Why We Feel Like Frauds (Even When We’re Not) If you’ve ever felt like you’re just one step away from being “found out,” you’re not alone. Studies show that as many as 75% of high-achieving women experience imposter syndrome at some point in their careers. In this episode of Insights from the Couch, we unpack why imposter syndrome often flares up at midlife—and how to move through it with compassion, courage, and confidence. Imposter syndrome shows up as doubting your abilit

If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound and wondering what’s fact, what’s hype, and whether these so-called “diet shots” are really for you — this week’s episode of Insights From the Couch is a must listen. In Episode 64, we sit down with nurse practitioner Amy Wrenn, a women’s health and metabolic expert who’s been on the front lines of the GLP-1 conversation. Amy brings over twenty years in medicine — from OB-GYN to integrative health — and now tr

When life falls apart at midlife, it’s easy to feel like everything’s over. But as author and podcast host Wendy Valentine reminds us, it might actually be the moment everything begins. In this episode of Insights From the Couch, we sit down with Wendy—host of The Midlife Makeover Show and author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play—to talk about what it really takes to rebuild your life from the ground up, find meaning again, and awaken to

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Ever feel like you’ve checked every box—career, family, the house—and still carry that quiet hum of “not enough”? On this episode of ...

Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a clarifying moment. A shedding. A time when many women begin to feel the weight of all the expectations...

Menopause is often portrayed as a season of inevitable decline—hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, weight gain, and a general sense of...

In episode 57 of Insights from the Couch , Laura and Colette dive into one of the most powerful psychological tools for understanding...

Let’s be honest: midlife weight loss is not the same game it was in our 20s—and no, it’s not just your imagination. In this episode of...

There’s a moment many of us face in midlife—when we catch a glimpse of ourselves in the mirror and think, “Wait, when did I become her?"...

When sexual abuse is wrapped in a family system that thrives on secrecy, the damage runs deep. The abuse itself is traumatic enough, but...

Insights From the Couch – Blog | Episode 53 Recap When you hear the phrase “self-care,” what comes to mind?A bubble bath? A spa day? A...

When we think about happiness, most of us think of fleeting moments—vacations, a night out, maybe crossing everything off the to-do list....

As we move through midlife, many of us start reevaluating the relationships we’ve built—romantic partnerships, friendships, and even the...

One year. Fifty episodes. Countless aha moments.This week on Insights From the Couch , we’re celebrating our one-year anniversary and the...

Featuring Dr. Mary Alice Mina on Insights From the Couch When it comes to skincare in midlife, there’s no shortage of advice—and...

What happens when you've spent decades caring for others—and suddenly, there's space to ask, "What about me?" This week on Insights From...

Grief is messy. It doesn’t follow a straight line. It can be quiet one day and gut-wrenching the next. In this deeply moving episode of...

Are you the one always saying “Sure, whatever works for you,” even when it doesn’t? Do you take on too much, avoid conflict, or feel...