Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of “GenX Hits Menopause,” host Heather Reilly Hiemstra sits down with Mark Mears, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and business consultant to talk about new ways of working at midlife. Mark introduces an earlier book “Paying it Backward,” which is about sharing lessons he wishes he’d known earlier in life, as a belated mentor to his younger self. Sharing his own professional experiences and career setbacks, Mark shares how his LEAF and LOVE concepts for working better came to be. Mark thinks everyone in business is in the people’s business and that people need more than…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Heather embarks on a new exploration of “why sex is good for you” with groundbreaking psychologist and integrative mental health expert Dr. Angela Fisher, who pursues the question “Why is sex a good thing?” by first super clear up front; “I’m going to divide that out into two brands of sex. recreational sex and procreational sex.” The conversation dives into the notion of “recreational sex,” uncovering why it’s not just a good time, but a crucial element for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Together, Heather and Angela begin to illuminate the physiological and psychological wonders of sex,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Sovereign legacy advisor Christy Morrell-Stinson joins Heather & John to talk about founding our ‘legacy’. What does ‘legacy’ even mean here at midlife & menopause? What should our next act be? Christy introduces her multi-layer framework for designing and building our individual legacies, weaving together refined concepts of clarity, desire, discernment and more to help each of us open up our own true destiny. Spoiler alert: there’s no wrong way to use it! Christy and Heather talk through feminine desire and pleasure, both the deeply physical and the deeply creative essentials that can unlock destiny for women and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify MD, OBGYN, Reproductive Endocrinologist, coach, athlete, mom and perpetual student Dr. Tina Koopersmith shows us how discovering our own individual true joy can help us finally move on from perennial state of ‘survival stress’ to a new state of true healing and regeneration. Turning On Your Superheroine Starting with a big question – why it is imperative for women to rediscover their voice now – Heather and Tina dive deep into how women’s expectations and experiences are shaped by societal expectations and norms. Women have actual superpowers – like bringing new life into the world. Why doesn’t our…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Transformation mentor and artist Janet Hogan takes us on a powerful journey, detailing her evolution from what she describes as an “innocuous self” to fully embracing her authentic being. We dive deep into what it actually means to live authentically, and how much that’s tied to empowering others to do the same. Together, we explore letting go of people-pleasing tendencies and the societal routines that keep us from becoming who we want to be and who we were meant to be. For many women, growing up and being encouraged to emulate men in order to succeed in a…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Heather and John dive deep into the world of topical botanicals in this episode. Discover how these natural wonders can impact your health beyond skin deep, targeting your immune system, mood, and pain through transdermal absorption. Learn about the crucial role of carrier oils like jojoba, and explore potent botanicals such as copaiba and frankincense. They also touch on the complexities of hemp extraction and the importance of understanding product ingredients. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on how to harness the power of botanicals for holistic wellness. To Learn More, visit:rockstarblends.com Listen to more episodes on Mission…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Heather, founder of Rockstar Blends, hosts beauty and wellness professional Assunta Swier on the GenX Hits Menopause podcast to discuss the physical and emotional impact of menopause from the perspective of their peers and clients. They highlight that candid conversations about menopausal experiences, including debilitating dryness, pain, and changes in intimacy, are primarily happening among women organically in their daily lives, rather than within the medical establishment. Heather and Assunta discuss how the decline of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone during menopause can cause various health issues, including osteoporosis and deteriorating eyesight. Challenging the misconception that hormone replacement therapy…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Ayurvedic Doctor of Osteopathy Melissa Morgan addresses the questions “From a medical perspective, what is the endocannabinoid system? What are some concrete, simple things that people can do to empower themselves to find balance by nurturing it?” Learn Dr.Melissa’s top recommendations for simple changes anyone can make to feel better by activating the endocannabinoid system they’ve always had. Dr. Melissa Morgan is a highly sought-after Doctor of Osteopathy and medical marijuana doctor currently seeing patients for The Sanctuary Wellness Institute in Lakeland and Spring Hill, FL. She received her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University – College of…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Heather introduces herself as founder of Rockstar Blends and her husband John as her wingman on the inaugural episode of ‘GenX Hits Menopause’. Together they discuss how the podcast came to be through Mission Matters, the origin story and mission of Rockstar Blends, and the kinds of guests and discussions listeners can expect in future episodes. Heather’s husband John Hiemstra is also her partner in founding Rockstar Blends and now her podcast wingman for ‘GenX Hits Menopause’. To Learn More, visit:rockstarblends.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:missionmatters.com/author/heather-reilly-hiemstra