Dominique Sachse

Midlife Breakdown? It’s a Breakthrough w/ Dr. Mindy Pelz | Over 50 and Flourishing

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mindy Pelz, bestselling author, thought leader, and one of the most trusted voices in women’s health, for a powerful conversation about what really happens to us in midlife. Dr. Mindy isn’t just talking about menopause as a hormonal shift, but as a profound transformation of the brain, body, and identity. From burnout and people-pleasing to leadership and self-trust, this conversation reframes midlife not as a breakdown, but as a breakthrough. This episode is about reclaiming the girl within you, her curiosity, her wisdom, her strength, and learning how to age like a girl with intention, science, and self-compassion. Chapters 0:00 Intro to Dr. Mindy Pelz 0:41 Age Like a Girl: Menopause Empowerment 2:15 The Breaking Point: LA Fires 4:51 The Rushing Woman's Lifestyle 6:39 Estrogen's Girl Gang: Neurochemicals Explained 8:29 Hitting the Wall to Find Your Way 15:06 Is It Too Late? Starting at Any Age 19:06 Evolutionary Purpose of Menopause 21:15 Brain Rewiring for Leadership 24:38 Butterfly Metamorphosis Analogy 27:57 Curiosity and the Relational Brain 36:15 Fasting for the Menopausal Brain 40:22 24-Hour Fasts and Brain Health 42:15 Protein Intake During Menopause 44:26 Exercise and Injury Prevention 46:35 Rucking: Perfect Menopause Workout 54:12 Building Your Healthcare Team 56:25 Interviewing Your Doctor 58:41 Final Thoughts on Aging Like a Girl 1:00:32 Dear Dominique For more on Dr. Mindy Pelz, follow her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz Website: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drmindypelz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmindypelz Buy her newest book Age Like a Girl: https://a.co/d/hDptHZz Thanks to my Sponsors: -Ritual: For a limited time, save 40% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/OVER50 -Honeylove: Use our exclusive link to save 20% off Honeylove at https://honeylove.com/OVER50 -Hero Bread: Go to https://hero.co and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 10% off your order. -Veracity: For up to 45% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code FLOURISHING -Brodo: Head to https://Brodo.com/FLOURISHING for 20% off your first subscription order and use code FLOURISHING for an additional $10 off. Keep in Touch: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe:​ ​http://bit.ly/subdominique​ Watch the latest videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuSYHIQgfhzmQ9dOJI_c3N7L&playnext=1&index=2 Watch ​more Dominique Sachse: Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDHJ901QU_Q&list=PLKUX44R3MbuSDQV7BzvQxMrVeVZfGBCcD Lifestyle Tips & Tricks: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuR3sX61i9QiwnOBr61tEMc_&playnext=1 Most Popular: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuTDh-LeJThrmz5XBrjQxbob&playnext=1 Follow Dominique Sachse: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse Instagram: ​https://instagram.com/dominiquesachse Facebook: ​https://facebook.com/DominiqueSachse Check out my website: ​http://dominiquesachse.tv You can order a copy of my new book LIFE MAKEOVER - Embrace The Bold, Beautiful, & Blessed YOU here: https://www.dominiquesachse.tv/book/ Each product I feature is something I have used and loved and wanted to share with you. I choose 100% of the products I feature and do not ever recommend anything I haven't personally used myself. Links in my description may be affiliated and are a wonderful way to show your support, allowing me to continue spreading beauty and boldness. About Dominique Sachse: Welcome to the official Dominique Sachse YouTube channel! On this channel, you’ll find inspiring “Yes, you can do it!” tips for transformative hair and makeup, fashion - and health and wellness related content for the mature woman who’s in her PRIME! I enjoy sharing my life with you through my vlogs, how-to live YOUR best life through Q & A videos and so much more, all with a touch of faith and affirmation. #DominiqueSachse #Podcast #DrMindyPelz