Midlife doesn’t send a save-the-date. It crashes in with hot flashes, career pivots, shifting relationships, and a strange sense that the roles you’ve played no longer fit. Award-winning strategist Angela Burk, author of The Real Girls Guide to Midlife, joins us to tell the truth about that collision—funny, fierce, and refreshingly free of glitter. We talk about the silent years when perimenopause had no name, the rage and fatigue that felt like character flaws, and the moment she found a red folder of old notes and decided to write the book she needed two decades ago.

We unpack the most persistent myths, including the idea that everything gets better 12 months after your last period. Angela shares why symptoms can come in waves, how to advocate for real care, and what happens when you stop apologizing for your needs. We dig into nourishment without the miracle-talk: three solid meals, protein to protect muscle, fiber for metabolic health, hydration that matters, and strength training that keeps bones, joints, and confidence strong. No quick fixes, no shame—just grown-woman maintenance you can actually sustain.

The heart of this conversation is identity and grief. We name the quiet losses—kids leaving, parents aging, bodies changing—and move from guilt to permission. Angela offers simple scripts for boundaries that stick and a “midlife manifesto” exercise: write a personal contract naming one thing you’re done carrying and one you’re ready to reclaim. Community makes it easier, which is why her Substack has become a village where honest stories spark real change. If you’re tired of playing small and ready to feel like the main character in your life again, this one’s for you.

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