Exosomes Explained: Are Your Supplements Really Working?

The difficult season is over, but you still don’t feel like yourself. How do you begin figuring out who you are now?In this episode, I sit down with Nerissa Balland, a visual artist, author, speaker, and therapeutic arts practitioner, to talk about what happens after survival mode. Nerissa was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma at 38 while five months pregnant and caring for a toddler. Later, she discovered that making it through the illness did not automatically answer the questions it had raised about her identity, work, and future.We talk about the difference between surviving and processing an experience, the practice of gratitude, and the pressure to know exactly what comes next. Nerissa explains how creativity can help you explore feelings that are hard to put into words, even if you don’t consider yourself artistic.She also shares what she learned from the women she interviewed for Canvas of Courage and why her understanding of strength changed. Asking for help, changing direction, and allowing uncertainty became part of that picture.If you’re finding your way after illness, loss, divorce, caregiving, or a major life transition, this conversation offers a few thoughtful questions to get you started.What you can take with youGive yourself room to notice what an experience has changed, rather than expecting an immediate return to your old self.Approach your next chapter with curiosity instead of demanding certainty.Pay attention to the stories you tell yourself about your worth, needs, and capabilities.Explore a creative activity without judging the finished result.Remember the experience, strengths, and knowledge you already bring to whatever comes next.Music by: Epidemic SoundCall to Action:Three questions to reflect on What matters to me right now? What doesn't fit in my life right now? What am I curious about?Choose one question and give yourself a little room to explore it. You don’t need to figure out your whole future today.If this conversation speaks to you, subscribe to Create The Best Me and share it with a woman who is finding her way after a difficult season. 📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep191Nerissa’s website: https://www.nerissaballand.com/ Free Creative Reset Guide: https://www.nerissaballand.com/free-guide Her books: https://www.nerissaballand.com/books Workshops and speaking: https://www.nerissaballand.com/workwithmeRelated Episode:🎧 Listen to this episode next: How to Hear Your Own Voice When Everyone Needs You https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/20037342  #MidlifeWomen #FindingYourself #LifeAfterCrisis #NerissaBalland #CreateTheBestMe📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv

When you are the person everyone counts on, finding a few quiet minutes for yourself can feel impossible. In this conversation, I sit down with Martina Tisljar to talk about what happens when we keep going past the point where we need to pause.Martina shares her personal turning point and how she began listening to herself differently. We talk about the “shoulds” and “musts” that can sound like our own voice, the slow work of building self-trust, and the practices she has found useful, including EFT, meditation, breath, and prayer. Her story about forgetting her son's sandwiches gently reminds us that we don't have to hold everything together by ourselves.What you can take with you:Ask whether a “should” is yours or something you inherited.Notice small changes that are easy to miss.Choose a tool that helps you pause rather than adding another task to your list.Try five quiet minutes this week. Breathe, make your exhale a little longer than your inhale, and ask yourself what your next right move is.About Martina: Martina Tisljar founded Divine Self Awakening. She is an EFT and Matrix Reimprinting master trainer and the creator of Own Your Inner Voice. Music by:Epidemic Sound Call to Action:If this conversation speaks to you, subscribe to Create The Best Me and share it with a woman who could use a quiet moment for herself.📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep189https://divineselfawakening.com Related Episode:🎧 Listen to this episode next: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/19861015  #MidlifeWomen #SelfTrust #InnerVoice #MartinaTisljar #CreateTheBestMe📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv

Have you ever wondered whether your supplements are really working? I have!In this episode of Create The Best Me, I welcome Dr. Jeff Gross, a neurosurgeon who shifted into regenerative and longevity medicine.We talk about exosomes, cell communication, plant-derived exosomes, and his views on how nutrient delivery may affect supplement absorption.I also share my experience with cervical fusion surgery and ask about inflammation, allergies, PRP, stem cells, and skin care.We even find a way to make the science more relatable with my Glinda-in-a-bubble comparison!My hope is that this conversation helps you ask better questions and feel more confident discussing your options with a qualified healthcare professional.Music by:Epidemic SoundLET'S STAY CONNECTEDI'd love for you to follow the podcast and share this conversation with a friend who might find it interesting.During our conversation, Dr. Gross generously offered Create The Best Me viewers and listeners a complimentary 30-minute initial consultation when you mention the Create The Best Me Podcast and follow on all platforms. Please contact his office directly to confirm current availability and terms. 📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep187Connect with Dr. Jeff GrossReCELLebrate Regenerative Medicine: https://recellebrate.com/Plant-derived exosome products discussed: https://recellnutra.com/ Related Episode:🎧 Listen to this episode next: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/19179786  ⚖️ Disclaimer:The medical opinions, research interpretations, treatments, and product claims shared by Dr. Jeff Gross are solely his own, not those of Carmen Hecox or Create The Best Me.This conversation is for educational and informational purposes only, not medical advice. I have not independently verified these claims. Some exosome applications may be investigational or lack FDA approval for the uses described. Vitamin D values require measurement units and individual medical interpretation.Consult a licensed healthcare professional before changing supplements, medications, or treatments.#Exosomes #SupplementAbsorption #HealthyAging #RegenerativeMedicine #MidlifeHealth #Recellebrate #CreateTheBestMe 📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv

I would make these somewhat different from YouTube. Podcast listeners don't need quite as much search-oriented formatting or the YouTube-style engagement language.Perimenopause didn’t quietly tap Terry Tateossian on the shoulder. It arrived during a time when burnout, weight gain, emotional eating, and years of pushing herself had already taken a toll.In this episode, Terry shares how that wake-up call eventually changed the way she approached food, movement, and her health.After trying diet after diet, Terry realized that temporarily restricting food wasn't teaching her how to live differently. She began learning about nutrition, prioritizing strength training, and creating habits she could sustain beyond a short-term weight-loss goal.Terry ultimately lost more than 80 pounds, but some of the biggest changes she describes had nothing to do with the scale.We talk about what happens when healthy choices stop feeling like something you're constantly forcing yourself to do and gradually become part of your identity. Terry also shares what she noticed as burnout began to lift and why that change wasn't one dramatic moment, but something she recognized little by little.You'll also hear practical ideas for simplifying nutrition when you're busy, including ways to build protein-forward meals without cooking three elaborate meals every day.In this conversation, we discuss:• Terry's perimenopause and burnout wake-up call • Why repeatedly dieting wasn't creating the lasting change she wanted • Learning nutrition differently in midlife • Why strength training became an important part of her routine • Building meals around protein, fiber, and foods you actually enjoy • Giving yourself time while new habits are still difficult • The point where healthy behaviors begin to feel automatic • Recognizing when burnout is finally beginning to lift • How Terry's personal transformation became a new professional purpose • Easy meal ideas for women who don't have hours to spend in the kitchenTerry Tateossian is the founder of THOR — The House of Rose and works with women through wellness retreats and coaching focused on midlife strength, nutrition, movement, and well-being.Music by: Epidemic SoundCall to action:If today's conversation made you think differently about your own habits, share this episode with another woman in midlife who may need the reminder that she doesn't have to completely overhaul her life overnight. Small choices practiced consistently can become something you no longer have to fight yourself to maintain.This episode is for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered individualized medical advice.📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep185https://www.thehouseofrose.com/womens-wellness-retreats/Instagram: @how.good.can.it.getRelated Episodes:🎧 Listen to these episodes next: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/18261094https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/16530035 ⚖️ Disclaimer:This conversation is for educational and informational purposes and is not intended to replace individualized medical advice from your healthcare professional.#MenopauseWeightLoss #Perimenopause #MidlifeHealth #WomenOver40 #StrengthTrainingForWomen #TerryTateossian #CreateTheBestMe 📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv

Does your life look fine from the outside, but you quietly feel disconnected from it?In this episode of Create The Best Me, I explore why that feeling can surface in midlife and walk you through a simple exercise to help you recognize what still fits—and what may need your attention.You may still be handling responsibilities, showing up for the people who depend on you, getting things done, and keeping everything moving.So why does part of you keep wondering:Why doesn’t this feel like my life anymore?Midlife can bring several transitions at once.Children grow up. Parents age. Bodies change. Careers shift. Relationships enter new seasons. Friendships change. Responsibilities increase.And sometimes the identities and roles that once made complete sense no longer answer the question:Who am I now?I explore what can happen when temporary sacrifices quietly become a permanent way of living—when you become so good at meeting everyone else’s needs that your own preferences, interests, and desires become difficult to recognize.But wanting something different does not make you ungrateful.You can appreciate the life you’ve built and still recognize that parts of it need attention.Sometimes your discomfort is asking for evolution, not destruction.The Alive, Heavy, Empty ExerciseDuring the episode, I guide you through a simple three-column reflection.Alive: What makes you feel most like yourself?Heavy: What repeatedly drains you or creates resistance, resentment, tension, or dread?Empty: What parts of your life aren’t necessarily bad but no longer seem to give anything back?The exercise isn’t about immediately eliminating everything in the Heavy or Empty columns.It’s about noticing.Then ask yourself:How much room does the woman in my Alive column actually get in my week?You don’t need to know exactly who you’re becoming yet.You simply need to begin paying attention to what matters to you now. Music by: Epidemic SoundCall to Action: Try This for the Next Seven DaysNotice:When do I feel most like myself?When do I feel like I’m performing a version of myself?What do I keep thinking about changing?Write down your answers.You don’t have to make a giant decision.Start by noticing the patterns.For more information and resources from this episode, click the links below.In the next episode, I will explore how to decide what stays, what needs to change, what needs a boundary, what deserves more attention, and what may finally be ready to end. 📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep184  Related Episode:🎧 Listen to this next: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/19745777 #MidlifeWomen #FindingYourself #MidlifeTransformation #SelfDiscovery #CreateTheBestMe📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv

What if getting stronger didn’t require completely changing your life overnight?What if it started with one push-up?In this episode of Create The Best Me, I sit down with Kari Fraser, former All My Children actress turned fitness and longevity advocate, whose daughter unknowingly helped her discover a new passion when she suggested that Kari try boxing.Kari walked into a boxing gym at 58. Four years later, boxing has become one of the ways she continues challenging herself physically and mentally, and an example of why she believes women should never allow age to decide what they are capable of.But this conversation isn’t about becoming a boxer or matching Kari’s workout routine.It’s about starting where you are.We talk about why consistency matters more than doing everything perfectly, how physical strength can help protect your independence, and why trying one new thing can make you curious about what else might be possible.Kari also shares why she believes keeping a promise to yourself matters. One push-up becomes ten. One walk around the block becomes a little farther tomorrow. One new activity may introduce you to a part of yourself you didn’t know was still waiting to come forward. Her practical advice later in the conversation repeatedly returns to starting small rather than trying to match her own fitness level.We also talk about the expectations women absorb about aging — what we’re supposedly too old to wear, try, become, or begin — and why midlife can be the perfect time to question those rules.Because you don’t have a shelf life.And becoming stronger isn’t simply about sculpted arms or how your body looks. It can be about having the strength, confidence, and freedom to fully participate in your own life.In this episode, you’ll hear about:How Kari discovered boxing at 58Why starting small makes consistency easierBuilding strength for independence rather than appearanceThe power of keeping promises to yourselfChallenging age-related expectationsTrying new things instead of assuming they’re “not for you”Why confidence can grow through actionTaking the first step toward becoming strongerMusic from:Epidemic SoundCall to Action:One of my favorite reminders from this conversation is that you don’t have to begin where Kari is today. You can begin where you are today.Take a walk around the block. Try one push-up. Choose one activity that sounds interesting. Then show up again tomorrow.Kari puts it beautifully: consistency comes from keeping the promises you make to yourself.What is one small thing you could start doing today that would make you feel stronger six months from now? Tell me in the comments. I’d love to hear it.📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep183 Follow Kari on Instagram: @therealkarifraserFollow Kari on TikTok: @therealkarifraserNeat The Agency: https://neattheagency.comRelated Episode:🎧 Listen to this episode next: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/18885092  #StrengthAfter50 #MidlifeFitness #WomenOver50 #WomenInMidlife #HealthyAging #MidlifeConfidence #TheRealKariFraser #CreateTheBestMe📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv

You can be getting everything done and still be burned out.For many high-achieving women, burnout does not look like falling apart. It looks like continuing to work, care for other people, meet expectations, and handle responsibilities while feeling emotionally numb, mentally foggy, or disconnected inside.And when you finally stop to rest, you may discover that rest does not make you feel restored.In this episode, I sit down with transformational coach, author, and speaker Laura Cardwell to talk about functional freeze and what may be happening when your nervous system has been under pressure for too long.Laura explains the difference between ordinary stress and burnout, why productive women can miss the warning signs, and how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and over-responsibility can train us to ignore our limits.We also explore why midlife can change what our bodies are willing or able to tolerate. The strategies that once helped us push through may no longer work, and that does not mean we are becoming weak or losing our edge.Laura introduces the idea of “tough care,” which goes beyond temporary self-care. Tough care may involve setting a boundary, changing an expectation, asking someone else to participate, or restructuring a part of life that continually drains your capacity.During this conversation, we discuss:• What functional freeze looks like when you are still productive• Why burnout can leave you feeling numb or disconnected• Why rest alone may not calm an overwhelmed nervous system• How perfectionism and people-pleasing contribute to depletion• Why midlife may make the nervous system more sensitive• The difference between temporary self-care and structural “tough care”• Small practices that can help communicate safety to the body• How to reconnect with purpose when you feel emotionally flatThis conversation is an important reminder that you are not lazy, broken, or failing because you cannot continue carrying everything in the same way.Your body may not be betraying you. It may finally be refusing to participate in a life that is asking too much from you.ABOUT LAURA CARDWELLLaura Cardwell is a transformational coach, author, and neuroscience-informed speaker who helps women in midlife recover from burnout, reconnect with themselves, and create lives that reflect who they are becoming.She co-authored Unstuck Yourself: Thrive Beyond Burnout & Discover Your True Purpose.Music by:Epidemic SoundCall to Action:If this conversation helped you understand what your body may be communicating, please share it with another woman who keeps saying, “I’m fine. I’m just tired.”Subscribe for honest conversations about navigating change, rebuilding confidence, reconnecting with yourself, and creating a fulfilling next chapter.📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep181Initiation Code Quiz: https://initiationcodes.lauracardwell.com/https://lauracardwell.com Related Episode:🎧 Listen to this episode next: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/18220882  #MidlifeBurnout #FunctionalFreeze #NervousSystemRegulation #WomenOver40 #BurnoutRecovery #LauraCardwell #CreateTheBestMe📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv

Have you ever told yourself that you would take the photo, attend the event, wear what you wanted, or become more visible after losing weight?That belief can quietly place years of your life on hold.In this episode, I’m joined by body image expert and certified intuitive eating counselor Anne Poirier for an honest conversation about body shame, food guilt, negative self-talk, and the “when I, then I” bargain so many women make with themselves.Anne explains how early labels and comments about our bodies can become part of our identity. We explore how the inner critic grows louder over time, why emotional eating is often connected to feelings we do not want to experience, and how midlife body changes can intensify the feeling that we are failing.We also talk about a more realistic alternative to forcing yourself to love every part of your body. Through body neutrality, appreciation, curiosity, and compassion, you can begin separating who you are from what you weigh.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why body shame often begins much earlier than we realizeHow labels can shape identity and self-confidenceWhat the “when I, then I” mindset costs usHow food rules can create guilt and emotional eatingWhy your changing midlife body may require a new perspectiveHow to interrupt automatic negative thoughtsWhy your worth is not connected to a number or sizeYou do not have to wait for a different body before allowing yourself to be seen or fully participating in your life.Music by: Epidemic SoundCall to Action: For Anne’s books, free Body Competence resource, and everything mentioned in this episode, click the links below.After listening, ask yourself: What have I been postponing while waiting for my body to change?Please follow or subscribe to Create The Best Me, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more women in midlife find these conversations.📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep179Free resource: The Body Competence Unlocked https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/https://shapingperspectives.com/https://linktr.ee/annepoirier11Related Episode:🎧 Listen to this episode next: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/16187066 ⚖️ Disclaimer:This conversation is educational and is not intended to replace medical, nutritional, or mental-health care. #BodyNeutrality #MidlifeWomen #BodyImage #SelfWorth #IntuitiveEating #CreateTheBestMe #AnnePoirier📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv

What happens when the surgery, medication, or number on the scale does not create the lasting change you expected?In this episode, I’m joined by Shenelle Green, founder of Bariatric Rewrite, for an honest conversation about weight regain, food noise, sugar cravings, emotional eating, and the realities many people are never prepared for after bariatric surgery or while taking a GLP-1 medication.Shenelle shares how getting sober in 2020 eventually led to bariatric surgery and why changing her stomach did not automatically change her relationship with food. When her hunger returned seven months after surgery, she began looking more closely at the protein products, artificial sweeteners, ultra-processed foods, habits, and emotional patterns influencing her choices.We discuss why bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications are not the easy way out, why some people continue struggling even after significant weight loss, and how unresolved stress, resentment, fear, and shame can keep the cycle going.Shenelle also shares the unforgettable story of the hot pink couch she believed would finally make her feel satisfied. Instead, it helped her recognize that no purchase, relationship, business achievement, or number on the scale could fill what she was trying to resolve internally.We also explore menopause and weight gain, transfer addiction, whole-food protein, accountability without shame, GLP-1 plateaus, and why lasting change often begins with one small, consistent decision.This conversation is for anyone who has ever reached a goal and quietly wondered, “Why don’t I feel different?”Music by: Epidemic SoundCall to Action:Have you ever reached a goal and realized it did not fix what you thought it would? Share your experience in the comments. Your story may help someone else feel less alone.📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep177https://bariatricrewrite.com/Join Bariatric Rewrite Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bariatricrewriteRelated Episodes:🎧 Listen to these episodes next: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/19069119 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/18438445 ⚖️ Disclaimer:IMPORTANT: This episode contains personal experiences, opinions, and coaching perspectives and is intended for educational purposes only. It is not medical, nutritional, or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing your medication, dosage, nutrition plan, or treatment.#GLP1 #BariatricSurgery #WeightRegain #FoodNoise #MidlifeWomen #BariatricRewrite #CreateTheBestMe 📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv

You can do everything right, hold everyone and everything together, and still wonder why you feel so far away from yourself.In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and sexuality educator Todd Malloy to explore why high-achieving women can remain in survival mode long after the original danger or hardship has passed.Todd explains how unresolved childhood wounds, emotional neglect, imposter syndrome, and family-of-origin patterns can follow us into adulthood. These experiences can affect how we value ourselves, communicate with our partners, respond to conflict, and experience emotional and physical intimacy.We discuss why women often remain silent about what they need, how resentment builds when difficult conversations are repeatedly avoided, and why your partner cannot understand your experience unless you learn to communicate it clearly.Todd also introduces the “soft start,” a more thoughtful way to begin difficult conversations without immediately creating defensiveness. He shares how asking for clarity, listening to what was actually said, and stating the positive intention behind a conversation can help couples move from reacting to genuinely connecting.You’ll also hear a powerful story about a woman who confronted the wounds of her childhood, stopped abandoning herself, established boundaries, and created an entirely different life. Her transformation offers an important reminder that the life you live does not only affect you. It also teaches your children what they should accept, expect, and believe is possible.Todd leaves you with three places to begin: tell yourself the truth, understand your why, and question whether the standards you have been living by reflect your authentic values or someone else’s expectations.You may have become exceptionally good at surviving, but you are still allowed to choose honesty, connection, self-worth, and a life worth celebrating.Music by:Epidemic SoundCall to Action:What part of this conversation felt most familiar to you? Share your thoughts in the comments.Subscribe to Create The Best Me for weekly conversations that help women in midlife reconnect with themselves, navigate change, and create lives that feel meaningful and fulfilling.📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep175https://toddmalloy.com/Related Episodes:🎧 Listen to these episodes next: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/18793435 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/18628192 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/18550342   #SurvivalMode #MidlifeWomen #EmotionalIntimacy #EmotionalDisconnection #MidlifeRelationships #RelationshipCommunication #SelfWorth #WomenOver40 #ToddMalloy #CreateTheBestMe📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv