Your go-to podcast
For Women's health &wellness in midlife
The Opt to Thrive podcast is for you, the midlife woman. Designed to educate, support, empower, inspire and motivate you to THRIVE!
About Your Host
Dr Corina Sims is a Rural GP Obstetrician with a passion for helping women manage their health. With nearly 18 years of experience in general practice, she pulls from this well of knowledge to bring you topics that are sure to interest and inspire!
Podcast Episodes
Opt to Thrive Trailer
Ep #1 - The Who and Why of Opt to Thrive
Ep #2 - Hormone Havoc It's NOT All in Your Head!
Ep #3 - The HRT Scandal Everything You Need to Know
Ep #4 - The Number One Health Hack EVER!
Ep #5 - If You Change Your Thoughts, You Can Change Your LIfe
Ep #6 - 5 Easy Ways to Manage Stress
Ep # 7 - 8 Top Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
Ep # 8 - What Everyone Needs to Know About Contraception Around Menopause
Ep # 9 - Let's Talk About Sex
Blog Post
2024
Being an empty nester… the bitter and the sweet, the yin and the yang
Raising my children were some of the best years of my life. At the same time those years were the hardest years of my life.
I was a single mother for the good majority of those years and literally on my own building a life and a career in what was to become my new home country.
I’ve raised two amazing young people who are now living their best lives, happy and thriving.
But, there is a grieving process involved in watching them fly from the nest.
My daughter is 23 and I think it really only just sunk in that it is very likely she won’t be coming home to live ever again. There is a sadness in my heart but at the same time it sings with joy and excitement and hope that she will make a life and a home for herself that makes her happy.
My son is nearly 21 and at university and I haven’t completely ruled out he’ll be back 😂😅 He’s my kindred spirit and we are drawn to many of the same things including the beauty of this old farmhouse I have made into our home. I know though that the days of coming back home on weekends and holidays are numbered while he finishes his studies and starts to realise the amazing life he is creating for himself.
So here I am an empty nester and though at times I have given myself some time for a little pity party I haven’t really wasted a second. I’ve learned a foreign language, used that language walking a pilgrimage on my own through Spain, learned to build furniture, lay flooring, restore a farmhouse kitchen including building the cabinets and the butcher block by myself and I’ve started a podcast which combines most of my favourite things…medicine, the human body, mental health, helping people, learning, and creativity.
I’m committed to making this body as healthy and strong as possible to protect my quality of life for what may be more many happy days to come, God willing. I’m committed to looking after my mental health and being kind to myself. I’m committed to continuing to grow and protect my brain as best I can for all those beautiful memories yet to come.
I want to be an example of what is possible. So here I am open and vulnerable and sharing with the masses. I can only hope it is helpful for someone who needs to see it.
With love and kindness❤️
Corina
The Midlife Reset Program
The Midlife Reset is a passion born from my own journey through yo-yo dieting, midlife changes, and the search for a healthier, more confident self. This doctor-led, evidence-based program is designed to help women move beyond the scale, lower their risk of chronic disease, and build strength from the inside out. In a supportive group setting, the program is designed to create an individualised exercise program that truly fits your life, teach you how to fuel with confidence, and finally break free from the cycle of dieting — so you can step into your healthiest, most energetic, strongest self for midlife and beyond!
Resources
Relaxation Exercise
Relaxation Audio - Use this relaxation exercise for complete body relaxation. This is a very good exercise to perform on waking in the night to get back to sleep or even before going to bed. Performing it regularly helps decrease your stress levels and soon you will be able to do it on your own without the use of the audio.
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