It’s a crazy world but we’re all living in it and making time for play has never been so important to our well being as it is in these middle years. Land and Rebecca talk to Aurélie Harp, founder of Humanity Play, and discuss the importance of incorporating play into life. Aurélie shares her journey of starting her coaching and consulting company and how she observed division and labels in society. She emphasizes the power of play in bringing joy and reclaiming agency in life. She encourages individuals to step out of societal expectations and explore the possibilities. Aurélie also highlights the transformative nature of play and the benefits it brings to adulthood and discusses cultural differences in play and lifestyle. In this conversation, Aurélie Harp addresses the relationship between productivity and joy and explains that while productivity can be efficient and even joyful to a certain extent, there comes a point when it becomes exhausting and prevents us from being present in the moment. Aurélie emphasizes the importance of breaking the rule of constant productivity and finding moments of relaxation and playfulness. She also highlights the value of building relationships and exploring different roles and identities. Aurélie encourages listeners to expand their definition of play and find joy in the messy middle of life. She suggests incorporating playfulness into everyday routines and creating meaningful connections with others.

KEY POINTS

• Incorporating play into life, especially in middle age, is essential for bringing joy and reclaiming agency.
• Stepping out of societal expectations and exploring possibilities can lead to a more fulfilling life.
• Play has transformative power and can improve creativity, boost self-confidence, and relieve stress.
• Cultural differences in play and lifestyle offer valuable insights and opportunities for learning.
• Breaking the rule of constant productivity and finding moments of relaxation and playfulness is essential for our well-being.
• Expanding the definition of play allows us to find joy in unexpected activities and experiences.
• Creating meaningful connections with others and embracing love as a response to life's challenges can bring us joy and fulfillment.

You can follow Aurélie here :

https://www.womanityplay.com

https://linktr.ee/womanity

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The Clearing, The Woods, The Path.....sounds like a new M. Night Shyamalan movie, but mid life transitions shouldn't be that scary.

Once they fix the tech issues, Rebecca and Lana get right into it with psychotherapist, Kate Hilton. In this episode they discuss career & life changes, transferrable skills, safe risks and taking that first step outside the clearing.

Kate Hilton is an expert on the essential role of creativity in mental health, and on the power and process of life transitions. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and neuroscience-based Creativity Coach working primarily in the area of transformational change. She is interested in how we shift in our understanding of identity as we pass through different life stages, and how we can get stuck in old stories about who we are.

Kate is also a bestselling author of 4 novels, The Hole in the Middle, Just Like Family, Better Luck Next Time, and the recently released Bury the Lead, co-authored with Elizabeth Renzetti. Kate maintains an active creative practice.

You can follow Kate here :
@katehiltonbooks
KATEHILTON.COM
KATE HILTON THERAPY
Bury The Lead

KEY POINTS

3:10. Mid-life Reflection
3:57. Meaning & Purpose
4:27. Exploring Zones of Discomfort
5:44. We'r Carrying a lot
6:45. Gen X Expectations
7:54. What Does Success Look Like
8:45. Impossible Standards
9:00. Who's Story is it Anyways
9:58. What are your Values
10:30. Reflection
11:28 Develop a Broader Sense of Identity
12:00. Transferable Skills
12:42 You Already have the Answers
15:30. Stability
17:29. Who Do You Want to Be
18:27. Money is Important
19:20. A Holistic Picture
20:48. Parts of Self
22:30. Safe Risk
25:28. You're Standing in a Clearing
27:53. Comparison is the Thief of Joy
30:49. Practical Tips
30:53. Therapy
31:10. Creativity
32:26. Explore Safe Risks

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Paging Dr. TikTok. Just kidding, it's all evidence based medicine here folks!

Three Toronto women sit down to talk about HRT.
In this episode, Rebecca and Lana are joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd, board certified OB/GYN, CEO of Sanctum Med + Wellness and founder of Modern Meno, a site for trusted menopause management . We debunk hormone replacement therapy myths with our midlife sisters in arms, confront our 'edginess' and question why Viagra is so vital.

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, is a nationally known board certified OB/GYN, and women’s health media expert. She was recently featured on the cover of D Magazine and voted as one of Dallas’ Best Doctors in 2023. She is the CEO of Sanctum Med + Wellness, a regenerative concierge center in Dallas, TX.

Dr. Shepherd is also seen regularly as an expert on news shows such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CNN and has also written various magazine articles for Vogue, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, and much more. She is seen on national stages including SXSW, the Women's March in NYC and SheMedia.

Her passion for women’s health has allowed her to be an advocate for menopausal health and health care disparities. As a health care expert, she strives to educate people on their bodies and how to address their physical, sexual, emotional health in addition to the incorporation of wellness.

Her vibrant personality has been highlighted in keynote addresses at events nationally and allowed her to work with celebrities including Sheryl Crow, Ciera, Brooke Burke, Erin Andrews, Dr. Jackie Walters, Kandy Burress and Laila Ali.She strives to educate people on their bodies and how to address their physical, sexual, emotional health in addition to the incorporation of wellness.

Her upcoming book, 'Generation M', will be published in October.

You can follow her here :

@jessicashepherdmd
Modern Meno
Sanctum Med + Wellness
Generation M

Key Points

2:55 WHI study on hormones in late 90s
6:30 Importance of unbiased, vetted information
7:07. Dr. TikTok
7:21 Generation M
10:32 When does peri-menopause start
11:39. You can receive HRT in both peri-menopause and menopause
13:07. HRT can help symptoms and be used for longevity
13:42 Testosterone is also part of the equation
15:35 Some women have contra-indications
16:57. Different modalities of treatment
19:12. Resolving symptoms are most important
20:16. Disparity in access
21:15. Invest in your health for the long term
23:37. Take 15 mins for yourself
26:01. Start small
26:37 100% of women will go through this
26:46. HRT can offer benefits for longevity
27:07. Nutrition is often neglected
27:31 Build muscle mass
28:22. The body is a whole unit
28:42. Protein!

This episode is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have from their personal healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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