From perimenopause to plastic surgery, from fitness to finances, and from personal growth to parenting, NOTHING is off-limits for hosts Liz and Jamie. 40+? This...
Functional Nutritionist and Certified Brain Health Professional Christine MacCarrol was diagnosed with ADHD in midlife, and she knows the signs (and they’re often missed until perimenopause hits)! Let’s chat the brain-hormone-midlife rollercoaster, executive function struggles, and bust the stigma around ADHD and ADHD-like symptoms in women—and get you the tools to get past those struggles and take charge of your brain health. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or like something’s just off, this one’s for you! Follow Christine on Instagram HEREUse code FOCUS20 for 20% off Christine’s FocusFlower supplement, HERE Love us as much as we love ourselves? Here’s what to do:*SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW TO BE ENTERED IN OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY!*To be entered, send a screenshot to @your_idealage on IG or submit your screenshot here: https://idealage.com/screenshotsFollow Ideal Age on Instagram HERETo learn more about Ideal Age, go HERETo ask us a question, click HERE *PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS*Find the Walking Pad HERE & use discount code IDEALAGE for the best discount available!Visit the Ideal Age website HERE & use discount code IAPODCASTTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Late Diagnosed ADHD in Women00:22 Childhood Perceptions and Misdiagnosis01:42 ADHD Symptoms in Women03:07 Genetic and Hormonal Influences09:59 Medication and Treatment Approaches12:39 Neurotransmitters and ADHD16:54 Personal Experiences and Coping Strategies33:33 The Dopamine Dilemma: Self-Medication and ADHD34:52 Navigating Life's Trajectory: ADHD in Women Over 4036:17 Hormonal Roller Coaster: Estrogen and ADHD41:24 The Overload of Modern Life: Stress and ADHD47:02 Recognizing ADHD: Symptoms and Diagnosis53:21 Supporting Brain Health: Nutrients and Supplements01:08:25 Unshaming ADHD: Embracing Your BrainText us!
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What they don’t tell you about your 40s (from birds to boundaries and beyond)
From post-pregnancy bodies to setting personal boundaries to their adolescent lies (and teenage arrest records), this episode is as real as they come! Liz and Jamie get down and dirty with the truth about stepping into your 40s—emotionally, physically, and friendship-ly (?) Do some birdwatching and boundary-setting with your favorite 40+ badasses on the Ideal Age Podcast!Love us as much as we love ourselves? Here’s what to do:*SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW TO BE ENTERED IN OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY!*To be entered, send a screenshot to @your_idealage on IG or submit your screenshot here: https://idealage.com/screenshotsFollow Ideal Age on Instagram HERETo learn more about Ideal Age, go HERETo ask us a question, click HERE *PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS*Find the Walking Pad HERE & use discount code IDEALAGE for the best discount available!Visit the Ideal Age website HERE & use discount code IAPODCASTTIMESTAMPS00:00 Entering the 40s: A New Perspective 00:55 The Reality of Post-Pregnancy Body Changes 03:53 The Golden Girls and ‘90s Fashion 07:02 Navigating Perimenopause and Social Media 10:32 Signs of Aging: Birds, Driftwood, and Kids' Sports 17:51 The Fast Pace of Life and Parenting Challenges 20:08 Holding Onto the Past 20:42 Intentional Letting Go 23:25 Expressive Writing and Forgiveness 24:22 Verbal Processing and Friendships 31:30 Motion vs. Action 36:26 Parenting and Consequences 39:57 Boundaries with Each Phase of Life Text us!
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Creatine & Women Over 40: The Real Story
Find Ideal Age Daily Creatine+ Here Use code DAILY15 for 15% off through March 12, 2025Last episode, we busted myths about creatine—will it make you bulky? Mess with your hormones? Cause bloating? (Spoiler: No, no, and not if you take the right kind.) But now, it’s time to dig deeper.How does creatine actually work in the body? Why is it suddenly everywhere in women’s health? And most importantly—why might women 40+ need it even more than men? In this episode, Liz breaks down:How creatine fuels your energy, workouts, and brainpowerThe surprising link between creatine, cognitive function, and stress resilienceWhy women in perimenopause & menopause may benefit the mostHow to pick the right creatine (because not all are created equal)This isn’t just gym bro science—it’s your secret weapon for thriving in your 40s and beyond. Let’s go!Love us as much as we love ourselves? Here’s what to do:*SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW TO BE ENTERED IN OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY!*To be entered, send a screenshot to @your_idealage on IG or submit your screenshot here: https://idealage.com/screenshotsFollow Ideal Age on Instagram HERETo learn more about Ideal Age, visit HERETo ask us a question, click HERE *PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS*Use discount code IAPODCAST on all Ideal Age purchases and view our website HEREFind the Walking Pad HERE & use discount code IDEALAGE for the best discount available!Text us!
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Creatine: 9 Top Questions Women 40+ Are Asking (Liz Breaks It Down)
Find Ideal Age Daily Creatine+ Here Use code DAILY15 for 15% off through March 12, 2025Will Creatine Make You Bulky And Wreck Your Hormones In Perimenopause & Beyond? + More Myths & Truths About CreatineCreatine is everywhere right now—especially in women’s health. But isn’t that a "gym bro" supplement? Will it make you bulky? Bloated? Does it actually help with muscle loss, brain fog, and aging?In this episode, Liz breaks down all your burning questions about creatine—what it does, what’s hype, and whether it’s right for YOU. We’ll tackle the biggest questions:Does creatine affect hormones?Can it support brain function & reduce stress?Will it help with weight loss?Should women in perimenopause & menopause take it?With 15 years in the nutrition and fitness industries, Liz takes this solo episode to give you the real scoop—no fluff, just facts (and maybe a few rants). Let’s cut through the noise and find out if creatine is your new BFF!Love us as much as we love ourselves? Here’s what to do:*SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW TO BE ENTERED IN OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY!*To be entered, send a screenshot to @your_idealage on IG or submit your screenshot here: https://idealage.com/screenshotsFollow Ideal Age on Instagram HERETo learn more about Ideal Age, visit HERETo ask us a question, click HERE *PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS*Use discount code IAPODCAST on all Ideal Age purchases and view our website HEREFind the Walking Pad HERE & use discount code IDEALAGE for the best discount available!Text us!
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Navigating perimenopause, the realities of 40+, & building the Ideal Age Empire
Liz and Jamie talk about the wilds of perimenopause and being 40+ after a quick check-in about how many besties Jamie has (it’s fine. Liz is FINE with it). Navigate hormonal shifts, practitioner whiplash, the things that ACTUALLY move the needle (hint: it’s not baths) and how this next chapter challenges us like nothing else…and what to do about it, from supplements to ACTUAL stress relief. Love us as much as we love ourselves? Here’s what to do:*SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW TO BE ENTERED IN OUR MONTHLY GIVEAWAY!*To be entered, send a screenshot to @your_idealage on IG or submit your screenshot here: https://idealage.com/screenshotsFollow IdealAge on Instagram HERETo learn more about IdealAge, visit HERETo ask us a question, click HERE *PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS*Use discount code IAPODCAST on all IdealAge purchases and view our website HEREFind the Walking Pad HERE & use discount code IDEALAGE for the best discount available!TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction and Friendly Banter00:40 Discussing Best Friends and Social Circles1:23 What Today’s Episode Consists Of1:53 What Happens to Women in Their 40s4:44 Ideal Age Empire and Supplement Line Update6:05 Meet Jamie Couch: Background and Career7:59 The Reality of Stress and Health13:25 Real Housewives and Ignoring Responsibilities14:25 Elves on the Shelf: Holiday Stress16:50 College Memories: Smoking and Bars20:12 Health and Wellness Journey22:36 Confronting Your 40s24:45 Nutrition Journey & Practitioners27:53 Navigating Hormonal Shifts & Perimenopause 31:04 Life’s About Balance32:03 Conclusion and Call to Action Text us!
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