Physical pain can be a dark and isolating thing. Rheumatologist and immunologist Naureen Alim joins us for episode ten to discuss why chronic pain creeps up on us in middle age via things like injuries, arthritis, autoimmune disease, osteoporosis, and more. Many of us were raised as part of the Suck-It-Up Generation, so how do we find relief? Listen as we talk through strategies for coping with and alleviating pain, plus ways to safeguard against future pain. Learn more and subscribe at SideProjectHQ.com.

How should we think about our health today in order to have a greater impact for the long haul? Midi Health Co-Founder & CEO Joanna Strober joins us for episode nine to discuss how we can safeguard our bodies in order to stay stronger for longer. It’s not just longevity – it’s also STRONGEVITY. We’re digging deep into everything from estrogen patches, testosterone, and sleep to protein, fiber, and weight lifting. Learn more and subscribe at SideProjectHQ.com.

Is middle age where fashion goes to die? We’re talking to Janel Dyan, brand advisor, stylist, speaker, and bestselling author of Story. Style. Brand. Janel explains why she doesn’t believe in rules for dressing and walks us through how clothing helps us tell our own stories. Listen as she dishes on accessory trends, favorite brands, and why we should always complete the sit test.

Why is it so challenging to maintain the right weight as we age, even with exercise and a pretty good diet? We’re talking to Dr. Rupal Mathur, an internal medicine doctor and weight loss specialist to get her perspectives, tips, and simple swaps. Dr. Mathur answers our weight loss questions about everything from Ozempic and supplements to protein and strength training. Learn more and subscribe at SideProjectHQ.com.

Why is it so taboo to talk about death? In this episode, we speak to Kacie Gikonyo, a registered nurse, death doula, and Founder of the Death Doula School. Listen in as Kacie talks about what a death doula is and how one can help your loved ones at any stage of life. She also offers new ways to talk about the dying process, plus tips for overcoming resistance to talking about death. Learn more at SideProjectHQ.com.

How much should we mess with nature as we age versus aging gracefully? Board-certified dermatologist Sinae Kane joins us to talk about ways we can keep our youthful radiance as we age, from the simple and topical to the complex and injectable. Learn more at SideProjectHQ.com and be sure to subscribe.

Quality sleep is so important to our health, yet it feels much less attainable in middle age. Khaliah Guillory, a certified sleep coach and the Founder of Nap Bar, joins us to talk about how hormonal changes affect our sleep and ways we can crack the system to get more rest. We dig into how and when to nap, what to do when we’re awake in the middle of the night, and optimal sleep environments. Learn more at SideProjectHQ.com and be sure to subscribe.

Sometimes it feels like we're surrounded by anxiety. How did we get here, and how do we know when it's time to seek help? Mimi Winsberg, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Brightside Health, talks us through coping strategies, supplements and medications, and the addictive power of Cheetos. Learn more at SideProjectHQ.com and be sure to subscribe.