
Smash the Crash
If your energy is MIA, your brain feels like it’s buffering, and your mood swings are auditioning for a soap opera… welcome. You’re in the right place.
Hosted by midlife health coach Melissa Hinman, Smash the Crash is the go-to podcast for busy, overwhelmed women navigating perimenopause and all the real-life chaos that comes with midlife.
This isn’t about a total life overhaul. It’s about small, realistic shifts that actually fit your life—and help you feel like YOU again.
Disclaimer: I am a registered nurse and health coach, but I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.
Smash the Crash
039- Summer Energy Series: Midlife Survival Mode- Snacks, Sips, & Sanity
Feeling crispy around the edges from the heat, chaos, and endless to-do lists? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not broken.
In this Summer Energy Series episode of Smash the Crash, Melissa shares her go-to Midlife Survival Checklist for the weeks when it’s 100 degrees, your brain is fried, and your energy is running on caffeine and chaos.
You’ll learn:
- Why taking five (literally!) is the reset your nervous system needs
- How hydration and electrolytes can keep you from a 3pm crash
- The best grab-and-go high-protein snacks to fuel your day (spoiler: cheese sticks aren’t just for kids!)
- Simple tips to make smart snacking actually happen during busy summer days
Plus: how skipping meals doesn’t just leave you hangry—it messes with your mood, focus, and decision-making.
This is your permission slip to stop running on fumes.
Take the break. Eat the snack. Drink the water. Repeat.
🟣 Tag @itsmelissahinman with your updated snack stash and let’s normalize fueling midlife with more intention (and less stress).
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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.