“When you curate—starting with your closet, which is always ever-evolving—and continue to let go while bringing things in with intention, you become more aligned,” says Laura P. Barker, a closet curator and personal stylist helping women over 40 redefine their style narratives.

Laura joins Andrea Hecht and invites us to see our closets as more than just a place for clothes. Does your wardrobe truly reflect the person you are today? Instead of clinging to outdated styles or beliefs about what “works” for you, Laura encourages a fresh approach—one that’s about letting go of what no longer serves you and making space for pieces that feel genuine. She shares insights on moving past limiting beliefs around body image and size and reminds listeners that style can be freeing when it’s rooted in personal comfort and confidence, not trends.

“Fulfillment isn’t about what you do for a living. It’s about how you actually are living. It’s about connecting to what brings you joy and what brings you purpose,” says Andrea Hecht. In this episode, she invites women in midlife to rethink what fulfillment truly means. Is it about the titles you hold, the success you’re chasing, or is it something deeper? 

Drawing from her journey of stepping away from a corporate career and redefining her purpose, Andrea shares practical steps to help you reconnect with what lights you up. From rekindling old passions to practicing mindfulness, giving back, and investing in personal growth, she breaks down how you can create a life that feels truly meaningful. 

“The biggest misconception is, ‘Oh my God, I hit 40, and I’m done. My time is over. I peaked in my 20s.’ But that’s completely wrong—a total misconception. The best is yet to come,” says Rachael Goodman, a registered psychotherapist and certified sex and couples counselor at Level Up, who specializes in intimacy and sexual relationships for women in midlife.

In this episode, she joins Andrea Hecht to talk about how intimacy evolves as we age, exploring shifts in libido, body image, and emotional connection.

“I am a very, very big proponent of less is more. I definitely do not think that it is necessary to use a 25-step skincare routine or do all sorts of injections or a million lasers, etc.,” says this week’s guest, Dr. Julia Milman, a board-certified physician and the owner and medical director of Dr. Julia Milman’s Aesthetic Medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Milman discusses her practical advice for aging gracefully, supporting straightforward skincare practices over elaborate ones. She explains the effects of aging on the skin and offers helpful guidance on what matters most, such as utilizing products of the highest caliber and initiating preventative treatments when necessary.

“Back-to-school season isn’t just about the kids—it’s about us, too,” says Andrea Hecht. In this episode, she reminds us that this time of year brings new beginnings not only for children but also for parents. Sharing a nostalgic story from her own school days, Andrea reflects on the excitement and potential that come with this season. It’s the perfect moment for mothers to pause and consider how they can reset and rejuvenate their own lives alongside their children.

“Mothers really are the ultimate caregivers, and we don’t have enough support for mothers,” says Dr. Nicole Pensak, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of “Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain.” In this episode, she sits down with Andrea Hecht to shed light on the often-overlooked mental health challenges that new mothers face.