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The Flexible Neurotic

Dr. Sarah Milkentheflexibleneurotic.com
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.
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Episodes

Midlife Fountain of Youth: Brain & Body Action Steps

EP 76: Do you ever want someone who just tells you the top 5 things you can do to optimize the “fountain of youth”? Maximizing your brain and muscle growth? There is no magic pill. But, I have definitely found the expert that is giving us the cutting edge research golden nuggets! Do you wonder if you’re getting enough sleep every night? Do you find yourself confused on what supplements you should be taking to keep your mind and body vibrant? Why we should care about REM sleep and very specific s...

Apr 20, 20231 hr 21 min

Midlife Identity Shakeup & OMG! LOL’s

EP 75: Do you ever want a “midlife bestie” who knows exactly what you are feeling? I might have found someone who is just that person! She says what we are all thinking! Do you ever wonder what would happen if you JUST STARTED your next thing? Do you ever wonder if everything in our lives is just “made up”? Do you find yourself struggling to take even tiny steps forward when it comes to your mental health or career? Are there days you just want to stay in your robe? Do you ever fantasize about j...

Apr 13, 20231 hr 17 min

Lifespan Expander Tells All…Midlife Secrets

EP 74: Have you been faced with a difficult or out-of-the-blue diagnosis? Have you felt like… there must be another solution! Have you been frustrated by a lack of information from your doctor? Does your midlife brain think about the body's ability to cure itself? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything when it comes to health, wellness, and midlife muffin top? Do you ever wish there was a special pill you could take that would solve reserve aging, intermittently fast for you, AND get rid of gr...

Apr 06, 20231 hr 52 min

Pt. 1 of 2 - Tiktok Creator Shares Beauty Tips: How to Create Yourself, Not Find Yourself

EP 73 Pt. 1 of 2: Do you find yourself searching for the “Who? Why? & What hair oils should I be using in midlife?” Are you looking for ways to scratch those midlife “itchies” when it comes to comparison, career, and balancing all your kids after school activities? Do you really know how to shampoo your hair? Look no further for all answers on self-care, self-compassion, and approved self-obsession in midlife. Find out how my guest realized that she wouldn’t be able to “find herself”, and th...

Mar 30, 202354 min

Pt. 2 of 2 - Tiktok Creator Shares Beauty Tips: How to Create Yourself, Not Find Yourself

EP 73 Pt. 2 of 2: Here’s the beauty episode you’ve been waiting for…! It’s beauty from the inside out. This two part episode is packed full of beauty tips, brand faves and years of trial and error. You’ll have all your questions answered from retinoids, to sunscreen, to hair growth serums. And the ultimate nighttime skincare routine. And, find out how my guest realized that she wouldn’t be able to “find herself”, she needed to “create” herself. Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest co...

Mar 30, 202347 min

Pt. 1 of 2 - Taming Weight Gain, Menopause, and Inflammation With Dr. Mary Claire Haver, The Galveston Diet

EP 72 Pt. 1 of 2: Are you a menopausal woman thinking “what the f*!k is going on?” Have you started seeing changes in your weight and body composition? Do you find yourself endlessly exploring diets that aren’t focused on midlife women and menopausal support? And, if they are midlife focused they don’t even work. Have you been using your golden sh*t shovel to dig through the rabbit hole of Google results on hot flash remedies? Are you resorting to IG comments and Facebook groups for advice on ho...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 17 min

Pt. 2 of 2 - Taming Weight Gain, Menopause, and Inflammation With Dr. Mary Claire Haver, The Galveston Diet

EP 72 Pt. 2 of 2: Menopause can feel like a midlife cluster, especially if you’re trying to navigate it on your own. Are you wondering about the best way to stay in shape during midlife and menopause? Do you find yourself reaching for the sugar-filled treat to satisfy midlife cravings? Ready to learn exactly how much protein you should be eating? And the key to really preventing chronic illness in midlife? Menopause and midlife are not excuses for us to suffer from stubborn weight and inflammati...

Mar 16, 202338 min

Finding your “Midlife Spirit Guides” with MaryAnn Dimarco

EP 71: Have you ever wondered what a psychic medium does and whether their guidance could help you build your “midlife remix”, not “midlife crisis” dreams into a reality? Let’s get our midlife “woo woo” on! Do you want to meet your unique “midlife spirit guides” and co create a midlife personal journey with them? Ready for the juicy midlife chats about what the second half of your life will feel and look like? Have you ever wanted to connect with deceased loved ones and receive their encourageme...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 29 min

Midlife Parents Managing the Teenage Buffet of “Big Feelings”…Real Tools!

EP 70: Do you ever wonder how your own “midlife hormonal” self can better parent and connect with your hormonal teen/teens? Is your teen showing anxiety around school, friends, college applications and self-image? Is the “loudness” of your chewing and breathing just too much for your teen? Lol! Are you going through your own set of emotions and changes during perimenopause or menopause and sometimes want to scream? If so, you are not alone. This is me. This is most parents of teens. This is the ...

Feb 16, 20231 hr 40 min

Living Midlife “Boldly”...Just the Way we Like it!

EP 69: Calling all midlife women who are questioning their “who, why, what and where” in midlife…divorce, dating, remarriage, and finding your midlife “bold” again. You aren’t destined to sit on a park bench in midlife. We are reframing the midlife narrative “boldly”, our way! Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Living Midlife ‘Boldly’...Just the Way we Like it!”. My guest, Tamsen Fadal, is an Emmy award winning journalist, podcaster, evening news anchor and au...

Feb 02, 202358 min

Weight Loss Drugs & Metabolic Health in Midlife

EP 68: Weight loss & diabetes drugs in the news and social media? Some of the drugs you are hearing about are Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro”...with article titles like, “Hell for Your Post Ozempic Body”, “Skinny Rich”, “What is Ozempic Face” or “How Kim Kardashian’s Mystery weight loss to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s Dress has led to a TikTok craze”...Do you feel a little “off” in your midlife years? You might be moody and more “muffin toppy”...You are struggling to lose weight or maintain you...

Jan 19, 20231 hr 33 min

Pt. 1 of 2 - Midlife’s 10 Things…Freedom For Reinvention in Self-Awareness, Marriage, Nutrition & Empty Nest

EP 67 Pt. 1 of 2: Midlife can feel complicated and layered. You have always done things in a certain way, your kids might be grown up and now you are open to thinking about how to give yourself permission to do things differently. Ready for the “let go”? You might want to shake up your nutrition, add some supplements, “cold plunge” or even jump on a mini trampoline for lymphatic drainage. Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Midlife’s 10 Things…Freedom For Reinv...

Jan 05, 20231 hr 10 min

Pt. 2 of 2 - Midlife’s 10 Things…Freedom For Reinvention in Self-Awareness, Marriage, Nutrition & Empty Nest

EP 67 Pt. 2 of 2: Are you looking for a mix of “kick in the butt” and “chill” when it comes to your wellness lifestyle? Do you want to change your nutritional lifestyle in a way that is easy and not restricting? Are you searching for new ways to make your workouts more enjoyable? Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Midlife’s 10 Things…Freedom For Reinvention in Self-Awareness, Marriage, Nutrition & Empty Nest”. My guest, Abbie Crane, is an integrated health...

Jan 05, 202348 min

Midlife Nutrition & “Well-Being Buffet”...3 Experts

EP 66: In midlife, what are you really hungry for? Is a cupcake or the fries going to satisfy that craving or is there a deeper longing or need? How do you physically and mentally feel in midlife? And, what nutritional elements can help change that? What “non-food” joys, purpose and personal meaning can we integrate into our daily routines? How can you easily incorporate healthier meals & snacks, and more nutrients into your life? Can we consistently “dabble” in the “midlife well-being buffe...

Dec 22, 20221 hr 8 min

Midlife Mirror Mirror on the Wall…Who am I After All?

EP 65: Do you ever wish that you had a magic mirror to give you the answers to all of your midlife questions? Well, it’s not that easy…Unfortunately, the magic mirror isn’t always truthful and can create distorted images of how we view ourselves. What do you see when you look into the midlife mirror? In this week’s minisode, “Midlife Mirror Mirror on the Wall…Who am I After All?”, I talk about the importance of how we define ourselves in this midlife process. I take a look at society’s impossibl...

Dec 08, 202238 min

Midlife “Mashed Potato Brain”…5 Things I’m Thankful For…

EP 64: Midlife brain fog is real. My brain feels like mashed potatoes on many days. Why did I walk into this room? Why did I show up to this appointment on the wrong week? I bet you can relate to midlife “mashed potato brains”. When you’re sitting at the dinner table on Thanksgiving, what are you giving thanks for? Is it the food? Is it your family and friends? Is it your personal accomplishments?...Or all the above? This week, I chat about what is making my Thanksgiving extra special this year ...

Nov 24, 202232 min

Heavily Meditated in Midlife

EP 63: Are you looking to be “heavily meditated” in midlife? Is the chaos of midlife becoming overwhelming? Do you want to slow down when it feels like everything is in a rush? Are you in search of the answers to your midlife struggles, but don’t know where to start? Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Heavily Meditated in Midlife”. My guest, Davidji, is a globally recognized mind/body health & wellness expert, mindful performance trainer, meditation teache...

Nov 10, 20221 hr 17 min

Orgasm, Inspiration & Income In Midlife…PERIOD!

EP 62: In midlife, if it doesn’t bring you orgasm, inspiration or income it does not belong in your life, Boo! Cut that out…PERIOD! Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Orgasm, Inspiration & Income In Midlife…PERIOD!” My guest, Joey Zauzig, is a digital entrepreneur, viral video creator and motivational speaker. Joey is an Instagram phenomenon, Tik Tok superstar and if he isn’t already, your new BFF, he will be after this episode! Do you know that “good juju...

Oct 27, 202239 min

Midlife Vintage VJ’s…Five Experts

EP 61: Are you a midlife woman experiencing the ebbs and flows of perimenopause and menopause? The midlife vintage vagina issues are real…dryness, pain, lower sex drive, no orgasm…and, the list goes on…so many VJ issues related to menopause…“It hurts, I am not in the mood. Omg! Are you back for more?” Do you want to hear explanations and solutions to the everyday midlife vintage VJ issues? It’s a review of the five best VJ Gyno expert guests that I have had on the podcast with me chiming in per ...

Oct 13, 20221 hr 7 min

Midlife Mountain: Fun Midlife Sh*t Quickie Minisode

EP 60: Does midlife sometimes feel like a giant fckn’ mountain with varying terrain, no water, no sweatband? Then that same mountain, the next day is easy peasy, you could hike in 15 minutes without sweating? This is “Midlife Mountain”. You never know what to expect from day to day. There are huge challenges, the never ending hamster wheel of boredom, potentially some annoying teens (but you are savoring cause they will be out of the nest soon), and never ending “to do” lists, while you are swea...

Sep 29, 202233 min

“Everyday Midlife” with Bobbi Brown

EP 59: Are you a midlife woman looking for some secrets & answers just like me? You want answers on how to live your best “everyday midlife” and how to find your next thing in the second half of life. And, some pro makeup tips, products and ideas on how to take care of your skin, create definition and look natural all at the same time. You want to hear from someone who has successfully done it and continues to inspire women each day? Then listen here! Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open an...

Sep 15, 20221 hr 11 min

Midlife Brain Yard Sale: Fun Midlife Sh*t Quickie Minisode

EP 58: Midlife couple’s 50 Shades of Gray with my teenagers away (a month) this summer, NOT quite! No underboob sweat in summer, NOT quite! “Me time bliss” with my husband having a colonoscopy, NOT quite. While summer had “joy points”, it also had some doozies… I am selling off the last midlife brain summer “f*cks” I have left. Are you ready to sell off your last “f*cks”?...then listen to my end of summer random stream of consciousness rant! This week, I use my golden sh*t shovel to dig deep int...

Sep 01, 202222 min

Muffin Tops & “Good Enough”: Fun Midlife Sh*t Quickie Minisode

EP 57: Are you feeling the midlife muffin top? Do you want to manage it, but don't want to get sucked into diet fads? Do you know about the “shimmy & squat” technique for “tucking in your muffin top”? Are you feeling overwhelmed by crazy workouts? It’s time to find your “good enough” in midlife! This week, I use my golden sh*t shovel to dig deep into body weight, body image and muffin top “growth & management” in midlife, in a minisode called, Muffin Tops & “Good Enough”. I talk abou...

Aug 18, 202245 min

Under The Midlife Hood

EP 56: Um…Do you ever feel like your midlife “check engine” light is on? Your VJ, all its parts & your libido are in need of a tune up? Do you experience pain or discomfort during sex? Do you dread it? Are you an empty nester with more free time for pleasure (lol), but perimenopause or menopause is making it difficult? Your spouse thinks maybe you should take up pole dancing and you just want to crawl into bed with your ugly pj’s on? Do you feel you can’t reach the same satisfaction you did ...

Aug 04, 20221 hr 42 min

Never Carry-On Luggage In Midlife: Fun Midlife Sh*t Quickie Minisode

EP 55: When you are traveling do you ever feel like you’re constantly missing something? Do you get told you overpack? Have you ever had a family trip go completely haywire? Missing luggage, sicknesses, no toilet paper? And, if you haven’t, let me tell you how to avoid all of this. This minisode is quite the laugh! This week, I use my golden sh*t shovel to dig deep into the origins of my travel medicine bag in a minisode called, “Never Carry-On Luggage In Midlife”. I’ve recently been posting my ...

Jul 21, 202243 min

Creating Light In Midlife Darkness

EP 54: Are you or a loved one currently going through a midlife “sickness” diagnosis or the weight of the mental and physical changes of menopause? Then this episode might be able to help shed some light on a sometimes seemingly dark path. Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Creating Light In Midlife Darkness.” My guest, Jen Delvaux, is a podcaster, author, health & fitness coach and cancer “thriver” and we discuss taking cancer by the horns, learning and g...

Jul 07, 20221 hr 40 min

Evolving Your Inner Midlife Hamster: Fun Midlife Sh*t Quickie Minisode

EP 53: The midlife hamster wheel keeps spinning! Why can’t I get off? We hate it, but stay on it anyway. WHY WHY WHY? Do you feel like you are just constantly spinning in a circle, doing the same sh*t over and over? Do you keep making promises to yourself to start new habits, drink more water, exercise more, eat more nutritious food, maybe more sex? Lol. The familiar Groundhog Day/hamster lifestyle is so much easier because it’s on routine, requires no thought, risks or new pushes of effort. But...

Jun 23, 202243 min

Pt. 2: Zero F*cks In Midlife

EP 52 Pt. 2: Are you looking for bottom line advice on the midlife journey? Wanting to learn how to “give zero f*cks in midlife? Not be afraid of failure? Eating healthier for you, your health and your libido? And, finding joy in each day…as we only live in this body one time…These are some of the things on my midlife brain This is a two part episode! Listen to Part 1 from last week if you missed out! Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, Zero F*cks In Midlife. Th...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 26 min

Zero F*cks In Midlife

EP 52 Pt. 1: Do you want to start something new in midlife, but don’t know where to start? Does your midlife passion project include a new business venture, eating healthier, or connecting more with your children and/or finding more joy? Wanting to hear about how you can start giving zero f*cks. This is a two part episode. Part 2 is next week… Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, Zero F*cks In Midlife. My guest, Jennifer Fisher, is a jewelry designer, entrepreneu...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 34 min

Not So Ordinary Midlife Marriage Advice: Fun Midlife Sh*t Quickie Minisode

EP 51: Are you in a midlife marriage or partnership that needs a freshen you? Listen to this week’s minisode, “Not So Ordinary Midlife Marriage Advice”. 32 minute episode! Squeeze it in! This week, I use my golden sh*t shovel to dig deep into my “Not Your Ordinary Marriage Advice” IG post as I celebrate my 18th wedding anniversary. Why were there 235 comments? You guys had a lot to say so I’m jumping back into the conversation. I’m giving 15 juicy midlife marriage tips that are sure to bring som...

May 26, 202232 min
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