An alarming 1 in 8 women between 40 and 59 have depression according to the CDC. A U-shaped happiness curve shows that people across 132 countries are unhappiest at around 47-48.

The good news is, we can outsmart and change our brains.

Scientists used to think that the brain did not change once we reached adulthood. We now know that the brain experiences neuroplasticity, which means our brain grows, changes and develops throughout our lifetime.

Dr. Ellen Albertson suggests that midlife is the best time of life if you know the 7 steps to thrive:

1. Know yourself
2. Love yourself
3. Energize yourself
4. Reprogram your brain
5. Empower yourself
6. Rehab your relationships
7. Enlighten yourself

Dr. Ellen teaches women how to make the most of their upswing in health and wellness from getting more protein to recognizing when they need help for depression.

“I coach women how to shift their energetic vibration, so they feel and look great and attract what they truly want,” says Dr. Ellen. “My goal is for women to become authentic, follow their hearts, and create something amazing in their lives that generates joy and vivacity.”