Join your hosts Tricia Rivas and Wendi Fredregill for Your Sasstastic Life, a podcast where we dive headfirst into the tough stuff. Your Sasstastic Life is all about sharing the gritty stories of adversity and struggle, so you can feel empowered, inspired, and know you're not alone. Think of this as your safe space to turn life's crap into rocket fuel for your future. We don't take ourselves too seriously and lean into humor to lighten the load. Buckle up, it's gonna be a sarcastic, sassy ri ...
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Episode 36 - Hormones, Health, and Hope in Menopause
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Send us a text Certified menopause practitioner and accomplished women's health nurse practitioner Maggie Livingston joins us to share her journey from postpartum nursing to filling the much-needed role of a menopause specialist in the Des Moines metro. She unfolds the realities of perimenopause and menopause, shedding light on the myriad of sympto…
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Episode 35 - Empowering Breast Health with Grace Breast Imaging & Medical Spa
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Send us a text We are excited to share our conversation about expert breast care and early cancer detection as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the inspiring founders of Grace Breast Imaging and Medical Spa, Dr. Andrea Lamphiear and Dr. Rachel Preisser. These incredible women share their remarkable journey from meeting at the Universi…
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Episode 34 - Holistic Pelvic Floor Care, Trauma and Healing
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Send us a text What if you could break the cycle of generational misinformation about pelvic health? Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Courtney Buhrow, an advocate for holistic pelvic care and founder of Revive Physical Therapy and Wellness. Dr. Courtney will share her professional journey and illuminate the importance of pelvic floor he…
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Episode 33 - Empty Nesting and Embracing Menopause
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Send us a text Feeling a little lost now that the kids have flown the nest? Or maybe you’re in the thick of those hormonal rollercoasters known as perimenopause and menopause? We’ve got you covered in our latest podcast episode; trust us, it’s one you don’t want to miss. We’re sitting down with the ever-inspiring Kristin VanGundy, a powerhouse in c…
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Episode 32- Working With Your Hormones To Empower Your Nutrition And Fitness
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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Nikki Russell, a certified group fitness instructor and nutrition coach who turned her passion for fitness into a thriving business, Aptitude Fitness. Nikki shares her heartfelt journey from using running as a coping mechanism after a tough breakup to conquering marathons, including the iconic Boston Marat…
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Episode 31 - Empathy, Humor, and the Art of Being Present
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Send us a text Join us for our 31st episode of Your Sasstastic Life, where we dish out the dirt on self-doubt and the never-ending quest for instant gratification. Wendi spills the tea on her health journey, cold plunges included (yes, she's that brave), and we dive into how our perception of time does a funhouse mirror trick depending on what we’r…
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Episode 30 - Navigating Friendships & Digital Realities with Gen Z
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Send us a text Savannah Fredregill, Wendi's middle daughter, joins us on a heartfelt exploration through the evolution of female friendships, confronting the past, and braving the digital world as a Gen Z woman. From the drama-filled corridors of high school to the fresh start of college life, Savannah shares her journey of forming genuine connecti…
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Episode 29 - The Healing Power of Reframing Subconscious Beliefs
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Send us a text When the subconscious mind whispers secrets of transformation, Beth Holstein's expertise in PSYCH-K therapy reveals them to the conscious world. Embark on a fascinating journey with Beth as she recounts her path from Brazil to the U.S., her evolution from elementary education to the nuanced field of psychotherapy, and her discovery o…
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Episode 28 - Manifestation and Muumuus with a Mission
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Send us a text Ever left a voicemail for your BFF singing tunes you made up or sent a text that had you both in stitches? That's the kind of fun we, Tricia and Wendi, bring to our podcast. Join us as we delve into the quirky side of life's communication and the profound journey of setting intentions for your personal growth. In this episode, we sha…
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Episode 27 - Embracing Life's Finale
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Send us a text When the laughter of loved ones echoes in our memories, it's a treasure unlike any other. Dr. Amy Hughes joined us to share how she's ensuring those echoes never fade by capturing the essence of her patients through legacy videos. Her heartwarming stories remind us that joy and humor still have their place amidst the solemnity of lif…
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Episode 26 - The Sasstastic Adventure of Self-Discovery
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Send us a text When the clock struck midnight, catapulting us into a fresh calendar year, Tricia and I—your jovial guides through life’s quirks and quandaries—found ourselves knee-deep in conversations that blended hearty chuckles with heartfelt aspirations. We're here to spill the beans about everything from our secret (and not-so-secret) obsessio…
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Episode 25 - Embracing the Messy Side of Life: Poop Confessionals
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Send us a text Picture this: you’re stepping into a space as vibrant as our vision, a place where the walls themselves echo our brand's energy. That's what Tricia Rivas and Wendi Fredregill, felt upon entering our new Apexx Creative Podcast Studio. We're buzzing with plans to turn Apexx into a sanctuary for entrepreneurs and small business owners, …
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Episode 24 - Laughter and Tears- A Journey of Personal Growth and Remembrance
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Strap on your roller skates and glide into a world of laughter, nostalgia, and the o…
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Episode 23 - Building Authentic Connections in a Multifaceted Life
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. David Allen Tracy is a serial entrepreneur and an award-winning marketing and advert…
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Episode 22 - Cherished Memories of Christmas Past and the Joy of New Horizons
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Gather 'round the fireplace, friends—faux or otherwise—as we share a cup of cheer an…
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Episode 21 - A Rollercoaster Ride Through Womanhood: Laughter, Insights, and Unexpected Mishaps
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Have you ever wondered about the strange things women discuss when they get together…
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Episode 20 - Conversations on Love, Life, and Humor with Mr. Producer
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Have you ever wondered about the man behind the scenes of our podcast? Join us for a…
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Episode 19 - Empowerment and Community with Girls on the Run of Central Iowa
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Do you remember your first race? The feeling of heart pounding, adrenaline racing, t…
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Episode 18 - Life of a Neuro-Sparkly Entrepreneur
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Have you ever wondered how owning your neurodivergence can transform your life? Meet…
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Episode 17 - Hot Seat Recording from Sasstastic Live!
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Our first Sasstastic Live event was held on September 28th! Women could add their na…
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Episode 16 - Women's Empowerment in the Menopause Journey
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Tricia and Wendi can attest that a special kind of magic happens when two people hav…
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Episode 15 - Half Sass Event Sponsors Jam Session
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. In this episode, we are thrilled to have our Half Sass Event Sponsors on the show! G…
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Episode 14 - Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Change
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Have you ever felt a nagging sensation that something bigger and more fulfilling awa…
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Episode 13 - The Resilient Path of an Entrepreneur
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. We are so excited to celebrate our Full Sass Sponsor, In2it Digital for our Sasstast…
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Episode 12- Navigating Fashion and Body Positivity
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. You're in for a treat today, listeners, as we chat with the fabulous Brenda Garrison…
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Episode 11 - Setting Boundaries and Embracing Joy
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Ever feel like you're constantly juggling work, life, and everything in between, onl…
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Episode 10 - Live Recording From Launch Party
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Ever juggled work, family, and friendships and wondered if there was a secret formul…
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Episode 9 - Women, Finances, and Confidence
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Join us as we navigate the complex relationship between women, money, and worth with…
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Episode 8 - Rising Above Challenges
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Have you ever felt like life's challenges were insurmountable? What if we told you t…
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Episode 7 - The Journey to Authenticity and Resilience
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. Do you ever feel like those in the public eye just have it all together? In our hone…
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Episode 6 - Shifting Gears in Life and Business
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. In this episode, Wendi & Tricia talk with Christina about adversity during Covid, he…
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Episode 5 - Spinning The Wheel!
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. In this episode, Tricia talks about building her salon business from the ground up, …
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Episode 4 - Work/Life Balance is Bullcrap
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. In this episode we talk about all of the hats that Erin Huiatt wears and that work-l…
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Episode 3- Reinventing Yourself
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. In this episode, we talk with Jill Lippincott about re-inventing yourself personally…
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Episode 2- Perfectionism and Getting Into Action!
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. In this episode we tackle the frustration of perfectionism and moving past the fear …
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Episode 1 - Welcome To Your Sasstastic Life!
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Send us a text Welcome to Your Sasstastic Life, a community for Gen X and Millennial women. Join us for funny and emotion packed conversations that women over 40 are facing. We are here to navigate midlife with you, support and encourage you with empathy and humor. In this episode we share the origin story of the Wendi & Tricia friendship and why w…
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