274. Mythbusting in Menopause with Dr. Polly Watson
Release Date: 04/08/2025
291. Style as the Catalyst for Visibility
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How to Awaken the Woman You Were Always Meant to Be In this episode, Mary Michele shares how style is far more than just clothing - it’s the gateway to visibility, confidence, and self-expression. She reveals how uncovering your StyleFinder ID® helps dissolve the silent rules that keep women playing small and reconnects them to their true presence, power, and identity. When your outer expression aligns with your inner truth, visibility becomes natural, relaxed, and magnetic. 3 Key Takeaways Style is the first language of visibility - it communicates your presence before you ever speak....
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290. The Hidden Blocks That Keep You Small, Stuck, and Invisible (Even When You’re Successful)
Women Living Wildly Alive
You’re not stuck because you lack strategy — you’re stuck because invisible patterns are running the show. In this issue, I’m breaking down the hidden visibility blocks that keep high-achieving, soulful women from owning their brilliance and stepping into their full power. Today, I’m talking about the hidden blocks that are keeping even the most brilliant, driven, and visionary women small, stuck, and invisible — often without even realizing it. Come join the 21-Day Wildly Visible Challenge: If you’re done waiting to feel confident and ready to start being seen, this challenge...
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289. The Secret to Unshakable Confidence
Women Living Wildly Alive
If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before showing up - this episode is your wake-up call. Confidence isn’t something you find before you’re visible… it’s something you build through visibility. In this episode, Mary Michele unpacks the myth that confidence comes first and reveals how real, lasting confidence is created when you stop hiding, start showing up, and let yourself be seen. You’ll learn how to shift from perfectionism to presence, from performing to embodying — and why the moment you choose visibility, everything in your business and life begins to change. Come join...
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288. How To Have A Happy Birthday
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Learn more about Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming at: Get your copy of How to Have a Happy Birthday now: Get the workbook here: Join the Paris Atelier today: Get Your StyleFinder ID Blueprint here: Come join us in the Facebook Group: Follow me on IG @marymicheleofficial and @TheVisibilityStylist Read the blog on Substack:
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287. The Invisibility Trap: How You Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight
Women Living Wildly Alive
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286. The City That Sees You: Paris and the Art of Ageless Style
Women Living Wildly Alive
Paris doesn’t just celebrate fashion — it celebrates women. In this episode, I share how the City of Light invites women of every age to be visible, radiant, and unapologetically themselves. From timeless style that transcends trends, to café culture that turns everyday moments into a stage, to the architecture that mirrors feminine curves and strength — Paris whispers: You belong. You are seen. You are beautiful, at any age. Ready to come out of the shadows and be seen again? Join me Wednesday, October 1 at 3pm ET for my free webinar, From Invisible to Iconic: Get Your StyleFinder ID...
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285. From Closet to Confidence: 10 Signs You’re Not Choosing Yourself
Women Living Wildly Alive
You can tell a lot about a woman by her closet—and even more by how she carries herself. If your wardrobe is full of ‘someday clothes,’ if you hide behind black because it feels safer, or if you keep waiting until the weight comes off to buy something you love… that’s not style, that’s self-abandonment. The truth is, the way we dress, the way we see our bodies, and the way we show up in the world all reflect one simple choice: are you choosing yourself—or not? In this episode, I’m breaking down 10 powerful signs you’re not choosing YOU, and how it’s quietly draining your...
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284. Stop Waiting! Why Choosing Yourself Will Change Your Life
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For too long, you’ve been waiting — for approval, for permission, for someone else to choose you. But the truth? The most magnetic, powerful, unstoppable women are the ones who choose themselves. So, if you’re ready to stop waiting and start living unapologetically—you’re in the right place. Heard from a client of the 21-Day Feel Wildly Alive Challenge: “Mary Michele’s words this morning brought some clarity for me. Today’s message to “choose you” and not feeling powerless, were yes and wow moments for me. A real breakthrough moment for me…” Ready for Your Midlife...
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282. Help! I Have Nothing to Wear
Women Living Wildly Alive
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info_outlineWelcome back to The Diary of a Midlife Woman, where we talk all things confidence, style, and
health in this incredible season of midlife. Today, we’re diving into a topic that affects every
woman at some point—menopause. But let’s be honest, there’s a LOT of misinformation out
there. So in today’s episode, I’m talking with Dr. Polly Watson, a board-certified OB-GYN with
over 20 years of experience, to bust 10 of the biggest menopause myths that might be holding
you back from feeling amazing, empowered, and in control of your body. Whether you're in perimenopause, post-menopause, or just curious about what’s ahead, this episode is for YOU.
Dr. Polly Watson is a board-certified OB-GYN with over 20 years of experience, specializing in
menopausal, sexual, and functional medicine. She is an expert in addressing a wide range of
hormonal concerns, including PCOS, PMS, perimenopause, menopause, low libido, and sexual
pain. As a certified practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), Dr. Watson
integrates holistic care approaches that go beyond traditional medicine.
Her specialized training includes menopausal medicine through The Menopause Society and
sexual medicine through the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. Dr.
Watson partners closely with her patients, utilizing a combination of lifestyle modifications,
nutrition, mindfulness, bio-identical hormones, and supplements to optimize hormonal balance
and overall well-being.
1. Menopause Happens Suddenly – When does menopause actually start and how long
before we’re in full blown menopause?
2. It Only Affects Older Women – When do women really start experiencing symptoms of
menopause?
3. Say Goodbye to Your Sex Life – What are some ways to manage changes in sexual
health?
4. Say Hello to Hot Flashes for the Rest of Your Life - Does everyone have hot flashes?
How long do they last and what can we do to mitigate them?
5. HRT is Dangerous – Tell us from a doctor’s perspective the truth about HRT.
6. All HRT is the Same - Give us the scoop on HRT. Are there different kinds? Is it all
right for everyone?
7. Weight Gain is Inevitable – Do we REALLY have to resign ourselves to the fact that we
now have a spare tire around our middle?
8. Menopause = The End of Your Best Years – Are my best years behind me? Is it all
downhill from here?
9. I’m Supposed to Feel Tired and Achy all the Time - What’s the reality when it comes
to our energy levels and joints in menopause and what can we do to support them?
10. You Just Have to Tough It Out – Am I doomed to suffering for the rest of my days?
Learn more from Dr. Polly Watson here: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/
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