Making Life Beautiful Again | Health and Beauty for Midlife Women

• 41 | Let's Talk Hormones: Why 'Normal' Lab Results Don't Mean You're Okay

  Hey friend, Have you ever walked away from a doctor’s appointment, labs in hand, thinking, “Okay… but if everything’s ‘normal,’ why do I still feel so off?” You’re not alone. This episode is for the woman who’s exhausted, foggy, gaining weight, waking up at 3am, or just not feeling like herself—but keeps getting told, “Everything looks fine.” We’re talking about: What hormone labs are really telling you (especially if they’re in the low end of normal) How to connect your symptoms with what’s happening inside your body The role of thyroid and cortisol (often overlooked but key!) Why now is the perfect time to build a personal hormone baseline—even if you feel great What to do next… even if HRT isn’t on the table Hit play, and let’s dive in.  XO, Michelle P.S. 📥  Join our Facebook group to download the workbook and connect with a supportive community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain 🎬 Prefer video? Watch on the go: https://www.youtube.com/@michelledayrose 📧 Want a coach to walk with you? Email me at: [email protected] 📸 IG: @michelledayrose   P.P.S.🎧 Be sure to subscribe + leave a review if this spoke to you—it helps more women find the healing they’ve been craving.

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• 40 | Wait… This Is Perimenopause?! No One Warned Me It Would Feel Like This

  Hello Beautiful! Because I know you’ve been feeling off. You’re doing all the right things—you’re eating well, trying to move your body, juggling life like a champ—but still, something doesn’t feel right. You’re waking up at 3am. Your energy is gone before noon. Your jeans aren’t fitting the same. And your brain? Foggy. Maybe you’ve asked your doctor. Maybe you’ve Googled. Maybe you’ve just been silently wondering, “Is this just what being a woman in midlife feels like?” In this episode, I’m sharing something I wish I’d known earlier—the surprising truth about what’s really going on in your body during perimenopause and menopause. We’ll talk about hormones like testosterone (yep, that’s part of it too), progesterone, and estrogen... and how they affect way more than just your cycle. I’m not here to give you a diagnosis. I’m here to give you words for what you’re already feeling—and a first step that might change everything. Pull up a cozy seat. Bring a notebook. Let’s talk about what no one told us. Hit play, and let’s dive in.  XO, Michelle P.S. 📥  Join our Facebook group to download the workbook and connect with a supportive community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain 🎬 Prefer video? Watch on the go: https://www.youtube.com/@michelledayrose 📧 Want a coach to walk with you? Email me at: [email protected] 📸 IG: @michelledayrose   P.P.S.🎧 Be sure to subscribe + leave a review if this spoke to you—it helps more women find the healing they’ve been craving.

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• 39 | What Adult Children Really Need From Their Moms

  If you're a mom in midlife trying to navigate what it means to parent adult children—this episode is for you. Maybe your grown kids are pulling away. Maybe you're unsure how to help without sounding like you're trying to take control. Or maybe you're in a sweet season but want to make sure you stay close as things change. Wherever you are, today I’m sharing 5 powerful shifts I’ve learned (and am still learning!) about loving our adult children well in this new chapter of motherhood. In this episode, we’ll talk about: • Why your grown child may feel misunderstood—and how to fix that • How to support without solving (yes, it’s possible!) • Why presence matters more than perfection • How to rebuild trust after distance or conflict • A gentle reminder that God’s heart is for reconciliation I’ll also share a personal story from a recent road trip with my daughters that reminded me just how precious simple connection can be—even in the midst of life’s heavier moments. Hit play, and let’s dive in.  XO, Michelle P.S. 📥 Get the free reflection workbook inside our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain 🎬 Prefer video? Watch on the go: https://www.youtube.com/@michelledayrose 📧 Want a coach to walk with you? Email me at: [email protected] 📸 IG: @michelledayrose P.P.S.🎧 Be sure to subscribe + leave a review if this spoke to you—it helps more women find the healing they’ve been craving.

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• 37 | Why You Crave, Why You Overeat, and How to Stop Feeling Guilty as a Midlife Woman

  Hello beautiful! Have you ever wondered… “Why am I craving sugar every night?” “Why can’t I stop snacking, even when I’m full?” “Why isn’t this diet working for me anymore?” If you’re a woman in midlife struggling with cravings, emotional eating, or weight gain—and tired of feeling guilty around food—you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. In this episode, we’re breaking free from the hidden food rules that have shaped us for decades. You’ll learn how to listen to cravings, hunger, and fullness without guilt, fear, or shame—so you can rebuild trust with your body and enjoy food again. We’ll cover: Why cravings aren’t a sign of failure—they’re wisdom from your body The 5 types of hunger (and why it’s not always about food) Why diet culture taught us to distrust hunger, fullness, and desire A simple practice to respond to cravings and fullness without guilt How to pursue health, weight loss, and nutrition without falling back into control and fear Whether you’re looking to lose weight, stop emotional eating, or simply feel at peace with food again—this episode will give you practical tools and a fresh perspective. Hit play, and let’s dive in.  XO, Michelle P.S. Grab the free workbook that goes with this message inside the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain 🎧 Missed the last two episodes? Go back and catch them—they’ll give you the foundation for this journey P.P.S.🎧 Be sure to subscribe + leave a review if this spoke to you—it helps more women find the healing they’ve been craving. 📧 Want a coach to walk with you? Email me at: [email protected] 📸 IG: @michelledayrose Let’s make peace with food, rebuild trust with your body, and create a beautiful next chapter—together.

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• 36 | Rebuilding Your Relationship with Food After Diet Culture

  Hello beautiful! If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of “clean eating,” cutting carbs, calorie tracking, or chasing that elusive diet that finally works—and you still feel frustrated in your body… this episode is for you. Midlife brings real changes to your body, but diet culture didn’t exactly prepare us for that. In fact, it often made things worse. In this episode, we’re talking about how to heal your relationship with food in midlife, let go of old food rules, and finally start trusting your body again—without guilt, restriction, or feeling like you’ve failed. Whether you're navigating weight gain in perimenopause, feeling lost after years of dieting, or simply want to eat with peace again, this is the honest conversation you’ve been craving. We’ll also talk about: Why your body isn’t broken—and why it may not respond to diets anymore How to shift from control to curiosity using the “Fuel First, Treat Later” rhythm Why your cravings are actually intelligent signals, not signs of weakness How to build a mindset that helps you enjoy food and support your body in midlife 💛 Let’s rebuild trust with food—and make life beautiful again, one peaceful meal at a time. Hit play, and let’s dive in.  XO, Michelle P.S. Don’t forget to grab your free workbook and start applying these truths to your own life. You will find it inside the Making Life Beautiful Again Facebook group:  👉 Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain P.P.S.🎧 Be sure to subscribe + leave a review if this spoke to you—it helps more women find the healing they’ve been craving. 📌 Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Let's talk—DM or email me to get on my calendar! 📧 Email: [email protected] 📸 IG: @michelledayrose NEXT WEEK: How to figure out what your body really needs when you have cravings.

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