The PeriQueen Podcast

Midlife has a way of pulling us in two directions at once. You’ve been patient for years—raising kids, building careers, showing up for everyone else. And now there’s this voice inside saying… okay, my turn. Let’s go. But what happens when that urgency collides with the reality that things still take time? In this episode of PeriQueen, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Schnitker, professor of psychology and neuroscience, to unpack the real role of patience and courage in this season of life—and why we actually need both. We talk about why patience isn’t passive and actually helps you move forward faster, how courage and patience work together rather than against each other, the midlife tension of “I want it now” versus “this takes time,” why self-patience is often the hardest kind, the truth about feeling like you’re running out of time, and how to reconnect with purpose in a season that asks more of you. This conversation is honest, grounded in science, and deeply human. Because midlife isn’t about slowing down, it’s about learning how to move forward differently.What You’ll Take AwayPatience is not weakness, it’s fuel for long-term goalsWithout courage, patience turns into passivityWithout patience, courage turns into recklessnessYou are not as in control as you think, and that’s actually freeingMidlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a recalibrationGood enough might be the most powerful mindset shift of allAbout Your GuestDr. Sarah Schnitker is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor University and Director of the BRIGHTS Center (Baylor Research in Growth and Human Thriving Science). Her research focuses on character development, particularly virtues like patience and courage, and how they shape goal pursuit, relationships, and overall well-being.If you’re feeling the pull, the pressure, and the possibility right now, you’re not behind. You’re not late. You’re in it.About Your HostTrisha Miltimore is a keynote speaker and leadership expert who works with organizations and women’s leadership audiences to elevate communication, connection, and WorkLife Wellness. With a background in radio and over two decades on stage, she brings energy, honesty, and real-life application to every conversation. She’s the creator of the CARE to Lead framework and host of the PeriQueen Podcast, where midlife gets real.

Somewhere along the way… health got complicated.Carbs are bad.No wait — carbs are fine.Fruit has too much sugar.Actually… eat more fruit.Protein is everything.Oops — now we’re worried we’re eating too much of that too.And suddenly something as basic as eating feels like something we can get wrong.In this episode of PeriQueen, I sit down with nutrition expert and coach EC Synkowski, host of The Consistency Project, to talk about why so many of us feel overwhelmed by health advice — especially in midlife.We explore what actually matters when it comes to nutrition, and what we might need to start letting go of.In this conversation, we talk about:Why we’re still afraid of carbs (especially fruit!)The truth about calories, protein, and weight lossHow diet culture shaped the way we see our bodiesWhy your food environment matters more than you thinkThe connection between exercise, identity, and healthWhy consistency beats perfection every timeAnd maybe most importantly…Why we might be making health a lot harder than it needs to be.If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or just plain tired of trying to “get it right” when it comes to food — this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.🎧 Learn more about EC:Website: https://optimizemenutrition.comPodcast: The Consistency ProjectInstagram: @optimizemenutritionAbout your hostI’m Trisha Miltimore — keynote speaker, communication coach, and lifelong storyteller.PeriQueen is a space where we explore midlife honestly — the shifts, the questions, and the conversations we’re finally ready to have.Because midlife isn’t a crisis… it’s the main event.

In this first episode of PeriQueen, I share the moment I genuinely thought my 22-year marriage might be unraveling… only to discover it wasn’t my relationship shifting — it was my hormones.From progesterone intolerance to gray pubic hair revelations, this is an honest, funny, unfiltered look at what midlife actually feels like.But this podcast isn’t just about perimenopause. It’s about recalibration. It’s about the tug-of-war between empowerment and insecurity. It’s about questioning the narratives we’ve been handed.Midlife is a full audit. And most of us didn’t get the memo.This isn’t a fix-your-life show.It’s a nuance show.A conversation show.A human era show.Welcome to PeriQueen.