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S3 E2: Good Golly Miss Molly (J)! Is CBD For You?

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CBD is the Wild West so understanding it can be tricky and confusing. But it doesn’t have to be. In fact, taking the right amount of quality CBD can actually be helpful for many of the symptoms of menopause. Join Lauren as she talks to Shaina Kerrigan, founder of Molly J small batch, CBD-infused confections all about the ins and outs of CBD. Topics include, the difference between CBD and THC, how to make sure what you are buying is quality, how to know what dosage to be taking and some life hacks involving CBD.

S3 E1: Debunking Beauty Myths With Chemist Confessions

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If you don’t follow Chemist Confessions on Instagram you should. Former formulation chemists Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu also have a new book Skincare Decoded which is a must-read. Lauren talks to them about clean beauty (and if it’s really better), how to properly layer skincare products together, if the expensive products really worth the money and their strict no-no list.

S2 E15: My Face Is Falling and It Can’t Get Up

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Is it time for a facelift and do you even want to go there? Join Lauren as she speaks to plastic surgeon Dr. Amir Karam about all the advances in facial plastic surgery, his new and improved “facial rejuvenation” procedure and if it’s right for you. He also touches on all the other non-surgical measures and if they really work and are worth the money. Keep the conversation going in my Facebook Group – Growing Younger.

S2 E14: It’s Gettin’ Hot In Here…

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And you want to take off all your clothes. Seriously, hot flashes are not fun nor are they funny. Lauren talks with Dr. Lauren Streicher who is the founder and Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Menopause and Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine, all about hot flashes. They discuss why we get them, what they mean, how to stop them quickly, if they are harmful to your health long-term and why most doctors are completely clueless about menopause.

S2 E13: Applying Makeup Like A Pro

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As we get older the actual art of applying makeup can get a little harder. That doesn’t just mean what you apply, but keeping a steady hand AS you apply it. Join Lauren as she chats with makeup artist Terri Bryant who founded GUIDE BEAUTY – a line of quality makeup with special applicators – when she herself was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Hers is a story of perseverance and a new career path in midlife.

S2 E12: I Used To Sleep Like a Baby So Why Can’t I Sleep Now?

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Menopausal insomnia is the worst, but you’re not alone! Join Lauren as she talks to Sleep Medicine & Neurologist and Medical Director at Aeroflow Sleep, Dr. Robert Yapundich about the importance of sleep as we age. Major hormonal, physical and psychological changes can wreak havoc on our sleep. We discuss why sleep suddenly alludes us, how much sleep we should be getting, what sleep disorders can do to our overall health and how to clean up our sleep hygiene.

S2 E11: Hair Color Trends For Women Over 40

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Should you even follow trends when it comes to hair color in midlife? Join Lauren as she speaks with Hamid Latif, Salon Director and Color Director of Sassoon Salon NYC. They delve into finding the right color, if you should go lighter or darker when greys start to take over and even discuss if and when you should embrace your grey.

S2 E10: Fueling Midlife, The Healthy Way!

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You think you are doing all the right things when it comes to the way you eat, so why do you feel sluggish and bloated? Join Lauren as she talks to Functional Nutritionist Risa Groux about the biggest mistakes most women make in midlife when it comes to food. Risa will also share the 3 things you must be eating to age well and the 4 things you need to stop eating NOW!

S2 E9: Taking Control Again When You’re a Foodie

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Author Teri Turner chats with Lauren about her best-selling cookbook No Crumbs Left, shares some tips and tricks that make you a better cook and why she has taken control again and made this her “year of health.” She will truly inspire you to get in the kitchen and get cooking healthy, delicious food.

S2 E8: Can Supplements Really Help You Age Later?

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All of your friends are taking them, but are supplements really that important? Can they really help you age better? Join Lauren as she talks with Dr. Marc Ronert creator of Hush & Hush supplements. They explore how supplements are just as important if not more so as the products you apply to your skin in helping you live younger longer.