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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How to Stay Consistent With Healthy Habits- Even on Busy or Low-Energy Days

Staying consistent with healthy habits is where most people struggle. In this episode of the Bloom and Beyond podcast, we talk about how to stay consistent with your habits in a realistic way that actually fits your...
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How to Build Healthy Habits Without Overcomplicating It

Building healthy habits doesn’t have to be complicated—but most people make it that way. In this episode of the Bloom and Beyond podcast, we talk about how to build healthy habits in a simple, realistic way that...
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How Stress Affects Your Body and Your Health Over Time

In this episode of the Bloom and Beyond podcast, we break down how stress affects your body, how cortisol impacts your health, and why chronic stress can influence things like heart health, blood sugar, sleep, and...
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How Much Exercise You Actually Need (150 Minutes a Week Explained)

Most people are not getting enough exercise—and it may not be as much as you think. In this episode of the Bloom and Beyond podcast, we break down how much exercise you actually need each week, why 150 minutes...
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Menopause Belly: Understanding the Midlife Lower Belly Change

Many women notice a surprising change during perimenopause and menopause — their lower belly starts to look different, even when their weight hasn’t changed very much. Your jeans may feel tighter around the waist....
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Menopause Body Changes: Understanding Weight, Body Shape, and Body Composition

Menopause body changes can affect more than the number on the scale. Hormonal shifts in midlife influence body composition, muscle mass, fat distribution, and metabolism — which is why your shape may feel different...
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You Know What to Do—So Why Is It So Hard to Start?

You know what you want to do. You know what would be good for you. And yet… starting feels harder than it should. This episode is for midlife women who aren’t lacking knowledge or motivation—but still feel stuck when...
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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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