Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mindy Pelz, bestselling author of Age Like a Girl, thought leader, and one of the most trusted voices in women’s health, for a powerful conversation about what really happens to us in midlife.
Dr. Mindy isn’t just talking about menopause as a hormonal shift, but as a profound transformation of the brain, body, and identity. From burnout and people-pleasing to leadership and self-trust, this conversation reframes midlife not as a breakdown, but as a breakthrough.
This episode is about reclaiming the girl within you, her curiosity, her wisdom, her strength, and learning how to age like a girl with intention, science, and self-compassion.
Chapters
0:00 Intro to Dr. Mindy Pelz
0:41 Age Like a Girl: Menopause Empowerment
2:15 The Breaking Point: LA Fires
4:51 The Rushing Woman's Lifestyle
6:39 Estrogen's Girl Gang: Neurochemicals Explained
8:29 Hitting the Wall to Find Your Way
15:06 Is It Too Late? Starting at Any Age
19:06 Evolutionary Purpose of Menopause
21:15 Brain Rewiring for Leadership
24:38 Butterfly Metamorphosis Analogy
27:57 Curiosity and the Relational Brain
36:15 Fasting for the Menopausal Brain
40:22 24-Hour Fasts and Brain Health
42:15 Protein Intake During Menopause
44:26 Exercise and Injury Prevention
46:35 Rucking: Perfect Menopause Workout
54:12 Building Your Healthcare Team
56:25 Interviewing Your Doctor
58:41 Final Thoughts on Aging Like a Girl
1:00:32 Dear Dominique
For more on Dr. Mindy Pelz, follow her on:
Instagram: instagram.com/dr.mindypelz
Website: drmindypelz.com
YouTube: youtube.com/drmindypelz
TikTok: tiktok.com/@drmindypelz
Buy her newest book Age Like a Girl: https://a.co/d/hDptHZz
Thanks to my Sponsors:
-Ritual: For a limited time, save 40% on your first month at Ritual.com/OVER50
-Honeylove: Use our exclusive link to save 20% off Honeylove at honeylove.com/OVER50
-Hero Bread: Go to hero.co and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 10% off your order.
-Veracity: For up to 45% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code FLOURISHING
-Brodo: Head to Brodo.com/FLOURISHING for 20% off your first subscription order and use code FLOURISHING for an additional $10 off.
Keep in Touch:
Website: dominiquesachse.tv/
Book: dominiquesachse.tv/book
Insta: instagram.com/dominiquesachse
Facebook: facebook.com/DominiqueSachse
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en
YouTube: youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv
Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6
Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv
We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: bit.ly/2EcYbu4
Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Produced by Dear Media.
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Watch the latest videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuSYHIQgfhzmQ9dOJI_c3N7L&playnext=1&index=2
Watch more Dominique Sachse:
Beauty: youtube.com/watch?v=XDHJ901QU_Q&list=PLKUX44R3MbuSDQV7BzvQxMrVeVZfGBCcD
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuR3sX61i9QiwnOBr61tEMc_&playnext=1
Most Popular: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuTDh-LeJThrmz5XBrjQxbob&playnext=1
Follow Dominique Sachse:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse
Instagram: instagram.com/dominiquesachse
Facebook: facebook.com/DominiqueSachse
Check out my website: dominiquesachse.tv
You can order a copy of my new book LIFE MAKEOVER - Embrace The Bold,
Beautiful, & Blessed YOU here: dominiquesachse.tv/book
Each product I feature is something I have used and loved and wanted to share
with you. I choose 100% of the products I feature and do not ever
recommend anything I haven't personally used myself. Links in my description may be affiliated and are a wonderful way to show your support,
allowing me to continue spreading beauty and boldness.
About Dominique Sachse: Welcome to the official Dominique Sachse YouTube
channel! On this channel, you’ll find inspiring “Yes, you can do it!” tips for
transformative hair and makeup, fashion - and health and wellness related
content for the mature woman who’s in her PRIME! I enjoy sharing my life with you
through my vlogs, how-to live YOUR best life through Q & A videos and so much
more, all with a touch of faith and affirmation.
#DominiqueSachse #Podcast #DrMindyPelz
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mindy Pelz, bestselling author of Age Like a Girl, thought leader, and one of the most trusted voices in women’s health, for a powerful conversation about what really happens to us in midlife.
Dr. Mindy isn’t just talking about menopause as a hormonal shift, but as a profound transformation of the brain, body, and identity. From burnout and people-pleasing to leadership and self-trust, this conversation reframes midlife not as a breakdown, but as a breakthrough.
This episode is about reclaiming the girl within you, her curiosity, her wisdom, her strength, and learning how to age like a girl with intention, science, and self-compassion.
Chapters
0:00 Intro to Dr. Mindy Pelz
0:41 Age Like a Girl: Menopause Empowerment
2:15 The Breaking Point: LA Fires
4:51 The Rushing Woman's Lifestyle
6:39 Estrogen's Girl Gang: Neurochemicals Explained
8:29 Hitting the Wall to Find Your Way
15:06 Is It Too Late? Starting at Any Age
19:06 Evolutionary Purpose of Menopause
21:15 Brain Rewiring for Leadership
24:38 Butterfly Metamorphosis Analogy
27:57 Curiosity and the Relational Brain
36:15 Fasting for the Menopausal Brain
40:22 24-Hour Fasts and Brain Health
42:15 Protein Intake During Menopause
44:26 Exercise and Injury Prevention
46:35 Rucking: Perfect Menopause Workout
54:12 Building Your Healthcare Team
56:25 Interviewing Your Doctor
58:41 Final Thoughts on Aging Like a Girl
1:00:32 Dear Dominique
For more on Dr. Mindy Pelz, follow her on:
Instagram: instagram.com/dr.mindypelz
Website: drmindypelz.com
YouTube: youtube.com/drmindypelz
TikTok: tiktok.com/@drmindypelz
Buy her newest book Age Like a Girl: https://a.co/d/hDptHZz
Thanks to my Sponsors:
-Ritual: For a limited time, save 40% on your first month at Ritual.com/OVER50
-Honeylove: Use our exclusive link to save 20% off Honeylove at honeylove.com/OVER50
-Hero Bread: Go to hero.co and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 10% off your order.
-Veracity: For up to 45% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code FLOURISHING
-Brodo: Head to Brodo.com/FLOURISHING for 20% off your first subscription order and use code FLOURISHING for an additional $10 off.
Keep in Touch:
Website: dominiquesachse.tv/
Book: dominiquesachse.tv/book
Insta: instagram.com/dominiquesachse
Facebook: facebook.com/DominiqueSachse
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en
YouTube: youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv
Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6
Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv
We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: bit.ly/2EcYbu4
Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Produced by Dear Media.
--------------------------------------------
Subscribe: bit.ly/subdominique
Watch the latest videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuSYHIQgfhzmQ9dOJI_c3N7L&playnext=1&index=2
Watch more Dominique Sachse:
Beauty: youtube.com/watch?v=XDHJ901QU_Q&list=PLKUX44R3MbuSDQV7BzvQxMrVeVZfGBCcD
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuR3sX61i9QiwnOBr61tEMc_&playnext=1
Most Popular: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuTDh-LeJThrmz5XBrjQxbob&playnext=1
Follow Dominique Sachse:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse
Instagram: instagram.com/dominiquesachse
Facebook: facebook.com/DominiqueSachse
Check out my website: dominiquesachse.tv
You can order a copy of my new book LIFE MAKEOVER - Embrace The Bold,
Beautiful, & Blessed YOU here: dominiquesachse.tv/book
Each product I feature is something I have used and loved and wanted to share
with you. I choose 100% of the products I feature and do not ever
recommend anything I haven't personally used myself. Links in my description may be affiliated and are a wonderful way to show your support,
allowing me to continue spreading beauty and boldness.
About Dominique Sachse: Welcome to the official Dominique Sachse YouTube
channel! On this channel, you’ll find inspiring “Yes, you can do it!” tips for
transformative hair and makeup, fashion - and health and wellness related
content for the mature woman who’s in her PRIME! I enjoy sharing my life with you
through my vlogs, how-to live YOUR best life through Q & A videos and so much
more, all with a touch of faith and affirmation.
#DominiqueSachse #Podcast #DrMindyPelz
