Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill
Changing Conversations Around Age, Potential, and Possibility for Women in MIDLIFE
Are you familiar with the Amish community? Today on Midlife Conversations, I’m thrilled to sit down with my friend Lizzie Ens, a board-certified functional practitioner. Lizzie shares her incredible story of escaping from a strict Amish community in her late teens and navigating the outside world without prior knowledge or connections.
Today on Midlife Conversations, I sit down with my inspiring friend, Haith Johnson, a celebrity hairstylist and co-founder of La’Host Hair & Wigs. Haith’s story is astounding—from nearly shutting her business down during COVID to handling a major hack that drained her PayPal and hijacked her Facebook page. Despite these challenges, Haith’s faith, determination, and outlook on life propelled her to rebuild and thrive. She delves into her journey of overcoming homelessness, the significance of forgiveness, and utilizing her gifts to make a difference. Haith’s perspective on gratitude, emotional release, and turning chaos into opportunity offers invaluable lessons for anyone facing adversity.
Today on Midlife Conversations, I discuss the importance of understanding thyroid health with my good friend and thyroid expert, Dr. Amie Horniman, also known as the Thyroid Fixer. Dr. Amy shares her personal journey with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s and highlights the common issues with traditional thyroid testing. We dive into what thyroid markers to look for, such as T3, T4, TSH, and reverse T3, and the importance of being an educated patient. We also explore the nuances of thyroid medication, including the use of T3, and the interconnectedness of thyroid health with cholesterol and insulin levels. This episode is a comprehensive Thyroid 101 guide to help you advocate for your own health and seek proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations, I interview Meg Smith, the inspiring founder of Love Lexxi, a bra company tailored for women of all shapes and sizes, including those who have undergone explants. We delve into Meg’s personal journey through body image struggles, breast implant removal, and the motivation behind creating a lingerie brand that celebrates femininity and comfort. Meg shares her insights on the psychological impact of lingerie, her mission to redefine beauty, and her commitment to innovation in women’s intimates. Plus, some unexpected humor with a messy situation involving my dog and a robo vacuum! 😂
Today on Midlife Conversations I sit down with Heather Chauvin, a leadership coach known for her incredible emotional intelligence and work with women. Heather’s story is one of resilience and transformation; diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in 2013, she used this life-altering challenge to redefine her approach to life, focusing on turning obstacles into opportunities.
