30. Hot Wellness Trends: What’s Worth It in Midlife

In this week’s main episode of Midlife and Glowing, Alicia and Nicole break down the biggest wellness trends taking over TikTok, YouTube, and the midlife wellness world — and most importantly, they reveal which ones are actually worth your time, energy, and money.From red light therapy to PEMF mats, cold plunges, castor oil packs, mineral mocktails, hydrogen water, sauna therapy, vagus nerve tools, IV nutrient drips and more — this episode cuts through the overwhelm and helps you understand what truly supports hormone balance, inflammation reduction, nervous system regulation, and midlife vitality.Whether you’re curious about red light therapy, wondering if cold plunging is necessary, or questioning the hype around olive oil shots and NAD infusions, this episode gives you the insight you need to glow confidently and intentionally in midlife.⏱️ Episode Chapters / Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & Why Wellness Trends Appeal in Midlife01:00 – What Midlife Women Really Need: Inflammation, Repair & Nervous System Support02:00 – Red Light Therapy: Benefits & How to Choose a Device06:00 – Sauna Therapy: Infrared, Full Spectrum & Real-Life Benefits10:40 – Cold Plunges: What's Actually Safe and Effective for Women14:00 – PEMF, Vibration Plates & Energy/Frequency Tools20:00 – Vagus Nerve Tools & Binaural Beats for Stress & Sleep23:00 – Dry Brushing, Castor Oil Packs & Other Detox Rituals27:00 – Mineral Mocktails vs. Juice Cleanses31:00 – Aromatherapy, Hydrogen Water, Olive Oil Shots & High-End Therapies40:00 – Final Hot/Warm/Nope Roundup & How to Choose What’s Worth It📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode🔴 Red Light Therapy Devices We Use & Recommend → https://snwbl.io/platinumled-therapy-lights/YMMZW6680🧲 PEMF Therapy Devices We Use & Recommend → HigherDose https://rstyle.me/+cobE55D-DpARPcrwKUfdSQ and HealthyLine Pro Platinum https://rstyle.me/+06M54jijeqEzMUcwogt3bA🎧 Our Biohacking Episode (for deeper info on red light + PEMF) → https://youtu.be/I5jogJ7BQxI🧽 Dry Brushing Tutorial → https://youtu.be/nRxFNrNgmWY🌿 Essential Oils We Love and Use for Aromatherapy → https://rstyle.me/+UN0F6O_E5UB2YEIN68BJmg🥤 Daily Glow Rituals Guide (for the mineral mocktail recipe) → https://shop.dailyglowlife.com/b/ritualsguideSupport the show👆Thank you so much! 💗Shop our podcast outfits 👉 hereLooking for high quality supplements? We have an online dispensary with high quality options (that we use ourselves!). Check it out 👉here!Find us on:Website: dailyglowlife.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeandglowingPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thedailyglowlife/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midlifeandglowingDisclaimer: The content shared on Midlife and Glowing is for informational and educational purposes only. While we share tips, tools, and personal experiences around wellness, beauty, and midlife transitions, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or wellness routine—especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.We may occasionally mention products or services we love and use ourselves. Some of these may include affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you...