Girlish Gurus
Friends Joy, Lorraine & Susan discuss a variety of topics that matter to women mid-life and beyond. Thoughtful and engaging conversations covering everything from our overall wellbeing to creativity and travel.
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Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
In this final episode of 2023, Joy and Lorraine discuss their favorite episodes from the last year and a few of their favorite moments, too. They also hint at some exciting things to come in 2024 so make sure you tune in next year! Happy holidays, everyone!
The Season’s Eatings Recipe Book Download: Home - Girlish Gurus
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@joyalfordbrand
@susanlr512
@themagicofmenopause
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#holidaytreats #holidaycooking #freerecipes #easyholidayrecipes
#freeholidayrecipeguide #yummyrecipesfortheholidays #holidayrecipes
#holidayrecipeguide #freeholidayrecipes #holidaycookbook #menopause
#perimenopause #postmenopause #womenover40 #womenover50
#womenover60
#girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging
#womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #Midlifewomen
#lifeover50
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine chat about healthy, easy & yummy homemade gifts you can create for family & friends! Everyone can be healthy for the holidays!
Both easy and delicious, we are excited for you to bring some Season's Eatings flair to your holiday table. Here's to a deliciously healthy holiday season!
Some of the key topics of the discussion include:
As we dive deeper into the holiday season, we wanted to share something fun. You know how sometimes the best gifts are the ones you make yourself? Well, we’ve got some DIY treats up our sleeves!
Here's the deal:
They are super simple but oh-so-impressive.
Great for that person who's got everything (we all have one, right?).
Plus, it's a fun weekend project and smells divine, if we do say so ourselves.
These are the perfect gifts for your neighbors, co-workers, and kid's teachers. They are healthy, practical, and thoughtful.
The Season’s Eatings Recipe Book: FREE Download for you!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Season’s Eatings Recipe Book Download: Home - Girlish Gurus
If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow, or subscribe wherever you listen-we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on our YouTube channel!
Don’t forget to follow us and leave a review! We appreciate you!
You can find us on social media or our website at:
Instagram: @girlishgurus
@joyalfordbrand
@susanlr512
@themagicofmenopause
Website: www.girlishgurus.com
Hashtags:
#healthyholidays #healthygiftguide #seasonseatings #eathealthyfortheholidays
#holidaytreats #holidaycooking #freerecipes #easyholidayrecipes
#freeholidayrecipeguide #yummyrecipesfortheholidays #holidayrecipes
#holidayrecipeguide #freeholidayrecipes #holidaycookbook #menopause
#perimenopause #postmenopause #womenover40 #womenover50
#womenover60
#girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging
#womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #Midlifewomen
#lifeover50
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine share some tips on eating healthy for the holidays! We share the research, and begin with some yummy side dishes that you can enjoy with your loved ones this holiday season!
Both easy and delicious, we are excited for you to bring some Season's Eatings flair to your holiday table.
Here's to a deliciously healthy holiday season!
Some of the key topics of the discussion include:
🥘Timeless Classics, Refreshed: Love those holiday staples but looking for a healthier spin? We got you.
The Research on Healthy Holiday meals
The Season’s Eatings Recipe EBook: FREE Download for you!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Season’s Eatings Recipe EBook Download
Forbe’s Healthy Eating for The Holidays
Pacific Neuroscience Institute: How to Enjoy a Healthyish Holiday Meal
Cleveland Clinic: Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow, or subscribe wherever you listen-we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on our YouTube channel!
Don’t forget to follow us and leave a review! We appreciate you!
You can find us on social media or our website at:
Instagram: @girlishgurus
@joyalfordbrand
@susanlr512
@themagicofmenopause
Website: www.girlishgurus.com
Hashtags:
#healthyholidays #healthysidedishes #seasonseatings #eathealthyfortheholidays #holidaytreats
#holidaycooking #freerecipes #easyholidayrecipes #holidaysidedishes #yummyrecipesfortheholidays #holidayrecipes #holidayrecipeguide #freeholidayrecipes #holidaycookbook #menopause #perimenopause #postmenopause #womenover40 #womenover50 #womenover60
#girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging #womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment #Midlifewomen #lifeover50
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine share the highlights of their recent experience on a menopause retreat in Tuscany! We discuss the benefits of menopause and wellness retreats and share several heartfelt reviews from some of the other women who joined us on this retreat.
Some of the key topics of the discussion include:
The rise of the Menopause Wellness Retreat
Statistics surrounding menopause
The 600 billion Dollar “business” of menopause
Fun and enlightening take-aways from our recent retreat experience
Resources mentioned in this episode:
No Longer Taboo: Enter Menopause Wellness Retreats
Curious about future retreats? Email us at girlishgurus@gmail.com and we will add you to the list!
If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow, or subscribe wherever you listen-we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on our YouTube channel!
You can find us on social media or our website at:
Instagram: @girlishgurus
@joyalfordbrand
@susanlr512
@themagicofmenopause
Website: www.girlishgurus.com
#wellnessretreat #menopauseretreat #retreat #womensretreat #womensretreats #menopause #perimenopause #postmenopause #womenover40 #womenover50 #womenover60 #girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #Midlifewomen #lifeover50
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
In this episode Joy and Lorraine discuss the startling statistics surrounding cardiovascular disease and women’s health and mortality. The discussion includes looks at how Western medicine and medical misogyny may play a role in the health outcomes for many women.
Some of the key topics of the discussion include:
Startling statistics
Risk factors: Who is prone to cardiovascular disease?
Medical Misogyny: How does this affect a woman’s care and treatment?
Signs and Symptoms: What to know and when to call 911
Prevention: What are some preventative screenings and lifestyle habits to incorporate?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Cleveland Clinic: A Woman’s Heart is Different
Not mentioned but worth a read: Lorraine’s article: The Leading Cause of Death For Women
Life Line Screening: Preventative Screening
If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow, or subscribe wherever you listen-we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on our YouTube channel!
You can find us on social media or our website at:
Instagram: @girlishgurus
@joyalfordbrand
@susanlr512
@themagicofmenopause
Website: www.girlishgurus.com
@clevelandclinic
@lifelinescreening
Hashtags:
#clevelandclinic
#cardiovasculardisease
#leadingcauseofdeathforwomen
#preventativescreening
#preventativehealth
#cardiovascular
#medicalmisogyny
#westernmedicine
#hearthealth
#womenshealth
#heartattack
#heartattacksymptoms
#lifelinescreening
#girlishgurus
#gggems
#podcast
#bestlife
#proaging
#reframingaging
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#Midlifewomen
#womenover40
#womenover50
#womenover60
#menopause
#postmenopause
#perimenopause
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine discuss The Blue Zones. These are the areas in the world where you will find the most Centenarians (people who live to over 100 years old!). They share the research done by Dan Buettner, including the 9 Modalities of the healthy lifestyles experienced by the population of these amazing areas of the world, and how we can apply them to our own lives.
Some of the key topics of the discussion include:
9 Modalities of the healthiest people on Earth:
Move Naturally
Purpose
Downshift
80% Rule
Plant Slant
Wine @ 5
Belong
Loved Ones First
Right Tribe
How we can incorporate these into our own lives
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Netflix Series: Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
Dan Buettner’s new book: The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons from the Healthiest People on Earth.
If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow, or subscribe wherever you listen-we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on our YouTube channel!
You can find us on social media or our website at:
Instagram: @girlishgurus
@joyalfordbrand
@susanlr512
@themagicofmenopause
Website: www.girlishgurus.com
@danbuettner
@bluezones
Hashtags:
#bluezones
#danbuettner
#nationalgeographic
#secretsforlivinglonger
#centenarians
#Ikaria
#Nicoya
#lomalinda
#sardinia
#okinawa
#singapore
#netflix
#netflixseries
#Bluezonesdocumentary
#healthiestpeopleonearth
#longevity
#girlishgurus
#gggems
#podcast
#bestlife
#proaging
#reframingaging
#womensupportingwomen
#womenempowerment
#Midlifewomen
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
This episode takes us along with Joy and her special guest, her sister Mickey Alford-Lane, through their journey toward helping their father age in place. Mickey talks about finding solutions that are acceptable to everyone involved and both sisters explain why it is often difficult to help an aging parent. This is good discussion about an emotional topic that we believe will help many people who are in the same situation.
If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. You can also watch and listen on our YouTube channel at Girlish Gurus.
You’ll find us on social media or our website at:
@girlishgurus – Instagram
@susanlr512 – Instagram and Facebook
@joyalfordbrand – Instagram
www.girlishgurus.com
Hashtags:
#agingparents #seniorcare #caregiving #caregivers #aging #caregiver #caregiversupport #dementia #eldercare #aginginplace #elderlycare #familycaregiver #seniorliving #homecare #seniors #assistedliving #elderly #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #alzheimersawareness #retirement #caregiverlife #dementiasupport #homehealthcare #independentliving #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #memorycare #endalz #inhomecare
#girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #midlifewomen
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
In this episode, Joy has a special guest, her sister Mickey Alford-Lane. Joy and Mickey tell a cautionary tale about their elderly father, what happened when a predator saw an opportunity to exploit him and how that opened a real can of worms. Stay tuned for the second part of the story where they discuss creative solutions to the issues surrounding caring for aging parents.
If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. You can also watch and listen on our YouTube channel at Girlish Gurus.
You’ll find us on social media or our website at:
@girlishgurus – Instagram
@susanlr512 – Instagram and Facebook
@joyalfordbrand – Instagram
www.girlishgurus.com
Hashtags:
#agingparents #seniorcare #caregiving #caregivers #aging #caregiver #caregiversupport #dementia #eldercare #aginginplace #elderlycare #familycaregiver #seniorliving #homecare #seniors #assistedliving #elderly #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #alzheimersawareness #retirement #caregiverlife #dementiasupport #homehealthcare #independentliving #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #memorycare #endalz #inhomecare
#girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #midlifewomen
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan talk about why you should keep wearing sunscreen after 45 and the safest kinds to wear. They also discuss the EWG annual sunscreen report and give you tips on the best practices for wearing sunscreen effectively on your face and body. If you want to keep your skin healthy and reduce the risk of skin cancer, this episode is a great discussion on how to do tht with sunscreen.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
com Article: https://www.wellandgood.com/sunscreen-mature-skin/
EWG Sunscreen Report: https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/executive-summary/
If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. You can also watch and listen on our YouTube channel at Girlish Gurus.
You’ll find us on social media or our website at:
@girlishgurus – Instagram
@susanlr512 – Instagram and Facebook
@joyalfordbrand – Instagram
www.girlishgurus.com
@environmentalworkinggroup
Wellandgood.com
#sunscreen #skincare #spf #sunblock #skincareroutine #serum #beauty #moisturizer #skin #sunprotection #jerawat #skincaretips #cleanser #antiaging #skincareproducts #healthyskin #glowingskin #makeup #sunscreenspf #summer #suncare #acne #toner #beevenom #sun #foundation #daycream #cosmetics #jeragat #tabirsurya
#girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging
#womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #midlifewomen
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan talk about how sleep is connected to health and longevity. They discuss myths about sleep as you get older, how to get the recommended seven hours, and what to do if you are suffering from sleep abnormalities. Living your best life after forty-five can start by working on your sleep patterns!
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Sleep Foundation Article: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/aging-and-sleep
GoodRX Article: https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/sleep/aging
Council on Brain Health Article: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/mind-body/staying-sharp/looking-after-your-thinking-skills/sleep-and-brain-health/
Outlive, The Science & Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/
If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow us, or subscribe wherever you listen – we are available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. You can also watch and listen on our YouTube channel at Girlish Gurus.
You’ll find us on social media or our website at:
@girlishgurus – Instagram
@susanlr512 – Instagram and Facebook
@joyalfordbrand – Instagram
www.girlishgurus.com
@sleepfoundation
@goodrx
@peterattaimd
ageuk.org.uk
Hashtags:
#sleepbetter #sleep #sleepwell #bettersleep #insomnia #sleeptips #sleephealth #sleeping #health #wellness #sleephelp #sleepapnea #selfcare #healthysleep #mattress #sleepdisorder #snoring #sleeptime #insomniaproblems #sleepy #pillow #goodnightsleep #healthylifestyle #sleepaid #sleepdeprived #goodsleep #relax #bedtime #sleepproblems #sleeptight
#girlishgurus #gggems #podcast #bestlife #proaging #reframingaging #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #midlifewomen
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