Hey Gorgeous! Welcome back to the Life Coach BFF Show with your host, Heather Pettey! In this episode, we dive into practical advice for parents dealing with teenagers during the summer and exciting details about the upcoming Midlife Moxie Beach Retreat.

Key Topics :

•Life Skills for Teens - Heather discusses the importance of teenagers learning life skills and not just lounging around during the summer. - She recommends the book "Life Skills for Teens" by Karen Harris, which has been beneficial for her family. - Heather emphasizes the need for teenagers to find jobs, contribute to household chores, and develop a sense of responsibility.

•Listener Email from Amy - Amy from Trenton, New Jersey, shares her struggles with her three teenagers, two of whom are not contributing at home. - Heather provides practical advice on setting boundaries, encouraging job searches, and involving teenagers in household responsibilities. - Heather stresses the importance of a family meeting to establish house rules and ensure everyone contributes.

•Product Reviews - Heather reviews three products, including the Obagi Daily Hydro Drops and Rejuvenating Eye Gel Cream, which she highly recommends. - She shares her positive experience with these products and encourages listeners to try them out.

•Inspirational Reading - Heather reads a beautiful piece by Dame Judi Dench, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing inner qualities over physical appearance. - The reading inspires listeners to focus on personal growth, wisdom, and living in the moment.

•Midlife Moxie Beach Retreat - Exciting details about the upcoming Midlife Moxie Beach Retreat in Charleston, South Carolina, from April 24th to 27th. - The retreat will include hormone testing, coaching sessions, breath work, massages, and opportunities to forge new connections. - Heather encourages listeners to join the private Facebook group @MidlifeMoxie for more information and to be the first to sign up when the cart opens on July 1st.

Stay connected with Heather: Email: Heather@HeatherPettey.com

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*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.

In episode 176 of the Life Coach BFF Show, host Heather Pettey and regular contributor Dr. Carol Lynn, OBGYN and menopause expert, dive deep into common midlife concerns that many women face but rarely discuss openly. They address a range of issues from sleep troubles to thinning hair, offering practical advice and debunking myths along the way. We're talking about the best ways to tackle midlife challenges head-on!

Key topics covered:

1. Sleep issues in midlife: - Why falling asleep is easy but staying asleep is challenging - The role of hormones, particularly progesterone, in sleep quality - Tips for better sleep hygiene and breaking the 4 AM wake-up habit - The careful use of Benadryl as a short-term sleep aid

2. Hormonal changes and their effects: - The importance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone - How hormone replacement therapy can address multiple symptoms - Why it's crucial to continue prescribed treatments even when feeling better

3. Hair thinning and texture changes: - Hormonal influences on hair loss and growth - Recommended products like Nutrafol and Zenogen shampoo - The importance of checking for thyroid issues and vitamin deficiencies

Throughout the episode, Heather and Dr. Lynn emphasize the importance of advocating for oneself in medical settings and not accepting dismissive answers about midlife changes being "just what happens." They encourage listeners to seek second opinions and explore hormone replacement therapy options.

The hosts also share personal anecdotes, including a humorous story about yoga etiquette, making the serious topics more relatable and lighthearted. They mention an upcoming beach retreat for listeners and invite them to join the Midlife Moxie Facebook group for more support and information.

This episode provides midlife women with valuable insights, practical solutions, and the reassurance that they're not alone in their experiences. Heather and Dr. Lynn's friendly banter and expert advice make complex medical topics accessible and actionable for listeners.

Mentioned in episode:

Facebook Group: @MidlifeMoxie

Shampoo for hairless: Zenagen (shop here)

Stay connected with Heather: Email: Heather@HeatherPettey.com

Website: WWW.HEATHERPETTEY.COM Speaker Request: Click here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1

Linkedin: @HeatherPettey

*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.

Welcome back for episode 175 of Life Coach BFF Show. Heather's guest today is Gina Neely, former co-host of Food Network's Down Home with the Neelys, discusses reinventing herself in midlife and creating her own narrative, no longer concerned with measuring up to others' expectations.

Her priorities have shifted to focus on quality over quantity and living fully. She has learned to relinquish control and let things happen organically.

Gina emphasizes the importance of self-care through simple pleasures like watching old movies and having quiet moments of peace. She advises not overthinking or getting caught up in elaborate beauty routines, but rather embracing your gift of loving people and bringing joy. Gina's grandson Noah has "softened her heart."

She encourages leading with love, spreading positive energy, and not feeling pressures to stay looking young. Gina shares how she unexpectedly fell in love again after meeting her new partner at their 40th high school reunion. Overall, her advice for midlife is to go with the flow, get quiet, be still, keep things simple, and focus on the quality of your life.

Thanks for joining us!

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Stay connected with Heather: Email: Heather@HeatherPettey.com

Website: WWW.HEATHERPETTEY.COM Speaker Request: Click here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1

Linkedin: @HeatherPettey

*Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.