• From Autopilot to Highest Self Alignment | How to Trust Your Body Again with Marissa Lore
    Jun 25 2025
    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 her release 80 pounds, reconnect with her body, and redefine what being a “complete woman” truly means to her.

    You don’t have to wait for a crisis to change. This episode is your reminder that sometimes, your biggest transformation begins with a single deep breath. Start listening to start living, for real this time.


    00:00 Arrival– The beginning is already the middle. Sit. Breathe. Introduce yourself.
    04:30 The Discomfort of Pretending– The mask of ambition versus the truth of the moment
    09:30 The Body’s Outcry – When Marissa’s body stopped whispering...and her neck blossomed with hives
    17:00 Digesting Reality – When the time came to stop swallowing the stress
    26:45  The Sacred Pause – “Is this my life?”
    33:07  Double Crisis, Singular Opportunity – What crisis teaches us about control
    41:00 Reading the Room – How to stop caring and connect with what’s inside of you
    49:16  Small Promises, Big Outcomes – How freedom begins with one small win
    56:04  Weight in Many Ways – Why the body carries what the heart has refused to hold
    1:00:00  Permission to Rest– Some burdens were never yours. Now is the time to let yourself release.

    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
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    59 Min.
  • Confidence Isn’t Cosmetic | The Truth About Redefining Your Life at Any Age
    Jun 18 2025
    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 how losing 25 pounds, facing injury, and dealing with grief led her to the international pageant stage—and to her purpose.

    This episode is your reminder that “everything you need is inside of you.”

    Chapters
    [00:00] The Inner Spark Behind Outer Beauty
    [06:30] Redefining Beauty at 47: Jamie’s Unexpected Reign as Mrs. Mexico World
    [11:00] From Setbacks to Stage Lights: How Adversity Fuels Achievement
    [13:30] Real Wins: Why Losing Made Jamie a Better Confidence Coach
    [16:00] From Contestant to Competitor: The Secret Sauce to Confidence
    [20:00] The Tough Chick Analogy: Why Confidence Is Born in Hardship
    [22:30] The Biggest Confidence Block for Women Over 35: Fear of Judgment
    [26:00] Raising Boys Without Filters: Jamie’s Parenting Philosophy on Social Media
    [30:00] Blindfold the Comparison: Social Media Rules for Confidence Competitors
    [34:30] Beauty That Heals: When Outer Glam Meets Inner Grace
    [36:00] The Oxytocin Advantage: How Realness Wins Hearts—and Pageants
    [41:00] Confidence Coaching Beyond Pageants: From Politicians to Parents
    [45:00] The Tugboat Story: Owning Your Unlikely Superpower
    [47:00] Start With Spirit: The Ultimate Confidence Practice


    Jamie Hadfield | IG: @coachjamiehadfield

    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
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    42 Min.
  • The Myth of the Midlife Crisis | How to Turn Your Racing Thoughts into Intentional Influence with Dr. Natalie
    Jun 11 2025
    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 psychology, Harvard med instructor, founder of Priority Wellness Group, and specialist in mental health for the midlife woman to help you reframe your narrative and continue to integrate all stages of your identity. You’ll learn how empathy, an optimistic mindset, and ‘curious observer mode’ can help you hold space for your life's greatest goals.

    This episode is your reminder that you’re not leaving your younger self behind—you’re becoming what she always dreamed she could be.

    00:00 – Welcome In: Creating Space for Growth, Grace & Real Talk
    00:02 – Is It Just Me? Understanding Mental Health Shifts in Midlife
    00:03 – Tools That Actually Help: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Supports Women Over 35
    02:29 – Hormones & Headspace: How Changes in Estrogen Impact Mood & Mental Clarity
    05:27 – Mindset Makeover: Why What You Expect Shapes How You Feel
    08:11 – You’re Not “Too Emotional”: Making Peace with Negative Thoughts & Big Feelings
    11:05 – Gratitude as a Game-Changer: How to Be More Intentional Without Toxic Positivity
    24:36 – Less Chaos, More Calm: The Power of Simplicity in Easing Anxiety
    27:26 – What Is This Feeling? Decoding Anxiety in the Midlife Transition
    30:33 – From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: How Anxiety & Confidence Are Linked
    31:36 – Feeling Everything, All the Time: When Empathy Becomes Overwhelm
    37:47 – Goodbye, Old Me: Honoring and Grieving the Selves We've Outgrown
    41:26 – Change Isn’t the Enemy: Finding Wisdom and Power in Midlife Transitions
    46:04 – Whole, Not Perfect: Redefining Completeness as a Woman at This Stage of Life

    Dr. Natalie Dattillo-Ryan| @drnataliechristine
    https://www.drnataliechristine.com/priority-wellness

    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr
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    50 Min.
  • You’re Not Broken, You’re Overloaded | Multitasking, Brain Fog, and Midlife Clarity
    Jun 4 2025
    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 one thing at a time” isn’t lazy—it’s life-giving.

    This episode is your reminder that a complete woman doesn’t do more—she does what matters, with presence.

    Chapters
    00:00 – What’s Happening to My Brain? Understanding Midlife Mental Shifts & Hormone Changes
    02:45 – Can I Still Focus? How Technology Hijacks Our Attention (and How to Get It Back)
    06:35 – Why Am I Doing a Million Things? The Real Reason We Multitask (And How to Stop)
    10:00 – Clear Mind, Calm Body: Simple, Science-Backed Focus Tools for Women in Midlife

    Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr
    Learn more: www.Shala.com

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    20 Min.
  • Your Health, Your Rules | The Personal Approach to Integrative Medicine with Dr. Cracroft
    May 28 2025
    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 gut-brain connection matters more than you think, how to manage perimenopause without fear, and why prioritizing your own wellness journey is the most powerful decision you can make.

    This episode is your reminder that “you get to choose what’s right for you.”

    Timestamps


    00:00 Introduction to Women's Healthcare Challenges
    01:50 The Vision Behind Uplift for Her
    05:01 Transitioning from Conventional to Integrative Medicine
    07:46 Understanding Functional and Integrative Medicine
    10:50 The Gap in Healthcare: Cultural and Systemic Issues
    14:00 Navigating Insurance and Patient Care
    16:53 The Future of Women's Health and Empowerment
    23:25 Taking Charge of Your Health
    27:52 Budgeting for Wellness
    28:53 Navigating Perimenopause
    37:52 The Gut-Brain Connection
    44:08 The Pressure of Being Strong

    Guest & Host Links
    Dr. Mallorie Cracroft| @upliftforher
    https://www.upliftforher.com/

    Tori Poulter | @shala_hormonehealth
    https://www.shala.com/
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    48 Min.
  • The Hidden Stresses of Family Finance | Fixing Your Food Budget with Rachel Coons
    May 21 2025
    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 women cut their grocery budgets up to $600 a month, so that you can spend more time focused on what lights you up, and less time dethawing chicken thighs.

    This episode is your reminder that when it comes to spending “it’s a marathon, not a sprint.”

    Find out more:

    Rachel Coons | insta: @heyrachelcoons https://heyrachelcoons.kartra.com/page/fOR2134

    Tori Poulter | insta: @shala_hormonehealth
    www.shala.com
    Hormone Confidence Community

    Chapters
    03:25 Understanding Financial Stress and Its Impact on Relationships
    05:19 Rachel's Journey to Financial Coaching
    10:32 The Role of Women in Family Finances
    12:27 Becoming the Financial CEO of Your Family
    16:40 Intentional Spending vs. Being On A Budget
    18:24 Mindset and Emotional Relationship with Money
    21:30 Finding Freedom Through Financial Awareness
    23:11 The Money Mom Club and Community Support
    25:12 Emotional Spending and Its Consequences
    26:54 The Importance of Meal Planning
    29:13 Creating a Sustainable Grocery System
    31:01 Introducing the SHOP Method
    39:52 Healthy Eating on a Budget
    44:52 Balancing Inner and Outer Worlds
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    1 Std. und 3 Min.
  • Medical Gaslighting in Menopause | Owning Your Care with Dr. Shawn Tassone
    May 14 2025
    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 confident in your own connection to your body. Because we know that the only “normal” is where you feel your best.

    Find out more:
    Dr. Shawn Tassone | https://www.drshawntassone.com/ @shawntassonemd

    Tori Poulter | https://www.facebook.com/groups/hormoneconfidence
    https://www.shala.com/
    @shala_hormonehealth

    Chapters

    06:47 The Medical Industry and Women’s Empowerment
    14:31 Navigating Trust Issues in Women's Health
    18:35 The Journey to Integrative Medicine
    30:59 Finding Balance: Supplements vs. Traditional Medicine
    34:21 Navigating Supplement Recommendations
    36:31 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
    40:22 Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones
    45:32 Forms of Hormone Delivery
    48:15 Assessing Hormone Absorption
    52:20 The Importance of Individualized Hormone Treatment
    55:17 Exploring Hormone Archetypes
    01:04:48 The Future of Women's Health and Hormone Care
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    1 Std. und 3 Min.
  • Sustainable Strength With Self Love | Moving Daily with Tracy Steen
    May 7 2025
    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-negotiable for high-performing women, and how to dismantle outdated fitness dogma in favor of self-command and clarity.
    This isn’t just about staying fit—it’s about owning your evolution with intention, grace, and power.

    00:00 Introduction to Tracy Steen and Move Daily Fitness
    09:08 The Intersection of Psychology and Fitness
    18:01 Shifting Mindsets: From Quick Fixes to Sustainable Habits
    26:53 The Importance of Daily Movement for Long-Term Health
    29:20 The Importance of Daily Movement
    31:59 Building a Supportive Community
    35:02 The Role of Community in Women's Health
    40:12 Navigating Midlife Changes
    44:15 Empowerment Through Strength Training
    46:57 Taking Control of Your Health Journey

    Tracy Steen| insta: @movedailyfitness
    YouTube: @TracySteenMoveDaily
    Website: https://www.movedaily.ca/
    Tori Poulter| insta: @shala_hormonehealth
    FB Group: facebook.com/groups/hormoneconfidence
    Website: https://www.shala.com/
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    42 Min.