Week 5 is here!This week, we’re talking about holiday spending, gifting expectations, and the emotional pressure many women over 40 feel this time of year.The holidays aren’t just about buying gifts they’re about meaning, memories, tradition, and sometimes… proving something.And when we mix money with family dynamics, comparison, nostalgia, and expectations?Things get complicated.In this episode, we explore:✨ Why gift-giving feels emotional in midlife✨ How to avoid overspending from guilt✨ The invisible pressure to “match” or impress✨ How traditions can quietly grow bigger (and more expensive)✨ Spending boundaries that protect your budget and your peace✨ Meaningful gift ideas that don’t break the bank✨ How to simplify without feeling like you’re letting others down
You deserve a holiday season that won’t leave you recovering financially or emotionally in January.💙 Download your Week 5 worksheet: “Money, Gifts & Stress Reset Planner”If your interested in One On One Coaching with Jennhttps://www.empowerwellnessllc.com/health-wellness-coaching Health & Wellness Coaching | Empower Wellness
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Welcome to Week 4 of our Holiday Survival Guide for Women Over 40.This week, we’re talking about something so many women experience but rarely name: the holiday mental load.If you feel responsible for making the holidays run smoothly — remembering the gifts, planning the meals, managing feelings, keeping traditions alive, and making everything meaningful — you’re not alone.
n this episode, we’re sharing:✨ Why the holidays feel heavier in midlife✨ The invisible emotional and mental labor women carry✨ Signs you’re overwhelmed or stretched too thin✨ How to delegate, simplify, and reset expectations✨ A self-care approach that actually works (not bubble baths)✨ How to protect your energy without guilt✨ The 3-bucket system: What to do, what you can do, and what you NO LONGER need to do
You deserve a holiday season that supports you — not just everyone else.💙 Download your free Week 4 worksheet: Stress, Mental Load & Self-Care Plannerhttps://www.canva.com/design/DAG6fmt9Rhk/ZUISE2bDBx6auQxGAeZGwQ/view?utm_content=DAG6fmt9Rhk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfc63a2b778If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond trying to balance joy, tradition, and emotional bandwidth — this episode will feel like a breath of air.
Week 3 of our Holiday Survival Guide is here!This week, we’re talking about something almost EVERY woman over 40 struggles with during the holidays: food, cravings, body confidence, and how to enjoy the season without guilt or regret.
nside this episode, we cover:✨ How to enjoy holiday food without “starting over Monday”✨ Why midlife hunger, cravings, and energy feel different✨ How to set simple, kind intentions for events✨ What to do before, during, and after holiday gatherings✨ How to stop the shame spiral and be present✨ Small movement habits that support your mood and energy
✨ How to reconnect with your body instead of judging itYou deserve to eat the foods you love, celebrate with the people you care about, and feel good in your body.
Download your Week 3 Holiday Food & Body Planner (free PDF)Link in the description.
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f you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond — this week is for YOU.Less guilt. More joy. More prescence.#healthyholidays #weightloss #womenover40 #midlifecravings #holidaysurvivalguide
This week, we’re talking about family dynamics, boundaries, and managing difficult people during the holidays — inspired by Mel Robbins’ powerful “Let Them Theory.”f the holidays bring tension, old roles, expectations, guilt, or the pressure to please everyone… this episode will give you tools to breathe, detach, and protect your peace.
We dive into:✔ What the “Let Them Theory” really means✔ How to use it when people behave badly or push your buttons✔ Why boundaries matter even more in midlife✔ How to protect your time, energy, emotions, and mental load✔ How to stop over-functioning in family situations✔ How to release the pressure to fix, manage, or impress othersIf you’ve ever said “They always do this…” or “Why can’t they just stop?”This episode will help you shift from frustration → freedom. Download this week’s free worksheet: Holiday Family Boundaries Planner (PDF)
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Welcome to Week 1 of our Holiday Survival Guide — a 7-week series created for women in midlife who want to enjoy the holidays with less stress, more confidence, and a whole lot more joy.
In this introduction episode, we’re sharing the seven topics we’ll be diving into over the next several weeks — from navigating family dynamics to setting boundaries, managing holiday food, protecting your time and energy, and staying grounded through all the celebrations, expectations, and emotions.
We also open up about what we’re excited about this holiday season… and what makes us a little uneasy. (If you’re feeling that mix of joy + pressure, you’re not alone.)
This series is designed to help you:
✔ reduce holiday overwhelm
✔ avoid emotional eating + guilt cycles
✔ stay connected to what matters
✔ manage family stress + expectations
✔ protect your time + energy
✔ support your body + mental health
✔ feel more in control and less pulled in all directions
Every week comes with a free printable PDF you can use to plan, reflect, and stay centered.
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📝 Description:Welcome back to Buy or Bye! In this episode, we’re testing three trending wellness products to see if they’re worth your money — or just social media hype.
💆♀️ Shakti Acupressure Mat – does it really help with stress and tension?☀️ Verilux Happy Light – can it improve mood and energy in darker months?✨ Beauty Gummies – do they actually help with hair growth and brightening tired eyes?
We’re giving our honest, midlife-tested reviews — no sponsorships, no filters.Stay tuned to find out which ones we’d buy… and which are a total bye!
STOP! Getting in your own way.
If you’ve ever started a healthy habit only to fall off track a few days (or hours) later… you’re not alone.
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how self-sabotage shows up in our daily routines — from lack of planning, time management struggles, to the limiting beliefs that whisper, “Why bother… you never stick with it anyway.”
We’ll help you:✅ Recognize the subtle signs of self-sabotage✅ Understand WHY you’re stuck in the cycle✅ Learn 3–5 simple strategies to rebuild trust with yourself and create healthier habits that actually last
This conversation is for women in midlife who are ready to ditch perfection, quiet self-doubt, and finally fol ow through on the habits that support their healthiest, happiest selves.👉 Hit Subscribe to get weekly support to live well — without extremes.
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💬 QUESTION:What’s one healthy habit you want to stick with this month? Tell us below!
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Divorce rates are rising among women in midlife — especially during the years of perimenopause and menopause. Is there a connection between shifting hormones and relationship breakdowns?In this episode, we unpack the science behind “gray divorce” — the emotional and biological changes that happen as estrogen and progesterone fluctuate — and how they can impact mood, communication, and connection.🧠 You’ll learn:How hormonal changes affect emotions, patience, and intimacyWhy menopause can magnify stress in relationshipsWhat science says about depression and mood swings in midlifeReal strategies couples can use to reconnect and thrive during this stage
How hormonal changes affect emotions, patience, and intimacyWhy menopause can magnify stress in relationshipsWhat science says about depression and mood swings in midlifeReal strategies couples can use to reconnect and thrive during this stageMenopause doesn’t have to mean the end of love — it can be a new beginning with understanding and empathy.🎙️ Hosted by Jenn & Erin | Beyond the Scale Podcast💬 Subscribe for honest midlife conversations on health, hormones, and happiness.GrayDivorce #MenopausePodcast #MidlifeMarriage #BeyondTheScale #MenopauseSupport #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #EmotionalWellness
As the year winds down, it’s easy to feel stressed, tired, and overwhelmed — but these 5 simple habits will help you finish 2025 feeling grounded, energized, and proud of your progress.In this video, we share our 5 to Thrive challenge:
1️⃣ Add 30 minutes more sleep — with a digital detox (no screens during that time).2️⃣ Drink more water intentionally — start with 8 ounces if you’re at zero or add 8 ounces to where you are now.3️⃣ 10 minutes of personal development — journaling, reading, prayer, crafting, or meditation.4️⃣ Give up one food or drink that’s not serving you.5️⃣ Move your body — start with 10 minutes or add 10 minutes to your current routine.
These habits aren’t about perfection — they’re about progress and managing stress and anxiety during one of the busiest times of the year. Small changes add up to big results, and you can start today.Here's the link for the 5 to Thrive Worksheet
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We're taking two wardrobe, basics, a white T-shirt, and a classic white blouse and showing you four easy ways to style them with jeans. From simple to styled, we'll share how small tweaks like tucking, cuffing, and accessorizing can take your every day outfit from j"ust wearing clothes" to feeling confident and put together.As two friends in our 50's, we know what it's like to want style that feels modern, but effortless with outfits you can wear to work ,coffee dates, or dinner and still feel like you.Whether you're rebuilding your wardrobe or just needing inspiration to elevate your basics, these looks are timeless, comfortable, and easy to re-create with what's already in your closet.If you're a woman over 40 or 50 and looking for simple, flattering ways to feel your best- this video is for you.💕Subscribe for more style, wellness and real life conversations from two friends, figuring it out right alongside you.
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Ever wonder why it's so hard to wait, for results, for change, or even for peace of mind? In this episode, we dive into the mMarshmallow Theory, and how the classic psychology experiment still plays out an adult life.From emotional eating and impulse spending to every day,stress habits, we're unpacking how instant gratification shows up in midlife and the simple strategies to strengthen your "wait" muscle.Learn how to pause before reacting, build lasting habits and choose long-term satisfaction over quick fixes.Follow our private Facebook page - Life Beyond the Scale with Jenn & Erin https://www.facebook.com/groups/WWJenn.BeyondtheScale/?ref=share_group_link&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=UaFhU14hrekIv6WH&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F19E75XT1Zt%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfrInterested in One one Coaching with Jenn-
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If weekends are supposed to refuel you, why do they leave you drained? Let's talk about how to flip your weekend into a strong one. Today Jenn and Erin share some personal stories about their weekends not going as planned, and what they have tried and found to be helpful.
Ready to turn back the clock? In this video, we're sharing five of our favorite personal antiaging hacks that we've actually tried and love these simple tricks are making a big difference for us.We're not sponsored and we don't our commissions. These are just products and habits that work for us and we hope that they will help you too!💡What you'll learn in this video:-how to keep your hands looking younger with protective gloves 🧤- A quick way to tighten eyebags and firm skin - The tool we use for gentle exfoliation 🪒- Or go to cream for smoother, tighter skin 🌸If you tried any of these hacks, let us know in the comments! And if you have your own favorite antiaging tips, share them with us and we'd love to try them.👉🏻 don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you'll never miss our weekly videos on health, wellness, and living your best life beyond the scale.If your in Illinois and want to learn more about the services that Empower Wellness in Sycamore offer like Red Light Therapy and IV Hydaration and much more:
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Welcome to Life Beyond the Scale, a space for women 40 and over navigating health, wellness, style, and self-worth. We discuss what challenges us and lifts us up through honest conversations, expert insights, and our stories.In today’s video podcast, we introduce ourselves and share how fear almost prevented us from starting this podcast. We’ll discuss actionable steps to overcome fear of trying something new. Our inspiration was Mel Robbin’s podcast.
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Jenn and Erin are longtime friends, coworkers, and wellness professionals who love to keep it real. With decades of experience in the health and wellness industry, they're now embracing life in their 50s with a renewed focus on feeling great, inside and out, with style confidence, and humor.In this episode, they dive into the often blurry line between people pleasing and simply being polite. From personal stories to hard earn lessons, Jenn and Erin shared the pitfalls. They faced and the mindset shifts that help them grow. They also talk about practical tools like learning to say no, and taking a pause before agreeing to something that has made a big difference in their lives.Join the conversation and reflect on your own habits, are you being kind or are you people pleasing?Subscribe for more real talk, wellness, wisdom, and midlife empowerment.
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Jenn and Erin decided to step out of their comfort zone and experiment with trying on all the latest styles in denim to see which one was a BUY or a BYE! They shopped at the Gap and tried out the latest Barrel and Horseshoe style denim, but found that old tried-and-true favorites in the 90s straight leg for Jenn and the wide-leg trouser style for Erin were still their favorites! However, the Camo barrel jeans got them both considering a second trip to the store.Thanks to the Gap store for being so helpful and informative on their sizing and styles.
Jenn's favorite jeans were the High Rise 90"s Slim Straight leg
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Erin's favorite jeans : High Rise Stride V waist Wide Leg Jeans
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When we think of grief, most people think of losing a loved one. But grief shows up in so many ways, like when the kids leave home, or when a friendship ends, or even when life doesn't turn out the way we imagined. Today, we're going to talk about the hidden faces of grief that often go unnoticed. Today we will examine several scenarios of grief and the feelings related to these moments and discuss some alternative methods to being there for our friends and loved ones.We apologize for the picture and sound quality of our video. We tried three times to record this episode. We made the commitment to drop a new episode each week, but the technology was not working to our advantage. Thank you for your patience as we learn and develop our skills with YouTube.
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Everyone thinks January is the only time for a fresh start, but what if this time of year is better? The kids are back in school, the routines are coming back, and there's this crisp, motivating energy in the air. Today we will discuss why September is the new January and how you can use it to reset your goals, refresh your habits, and finish the year strong. Plus, you want to stay to the end to take our poll!
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Jenn and Erin share their experiences from the perspective of a mom with kids ranging in age from high school to grad school and kids that are grown and flown, and then from an empty nester. They share their twelve tips on how to navigate this life transition.It's important to acknowledge that this stage brings emotional waves of pride, grief, and identity shifts as well as new possibilities.possibilities.
Tell me in the comments: which stage are YOU in right now?
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Do you ever wonder where your day went, but feel like you didn't to get what really mattered? You might be losing time to hidden habits that don't serve you anymore, we're discussing our issues from digital to healthy cooking and sharing our top 10 tips we've learned along the way.
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