🌴 Empowering Midlife Wellness Retreat: Activating Happiness in Midlife Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Resort & Spa • Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica • Nov 12 – 16 2025 

Why We’re Gathering Midlife isn’t a winding-down—it’s an opening-up. Over four unrushed nights beside the Pacific, four globally respected guides in women’s health and holistic living will help you reclaim what’s always been yours: everyday joy. What You’ll Take Home A fresh, hope-filled view of the “second half” of life Simple, science-backed habits that anchor happiness from the inside out A close-knit sisterhood of women (40-65) cheering you forward 

All-Inclusive Ease Luxury beachfront suite 
✔︎ Chef-crafted meals 
✔︎ Open-bar dinners 
✔︎ Sunset catamaran cruise 
✔︎ One spa treatment 
✔︎ Beach activities & transfers 
✔︎ …plus daily workshops, mindful movement, and plenty of hammock time. 

The Setting Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Resort & Spa—an intimate oasis 25 minutes from Liberia (LIR). Lush jungle paths, serene tidal beaches, Nimbú Spa rituals, and ocean-view rooms where the waves become your bedtime mantra. This is Pura Vida at its most effortless. https://papagayogoldenpalms.com 
Meet Your Facilitators Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith — Board-Certified Gynecologist and Certified Menopause Practitioner, author Sexually Woke, Empowering Midlife Wellness podcast host Meg Ellis — Certified Conscious Life Coach & NLP Practitioner, Create Your Fate podcast host Kelley Workman — Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Master Trainer, Pilates/Yoga instructor Yaniv Shanti — Co-founder of El Despertador—School of Happiness, Mindfulness Teacher & “Happiness Activist” 

🎟 EARLY-BIRD $200 OFF with code PURAVIDA - ends May 15 2025 → BOOK YOUR SPOT: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/activating-happiness-in-midlife-wellness-retreat-sumak-travel-guanacaste-66411321

Activating Happiness in Midlife - Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica

I'm often surprised how many of us were not taught about the anatomy of our external genitalia, so when we're talking about labiaplasty, many people are confused about what that means. 
Today I'm talking about the difference between the labia minora and the labia majora, and why some women might seek to surgically change either or both of these areas. This can particularly be an issue in midlife because of fat loss, as well as naturally aging skin. 

While no one needs a labiaplasty, it is a choice that many women make in order to restore their comfort and self-confidence. Having done hundreds of these surgeries, I cannot only confidently counsel you about the pros and cons of making this choice, but I can also provide the best outcome if you do decide to proceed.

Labiaplasty 101: Your Most Personal Questions, Expertly Answered

Periodically it's important to revisit the topic of testosterone replacement for women, and to understand all the nuances regarding the options in delivery methods and dosing. Today I'll discuss options for testosterone replacement, including using 1/10 of an FDA approved male product, compounded creams and gels,  as well as appropriately dosed hormone pellets. I'll particularly focus on how to safely dose hormone pellets,  and will share the method which my office has used  in many thousands of patients, and has been proven to reach safe levels. Appropriately dosed pellets should  be thought of as a viable option for those who don't prefer to use a topical cream or gel. 

LINKS:
The Truth About Testosterone For Women Over 50
https://youtu.be/LpG25EUvg-U

Peter Attia - Episode 348 ‒ Women’s sexual health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0XW6av2wLQ

Understanding Testosterone Options for Women

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Midlife Crisis - Axel F (2025 Afro Remix)

When it comes to midlife wellness, it’s easy to get lost in complicated protocols, supplements, and conflicting advice. But the truth is: most of the real transformation happens when we focus on the simple things we can actually control. In this video, I’ll walk you through the 4 key areas that build the foundation for lasting health: • Nutrition • Movement • Rest & Sleep • Hormonal/Lab Optimization If we consistently take care of these basics — what I often call the “low-hanging fruit” — we give ourselves the best chance at creating our Optimal Older Day in the years ahead. Let’s bring it back to basics — and let’s start here.

Let’s Bring It Back to Basics: 4 Keys to Your Optimal Older Day

As many of you know, skin laxity on the neck is one of those things that can sneak up on us in midlife — no matter how well we take care of our skin. 
That’s exactly why I wanted to share my own experience having Morpheus8 done right here with Dr. Leah. Morpheus8 combines two powerful technologies: microneedling and radiofrequency energy. By delivering heat deep into the skin while creating tiny micro-injuries, it stimulates collagen and elastin production, helping to tighten loose skin, improve texture, and create a smoother, firmer appearance — without surgery. For areas like the neck, where the skin tends to thin and sag over time, Morpheus8 offers a safe, effective, and minimally invasive solution to restore a more youthful contour. 
In this video, you’ll see my real-time treatment and hear us talk through the process, the science behind it, and why this approach can make such a difference for midlife skin. 💻 Interested in booking an appointment? 
Click here: https://completemidlifewellnesscenter.com

Let’s Talk About Skin Tightening: My Morpheus8 Treatment with Dr. Leah

This is my real, unfiltered mid-facelift journey — before, during, and after — with the gifted Dr. Fred Aguilar. As a physician myself, I’ve always believed in transparency, especially when it comes to choices that affect how we feel in our own skin. For me, this wasn’t about looking younger — it was about alignment. About having my outer appearance reflect the energy, clarity, and confidence I’ve reclaimed in midlife. In this video, I take you through the full mid-facelift experience — from the decision-making process, to the operating room, and through recovery.
 Dr. Aguilar is a true artist. With over 35 years of experience and triple board certifications, he brings not only surgical excellence but also a deep respect for natural beauty and subtlety. Whether you’re curious about facelift surgery or simply navigating your own evolution in midlife, I hope my story offers both clarity and encouragement. Thank you for being here. 

MEET DR. FRED AGUILAR
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon Board Certified Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgeon HPRS 
1801 Binz Suite 300 Houston, TX 77004 713-521-4777 575 E Medical Center Blvd Webster TX 77598 281-282-9555 http://www.drfredaguilar.com/ https://www.myhprs.com/ https://www.myhprs.com/about/meet-dr-aguilar/

Midlife, Unfiltered: My Facelift Journey with Dr. Fred Aguilar | Before, During & After

Resistance Training for Midlife Wellness – Session 8 with Kelley Workman 💪 
This is the eighth installment in our resistance training series with Master Trainer Kelley Workman—bringing you four fresh at-home exercises you can complete in under 30 minutes. 

✨ Whether you’re rotating with earlier sessions or focusing on mastering this new set, the key is consistency and variety. Stick with these moves for a few weeks if they feel good—just keep showing up, staying safe, and enjoying the process.

▶️ Missed earlier videos? Start here: 
Watch the first part here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_YMrHiz2ek 
Watch the second part here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma-osU7Bg9E 
Watch the third part here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6Z89vAlqk 
Watch the fourth part here: https://youtu.be/zXNh5bb0lMo 
Watch the fifth part here: https://youtu.be/VhFKn5PGfRQ 
Watch the sixth part here: https://youtu.be/jFFTBdLIPyw 
Watch the seventh part here: https://youtu.be/vXUKQxZxLcs


🧠 Helpful resources for deeper learning: 

#1 Treatment For Bone Health - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agW5ub-51XM 

The Bone Clinic: Queensland Research - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EZw_wrFnmI&t=0s 

 LIFTMOR RCT Study (PDF) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZNh1GfV02RPVVpkGtkIwSbYvDaJ5vWlU/view 

🎓 Train with Kelley: Visit www.kelleymoves.com to connect and explore more personalized support. 

 Keep showing up for yourself—strong body, strong bones, strong life. 🦴✨

The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part VIII)

How to approach your partner about something uncomfortable, having pre-sex emotional routines or not, and being on your phone when with your partner… modern relationship dilemma or just plain rude?

Episode #4 Backyard Blindfolds (archive 2021)

Idealized relationships and the notion that two become “one” & how and when do you discuss sexual disconnection?

Episode #5 Backyard Blindfolds (Archive 2021)

Backyard Blindfolds Episode #7 - Negotiation, Sacrafice and Compromise + Mid-life Relationships

Episode #7 (2021) - Negotiation, Sacrafice and Compromise + Mid-life Relationships

A low-slung blues lament about memory, regret, and the kind of locked drawer that creaks louder the longer you ignore it. This stripped-down reimagining of “Old Files, Old Ghosts” trades the original’s folk pulse for smoky electric guitar, shuffle rhythm, and a weathered vocal that sounds like it’s been holding its breath for years. Quiet, bitter, and too real to be dramatic, this version lets the grief settle in the corners like dust you never quite clean.

Old Files, Old Ghosts

Lyrics/License

Old Files, Old Ghosts (Blues)

If you’ve been thinking about joining us this November in Costa Rica, I made this short video to walk you through what the retreat actually looks and feels like — from where we’re staying to what each day includes. This experience was created with you in mind — women navigating the beautiful, complex chapter of midlife. Women who are ready to carve out space for joy, rest, and deeper connection — not just with others, but with themselves. You don’t need to come with a friend. 

You don’t need to know anyone ahead of time. You just have to be open to saying yes — and we’ll take care of the rest. This isn’t just a vacation. It’s a reset. A chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember what happiness feels like — in a place that’s safe, beautiful, and full of possibility. 
🌿 Retreat Details 
📅 November 12–16, 2025 
📍 Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Resort & Spa, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 
📄 Download the full retreat brochure https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OHSZ_peJBPiLgbWasAPTZ4CxOUnFim4m/view?usp=sharing 

🔗 Program + Registration Info: http://bit.ly/4lKF79g Questions? Just send me a note — drsusan@drsusan.com 

🌟 Meet Our Incredible Facilitators: Meg Ellis Certified Conscious Life Coach • NLP Practitioner 
• Host of Create Your Fate Meg helps women unlock their best lives by healing limiting beliefs and cultivating a deep, joyful sense of self-worth. Her work draws on The Enneagram, consciousness work, and the Law of Attraction — creating proven, life-changing results. Learn more: www.letscreateyourfate.com 

Kelley Workman Integrative Nutrition Coach • Trainer • Yoga, Pilates & Meditation Instructor After overcoming personal loss and rebuilding her life in midlife, Kelley now supports other women in reclaiming theirs. Her approach blends movement, mindfulness, and nutrition to restore energy and clarity. Learn more: www.kelleymoves.com 

Yaniv Shanti Co-Founder of El Despertador – School of Happiness Yaniv is a happiness activist, meditation guide, and transformational facilitator with over 25 years of experience helping people reconnect with joy. His experiential tools and intentional ceremonies have touched thousands across the globe. 

Mila González Yoga Teacher • Nutritionist • Meditation Guide Mila’s heart-centered yoga and meditation practice invites you into presence, gratitude, and authentic connection. She blends intentional movement with deep awareness to help each participant return to their true essence — with love and compassion.

Activating Happiness Through Menopause & Beyond: Retreat Details with Dr. Susan

There’s so much judgment swirling around weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide. I hear it all the time — “Why don’t they just eat better?” “Why not exercise more?” But here’s the truth: most people who turn to these medications have already tried — many, many times — and felt like failures when nothing worked. 
These medications aren’t shortcuts. They’re tools — science-backed, life-saving tools — for people who are struggling with obesity, a condition that carries serious health risks. If we had a safe and effective way to treat any other chronic disease, wouldn’t we use it without shame? The key is using them wisely — as part of a comprehensive, medically supervised program that focuses on real, sustainable health changes. 
That’s exactly what we do at Complete Midlife Wellness Center through our Holistic Medical Weight Optimization Program. So let’s stop judging others for choosing a path that works for them. Let’s offer support, compassion, and a little more understanding. 
Drop your thoughts below — and if you’re curious about how our 12-week program works, all the details are right here: https://completemidlifewellnesscenter.com/holistic-medical-weight-optimization-program/ Go You!

Let’s Stop the Shame: A Compassionate Look at Weight Loss Medications

Is 40 the new 30? Nope—it's even better. In this laugh-out-loud episode of Conversations with Dora, we dive into the beautifully chaotic, wildly confident, and delightfully liberating world of life after 40. From sneezing-induced back injuries to collagen shot girls' nights, Dora shares the hilarious truths no one warned you about—and why this chapter might just be your most powerful one yet.

Expect witty one-liners, real talk about body changes, romance reboots, friendship upgrades, and why we’re all too grown to care what the haters think.

If you’ve ever been told your best years are behind you, this episode is your permission slip to roll your eyes and strut into your next decade like it’s a runway.

👉 Hit play and get ready to laugh, relate, and say, "Finally, someone gets it."

Conversations With Dora - Life Over 40

Your hormones don’t all “vanish” at the same time when you reach menopause — and in this video, I’m walking you through exactly what I see happen for most women, starting in their 30s or 40s. 

I’ll explain: 
🔹 Estradiol – how it rises and falls during the menstrual cycle, from its lowest levels (50–100 pg/ml) to its peak during ovulation (300+ pg/ml). 
🔹 Progesterone – why it’s only produced after ovulation and why it’s usually the first hormone to drop. 
🔹 Testosterone – the small but meaningful increase around ovulation and how it changes over time. 

We’ll look at what these fluctuations mean in perimenopause and the usual order in which they fade — so you can better understand your body and your symptoms. These shifts can start earlier than many women realize, and they don’t happen all at once. By understanding the timing and pattern, you can make more informed choices about your health — whether that’s tracking your cycles, supporting hormone balance, or preparing for the changes ahead. 
If you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or simply want to be proactive about your midlife health, I invite you to subscribe and join me for more conversations about women’s hormones, wellness, and aging well. 

💻 Interested in booking an appointment? Click here: https://completemidlifewellnesscenter.com


Hormone Fluctuations in Perimenopause | How I Walk Patients Through the Changes

Age is a Number

Pada episode kedua, kita ngobrolin tentang life in midlife - kehidupan di masa-masa paruh baya.
Menurut Psychology Today, midlife alias paruh baya merupakan periode antara usia 40 sampai 60 tahun. Masa ini biasanya merupakan waktu untuk refleksi seiring dengan transisi kesehatan, karir, maupun relasi.

Disini kita membahas tentang menjaga kesehatan fisik, kesehatan mental, dan juga kesehatan dompet di masa midlife.

Background Music track: "Holiday" by Luke Bergs & Waesto
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#2: So.. This is Midlife

I’m not paid by SleepMe, and I have no association with them — but I have to share this with you because it has truly changed my sleep. The Chilipad by SleepMe is a temperature-adjustable mattress topper that lets you set your side of the bed — or both sides — just the way you like it, all from an app on your phone. Each side can be warmer or cooler, so you and your partner can both be comfortable without compromising. 
If you struggle with night sweats, overheating, or restless nights during menopause, this is a game-changer. 
Since I started using it: My deep sleep improved My total sleep improved My REM sleep improved And I wake up feeling refreshed instead of drenched in sweat In this video, I’ll even walk you through how to set it up — from one totally non-technical person to another. If I can do it, you can too. You’ve got to check it out. Stopping night sweats and sleeping at your perfect temperature can change everything. 

💡 Want more tips on better sleep? 
Watch my video: Struggling to Sleep? Discover Healthy Solutions for Restful Nights https://youtu.be/8sPiioKL6QQ?feature=shared

The One BEST Thing for Sleep in Menopause

**Welcome to Epic Hook's Official Soundcloud 🎶**

Epic Hook is a musical artist and DJ producer from England, blending diverse influences into pop music. They are known for incorporating elements of Epic EDM, pop punk, rock, alternative rock, indie pop, and soundtracks

no picture or info on your profile don't add us u will be banned epic hook is looking for artists join us

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Rebekah Potter and Kelly Ward of @RightSideLeftTurn talk relationships and midlife U-Turns on BackYard Blindfolds. Started in 2021 (see older archives uploaded here) and returning in 2025 to discuss what was tackled over the years in between. Additionally,  we discuss how we bring meaning to life.

Like, follow, comment, share. There's more coming. Always.

See phrases.pub for lyrics, licensing, and a full, searchable catalog.

Phrases and Phases Publishing is a one-man label, archive, and reality-refraction field. Founded by J. Adam Walters - lawyer-turned lyricist, satirist, and architectural dropout from polite society - it's the home for songs that shouldn't exist, poems that go to far, and fictional universes with better paperwork than the Library of Congress. 

From folk elegies to parody rap to theocratic cartoon trauma epics, everything here is written by a human who uses AI as a collaborator and instrument rather than an outsourced brain, and finished only when it reaches a space where laughing hurts, or hurting laughs.

Professional overthinker. New podcaster. Creator, author and general manager of my life

Podcast on everyday life from the perspectives  of Gen Xennials’ urban women.  We want to amplify Local South voices (Tangerang Selatan x Jakarta Selatan).

LANGUAGE USE: Bahasa Jaksel aka Indonenglish

Meet Dr. Susan, a renowned Board-Certified Gynecologist and Certified Menopause Practitioner through the Menopause Society (former NAMS), focused on hormone optimization, sexual wellness, and longevity. She's the pioneering force behind the Complete Midlife Wellness Center in Houston, TX, and the best-selling author of "Sexually Woke." Tune into her engaging podcast, "Empowering Midlife Wellness," for insightful conversations. Boasting numerous accolades, including the Texas Super Doctor award and being consistently rated among Houston's top gynecologists, Dr. Susan combines her medical expertise with her passion as an ICF-certified life and leadership coach. Outside the clinic, she's a fitness enthusiast, marathon runner, Ironman triathlete, and mother of three young adults. Join her YouTube channel for empowering wellness strategies designed for midlife and beyond.

Content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical or mental health condition, and before undertaking any diet, dietary supplement, exercise, or other health program.

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