I recently had the honor of joining Dawn Damon, host of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, to have a real conversation about what self-care actually looks like for women in midlife.

In this episode, I share how I overcame hyperthyroidism and the personal journey that led me to open the Strength & Vitality Wellness Center. I also introduce the five-step framework I use to help women stay consistent with their wellness routines—without the pressure of perfection.

We also talked about:
✔ Letting go of guilt
✔ Why the 85% rule works better than “all or nothing”
✔ How food, movement, mindset, and cellular Health all play a role in lasting energy and vitality

🎧 Listen to the full episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast hosted by Dawn Damon:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-health-wellness-in-midlife-with-cara/id1568146496?i=1000702517179
Official Podcast Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast

If you’re navigating your 40s or 50s and feel overwhelmed, stuck, or just tired of starting over—this episode is for you.

My passion is helping busy women 45-65 make self-care feel a natural part of their everyday lives and not a chore. Twice a month I host a free online roundtable discussion where I guide you through:

✅ Why self-care consistency feels so hard (and what to do about it)
✅ The small shifts that make the most significant difference in your energy and well-being
✅ A simple framework to keep going, even when life gets hectic

This isn’t just another self-care webinar. It’s a conversation, a place to reflect and share, and a chance to walk away with real, doable strategies.

👉 Join the Self-Care Consistency Roundtable!
Online – Register here: https://strengthvitalitywellness.com/events#SVA

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Growing up, my dad told me that our job in life was to care for each other. I watched the adults working hard to create more opportunities for themselves and their families. Ms Ruby, my maternal grandmother, came to live with us when I turned five, making our home the natural hub during the holidays. Having my mom's six siblings and their for extended weekends was bittersweet. I was excited to see everyone, but I resented the pressure it put on my parents. Especially my mom.

For 19 years, I've worked in women's health as a licensed acupuncturist, functional nutrition counselor, and personal trainer. In 2020, the pandemic allowed me to document all the information and strategies I'd been using to help women integrate into their daily routines.

The Strength & Vitality Accelerator is a 12-month training for women 45-65 on the slow-drip process of mastering consistency practices around the foundations of health and wellness. Our Consistency Framework provides a safe community and work pace for the exploration needed to craft daily routines that fit women's individual circumstances and develop the skills needed to get back on the rails when we fall off.

This gives members control over their mental and physical strength, agility, and flexibility. Because pulling the correct energy-producing levers is now a habit, they have control over presenting as the person they truly want to be no matter the time of day or stressors ahead.