Your Wellness Besties

Lisette Lopez & Nicole Guzzardi
  • 5.0 (12)
  • Health & Fitness
  • Weekly

Welcome to The Wellness Besties, the podcast for women over 40 who are done being dismissed and ready to take their health seriously. Join besties Lisette and Nicole as they try the treatments, have the real conversations, and figure out midlife health and wellness together. From BHRT to biohacking, morning routines to menopause — nothing is off limits. New episodes every week. Find us on Instagram @yourwellnessbesties_

  1. 23h ago

    Are You Stuck in Your Masculine Energy? Why Women in Midlife Can't Let Go of Control

    Are you a strong, independent woman or have you become so used to being in control that you don't know how to let go? In this episode of Your Wellness Besties, Lisette and Nicole get real about masculine vs. feminine energy and why so many women in midlife are stuck in constant doing mode. From relationships and friendships to running businesses and managing households, we're talking about the pressure to always lead, fix, plan, and control everything. But is that same energy keeping us from relaxing, receiving, and letting someone else take the lead? We're sharing personal stories, relationship confessions, and a few hilarious moments as we explore what it means to embrace our feminine energy without sacrificing our strength or independence. Because being a strong woman doesn't mean you have to do it all. This week's challenge: Notice when you're controlling instead of communicating, demanding instead of asking, or doing instead of simply being. DM us @yourwellnessbesties and tell us which energy you're leading with! #YourWellnessBesties #FeminineEnergy #MasculineEnergy #WomenOver50 #MidlifeRelationships

    Are You Stuck in Your Masculine Energy? Why Women in Midlife Can't Let Go of Control

  2. Nov 3

    Don't Wait Until January: How to Finish the Year Strong in Your 50s

    Why write off the next two months waiting for January 1? In this episode of Your Wellness Besties, Lisette and Nicole talk about enjoying the holidays while making time for the goals that matter to you. From realistic habits to holiday boundaries, they share how to keep going, even when you miss a workout or your week doesn’t go as planned. They also reflect on this year’s wins, what they’re leaving behind, and what’s next for 2027, including their first destination Wellness Besties Retreat. You don’t need a perfect routine or a new year to begin. One small step today counts. This week’s challenge: Pick one thing you’ve been putting off and start today. DM @yourwellnessbesties and tell us what you’re starting. Subscribe for new episodes every week, and share this with a friend who’s waiting for January. #YourWellnessBesties #MidlifeWellness #HealthyHabits

    Don't Wait Until January: How to Finish the Year Strong in Your 50s

  3. Oct 27

    Stop Letting a Bad Mood Ruin Your Day: What Actually Works Over 50

    Ever wake up in a mood you can’t explain and let it follow you through the entire day? In this episode of Your Wellness Besties, Lisette and Nicole share five simple ways to interrupt a funk, shift your energy, and feel more like yourself. They also talk about recognizing when you need a reset and when you need to give yourself space to feel what you’re feeling. Nicole shares the mood-shifting techniques she learned at a Tony Robbins event nine years ago, how sobriety changed her mornings, and why journaling helps her work through emotions instead of getting stuck in them. Lisette opens up about waking up in a funk, noticing patterns with her hormones, and turning to movement when she needs a reset. Plus, she shares why getting dressed, even when nobody’s going to see you, can change how you feel about your day. From changing your surroundings to paying attention to what you consume online, this conversation is full of small shifts you can bring into everyday life. You don’t have to feel positive all the time. But a rough morning doesn’t have to decide how the rest of your day goes. What’s one thing that almost always changes your mood for the better? DM us on Instagram @yourwellnessbesties. We’d love to hear from you. Subscribe for more honest conversations about wellness in midlife, and share this episode with a friend who’s been feeling a little off lately. #YourWellnessBesties #MidlifeWellness #MoodShift #WomenOver40 #WomenOver50

    Stop Letting a Bad Mood Ruin Your Day: What Actually Works Over 50

  4. Oct 20

    High Standards or Just Difficult? What Changed in Our 50s

    Are your standards too high, or have you spent years making yourself easier for everyone else? In this episode of Your Wellness Besties, Lisette and Nicole get honest about raising your standards in midlife, asking for what you want, and getting comfortable with people having an opinion about it. Lisette reflects on spending her 30s in survival mode with three kids, saying yes to everything and staying quiet to keep the peace. Nicole shares how accepting unhealthy relationships in her 20s eventually taught her to set boundaries that protect her time and energy. From friendships and relationships to business, fitness, and how you show up for yourself, this conversation explores what happens when your choices finally reflect your worth. We get into: • The difference between high standards and perfectionism • Asking for what you want without apologizing • Charging what you're worth and delegating to reclaim your time • Why some friendships shift when your lifestyle changes • How sobriety helped Lisette gain clarity and bet on herself • Building confidence through action and following through on your commitments If you've been lowering your standards to avoid judgment or keep everyone comfortable, ask yourself: What is keeping the peace costing you? This week's challenge: Write down one standard you've been quietly lowering. What would it take to raise it back up? DM us at @yourwellnessbesties on Instagram. We want to hear your answer. Share this episode with a woman who's ready to raise the bar, and subscribe for new episodes every week. #YourWellnessBesties #HighStandards #MidlifeWellness #KnowYourWorth #SettingBoundaries

    High Standards or Just Difficult? What Changed in Our 50s

  5. Oct 13

    Why We Stopped Drinking in Our 50s: Sobriety, Anxiety & What Changed

    You don’t have to have a drinking problem to realize drinking is a problem for the life you want. In this episode of Your Wellness Besties, Lisette and Nicole get honest about why they stopped drinking in their 50s, what they miss, and what made them decide they didn’t want to go back. For Lisette, it started with a moment at the shore: drinking at 2 p.m. instead of enjoying the beach with her kids. What began as a 30-day break became a lasting decision. She shares her experience with gray area drinking, the awkwardness of going out sober, and how completing 75 Hard strengthened her commitment. Nicole opens up about how having a sober fiancé supported her decision and why alcohol no longer fit her training, nutrition, and health goals. She shares the changes she noticed in her anxiety, mood, and mental clarity, and why keeping that promise to herself matters. Together, they talk about missing the relaxed feeling of a drink, navigating friendships that changed, and why moderation doesn’t work for everyone. They also share what they gained: mornings without hangovers, more energy for workouts, and greater confidence in their choices. If you’ve been thinking about taking a break or questioning whether alcohol still fits your life, this is an honest conversation about what that change can look like. No judgment. Just two women sharing their experiences. This week’s challenge: Start by paying attention. Notice when you want a drink, how much you’re drinking, and how you feel the next day. Track it and see what you learn. We’re not medical professionals. This episode reflects our personal experiences. If you drink heavily or may be dependent on alcohol, talk to a doctor before stopping. Find us on Instagram @yourwellnessbesties and DM us your questions. Subscribe for new episodes every week. #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MidlifeWellness #YourWellnessBesties #WomenOver50 #AlcoholFree

    Why We Stopped Drinking in Our 50s: Sobriety, Anxiety & What Changed

  6. Oct 6

    Our Current Obsessions: Wellness, Beauty & Fitness in Our 50s

    What are we actually loving and using, in our 50s? This week, we’re swapping our current obsessions, from strength training and protein staples to skincare, sleep tools, and fall fashion. We’re sharing the routines that keep us consistent, the beauty products we keep reaching for, and our honest thoughts on wellness gadgets, including the Oura Ring, red light masks, and Eight Sleep. Plus, journaling, our favorite sweet treats, and finding your style when the clothes you used to love don’t feel like you anymore. It’s a bestie catch-up full of personal favorites, affordable finds, a few splurges, and the reality of fitting it all into a busy life. What’s your current obsession? Tell us on Instagram @yourwellnessbesties, and share this episode with your bestie! Subscribe so you never miss an episode and share this with a woman in your life who needs this conversation. #YourWellnessBesties #WellnessPodcast #MidlifeWellness #WomenOver40 #WomenOver50 #HealthAfter40 #FitnessOver40 #MidlifeHealth #WellnessJourney #BeautyOver50 #SkincareOver40 #MidlifeTransformation #HealthyLiving

    Our Current Obsessions: Wellness, Beauty & Fitness in Our 50s

  7. Sep 29

    It's Not Too Late: The Lies About Aging We're Done Believing

    Your 20s told you who to be. Your 30s told you who to take care of. Your 40s and 50s? They're telling you to cut your hair, cover your arms, and quietly fade out. We're not doing that. In this episode, Lisette and Nicole take apart the outdated rules women in midlife are handed about what to wear, how to act, and what's "too late" to start. Lisette almost talked herself out of a brand event in NYC, intimidated by fashion creators she'd followed for years, until her 23-year-old daughter told her she belonged in that room. She also shares how, after 15 years at home, she wrote "you're not too old and it's not too late" in her journal again and again until she finally believed it and did something about it. Nicole opens up about holding back from showing up online for years out of fear of judgment, even after more than a decade of inspiring women through fitness and wellness. They also cover imposter syndrome, the fear of what people will say when you reinvent yourself, why our mothers seemed so much older at this age (the Golden Girls were our age!), ageism at work, and why starting over now can actually be easier than it was at 25. If you've been told you're too old, too late, or too much, this is your sign. Unshrink. Take up space. The only permission you need is your own. Follow us on Instagram @yourwellnessbesties. New episodes every week. Share this with a woman who needs to hear it. #YourWellnessBesties #WomenOver50 #WomenOver40 #MidlifeWomen #MidlifeTransformation #Reinvention #AgeIsJustANumber #PodcastForWomen #MidlifeWellness #WellnessPodcast

    It's Not Too Late: The Lies About Aging We're Done Believing

  8. Sep 22

    The Mental Health Crisis in Midlife Nobody's Talking About

    Ready for an honest conversation about burnout, loneliness, and finding yourself again in midlife? Pull up a chair, because we’re getting real. In this episode of Your Wellness Besties, Lisette and Nicole unpack why so many women feel overwhelmed, invisible, and disconnected from themselves during their 40s and 50s. Between raising children, caring for aging parents, navigating changing relationships, managing careers, and coping with hormonal shifts, women are expected to keep showing up for everyone, even when they’re struggling themselves. Lisette opens up about putting herself last while raising three children and entering perimenopause without realizing what was happening to her body. Nicole shares her experience rebuilding her life after divorce, navigating single motherhood, and discovering strength through bodybuilding. They also discuss the loneliness of midlife, brain fog, depression, burnout, ageism in the workplace, setting boundaries, and their personal experiences with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. They also share how fitness and community helped them reconnect with themselves. If you’ve been questioning who you are beyond being a mother, wife, caregiver, or professional, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone and that finding yourself again is possible. Because you deserve to feel like yourself again. And it’s never too late to find her. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Why Midlife Feels So Lonely 01:15 Finding Community and Showing Up 03:25 The Mental Health Reality of Midlife 03:55 Caregiving, Burnout, and Hormonal Changes 09:33 When Did You Stop Being the Main Character? 13:13 Finding Yourself After 40 14:05 Why Fitness Is the Ultimate Life Hack 16:21 Hormones, Burnout, and Getting Help 17:28 Ageism and Starting Over in Midlife 19:42 Learning New Skills at Any Age 24:21 Is Social Media Helping or Hurting Us? 28:46 Our Experiences With BHRT 30:18 Saying No and Setting Boundaries 31:35 You’re Not Alone Follow us on Instagram: @yourwellnessbesties New episodes every week. DM us your questions, we read every one. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this conversation with a woman who needs to hear it. #YourWellnessBesties #MidlifeMentalHealth #WomenOver40 #WomenOver50 #MidlifeWellness #MentalHealthMatters #Burnout #FindingYourself #BHRT #WomensHealth

    The Mental Health Crisis in Midlife Nobody's Talking About
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About

Welcome to The Wellness Besties, the podcast for women over 40 who are done being dismissed and ready to take their health seriously. Join besties Lisette and Nicole as they try the treatments, have the real conversations, and figure out midlife health and wellness together. From BHRT to biohacking, morning routines to menopause — nothing is off limits. New episodes every week. Find us on Instagram @yourwellnessbesties_

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  • Creator
    Lisette Lopez & Nicole Guzzardi
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lisette Lopez & Nicole Guzzardi
  • Show Website
    Your Wellness Besties

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