Too often women are taught to manage symptoms without being invited to understand them. This week’s guest, Robin Nielsen, helps us articulate what fatigue, mood shifts, and low libido mean when we stop treating hormones as something to “fix” and instead see them as partners in our well-being. Grounded in the reality of life after 35 — from perimenopause fatigue to holistic hormone balance — this dialogue invites you to reframe your relationship with your body, your hormones, and your energy. This isn’t about productivity: it’s about presence.  Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Women's Health and Hormones 02:42 The Importance of Hormone Balance 05:50 Personal Journey: From Struggles to Solutions 08:42 Understanding Epigenetics and Its Impact 11:33 Community and Support in Health Journeys 14:29 The Role of Nutrition in Hormonal Health 17:33 Creating Healthy Environments for Families 30:57 The Impact of Family Health Choices 33:51 Setting an Example for Others 36:47 Simplicity in Health Choices 38:27 Understanding Hormonal Balance 43:52 Challenges in Traditional Medicine 48:06 The Hormone Reset Program 55:16 Taking Control of Your Health  Robin Nielsen | Instagram: @robinanielsen Website: https://naturalhormonesolution.com/   Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com  

What does it mean to stay connected to yourself when your body forces you to slow down?In this deeply moving episode of The Complete Woman, host Tori Poulter sits down with Alayne Wadsworth—professional dancer, creative director, and lifelong warrior--to explore how acceptance, self-trust, and consistency can rebuild confidence after adversity. Diagnosed with severe scoliosis in adolescence and having undergone multiple spinal surgeries, Alayne shares how she learned to adapt her rhythms, regulate her expectations, and reconnect with joy—even while living with chronic pain. Rather than striving for perfection, she reveals how surrender, patience, and self-compassion became her most powerful tools.Chapters00:00 — Listening to the Body: A Grounded Beginning02:34 — Scoliosis, Movement, and Early Body Signals05:20 — When Your Body Asks You to Slow Down08:22 — Dance, Identity, and Staying Connected to Joy10:59 — Surgery as a Reset, Not a Breakdown13:46 — Rebuilding Confidence After Physical Change16:24 — Pain, Perception, and Self-Compassion18:54 — Community Support and Healing Together21:47 — Small Wins, Consistency, and Sustainable Growth24:27 — Choosing Self-Acceptance Over Perfection27:05 — Moving Through Life’s Seasons with Grace30:10 — What It Means to Be a Complete WomanTori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealthFB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdrShop Shala: www.Shala.com

This episode gathers the most transformative mindset, hormone, and lifestyle shifts from a full season of conversations with therapists, coaches, and experts in women’s health.From understanding estrogen dominance and adrenal fatigue, to learning why so many women over 40 feel “disconnected,” Tori and Jordyn share gentle, doable practices that help your energy, mood, gut, and clarity return.Think: better sleep, emotional resilience, deeper intuition, and small habits that support hormone balance naturally.If you’ve been searching for a grounded, compassionate midlife roadmap… this one’s for you.Chapters 00:00 Setting the Stage for Reflection00:51 Exploring Emotional Numbing06:54 The Psychology of Time09:47 Understanding Self-Worth and Perfectionism15:27 Embracing Flow and Intuition22:18 Nutrition and Hormonal Balance28:15 The Ripple Effect of Small Changes

Perimenopause doesn't just come with hormonal shifts, it's an expansive stage of life where we get to redefine our purpose.In this powerful conversation, Tori sits down with philanthropist and founder Shalaine Maxfield to explore the real heart of generosity: the healing it creates, the happiness it unlocks, and the opportunities it builds for women, families, and entire communities. Together, they unpack the personal stories behind the Maxfield Family Foundation, the origins of Saprea, and the courage required to create safe spaces for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.Shalaine shares how ambition meets opportunity in the world of nonprofit work, why giving isn’t just financial but rooted in teaching skills, offering mentorship, and starting exactly where you are. They discuss how community service changes our emotional landscape, often easing midlife stress, identity shifts, and the “Why am I so tired at 40?” feeling many women carry.If you’re a woman over 35 navigating big questions about purpose, community, impact, or how to feel like yourself again, this episode offers both grounded wisdom and gentle possibility. It’s philanthropy made personal. Healing made communal. And a reminder that you don’t have to overhaul your life to make a difference: you just have to begin.Press play to reconnect with the part of you that still believes in goodness, opportunity, and the power of small acts to change the world.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Shelaine Maxfield03:02 The Impact of Business on Charity06:01 Ambition Meets Opportunity08:36 The Process of Family Philanthropy11:43 The Connection Between Generosity and Happiness14:51 Personal Stories of Generosity17:29 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Potential20:49 The Importance of Service and Giving23:24 Saprea: A Nonprofit for Healing26:31 Future Aspirations for Saprea29:25 The Role of Family in Philanthropy32:39 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing35:33 Reflections on a Decade of Saprea38:37 The Importance of Community and Support41:22 Final Thoughts on Generosity and ServiceShelaine Maxfield | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelaine.maxfield/Saprea: https://saprea.org/Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealthFB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdrShop Shala: www.Shala.com

Midlife beauty isn’t about reinvention—it’s about refinement. In this episode, Erica Taylor shares her most copied beauty tips, from where to place your blush to how to avoid makeup mistakes that “drop” the face. These aren’t gimmicks—they’re micro-adjustments that lift, open, and soften your natural beauty. Tune in for the techniques every woman over 35 should know—and the confidence that comes when you stop hiding and start highlighting.Chapters00:00 The Woman Behind the Brush02:45 The Power of Subtle Changes06:10 Common Mistakes That Age the Face09:25 The Emotional Side of Makeup13:30 Viral Beauty Tips and Why They Work18:45 Subtlety Over Shock: The Art of RefinementErica Taylor | Instagram: @ericataylor2347FB: https://www.facebook.com/ericataylorbeautyTori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealthFB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdrShop Shala: www.Shala.com

When Allison Sarracino began losing her hair after childbirth, she thought she was losing her identity too. What unfolded instead was a spiritual and emotional awakening. Her alopecia diagnosis became a lesson in faith, surrender, and self-compassion. In this deeply honest conversation, Tori and Allison unpack what it means to redefine beauty from the inside out and how to find peace with a body that’s always changing.Chapters  02:51 Allison's Journey: Overcoming Adversity 06:05 The Impact of Alopecia on Identity 08:56 The Emotional Toll of Hair Loss 11:59 Acceptance and Surrender 14:59 Finding Strength in Vulnerability 17:56 Redefining Beauty and Confidence 20:59 The Role of Motherhood in Personal Growth 23:50 Helping Others Through Shared Experiences 27:06 The Importance of Community Support 30:02 Compassion Through Struggles 33:06 The Cycle of Life and Growth 36:00 Making It About Others 38:57 The Gift of Motherhood 41:55 Encouraging Women to Embrace Their Journey 44:54 The Power of Sharing Stories  Allison Sarracino | Instagram: @allisonsarr Website: https://komigo.me/allison/   Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com 

Everyone says you have to feel it to heal it. But we were never meant to heal in isolation.  In this episode of The Complete Woman, Chris Yadon joins Tori to explore how emotional numbing quietly shapes women’s health, and how authentic connection helps restore balance physically, mentally, and hormonally. Feeling like “you” again means fully feeling, instead of shoving it all down, scrolling on social media until it boils over and a minor inconvenience makes you cry.   With warmth and clarity, Tori and Chris discuss the rising prevelence of the numbing cycle, the loneliness epidemic, and the simple but radical act of letting yourself be seen.  It’s not just a conversation, it’s a call back to community.  Chapters 00:00  Chris’s Story 08:41 The Spectrum of Emotional Numbing 14:19  Reawakening Emotion and Empathy 18:39  The Benefits of Emotional Awareness 22:22 The Importance of Vulnerability 28:43  The Loneliness Epidemic and the Power of Connection 36:11  Closing Reflections; Feeling as Freedom  Chris Yadon| Website: https://www.chrisyadon.com/lander?oref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-yadon-mpa-3533937    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com

In this episode of The Complete Woman, holistic lifestyle coach Jacki Volden Russell invites us to see stress not as an enemy, but as a message from the body asking for care. Together with Tori, she explores how gentle shifts—like eating within 30 minutes of waking, morning sunlight, and magnesium support—can rewire our nervous system for calm. This is your reminder that healing doesn’t have to be hard. It starts with listening.  Cottage Cheese Waffles   1 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup egg whites or 4 eggs  2 tbsp milk  1 tbsp melted butter  1 cup flour  1 1/2 tsp baking soda   Blend wet ingredients until smooth.   In a separate bowl mix the flour and baking soda.   Fold the two mixtures together (it’s a fairly thick consistency). Fry on a skillet until thoroughly!   This makes 3 full sized waffles.  Full recipe: 955 calories  111g carbs  7g fats 66g protein   1 waffle:  318 calories 37g carbs  2.5g fat  22g protein  Chapters 02:48 Understanding Stress as a Signal 05:27 The Importance of Somatic Healing 08:09 Cortisol and Circadian Rhythms 11:11 Practical Tips for Managing Stress 14:13 Nutrition's Role in Stress Management 17:17 Creating Healthy Morning Routines 23:04 The Importance of Eating Regularly 24:04 Caffeine and Its Effects on Hormones 25:55 Transformative Changes Through Simple Habits 29:02 The Role of Magnesium in Health 33:06 Building a Morning Routine for Success 38:07 Understanding Emotional Responses and Tolerance 42:26 The Power of Small Changes 45:37 Creating an Evening Routine for Better Sleep 50:30 Self-Compassion and Personal Growth  Jacki Volden-Russell | IG: @jackivoldenrussellcoach FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindbodyconnectioncollective   Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com 

We all tell ourselves “we don’t have enough time” for the workout, or the next big idea.  But what if you could pull time out of thin air? Who would you be and, WHERE would you be in life? In this episode, Tori gives you her top 3 tips for managing your time and your energy with intention. It won’t tell you how to do more, but it will teach you to do what matters.   Chapters 00:00 Mastering Time and Priorities 11:01 Three Rules for Intentional Living 22:22 Evaluating the Psychology of Time Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealthFB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdrShop Shala: www.Shala.com

What keeps women from moving their bodies isn’t always time—it’s often embarrassment. In this episode, Luisa Curia, founder of Stronger with Luisa, unpacks how to move beyond guilt, perfectionism, and the “skinny” narrative to embrace strength as your true superpower. Her story of turning fitness into a lifeline—and then a global business—is proof that movement isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about survival, resilience, and joy.   Chapters   00:00 The Psychology of Women's Fitness Challenges 02:57 Chasing Strength Over Aesthetics 05:47 Honoring the Self: The Importance of Self-Care 08:48 Transformative Power of Fitness: A Personal Journey 11:56 Overcoming Embarrassment in Fitness 14:46 Building a Fitness Community Online 17:41 The Importance of Gratitude and Mindset 20:40 Finding Balance: Comfort vs. Challenge in Workouts 23:51 Strong vs. Skinny: Redefining Fitness Goals 26:34 The Scale: A Tool or a Trap? 27:09 Breaking the Cycle of Self-Punishment 28:50 Excuses and Time Management in Fitness 31:44 Finding Time for Exercise in Busy Lives 32:48 The Importance of Weight Training 35:56 Simple and Effective Home Workouts 36:37 Prioritizing Fitness Over Aesthetics 38:46 Addressing Embarrassment in Fitness 42:32 Transformative Effects of Consistent Exercise 43:46 Final Thoughts on Overcoming Barriers to Fitness  Luisa Curia | IG: @strongerwithluisa Free October Classes:  https://www.strongerwithluisa.com/ Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com