We’re bombarded with information and forced to multitask so often that it can be difficult to focus on just one thing when we have the opportunity. In this episode, we talk to counselor and Dharma teacher Erin Selover to learn strategies to help us quiet the noise. Learn how you can build a meditation practice by starting with just a few minutes here and there – on the bus, in the bathtub, or even at the dentist’s office. It’s time to stop the inner critics and focus on inner kindness and self-compassion.

Few of us take the time to even consider our feet, much less proactively care for them. Yet things like foot health, walking speed, and balance are an accurate predictor of our own mortality. In episode 11 we talk to podiatrist Emily Splichal about the various ways we can improve our foot health. Dr. Emily offers tips, exercises, and favorite products and treatments to help us maintain our foot fitness, plus thoughts on the shoe brands we should wear – and avoid. Learn more and subscribe at SideProjectHQ.com.

We set off to create ten episodes to address all the middle-aged things our friends are talking about. Now we’re wrapping up our Side Project experiment by talking through our favorite learnings and take-aways. Listen as we parse through the discussions and arrive at our conclusions about wellness, women’s health, and the changes we’re committed to as we age. Learn more and subscribe at SideProjectHQ.com.

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.