Feeling the pull to change careers in your 40s or 50s? Journalist and healthcare professional Rosemarie Beltz breaks down the science, strategy, and soul of starting over — without starting from scratch. This solo episode of Second Opinion dives into data, purpose, and the personal story behind rewriting your next chapter without burning it all down.

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A midlife reflection on clarity, nervous-system balance, and rebuilding from peace — not pressure.

What if the hardest part of starting over isn’t what you rebuild — but what you release?
In this solo episode, Rosemarie opens up about the messy, beautiful process of beginning again after a year of pivots and personal reinvention. Drawing lessons from Atomic Habits, she explores how focus—not hustle—creates sustainable growth, why your nervous system is the real gatekeeper of success, and how aligned action outperforms perfection every time.
If you’ve felt scattered, behind, or burned out, this episode will remind you: you don’t need to finish strong—you just need to finish aligned.

Second Opinion — where science meets story, and age is your advantage.

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Welcome to Season Two of Second Opinion — the podcast where science meets story, and curiosity just might be the real fountain of youth.

Hosted by Rosemarie Beltz — broadcast medical journalist, cardiovascular perfusionist, and midlife reinvention truth seeker — Second Opinion dives into the truth behind health, longevity, and purpose in midlife.

If you’ve ever thought, “Wait… is this it?” — it’s absolutely not.

This season, we’re cutting through the noise to get real about what matters now — from cellular health and hormones to reinvention, relationships, resilience, and the science of starting over.

Our guests? Clinicians, innovators, and real midlifers redefining vitality — people who make you laugh, think, and rethink what’s possible.

Because this isn’t your parents’ midlife — it’s ours.
Smart. Bold. Beautifully unapologetic.
And we’re just getting started.

So grab your coffee, your collagen, maybe your reading glasses — and join us.
Second opinions aren’t just for medicine anymore — they’re for everything: your health, your work, your relationships, your next chapter.

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Because midlife isn’t the end of the story — it’s the plot twist.

About the Host:
Rosemarie Beltz is a Columbia-trained journalist and nationally certified perfusionist who bridges the gap between medicine, media, and modern midlife. Her work has appeared on NBC, CBS, and The Today Show. She’s the creator and host of Second Opinion and Midlife Minute, empowering the forty-plus community to live longer, stronger, and more intentionally.

🌐 Learn more: www.RosemarieB.com

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Episode Summary:

In this special behind-the-scenes update, Rosemarie shares what’s really been going on since wrapping Season One of Second Opinion. From buying a new home (yay!) to navigating contractor chaos and creative timelines, this honest check-in is all about embracing imperfection, staying in motion, and showing up anyway.

You’ll hear how Season One reflections, life transitions, and literal dust have shaped what’s coming next for the podcast—and why Second Opinion is more personal, powerful, and needed than ever.

This is midlife in progress. No filters. No fluff. Just truth, momentum, and meaningful moves.

What You’ll Hear:

• The real-life reason Season Two hit a (slightly dusty) delay
• How being "under construction" became both metaphor and reality
• What Rosemarie learned from unboxing Season One
• The beauty of pausing, reflecting, and resetting
• A global milestone: 13 episodes, 10 countries (!)
• Why Second Opinion is just getting started

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Season One is officially a wrap—and it’s been real. In this honest and energizing solo episode, Rosemarie Beltz reflects on the journey that inspired Second Opinion, the lessons she’s learned behind the mic, and what’s coming next for this growing midlife community.

You'll hear about:

• Why midlife isn’t a crisis—but a recalibration
• Highlights from Season One: from cellular health to financial wellness
• What to expect in Season Two—new segments, new voices, and a smarter approach to thriving at any age
• Why second opinions can be life-saving—far beyond the doctor’s office

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What if the first diagnosis… isn’t the right one?

In this episode, Rosemarie sits down with Dr. Paula Sauer—a physical therapist, breath coach, and global educator—to explore the life-saving potential of asking more questions and trusting your gut. From preventable medical errors to unnecessary surgeries and cultural norms that silence patients, this candid conversation reveals why speaking up can save your life. Whether you’ve ever felt dismissed by a doctor or unsure of your next step, this episode arms you with real strategies and insider insight on:

• Why second opinions aren’t rude—they’re essential
• How misdiagnosis happens, even in the best hospitals
• Tips for preparing for your next appointment (and how to advocate with confidence)
• The cultural and systemic reasons behind medical silence, especially in women and older adults
• What every patient needs to know about shame, time pressure, and modern healthcare traps

If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I get a second opinion?” — this episode is your answer.

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What if your cravings had nothing to do with willpower—and everything to do with what you’re truly hungry for?

In the season one finale, Rosemarie sits down with Dr. Adrienne Youdim, triple board-certified internist, obesity medicine specialist, and author of Hungry for More. Together, they dive deep into the emotional and biological roots of hunger, the truth about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, and why midlife metabolism is more complex—and more revealing—than we’ve been led to believe.

They explore the science of epigenetics, how emotional stress shows up as physical hunger, and what it really takes to make lasting change in your health. Plus: the connection between ancestry and appetite, the hidden power of self-compassion, and why stillness—not striving—might be your greatest tool for transformation.

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Think you know your numbers? Think again. Rosemarie sits down with board-certified cardiologist and lipidology expert Dr. Ian Riddock to crack open the truth about cholesterol, statins, and what’s really driving heart disease.

We go way beyond “good” vs. “bad” cholesterol—diving into the world of lipoproteins, triglycerides, Apolipoprotein B, and Lipoprotein(a). From fit athletes with hidden plaque to patients whose labs look “normal” but are walking time bombs, Dr. Riddock reveals how outdated testing and blind spots in care are putting us at risk—especially in midlife.

Plus, we talk GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, debunk sugar vs. fat myths, and give you the checklist you need to truly understand your risk (and advocate for better care). Because when it comes to heart disease, what you don’t know really can hurt you.

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