Everything is energy — from the food you eat to the thoughts you think. In this episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole unpack what that really means and how midlife women can harness energy healing practices to support their health, hormones, and vitality.

You’ll discover how stress, toxins, sound, light, and color all interact with your body’s energy, and why even simple practices like grounding, sound therapy, and mindful breathing can shift how you feel day to day.

✨ If you’ve ever wondered how to balance your energy in midlife without complicated tools, this conversation will help you see energy healing as a practical, supportive part of your wellness toolkit.

00:00 Introduction to Energy and Frequency
01:13 Understanding Vibrations and Resonance
02:13 Exploring Chakras and Their Impact
05:20 The Energy of Fabrics
06:29 Healing Tools: PEMF and Red Light Therapy
07:33 Acupuncture, Reiki, and Sound Therapy
10:12 Color Therapy and Auras
15:30 Breath Work and the Power of Gratitude
21:51 Conclusion: Embracing Energy Practices

📌 Resources:
📚 Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith → https://amzn.to/4mZE3PO
📖 The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton → https://amzn.to/4m9P4Ni
🎧 528 Hz Music Video → https://youtu.be/iLk-mpoYfkg
🧲 PEMF Mat → https://rstyle.me/+06M54jijeqEzMUcwogt3bA
🏮 Red Light Therapy → https://snwbl.io/platinumled-therapy-lights/YMMZW6680

🌈 Color Cheat Sheet:
❤️ - Vitality, circulation, physical energy
🧡 - Creativity, joy, enthusiasm
💛 - Clarity, confidence, digestion
💚 - Balance, calm, heart healing
🩵 - Relaxation, communication, sleep support
💙 - Intuition, insight, inner calm
💜 - Spirituality, peace, higher awareness

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Microplastics are everywhere—hidden in our food, water, beauty products, and even the air we breathe. While the problem can feel overwhelming, the good news is: you don’t have to do it all to make a difference.

In this Glow Bite, Alicia and Nicole share 3 simple, doable ways to reduce microplastic exposure in daily life. These small swaps can help support your hormones, energy, and overall wellness—especially important for women navigating midlife and perimenopause.

✨ This isn’t about fear—it’s about taking practical, empowering steps for low-tox living to protect your health.

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 — Intro: Why microplastics matter for midlife women
00:40 — The shocking truth: we eat a credit card’s worth of plastic weekly
01:20 — How microplastics impact hormones, inflammation, and health
02:10 — Step 1: Easy swap in the kitchen to reduce exposure
03:15 — Step 2: Rethinking beauty and self-care products
04:10 — Step 3: Simple home and lifestyle changes that make a difference
05:00 — Progress over perfection: why small steps matter most
05:40 — Glow Reflection prompt & closing

💫 Glow Reflection Prompt:
What’s one small swap you can make this week to reduce your microplastic exposure?

📌 Resources:
📥 Free Daily Glow Rituals Guide → https://stan.store/thedailyglowlife/p/daily-glow-rituals-guide

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Alicia and Nicole break down what microplastics are, why midlife women should pay special attention to them, and how these tiny particles can affect hormones, inflammation, and overall wellness. Most importantly, they share simple, realistic ways to reduce microplastic exposure without feeling overwhelmed.

✨ Because protecting your health in midlife doesn’t have to be complicated—it just takes small, consistent choices.

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 Intro: Why Microplastics Matter for Midlife Women
01:45 Midlife Symptoms, Hormones & Environmental Stressors
04:25 Cellular Energy, Mitochondria & Toxin Load
06:35 Food & Drink Sources of Microplastics
08:40 Packaging, To-Go Containers & Everyday Exposure
11:00 Plastics in the Kitchen: Storage & Cookware
13:15 Microplastics in Water & Filtration Options
14:50 How Plastics Absorb Toxins & Heavy Metals
17:15 Heating Food: Microwave & Oven Safety
21:40 Hidden Microplastics in Packaged Goods
25:35 Beauty & Personal Care: Glitter, Skincare & Makeup
27:45 Clothing, Laundry & Textile Microplastics
29:55 Nutrition & Whole Foods to Support Detox
34:00 Progress Over Perfection: Small Steps That Matter
38:20 Closing & Key Takeaways for Midlife Women


📌 Resources:
🏠 Resources to Reduce Microplastic Exposure & Support Detox → https://dailyglowlife.com/simple-strategies-to-reduce-microplastic-exposure-for-midlife-women/
📥 Free Daily Glow Rituals Guide → https://stan.store/thedailyglowlife/p/daily-glow-rituals-guide

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