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Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Dr Corina Sims
79 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text In this short Mindful Moment episode, I’m sharing a story from a recent family dinner — where a simple conversation question led to a much deeper reflection on emotions, thoughts, grief, and what it really means to “feel our feelings.” One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in life is that our feelings are created by our thoughts — but as I discovered while talking with my son, that idea can sometimes be misunderstood. There are emotions we are meant to feel — grief, sadness, ...
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Send us a text In this short Mindful Moment episode, I’m sharing a story from a recent family dinner — where a simple conversation question led to a much deeper reflection on emotions, thoughts, grief, and what it really means to “feel our feelings.” One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in life is that our feelings are created by our thoughts — but as I discovered while talking with my son, that idea can sometimes be misunderstood. There are emotions we are meant to feel — grief, sadness, ...
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Health & Fitness
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Nutrition
Episodes (20/79)
Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: Feeling Better vs Letting Yourself Feel
Send us a text In this short Mindful Moment episode, I’m sharing a story from a recent family dinner — where a simple conversation question led to a much deeper reflection on emotions, thoughts, grief, and what it really means to “feel our feelings.” One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in life is that our feelings are created by our thoughts — but as I discovered while talking with my son, that idea can sometimes be misunderstood. There are emotions we are meant to feel — grief, sadness, ...
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4 days ago
12 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Preventative Health for Midlife Women: Screening Tests That Actually Make a Difference
Send us a text Happy New Year — and welcome to the first episode of the year! 🎉 As we step into a fresh new year, it’s the perfect time to think about preventative health, staying well, and making sure you’re up to date with the screening tests that genuinely help women live longer, healthier lives. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the big screening programs we have in Australia, what they’re designed to do, when they’re recommended — and where we don’t have screening (and why that...
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1 week ago
34 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: You Could Miss the Pain - But You'd Miss the Dance
Send us a text In this reflective episode, I share a personal story sparked by an unexpected night out — watching Love Actually in concert with close friends. What began as a joyful shared experience unfolded into a powerful meditation on love, loss, memory, and the way life shapes us over time. As the music and stories stirred memories from my own past — including heartbreak, grief, and a season of profound uncertainty — I reflect on what it means to let go of what we thought life would look...
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2 weeks ago
11 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Stop Starting Over: The Missing Component to Finally Break the Yo-Yo Cycle in Midlife
Send us a text If you’ve ever found yourself losing weight… only to gain it back again, this episode is for you. So many midlife women feel frustrated, disheartened, and convinced that something is “wrong” with them — especially when the strategies that once worked suddenly stop working. But the truth is, it’s not a lack of willpower. And it’s not your fault. In this episode, I share the personal and professional journey that helped me finally step off the yo-yo dieting cycle — and why midlif...
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3 weeks ago
26 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: Other People's Opinions
Send us a text In this week’s Mindful Moment, I share a surprising little experience that made me pause, reflect… and laugh. It’s all about what happened after my last episode went out — and what it reminded me of (again) about other people’s opinions, why we can’t control them, and why we really shouldn’t try. If you’ve ever found yourself bending or shrinking to keep others happy, or worrying about how you’re being perceived, this episode offers a gentle reminder and a mindset shift that mi...
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1 month ago
7 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
The Silent Bone Crisis Affecting Midlife Women - A Bone Health Conversation All Women Need to Hear
Send us a text This week’s episode took a turn I didn’t expect. After seeing a string of unexpected bone density results in women in their 50s and 60s, I knew I had to hit pause on my planned topic and talk about something far more urgent: the silent bone crisis unfolding in midlife women — long before most of us think we’re at risk. In this episode, we explore: Why early bone loss is becoming so commonThe types of fractures most women never hear aboutWho should consider getting a bone densit...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: The Midlife Happiness Formula
Send us a text This week’s episode started with a simple quote I first heard as an intern on my psychiatry rotation: “The secret to happiness is having something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.” It’s a line that has quietly guided me through many stages of life — and recently, it sent me down an unexpected rabbit hole into women’s history, old medical thinking, and a surprising discovery about where the quote actually came from. Join me as I explore why this little p...
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1 month ago
13 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
The Power of a Midlife Reset - How Jo Got Her Mojo Back!
Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m joined by one of my founding members — Jo — for a powerful and uplifting conversation about what can happen when a midlife woman decides she’s ready for more strength, more energy, and more knowledge. At 56, Jo joined The Midlife Reset thinking she wanted to do something purely for herself and her body. Strength training was not something she had ever done before and she was getting message loud and clear - keeping muscle strong protects our health and o...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: Midlife Lessons from My Old Kelpie Jazz
Send us a text In this gentle and reflective episode, Dr Corina takes you on her slow walks with Jazzie — her old Kelpie whose aging paws have become a powerful reminder to slow down, be present, and focus on what truly matters. What began as daily exercise has turned into a mindfulness practice — a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with joy. Through stories of Jazzie’s adventures (and escapes!), Corina shares what her dog has taught her about letting go of drama, meeting life’s challe...
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2 months ago
13 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Social Withdrawal in Midlife - A Conversation with Tasha Morath
Send us a text In this warm Sunroom conversation, Dr Corina Sims welcomes educator, counsellor, coach, and long-time friend Tasha Morath to explore a common but rarely named midlife experience: social withdrawal. Is it “normal”? When is it a red flag? Together they unpack the biology (oestrogen, serotonin, oxytocin), the psychology (mood, anxiety, identity), and the cultural lens that can turn “withdrawing” into wise selectivity—quality over quantity. You’ll leave with practical ways to suppo...
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2 months ago
47 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - You're Not Alone
Send us a text If you are going through the midlife transition and if you ever feel you are very much alone, this podcast episode was meant for you. In this episode Dr Sims shares her personal reflections on how her symptoms impacted her work and how they also influenced some of the big career choices she has made. This episode is about changing the narrative and appreciating that whether we are one of the 20% who will have very mild symptoms, the 20% who will have severe symptoms or th...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Preventing Diabetes in Midlife - How to Get Off and Stay Off That Road
Send us a text It’s the most beautiful time of year here—sunshine, blooming gardens, and bird songs filling the air. But amidst the calm, today’s episode dives into a topic that’s affecting more and more midlife women: the growing risk of type 2 diabetes after menopause. Dr Corina shares real stories from her menopause clinic, where women are often surprised to learn they’re already prediabetic. But here’s the good news—you have agency. You have the power to change your trajectory, prevent di...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: Seeing the Human First - A Midlife Reflection on Judgement, Family, and Compassion
Send us a text This episode is a little more personal — and a little more emotional. Today Dr Corina opens up about her brother: a man of immense creativity, complexity, and struggle. Through his story, she reflects on how our early experiences shape our choices, how easy it is to judge what we don’t understand, and how healing begins when we learn to see the human before the circumstance. In this heartfelt conversation, Corina explores: What it means to offer compassion without enablingHow c...
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2 months ago
10 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Creatine Crash Course for Midlife Women
Send us a text When you hear the word creatine, do you picture bulky bodybuilders and gym bros? I used to as well—until I started lifting weights myself and kept hearing about its potential benefits beyond muscle. In this episode, I break down the science of creatine in simple, practical terms. We’ll cover what it actually is, how it works as a quick energy backup system, and why it might be worth considering in midlife. Beyond its well-known role in helping with strength and recovery, creati...
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3 months ago
14 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment: Weeds, Boundaries & Blossoms: Protecting Your Energy in Midlife
Send us a text Spring is springing here in Australia — while for many of my listeners on the other side of the world, fall is falling. These seasonal shifts always get me reflecting on cycles of growth, change, and what needs to be cleared away. On today’s episode of Opt to Thrive, I share a story from our property about weeds, fruit trees, and even a plant called Pigface (yes, really!) — and the surprising lesson they hold for us in midlife. Just like our pomegranate trees flourished once th...
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3 months ago
11 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Beyond the Scale: Strength and Confidence
Send us a text What if the number on the scale wasn’t the most important measure of your health? In this episode, I share a powerful conversation from inside the very first round of my Midlife Reset program. As we near the end of our 12 weeks together, the women took it upon themselves to reflect on why they joined and what they’ve gained. Their words moved me deeply — and reminded me why I started this journey in the first place. You’ll hear themes that so many of us in midlife can relate to...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - His Dirty Laundry
Send us a text Have you ever found yourself in midlife looking around and thinking… is this really it? In this episode of Opt to Thrive, I share a story many of us will find uncomfortably familiar — a woman who worked tirelessly for her family, on the property, in her job, and in her home, only to arrive in midlife feeling resentful, unseen, and unappreciated. Her story opens up a bigger conversation about what was modeled for us growing up, how those patterns can follow us into our own relat...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Creating Momentum for Sustainable Body Composition Changes in Midlife
Send us a text In this episode of Opt to Thrive, I’m taking you behind the scenes as I prepare for my very first 6-Day Midlife Reset Challenge. It’s exciting, a little terrifying, and full of moving parts — but it’s also the perfect opportunity to talk about something I know so many midlife women struggle with: momentum. How do we actually get the ball rolling when it comes to making changes in our body composition, energy, and health? And more importantly — how do we keep it going once life ...
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4 months ago
24 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - Stay Out of Their Thought Bubble
Send us a text Today we’re diving into a thought error that causes so many of us unnecessary stress and suffering: mind reading. On the one hand, being able to pick up on social cues is an important life skill. None of us wants to be that person who completely misses when someone is trying to wrap up a conversation or isn’t in the mood to hear about our dog because they’ve just lost theirs. But there’s a fine line between reading cues and sliding into mind reading — and that’s where things ge...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Testosterone Truths & Hormone Myths: Setting the Record Straight with Professor Susan Davis
Send us a text This week on Opt to Thrive I’m joined by a guest I've been wanting to interview since starting the podcast — Professor Susan Davis, the world’s leading expert on testosterone therapy for women and a globally recognised authority on women’s hormones. Professor Davis is a Consultant Endocrinologist, Head of the Women’s Endocrine Clinic at Alfred Hospital, and Director of the Monash University Women’s Health Research Program. With over 435 peer-reviewed publications, international...
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4 months ago
37 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Send us a text In this short Mindful Moment episode, I’m sharing a story from a recent family dinner — where a simple conversation question led to a much deeper reflection on emotions, thoughts, grief, and what it really means to “feel our feelings.” One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in life is that our feelings are created by our thoughts — but as I discovered while talking with my son, that idea can sometimes be misunderstood. There are emotions we are meant to feel — grief, sadness, ...