After years of conversations about menopause, hormones, sleep, weight, relationships, aging, and women's health, the She2.0 podcast is evolving.

In this episode, I share why I believe many women in midlife are not lacking information, but struggling to make sense of it. Midlife brings changes to our bodies, identities, relationships, priorities, and sense of self, often all at once. Yet we are frequently left wondering why we no longer feel like ourselves.

This conversation explores why midlife can feel so disorienting, why so many women interpret change as personal failure, and why understanding what is happening may matter more than collecting more advice.

Moving forward, She2.0 will continue to feature expert conversations on health, menopause, and aging, while also exploring the deeper questions surrounding identity, self trust, expectations, and what it means to navigate change well.

If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I don't feel like myself anymore," this episode is for you.

How does menopause affect a marriage or long term relationship?

In this episode, Jacquie Court sits down with her husband Brian to discuss the emotional, relational, and communication challenges many couples experience during midlife and menopause.

Together they explore why menopause can create misunderstandings, emotional distance, defensiveness, and conflict, even in strong relationships, and what both partners can do to better understand each other's experience.

This conversation covers:

• Menopause and relationship changes

• Communication challenges during midlife

• Emotional shifts and misunderstandings

• Supporting a partner through menopause

• Marriage, intimacy, and connection

• Why couples often feel disconnected during periods of change

Most couples are not fighting about what they think they're fighting about. This conversation explores what is happening underneath the conflict and how greater understanding can strengthen relationships through midlife.

What happens when your friendships change in midlife?

For many women, perimenopause and midlife bring unexpected shifts in relationships. The friendships that once felt effortless can start to feel misaligned, while new connections emerge that reflect who we're becoming.

In this episode, Jacquie and her guest Jessica explore friendship in midlife, including the grief of outgrowing relationships, the challenges of changing identity, and the surprising freedom that comes from building a more intentional circle.

Together they discuss:

• Why outgrowing people is not betrayal, but a natural part of growth

• How perimenopause and midlife can change our tolerance, priorities, and relationships

• The difference between being genuinely supported and simply being placated

• The emotional impact of losing friendships and finding new ones

• What our friendships teach our children about boundaries, self respect, and connection

• Why the strongest midlife friendships are often intentional, earned, and built from shared values

This is an honest conversation about friendship, identity, change, and belonging in midlife.

If you've ever looked around and wondered why your circle got smaller while your life got bigger, this episode is for you.

How does unresolved trauma show up in midlife? And why do so many women find old wounds resurfacing during perimenopause?

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with her friend Lenore for an honest conversation about childhood trauma, PTSD, healing, and what happens when experiences you've carried for decades finally demand attention.

Lenore shares how perimenopause brought long buried trauma back to the surface, why surviving difficult experiences doesn't automatically mean you've healed from them, and how therapy, self awareness, and telling the truth about your story can become part of recovery.

Together they discuss:

• Childhood trauma and its long term impact

• PTSD in women and midlife mental health

• Why perimenopause can intensify unresolved emotional experiences

• The connection between trauma, parenting, and relationships

• Therapy, healing, and reclaiming your voice

• What it means to tell your story on your own terms

This is a powerful conversation about trauma recovery, resilience, mental health, and the realities many women face in midlife.

If you've ever wondered why old experiences seem to resurface later in life, this episode offers understanding, perspective, and hope.

Ever feel like your career is running you instead of the other way around? Or that you've outgrown the version of yourself that once fit neatly into your LinkedIn bio? Meet Marla Simlett - or as she's better known, Marvelous Marla - a woman who walked away from corporate HR, a pension, and predictability to chase something far scarier: joy.

In this episode, Marla shares how she turned her midlife "What now?" into a full-on pivot - blending therapy, humor, and a whole lot of courage to create Laughter Intelligence™. We talk about learning to trust yourself (again), using laughter to crack open transformation, and why it's okay - no, necessary - to move at a snail's pace when you're rebuilding a life that actually fits.

Because midlife isn't the end of the story. It's the plot twist.

Take a listen if you've ever:

• Wondered if you're too old to start over (spoiler: you're not)
• Laughed your way through tears - or needed to
• Been told you're "lucky to have a stable job" but felt your soul shrinking anyway
• Wanted permission to be bold, scared, and snailing all at once

This is your reminder that reinvention doesn't have an expiry date. And laughter? It might just be the best medicine after all - minus the side effects.

About Marla:

Marla Simlett is a speaker, emcee, and Registered Clinical Counsellor who helps people learn and laugh their way to becoming their greatest selves. She created Laughter Intelligence™, a framework that blends insight, humour, and heart to unlock trust, wellness, and lasting change. When she's not on stage, you'll find her biking around Vancouver, baking allergy-friendly treats, or treasure-hunting for thrifted finds.

Thinking about a career change in midlife? Wondering if it's too late to reinvent yourself?

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with entrepreneur Janet Lewis to discuss what it really takes to make a successful midlife career pivot, find new purpose, and build a business aligned with your values.

After decades in e-commerce and corporate consulting, Janet stepped away from the traditional hustle and created a thriving community focused on connection, collaboration, and supporting women in business.

Together they discuss:

• How to recognize when it's time for a career or life change

• The realities of reinvention after 40 and 50

• Managing fear, uncertainty, and self doubt during major transitions

• Building confidence after a career pivot

• Why women often undervalue their expertise and how to change that

• Creating meaningful professional networks and communities

• Finding purpose and fulfillment in the second half of life

This conversation explores midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, women's leadership, career transitions, and the opportunities that emerge when experience and purpose finally align.

If you've ever found yourself asking, "Is this really what I want for the next twenty years?" this episode is for you.

Have a listen to Janet Lewis - Founder, Business Owner, Connectiavist and Eternal Optimist

Can menopause become a catalyst for reinvention rather than decline?

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Louise Neil, Women's Career Empowerment Strategist and founder of Menomentum, to explore menopause, midlife transitions, workplace challenges, and what it really takes to create a life that fits who you are now.

After stepping away from a successful career, Louise built a movement focused on improving menopause awareness and support in the workplace. She shares how burnout, hormonal changes, and shifting priorities led her to rethink her work, identity, and purpose.

Together they discuss:

• Why menopause is not just a health issue but a workplace, cultural, and economic issue

• How to distinguish between burnout, chronic stress, and hormonal changes

• Why symptom tracking can provide valuable insight during perimenopause and menopause

• The connection between menopause, career transitions, and personal reinvention

• How to navigate change with more confidence, clarity, and self awareness

• Why midlife can be a period of growth, not decline

This conversation explores menopause in the workplace, women's health, career change, burnout, midlife identity, and the opportunities that emerge when women stop trying to fit lives they've outgrown.

If you're navigating menopause, questioning what's next, or considering a major life or career shift, this episode offers practical insight and a fresh perspective on what's possible.

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Hear more from Louise

Website: https://louiseneil.co

Menomentum: https://menomentum.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-neil/

Substack: https://www.substack.thisistherag

What happens when success no longer feels fulfilling?

In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Elisa Kosonen, former fashion editor, registered holistic nutritionist, and founder of 14 Carrots, to discuss burnout, perimenopause, career reinvention, and what it takes to start over in midlife.

After building a successful career in the fashion industry, Elisa reached a point where the life she had created no longer aligned with who she was becoming. Her journey led her from burnout and uncertainty to a new career focused on helping women improve their health, energy, and resilience.

Together they discuss:

• The warning signs of burnout women often overlook

• How perimenopause can affect energy, motivation, and wellbeing

• Why a midlife career change is often about alignment, not failure

• The transferable skills women bring into their next chapter

• Building confidence when starting over after 40

• Supporting health, resilience, and purpose during midlife transitions

This conversation explores burnout recovery, perimenopause, career reinvention, women's health, and the opportunities that emerge when you stop living a life that no longer fits.

If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Is this really what I want?" this episode offers practical insight and encouragement for navigating change in midlife.

👉 Resources & Links from this episode:

· Learn more about Elisa and 14 Carrots here

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