Laughter and friendship feeds the soul — and in this Talking Smack 415 episode, we’re kicking off our Friendship Series with longtime besties Keri Fishman and Beth Amabile, who have shared 27 years of love, laughter, loss, motherhood, and magic.

Hosts Debbie Mink & Jamie the Great sit down with Keri and Beth to talk about what it really means to be friends in midlife — from saying “I love you” for the first time to showing up through pregnancy loss, illness, and life’s curveballs. Together, we explore the soul of female friendship. Plus science says it improves longevity, reduces stress, and keeps us grounded.

This is our first four-person episode, full of stories, laughter, and truth. It’s about love, connection, and the power of showing up for each other — no matter what.

Text your bestie, say hi, listen together or apart then chat about it.

Got a friendship story to share? Email us at talkingsmack415@gmail.com to be featured in a future episode.

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In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I sit down with Maia for November’s energetic forecast — and November sounds like it’s gonna be a good month for all of us!

Maia sees tornado energy — things are getting shaken up! The first half of November may feel messy and inconvenient, but this disruption is good. It’s clearing the path so the dust can settle in a way that’s far more aligned with your purpose.

Once the storm passes, the vibe shifts. Maia pulled the Sun Tarot card — which is her favorite and symbolizes that creativity, wish fulfillment, and radiant joy take center stage. November’s message is about creative transformation, sacral chakra activation, and reconnecting with your inner power.

Symbolism highlights:

• Flower: Orange Chrysanthemum — passion, resilience, and joy
• Chakra: Sacral — creation, flow, sensuality ( plies it’s orange too)
• Spirit Animal: Elephant — wisdom, prosperity, and removing obstacles

Remember this month, when you’re in the middle of shake up it’s for the good. The disruption can be a redirection in a positive direction

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In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I sit down with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, a leading expert in menopause, perimenopause, and andropause health.

Dr. Greenleaf is a board-certified urogynecologist, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder of the International Pause Institute, where she helps women and men reclaim their energy, confidence, and hormonal balance through holistic care. She also leads The Pelvic Floor Store, an online resource for pelvic health, and Femversity, a women’s empowerment and education platform.

With over two decades in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Greenleaf is known for blending science with humor and warmth—making it easier to talk about sensitive topics like hormones, sexual health, and menopause symptoms. She even channels her creativity into producing a Menopause Rock Album, Menopause Memo, by drbetsygreenleafbeats.

In this episode, we answer listener questions about:

• Natural strategies and lifestyle changes for perimenopause and menopause
• Foods and supplements that support hormone balance—and what to avoid
• Hot flashes and night sweats: causes, meaning, and relief techniques
• HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy): safety after 55, cancer, and heart-health myths
• Topical estrogen for skin and face—does it really work?
• HRT vs. birth control for perimenopause symptoms: what’s best and when
• Which hormones improve mood, sleep, and irritability—estrogen, progesterone, or both
• Bone health beyond calcium: exercise, protein, and key nutrients
• Pelvic floor health, prolapse, and reclaiming strength and confidence
• Lab testing (bloodwork, DUTCH test), hormone tracking, and how to read your results
• And more

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Link for 10% off at the Pelvic Floor Store: https://pelvicfloorstore.com/discount/TALKINGSMACK415 or just use TALKINGSMACK415

Women’s Pelvic Meditation: https://femversity.com/pelvicmediation-sign-up

Hormone Quiz: https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/quiz/Xxe3hNPG5Iora9LqUILT

The International Pause Institute: https://pauseinstitute.com

The Pelvic Floor Store: https://pelvicfloorstore.com

https://www.instagram.com/drbetsygreenleaf

https://www.tiktok.com/@drbetsygreenleaf

https://www.facebook.com/dr.betsy.greenleaf/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdu6ZIxyAYGKsmJPtEvTS4w

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbetsygreenleaf/

Menopause Memo Rock Album by Doc BET-Z https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/drbetsygreenleafbeats/menopause-memo

Podcasts Some of Your Parts https://someofyourparts.libsyn.com/

Body Mind Spirit https://www.wytv7.org/body-mind-spirit

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