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The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning

What if midlife isn’t a crisis… but your most powerful chapter yet? The Iconic Midlife is the unapologetic podcast for women 40 and over who are ready to own their next act with boldness, brains, and zero apologies. Hosted by longtime entertainment journalist and red carpet insider Roxy Manning, this weekly show challenges outdated narratives around aging—and delivers real, unfiltered conversations about reinvention, ambition, beauty, perimenopause, menopause, sex, money, wellness, friendship, and

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01:05:24

The #1 Health Risk for Women Isn’t What You Think...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/04/21

Heart disease is the #1 health threat to women—and yet it’s still the one most overlooked.In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, I sit down with leading cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum to unpack the connection between menopause, hormones, and cardiovascular health—and why so many women are missing the warning signs.We talk about what hot flashes may actually signal, how hormonal shifts impact your heart, and the subtle symptoms that are too often dismissed or misdiagnosed. Dr. Steinbaum also

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Game Episode: Cut, Keep or Redefine: Would You Stay...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/04/16

Not every relationship is meant to last forever.But not every relationship needs to end either.Sometimes the real question isn’t stay or go — it’s something more nuanced.In this game episode, Dr. Darcy Sterling joins me for Cut, Keep or Redefine — where we break down real-life relationship scenarios and decide what’s actually worth holding onto… and what isn’t.From friendship breakups to dating after divorce, these are the kinds of situations that don’t have easy answers — but say a lot about what

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01:05:05

Friendship Breakups, Dating After Divorce &...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/04/14

Relationships don’t just end in midlife — they evolve, fracture, and sometimes quietly fall away.Friendships that once felt effortless can start to feel misaligned. Long-term relationships shift in ways you didn’t expect. And if you find yourself dating again after a divorce or breakup, it’s often with a completely different perspective — and a completely different set of questions.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Darcy Sterling, licensed therapist and host of We Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy

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09:06

Game Episode: Scan or No Scan: What’s the Real Risk...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/04/09

Trust your doctor's guidance or trust your own instincts—it's a dilemma that many of us face, and honestly, it can feel like choosing between a rock and a hard place. In this episode, we dive deep into that very question, weighing the merits of medical advice against our gut feelings, especially when something feels off. With a captivating blend of personal anecdotes and thoughtful insights, we explore the landscape of health awareness, particularly for women, and the importance of proactive

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58:42

She Did Everything Right… And Still Got Lung Cancer...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/04/07

She did everything right.Healthy. Active. A mother of four. A non-smoker.And still—she had lung cancer.In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy Manning sits down with investor, healthcare policy advocate, and lung cancer survivor Shira Boehler to unpack a diagnosis that wasn’t supposed to happen—and what it reveals about the gaps in modern healthcare.At 43, Shira went in for a preventative full-body scan with no symptoms, no warning signs, and no reason to believe anything was wrong. What she

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09:11

Game Episode: Missed or Misunderstood? Symptoms...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/04/02

Are your symptoms being missed… or misunderstood?In this bonus episode of The Iconic Midlife, I’m joined again by Dr. Eboni Cornish for a rapid-fire game we’re calling “Missed or Misunderstood?”I throw out real symptoms and scenarios that so many women experience in midlife—and she breaks down what might actually be going on beneath the surface.From brain fog and fatigue to anxiety, hormone shifts, and everything in between, this is a fast, eye-opening look at why so many women are told they’re

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01:05:27

Why You Feel Off Even When Your Labs Are “Normal” |...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/03/31

So many women hit a point in midlife where something just feels… off.The fatigue, the brain fog, the anxiety, the sense that you’re not quite yourself anymore.You run the labs. You’re told everything looks “normal.”And yet—you don’t feel normal at all.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Eboni Cornish, a physician specializing in neuroinflammation and complex, often “invisible” illnesses like Lyme disease and autoimmune conditions.We unpack what’s really going on beneath symptoms that are often

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06:54

Game Episode: Overrated or Underrated: What’s...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/03/26

Cold plunges. Intermittent fasting. Daily cardio. Peptides. Supplements.There’s no shortage of wellness advice right now — especially for women in midlife.But what’s actually worth your time?And what might be overhyped?In this bonus episode of The Iconic Midlife, we’re playing “Overrated or Underrated” with Dr. Chris Asandra, a longevity physician and hormone health expert, and Maria Chase, founder of BURN LA.It’s a rapid-fire breakdown of some of the most talked-about fitness and wellness trends —

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01:03:44

Peptides, Hormones & Strength: What Actually Works in...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/03/24

What happens when the workouts that used to work… stop working?So many women hit their 40s and feel like the rules suddenly changed.Energy shifts. Sleep becomes unpredictable. Muscle feels harder to maintain. And despite doing all the “right” things, the results don’t always follow.In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, we’re breaking down what’s actually happening in the body during midlife — and how women can rethink fitness, metabolism, and recovery in a way that actually works.I’m joined by Dr

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13:48

Botox, Lasers, or Skincare? What Actually Works After 40

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/03/19

What’s actually worth it when it comes to midlife skin?Because between facials, lasers, injectables, luxury creams, and every trending treatment in between… it’s easy to spend a lot of money without really knowing what’s working.So instead of another long conversation, we did something different.In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy Manning puts skin specialist Erica Marie Gatt, founder of EM Skin Studio, in the hot seat for a rapid-fire game of Face Off—where she has to choose between two

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56:45

Perimenopause Skin: Why Your Skincare Stopped Working...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/03/17

If your skincare routine suddenly feels like it stopped working overnight… you’re not imagining things.During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal shifts can dramatically change the skin. Collagen production slows, elasticity decreases, dryness increases, and breakouts can return even if you haven’t had acne since high school. Products that once worked beautifully may suddenly feel ineffective.In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, host Roxy Manning sits down with esthetician and skin specialist

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05:50

Menopause Myths vs Facts: What’s Actually True? with...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/03/12

Menopause Myths vs Facts: What’s Actually True?Menopause is having a moment — but with all the conversation comes a lot of confusion.From hormone therapy fears to hot flash folklore, women have been told a lot of things about menopause… and not all of them are true.In this fun game-style episode of The Iconic Midlife, we separate fact from fiction and put some of the most common menopause myths to the test.Because midlife shouldn’t be navigated with outdated information.Together, we tackle questions

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43:54

World Renowned Menopause Expert Dr. Louise Newson...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/03/10

For decades, women have been told a very incomplete — and often misleading — story about menopause.Hot flashes. Mood swings. Just “power through it.”But according to menopause specialist Dr. Louise Newson, much of what women have been taught about hormones, HRT, and midlife health is outdated, misunderstood, or simply wrong.In this powerful conversation, we unpack the myths that have shaped women’s understanding of menopause for years — and what the science actually says about hormones, brain

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13:58

Midlife Money Dilemmas: Worth It… or Not? with...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/03/05

What happens when you take real-life financial decisions women face in midlife… and turn them into a game?In this bonus episode of The Iconic Midlife, I’m joined again by wealth advisor and financial life designer Hayley Dickson for a rapid-fire round of “Worth It… or Not?”We put some of the most common midlife money dilemmas on the table — the kinds of choices many women quietly wrestle with:Should you prioritize experiences now or build more long-term wealth?Is it worth staying in a high-paying

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01:31:53

The Midlife Money Reset: How to Build Real Wealth...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/03/03

By the time we reach our 40s and 50s, money stops being theoretical.It becomes personal.It’s no longer just about income — it’s about security, freedom, legacy, reinvention, marriage, divorce, risk, and the quiet question so many smart women ask themselves:Am I actually building wealth… or just maintaining a lifestyle?In this episode, I sit down with wealth advisor and financial strategist Hayley Dickson to talk about what midlife women often get wrong about money — and how to reset your financial

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04:33

Veronica Webb: Supermodel Confessional

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2026/02/26

The IDGAF attitude of midlife is a refreshing perspective that really takes center stage in our chat today with supermodel Veronica Webb. We're diving into the idea that as we age, we tend to care less about the little things that used to weigh us down, and honestly, it’s liberating! We share some wild stories from the modeling world, like a scorching Vogue shoot in Times Square that left one of us literally passing out—thank goodness for the pre-cell phone era, right? We also dish on the glamorous

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01:03:59

Supermodel Veronica Webb on Beauty, Aging & the...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/02/24

Supermodel Veronica Webb joins The Iconic Midlife for a thoughtful and honest conversation about beauty, aging, and what perspective really looks like after decades in fashion.As one of the most recognizable faces of the ’90s fashion world — and the first Black model to land a major exclusive cosmetics contract with Revlon — Veronica helped redefine representation in the beauty industry. But beyond the campaigns and runway moments, this conversation focuses on what happens after the spotlight, and

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18:21

Organized… or Just Hiding the Clutter? with Meaghan...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/02/19

Overwhelm is the name of the game in our latest chat, and trust me, we’re all feeling it! Today, we dive deep into the world of organization with Vogue and ELLE Decor-featured Meaghan Kessman Home Organizer, tackling that sneaky hidden clutter that lurks behind our closet doors, causing low-grade stress we didn’t even know we had. We chat about how the constant demands of life can paralyze us, making it harder to tackle the messes we’ve accumulated. But fear not, because we’ve got some nifty tricks

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01:22:42

How to Declutter and Organize Your Home Without...

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/02/17

Clutter isn't just a collection of things; it’s a manifestation of decisions left unmade, and today's guest, Vogue and ELLE Decor-featured home organizer Meaghan Kessman, dives deep into how to tackle that mess head-on. After experiencing a life-altering fire that stripped her of all her possessions, Meaghan has emerged with a fresh perspective on organization—less about aesthetics, more about sanity. In our chat, we explore the emotional weight of clutter and how creating simple systems can

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08:58

Quietly Quitting… or Still In It?

The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning ·

2026/02/12

Still married — but are you actually still in it?In this companion game episode of The Iconic Midlife, we take the conversation around “quietly quitting” out of theory and into real life.Joined by journalist Monica Corcoran Harel and style influencer Melissa Chataigne, we play a rapid-fire game designed to test the line between emotional disengagement and active commitment in long-term relationships.I read a series of scenarios many women will instantly recognize — and for each one, we ask:Is this

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