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
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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
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    51 mins
  • The Beauty of Becoming | Makeup, Mindset, and Midlife Magic with Erica Taylor

    The Beauty of Becoming | Makeup, Mindset, and Midlife Magic with Erica Taylor
    Nov 12 2025
    Midlife beauty isn’t about reinvention—it’s about refinement. In this episode, Erica Taylor shares her most copied beauty tips, from where to place your blush to how to avoid makeup mistakes that “drop” the face. These aren’t gimmicks—they’re micro-adjustments that lift, open, and soften your natural beauty. Tune in for the techniques every woman over 35 should know—and the confidence that comes when you stop hiding and start highlighting.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Woman Behind the Brush
    02:45 The Power of Subtle Changes
    06:10 Common Mistakes That Age the Face
    09:25 The Emotional Side of Makeup
    13:30 Viral Beauty Tips and Why They Work
    18:45 Subtlety Over Shock: The Art of Refinement

    Erica Taylor | Instagram: @ericataylor2347
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/ericataylorbeauty


    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
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    54 mins
  • The Courage to Be Embraced | Healing After Hair Loss with Allison Sarracino

    The Courage to Be Embraced | Healing After Hair Loss with Allison Sarracino
    Nov 5 2025
    When Allison Sarracino began losing her hair after childbirth, she thought she was losing her identity too. What unfolded instead was a spiritual and emotional awakening. Her alopecia diagnosis became a lesson in faith, surrender, and self-compassion. In this deeply honest conversation, Tori and Allison unpack what it means to redefine beauty from the inside out and how to find peace with a body that’s always changing.

    Chapters
    02:51 Allison's Journey: Overcoming Adversity
    06:05 The Impact of Alopecia on Identity
    08:56 The Emotional Toll of Hair Loss
    11:59 Acceptance and Surrender
    14:59 Finding Strength in Vulnerability
    17:56 Redefining Beauty and Confidence
    20:59 The Role of Motherhood in Personal Growth
    23:50 Helping Others Through Shared Experiences
    27:06 The Importance of Community Support
    30:02 Compassion Through Struggles
    33:06 The Cycle of Life and Growth
    36:00 Making It About Others
    38:57 The Gift of Motherhood
    41:55 Encouraging Women to Embrace Their Journey
    44:54 The Power of Sharing Stories

    Allison Sarracino | Instagram: @allisonsarr
    Website: https://komigo.me/allison/

    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
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    45 mins
  • The Community Cure | How Connection Heals What Suppression Hides with Chris Yadon

    The Community Cure | How Connection Heals What Suppression Hides with Chris Yadon
    Oct 29 2025
    Everyone says you have to feel it to heal it. But we were never meant to heal in isolation.
    In this episode of The Complete Woman, Chris Yadon joins Tori to explore how emotional numbing quietly shapes women’s health, and how authentic connection helps restore balance physically, mentally, and hormonally. Feeling like “you” again means fully feeling, instead of shoving it all down, scrolling on social media until it boils over and a minor inconvenience makes you cry.

    With warmth and clarity, Tori and Chris discuss the rising prevelence of the numbing cycle, the loneliness epidemic, and the simple but radical act of letting yourself be seen.

    It’s not just a conversation, it’s a call back to community.

    Chapters
    00:00 Chris’s Story
    08:41 The Spectrum of Emotional Numbing
    14:19 Reawakening Emotion and Empathy
    18:39 The Benefits of Emotional Awareness
    22:22 The Importance of Vulnerability
    28:43 The Loneliness Epidemic and the Power of Connection
    36:11 Closing Reflections; Feeling as Freedom

    Chris Yadon| Website: https://www.chrisyadon.com/lander?oref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-yadon-mpa-3533937



    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
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    56 mins
  • Stress Isn’t The Enemy, It’s Your Sign to Start | Gentle Changes with Jacki Volden Russell

    Stress Isn’t The Enemy, It’s Your Sign to Start | Gentle Changes with Jacki Volden Russell
    Oct 22 2025
    In this episode of The Complete Woman, holistic lifestyle coach Jacki Volden Russell invites us to see stress not as an enemy, but as a message from the body asking for care. Together with Tori, she explores how gentle shifts—like eating within 30 minutes of waking, morning sunlight, and magnesium support—can rewire our nervous system for calm. This is your reminder that healing doesn’t have to be hard. It starts with listening.

    Cottage Cheese Waffles

    1 cup cottage cheese
    1/2 cup egg whites or 4 eggs
    2 tbsp milk
    1 tbsp melted butter
    1 cup flour
    1 1/2 tsp baking soda

    Blend wet ingredients until smooth.

    In a separate bowl mix the flour and baking soda.

    Fold the two mixtures together (it’s a fairly thick consistency). Fry on a skillet until thoroughly!

    This makes 3 full sized waffles.

    Full recipe:
    955 calories
    111g carbs
    7g fats
    66g protein

    1 waffle:
    318 calories
    37g carbs
    2.5g fat
    22g protein

    Chapters
    02:48 Understanding Stress as a Signal
    05:27 The Importance of Somatic Healing
    08:09 Cortisol and Circadian Rhythms
    11:11 Practical Tips for Managing Stress
    14:13 Nutrition's Role in Stress Management
    17:17 Creating Healthy Morning Routines
    23:04 The Importance of Eating Regularly
    24:04 Caffeine and Its Effects on Hormones
    25:55 Transformative Changes Through Simple Habits
    29:02 The Role of Magnesium in Health
    33:06 Building a Morning Routine for Success
    38:07 Understanding Emotional Responses and Tolerance
    42:26 The Power of Small Changes
    45:37 Creating an Evening Routine for Better Sleep
    50:30 Self-Compassion and Personal Growth

    Jacki Volden-Russell | IG: @jackivoldenrussellcoach
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindbodyconnectioncollective


    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
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    45 mins
  • Minutes That Matter | Reclaiming Your Power with The Psychology of Time

    Minutes That Matter | Reclaiming Your Power with The Psychology of Time
    Oct 15 2025
    We all tell ourselves “we don’t have enough time” for the workout, or the next big idea.
    But what if you could pull time out of thin air? Who would you be and, WHERE would you be in life? In this episode, Tori gives you her top 3 tips for managing your time and your energy with intention. It won’t tell you how to do more, but it will teach you to do what matters.

    Chapters
    00:00 Mastering Time and Priorities
    11:01 Three Rules for Intentional Living
    22:22 Evaluating the Psychology of Time

    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
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    26 mins