Feeling crispy around the edges from the heat, chaos, and endless to-do lists? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not broken. In this Summer Energy Series episode of Smash the Crash, Melissa shares her go-to Midlife Survival Checklist for the weeks when it’s 100 degrees, your brain is fried, and your energy is running on caffeine and chaos. You’ll learn: Plus: […]

Feeling like longer summer days mean you should be doing more? In this episode of Smash the Crash, we’re calling out the sneaky pressure that comes with extra daylight—and how it’s draining midlife women of the energy they do have. From “just one more thing” syndrome to the guilt of resting when the sun’s still up, we break down how […]

Tired before summer even starts? You might be experiencing Schedule Whiplash. In this kickoff to the Summer Energy Series, we’re talking about the messy in-between: school isn’t quite done, summer hasn’t fully started, and your energy is spiraling. This episode unpacks: Whether you’re overcommitting, underperforming, or snapping at your kids for asking what’s for dinner (again), […]

If you’ve ever cried in a Target parking lot because you forgot deodorant for the third time this week or lost your readers, phone, and sanity in the same afternoon—you’re not alone. Welcome to midlife. But what if those little meltdowns weren’t just mood swings or forgetfulness? What if they were warning lights—yellow flashing signals—that your energy […]

Ever wake up already exhausted, wondering where your energy went? If you’ve been surviving on caffeine and sugar but still hitting that afternoon slump, it’s time for a reset.  In this episode of Smash the Crash, we’re tackling midlife energy crashes—what’s causing them and how to pivot in just five minutes a day (without relying on another cup […]

Ever wake up feeling just as exhausted as when you went to bed? Like you literally just laid your head on the pillow and now your alarm is blaring in your ears; and no matter how much coffee you drink, it’s like you’re running on fumes. If you’ve been wondering, “What happened to my energy?”—you’re not […]