Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

Dr Corina Sims
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Opt to Thrive is a health and wellness podcast designed to support, educate, inspire, empower and motivate midlife women to live their healthiest, happiest most fulfilled lives. Motivated by her own life experiences and challenging midlife transition, Dr Corina Sims created Opt to Thrive. Dr Sims is a rural GP Obstetrician and Menopause Specialist who has a passion for connecting with and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. Disappointed with the vast amount of contradictory information targeted at menopausal women, Dr Sims also recognised the gap in medicine that has been identified around the globe in managing women going through it.  Dr Dims strives to bring evidence based information to those who are searching for answers. Listen in every week where on one week you’ll find either a short and sweet episode designed to uplift, inspire and give helpful tips to manage your mind and a longer episode the next created to educate and inform. 

  1. 1h ago

    The Midlife Skin Series Part 2: Midlife Skin Series Part 2: Cleansers, Creams & The Truth About Anti-Ageing Skincare

    Send us Fan Mail Let’s Stay Connected: In Part 2 of my Midlife Skin Series, we're diving into the world of skincare and separating science from marketing hype. From cleansers and moisturisers to vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, hormones, glycolic acid and tretinoin, I explore what the evidence actually says about the products lining our bathroom shelves. Which ingredients are worth your money? Which ones are mostly clever marketing? And is it really possible to improve ageing skin with what we put on our faces? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by skincare advice, this episode will help you simplify your routine and focus on what truly matters for healthy, ageing skin. Because when it comes to skincare, more expensive doesn't always mean better. Get your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official website

    38 min

  2. Jun 10 ·  Bonus

    Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: The Morning My Heart Broke for My Son

    Send us Fan Mail He sent me a photo of his new tattoo. I had not seen this one coming. It sent me into a spiral. Heartbreak, fear, imagined futures and worry. Tune in to find out how I managed my mind.  A great reminder that often suffering comes not from what is happening but from the stories we tell ourselves. Let’s Stay Connected: Get your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official website

    14 min

  3. Jun 3

    The Midlife Skin Series Part 1: Wrinkles, Red Light & Collagen...What’s Worth Your Money?

    Send us Fan Mail Collagen powders, glowing red light masks, anti-aging promises everywhere… but what does the research actually say? In this episode I’m taking a deep dive into the science of skin aging, collagen supplements, and red light therapy. You’ll learn what happens to our skin as we age, why collagen and elastin matter, whether collagen powders really help skin or muscle, and what the evidence says about those increasingly popular LED red light masks. This is the first episode in a new skin-focused mini-series exploring what is hype, what has evidence behind it, and what may actually be worth your money when it comes to aging skin in midlife. Let’s Stay Connected: Get your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official website

    26 min

  4. May 27 ·  Bonus

    Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: Midlife Weight Gain, Food Rules & Finding Peace with Food

    Send us Fan Mail This episode comes out of reflecting on my own journey after finishing a menopause clinic where every woman I saw that day, was disheartened and frustrated with weight gain. In this episode I’m sharing more of my own story with weight gain in midlife, the mindset shifts I had to make, and the relationship with food I needed to rebuild to finally feel good in my body again. We talk about: ✨ food rules ✨ emotional eating ✨ hunger awareness ✨ sugar and cravings ✨ why “being good” often backfires ✨ and how sustainable change is so much more about mindset than willpower. This is an honest conversation about what actually helped me — and what I now help other women work through too. 💛 Let’s Stay Connected: Get your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official website

    13 min

  5. May 20

    The Silent Condition Hiding in Plain Sight: Three Stories Every Midlife Woman Needs to Hear

    Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is one of the most important conversations I’ve had on the podcast. I’m joined by three remarkable women, all in their mid to late 50s, who considered themselves healthy, active, and doing many of the right things for their health. None of them expected to receive this diagnosis. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, they share the stories of how they found out, what went through their minds when they heard the news, and how it changed the way they think about aging, strength, and their future health. Their stories are honest, emotional, and incredibly important because what happened to them could happen to many women who feel well and assume their bones are fine. This episode is a powerful reminder that bone health often flies under the radar until something unexpected brings it into sharp focus. If you are a midlife woman who wants to stay strong, independent, and active for decades to come, this is an episode you do not want to miss. You’ll hear: How each woman discovered the diagnosisTheir emotional reactions and initial fearsWhy osteoporosis can be present without obvious symptomsWhat they are doing now to protect and strengthen their bonesWhy muscle and strength training matter so much in midlife and beyondThis conversation is a wake-up call, but also an empowering reminder that there is so much we can do to build stronger bones and age powerfully. Listen in—you may never think about your bones the same way again. Let’s Stay Connected: Get your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official website

    53 min

  6. May 13 ·  Bonus

    Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: Are We Making It Harder Than It Needs to Be?

    Send us Fan Mail Ever catch yourself doing something and having the thought "I'm making this a lot harder than it really needs to be"? In this short mindful moment, I share a simple story from an ordinary household chore that sparked a much bigger insight about the ways we complicate our lives without even realizing it. From daily tasks to major life decisions, sometimes the most powerful question we can ask is: “Why am I doing it this way?” A gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and consider where you might be creating unnecessary stress—and how a small shift in perspective could make everything feel a little lighter.  Let’s Stay Connected: Get your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

    10 min

  7. May 6

    When You're Told You're "Fat and Lazy" But It's Actually Lipoedema: This Is Chantel's Story

    Send us Fan Mail This is an eye-opening episode that brings awareness to a condition that is not very well known and often confused with being overweight. Chantel, a Registered Nurse married to a doctor, suffered with Lipoedema from her teenage years but wasn't diagnosed until her mid-thirties.  Throughout these years she was subject to comments from "you've really let yourself go" to unhelpful advice like "you just need to lose weight", sadly often from health professionals. Eventually she discovered the name of the condition she was suffering from when she googled "cankles" and was confronted with images that mirrored her own body.  In this heartfelt episode Chantel bravely tells us her story and sheds light on what this condition is, what it is like living with it and how to recognise and treat it.  If you or someone you know has carried painful fat in the legs, and possibly the arms, that doesn't appear in the hands and feet and you've never put a name to it - or you're just interested in what it must be like to live with this condition - you'll want to listen to this episode. Let’s Stay Connected: Get your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

    40 min

  8. Apr 29 ·  Bonus

    Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: A Powerful Strategy for Managing Cravings

    Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Mindful Moment, we’re exploring something that quietly works against so many midlife women trying to improve their health, body composition, and energy… cravings. Those moments — often at night — when you’re not truly hungry, but still find yourself reaching for something.  In this short, powerful episode, I share a simple question that can help you pause, reflect, and shift out of automatic habits: We’ll look at what might actually be driving those cravings — from stress and fatigue to habit and emotional needs — and how learning to respond differently can support not just your goals, but your overall wellbeing. This isn’t about willpower.  It’s about awareness, self-support, and learning to have your own back in midlife. A gentle, practical reset you can come back to anytime 💛 Let’s Stay Connected: Sign up for the upcoming free live talk HereGet your free Midlife Health & Body Reset Guide: HereFind out more about the Midlife Reset Program: HereJoin the Opt to Thrive mailing list: HereFollow Dr. Corina on Instagram: @drcorinasimsopttothriveConnect on Facebook: Opt to Thrive (Dr Corina Sims)Opt to Thrive official websiteIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who may enjoy it too.🫶

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Opt to Thrive is a health and wellness podcast designed to support, educate, inspire, empower and motivate midlife women to live their healthiest, happiest most fulfilled lives. Motivated by her own life experiences and challenging midlife transition, Dr Corina Sims created Opt to Thrive. Dr Sims is a rural GP Obstetrician and Menopause Specialist who has a passion for connecting with and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. Disappointed with the vast amount of contradictory information targeted at menopausal women, Dr Sims also recognised the gap in medicine that has been identified around the globe in managing women going through it.  Dr Dims strives to bring evidence based information to those who are searching for answers. Listen in every week where on one week you’ll find either a short and sweet episode designed to uplift, inspire and give helpful tips to manage your mind and a longer episode the next created to educate and inform. 

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