In this powerful episode of 24 Days Without You: A Mother’s Story, A Movement for Change, we sit down with Annie Sterle—maternal health advocate, speaker, and filmmaker. After surviving amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare and life-threatening obstetric emergency, Annie transformed her own near-tragedy into a mission for change. She shares her journey through resilience, caregiving, and postpartum depression, and how hope became her compass. Annie now dedicates her life to amplifying maternal voices, reshaping systems of care, and sparking a movement to ensure better outcomes for mothers and families everywhere.

Midlife can feel like a season of depletion—but it’s also a powerful opportunity to realign and renew. In this episode of Midlife Unmasked, Dr. Sarah Bird, a functional medicine physician and women’s health expert, joins us to explore how resilience practices and functional medicine approaches can help women reclaim their health, vitality, and sense of self.

We dive into the tools and strategies that support physical balance, emotional well-being, and whole-person renewal, offering a roadmap for women who want to move through midlife with strength, clarity, and joy.

Are you feeling stretched thin caring for both your kids and your aging parents—while still trying to keep your own life afloat? You’re not alone. This episode of Midlife Unmasked dives deep into the realities of the sandwich generation and how midlife women can build resilience, set boundaries, and actually care for themselves while caring for others.

We welcome Dr. Sherry Chesak is a Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Chesak is a registered nurses with a Master of Science degree focusing in Nursing Education and a PhD in Nursing. She is arecognized nurse leader and scientist who investigates resilience-promoting interventions for both professional and family caregivers. Her program of research is centered on care for the caregiver, and she primarily studies mindfulness-based interventions that promote resilience and mitigate stressamong clinicians and family caregivers. She has led inter-disciplinary teams in the assessment of stress and burnout over time and identifying predictors of burnout.

Is sitting the new smoking? In this episode of Midlife Unmasked, we tackle one of midlife’s biggest health hurdles—sedentary living. Between careers, caregiving, and the daily grind, it’s easy to slip into routines that keep us glued to our chairs. But the truth is, movement is medicine.

We’ll explore how inactivity impacts our bodies, minds, and long-term health—and more importantly, simple, realistic ways to bring motion back into midlife. From science-backed strategies to everyday hacks, you’ll discover how small shifts can protect your heart, boost your mood, and even sharpen your brain.

Whether you’re a desk-bound professional, a caregiver constantly on call, or simply feeling stuck in a rut, this episode will motivate you to reclaim your energy and keep moving toward a healthier, more vibrant life.

🎧 Tune in to learn why motion isn’t just exercise—it’s a midlife survival strategy.

Is your home stressing you out more than supporting you? Inthis eye-opening episode, we welcome Michelle Hoff—professional organizer, mental wellness advocate, and founder of Home Coach Hoff—to explore how clutter impacts our minds, moods, and midlife transitions. Michelle’s main mission is to plant the seed that YOU matter and everyone deserves to feel supported BY their home and IN the decluttering process.

We dive into the emotional weight of “stuff,” why women inmidlife often feel overwhelmed by their environments, and how simple shifts in your space can create powerful ripples in your clarity, focus, and well-being.

Michelle, Home Coach Hoff, shares practical tips, gentlemindset shifts, and real-life stories that will inspire you to reclaim your space—and your peace. Whether you’re downsizing, care giving, or simply craving calm, this episode is your permission slip to let go and live lighter.

Remember- decluttering is a multi-layered, multi-skilled TEAM project one need never tackle alone!

Anxiety that creeps in at 3am. Mood swings you didn’t see coming. A sense of being overwhelmed—by aging parents, changing bodies, shifting roles. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

This week, we’re diving deep into the emotional landscape of midlife for women. From hormonal shifts to identity resets, we explore what’s really going on—and how to care for your mental health with the same intention as your physical health.

Midlife Unmasked is thrilled to share this outstanding interview with Dr. Harpreet Gujral - a women's health expert and leading integrative health coach. Please join us for this great conversation - you won't want to miss it!

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