Opt to Thrive

Mar 05 2025 35 ep. 21 mins
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Opt to Thrive is a health and wellness podcast designed to support, educate, inspire, empower and motivate midlife women to live their healthiest, happiest most fulfilled lives. Motivated by her own life experiences and the punch in the face that was the midlife transition, Dr Corina Sims created Opt to Thrive. 

Dr Sims is a rural GP Obstetrician with a passion for connecting with and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. Disappointed with the plethora of contradictory information targeted at perimenopausal and menopausal women and recognising the gap in medicine that has been identified GLOBALLY in managing women going through it she strives to bring evidence based information to those who are searching for the answers. 

Listen in every week where on one week you’ll find either a short and sweet episode designed to uplift, inspire and give helpful tips to manage your mind and a longer episode the next created to educate and inform. 

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Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - How Confirmation Bias Affects Your Life

Mar 05 2025 10 mins  
Send us a text In this episode we talk about a common sneaky little cognitive phenomenon and the reason why we shouldn’t necessarily always believe what we think we see or hear. It’s called confirmation bias, and it shapes your daily life more than you think! In this episode, we uncover how your brain filters information, why it's resistant to change, and how to break free from

To Supplement or Not to Supplement? That, is the Question

Feb 26 2025 34 mins  
Send us a text Are supplements a health essential or just marketing hype? In this episode of Opt to Thrive, we uncover the facts about vitamins, minerals, and sports supplements—what’s beneficial, what’s unnecessary, and what might be harmful. Learn how to navigate misleading labels, the risks of buying online, and the key nutrients midlife women actually need, like calcium,

Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - Always Room For Growth

Feb 19 2025 10 mins  
Send us a text In today’s Mindful Moment, I’m doing something a little different—a book review! My good friend Tash, a powerhouse who just completed her second master’s degree in counseling, recommended The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. Initially skeptical, I decided to give it a listen—and within minutes, I was hooked. This book is a game-changer for anyone struggling

Rethinking Alcohol

Feb 12 2025 31 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, we look at the often-overlooked consequences of alcohol consumption, especially for midlife women. Dr Sims shares her personal journey of cutting back on alcohol, a decision sparked by hormonal changes around midlife. We explore the latest findings, including the US Surgeon General's advisory on the link between alcohol and cancer, and the surprising

Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - Is It Possible To Become A Morning Person?

Feb 05 2025 10 mins  
Send us a text In today’s episode, Dr Sims dives into the science of becoming a morning person and shares her personal journey with waking up earlier since hitting the midlife transition (menopause). She talks about chronotypes—our personal preferences for when we feel most awake and productive—and how this affects our sleep and energy levels. You’ll learn about the impact

The Power of Protein

Jan 29 2025 24 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of Opt to Thrive, we explore the power of protein and why it’s become such an essential focus for women, especially as we age. With so many protein-enriched products on the market today, it's easy to get lost in the options, but understanding the true benefits of protein is crucial for maintaining health, muscle mass, and longevity in midlife. Tune

Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - Can You Learn To Be An Optimist?

Jan 22 2025 10 mins  
Send us a text In today’s episode, Dr Sims reflects on the power of optimism and perspective, inspired by a podcast interview with Frank Bruni, author of The Beauty of Dusk. Frank shared how a stroke left him with a visual impairment, but instead of staying stuck in negativity, he chose to shift his perspective and embrace a more optimistic outlook on life. This powerful decision

The Libido Chronicles - Part 3

Jan 15 2025 34 mins  
Send us a text This is the final instalment in the 3 part series Dr Sims has decided to call The Libido Chronicles. In this episode, Dr Sims tackles the next step for women experiencing impaired libido, that persists after addressing relationship, medical, mental health, and lifestyle factors. If you've already worked through these foundational elements and still find your libido l

Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - Never to Ass-u-me

Jan 08 2025 10 mins  
Send us a text Happy New Year, everyone! In this mindful moment, I kick off the year by reflecting on some important lessons I have learned about communication and assumptions. After a refreshing New Year's Day swim and a low-key evening with friends, I found myself in two eye-opening conversations that revealed how easy it is to overlook the small but significant gaps in communica

When you Want to Want More Sex (Part 2 to Episode 18)

Jan 01 2025 24 mins  
Send us a text In this follow on episode from the previous The Secrets to a Mutually Satisfying Sex Life in Long-term Relationships, we dive into breaking the toxic Pursuer-Distancer Cycle that impacts libido in long-term relationships. We discuss how libido can fluctuate over time, especially for women, and why it’s normal for desire to decrease. But when one partner's libido is