The Marie Forleo Podcast

When your hormones start shifting in midlife, it can feel like you're losing your mind – and no one prepared you for it. Dr. Mindy Pelz knows this spiral all too well. In this raw and deeply validating conversion, she shares what really happens to a woman's brain, body, and identity during perimenopause – and why saying "I'm not okay" might be the most healing step you can take. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and a leading voice in women's health, hormones, and aging. Her books, including Eat Like a Girl, Fast Like a Girl, and her new book: Age Like a Girl empower women to work with their biology, not against it. Through her top-ranked podcast, The Resetter Podcast, and YouTube channel with 110M+ views, Dr. Mindy is changing the menopause conversation, helping women unlock energy, brain clarity, and purpose in their second half of life. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Searching for the "new you" as you navigate midlife 02:45 Understanding menopause with a fresh perspective 05:57 The emotional toll it takes to break down and break free 09:08 Why it's powerful to get vulnerable and acknowledging our struggles 11:54 Welcome to the Goo Phase 15:01 The Grandmother Hypothesis will redefine purpose in midlife 36:32 How to embrace the power of the crone 42:04 Understanding how the brain remodels during menopause 49:34 Navigating the neurochemical changes and emotional sensitivity 01:00:55 Reclaiming your identity and prioritizing self-care Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Grab your copy of Mindy's new book, Age Like a Girl → https://amzn.to/4pWjmWa Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Struggling to find fresh content ideas every week? In this episode, you'll learn three strategies to help you create an endless supply of content ideas that'll work for your blog, vlog, podcast, newsletter or social media posts. → https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/content-ideas Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

When the odds are stacked against you, how do you succeed anyway? Foster kid turned NFL athlete, Anthony Trucks shares his 3-step method to upgrade your identity and succeed, even when it seems impossible. Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Ready for the cheap secret "hack" that allows you to eat dessert & still burn fat? Glucose Goddess, Jessie Inchauspé, joins us on this #MarieTV to share 4 simple tricks to clear your skin, boost energy, and drop pounds — without cutting your favorite foods. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

When you're caring for someone you love with dementia, the weight of responsibility can slowly consume you. Emma Heming Willis knows this reality firsthand. After her husband Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Emma found herself in one of life's most challenging roles: caregiver. In this raw, powerful conversation, she reveals what actually helps when caregiving gets hard, why asking for help saved her, and the one thing every caregiver needs to survive. Emma Heming Willis is a mother, step-mother, wife, advocate, and co-founder of Make Time Wellness, a brand devoted to women's brain health. Following Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, Emma became a leading voice for care partners and families navigating neurodegenerative disease. Through her storytelling and advocacy, she helps caregivers feel less alone. Her new book, "The Unexpected Journey" is available now. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 – How Emma met Bruce (and why it wasn't love at first sight) 09:45 – The phone call that changed everything 14:58 – Why standard dementia tests can miss FTD 16:58 – Diagnosis day 2022: "We Walked Out With Nothing" 21:33 – When they don't know they're sick: anosognosia explained 23:03 – Why the right diagnosis matters (wrong meds can backfire) 26:56 – The reframe that reduced Emma's family stress 32:49 – The burnout stat that snapped Emma back to herself 39:26 – How to turn "let me know how to help" into real help 42:22 – "Give yourself 30" Patti Davis's simple reset for heavy emotions 47:00 – The importance of understanding ambiguous grief Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Grab your copy of Emma Heming Willis' new book The Unexpected Journey → https://amzn.to/4ox2PYt How to Get Anything You Want (Free Audio Training) → https://www.marieforleo.com/how-to-get-anything-you-want If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!