Create The Best Me
We're an age-positive podcast that celebrates the richness of midlife and beyond. Hosted by Carmen Hecox, a seasoned transformational coach, our platform provides an empowering outlook on these transformative years. With a keen focus on perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, Carmen brings together thought leaders, authors, artists, and entrepreneurs for candid conversations that inspire and motivate.
Each episode is packed with expert insights and practical advice to help you navigate life's challenges and seize opportunities for growth, wellness, and fulfillment. From career transitions and personal development to health, beauty, and relationships, "Create The Best Me" is your guide to thriving in midlife. Tune in and transform your journey into your most exhilarating adventure yet.
Episodes
161 episodes
This Simple Morning Shift Ends the Cortisol Belly Fat Cycle
Is your stubborn belly fat refusing to budge, even though you’re eating right, moving your body, and getting good sleep? In this episode, I break down the real reason so many women in midlife struggle with “cortisol belly” and the exact morning...
Here's What Most People Get Wrong in Retirement
Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, especially for women, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of delaying big decisions or thinking “we” have it covered, when it turns out your name might not even be on that 401(k).In this episode...
How to Build 7 Figure Business When You're Starting Over at 40
What if you could launch a business with just $500, no viral dances, no endless hustle on social, and no second mortgage, and grow it to seven figures? In this episode, I’m diving deep with a true unicorn, Lindsay Pinchuk, who did exactly that....
Hard Choices Now, Youthful Forever | The 6 Standards That Change Everything
Is it really possible to get stronger, healthier, and more independent as we age without living in the gym or going under the knife? In this episode, I sit down with world champion weightlifter, poet, and co-creator of The Happy Body program, J...
Your 3 PM Slump Has Nothing to Do with Age
Ever wonder why you always seem to crash at 3 PM, eyelids heavy, brain fog taking over, and the only solution your body screams for is sugar or caffeine? You’ve probably been told it’s just getting older or a willpower issue, but that’s not the...
High-Functioning Anxiety: Why Being the "Strong One" is Exhausting
Are you applauded for having it all together, but deep down you feel like you’re running on empty? In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning psychotherapist and self-esteem expert Lisa Skeffington to finally put words to the hidden struggle ...
The Best Skincare Routine for Tweens & Teens Dermatologist-Approved
How do you help your tween or teen build confidence with skin care that’s actually made for them, not influencers or adults? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Angela Casey, double board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, and a mom of thr...
The ONLY 3 Skincare Steps You Need Over 50 (Derm Approved)
Is a 7-step skincare routine doing more harm than good for your midlife skin?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Angela Casey, a double board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon, to strip back the noise and bring you the sci...
Breaking The Invisibility Cycle After 50: Be Seen. Be Heard
Are you over 50 and starting to feel invisible in your own life or out in the world? This episode is dedicated to breaking that silence and reclaiming your spotlight.I tackle the reality of gendered ageism and why women over 50 often fee...
Menopause & Attachment Styles: Why Old Childhood Wounds Flare Up in Midlife
Ever wondered why your emotions suddenly feel louder, your patience thinner, and old childhood wounds are resurfacing as you move through midlife? In this episode, I sit down with attachment and menopause specialist Bev Mitelman to connect the ...
Brain Fog vs. Dementia: What's Actually Happening
Ever had a moment where you’re in mid-sentence and the right word just… disappears? If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and are wondering whether those lapses are just menopause brain fog or something more serious, this episode is for you.
Why Saying Yes When Your Body Says No Is Destroying You
Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” when every fiber of your body is begging you to say “no”? In this episode, I sit down with Margarita Kogan, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Honor and Heal, to unpack the true cost of se...
Racing Heart at 3 AM? Here's What's Really Happening
In this episode, I dive deep into the surprising science behind midlife wake-ups with pounding heart, sweaty sheets, and a mind that just won’t stop. Forget what you’ve heard about anxiety or aging, this is a biological “fuel gauge error” and y...
He Gave Up His Badge to Paint | The Results Are Insane
Is it too late to reinvent your life and pursue your deepest passion, or is the real risk waiting for “someday” that never comes?In this episode, I sit down with a guest who walked away from the security of a police badge, pension, and c...
Stress Or Menopause Which One Is Causing Your Belly Fat
Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right,” clean eating, cutting sugar, keeping up with workouts, but your stubborn midsection just won’t budge? In this episode, I share my story of how stress, not lack of willpower, was secretly fueling m...
Stop Waking Up Anxious: My "Anti-Stress" Morning Routine
Wake up feeling anxious or overwhelmed? You are not alone. In this video, I share my simple 5-minute "Anti-Stress" Morning Routine designed to lower cortisol and stop morning anxiety before it starts.If you are a woman over 50 dealing wi...
The Conversation That Makes Couples Want Each Other More
Can one conversation really reignite intimacy? In this episode, “The Conversation That Makes Couples Want Each Other More,” I sit down with double-doctorate, board-certified sexologist Dr. Diane Mueller, also known as the Libido Doc, to break d...
Your Tretinoin Routine is Missing This
Have you ever wondered why your tretinoin routine isn’t delivering that “wow” factor you’re after, even after months or years of consistent use with estrogen? In “Your Tretinoin Routine is Missing This,” I get personal about my midlife skincare...
Inner Child Wounds Therapy Missed—Healed by Psychedelics
What if the therapy you’ve tried falls short, and old inner child wounds remain unhealed? In Inner Child Wounds Therapy Missed—Healed by Psychedelics, I sit down with Alexis Leigh, author of Pain Is A Portal to Beauty, for a v...
I Quit Sugar for 30 Days: What Happened to My Menopause Belly
Ever wondered what really happens when you quit sugar, especially if you’re dealing with menopause? In this episode, "I Quit Sugar for 30 Days: What Happened to My Menopause Belly," I open up about my honest, unfiltered journey giving up sugar ...
Stop Calling It A Midlife Crisis (Do This Instead)
Feeling stuck, restless, or questioning your path? The words “midlife crisis” gets tossed around a lot, but what if that unsettled feeling is actually an inner summons, a powerful call to realign with your purpose and values? In this episode, “...
Why Parenting Adult Kids Is Still Hard
Is parenting truly easier once your kids become adults? In this episode, I share my own story of why parenting adult kids is still hard even when they’ve grown into independent, capable people.I share my experience supporting my adult ch...
Stop Debt Shame With These 3 Easy Steps!
Is debt shame making you anxious about your finances and holding you back from building a better financial future? In “Stop Debt Shame With These 3 Easy Steps!”, I’m joined by entrepreneur, lifelong investor, and MillionElle podcast host Gokce ...
My Facial Filler Experience: Overcoming the Fear of Looking "Fake"
Are you curious about facial fillers but afraid of looking “fake” or overdone? In this episode of Create The Best Me, I open up about my real-life filler journey, sharing my experience in “My Facial Filler Experience: Overcoming the Fear of Loo...
Grief Expert’s 7 Steps to Mend From Unthinkable Trauma
What do you say when someone you love is shattered by loss? In this episode of Create The Best Me, we go deep with grief recovery specialist and author Sylvia Moore Myers, diving straight into “A Grief Expert’s 7 Steps to Mend From Unthinkable ...