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Wellness without the Overwhelm #beaguest

Kristen Herlihy LICSW
Suggested Episode: Wellness without the Overwhelm
One Sentence Summary: For high-achieving women who want to feel better without adding more to their plate (or giving up coffee).
Topic Category: Health & Fitness
Topic Sub-Category: Self-Improvement, Fitness, Mental Health, Nutrition
Show Style: Conversational / Panel
Medium Format: Audio
Episode Outline:

Episode Title: Refined Wellness for Real Women: Making It Work After 40

I. Introduction (2–3 minutes)

  • Speak to the high-achieving, overdoing woman
  • Acknowledge the struggle: busy life, low energy, no time for complicated wellness
  • Set the tone: realistic, doable, no shame or extremes

II. Personal Story & Wellness Philosophy (5–7 minutes)

  • Why this space was created
  • What “realistic wellness” means: flexible, sustainable, progress over perfection

III. Mindset & Psychology (5–7 minutes)

  • Why consistency is hard (not a willpower problem)
  • Key mindset shifts:
    • Ditch all-or-nothing thinking
    • Build habits, not streaks

IV. Nutrition & Meal Prep (5–7 minutes)

  • Simplify eating: meal formulas, shortcuts, permission to keep it easy
  • Myth-busting: Undereating is the real issue for many women over 40

V. Fitness & Hormones (5–7 minutes)

  • Smarter, not harder: strength + short movement bursts
  • Honor energy fluctuations and find ways to move that work for you

VI. Coaching & Real-Life Integration (5–7 minutes)

  • Programs often miss sustainability + adaptability
  • Momentum comes from systems, not perfection

VII. Fun & Real Talk (3–5 minutes)

  • Favorite “rule-breaking” wellness habits (coffee, joy foods)
  • Least favorite wellness trend (detox culture, extreme restriction)

VIII. Wrap-Up & Call to Action (2–3 minutes)

  • Recap key takeaways
  • Encourage listeners to:
    • Subscribe/follow
    • Share with a friend
    • Tag on social
    • Grab the freebie in the show notes
Microphone: Air Pods
Target Audience: Busy, high-achieving women over 40 who are tired of diet culture, burnout, and wellness advice that doesn’t fit real life.

They want simple, sustainable strategies for feeling better—mentally and physically—without giving up coffee, carbs, or their sense of humor.

They want support and not someone to reinforce their already negative mindset.
Call to Action:

If today’s episode hit home, make sure to follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

Share it with a friend who’s also balancing work, life, and trying to figure out what to eat for dinner.

Screenshot and tag me on Instagram—I’d love to hear what resonated most with you.

Ready to take the next step? Grab the free resource linked in the show notes and start making wellness work for your real life, one doable shift at a time.

Promotion Plan:

Cross promotion via varying social media platforms as well as email newsletter lists.