What should a woman over 50 actually be wearing? I sat downwith Fortune Dushey, an NYC-based stylist and founder of Fortune Inspired, toget real answers — no trends, no rules, just practical advice for finding your personal style in midlife. In this episode we cover: · Why you should stop chasing trends (and what todo instead) · How to refresh a stale closet without startingover · What's worth splurging on vs. what to save on · The one question that changes how you shop:"Who are you dressin

Body image is one of the most complicated, most loaded topics for midlife women — and we're not tiptoeing around it. In this episode of Before Boca, we sit down with Dr. Kristine Gravino, licensed psychologist, integrative mental health professional, and certified fitness & nutrition coach, who has spent over 24 years helping womentransform their lives by changing the way they think. Her specialty? The powerful connection between mindset, emotions, and behavior — and why that connection is the

Summer is for binging — and we're not just talking aboutmargaritas. In this episode of Before Boca, we're sharing our ultimate summer reading list and the TV shows we can't stop watching. We've paired every book with a summer vacation vibe — because a Jersey Shore read hits different than a Tuscany one. From laugh-out-loud rom-coms to family dramas that'll make you question AI, we've got your beach bag covered. On the TV side: romance, comedy, nostalgia, drama, and the newseasons we're counting

What if the one word you've been avoiding is the key to your freedom in midlife? In this episode of Before Boca, we're tackling our favorite B word — boundaries — with Dr. Jen Altman. She's here to separate the buzzword from the practice we desperately need to get right. We unpack: A definition of boundaries that actually makes sense (no therapy-speak) Why women struggle to set boundaries without feeling guilty, mean, or selfish The real cost of people-pleasing and self-abandonment Why mid

Everything has become… a lot. From over-the-top birthday parties to 12-step skincare routines, we're all feeling the pressure to do more, spend more, and be more. But why — and what's it actually costing us? In this episode, we unpack the culture of "extra" — why vacations now need to be experiences, why kids' sports require sleep away camp-level prep, and why even our bathrooms are competing with spas. We break down a 2025 Springer Nature study on Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Status Anxiety

What happens when you sit your adultson down and ask him to be brutally honest about how you parent him — and he brings his best friend for support? In this episode of Before Boca, Lisa's son and his lifelong best friend join us for the conversation every midlife momneeds to hear. No sugarcoating. No "you're doing great, Mom"platitudes. Two young men in their twenties telling us exactly what they need from their parents — and what pushes them away. We cover: The texts that makethem roll their