Travel & Transformation

You finally lost the weight. And now you're dealing with a problem you didn't see coming: sagging, crepey skin that makes you feel like you traded one issue for another. It's not in your head, and it's not something you did wrong.I sat back down again with Dominika Asare, founder of Dominion Fitness, who works with female executives 40+ on metabolism, hormones, and the realities of peri and postmenopause, to get into the part of the weight loss conversation nobody prepares you for: what happens to your skin. Dominika breaks down why estrogen decline hits your collagen and elastin so hard, what actually influences how much sagging you'll see, and the real, evidence-backed things you can do about it, from how fast you lose weight to what you put on your skin and plate.If you've lost weight and you're now staring at skin that didn't bounce back, or you're worried about starting your own weight loss journey because of it, this one's for you.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Why skin elasticity changes after 40 (estrogen's role in collagen and elastin production)The stats: how much collagen you actually lose in the years after menopauseWhy duration and speed of weight loss both affect how much your skin sagsStrength training vs. cardio: what the research shows about skin thicknessCollagen supplements: what the studies really say (and don't say)Topical actives that help: retinoids, vitamin C, and peptides, and when to use eachThe nutrition angle: which amino acids and foods actually support collagenWhy environment, hydration, and lifestyle factor into skin health tooManaging expectations: what's reversible, what isn't, and why prevention beats correctionBEST MOMENTS:"The gradual, slower, steadier weight loss tends to produce less visible skin laxity.""Prevention is always better than management, if possible. But it's never too late to start.""If you're already seeing that the weight is increasing, don't wait and don't kick the can down the road.""Collagen is like a T-shirt that you need to replace every so often. Elastin is like this fantastic bra that you bought years ago and it was never meant to be replaced."Connect with on Dominika:Instagram | www.instagram.com/dominika.asareDominion Fitness | Cortisol Guide available on InstagramApp beta testing kicks off July (reach out to join for free)Connect with SophiaWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

You keep attracting the wrong relationships and can't figure out why. It's not bad luck, it's a readiness problem, and today's guest shows you exactly how to spot it in yourself.I sat down with Junie Moon, bestselling author of Loving the Whole Package: Shed the Shame and Live Life Out Loud and host of the Midlife Love Out Loud podcast, to talk about the shadow work that took her from a 20-year marriage and 200 pounds to hosting a body-painted film at an international film festival. Junie broke down what shadow work actually is, why self sabotage hides behind a "successful life," and the real difference between dating someone's potential and dating who they actually are.If you've ever caught yourself saying "I wish he would" instead of asking for what you need, or you're the friend who's "fine" but not fulfilled, this one's for you.TOPICS DISCUSSED:The body-painted short film that led to her bestselling bookWhat shadow work really means (Carl Jung's concept, explained simply)Two tools for practicing self love in action, beyond affirmationsWhy women self sabotage without realizing itDating potential vs. accepting someone as they areThe "readiness problem" behind most failed relationshipsFree quiz: discover your love avatar and relationship readiness scoreBEST MOMENTS:"Fine is not fulfilled.""Don't jump in too quickly, but don't jump out too fast.""Words and affirmations can only take you so far.""You can't think your way out of a habit.""Shadow work helps you become a more integrated human being and mine the gold.""Do not lower your standards." About the GuestJunie Moon is a transformational voice in midlife love, personal empowerment, and second act reinvention. For more than three decades she has helped people break free from outdated patterns, reclaim their worth, and create extraordinary lives filled with purpose, connection, and joy. As a Spiritual Love Mentor and Certified Shadow Work Coach, she brings a rare blend of emotional depth, humor, intuition, and grounded wisdom to every stage she steps onto.Junie is the bestselling author of Loving the Whole Package and host of the Midlife Love Out Loud podcast. Her work has been featured on ABC, NBC, NPR, Fox, the New York Post, News 12 New Jersey, Thrive Global, and Authority Magazine. Her award winning short film Shed the Shame was showcased at Newark International Film Festival and continues to inspire audiences around the world to release long held narratives and live more freely.Connect with Junie MoonWebsite | midlifeloveoutloud.comFacebook | www.facebook.com/midlifeloveoutloudX | twitter.com/coachjuniemoonInstagram | @midlifeloveoutloudYouTube | Midlife Love Out Loud LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/love-coach-junie-moon-995262a/Book: Loving the Whole Package: Shed the Shame and Live Life Out LoudMidlife Love Out Loud podcast Connect with SophiaWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

Saying yes when you want to say no isn't kindness, it's a pattern. And it's costing you your time, your trust in yourself, and your own needs. Today I'm breaking that pattern down.Because it's been a summer of reschedules on my end, you're hearing from me solo today, and I'm giving you three tips for overcoming people pleasing that go beyond just "learn to say no."In this episode, I walk through how to actually catch yourself mid people-please, the real difference between a boundary and a rule, and why most people pleasers have completely lost touch with their own needs. I also get into why constant apologizing is quietly wrecking your credibility.If you've ever said yes and immediately regretted it, or you're the "strong one" nobody checks on, this one's for you.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Recognizing people pleasing in the moment: the pause before the yesWhy letting your yeses mean yes and your nos mean no builds trust with others and with yourselfThe real difference between a boundary and a ruleHow to identify your own needs after years of putting them lastGiving yourself permission to rest without earning it firstBonus tip: why over-apologizing undermines the apologies that actually matterBEST MOMENTS:"Let your yeses truly be yeses and let your nos truly be nos.""You don't have to earn rest.""If you can apologize and then change that behavior, your apology is genuine, and that builds trust."Connect with SophiaWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

Scared that starting a business means you have to become a different person? I'm proving that wrong today.I sat down with Cienia Railey, a travel business owner who's spent the last 10 years turning a chance conversation with a coworker into a thriving business, all while staying a self-described introvert who'd rather have headphones on and a book in hand. In this episode, we get into the real cost of entrepreneurship: the discipline it takes when nobody's holding you accountable, the mindset shift from employee to business owner, and why the people you surround yourself with can make or break your growth.If you've ever wondered whether you have to "become extroverted" to succeed in business, or you're searching for a why that's bigger than the paycheck, this one's for you.TOPICS DISCUSSED:How a stranger's business card on a plane turned into a 10-year careerRunning a business as an introvert: why discipline beats personality typeBringing corporate structure into entrepreneurship (and why most people skip this step)The mindset shift from employee to business ownerWhy relationships, not money, are the real currency of entrepreneurshipEvolving your "why": from providing for her kids to building a group home for women and childrenCreating emotional safety for others after growing up without it herselfConnect with Cienia:Instagram | www.instagram.com/purpose.driven_ladyFacebook | www.facebook.com/marwu.railey.7BEST MOMENTS:"It's really about discipline, whether you're an introvert or an extrovert. It's having the discipline to do what's necessary, not just what you desire to do.""There's no such thing as failure. I just had to keep going.""People think it's the money, but it's the relationships that really bring value."Connect with SophiaWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

Scared to book your first solo trip? I'm solving the exact fears holding you back — feeling out of place, dining alone, staying safe — with everything I've learned from years of traveling on my own.Most of my travel has been solo. Not because I prefer it, but because when I had the time and money, my friends usually didn't. So I stopped waiting on other people. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down exactly how I do it, from choosing your travel style to handling the moment strangers sit down at your table.If you're ready for your first solo trip, DM me. I'd love to walk you through it, from planning to landing home. TOPICS DISCUSSED:The three ways I travel solo: fully independent, guided trips with a private driver, and small group tours with strangersWhy grocery stores are my favorite way to understand a new culture (and how I scored cheaper argan oil in Morocco)Getting past the "am I out of place?" fear — and why nobody's actually watching youMy dining-alone trick that always works: bring a bookHow I check travel safety before I go: STEP (U.S.) and ROCA (Canada) advisory programsPassport and visa checks every traveler needs before bookingWhy solo travel builds self-trust, confidence, and total freedom over your scheduleBEST MOMENTS:"Every single time I have been lost in another country, I have gotten just the most amazing people to give me directions.""All that awkwardness is all you and is in your head.""It's the ultimate self care. It's your personal power to just do it and build that muscle."Connect with SophiaWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

You're having sex to keep him. You're having sex because you feel obligated. You're having sex because your body said yes even though your nervous system screamed no.And you still don't know what you actually want.In this episode, I'm talking with Jasmine C. Perry, author of "40 Sex Lessons from Me to You" and the woman who spent two years in tantra training after her 12-year relationship ended because neither of them could talk about desire. Jasmine isn't here to teach you techniques or performance. She's here to teach you discernment. About your body. About who deserves access to you. And about the difference between sex that uses you and sex that heals you.We dive into surrender, oxytocin attachment patterns, and why your nervous system is a better guide than your longing. If you've ever wondered why you keep choosing the same pattern, felt guilty for wanting pleasure, or realized you don't actually know what your body needs—this one's for you.Resources Mentioned:40 Sex Lessons From Me To You by Jasmine C PerryWhere to BuyAmazonTOPICS DISCUSSED:Why we use sex as a tool for love instead of a tool for pleasureHow tantra taught her what real surrender actually meansThe oxytocin effect: what happens to your brain after sex with someone you don't fully trustSexual desire as a map to your boundaries and your worthMoving through the sexual landscape as a healer instead of just a participantKnowing your "why" before you moveHow your nervous system already knows when you're doing it for the wrong reasonsBuilding transcendent sex through trust, not performanceThe difference between transactional sex that works and transactional sex that ruins youWhat she learned reaching out to former partners about her own sexualityConnect with Jasmine on:Dreams Only: Wine & Vibes LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecperryInstagram | www.instagram.com/jasminethalegendBEST MOMENTS:"The best sex of your life doesn't always come from techniques, stamina, or the Kamasutra. It comes from the beautiful state of surrender. The kind where your mind goes quiet and your body finally says, yes, I can trust this.""When you're having sex from that place, you almost don't feel comfortable completely letting go because you didn't know if I showed this person my full self, are they just gonna leave me?""Is this person worth it? Do I want to be under this man's spell?""There's a way where you move through the sexual landscape as a healer. Like if you're going to have a sexual experience with me, I want this to be a positive experience and I want this to heal you in some way."Connect with SophiaWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock