The Flexible Neurotic

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Co-Creating Your Midlife Tribe Aug 24, 2023

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EP 89: Are you ready for the midlife brunch table? A literal and metaphorical place, a table where we curate, who gets to be amongst our midlife peeps. Do you find yourself thinking… who's at my midlife table? I got you! Have you noticed how the characters in Sex and The City have changed and stayed the same in so many ways over the years? Did it all happen how you imagined it would? Of course not! And that's the beauty of midlife and aging, we all have agency to change and stay the same in endless ways. Ready to dig deep into midlife friendships? Then this episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a fun and reflective conversation called "Co-Creating Your Midlife Tribe". In this solo episode we get into the "Carrie" archetype and continue to scratch the surface of why curating your own Midlife Remix Brunch Table is right for you. I also chat about one of my upcoming personal experience/courses for women who listen to my podcast. It's going to be full of sass information, expertise and rad women who want to vibe together. We are going to get into midlife self reinvention strategy and what works and what doesn't. This "Midlife Remix Brunch Table Experience" will be all sorts of midlife women coming together to support and inspire each other through curated conversations and quality time. Yes, there will be Samanthas, Carries, Mirandas and Charlottes and it's important to have midlife peeps with diverse perspectives and experiences to connect with and learn from. Today we are talking all about Carrie, the chic co-creator.

Highlights:

Opportunities to surround yourself with like vibed women!
Who am I now?! Empty nest and midlife brain fog… ugh
Effort and investment required for midlife friendships
The importance of a diverse groups of friends
Carrie is flawed as fuck!
The accessory that matches everything, self acceptance!
The power of embracing your flaws!

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Gut Health and Hormone Imbalance in Peri/Menopause Aug 17, 2023

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EP 88: Are you feeling tired, moody, and overall blah? Looking for solutions and having trouble finding them? Ready to get to the bottom of it when it comes to midlife health blocks? Curious about functional medicine for menopausal women? Are you ready to take health matters into your own hands and advocate for yourself at the doctor's office? Then this episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an informative and honest conversation called "Gut Health and Hormone Imbalance in Peri/Menopause". My guest Esther Blum is an integrative nutritionist specializing in menopause, fellow midlifer, and best-selling author. She wrote the book See You Later, Ovulator! and Cave Woman Don't Get Fat. We are getting into all questions you probably didn't even know you had about menopause, hormonal balance, bowel movements, and finding the right practitioners. Get ready because we're talking about menopause and it feels like your getting info from your bestie.

Some Highlights:

Midlife health can be full of trial and error
Supplements!!! Set an alarm to remind yourself to take them!
Why liver health is important during menopause
The 3 tests you should get done in midlife
How often you should be pooping
Vaginal Estrogen and the pelvic wall
Hormones, bioidentical vs. synthetic
Self-advocacy as a midlife woman
Functional medicine vs. traditional medicine
How to find a good functional medicine practitioner

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Midlife Remix Brunch Table & The City Aug 10, 2023

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EP 87: Are you looking for meaningful friendships in midlife? Wondering how to find like-vibed women? Curious what happens at what I am calling the "Midlife Brunch Table"? Ready to be part of a fulfilling community of high vibed women, but not sure where to start? Watching the new season of Sex and The City? Not required. Curious to hear my take on the character archetypes on the show and how we see them showing up in our everyday friendships? Ready to take midlife friendship to the next level? Then this episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an inspiring and open conversation called "MIDLIFE REMIX BRUNCH TABLE AND THE CITY". In this solo episode I'm introducing to you a mini-series that just launched called "Midlife Remix Brunch Table In The City", and yes… this is inspired by Sex and the City, duh. I'm getting into the importance of female friendships in midlife. What kind of friend are you? Are you a Samantha, Carrie, Miranda or Charlotte? Are you a little of each? We know that Miranda and Samantha didn't always see eye-to-eye but they still saw each other with love and held space for each other to thrive in their own ways. Get ready, because we are diving into intentional friendships in midlife & the need for connection. And, I am introducing a very exciting new part of of my platform, a LIVE virtual 8 week intimate experience with me at my "Midlife Remix Brunch Table".

Highlights:

"Midlife Remix Brunch Table in the City"
The importance of female friendships
Curated conversations with like-vibed women
Effort and investment required for midlife friendships
Challenges of balancing responsibilities and feelings of isolation in midlife
Seeking out friendships that naturally vibe and create a supportive tribe
Supporting and accepting friends' choices without judgment
Reframing jealousy as inspiration

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Quiet Fires & Getting Gutsy In Midlife Aug 03, 2023

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EP 86: Are you curious about facing your biggest fears and self limiting beliefs? I am too old, this is too hard, everyone is watching me, or what if I failed? Are you craving and seeking more meaning, fulfillment and moments of bravery? What would it feel like to get out of your comfort zone? Have you tasted the joy of overcoming your fears? And, the "rush" of the win. Are you ready to say yes to the midlife remix and put yourself first? Want to learn how to "exercise bravery" for new confidence and power in midlife? Then this episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an inspiring and open conversation called "QUIET FIRE & GETTING GUTSY IN MIDLIFE". My guest Dr. Leah Katz is a well-recognized clinical psychologist, author, and mother of two. She specializes in mental health issues among teenage girls and women. She wrote the book Gutsy Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery (one of my personal favorites), and we are getting into all the details of her approach to depression and anxiety and what it takes to live a life that is fulfilling and deeply connected. I know what you're thinking… sign me up!

Some Highlights:

Quiet fires and wanting to feel seen
The power of letting go of "all-or-nothing" thinking
What is mindfulness and how can it help you to get "unstuck"
Creating small shifts in your daily life
It's never too late to make a change in your life
You can grow your self-awareness and self-compassion (listen to find out how)
Growing and maturing with your partner in a marriage
There can be beauty in failure
Anxiety and perfectionism are about a craving for certainty
Respond to things and then make more intentional decisions based on that
The importance of being a person outside of your relationship

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Ready For It? It's Hot In Here! Jul 20, 2023

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EP 85: Did you know over 1 million women enter menopause and over 50 million women in the US are experiencing menopause every year? Of course, you didn't… Are you ready for it? Are you experiencing it now? Do you find yourself looking for a modern take on menopause information? Or any information at all? Are you sick of looking everywhere for cute, necessary, and well-packaged products for every part of the midlife menopause experience? Then this episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an episode that I'm calling "Ready For It? It's Hot In Here!" With Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs, the founders of Womaness. Sally is a rockstar in the marketing and brand management world for over two decades and has launched some of the most iconic brands for some seriously big companies. She is an expert in launching successful product lines, leveraging digital marketing, and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Michelle is a financial whiz with an incredible career in finance and investment. She has a long-standing ability to navigate complex financial situations with so much respect from the industry. They have come together to bring us an amazing brand of women and wellness products (Thank you!). We get into everything from learning about menopause, experiencing menopause, and providing a platform for other women to find relatability, information, and normalcy in the process.

Highlights:

We have no books about what to expect in menopause
The renaissance of women being more open with each other about again, health and changes in their bodies
Finding the right doctor in midlife
Sally & Michelle's introduction to menopause
Self-responsibility in midlife when it comes to health
So many things that are affected in the body by midlife hormone changes
Midlife career changes
Taking that scary next steps
Menopause Symptoms that you might not know of
Products you need as a midlife woman
Bringing men into the conversation about menopause and changing the narrative

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Akashic Records & Aligning With Your Purpose In Midlife Jul 06, 2023

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EP 84: Are you a midlife woman searching for solutions for the "midlife itchies" to find passion, purpose, novelty and relevance? Ever have a gut feeling that you should be doing something, but you are still unsure about taking that first step? Interested in hearing some inspiration from my midlife spirit guides through access to my Akashic Records, then this mini-bonus episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a mini-bonus episode that I'm calling "Akashic Records & Aligning With Your Purpose In Midlife".

Before the event, I was on a last minute post high school graduation trip with my family. Teen son is going to college in August and it was going to be our "last family" trip before college drop off. I thought of canceling the live event. I worried I wouldn't be able to get it all done.

I wouldn't cancel it. I just had this inner tug that I needed to do it for me! I spoke with intuitive healer and Akashic records reader, Kimber Tiernan. She helped to assure me of my life mission and helped me to access the confidence to move forward with my purpose, knowing I'm on the right path. It's such a juicy chat.

Highlights:

Connecting with my spirit team
Being authentically you in midlife
How being unapologetically myself paid off
Being aligned with your passions
Equal energy exchanges
Self-belief and self-confidence
Midlife journey

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Midlife BFF & Underboob Sweat (I Know You Know!) Jun 22, 2023

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EP 83: Looking for midlife inspiration with the most relatable content that will make you continuously say "Omg.. me too…"? Are you looking for a sign to say YES to that idea in the back of your mind? Ready to embrace the changes unfolding in midlife?

Then this episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called "Midlife BFF & Underboob Sweat (I Know You Know! ". My guest, Mandy Brooke is a multifaceted entertainer, singer, songwriter, and hilarious social media sensation with millions of views across platforms. We talked about our experiences and insights on living life to the fullest and being the main character of our own lives. We cover everything from spiritual practices to the importance of embracing change in midlife. This episode will inspire you to say yes to new experiences and normalize midlife self-reinvention journeys through humor and passion.

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Scared And Doing it Anyway! Jun 15, 2023

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Ep 82: Are you a midlife woman who sometimes feels like you are stuck in "waiting room" of sorts? You are experiencing what I call the "midlife itchies", itching to do something new…Are you bored AF with the midlife hamster wheel? Me too! Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in a minisode that I'm calling Scared And Doing it Anyway! As I get closer to my first ever live event, the "Midlife Baby Shower Experience", I feel excited and nervous/scared. It is really hard to do something new. I am trying to remember to say "yes" to as many new and "scary" experiences. I get into my strategies for jumping through fear and saying hello to personal growth. It is so hard, and worth it!

Learn more here: THE MIDLIFE BABY SHOWER

Highlights:

I discuss my own experiences of feeling stuck in the midlife waiting room and how I overcome my own self-doubts.
I'm experiencing so many "firsts" simultaneously with my year of "lasts"... my first live event, and I know I'm not the only one.
Process vs outcome
Show up for yourself
I'm here to tell you you are not alone in being scared
The need for self responsibility

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FINDING YOUR "MIDLIFE THING"… A STEP-BY-STEP PLAN Jun 08, 2023

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EP 81: Are you a midlife woman feeling stuck and wanting more out of life? Are you looking to scratch the "midlife itchies" but not sure how? Do you ever find yourself feeling guilty for taking time for yourself? What if I told you that there is a step-by-step guide to getting out of the midlife rut and reclaiming your creativity? If you are ready to flip the script, then this episode is for you.

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an inspiring and supportive conversation called "Finding Your 'Midlife Thing'... a step-by-step plan ". My guest Eve Rodsky, best-selling author of "Your Unicorn Space, Reclaim Your Creative Life In a Too Busy World". We talk about her guide to reclaiming our time and using time to recreate the second half of our lives. Eve shares all the details of her research on cultivating creativity and framing what she calls our unicorn space. This episode shares a step-by-step process for finding your "next thing" in midlife.

Some Highlights:

Challenges women face in finding creative time and the lack of permission associated with taking time for oneself
Finding the vocabulary to ask for what you need as you get older
Unicorn space vs. passion vs. hobby
Anti-burnout and midlife challenges
Being a mom with big dreams
Mental health and appropriately expressing emotions
Midlife coping mechanisms that you might not realize are coping mechanisms
Redefining creativity as a cycle of curiosity, connection, and completion

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You are invited to the "Midlife Baby Shower Experience"...find out why! May 23, 2023

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Ep 80: You got 20 minutes for yourself today? You are invited to my exclusive midlife table. It is a live event experience in my home in Los Angeles. Learn more here: Midlife Baby Shower Experience:

Have you wanted to invest in your midlife self?
Wanting to figure out what's next for you?
Asking yourself questions like who am I now? What is my purpose? Can I feel relevant again?
Wanting to make intimate connections with other "like vibed" women?

I have the experience for you! It is called the "Midlife Baby Shower Experience". I put this episode together last night based on all of the energy stewing when I announced it. I wanted you guys to hear from me why I planned this event and why you should sign up and invest in yourself. You are invited to my midlife table…18 women and me…one full day of the spa for the body, mind, heart and soul to create our next midlife rebrand energy…and connect with new friends.

Give yourself a 20 minute inspiration to start investing in yourself by listening to this episode.

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