindset coach, and each week I’ll guide you through simple, powerful shifts across your body, your nervous system, and your identity—so you can age powerfully, without extremes, confusion, or burnout. This isn’t about chasing perfection or following another rigid plan. It’s about rebuilding self-trust, nourishing your body intelligently, and creating a version of you that feels radiant, grounded, and fully alive. So make yourself a cup of tea… and let’s begin.

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