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Letting Go of Things You Can’t Control: Life Lessons From a Cancer Survivor with Fitz Koehler

12/14/23 • 26 min

Midlife Rise + Thrive | Helping Women Navigate Midlife and Menopause

Do you have questions about cancer that you’re not sure who to ask?
We’re lucky enough to be joined in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive by someone who’s willing to talk all about her experience so that she can help others. Fitz Koehler is here and she’s sharing her story.
Whatever brought you to this episode, I want you to know that we see you and we’re rooting for you. Cancer is a scary diagnosis, but hearing survivor’s success stories can be so helpful. Not only did Fitz survive, but she’s thriving! In this episode you’ll hear about some of the highs and lows, what got her through treatment, and what she wants everyone to know, cancer diagnosis or not.
Noisy. Bossy. Compelling. Fitz Koehler of Fitzness.com is the author of multiple books, one of America's most exciting keynote speakers, a premier race announcer, a fitness innovator, and a bonafide cancer crusher.
Topics covered in this episode include:

The power of focusing on the things you can control
How exercise and nutrition can support you through cancer treatment and recovery
The benefits of strengthening your body
Learning to talk yourself up instead of putting yourself down

Tune in to hear Fitz’s story.
All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Fitz’s Website: https://www.fitzness.com
Follow @fitzness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitzness/
Connect with Fitz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitz-koehler/
Follow Fitz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fitzness-218599521492381/
Subscribe to the Fitzness YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/fitzness
Get Fitz’s Weight Loss Freebie: https://www.fitzness.com/blog/the-exact-formula-for-weight-loss/

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The power of focusing on the things you can control
How exercise and nutrition can support you through cancer treatment and recovery
The benefits of strengthening your body
Learning to talk yourself up instead of putting yourself down

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Alcohol: The Elephant in the Room with Maureen Benkovich

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We all know that alcohol is not good for us, so why is it so hard to quit or cut back?
In this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, we’re taking a deep dive into the science behind what alcohol does to your body and why it’s so difficult to change your drinking habits, even when you have the best intentions. Special guest Maureen Benkovich is here to share her approach to going alcohol-free without judgment or shame.
When Maureen confronted her own challenges with alcohol, she uncovered the insidious cycle of detox and retox prevalent among health and fitness-minded women. As a certified life coach, she empowers others to break free from this cycle, fostering sustainable health and wellness. Her approach combines neuroscience and practical strategies to guide clients toward an alcohol-free, empowered lifestyle.
Topics covered in this episode include:

Why alcohol is not good for you
Breaking the detox and retox cycle
Your body’s chemical reaction to alcohol
How to shift your mindset around alcohol

Join us for a discussion about physical health, mental health, social relationships, stress, trauma, and so much more.
All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!
Resources Mentioned:
Visit Maureen’s Website: www.soberfitchick.com
Get the Alcohol-Free Weekend Toolkit:

https://www.soberfitchick.com/afw-optin
Follow @soberfitchickllc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberfitchickllc/
Follow Maureen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soberfitchickllc

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How to Feel Your Best During Perimenopause and Beyond with Amita Sharma

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Entering perimenopause and menopause can be a really scary and isolating experience.
We’re taught as a society not to talk about it, so then when the time comes, not only do you not know what to expect, but you have no one to turn to. Amita Sharma had this experience in her own life and said enough is enough. Now she’s committed to helping women feel their best and fight the stigma so that no one has to go through it alone.
Amita is here on the Midlife Rise + Thrive podcast to share her holistic approach to strengthening and supporting your body so that you can fight the symptoms that are bringing you down and feel better than ever in midlife. She has some really interesting insights into how women experience menopause differently around the world and how you can shape your experience of menopause in your world.
Amita is co-founder of NourishDoc, a holistic wellness platform for women in midlife going through perimenopause and beyond.
Topics covered in this episode include:

How women experience menopause differently around the world
The many symptoms of menopause and perimenopause
How embracing a holistic lifestyle can help you thrive in midlife

Join us in the fight against the taboos surrounding menopause so that women like you and me no longer have to suffer in silence.
All show notes are available at risingwomanproject.com!
Resources Mentioned:
Visit the NourishDoc Website: www.nourishdoc.com
Follow NourishDoc on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nourishdoc
Follow @nourish_doc on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nourish_doc
Follow NourishDoc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nourishdoc/