Grown-Ass Woman's Guide

Want your time and attention back? The Brick helps reduce screen time and block distracting apps in away that actually works. Get 10% off here! Is it ADHD or anxiety? If you've ever asked yourself this question, you're not alone. In this final episode of our 3-part ADHD series, host Jackie MacDougall sits down with ADHD coach Kristen Carder to unpack what ADHD actually looks like when it overlaps with anxiety, shame, overstimulation, and the constant pressure to keep it all together. This conversation goes deep into: ✨ How to tell the difference between ADHD and anxiety (and why so many women are misdiagnosed) ✨ The "too much and not enough" paradox that defines untreated ADHD ✨ Why shame keeps us stuck—and how to break free from it ✨ Phone addiction, social media, and self-medicating behaviors ✨ Practical coping strategies that actually work (hello, productive procrastination!) ✨ How to work WITH your ADHD brain instead of against it ✨ Setting boundaries around your capacity and energy ✨ Why there's no "perfect system" that will fix everything Key Takeaway: Whether you have ADHD or not, you are not broken. You don't need fixing—you need understanding, compassion, and support to work with your unique brain. This episode is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.

Want your time and attention back? The Brick helps reduce screen time and block distracting apps in a way that actually works. Get 10% off here! In part two of our three-part ADHD series, Jackie is joined again by ADHD coach and I Have ADHD podcast host Kristen Carder to talk about something a lot of grown-ass women are quietly wondering about: treatment. In the first episode, we unpacked how ADHD actually shows up in women—and why it’s so often missed or confused with things like perimenopause, burnout, or major life transitions. In this episode, we go deeper into what helps once you start asking, Okay… now what? We talk about ADHD medication—who it might help, who might not need it, and what it really looks like in real life—along with non-medication options like exercise, therapy, and coaching. We also break down the differences between therapy and coaching, why trauma-informed care matters, and what questions to ask so you can find support that actually fits your brain and your life. This conversation is not medical advice, and it’s not here to diagnose you or anyone you love. It is here to help you understand your options so you can make more informed, empowered decisions. If you’ve ever wondered whether ADHD treatment could make life feel less overwhelming—or you’re trying to support a child, partner, or friend—this episode will help you see the landscape more clearly. Up next: In the final episode of this series, we talk about ADHD, anxiety, and depression—because the symptoms can overlap in confusing ways. How do you know what’s really going on?

Save money and your sanity! Brick helps you focus and live intentionally. One tap locks your phone so you can reclaim time for what matters most. Works with iPhone & Android. Shop here If you can solve a crisis before lunch but forget where you put your keys, this episode is for you. ADHD coach and host of I Have ADHD, Kristen Carder, joins Jackie to explore how ADHD really shows up in grown-ass women. From distractibility and impulsivity to working memory and emotional regulation, we break down symptoms that often get mistaken for menopause, anxiety, burnout, or just everyday overwhelm. In part one of a three part series, Kristen shares her own story of discovering ADHD in adulthood, why so many women go undiagnosed, and the difference between being occasionally forgetful and having symptoms that impact every area of life.

💡 Get your free Grown-Ass Home Checklist: Home may be where the heart is, but it’s also where things break, leak, and short-circuit when you least expect it. Beth Kindig from the TikTok/Instagram duo Boomer Beth & Gen X, is a retired, tool-wielding, label-maker-loving badass who knows her home inside and out and wants us all to know ours, too. And because I never want you learning this stuff in the middle of a crisis (ask me about the time my garage was raining), we’re turning Beth’s wisdom into simple, doable steps you can add straight into your own home checklist. Get it here! In this episode, we talk about: don’t If you loved this conversation, share it with a friend who’s ready to take control of her home one label maker at a time. Tag us on Instagram:@grownasswomansguide

Open enrollment doesn’t exactly make anyone’s top 10 list of exciting life events — but the choices you make during this short window can save (or cost) you thousands. In this episode, benefits expert Amy Evans helps us simplify the chaos. We unpack the hidden perks and smarter strategies that can make your benefits work for you. You’ll learn how to: 💡 Grab The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to Open Enrollment Because understanding your benefits isn’t boring, it’s grown-ass.

Vaccines can be a hot topic, but once we hit our 40s, there are a few that can make a real difference in protecting our long-term health. You’ve heard about flu shots and COVID boosters, but what about shingles, pneumonia, or even HPV after 40? In this episode of The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide, host Jackie MacDougall talks with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause expert, and physician at Alloy Women's Health, about which vaccines matter most for women in midlife and beyond. You’ll learn: • Which vaccines women over 40 should consider and when to get them • What you need to know about shingles, pneumonia, and HPV • How to tell which vaccines are essential and which are optional • How to check your immunity with bloodwork before getting vaccinated • What to consider based on travel, health history, and lifestyle Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, protecting your immune system, or just want to understand what’s really necessary at this stage of life, this episode breaks it all down in clear, practical terms. Download our FREE Grown-Ass Woman's Health Cheat Sheet It includes a full list of vaccines, screenings, and labs every woman over 40 should know about.

The supplement aisle can feel like total overload but which ones actually work? Dr. Kudzai Dombo joins Jackie to share what’s worth your time (and money). Plus, how to tell if a supplement brand is actually clean and effective. Grab your free Grown-Ass Woman’s Health Cheat Sheet and start taking charge of your health like the grown-ass woman you are.

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Sleepless nights. So many women wonder, “Is this just how it is now?” Spoiler: it’s not. In this episode of The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide, Dr. Kudzai Dombo, OB-GYN and menopause expert at Alloy Women’s Health, is back! She breaks down everything you actually need to know about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), without the outdated fear, misinformation, or judgment. Download the free Grown-Ass Woman’s Health Cheat Sheet to track your screenings, labs, and hormone options: HERE

We always hear “get your mammogram,” but what about your thyroid, vitamin D, iron, or even your bones? If you’re over 40, this convo can change how you advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office. This episode kicks off a special series with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, MD, FACOG, MSCP—a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause expert with 20+ years devoted to women’s health. Dr. Dombo has practiced and advocated for women across the globe and now focuses on supporting women through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Today, we start with the baseline labs and screenings every woman over 40 should know—plus how to read your risk, when to push for more, and what to ask when guidelines don’t tell the whole story. Get your FREE Grown-Ass Woman Health Cheat Sheet! What you’ll learn Breast & cervical screening basics:Colon cancer screening:Annual exam ≠ Pap only:Heart health numbers that matter:Thyroid & vitamin D:Ferritin/iron:CMP/CBC:Lipoprotein(a):Bone health reality check:Personalized care: Download the companion resource:Your Health After 40: The Grown-Ass Woman’s Cheat SheetAbout our guest: Dr. Kudzai Dombo, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and menopause expert with 20 years of experience dedicated to women’s health. Known for her deep commitment to both individual care and global health advocacy, she brings a unique cross-cultural perspective shaped by her upbringing in the U.S. and Zimbabwe. Her career has spanned continents, with work for Doctors Without Borders and NGOs in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, El Salvador, South Africa, and Haiti, where she has advocated for women at every stage of life. In recent years, she has focused her practice on supporting women in midlife and the menopausal transition, most recently as a practicing physician and Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Alloy Women’s Health and Akasha Center for Integrative Health. She is currently a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and a member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. She loves the creative arts, enjoys traveling, and appreciates time with her family.

If you are like millions of other women, you have spent years juggling careers, parents, partners, friendships, bills, maybe kids, and about a million to-dos. You're smart, you're capable, and you're resilient, but sometimes adulting still knocks you on your ass. Is this you? If you relate, you are not alone. But you are so much more capable than you know. The real question is, are you living up to your potential? Consider this season of The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to be your personal invitation to show up for yourself - to be the boss of your own life. I'll make sure you've got the tools, resources, and the occasional nudge to get things done. Note: This isn't about hustling harder, it's about stepping fully into your grown-ass era; organized, aligned, on purpose, and without apologizing to anyone. Join me October 6th because The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is back, and in your corner every step of the way.

Have you considered a career in speaking? Or maybe you’re thinking about speaking as a side hustle or a way to promote your business expertise. If you’re interested in hopping on stage in front of a crowd, this episode is the ultimate guide to getting started. We’ll tackle: • How to determine the best topic • How to stand out and find opportunities, not competition • The #1 question: “Can I actually make money speaking?” Innovation Women's mission is to help every woman become a speaker. By connecting speakers and subject matter experts to these opportunities, they help women with opportunities to build their brand, grow their businesses and advance their careers. Join Innovation Women today! Guest: Bobbie Carlton is the founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Innovation Nights and Innovation Women, or, as she calls them, the day job, the night job and the dream job. Carlton is an entertaining, tell-it-like-it-is speaker who speaks extensively (and passionately) about public speaking and how it can be the driving force behind career growth and business success. She's a TEDx speaker; an entertaining startup event host; she's spoken at the United Nations; she's shared the stage with storytelling legend (and NPR's Snap Judgment host) Glynn Washington; and she's been on the main stage for some of the world’s best-known conferences for technical and professional women. Carlton has been featured on CBS News, in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, USA Today and other major media. She was previously the head of global PR at two different enterprise software companies and the head of marketing for a brand devoted to providing positive role models for preteen girls. She’s inspired thousands of technical, entrepreneurial and executive women to take control of their own speaking careers and has worked with event managers around the world to deliver diverse and inclusive events. COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show. Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee!

The following episode includes a brief mention of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Imagine being a little girl growing up in Southern California with a world-renowned psychic as your Godmother, only to find out you, too, share a similar gift. That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest. In this episode, you’ll hear her story of self discovery, and you’ll learn how to tap into your own intuition and build stronger boundaries within yourself that can help create a more aligned, intentional life. Guest: Dena Paduano is an accomplished intuitive consultant blessed with great intuition and an amazing healing touch. Her psychic gift is purely God given and she has been honing her talent for the past 18 years. Her clientele includes celebrities and professionals from various industries including film, finance, music, medicine, marketing and technology from all over the world. Many of her clients have been booking sessions with her for over ten years. Dena’s method employs psychometry which involves reading a client’s energy, voice, digital pictures and signature. Her approach is kind, objective and personal. Her goal is to help her clients gain insight and awareness to enable them to move forward to work on career, relationships and life vision. Often opening old wounds is necessary for growth but it only works with insight and the tools to move forward. Dena is highly skilled in offering choices and solutions with enlightening clarity and has astounded many clients with her insightful predictions. COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show. Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee!

What if there were a way to bring more joy, abundance, prosperity, peace, and harmony into your life? Oh, but there is. Meet Feng Shui expert, manifesting magnet, alchemist, healer, real-life Irish Celtic Shaman, and the “Mary Poppins of Prosperity,” Patricia Lohan. Not only is she armed with incredible Feng Shui tips to bring more of what you want into your life, she’s got some big (and I mean BIG) news for grown-ass women as we enter 2024. Patricia has created a mini-course that dives into all nine areas of Feng Shui, helping you get clarity on, what it is that you want, and goes step by step into exactly what do do. Who doesn’t want a power-packed digital toolkit that will help you magnetize your home for luck, blessings and joy - within just 2 days? Get your Feng Shui Quick-Fix at https://patricialohan.com/jackie About: Patricia Lohan is a Feng Shui expert, manifesting magnet, alchemist, healer and real-life Irish Celtic Shaman. Some people call her the “Mary Poppins of Prosperity,” Patricia is the creator of PowerHouse Feng Shui and Author of The Happy Home: A Guide To Creating A Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Life and Become a Business Powerhouse Using Feng Shui. She helps entrepreneurs make their homes & businesses magnetic to money, luck, and blessings. She shows you what they don’t teach in business school, what lies between the lines, your top-secret tool for success. She has helped thousands of people across the globe embrace Feng Shui and creates lasting changes in their businesses, homes, and lives. Patricia has seen first hand the power of the mind, surroundings and inner healing, clearing and aligning everything so it works holistically. She loves entrepreneurship with 15 years of experience running and growing three successful startups of her own. Patricia has been featured in media around the world including The New York Times, CNN, Fox, Forbes, The New York Post, She Knows, Essence, Mind Body Green, USA Today and Elephant Journal. Connect with Patricia: PatriciaLohan.com Facebook Group Facebook Page Instagram YouTube COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show. Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee!

No one has tried more diet trends than Generation X; Atkins, South Beach, non-fat, cabbage soup, grapefruit diet, liquid diet, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Slim Fast… Stop the Insanity! We’ve been on and off enough diet rollercoasters, I refuse to contribute to it. Today you’ll meet a guest who teaches us how to appreciate our bodies, as they are, right now in this moment. And, if you’d like to become even stronger, and have greater balance that will carry you over the next three decades or so, she’ll help you with that too. Plus, we’ll invite you to an online event happening this week that will help you turn any challenge, into an opportunity. Join Rachel for a virtual event! Turn Challenges into Opportunities: 7 Secrets of Success About: Rachel Cosgrove co-owns and operates Results Fitness, a fitness center in downtown Newhall and Results Fitness University where she and her husband consult, speak, write and work with hundreds of personal trainers around the world, including trainers in England, Canada, Switzerland, Lebanon, Brazil and Australia, coaching them on fitness programming for their clients, their career, business, branding, sales & marketing. Rachel has been featured in numerous magazines including Muscle and Fitness Hers, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Women’s Running, Oxygen, More Magazine, Runner’s World, Women’s World, Real Simple, More Magazine and Shape magazine. On the advisory board for Women’s Health, she had her own column in Women’s Health Magazine and on Huffington Post. She is the best selling author of the book The Female Body Breakthrough, published by Rodale in November 2009. Her second book, Drop Two Sizes: A Proven Plan to Ditch the Scale, Get the Body You Want & Wear the Clothes You Love, also published by Rodale, was released in April 2013 along with the Drop Two Sizes DVD set with Women’s Health, featuring Rachel herself coaching the viewers through the workouts. Her third book is currently in the works, Age Strong: The Breakthrough Fitness Plan for Women Who Want To Feel Empowered, Athletic & Strong As They Age, due to be published in 2024 with Human Kinetics. She has conducted television interviews on Fox, ABC, and WGN repeatedly. She has been featured on numerous radio shows promoting her books and has made an appearance on the Dr. Oz Show. She has been a spokesperson for Secret Deodorant and Nike, and has also been a consultant for Gatorade, Nike, Livestrong, Women’s Health and Men’s Health Magazines. As one of the featured speakers for the company, Perform Better, she lectures nationally and internationally on topics such as strength training, fat loss, business in the fitness industry and nutrition specifically for women, helping them to reach their potential in all aspects of their life. Connect with Rachel: Instagram Website COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show. Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee!

When it comes to being an activist, are you more the type to stand on stage or lead the parade? Or are you more of an introvert? Maybe you'd prefer to stamp envelopes or organize things behind the scenes. In her new book, MICRO ACTIVISM: How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without a Bullhorn, author and activism, coach Omkari Williams opens our minds to making an impact in our own unique ways. If you're thinking, "Well, I'm not an activist," press play. You might be surprised. About: Author & Activism Coach, Omkari Williams, is the author of "MICRO ACTIVISM: How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without a Bullhorn." She leads workshops and trainings and is host of the popular podcast, Stepping into Truth, where she interviews people doing activism in their own unique ways. To help people identify their own way of activism she created the Activist Archetype Quiz ©. Williams was born and raised in Manhattan and now lives in western Massachusetts. Omkari has worked as a political consultant and life coach for 30 years, with an emphasis on supporting activists who identify as introverted or highly sensitive. As a queer Black woman, she shares her own story of challenging injustice to empower others in making a difference in their communities. Connect: OmkariWilliams.com Instagram LinkedIn COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show. Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee!

If you ask a grown-ass woman about her sex life, you might be surprised at what you hear. But today’s guest wouldn’t be surprised at all. Dr. Shannon Chavez is a sex therapist and sexual health expert who works with individuals, couples, and groups of all ages and backgrounds. Her work focuses on sex education, awareness, and growth emphasizing sexual satisfaction and empowerment. About: Dr. Shannon Chavez is a sex therapist and sexual health expert who works with individuals, couples, and groups of all ages and backgrounds. Her work focuses on sex education, awareness, and growth emphasizing sexual satisfaction and empowerment. Dr. Chavez earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and completed a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Institute for Sexual Health in Beverly Hills, California treating clients dealing with sex addiction-compulsivity and sexual health concerns. She is an active member of the Institute for the Scientific Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS), and the American Psychological Association (APA). Dr. Chavez currently has a private practice in Beverly Hills, California using her unique mind-body approach to address both psychological and physical needs related to sexual concerns. Her passion is helping people gain sexual awareness through teaching workshops, retreats, community outreach, and writing. She has been featured in GQ, New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Broadly Vice, Instyle, and Self Magazines; and is a frequent contributor to the website SheKnows.com. She has also appeared on national news, podcasts, and radio as an expert on sexuality and women’s health. COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show. Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee!

After she survived cancer, COVID, and heart failure, Jen Singer took all the things she learned about being a patient and married it to her expertise as a medical writer, creating a series of short, informative, and yet funny, guides for newly diagnosed patients and the people who love them. The Just Diagnosed Guides should be required reading for women over 40. Today, you’ll hear why I believe that, and learn a few things about supporting those friends and family members who need us to step up in the most helpful way possible. About: Jen Singer is a ghostwriter and editor who has appeared in numerous media, including the CBS Evening News, the Wall Street Journal, and Good Housekeeping. Among the original mom bloggers, she is the author of five parenting books. She is also the author of THE JUST DIAGNOSED GUIDES, available on Amazon, for new patients and the people who love them. To get any (or all) of Jen’s Just Diagnosed Guides, visit GrownAssWoman.guide/episode191 And to connect with Jen on Instagram, follow her @jensingersaid COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show. Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee!

Who takes the lead when it comes to finances in your household? According to a study done by Bank of America last year, 94% of women believe they'll be personally responsible for their finances at some point in their lives. If that’s really the case, now is a great time to become even more knowledgeable and empowered. In the coming weeks, we’ll be talking more about money — how to make more, and how to make it multiply. But today, we’re starting with the foundation: why you might struggle with money, the two biggest mistakes women over 40 are making, and where to focus your energy first when it comes to building wealth. You might be surprised by that answer. Guest: Jen Hemphill is an award-winning podcaster, AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor), author, and speaker. Her mission is to help Latinas be more confident and simplify their finances they can save more, get out of debt quicker, and build wealth! Jen’s podcast, Her Dinero Matters is focused on helping Latinas have increased confidence and control over their finances. Jen has been featured in publications such as Forbes, New York Times, Oprah Magazine, Good Company Magazine, NPR and NBC News. Visit JenHemphill.com for more info. Join Jen's upcoming virtual event, Financially Strong Latina Get Jen's book, Her Money Matters! COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show. Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee!

In an informal poll in The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide community, 63% of those who responded said they would categorize their sleep as poor. Why are so many women in midlife and beyond struggling with getting rest? In today’s episode, we are going to tackle some of the most common sleep problems in women over 40, the causes, and most importantly solutions. And, if you find your sleep is adequate but could be better, we also discuss sleep wellness — getting an even better, more restful, sleep. Who doesn’t want that? Guest: Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach for women who struggle with getting a good night's sleep consistently. Her goal is to help women feel better and live better, and the key to both begins with a good night's sleep. Morgan is also a former insomniac who spent almost a decade using prescription sleeping pills despite knowing that her overall sleep quality suffered. She’s also a two-time breast cancer survivor who advocates for a lifestyle of disease prevention and integrating holistic strategies for cancer treatment. COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show. Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee!

We hear a lot about grief as it relates to death and dying. But today’s guest is an expert on grieving those who still walk among us. Melody Murray, is the author of “Mourning the Living: When The Loved One You’ve Lost is Still Here” and “My Bounce Back Plan” (available November 2023). In this episode, she helps guide us through difficult relationships, and shares her expertise on when to know it’s time to create stronger boundaries, and when it’s time to move on. About: Melody Murray is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist and author of two books. Melody has been featured in the NY Times, the Business Insider, "The Doctors", E! Networks and "Peace of Mind with Taraji" on Facebook Watch. She’s a former reality tv producer and director who, around the time she turned 40, made the giant leap into becoming a therapist. Connect with Melody at MelodyLMFT.com or on Instagram @MelodyLMFT. Related episodes with Melody: How to Put the Joy Back in the Holidays You Are Not Enough (and other lies we tell ourselves) COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show. Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, consider buying me a coffee!