As our bodies change through the fluctuations in hormones during peri-menopause and menopause, so do our experience of intimacy. In today's episode, Erin and Elizabeth explore how shifting hormones, evolving identities and new perspectives on connection impact the way we relate to ourselves and our partners.

From navigating physical changes to embracing emotional depth, we discuss the challenges and surprising opportunities this life stage can bring to our intimate lives.

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With so many health influencers touting supplements, bio-hacking tools and everything under the sun it can be overwhelming to try to make heads or tails of how to have optimal health.

In today's episode, Elizabeth and Erin break down what they consider to be the 4 foundations of health - movement, nutrition, stress reduction and optimized sleep. Healing doesn't have to be complicated so listen in and share your thoughts on if you think we missed an important foundation.

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For adults in their 40’s to 50’s with at least one parent age 65 or older and one or more grown children, over 55% provide emotional support to both their aging parents and grown children. And women are more likely than men to say their aging parent relies on them for emotional support on a frequent basis - 4 in 10 women vs 3 in 10 men. Emotional support isn't just the only kind - over 13% of middle-aged adults w/ aging parents provide all 3 types of assistance - practical, financial and emotional assistance to an aging parent.

In today's episode, Erin & Elizabeth talk about the emotional toll of being in the sandwich generation. Listen in and see if you can relate to this situation.

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What happens when an avid Tik-Toker shares trending topics with a non Tik-Toker?!? You get an episode filled with hot takes on social media trends.

Listen in to all the hilarious and serious situations that Elizabeth presents to Erin to get her first impressions on. Do you agree with her thoughts or do you feel differently? Share your take with us on our IG or Tik-Tok. Maybe if there are enough comments we can convince Erin to embrace social media!

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Divorce rates are on the decline except in those over age 50. This phenomenon has been coined "Gray Divorce" and in today's episode, Erin & Elizabeth tackle the topic of the challenges of marriage in midlife. They both share personal stories about challenges in their own marriages and give practical advice on ways to reconnect with your partner.

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Women between 40 and 60 are one of the fastest growing groups exploring psychedelics for healing. Psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, are being studied at nearly every major research institution for their potential to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, OCD, eating disorders and more.

In today's episode, we welcome Mary Locke, FNP-C, a practitioner at a ketamine infusion center who discusses the types of psychedelics and their therapeutic potential. Listen till the end to hear all about Elizabeth and Erin's mushroom experience all in the name of podcast research.

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Have you ever found yourself seeking permission from a family member or partner before making a decision? Historically, women have been marginalized, faced pressure to conform to gender roles and faced cultural expectations all which have contributed to seeking permission.

Listen in to today's episode where Elizabeth and Erin talk about the power imbalances women face and ways to counter it.

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Today's episode is all about friendships in midlife - the importance of them, the evolution from quantity to quality and some different ways to make friends in midlife.

Elizabeth and Erin both share personal experiences they've had in friendships and some potential red flags to look out for.

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