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The Flexible Neurotic is the edgy midlife podcast normalizing and inspiring self-reinvention in the second half of life, the “midlife remix”. It is an inside listen to experts in all areas of midlife including mental health, vaginal & sexual health (menopause), plastic surgery & skincare, nutrition, midlife career pivots, aging parents, and parenting teens. With expertise, information and sass, the podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Milken. She is known as the "Flexible Neurotic,” for her ability to help find the sweet spot between neurotic and chill. Relax, sit back, and let the Flexible Neurotic ask all the burning questions for you.

The Flexible Neurotic Dr. Sarah Milken

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    • 4.9 • 312 Ratings

The Flexible Neurotic is the edgy midlife podcast normalizing and inspiring self-reinvention in the second half of life, the “midlife remix”. It is an inside listen to experts in all areas of midlife including mental health, vaginal & sexual health (menopause), plastic surgery & skincare, nutrition, midlife career pivots, aging parents, and parenting teens. With expertise, information and sass, the podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Milken. She is known as the "Flexible Neurotic,” for her ability to help find the sweet spot between neurotic and chill. Relax, sit back, and let the Flexible Neurotic ask all the burning questions for you.

    Midlife Hacks & Habits

    Midlife Hacks & Habits

    EP 117: Midlife philosophy, marriage, health and action steps. Ready for a little midlife motivation from the midlife health queen herself? My guest tells us what it means to “live life from the inside out”, a practice that she embraces for connecting to her inner voice and taking necessary action steps. Looking for a midlife lifestyle reset? Ready to embrace a mindset that promotes ease and intuition? Wanna talk about midlife marriage? Then this episode is definitely for you! 
    This week we are diving back into The Flexible Neurotic archive to bring you the juicy information that you might have forgotten about from the full length episode. This week is another golden-nugget recap quickie and short minisode on all things midlife health, wellness and relationships. Let’s call them hacks.  I’m revisiting a conversation that I had with fellow midlife hottie, Abbie Crane. She knows all things physical, mental and nutritional health. She is an integrated health coach, brand marketer, nutrition enthusiast and mother and today she is sharing her midlife mindset, marriage and health tips. 
    Enjoy this minisode, then dive into the full episode, where we get into so much more detail on Abbie’s midlife experience in a two part episode Midlife’s 10 Things… Freedom For Reinvention In Self-Awareness, Marriage, Nutrition & Empty Nest. 
    Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/117
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    • 25 min
    Midlife Mojo ASAP!

    Midlife Mojo ASAP!

    EP 116: As a midlife woman, do you want to find a “thing”, a passion, something that makes you feel connected to yourself and others? Me too! This mini episode has some serious and practical nuggets for you! Get ready for a step-by-step guide to reclaiming your time and creativity in the second half of our lives. My midlife hottie guest shares all the details of her research on cultivating creativity and framing what she calls our unicorn space, in midlife. 
    This week we are doing another quick golden nugget mini-sode excerpt from my past conversation with New York Times best-selling author, Eve Rodksy. Today might be the day where you “get unstuck” and find the “thing” or take the first step on the “thing”. This is crucial for meaning and joy in midlife. We want time for passions and hobbies and midlife magic but we just don’t know where to f**k*n start. 
    Enjoy this mini-sode, then dive into the full episode, where we get into so much more of Eve’s research. Finding Your Midlife Thing. A Step-By-Step Plan  and You Don’t Have To Do It All To Have It All With Eve Rodsky. 
    Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/116
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/ 
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/ 
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com 
     

    • 18 min
    Big Feelings… Real Tools

    Big Feelings… Real Tools

    EP 115: Parenting hormonal teens while battling hormones yourself?! Me too! You are not alone there and according to parenting expert Dr. Lisa Damour there are some tools in teaching them to navigate “big feelings”, while maintaining you are own sense of equilibrium, as a parent. Honestly, this was an amazing reminder for myself and I know that so many of you parents will be able to relate. Let’s face it, on top of working a career or being a “stay at home mom” or quasi or full “empty nester and mid-lifing, it’s also our job to set our kids up for emotional success by giving them the tools for self expression and emotional regulation. These are the tools they will carry with them their whole lives and Dr. Lisa is here to break it down for us. 
    This week we are doing another quick golden nugget mini-sode excerpt from The Flexible Neurotic Archive. This conversation was with Dr. Lisa Damour, a recognized thought leader by the American Psychological Association. She’s a best selling author, speaker and host of the podcast, Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting. This conversation is always a good one to come back to on parenting teens and helping them manage their emotions, while we manage our own. 
    Check out this minisode, then dive into the full episode, where we get into so much more on parenting, the teenage hormonal stew, and building strong connections with your kids. “Midlife Parents Managing The Teenage Buffet Of “Big Feelings”... Real Tools!”
    Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/115
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/ 
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/ 
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com

    • 13 min
    Reverse Cellular Aging In A Bottle

    Reverse Cellular Aging In A Bottle

    EP 114: One pill to help reverse cellular aging? Duh! Sign me up. Ready to sleep better, feel better, reduce inflammation, have thicker hair and a million other things? I know the obvious answer is yes… but there’s more. Are you sick of taking a million supplements in the morning and wondering why we haven’t just created one magic supplement with so much that we need? Then this episode is definitely for you! I know you’ve heard of omega 3, fatty acids and fish oil, but let me introduce to you C15:0 the supplement you never knew you needed. I know what you're thinking… sign me the f**k up. According to Fatty15 and several research studies, this supplement “reverses cellular aging to deliver whole body and mind health. C15:0 is the first essential fatty acid to be discovered since the omegas—over 90 years ago. Fatty15 contains a pure, award-winning, C15:0 powder called FA15™.”
    Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a super important super nerd conversation called Reverse Cellular Aging In A Bottle. My guest, Stephanie Venn-Watson is one of the masterminds behind this magic supplement becoming available to the everyday person. Wait until you hear how her discovery from dolphins is taking human longevity and health by storm. We get into all of it…details, ladies! Long story short, it’s a supplement that is taking the health and wellness world by storm… you need to know about it, so tune into the episode and thank me later. 
    Show highlights 
    Fatty15 reverses cellular aging to deliver whole body and mind health C15:0 is the first essential fatty acid to be discovered since the omegas—over 90 years ago. Fatty15 contains a pure, award-winning, C15:0 powder called FA15™ Studying dolphins leads to a huge breakthroughs for humans  What is C15:0? Better sleep, less inflammation improved mood, sign me up Longevity  Exercise benefits you never heard about  How to reduce midlife hair loss Our cells communicate with each other  Why there is no such thing as “failure” Life plans are unexpected THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/114
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/ 
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/ 
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Mixing East & West In Midlife

    Mixing East & West In Midlife

    EP 113: Plant Medicine, eastern & western approaches to mental health and the power of your intuition… Dr. Ellen Vora discusses the importance of understanding the vast options available to us in midlife for our health and wellness needs. Today we are talking about plant medicine and Dr. Vora’s specific and holistic approach to taking care of your mental health in today’s developing world of medicine and lifestyle which is not a one size fit’s all deal. 
    This week we are doing another quick golden nugget mini-sode excerpt from my past conversation with board-certified psychiatrist and holistic mental health care specialist, Dr. Ellen Vora. This conversation is such a good reminder about navigating the world of wellness in a time where we are seeing new options pop up everyday. We discuss the differences amongst western and eastern medicine & holistic medicine and how to know which option is the best for YOU. Remember, we are all different and all have different needs, midlife is about understanding your needs and choosing a path that suits you. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this episode, thank me later!
    Enjoy this minisode, then dive into the full episode, where we get into so much more on different types of plant medicines, midlife health practices and Dr. Vora’s personal experiences. Plant Medicines, Sleep & Gut Tools… Finding Your Midlife Flow
    Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/113
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/ 
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/ 
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com 
     

    • 14 min
    Lift Heavy Sh**t in Midlife

    Lift Heavy Sh**t in Midlife

    Lift “heavy s**t in midlife” is the name of the game! You know I call them the “dumb and necessary weights”. We keep hearing we have to lift weight in midlife for our brains, body and health. You want to hear exactly the how, why and what from an orthopedic surgeon and longevity specialist? You want to hear exactly how much weight and how many reps? Duh! Met too. Today’s guest says she’s heard every excuse in the book and there is nothing that should stop you from getting informed and knowing that you are worth the daily investment in your health. She has all the information you never even knew you needed. If you want to know what the data says about aging and a cheat sheet on what to do, then this episode is for you!
    Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an educational conversation called Lift Heavy S**t in Midlife. My guest, Dr. Vonda Wright, is a double-board certified orthopedic surgeon and an internationally recognized authority on active aging, longevity, mobility and all the things we care about in midlife. She is a sought after speaker and five times bestselling author and her information is so critical for midlife women. Today we are talking about midlife self-agency, maintaining independence as we get older, weights, nutrition and more. 
    Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/112
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/ 
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/ 
    THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com 
     

    • 1 hr 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
312 Ratings

312 Ratings

emerson40 ,

Relatable

Love all of Dr. Sarah!! She is so relatable and so empathetic and compassionate to all!! Thank you for doing you Dr. Sarah🩷. I hope she does another zoom or workshop…I would love that and I am so sad I didn’t find her sooner. So you..yeah you…start listening to The Flexible Neurotic, thank me later!!

hermidlifestyle ,

Midlife Magic, Love this Podcast

This podcast hits close to home. Very relatable and entertaining. Working on my unicorn space 💗.

ŋɛɖ ,

Great Podcast!

I love each and every podcast. They are so informative and cover a wide range of topics. I also love the injected humor and how real and down to earth you are!

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