Bloom and Beyond

Bloom and Beyond

Hosted by: Courtney Allison

Bloom and Beyond is the podcast for women who want to thrive in midlife and beyond. From health and wellness to personal growth, relationships, and everyday thoughts that cross our minds, we cover it all. Join us for...

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Protein for Women Over 40: How to Find the Right Balance in Midlife

Protein is one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition right now — especially for women in midlife. But how much protein do women over 40 actually need? And is it possible to focus so much on protein that other...
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The Hidden Health Risks of Sitting Too Much—Even If You Exercise

You can exercise regularly and still be harming your health if you spend most of your day sitting. In this episode of Bloom and Beyond, we explore how a sedentary lifestyle affects blood sugar, metabolism,...
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Late-Onset Hot Flashes After Menopause: Understanding the Shift

Hot flashes don’t always follow the timeline we expect. In this episode of the Bloom and Beyond Podcast, we explore late-onset hot flashes after menopause — why they can appear years after periods stop, even in women...
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Why January Feels So Hard: Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Winter Letdown

January can feel like a letdown. The holidays are over, winter stretches on, and the darker days can take a real toll on mood and energy—especially in places with long, gray winters like the Pacific Northwest. In this...
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Building Habits That Last: Creating Consistent Change Over Time

Building healthy habits isn’t about motivation, perfection, or changing everything at once. It’s about consistency, simplicity, and creating changes that fit your real life. In this episode of Bloom and Beyond,...
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Progress Over Pressure: Rethinking New Year’s Goals and Happiness

January often brings pressure to change everything at once. By mid-January, many people are already feeling overwhelmed or discouraged—especially when New Year’s resolutions don’t last. In this episode of Bloom and...
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Supporting Mental Health with Compassion and Clarity in Midlife

In this final episode of the Bloom & Beyond Podcast’s four-week Midlife Wellness series, Coach Courtney focuses on mental health in midlife — exploring why emotional challenges arise, what truly supports mental...
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Hormones, Stress, and Emotional Resilience in Midlife

Stress and emotional overwhelm often increase during midlife — and hormones play a significant role. In this episode of the Bloom & Beyond Podcast, Coach Courtney explores how hormonal shifts affect emotional...
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Emotional Well-Being in Midlife: Understanding Your Changing Feelings

Emotional changes are common during midlife — and hormones play a major role. In this episode of the Bloom & Beyond Podcast, Coach Courtney explains why feelings can shift during perimenopause and menopause, how...
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Supporting Better Sleep in Midlife: Gentle Habits That Actually Help

Better sleep in midlife doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from gentle, supportive habits. In this episode of the Bloom & Beyond Podcast, Coach Courtney shares realistic ways to support sleep during...
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Hormones, Cortisol, and Nighttime Waking in Midlife

Waking up in the middle of the night is one of the most common sleep challenges women face in midlife. In this episode of the Bloom & Beyond Podcast, Coach Courtney explains how hormones, cortisol, and blood sugar...
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Sleep & Hormones in Midlife: Why Rest Feels Harder Now

Sleep changes are common during midlife — and hormones play a major role. In this episode of the Bloom & Beyond Podcast, Coach Courtney explains how perimenopause and menopause affect sleep cycles, why rest feels...
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