Transforming 45
Transforming 45 is a podcast about midlife and menopause, hosted by menopause coach and educator Lisa Boate. Each episode explores perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts and midlife reinvention through candid personal stories. Lisa talks with both men and women about how to better understand their bodies, relationships and sense of purpose during this stage of life. The tone is honest, funny and empowering, aimed at helping listeners thrive through midlife change.
Episodes
Did You Lose Your Libido or Never Get to Know It? Desire After 45 with Dr. Lori Brotto
Come find me at the National Menopause Show, October 17–18, 2026, at the International Centre in Mississauga. I’ll be recording Transforming 45 from the show floor. Use TRANSFORM45 for 15% off tickets: https://nationalmenopauseshow.com/
Have you really lost your libido, or were you never given the space, language or permission to discover your desire in the first place?
In this honest conversa
You Did Everything Right. Why Does Midlife Feel So Wrong?
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Come for honest conversations, practical information and a whole lot of midlife connection.
When: Oct 17, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: The International Centre, Hall 5, Mississauga, Ontario.
I’ll be podcasting from the show floor, including a live conversation with Jessica Holmes on Saturday. Come say hello!
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The Beautiful Badass Bod Era: How fashion can help create a midlife revolution
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Has your body changed in perimenopause or menopause and suddenly your clothes don’t feel like you anymore?
Heather Bolt, founder of Dotty Clothing, joins Lisa Boate for a funny, honest conversation about midlife fashion, changing bodies, body confidence and w
The Practical Magic of Coven Health
“It’s not a problem that you can’t keep it together enough. It’s a problem that you have too much to keep together.” — Dr. Michelle Jacobson
What happens when a leading menopause specialist and a seasoned business builder decide that “this is just how it is” is no longer an acceptable answer?
In this episode, Lisa sits down with Dr. Michelle Jacobson and Jenn Patterson, co-founders of Coven Heal
You Have No Best-Before Date: Jessica Holmes on Menopause, Mental Health and Moving at Your Own Pace
Join me at this year’s National Menopause Show, October 17 and 18 at the International Centre in Mississauga. Go to https://nationalmenopauseshow.com/ and use code TRANSFORM45.
For years, Jessica Holmes built a career playing other people. Now, in midlife, she is discovering the freedom of becoming more fully herself.
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa and Jessica talk about the pressure
3 Answers to Midlife Wellness We All Need to Know
This week on Transforming 45 Podcast, Lisa sits down with Karen Armes, founder of ZuZu Unleashed, holistic health educator, retreat leader, entrepreneur, and passionate disruptor in the wellness space.
Together, they unpack the modern midlife experience through the lens of nervous system health, depletion, minerals, emotional overwhelm, identity shifts, connection, and what happens when women st
Can We Actually Slow Aging? What Women Over 40 Need to Know
What if aging isn't something that simply happens to us?
This week's conversation completely shifted how I think about longevity.
Not because it promised magic supplements or miracle cures.
Because it reminded me that the goal isn't living longer.
It's protecting the years we're living.
If you've ever wondered…
✨ Should I take supplements?
✨ Does intermittent fasting really work?
✨ What
Uncage the Rage: Menopause, Music and Hormonal Justice
Menopause was kept quiet for decades. Alicia J. Rose is done whispering.
In this fierce, funny and deeply cathartic conversation, Lisa sits down with the award-winning filmmaker, photographer and musician behind MENOPUNKS—a documentary, podcast and growing movement using punk-rock rebellion to challenge menopause misinformation and demand hormonal justice.
Alicia shares her own path from medical
Braless, Out of Gas, and Finally Free with Kara @mediocremom76
Join me at the National Menopause Show, October 17–18 at the International Centre in Mississauga! Get your tickets at nationalmenopauseshow.com and use code TRANSFORM45 at checkout.
What happens when you stop trying to hold it all together… and start laughing instead?
This week, Lisa sits down with Kara Murray—aka MediocreMom76—former teacher turned viral content creator and now stand-up comedi
Why Aren’t We Talking About Post-Menopause? With Cindy Dupuie
Join me at this year's National Menopause Show, October 17th and 18th at the International Center in Mississauga. Go to https://nationalmenopauseshow.com/ and use code :TRANSFORM45
Menopause isn't the end of the story.
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with functional medicine practitioner and nutritionist Cindy Dupuie to talk about what happens after menopause and why women ne
Midlife Is the Rewrite with Thayne Martin
You’re not stuck—you’re running patterns. And patterns can be rewritten.
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Thayne Martin, creator of ELAH™ and an experiential neuroscience entrepreneur helping people rewire emotional patterns in real time.
After surviving severe childhood trauma, addiction, and a near-death experience, Thayne rebuilt his life by understanding one powerful t
Why Women Feel Disconnected from Their Bodies During Menopause with Harmony Slater
Midlife isn’t a breakdown—it’s a signal.
In this episode, Lisa sits down with Harmony Slater to explore how menopause, burnout, and body image conditioning disconnect women from their bodies—and how somatic practices, breathwork, and nervous system regulation can help you reconnect.
What this episode covers:
Menopause and body changes in midlife
Why women feel disconnected from their
Your Life Looks Right… So Why Does It Feel Wrong? With Kim Costa
What happens when the life you built no longer fits the woman you’re becoming?
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Kim Costa—author of Live in Your Wheelhouse and creator of The Wheelhouse Method—to explore the powerful connection between identity, environment, and midlife reinvention.
Because here’s the truth no one talks about: Sometimes the most “perfect” life… is the most
Why Everything Stopped Working (And What To Do Instead) with Laura McLennan
If you’ve been told your symptoms are “just aging,” this episode will challenge everything you’ve been taught.
Lisa sits down with biologist and holistic nutritionist Laura McLennan to unpack what’s actually happening in the perimenopausal and menopausal body—and why working harder isn’t the answer.
This is a conversation about metabolism, insulin resistance, and the truth about why what used to
The Leadership Lie That’s Burning Women Out (And What Actually Works) with Theresa Bailey
What if burnout isn’t a personal failure—but a system design flaw?
This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with leadership disruptor Theresa Bailey, founder of Starfish Synergies and North America’s partner for Play-Doh Power Solutions (yes, really).
What starts as a surprising conversation about Play-Doh quickly becomes a powerful exploration of leadership, burnout, workplace culture, and
The Virtuous Woman Trap (and Why You Feel So Damn Empty) with Dr. Julie Merriman
What if your burnout isn’t about doing too much…but about believing your value comes from being needed?
This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Dr. Julie Merriman—PhD, Certified Sex Counselor, trauma specialist, and creator of Soul Joy™—for a conversation that goes way deeper than “self-care.”
They unpack the virtuous woman trap: the lifelong conditioning that teaches women to over-fun
What Wine Can Teach Us About Parenting, Pressure & Letting Go with Danielle Frank
What do wine and parenting have in common? More than you think.
In this insightful and surprisingly funny conversation, Lisa sits down with luxury wine expert and author Danielle Frank to explore how the language of wine can help us rethink how we raise humans.
From control and expectations to identity, independence, and imperfection—this episode challenges modern parenting norms and reminds us
Burnout, Body Wisdom & The Midlife Rebellion with Maria Angelova
What if exhaustion isn't the price of success?
This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Maria Angelova, creator of the Angelova Method, fitness professional, former corporate leader, and passionate advocate for helping people reconnect with their bodies.
After years of pushing through stress, sleeplessness, anxiety, and burnout, Maria experienced a series of wake-up calls that forced he
Braless, Out of Gas, and Finally Free with Kara @mediocremom76
What happens when you stop trying to hold it all together… and start laughing instead?
This week, Lisa sits down with Kara Murray—aka MediocreMom76—former teacher turned viral content creator and now stand-up comedian.
Kara built a massive audience by telling the truth about motherhood, menopause, and the absolute chaos of midlife—and people felt it.
In this episode, we explore what happens whe
The Menopause Industry Wants You to Buy More. Your Body Wants Less with Dr. Nayan Patel
This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with pharmacist, wellness expert, and author Dr. Nayan Patel for a powerful conversation about the missing pieces in the menopause and longevity conversation. Please note - this episode was recorded before the term PCOS was evolved to PMOS.
Together they unpack:
Why hormones are only one piece of the puzzle
The connection between stress, in
We Are Not Falling Apart: The Truth About Midlife Identity, Relationships & Letting Go with Angela Burk
What if nothing is going wrong… but everything is changing?
In this deeply honest and unfiltered conversation, Lisa sits down with Angela Burk—author, marketing strategist, and self-proclaimed midlife hell-raiser—to talk about what it actually feels like to move through midlife.
From confronting the mirror to redefining relationships, navigating shifting identities, and parenting adult children,
What School Could Be — If We Had The Courage To Imagine Differently with jeewan chanicka and Alison Bradshaw
What School Could Be — If We Had The Courage To Imagine Differently
Lisa is joined by jeewan chanicka and Alison Bradshaw for a powerful conversation about the future of public education in Ontario and beyond.
The conversation explores:
Ontario’s new attendance and standardized testing policies
Why students are disengaging from school
The impact of policy on neurodivergent lear
103 Perimenopause Symptoms Later… Here’s What Every Woman Needs to Know with Andrea Donsky
What if everything you’re feeling… actually makes sense?
In this powerful episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Andrea Donsky—nutritionist, 7x published menopause researcher, and co-founder of Morphus—to break open the conversation women were never taught to have.
From the shocking reality that menopause is completely absent from school curriculum to the 100+ symptoms most women don’t
Midlife Isn’t a Crisis. It’s a Reckoning (in the best way) with Udo Erasmus
What if the thing you’ve been trying to avoid… is actually the way back to yourself?
This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Udo Erasmus—a pioneer in the health and wellness space and co-founder of Udo’s Choice—to explore the connection between heartache, healing, and coming home to your body.
From surviving war as a child to decades studying biology, psychology, and human nature, Udo
What If You Stopped Performing Your Life with Brandi Croghan
What if midlife isn’t something to survive… but something to reimagine?
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Brandi Croghan, founder of The What If Collective, to explore how one simple question—what if—can unlock curiosity, courage, and meaningful change.
This conversation moves beyond symptoms and into identity, belonging, and the emotional shifts that come with midlife. Tog
Longevity, Biohacking & Menopause: What Actually Holds Up? With Chris Burres
If something claims to extend life by 90%… we need to slow down and ask better questions.
In this episode, Lisa sits down with Chris Burres, founder and chief scientist of MyVitalC, to explore the science behind ESS-60—a molecule linked to one of the longest longevity experiments in mammals.
Together, they unpack:
What the research actually says (and doesn’t say)
The role of mitochond
What If Menopause Is Liberation? With Lasara Firefox Allen
What This Episode Is About
Menopause is often reduced to symptoms—but what if it’s actually a profound identity shift?
In this episode, Lisa sits down with Lasara Firefox Allen to explore menopause through a wider lens—one that includes gender identity, power structures, and the deeply personal experience of transformation.
This conversation opens up new ways of understanding menopause as not j
What Happens When Women Finally Get the Right Care with Daniel Rudyak
This week, Lisa sits down with entrepreneur and investor Danny Rudyak to unpack one of the biggest gaps in modern healthcare: the lack of proactive, personalized care—especially for women navigating hormonal health.
Danny shares the deeply personal experiences that led to the creation of ReadyRx, including his father’s health journey and a life-threatening misdiagnosis involving his partner.
Tog
Why You Suddenly Can’t Tolerate Your Life with Tina Erdman
In this deeply embodied episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with modern mystic, adventurer, and embodiment guide Tina Erdman to explore what it truly means to come home to yourself in midlife.
From nervous system healing and frequency, to identity, safety, and reclaiming your voice, this conversation weaves together science, spirituality, and lived experience. Tina shares how trekkin
Your (Peri)Menopausal Body Is Talking — Are You Listening? With Claudine François
Midlife symptoms can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes even frightening.
Many women hear the same response when they seek help:
“Your labs look normal.”
But normal doesn’t always mean your body is functioning well.
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with functional health practitioner and author Claudine François to unpack what’s really happening in the body during per
Rewriting Your Inner Story After 40 with Suzanne Longstreet
Rewriting Your Inner Story After 40 with Suzanne Longstreet
What if the patterns holding you back today were decisions your brain made before you were seven years old?
This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with master coach Suzanne Longstreet, creator of the Quantum U Activation Process. Suzanne works with high-achieving women who are ready to release subconscious blocks, reconnect with t
Burnout Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal with Farah Jamani
This week on Transforming 45, I’m joined by the brilliant Farah Jamani—pharmacist, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of ResetRx—who is helping women break free from burnout and step into real vitality.
Farah shares her personal journey from high-performing burnout to deep healing, and what she discovered along the way will change how you think about menopause, health, and what your bo
What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton
What Happens When You Finally Ask: What’s Next? With Nick Shelton
This week, Lisa sits down with Nick Shelton—bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and creator of The Reset Button—to talk about what really happens when you reach the life you worked for… and still feel lost.
After retiring at 49, Nick expected freedom. Instead, he found himself untethered—without structure, identity, or purpose.
Wha
Menopause: The Truth Men Need to Know with Jesse Robertson
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa speaks with Jesse Robertson, founder of Husbands for Menopause, about what happens when men finally begin to understand the realities of perimenopause and menopause. Jesse shares how one podcast flipped a switch for him and led him to advocate for compassion, education, and relationship-preserving conversations between partners.
This discussion explores id
Sexy, Smart & In Control: Birth Control Without the BS with Saundra Pelletier
What if birth control didn’t come with daily hormones, side effects, or shame — and instead supported pleasure, autonomy, and confidence?
This week Lisa welcomes Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences and the force behind Phexxi, the first hormone-free, on-demand prescription birth control. Together they explore the intersection of sexual health, empowerment, midlife identity, and why women
From “Is This Normal?” to “I Deserve Better” — A New Menopause Narrative with Shirley Weir
In this powerful conversation, Lisa sits down with Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks, to unpack what women truly need during perimenopause and menopause — not just hormone information, but clarity, critical thinking, and permission to advocate for themselves.
They explore why so many women ask “Is this normal?”, how workplace stress and caregiving intersect with hormonal change, and why m
The 97% You’re Not Aware Of: Healing Your Subconscious in Midlife with Krishna Avalon
In this powerful midlife conversation, Lisa Boate sits down with healer and subconscious-mind expert Krishna Avalon to explore how women can reconnect with their inner compass, regulate their nervous systems, and stop abandoning themselves in midlife, parenting, and perimenopause. They unpack the difference between the conscious and subconscious mind, why 95% of our patterns live beneath awareness
Finding “Enough” in a World Obsessed With More with Hussein Halleck
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with Hussein Halleck, a Syrian-born Canadian whose life journey spans cultures, identities, and profound inner work. Together they explore authenticity, modern parenting, mental health in the age of acceleration, and what it truly means to define “enough” on your own terms.
This is a conversation about navigating uncertainty, mastering the
Listening as Foreplay: The Sexiest Skill No One Taught Us in Midlife with Carla Wainwright
In this episode of Transforming 45, holistic wellness and sexual awakening facilitator Carla Wainwright shares how women over 40 can heal trauma, deepen intimacy, and reclaim pleasure by reconnecting with the wisdom of the body. We explore perimenopause, nervous system regulation, conscious communication, and why listening, really listening, is a revolutionary act in relationships.
Carla blends
Why Men Belong in the Menopause Conversation with Tafiq Akhir
Menopause is not just a women’s health issue — it’s a life issue. In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa is joined by Mr. Menopause, Tafiq Akhir, to explore why men belong in menopause conversations and how education, empathy, and communication can transform the menopause experience.
Together, they discuss the realities of perimenopause and menopause, the impact of misinformation, the role men
Midlife Leadership: Less Hustle, More Self-Trust with Kaneshi Hart
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with leadership development expert Kaneshi Hart for a grounded, honest conversation about what leadership looks like in this season of life — when identity is shifting, energy is changing, and the old ways of pushing through no longer work.
This episode is especially for women in midlife who are:
stepping into new roles
questioni
One Word - 2026
In this reflective solo episode, Lisa Boate looks back on 2025 and explores the power of choosing one word to guide the year ahead. Through the theme of wealth, Lisa reframes intention-setting beyond money to include joy, opportunity, self-worth, and personal growth.
This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and consider what you want to carry into 2026 — and what you’re ready to release. A gro
The Wisdom of Slowing Down with Karin Edgett
What happens when midlife invites you to stop performing and start creating? In this episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa Boate sits down with visionary artist Karen Edgett for a soulful, expansive conversation about midlife transformation, menopause as liberation, conscious food, and co-creating with nature.
Karen shares her journey from living a “functional” life to fully embracing her identit
Losing Yourself in Motherhood? Let’s Talk About It with Ashley Beatty
Losing Yourself in Motherhood? Let’s Talk About It with Ashley Beatty
Identity. Motherhood. Who You Become. In this conversation, Lisa sits down with motherhood + self-development coach Ashley Beatty to unravel how becoming a parent reshapes every corner of your identity.
They dig into the messy, beautiful, contradictory parts of motherhood, the parts most women experience but not enough talk a
Midlife Fog? Try This Gut–Hormone Reboot with Aunu Simh
Lisa and Functional Health Coach Anu Simh dive deep into holistic health strategies for midlife, exploring how nutrition, gut health, and the microbiome shape hormonal balance, energy, sleep, and emotional well-being. This episode highlights the power of functional nutrition, mindfulness, and supportive communities for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Episode Highlights:
Holist
When Your Career and Menopause Clash with Bonnie Schutz
This week on Transforming 45, Bonnie Schutz opens up about how menopause and post-menopause reshape everything, from how we show up at work to how we connect in our closest relationships.
She shares the reality of facing ageism in corporate spaces, navigating hormonal changes that disrupt confidence and visibility, and renegotiating intimacy and communication at home. Her journey from corporate
Menopause Goes Mainstage with Angela MacGregor
Today’s conversation goes deep into what really happens when women finally step into a menopause support space, the privacy they protect fiercely, the relief they feel when they discover they’re not alone, and the hunger for real, accessible care.
Guiding this exploration is Angela MacGregor, the powerhouse founder of the National Menopause Show. Angela is rewriting the script on how Canada talk
From Brain Tumour to Bold Dreams with John Kippen
This episode is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, imagination, and the courage to rebuild after everything changes. John Kippen opens up about life after a brain tumor diagnosis, and how rediscovering passion, telling stories, and choosing connection helped him create a new life filled with meaning and joy.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
How John turned a life-altering diagnos
Midlife Intimacy: Lube, Love & Liberation with Deb Porteous and Brian Starke
In this candid episode of Transforming Conversations, host Lisa Boate sits down with Deb and Brian, the dynamic co-founders of Pleasure Pods, to open up the conversation around sexual health and menopause. Together, they dive into how menopause impacts intimacy, communication, and connection—and why it’s time to ditch the stigma and talk openly about pleasure, comfort, and desire.
Discover how
Hormones Don’t Discriminate: What Men and Women Need to Know with Eric Collett
Struggling with brain fog, mood swings, or low energy in midlife? Hormones could be the hidden culprit. In this episode, Lisa Boate talks with hormone expert Eric Collett about how hormones impact brain health, cognitive function, and overall wellness as we age.
They explore:
Hormonal changes in menopause and their effect on memory, focus, and mood
Hormonal shifts in men that often go
Your Frequency Is Screaming—Are You Listening? With Natalie Petersen S4Ep134
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with healer, mentor, and author Natalie Petersen to explore transformation, self-discovery, and sonic healing. Natalie shares how she rose above old patterns, using sound, energy, and curiosity to reconnect with her intuition.
They dive into women’s health, midlife transitions, and the power of frequency in navigating healthcare, advocatin
From Silence to Connection: Midlife Communication with Dr. Patricia Timerman
From Silence to Connection: Midlife Communication with Dr. Patricia Timerman
Struggling with communication breakdowns or identity shifts in midlife? Dr. Patricia Timerman shares tools to help you grow with intention, action, and self-awareness.
Listen if:
👉 You’re navigating big midlife changes and want better tools for relationships, communication, and self-acceptance.
Key Takeaways:
U
Your Birthday, Your Rules: Why It’s Time to Take It Back with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming
This episode explores how birthdays can be more than just cake and candles—they’re a chance for self-fulfillment, spiritual growth, and reclaiming joy in every life transition.
🎧 Listen If…
You’ve ever felt mixed emotions about birthdays and want to learn how to turn them into powerful opportunities for reflection, healing, and celebration.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Reclaim your joy: Birthdays are
The Yoga Secret That Isn’t About Poses with Karen Fabian
Why listen: Most of us never think about fascia—the connective tissue that literally holds us together. In this episode, Karen Fabian breaks down what it is, why it matters, and how to keep it healthy so you can move with more ease and less pain.
Listen if you’re: ✔️ Wondering why your body feels stiff, achy, or tight. ✔️ Looking for simple ways to improve mobility and flexibility. ✔️ Curious how
The Midlife Money Shift: Building Wealth from Self-Worth with Tracey Lundell S3E130
In this week’s powerhouse episode, Lisa welcomes Tracey Lundell. Together, they explore the complexities of financial empowerment for women, particularly during significant life transitions.
💡 What This Episode Solves: How to align your money mindset and financial decisions with your true values—especially during midlife transitions.
🎧 Listen If: You’re navigating menopause and struggling to see
Confidence Is Contagious with Liza Lomax S3E129
Guest: Liza Lomax, Radical Self-Love + Embodiment Coach
What this episode solves: How to stop outsourcing your worth and reclaim confidence during the menopause transition.
🎧 Listen if: You're struggling with finding your self-worth in the messy, magical middle of menopause.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
Name the Inner Critic: Call it out, reframe it, and choose your own narrative.
Get Present: U
The Tools Every Woman Needs for Perimenopause with Dr. Sarah Wilson
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa welcomes Dr. Sarah Wilson, a naturopathic doctor with a passion for empowering women through health education and Founder of Advanced Women’s Heath. Dr. Wilson shares her inspiring journey from battling undiagnosed celiac disease to becoming a fierce advocate for women’s health.
Together, they explore:
The pivotal role of nutrition in managing stress,
Why the Menopause Movement Needs a Makeover — with Amanda Otterman S3E128 S3E
In this powerful and informative episode, Lisa is joined by nurse and menopause health coach Amanda Otterman to unpack the realities of perimenopause and menopause. Amanda shares her deeply personal health journey—from adenomyosis to hysterectomy—and how it led her to become a passionate advocate for women’s health. Together, they explore the lack of education, the stigma around hormone therapy, a
Humor Is Power: Rewriting the Rules at Midlife with Lynn Harris S3E127
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Lynn Harris—a culture-shifting comedian, writer, and producer—to explore how humor, media, and advocacy intersect to drive social change. Lynn shares her personal and professional journey through the comedy world, her lifelong commitment to gender equality, and the ways creativity and resistance can become powerful tools for empowerment—espec
Your Brain on Perimenopause with Eric Collett S3E126
In this deeply insightful episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind For All Seasons, to explore the intersection of brain health, curiosity, and midlife transformation. Together, they unpack how asking better questions leads to deeper understanding, and how honoring emotional intelligence can enhance both personal relationships and professional life.
From t
From Burnout to Brave Leadership with Ashley Cox S3E125
From Burnout to Brave Leadership with Ashley Cox
In this week’s empowering episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Ashley Cox, a leadership mentor, author, and founder of SproutHR, who brings over 18 years of experience helping women entrepreneurs build people-first businesses. Together, they dive into what it means to lead with empathy, how to build high-performing teams without burnout
Menopause Is My Superpower with Kerstin Schulze S3E124
In this uplifting episode, Lisa welcomes the radiant Kerstin Schulze—actor, wellness entrepreneur, and former Junior Olympics silver medalist—for an honest and empowering conversation about redefining midlife. From the bright lights of Hollywood to her bold approach to menopause and self-care, Kerstin shares how she’s navigating change with confidence, creativity, and heart.
Together, they dive i
Rediscovering Your Fire with Jessica Manca S3E123
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Jessica Menke, a career and executive coach with over 25 years of experience in the corporate world. Jessica opens up about her personal evolution—from corporate high-achiever to burnout survivor to purpose-driven coach and author.
Together, they explore the power of curiosity, the weight of burnout, and how motherhood can radically shift ou
Muscles, Menopause & GLP-1 Truths with Kayla Neal S3E122
This week on Transforming 45, I had to take a big breath—and face a few fears.
GLP-1s are everywhere in the conversation right now, but honestly? I was hesitant to even go there. It’s complex, emotional, and often polarizing. But I’m so glad I did.
In this episode, I sit down with fitness expert and women’s wellness coach Kayla Johnson Neal, whose powerful voice and lived experience bring clarit
Lose the Critic, Live Out Loud with Sue Erhart S3E121
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Sue Erhart, author of Lose Your Critic for Good, to dive deep into the midlife awakening. Together, they unpack how menopause can become a portal to authenticity, joy, and self-prioritization. From battling the inner critic to embracing practical spirituality, Sue offers grounded wisdom and gentle strategies for reconnecting with your true se
Flow Over Force with Anke Johnson S3E120
In this soulful and insightful episode of Transforming 45, Lisa is joined by nervous system coach and healer Anke Johnson to dive deep into the ever-evolving nature of healing. Together, they explore how trusting the process—even when life feels off-course—is essential to transformation.
From navigating anxiety to honoring your nervous system’s signals, this conversation is a compassionate remind
Menopause Shouldn’t Be a Mystery with Theresa Lovelin S3E119
In this empowering episode of Transforming 45, Lisa is joined by Theresa, a passionate advocate for menopause awareness and support. Together, they dive deep into the personal and systemic challenges women face during menopause and perimenopause—from misdiagnoses and misinformation to the widespread lack of medical training on this life stage.
Theresa shares her powerful story of navigating confu
Find Your Voice. Change Your Life. with Noemi Beres S3E118
In this dynamic episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Noemi Beres—co-owner of a global podcast booking agency and a champion for female voices in media. From her teenage move from Hungary to Denmark to launching her own business, Noemi’s journey is one of courage, transformation, and deep self-discovery.
Lisa and Noemi explore how podcasting has become a powerful tool for healing, story
This Is 48: Messy, Mysterious, and Still Becoming S3EE117
In this deeply personal solo episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa Boate invites you into a raw and reflective conversation marking her 48th birthday and the 2.5-year anniversary of the podcast. Revisiting the first episode, My Story So Far, Lisa shares the evolution of her journey—through grief, growth, healing, and rediscovering her spark
She opens up about the emotional numbness she experience
Radical Health Starts in the Gut—Here’s How with Amanda Hinman S3E116
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa is joined by Amanda Hinman—functional medicine health coach, bestselling author, and fierce advocate for women’s health. Amanda opens up about her own journey through autoimmune illness and how it led her to redefine healing from the inside out.
Together, they explore the deep links between hormone health, gut function, thyroid balance, and emotional well-
Women and Grief: Creating Space for Healing with Lori Johnson S3E115
In this deeply moving episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa sits down with educator, author, and grief advocate Lori Johnson to explore the transformative journey through grief, healing, and rediscovery. Lori vulnerably shares the story of losing her son, Robert, and how that life-altering experience shifted her from a mindset of doing to one of being.
Together, they discuss the importance of hono
From Autopilot to Awake: Using the Enneagram for Real Connection with Todd Payne S3E114
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with relationship coach and Enneagram expert Todd Payne for a deeply insightful conversation on midlife transformation, emotional intelligence, and the power of understanding ourselves and others through the Enneagram.
Todd shares his unconventional path from ministry to coaching and how life’s disruptions can reveal unexpected gifts. Together, Li
Midlife Adaptability Magic with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns S3E113
In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa welcomes strategic facilitator and changemaker Dr. Rebecca Sutherns for a powerful conversation about embracing change, cultivating adaptability, and navigating the shifting terrain of midlife transitions—including menopause.
Dr. Sutherns shares wisdom on how to meet life’s inevitable changes with clarity and confidence. From the boardroom to the kitchen ta
Designing a Life You Love with Tiffany Pratt 🎨✨S3E112
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