The Complete Woman

Too often women are taught to manage symptoms without being invited to understand them. This week’s guest, Robin Nielsen, helps us articulate what fatigue, mood shifts, and low libido mean when we stop treating hormones as something to “fix” and instead see them as partners in our well-being. Grounded in the reality of life after 35 — from perimenopause fatigue to holistic hormone balance — this dialogue invites you to reframe your relationship with your body, your hormones, and your energy. This isn’t about productivity: it’s about presence. 
 
Chapters 
  
00:00 Introduction to Women's Health and Hormones 
02:42 The Importance of Hormone Ba...

What does it mean to stay connected to yourself when your body forces you to slow down?

In this deeply moving episode of The Complete Woman, host Tori Poulter sits down with Alayne Wadsworth—professional dancer, creative director, and lifelong warrior--to explore how acceptance, self-trust, and consistency can rebuild confidence after adversity. Diagnosed with severe scoliosis in adolescence and having undergone multiple spinal surgeries, Alayne shares how she learned to adapt her rhythms, regulate her expectations, and reconnect with joy—even while living with chronic pain. Rather than striving for perfection, she reveals how surrender, patience, and self-compassion becam...

This episode gathers the most transformative mindset, hormone, and lifestyle shifts from a full season of conversations with therapists, coaches, and experts in women’s health.

From understanding estrogen dominance and adrenal fatigue, to learning why so many women over 40 feel “disconnected,” Tori and Jordyn share gentle, doable practices that help your energy, mood, gut, and clarity return.

Think: better sleep, emotional resilience, deeper intuition, and small habits that support hormone balance naturally.

If you’ve been searching for a grounded, compassionate midlife roadmap… this one’s for you.

Chapters 
00:00 Setting the Stage for...

Perimenopause doesn't just come with hormonal shifts, it's an expansive stage of life where we get to redefine our purpose.

In this powerful conversation, Tori sits down with philanthropist and founder Shalaine Maxfield to explore the real heart of generosity: the healing it creates, the happiness it unlocks, and the opportunities it builds for women, families, and entire communities. Together, they unpack the personal stories behind the Maxfield Family Foundation, the origins of Saprea, and the courage required to create safe spaces for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Shalaine shares how ambition meets opportunity in the...

Midlife beauty isn’t about reinvention—it’s about refinement. In this episode, Erica Taylor shares her most copied beauty tips, from where to place your blush to how to avoid makeup mistakes that “drop” the face. These aren’t gimmicks—they’re micro-adjustments that lift, open, and soften your natural beauty. Tune in for the techniques every woman over 35 should know—and the confidence that comes when you stop hiding and start highlighting.

Chapters

00:00 The Woman Behind the Brush
02:45 The Power of Subtle Changes
06:10 Common Mistakes That Age the Face
09:25 The Emotional Side of Makeup

When Allison Sarracino began losing her hair after childbirth, she thought she was losing her identity too. What unfolded instead was a spiritual and emotional awakening. Her alopecia diagnosis became a lesson in faith, surrender, and self-compassion. In this deeply honest conversation, Tori and Allison unpack what it means to redefine beauty from the inside out and how to find peace with a body that’s always changing.

Chapters 
 02:51 Allison's Journey: Overcoming Adversity 
06:05 The Impact of Alopecia on Identity 
08:56 The Emotional Toll of Hair Loss 
11:59 Acceptance and Surrender 
14:59 Finding Strength in Vulnerability 
17:56 Redefinin...

Everyone says you have to feel it to heal it. But we were never meant to heal in isolation. 
 In this episode of The Complete Woman, Chris Yadon joins Tori to explore how emotional numbing quietly shapes women’s health, and how authentic connection helps restore balance physically, mentally, and hormonally. Feeling like “you” again means fully feeling, instead of shoving it all down, scrolling on social media until it boils over and a minor inconvenience makes you cry.  
 
With warmth and clarity, Tori and Chris discuss the rising prevelence of the numbing cycle, the loneliness epidemic, and the sim...

In this episode of The Complete Woman, holistic lifestyle coach Jacki Volden Russell invites us to see stress not as an enemy, but as a message from the body asking for care. Together with Tori, she explores how gentle shifts—like eating within 30 minutes of waking, morning sunlight, and magnesium support—can rewire our nervous system for calm. This is your reminder that healing doesn’t have to be hard. It starts with listening. 
 
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We all tell ourselves “we don’t have enough time” for the workout, or the next big idea.  
But what if you could pull time out of thin air? Who would you be and, WHERE would you be in life? In this episode, Tori gives you her top 3 tips for managing your time and your energy with intention. It won’t tell you how to do more, but it will teach you to do what matters.  
 
Chapters 
00:00 Mastering Time and Priorities 
11:01 Three Rules for Intentional Living 
22:22 Evaluating the Psychology of Time 

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What keeps women from moving their bodies isn’t always time—it’s often embarrassment. In this episode, Luisa Curia, founder of Stronger with Luisa, unpacks how to move beyond guilt, perfectionism, and the “skinny” narrative to embrace strength as your true superpower. Her story of turning fitness into a lifeline—and then a global business—is proof that movement isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about survival, resilience, and joy.  
 
Chapters   
00:00 The Psychology of Women's Fitness Challenges 
02:57 Chasing Strength Over Aesthetics 
05:47 Honoring the Self: The Importance of Self-Care 
08:48 Transformative Power of Fitness: A Personal Journey 
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Rachel Thornton believes perfectionism isn’t about excellence—it’s about confusing your identity with your output. In this episode, she and Tori explore how perfectionism manifests in motherhood, careers, relationships, and especially during midlife transitions. You’ll learn why perfectionism is so common for women, and how to reclaim your sense of self beyond the to-do list. 


Chapters  
00:00 Understanding the Role of a Therapist 
07:22 The Perils of Perfectionism 
09:53 Perfectionism in Women: A Deeper Look 
15:53 The Impact of Early Messaging on Body Image 
22:08 Parenting and Perfectionism: Breaking the Cycle 
24:25 Navigating Teenage Perfectionism <...

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of cravings, shame, and “starting over on Monday,” this episode is for you. Amber Romaniuk joins The Complete Woman to explain the powerful role hormones play in emotional eating. Together we explore why midlife women are most affected—and what it takes to create lasting food freedom without restriction or burnout. 
 
Chapters:  
04:41 The Journey of Emotional Eating 
12:44 Understanding Worthiness and Self-Love 
17:38 The Cycle of Emotional Eating 
24:08 Physical vs. Emotional Hunger 
28:01 Common Triggers for Emotional Eating 
30:01 Emotional Triggers and Eating Habits 
31:59 The Impact of Hormones on Moo...

Why does weight gain sneak up on women during perimenopause—even when your habits haven’t changed? 

In this episode of The Complete Woman, wellness expert Jesse Allen explains the powerful link between estrogen and insulin, and how these hormones shape metabolism, cravings, and energy. You’ll learn why your old routines may not be working anymore and the science-backed steps that do work for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. This conversation is both hopeful and practical, offering strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies that support your body through hormonal transitions. 
 
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Why does weight gain sneak up on women during perimenopause—even when your habits haven’t changed? 

In this episode of The Complete Woman, wellness expert Jesse Allen explains the powerful link between estrogen and insulin, and how these hormones shape metabolism, cravings, and energy. You’ll learn why your old routines may not be working anymore and the science-backed steps that do work for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. This conversation is both hopeful and practical, offering strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies that support your body through hormonal transitions. 
 
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The stories we never speak don’t disappear—they settle into our bodies as fatigue, anxiety, and imbalance. Breathwork is the bridge between past wounds and present freedom. In this episode, Ashley Maas opens up about her journey of healing generational trauma and guiding women toward wholeness through breath and sound. If you’ve been waiting for a reset, this conversation will show you where it begins: in your body, one breath at a time. 
Chapters  
00:00 Meet Ashley Maas 
4:16 Breathwork 101 
08:35 The Breath as Medicine 
21:37 Working Through Wounds with Breath 
29:17 The Body Keeps Score 
33:26 The Beginners...

We’ve been taught to force our way through life. Deb Erickson teaches another way. With candor and courage, she shares how surviving trauma, embracing her neurodivergence, and letting go of perfectionism opened the door to a life of resonance and flow. This episode invites women to see midlife not as decline, but as the moment to soften, listen, and finally align with their soul’s work. If you’ve been waiting for the right time, let this be it. 
 
Chapters  
00:00 Meet Deb Erickson--New Work, Same Calling 
01:00 The Mind and the Heart as Co-Creators  
03:14  Seeing Obstacles as...

Have your personal goals been gathering dust? 

This episode is here to help you stop coasting, and come back to the tools that support the true you. Join us as we reflect on the most powerful moments of the season from Dr. Sandra Dalton, Jodi Wellman, Marissa Lore, and other wonderful guests who’ve faced the midlife crossroads and chosen possibility. 

If you’ve slowed your progress on past episodes, this is your invitation to recommit to your own revival. 
 
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00:00 The First Chapter of Completeness  
01:48 Embracing Wisdom to Unlearn Old Wounds  ...

Life's next chapter is asking for more than survival. It's asking for patience. It's asking you to be kind to yourself.

In this conversation, Kara Lewis Newton opens up about raising adult children, rediscovering her purpose, and redefining success on her own terms. Together, we explore how courage is less about grand gestures and more about choosing honesty, alignment, and community. This episode is your reminder that your calling isn’t behind you—it’s unfolding right now.

Chapters 
02:03 Practicing Patience Through Parenting Changes 
10:35 Letting Go Without Losing the Love
20:07 Relearning How to Relate <...

Your subconscious beliefs will make or break your long term success (and your sense of self worth.)  

Luckily, you have more control than you might think. This week, Victoria Dumé joins Tori Poulter on The Complete Woman to explore the connection between gratitude, self esteem, and living the life of your dreams. If you’re ready to shake off the self doubt and step into your most magnetic season, this conversation is for you.  

With experience as a wellness expert and coach, Victoria shares powerful strategies to fuel your energy, reset your nervous sytem, and protect your ti...

Sam Ballard doesn’t just survive her days—she savors them.

In this joyful and heartfelt episode, Sam shares her five “glimmers” that shape her wide-open, full-hearted life—from sacred routines to spontaneous adventures. Whether you’re craving structure or soul, this conversation is your permission slip to show up fully, even in the mess. A must-listen for anyone yearning to feel more alive in midlife.

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to Living Wide and Deep
02:51 Sam's Unique Background and Upbringing
06:00 The Five Glimmers for a Joyful Life
08:53 Embracing Senses and Gratitude
12:04 The Importance of...

They handed you the baby, but no one handed you the manual for your body. 

In this episode, Dr. Prudence Hall shares what happens when estrogen plummets after birth, why some women spiral into postpartum depression—and how simple interventions can restore clarity, joy, and vitality. If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this episode is a masterclass in science-based self care. 

With over 40,000 women treated, her wisdom is not only clinical, but also compassionate, and fiercely woman-centered. You’ll walk away understanding why estrogen drops matter, why antidepressants aren't the only answer...

What if your second act starts in sweatpants, scrolling Pinterest—and one $99 risk changes everything? 

In this radiant, real-talk episode, influencer and beauty entrepreneur Raya Coleman (aka @RayaHope) peels back the filter on what it actually takes to reclaim your identity, build a brand from the inside out, and glow through the messiness of midlife. 

You’ll hear how Raya went from feeling unable to express herself in early life, to becoming a self-made social media mogul—navigating hormone shifts, confidence dips, and the comparison trap of social media with a blend of grit, grace, and gratitud...

How many Monday’s do you have left to live your life?  

It might sound morbid, but it’s not a threat—it's motivation. A realization of reality, even. Your unlived dreams are waiting for you to take a step towards them, and they’re losing their patience.  

This week, Tori sits down with Jodi Wellman, author of You Only Die Once and founder of the 4,000 Mondays movement, to explore what it truly means to live with depth in midlife—especially when the world insists on telling you there are things more important than your aspirations, or your hobbie...

How can you dream any bigger when your brain won’t even let you rest? 

In this episode of The Complete Woman, Tori Poulter sits down with wellness expert Jesse Allen to unpack the most overlooked pillar of health: quality sleep—not as a luxury, but as a necessary biological rhythm.  

Together, they dive into the deep science of sleep cycles, the emotional weight of the sleepless woman, and the practical, often-forgotten rituals that can transform your nights from restless to restorative. From morning sunlight to magnesium, bedtime routines to late-night cravings, this conversation bridges modern neuros...

So you’ve done everything “right,” and you still don’t feel complete. What next?  
If you’ve ever found yourself quietly wondering—”is this really it?” This episode is for you. This week, Marissa Lore joins Tori to explore what happens when life forces us to Slow. Down. And. Actually. Listen. If you’re here reading this, your body is begging you to pay attention. It will whisper... until it screams. 

Through her lived experience as a high-performing  wellness executive—and a woman navigating some of life's toughest trials with admirable grace—Marissa shares the signs and soul-work that helped h...

Ever feel like confidence is something other women have—but somehow you missed out? 
This week, Jamie Hadfield joins Tori to explore the truth about what confidence actually is (and what it’s not). Whether you're stuck in comparison or searching for a deeper sense of self, this conversation is for you. 

With experience as a two-time Mrs. Utah, reigning Mrs. Mexico World, and a seasoned confidence coach helping beauty queens and politicians alike, Jamie shares stories, hard-won wisdom, and practical tools that will help you reclaim your self-worth from the inside out. You’ll also hear about ho...

Ever feel like your emotional depth is too much for a world that wants you to “stay strong”? 
This week, Dr. Natalie Dattilo-Ryan joins Tori to explore how mental health challenges and emotional changes in midlife—especially during perimenopause—can become a catalyst for personal power and reinvention. Whether you're navigating a newfound level of empathy and changes to your self concept, or just ready to turn your life experience into influence, this conversation is for you. 
As a seasoned psychologist and advocate for mental wellness, Dr. Natalie shares evidence-based strategies from her experiences as a PhD of clinical p...

Does your brain always seem to be buffering—mid-sentence, mid-task, or mid-thought? 
This week, Tori explores what’s really happening to our brains in midlife and why multitasking may be making it worse. Whether you’re juggling family, work, and wellness or just feeling a bit scattered lately, this conversation is for you. 

With science-backed insights from leading neurologists and personal stories from her own life, Tori breaks down how hormone fluctuations affect focus, why our obsession with productivity is quietly burning us out, and what you can do to reclaim clarity. You’ll also hear why “just doing o...

When medicine doesn't feel made for you, it's time to write a new story. 

This week, Dr. Mallorie Cracroft joins Tori to explore what’s missing in women’s healthcare—and how we can reclaim it through functional and integrative medicine. Whether you’re tired of feeling dismissed by conventional doctors or curious about natural, root-cause care, this episode will meet you where you are. 

As a  OB-GYN who left the traditional model to start a more holistic clinic, Dr. Cracroft shares personal and patient stories that illuminate the true potential of individualized care. You’ll learn why the...

What if feeding your family could also fuel your dreams?

 We talk a lot about eating well, but food budgets and decision fatigue can be a barrier to staying on top of your nutrition.

That’s why this week, Tori sits down with ‘The Money Mom’ Rachel Coons to discuss what it means to be the Financial CEO of your family, and how taking control of your grocery shopping can improve your physical and financial health while creating harmony in your home.

You’ll learn about the SHOP method, which has been proven to help wome...

Are you frustrated with physicians who won’t seem to listen to your symptoms?

This week, OBGYN, author of ‘The Hormone Balance Bible,’ and host of ‘Confessions of a Male Gynecologist,’ Dr. Shawn Tassone, joins Tori to explore individualized hormone care and finding the right treatment for you. You’ll hear about the doctor-patient dynamic in hormone care, how to navigate well-founded trust issues in women’s health, how different kinds of HRT work, and discover your hormone archetype.   

This episode will give you the tools you need to start your hormone balance journey, feeling seen, heard, and confi...

Ever feel like your body is changing faster than your mindset can keep up? 
This week, personal trainer, wellness coach, and former counselor Tracy Steen joins Tori to discuss how women in midlife can reclaim control of their health, identity, and momentum through movement that empowers rather than depletes. If you're navigating the hormonal, emotional, and professional pivots that often define womanhood, this conversation is your blueprint for leading with strength—from the inside out. 
Blending science-backed strategies with a purpose-driven mindset, Tracy shares how daily movement becomes a self leadership habit, why emotional and physical strength are non...

It’s easy to get off track with our health—but what does it really take to get back in sync?   This week, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Tammy Swigert takes time away from advising other physicians, to help us explore the startling rise of lifestyle-related diseases like diabetes—and the powerful role we can each play in prevention. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, or are ready to make meaningful changes without shame or extremes, this conversation is for you. With a blend of science, historical insight, and lived experience, Tammy breaks down the root causes of diab...

Ever feel like you're chasing joy, waiting for life to finally feel just right—but never quite arriving? This week, Tori explores why 55 is the happiest age for women, and how we can all begin to find joy in every season of life—no matter where we are in the journey. Whether you're feeling stuck in the rush of daily demands or learning to embrace the changes of midlife, this episode is your invitation to slow down and soften. Drawing inspiration from a meaningful trip to Thailand and the powerful symbolism of the lotus flower, Tori weaves in research, personal stor...

Today’s episode is all about energy. We will cover why energy is our most valuable resource and we will dive into what the research shows about energy. We are joined by Erin King, the energy expert and a renowned keynote speaker. She has pioneered work on our energy and spent a year working on the world’s largest study on personal human energy management side by side with PhD researchers. 

17:08 Energy is our most important asset
25:29 5 Types of Energy
33:18 What to do with your energy type
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