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S2, Ep7 | Women, Weight & Midlife: What Gina Livy Knows After 30 Years of Listening
This episode is for every woman who has wondered, “Why does what used to work for me feel so much harder now?”
The changing body. The conflicting advice. The pressure to lose weight—and the exhaustion of starting over.
In this episode of The Sweaty Pillow, Lara sits down with Gina Livy, founder of The Livy Method, for a conversation about women, weight, and midlife.
For more than 30 years, Gina has listened to women talk about what they’re struggling with. She’s built a community around a different approach to weight loss: one focused on sustainable habits, support, and understanding what’s happening in your life and body.
Lara and Gina explore what women are really asking for when they talk about weight, why midlife can make familiar approaches feel less effective, and how the conversation changes when women feel heard instead of judged.
Because weight is rarely just about a number. It can be tied to sleep, stress, confidence, identity, and the feeling that your body has changed without giving you an explanation.
And because this is The Sweaty Pillow, we make room for the honest, messy parts of that experience—and for the possibility of moving forward without another round of blame.
🎙️ September 24, 2026
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S.2. Ep6 This episode is for every partner who has ever thought, “I don’t understand what’s happening… but I want to.”
The mood shifts.
The tension that feels sudden.
The conversations that turn into conflict without a clear reason.
The quiet realization that something is changing—but no one has explained what, or why.
In this episode, Lara sits down with Jesse Robertson, founder of @husbands4menopause, for a conversation titled The Menopause Conversation Every Husband Needs to Hear.
After realizing he knew almost nothing about menopause, Jesse set out to educate himself—and in doing so, became one of the leading voices helping husbands better understand what their wives experience during perimenopause and menopause.
What started as one simple question—“Do women want to talk to their husbands about menopause?”—quickly became something much bigger.
Because the response wasn’t hesitation. It was overwhelming. Women asking to be understood. To be supported.
To not feel like they have to go through this alone.
Jesse shares how that moment shifted everything—how recognizing the education gap led him to learn, speak up, and create content that now reaches millions every month across social media. And this conversation goes far beyond awareness.
It’s about the reality that menopause doesn’t just affect women—it affects relationships. When partners understand what’s happening, frustration can turn into empathy, and conflict can turn into connection.
We also explore the gap so many couples face: men are rarely taught about menopause, yet are expected to support their partner through one of the most significant hormonal transitions of her life.
And because this is The Sweaty Pillow, we talk honestly about what it feels like to realize you’ve been missing something important—and what it looks like to step up, learn, and show up differently.
Because sometimes support doesn’t start with having the answers.
Sometimes it starts with asking better questions.
🎙️ September 10, 2026 | 12:30AM MST
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S.2. Ep5
This episode is for anyone who ends their day exhausted… but still can’t fully switch off. The racing thoughts. The mental to-do lists. The feeling of being physically tired, but mentally wired. The quiet frustration of knowing you need rest — but not knowing how to actually get it.
In this episode, Lara sits down with Greg Macdonald, Founder & CEO of Bathorium, to explore a perspective most of us overlook: recovery isn’t something you earn — it’s something your body needs. And this conversation goes far beyond “just relax.”
Greg shares what he’s learned from building a brand rooted in intentional recovery, and why something as simple as a nighttime ritual can have a powerful impact on sleep, stress, and overall well-being. We talk about the science behind why our minds tend to replay, plan, and worry at night — and how that directly affects our ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.
He also shares what real recovery can look like: how to create a ritual that signals safety to your body, how to disconnect from the demands of the day, and why small, consistent habits can completely change how you feel.
And because this is The Sweaty Pillow, we talk honestly about the pressure to “earn” rest — and how shifting that mindset might be the key to actually feeling better.
Because sometimes better sleep doesn’t come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from learning how to slow down. — Follow us on Instagram @thesweatypillow
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S.2. Ep4
This episode is for every woman who has ever felt like something is shifting… and no one is really talking about it in a way that makes sense.

The identity changes. The body changes. The emotions that feel louder, sharper, or harder to ignore. The quiet realization that the life you’ve built might not fully fit anymore.

In this episode, Lara sits down with Dr. Somi Javaid, a board-certified OB/GYN and women’s health expert who is redefining how we understand midlife, hormones, and what it actually means to feel well in your body.

And this conversation goes far beyond “this is just part of aging.”

Dr. Javaid breaks down how hormonal shifts impact everything — from mood, energy, sleep, libido, and mental clarity — and why so many women are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told to just “push through it.”

She also shares what women should actually be looking for when it comes to their health: how to advocate for yourself, what real support can look like, and why understanding your body is one of the most powerful things you can do in this phase of life.

And because this is The Sweaty Pillow, we talk honestly about what it feels like when your body no longer responds the way it used to — and how that doesn’t mean something is wrong, it means something is changing.

Because sometimes feeling better doesn’t start with ignoring the symptoms.
Sometimes it starts with finally being heard.

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S.2. Ep3
This episode is for every woman who has ever thought, “I’m doing all the things… so why do I still feel like this?”
The weight that won’t move. The sleep that feels broken. The hot flashes. The stress. The exhaustion. The “is this menopause, or is something else going on?” of it all.
In this episode, Lara sits down with Angela Longo, a board-certified health coach and integrative nutrition expert who works with women on thyroid health, autoimmune issues, hormones, stress, and sleep.
And the conversation goes way beyond “eat better and sleep more.”
Angela breaks down how stress, toxic load, thyroid disruption, under-eating, over-exercising, dehydration, and everyday habits can quietly make perimenopause and menopause feel harder than it needs to.
She also shares the small things that can make a real difference: not reaching for your phone the second you wake up, getting morning sunlight, drinking water before coffee, choosing quality food over restriction, taking a few deep breaths before meals, and paying attention to what your body is actually asking for.
And because this is The Sweaty Pillow, we also talk sleep — including the story behind Slumber Cool, the mattress Angela created with women and hot sleepers in mind.
Because sometimes feeling better does not start with a complete life overhaul. Sometimes it starts with one small shift your nervous system has been begging for.

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withinhealth.net

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*The Sweaty Pillow Podcast provides general information only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional for medical concerns.