Alexandra Simms thought she was living the perfect life - successful career, beautiful family, everything “right” on paper. Then breast cancer changed everything.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Alexandra shares how her 2017 diagnosis became the turning point that forced her to stop people-pleasing, start healing, and finally live in alignment with who she really is. We talk about burnout, trauma, motherhood, and what it means to let something painful wake you up instead of break you!

Listen to Alexandra’s journey, how she created her podcast Cancer Cured Me, and why she believes life gives you one chance to get it right.

#HealingJourney #HealingAfterCancer #MindsetShift

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Let’s talk about life like it’s a game

00:26 Welcome back to Boss Bitch Radio

00:29 Meet Alexandra Simms, host of Cancer Cured Me

01:27 What life looked like before her cancer journey

05:09 The diagnosis that changed everything

08:45 How “Cancer Cured Me” became a mindset shift

13:35 Exploring alternative healing and natural therapies

15:24 How breath work became part of her recovery

18:51 Breaking free from people pleasing

21:37 Meet Elsie and why boundaries matter

22:11 The real talk on health struggles and burnout

24:24 Alexandra’s daily wellness routine

26:20 Healing naturally and finding peace after cancer

29:58 What’s next her new projects and retreats

31:45 Human design, self-discovery, and personal growth

35:23 Her biggest lessons on living your best life

37:14 Wrapping it up - where to connect with Alexandra!

Links Mentioned:

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Behind the scenes of Day 4 of the Healthy & Hot Reset!

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest midlife struggles women face - nutrition. We talk about cravings, consistency, and that mental tug-of-war I call the ping pong game, the back-and-forth between your old habits and the woman you’re becoming.

You’ll also hear a powerful visualization I use to help women break free from all-or-nothing thinking and start making aligned, confident decisions about food, health, and body goals.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 - Let’s talk about making healthy choices

00:35 - Welcome back to the podcast!

01:58 - The “ping pong” game between old habits and your new self

03:37 - My real-life example from a Greek restaurant

04:19 - Why consistency matters more than perfection

07:40 - The 5 key things to focus on for midlife nutrition

11:41 - Simple daily nutrition tweaks that actually help

16:14 - What to eat before and after your workouts

22:14 - How to stay on track with food over the weekend

26:01 - Why late-night eating messes with your goals

28:09 - Learning to listen to what your body’s telling you

30:20 - Wrapping up + how to join the Healthy & Hot Method

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Money, mindset, and midlife awakenings - we’re going there today.

In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I sit down with financial expert, author, and coach Lisa Chastain, who’s on a mission to help women transform their relationship with money.

Lisa opens up about growing up in a blue-collar family in Las Vegas, following the “perfect life script,” and realizing in her 30s that she was living a life that wasn’t truly hers. From breaking free of a loveless marriage to building her own business helping women find financial freedom - her story is real, raw, and relatable.

Don’t miss this! Lisa is leading a powerful event on October 9th that’s part of a national movement for women ready to rise.

#MoneyMindset #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Kicking things off: Money & self-investment

00:27 Welcome back to Boss Bitch Radio

01:07 Meet today’s guest - Lisa Chastain

02:43 Lisa’s story: from blue-collar roots to financial expert

04:01 Breaking free from money struggles

05:51 Letting go of self-limiting beliefs

14:04 Why investing in yourself matters

16:30 It’s never too late to change your money story

17:08 Facing fears and owning your success

17:53 Rethinking money: a renewable resource

18:38 How mindset shapes your financial reality

18:54 Using NLP to break negative money patterns

20:18 Building confidence, worthiness, and wealth

25:55 Real-world tips for managing your money

29:17 Empowering women & leading with purpose

30:30 Lisa’s upcoming event + final thoughts

Links Mentioned:

Follow Lisa on Instagram: @lisachastain4 https://www.instagram.com/savvymoneywithlisa/?hl=en

Grab her new book “Stop Budgeting, Start Living”

Check out her website: https://lisachastain.com/

Tune in to her podcast: https://lisachastain.com/podcast/

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In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, we’re talking about the real stuff women face in midlife when it comes to health and fitness - the perfectionism that keeps you stuck, feeling like everyone’s watching you at the gym, managing stress without burning out, and what to do when your partner just doesn’t seem to support your goals.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to “do it all” or that you’re failing if it’s not perfect, this one’s for you. We’re breaking down why perfectionism isn’t your personality - it’s a learned coping skill and how to finally loosen that grip so you can actually make progress and feel good doing it.

In this episode, we dive into:

1. Perfectionism & unrealistic expectations

2. Gym intimidation & building confidence

3. Self-compassion & stress management

4. Partners not on board with your goals

Grab your coffee, get comfy, and let’s get real about what it actually takes to stay consistent, confident, and sane while working on your goals in midlife.

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#MidlifeFitness #StressManagement #FitnessMindset

Timestamps:

00:59 Let’s talk perfectionism and those sky-high expectations

07:27 How to get past gym intimidation

14:12 Making progress without losing your mind

16:40 Managing stress and learning real self-compassion

20:40 When your partner isn’t on board with your goals

28:04 Wrapping up + how to join the membership

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Welcome back to Boss Bitch Radio! Today we’re diving deep into midlife health, hormones, and what it really takes to feel strong, confident, and unapologetic in your 40s and beyond.

This episode is pulled straight from our Healthy & Hot Reset Challenge, and it’s packed with juicy nuggets like:

• Why resistance is actually where the gold is (and how to lean into it)

• The truth about willpower (and why it’s not the real problem)

• Why so many women struggle with consistency and how to flip that by putting yourself first

• Real stories from women in our community showing up for themselves in powerful ways

• Identity shifts & a little visualization to help you become the woman you know you’re meant to be

If you’ve ever felt stuck, caught in that tug-of-war between the “old you” and the “next-level you,” this episode is going to land!

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#MidlifeHealth #WomenOver40 #HealthyAndHot

Timestamps:

00:00 Let’s talk about the real struggles women face
00:23 Welcome back to Boss Bitch Radio 💃
00:40 Quick rundown of the Healthy + Hot Reset Challenge
01:52 Chatting it up with the community
03:06 Wins with workouts & nutrition (yes, we celebrate it all!)
06:57 Why resistance shows up + the truth about willpower
13:44 Meet (almost Dr.) Crystal 🙌
14:37 Crystal’s take on women’s health in midlife
24:49 A little visualization + self-care homework for you
27:02 Wrapping it up & what’s next

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Ever feel like your cravings run the show or like no matter what you try, you just can’t stay consistent? You’re not alone, babe. In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one of our VIP Reset coaching calls where we went deep on:

✨ My bodybuilding story of working out 3x per week and still building an award-winning body
✨ Menopause symptoms, stressors, why some workouts wreck your thyroid, and my SCULPT formula
✨ Cravings, fiber, protein, sweet breakfasts, and my personal story of sugar addiction
✨ Action steps you can take now: try a savory breakfast, track your fiber, and aim for 3 workouts per week

This isn’t about “willpower” or “discipline.” It’s about understanding your body, your hormones, and how to finally work with them instead of against them.

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep falling off track or how to crush those sugar cravings without cutting out everything you love - you’re going to love this call!

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#HormoneBalance #FitnessForWomen #SugarCravings

Timestamps:

00:24 What this episode’s all about

01:39 Cravings + hormones explained in real talk

03:51 Bodybuilding lessons: staying consistent with just 3 workouts a week

06:19 Hormones, stress, and why support systems matter

11:38 Sugar cravings, sweet breakfasts & my sugar addiction story

27:43 Wrapping it up + how to join the Healthy & Hot Method

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Struggling with motivation, starting and stopping programs, or feeling like your body just isn’t responding the same way in your 40s? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing a real sneak peek from one of our live calls inside the Healthy & Hot Reset where we break down what it really takes to stay consistent, step into the identity of the woman you want to become, and make fitness fit your busy life!

Inside this episode, I dive into:
✨ A little bit about my background and why this work matters
✨ The part where I talk about identity shifting (and why it changes everything)
✨ A mantra exercise I took the group through
✨ The “old way” of training vs. the “new way” of training for women in their 40s and beyond

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing all the things” but not getting results, this is your episode.

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#StrengthTraining #HealthyHabits #MindsetShift

✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS:

00:15 A quick intro to the Healthy & Hot Method
00:24 Why consistency and identity matter more than motivation
02:03 A special hookup just for my podcast listeners 💕
03:15 The power of community when you’re making changes
05:56 Mindset shifts + simple affirmations you can try
07:25 What training in your 40s really looks like
22:06 Strength training tips that actually work
26:56 Building confidence in the gym (and making it fun!)
28:22 My fave playlist right now: Abel Hart 🔥
29:06 How many days a week should you train?
32:54 The cardio vs. strength debate (and how to balance both)
39:24 Building habits you’ll actually stick to
47:39 Wrapping up + how to join us in the Healthy & Hot Method

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Meet Gina Lingenfelter - she’s 57, started her fitness journey in her 50s, and has completely transformed her life. When she first stepped into the gym, she felt intimidated, unsure what to do, and stuck in habits of fast food, snacks, and nightly drinks. Fast forward to today, she’s thriving on a balanced routine, living the “Healthy and Hot Method,” and proving it’s never too late to start.

In this episode, Gina shares:

• How she overcame gym intimidation in her 50s

• The shift from stress eating and nightly alcohol to healthy habits

• Why the 80/20 approach makes health sustainable

• The mindset changes that helped her stick with fitness long-term

If you’ve ever felt “too old,” “too busy,” or just too intimidated to start, Gina’s story will inspire you!

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#WomenOver50 #FitnessMotivation #HealthyLifestyle

✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS:

00:16 Meet Gina and hear a little about her background

00:49 How Gina started her fitness journey

04:28 Pushing past gym nerves and intimidation

08:01 The nutrition struggles and what finally clicked

10:01 Cutting back on alcohol and making lifestyle shifts

12:15 Healthier ways Gina handles stress now

12:43 How TaeKwonDo came into the picture

13:28 The moment Gina realized her weight loss was working

14:26 Staying motivated and consistent long-term

15:55 The role family played in her journey

17:34 Gina’s strength goals and gym wins

19:33 Her TaeKwonDo goals and favorite moves

21:08 A sneak peek into my brand-new program

23:58 Wrapping up and how you can join us

Links Mentioned:

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