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- Anything But Mid Ep 48: Trouble Sleeping : Amy Edwards and Whitney Stropp break down how cortisol disrupts sleep in midlife, with five daily habits to calm 3 AM anxiety and improve rest.
- Anything But Mid Ep 47: Magnesium : Amy and Whitney discuss the types of magnesium, what it does in the body, what research says about sleep and mood, and how much midlife women need each day.
- Anything But Mid Ep 46: GLP-1s : Amy and Whitney discuss their experiences with semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide, which only Whitney tried, plus side effects and body image.
- Anything But Mid Ep 45: Fascia : Amy and Whitney discuss what fascia is, how Amy says it links the whole body and responds to slow pressure, plus a $100 Korean herbal pill Whitney tried.
- Anything But Mid Ep 44: Lazy Longevity : Amy and Whitney discuss the minimum amount of exercise and nutrition needed to achieve optimal longevity and maintain strength and balance into old age.
- Anything But Mid Ep 43: Ketamine Therapy : Amy and Whitney discuss ketamine therapy, including its history, Amy's personal experiences, its benefits for PTSD and rumination, and its addiction risk.
- Anything But Mid Ep 42: Methylene Blue : Amy and Whitney discuss Methylene Blue: its history as a dye, its medical applications for malaria and mitochondria, and its use as a nootropic.
- Anything But Mid Ep 41: Pregnenolone: HRT for Midlife Women, Pt 5 : Amy and Whitney discuss pregnenolone, which Amy calls a building block for steroid hormones, and what she read about its effects on brain, sleep, and stress.
- Anything But Mid Ep 40: Happiness: How to Be Happy, Pt 5 of 5 : Amy and Whitney close their happiness series with Arthur Brooks' ideas: prioritizing intrinsic motivations and daily deposits into a happiness pension plan.
- Anything But Mid Ep 39: DHEA : Amy and Whitney discuss DHEA, a steroid hormone, its history, potential benefits, and the surprising Mayo Clinic recommendation to avoid it.
- Anything But Mid Ep 38: Happiness: Pivot, Ego, and Reality, Pt 4 of 5 : Amy and Whitney discuss pivoting to happiness, covering the Max Life Protocol, how to handle reality, epistemic humility, and understanding your ego.
- Anything But Mid Ep 37: Progesterone and HRT for Midlife Women, Perimenopause, and Menopause : Amy and Whitney discuss progesterone's crucial role in HRT for midlife women, covering its benefits for sleep, mood, bone health, and uterine protection.
- Anything But Mid Ep 36: Happiness: Community Means Longevity, Pt 3 of 5 : Amy and Whitney discuss Arthur Brooks' Friends Pillar, why close friendships and community are tied to longevity, and how to deepen or start friendships.
- Anything But Mid Ep 35: Testosterone : Amy and Whitney talk about testosterone's crucial role in women's health, its impact on menopause and perimenopause, testing, and various treatment options.
- Anything But Mid Ep 34: Happiness: The Happiness Portfolio, Pt 2 of 5 : Amy and Whitney discuss Arthur Brooks' happiness portfolio, its four pillars of faith, family, friends and work, and the three macronutrients that feed them.
- Anything But Mid Ep 33: Estrogen: Hormone Series, Pt 1 of 5 : Amy and Whitney discuss estrogen, its three forms, how smoking weed affects it, normal levels, the history of hormone therapy and modern HRT options.
- Anything But Mid Ep 32: Happiness: The Second Curve, Pt 1 of 5 : Amy and Whitney break down Arthur Brooks' Second Curve, the shift from fluid to crystallized intelligence, and why midlife wisdom is a promotion.
- Anything But Mid Ep 31: Ultherapy : Amy and Whitney discuss Ultherapy, a non-surgical cosmetic treatment for skin tightening. Amy shares her two personal experiences with the procedure.
- Anything But Mid Ep 30: Ovaries : Amy and Whitney discuss why ovaries age faster than other organs, the role of fibrosis in menopause, and how hormone replacement therapy helps in midlife.
- Anything But Mid Ep 29: NAD : Amy and Whitney discuss NAD, its main supplement forms, why it matters in midlife, Whitney's flushing on oral NAD+, and the nasal spray she has ordered.
- Anything But Mid Ep 28: Biostimulators : Amy and Whitney discuss biostimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse, how they work, how long they last, and Whitney's experience with Sculptra and PDO threads.
- Anything But Mid Ep 27: Know Your Neurotoxins: Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, Daxxify, Letybo : Amy and Whitney compare neurotoxins like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Daxxify, Jeuveau, and Letybo, including what Amy found on their costs and durations.
- Anything But Mid Ep 26: Sauna : Amy and Whitney talk about sauna history, traditional versus infrared heat, and what Amy read about sauna use, hormones, sleep, and hot flashes in midlife.
- Anything But Mid Ep 25: K-Beauty : Amy and Whitney discuss K-Beauty, the snail mucin and salmon PDRN ingredients Whitney researched, a simple four-step routine, and affordable Target brands.
- Anything But Mid Ep 24: Metformin : Amy and Whitney talk about Metformin, a diabetes drug being studied for anti-aging, cancer prevention, and brain health, plus p-tau testing for Alzheimer's.
- Anything But Mid Ep 23: Beauty Trends of the Past : Amy and Whitney look back at often dangerous beauty trends of the past, from lead makeup to foot binding, and talk about Whitney's midlife skin changes.
- Anything But Mid Ep 22: Menopause : Amy and Whitney do a menopause Q&A covering perimenopause, post-menopause, common symptoms and how long they last, plus options like HRT and blood work.
- Anything But Mid Ep 21: Collagen : Amy and Whitney discuss collagen, its role in the body, why it depletes with age, and if collagen supplements are effective and worth the cost.
- Anything But Mid Ep 20: Wheatgrass : Amy and Whitney discuss wheatgrass as a superfood, covering its history and the benefits Amy has read about for blood sugar, digestion, immunity and aging.
- Anything But Mid Ep 19: BBL Heroic : Amy and Whitney discuss Whitney's BBL Heroic light treatment, a Stanford study she cites on younger-acting skin cells, daily irritations and codependency.
- Anything But Mid Ep 18: Oral Health : Amy and Whitney discuss oral health, from bleeding gums to biological dentistry, explaining how mouth bacteria affects your heart and brain.
- Anything But Mid Ep 17: Oxytocin : Amy and Whitney break down oxytocin, the love hormone, how it can drop in menopause, a new topical cream, and natural ways to boost it, from hugs to yogurt.
- Anything But Mid Ep 16: Neurocosmetics : Amy and Whitney talk about neurocosmetics, how these products interact with the skin-brain axis, and the mood-boosting claims of this emerging trend.
- Anything But Mid Ep 15: 2026 Wellness Trends : Amy and Whitney discuss 2026 wellness trends, from fiber maxing, Japanese walking, and smart rings to ditching the Liver King diet and the 75 Hard Challenge.
- Anything But Mid Ep 14: Creatine : Amy and Whitney talk about creatine, an OG supplement for muscle and brain power. They explain why consistency matters and debunk common myths.
- Anything But Mid Ep 13: Impostor Syndrome : Amy and Whitney discuss impostor syndrome, its five archetypes, and practical mindset shifts to move from self-doubt to functional and forward-moving.
- Anything But Mid Ep 12: Glutathione : Amy and Whitney discuss glutathione, its possible benefits in midlife, how well different forms absorb, and whether this master antioxidant is worth it.
- Anything But Mid Ep 11: Hydrogen Water : Amy and Whitney discuss hydrogen water, its claims to reduce inflammation and protect brain cells, the lack of large human trials, and Dr. Amen's tablets.
- Anything But Mid Ep 10: Pumpkin Seeds : Amy and Whitney talk about pumpkin seeds (pepitas), what the research says, and how they may support hormones, bones, cholesterol, sleep and metabolic health.
- Anything But Mid Ep 9: PEMF + Red Light : Amy and Whitney talk about PEMF and red light therapy, what Whitney has read about their effects on cells, pain and healing, and whether the sessions work.
- Anything But Mid Ep 8: Ashwagandha : Amy and Whitney talk about ashwagandha, an adaptogen Amy says may ease stress and help sleep and menopause symptoms, plus dosing, timing and thyroid cautions.
- Anything But Mid Ep 7: Fluorouracil : Amy and Whitney discuss fluorouracil, a topical chemotherapy cream for precancerous skin, plus skin checks, sun damage and the back itch they both deal with.
- Anything But Mid Ep 6: Sober Curious : Amy and Whitney discuss being sober curious, what Amy has noticed since quitting alcohol three and a half years ago, and how drinking affects mood and sleep.
- Anything But Mid Ep 5: DIY Beauty : Amy and Whitney talk about DIY beauty: what works for their brows, hair color, lashes and skin at home, and what Amy says to leave to professionals.
- Anything But Mid Ep 4: Fibermaxxing : Amy and Whitney explain fibermaxxing, its benefits for metabolism and gut health, and practical ways to increase fiber intake through foods and supplements.
- Anything But Mid Ep 3: Hair Loss : Whitney walks Amy through her hair loss journey in midlife: marine collagen, biotin, rosemary oil, hormones, and what actually moved the needle.
- Anything But Mid Ep 2: Signs : Amy and Whitney on asking the universe for signs out loud, trusting what you feel, and co-creating your life instead of waiting for it to happen.
- Anything But Mid Ep 1: Sleep : Amy and Whitney launch Anything But Mid with why the show exists, the pressure of optimizing everything in midlife, and how they actually sleep.