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The Midlife Reset: Sleep, Strength & Joyful Living for Women 50+

Welcome! This podcast is about real life for real women who want to make real change in their fifties and beyond. I"m Cheryl Gordon and I educate midlife women on how to sleep better, lose weight and feel stronger using the tools of yoga and mindfulness. cherylgordonyt.substack.com

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21:54

5 Secrets to Stop Bladder Leaking

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2026/01/16

Are you feeling embarrassed and old because you leak when you laugh, jump, or cough? Me too. And I got tired of saying no to things like group hikes or going dancing.My guest and I are both “women of a certain age” who have found the answers to embarrassing leaks and demoralizing diapers. We’ve helped hundreds of women find freedom from bladder accidents. Today, we’re going to give you the five basic tools to bring your bladder back from the brink.Thanks for reading The Midlife Reset - Sleep,

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26:14

Menopause as your "Second Spring"

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2026/01/09

What if menopause wasn’t an ending… but the beginning of your second spring?For most of us raised in Western culture, menopause has been framed as decline, loss, disruption, or at best, something to “get through.” But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), menopause is not a problem to fix — it’s a natural turning point. A gateway. A season of renewal.This week on the Midlife Reset Podcast, I spoke with Clarissa Kristjansson, an expert in TCM and Qigong for women. If you’re tired of pushing,

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27:01

The Gift You Never Wanted: How Midlife Curveballs...

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2026/01/02

Midlife has a way of serving up plot twists we never saw coming. Some are beautiful. Some shake us to our core. But every once in a while, the twist is so sharp and so dark that it stops us in our tracks and makes us wonder: What now?My guest on this week’s Midlife Reset Podcast knows that feeling intimately.Suzy Rosenstein was in her 50s when she faced a sudden job loss after nearly 20 years. No warning. No gentle transition. Just a knock on the door and a life she’d outgrown—but didn’t yet realize

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12:39

Start Fresh: Midlife Change That Sticks

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2025/12/26

Are you already dreading stepping on the scale after the holidays? Looking to get your routine back on track?Real, lasting change is possible. Next year’s holiday season can feel lighter, calmer, and more joyful — and it starts with understanding the mindful way to initiate change.Thanks for reading The Midlife Reset - Sleep, Strength and Joy for Women 50+! This post is public so feel free to share it.Stay tuned as I share the three phases of change and provide solid support on how to implement

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13:12

No Regrets: Mindful Holiday Eating

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2025/12/19

Tis the season of parties. All those rich foods… fancy drinks. It’s no time to start dieting right? Hell no! I’m going to give you three solid strategies for surviving the party jungle this holiday season. I lost 25 pounds of menopausal weight and still enjoyed chocolate and crab cakes. Using the time tested tricks from mindfulness, you’ll be able to navigate the food minefields too without losing track of your goals.Welcome to the Midlife Reset Podcast episode #40. I’m your host, Cheryl

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20:42

The Courage to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife

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2025/12/12

Pace of Change is Exhausting!Cheryl Gordon:Do you ever feel the pace of change is just… exhausting? Every time you finally figure out one new app or platform or “must-have” tool, another one pops up — and suddenly, you’re behind again.For many midlife women, technology has become a new kind of stress — one that quietly chips away at our confidence and keeps us from sharing our purpose or following those long-held dreams.By the end of today’s episode, you’ll be on a path to reconnect with your

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26:02

Breathing, Bladder Issues and Sleep

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2025/12/05

How many times do you get up in the night to pee? And is it easy to get back to sleep after?Fariya and I have helped hundreds of women improve their breathing, which has resulted in better sleep, calmer bladders, and greater focus. Today, we’re going to explain the connection, provide accessible strategies, and get you on the road to greater energy for what you love. So let’s go!Welcome to episode number 38 of the Midlife Reset Podcast. I’m your host, a yoga therapist, mindfulness coach, and your

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22:43

The 3 A.M. Reset: Rest Even When You Can’t Sleep

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2025/11/28

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night, mind racing, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Modern life glorifies busyness and overstimulation, but our nervous systems haven’t evolved to handle the constant flood of light, noise, and information. Rest isn’t wasted time. It’s medicine.In this video, I open with a story about my father, who grew up on a quiet farm where days were shaped by natural rhythms and nights were truly dark and still. Today, we’re

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23:24

Strength Training vs Workout Out with Weights

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2025/11/21

My guest today was a lifelong athlete — boot camps, spin, Body Pump, you name it. But one day, she looked down and thought, “Where did all this belly fat come from?”That moment set her on a journey that might rewrite everything you thought you knew about midlife fitness.Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto joins me from Finland to unpack the truth about what really works for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond — and why so many of us waste hours at the gym doing the wrong kind of exercise.We talk about what true

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25:05

Reclaiming Strength and Self

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2025/11/14

Most midlife women I work with know they should take care of themselves—but guilt and old conditioning still whisper, “That’s selfish.”My guest today, Robin Brock, shares how she flipped that narrative through the SHE Mindfulness Program. Once she began prioritizing her own health and happiness, her relationships deepened, her confidence grew, and life opened up in new and beautiful ways.“It’s like an awakening.”Cheryl: The funny thing is, once you started looking at life that way, your

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25:42

Your Next Chapter Starts Now

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2025/11/07

Have you ever secretly dreamed of writing a book one day? Or maybe you just crave a good story that makes you feel seen in midlife — with all its challenges, changes, and surprising chances for reinvention. Today’s guest proves that it’s never too late to start something bold.Gretchen Anthony published her first novel at age 48, and her latest, Tired Ladies Take a Stand, is striking a chord with women everywhere who are tired of being everything to everyone — and are ready to claim their own

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4:22

Live with Cheryl Gordon

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2025/11/06

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26:17

Mood Swings & Menopause

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2025/10/31

Welcome back to the Midlife Reset Podcast, episode 33! I’m your host, Cheryl Gordon. Today, we’re diving into something every midlife woman has experienced—mood swings, irritability, that sudden sense of “I can’t believe I just snapped over nothing!”Now, I want you to know—this isn’t just in your head. It’s real, physiological, and completely normal. Hormones, stress, sleep, and even nutrition all play a role in how we feel in midlife.By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why your moods

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2:17

Wednesday Live: the 5 Step Midlife Reset

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2025/10/29

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20:14

Stress, Midlife Weight and Hormones

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2025/10/24

Do you look in the mirror and think… ‘What on earth happened to me?’”It’s not like you’re being vain. It’s about the extra weight, bloating, the discomfort that creep in during midlife—making you feel unlike yourself. Today I’m sharing how hormones, stress, and mindful eating all play a role in midlife weight—and why the gentlest, most effective changes are often the ones we overlook. Welcome to the Midlife Reset Podcast, episode #32. I’m your host, Cheryl Gordon and today I want to share a few

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2:44

Live with Cheryl Gordon

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2025/10/22

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23:15

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

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2025/10/17

Don’t get me wrong… I’m all about the fun. In fact, WTF? That was mine … but my acronym meant “where’s the fun?” Gotta figure out how it all morphed so terribly wrong.Anyway…Today’s topic is about F-U-N!I’ve been in places in my life where it wasn’t much fun. I bet you have too.What I didn’t really understand was that I was making a choice. Yup. A choice about the fun. I can make fun happen at a funeral (I’m bound to get letters on that one!). Today I want to share how you can make the mundane more

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22:19

Knee & Hip Pain? Start With Your Feet

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2025/10/10

Are stairs getting trickier every day? Do you worry about needing surgery for your knees?One of the most common reasons people seek out my yoga classes is that they think they have tight hips.What if I told you that in my decades of experience, the most under-utilized strategy to ease knee pain or loosen hips had nothing to do with those joints specifically?Every step you take starts with your feet. If they’re stiff, weak, or can’t move well, that lack of motion travels up the chain into your knees

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2:42

Live with Cheryl Gordon

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2025/10/08

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28:27

Rediscover Yourself: Life Coaching & Journaling for...

The Midlife Reset: Sleep, Strength & Joyful Living... ·

2025/10/03

Have you spent years pouring your heart into everyone else—only to feel drained, resentful, or even invisible?You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of The Midlife Reset Podcast (Ep. 29), I sit down with life coach, author, and podcast host Denise Drinkwalter to talk about reclaiming your joy, setting boundaries, and putting yourself back at the centre of your life.✨ In this empowering conversation, you’ll discover:🔹 The difference between coaching and therapy—and when each is right for you🔹 How

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