fullnessofmidlife's podcast: Recent Episodes

Barb DePree

Conversations that will empower midlife women with knowledge and opportunities to speak so they can live fully the lives they choose.

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Dr Barb and Dr Newman discuss obesity-its health implications and options available to help manage and maintain healthy weight. 

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Dr Barb and Nurse Barb get together again to discuss women's sexual health. 

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Dr Barb speaks with Dr Jen Gunter about her new book, The Menopause Manifesto. 

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Dr Barb welcomes friend Nurse Barb to the show for a two-part interview about women's wellness, world health and how to take care of ourselves in trying times. 

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Stephanie returns to the show to talk about her new book: Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women, to be released by She Writes Press in August of 2021.

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Dr Barb speaks with Laura Stratte, about breast cancer survivorship and navigating menopause with the help of a new resource for women: ElektraHealth.com

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Dr Barb speaks with professional dancer and retired dance professor, Linda Graham about our relationship with our body as we age. 

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Dr Barb speaks with return guest, Michelle Shaw about James Nestor's book: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. She also leads us in a mindfulness breath practice.

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Join yoga instructor and friend of the podcast Michelle Shaw in an intentional breathing practice. 

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Musician, writer and meditation teacher Jessica Zambri of StudioBE leads us in a mindfulness practice that helps us cultivate and presence. 

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Ground yourself in love with this mindfulness practice from friend, Barbara Biziou

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I’ve talked about mindfulness often as a way to reduce stress and anxiety that can interfere with intimacy--but also with our overall health and happiness. We thought making some resources available, approaching mindfulness from different points of view, could be helpful to women as they navigate this season.

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Dr Barb talks about nutrition at midlife with nationally recognized dietitian, Kristin Kirkpatrick. 

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Dr Barb speaks with Stasi Kasianchuk is the director of health coaching at Gennev about healthy ageing in menopause.

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Dr Barb speaks with author, Stephanie Raffelock about her book, A Delightful Little Book on Aging, and the joys that come with midlife.

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Dr Barb welcomes Kira Hower back to talk more about pleasure and sexuality and how we can grow in embodiment. 

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Dr Barb and Ann discuss transgenerational trauma and the impacts it has on our health. 

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Dr Barb speaks with licensed clinical nutritionist and eating disorder specialist, Lisa Pearl about eating disorders at midlife.

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Dr Barb and friend of the show, therapist Ann McKnight discuss Adverse Childhood Events and the ways in which the effect us later in life. 

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Dr Barb speaks with Karen Wassink about retirement, what can we do to prepare and what can we expect in this life transition? 

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Dr Barb speaks with Ann Garnier, founder of Lisa Health about her online platform and advancing awareness and care options for women at midlife.

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Dr Barb speaks with Rosebud Woman founder Christine Mason about her company, specializing in women's sexual health products. 

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Dr Barb speaks with HealthyWomen.org founder, Beth Battaglino about menopause, health and the results of the Aging Smart and Aging Well Survey. 

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Dr Barb talks with Dr Connie Newman about the effects of alcohol on our health and the reasons we need to be aware of them. 

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Dr Barb speaks with empowerment coach, Kira Hower about her journey to coaching and her joy in helping women live to their fullest. 

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Dr Barb talks with organizer Morgan Tyree about "calming the chaos" in your life. 

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Dr Barb talks with Joylux founder, Colette Courtion about the work she has done to help women maintain vaginal health from home. 

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Dr Barb talks with Jennifer Ciarimboli about mindfulness and her new venture, studio BE.

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Dr Barb speaks with Jane Evans about her new book: Uninvisible

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Dr Barb and Marta Hill Gray discuss some of the highlights of the 2019 NAMS Conference. 

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Dr Barb discusses healthy ageing with Woodson YMCA's The Landing Director, Becky Zelent.

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Dr Barb talks with June M Archer about developing your own personal brand.

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Dr Barb speaks with Make Love Not Porn founder Cindy Gallop about sexuality, expectations and the need to normalize healthy sex.

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Dr Barb discusses Dr Lyndsey Harper's new app, Rosy and other ways women's healthcare is advancing and working to improve ease of access and quality of care. 

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Dr Barb talks fashion, ageing and confidence with executive director of marketing for South Coast Plaza, Debra Gunn Downing.

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Dr Barb speaks with Dr Scharmaine Lawson NP about entrepreneurship, her experience as a NP providing care in New Orleans and what has inspired her to never stop dreaming or creating.

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Dr Barb speaks with NexTribe founder Jeannie Ralston about reinvention, community and thriving in midlife.

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Dr Barb speaks with Dr Joan Vernikos about her new book, Stress beyond 50: Tools & Wisdom for a Happier, Longer Life.

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Dr Barb speaks with Miriam Novalle, founder-most recently of T Salon and High Tea, about reinvention, life and tea.

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Dr Barb speaks with Dr. Avrum Bluming and Dr. Carol Tavris who wrote Estrogen Matters, a book that looks at the history and facts of HRT.

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Dr Barb speaks with Holland artist Lorma Freestone about her time as Executive Director of the Holland Arts Council, how she is pursing her own art again, and why it is important for all of us. 

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Dr Barb talks with Dr Lisa Chism DNP about menopause and breast cancer care and treatment options and inspires us with her journey to her current role in women's health. 

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Dr Barb talks with nurse navigator and Holland Hospital colleague, Alecia Jones about breast cancer screening and what it is like to negotiate treatment after diagnosis. 

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Dr Barb talks with Dr Dana Cohen about hydration and her new book, Quench.

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Dr Barb speaks with Susan Donley, founder of Stria and leader in the longevity market.

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Dr Barb and Jill Tanis pick up their conversation and look towards fall, new seasons, new habits and new opportunities for growth. 

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Dr Barb talks with cardiologist Dr Stacey Rosen about heart health and the importance it plays in women's lives. 

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Dr Barb speaks with audiologist and hearing health provider, Karen Van Doorne about changes in hearing as we age and things we can do to maintain healthy hearing and why it is so important. 

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Dr Barb speaks with "Below Your Belt" founder, Missy Lavender about women's pelvic health and the ways in which her organization is working to improve access and understanding of care and options. 

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Dr Barb speaks with Dr Michael Krychman about relationships, regaining intimacy, and his book, "The Sexual Spark" 

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Dr Barb talks with Nourish to Flourish co-founder Angelle Batten about nourishing our bodies, working with our hormones and learning to listen to your body to give it what it really needs. 

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Dr Barb talks with co-founder of the Nourish to Flourish Society about what it looks like to flourish in life.

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Dr Barb speaks with financial planner, finance behavior specialist and author Andrea Kennedy about money and how to take charge of your finances.

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We invited friends, readers and previous guests to call in and share what mothering means to them. Enjoy a collage of voices sharing their stories.

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Dr Barb talks with SkinSAFE founder Michelle King Robson about her journey to led to the app and website designed to help consumers know how safe their products are for their skin. 

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Dr Barb continues her discussion with Charla Miller, talking about her book, "Wonder and Beauty: My Journey from Heartbreak to Healing through the Wonder of Horses." Her journey is inspiring.

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Dr Barb speaks with beauty expert and author Charla Miller about aging well, internal and external beauty and how to live life to it's fullest.

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Dr Barb learns about the Enneagram with Wells Street Consulting's Val Atkin. Val has been working with the Enneagram for over ten years, both in her own life and in corporate, school and community settings.

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Dr Barb speaks with psychotherapist Ann McKnight about an exciting new therapy option, called brainspotting. Learn more about how you can help your brain "digest" past experiences and emotions and how we are all made for wholeness and healing.

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Dr Barb speaks to Dr Pamela Peeke about the way our genes, lifestyle and environment effect our health and wellbeing. 

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Dr Barb speaks to Michelle Shaw, certified Yoga instructor in both Radiant Body Yoga and Kripalu Yoga in the schools. They speak about breath, movement, meditation and story telling.

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Learn more about the importance of ritual and how to incorporate it into your life.

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Dr Barb speaks with Kate Convissor about her solo travels around the world.

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Dr Barb talks with LivingLark.com creator Kate Bolt about cocktails, entertaining and community.

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Dr Barb talks with Red Hot Mammas founder Karen Giblin about her work in menopause education and support.

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Dr Barb speaks with Druscilla French about our stories, how they shape us and how we can shape them.

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Dr Barb and psychologist and friend Mary Jo Rapini discuss Mary Jo's recent Book Recoupling and ways to restore intimacy to relationship.

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Dr Barb and Mary Jo discuss the effects of Breast Cancer on intimacy and relationships.

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Dr Barb talks about Breast Cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment with Dr Jane Pettinga.

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Dr Barb talks about fitness and the importance of starting where you are to get where you want to be with expert Deborah Robinson.

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Dr Barb DePree continues her interview with Joan Vernikos

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Dr Barb and Dr Joan Verkinos discuss gravity, ageing, movement and more. 

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Dr Barb talks with Jay Newton Small about Memory Well, a way to capture the stories of loved ones with Dementia or Alzheimer's. 

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Discussing the benefits of yoga and Deborah's personal journey to becoming an instructor. 

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Dr. Barb DePree interviews Marta Hill Gray of Gray Matter Group about life, reinvention, women's health and more.