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Create The Best Me
We're an age-positive podcast that celebrates the richness of midlife and beyond. Hosted by Carmen Hecox, a seasoned transformational coach, our platform provides an empowering outlook on these transformative years. With a keen focus on perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, Carmen brings together thought leaders, authors, artists, and entrepreneurs for candid conversations that inspire and motivate.
Each episode is packed with expert insights and practical advice to help you navigate…
Episodes
- Create The Best Me
How to Hear Your Own Voice When Everyone Needs You
When you are the person everyone counts on, finding a few quiet minutes for yourself can feel impossible. In this conversation, I sit down with Martina Tisljar…
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Exosomes Explained: Are Your Supplements Really Working?
Have you ever wondered whether your supplements are really working? I have! In this episode of Create The Best Me, I welcome Dr. Jeff Gross, a neurosurgeon who…
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Menopause Weight Loss: What Actually Works After 40
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Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself—Even When Life Looks Fine
Does your life look fine from the outside, but you quietly feel disconnected from it? In this episode of Create The Best Me, I explore why that feeling can…
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Strength After 50: Why It’s Never Too Late to Start
What if getting stronger didn’t require completely changing your life overnight? What if it started with one push-up? In this episode of Create The Best Me, I…
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Why Rest Isn’t Fixing Your Midlife Burnout
You can be getting everything done and still be burned out. For many high-achieving women, burnout does not look like falling apart. It looks like continuing…
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Stop Waiting to Lose Weight Before You Start Living
Have you ever told yourself that you would take the photo, attend the event, wear what you wanted, or become more visible after losing weight? That belief can…
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Why Weight Regain Happens After GLP-1s or Bariatric Surgery
What happens when the surgery, medication, or number on the scale does not create the lasting change you expected? In this episode, I’m joined by Shenelle…
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Why Survival Mode Leaves You Emotionally Disconnected
You can do everything right, hold everyone and everything together, and still wonder why you feel so far away from yourself. In this episode, I sit down with…
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Is Perimenopause Destroying Your Joints? Here's Why
Have you ever wondered why your joints suddenly feel achy, stiff, or even “old” long before you imagined they would? If every morning feels like you’re waking…
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Why Intimacy Feels Different After 40
In this episode, I speak with Elana Auerbach, author of The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark, about intimacy, desire, shame, body…
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The Truth About Skincare Over 40 (Stop Wasting Money!)
Are you spending more money on skincare over 40 but still feeling like your skin looks dry, dull, or irritated? You are not alone. In this episode, I’m joined…
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ADHD or Perimenopause? Why Women Over 40 Get Misdiagnosed
Have you ever felt like your brain was replaced overnight, focus gone, memory slipping, and a fog you just can’t clear? As someone who’s navigated both adult…
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Why Your Doctor Says You’re “Normal” But You Feel Like Crap (Perimenopause vs. Burnout)
Are you tired of being told your labs are “normal” when you know something is off? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Will Haas, founder and CEO of VYVE…
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Perimenopause Brain Fog vs. Memory Loss: What's Normal vs. What's Not
Is it just brain fog or something more serious? In this episode, I dive into one of midlife’s most misunderstood and frightening symptoms: perimenopause brain…
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The Brain Pattern That Keeps Ambitious Women Single
How can you be a rockstar at work, run a household, and still find love completely bewildering? If you've ever felt like your love life is a cluttered pantry…
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This Simple Morning Shift Ends the Cortisol Belly Fat Cycle
Is your stubborn belly fat refusing to budge, even though you’re eating right, moving your body, and getting good sleep? In this episode, I break down the real…
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Here's What Most People Get Wrong in Retirement
Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, especially for women, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of delaying big decisions or thinking “we” have it…
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How to Build 7 Figure Business When You're Starting Over at 40
What if you could launch a business with just $500, no viral dances, no endless hustle on social, and no second mortgage, and grow it to seven figures? In this…
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Hard Choices Now, Youthful Forever | The 6 Standards That Change Everything
Is it really possible to get stronger, healthier, and more independent as we age without living in the gym or going under the knife? In this episode, I sit…
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Your 3 PM Slump Has Nothing to Do with Age
Ever wonder why you always seem to crash at 3 PM, eyelids heavy, brain fog taking over, and the only solution your body screams for is sugar or caffeine?…
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High-Functioning Anxiety: Why Being the "Strong One" is Exhausting
Are you applauded for having it all together, but deep down you feel like you’re running on empty? In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning psychotherapist…
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The Best Skincare Routine for Tweens & Teens Dermatologist-Approved
How do you help your tween or teen build confidence with skin care that’s actually made for them, not influencers or adults? In this episode, I sit down with…
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The ONLY 3 Skincare Steps You Need Over 50 (Derm Approved)
Is a 7-step skincare routine doing more harm than good for your midlife skin? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Angela Casey, a double board-certified…
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Breaking The Invisibility Cycle After 50: Be Seen. Be Heard
Are you over 50 and starting to feel invisible in your own life or out in the world? This episode is dedicated to breaking that silence and reclaiming your…
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Menopause & Attachment Styles: Why Old Childhood Wounds Flare Up in Midlife
Ever wondered why your emotions suddenly feel louder, your patience thinner, and old childhood wounds are resurfacing as you move through midlife? In this…
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Brain Fog vs. Dementia: What's Actually Happening
Ever had a moment where you’re in mid-sentence and the right word just… disappears? If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and are wondering whether those lapses…
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Why Saying Yes When Your Body Says No Is Destroying You
Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” when every fiber of your body is begging you to say “no”? In this episode, I sit down with Margarita Kogan, a…
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Racing Heart at 3 AM? Here's What's Really Happening
In this episode, I dive deep into the surprising science behind midlife wake-ups with pounding heart, sweaty sheets, and a mind that just won’t stop. Forget…
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He Gave Up His Badge to Paint | The Results Are Insane
Is it too late to reinvent your life and pursue your deepest passion, or is the real risk waiting for “someday” that never comes? In this episode, I sit down…
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Stress Or Menopause Which One Is Causing Your Belly Fat
Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right,” clean eating, cutting sugar, keeping up with workouts, but your stubborn midsection just won’t budge? In this…
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Stop Waking Up Anxious: My "Anti-Stress" Morning Routine
Wake up feeling anxious or overwhelmed? You are not alone. In this video, I share my simple 5-minute "Anti-Stress" Morning Routine designed to lower cortisol…
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The Conversation That Makes Couples Want Each Other More
Can one conversation really reignite intimacy? In this episode, “The Conversation That Makes Couples Want Each Other More,” I sit down with double-doctorate…
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Your Tretinoin Routine is Missing This
Have you ever wondered why your tretinoin routine isn’t delivering that “wow” factor you’re after, even after months or years of consistent use with estrogen?…
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Inner Child Wounds Therapy Missed—Healed by Psychedelics
What if the therapy you’ve tried falls short, and old inner child wounds remain unhealed? In Inner Child Wounds Therapy Missed—Healed by Psychedelics, I sit…
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I Quit Sugar for 30 Days: What Happened to My Menopause Belly
Ever wondered what really happens when you quit sugar, especially if you’re dealing with menopause? In this episode, "I Quit Sugar for 30 Days: What Happened…
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Stop Calling It A Midlife Crisis (Do This Instead)
Feeling stuck, restless, or questioning your path? The words “midlife crisis” gets tossed around a lot, but what if that unsettled feeling is actually an inner…
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Why Parenting Adult Kids Is Still Hard
Is parenting truly easier once your kids become adults? In this episode, I share my own story of why parenting adult kids is still hard even when they’ve grown…
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Stop Debt Shame With These 3 Easy Steps!
Is debt shame making you anxious about your finances and holding you back from building a better financial future? In “Stop Debt Shame With These 3 Easy…
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My Facial Filler Experience: Overcoming the Fear of Looking "Fake"
Are you curious about facial fillers but afraid of looking “fake” or overdone? In this episode of Create The Best Me, I open up about my real-life filler…
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Grief Expert’s 7 Steps to Mend From Unthinkable Trauma
What do you say when someone you love is shattered by loss? In this episode of Create The Best Me, we go deep with grief recovery specialist and author Sylvia…
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Why Your Cardio is Secretly Working Against Your Hormones
Ever wondered why your favorite cardio routine might actually be holding you back from feeling your best in midlife? In “Why Your Cardio is Secretly Working…
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Thinning Hair? Watch This Before You Buy a Wig
Are you struggling with thinning hair and wondering if a wig is your only option? Before you take the plunge, listen to “Thinning Hair? Watch This Before You…
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Trauma Response or Love? How to Tell the Difference
Are you caught up in the thrill of chasing that elusive “spark” when dating, only to find yourself in another unfulfilling relationship? You’re not alone, and…
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What I Did When My Hair Started Falling Out in Clumps
Have you ever found yourself in the shower, shampooing your hair, only to discover clumps of hair between your fingers? In this episode, “What I Did When My…
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Chronic Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery - Here’s How
Are you tired of relying on medications or receiving recommendations for surgery while your chronic pain lingers? In this empowering episode, I sit down with…
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Stop What You Are Doing Now: How To Achieve More By Doing Less
Ever feel like life is just a blur of tasks, errands, and obligations? In “Stop What You Are Doing Now: How To Achieve More By Doing Less,” I sit down with…
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The Risks You Take When You Fail To Be Present For Yourself
Are you the one who’s always reliable, the steady hub for your family, workplace, and friends? If you find yourself exhausted, disconnected, or feeling…
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How to Start a Business After 50 (Even When You're Terrified)
This isn’t just a dream; it’s absolutely possible, no matter what life’s thrown your way. In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Hensley, a woman who lost…
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Why Burnout Isn’t Just About Stress: The Betrayal No One Talks About
In “Why Burnout Isn’t Just About Stress: The Betrayal No One Talks About,” we dive deep into the hidden roots of burnout, especially for midlife women. Burnout…
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Why Caring for Aging Parents Doesn't Have to Suck the Life Out of You
Taking care of your aging parents can feel overwhelming, but why caring for aging parents doesn’t have to suck the life out of you is at the heart of this…
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5 Signs You're Not Living In The Present
In “5 Signs You’re Not Living in the Present,” I explore the everyday habits and thought patterns that keep so many of us stuck in autopilot constantly…
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Starting Over After Divorce (What YOU Need to Know)
What does starting over after divorce truly look like, especially when you’re navigating midlife, menopause, and a world that says your best days are behind…
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How Successful People Master Career Changes After 50
Is it possible to master a career change after 50, even if you haven’t touched your resume or LinkedIn in years? In this week’s episode, I sit down with…
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How to Successfully Change Careers After 40 (Even If You're Scared)
Have you ever stared at the ceiling, dreading another day at a job that just isn’t working for you anymore? You’re not alone! In this week’s episode, “How to…
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How to Say No Without Feeling Bad
Have you ever wondered why saying “no” can feel so uncomfortable, or why enforcing boundaries sometimes makes you feel like the bad guy? In this episode, we’re…
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Crush Debt & Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Are you tired of feeling shackled by student loans, credit card debt, or the endless cycle of living paycheck to paycheck? In this episode, I dive deep with…
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How to Listen to Your Intuition and Trust Yourself
Are you ready to go beyond your inner critic? In “How to Listen to Your Intuition and Trust Yourself,” I sit down with executive coach and author Jules Kuroda…
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How You Reclaim Pleasure in Midlife
Ever find yourself thinking, “Isn’t midlife supposed to be more fun?” You’re not alone, and that’s exactly why today’s episode, “How You Reclaim Pleasure in…
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Menopause Myths Busted: The Truth About Hormones
Are you still believing menopause means the end of vibrancy or that hormone therapy is just too risky? In "Menopause Myths Busted: The Truth About Hormones," I…