The Silent Condition Hiding in Plain Sight: Three Stories Every Midlife Woman Needs to Hear
Opt to Thrive…for Midlife WomenShow Notes
Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is one of the most important conversations I’ve had on the podcast. I’m joined by three remarkable women, all in their mid to late 50s, who considered themselves healthy, active, and doing many of the right things for their health. None of them expected to receive this diagnosis. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, they share the stories of how they found out, what went through their minds when they heard the news, and how it changed the way...
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