Wellness After 40

A podcast that empowers women in their 40s and beyond to embrace aging with vitality and purpose.

Wellness After 40 is a health podcast hosted by Katie Ewaskiew, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Katie Ewaskiew hosts Wellness After 40, a health show with 55 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Worried About Osteoporosis? The Surprising Connection Women Should Know with Susan Brady, MPT

  Sep 30, 202655 minS3

  Osteoporosis probably isn't at the top of your wellness list in your 40s—but maybe it should be. Bone loss can happen quietly for years, often without any obvious symptoms. And while most of us have heard the standard advice about calcium, vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise, there’s another important piece of the bone-health puzzle that many women have never considered. In this episode of Wellness After 40 , I’m joined by Susan Brady, MPT , a physical therapist, integrative health practitioner, and bone health expert with more than 30 years of experience helping women prevent and address osteoporosis naturally. She’s the creator of the BONES Method® and author of The Gut-Bone Connection , which explores an often-overlooked piece of maintaining strong bones: our gut health. Because it’s not only about getting the right nutrients—our bodies also need to be able to absorb and use them. This conversation goes beyond the typical osteoporosis advice and looks at bone health through a bigger lens. Whether osteoporosis is already on your radar or feels like something you don't need to think about yet, this episode may change the way you think about protecting your bones and staying strong, active, and healthy as you age. Connect with Susan Brady Website: nurturedbones.com Instagram: @nurturedbones Visit nurturedbones.com to learn more about Susan’s BONES Method®, The Gut-Bone Connection book, and ways to work with her. Want more from Wellness After 40 ? Become a Wellness After 40+ subscriber for $5/month and get exclusive bonus episodes, including short meditations, reflections, and additional wellness content. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438861/subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and share it with a friend. It’s one of the easiest ways to help more women discover Wellness After 40 . Support the show

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  Episode #10

  Beyond Protein: What Women Over 40 Really Need to Thrive with Dr. Daphne Bascom

  Sep 9, 202652 minS3

  Are you really getting enough protein after 40? And does building muscle require eating more meat? In this episode of Wellness After 40 , I'm joined by physician, researcher, and lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Daphne Bascom to separate nutrition facts from fiction and explain what women actually need to support healthy aging during perimenopause and menopause. We discuss why protein becomes more important as we age, how muscle impacts longevity, whether plant-based diets can support strength and healthy aging, and the daily habits that help women feel their best through midlife. Whether you're trying to age well, preserve muscle, improve your energy, or simply cut through the overwhelming nutrition advice online, this conversation is packed with practical, evidence-based guidance you can start using today. In this episode, we discuss: Why women over 40 need to prioritize protein How much protein most women actually need The connection between muscle, metabolism, and longevity Can you build muscle on a plant-based diet? Nutrition habits that support healthy aging Lifestyle strategies for thriving through perimenopause and menopause Common nutrition myths women should stop believing The biggest habits that improve long-term health after 40 Connect with Dr. Daphne Bascom The Vegan Gym: https://www.thevegangym.com/ ️ Podcast: Thrive on Plants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingmandaphne/ Menopause Mastery Program: https://www.veganmenopausemastery.com/ Subscribe to Wellness After 40 Become a monthly subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive expert interviews, and additional content designed specifically for women navigating midlife: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438861/subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Your support helps more women discover trusted, evidence-based conversations about thriving after 40. Support the show

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  Episode #9

  Better Sleep After 40: What Every Woman Should Know with Tess Cheng

  Sep 2, 202633 minS3

  You used to sleep through the night. Now you're awake at 3 a.m., your mind is racing, and you're wondering what changed. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Sleep is one of the biggest frustrations women experience in midlife, but it's about so much more than feeling tired the next day. Quality sleep plays a vital role in brain health, immunity, mood, emotional regulation, recovery, and healthy aging. In fact, growing research suggests that consistently getting good sleep may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline as we get older. In this episode, I sit down with Tess Cheng , a Certified Health & Well-Being Coach with a master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and more than 13 years of experience helping people build healthier, sustainable habits. Together, we explore practical, science-backed strategies that can help you finally get the restorative sleep your body has been craving. If you're tired of waking up exhausted, relying on caffeine to get through the day, or wondering why your sleep has changed after 40, you'll walk away with a better understanding of what's happening—and simple tools you can start using tonight. Resources from Tess Cheng Free Sleep Tracker & Guide https://tinyurl.com/GWTSleepGuide ✨ Learn more about Tess's coaching services https://glowithtess.com/services/ Follow Tess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/glowithtess/ Want even more support? Become a subscriber to Wellness After 40 for exclusive bonus episodes, guided meditations, and additional wellness content created specifically for women navigating midlife. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438861/subscribe If this episode helped you, I'd love for you to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Every rating, review, and share helps more women discover evidence-based wellness information and supports the growth of this community. Support the show

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  Episode #7

  Stuck in Fight-or-Flight? How the Vagus Nerve Affects Women's Health After 40 | Dr. Elissa Chambers

  Aug 5, 202637 minS3

  Have you heard of the vagus nerve? Maybe it's been popping up all over your social media feed. And if it hasn't, ask yourself this... Do you constantly feel stressed, anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed, or like your body just can't relax? For many women over 40, these symptoms are often dismissed as "just stress," "just hormones," or simply part of getting older. But your nervous system—and specifically your vagus nerve—may be playing a much bigger role than you realize. In this episode of Wellness After 40 , I'm joined by Dr. Elissa Chambers, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner specializing in women's health and nervous system function. Together, we break down the science behind the vagus nerve, what it actually does, and why understanding it may help explain everything from poor sleep and digestive issues to brain fog, anxiety, inflammation, and feeling stuck in survival mode. In this episode, we discuss: • What the vagus nerve is and why everyone is talking about it • What really happens when you're stuck in fight-or-flight • Why stress often becomes more physical during midlife • How hormones, chronic stress, and the nervous system work together • Common signs your nervous system may be dysregulated • The connection between stress, digestion, inflammation, metabolism, and immune health • What social media gets right—and wrong—about "healing" the vagus nerve • Realistic ways to support your nervous system without completely overhauling your life Connect with Dr. Elissa Chambers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelissachambers/ Become a Wellness After 40 Insider Support the show and unlock exclusive subscriber-only episodes , bonus wellness content, and practical resources created specifically for women over 40. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438861/subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, please follow Wellness After 40 , leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend. Your support helps more women discover evidence-based conversations that make navigating midlife a little easier. Support the show

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  Episode #6

  The Truth About Gratitude in Midlife: Why Positivity Isn't Always the Answer with Laura Bratton

  Jul 29, 202639 minS3

  What if gratitude isn't about staying positive? We've been sold a version of gratitude that looks a lot like suppression with better branding — smile through it, focus on the positive, don't dwell. In this episode, I sit down with Laura Bratton, founder of Ubi Global and author of Harnessing Courage , to talk about what gratitude actually is when you strip away the toxic positivity. This conversation will change how you think about the "just be grateful" advice you've probably given yourself a hundred times. We get into why honesty — not optimism — is what actually builds resilience, how gratitude and hard emotions can coexist instead of canceling each other out, and what it looks like to navigate a season that doesn't match what you planned for your life. If you've ever felt like you were "failing" at gratitude because you were also struggling, this episode is going to feel like permission. In this episode: — The real difference between gratitude and toxic positivity — Why honesty is the foundation of resilience, not the opposite of it — How to hold gratitude and difficult emotions at the same time — Practical ways to build a gratitude practice that's honest, not performative — Navigating life when it doesn't look like what you expected This one's for anyone in a season of change, uncertainty, or midlife recalibration — which, let's be honest, is most of us right now. Connect with Laura: Website: https://www.laurabratton.com/ ✨ Want even more Wellness After 40? Support the podcast and access subscriber-only episodes and bonus content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438861/subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a friend. Your support helps Wellness After 40 reach more women looking for practical wellness advice and meaningful conversations for midlife. Support the show Support the show

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