Episodes

Gina Livy: The Livy Method and Midlife Weight Loss
14
Aug. 25, 2025

Gina Livy: The Livy Method and Midlife Weight Loss

Host Alanna McGinn speaks with Gina Livy about her approach to midlife weightloss.
Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer's Guide for For First Year Students (and Parents)
13
June 22, 2025

Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer's Guide for For First Year Students (and Parents)

Host Alanna McGinn welcomes Learning Strategist Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer to help get both parents and kids ready for post-secondary education!
Kyle Buchanan: Unlocking the Secrets of Gut Health
12
June 9, 2025

Kyle Buchanan: Unlocking the Secrets of Gut Health

In this conversation, host Alanna McGinn welcomes nutritional practitioner Kyle Buchanan to delve into the critical topic of gut health, exploring how digestion is affected by aging. They discuss the role of the microbiome, the impact of sleep and stress on gut health, and practical tips for improving digestion and regularity. The discussion emphasizes the interconnectedness of various health pillars and the significance of feeling good in order to lead a fulfilling life. Kyle explains the impor...
Don't Lose Sleep Over Your Finances with Daniela Degasperis & Erica Ehm
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May 26, 2025

Don't Lose Sleep Over Your Finances with Daniela Degasperis & Erica Ehm

Host Alanna McGinn discusses the financial challenges women face in midlife with guests Daniela DeGasperis and Erica Ehm of DDM Group. They explore the importance of financial literacy, wealth management, and the need for open dialogue about finances in relationships. They discuss personal anecdotes, generational shifts in financial trust, the importance of financial education, and the need for women to take charge of their financial futures. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced...
Menopause Expert Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky
10
May 12, 2025

Menopause Expert Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky

Host Alanna McGinn welcomes Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky to delve into the complexities of menopause and how it impacts sleep for women during this stage of life. They discuss the various stages of menopause, common symptoms, and the emotional changes women experience during this transition. They also discuss hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the importance of communication in relationships, cognitive changes such as brain fog, shifts in life priorities, changes in libido, and the significance of c...
Happiness Expert Kathie Donovan: Letting Go of Control
9
April 28, 2025

Happiness Expert Kathie Donovan: Letting Go of Control

Host Alanna McGinn speaks with Happiness Expert Kathie Donovan about Letting Go of Control
Sleep Tips for Teens
8
April 14, 2025

Sleep Tips for Teens

Host Alanna McGinn lays out some helpful tips on how parents and teens can work together to help a teenager develop healthy sleep habits.
The Bedtime Edit x Not That Mom LIVE on International Women's Day
7
March 31, 2025

The Bedtime Edit x Not That Mom LIVE on International Women's Day

Host Alanna McGinn goes live with fellow Women in Media Network Host Pina Crispo on International Women's Day.
Caroline Barrett: Sleep & Sobriety
6
March 17, 2025

Caroline Barrett: Sleep & Sobriety

Host Alanna McGinn speaks with Recovery Coach Caroline Barrett
Daylight Savings: Tips, Tricks & the Time Change Debate
5
March 3, 2025

Daylight Savings: Tips, Tricks & the Time Change Debate

Host Alanna McGinn discusses the impacts of daylight savings on our sleep with helpful tips and tricks for both adults and kids!
Divorce & Sleep with Family Mediators Amanda Silver and Alex Howard
4
Feb. 17, 2025

Divorce & Sleep with Family Mediators Amanda Silver and Alex Howard

Host Alanna McGinn talks how divorce impacts sleep with family mediators Amanda Silver and Alex Howard.
The Dreaded 3 AM Waking
3
Feb. 3, 2025

The Dreaded 3 AM Waking

Host Alanna McGinn discusses the science behind the 3 AM awakening with practical solutions for midlife women..
Dr. Carlen Costa: Mental Health and Midlife Sleep Changes
2
Jan. 20, 2025

Dr. Carlen Costa: Mental Health and Midlife Sleep Changes

Host Alanna McGinn interviews psychotherapist Dr. Carlen Costa about the intricate relationship between sleep and mental health, particularly for women in midlife.
The Messy Midlife Sleep Problem
1
Jan. 20, 2025

The Messy Midlife Sleep Problem

Get to know host Alanna McGinn and her interest in exploring the unique challenges women face in their midlife that impact their sleep.