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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 51 MIN

Let's Talk Are You too Busy for 10,000 Steps? The 10-Minute Midlife Women's Health Reset with Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma

from Heavens to Betsy: Let's Talk Midlife · host Betsy Ronel

Perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Saluja-Sharma and me. We advise on how midlife health starts with small, intentional choices creating a holistic and compassionate look at your health. In this episode, we talk midlife wellness, preventative medicine, and why a 10-minute walk actually counts more than 10,000 steps. Progress beats perfection, this conversation is about making healthier choices even when life balance is off and motivation is low.We break down realistic healthy habits for midlife perimenopausal ad menopausal women, the role of preventative health care, and why a holistic approach to well being including daily movement, fresh air, and awareness matter more than extreme fitness plans. If you’re navigating midlife self improvement, looking for simple ways to improve your health, or wondering if short walks make a difference (spoiler: they do), this episode is for you.Midlife wellness made easy — one small step at a time.Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma is a double board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, and the founder of Head Heart Hands, a holistic wellness program for individuals and organizations. After years of practicing Emergency Medicine on the frontlines of our healthcare system and seeing her patients suffering with diseases that could likely have been prevented (and could potentially still be reversed), she created Head Heart Hands to help people prevent and reverse chronic conditions, improve energy and mood, and enhance overall quality of life. Her programs now serve individuals, corporations, and school systems across diverse communities.Inspired by the powerful transformations she’s seen in adults, she expanded her mission to children—empowering the next generation to understand the power of food and build healthy habits. Her book, companion workbook, and cookbook teach the foundations of lifelong wellness, and these lessons are now being used in the curriculum of one of the largest school districts in the country. She currently advises on state-level health and nutrition curriculum standards.You can find Dr. Saluja-Sharma here , and on Instagram . Her books The Wonder of What We Eat.Midlife women, women over 40, women over 50, single moms, and widows—this podcast is your go-to for dating, relationships, divorce, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, self-improvement, mental health, and personal growth. Betsy gets raw, funny, and real about midlife messes, dating disasters, financial challenges, career changes, grief, empty nest life, and all the baffling, annoying things people do.If you want midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship tips, divorce strategies, empowerment tools, and personal growth insights, you’ve found your new favorite podcast. Women over 40 and women over 50 will love Betsy’s take on midlife reinvention, self-awareness, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, mental wellness, personal finance literacy, and self-improvement.Nicola Morgan, Money Wellness Coach – financial literacy, money wellness, and empowerment.Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma, Functional Medicine Physician – menopause, perimenopause, and midlife women’s health.Natalie Gaglione, Dating & Relationship Expert – dating, love, and relationships after 40.Erin Bagwell, Tarot Reader & Intuitive Medium – mindfulness, awareness, empowerment, and personal growth.Amanda Towne, Transformation Therapist – self-care, stress management, mental wellness, and personal growth.Every Tuesday to thrive through midlife challenges, dating adventures, relationship struggles, divorce transitions, career pivots, empowerment journeys, menopause, perimenopause, and personal growth.Because better midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship skills, empowerment strategies, career tips, menopause insight, perimenopause support, and personal growth tools create stronger women.Connect with Betsy: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Questions & collabs: [email protected]

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