In this episode, we’re unpacking the most underrated skill women over 40 need to lose weight and feel good again. If you’re a high-achieving woman who’s built her career and life by pushing, grinding, and figuring things out on her own, this conversation might hit a little close to home. Because the very traits that once helped you succeed may now be quietly working against your body.

We talk about why “trying harder” stops working in your 40s, how over-exercising and under-fueling can stall progress without you realizing it, and why support only works when the strategy actually fits your real life, your schedule, and your body today.

You’ll walk away with a reframe to spot where you’re white-knuckling things right now, clear examples of what meaningful support can look like day-to-day, and clarity on why motion without momentum keeps so many women stuck.

And if this episode has you realizing you don’t need more effort…you need a better plan AND the right support—doors are open for my 6-week Reset starting January 12th. It’s designed specifically for women over 40 who want the right workouts, the right nutrition, plus 1:1 support from a coach who gets your world.

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Boundaries often get a bad reputation, especially for women who are used to being helpful, available, and “easygoing.” In this episode, Lauren shares a personal story that highlights how setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable at first, but ultimately creates more ease, clarity, and connection for everyone involved. What started as a parenting and scheduling dilemma became a powerful reminder that choosing yourself doesn’t have to come at the expense of anyone else.

You’ll learn why boundaries feel so hard for high-achieving women, how they’re deeply connected to your energy, nervous system, and ability to feel good in your body, and why boundaries are not about pushing people away…they’re about showing up without resentment. This episode offers a fresh perspective on boundaries as an act of kindness, along with simple, realistic ways to start practicing them in your real life.

Ready to feel hot & healthy in 2026!

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In this episode of This Life Gets Good, I share some very real, very honest reflections on dating in my 40s as a divorced mom and why feeling good in your body is not optional, but it’s foundational. I talk about how body confidence has completely changed the way I show up in dating, from feeling abundance instead of scarcity, to walking away from situations, behaviors, and relationships that don’t align with what I truly want. This conversation isn’t really about dating; it's about how confidence in your body shapes what you tolerate, what you settle for, and what you believe you deserve in every area of your life.

I also unpack an uncomfortable truth: this confidence didn’t come from a number on the scale, but from the habits, boundaries, and choices that made me feel strong, capable, and grounded in myself. If this episode brings up discomfort, envy, or a quiet desire to feel better in your own body, that’s not a flaw...it’s information. We talk about how feeling good in your body ripples into your relationships, career, finances, and boundaries, and why wanting that doesn’t make you shallow, it makes you honest.

Add yourself to the waitlist here for my 6-week Reset starting on January 12th. Doors open on 12/31 and the waitlist is the only place to get discounts + bonuses!

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In episode two of This Life Gets Good, I break down the invisible reason weight loss feels so hard for high-achieving women in their 40s, and it has nothing to do with willpower. I explain how carrying the mental load of work, family, and life creates extreme decision fatigue and why, by the end of the day, your brain is biologically wired to choose the easiest option, not the “best” one.

I also share how removing decisions, not adding more discipline, was the real reason I lost 75 pounds and kept it off, even through single-mom life, perimenopause, and a demanding career. You’ll learn how decision fatigue impacts food choices, workouts, sleep, and nighttime routines, plus simple, practical ways to start reducing decisions immediately. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, stuck, and frustrated despite doing “all the right things,” this episode will help you finally understand why, and show you a more sustainable way forward.

Add yourself to the waitlist here for my 6-week Reset starting on January 12th. Doors open on 12/31 and the waitlist is the only place to get discounts + bonuses!

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

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In this first episode of This Life Gets Good, I share the personal story that completely changed how I coach women in perimenopause and why “just doing more” stopped working for me at 44. After losing 75 pounds, building muscle, and creating a life I loved, my body suddenly felt unfamiliar—exhaustion, joint pain, brain fog, and stubborn weight gain showed up seemingly overnight. I break down the science behind why our mid-40s can feel so hard and why this season isn’t a personal failure or a lack of discipline.

I also introduce the foundation of my approach: systems + body awareness. I explain why checking all the boxes isn’t enough, how being disconnected from your body can stall results, and share a simple, realistic way to start reconnecting today, without adding another overwhelming to-do. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this just how it is after 40?” this episode is here to challenge that belief and remind you that feeling good in your body is still possible and allowed.

Add yourself to the waitlist here for my 6-week Reset starting on January 12th. Doors open on 12/31 and the waitlist is the only place to get discounts + bonuses!

HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:

Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton.

I’d love to hear from you!

This Life Gets Good is the podcast for women over 40 who want to feel good in their bodies. In this community, we don’t just settle for “healthy”, we allow ourselves to feel good everywhere we go, work, home, and even while chauffeuring our kids around after school.

I'm your host, Lauren Melton, founder of This Life Uncluttered, and a single mom who realized life can get SO good over 40. Now I help other women lose weight, feel hot & healthy, and build confidence in all parts of their lives.

From perimenopause to parenting, from dating to deadlines, we'll chat about all the things life throws at us with a little humor, honesty, and hard-earned lessons to help you build a body and a life that feel as good as they look.

Because feeling good in your body makes everything else better.