Live Life Naturally Podcast
Episode #325: Denise Stegall – Perimenopause Problems? Start With This Simple Symptom List
Feeling “off” in midlife but not getting clear answers? In this episode, Lynne talks with Denise Stegall (the Menopause Mentor) about why perimenopause is often missed — and why starting with a simple symptom list can change everything, from self-advocacy to practical next steps for strength, sleep, energy, and long-term prevention.
Episode #324: Tea & Truth Series – How to Create a Midlife-Friendly Morning Routine
Mornings in midlife can feel harder than they used to—more fatigue, more brain fog, more cravings, and less tolerance for rigid routines. In this Tea & Truth episode, Lynne shares a midlife-friendly morning routine framework that supports hormones, steadier energy, and a calmer nervous system—without pressure or perfection. You’ll learn the simple “Soften • Steady • Signal” approach plus a flexible Morning Menu you can personalize, so your mornings finally feel more supportive and actually stick.
Episode #323: Coffee, Sugar & Alcohol After 40 – What’s The Real Impact in Midlife?
Why do coffee, sugar, and alcohol suddenly feel like they “cost” more after 40? In this Tea & Truth episode, we break down how midlife hormone shifts can change your stress response, blood sugar stability, sleep quality, and cravings—so you can understand what your body is asking for now and make supportive changes that feel doable (not extreme).
Episode #322: Alicia Jones – The Truth About Protein And Why Most Women Over 40 Are Falling Short
If you’re over 40 and feel like the old “eat less, move more” advice isn’t working anymore, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Alicia Jones to talk about why most women are falling short on protein in midlife — and the simple, realistic shifts that can support muscle, metabolism, and steady energy without extreme dieting.
Episode #321: Tea & Truth — Gut Health and Menopause: The Overlooked Connection
In this Tea & Truth episode, Lynne explores the powerful connection between gut health and midlife wellbeing. You’ll learn how digestion, stress, hormones, and the nervous system are closely linked — and why supporting gut health can positively influence energy, mood, and overall balance in midlife. This episode offers gentle, practical insights to help you better understand what your gut may be asking for in this season of life.
Episode #320: Dr. Jamie Knopman – Midlife Hormone Chaos? How To Advocate For Better Care
Midlife hormone changes can feel like total chaos — shifting sleep, mood, weight, energy, and cycles… and yet so many women are told, “Everything looks normal.” In this episode, Lynne Wadsworth sits down with Dr. Jaime Knopman to talk about what’s really happening in perimenopause and menopause, why hormone testing can be misleading, and how to track your symptoms so you’re not guessing in the dark. You’ll also learn practical ways to advocate for better care (including what to ask, what to write down, and why bringing a “plus one” to appointments can make a real difference) — so you can feel informed, confident, and supported in this season of life.
Episode #319: Stop Dieting In Midlife: Why Nourishment Works Better Than Punishment
If you’ve spent years in a tug-of-war with your body — dieting, restricting, starting over every Monday — this Tea & Truth episode will feel like a deep exhale. In “Ditch the Diet: Nourish, Don’t Punish,” we explore why diets so often fail women in midlife, how they affect your hormones, stress, and self-worth, and what it looks like to finally shift into a kinder, more sustainable way of eating and living.
You’ll learn the foundations of gentle, hormone-friendly nutrition, how to support your midlife metabolism without extremes, and how to begin healing your relationship with food so you can feel more peaceful, energized, and at home in your body — right now, not “10 pounds from now.”
Episode #318: Dr. Glenn Livingston -Why Willpower Fails with Food — The Science Behind Cravings & Emotional Eating
If willpower truly worked with food, cravings wouldn’t feel so overwhelming. In this Tea & Truth episode, Lynne Wadsworth sits down with psychologist Dr. Glenn Livingston to explore why food struggles aren’t about discipline — and how understanding the brain’s survival wiring can help you regain calm, control, and a healthier relationship with food.
Episode #317: Eating for Hormonal Balance: Key Foods for Midlife Wellness
In this Tea & Truth episode, we’re diving deep into how food impacts your hormones and overall well-being in midlife. If you’ve been struggling with low energy, inflammation, cravings, mood swings, bloating, or weight changes, this episode will help you understand what your body is asking for — and how to nourish it with confidence and compassion.
You’ll learn the exact foods that support estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid health, mood, sleep, metabolism, and gut function, plus simple, enjoyable habits that help you feel clearer, calmer, and more energized. This is your guide to eating for hormonal balance without dieting or deprivation — just loving your body with the nourishment it needs.
Episode #316: The Emotional Weight of Hormonal Shifts — and How to Lighten It
Midlife hormonal shifts can feel overwhelming, often creating emotional heaviness that’s hard to explain. In this episode, Lynne uncovers the connection between hormones and emotional wellbeing — and shares simple, supportive ways to lighten your emotional load and feel like yourself again.
Episode #315: Who Am I Now? Navigating Identity Shifts & Self-Discovery in Midlife
Midlife can feel confusing and emotionally overwhelming, but it’s also a powerful season of self-discovery. In this episode, Lynne explores why perimenopause and menopause trigger identity shifts — and how to rediscover clarity, purpose, and confidence as you navigate this next chapter.
Episode #314: What You Need to Know to Calm Your Midlife Anxiety & Mood Swings — Simply & Naturally
In this Tea & Truth episode, “What You Need to Know to Calm Your Midlife Anxiety & Mood Swings — Simply & Naturally,” we gently unpack what’s really going on in your brain, body, and hormones during perimenopause and menopause. I walk you through simple, natural ways to soothe your nervous system, balance your mood, and feel more steady and grounded—without perfection, pressure, or shame.