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The Complete Woman

The Complete Woman

By: Tori Poulter
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 The Complete Woman Podcast is a heartfelt space dedicated to exploring every aspect of a woman’s wellbeing, from physical health to emotional and mental wellness. Whether you're navigating a particular stage in life or simply seeking a deep sense of connection, this podcast is for you. Join host Tori Poulter to celebrate the beauty of being a woman; we are all complex, perfectly imperfect, often confident, and always spectacular. Tune in every Wednesday to learn from shared stories and experiences with a focus on support and finding realistic solutions to help you thrive through the hormonal and emotional changes we all experience in life, particularly through perimenopause and menopause. Each of us is worthy of joy -- let's thrive together.Shala Products, LLC Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Resilience Over Perfection | Rebuilding Confidence, Identity, and Joy Through Pain with Alayne Wadsworth

    Resilience Over Perfection | Rebuilding Confidence, Identity, and Joy Through Pain with Alayne Wadsworth
    Dec 17 2025
    What does it mean to stay connected to yourself when your body forces you to slow down?

    In this deeply moving episode of The Complete Woman, host Tori Poulter sits down with Alayne Wadsworth—professional dancer, creative director, and lifelong warrior--to explore how acceptance, self-trust, and consistency can rebuild confidence after adversity. Diagnosed with severe scoliosis in adolescence and having undergone multiple spinal surgeries, Alayne shares how she learned to adapt her rhythms, regulate her expectations, and reconnect with joy—even while living with chronic pain. Rather than striving for perfection, she reveals how surrender, patience, and self-compassion became her most powerful tools.

    Chapters
    00:00 — Listening to the Body: A Grounded Beginning
    02:34 — Scoliosis, Movement, and Early Body Signals
    05:20 — When Your Body Asks You to Slow Down
    08:22 — Dance, Identity, and Staying Connected to Joy
    10:59 — Surgery as a Reset, Not a Breakdown
    13:46 — Rebuilding Confidence After Physical Change
    16:24 — Pain, Perception, and Self-Compassion
    18:54 — Community Support and Healing Together
    21:47 — Small Wins, Consistency, and Sustainable Growth
    24:27 — Choosing Self-Acceptance Over Perfection
    27:05 — Moving Through Life’s Seasons with Grace
    30:10 — What It Means to Be a Complete Woman


    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr
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    40 mins
  • From Burnout To Balance | The Best Self Care Tips Of The Year with Jordyn Bates

    From Burnout To Balance | The Best Self Care Tips Of The Year with Jordyn Bates
    Nov 26 2025
    This episode gathers the most transformative mindset, hormone, and lifestyle shifts from a full season of conversations with therapists, coaches, and experts in women’s health.

    From understanding estrogen dominance and adrenal fatigue, to learning why so many women over 40 feel “disconnected,” Tori and Jordyn share gentle, doable practices that help your energy, mood, gut, and clarity return.

    Think: better sleep, emotional resilience, deeper intuition, and small habits that support hormone balance naturally.

    If you’ve been searching for a grounded, compassionate midlife roadmap… this one’s for you.

    Chapters
    00:00 Setting the Stage for Reflection
    00:51 Exploring Emotional Numbing
    06:54 The Psychology of Time
    09:47 Understanding Self-Worth and Perfectionism
    15:27 Embracing Flow and Intuition
    22:18 Nutrition and Hormonal Balance
    28:15 The Ripple Effect of Small Changes
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    35 mins
  • The Joy of Giving Back with Shelaine Maxfield | Why Generous Women Stress Less

    The Joy of Giving Back with Shelaine Maxfield | Why Generous Women Stress Less
    Nov 19 2025
    Perimenopause doesn't just come with hormonal shifts, it's an expansive stage of life where we get to redefine our purpose.

    In this powerful conversation, Tori sits down with philanthropist and founder Shalaine Maxfield to explore the real heart of generosity: the healing it creates, the happiness it unlocks, and the opportunities it builds for women, families, and entire communities. Together, they unpack the personal stories behind the Maxfield Family Foundation, the origins of Saprea, and the courage required to create safe spaces for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

    Shalaine shares how ambition meets opportunity in the world of nonprofit work, why giving isn’t just financial but rooted in teaching skills, offering mentorship, and starting exactly where you are. They discuss how community service changes our emotional landscape, often easing midlife stress, identity shifts, and the “Why am I so tired at 40?” feeling many women carry.

    If you’re a woman over 35 navigating big questions about purpose, community, impact, or how to feel like yourself again, this episode offers both grounded wisdom and gentle possibility. It’s philanthropy made personal. Healing made communal. And a reminder that you don’t have to overhaul your life to make a difference: you just have to begin.

    Press play to reconnect with the part of you that still believes in goodness, opportunity, and the power of small acts to change the world.

    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Shelaine Maxfield
    03:02 The Impact of Business on Charity
    06:01 Ambition Meets Opportunity
    08:36 The Process of Family Philanthropy
    11:43 The Connection Between Generosity and Happiness
    14:51 Personal Stories of Generosity
    17:29 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Potential
    20:49 The Importance of Service and Giving
    23:24 Saprea: A Nonprofit for Healing
    26:31 Future Aspirations for Saprea
    29:25 The Role of Family in Philanthropy
    32:39 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing
    35:33 Reflections on a Decade of Saprea
    38:37 The Importance of Community and Support
    41:22 Final Thoughts on Generosity and Service

    Shelaine Maxfield | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelaine.maxfield/
    Saprea: https://saprea.org/


    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr
    Shop Shala: www.Shala.com
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    51 mins
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