V.I.B.E. Living Podcast
Welcome to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, the ultimate audio destination for women over 40 looking to thrive in their mid-life journey! Each episode is a treasure trove of secrets and strategies for a life filled with Vitality, Intuition, Beauty, and Empowerment. Dive into diverse topics that resonate with your life's second act – from mastering the art of aging gracefully to conquering mid-life weight challenges and igniting your passion for an active, fulfilling lifestyle.
Whether you're plotting a retirement adventure or seeking inspiration to elevate your daily routine, V.I.B.E. Living is your companion for making every moment count!
Recent Episodes
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Aug. 11, 2026
Why You Still Feel “Off”: Trauma, Grief & Emotional Healing in Midlife
If you’ve been feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or like something is “off,” you’re not alone. Many women are carrying unprocessed grief, trauma, anxiety, and emotional burnout after years of stress, loss, and major life changes. In this episode, I talk with Barbara Palmer, CEO of BP Life Coaching Services and author of Healthy, Happy Whole, about trauma, grief, depression, and emotional healing in midlife and beyond. We explore what trauma really is, how it affects us (even
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July 20, 2026
Permission to Grieve: How to Carry Loss Without Losing Yourself
One sentence can change the way you carry loss—and for our guest Laura Bratton, that sentence was, “I want to give you permission to grieve.” In this deeply moving conversation, Laura—an author, speaker, and resilience coach—shares how she learned to move forward without denying the pain of what she had lost. After beginning to lose her sight at age nine and becoming completely blind by the end of high school, she faced depression, daily panic attacks, and the difficult work of rebuilding her i
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July 15, 2026
Burned Out or Drifting? How Women Over 40 Can Reclaim Their Energy & Purpose
If you are a woman over 40, burnout doesn't always come from working too hard. Sometimes it happens because you've slowly drifted away from the life you actually want. If you're a woman over 40 juggling career demands, family responsibilities, aging parents, relationships, and everyone else's expectations, you may recognize the feeling: you're constantly busy, yet somehow disconnected from yourself. In this powerful episode of the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, we explore why so many midlife women ...
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July 13, 2026
Feeling Invisible After 40? How to Build a Personal Brand That Opens Doors
Have you ever felt like you've changed—but the world still sees the old version of you? For many women over 40, life brings a season of reinvention. Whether you're starting a business, changing careers, pursuing a long-forgotten dream, or simply stepping into a new chapter, one question quietly lingers: How do I help others see the woman I've become? The answer may be something you've never considered—your personal brand. It's not about becoming an influencer or creating a polished online ima...
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July 6, 2026
The Hidden Cause of Chronic Pain Every Woman Over 40 Should Know
What if the real source of your chronic pain isn't where it hurts? Millions of women live with persistent pain, stiffness, frozen shoulder, sciatica, headaches, or unexplained tension—even after normal scans, physical therapy, injections, or being told that everything "looks fine." In this eye-opening episode, we explore one of the most overlooked pieces of the wellness puzzle: fascia—the connective tissue that supports every muscle, organ, nerve, and joint in your body. Joining us is Gwen Be...
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June 29, 2026
Your Labs Are Normal...So Why Do I Feel So Bad
If your doctor has ever told you, "Your labs look normal," while you're struggling with exhaustion, brain fog, weight gain, anxiety, poor sleep, or hot flashes, this episode is for you. Millions of women navigating perimenopause and menopause are told their symptoms are simply part of aging. But what if there was more to the story? In this podcast, we sit down with Jackie Roberts, a midlife health educator with more than 30 years of experience in laboratory medicine and the pharmaceutical ind...