The Midlife Reset: Sleep, Strength & Joyful Living for Women 50+
Episodes
Six Practices for Joy and Ease
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how women can reclaim joy, ease, and alignment in midlife—beyond people-pleasing, sacrifice, and self-abandonment.As mid...
5 Nighttime Sleep Secrets for Midlife Women
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How did you sleep last night? So many midlife women are struggling. Do we need sleeping pills? Separate bedrooms? A better mattress?Before you do anyt...
Menopause Belly Explained
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did you look down one day and say … where did all this flesh come from?I did.At 60 years old, I was feeling bloated, exhausted and embarrassed that ...
Self-Discipline Is Self-Care
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So many of my friends are busy. Exhausted. Doing all the things — and yet somehow, not feeling satisfied… settled… or content. One friend has ha...
Five Powerful Questions for Midlife Women
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There comes a moment for many women when effort stops delivering results. You’re doing all the right things — working harder, staying capable, car...
Feel Wildly Alive Again: Style, Visibility and Confidence for Midlife Women
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if feeling wildly alive in midlife had nothing to do with doing more — and everything to do with finally being seen?If you’ve ever stood in f...
Menopause, Cravings & Insulin
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beep! Beep! Delivery coming in! That’s what insulin sounds like in your body. If you’ve been hearing a lot of buzz lately about insulin resistance...
3 Ways to Slay Your Goals… And It’s Not What You Think
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the new year. Big plans. What if doubling down on those resolutions… really gritting your teeth and going for it… pushing really hard… wa...
5 Secrets to Stop Bladder Leaking
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling embarrassed and old because you leak when you laugh, jump, or cough? Me too. And I got tired of saying no to things like group hikes o...
Menopause as your "Second Spring"
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if menopause wasn’t an ending… but the beginning of your second spring?For most of us raised in Western culture, menopause has been framed as...
The Gift You Never Wanted: How Midlife Curveballs Become Catalysts for Reinvention
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife has a way of serving up plot twists we never saw coming. Some are beautiful. Some shake us to our core. But every once in a while, the twist i...
Start Fresh: Midlife Change That Sticks
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you already dreading stepping on the scale after the holidays? Looking to get your routine back on track?Real, lasting change is possible. Next y...
No Regrets: Mindful Holiday Eating
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tis the season of parties. All those rich foods… fancy drinks. It’s no time to start dieting right? Hell no! I’m going to give you three soli...
The Courage to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pace of Change is Exhausting!Cheryl Gordon:Do you ever feel the pace of change is just… exhausting? Every time you finally figure out one new app or...
Breathing, Bladder Issues and Sleep
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many times do you get up in the night to pee? And is it easy to get back to sleep after?Fariya and I have helped hundreds of women improve their b...
The 3 A.M. Reset: Rest Even When You Can’t Sleep
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night, mind racing, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Modern l...
Strength Training vs Workout Out with Weights
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today was a lifelong athlete — boot camps, spin, Body Pump, you name it. But one day, she looked down and thought, “Where did all this be...
Reclaiming Strength and Self
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most midlife women I work with know they should take care of themselves—but guilt and old conditioning still whisper, “That’s selfish.”My gues...
Your Next Chapter Starts Now
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever secretly dreamed of writing a book one day? Or maybe you just crave a good story that makes you feel seen in midlife — with all its ch...
Live with Cheryl Gordon
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Mood Swings & Menopause
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Midlife Reset Podcast, episode 33! I’m your host, Cheryl Gordon. Today, we’re diving into something every midlife woman has ex...
Wednesday Live: the 5 Step Midlife Reset
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Stress, Midlife Weight and Hormones
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you look in the mirror and think… ‘What on earth happened to me?’”It’s not like you’re being vain. It’s about the extra weight, bloat...
Live with Cheryl Gordon
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t get me wrong… I’m all about the fun. In fact, WTF? That was mine … but my acronym meant “where’s the fun?” Gotta figure out how it...
Knee & Hip Pain? Start With Your Feet
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are stairs getting trickier every day? Do you worry about needing surgery for your knees?One of the most common reasons people seek out my yoga classe...
Live with Cheryl Gordon
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Rediscover Yourself: Life Coaching & Journaling for Midlife Women
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you spent years pouring your heart into everyone else—only to feel drained, resentful, or even invisible?You’re not alone. In this week’s e...
Live with Cheryl Gordon
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Live Midlife Metabolism Q&A
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered why your body seems to respond differently to diets, exercise, or even your favorite comfort foods now that you’re in midl...
Live with Cheryl Gordon
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Strength & Balance in Yoga
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Gordon: Yoga is supposed to heal you, so why did it hurt me? In this episode, my guest and I reveal the hidden risks of yoga for women over 50,...
Live with Cheryl Gordon
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Is Your Libido MIA?
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has touch and connection quietly slipped off your radar since menopause? You're not alone—and you are not broken.In this heartfelt episode of The Mi...
Live with Cheryl Gordon
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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3 Ways to Cut Nighttime Snacking
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does this sound familiar? I eat healthy all day long… green smoothie for breakfast, high fibre salad for lunch. Even at dinner, well, I start care...
Live with Cheryl Gordon
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Mindfulness to Manage a Crisis
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, while camping, my husband had a heart attack. It wasn’t his first cardiac crisis. But this time, it dawned that our lives would d...
Live with Cheryl Gordon
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Stop Stress Eating Today
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Gordon: I have a confession to make. I have a huge sweet tooth, and absolutely love anything salty and crispy. And I eat these things when I'm ...
Live with Cheryl Gordon
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Vaginal Health Matters
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
C: Let’s get real, girlfriends—how is it that we’ve had babies, managed families, worked our butts off, and hit midlife still unclear on our own...
My Knee Hurts!
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many people do you know who’ve had knee replacement surgery… and were shocked when it didn’t fix the pain or restore their mobility? The tru...
Are You Peeing All the Time? It's Not Your Bladder.
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔑 Key Themes:* Bladder issues in midlife aren’t just about Kegels, surgery, or medication.* The root cause is often dysregulation in the autonomi...
Does Cardio Help you Lose Weight?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard it: “Gotta do your cardio!” I used to believe that too—spending hours sweating on the treadmill, chasing calorie burn in the h...
The Next Day
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you reached out after yesterday’s post. Thank you! I love y’all for your big hearts and caring.Thought I would give you an update on how...
It was a tough morning.
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the above video, you are seeing the raw and real emotions of a midlife woman experiencing a difficult morning.You usually see me bouncing about, fu...
5 Steps to Start Mindful Eating Today
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your weight loss journey had nothing to do with willpower... and everything to do with your relationship with yourself?If you’re tired of di...
The Miracle Cure for Sore Joints
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you’ve always been active—skiing, skating, cycling, playing racquet sports well into your 70s—and suddenly, your body says n...
(Ep #16) Sleep Isn’t a Nighttime Problem — It’s a Morning One
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My clients always ask me: ‘Why can’t I fall asleep even when I’m exhausted?’ And my answer always surprises them: ‘Let’s talk about your m...
(Ep #15) Prehab Before Joint Replacement: 7 Powerful Ways to Heal Faster"
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve seen the x-ray. It’s bone on bone. The pain’s been building for years and now surgery feels like the only option.I get it. I’ve walked ...
Change Your Breathing ... Change Your Life! (Episode 14)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🧘♀️ Embracing Midlife WellnessMidlife brings unique challenges—restless sleep, joint stiffness, and fluctuating energy. In this episode, w...
Why You Need an Osteopath
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So welcome to episode 13 of the Midlife Reset podcast. I'm Cheryl Gordon, and I educate midlife women on sleeping better, feeling stronger, and losing...
Manifest from Your Heart Vibration, Ep 12
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for some direction on how to begin your yoga journey? Click here for a FREE Essential Guide to Yoga for Women over 50. Contact Heather throu...
Hormones and Female Health, Ep 11
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
C: Today on the Midlife Reset podcast, which is episode 11, by the way, you are going to finally get the answers you need about your hormones.I am th...
How I Stopped Peeing All the Time
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
C: Welcome! This is the Midlife Reset podcast, episode number 10! I’m Cheryl Gordon. I am dedicated to educating midlife women about sleeping ...
Safe Yoga for Osteoporosis
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get the complete one hour class FREE here.We think of our bones as solid structures. They hold us up! But in reality, bone tissue is some of the most ...
What to Eat for Weight Loss Over 40 (Episode 8)
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
C: Blow my mind! Here we are at the last of our 8 part series on blasting that midlife belly. I’m Cheryl Gordon. I help midlife women sleep better,...
Midlife Weight Loss: Why You Need Support & Accountability (Episode 7)
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S: Hey everyone, welcome! This is episode #7 in our series about midlife metabolism and weight loss. Today we’ll dive in to something rarely discuss...
Hydration & Detox for Weight Loss (Episode 6)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
C: Hey, hey, hey and Welcome! You are discovering how to shed that midlife belly holistically and while having a lot of fun. Today we dive into drinki...
How Poor Sleep Causes Weight Gain (Episode 5)
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S: Welcome, welcome, or welcome back! Today we’re going to take a look at how poor sleep sabotages metabolisms and give you real solutions. I’m Sh...
Belly Fat & Stress (Episode 4)
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
C: Episode 4!!! We’re so amazingly psyched to finally give you the action plan for managing the stress - weight connection. I’m Cheryl Gordon. I h...
Hormones & Weight Gain After 40
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S: Welcome to Episode 3! Today I’m excited to bust a few myths about hormones and weight gain. That jazzes me - being a nutrition nerd.C: This is Sh...
Metabolism Over 40: Why “Eat Less, Move More” Doesn’t Work, Ep 2
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
C: Welcome back to episode 2! Today, we’ll cover why caloric restriction is doomed to fail AND you’ll get some great strategies for befriending yo...
Why You’re Gaining Weight in Midlife (And How to Fix It!) Ep 1
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S: Welcome! It is so amazing that you’re here. This 8-part series is intended to break myths, empower women, and provide real, actionable steps. We’...