Faded to Fabulous: Real Talk for Midlife Women

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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. Oct 26

    Your Bones Are Talking: What Every Woman Should Know Before Osteoporosis

    Send us Fan Mail Your Bones Are Talking: What Every Woman Should Know Before Osteoporosis Featuring Dr. Heather Killie | New Hampshire Orthopedic Center What if your bones are getting weaker long before you ever realize there's a problem? This week on Faded to Fabulous, Vicki and Kim welcome back the fabulous Dr. Heather Killie, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, for a conversation every woman should hear about bone health, perimenopause, menopause, and osteoporosis. Here's the thing: Bone loss doesn't suddenly begin at 65, so why are we waiting until then to talk about it? As estrogen levels decline, our bones undergo changes that can increase the risk of fractures, often without any noticeable symptoms. But the good news? There are things we can do NOW to protect our bones, maintain our strength, and reduce our risk of future fractures. Dr. Killie joins us to break down the science, challenge some popular wellness trends, and explain why prevention and early detection matter so much. In This Episode, We're Talking About: Estrogen and bone loss: What's actually happening to our bones during perimenopause and menopause?Osteopenia vs. osteoporosis: What's the difference, and does one always lead to the other?DEXA scans: Who should get one, when should you start asking, and what do those T-scores actually mean?Risk factors: How family history, body composition, medications, and lifestyle affect bone health.Strength training: Why resistance exercise is one of our most valuable tools for protecting bones and preventing falls.Calcium, vitamin D, and protein: What your bones need and why more isn't always better.GLP-1 medications: What women using weight-loss medications should know about maintaining muscle and bone health.Osteoporosis treatments: Understanding medication options and why follow-up care is so important.Wellness trends: Are weighted vests, vibration plates, and jumping exercises really helping our bones?And of course, we couldn't let Dr. Killie leave without a little rapid-fire game of "Fabulous, It Depends, or Bull!" Let's just say some popular bone-health advice didn't survive the conversation. 😂 Meet Our Guest: Dr. Heather Killie Dr. Heather Killie is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at New Hampshire Orthopedic Center. With nearly two decades of experience practicing in New Hampshire, Dr. Killie is passionate about improving bone health education, identifying osteoporosis risks earlier, and helping patients prevent fractures before they happen. Interested in learning more about your bone health or scheduling an evaluation? New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Website: https://nhoc.com/ Phone (Call or Text): 603-883-0091 General Email: callcenter@nhoc.com Bone Health Clinic Email: bonehealth@nhoc.com Bone Health Clinic Information: https://nhoc.com/additional-services/bone-health-clinic/ Office Locations: Nashua: 17 Riverside Street, Suite 101, Nashua, NH 03062Londonderry: 175 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, NH 03053Windham: 7 Indian Rock Road, Suite F, Windham, NH 03087Bedford: 9 Washington Place, Suite 101, Bedford, NH 03110 If this episode taught you something new, share it with a friend, sister, mother, or anyone who deserves to know more about protecting her bone health. And tell us: Have you had a bone density scan yet? We'd love to hear from you! Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding screening, supplements, medications, and treatment decisions. Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Our Mission! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous This podcast is intended to educate and support women, but it is not a substitute for medical advice. If you're experiencing health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.

    Your Bones Are Talking: What Every Woman Should Know Before Osteoporosis

  2. Oct 19

    Episode 33: Muscular Skeletal Syndrome of Menopause- Why Does Everything Hurt?

    Send us Fan Mail Guest: Dr. Heather Killie | Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist Ever wake up feeling like you're 80 years old… even though you're nowhere close? Achy joints, sore muscles, mysterious hip pain, frozen shoulder, or injuries that just won't seem to heal? You're not imagining it. And it might not be just getting older. This week on Faded to Fabulous, Vicki and Kim welcome Dr. Heather Killie, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at New Hampshire Orthopedic Center, to talk about something many women have never even heard of: the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. As estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, the changes can affect far more than hot flashes and mood. We're talking muscles, tendons, joints, collagen, and bone health. And for some women, those changes may help explain why everything suddenly seems to hurt. Dr. Killie breaks down the connection between estrogen and musculoskeletal health, why women in midlife may experience more tendon problems and unexplained pain, and what we can actually do about it. And yes, we're talking about strength training. Because apparently, walking five miles a day isn't the whole answer. Who knew?! In This Episode, We Discuss: Why everything hurts: What the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause is and how declining estrogen may contribute to joint pain, muscle aches, and inflammation.Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and hip pain: Why certain tendon conditions become more common in midlife.The estrogen connection: How hormones influence collagen, tendon repair, and musculoskeletal health, and where hormone therapy may help.Muscle loss during menopause: Why maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age.Strength training is non-negotiable: Why resistance training matters for strength, mobility, and long-term independence.Is walking enough? Why cardiovascular exercise is valuable but doesn't replace resistance training.What if exercise hurts? How to recognize the difference between normal soreness and pain that deserves medical attention.Starting small: Why five minutes of movement can be a meaningful first step.Changing the goal: Why being strong enough to get off the floor at 80 matters more than fitting into a smaller pair of jeans.Our Biggest Takeaway It's time to stop looking at exercise solely as a way to lose weight and start thinking about it as an investment in our future selves. We want strong muscles. Healthy bones. Bodies that move. And the independence to keep doing the things we love for decades to come. As Dr. Killie reminds us, strength training isn't about becoming a bodybuilder. It's about staying capable, reducing injury risk, and giving our bodies the support they need through menopause and beyond. And if you're experiencing unexplained aches and pains? Don't automatically dismiss them as aging. Ask questions, talk to your healthcare provider, and explore what might be contributing. You don't have to simply accept feeling miserable as part of getting older. Meet Our Guest Dr. Heather Killie is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at New Hampshire Orthopedic Center. With years of experience treating orthopedic conditions, she has developed a particular interest in the musculoskeletal changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause, as well as bone health. Find Dr. Killie at: New Hampshire Orthopedic Center Website: www.nhoc.com Phone: 603-883-0091 Locations: Nashua, Londonderry, and Windham, NH Coming Up Next We're not done with Dr. Killie yet! She'll be joining us for another episode dedicated to bone health, including why protecting our bones during menopause is so important. Join the Conversation Have you experienced mysterious joint pain, frozen shoulder, tendonitis, or muscle aches since entering perimenopause or menopause? We want to hear about it! Tell us what changed for you and whether you've found anything that helps. Because the more we talk about these experiences, the more women realize they're not alone. Faded to Fabulous — real conversations about midlife, menopause, and everything nobody warned us about. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Speak with your healthcare provider about persistent pain, exercise modifications, or hormone therapy. Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Our Mission! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous This podcast is intended to educate and support women, but it is not a substitute for medical advice. If you're experiencing health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.

  3. Oct 12

    Episode 32: The Husbands vs Menopause

    Send us Fan Mail Think your husband knows a thing or two about menopause? Think again! 😂 This week on Faded to Fabulous, we're putting our husbands in the hot seat! Vicki and Kim welcome Matt Kirby and Michael Sampson (aka Mr. Kim) for a hilarious, eye-opening game of menopause trivia. Armed with buzzers, a little confidence, and years of firsthand experience living with menopausal women, the guys go head-to-head to see just how much they've actually learned. From hot flashes and hormone changes to some of the lesser-known symptoms (itchy ears, anyone?), we're testing their knowledge, their listening skills, and just how well they really know their wives. In this episode, we're talking about: The basics of menopause and perimenopause that every partner should know.Surprising menopause symptoms that don't get nearly enough attention.How hormonal changes affect everything from sleep and mood to brain health and relationships.What our husbands know (and don't know!) about our biggest midlife frustrations.The importance of patience, understanding, and support during menopause.How growing older together can bring unexpected appreciation for one another.There are plenty of laughs, a little friendly competition, and even a few surprisingly sweet moments as the guys reflect on what they've learned about their wives over the years. Because menopause may happen to women, but understanding it shouldn't be just our responsibility. Whether you're navigating menopause yourself or sharing your life with someone who is, this episode is a reminder that a little education, a little empathy, and a good sense of humor can go a long way. 🎧 Tune in, share this one with your partner, and see how many questions THEY can answer! Help Keep Faded to Fabulous Going! ❤️ We're a self-funded podcast on a mission to help women feel informed, supported, and seen. Our community fundraising campaign is underway, with a goal of raising $6,000 to cover six months of podcast production and help us stay independent and ad-free. If you love what we're doing, please consider supporting the show. Every contribution makes a difference! Support the podcast: https://givebutter.com/fadedtofabulous Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Our Mission! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous This podcast is intended to educate and support women, but it is not a substitute for medical advice. If you're experiencing health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.

  4. Oct 5

    “Can We Ask That?” Questions We Don’t Want to Ask (But Probably Should)

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you put a bunch of questions about aging, bodies, sex, relationships, food, weight, menopause, and health into a bowl—and answer them without knowing what’s coming next? You get this episode. 😂 Kim and Vicki are pulling questions at random and talking about the things women think about, Google in private, whisper to their friends—or sometimes avoid asking altogether. Can you love your body and still want to lose weight? Why do we feel judged for ordering dessert? Are we actually becoming invisible as we age—or are we just caring less about what everyone else thinks? Does sex really get better with age? And what happens when you and your partner have completely different levels of desire? They also get into the more serious questions: symptoms women tolerate for far too long, when something might be menopause versus something worth investigating, pelvic-floor and vaginal symptoms women are often embarrassed to mention, and why so many women minimize what they're experiencing instead of bringing it up with a healthcare provider. Plus, Kim and Vicki talk honestly about attraction in long-term relationships, feeling sexy in midlife, body comparison, changing bodies, GLP-1s, emotional eating, mismatched desire, and why loving your partner doesn't mean you're always going to be interested in sex. And yes, before any of that, they have to talk about the three-second clip that reached 1.7 MILLION views and accidentally started an internet war over Hummels, china, and crystal. 😂 In this episode: Loving your body while still wanting to change itThe things no one prepares you for about getting olderWeight, body image, GLP-1s, and judgmentMenopause symptoms vs. symptoms that need further investigationWhy women minimize or normalize symptomsPelvic health and painful sexFood guilt and why everyone suddenly has an opinion when a woman orders dessertFeeling sexy and confident in midlifeAttraction after decades togetherSex as we ageMismatched desire in relationshipsWhy communication matters when intimacy changesAnd plenty of questions Kim and Vicki weren't exactly prepared to answer 😅But the episode ends with a question for you: If you could anonymously put ONE question in the bowl—about sex, aging, food, your body, relationships, menopause, or health—what would you ask? Nothing is too awkward. Nothing is too weird. And chances are, another woman is wondering the exact same thing.  Pasted text 🎧 Listen now, and come ask the questions we probably should've been talking about all along.   Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Our Mission! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous This podcast is intended to educate and support women, but it is not a substitute for medical advice. If you're experiencing health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.

  5. Sep 28

    Help Us Keep Faded to Fabulous Going + The Truth About Weight Loss Plateaus

    Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” — eating less, staying active, maybe even taking a GLP-1 — and suddenly the scale just… stops? Before you blame yourself, there may be something else going on: metabolic adaptation. In this episode of Faded to Fabulous, Vicki and Kim break down what happens when your body adjusts to weight loss, why plateaus are a normal physiological response, and why the answer may NOT be to eat even less. For women who grew up surrounded by diet culture and the idea that 1,200 calories was somehow the gold standard, this can be a major mindset shift. We’re talking about: • What metabolic adaptation actually means • Why weight loss can slow or plateau over time • How GLP-1 medications fit into the conversation • Why chronically undereating can work against you • The importance of resistance and strength training in midlife • Why your workouts need to evolve as you get stronger • Protein, muscle preservation, and lean body mass • Why your body needs enough energy — even when weight loss is the goal • Using body composition and other data to look beyond the number on the scale • Letting go of the “I must be doing something wrong” mentality • Shifting the goal from skinny to strong And yes, we also talk about the emotional side of all of this — because wanting to feel strong and healthy AND wanting your pants to fit again can both be true. Most importantly, a plateau isn’t proof that you’ve failed. Your body is responding to change, and understanding why can help you decide what comes next without immediately falling back into restriction. We also share an update about the Faded to Fabulous Community Campaign and why we’re asking our community to help us continue creating honest, evidence-informed conversations for women navigating midlife. If this episode makes you think of a friend, send it her way. And keep sending us your questions and episode ideas — we’re listening. 🎧 Faded to Fabulous Real conversations about menopause, midlife, health, nutrition, hormones, and becoming stronger — not smaller. Topics: Metabolic adaptation | Weight-loss plateau | GLP-1 medications | Menopause | Midlife weight loss | Strength training | Resistance training | Protein | Muscle loss | Lean body mass | Diet culture | Women’s health Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Our Mission! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous This podcast is intended to educate and support women, but it is not a substitute for medical advice. If you're experiencing health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.

  6. Sep 14

    Ep 29 Is Your Nervous System Losing its Sh*t? F2F Goes on a Road Trip: Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail In this on-the-road episode of Faded to Fabulous, Vicki Kirby (nurse practitioner and menopause specialist) and Kim Lovely (registered dietitian and certified life coach) explore midlife stress hormones and nervous system regulation, sharing how perimenopause/menopause can intensify feeling overstimulated, wired-but-tired, anxious, irritable, and unable to sleep. They break down the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic vs parasympathetic), why the goal is flexibility rather than constant relaxation, and how poor sleep can drive a vicious cycle of cravings, skipped workouts, and heightened cortisol patterns. They discuss practical basics like box breathing, nourishing meals, reducing late-night sugar, appropriate exercise intensity, and when menopause hormone therapy (especially progesterone for sleep and stabilizing estrogen) may help, while noting that persistent dysregulation may also involve mental health or unprocessed trauma. The episode includes a field trip to a Himalayan salt cave Bien Soigne in Salem, New Hampshire, where the owner, Kay Charron, explains respiratory and relaxation benefits and upcoming touchless wellness additions, and the hosts wrap by teasing a two-part series. 00:00 Road Trip Podcast Setup 00:28 Morning Routines and Supplements 02:38 Skincare and Hotworx Plans 03:23 Podcast Intro and Disclaimer 04:44 Birthday Yum and Catch Up 06:07 Midlife Stress Field Trips 08:15 Nervous System Basics 09:29 Why Midlife Feels Harder 11:56 Sleep and Dysregulation Cycle 13:43 Sleep Apnea Surprise 14:47 Cortisol Myths and Reality 16:22 Building Stress Resilience 19:47 Breathwork Box Breathing 22:20 Hormone Therapy and Mental Health 24:12 Rethinking Self Care 26:01 Pause Before Saying Yes 26:47 Cold Plunge Debate 27:17 Breathwork That Fits You 28:52 Adrenal Cocktail Myths 29:28 Magnesium and Menopause 30:35 Food Pillars for Calm 31:54 Blood Sugar and Sleep 32:52 Exercise for Dysregulation 33:12 Salt Cave Visit Begins 34:12 Why Regulation Matters 36:12 Salt Cave Health Benefits 38:14 Touchless Wellness Expansion 41:02 Magnesium in Himalayan Salt 43:38 Did the Salt Cave Help 44:46 Wrap Up and Part Two Bien Soign 350 North Broadway Salem, NH  03079 (603) 890-3244 https://biensoigne.com/ Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Our Mission! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous This podcast is intended to educate and support women, but it is not a substitute for medical advice. If you're experiencing health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.

  7. Sep 14

    Is Your Nervous System Losing its Sh*t? F2F Goes on a Road Trip: Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail In this on-the-road episode of Faded to Fabulous, Vicki Kirby (nurse practitioner and menopause specialist) and Kim Lovely (registered dietitian and certified life coach) explore midlife stress hormones and nervous system regulation, sharing how perimenopause/menopause can intensify feeling overstimulated, wired-but-tired, anxious, irritable, and unable to sleep. They break down the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic vs parasympathetic), why the goal is flexibility rather than constant relaxation, and how poor sleep can drive a vicious cycle of cravings, skipped workouts, and heightened cortisol patterns. They discuss practical basics like box breathing, nourishing meals, reducing late-night sugar, appropriate exercise intensity, and when menopause hormone therapy (especially progesterone for sleep and stabilizing estrogen) may help, while noting that persistent dysregulation may also involve mental health or unprocessed trauma. The episode includes a field trip to a Himalayan salt cave Bien Soigne in Salem, New Hampshire, where the owner, Kay Charron, explains respiratory and relaxation benefits and upcoming touchless wellness additions, and the hosts wrap by teasing a two-part series. 00:00 Road Trip Podcast Setup 00:28 Morning Routines and Supplements 02:38 Skincare and Hotworx Plans 03:23 Podcast Intro and Disclaimer 04:44 Birthday Yum and Catch Up 06:07 Midlife Stress Field Trips 08:15 Nervous System Basics 09:29 Why Midlife Feels Harder 11:56 Sleep and Dysregulation Cycle 13:43 Sleep Apnea Surprise 14:47 Cortisol Myths and Reality 16:22 Building Stress Resilience 19:47 Breathwork Box Breathing 22:20 Hormone Therapy and Mental Health 24:12 Rethinking Self Care 26:01 Pause Before Saying Yes 26:47 Cold Plunge Debate 27:17 Breathwork That Fits You 28:52 Adrenal Cocktail Myths 29:28 Magnesium and Menopause 30:35 Food Pillars for Calm 31:54 Blood Sugar and Sleep 32:52 Exercise for Dysregulation 33:12 Salt Cave Visit Begins 34:12 Why Regulation Matters 36:12 Salt Cave Health Benefits 38:14 Touchless Wellness Expansion 41:02 Magnesium in Himalayan Salt 43:38 Did the Salt Cave Help 44:46 Wrap Up and Part Two Bien Soign 350 North Broadway Salem, NH  03079 (603) 890-3244 https://biensoigne.com/ Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Our Mission! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous This podcast is intended to educate and support women, but it is not a substitute for medical advice. If you're experiencing health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.

  8. Sep 9

    Ep 28 Decluttering Midlife! Spoiler alert: your kids don't want your stuff!

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of “Faded to Fabulous”, the hosts share a “yuck and yum” before discussing decluttering in midlife and the reality that adult children often don’t want inherited collections. One host describes suddenly managing her mother’s Alzheimer’s-related crisis after a fall, including clearing out a two-bedroom condo and car, which prompted her to purge her own stored holiday items. Guest Paula Whittier, co-founder of Home Shifters and a longtime memory-care professional, explains how she and partner Kim Cyr help seniors and families declutter, prepare moves, coordinate sales, and support clients with dementia, including assessments, quotes, and staged decisions (donate, trash, consign, auction, keep). They discuss emotional and family conflict dynamics, the importance of proactive planning (POA, clear directives, mediation), practical tips like moving the person first to assisted living, and offer contact information and free senior-care resource support. 00:00 Sneak Peek 01:45 Welcome and Yuck Yum 02:30 Gray Hair Fixes 03:26 Decluttering Midlife 04:39 Meet Organizer Paula 06:04 Why Kids Want Less 08:43 Balancing Sentiment 11:12 How They Start Jobs 14:02 Midlife Client Stories 16:22 Paperwork and Flood 17:51 Storage Then Sort 19:08 Psychology of Stuff 20:25 Grief and resentment 21:29 Starting tough talks 23:23 Family conflict and money 24:38 Proactive planning tools 27:18 Mediating with facts 29:23 Holiday visits and guilt 29:59 Moving day priorities 33:13 Adult kids dumping stuff 34:35 How to reach Home Shifters 37:58 Final thanks and wrap For more information on decluttering, organizing, or helping your loved one transition to the next stage of life reach out to: HomeShifters LLC Paula Whittier 📍 603-305-3305 Kim Cyr  📍 603-494-0196 Support the show ✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community 💝 Support Our Mission! Click here 🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz 📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous 📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous 🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous This podcast is intended to educate and support women, but it is not a substitute for medical advice. If you're experiencing health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.

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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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