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Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

Dr Corina Sims

73 episodes

12 hours ago

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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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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Health & Fitness

Self-Improvement,

Episodes (20/73)

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...

13 hours 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...

1 week 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...

2 weeks 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...

3 weeks 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...

4 weeks 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

2 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...

2 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 ...

2 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...

2 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...

3 months ago

37 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - The Art of Holding Space

Send us a text Have you ever shared something painful, only to have the other person jump straight into problem-solving—or worse, point out the silver lining? Sometimes, when we’re hurting, the last thing we want is a “fix.” What we really need is connection. In this episode, I open up about my own struggle with learning how to hold space for others. As a doctor and a natural problem-solver, my first instinct has always been to offer solutions. But outside of my professional role, that isn’t ...

3 months ago

9 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

Gut Health Basics: How to Have a Happy Gut

Send us a text In this episode, we get back to gut health basics — From the microbiome to what fibre actually is, the difference between soluble and insoluble fibre, and why it matters for regularity, weight management, bone health, cancer prevention, and more. We’ll also cover: How much fibre you really need in midlifeMy go-to fibre-rich foods that are calorie-efficientThe link between fibre, your gut microbiome, and overall healthPrebiotics vs probiotics The surprising connection betwe...

3 months ago

31 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - Worry Pretends to be Necessary

Send us a text Today on Opt to Thrive, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most common (and sneaky!) mental habits holding midlife women back — worry. Not the kind that signals an anxiety disorder — but the everyday low-level worry that shows up in overthinking, second-guessing, decision delay, and imagining worst-case scenarios. You might believe that worry helps you stay on top of things — but what if it’s actually sabotaging your ability to solve problems, make confident choices, ...

3 months ago

16 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

Muscles, Mindset & Midlife: Getting Started with Abbey Atkins

Send us a text Today Dr Sims sits down for a fun conversation with local fitness professional Abbey Atkins. They talk about everything from gymtimidation to motivation and mindset when it comes to organizing a fitness routine. Why more and more women are lifting weights after 40 (and why it matters)How to shift your focus from the number on the scale to how you feelThe science-backed benefits of strength training for longevity, bone health, and metabolismMindset traps that hold women ba...

3 months ago

54 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - Overcoming All or Nothing Thinking

Send us a text Sick of falling off the wagon — again? This episode is for you. That old “wagon” everyone keeps falling off of? It’s not helping you. In fact, it’s keeping you stuck in the same frustrating cycle. In this episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr. Corina Sims takes a sledgehammer to one of the most persistent mindset traps holding midlife women back: all-or-nothing thinking. You’ll learn why this black-and-white way of thinking sabotages your health goals — and how to replace it with someth...

4 months ago

12 minutes

Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women

Is it Menopause Brain Fog or Could it be Dementia?

Send us a text Are you worried about dementia? You’re not alone — especially in midlife, when sleep issues and brain fog can make us feel like our minds aren’t what they used to be. In this episode of Opt to Thrive, Dr. Corina Sims breaks down everything you need to know about dementia: what it is, how it starts, how it’s diagnosed, and — importantly — what you can do to reduce your risk. From the difference between brain fog and dementia to the myths around genetic testing, we’re covering th...

4 months ago

25 minutes