The Midlife Spin

In this Hot Flash Report, Christina Cervantes and Kristen Holmes recap a weekend of fun, celebrations, and the very real aftermath that hits differently in midlife. From St. Patrick's Day parties that start at 7:30AM to one glass of wine that turns into days of exhaustion, puffiness, and brain fog, they talk about how their relationship with alcohol has completely changed. What used to feel normal now feels like a full body shutdown, even after just one drink. They share the contrast between wanting to be social and realizing their bodies are no longer on board, navigating everything from dehydration and disrupted sleep to lingering fatigue that lasts for days. It is an honest look at how hormones, aging, and lifestyle all start to shift what your body can tolerate. They also reflect on the balance between still wanting to have fun and learning when to listen to your body, even if it means opting out or doing things differently than before. Because midlife is not about giving everything up. It is about redefining what actually feels good and what is no longer worth the recovery time. Connect With Us Follow the podcast and join the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-spin/id1884703967 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2P6pGHMPusrilx92mGJQ71 Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@TheMidlifeSpinPodcast Follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/themidlifespinpodcast Follow on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@themidlifespinpodcast

In this Hot Flash Report, Christina Cervantes and Kristen Holmes open up about what it feels like to be in a full season of just trying to get through the day. From extreme fatigue that doesn't add up, to sleep struggles, racing thoughts, and the emotional weight of everything piling up at once, they talk through what midlife is actually feeling like in real time. Even when one of them is sleeping more than ever and the other can't sleep at all, they both end up in the same place… completely drained. They also share what they are navigating behind the scenes, from hormone testing and doctor appointments to strength training, supplements, and trying to make sense of conflicting health advice. It is a raw look at what it takes to advocate for yourself when you know something feels off but don't have clear answers yet. Because sometimes midlife is not about having it all figured out. It is about showing up anyway, even when you are exhausted. Connect With Us Follow the podcast and join the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-spin/id1884703967 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2P6pGHMPusrilx92mGJQ71 Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@TheMidlifeSpinPodcast Follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/themidlifespinpodcast Follow on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@themidlifespinpodcast

In this episode of The Midlife Spin, Christina Cervantes and Kristen Holmes are talking about friendship in midlife, and how your social battery can go from fully charged to completely depleted in record time. They're keeping it a little unhinged and definitely unmuted, because the change needs a better publicist and they're taking the job. They get honest about how much friendship and socializing have changed in this season of life. From last minute dinner invites and back to back weekend plans to needing days to mentally prepare for a night out, they unpack what it looks like to love your people while also protecting your energy. Christina and Kristen also talk about low-lift friendships, setting boundaries, emotional capacity, phone overwhelm, apologizing too much, and learning that "I'm tired" is reason enough. Plus, they share the kinds of plans that actually sound good these days, and why midlife friendships can be stronger when they come with more honesty, more grace, and a lot less pressure. Because sometimes the most honest thing you can say is: I love you, but I need a minute. Connect With Us Follow the podcast and join the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-spin/id1884703967 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2P6pGHMPusrilx92mGJQ71 Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@TheMidlifeSpinPodcast Follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/themidlifespinpodcast Follow on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@themidlifespinpodcast

In this Hot Flash Report, Christina Cervantes and Kristin Holmes reflect on the advice they wish they could go back and give their 30-year-old selves. From mistaking anxiety for butterflies in relationships to overtraining at the gym, diet culture, gut health, and learning to stop people pleasing, they unpack some of the lessons midlife has taught them so far. Some of it is funny, some of it is painfully honest, and some of it is the kind of advice you only understand after living through it. They also talk about the things they wish they had started sooner like strength training, nourishing their bodies properly, taking care of their skin, journaling to preserve memories, and advocating for their health when doctors dismiss symptoms. Because midlife has a way of making you realize what actually matters and what you wish you had known earlier. Connect With Us Follow the podcast and join the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-spin/id1884703967 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2P6pGHMPusrilx92mGJQ71 Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@TheMidlifeSpinPodcast Follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/themidlifespinpodcast Follow on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@themidlifespinpodcast

In episode two of The Midlife Spin, Christina Cervantes and Kristen Holmes are tackling the ultimate perimenopause initiation rite: The 3AM Club. They're keeping it a little unhinged and definitely unmuted, because the change needs a better publicist and they're taking the job. They dive into the exhaustion of midlife insomnia, sharing their own late-night routines and the absolute frustration of those wide-awake, middle-of-the-night hours. From staring at the ceiling to 3:00 AM doomscrolling, they get real about what happens when your sleep schedule refuses to cooperate. Christina and Kristen also discuss the habits, hacks, and routine shifts they are testing out to finally avoid those annoying 3 AM wakeups and get some well-deserved rest. Plus, they bring back their recurring segment: Is this menopause, or are we just unhinged? Because midlife needs a better publicist. Connect With Us Follow the podcast and join the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-spin/id1884703967 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2P6pGHMPusrilx92mGJQ71 Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@TheMidlifeSpinPodcast Follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/themidlifespinpodcast Follow on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@themidlifespinpodcast

Are Mondays actually miserable… or are we just doing them wrong? In this spontaneous midweek Hot Flash Report, we debate whether Monday should become a Rest, Reset, Recover day and whether Tuesday would simply turn into the new Monday. It's 10 minutes of real-time brain fog, laughter, and classic midlife overthinking. Rest. Reset. And… whatever that third R was. New episodes every Friday. Connect With Us Follow the podcast and join the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-spin/id1884703967 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2P6pGHMPusrilx92mGJQ71 Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@TheMidlifeSpinPodcast Follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/themidlifespinpodcast Follow on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@themidlifespinpodcast

Welcome to The Midlife Spin. A little unhinged and definitely unmuted, because the change needs a better publicist and we're taking the job. In this kickoff episode, Christina Cervantes and Kristin Holmes share how eight years of friendship and countless voice memos turned into a podcast about midlife, hormones, and everything no one warned us about. They talk about what midlife actually feels like beyond hot flashes: bloating, inflammation, sleep issues, anxiety, mood shifts, weight changes, and being told it's just stress. After years of doctor visits, conflicting advice, and never hearing the word perimenopause, they realized something bigger was happening and it wasn't just them. This episode sets the tone for honest conversations, wellness experiments, menopause mysteries, and a judgment-free space for women navigating the messy middle. Because midlife needs a better publicist. Connect With Us Follow the podcast and join the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-spin/id1884703967 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2P6pGHMPusrilx92mGJQ71 Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@TheMidlifeSpinPodcast Follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/themidlifespinpodcast Follow on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@themidlifespinpodcast

In the premiere episode of The Midlife Spin, Christina Cervantes and Kristin Holmes kick things off a little unhinged and definitely unmuted, because the change needs a better publicist and they're taking the job. They share how they became friends, why midlife conversations need to be louder and more honest, and what it actually feels like to navigate hormones, brain fog, bloating, sleep issues, mood shifts, and identity changes. They talk about years of searching for answers, the frustration of not hearing the word perimenopause, and the relief of realizing maybe nothing is wrong with you. They also name a very real midlife phenomenon: F.O.B.I. Fear of Being Invited, the opposite of FOMO, and introduce a recurring segment you'll hear every episode: Is this menopause, or are we just unhinged? Because midlife needs a better publicist. Connect With Us Follow the podcast and join the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-spin/id1884703967 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2P6pGHMPusrilx92mGJQ71 Watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/@TheMidlifeSpinPodcast Follow on Instagram https://instagram.com/themidlifespinpodcast Follow on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@themidlifespinpodcast