Going Golden
Going Golden
Podcast Description
Going Golden isn’t your mother’s take on turning 50. Hosted by Sarah Kugelman—a beauty industry visionary, entrepreneur, and founder of All Golden—this podcast digs deep into what it really means to thrive in your second chapter. Each week, Sarah invites top experts in beauty, health, relationships, and entrepreneurship to share transformative insights and empowering stories. Whether you’re curious about the latest breakthroughs in skincare or figuring out how to pivot your career after 45, Going Golden offers a bold, irreverent, and empowering roadmap for living your next chapter on your own terms.With Sarah’s warm humor and candid reflections, you’ll feel like you’re swapping secrets with a trusted friend—tackling everything from hormonal changes and self-care hacks to financial wellness and dating. Think of it as the spirited conversation you’ve been craving, filled with practical tips, personal revelations and some humor. If you’re ready to embrace a more vibrant, passionate, and purposeful life, then this podcast is for you.Join us as we redefine success, beauty, and happiness at 45 and beyond. Hit subscribe and get ready to go golden—you won’t want to miss a single conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes relevant to personal growth and empowerment for those in their late 40s and beyond, covering topics such as hormonal health, financial wellness, modern dating, and evolving beauty standards. For instance, the episode featuring Michelle Manley focuses on redefining relationships for women over 50, while others explore self-care techniques and entrepreneurial journeys post-45.
Going Golden isn’t your mother’s take on turning 50. Hosted by Sarah Kugelman—a beauty industry visionary, entrepreneur, and founder of All Golden—this podcast digs deep into what it really means to thrive in your second chapter. Each week, Sarah invites top experts in beauty, health, relationships, and entrepreneurship to share transformative insights and empowering stories. Whether you’re curious about the latest breakthroughs in skincare or figuring out how to pivot your career after 45, Going Golden offers a bold, irreverent, and empowering roadmap for living your next chapter on your own terms.
With Sarah’s warm humor and candid reflections, you’ll feel like you’re swapping secrets with a trusted friend—tackling everything from hormonal changes and self-care hacks to financial wellness and dating. Think of it as the spirited conversation you’ve been craving, filled with practical tips, personal revelations and some humor. If you’re ready to embrace a more vibrant, passionate, and purposeful life, then this podcast is for you.
Join us as we redefine success, beauty, and happiness at 45 and beyond. Hit subscribe and get ready to go golden—you won’t want to miss a single conversation!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sleep isn’t just a trending topic—it’s an essential part of our health that becomes even more elusive as we age. In this enlightening conversation, Sarah Kugelman sits down with NYC Sleep Doctor, Dr. Janet Kennedy, to talk about all things sleep—specifically how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause disrupt our rest. Drawing on years of clinical experience, Dr. Kennedy breaks down the myths and truths about sleep, and how women over 45 can navigate this challenging phase with more understanding and ease.
Dr. Kennedy explains that fluctuating hormones—especially estrogen and progesterone—can wreak havoc on sleep cycles, leading to night waking, temperature swings, and rising anxiety. But it’s not just the biology; mental health, lifestyle habits, and even well-intended sleep strategies can compound the problem. Sarah shares her own journey of moving from chronic sleeplessness to restful nights, proving that sleep struggles during menopause are common—but not insurmountable.
Ultimately, Dr. Kennedy shares a clear, empowering roadmap to better sleep: build consistent routines, avoid over-correction (like going to bed too early), and resist the temptation to “fix” sleep with tracking tech or heavy medications. With the right habits and mindset, restful, restorative sleep is possible—even after menopause.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
(02:03) Dr. Kennedy’s Journey to Becoming NYC’s Sleep Doctor: From the VA hospital to private practice—how a quest to reduce Ambien prescriptions led to a lifelong passion.
(05:59) The Myth of Needing Less Sleep with Age: Why older adults may not need less sleep, just experience it differently due to fragmentation and naps.
(07:57) How Hormones Impact Sleep: The science behind estrogen and progesterone’s role in sleep quality and the unique challenges of perimenopause.
(10:27) Why Good Sleep Habits (Not Just Hormones) Matter: Sarah’s personal story of sleep recovery after menopause—and how behavior plays a key role.
(12:59) The Power of a Consistent Wake Time: Why your body clock thrives on regularity—and how “sleeping in” can sabotage your week.
(28:14) CBT-I Explained: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia helps retrain your sleep habits and calm anxiety without medication.
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