Mature Allure
by Sherri O.
At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not fear it.People who listen to the Mature Allure podcast come for conversations, insight, and community. We inspire women to love themselves at every stage of life and break free from the constraints of ageism. A go-to source for the celebration of life's journey, we're here to help you tap into your "Mature Allure." Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Episodes
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Reinvention After 40: Finding Your Voice with Cortney Hicks
What does it take to reinvent yourself after 40—and bring your experience, confidence, and voice into your next chapter? Radio and television personality turned media coach Cortney Hicks joins Sherri O. on Mature Allure® for a candid conversation about career reinvention, authentic communication,...
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Healing After 40: Trauma, Boundaries & People-Pleasing with Leanne Sheargold
Have you spent years putting everyone else first—and lost touch with what you need? In this episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. speaks with Leanne Sheargold about her personal experiences with childhood trauma, people-pleasing, and rebuilding her life in midlife. After surviving a stroke at…
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Feeling Sexy After 40: Confidence, Comfort & Bloomers Intimates
Who says feeling sexy has an expiration date? Mother-daughter entrepreneurs Noa Arias and Shaula Yemini, founders of Bloomers Intimates, join Sherri O. to talk about body confidence after 40, comfortable lingerie, and creating a business that puts mature women’s needs first. What began as a...
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Jasmine Guy, Ageism & the Woman in the Mirror: Aging After 40
Why are people saying Jasmine Guy “aged badly”—and how do those judgments affect the way we see ourselves? In this solo episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. reflects on the criticism surrounding Jasmine Guy’s appearance in Netflix’s A Different World revival, including the conversation about...
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3 Good Things About Getting Older with Mary Westheimer
What if getting older brought more freedom, perspective, and reasons to laugh? Author Mary Westheimer returns to Mature Allure to share three gifts of aging that deserve more attention. Mary and Sherri O. talk about learning not to sweat the small stuff, recognizing your strengths, and deciding...
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Hard Choices, Easy Life: Jerzy Gregorek on Strength, Reinvention and Aging Well
What if getting older didn’t mean becoming weaker—but becoming more intentional, resilient and fully yourself? In this inspiring episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. talks with Jerzy Gregorek, four-time World Weightlifting Champion, poet, political refugee and co-creator of The Happy Body. Jerzy...
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Skincare After 40: Affordable Beauty Tips for Mature Skin with Dawn Pfingsten
Has your longtime makeup routine stopped working as well as it once did? As our skin changes with age, the products and techniques we use may need to change too—but looking and feeling beautiful doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In this episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. talks with…
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GLP-1s, Bariatric Surgery & Weight Regain: The Truth About Lasting Weight Loss with Shenelle Green
GLP-1 medications and bariatric surgery can be powerful weight-loss tools—but neither replaces the emotional, mental, and lifestyle work needed for lasting change. In this candid episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. talks with Shenelle Green, founder of The Bariatric Rewrite, about what really...
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Never Too Late: Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Reinvention, Motherhood & Starting Over After 40
What if you didn't miss your window—you just haven't found the right one yet? Comedian and actress Anjelah Johnson-Reyes joins Sherri O. on Mature Allure for an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation about reinvention, aging, motherhood, career longevity, rejection, and finding freedom after…
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High-Functioning Anxiety in Women Over 40: From Anxious to Unstoppable | Lisa Skeffington
Can you be successful, accomplished, and confident on the outside—while secretly struggling with anxiety and self-doubt on the inside? Absolutely. And according to psychotherapist, self-esteem expert, and executive coach Lisa Skeffington, it's far more common among high-achieving women than we…
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Beyond Break Even: What Women Over 40 Need to Know About Social Security
Social Security may not sound exciting—but when you're over 40, understanding it can make a major difference in how you prepare for retirement. Host Sherri O. sits down with Russ Gaiser, MBA, CFP®, CSSCS®, and Mike Hoeflich, MBA, CSSCS®, CLTC®, co-authors of the #1 bestseller Beyond Break Even…
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Dating After 40: Online Dating Tips, Relationship Red Flags & Finding Love Later in Life with Ellie Klein (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 If you've ever wondered whether it's still possible to find lasting love after 40, this episode is for you. In this Summer Rerun, host Sherri O. sits down with dating mentor Ellie Klein, founder of Your Dating Bestie, to talk about navigating today's dating world with...
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Professional Headshots, Personal Branding & Building Confidence After 40 (Rerun)
Your headshot is often your first impression—and in today's digital world, it can open (or close) doors before you ever say a word. In this episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with photographer and CNN television professional Camille Wright Felton to discuss why professional...
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Women's Hair Loss After 40: Alopecia, Menopause, Hair Thinning & Confidence with Lauriann Greene (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 Hair loss can be one of the most emotional and misunderstood challenges women face—especially during midlife and menopause. In this inspiring rerun, Lauriann Greene, founder of Hair Loss Heroines, shares her decades-long personal journey with alopecia and explains how…
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Menopause & Perimenopause: Symptoms, Hormone Therapy & Empowering Your Midlife Journey with Miranda Bryant (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 What if the symptoms you've been experiencing aren't "just getting older"—but signs of perimenopause or menopause? In this special Mature Allure Summer Rerun, host Sherri O. revisits an empowering conversation with menopause coach Miranda Bryant about one of the most...
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Kim Baker: Beauty Beyond Trends — Makeup Tips for Women Over 40, Mature Skin & Aging Gracefully (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 Beauty trends come and go, but confidence never goes out of style. In this Mature Allure rerun, Sherri O. sits down with celebrity makeup artist, former Wilhelmina model, and founder of Glamazon Beauty, Kim Baker, for an inspiring conversation about beauty, confidence…
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Living Your Dream After 50: How Sarah Bajc Built an Eco Resort in Panama and Reinvented Midlife (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 What does it look like to completely reinvent your life after 50? In this inspiring rerun episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with Sarah Bajc, owner of the boutique eco-resort Camaronsito in Panama to talk about living your dreams after 50. After successful...
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Motherhood After 40: Monique Pinkney on IVF, Late-Life Pregnancy & Raising Young Children in Midlife (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 This week, as Mature Allure continues its summer rerun series, we're revisiting an inspiring conversation with Monique Pinkney, founder of Grown Mama, former model, commercial actress, and proud mom who embraced motherhood later in life. Monique became a first-time mother...
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Reneé Rodriguez: Navigating Narcissistic Co-Parenting & Winning the Custody Battle for Your Children (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 When a relationship ends, the emotional toll can be overwhelming — but for parents navigating narcissistic co-parenting and a high-conflict custody battle, the stakes become even higher. In this powerful rerun episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with custody...
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Ilene Block: Stronger After 60 — Fitness, Mindset & Reinventing Yourself in Midlife (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 What if your strongest, healthiest, and most fulfilling chapter hasn't happened yet? What if it’s possible to be stronger after 60. In this inspiring Mature Allure rerun, Sherri O. sits down with Ilene Block, founder of Silver and Strong, fitness coach, podcast host, and...
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Dana Faith on Handcrafted Jewelry, Creative Reinvention & Ageless Style After 40 (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 In this special rerun episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. revisits an inspiring conversation with Dana Faith, a New York City jewelry designer and founder of Dana Faith Jewelry. Dana shares how her journey into jewelry design began unexpectedly while she was working in...
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Understanding Attachment Styles After 40: Healing Anxiety, Loneliness & Emotional Trauma with Chris Rackliffe (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 Understanding Attachment Styles - What if many of the emotional struggles we experience in midlife — anxiety in relationships, fear of abandonment, loneliness, people-pleasing, or difficulty letting go of past hurts — are connected to patterns we learned long ago? In this...
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Achieving Financial Freedom After 40: Debt Payoff, Budgeting & Credit Tips with Lisa Rogers Cherry (Rerun)
SUMMER RERUN SERIES 2026 If you’re navigating midlife and thinking more intentionally about your finances and achieving financial freedom after 40, this episode of Mature Allure is a must-listen. In this insightful conversation, we revisit financial advisor, author, and financial literacy coach...
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What Nobody Tells You About Getting Older: Honest Truths Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Hear
SEASON 5, Episode 19 Aging isn’t just about growing older—it’s about navigating changes no one really prepares you for. In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with Mary Westheimer, author of What Nobody Tells You About Getting Older, to unpack...
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Why Shame Keeps People Stuck in Sexual Addiction—And How to Heal
SEASON 5, Episode 18 In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with Rick Manabat, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and EMDR-trained clinician, to unpack the complex and often misunderstood world of porn addiction and sexual compulsivity. At the heart…
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Different Is Not Less: Raising Neurodivergent Children with Strength and Grace
SEASON 5, Episode 17 In honor of Autism Awareness Month, this episode of Mature Allure opens the door to a deeply personal and powerful conversation about parenting, advocacy, and redefining what it means to thrive. Host Sherri O. sits down with Vicki Christensen—author of Uniquely, Fully…
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The Age-Positive Style Revolution: Why Fashion Over 40 Is More Liberating Than Limiting with Dawn Pfingsten
SEASON 5, Episode 16 What if your best style days are not behind you—but just getting started? In this inspiring episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with Dawn Pfingsten, the creator behind Just Doing My Best, for a refreshing conversation about midlife style, confidence, and embracing…
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Sandy Martin on Why Symptoms Are Signals: A New Approach to Health After 40
SEASON 5, Episode 15 Sandy Martin knows what it feels like to do everything “right” and still not feel well. After suddenly losing her ability to focus, think clearly, and function at work, Sandy was sent down a confusing and expensive road of misdiagnoses, unnecessary treatments, and conflicting...
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Jana Rose – The Healing Power of Professional Cuddling (Rerun)
Originally aired April 2024 | Mature Allure Podcast What if healing didn’t always come from words… but from safe, compassionate touch? In this powerful Mature Allure rerun, host Sherri O. sits down with professional cuddle practitioner Jana Rose, founder of Professional Cuddles, to explore a…
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When Power Skews Consent: The Legal Truth About Workplace Harassment
SEASON 5, Episode 14 What happens when something looks consensual on the surface—but power makes it anything but? In this powerful episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with employment discrimination attorney Brittany Stevens Alper to unpack one of the most complicated and often...
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From Convenience Food to Functional Nutrition: The Wellness Mission Behind eBars
SEASON 5, Episode 13 On this episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri Oliver sits down with wellness entrepreneur Jan Dalton, co-founder of eBars, to talk about the growing movement toward functional foods—nutrition designed to do more than just fill you up. Jan shares her personal journey from a…
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Your Next Chapter Might Start with Your Address
SEASON 5, Episode 12 In this episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with Scott Harris, top New York City real estate broker, nationally bestselling author, and host of The Pursuit of Home podcast. Scott shares how buying a home is deeply connected to identity, confidence, and life...
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Redefining Retirement: How Purpose, Connection & Mindset Shape a Thriving Life
SEASON 5, Episode 11 In this powerful episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with renowned cardiologist and mind-body medicine pioneer Dr. Alan Rozanski to explore how women in midlife and beyond can thrive—not just survive—through life’s transitions, including redefining retirement. Dr....
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Youthful Aging, Reinvention & the Science of Confidence with Leslie Hocker
SEASON 5, Episode 10 On this episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with Leslie Hocker, a globally recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and healthy longevity advocate. Leslie shares her powerful journey from petroleum industry executive to heart-led business mentor—and how reinvention...
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Grace and Pace: Reinventing Training and Leadership in Midlife with Dr. Lisa Hammonds
SEASON 5, Episode 9 Guest: Dr. Lisa Hammonds Theme: Empowering women over 40 to confidently step into training, teaching, and leadership roles by transforming experience into engaging, meaningful learning. In this episode of the Mature Allure Podcast, host Sherri O. sits down with Dr. Lisa...
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Health Before Wealth: How Women Build Confidence, Community, and Legacy
SEASON 5, Episode 8 On this episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. welcomes Nancy Lynn Griffin, founder of Women, Worth, and Wellness, Inc., for a powerful conversation about what true wealth really means for women after 40. From breaking barriers as one of the first female managers at Procter &...
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The Leap That Changed Everything: Starting Over at 39
SEASON 5, Episode 7 Guest: Pam Rothman, LPC Theme: Reinvention in Midlife: Trusting Yourself Enough to Begin Again Exploring how self-awareness, healing, and courage intersect when women choose to bet on themselves—professionally and personally. In this powerful episode of Mature Allure, Sherri…
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Fasting After 50: Resetting Health, Hormones & Habits with Reggi Sweat
SEASON 5, Episode 6 Guest: Reggi Sweat Show Theme: Redefining fasting after 50 as a flexible, hormone-aware lifestyle tool that supports metabolic health, emotional well-being, and longevity—without extremes or deprivation. Episode Description: As the new year begins, many women are rethinking...
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Perimenopause Uncovered: The Hormonal Shift No One Prepares You For
SEASON 5, Episode 5 Guest: Miranda Bryant Show Theme: Perimenopause as a midlife check-in—helping women understand their bodies, reclaim confidence, and embrace what’s next. Perimenopause often arrives quietly—no memo, no warning—yet it can impact nearly every aspect of a woman’s life. In this...
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Reframing Caregiving with Dignity, Joy & Purpose
SEASON 5, Episode 4 Caregiving is one of the most emotional, misunderstood, and overwhelming experiences many women face after 40—often while juggling careers, families, and their own health. In this powerful episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with Princella Lewis Seymour, author,...
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Embrace Every Chapter: A Holiday Reflection on Growth, Gratitude & Choosing Yourself in Midlife
SEASON 5, Episode 3 Guest: Sherri O. Theme: Closing 2025 with Gratitude—and Stepping into 2026 Together As the year draws to a close, host Sherri O. steps into a deeply personal solo episode—one rooted in gratitude, reflection, and intention. In this heartfelt holiday message, Sherri pauses the...
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The Art of Conscious Aging: Redefining Purpose, Health, and Happiness in Life’s Third Act
SEASON 5, Episode 2 Guest: Wayne Lehrer Theme: Aging with Intention: Why Midlife Is the Beginning, Not the End Aging is inevitable—but how we age is a choice. In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with Wayne Lehrer, author of The Art of Conscious...
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Power Down to Power Up: The Sleep Revolution with The Inactive Company
SEASON 5, Episode 1 Guests: Lori Oliver and Jill MacRae Theme: Sleep Smarter. Live Stronger. In this empowering episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with powerhouse founders Lori Oliver and Jill MacRae of The Inactive Company, the sleep-performance brand transforming how we rest,...
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Property of the Revolution: Immigration, Identity & the Power of Storytelling with Ana Hebra Flaster
SEASON 4, Episode 29 Guest: Ana Hebra Flaster Episode Theme: Immigrant stories, family legacies, and the bravery it takes to start over. In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with award-winning writer Ana Hebra Flaster to explore her family’s refugee...
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Rebecca Faye Smith Galli: Finding Strength After Loss, Paralysis, and Life’s Unthinkable Storms
SEASON 4, Episode 28 Guest: Rebecca “Becky” Galli Episode Theme: Love, Loss, Healing & Rethinking What’s Possible After 40 This week on Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with author and columnist Rebecca Faye Smith Galli, whose extraordinary life journey redefines strength after loss. Becky has...
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Letter Writing, Midlife Reflection & Deep Human Connection with Amy Weinland Daughters
SEASON 4, Episode 27 In this deeply moving and surprisingly funny episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with Amy Weinland Daughters — keynote speaker, sports journalist, satirist, and award-winning author of Dear Dana: That Time I Went Crazy and Wrote All 580 of My Facebook Friends a...
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Breaking the Rules: Mastering Art Through Systems, Discipline, and Purpose with Kevin Murphy
SEASON 4, Episode 26 In this inspiring episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with Kevin Murphy, professional artist, educator, and founder of Evolve Artist, to explore what it truly takes when it comes to mastering art, creativity, and life. Kevin shares his journey from humble beginnings...
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Liz Hansen: Sexy Is Not a Size. How Boudoir Photography Empowers Women After 40
SEASON 4, Episode 25 What if one photo shoot could completely change the way you see yourself? In this empowering episode of the Mature Allure podcast, host Sherri O. sits down with Liz Hansen, owner and photographer of Chicago Boudoir Photography, to explore how boudoir photography helps...
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Before I Am Erased: Cheril N. Clarke on Aging Boldly, Storytelling, and the Power of Reinvention
SEASON 4, Episode 24 In this heartfelt and empowering episode of the Mature Allure Podcast, host Sherri O. welcomes back acclaimed author and executive ghostwriter Cheril N. Clarke for a deep dive into her newest novel, Before I Am Erased, part of her acclaimed Keyhole Chronicles series. The…
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Paola Arencibia: Style, Self-Worth, and the Sacred Closet
SEASON 4, Episode 23 What if cleaning your closet could transform more than just your wardrobe? In this inspiring episode of the Mature Allure podcast, host Sherri O. welcomes back Paola Arencibia, founder of Serious Style, for a heartfelt conversation about fashion, identity, and the power of...
About this show
At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not fear it.People who listen to the Mature Allure podcast come for conversations, insight, and community. We inspire women to love themselves at every stage of life and break free from the constraints of ageism. A go-to source for the celebration of life's journey, we're here to help you tap into your "Mature Allure." Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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