Welcome to Grown Up Girl Talk | Conversations of truth for women who dare.
Release Date: 06/10/2025
The Missing Piece in Perimenopause and Your Invitation to WomanUP
Grown Up Girl Talk
Welcome to Season Two of Grown Up Girl Talk! I’m so glad you’re here. After a little pause to redefine what this space means, we’re diving straight into the conversations we don’t have nearly enough—how to actually feel alive, resilient, and lit up in the messy middle of life. In this kickoff episode, I’m unpacking: 1. Why so many of us feel less resilient in our late 30s, 40s, and 50s 2. The real connection between hormones, stress, and that “I can’t handle it like I used to” feeling 3. The three key components of resilience (and how to start building them today) 4. Simple...
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Treat Your Body Like a Business, And You’re the Boss.
Grown Up Girl Talk
As I wrap up Season One of Grown Up Girl Talk, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually went down behind the mic—and why this podcast (and let’s be honest, life) isn’t as “together” as it might look from the outside. This episode is an honest, heart-first reminder that the way forward isn’t about pushing harder or following someone else’s blueprint. It’s about tuning in, slowing down, and giving yourself permission to do things your way. In this episode, you'll explore: ✨ What to do instead of just “seeing how it goes” (especially when it comes to your health) ✨...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough with Ann Marie McQueen of HotFlash Inc
Grown Up Girl Talk
In this raw and illuminating episode, I sit down with Ann Marie McQueen (and her cat - you may hear some meows!)—investigative journalist and founder of HotFlash Inc.—for a no-holds-barred conversation about the emotional, physical, and cultural reckoning that comes with menopause. From navigating anxiety and health crashes in her early 40s to launching one of the most refreshing menopause platforms in the world, Ann Marie brings an honest, globally informed perspective to the conversation around midlife women’s health. Together, we explore the difference between being fixed and...
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Hormone Therapy Demystified - The Conversation about Menopause Medicine with Dr. Vikram Talaulikar OB/GYNE
Grown Up Girl Talk
This conversation lit me up in the best way. I sat down with Dr. Vikram Talaulikar—reproductive endocrinologist, menopause specialist, researcher and co-founder of The Menopause Clinic London (UK), and one of the most evidence-based, grounded voices in this space. This conversation goes deep into what’s really going on in perimenopause and menopause. We talk about: ✨ The actual hormone changes during perimenopause (hint: it’s not just estrogen!) ✨ Why so many women (and doctors!) are still confused about HRT in 2025 ✨ Bioidentical vs. compounded hormones—what’s safe, effective,...
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Rewrite the Rules: How to Ask Advocate, Ask Better Questions & Flip the Script on Midlife Health with Shirley Weir of Menopause Chicks
Grown Up Girl Talk
👉 Shirley’s joining us live at WOMAN UP this October! Add your name to the waitlist and be the first to get your ticket: This episode is one I could not wait to share with you — I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks, who is changing the narrative around midlife and menopause in the most empowering way. Shirley shares her journey of hitting a breaking point in her early 40s and realizing the information and support women were receiving just wasn’t enough — or accurate. She took matters into her own hands and has since built one of...
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Welcome to Grown Up Girl Talk | Conversations of truth for women who dare.
Grown Up Girl Talk
Hey there, beautiful friend – I’m back behind the mic, and I am SO excited to have you here for a conversation that’s been living in my heart for a while. In this solo episode, I’m sharing why Grown Up Girl Talk exists — because we need to start having the real conversations that we’ve been avoiding or quietly having inside our own heads. The ones about midlife identity shifts, feeling stuck even when life looks “perfect” on paper, breaking free from old programming, and finally stepping into radical responsibility for the life we actually want. We’re talking about:...
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The Final Word on Sleep — And the start of something new…
Grown Up Girl Talk
Hey, I'm so excited to be here. It has been almost two years since I recorded a podcast episode, and we’re calling this one “The Final Word on the Sleep” — because it's wrapping up a chapter and stepping into something brand new. This is not goodbye — it's a transformation. The podcast is evolving into a whole new set of conversations I can't wait to bring to you. Here’s the thing: as a naturopathic doctor, I get to sit across from women in the most intimate, honest conversations and what I know for sure is, so many of us feel alone. Whether it’s about health, relationships,...
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A Prescription for My Own Medicine
Grown Up Girl Talk
In this short solo episode, I share what my plan is for the next 2 months and how you can fix your sleep in the meantime! If you're someone who falls asleep fine but wakes up in the night and struggles to get back to sleep, take the Break Up With The Wake Up Quiz here (). Ready to fix your broken sleep now? I share all my secrets at
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A little update on life
Grown Up Girl Talk
Wondering where I’ve been over the past 6 weeks? In this short episode, I share a little life update (it’s actually a big one), the 3 things I’ve learned and encourage you to take away as well. Are you someone who falls asleep fine but wakes up in the night? Take the :
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Replay - Listening To Your Inner Voice & Speaking Your Truth To Get Back To Sleep with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND
Grown Up Girl Talk
Do you find it difficult to quiet your mind at night, or turn off your busy brain? Maybe you have restless, ruminating thoughts that repeat over and over when your head hits the pillow or when you wake up in the middle of the night. While our tendency can be to ignore this inner voice, my guest, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur ND, encourages women to listen in. In this episode, we talk about how women too often ignore their inner voice and intuition, which becomes a huge source of stress that ultimately keeps you up at night. Instead, Dr. Sarah has a powerful message to encourage women to reconnect...
info_outlineHey there, beautiful friend – I’m back behind the mic, and I am SO excited to have you here for a conversation that’s been living in my heart for a while.
In this solo episode, I’m sharing why Grown Up Girl Talk exists — because we need to start having the real conversations that we’ve been avoiding or quietly having inside our own heads. The ones about midlife identity shifts, feeling stuck even when life looks “perfect” on paper, breaking free from old programming, and finally stepping into radical responsibility for the life we actually want.
We’re talking about:
✨ What happens when you check all the boxes, but still feel unfulfilled
✨ The deeply ingrained “good girl” beliefs that keep us stuck
✨ Why waiting for someone to save you is keeping you small
✨ The 3 C’s I want every woman to have to up-level her health & happiness
✨ How to stop "should-ing" yourself and move into true alignment
This isn’t about having it all figured out or doing it perfectly. It’s about creating enough awareness and honesty to take your next step — even when it feels messy.
I also share a bit of my own story — the moments of "radical audacity" I’ve had to move through (hello, selling my clinic when it no longer felt aligned) — and how I’ve learned that quitting can actually be one of the most powerful forms of success.
✨ Your Truth or Dare for this episode:
Truth: Acknowledge your “not this.” What’s the part of your life that doesn’t feel aligned?
Dare: Let yourself imagine your most beautiful life — even if you don’t know how you’ll get there yet.
I hope this episode lands where it needs to land for you today. If it does, please share it with a friend who needs to hear it too 💛
Come back next week for some powerful guest conversations that are going to help you move through midlife, hormones, and health with more clarity and confidence.
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