Tea With Sophie: Health, Confidence, & Vitality For Women Over 50 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:22:35 -0700 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2607462 en-us © 2026 Tea With Sophie: Health, Confidence, & Vitality For Women Over 50 yes ed282a86-62cf-5c84-96fe-116d1328e3cb Sophie Uliano episodic false Tea With Sophie is a weekly show for women over 50 who want to feel like themselves again—strong, energized, clear, and deeply connected to who they are in this season of life.


If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice… frustrated that what used to work no longer does… or quietly wondering, “Why don’t I feel like me anymore?”—you’re in the right place.


I’m Sophie Uliano, New York Times best-selling author, certified nutritionist, and mindset coach, and each week I’ll guide you through simple, powerful shifts across your body, your nervous system, and your identity—so you can age powerfully, without extremes, confusion, or burnout.


This isn’t about chasing perfection or following another rigid plan.


It’s about rebuilding self-trust, nourishing your body intelligently, and creating a version of you that feels radiant, grounded, and fully alive.


So make yourself a cup of tea… and let’s begin.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sophie Uliano https://storage.buzzsprout.com/5uwskmzqunv2yo8oojn4m49o89ac?.jpg Tea With Sophie: Health, Confidence, & Vitality For Women Over 50 Ep. 9 - Microplastics & Midlife Health: The Hidden Cause of Inflammation After 50 Ep. 9 - Microplastics & Midlife Health: The Hidden Cause of Inflammation After 50 If you’re eating well, taking your supplements, and doing all the “right” things—but still feeling inflamed, puffy, or off… this episode might uncover a missing piece.

Today, we’re talking about something most women overlook: microplastics.

These tiny, invisible fragments are now found everywhere—in our water, our food, even in our tissues and brain. And while we can’t eliminate them entirely, we can significantly reduce our exposure.

In this episode, I walk you through 5 simple, everyday changes that can lower your body’s toxic load—without overwhelm or perfection.

Because this isn’t about fear… it’s about regaining control in small, powerful ways.

What you’ll learn:

  •  What microplastics actually are (and why they matter now more than ever) 
  •  How everyday habits may be increasing your exposure 
  •  The surprising role of heat in plastic toxicity 
  •  5 easy swaps you can start this week 
  •  How reducing your “body burden” supports inflammation, energy, and long-term health 

This is one of those quiet shifts that can make a real difference—especially in midlife.

Resources & Links

]]> If you’re eating well, taking your supplements, and doing all the “right” things—but still feeling inflamed, puffy, or off… this episode might uncover a missing piece.

Today, we’re talking about something most women overlook: microplastics.

These tiny, invisible fragments are now found everywhere—in our water, our food, even in our tissues and brain. And while we can’t eliminate them entirely, we can significantly reduce our exposure.

In this episode, I walk you through 5 simple, everyday changes that can lower your body’s toxic load—without overwhelm or perfection.

Because this isn’t about fear… it’s about regaining control in small, powerful ways.

What you’ll learn:

  •  What microplastics actually are (and why they matter now more than ever) 
  •  How everyday habits may be increasing your exposure 
  •  The surprising role of heat in plastic toxicity 
  •  5 easy swaps you can start this week 
  •  How reducing your “body burden” supports inflammation, energy, and long-term health 

This is one of those quiet shifts that can make a real difference—especially in midlife.

Resources & Links

]]> Sophie Uliano Buzzsprout-19047129 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0700 735 9 full false Ep. 8 - Collagen After 50: Does It Actually Work for Joints & Skin? Ep. 8 - Collagen After 50: Does It Actually Work for Joints & Skin? Hi, Sophie here—and today we’re talking about something I get asked about all the time…

Collagen.

It’s everywhere right now—powders, creams, coffees, bars—and the messaging is very convincing: Better skin. Stronger joints. Younger-looking everything.

But the real question is…

Does it actually work?

In this episode of Tea with Sophie, I’m breaking it all down for you—clearly, honestly, and without the hype.

We’ll explore:

  •  What the science actually says about collagen supplements (especially for joint pain) 
  •  Why results are often modest—or inconclusive 
  •  The different types of collagen (including UC-II) and what they may—or may not—do 
  •  The real root causes of joint pain after 50 (and why supplements alone won’t fix it) 
  •  A more effective, holistic approach to reducing pain and supporting your body long-term 
  •  And what you truly need to know about collagen when it comes to your skin 

Because here’s the truth…

There is no quick fix.

But there is a smarter, more powerful way to support your body as you age—and that’s exactly what I want to help you understand.

And if you want to go deeper after listening, I’ve put together a full resource page for you with next steps, trainings, and ways to work together.

You can find everything here: SophieUliano.com/podcast

If you’ve ever wondered whether collagen is worth your time, your money, or your energy…

This episode will give you clarity.

So grab a cup of tea—and let’s dive in.

]]> Hi, Sophie here—and today we’re talking about something I get asked about all the time…

Collagen.

It’s everywhere right now—powders, creams, coffees, bars—and the messaging is very convincing: Better skin. Stronger joints. Younger-looking everything.

But the real question is…

Does it actually work?

In this episode of Tea with Sophie, I’m breaking it all down for you—clearly, honestly, and without the hype.

We’ll explore:

  •  What the science actually says about collagen supplements (especially for joint pain) 
  •  Why results are often modest—or inconclusive 
  •  The different types of collagen (including UC-II) and what they may—or may not—do 
  •  The real root causes of joint pain after 50 (and why supplements alone won’t fix it) 
  •  A more effective, holistic approach to reducing pain and supporting your body long-term 
  •  And what you truly need to know about collagen when it comes to your skin 

Because here’s the truth…

There is no quick fix.

But there is a smarter, more powerful way to support your body as you age—and that’s exactly what I want to help you understand.

And if you want to go deeper after listening, I’ve put together a full resource page for you with next steps, trainings, and ways to work together.

You can find everything here: SophieUliano.com/podcast

If you’ve ever wondered whether collagen is worth your time, your money, or your energy…

This episode will give you clarity.

So grab a cup of tea—and let’s dive in.

]]> Sophie Uliano Buzzsprout-19010229 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0700 1576 8 full false Ep. 7 - What Actually Happens to Your Metabolism After 50 (And What Really Helps) Ep. 7 - What Actually Happens to Your Metabolism After 50 (And What Really Helps) If you’ve been feeling like something has shifted in your body after 50 — your energy, your weight, or your metabolism — you’re not imagining it.

But it’s also not as simple as “your metabolism slowing down.”

In this episode of Tea with Sophie, we gently unpack what metabolism actually is, what really changes in midlife, and why your body may feel like it’s no longer responding in the same way.

This isn’t about doing more, eating less, or trying harder.

It’s about understanding your body at a deeper level — and learning how to support it in a way that feels sustainable, intelligent, and kind.

You’ll also walk away with one simple, practical place to begin.

Pop the kettle on… and let’s begin.

In this episode, we explore:

  • What metabolism actually is (and what it isn’t)
  • Whether metabolism really slows down after menopause
  • Why your body can feel different even if you’re doing the same things
  • The role of muscle, stress, and inflammation in metabolic health
  • How your body adapts — rather than “breaks” — over time
  • Why metabolism is about your whole internal environment, not just food

A simple place to begin:

Start with one meal.

Build a meal around:

  • fiber
  • color
  • whole foods

For example:

  • vegetables
  • beans or lentils
  • whole grains
  • nuts or seeds

This helps support:

  • gut health
  • energy production
  • inflammation balance

You don’t need to do everything.

Just begin with one meal.

A question to reflect on:

What feels like it’s changed most in your body in this stage of life?

Is it your energy… your sleep… your metabolism… or something else?

]]> If you’ve been feeling like something has shifted in your body after 50 — your energy, your weight, or your metabolism — you’re not imagining it.

But it’s also not as simple as “your metabolism slowing down.”

In this episode of Tea with Sophie, we gently unpack what metabolism actually is, what really changes in midlife, and why your body may feel like it’s no longer responding in the same way.

This isn’t about doing more, eating less, or trying harder.

It’s about understanding your body at a deeper level — and learning how to support it in a way that feels sustainable, intelligent, and kind.

You’ll also walk away with one simple, practical place to begin.

Pop the kettle on… and let’s begin.

In this episode, we explore:

  • What metabolism actually is (and what it isn’t)
  • Whether metabolism really slows down after menopause
  • Why your body can feel different even if you’re doing the same things
  • The role of muscle, stress, and inflammation in metabolic health
  • How your body adapts — rather than “breaks” — over time
  • Why metabolism is about your whole internal environment, not just food

A simple place to begin:

Start with one meal.

Build a meal around:

  • fiber
  • color
  • whole foods

For example:

  • vegetables
  • beans or lentils
  • whole grains
  • nuts or seeds

This helps support:

  • gut health
  • energy production
  • inflammation balance

You don’t need to do everything.

Just begin with one meal.

A question to reflect on:

What feels like it’s changed most in your body in this stage of life?

Is it your energy… your sleep… your metabolism… or something else?

]]> Sophie Uliano Buzzsprout-18981218 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0700 1665 7 full false Ep. 6 - Belly Fat After 50 Isn’t About Weight (It’s About Inflammation) Ep. 6 - Belly Fat After 50 Isn’t About Weight (It’s About Inflammation) Welcome back to Tea With Sophie.

Today, we’re talking about one of the most common—and frustrating—experiences in midlife: Belly fat.

But not in the way you’ve been taught to think about it.

Because after 50, belly fat isn’t just about weight. It’s about inflammation.

And if you don’t address the inflammation, nothing you try will truly work.

In this episode, we explore:

  • What belly fat (visceral fat) actually is
  • Why it’s not just cosmetic—but deeply connected to your health
  • The role of inflammation in fat storage after menopause
  • Why dieting alone often backfire
  • The 3-layer framework that actually works:
  • Nutrition
  • Nervous system regulation
  • Identity and mindset
  • How chronic stress and cortisol drive inflammation
  • And why your body holds onto fat when it doesn’t feel safe

You’ll also hear a powerful real-life story from a woman who:

  • Went from chronic pain and inflammation
  • To strength, energy, and vitality
  • Lost over 70 pounds and 17 inches from her waist
  • And completely transformed her relationship with her body

Because this isn’t about restriction. It’s about creating an environment where your body can finally heal.

And when that happens, everything changes.

If you’re listening to this and thinking, “I feel stuck in my body, and I don’t know what to do next,” please know—you don’t have to figure this out alone.

I offer a complimentary session that I call a Breakthrough Session, where we gently look at what’s going on and help you find your next step forward.

You can learn more and book your session at:
👉 sophieuliano.com/podcast

And if this episode supported you, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our next conversation.

]]> Welcome back to Tea With Sophie.

Today, we’re talking about one of the most common—and frustrating—experiences in midlife: Belly fat.

But not in the way you’ve been taught to think about it.

Because after 50, belly fat isn’t just about weight. It’s about inflammation.

And if you don’t address the inflammation, nothing you try will truly work.

In this episode, we explore:

  • What belly fat (visceral fat) actually is
  • Why it’s not just cosmetic—but deeply connected to your health
  • The role of inflammation in fat storage after menopause
  • Why dieting alone often backfire
  • The 3-layer framework that actually works:
  • Nutrition
  • Nervous system regulation
  • Identity and mindset
  • How chronic stress and cortisol drive inflammation
  • And why your body holds onto fat when it doesn’t feel safe

You’ll also hear a powerful real-life story from a woman who:

  • Went from chronic pain and inflammation
  • To strength, energy, and vitality
  • Lost over 70 pounds and 17 inches from her waist
  • And completely transformed her relationship with her body

Because this isn’t about restriction. It’s about creating an environment where your body can finally heal.

And when that happens, everything changes.

If you’re listening to this and thinking, “I feel stuck in my body, and I don’t know what to do next,” please know—you don’t have to figure this out alone.

I offer a complimentary session that I call a Breakthrough Session, where we gently look at what’s going on and help you find your next step forward.

You can learn more and book your session at:
👉 sophieuliano.com/podcast

And if this episode supported you, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our next conversation.

]]> Sophie Uliano Buzzsprout-18981210 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0700 2074 6 full false Ep. 5 - Feeling Stuck After 50? The Grief No One Talks About (And How to Move Through It) Ep. 5 - Feeling Stuck After 50? The Grief No One Talks About (And How to Move Through It) Welcome back to Tea With Sophie.

Today, we’re talking about something that so many women experience but rarely name.

Feeling stuck. Flat. Disconnected. Like something has shifted—but you can’t quite explain it.

Often, this isn’t a lack of motivation. And it’s not something “wrong” with you.

It’s grief.

Not just the grief of obvious loss— but the quieter grief that comes with midlife:

  • The loss of identity
  • The loss of who you used to be
  • The feeling of being untethered or uncertain
  • The sense that something inside you has dimmed

In this episode, we explore:

  • The two types of grief women carry in midlife
  • How grief shows up physically, emotionally, and even in the gut
  • Why so many women feel stuck, listless, or disconnected
  • The importance of naming and feeling what’s actually there
  • Simple ways to stay connected to life—even in difficult seasons
  • And how to honor your grief without losing yourself inside it

Because grief is not something to rush or fix. But it does need to be acknowledged.

And when you learn how to meet it with compassion, it can become a doorway—not a dead end.

If you’re listening to this and thinking, “I feel stuck… and I’m not sure how to move forward,” please know—you don’t have to navigate this alone.

I offer a complimentary session that I call a Breakthrough Session, where we gently explore what’s going on and help you find your next step forward.

You can learn more and book your session at:
👉 sophieuliano.com/podcast

And if you’re moving through a season of grief or transition right now, I’m holding you in so much softness.

Be very gentle with yourself.

And if this episode supported you, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our next conversation.

]]> Welcome back to Tea With Sophie.

Today, we’re talking about something that so many women experience but rarely name.

Feeling stuck. Flat. Disconnected. Like something has shifted—but you can’t quite explain it.

Often, this isn’t a lack of motivation. And it’s not something “wrong” with you.

It’s grief.

Not just the grief of obvious loss— but the quieter grief that comes with midlife:

  • The loss of identity
  • The loss of who you used to be
  • The feeling of being untethered or uncertain
  • The sense that something inside you has dimmed

In this episode, we explore:

  • The two types of grief women carry in midlife
  • How grief shows up physically, emotionally, and even in the gut
  • Why so many women feel stuck, listless, or disconnected
  • The importance of naming and feeling what’s actually there
  • Simple ways to stay connected to life—even in difficult seasons
  • And how to honor your grief without losing yourself inside it

Because grief is not something to rush or fix. But it does need to be acknowledged.

And when you learn how to meet it with compassion, it can become a doorway—not a dead end.

If you’re listening to this and thinking, “I feel stuck… and I’m not sure how to move forward,” please know—you don’t have to navigate this alone.

I offer a complimentary session that I call a Breakthrough Session, where we gently explore what’s going on and help you find your next step forward.

You can learn more and book your session at:
👉 sophieuliano.com/podcast

And if you’re moving through a season of grief or transition right now, I’m holding you in so much softness.

Be very gentle with yourself.

And if this episode supported you, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our next conversation.

]]> Sophie Uliano Buzzsprout-18981196 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0700 1517 5 full false Ep. 4 - How I Decide What to Eat After 50 (The Simple Filter That Changes Everything) Ep. 4 - How I Decide What to Eat After 50 (The Simple Filter That Changes Everything) Welcome back to Tea With Sophie.

Today, we’re talking about something that feels confusing for so many women in midlife: What should I actually eat?

Because everywhere you turn, there’s conflicting advice—

More protein.
Less carbs.
Keto.
Fasting.
Low-fat.

And it becomes overwhelming… fast.

But what if it didn’t have to be?

In this episode, I’m sharing the one question that completely changed the way I eat—and the way I teach nutrition to women over 50.

A simple filter that removes confusion and helps you make aligned, intelligent choices for your body.

We’ll explore:

  • Why most nutrition advice feels so confusing
  • The one question that simplifies every food decision
  • What it really means to “disease-proof” your body
  • The “Magic 3” nutrients your body needs after 50
  • Why fiber becomes critical in midlife
  • The role of antioxidants and phytonutrients in aging well
  • How nutrition supports your metabolism, gut health, and longevity
  • And why this is not about restriction—but about nourishment

Because eating well after 50 isn’t about dieting harder.

It’s about eating more intelligently.

And when you shift how you think about food, everything becomes simpler.

If something in this episode resonated with you, and you’re ready to take that next step, I’ve created something just for you.

You can learn more about my 48-Hour Midlife Vitality Reset at:
👉 sophieuliano.com/podcast

It’s a simple, powerful way to begin feeling more energized, more clear, and more in control of your health.

And if you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our next conversation.

]]> Welcome back to Tea With Sophie.

Today, we’re talking about something that feels confusing for so many women in midlife: What should I actually eat?

Because everywhere you turn, there’s conflicting advice—

More protein.
Less carbs.
Keto.
Fasting.
Low-fat.

And it becomes overwhelming… fast.

But what if it didn’t have to be?

In this episode, I’m sharing the one question that completely changed the way I eat—and the way I teach nutrition to women over 50.

A simple filter that removes confusion and helps you make aligned, intelligent choices for your body.

We’ll explore:

  • Why most nutrition advice feels so confusing
  • The one question that simplifies every food decision
  • What it really means to “disease-proof” your body
  • The “Magic 3” nutrients your body needs after 50
  • Why fiber becomes critical in midlife
  • The role of antioxidants and phytonutrients in aging well
  • How nutrition supports your metabolism, gut health, and longevity
  • And why this is not about restriction—but about nourishment

Because eating well after 50 isn’t about dieting harder.

It’s about eating more intelligently.

And when you shift how you think about food, everything becomes simpler.

If something in this episode resonated with you, and you’re ready to take that next step, I’ve created something just for you.

You can learn more about my 48-Hour Midlife Vitality Reset at:
👉 sophieuliano.com/podcast

It’s a simple, powerful way to begin feeling more energized, more clear, and more in control of your health.

And if you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our next conversation.

]]> Sophie Uliano Buzzsprout-18981190 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0700 1520 4 full false Ep. 3 - Your Body Isn’t Betraying You After 50 (It’s Asking for Something Different) Ep. 3 - Your Body Isn’t Betraying You After 50 (It’s Asking for Something Different) Welcome back to Tea with Sophie.

Today, we’re talking about something I hear from women all the time—sometimes out loud, and sometimes quietly underneath it all:

“My body is betraying me.”

Because suddenly…

What used to work doesn’t work anymore.
Your energy has shifted.
Your sleep feels different.
Your body feels unfamiliar.

And it can feel confusing. Even personal.

But what if your body isn’t betraying you at all? What if it’s communicating with you?

In this episode, we explore what’s actually happening in midlife, including:

  • The hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause
  • Why insulin sensitivity changes
  • How and why belly fat increases
  • The role of muscle in metabolism and longevity
  • Why restrictive diets and quick fixes often backfire
  • The impact of stress, cortisol, and nervous system dysregulationAnd the deeper identity shift that so many women experience

Because midlife isn’t asking you to go backwards. It’s asking you to evolve.

To adjust your strategy. To nourish differently. To build strength in a more intelligent, supportive way.

And most importantly—to move from panic… into curiosity.

Your body isn’t broken. It’s recalibrating.

And when you learn how to listen, everything begins to change.

Before you go, if you’re feeling that quiet nudge to take this deeper, I’ve created a free masterclass for you.

It’s called 5 Steps to Break Through Your Confidence Crisis, and it’s designed to help you rebuild your energy, self-trust, and sense of control in this phase of life.

You can watch it now at: 👉 sophieuliano.com/podcast

It’s about 20 minutes, and it could shift something important for you.

And if you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you never miss our weekly conversations.

]]> Welcome back to Tea with Sophie.

Today, we’re talking about something I hear from women all the time—sometimes out loud, and sometimes quietly underneath it all:

“My body is betraying me.”

Because suddenly…

What used to work doesn’t work anymore.
Your energy has shifted.
Your sleep feels different.
Your body feels unfamiliar.

And it can feel confusing. Even personal.

But what if your body isn’t betraying you at all? What if it’s communicating with you?

In this episode, we explore what’s actually happening in midlife, including:

  • The hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause
  • Why insulin sensitivity changes
  • How and why belly fat increases
  • The role of muscle in metabolism and longevity
  • Why restrictive diets and quick fixes often backfire
  • The impact of stress, cortisol, and nervous system dysregulationAnd the deeper identity shift that so many women experience

Because midlife isn’t asking you to go backwards. It’s asking you to evolve.

To adjust your strategy. To nourish differently. To build strength in a more intelligent, supportive way.

And most importantly—to move from panic… into curiosity.

Your body isn’t broken. It’s recalibrating.

And when you learn how to listen, everything begins to change.

Before you go, if you’re feeling that quiet nudge to take this deeper, I’ve created a free masterclass for you.

It’s called 5 Steps to Break Through Your Confidence Crisis, and it’s designed to help you rebuild your energy, self-trust, and sense of control in this phase of life.

You can watch it now at: 👉 sophieuliano.com/podcast

It’s about 20 minutes, and it could shift something important for you.

And if you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you never miss our weekly conversations.

]]> Sophie Uliano Buzzsprout-18981168 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0700 1602 3 full false Ep. 2 - Strength After 50 Isn’t Optional (Why You Need a Reserve Account) Ep. 2 - Strength After 50 Isn’t Optional (Why You Need a Reserve Account) Welcome back to Tea With Sophie.

Today, we’re talking about strength—but not in the way you might expect.

Not as aesthetics. Not as “getting toned.” But as something far more important.

In this episode, I share a very personal experience from the past 36 hours—one that reminded me, in the most real and immediate way, that strength is not optional.

It’s a reserve account.

Because in midlife, the question isn’t: “How do I maintain what I have?”

It’s: “How do I build the capacity I’m going to need?”

In this conversation, we explore:

  • Why muscle becomes critical after menopause
  • The connection between strength and insulin sensitivity
  • How strength protects bone density and long-term independence
  • The difference between true strength and over-functioning
  • Why midlife is about building—not preserving
  • And how to begin making daily “deposits” into your future self

Because one day, life will ask something of you.

And in that moment, you will either have the capacity, or you won’t.

This isn’t about shrinking.

It’s about fortifying.

If this episode resonated with you and you’d like to go deeper, you can find my free masterclass and additional resources at:
 👉 sophieuliano.com/podcast

]]> Welcome back to Tea With Sophie.

Today, we’re talking about strength—but not in the way you might expect.

Not as aesthetics. Not as “getting toned.” But as something far more important.

In this episode, I share a very personal experience from the past 36 hours—one that reminded me, in the most real and immediate way, that strength is not optional.

It’s a reserve account.

Because in midlife, the question isn’t: “How do I maintain what I have?”

It’s: “How do I build the capacity I’m going to need?”

In this conversation, we explore:

  • Why muscle becomes critical after menopause
  • The connection between strength and insulin sensitivity
  • How strength protects bone density and long-term independence
  • The difference between true strength and over-functioning
  • Why midlife is about building—not preserving
  • And how to begin making daily “deposits” into your future self

Because one day, life will ask something of you.

And in that moment, you will either have the capacity, or you won’t.

This isn’t about shrinking.

It’s about fortifying.

If this episode resonated with you and you’d like to go deeper, you can find my free masterclass and additional resources at:
 👉 sophieuliano.com/podcast

]]> Sophie Uliano Buzzsprout-18980906 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0700 1593 2 full false Ep. 1 - Why Tea Might Be the Most Underrated Ritual for Women After 50 Ep. 1 - Why Tea Might Be the Most Underrated Ritual for Women After 50 Welcome to the very first episode of Tea with Sophie.

We’re beginning with something simple and surprisingly powerful.

Tea.

But this isn’t just a conversation about what’s in your cup. It’s about how small, daily rituals can support your energy, your metabolism, and your nervous system—especially in midlife.

Because if you’re anything like the women I work with, you may have noticed:

What used to work… doesn’t quite work the same anymore. Your energy feels different. Your body is asking for a new kind of support.

In this episode, we explore:

  • The difference between green tea and black tea
  • Why all true tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant
  • The unique combination of caffeine and L-theanine—and why tea feels different than coffee
  • The benefits of matcha for focus and metabolism
  • Pu-erh tea and its connection to metabolic health
  • Herbal infusions like rooibos and hibiscus
  • Whether decaf tea still offers benefits
  • And how tea can become a grounding daily ritual for your nervous system

Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water.

Across cultures, it represents something deeper than hydration— it represents pause, presence, and ceremony.

And perhaps what we need most in midlife is to steep.

]]> Welcome to the very first episode of Tea with Sophie.

We’re beginning with something simple and surprisingly powerful.

Tea.

But this isn’t just a conversation about what’s in your cup. It’s about how small, daily rituals can support your energy, your metabolism, and your nervous system—especially in midlife.

Because if you’re anything like the women I work with, you may have noticed:

What used to work… doesn’t quite work the same anymore. Your energy feels different. Your body is asking for a new kind of support.

In this episode, we explore:

  • The difference between green tea and black tea
  • Why all true tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant
  • The unique combination of caffeine and L-theanine—and why tea feels different than coffee
  • The benefits of matcha for focus and metabolism
  • Pu-erh tea and its connection to metabolic health
  • Herbal infusions like rooibos and hibiscus
  • Whether decaf tea still offers benefits
  • And how tea can become a grounding daily ritual for your nervous system

Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water.

Across cultures, it represents something deeper than hydration— it represents pause, presence, and ceremony.

And perhaps what we need most in midlife is to steep.

]]> Sophie Uliano Buzzsprout-18978911 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0700 1730 1 full false Welcome to Tea with Sophie: Health, Confidence & Vitality in Midlife Welcome to Tea with Sophie: Health, Confidence & Vitality in Midlife If you’ve landed here, you may be in a moment where something in your life is asking to change.

Not because anything is wrong…
But because what used to work no longer does.

Your body feels different.
Your energy has shifted.
And there’s a quiet knowing that you’re ready to feel stronger, clearer, and more like yourself again.

In this trailer episode, I introduce you to Tea with Sophie—a weekly podcast for women in midlife who are ready to approach their health, their body, and their life in a more intelligent, supportive, and sustainable way.

This is not about going back to who you were 10 years ago.
It’s about stepping into the woman you are becoming now.

Inside this podcast, we’ll explore:

  • Nutrition, metabolism, and sustainable weight loss
  • Hormone health, energy, and inflammation
  • Strength, mobility, and longevity
  • Brain health and cognitive vitality
  • And the mindset and identity shifts that make it all finally click

Because this chapter of your life isn’t something to push through…
It’s something to fully step into—with clarity, confidence, and intention.

New episodes drop weekly.

If this speaks to you, be sure to subscribe—and come say hello on Instagram @SophieUliano or visit sophieuliano.com/podcast.

I’m so glad you’re here.

]]> If you’ve landed here, you may be in a moment where something in your life is asking to change.

Not because anything is wrong…
But because what used to work no longer does.

Your body feels different.
Your energy has shifted.
And there’s a quiet knowing that you’re ready to feel stronger, clearer, and more like yourself again.

In this trailer episode, I introduce you to Tea with Sophie—a weekly podcast for women in midlife who are ready to approach their health, their body, and their life in a more intelligent, supportive, and sustainable way.

This is not about going back to who you were 10 years ago.
It’s about stepping into the woman you are becoming now.

Inside this podcast, we’ll explore:

  • Nutrition, metabolism, and sustainable weight loss
  • Hormone health, energy, and inflammation
  • Strength, mobility, and longevity
  • Brain health and cognitive vitality
  • And the mindset and identity shifts that make it all finally click

Because this chapter of your life isn’t something to push through…
It’s something to fully step into—with clarity, confidence, and intention.

New episodes drop weekly.

If this speaks to you, be sure to subscribe—and come say hello on Instagram @SophieUliano or visit sophieuliano.com/podcast.

I’m so glad you’re here.

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