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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Why Everyone Feels Mentally Exhausted

Mental exhaustion has become incredibly common, yet many people do not realize how much constant stimulation, noise, scrolling, multitasking, and information overload are affecting the nervous system. In this episode...
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The Healing Power of Nature

In this episode of the Bloom and Beyond podcast, I share my recent five-day trip to the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota and talk about why spending time in nature can feel so healing. From the sound of loons...
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How to Sleep Better at Night and Wake Up with More Energy

Struggling to sleep well at night or waking up feeling tired? In this episode of the Bloom and Beyond podcast, we talk about how to sleep better using simple, realistic strategies that actually work in real life....
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How to Increase Your Energy Naturally Throughout the Day

Feeling tired throughout the day isn’t always about needing more sleep. In this episode of the Bloom and Beyond podcast, we talk about how to increase your energy naturally using simple, realistic strategies that...
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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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