Anything But Mid

Anything But Mid
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Comedy Wellness hosted by Whitney Stropp & Amy Edwards. Because...Midlife? It's Anything But Mid. This show is your unfiltered guide to navigating the wellness overwhelm so you're feeling amazing as you age. A mix of comedy, candor, and consciousness, pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to optimize mind, body, soul– and live anything but average.

  1. 4d ago

    48 - Cortisol in Midlife- Good or Bad?

    Wide awake at 3 a.m. with your brain spiraling about your taxes, an unread email, or something embarrassing from eighth grade? That's cortisol. In this episode, we break down what is cortisol, cortisol hormone function, and what does cortisol do to your body -- plus how to reduce cortisol and finally figure out how to stop waking up in the middle of the night.We cover cortisol vs. adrenaline (they're not the same thing, even though they show up together), why a cortisol spike happens overnight even when you're doing everything right, and how cortisol and insomnia are connected. We also get into cortisol and sleep, cortisol and menopause, and why your hormone replacement therapy might not be enough on its own -- because cortisol can literally block your progesterone from binding to your brain.Then we walk through the signs of high cortisol and symptoms of high cortisol in women -- brain fog, breakouts, that wired-but-tired feeling -- and get into cortisol for women over 40 specifically: why this hits harder in midlife, how cardio and cortisol are more connected than you'd think, and even how cortisol and insulin play into blood sugar and energy.Finally, we give you our five daily rules for how to lower cortisol naturally, how to reset cortisol levels, and how to fix cortisol before it fixes you -- including light maxing, why you shouldn't drink coffee on an empty stomach, the vagus nerve biohacks we swear by, and the aggressive gargling incident that may or may not have injured a tonsil.Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystroppThe Amy Edwards Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJmhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShowEvery Widow Thing:https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing

  2. Sep 8

    We Tried Every Type Of Magnesium: Which One Actually Works?

    There are so many types of magnesium on the shelf right now -- magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate, magnesium L-threonate, magnesium taurate, magnesium malate, magnesium oxide -- that picking the best magnesium for women over 40 can feel like a full-time job. In this episode, we break down exactly what magnesium is, why there are so many forms, which magnesium is best for sleep, which magnesium is best for anxiety, and how much magnesium you should actually take every day. We go deep on magnesium glycinate vs. citrate (spoiler: one of them can send you running to the bathroom), what is magnesium L-threonate and whether the brain-boosting hype is backed by real research, magnesium taurate benefits for heart health, and why magnesium malate for fatigue gets recommended for muscle pain and fibromyalgia. We also compare magnesium oxide vs. glycinate, because the cheap stuff on the drugstore shelf is not the same as what your body actually absorbs. Then we get into the questions everyone is actually googling: magnesium deficiency symptoms and why they're so hard to pin down, magnesium for menopause symptoms (does it really help hot flashes?), magnesium glycinate for sleep dosage, and how much magnesium should I take daily as a woman over 40. We also share our own experience getting talked into an expensive "seven forms of magnesium" supplement -- and whether it was worth the money. And before we get into any of that, we've got mid moments -- a river-tubing trip gone slightly sideways with a nearly-80-year-old mom, foot cramps, and yet another surprise chin hair. Grab your pumpkin seeds and settle in. Timestamps: 00:00 -- Mid moments 07:15 -- Let's talk magnesium 13:44 -- A brief history 16:09 -- What it does in your body 20:23 --  You real magnesium status 23:45 -- Mood and Anxiety 28:47 -- Magnesium in Midlife 29:00 -- The different types 41:30 -- Dosage Have a midlife moment to share? Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/ Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwards Whitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropp The Amy Edwards Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJm https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShow#magnesium  #MidlifeHealth #MenopauseSleep #SupplementTruth #midlifepodcast

  3. Sep 1

    46 - GLP-1s

    Everyone's doing it but no one's talking about it. Semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide.... and we are here to give you our take with a lil side of research. and microdosing.Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show! Have a midlife moment to share? Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next. Follow us: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/⁠ Amy Edwards – ⁠https://instagram.com/realamyedwards⁠ Whitney Stropp – ⁠https://instagram.com/whitneystropp⁠

  4. Aug 25

    45 - Fascia

    Amy wondered after fascia-blasting: what even is fascia, anyway? Well it turns out, it's super important and literally everywhere. Learn more this week, plus, Whitney reviews a $100 Korean pill she took that came in a golden box. Share this podcast with a friend, and please rate, review and follow the show! Have a midlife moment to share? Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next. Follow us: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/⁠ Amy Edwards – ⁠https://instagram.com/realamyedwards⁠ Whitney Stropp – ⁠https://instagram.com/whitneystropp⁠

  5. Aug 18

    44 - Lazy Longevity

    Whitney wants to know: What's the least we have to do for optimal longevity? Can we be lazy and still live a long life and feel great? What's the minimum bar here? And what about our brains? Join us as she lays out the bare minimum for optimization this week. Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show! Have a midlife moment to share? Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/ Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwards Whitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropp

  6. Aug 11

    43 - Ketamine Therapy

    Have you considered Ketamine Therapy? What can it mean for midlife women in particular? Whitney has, and Amy has answers cause she's done everything from professional IV, intramuscular with an MD, nose spray, to free-wheeling it into a k-hole. Come with us to explore the changes to neuroplasticity, the ups and downs, how it helps with PTSD, ruminating, and what it's really like. Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show! Have a midlife moment to share? Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/ Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwards Whitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropp

  7. Aug 4

    42 - Methylene Blue

    It's blue, but what does it do? Whitney covers Methylene Blue, its history, and how to use it. Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropp

  8. Jul 28

    41 - Pregnenolone: HRT for Midlife Women, pt 5

    HRT and hormone series wraps up today with pregnenolone: are you taking this and have no clue what it is? Us too! Learn all about this sister to DHEA with us today. Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show! Have a midlife moment to share? Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/ Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwards Whitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropp

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Comedy Wellness hosted by Whitney Stropp & Amy Edwards. Because...Midlife? It's Anything But Mid. This show is your unfiltered guide to navigating the wellness overwhelm so you're feeling amazing as you age. A mix of comedy, candor, and consciousness, pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to optimize mind, body, soul– and live anything but average.

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  • Creator
    Anything But Mid
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
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