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EPISODE 2 I met Amy many years ago while on vacation on Nantucket. She was on a lounge chair reading and her kids were playing independently in the pool. My kids were little and still needing lots of attention. I looked at her and asked when I would be able to do that...she told me in about "ten years". Well, she was right! Her books helped me laugh off many things when my kids were young, even the titles made me laugh. "I Was A Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids" and "I'd Trade My Husband For A Housekeeper", "Dirty Little Secrets From Otherwise Perfect Moms". They allow you to feel free and know that you're not perfect and we are all going through this together. Then recently, she wrote a book called " Just When You ' re Comfortable in Your Own Skin, It Starts to Sag : Rewriting the Rules to Midlif e " and of course I read it in a day and it inspired the idea behind my podcast. While I'm a fine jewelry designer by day, many years ago (2005) I had a blog, podcast and eventual radio show and I loved connecting with other women. This is my way of giving back to other women and educating them to live a happier next chapter. I know some amazing women and have some experience and feel that I can help, but I want to learn along with you. Our 40's is this odd time in our lives that no one discusses. We are dealing with hormones, aging parents, kids who are on their way to being tweens and teens, long term marriages with little support and just trying to find a way to enjoy this next chapter. I want to help women now, so that we can really enjoy the next chapter of life to the fullest. Amy is a best-selling Oprah featured co-author of four books, all designed to empower and inspire women at various stages of their lives. She’s also the co-founder of ASH + AMES , a company showcasing unique jewelry handmade by various female artisans around the globe. Amy’s latest venture is Love, Amy - a Dating Concierge service that marries the technology of modern day dating with a holistic view of human to human energy and connection.

EPISODE 3 I can't tell you how many fad diets I have tried. Staring at skinny Moms I know on Instagram and they're posting their shakes, bran crackers and whatever else they are doing. After many years, I discovered that none of that is me and none of that works. Being healthy, enjoying food (I LOVE TO EAT) and just being confident in your body is the most important thing. I reached out to Amy when I was having a hard time with some health issues. She was practical, calm, understanding and the same age, so she just got it. Nutrition in your 40s isn't just about weight, it's also a mindset. So you need to be in the right place mentally to approach nutrition healthfully. Amy Shapiro of Real Nutrition NYC makes that possible... Products Mentioned: -Further Food Collagen https://shop.furtherfood.com/collections/collagen-collection -Nounos Yogurt https://www.nounoscreamery.com/ And remember: It's not a crisis!

EPISODE 5 In this episode your host Doryn Wallach is joined by Atlanta-based therapist and speaker, and Founder/Director of Cultivate, Mazi Robinson. Cultivate is an organization which helps women cultivate joy, courage, and freedom in their lives. Her work focuses on helping women discover their true voice as they navigate self worth/self esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and life stage transitions. Join them as they talk about the midlife transition, identity, self-worth, purpose and other aspects that are important topics to women in all walks of life.

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It's Not A Crisis is a podcast for women in their 30s and 40s seeking to navigate life's challenges while making the most of it. ABOUT THE SHOW Hosted by Doryn Wallach , It’s Not a Crisis began in 2020 as a search for answers about what happens when everything in midlife starts to shift—our roles, relationships, bodies, and sense of self. After a few years and a lot more life experience, the podcast returns in a new form: short, honest reflections on what it really feels like to grow through change rather than resist it. Each episode offers a grounded perspective on the emotions, losses, and awakenings that define this stage of life, reminding us that transformation doesn’t always mean starting over. Because midlife is not a crisis. Follow on Instagram @itsnotacrisispodcast Listen to the trailer here! LISTEN This podcast is for women in their 40s to 60s who are in the middle of it all: careers, family, identity shifts, and questions about what comes next. My hope is that these reflections help us make sense of this stage together, so we can live our next chapter with more clarity, humor, and meaning. With my own mix of life experience, career reinvention, and a background in art therapy, I want It’s Not a Crisis to feel like a thoughtful pause in your week, honest, relatable, and grounding. I always love hearing from you. Reach out anytime by email or on social @itsnotacrisispodcast. ABOUT Doryn Doryn Wallach is a designer, creative director, and emerging art therapist whose work bridges creativity, mental health, and women’s lived experience. She is completing her M.S. in Art Therapy at Syracuse University and holds a MicroMasters in Maternal and Child Public Health from The George Washington University. Her clinical experience includes working in substance use recovery and adolescent psychiatric care, as well as facilitating therapeutic groups focused on women’s mental health, including midlife transition, PMDD, perfectionism, and self-compassion. She integrates creative expression into mental health treatment and holds credentials including CASAC-T, CBT and Motivational Interviewing training, and specialized certifications in women’s mental health, perimenopause and menopause, perinatal mood disorders, PMDD, and women’s substance use disorder recovery. Doryn is also the creator of Her Voice in Photos , an art therapy–informed participatory photography project that helps women reflect on personal challenges, reframe their stories, and share curated images in digital and community exhibitions. The podcast and the project are deeply connected, both inviting women to pause, reflect, and see midlife as a meaningful point of growth. A former award-winning fine jewelry designer featured in Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair, Doryn brings the same creative vision to her current work in women’s wellbeing, blending art, psychology, and storytelling to help women feel seen and understood. Follow @itsnotacrisispodcast and @hervoiceinphotos

It's Not A Crisis is a podcast for women in their 30s and 40s seeking to navigate life's challenges while making the most of it. Hosted by Doryn Wallach , It’s Not a Crisis is a short (because who has time or focus), reflective podcast about navigating midlife with honesty and perspective. Each episode explores the real experiences of this stage of life and reframes them as opportunities to grow and evolve, not reinvent. Because midlife is NOT a crisis. WELCOME TO IT'S NOT A CRISIS listen-latest Mothering and Daughtering with Sil and Eliza Reynolds Aug 21, 2021 Parenting Your Inner Child with Lavinia Brown Aug 14, 2021 High Functioning Anxiety with Georgie Collinson Aug 7, 2021 Skin Care Psychology with Dr. Doris Day Jul 31, 2021 Childless and Fulfilled Life with Jody Day Jul 24, 2021 Childfree and Guilt-Free with Marcia Drut-Davis Jul 17, 2021 View All upnext LATEST NEWS & PRESS 'It's Not a Crisis' ranked Fifth on Apple's Top Parenting Podcasts Read More LATEST UPCOMING EPISODE COMING SOON... AUDIENCE TESTIMONIALS Read what listeners and guests are saying about It's Not a Crisis Podcast. Read