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Create The Best Me
Carmen Hecox
147 episodes
3 days ago
Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right,” clean eating, cutting sugar, keeping up with workouts, but your stubborn midsection just won’t budge? In this episode, I share my story of how stress, not lack of willpower, was secretly fueling my menopause belly. I unpack the three biggest mistakes I made that kept my body in chronic alarm mode, leading to weight retention, and reveal the gentle shifts that finally helped me let go. Tune in to learn why your midlife metabolism responds differe...
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Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right,” clean eating, cutting sugar, keeping up with workouts, but your stubborn midsection just won’t budge? In this episode, I share my story of how stress, not lack of willpower, was secretly fueling my menopause belly. I unpack the three biggest mistakes I made that kept my body in chronic alarm mode, leading to weight retention, and reveal the gentle shifts that finally helped me let go. Tune in to learn why your midlife metabolism responds differe...
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Self-Improvement
Education
Episodes (20/147)
Create The Best Me
Stress Or Menopause Which One Is Causing Your Belly Fat
Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right,” clean eating, cutting sugar, keeping up with workouts, but your stubborn midsection just won’t budge? In this episode, I share my story of how stress, not lack of willpower, was secretly fueling my menopause belly. I unpack the three biggest mistakes I made that kept my body in chronic alarm mode, leading to weight retention, and reveal the gentle shifts that finally helped me let go. Tune in to learn why your midlife metabolism responds differe...
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4 days ago
5 minutes

Create The Best Me
Stop Waking Up Anxious: My "Anti-Stress" Morning Routine
Wake up feeling anxious or overwhelmed? You are not alone. In this video, I share my simple 5-minute "Anti-Stress" Morning Routine designed to lower cortisol and stop morning anxiety before it starts. If you are a woman over 50 dealing with menopause stress, the "aftermath" of holiday chaos, or just a racing mind, this routine is for you. We aren't just talking about it; we are doing it together. Join me for a real-time nervous system reset, including a cortisol flush, 4-4-4 breathing, and ge...
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1 week ago
7 minutes

Create The Best Me
The Conversation That Makes Couples Want Each Other More
Can one conversation really reignite intimacy? In this episode, “The Conversation That Makes Couples Want Each Other More,” I sit down with double-doctorate, board-certified sexologist Dr. Diane Mueller, also known as the Libido Doc, to break down why sexual desire changes over time and how couples can bring back lasting passion. Together, we delve into science-backed strategies for reviving libido in a long-term relationship, the surprisingly powerful impact of novelty (hint: it’s more...
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2 weeks ago
51 minutes

Create The Best Me
Your Tretinoin Routine is Missing This
Have you ever wondered why your tretinoin routine isn’t delivering that “wow” factor you’re after, even after months or years of consistent use with estrogen? In “Your Tretinoin Routine is Missing This,” I get personal about my midlife skincare journey, menopausal skin changes, and the big results I started to see after adding professional laser skin treatments for sagging skin and loss of elasticity. I speak with Karina Moroz of Humminglow Aesthetics Lounge about elevating skincare by ...
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3 weeks ago
31 minutes

Create The Best Me
Inner Child Wounds Therapy Missed—Healed by Psychedelics
What if the therapy you’ve tried falls short, and old inner child wounds remain unhealed? In Inner Child Wounds Therapy Missed—Healed by Psychedelics, I sit down with Alexis Leigh, author of Pain Is A Portal to Beauty, for a vulnerable look at the life-changing path she took when traditional trauma recovery and counseling left her stuck. We dive into Alexis’s firsthand Ayahuasca experience, the rawness of dissociation symptoms from childhood loss, and why she ultimately found hope and transfo...
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1 month ago
48 minutes

Create The Best Me
I Quit Sugar for 30 Days: What Happened to My Menopause Belly
Ever wondered what really happens when you quit sugar, especially if you’re dealing with menopause? In this episode, "I Quit Sugar for 30 Days: What Happened to My Menopause Belly," I open up about my honest, unfiltered journey giving up sugar and sweets for a whole month. I’ll share how seeing my sister’s stunning transformation (just from giving up soda!) inspired me to finally face my own sugar habit. I dive into the real-life struggles with cravings, how I managed those tough first two we...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

Create The Best Me
Stop Calling It A Midlife Crisis (Do This Instead)
Feeling stuck, restless, or questioning your path? The words “midlife crisis” gets tossed around a lot, but what if that unsettled feeling is actually an inner summons, a powerful call to realign with your purpose and values? In this episode, “Stop Calling It A Midlife Crisis (Do This Instead),” I talk with bestselling author and leadership strategist James Robbins about how to turn that discomfort into growth, creativity, and a more authentic life. We explore why the so-called “midlife crisi...
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1 month ago
52 minutes

Create The Best Me
Why Parenting Adult Kids Is Still Hard
Is parenting truly easier once your kids become adults? In this episode, I share my own story of why parenting adult kids is still hard even when they’ve grown into independent, capable people. I share my experience supporting my adult child through a health crisis, the emotional rollercoaster of letting go of control, and coming to terms with the reality that the parenting role never really ends; it simply evolves. In "Why Parenting Adult Kids Is Still Hard," you’ll hear how I learned to res...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Create The Best Me
Stop Debt Shame With These 3 Easy Steps!
Is debt shame making you anxious about your finances and holding you back from building a better financial future? In “Stop Debt Shame With These 3 Easy Steps!”, I’m joined by entrepreneur, lifelong investor, and MillionElle podcast host Gokce Donat. Together, we get honest about debt shame, what it is, how to recognize its signs, and proven ways to move from embarrassment into action. Debt shame keeps too many wise, hardworking women stuck, feeling isolated and hesitant to talk about m...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

Create The Best Me
My Facial Filler Experience: Overcoming the Fear of Looking "Fake"
Are you curious about facial fillers but afraid of looking “fake” or overdone? In this episode of Create The Best Me, I open up about my real-life filler journey, sharing my experience in “My Facial Filler Experience: Overcoming the Fear of Looking ‘Fake.’” If you’ve ever glanced in the mirror and wished for a refreshed, natural look, not a drastic transformation, this episode is for you. I sit down with my trusted injector, Karina Moroz of Humminglow Aesthetics Lounge, to discuss everything ...
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2 months ago
48 minutes

Create The Best Me
Grief Expert’s 7 Steps to Mend From Unthinkable Trauma
What do you say when someone you love is shattered by loss? In this episode of Create The Best Me, we go deep with grief recovery specialist and author Sylvia Moore Myers, diving straight into “A Grief Expert’s 7 Steps to Mend From Unthinkable Trauma.” From the moment Sylvia shares the heartbreaking loss of her son and the extent of trauma that followed, you’ll hear a raw but honest conversation about resilience, forgiveness, and the myths of “moving on.” We discuss why mending is not the sam...
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2 months ago
55 minutes

Create The Best Me
Why Your Cardio is Secretly Working Against Your Hormones
Ever wondered why your favorite cardio routine might actually be holding you back from feeling your best in midlife? In “Why Your Cardio is Secretly Working Against Your Hormones,” I sit down with Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp, functional medicine expert, chiropractor, biohacker, and best-selling author, to unpack the science of women’s hormones, metabolism, and inflammation as we age. If you’re struggling with stubborn belly fat, unexplained body aches, brain fog, or just not seeing results from al...
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2 months ago
56 minutes

Create The Best Me
Thinning Hair? Watch This Before You Buy a Wig
Are you struggling with thinning hair and wondering if a wig is your only option? Before you take the plunge, listen to “Thinning Hair? Watch This Before You Buy a Wig.” In this episode, I share my own journey with hair loss, offering honest, practical advice to help you regain confidence and find solutions that work for you. If you’ve ever avoided events because of a bald spot, felt self-conscious about your part, or just want to look and feel your best, this conversation is for you. I walk ...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

Create The Best Me
Trauma Response or Love? How to Tell the Difference
Are you caught up in the thrill of chasing that elusive “spark” when dating, only to find yourself in another unfulfilling relationship? You’re not alone, and it might be time to see the spark for what it really is. In this episode, I’m joined by expert dating and relationship coach Bern Mendez, who specializes in helping women in midlife finally break free from painful dating patterns and attract genuinely available partners. In “Stop Chasing the ‘Spark’ – It’s a Trauma Response,” Bern Mende...
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3 months ago
47 minutes

Create The Best Me
What I Did When My Hair Started Falling Out in Clumps
Have you ever found yourself in the shower, shampooing your hair, only to discover clumps of hair between your fingers? In this episode, “What I Did When My Hair Started Falling Out in Clumps,” I take you through my very real and sometimes overwhelming hair loss journey as a woman dealing with menopause, stress, and unexpected illness. If you’re experiencing sudden hair shedding, wondering if your hair will ever regrow, or just feeling lost about where to start, know you’re not alone. I candi...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

Create The Best Me
Chronic Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery - Here’s How
Are you tired of relying on medications or receiving recommendations for surgery while your chronic pain lingers? In this empowering episode, I sit down with Stacey Roberts, a seasoned physical therapist, holistic nurse, and author of "The Pain Free Formula: Solving the Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs, or Injections," to explore "Chronic Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery – Here’s How." We dig deep into the surprising root causes of chronic pain, including how your gu...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

Create The Best Me
Stop What You Are Doing Now: How To Achieve More By Doing Less
Ever feel like life is just a blur of tasks, errands, and obligations? In “Stop What You Are Doing Now: How To Achieve More By Doing Less,” I sit down with Peggy Sullivan, a well-known advocate for intentional living and author of “Beyond Busyness.” Together, we dive deep into why constantly grinding doesn’t equal greater productivity or happiness, and how breaking the addiction to busyness can actually put you on the fast track to real achievement, balance, and joy. Peggy shares her wake-up ...
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4 months ago
39 minutes

Create The Best Me
The Risks You Take When You Fail To Be Present For Yourself
Are you the one who’s always reliable, the steady hub for your family, workplace, and friends? If you find yourself exhausted, disconnected, or feeling invisible, this episode, "The Risks You Take When You Fail To Be Present For Yourself," is for you. I dive into how chronic self-neglect isn’t just about a busy schedule, but a deeper, slow-burning risk to your mental health, relationships, and sense of self. I discuss openly the habit of self-abandonment, shoving your needs, desires, and joy ...
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4 months ago
17 minutes

Create The Best Me
How to Start a Business After 50 (Even When You're Terrified)
This isn’t just a dream; it’s absolutely possible, no matter what life’s thrown your way. In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Hensley, a woman who lost everything in midlife but rebuilt her world from the ground up (literally with a van and some wrapping paper!). Today, Michelle is the powerhouse founder of the largest mobile gift-wrapping business in the United States, Nifty Package Company, and a coach for women ready to make their own comeback. If you’ve ever wondered, "Can I really ...
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4 months ago
38 minutes

Create The Best Me
Why Burnout Isn’t Just About Stress: The Betrayal No One Talks About
In “Why Burnout Isn’t Just About Stress: The Betrayal No One Talks About,” we dive deep into the hidden roots of burnout, especially for midlife women. Burnout isn’t about being “bad at stress,” it’s about feeling betrayed by everything you were told would bring fulfillment: perfect homes, thriving careers, and peace at home. In this honest and revealing episode, I talk to Lora Cheadle, a former high-powered attorney, hypnotherapist, author, and creator of the Fuel Up Burnout Recovery Method,...
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4 months ago
49 minutes

Create The Best Me
Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right,” clean eating, cutting sugar, keeping up with workouts, but your stubborn midsection just won’t budge? In this episode, I share my story of how stress, not lack of willpower, was secretly fueling my menopause belly. I unpack the three biggest mistakes I made that kept my body in chronic alarm mode, leading to weight retention, and reveal the gentle shifts that finally helped me let go. Tune in to learn why your midlife metabolism responds differe...