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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.

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. WELCOME TO IT'S NOT A CRISIS A podcast hosted by Doryn Wallach for women in their late 30s & 40s seeking to navigate life’s challenges and make the most of it! New episodes available weekly. listen upnext UP NEXT renovating and staying together Solo Episode How can you go through a renovation and not completely ruin your relationship or marriage? Is it even possible? This topic has been on my mind for quite a while, having recently moved into a new home. I’ll be sharing 5 specific tips that you can apply to your situation in order to maintain your sanity while moving, redecorating or renovating a home. I’m no expert, but I have plenty of experience, both professionally and personally, and I hope you can learn even from my mistakes, as I did. Episode available on February 27, 2021 Want early access? Become a Patron WEIGH IN SUGGEST A TOPIC Would you like to suggest a topic, or have a question featured on a future podcast? Leave a Message AUDIENCE TESTIMONIALS Read what listeners and guests are saying about It's Not a Crisis Podcast. Read SUPPORT BECOME A PATRON Make a one-time donation at Acast. For access to extra content, episodes and live chats with Doryn, please visit our Patreon page. BECOME A PATRON support $5 PER EPISODE OFFICIAL PATRON Become an Official Patron and receive: You will receive early access to all episodes before they are released to the public. Early access to episodes $10 PER EPISODE ALL-ACCESS PATRON Receive Official Patron benefits, plus: You will also get a monthly list of Doryn's 5 Favorite things with links. Only things she truly loves and would recommend to her best friends. Early access to episodes Exclusive content $20 PER EPISODE VIP PATRON Receive All-Access Patron benefits, plus: A monthly list of Doryn's 10 Favorite things with links. Monthly live group chat with Doryn. Like book club with no books, just honesty, fun and laughter. Bring your cocktail of choice! Bonus episodes Live chat JOIN THE CONVERSATION FACEBOOK GROUP Share your experience with the It's Not A Crisis community on Facebook. Join BE SOCIAL FOLLOW DORYN

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. IT'S NOT A CRISIS 2021 MEDIA KIT about the show Hosted by Doryn Wallach, It's Not A Crisis is a podcast for women in their late 30s and 40s who are navigating the joys and challenges of this crazy and infrequently discussed time of life and learning to make it positive! about the host Doryn Wallach Created by Doryn Wallach, It’s Not A Crisis is just over a year old. Doryn is an award-winning fine jewelry designer and former interior designer, social worker, radio show host and lifestyle blogger. Feeling lost in her 40s, she started reaching out to her network of friends — including experts in beauty, health, parenting, fashion, business and more — to help find her path. Her podcast “It’s Not a Crisis” was born when Doryn realized that her search for answers could help other women navigate their journeys as well. Doryn holds an AA in interior design from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology and a BA in human services, counseling and sociology from Simmons College. She also studied social work at at NYU. Doryn lives in New York with her husband, teenage daughter and tween-age son. frequency Once a week format Intriguing interviews with experts across all topics that feel more like an intimate chat with girlfriends than a stiff Q&A. distribution category Parenting facts about the show 32 episode count 5 itunes rating 45 min length our reach 2,125 downloads per episode 68 k downloads of all time in one year Ranked # 3 & # 5 in Apple Podcasts: Parenting 15 k+ instagram followers audience quotes I found this podcast over a month ago as I was looking for something geared towards women in their 40’s. LOVE IT! The guests have been spot on and informational. It’s like listening to a group of your friends. — Hlw0620 This episode had me pausing a few times as these gifts of validation and revelations kept dropping and I had to let them process. Thank you, thank you, thank you Doryn and @adacalhoun for this awesome conversation. — @mzginags Thanks for sharing your wisdom, and for being 100% yourself! — TaraMoney ABOUT OUR AUDIENCE 98.4% are women 67% are women 35 - 44 yrs old 98.2% are US based married Separated 8% Single 17% Married 75% parents Yes 83% No 17% SOURCE: 2021 Listener Survey OUR GUESTS YOU are wonderful!! And so good at this!! I enjoyed it so much. Invite me back!! — Annie Potts, Film, Television, and Stage Actress Listen to Episode So enjoyed our conversation. Nice vibe back and forth -- and we covered a lot of ground. Nicely done. — Lee S. Cohen, M.D. Director of The Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health and Associate Chief of Psychiatry for Philanthropy and Department Communications at Massachusetts General Hospital Listen to Episode Doryn is a fantastic interviewer. She offers great questions and insights, but even more than that, I feel like I am chatting with an old friend. Doryn is relatable, funny, vulnerable, and is always willing to share wonderfully wise reflections from her own life. — Mazi Robinson, Licensed Professional Counselor Listen to Episode Listen to Episode That was a great interview today! I so enjoyed talking with you; you made it so relaxing and fun to do. It’s no wonder you’ve been so successful at it! I appreciate the opportunity to participate in such a high quality podcast. — Lindsay Gibson, PsyD Author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Listen to Episode — Vanessa Williams, Actor, Singer, Children's Book Author of Bubble Kisses Listen to Episode — Ada Calhoun, Journalist and Author of author of St. Marks Is Dead , Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give , and New York Times bestseller Why We Can't Sleep Listen to Episode — Amy McCready, Author of If I Have to Tell You One More Time... , The Me, Me, Me Epidemic and Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions Listen to Episode CONTACT info@itsnotacrisis.com 917.685.2503 itsnotacrisis.com SOCIAL Home Episodes Up Next Suggest a Topic Press Testimonials Contact About Media Kit © 2021 by Train of Thoughts. Designed and built by Kindred Collab