Today, we turned the mics around and I am being interviewed! Helen Fritsch, an accomplished author, host of the Age is Irrelevant podcast, flight attendant, and competitive athlete living her best life in her mid-sixties interviews ME. We dive into various topics including aging, diet, nutrition, injuries, and what it takes for women to be healthy, happy, and thriving in midlife and beyond. I share my personal journey, including my numerous surgeries, experiences with autoimmune diseases, the br...
Aug 22, 2025•58 min
Imagine being literally exiled from your homeland for telling the truth. Dr. Pardis Mahdavi's story will stop you in your tracks. From witnessing Iran's underground sexual revolution to being kicked out of the country for writing about it, to losing her 20-year academic career as a university president: she's mastered the art of reinventing herself when life throws devastating curveballs. In this raw conversation, she reveals how she went from feeling like she belonged nowhere (rejected by both ...
Aug 19, 2025•43 min
Could your skincare routine be aging you faster? What if everything you've been told about "natural" beauty is actually damaging your skin? If you've ever wondered why some women seem to age backwards while others struggle with every little new line, this episode reveals the science behind what actually works versus what we're sold as "anti-aging miracles." Join me for this game-changing conversation with Dr. Kay Durairaj, an internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon with 20 years of exper...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray, PhD in integrative and functional nutrition, reveals the shocking truth about HRT that could change how you approach midlife health forever. After working with tens of thousands of women over 20 years and diving deep into the research that conventional medicine ignores, she's uncovering why the fear around hormones is largely unfounded – and why that fear might be robbing you of your best years. From her own devastating experience with early perimenopause after...
Aug 05, 2025•59 min
Did you know that chronic pain can become as addictive as any drug, trapping your brain in cycles that make healing nearly impossible? In this episode, I share my recent experience of dealing with unexpected all consuming nerve pain following a disc replacement surgery. I've navigated pain off and on my whole life, but this was a new level. I bring on my friend, Scotty Scheller, who spent five years paralyzed and in excruciating pain after a hockey injury. This conversation exposes the hidden co...
Aug 01, 2025•46 min
If you've ever wondered why your body seems to backfire against every diet and exercise plan that works for everyone else, this episode will blow your mind. We're diving deep into the genetic factors that explain why your friend can eat pizza daily while staying thin, why certain health supplements make you feel worse instead of better, and why your "high-functioning anxiety" might actually be your genetic superpower. In this episode, we explore how DNA plays a vital role in our health and aging...
Jul 29, 2025•58 min
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain (and maybe the hospital gown) on something I rarely go into detail about... my long, complicated, sometimes comical history with fourteen surgeries. Yep, 14. From having a tumor removed at age three, to getting breast implants (and later explanting them), to a full-on spinal disc replacement… it’s been a journey! Spoiler alert: almost all roads lead back to my back. Whether it was compensating during workouts, posture shifts from surgery scar tissue,...
Jul 25, 2025•52 min
What if everything you've been told about aging is wrong - and your best body is actually waiting for you after 50? In this game-changing episode, I sit down with an incredible woman, Alicia Erickson, who shattered every expectation about midlife by quitting alcohol, ditching CrossFit for heavy weights, and getting absolutely shredded at 50. Her transformation started with a painful realization: the nightly wine ritual that helped her cope with stress had become a prison for her body that she co...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Are you being told that your menopause symptoms are "just part of aging" when there might actually be hidden “hose kinks” and infections causing your exhaustion, brain fog, and hot flashes? What if your persistent lower back pain, thyroid issues, and nighttime bathroom trips all stem from the same hidden cause? In this episode, we explore a fresh perspective on menopause and women's health with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expert, Dr. Christopher Motley. He reveals how TCM can alleviate co...
Jul 15, 2025•58 min
What if everything you've been told about fat loss shortcuts is actually keeping you stuck? I'm sharing the unfiltered truth about why motivation, stricter eating, and working out harder actually backfire in midlife - and the foundation you need BEFORE any tactics will work. From my estrogen patch almost falling off on stage to the three-letter framework that changes everything, this episode reveals why most women are building their fat loss on sand instead of solid ground. You'll discover the "...
Jul 11, 2025•35 min
What if everything you've been told about healing after loss or trauma and the 5 stages of grief are wrong? Dr. B shares her incredible journey from devastating loss to becoming a beacon of hope for others. After losing three children and her husband over 20 years, this psychiatric nurse practitioner discovered why traditional approaches to grief often keep us stuck - and developed a revolutionary method that actually works. You'll discover why the famous "five stages of grief" are actually harm...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Want to fix your sleep because you’re sick of lying awake at 3 AM even though you've tried what seems like everything? You're doing everything "right" - eating clean, exercising, avoiding screens before bed, drinking herbal tea. You've invested in blackout curtains and the perfect mattress. Yet you're still staring at the ceiling, wondering why your body refuses to cooperate with your desperate need for sleep. In this episode, we're diving deep into the real reasons midlife women struggle with s...
Jul 04, 2025•18 min
Did you know that heart disease kills more midlife women than cancer, yet, most doctors aren’t testing correctly? Heart disease is super close and personal to me. It’s how I lost my dad when he was just 49…so it really hits home. Most of us think of men when we hear about heart attacks or heart disease, but did you know it’s the #1 killer of women over 45? Yet most of us are completely focused on the wrong risk factors (yep, including most doctors). In this conversation, I sat down with cardiolo...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 22 min
After 20 years of living with degenerative disc disease, 13 surgeries, and waking up in pain most mornings, I reveal the raw truth about what it's really like to navigate chronic pain while trying to maintain an active, vibrant life. From the day my leg stopped working completely to the upcoming surgery that could change everything, this deeply personal episode exposes the strategies that actually work—and the ones that don't. Discover why that persistent hip pain might actually be your spine cr...
Jun 27, 2025•22 min
Is your dentist unknowingly poisoning you and destroying your health? That's the shocking question Dr. Michelle Jorgensen had to face when mysterious illness nearly ended her dental career at just 35 years old. After a decade of traditional practice, she developed devastating symptoms—brain fog so severe she couldn't remember patients' names, gut pain that made drinking water unbearable, and nerve damage that left her unable to hold dental instruments. The culprit? Mercury poisoning from drillin...
Jun 24, 2025•56 min
Did you know that 50% of your hair disappears before you even notice it's thinning – AND – it might not just be because of hormones? Groundbreaking research reveals the real culprit: "zombie cells" accumulating in your scalp that literally sabotage your hair follicles from within. In this eye-opening conversation, Natalie sits down with Carolina, co-founder of OneSkin, to uncover the cellular science behind why traditional hair loss treatments often fall short—and why a revolutionary patented OS...
Jun 20, 2025•43 min
What if the free solution to your stress, anxiety, and increased cortisol has been right under your nose this whole time? Most women in midlife accept stress, poor sleep, and declining energy as inevitable parts of aging. But what if I told you that something you do 23,000 times a day—without thinking about it—holds the free key to transforming your nervous system, improving your sleep, extending your life, and even preventing dental problems? Metabolic health expert Sachin Patel reveals the sho...
Jun 17, 2025•59 min
What if wearing a simple pendant could instantly strengthen your biofield and protect you from electromagnetic overwhelm? It can - and that’s why I swear by mine! In this conversation with Philip, founder of Leela Quantum Technology, we dive deep into the world of frequency medicine and quantum energy. We explore how wearing a quantum energy-infused necklace can de-stress the brain, improve mood, and mitigate the negative effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Philip explains the science behi...
Jun 13, 2025•57 min
GLP-1’s have become a major topic in wellness circles, often discussed by celebrities, influencers, and even your neighbors. However, misinformation and incorrect dosing are prevalent. What most people (even doctors) don't realize is that proper, smaller doses of these compounds (specifically semaglutide) offer remarkable benefits for inflammation, brain health, pain relief, and overall wellness. Dr. Tyna Moore, a naturopathic physician, chiropractor, and pioneer of GLP-1 tiny dosing, reveals th...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Why is this 56-year-old nutrition expert taking vitamins that float instead of dissolve? Mareya Ibrahim-Jones’s midlife journey reveals why most supplements fail – having not as much to do with the quality, but the way you are taking them. Learn why your collagen needs vitamin C to work, how coffee steals your magnesium, and why liposomal delivery gets nutrients directly into your cells instead of relying on your digestive system. She breaks down the science behind liposomal delivery – those mys...
Jun 06, 2025•51 min
In this episode, former news anchor turned menopause advocate and New York Times best selling author, Tamsen Fadal (who I proudly call the “Menopause Queen”), reveals the shocking reality of women's healthcare during midlife transitions. With over 1 billion women expected to be in menopause by 2025, it's shocking how unprepared most feel. Tamsen shares her personal journey as a former news anchor who experienced severe menopause symptoms and felt gaslit by the medical community – from hearing ex...
Jun 03, 2025•39 min
Why are Americans so divided about the foods we eat? When I asked one simple question about food coloring on Instagram, people weren't just disagreeing with me—they were questioning my integrity, my intelligence, and even making assumptions about my political beliefs. All over food coloring. That's when I knew I needed to have a deeper conversation about why Americans have become so polarized about nutrition, and more importantly, what the actual science says about the foods dividing us. So I sa...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities that midlife brings, focusing on how setbacks like divorce, empty nesting, or career changes can be turned into periods of transformation and growth. When our guests Joey and Lucy (hosts of the popular podcast Sweaty AF, met in a small London sauna five years ago, they were both going through the darkest chapters of their lives. Divorce proceedings, sleepless nights, hormone chaos, and that crushing feeling that their bodies had comple...
May 27, 2025•43 min
Is the sun actually the ultimate anti-aging medicine they’ve been trying to keep from us? While we've been scared away from sunlight for decades, groundbreaking research reveals that specific light wavelengths might be the key to reversing the hallmarks of aging at a cellular level. But that expensive red light device you bought might be nothing more than a colorful lamp with zero therapeutic benefits. With the explosion of light therapy products flooding the market, how can you tell which actua...
May 23, 2025•59 min
What happens when a lifelong vegan doctor realizes her "healthy" diet might actually be undermining her health and identity? Dr. Aimie Apigian spent over 30 years believing veganism was the pinnacle of healthy eating—until her midlife body had other plans. She shares her dramatic transformation from being a devoted vegan to becoming a full carnivore, challenging everything we think we know about optimal nutrition for women over 40. Discover why this board-certified physician secretly ate her fir...
May 20, 2025•51 min
Choking down protein and still not seeing results? Your protein powder could actually be working AGAINST you after 40! What if everything you've been told about protein supplementation is completely wrong for midlife women? In this eye-opening episode, Natalie Jill interviews Angelo Keely, Co-Founder and CEO of Kion and renowned protein science expert, who reveals that after age 40, our bodies become increasingly resistant to the muscle-building effects of traditional protein. The shocking truth...
May 16, 2025•55 min
What if everything you've been told about your slowing metabolism is a complete lie? Ben Azadi, the "metabolism whisperer" who lost 80 pounds by completely rewiring his metabolic health, dismantles the myths keeping midlife women trapped in bodies that feel like they've betrayed them. Ben reveals why calorie-counting is a scam, how inflammation (not age) is blocking your fat loss, and why your metabolism can actually be as powerful at 75 as it was at 25. Discover why 93% of Americans are metabol...
May 13, 2025•51 min
Mushroom coffee: you've seen the posts and heard the buzz, but what exactly is mushroom coffee and why are so many people, including me, raving about it? Joining me is the always insightful Wade Lightheart from BIOptimizers, who breaks down everything you need to know about the mushroom coffee hype. Wade explains why therapeutic doses of medicinal mushrooms—like lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps, and chaga—can offer incredible health benefits and can transform your mental clarity without needing st...
May 09, 2025•55 min
Does the thought of hormone replacement therapy make your head spin? Ever wonder why some midlife women are choosing to cycle hormones like they did in their 20s—even getting periods again? You're not alone. In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Salome Masghati reveals the shocking truth about static hormone dosing and how rhythmic hormone cycling could revolutionize your brain, bone, and cardiovascular health. Discover the staggering difference between cycling and static hormones, why your testos...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Have toxic skin care myths been keeping the most powerful anti-aging element from us?! In this eye-opening episode Steve Revelli, head scientist at Silver Biotics, shares the surprising truth behind silver in skincare and wellness products. Most of us think of silver as jewelry or something that tarnishes, but this misunderstood element has powerful antimicrobial properties that can transform your approach to skincare, wound healing, and muscle recovery. Steve explains how silver has been used f...
May 02, 2025•46 min
