232: Life After Divorce: Now What? with Valerie Simms
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
Release Date: 07/22/2025
233: How to Eat Without Rules
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
If the idea of eating without food rules sounds exciting—but also kind of terrifying—you’re not alone. Many women in midlife love the concept of intuitive eating but have no idea how to actually do it. Especially after decades of dieting, perfectionism, and trying to “be good,” the idea of trusting your body can feel like standing on a tightrope without a net. In this episode of Total Health in Midlife, I break down what’s really keeping you stuck when it comes to food. We’ll talk about why diets train you to ignore your body, how shame keeps you on the all-or-nothing roller...
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232: Life After Divorce: Now What? with Valerie Simms
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
What happens when your marriage ends but the rest of your life is still waiting for you to show up? In this episode of Total Health in Midlife, I sit down with Valerie Simms, a divorce coach who blends financial expertise with emotional and spiritual support. Whether you're contemplating divorce, navigating it now, or still feeling stuck years later, this conversation will remind you that you're not broken—and you’re definitely not alone. Valerie shares what most people get wrong about divorce recovery, why your friends and family may not be the best place to turn for advice, and how to...
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231: Why Eating w/Others Feels So Hard
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
You’ve committed to eating better. Maybe you’ve even started feeling more like yourself again—more energy, fewer cravings, pants that fit the way you want them to. But then you go to dinner with friends… and suddenly, you’re halfway through a basket of fries you didn’t even want, wondering how you got there. If you’ve ever felt like changing how you eat starts messing with your relationships, you are not alone. In fact, the pressure to eat a certain way around others is one of the biggest hidden reasons women struggle to stick with new habits. In this episode of Total Health in...
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230: Imagine Yourself with Lanee Blaise
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
What if the key to better health in midlife isn’t a new diet… but a new way of thinking? In this episode of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast, I’m joined by former client and fellow podcaster Lanee Blaise. Lanee shares what it actually looked like to change her habits—not just for a season, but in a way that feels good and lasts. From navigating vacations without guilt to letting go of all-or-nothing thinking, this conversation is full of relatable moments, real struggles, and practical wins. We talk about what it means to become the woman who can keep the results she creates—and...
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229: When Food is Friendship
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
You’ve committed to eating better. Maybe you’ve even started feeling more like yourself again: more energy, fewer cravings, pants that fit the way you want them to. But then you go to dinner with friends… and suddenly, you’re halfway through a basket of fries you didn’t even want, wondering how you got there. If you’ve ever felt like changing how you eat starts messing with your relationships, you are not alone. In fact, the pressure to eat a certain way around others is one of the biggest hidden reasons women struggle to stick with new habits. In this episode of Total Health in...
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228: Dare On with Jodi Silverman
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the routine of life checking off the boxes, doing everything you’re “supposed to,” but quietly wondering, is this really all there is? If so, you're going to love this conversation. I sat down with my new friend Jodi Silverman, the dynamic founder of the ‘Moms Who Dare’ community, and we talked all about rediscovering purpose, confidence, and joy through something so simple and so powerful: daring. But don’t worry, we’re not talking about jumping out of planes. These are doable dares, things like smiling at a stranger, saying yes to...
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227: The Thing Before the Thing
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
You think the problem is food. Or maybe it’s your lack of motivation. If only you had more discipline, or found the right plan, then everything would finally fall into place—right? But what if the real reason you’re not making progress isn’t about food, or workouts, or willpower? In this episode of Total Health in Midlife, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really getting in the way of your health habits—and it’s probably not what you think. From skipping workouts to stress eating yogurt by the tub (yes, I’ve been there), we’re diving into why so many smart,...
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226: Lit Up Life with Debbie Heiser
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
Have you ever caught yourself wondering, How did I get here? You're doing all the right things, checking off the to-do list, showing up for everyone else but somehow, your own joy feels like an afterthought. In this episode of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast, I sit down with Debbie Heiser, Chief Igniter of The Lit Up Life, to talk about what it really takes to build a business and a life that feels fully aligned and lit up from the inside out. Debbie and I talk about what it means to live in integrity with yourself while making good money doing work you love. We explore how so many of us,...
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225: Answering the Question, "Is it Healthy?"
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
Is this healthy… or fat as sh*t?” Why That Might Be the Wrong Question Entirely. Have you ever paused mid-scroll, staring at some sort of ‘food hack’ on Instagram, and wondered, “Wait… is that actually good for me?” In this episode, I peel back the layers of that deceptively simple question and challenge the rigid good vs. bad food mindset that so many of us carry. Through a relatable Costco story, surprising examples (yes, even kale can be ‘unhealthy’ for some people), and a new framework called the “Three Food Buckets,” I help reframe how we think about food,...
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224: When We Ignore Our Own Boundaries
Total Health in Midlife with Elizabeth Sherman
Have you ever noticed how you can be completely on it in one area of your life, like nailing your eating habits and moving your body, while completely bulldozing your own rules in another? You know that getting enough sleep makes you feel amazing, yet you stay up for just ‘one more’ episode. Or you set a boundary around your phone use, only to immediately check Instagram the next morning. Why do we do this? This episode of The Total Health and Midlife Podcast dives into the deeper reasons why we override our own boundaries, and spoiler alert, it’s not about willpower. If you’ve...
info_outlineWhat happens when your marriage ends but the rest of your life is still waiting for you to show up?
In this episode of Total Health in Midlife, I sit down with Valerie Simms, a divorce coach who blends financial expertise with emotional and spiritual support. Whether you're contemplating divorce, navigating it now, or still feeling stuck years later, this conversation will remind you that you're not broken—and you’re definitely not alone.
Valerie shares what most people get wrong about divorce recovery, why your friends and family may not be the best place to turn for advice, and how to start rebuilding your identity from the ground up. If you've ever thought, “I should be over this by now” or “I don’t even know who I am anymore,” this one’s for you.
We talk about the practical side of post-divorce life (hello, finances), but we also explore the deeper emotional shifts that come with letting go and starting over. It’s part pep talk, part permission slip—and all grounded in real talk.
About Valerie Simms:
Valerie is a passionate coach dedicated to empowering women through transformative money mindset coaching. With a wealth of expertise, she guides her clients to achieve financial independence by shifting their perspectives from scarcity to abundance. Valerie focuses on building confidence and resilience, helping women navigate their unique financial journeys with grace and strength. Through her coaching, she emphasizes the importance of self-care and creating robust support systems to thrive during transitions. As a powerful advocate for women's empowerment, Valerie is committed to inspiring her clients to embrace their potential and live fulfilled, financially secure lives.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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Why coaching (not just therapy) might be the key to moving forward after divorce
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The unexpected identity crisis that hits many women in midlife after separation
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Small, doable steps to rebuild your social life, self-worth, and financial confidence
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