Why So Many Women Feel Lonely in Midlife (And How to Change It)

Why So Many Women Feel Lonely in Midlife (And How to Change It)

Author: Dear Media July 6, 2026 Duration: 57:09
In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I'm reflecting on one of the greatest lessons I took away from my recent tour: the incredible power of female connection. As we move through midlife, many of us experience shifts in our relationships, our families, and our sense of community. I share insights on healing trust, embracing vulnerability, and why community is essential to healthy aging. I also share practical ways to meet like-minded women, the power of saying yes to uncomfortable experiences, and how faith, service, and shared experiences can help us build intentional community.Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Thanks to my Sponsors:Medik8: Visit Medik8.us and use code Flourishing20 to save 20% off your first orderLife Pro: For a limited time, get $20 off the Waver Vibration Plate plus Free Shipping with code OVER50 at lifeprofitness.com Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit. Attn Grace: Visit www.attngrace.com/discount/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% offAuri Nutrition: Visit tryauri.com/flourishing for up to 42% off your first purchaseMud/Wtr: Go to mudwtr.com/OVER50 and use code OVER50 for 43% off your orderSarah Creal Beauty: Visit www.sarahcrealbeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now.Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvInterested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating life after fifty can feel like uncharted territory, but it’s also a space brimming with potential for renewal and vibrant growth. That’s the heart of Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse. Drawing from her own journey and a career built on curiosity-first in television news and later through creating a deeply personal YouTube community-Dominique facilitates honest conversations that move far beyond the typical narratives about aging. This podcast, from Dear Media, delves into the multifaceted reality of this life chapter, exploring topics from physical health and fitness to cultural shifts, continuous education, and profound self-improvement. Listeners will hear interviews and reflections that tackle the real questions women are asking about purpose, wellness, relationships, and identity. It’s a resource for anyone ready to redefine what it means to flourish, offering practical wisdom and genuine camaraderie. Each episode aims to provide both insight and inspiration, proving that the years after fifty are not an ending, but a compelling new beginning rich with opportunity for the woman who is wise, healthy, and wonderfully aware of her own strength. Tune in for a dialogue that honors experience while eagerly exploring what comes next.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse
Podcast Episodes
Visceral Fat in Midlife: Why It Happens and How to Approach Fat Loss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:17
What actually works when it comes to building muscle, losing fat, and staying strong in midlife? Cori Lefkowith, founder of Redefining Strength, joins us to break down how women can approach strength training, protein, c…
What GLP-1s Reveal About Hunger, Metabolism & Midlife [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:12
Ever wonder why your body suddenly responds differently in midlife, even when you’re eating and exercising the same way? Ashley Koff, RD, joins us to break down the hormones that influence appetite, metabolism, blood sug…
Her Husband Betrayed Her at 67 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:21
At 74, author and wellness educator Danna Demetre is opening up about one of the most painful chapters of her life: being betrayed by her husband at 67. She shares what happened, how she navigated heartbreak, forgiveness…
Women Are Dying From This More Than All Cancers Combined [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:53
We talk a lot about cancer prevention, but are we paying enough attention to our heart and bone health? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jaime Hope, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with more than 20 year…
The Truth About “Mommy Wine Culture” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:21
In this episode, I'm joined by intuitive drinking coach Colleen Freeland for a conversation about the emotional reasons so many women turn to alcohol. We talk about why drinking has become so normalized, how wine can qui…
“I can’t wear that” SAYS WHO?!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:54
Have you ever found yourself asking, "Can I still wear this?" My question is... according to whom? In this episode, I'm challenging the outdated fashion rules and opinions that keep so many women playing small. I'm shari…