Age Like a Badass Mother

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Going after what you want is vulnerable. Whether it's starting a business, writing a book, changing careers, finding love, or finally admitting what you're longing for, putting yourself out there means risking rejection. But there's a bigger risk: letting fear make your decisions until one day you realize you never really went for it.
In this solo episode, I'm sharing one of the wildest stories from my own life: how I met my husband at 15, spent years believing we were meant to be together, walked away when he wasn't treating me the way I deserved, and watched everything change when I finally chose my own self-respect over chasing him.
I'm also talking about why I'm publicly chasing a dream right now through the Top Host contest, and why I've decided I'd rather be seen trying than spend the rest of my life wondering, "What if?"
If you've been waiting for the perfect moment, this is your reminder that momentum starts with one brave step.
We talk about:
Why admitting what you want is one of the bravest things you'll ever do
Why "everything's always working out in my favor" became my lifelong mantra
How taking imperfect action creates opportunities you can't predict
The surprising dating advice I used to give when I owned a singles business
Why failure isn't the opposite of success
The hidden cost of playing it safe
My challenge for you:
Pick one thing you've been wanting and take the first step. Tell a friend. Send the email. Apply. Sign up. Start writing.
You don't have to know exactly how it'll work out.
You just have to be brave enough to begin.
Resources:
Vote for Lauren in the Top Host contest (through December 10, 2026): 
https://tophost.org/2026/lauren-bernick 
Follow Lauren on Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother
Watch on YouTube: @agelikeabadassmother
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How often do you put what you want on the back burner because someone else needs something from you? Women are taught to be accommodating, pleasing, helpful, and easy to get along with. But what happens when you stop planning your life around everyone else and start paying attention to your own longings and enthusiasm?

Barrie Zucal is 80, and she has some things to say. She started a global coaching company at 60, took up powerlifting at 68, and broke two Maryland state records at 70.

She just released a new book, Bold: How Women PLAY BIG by Leading Instead of Pleasing, and her life is a pretty convincing argument for its message. 

We talk about why women so often abandon themselves to keep everyone else happy, how to stop being overly accommodating, and three questions that can help you figure out how you actually want to live.

Her advice? Stay generative. Keep moving. Pay attention to what you're enthusiastic about. And don't ignore what you're longing for.

Buy her book: https://www.amazon.com/Bold-Women-Leading-Instead-Pleasing/dp/B0HHRGKVRK

https://barriezucal.com/

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Grief isn’t just an emotion. It can affect the body, too. In this monthly check-in, Dreena Burton explains the connection between grief, the lungs, the immune system, and the body’s ability to defend itself. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fall is the season of letting go, and Dreena explains why holding on to grief may show up physically, including through the lungs and even the skin.
We talk about what the fall season can teach us about releasing what no longer serves us, why the lungs and large intestine are the organs associated with this time of year, and how to support them with warming foods, ginger, garlic, soups, breathwork, and simple body-care practices. Dreena also explains the surprising connection between the lung meridian, fascia flow, and grip strength, which has important implications for healthy aging.
And if you're grieving, Dreena has an important message: letting go doesn't mean forgetting or “getting over” someone. It means giving yourself permission to actually feel the grief, process it, and allow it to move through you. Sometimes making space for what comes next begins with releasing what you're carrying.
Follow along with Dreena's lung and large-intestine fascia flows at fasciaflo.com/badass.
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Want to eat more plant-based for your health but have no idea where to start? You don't need to become vegan overnight, learn a hundred new recipes, or give up the foods you love. Andrea Corbi Fein says the easiest way to begin is to eat more plants, make simple swaps, and start with one plant-based meal a day.
Andrea is a certified professional plant-based cook and founder of Ingreened, where she works with people to make eating more plant-forward practical and approachable. Her own journey began after a brain tumor and AVM diagnosis at 34 and a growing realization that she needed to take her health seriously. A few years later, she watched a Dr. Michael Greger presentation, decided to try eating plant-based for two weeks, and never stopped.
Now Andrea helps others do the same without making food miserable. We talk about easy swaps for meat and dairy, how to make tofu actually taste good, why beans deserve a much bigger role in your diet, and how to build simple meals around foods you already enjoy. She also explains why eating plant-based doesn't have to mean giving up your favorite foods or relying on a refrigerator full of specialty products.
If you've been thinking about eating more plants for your health but keep getting stuck on “Okay, but what am I actually supposed to eat?" start with this podcast episode and see how easy it can be. 
Find Andrea: 
https://www.ingreened.com/
https://www.acfportfolio.com/ (Video editing portfolio)
Handle for IG and TikTok is @ingreened

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What if eating more fruits and vegetables could help you look healthier in just four to six weeks?
A new peer-reviewed review says it might.
In this mini episode, I break down fascinating research showing that eating more colorful fruits and vegetables may improve your skin's appearance, give you a healthy glow, and even affect how you smell. 
You'll hear:
Why we've been selling healthy eating all wrong
The surprising science behind the "plant glow"
How much produce researchers say may make a visible difference
Why refined carbs may show up on your face
A simple challenge to see what happens when you add three extra servings of colorful fruits and vegetables every day for a month
I've spent years talking about how plants can help prevent heart disease and diabetes. But if I'm being honest, this might be the most motivating nutrition research I've seen in a long time.
Because sometimes "eat your vegetables so you can live longer" isn't nearly as compelling as "eat your vegetables because you'll probably look better."
Sometimes the quickest motivation is seeing the benefits reflected right back in the mirror.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who thinks healthy eating is only about preventing disease. 
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 44: Glow with dermatologist Dr. Katta
2026 peer-reviewed review: The Role of Plant-Forward Diets in Physical Attractiveness: Integrating Facial, Olfactory, and Morphological Signals for Behavior Change
This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains
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Use code Healthy10 for 10% off at checkout

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https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/
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Follow us and reach out at:
Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com
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https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/
https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/
https://wellelephant.com/
Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/

Follow us and reach out at:
Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com
Facebook: @WellElephant
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