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Making life after 40 unapologetically awesome. Thriving w/3 autoimmune diseases in my 50s. No gimmicks. No BS. Just straight talk. Helping you with small nudges so you can live the life you deserve. Featured in @wsj. #LFG Learn more at golong.me.

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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Get uncomfortably specific." Not "eat healthy"—eat a salad every day at lunch. Behavioral scientist Kristen Berman, co-founder of Irrational Labs on why your perfect future self isn't enough to drive change. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
For today's #TextingTuesday, let's talk about the importance of "alone time", especially during the crazy of the holidays. Maybe you're traveling today. Or have a house full of people. Or traveling tomorrow. Whatever. You know what I mean. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Are you struggling with keeping the happy face on this holiday season? For this week's #MythMonday, let's talk about having to be "HAPPY" because it's the holiday season. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
"I need more easy in my life..." Welcome to #TestimonialThursdays, a new series from Go Long. Listen to how Yolanda learned to embrace simplifying things when it came to planning her meals for the week. Learn more: golong.me/micro-accoun... Here's what it didn't require: [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
In this week's #WisdomWednesday, Adulting 101 Masterclass founder, Heather Redisch, talks about the importance of getting your kid to start using live communication (FaceTime, phone, etc.) in uncomfortable situations as soon as possible. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Yesterday, Halle Berry told Gavin Newsom to take a hike. No, not click bait. Governor Newsom vetoed a bill that had overwhelming bi-partisan support in the California legislature that would have moved the needle on women's healthcare, particularly around menopause care. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Trying to figure out how to stand out in a tough job market (or maybe you're trying to coach your kid). Maybe you need to reframe how you're looking at things based on the expert advice of Tami Reiss. youtu.be/BUex5lFHz30?... [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Think you need to drink 64 oz of water daily? Perhaps you are already getting some of the hydration you need from the food you're consuming. In this week's #mythmonday, @menopausedietplan gets into it & talks about the advice she gives her own kids on water consumption.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
I had the pleasure of being on Karen Covy's podcast called "Off the Fence", where we talked about when a major life change happens, such as divorce, how you can still make time for yourself. You can catch the entire episode here: karencovy.com/podcast-acco... [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
"The only way through is through." There's no shortcut through grief. No way to go around it, over it, or pretend it didn't happen. And yet, our culture teaches us to avoid it at all costs. In this clip from our chat, Nadia Ahrens shares what she's learned from her own devastating loss... [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Sept is Natl Suicide Prevention Month. I wrote abt losing my brilliant friend Hailey last wk to depression. Sometimes the most vital thing we can do is reach out to someone we havent talked to in a bit. A reminder to reach out to old friends: connection matters more than we realize.
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The Friend Who Couldn't See Through the Fog
On Friendship, Loss, and the Fog We Can't Always See Through
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Are you wondering why you continue to get injured as you try and get back to full health? Maybe you're wondering if the soreness you have is really pain that needs to be checked out? [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
"Confidence. Clarity. Control." That’s what The Midlife Edit is all about. One of my private coaching clients recently shared this with me... [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
💪 TRUST YOUR GUT & PROTECT YOUR WALLET This morning I almost got talked into a 95K mile service... for a car with only 35K miles! 🚗 Sound familiar? Here's what I've learned coaching women over 40: The same confidence we need to push back at the mechanic? [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Back-to-school bingo, anyone? 🤦‍♀️ ♀️ If you've ever found yourself eating dinner at 10pm because of "4 events same night" or frantically searching for a protractor at midnight... this one's for you. Swipe through and count how many apply to your life.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
This week's Substack post is about how my mom's Parkinson's shapes my approach to taking care of myself, especially around strength training and movement. There have been some cursory studies around #autoimmune and #parkinsons, esp for #womenover40. open.substack.com/pub/golong/p... [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
"I got into the Goldman Sachs program." My client has been slowly, yet methodically, chipping away at this goal for months. Literal months. While... [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
How do I stay motivated for strength training on a regular basis? It's not the reason you probably think. On August 19th, I'm going to drop how I stay motivated. The myth for this #MythMonday is that I'm just naturally motivated to lift weights because I just love it. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Let's get real about the benefits of using weighted vests. In the latest episode of "Going the Distance with Go Long", @debra_duby and @justgolong discuss all things strength training for #womenover40 and actually all age demographics for women and girls. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Your morning routine failed. Your coach didn't. When your productivity system crashes under the weight of real life, micro-accountability steps in. This client had a high-stakes meeting but felt overwhelmed. No time for elaborate prep routines. golong.me/micro-accoun... [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Welcome to another edition of Myth Monday by Go Long! Today's debunked myth, courtesy of Dr. Rachel Gerson, is around strength training. While the guidelines for getting a bone density scan are outdated and are way too late in a woman's life... golong.me/micro-accoun... [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
"I wanted to lie to you so badly... but I haven't" 😅 This is what REAL accountability looks like. When you have someone checking in on your goals, suddenly you can't just ghost yourself anymore. My client Sarah admitted she wanted to lie about her progress (we've all been there!)... [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
🚨 STOP falling for the BS supplements promising to "cure" your perimenopause 🚨 Dr. Joy'El Ballard just dropped some TRUTH: She's seen women walk into her office with literal GROCERY BAGS full of supplements they bought from TikTok ads. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Every woman over 40 has been here: staring at herself in a dressing room mirror thinking "I need to lose weight before [insert event where people will judge how I look]." Recently my client was spiraling about an upcoming wedding. Not because she was excited to celebrate - but because... [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
"It's not genetics. It's everything else we carry." The myth that Black women have worse health outcomes because we're "just different" needs to die. Dr. Joy'El Ballard breaks it down: The research shows it's not their genes—it's the chronic stress from micro-aggressions, discrimination, [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Wondering what accountability coaching via texting looks like? Well then check out this week's version of #TextTuesday. Go Long's micro-accountability coaching isn't just about getting boring tasks done. It's about helping you manage your time to bring back the fun in your life. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
It's time for another #mythmonday. We're back with Liz Ward, RDN aka @menopausedietplan.bsky.social, and now we're talking about hydration - especially as we hit the height of summer temps here in the Northern Hemisphere. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Time for another #mythmonday! This week's myth is you don't need to start worrying about strength training until later in life. Listen to Dr. Rachel Gerson, a radiologist + advisor to a number of companies in the healthcare tech space, explain how your bone density peaks in your 20s. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
💡 The question that could change your next medical appointment: "What do you expect this test to tell us, and how will it change my treatment?" Dr. Rachel Gerson (radiologist) just shared why this simple question is so powerful. Here's what we learned: [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Plot twist: My new puppy is teaching me more about productivity than any AI tool ever has. Truffle forces me to take breaks exactly when I think I 'can't afford' them. Turns out those interruptions aren't killing my creativity - they're unlocking it. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
"I feel like everything around me is speeding up, and I'm not sure I want to—or can—keep up." Hear this a lot lately? The rules changed. Nobody sent a memo. And what got you here won't get you through what's next. [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
The Coaching Industrial Complex is broken. Here's what they won't tell you: Traditional wellness coaching is designed for people who DON'T exist. It's optimized for mythical humans who have: - 2+ hours daily for "self-care" - Endless energy reserves - Zero competing priorities (cont.)
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
🚨 MENOPAUSE MYTH-BUSTING ALERT 🚨 Everyone's screaming "eat 200 grams of protein!" + "GLP-1s will save you!" but nobody's telling you the TRUTH about what actually works + WHY. Liz Ward, RDN (co-author of @menopausedietplan.bsky.social w/Hillary Wright, RDN) DEMOLISHES the biggest nutrition lies...
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
When you text people for a living, you never know what is going to come up. 👀 🤷‍♀️ In this week's drop of #TextTuesday of real #microaccountability in action 📱✨ This is what support looks like - not another meeting on your calendar, but showing up right where you are.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
🚫 Myth Monday: "Accountability coaches never procrastinate" Reality check: I just spent 3 weeks putting off something crucial for my business. FridayI locked myself in a room and got 75% of it done. riverside.fm/shared/expor...
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
The accountability coach's dirty secret: I've been procrastinating on my website for 3 weeks. THREE WEEKS. While LinkedIn feeds you "I wake up at 4am and crush my goals" bullshit, I'm over here proving even productivity experts get stuck.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Most wellness content for #womenover40 completely misses the mark. It's either too generic, too young, or too superficial to address what you're actually dealing with.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
For most of us, life is about doing our best because sometimes "life gets in the way" of doing the things we wanted and/or planned to do. With this client, sh** happened at work so the advice was to find a bit of time to destress after a tough stretch.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Moving your kid into college this fall? Let's get into another #mythmonday with @justgolong, courtesy of @gameplanorganizing. We have #twoforthepriceofone in this drop. When you're dropping your kid off to college, it can be an emotional time. Let yourself feel "all of the feels" by having a plan.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
I didnt start running to get strong. I started because my body felt broken from #RheumatoidArthritis (diagnosed 27+ years ago). RA. 80+ hr Wall Street weeks. Constant stiffness. Constant fatigue. Frustration with my body letting me down.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Time for another #mythmonday: Does Hormone Therapy Cause Weight Gain in Menopause? ❌ MYTH: Hormone therapy causes weight gain. ❌
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Here’s what most #autoimmune advice skips: You’re not just managing symptoms—you’re managing energy. This week’s blog is about using seasonal intelligence to notice what supports your system right now—and what doesn’t. It’s not magic. It’s rhythm. Link in next post.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Hi @richarddeitsch.bsky.social - Might want to tell your colleagues that Reich was HIRED, not FIRED.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
“It’s like a wrinkle on the inside…” Chronic pain doesn’t always come from degeneration. Learn why your MRI may not tell the whole story. And what you can do about it.👇 🎧 Full episode: Going the Distance with Go Long youtu.be/9cXl00xKxCY?... #ChronicPain #WomenOver40 #Inflammation #Autoimmune
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
🚨 23andMe just filed for bankruptcy, putting millions of users' genetic data at risk. But there's a bigger story: what happens to YOUR health data when ANY app goes bankrupt? Especially period and pregnancy trackers? A thread 🧵 1/14 #obgynsky #gynsky #womenshealth
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Thinking abt maintaining your #mentalhealth while being an #entrepreneur, esp as one in #menopause? Check out this ep I just dropped for "Going the Distance w/Go Long". If you're a Apple/Spotify person, click on link below to find on those platforms! golong.substack.com/p/redefining...
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Redefining Success: Amanda Baudier on Coaching Entrepreneurs and Embracing Balance
Hard Truths About Burnout, Boundaries, and Building a Sustainable Career as a Founder
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
What does Go Long coaching look like? Here is a recent text exch working w/a client to find a practical soln around low energy late in the day. Coaching has to fit into your life. Not someone else's. DM me if you're ready to stop making excuses around why you don't deserve better for yourself.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Living w/ #Autoimmune? Let's Talk! 🎯 Does this sound familiar? 🔵 You're told "but you look fine!" while battling invisible symptoms 🔵 You've collected more than one autoimmune diagnosis like unwanted souvenirs 🔵 You're juggling life, career, + a body that seems to have its own agenda [cont.]
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Very excited to see @consumerlab.bsky.social on here! If you want the full low-down on supplements that have truth behind their marketing, they are the one to follow.
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Go Long @justgolong.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
It's time for another edition of #mythmonday by @justgolong.bsky.social! For this week's edition, we're focusing on #menopause, which has gotten significant amt of focus in the past few years, which is a blessing+a problem. Yes, when you press this button - diff sayings related to BS come out.
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