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You’ve never been better than you are today -- in this very moment. So why do you feel like every woman has her proverbial sh*t together except you?The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide, hosted by Jackie MacDougall, supports women in achieving their dreams through coaching, collaboration and community. Cut through the constant noise and clutter, get clear on who you are and what you really want next and ACTIVATE what’s brewing inside you. We'll do it together.
Have you considered a career in speaking? Or maybe you’re thinking about speaking as a side hustle or a way to promote your business expertise. If you’re interested in hopping on stage in front of a crowd, this episode is the ultimate guide to getting started.
We’ll tackle:
• How to determine the best topic
• How to stand out and find opportunities, not competition
• The #1 question: “Can I actually make money speaking?”
Innovation Women's mission is to help every woman become a speaker. By connecting speakers and subject matter experts to these opportunities, they help women with opportunities to build their brand, grow their businesses and advance their careers. Join Innovation Women today!
Guest: Bobbie Carlton is the founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Innovation Nights and Innovation Women, or, as she calls them, the day job, the night job and the dream job. Carlton is an entertaining, tell-it-like-it-is speaker who speaks extensively (and passionately) about public speaking and how it can be the driving force behind career growth and business success. She's a TEDx speaker; an entertaining startup event host; she's spoken at the United Nations; she's shared the stage with storytelling legend (and NPR's Snap Judgment host) Glynn Washington; and she's been on the main stage for some of the world’s best-known conferences for technical and professional women. Carlton has been featured on CBS News, in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, USA Today and other major media. She was previously the head of global PR at two different enterprise software companies and the head of marketing for a brand devoted to providing positive role models for preteen girls. She’s inspired thousands of technical, entrepreneurial and executive women to take control of their own speaking careers and has worked with event managers around the world to deliver diverse and inclusive events.
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The following episode includes a brief mention of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.Imagine being a little girl growing up in Southern California with a world-renowned psychic as your Godmother, only to find out you, too, share a similar gift. That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest. In this episode, you’ll hear her story of self discovery, and you’ll learn how to tap into your own intuition and build stronger boundaries within yourself that can help create a more aligned, intentional life.
Guest: Dena Paduanois an accomplished intuitive consultant blessed with great intuition and an amazing healing touch. Her psychic gift is purely God given and she has been honing her talent for the past 18 years. Her clientele includes celebrities and professionals from various industries including film, finance, music, medicine, marketing and technology from all over the world. Many of her clients have been booking sessions with her for over ten years. Dena’s method employs psychometry which involves reading a client’s energy, voice, digital pictures and signature. Her approach is kind, objective and personal. Her goal is to help her clients gain insight and awareness to enable them to move forward to work on career, relationships and life vision. Often opening old wounds is necessary for growth but it only works with insight and the tools to move forward. Dena is highly skilled in offering choices and solutions with enlightening clarity and has astounded many clients with her insightful predictions.
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What if there were a way to bring more joy, abundance, prosperity, peace, and harmony into your life? Oh, but there is. Meet Feng Shui expert, manifesting magnet, alchemist, healer, real-life Irish Celtic Shaman, and the “Mary Poppins of Prosperity,” Patricia Lohan. Not only is she armed with incredible Feng Shui tips to bring more of what you want into your life, she’s got some big (and I mean BIG) news for grown-ass women as we enter 2024.
Patricia has created a mini-course that dives into all nine areas of Feng Shui, helping you get clarity on, what it is that you want, and goes step by step into exactly what do do. Who doesn’t want a power-packed digital toolkit that will help you magnetize your home for luck, blessings and joy - within just 2 days? Get your Feng Shui Quick-Fix at https://patricialohan.com/jackie
About:
Patricia Lohan is a Feng Shui expert, manifesting magnet, alchemist, healer and real-life Irish Celtic Shaman. Some people call her the “Mary Poppins of Prosperity,”
Patricia is the creator of PowerHouse Feng Shui and Author of The Happy Home: A Guide To Creating A Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Life and Become a Business Powerhouse Using Feng Shui. She helps entrepreneurs make their homes & businesses magnetic to money, luck, and blessings. She shows you what they don’t teach in business school, what lies between the lines, your top-secret tool for success.
She has helped thousands of people across the globe embrace Feng Shui and creates lasting changes in their businesses, homes, and lives. Patricia has seen first hand the power of the mind, surroundings and inner healing, clearing and aligning everything so it works holistically. She loves entrepreneurship with 15 years of experience running and growing three successful startups of her own.
Patricia has been featured in media around the world including The New York Times, CNN, Fox, Forbes, The New York Post, She Knows, Essence, Mind Body Green, USA Today and Elephant Journal.
Connect with Patricia:PatriciaLohan.com
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No one has tried more diet trends than Generation X; Atkins, South Beach, non-fat, cabbage soup, grapefruit diet, liquid diet, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Slim Fast… Stop the Insanity!
We’ve been on and off enough diet rollercoasters, I refuse to contribute to it. Today you’ll meet a guest who teaches us how to appreciate our bodies, as they are, right now in this moment. And, if you’d like to become even stronger, and have greater balance that will carry you over the next three decades or so, she’ll help you with that too.
Plus, we’ll invite you to an online event happening this week that will help you turn any challenge, into an opportunity.
Join Rachel for a virtual event! Turn Challenges into Opportunities: 7 Secrets of Success
About: Rachel Cosgrove co-owns and operates Results Fitness, a fitness center in downtown Newhall and Results Fitness University where she and her husband consult, speak, write and work with hundreds of personal trainers around the world, including trainers in England, Canada, Switzerland, Lebanon, Brazil and Australia, coaching them on fitness programming for their clients, their career, business, branding, sales & marketing.
Rachel has been featured in numerous magazines including Muscle and Fitness Hers, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Women’s Running, Oxygen, More Magazine, Runner’s World, Women’s World, Real Simple, More Magazine and Shape magazine.
On the advisory board for Women’s Health, she had her own column in Women’s Health Magazine and on Huffington Post. She is the best selling author of the book The Female Body Breakthrough, published by Rodale in November 2009. Her second book, Drop Two Sizes: A Proven Plan to Ditch the Scale, Get the Body You Want & Wear the Clothes You Love, also published by Rodale, was released in April 2013 along with the Drop Two Sizes DVD set with Women’s Health, featuring Rachel herself coaching the viewers through the workouts.
Her third book is currently in the works, Age Strong: The Breakthrough Fitness Plan for Women Who Want To Feel Empowered, Athletic & Strong As They Age, due to be published in 2024 with Human Kinetics.
She has conducted television interviews on Fox, ABC, and WGN repeatedly. She has been featured on numerous radio shows promoting her books and has made an appearance on the Dr. Oz Show.
She has been a spokesperson for Secret Deodorant and Nike, and has also been a consultant for Gatorade, Nike, Livestrong, Women’s Health and Men’s Health Magazines.
As one of the featured speakers for the company, Perform Better, she lectures nationally and internationally on topics such as strength training, fat loss, business in the fitness industry and nutrition specifically for women, helping them to reach their potential in all aspects of their life.
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When it comes to being an activist, are you more the type to stand on stage or lead the parade? Or are you more of an introvert? Maybe you'd prefer to stamp envelopes or organize things behind the scenes. In her new book, MICRO ACTIVISM: How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without a Bullhorn, author and activism, coach Omkari Williams opens our minds to making an impact in our own unique ways.
If you're thinking, "Well, I'm not an activist," press play. You might be surprised.
About:Author & Activism Coach, Omkari Williams, is the author of "MICRO ACTIVISM: How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without a Bullhorn." She leads workshops and trainings and is host of the popular podcast, Stepping into Truth, where she interviews people doing activism in their own unique ways. To help people identify their own way of activism she created the Activist Archetype Quiz ©. Williams was born and raised in Manhattan and now lives in western Massachusetts.
Omkari has worked as a political consultant and life coach for 30 years, with an emphasis on supporting activists who identify as introverted or highly sensitive. As a queer Black woman, she shares her own story of challenging injustice to empower others in making a difference in their communities.
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OmkariWilliams.com
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If you ask a grown-ass woman about her sex life, you might be surprised at what you hear. But today’s guest wouldn’t be surprised at all. Dr. Shannon Chavez is a sex therapist and sexual health expert who works with individuals, couples, and groups of all ages and backgrounds. Her work focuses on sex education, awareness, and growth emphasizing sexual satisfaction and empowerment.
About:
Dr. Shannon Chavez is a sex therapist and sexual health expert who works with individuals, couples, and groups of all ages and backgrounds. Her work focuses on sex education, awareness, and growth emphasizing sexual satisfaction and empowerment.
Dr. Chavez earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and completed a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Institute for Sexual Health in Beverly Hills, California treating clients dealing with sex addiction-compulsivity and sexual health concerns. She is an active member of the Institute for the Scientific Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS), and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Dr. Chavez currently has a private practice in Beverly Hills, California using her unique mind-body approach to address both psychological and physical needs related to sexual concerns. Her passion is helping people gain sexual awareness through teaching workshops, retreats, community outreach, and writing. She has been featured in GQ, New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Broadly Vice, Instyle, and Self Magazines; and is a frequent contributor to the website SheKnows.com. She has also appeared on national news, podcasts, and radio as an expert on sexuality and women’s health.
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After she survived cancer, COVID, and heart failure, Jen Singer took all the things she learned about being a patient and married it to her expertise as a medical writer, creating a series of short, informative, and yet funny, guides for newly diagnosed patients and the people who love them.
The Just Diagnosed Guides should be required reading for women over 40. Today, you’ll hear why I believe that, and learn a few things about supporting those friends and family members who need us to step up in the most helpful way possible.
About: Jen Singer is a ghostwriter and editor who has appeared in numerous media, including the CBS Evening News, the Wall Street Journal, and Good Housekeeping. Among the original mom bloggers, she is the author of five parenting books. She is also the author of THE JUST DIAGNOSED GUIDES, available on Amazon, for new patients and the people who love them.
To get any (or all) of Jen’s Just Diagnosed Guides, visit GrownAssWoman.guide/episode191
And to connect with Jen on Instagram, follow her @jensingersaid
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Who takes the lead when it comes to finances in your household? According to a study done by Bank of America last year, 94% of women believe they'll be personally responsible for their finances at some point in their lives. If that’s really the case, now is a great time to become even more knowledgeable and empowered.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be talking more about money — how to make more, and how to make it multiply. But today, we’re starting with the foundation: why you might struggle with money, the two biggest mistakes women over 40 are making, and where to focus your energy first when it comes to building wealth. You might be surprised by that answer.
Guest:
Jen Hemphill is an award-winning podcaster, AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor), author, and speaker. Her mission is to help Latinas be more confident and simplify their finances they can save more, get out of debt quicker, and build wealth! Jen’s podcast, Her Dinero Matters is focused on helping Latinas have increased confidence and control over their finances.
Jen has been featured in publications such as Forbes, New York Times, Oprah Magazine, Good Company Magazine, NPR and NBC News.
Visit JenHemphill.com for more info.
Join Jen's upcoming virtual event, Financially Strong Latina
Get Jen's book, Her Money Matters!
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In an informal poll in The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide community, 63% of those who responded said they would categorize their sleep as poor. Why are so many women in midlife and beyond struggling with getting rest? In today’s episode, we are going to tackle some of the most common sleep problems in women over 40, the causes, and most importantly solutions. And, if you find your sleep is adequate but could be better, we also discuss sleep wellness — getting an even better, more restful, sleep. Who doesn’t want that?
Guest: Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach for women who struggle with getting a good night's sleep consistently. Her goal is to help women feel better and live better, and the key to both begins with a good night's sleep. Morgan is also a former insomniac who spent almost a decade using prescription sleeping pills despite knowing that her overall sleep quality suffered. She’s also a two-time breast cancer survivor who advocates for a lifestyle of disease prevention and integrating holistic strategies for cancer treatment.
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We hear a lot about grief as it relates to death and dying. But today’s guest is an expert on grieving those who still walk among us. Melody Murray, is the author of “Mourning the Living: When The Loved One You’ve Lost is Still Here” and “My Bounce Back Plan” (available November 2023). In this episode, she helps guide us through difficult relationships, and shares her expertise on when to know it’s time to create stronger boundaries, and when it’s time to move on.
About: Melody Murray is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist and author of two books. Melody has been featured in the NY Times, the Business Insider, "The Doctors", E! Networks and "Peace of Mind with Taraji" on Facebook Watch. She’s a former reality tv producer and director who, around the time she turned 40, made the giant leap into becoming a therapist. Connect with Melody at MelodyLMFT.com or on Instagram @MelodyLMFT.
Related episodes with Melody:
How to Put the Joy Back in the Holidays
You Are Not Enough (and other lies we tell ourselves)
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We're diving into a topic many of us want to pretend is not happening, and yet we feel it more and more every day -- ageism.
Yes, it's everywhere, and when you factor in gender and race, it can become even more of an issue. But sometimes in regards to ageism, the call is coming from inside the house. That internalized ageism is what we're tackling today; all the ways we count ourselves out as we get older.
But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. There are ways to avoid, or at least quiet, those loud, but false, voices in our heads. In this episode, you'll learn some pretty simple, but hugely effective steps we can all take to combat the ageism that comes from within.
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Star Hansen is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO©) and Clutter Whisperer on a mission to help you banish your personal Clutter Monster, take control of your stuff, and create a life you’re truly proud of. Star looks at the deeper meaning of your stuff to help you figure out WHY you feel overwhelmed by your clutter in the first place. I recently caught her Ted Talk and immediately knew I had to talk with her. Then, I read her best selling book “Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized?”, and (mind blown). Honestly, I have never heard anything like it. If you have clutter in your home or your car, or even in your food or on your calendar, take a listen. Star has helped thousands of people get (and stay!) organized and she’s about to help us today. BTW, you could probably tell by the title of her book but there’s some salty language in here so grab the earbuds.
About:
Star Hansen is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO©) and Clutter Whisperer on a mission to help you banish your personal Clutter Monster, take control of your stuff, and create a life you’re truly proud of. Star looks at the deeper meaning of your stuff to help you figure out WHY you feel overwhelmed by your clutter in the first place. Star’s best selling book, “Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized?”, has inspired countless individuals to tackle their clutter head on and find lasting solutions. She has appeared on over 30 TV shows, given a TEDx talk, and shared her fitted sheet folding secrets with Oprah & her fans. Her unique methodology has helped thousands of people get (and stay!) organized when nothing else worked.
Connect with Star on social: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok
Related Episodes:
Abundance and Prosperity? Yes, Please!
Is Your Home Attracting What You Want?
Links mentioned:
OrganizingIsEasy.com/Podcast
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When it comes to fiction, there’s nothing like curling up with a good book. I’m able to shut off my active brain, push everything else aside for a little while and enjoy a great story. Recently, I did that with the On Fire Island by Jane L Rosen; it was the perfect end of summer weekend read.
Jane’s writing comes from her own personal experience as a wife, mom, sister, daughter and friend. Her stories, while fiction, are inspired by her own life — sometimes to the displeasure of others (you’ll have to hear that story). And Jane shares the major twist her own career took when she decided to put pen to paper for her first of five novels. Seriously, like wow.
In this episode, we talk about the themes in her latest book and how we as grown-ass women can learn and grow by having the courage to open ourselves up to new ideas. PS: If writing a book has been on your bucket list, listen until the end. Jane gives some great no-nonsense advice on how to get started.
About: Jane L. Rosen is an author, screenwriter, and Huffington Post contributor. She lives in New York City and Fire Island with her husband and three daughters. She is the author of Nine Women, One Dress, Eliza Starts a Rumor, A Shoe Story and On Fire Island.
Connect with Jane at JaneLRosen.com or on Instagram.
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Zibby Media
Gotham Writers Workshop
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Four and a half years ago, I had a woman on the podcast who was just starting a business. And although she believed she had something big on her hands, she had no idea what was ahead of her, including becoming a global company, and being named one of Forbes 50 over 50. On this episode of the Grown Ass Woman's Guide, You'll hear directly from Dani Klein Modisett. We'll talk about where she was, where she is now, and all the lessons that she has learned along the way.
About: Dani Klein Modisett is a comedian/author/entrepreneur and author of the book, “Take My Spouse, How to Keep Your Marriage Happy, Healthy, and Thriving by Following the Rules of Comedy (Shambhala Press, 2015). Part memoir, part instruction the book draws from the course she taught in Stand-up at UCLA for ten years. Her first book “Afterbirth...stories you won’t read in Parents magazine,” (St. Martin’s Press, 2009) was based on a sold out show she created. In 2018, after her mother became depressed facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, she had the idea to hire a comedian to cheer her up. It worked. She wrote an article about it for AARP. After receiving 100’s of requests for comedians she launched Laughter On Call (LOC). LOC started sending comedians around the country when senior communities asked for training for staff. Dani then created a curriculum for self-care and creating connection at all stages of cognition for caregivers. When COVID hit, LOC services went virtual servicing the broader business community struggling with depression and anxiety. To date, LOC has worked with over 500 companies including Meta, Capital One, Bristol Myers and more. Dani has been a speaker & facilitator at Stanford Business School, Harvard Business School, Fuqua at Duke, Columbia, UCLA Andersen and Dartmouth College. She has also coached keynote speakers, business leaders, and Congressional candidates to use more humor in their communication. Her writing has appeared in AARP, NY Times, LA Times, Parents Magazine and many websites. She is a frequent speaker at conferences including Milken Global Conference, CALA, ICAA, and others.
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As we work on brand new content coming soon, I wanted to share a few of our “best of” episodes that are perfect for summer listening. Enjoy! We’ll be back soon with a whole new season. Happy Summer!
In one of the most raw, honest episodes of TGAWG yet, I talk with TV personality, interior designer and life stylist Lauren Makk.
I met Lauren back in 2015 when I was working on a daytime syndicated TV show called FABLife. Lauren stood out to me at the time as someone who was very much, what you see is what you get, something I definitely admire, especially in that industry.
And, that hasn’t changed in the past six-plus years. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey to sobriety, what life looked like when she was drinking, the excruciatingly painful moment when she knew something needed to change, and what she’s learned about herself in the one year since putting down that Jack Daniel’s bottle.
This episode was recorded nine months ago. If you're interested in an update episode, let me kno!
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Let me ask you this. How involved in your local community are you? Do you attend events, maybe volunteer for a local nonprofit? Do you have regular ladies’ nights playing Bunco or Cards Against Humanity? Don’t judge.
Jenny Ketchepaw and Jennifer Abbott-Aston met through a mutual friend who thought they’d hit it off – and they certainly did. They formed a friendship that’s supportive, empowering, and often vulnerable. Like many of us, they could have kept that friendship to themselves, but Jenny and Jen knew they had something special and wanted to empower other women to also experience a deep connection.
Here’s their story from friendship to community leadership, and how they’re bringing women together in their own neighborhood — and all around the world.
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As we work on brand new content coming soon, I wanted to share a few of our “best of” episodes that are perfect for summer listening. Enjoy! We’ll be back soon with a whole new season. Happy Summer!
When you’re the world’s first full-figured supermodel chosen as People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People, not once but twice, you have earned the right to be known by a single name — Emme.
I talk with the brand spokesperson, television personality, podcast host, author, first full-figured Revlon spokeswoman, keynote speaker, coach, and clothing line creative director about her early modeling career, increasing our self-esteem, and how to make ourselves a priority.
Emme also talks about how using our collective voice can make an impact and shares her new ventures, including coaching women through body confidence and her initiative, Fashion without Limits.
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As we work on brand new content coming soon, I wanted to share a few of our “best of” episodes that are perfect for summer listening. Enjoy! We’ll be back soon with a whole new season. Happy Summer!
Lillian So is the new best friend you never knew you needed. Author of So Empowered - Discover the five layers of the body to take control of your life, Lillian breaks down the five layers and shares how each and every one of them can be used to transform every aspect of our lives.
In this episode, Lillian shares
• a surprising fact about how pain manifests in the body
• a framework to help us process adversity, whether it was yesterday or decades ago
• small, practical ways to find our bliss
Plus, her final takeaway is pure GOLD.
About Lillian: Lillian So is a Korean-American daughter of immigrants. As the founder of SOfit SF Inc. and the SOmethod, she is a passionate community builder and entrepreneur. An integrator and facilitator of transformation, Lillian helps people heal, grow, transform, and find what they didn’t know was missing in their lives. She has more than 20 years of industry experience creating psychological safety, group facilitation, and compassionate
communication.
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Kindra bath soak
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In an informal poll taken in The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide group, 85% of women rated the importance of friendship a four or five, on a scale 1-5. If friendship is so important to us, why are so many women feeling disconnected and disappointed when it comes to making and deepening friendships?
In this episode, meet Nina Lorez Collins who's made it her business to cultivate friendship, both online and IRL. We talk about the difficulties we face as women in friendship and share some really exciting ways we are partnering to create connection with women like you.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Speaking of Psychology: Why is it so hard for adults to make friends?
- Friendship Poll in TGAWG group
- Convo about making friends in TGAWG group
- Golden Girls VS SATC ladies
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As we work on brand new content coming soon, I wanted to share a few of our “best of” episodes that are perfect for summer listening. Enjoy! We’ll be back soon with a whole new season. Happy Summer!For many of us over 40, we didn’t grow up making mental health a priority, am I right?
But those days are over.
No one should have to white knuckle their way through life. We all deserve to feel healthy and free of the stigma and shame we used to feel when turning to mental health resources.
If you haven't heard of Anna Przybylski, oh you will! Anna is the brave and totally hilarious millennial taking TikTok and Instagram by storm with her fresh, honest approach to mental health. Anna's not-so-serious tone and approach allows us all to laugh a little at the pressures we all feel.
In this episode, Anna and I talk mental health and wellness, the difference in perspective we see when it comes to Gen X and millennials, and how we can begin to shed ourselves of judgement, expectations and start to heal from some of the programming we've experienced in our lives.
Follow Anna on her website, Instagram and TikTok
Mentioned in this episode:
Anna's videos
- How I discovered Anna's videos
- Thanksgiving video
- You come first
- Productivity doesn't equal value
- Detox your feed
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Are you more the logical, action-focused, checklist-loving kind of woman… or are you more like the aligned with the universe, manifesting, little bit woo woo type? Or maybe you’re like today’s guest — a healthy balance of both.
Renee Bowen is a professional photographer & coach for creative female entrepreneurs. Her photography career has spanned over 20 years, with a speciality in branding & portrait photography. She holds a degree in Psychology as well as certifications in NLP Life Coaching, Neuro-encoding, Hypnosis & The Amen Clinics Brain Training. Renee calls her style of coaching “tried and true + dash of woo” because she integrates proven, scientific strategies with a good helping of the metaphysical. Clients often come to her for help with marketing and business coaching, but also walk away with a rewired and regulated nervous system.
Connect with Renee on Instagram or online at ReneeBowen.com
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The last time Nikki Boyer and I spoke on The Grown-Ass Woman's guide, it was March 11, 2020. We sat across from each other at a restaurant in the LA area, with pretty much no idea that would not only be the last time we’d record in a public space, but none of us would be spending time in any restaurant for a long, long time. You can hear that episode here.
In that episode, Nikki talked about her podcast, Dying for Sex, a show she hosted with her best friend Molly, after Molly was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. When struck with that life-altering news, Molly decided to leave her unhappy marriage and embark on a series of sexual adventures to feel alive. 12 million listens and a Podcast of the Year award later, that podcast is something people are still talking about to this day.
During the recording of Dying for Sex, Nikki met a hospital chaplain named Peggy. The two form a friendship and now host Near Death, a podcast that makes it easier — and dare I say entertaining — to talk about death in a way that not only decreases fear, but inspires conversations that we all should be having.
About: Nikki Boyer is a three time Emmy® award-winning TV host, producer, actress and podcaster. She created, hosted, and is Executive Producer of the breakout Wondery podcast, Dying for Sex, which won the 2021 Ambie Award for Podcast of the Year --- and was named one of Apple’s favorite podcasts of 2020.
In the midst of the global pandemic, Nikki hosted nearly 200 episodes of Wondery’s The Daily Smile, a podcast about good news, and launched Call Me Curious via Wondery+, a lighthearted investigative series delves into offbeat topics. Nikki co-hosts the popular weekly podcast, Straight Talk with Ross Mathews, which recently recorded its 450th episode.
Nikki co-hosted the 2021 Ambies Awards show and was a regular guest contributor to The Wendy Williams Show for over 8 seasons. She has appeared on virtually every major television talk show, most recently as a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show, supporting the launch of Call Me Curious. Along with Kevin Sabbe, she co-created and was Co-Executive Producer of Step Girlfriends, a television concept based on her real life, optioned by CBS Studios. Nikki made her mark hosting Yahoo!’s ultra-popular Daytime in No Time, where she was the most watched host on the internet during the series five-year run.
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When a woman steps into the most grown-ass version of herself — she becomes absolutely unstoppable.
On the Grown-Ass Woman's Guide, you'll hear stories from women who’ve faced the fear. Who’ve taken leaps. And who are ready to share their unique challenges, victories, lessons and strategies that have helped them carve their own path and take ownership of their own lives.
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Jenny Ketchepaw is VP of Talent Engagement in the banking industry, and a dynamic certified Clifton strengths coach. When I first heard Jenny speak about strengths, my mind was blown. She helped me understand where I should be targeting my efforts, and what I needed to do to take my career to the next level. And now she wants to help you too!
Join Jenny and me for a Strengths workshop, happening June 12, 2023 at noon ET/9am PT. It's going to be a lot of fun, we'll learn a ton and you'll leave empowered to take your strengths and do incredible things.
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Strengths-based principles focus on the natural talents that lie within us and how, by capitalizing on these strengths, we become more effective and successful. Learning your strengths, focusing on your talents, and utilizing strategies for applying your strengths will change the way you lead.
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Back in 2011, and still in my early 30s, I launched my very first podcast. I was a co-host of a show called Broadcast that tackled pop culture and current events, but always through the lens of a woman. One of the things I loved about doing that show was having someone else to chat with and bounce ideas off of. Sometimes we interviewed newsmakers, but sometimes we just talked candidly about what was on our minds. That’s why I’ve opened up to the idea of occasional co-hosted episodes here at TGAWG. In fact, if you’re listening now and thinking YES! I would love to do that, here's the application.
My co-host today is Jen Vertanen. You’re going to love her. She’s honest, vulnerable and really funny. We talk everything from relationships to losing loved ones to life coaching — and we’ve got some opinions on that one. To connect with all things Jen, visit JenVertanen.com
About: Jen Vertanen is a mentor for ambitious women who mostly have their shit together but feel bored and unfulfilled even though they’ve checked all the boxes and done everything “right”. She helps them go from wanting more (happiness, fulfillment, etc.) to F*CK YEAH I love my life without having to Eat, Pray, Love or Thelma & Louise. Using her signature candor and humor, Jen wants the world to know it’s never too late and you're never too old but you do kind of need to get going.
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Guadalupe Hirt is a four-time entrepreneur, pro-aging advocate, speaker, blogger, and middlescence life strategist. Most recently, she was the co-founder and CCO of SecondActWomen, a pro-age global community for women 40 & 50+. Through education, events, membership, and community, she helped shift ageists perspectives, inspired bold thinking, and created age-inclusive spaces that rallied women over 40 to excel in business, career, and life.
Now, Lupe has taken a long overdue sabbatical, focusing on her own mental health. What she’s learned during this time can help us all prioritize our own selves. And, if a self-imposed break is not something you can (or want to) do right now (I’m with you there), Lupe offers some small everyday actions we can take to bring more joy, balance and peace into our lives.
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Imagine this: You're in an airport bathroom in Reno, Nevada. You're feeling crampy and cranky because it's that time of the month, so you reach for a maxi pad. What you see when you open the package angers you, enrages you really; so much so that you decide to stop and write an open letter to the company that made said maxi pad.
That's pretty much what happened to Wendi Aarons. And it was the very thing to begin to change the trajectory of her life. The award winning humorist, writer, opinionated tweeter and self-proclaimed Fanilow is now a published author (her first two books written when she was 54). Her book I'm Wearing Tunics Now: On Growing Older, Wiser and a Hell of a Lot Louder is a stroll down memory lane for any Gen X woman finding her way -- and herself.
About: Wendi Aarons is a writer and award-winning humorist whose work has frequently appeared in outlets like McSweeney’s and The New Yorker, among many others. She is the author of the middle-grade novel Ginger Mancino,
Kid Comedian, SOCKS from Chronicle Books, and a contributor to the Listen to Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We’re Saying Now and Keep Scrolling Til You Feel Something anthologies. She is a popular speaker and teacher on humor, and lives in Austin with her family. And her tunics.
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There’s a chance at this point of your life, you might know someone with kidney disease, maybe someone who has needed a kidney transplant — or maybe you even someone who has made the decision to donate their kidney.
March is National Kidney Month. Last week, I introduced you to Kari Kirkland, a living kidney donor who not only made that incredibly courageous decision to donate her kidney to a friendly acquaintance, but who just last week climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to spread awareness, reaching the summit on World Kidney Day.
This week is the second episode in our two-part series. I speak with Dr Martha Pavlakis, the medical director of kidney and pancreas transplantation at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. In just an hour of your life, Dr Pavlakis will help us all understand kidney transplants and donations in a whole new way, as she busts some very common myths about the process that people continue to spread every day.
About: Dr. Martha Pavlakis is the medical director of kidney and pancreas transplantation at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center where she has held that position since 1999. She is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Co-director of the BIDMC Kidney Transplant Fellowship. Dr. Pavlakis has written and spoken extensively about kidney and pancreas transplantation and is the current Chair of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Kidney Committee. She has led the OPTN effort to eliminate the use of race in eGFR formulas used for listing patients for kidney transplantation and the current restorative justice project to award more wait time to Black and African American transplant candidates whose wait time was impacted by the race variable. She also leads the development of a continuous distribution system for kidney transplant allocation. She is a former chair of the education committee for the American Society of Transplantation (AST) and on the IDEAL committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access to Life).
Resources:
National Kidney Foundation
Living Donor Assistance
UNOS
National Kidney Registry
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While you’re listening to this episode, there’s a good chance today’s guest, Kari Kirkland, is getting close to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro — highest mountain in the world, standing at 19,341 feet. She’s joining dozens of others, some also kidney donors, organ recipients and advocates to bring awareness to to the importance of living organ donation. The group is expected to reach the top on March 9, 2023, also known as World Kidney Day.
This episode is part of a series during March which National Kidney Month, a topic that’s very personal to me. My middle son is 17 years old and in the process of being added to the kidney transplant list, something that surprised us, and yet has been a long time coming. Since the moment we were told this was necessary, I’ve spent hours reading and researching, and have learned so much about not only what he’ll have to go through, but what being a kidney donor looks like, and what it may entail. And I have to tell you, it’s eye opening.
Approximately 100,000 people are on the kidney transplant list, 13 die each day waiting for an organ. Knowledge is power and when we’re educated, it not only helps decrease the amount of medical disinformation that’s out there in the world, but we can best support the donors and recipients in our lives, relatives, friends, co-workers and community members in a more impactful way. And there’s nothing more grown-ass than that.
Guest: Kari Kirkland is a living kidney donor who's lived a life of adventure -- artist, performer, wedding / event planner, private chef, flying trapeze artist and coach, Ironman triathlete... She's lived in 4 countries on 3 continents, and has traveled the world. Now she's climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to bring awareness to living donation, reaching the summit on World Kidney Day on March 9, 2023. "This climb presents the opportunity to realize that even as a living organ donor, we can still accomplish incredible physical and mental feats! I look forward to watching the sunrise on the top of Kili, surrounded by living donors and advocates, and being a strong example of what is possible after living organ donation."
Support Kari and the others: Visit LivingDonorAdventures.com Follow the group on Facebook and Instagram
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Jessica Ashley is a Certified Divorce Coach who helps women thrive through transitions with grace, creativity, and maybe some cussing. On TikTok and Instagram, Jessica posts videos daily to a rapidly growing audience of women seeking community and clarity. But she’s also getting some unwanted attention from an extremely opinionated and outspoken political commentator who recently blasted Jessica on his YouTube page, followed by millions, “canceling” her and garnering thousands of comments, which in turn encouraged some of those followers to harass her online through her social channels and website.
You don’t have to be divorced or even considering it to appreciate that there are men out there trying to silence women from sharing their personal experiences and using those experiences to help others — and make a living. But we are grown-ass women who will not be silenced. In fact, it’s the reason I chose to invite Jessica here today — to give her a platform for sharing her story, and to support her in sharing her voice, which in turn could support you in using your own.
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Michelle Simmonds spent 18 years in Human Resources before she took a giant leap of faith, left her job and launched the Bee BRAVE movement. Bee BRAVE is a platform to inspire and encourage people who want to do something about racism to actually do something, by way of practical tools and tips.
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I took several months off the second half of 2022. And when I came back, I realized there are a lot of new listeners. Who've been tuning into the show who don't know anything about me -- and I don't know you. So today we're going to fix that.
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Why are so many women misinformed when it comes to heart disease? According to the CDC, about 1 in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, and about 1 in every 5 female deaths are heart related. It is the leading killer of women in the United States and globally. But even today, and despite an increase in awareness, only about half of women recognize that heart disease is their number 1 killer.
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of cardiovascular health. If we can make Heart Month half as popular as Breast Cancer Awareness month, I think we might just save some lives.
Guest: Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FASPC, FESC is the President of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology and a cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, where she is a professor of cardiology and the director of prevention, the associate director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center and holds the Anita Dann Friedman Endowed Chair in Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine and Research. She was formerly the inaugural Chief of Cardiology at the University of Arizona. She is the author of the best-seller, “Saving Women’s Hearts”. She served as the chair of the national chest pain guidelines that were released in late 2021.
Her exceptional commitment to the study of women and cardiac diseases has won her numerous awards and distinctions, including being named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s Top 40 under 40. In 2011, she received the first CREDO (Coalition to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiovascular Outcomes) Award from the American College of Cardiology that was given to honor her contributions to improve cardiovascular healthcare of women patients. In 2012, she was awarded the National Red Dress Award for her efforts in raising awareness of heart disease in women and advancing research in this field. In 2019, she was chosen as the most influential woman in Arizona and received the 2019 American College of Cardiology’s Bernadine Healy Award for her leadership and accomplishment in the field of cardiovascular disease in women.
She is the principal investigator of the St. James Women Take Heart Project, a study examining cardiac risk factors in women, which set standards for women’s fitness levels and heart rate response to exercise in women. She also is a co-investigator on the Women Ischemic Syndrome Evaluation (WISE) and previously served as a co-investigator on the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). She has published articles in peer-reviewed publications, including The New England Journal of Medicine, Circulation, and Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). She has also been featured on Oprah.
Dr. Gulati is Canadian and completed medical school at the University of Toronto, Canada. She went on to complete her internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Chicago. She received a Masters’ in Science at the University of Chicago and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, the American Society for Preventive Cardiology & the European Society of Cardiology. She is board certified in cardiovascular disease.
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If you’ve listened to The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide in previous years, you know I love to kick off the year with Courtney Townley. Courtney's been on the podcast several times and the reason I go back to her is because she’s just as passionate about sleep and stress management as she is about nutrition and movement.
Courtney Townley is a mid-life wellness pioneer, coach, host of the top-rated podcast Grace & Grit, and creator of The Consistency Code. Through her show, members-only community, 1-1 work, and programs, she helps women entering their mid-life season embrace it as their Power Years — a.k.a. their time to step out rather than fade out. For more from Courtney and to learn more about her approach and community, stop by graceandgrit.com.
Courtney is also the founder of Rumble and Rise, her membership community where she supports women like us in prioritizing ourselves and our health. Full disclosure, I am a new member of her community. We’ll talk about the community — I’ll share a link to her community as well as her newest workshop, but this is not a sales pitch. This is meant to be the conversation that after you hear it, you take even greater action toward your health - however that looks for you.
FREE offer: If you’re ready to realign your health and need a little support, Courtney is hosting a FREE 5-day challenge (February 13th - February 17th) called Healthiest Year Yet.
- This is not a fitness challenge.
- This is not an overhaul-your-life overnight challenge.
- This is not a detox or a list of rules and regulations to follow.
This is a 5-day mindset reset to help you get clear on what you want for your health in 2023, why you want it and what skills you will need to develop to get there.REGISTER HERE.
I am definitely taking part in the Healthiest Year Yet challenge and I would love for you to join me!
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If you've been waiting for a new episode of TGAWG, this is the one to hear! In October of 2021, I attended She Podcasts Live, a conference for women and non-binary podcasters. At that event, I ran into a couple of women I knew through work we had done with Elsie Escobar, one of the She Podcast founders. They were sitting around a table outside the pool area and immediately, we just started talking about the podcasting industry and creativity and a variety of other professional and personal topics.
15 months, we're still having conversations sparked by that weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jen Edds and Marion Abrams have become friends, confidants, creative sounding boards, truth tellers... They've brought so much to my life. And my favorite part? They're not afraid to hold me accountable.
That is one of the themes for 2023 for me -- personal accountability, something I used to struggle with. BTW If this is something you struggle with, I am working on creating a small accountability group in the coming weeks. Email me if you want to learn more!Guests:
Jen Edds is an energetic keynote speaker that delivers a memorable message using songs instead of slides to educate and entertain audiences. What else would you expect from a Gen Xer raised on School House Rock and VH1 Storytellers? When Jen isn’t speaking, you can find her working as a podcast consultant and producer - helping others share their voices and big ideas with the world. Jen hosts The Brassy Broadcast and also loves practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu and podcasting about it with her coach on the Beauty and the Gi podcast. You can tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.
Marion Abrams is a podcasting producer & consultant with deep experience in podcasting and content creation. She built Spartan's podcast from 0 to over 40 million views & downloads. She's worked on a range of projects from social media advisor on a gubernatorial campaign, to creating the documentary film "Flood Bound", to directing TV ads for Vermont Lottery. On her own podcast "Grounded Content" she explores what drives customer actions, and where the lines are between persuasion and manipulation. For 30 years Marion has helped businesses, organizations and individuals clearly convey their message. Marion is also the official podcasting coach for Hubspot's creator program, and helps other thought leaders, business leaders, and podcast hosts to design and elevate their podcast presence.
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Hey there! I’m Jackie, host of The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide. I created this podcast to support all women in living as their most badass, grown-ass selves. Like many other women, I have had periods of time where I would live by default. Avoid the tough choices — hide from taking personal responsibility. But what I’ve learned is that is definitely not the path for me.
I was craving growth, expansion, confidence, connection. I wanted to show up like the grown-ass woman I knew I could be.
- A grown-ass woman takes responsibility for herself and her actions
- She handles her own stuff
- Sure she may be kind and caring and nurturing and all that, but it’s not at her own expense.
The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide is a collection of candid conversations focused on three areas — health, wealth and work. You’ll hear from women doing grown-ass things. Living grown-ass lives. And occasionally, you’ll get an episode with just me, sharing some of my own personal grown-ass lessons.
Being a grown-ass woman is a practice. It’s work in progress. It’s a movement. And it’s so much more rewarding when we share it together. Because when one woman lives her most grown-ass life, it creates a ripple effect and we all benefit.
Hit favorite or follow on your favorite podcast app and let’s make 2023 our most grown-ass year yet -- together!
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The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide will be back soon with all new episodes! Until then, enjoy this final “Best of” episode created just for you.There was a time when rocking the latest trends meant fashion or beauty. But for Grown-Ass Women, the latest trends are focused on self care and personal development. For once in my life, I can actually be trendy. Listening to our own voices — and not the opinions of others requires a level of quiet and courage that more and more women are committed to reaching. On today’s episode, executive coach, communications leader and podcaster, Lara Dalch, shares tools for discovering what we really want by listening more than pushing.
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The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide will be back in January with all new episodes! Until then, enjoy this “Best of” episode created just for you. Have a very happy holiday season and I’ll talk with you in January!As we kick off the new year, millions of people are talking resolutions; making major shifts and changes in their lives. For me, I’m not a big fan of resolutions. We’ve seen it before and all know what happens five days, maybe a week later. Most people just give up. Instead, I am a big believer that what comes with a new year is a fresh opportunity to invigorate our lives, maybe set some goals; and there’s no better place to start than at home.
Carrie Leskowitz is a certified life coach and award-winning interior designer with over 20 years experience transforming both spaces and lives. In this episode of The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide, Carrie shares tips to help create a more aligned space — simply and inexpensively; and she shares what not to do if you want more love, peace and abundance in your life.
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In one of the most raw, honest episodes of TGAWG yet, I talk with TV personality, interior designer and life stylist Lauren Makk.
I met Lauren back in 2015 when I was working on a daytime syndicated TV show called FABLife. Lauren stood out to me at the time as someone who was very much, what you see is what you get, something I definitely admire, especially in that industry.
And, that hasn’t changed in the past six-plus years. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey to sobriety, what life looked like when she was drinking, the excruciatingly painful moment when she knew something needed to change, and what she’s learned about herself in the one year since putting down that Jack Daniel’s bottle.
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The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide will be back in January with all new episodes! Until then, enjoy this “Best of” episode created just for you. Have a very happy holiday season and I’ll talk with you in January!When you’re the world’s first full-figured supermodel chosen as People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People, not once but twice, you have earned the right to be known by a single name — Emme.
I talk with the brand spokesperson, television personality, podcast host, author, first full-figured Revlon spokeswoman, keynote speaker, coach, and clothing line creative director about her early modeling career, increasing our self-esteem, and how to make ourselves a priority.
Emme also talks about how using our collective voice can make an impact and shares her new ventures, including coaching women through body confidence and her initiative, Fashion without Limits.
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The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide will be back in January with all new episodes! Until then, enjoy this “Best of” episode created just for you. Have a very happy holiday season and I’ll talk with you in January!
“Holiday stress is not something you get, it’s something you create.” I wrote this little gem on Facebook eight years ago. Unlike other things I sometimes read from years ago, this time I actually agree with my younger self — wholeheartedly.
I believe that, along with the incredible challenges we have faced over the last year and a half, we have also been provided with some clarity; clarity in what matters and what we should prioritize. After years and years of holiday stress rinse and repeat, we had an opportunity to streamline and to simplify. I know, for me, I’m not ready to go back to the way things were. How about you?
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Hi! I'm on a bit of a summer schedule but wanted to share something I thought you might like (produced by yours truly).
Media Circus takes an inside look at private tragedy in the public eye, and explores how the media got it right, got it wrong, and got in the way. In each episode, Victim Advocate and Author Kim Goldman gives us a fresh, behind-the-scenes look into high profile crimes you think you know, told by the victims and their families who were thrust into the spotlight in their most vulnerable moments. Media Circus connects you with the real people beyond the media coverage to share their stories -- in their own words, on their own terms.
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On Ryan Rae Harbuck's Instagram, she refers to herself as a "word sifter, wheelie expert, boy mom and underwater dreamer." I'll add courageous woman, inspiring swimmer and badass mom to that description.
A paralyzing car accident in her teens left Ryan with a new life to build. In her book, When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair, Ryan shares a poignant message, "Everyone has a chair," that thing we are bound to or unwillingly defines you, an element that makes you different from the rest, one that you have little choice in the matter.
But it does not mean life is without choices. Ryan's story is a series of choices that will surprise, inspire and motivate you to life your own life to the fullest.
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In one of the most raw, honest episodes of TGAWG yet, I talk with TV personality, interior designer and life stylist Lauren Makk.
I met Lauren back in 2015 when I was working on a daytime syndicated TV show called Fablife. Lauren, one of the co-hosts and resident interior designer, stood out to me at the time as someone who is very much, "what you see is what you get," something I definitely admire, especially in that industry. Six plus years later, she's still that way.
In this episode, Lauren shares:
- Her journey to sobriety, complete with twists and turns.
- What life looked like when she was drinking. The excruciatingly painful moment when she knew something needed to change.
- And what she's learned about herself in the one year since putting down the bottle.
Resources:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Booze-Free Craft Cocktails
(More to come!)
About Lauren: Lauren Makk is an Interior Designer, Life Stylist, and popular TV Host seen on the Emmy Award winning Trading Spaces on TLC, Home Made Simple for the Oprah Winfrey Network, and Big Block Overhaul for HGTV. Lauren has also starred alongside Tyra Banks, Chrissy Teigen and Joe Zee as she co-hosted the hit talk show “FAB Life”, for ABC. More recently, Lauren has paved a way for a new generation of design leaders and makers as she was cast as judge on “Shop Class”, a kids design completion show on Disney + and “Design Star: Next Gen” for Discovery + - both streaming now.
A native of Oklahoma City, Lauren has lived everywhere from Philly to Honolulu, building businesses and creating design magic. More recently, Lauren has gotten married to the love of her life -Alvin Lozano, and moved to Nashville where they are raising their blended family of 5.
Never one to shy away from personal topics, Lauren has been candid about her major weight losses (and gains), and is coming clean about getting cleaner. Today Lauren is celebrating a full year of sobriety.
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Julie Solomon is a speaker, business coach, host of the top rated The Influencer Podcast, and Author of the brand new book, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable.
If you're been thinking it's time to go for what you really want -- or maybe even just figure out what you really want, this episode is for you. We talk the importance of owning your origin story, Julie's three keys to freedom, and the one mind-blowing section of the book that can change how you see everything.
Get a signed copy of Julie's book or order through her website.
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Julie has launched several successful online programs including Pitch It Perfect, The Influencer Academy, and SHINE Mastermind, which teach clients how to master the important skill sets needed to take a personal brand idea and turn it into a profitable, sustainable business (such as cherry picking brand partnerships that make you thousands a month, or introducing yourself to an influential community of leaders and getting them excited to support you).
In her weekly podcast, The Influencer Podcast, Julie offers up real-time coaching, straight talk, and conversations about business growth and personal development to her millions of listeners worldwide. With over a decade of experience in helping individuals turn messages into movements, Julie empowers entrepreneurs to expand their brand and grow their influence.
Julie’s work has been featured in top tier outlets including, FORBES, Entrepreneur, Business Weekly, SUCCESS, and People Magazine. And she was recently named one of the Top 100 leaders in Influencer Marketing by Influence.Co.
Her upcoming book, Get What You Want, is for people who are tired of being told “just be yourself,” and teaches you how to shake off outdated ideas of what is possible and use your newfound belief to make anything you want happen. Most importantly, it gives you confidence to love and accept yourself so you become unstoppable.
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According to Oxford’s English Dictionary, a community is defined by a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals., and community just so happens to be one of the core values of GAWG. In this episode, I talk with grown-ass women, some of them listeners of the podcast and YouTube channel, all of them women over 40, in our first ever Pod Squad event.
So what is Pod Squad? It’s kind of like a book club, but we talk topics that come up on the GAWG podcast as well as discuss other things top of mind, and potential future podcast topics. I just hosted the first in the series and it certainly did not disappoint. A dozen women from all over the US and Canada, from different backgrounds and who each have their own unique life experiences, they all came together to exchange ideas, share opinions and provide insight — it was more than I could’ve ever imagined. And now I have a dozen new friends.
We talk...
- The great resignation
- Life after divorce — especially when married a very long time
- We began the discussion chatting about a recent episode with Dr. Marilyn Simmons Bowe
Thank you to the ladies who joined me for the very first GAWG pod squad event. Join me on Revel for the next one. It’s totally free and a lot of fun. Visit HelloRevel.com and click JOIN. Be sure to choose Grown-Ass Woman's Guide when asked how you heard about Revel. Message me there and scroll the hundreds of events offered. It’s really a cool experience.
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On this final episode in our May Mental Health Awareness series, we focus on the mind, body connection and how what we feed our bodies often can create a short and longterm impact on our mind and soul. If you're ready to open your mind to small, simple steps we can take -- and I do mean simple -- to feel better through our 80s, this is for you.
Guest: Jovanka Ciares is the author of Reclaiming Wellness, Ancient Wisdom for Your Healthy, Happy, and Beautiful Life. She'sa certified wellness expert, integrative herbalist, nutrition educator and coach who offers lectures and workshops in Spanish and English. Jovanka is on a mission to inspire people, especially BIPOC, to reclaim the wellness practices of their ancestry in hopes that they too can reclaim their natural and rightful state of wellness.
Previous Episodes in the Series:Is EMDR Right for Me
This Is How Your Brain Works
A Millennial's Take on Mental Health
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If you heard last week's episode, you know it's possible to heal our brains in a variety of different ways. One of those ways is through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a powerful tool to help patients move forward, or as Dr Lili Wagner so perfectly stated "move past our past."
In this episode, we dive deeper into EMDR, discuss the benefits, who it may be good for, and who it might not find it a great fit.
About: Dr. Lili Wagner is a Licensed Psychologist in California with over 20 years of experience. She works with adults and the elderly, specializing in trauma as well as the psychological ramifications of having a chronic illness or autoimmune disease. She is certified in EMDR, CBT, and has several health coaching certifications. Due to her own chronic health issues, Dr. Wagner uses a holistic mind, body, and soul approach to therapy. During her spare time, she loves to cuddle with her dog, enjoys movies, music, dancing, and spending time with her family.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is committed to sharing resources to help grown-ass women get the support they need.
Today, you'll meet Rachelle McCloud LCSW, Mental Health Therapist and Emotional Wellness coach. Through years of successfully helping clients move their anxiety, depression, and trauma disorders into remission, Rachelle has developed a program that empowers people to skillfully get rid of symptoms and heal. In this episode, Rachelle helps us understand how the brains of women over 40 really work, and how it's never too late to heal, even from events we never imagined possible.
If you're wondering what kind of support is available for you or someone you love, this episode is for you.
Note: This episode is #2 in a four part series on mental health. Check out the first episode mental health advocate and content creator, Anna Pryzybylski. Anna shared her millennial perspective on mental health and the differences she sees in her generation vs those of us who are Gen X or older.
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For many of us over 40, we didn’t grow up making mental health a priority, am I right?
But those days are over.
No one should have to white knuckle their way through life. We all deserve to feel healthy and free of the stigma and shame we used to feel when turning to mental health resources.
May is Mental Health Awareness month and The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide is committed to sharing resources, tips and tools to help us all live with joy and peace.
If you haven't heard of Anna Przybylski, oh you will! Anna is the brave and totally hilarious millennial taking TikTok and Instagram by storm with her fresh, honest approach to mental health. Anna's not-so-serious tone and approach allows us all to laugh a little at the pressures we all feel.
In this episode, Anna and I talk mental health and wellness, the difference in perspective we see when it comes to Gen X and millennials, and how we can begin to shed ourselves of judgement, expectations and start to heal from some of the programming we've experienced in our lives.
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- How I discovered Anna's videos
- Thanksgiving video
- You come first
- Productivity doesn't equal value
- Detox your feed
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Let me ask you this: How involved in your community are you? Do you attend events? Volunteer for a local non-profit? Have regular ladies nights playing Bunco or Cards Against Humanity? (Don’t judge)
Jenny Ketchepaw and Jennifer Abbott-Aston met through a mutual friend who thought they’d hit it off -- and they certainly did. They formed a friendship that’s supportive, empowering and often vulnerable. Like many of us, they could have kept that friendship to themselves, but Jenny and Jen knew they had something special and wanted to empower other women to also experience a deep connection.
In this episode, you’ll hear their story from friendship to community leadership, and how they’re bringing women together in their own neighborhood — and all over the world.
Mentioned in this episode:
- WeWil Collaborative
- Lean In Circle
- Strengths Finder episode with Jenny
- The Four Agreements
- Forty Thrive Premiere Episode!
- Heather and Vanessa’s podcast
Guests:
Jenny Ketchepaw currently serves as the Vice President of Talent Engagement for a financial institution where she manages the Training and Leadership Development initiatives for the Bank. Jenny has been working in the financial industry for 22 years, serving in various leadership capacities. Jenny is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach.
Jenny is a positive person that believes in being proactive in life, forging lasting relationships, and making an impact where you serve. Jenny loves to travel and spend time with her husband of 19 years and their two young children.
Jennifer Abbott-Aston relocated from Toronto to Los Angeles in 2002, securing a position at USC where she worked as a merchandise executive for the next ten years. She made the difficult decision to move into the CEO/MOM role in 2011 for her 3 boys. Jennifer stayed active by volunteering in roles of PTA President, Vice President, and Parliamentarian; she served as Treasurer for Arcadia Child Health Council, Little League T-ball Coordinator, Canteen Coordinator and she served as the Fundraising Officer on the Meadows Foundation Board. In 2016, Jennifer made the move to re-enter the workforce and eventually made the crucial decision to join full time the company she co-founded; Human Element Company, a staffing and HR agency. Today Jennifer serves on a Vestry representing Human Relations/Social Justice groups which include Anti Racism Coalition, Immigrant Support Circle and LGBTQ+. Jennifer is a futuristic restorative achiever with a deep appreciation of belief and discipline.
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By now, you know I am so passionate about uplifting other women and empowering each other to live our most badass, grown-ass lives. This podcast is just one of the ways that I do that. What you may not know is I actually lead groups of women through my signature programs to help them do all sorts of things in their lives, things that they thought were only dreams, things that they put on the back burner for other people, or things that felt like "Sure, I'll get to that someday. "
Someday is here, my friend.
In this episode, I introduce you to Renee Bowen, professional photographer, business coach, all around grown-ass woman. Renee and I talk the power of investing in our dreams, and how to find support when you know you're meant for more.
If you're ready to join an exceptional group of women for an unforgettable experience, I invite you to my new program, Aligned on Purpose.
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When you're the world's first full-figured supermodel who's made it her personal mission to break down barriers and fight for inclusivity in the fashion and beauty industries, you get to be known by a single name -- Emme. In this episode,
In this episode, the brand spokesperson, television personality, podcast host, author, first full-figured Revlon spokeswoman, keynote speaker, coach and clothing line creative director...
- talks about using our collective voice to make an impact
- how to make ourselves a priority
- the pitfalls she faced as a young model
- and she shares her new ventures, including coaching women through body confidence and her initiative, Fashion without Limits
About Emme: Known for over two decades as the award-winning and groundbreaking American supermodel, Emme was twice selected as one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People and named by Oprah Magazine as the “Godmother of the full-figured industry.” Today, she is a trusted voice in the beauty, wellness, fashion and news industries, and recognized globally as a lead influencer for positive body image and self- esteem.
Emme was the first celebrity advocate to speak before a Congressional subcommittee to increase public awareness of eating and body image disorders. As a social reformer, she is a sought expert for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. The author of 5 books, Emme is also a columnist, life coach, and consultant.
Emme’s latest mission is the launch of the True Beauty Foundation, whose mission is to provide global programs that cultivate and promote positive body image, self-esteem, and general mental health awareness for girls, boys, women, and men.
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We've all read about the great resignation by now. Reports show that roughly 47 million people left their jobs in 2021, citing burnout, new opportunities and starting a business as just a few reasons.
But how many are leaving the workforce to pursue creative endeavors? And should they?
I talk with Jessica Abel, author artist, cartoonist and coach for creatives who works with people to stop grinding and carve out the deep focus needed to finish and launch the game-changing work they want to be known for.
In this episode:
- Jessica shares how to prioritize creativity in our lives.
- What success might look like in a creative industry
- How to make a real living through creative endeavors. (Psst it's probably not what you think. )
Plus Jessica helps us all navigate the pitfalls so many creatives stumble into.
About: Cartoonist and coach for creatives Jessica Abel is the founder of Autonomous Creative. She works with ambitious mid-career creatives to stop grinding and carve out the deep focus needed to finish—and launch—the game-changing work they want to be known for.
Jessica is the author of a dozen books, including Growing Gills: How to Find Creative Focus When You're Drowning in Your Daily Life, the graphic novel La Perdida, and two textbooks about making comics, Drawing Words & Writing Pictures and Mastering Comics. Her book Out on the Wire is about how the best radio and podcast producers in the world use story to keep us listening. Jessica’s latest work of fiction is the Eisner-nominated Trish Trash: Rollergirl of Mars. She is chair of the illustration program at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
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Imagine feeling more connected to yourself, better understanding what motivates you, what makes you tick... even what triggers you. What if there were a way to help us tap into our boundaries, our choices and our emotional intelligence in a way that improves our relationships -- especially the relationship with ourselves?
Oh but there is. According to life coach and speaker, Dr. Marilyn Simmons Bowe, people with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. In this episode, Dr. Simmons helps us to understand Social Emotional Learning and use it to better our lives -- and ourselves.
Guest: Dr. Simmons Bowe not only teaches in Atlanta, but also works cross-industry as a coach for Social-Emotional learning and in 2010/2011 developed the Camp Achievement Theory assessment that calculates and quantifies social-emotional problem areas via an assessment and algorithm. Within Dr. Simmons Bowe’s coaching practice she works daily with business groups, educators, students, and even couples on:
- Boundary Dynamics
- Choice Theory
- Achievement Emotions
- Emotional Intelligence
- Social-Emotional Learning Theory
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There was a time when rocking the latest trends meant fashion or beauty. But for Grown-Ass Women, the latest trends are focused on self care and personal development. For once in my life, I can actually be trendy. Listening to our own voices -- and not the opinions of others requires a level of quiet and courage that more and more women are committed to reaching. On today's episode, executive coach, communications leader and podcaster, Lara Dalch, shares tools for discovering what we really want by listening more than pushing.
About Our Guest: Lara Dalch helps leaders and teams thrive at the intersection of personal and professional development. She is an executive coach, facilitator, learning architect, communications leader, and host of the top-rated women’s podcast She Knows the Way. Lara has spent over 15 years guiding individuals and organizations to articulate their vision and reach their potential. Trained as a marketer, integrative health coach, Pilates instructor, and leadership development specialist, Lara brings a 360 degree perspective to her work with businesses of all sizes – from startup to Fortune 500; B2C and B2B.
Connect with Lara on her website, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Mentioned in this episode:
She Knows the Way: Suzi McAlpine, Adrienne Rabena, Kelsey Abbott
Join TGAWG Pod Squad! More and more women are joining book clubs these days as a way to share ideas and connect with other women. But what about a pod club for women who love to discuss podcasts? Cool, right? Enter the GAWG pod squad, a monthly virtual event where we can chat about all things the Grown-Ass Woman's Guid podcast. Bring questions, comments, topic ideas, and general opinions on recent episodes. And some months will include a special guest from the podcast. RSVP Here
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In the first in a series, host Jackie MacDougall teams up with Nina Lorez Collins, CCO of Revel and host of Raging Gracefully to answer listener questions in a monthly episode called Grown-Ass Guidance: A Q&A event. Each month, Jackie and Nina host a live recording and tackle topics ranging from transitions and reinvention, sex and relationships, money, career, friendship, menopause -- nothing is off limits.
Revel is the official community and event partner of The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide. Visit HelloRevel.com and click JOIN/SIGN UP. Choose "Grown-Ass Woman's Guide" from the dropdown menu asking "How did you hear about us?"
Join us for the next Grown-Ass Guidance event on Thursday, April 14th!
To submit an anonymous question, click here.
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This episode could be called "Being Ready is a Myth." If you are a coach, a consultant, a creative, an entrepreneur, or someone who has considered just dropping everything and making a huge change in your life, this episode is for you. Today, you'll meet Catarina Rondo. She has over 25 years of educating and empowering entrepreneurs. Catarina has her own take on business one that includes wearing your heart all over it.
In this episode, we talk:
- What it takes to start a business today.
- How to lead with authenticity over anything else?
- The one thing that is required to pivot your career.
- And if you happen to be looking for a coach yourself, she's got some really solid tips to finding one that works for you.
Caterina Rando passionately serves women on a mission. Her over twenty-five years of educating and empowering entrepreneurs makes her truly masterful at providing a ton of value. Caterina is all about, positivity, integrity, generosity, community, and providing massive value while uplifting others through your business.
Caterina is an award-wining women’s business mentor extraordinaire, podcaster, and retreat leader. Her books include: Learn to Think Differently, released in over thirteen countries and several languages, A Women’s Guide To Starting a Giving Circle and her latest book, the ABCs of Public Speaking which quickly hit #1 in four Amazon best-seller categories.
Caterina leads an annual Bliss Retreat for women Leaders on a Mission, a Sought-After-Speaker Mastermind Retreat, and The Expand Your Fempire Summit. She is also the founder of The Thriving Women in Business Center in San Francisco, a place for women to gather and host workshops.
Caterina also started the Thriving Women in Business Giving Circle. This is a group of big-hearted entrepreneurs, who raise money for women and girls' education and entrepreneurship training. She wants women to know that they do not have to wait until they are wealthy or retired before they can embrace philanthropy and start making a huge difference.
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Hello my favorite TGAWG listener, it’s me Jackie. I’m taking a beat from our regular programming to bring you a quick hello.
Some updates:
Have you checked out Revel yet? They're our new GAWG event partner! I already hosted our first event on their platform and have two upcoming created just for you. Visit hellorevel.com, click join and choose Grown-Ass Woman's Guide in the drop down where it says "how did you hear about Revel?" Once you get over there, send me a message! I’d love to hear from you and create some online — and in person — events that we can do together. PS: We have one in the LA area in April coming up so be sure to join Revel and the GAWG group over there to get the details for that.
Join our FB group here.
If you’re ready to show up like a Grown-Ass Woman, get our 11 Habits to Live Like a Grown-Ass Woman.
- How can you support TGAWG?
- Support the amazing partners on our site — I love collaborating with brands who appreciate the grown-ass woman in us all, especially those business run by GAW.
- Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel and tell everyone you know!
- Buy Me a Coffee
The more you engage and share and tell others about what we’re doing here, the more we can keep producing and growing the show. If you have any thoughts/suggestions about the show, feel free to share a review or shoot me an email at hello@grownasswoman.guide.
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A decade ago, Monique Floyd -- AKA King Moe -- was living the "American Dream." A successful 3D piping designer in the international nuclear engineering industry, she had all the success but felt miserable inside.
In this episode, she shares the moment that changed everything and how finding our passion probably isn't as difficult as you might think -- sometimes it's just a childhood away. She'll explain.
About Monique: A lifestyle photographer, makeup artist, motivational be-er, and permission giver, Monique Floyd aka “King Moe” is on a mission to inspire women to take out a new lease on life, one where they thrive on their own terms and embrace loving themselves by prioritizing their joys and desires.You can learn more about Monique at MoniqueFloyd.com
Join TGAWG on Revel! Revel is a membership-based community where women in their 40s, 50s and beyond gather to share hard-earned knowledge, experience, laughter, and adventure. It's like Meet Up for women over 40, with hundreds of events -- online and in person -- created every week. It's also where I'll be hosting regular FREE events to get to know you -- The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide listener -- even better.
Visit hellorevel.com and choose "The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide" from the dropdown menu when asked "How did you hear about Revel." Join our GAWG group and explore the many events and groups Revel has to offer. See you there!
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In an informal poll taken in The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide group, 85% of women rated the importance of friendship a four or five, on a scale 1-5. If friendship is so important to us, why are so many women feeling disconnected and disappointed when it comes to making and deepening friendships?
In this episode, meet Nina Lorez Collins who's made it her business to cultivate friendship, both online and IRL. We talk about the difficulties we face as women in friendship and share some really exciting ways we are partnering to create connection with women like you.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Speaking of Psychology: Why is it so hard for adults to make friends?
- Friendship Poll in TGAWG group
- Convo about making friends in TGAWG group
- Golden Girls VS SATC ladies
- Join The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide on Revel!
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According to a recent study recently published in JAMA internal medicine, they estimated that approximately 110 000 deaths per year could be prevented if US adults aged 40 to 85 years or older increased their moderate to vigorous physical activity by just 10 minutes per day.
In this episode, it’s all about finding the movement that fires you up. This is not about taking on the next marathon or joining Cross Fit — unless that’s your thing, of course. You’ll hear from women who’ve found fun and interesting ways to incorporate movement into their daily lives, and finding some unexpected benefits along the way. Maybe you’ll even find your future favorite activity through their stories.
For more of Jennifer's interview and to see my personal belly dance lesson, head over to The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide YouTube channel.
About the guest: Jennifer Sobel has been a professional belly dance instructor and performer for 16 years. She integrates her experience as a licensed acupuncturist and personal trainer to create holistic belly dance programs that help women heal in body, mind, and spirit. Her mission is to make belly dance approachable to all women so they can experience the joy of belly dance as quickly and easily as possible. Her program, The Belly Dance Solution, helps women strengthen their pelvic floor with belly dance and appeared in the popular women's magazine, Woman's World. Her recently launched Feminine Fire program is a membership program with the ultimate video library of 400+ videos and teaches a unique system to DIY your own belly dance routines.
Connect with Jennifer on Facebook and Instagram
Feminine Fire:
Website: www.femininefireofficial.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/femininefireofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininefireofficial/
Special thanks to:
Nicole Appleby
Victoria Wyckoff
Anna Gray
Mentioned in this episode:
- Why You Should Be Dancing over 40, Prevention Magazine
- Woman's World
- Effect of belly dancing on urinary incontinence-related muscles and vaginal pressure in middle-aged women
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Lillian So is the new best friend you never knew you needed. Author of So Empowered - Discover the five layers of the body to take control of your life, Lillian breaks down the five layers and shares how each and every one of them can be used to transform every aspect of our lives.
In this episode, Lillian shares
• a surprising fact about how pain manifests in the body
• a framework to help us process adversity, whether it was yesterday or decades ago
• small, practical ways to find our bliss
Plus, her final takeaway is pure GOLD.
About Lillian: Lillian So is a Korean-American daughter of immigrants. As the founder of SOfit SF Inc. and the SOmethod, she is a passionate community builder and entrepreneur. An integrator and facilitator of transformation, Lillian helps people heal, grow, transform, and find what they didn’t know was missing in their lives. She has more than 20 years of industry experience creating psychological safety, group facilitation, and compassionate
communication.
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Some of us work hard at earning our "grown-ass woman" status. Others find it much, much earlier. Meet Carey Lohrenz, the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in the US Navy. Carey shares her years of training to help us overcome those feelings of uncertainty, stress, burnout, anxiety, and pressure.
In this episode, Carey...
- Identifies the problems we're facing as women and humans as a whole.
- Offers simple -- yet powerful -- exercises to help us feel focused and free in our lives.
- Helps us dig out of fear and see the possibilities in front of us.
If you're ready to incorporate some action steps into your life to become the most grown-ass version of yourself, this is the episode for you.
Guest: Carey Lohrenz is an in-demand speaker, business consultant, military aviation pioneer. The first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in the US Navy, Lohrenz shares her years of training to help business leaders overcome the specific natures of uncertainty, stress, burnout, anxiety, and pressure.
Lohrenz overcame enormous obstacles in a male-dominated environment to achieve her seemingly impossible dream of becoming a fighter pilot. The experience gave her valuable insights on what it means not only to conquer fear but also to harness it and continue pushing forward with unwavering dedication to reach your goals. She is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors, and overcoming fear, self-doubt and other challenges to lead high-performance teams.
Mentioned;
Span Of Control: What To Do When You're Under Pressure, Overwhelmed, And Ready To Get What You Really Want
Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck
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In my first solo episode of the year, I share thanks to YOU -- my amazing listener. And reveal what you can expect from The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide in 2022.
One of the things I do love to do in a new year is come up with a word (or words) that really encompass where I want to go during the year ahead.
2020 = CONNECT (ironic, isn't it?)
2021 = CURIOSITY (when we come from a place of curiosity, there's less judgment of each other and ourselves
In 2022, my friend Marion was talking about how she was doing three words and I really loved the ideas. I did a little journaling and meditation and my three words popped into my head.
ALIGN I don't want to be that person who just throws things against the wall to see if they stick or works with people or takes opportunities because they bring in income, but don't feel good. I want to do things that align with who I am right now and where I want to be, and so align is a really, really strong, positive word for me.
SIMPLIFY There's so much noise out there. There are so many things we could be doing. I don't want to spend a ton of time doing just for the sake of doing. Once I have aligned myself to what I want to do, I then want to simplify the steps. I'm doing those things that "move the needle" bring results.
SPARKLE Oh, my gosh, it's such a 12 year old girl word, Isn't it? But I love it so much. I'm done dimming my sparkle for those who might think I'm extra or too much.
I would love to hear what your word or words are for this year. Email me!
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Grown-Ass Woman's Guide community
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Several times a week, I get weight loss pitches for the podcast. Diets, detoxes, and the ‘next best thing’ is promised to us at every turn.
Spoiler alert: I decline every time.
When do I say yes? When someone wants to collaborate in helping us all in feel strong, aligned, and unstoppable; not convince us we’re less than until we follow their methods.
I say yes to someone like Courtney Townley. Courtney is one of those people I would say yes to without knowing the question. Sure, she has 20 years experience and that’s fantastic. But what I love is that she’s unlike anyone out there. She is committed to teaching, supporting and holding us accountable for our actions so we can be the most badass, grown-ass version of ourselves.
If you could use a bit of inspiration to realign your actions with what you say it is you want for your health at the start of 2022...
If you are ready to become more self-directed in the health arena...
If you are ready for a mindset reset, so you can rock whatever it is you want for your health in 2022...
Courtney’s hosting a FREE 5-Day Challenge. But before she does that, she joined me LIVE in our free community for a conversation that will blow your mind — and change your mindset.
Are you ready to live your Healthiest Year Yet? I know I am!
Join Courtney's 5-Day Challenge HERE
Join Rumble and Rise, Courtney's Coaching Membership Past Episodes with Courtney:
- The Real Reason You Feel Like Crap
- Screw the Resolutions
- How to Ignite Confidence over 40
- 4 Simple Tips to Make It Stick
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Welcome to Part 4 of The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to Thriving Through the Holidays (our final installment). As we finish off 2021, millions of people are talking resolutions, and making changes in their lives. I personally am not a big fan of resolutions. We all know what happens just a few days into a resolution.
But I am a big believer that the new year is a fresh opportunity to invigorate our lives and set some goals, and no better place to start than at home. Carrie Leskowitz is a certified life coach and award-winning interior designer with over 20 years experience transforming both spaces and lives. In this episode, Carrie shares her tips to help create a more aligned space -- simply and inexpensively; as well as what not to do if you want more love, peace and abundance in your life.
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What if I told you that even though you might know what you want in your life, your style choices could actually be preventing it from happening? In this episode, style coach Erin Mathis shares simple and inexpensive ways to level up your look to attract what you want. The best part? You can start today!
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Erin Mathis, cofounder of The Style Core, is a Style Coach for women in midlife who feel stuck in a rut and want to empower themselves to take charge of their future. She helps women up-level their personal style so they show the world who they really are and align their image with the impact they want to make. She applies the same process she used to transform her own image to help her clients reinvent themselves so they can confidently show up as the captivating women they are and tell the world who they are through their look.
Some people might dismiss style transformation as “just a makeover,” but as a style coach, Erin understands how image has the power to transform your entire life. She shares more about this in her Tedx Talk "The Power of Image to Transform Your Life.”
From her home town in Northern California, Erin coaches women around the world online through her transformational style coaching program, Your Million Dollar Look.
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Whether you're feeling a lack of confidence in your career, or your upcoming holiday meal, we've got you covered. Guest Alex Perry is an author, speaker and communications expert who helps women show up as their authentic, powerful selves.
Today, we'll learn all the signs that we actually have a confidence problem. But here's the good news... there are simple ways to fix it!
About our guest: Alex is the CEO of Practically Speaking, LLC & author of Minivan Mogul: A Crash Course in Confidence for Women. Her passion for communication comes from spending nearly two decades as a Speech-Language Pathologist, helping people regain the ability to talk after illness or injury. Alex is a motivational TEDx speaker, facilitator, and mentor. She helps others speak and share their stories with confidence using strategies she’s learned the hard way throughout her career. Her background includes advanced work in adult neurology and emotional intelligence. Alex blends her scientific approach speaking with her love of storytelling and humor into her work with individual clients and corporate teams. Most importantly, she’s a mom, minivan driver, and front-row fan of her clients. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.
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"Holiday stress is not something you get, it's something you create." I wrote this little gem on Facebook eight years ago. Unlike other things I sometimes read from years ago, this time I actually agree with my younger self whole heartedly.
Today marks the first episode in our series The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to Thriving Through the Holidays. Therapist Melody Murray is back with her brilliant take on how we all can find peace, self love and sanity through this holiday season.
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Betrayal. At this point in your life, you've probably felt betrayed at one time or another. But what does it really mean? Dr. Debi Silber defines betrayal as "the breaking of a spoken or unspoken rule." While every relationship has them, the more we trust in someone, the deeper the betrayal. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Debi about the five stages of betrayal that can take you from devastation to total transformation, and how you can actually use betrayal to completely reinvent your life.
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- Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence, and Happiness
- From Hardened to Healed: The Effortless Path to Release Resistance, Get Unstuck, and Create a Life You Love
- The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis
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- Take the Hardened to Healed Quiz
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When many of us think about storytelling, we think about authors, podcasters, public speakers... but storytelling happens all day, every day when we engage with others at work, throughout our community, even in our own families. Valerie Gordon is a 10 time Emmy award winning television producer, founder of COMMANDER IN SHE, And author of Fire Your Narrator: A storyteller's guide to getting out of your head and into your life.While Valerie spent years producing television, she discovered the most important stories are those we tell ourselves and others in our everyday lives. In this episode, Valerie dives into the powerful stories we tell ourselves and how our inner narrator affects our actions and our success.
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She’s spent the last two decades as a stay at home mom. Now, she’s ready to do what lights her up… but here does she start? We’ll talk about that in the premiere of our new segment, Go Ask Jackie.
Today we're going to help you find your "magic zone" and "try time"!
If you’ve got a question about a big life transition, a project you want to start, or just some feedback on a dilemma — Iet's hear it! Reach out here.
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There’s nothing more grown-ass than creating a sisterhood of support. Women who lift each other up, call each other forward when necessary, and do it all with an open heart and mind. This episode came to be when I went to speak at She Podcasts Live over the weekend and came home feeling like a better person.
During the conference, I spent a lot of time with three incredible women. We laughed so much, supported each other and really challenged each other to show up in new ways. Speaking of challenges, one of the women in the group did a whole talk about not overcoming unexpected challenges in your life, but creating challenges to help you become the human you're truly capable of becoming.
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What does it mean to be a grown ass woman? Well, that depends on who you ask! In this episode, we hear from our brilliant Grown-Ass Woman's Guide community. Plus, I share a few habits every grown-ass woman should have in her toolkit. Every. One. of. Us.
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It's the premiere episode of The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide! Let's dive in, shall we? In a recent poll, 100 Grown-Ass women were asked: “How often do you feel like you're not enough in one or more areas of your life?”
The answer may surprise you. But what’s even more important is WHY we feel like we’re not enough and what we can do about it. In this episode, you’ll hear from therapist Melody Murray who provides some key insight Plus, learn five simple ways to feel more enough that’s worked for me and so many other grown-ass women.
- Identify the area or areas in which you feel like you're not enough. If there are multiple, write them all down, but then we're going to pick one at a time to go through the process.
- Define what enough looks like in that area. What does it even mean? What does it look like to be enough as a mom, in your job or a friendship? It really helps to define what it is that you think is enough so you can actually compare where you are and where you think you should be.
- Imagine someone you love, it could be your best friend, a sister, neighbor, maybe even a daughter. Would you hold her to the same impossible standards you expect of yourself? Would you judge her so harshly? Or would you cut her some slack? What makes you so unique that you are expected to achieve some bogus level and be this person that you would never expect someone else to be?
- Who is determining your enoughness or not enoughness? When we put our own value in the comments of other people, how can we not feel like we're not enough, especially when that person hasn't even gone through their own healing journey? Spoiler alert: the person you should be listening to is you.
- Imagine for a moment that you are enough right now. Just be quiet with yourself and say, I am a human being doing the very best I can. And that's enough. I am enough. How would your life look if you stopped and you reminded yourself every day just for five seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, five minutes?
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Hey, Grown-Ass Woman! I'm willing to bet a whole lot of cold, hard cash that you have never been more educated or experience as you are right now. I'm pretty certain that there's been no time in your life that you've been more capable than you are in this very minute.
So why are you second guessing yourself and looking for answers everywhere but where they lie -- within you?
Welcome to The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide, the show created for you. In this podcast, we're going to:
- Help you cut through the constant clutter and noise
- Get super clear on what you really want next
- Activate what's brewing inside of you.
We're creating more confidence, empowerment and even happiness. Isn't that what we all need more of these days?
WARNING: Do NOT follow The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide expecting all the answers from some guru. Listen because you're ready to tap into your own intuition and instincts. We'll just help you get there.
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A love letter to you, the Forty Thrive listener.
On December 12, 2018, I launched this show. No big team, just my awesome editors to help me. I produced over 100 episodes, talking with incredible experts, and other badass women over 40.
Over those 20+ months, while I’ve done a lot of talking (like, A LOT) I’ve also been listening -- to you. I’ve heard what you love about the show, what you’d like more of -- even what you'd like less of.
One of the challenges I’ve had since Day 1 was letting women know that Forty Thrive is NOT just for women in their 40s, it’s for women over 40. So if you’re in your 50s or 60s — or hell, even beyond that, this is for you, too.
But if you have to explain something more than a couple of times, you might need to tweak your messaging.
I learned not only the age of the woman listening, but who that woman really is.
- She’s someone who wants more out of life.
- She’s a lifelong learner.
- She dares to dream.
- She knows this is the time to leap but is a little afraid of the idea… and even if she wanted to, HOW would she do it?
- She wants to take care of her shit. Like really wants to. But the self doubt creeps in… and she needs some support here.
- She cares less about what other people think and is starting to really tune into what her gut says.
She's a GROWN-ASS WOMAN.
And likely, she is YOU.
Sure, the calendar says you’re over 40. And that, to me, says something. It says we’ve lived a lot of life. We’ve got so much experience. But it’s not just women over 40 that get me fired up, who turn to me for coaching and collaboration — it’s GROWN-ASS women over 40.
They're my spirit animals, for real. The past few years getting to help women find that spark inside of them and recommit to their own lives has been an honor. The fact that I get to do it for a living? 🤯
So in just a few days, I’ll introduce the next level of Forty Thrive — one that’s 100% committed to more than just inspiring you to thrive, but supporting you in ACTIVATING what’s brewing inside of you, holding you accountable for taking charge of your own life, and standing right next to you as you blow the LID OFF the next chapter of your life.
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Thank you so much for this time together. Thank you to the incredible women -- and two men -- who've been on the show. Thank you to my friends who've supported me, advised me and kicked me in the ass when I needed it. But most of all, thank you for listening. Continuing this relationship with you is what keeps me motivated and inspired -- and it's a dream come true to do what I love and impact the lives of Grown-Ass women everywhere.
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Meet Kwavi Agbeyegbe, she’s a life coach who believes women deserve to feel energized, confident and fiercely happy in their lives. Who doesn’t want more of that? In this episode, we talk: • Maximizing Midlife • Giving up Alcohol • Mindful Eating • The Toxic 5 (foods we all should avoid) About Kwavi: Kwavi Agbeyegbe is a Certified Weight Coach/Life Coach and Retreat Creator that helps successful women manage their health, mindset and waistlines. Her passion is helping women in their 40’s and beyond master their health and wellness. Connect with Kwavi on: YouTube Instagram Facebook Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Forty Thrive's Top 10 of Season 2: #2 Meet Dr. Paria Hassouri, a pediatrician, mother of three, transgender rights activist, and author of Found in Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change. I met Paria in 2019 while my family was going through our own transition, when one of our children came out as transgender.
Paria and her family were a little bit ahead of us, going through a transition of their own with their teenage daughter. Now while you may not be familiar with transgender children or transgender issues and challenges, Paria’s story is universal to any mom, really any human, who at one time believed that life would look one way until a bomb is completely dropped. Through Paria’s story, you can feel her slowly begin to grow, find acceptance and express the unconditional love that was always within her.
But it wasn’t pretty and it wasn’t easy.
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About Our Guest: Paria Hassouri is the author of Found in Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change. A pediatrician, mother of three, and transgender rights activist, her essays have been published in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Huffington Post. A proud Iranian-American, she spent her formative years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently resides and practices in Los Angeles.
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The Trevor Project
CDC
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Forty Thrive's Top 10 of Season 2: #3 Raise your hand if you’ve ever looked at a woman who does yoga and envied not only how grounded, centered and balanced she is, but those arms and shoulders are serious workout goals.
Same.
Now imagine the results you could see if you were to do Face Yoga. Yes, face yoga. It’s a thing.
The team at Face Yoga Method reached out to me a while back and introduced me to this phenomenon. Led by founder Fumiko Takatsu, Face Yoga Method is an all natural practice that consists of non invasive facial exercises that tone facial muscles, improve complexion and smooth wrinkles. It’s a holistic approach focusing on mind/body/spirit and boasts side effects like amazing posture and more self confidence. Yes, please!
I will admit. I was skeptical.
But take a listen to my interview with Fumiko and it’s like DUH! Of course this works!
About our guest: Fumiko Takatsu (founder and CEO) of the Face Yoga Method brings her 15 years of practice and personal experience into the Revolutionary Pro-Aging Method that has been impacting thousands of lives, hers included! Following a nearly fatal car accident that threw her hip, shoulder and head off-kilter, Fumiko developed what is today The Face Yoga Method. With over 80 facial postures geared toward working on any area of the face, she has helped men and women worldwide replace cosmetic procedures 100% naturally!
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Forty Thrive Top of Season 2 -- #4
Why Bother? Who knew two little words could have so much power? On this week’s episode, Jackie talks with author Jennifer Louden, author of Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What’s Next.
If you’re feeling stuck or wondering what your next move should be, this one’s for you.
Join our Forty Thrive free and private Facebook group! About Jennifer Louden: Jennifer’s a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the concept of self-care with her first bestseller, The Woman’s Comfort Book. Since then, she’s written six additional books on well-being and whole living, including The Woman’s Retreat Book and The Life Organizer, with close to a million copies of her books in print in nine languages. Her newest is Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What’s Next. Jennifer has spoken around the world, and has written a national magazine column for a Martha Stewart magazine, been quoted in two of Brené Brown’s books, and has appeared on hundreds of TV programs, radio shows, and podcasts—even on Oprah. Connect with Jen on her website, on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Get Why Bother? FREE with a 30 day trial of Audible! Your free trial includes: 1 credit (2 credits for Prime members), good for any premium selection titles you like—yours to keep. The Audible Plus Catalog of podcasts, audiobooks, guided wellness, and Audible Originals. Listen all you want, no credits needed. Plus, a friendly email reminder before your trial ends. Visit AudibleTrial.com/40Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
If you’re on the search for a new job opportunity, want to get further in your current career, or just start over doing something totally different, this episode is pure gold. Amber Beam is on a mission to eradicate soul-sucking jobs everywhere! With 15 years in HR as an I-O Psychologist, she’s seen it all! Now she’s throwing back the curtain to reveal what you really need to know to win over skeptics in HR. If you’re thinking “it’s too late” or “I don’t think I have enough experience,” we’re about to kick those thoughts to the curb. In this episode, we talk: * How to stand out among the crowd when searching for a new job or gig * What do do when you keep running into the O word — overqualified * How to use your “soft skills” to rock any interview * How and when to take a position that may be a step backward * 4 simple steps to win anyone over on Linked In
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Forty Thrive Top of Season 2 -- #6
Today’s episode kind of blew my mind and I think it might really be able to help you as well. Over the summer, I was feeling professionally stuck — honestly, business felt like it was a little bit all over the place. I had a lot of things going on, but it just felt like a lot of struggle with not much gain. And so I invited Feng Shui expert Patricia Lohan into my office. To say that her simple tips changed everything for me is not an exaggeration.
With her guidance and expertise, I’ve made some small changes throughout my home to create more harmony and balance and prosperity and abundance. Today, Patricia shares how you can get that as well.
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About the Guest: Patricia Lohan is the creator of Feng Shui Mastery and Author of The Happy Home: A Guide To Creating A Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Life. Patricia Lohan helps women make their home magnetic to money, luck, and blessings. She shows you what they don’t teach in school, what lies between the lines, your top secret tool for success. She is a feng shui expert, a healer, and a passionate female entrepreneur who has shaped her dream life living in Bali with her husband. Patricia has a gift at making feng shui simple and easy to understand and implement.
She has helped thousands of people across the globe embrace feng shui and create lasting changes in their homes, lives, and businesses. Patricia has seen firsthand the power of the mind, surroundings, and inner healing, clearing and aligning everything so it works holistically.
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#7 of Forty Thrive's Top 10 of Season 2
Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton are real life best friends who met at the world famous Second City Theatre and became what we know today as FRANGELA.
But what I thought would be a funny, entertaining conversation — oh and it is — became so much more. We talk mental health, “cancel culture,” why Frances wants to confront Val Kilmer and one of the most important questions you could possibly ask yourself.
Our chat is lively, it’s super fun and it’s a huge opportunity to learn and grow — something as a woman nearing 50, I hope to do each and every day.
About Frangela: You may recognize this genius duo from NBC’s “Bring The Funny,” or “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.” They were featured on The Oprah Show on the “Best Standups in America” episode. They are well known for their commentary on VH1’s Best Week Ever and hilarity on the big screen in the hit films He’s Just Not That Into You and Slow Learners. They are also recurring fan favorites on HULU’S Quick Draw.
Currently, they are appearing on The Sexy Liberal Virtual Tour, go to SexyLiberal.com for tickets. Listen to their podcasts “The Final Word” and “Idiot of the Week” where you find all your favorite podcasts.
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Forty Thrive's Top 10 of Season 2! Welcome to #8. When I say habits, you may think yeah, yeah, I’ve heard all about habits. The best seller shelf, TV self help experts… habits are old news. Not even a little bit. Not only does guest Laura DiBenedetto have a fresh take on habits — the way she combines very specific habits is nothing short of life changing Don’t believe me? Take a listen.
About Laura: TEDx Speaker,#1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto teaches us how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. Connect with Laura on her website, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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If you’re a woman who’s excited to see what’s next… maybe make a pivot in your career… or even (dare I say) put yourself out there, today’s guest can help you big time. Juju Hook helps “primetime women” (that’s us!) build brands. In this episode, we talk “Breakthrough Breakdowns,” six lies we’ve come to believe about aging, the 50 hour rule and so much more.
About Our Guest: Juju Hook is a consultant, coach, and speaker. For more than a quarter century she developed brand strategy for corporations. Today, through online programs, live events, and one-to-one coaching, Juju motivates, inspires, and educates PrimeTime women in topics related to business, life, and relationships. She holds a BA in English and an MBA, and is certified as a coach and a yoga teacher. Juju lives in San Diego with her husband and her son. You can find her branding blog at StrategicJuju.com and her program for PrimeTime women at PositivelyPrimeTime.com. Connect with Juju on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Forty Thrive Top 10 of Season 2! This week, it's #10!
Meet Catherine Balsam-Schwaber. She’s smart, successful and CEO of Kindra, a company that just might rock your world. Together, Catherine and I bust the lid off menopause, including sleepless nights, hot flashes, mood swings and (believe it or not) the benefits of being a midlife woman in the midst of this change.
About Our Guest: Catherine Balsam-Schwaber is known as a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results in high pressure environments. She has extensive experience in business transformation with complex multi-platform products, strategy, marketing, creative leadership, revenue growth, media + advertising, subscription/OTT/DTC, communications and ecommerce.
Catherine is the CEO of Kindra, an innovative self-care company for women in menopause. A life-long advocate for women’s health, Catherine joined Kindra to break down the stigma surrounding menopause care and support and empower women in mid-life through Kindra’s science-backed formulas and community-building initiatives.
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Why would you start to use cannabis at this age?! Before you judge, just listen. It could seriously change everything for you. We're not talking smokin' out under the bleachers here. Cannabis can be used to manage so many (peri)menopause symptoms and help you feel like yourself again -- without actually getting high. Meet Carrie Mapes and Patty Pappas, founders of Hello Again! They're busting cannabis myths and answering your questions.
Carrie and Patty go way back – twenty years ago the duo met when their oldest children started preschool. Friends ever since, Carrie and Patty have always been adventurous and open-minded – but it wasn’t until they became empty nesters that they decided to explore local dispensaries.
Quickly, they realized that cannabis was uniquely suited to address many of the challenges they experienced during menopause. Patty and Carrie searched for a single product geared to address these challenges, but there was nothing in sight. Naturally, their problem-solving instincts lead them to take matters into their own hands – by building their own product from the ground up.
Cannabis. Vaginal. Suppository. Some might read those words and think “crazy talk”, but for Carrie and Patty these same words represent the future of women’s wellness.
Carrie’s creativity combined with Patty’s attention to detail make them the perfect pair to spearhead a movement to educate women about menopause and the non-psychoactive use of cannabis for wellness at any age. Carrie and Patty founded Hello Again in 2019, after extensive research and development. The duo is committed to offering solutions for women to improve both mental and physical health and feel like themselves again.
As Carrie and Patty say, their grandmother’s tolerated, their mothers medicated, and they CREATED. Hello Again!
Related Episode: Cannabis and CBS as Midlife Medicine
About Our Guests:
Carrie Mapes is committed to helping women through the challenges of menopause. After struggling with memory fog and energy shortages, Carrie understands how confusing it can be to associate menopause with its symptoms. Through her creativity and relatability, she strives to reach women who face the challenges she once did - and to introduce these women to a product that can make them feel like themselves again.
Carrie currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and has two adult children. When not working at the intersection of cannabis and menopause, Carrie spends time developing her art.
Patty Pappas aims to introduce a product that changed her life into the lives of women everywhere. After experiencing years of uncontrollable mood and temperature shifts, Patty started experimenting with cannabis products to tackle her menopause. Her knowledge of symptoms and personal encounters with relief practices have provided Patty with the expertise and vision for Hello Again.
Patty is happiest with her husband George in Los Angeles, where they have raised their three daughters. There, she promotes women’s wellness by advocating for the use of natural products to address menopause.
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A while back I asked women in the Forty Thrive community something they’ve always wanted to do but just need a little push to do it… and many women talked about finally writing that first book!
Well you’re in luck! Meet Jennie Nash, founder of the Author Accelerator. Jennie has spent 30 years on all sides of the publishing industry and is the author of four novels, three memoirs, and one self-help book for writers. Not only does Jennie’s company coach many people how to write their book, but she also trains people to become book coaches to support writers through the entire creative process. Could becoming a book coach be your next big career move?
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Speaking of books, check out our Forty Thrive bookstore where you’ll find all the books written by Forty Thrive guests — from personal development, to great reads about menopause, money, memoirs, marriage and so much more!
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About Our Guest:
Jennie Nash is the founder of Author Accelerator, a business that has trained more than 50 book coaches to support writers through the entire creative process, and matches writers with the right coach that can give them the sustained editorial support they need to complete their book projects. Jennie’s book coaching methods bring back the powerful and time-tested concept of artistic mentorship – which has been largely squeezed out of a publishing industry hungry for the next big, fast hit. Jennie has spent 30 years on all sides of the publishing industry and is the author of four novels, three memoirs, and one self-help book for writers. Connect with Jennie on AuthorAccelerator.com or BookCoaches.com.
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Have you ever tried on an outfit and thought "who the heck was this made for?" Today's guest certainly has. But the difference is, she took it a step forward and actually created accessible styles for women of all shapes and sizes.
Caren Lettiere is Founder and President of Democracy Clothing. She's passionate about celebrating women, helping us feel our most beautiful and confident.
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About Our Guest:
Caren Lettiere is the Founder and President of Democracy Clothing, the casual lifestyle brand designed for the modern, multitasking woman who grew up with fashion, then got busy with life.
Best known for its “Ab”solution jeans with fit technology, Democracy Clothing embraces women of all shapes and sizes, providing them with confidence-building clothing that helps them look good and feel good, while doing good.
Alongside Democracy, Caren’s proudest accomplishment is the fulfilling family life she’s built with her husband of 30 years, David, and their amazing kids Nicole and Josh.
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If there ever were an episode that made me go "wait, WHAT?" it's this one. When I heard today's guest helps women fix their marriages with no effort from their spouse, I was like I am ready to debate! But that's not what happened. Take a listen and hear for yourself!
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About Our Guest: New York Times bestselling author Laura Doyle was the perfect wife...until she actually got married. When she told her husband how to be tidier, more romantic, and more ambitious, he avoided her. So she dragged him to marriage counseling and nearly divorced him.
In desperation, she asked happily married women for their secrets, and that’s when she got her miracle: the man who had wooed her returned.
Laura’s books have been translated into 19 languages in 30 countries and accidentally started a worldwide movement.
Laura’s mission is to end world divorce. She is the founder of the international relationship coach training school Laura Doyle Connect, the star of Empowered Wives on Amazon Prime, the Creator of The Ridiculously Happy Wife program, the host of The Empowered Wife Podcast and she has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America and The View. She has helped over 15,000 women fix their relationships--even the hopeless ones--without their husband’s effort. Connect with Laura on The Empowered Wife Podcast, her website, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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What if the whole concept of finding "balance" actually isn’t just a load of BS? What if you could feel better, healthier, more at peace? Today’s episode can help you move just a little bit closer to that.
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Want to be a rock star at work and at home? Cherylanne Skolnicki has the playbook. As an entrepreneur with a husband and three kids of her own, she knows exactly how it feels to have too much to do and not enough time to do it. It's exhausting, it's stressful, and it can be tempting to just give in to the chaos. Like most children of the 80s and 90s, Cherylanne grew up believing she could have it all. She started her first business while still in high school, and dreamed of one day becoming a CEO. After graduating from Cornell, she went to work for Procter & Gamble where she spent the next 15 years climbing the corporate ladder and managing a portfolio of well known consumer product brands (one had more than $1 billion in global sales). Despite her demanding work schedule, she still traveled, ran marathons, and volunteered like a boss. And then she had 3 children. All of a sudden, the unrelenting pace she was running at felt unsustainable. That’s when she knew she had to reorder her life so all the pieces would truly fit - including not just a thriving career and family life, but also a good night's sleep and some time to herself! It wasn't easy at first, but she finally discovered a set of practices that truly worked. That prompted her to found Brilliant Balance, and her playbook has helped thousands of professional women reclaim rock star status over the last decade. Her company, Brilliant Balance, offers work-life mentorship and coaching programs to help you have a fulfilling career, a thriving family life, and a strong sense of self. Cherylanne is a sought-after speaker and hosts the top-rated Brilliant Balance podcast. Her work has been featured in Thrive Global, The Huffington Post, Forbes, Women’s Day, and Cincy Chic. She appears on TV news shows as an expert on work life balance, productivity, and purpose. Cherylanne graduated from Cornell University in 1995. She holds an MBA from the Goizueta School of Management at Emory University. She is a member of the Female Founders Collective, one of Cincinnati’s 100 Wise Women, a Forty Under 40 Honoree, a happy wife, and a proud mom of three. Connect with Cherylanne on her website, Facebook and Instagram. Grab one of Cherylanne's freebies below: Learn the 3 Keys to Work Life Brilliance
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I'm willing to bet you haven't heard a conversation quite like this one. Meet Stephanie Dodier, a Clinical Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, speaker, podcast host and Creator of The Going Beyond The Food Method™️.
In this episode, we tackle so much:
- What intuitive eating is… and what it isn’t
- Understanding diet culture and how it’s creating needless suffering
- How "good girl syndrome" plays into how we show up
- Body positivity and why it’s the topic of some major debate
- Fat phobia
- The problem with BMI measurements
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About Our Guest: Stephanie Dodier is a Clinical Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, speaker, podcast host and Creator of The Going Beyond The Food Method™️ a global coaching and online education platform focused on helping women make peace with food and their body so that they can live a fulfilling life… right now!
Stephanie has been recognized as a leading expert in the field of eating psychology and her weekly podcast Host of The Beyond the Food Show has been ranked a top 25 wellness Apple podcast. Stephanie created The Going Beyond The Food Method™ an integrative and comprehensive approach focus on helping women free themselves from the shackles of diet culture and finally engage with food and their body from a place of compassion and absolute confidence.
Stephanie's first diet was at 12 years old and her last one at 38 years old. Her 25-year dieting career is what is fueling her passion. She shares her personal journey as a source of inspiration while educating and empowering women to reconnect with their power and live their life to the fullest.
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Meet Leah Hadley, a best-selling author, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), she’s all about helping her us make wise financial decisions as we begin the next phase of life with the strongest possible financial foundation.
Leah wasn’t always a financial wiz, in fact she was an instant parent of three when she and her husband adopted a sibling group. But then it wasn’t soon after that she was going through a divorce. So she gets the struggle. Leah is brilliant when it comes to managing money during and after divorce so stay tuned for that, but I also wanted to talk about managing money as a couple when you’re still together — hopefully well enough that you can avoid that divorce.
We talk setting financial goals, getting on the same page — communication around goals, oh my gosh so important, becoming an entrepreneur after working at a “safe” job for years, and managing finances through huge transitions — most of us have had one or there’s one right around the corner. This isn’t one of those heady or boring financial conversations but Leah provides some super simple real life tactics to empower you to make the most of your money. Oh and how to recognize the red flags when you reach out to a financial planner — when to run like hell
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About Our Guest:
Leah Hadley will tell you she's had a lot of challenging financial times in her adult life-becoming a parent of three overnight, getting divorced, and losing her job, to name a few. These have been times when her ability to hunt down appropriate resources and careful financial planning was critical to her peace of mind.
Now a best-selling author, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Leah is the founder of Great Lakes Divorce Financial Solutions and Great Lakes Investment Management. She uses all of her knowledge and 15 years of experience to help her clients make wise financial decisions so they can begin the next phase of life with the strongest possible financial foundation. Leah is committed to strengthening families through financial wellness.
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50 is here, baby! And I've learned a few things in my 50 years on this beautiful planet. Today, I'm sharing 10 of those hard earned lessons in hopes that they can help you too. Psst: This is a great episode to share with your younger friends. (I'm like the ghost of Christmas future over here).
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Top 10 Lessons from (My First) 50 Years It’s my 50th birthday. The big 5–0. Half a century. Fifty shades of somethin’. As a woman who’s had her fair share of life experiences, I feel like I’ve got some things to say, so sit your young self back and take a listen. The stuff you’ve been through — the challenges, the set backs, the unanswered prayers — they have all brought you to where you are today. And it’s those experiences that provide us the greatest lessons and wisdom. So as a new silver-haired, card-carrying member of AARP, I’ve learned a few things in my 50 years on this beautiful planet and today, I’m sharing 10 of those hard earned lessons in hopes that they can help you too. Psst: Feel free to share with your younger friends, too. (I’m like the ghost of Christmas future over here.)
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You are not for everyone. This is something I tell my creative coaching clients all the time. I actually tell my kids this all the time. It is okay if someone just does not prefer you. Just keep being yourself, showing up and doing you. Say it with me: I. AM. NOT. FOR. EVERYONE. The sooner and more often you remember this, you’ll be given a sense of freedom no longer worrying or even wondering what everyone else thinks.
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You’re leaving a lot of progress on the table. I love my trainer, Joan. She’s awesome. I see her three times a week. And when I’m there, we do all the sets and reps and what not that you’d expect from a training session. But one day, I noticed as she counted down three, two, one…I’d actually put the weights down on three. And then I started doing math.
3 seconds x 12 exercises per section times four (or five or six) sections, that
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Welcome to Forty Thrive's 100th episode! 100 episodes featuring experts, resources and badass women (and a couple of dudes) with incredible stories. This week, guest co-host Kim Goldman joins Jackie to talk the one year anniversary of the pandemic and all the non-stop changes that have happened to the ladies in the Forty Thrive community.
In this episode:
• How to foster friendships, even when you want to crawl into a hole
• How to take on changes, even those that blindside us.
• Using our challenges to our advantage -- today and everyday.
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About Our Guest: Known nationwide as a victims' rights advocate after her brother's murder in the infamous O. J. Simpson murder trial, Kim Goldman spent the last 15 years as the Executive Director of The Youth Project, a non-profit organization that provides free counseling, support groups, crisis intervention, and education and outreach to thousands of teenagers, since opening in 2000.
Outside of her work with the Youth Project, Kim travels the country as an impassioned public speaker on victims' rights, the role of the media, judicial reform, and other related topics. Some speaking highlights include: Keynote Speaker at numerous National Victims' Rights Week Events, Parents of Murdered Children Victims Conferences, The FBI National Academy Conference, The Department of Justice (OJP), Speaker at Governor Wilson's Conference for Women, Domestic Violence Symposiums as well as partnered with MLB's Kansas City Royals, and guest speaker/panelist at universities and national events and will be attending CrimeCon in 2021.
In 2016, Kim joined the nationally syndicated, Daytime Emmy nominated show, Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen as a Special Correspondent dedicated to telling stories from a victim's perspective. As an accomplished writer, Kim has appeared twice on the New York Times Bestseller list with His Name is Ron, Our Search for Justice, and If I Did It, Confessions of the Killer. In 2014, Kim authored her memoir Can't Forgive, and in 2015, Media Circus, A Look at Private Tragedy in the Public Eye. Kim is the Executive Producer and Host of Confronting: O.J Simpson Podcast series, which launched in June 2019 and was named #4 of the Best 100 Podcasts of 2019, with more than 8M downloads, and was previously the co-host of Broadscast, a radio show/podcast for and about women and is currently in development for a new podcast/television series.
Kim is the founding Co-Chair of The Ron Goldman Foundation for Justice, the Co-Chair of The National Center for Victims of Crime after serving as Vice-Chair for many years. She is a past Advisory Board Member for Habitat For Heroes, Advisory Board Member for Survivors Empowered, Vision 21 Committee member, and has collaborated with P.A.V.E (sexual assault prevention and awareness), Crime Survivors Inc., and other non-profit organizations dedicated to serving victims of crime.
Kim contributes to a variety of national media outlets and has been a guest on news programs such as Oprah, 20/20, The
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If you're running a business with your significant other or even just sharing a home office, this episode is for you. Naketa Thigpen knows the challenges of running a business while trying to keep a relationship thriving. Naketa gets how exhausting things can be right now and how when we're pulled in too many directions, often a marriage or a long-term partnership is the first to take the hit. If you’re tired of choosing between energy for your business and energy for your marriage, you’ll definitely want to join Naketa for her Free 5 Day Experience: The Joy Map Method Masterclass for Married Women Entrepreneurs Who Want More... Register here
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About our guest:
Naketa Ren Thigpen helps exhausted power couples and married women entrepreneurs reconnect with their forever love and amplify their intimacy, when they find themselves sacrificing their relationships because they’re so consumed with the wild success they’re experiencing in business. Naketa’s become known as the #1 Balance and Relationship Advisor in the World. As an International Best-Selling Author of the book Selfish, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host and CEO, Naketa’s equipped countless high-profile women (and a few brave men) with tools to recalibrate their power dynamics, redefine their romance, and close the love gap to achieve WHOLE SUCCESS! Connect with Naketa on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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When I say habits, you may think yeah, yeah, I’ve heard all about habits. The best seller shelf, TV self help experts… habits are old news. Not even a little bit. Not only does guest Laura DiBenedetto have a fresh take on habits -- the way she combines very specific habits is nothing short of life changing Don’t believe me? Take a listen.
About Laura: TEDx Speaker,#1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto teaches us how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. Connect with Laura on her website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
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If you’ve been wanting to lose weight and find yourself getting excited about the new fad diet, I’m here to let you off the hook. You don’t need that. In fact, I am totally against all of the crazy messages the diet industry shoves down our throats, trying to trigger our insecurities. We all know that’s what they’re doing but they craft such compelling messages, the next thing you know we’re buying a thigh master… or a bag of powder filled with ingredients we can’t even pronounce.
Meet Nagina Abdullah. Nagina lost 40 pounds over a period of several months and was going to just leave it at that. She was working long hours in her super successful day job and had a couple of kids at home. But more and more people would ask her for recipes and guidance, and Nagina followed the calling that led her to where she is now - is a health coach for women professionals, physicians, and successful entrepreneurs. She works with those who’ve found success in so many areas but just couldn’t crack the weight loss code. Maybe you can relate to that.
If you’re as inspired as I am, check out Nagina’s FREE 5-Day Slim Down for Fierce, Feminine Leaders. About Our Guest: Nagina Abdullah is a health coach for women professionals, physicians, and 7-figure entrepreneurs and founder of the website MasalaBody.com. She teaches women to lose 20-40+ pounds even while working 60+ hours a week and if they have tried everything. Nagina has a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and has helped over 700 professional women successfully lose weight and create a lifestyle change. She has been featured in Health.com, Business Insider, People.com and more.
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Are you ready to put the sizzle back in your sex drive? Excellent, you're in the right place. Meet Maryon Stewart, the author of Manage your Menopause Naturally; The Six Week Guide to Calming Hot Flashes and Night Sweats, Getting Your Sex Drive Back, Sharpening Memory and Reclaiming Well Being. This book should be required reading for any woman facing symptoms of menopause (or peri-menopause).
About Our Guest:
Maryon Stewart is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms without using drugs or hormones. In 2018 she was awarded the British Empire Medal and was recognized as one of the 50 most inspirational women by the Daily Mail.
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Today’s episode is all about the midlife crisis. Could you or your partner be smack dab in the middle of one? It’s quite possible. What is a midlife crisis? How does it manifest in women vs men? And, most importantly, how do we deal with it?
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Stacy Kaiser is a successful Southern California based licensed psychotherapist, author, relationship expert and media personality.
With hundreds of television appearances on major networks including NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN and HLN, Stacy has built a reputation for bringing a unique mix of thoughtful and provocative insight to a wide range of topics. She maintains a thriving private practice while being a much sought after public speaker on a wide variety of topics, ranging from office, family, and personal relationship issues to trauma, sexual assault, and community related issues. In addition to her numerous television appearances, her expertise and perspective have been solicited by major corporations, public institutions, government agencies, philanthropic organizations and other media outlets, including recently working on Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly and A&E’s Undercover High.
As a psychotherapist on Investigation Discovery’s Fatal Vows, VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club, Lifetime’s DietTribe, parenting expert on The TODAY Show and Good Morning America, and regular guest expert on Steve Harvey and The Doctors nationally syndicated talk shows, Stacy Kaiser has gained a reputation for helping people face the truth that is holding them back from leading a life filled with a balance of responsibility, fun and freedom.
In her book “How to be a Grown Up – The Ten Secret Skills Everyone Needs to Know”, Stacy opens with a provocative quiz that helps the reader gain insight into their current level of life mastery. She breaks down the reader’s strengths and weaknesses, to guide them towards improving their life skills so that they can maximize their success and ultimately their life.
A passion for improving the lives of the underserved in her community led to Stacy’s work with one of Southern California’s premier family resource centers, where she worked with battered women, teen parents, abused children and families in crisis for over 20 years. She has also been engaged by organizations including the FBI, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Unified School District, Kaiser Permanente and Hughes Aircraft to implement workshops and handle third party mediations.
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Are you feeling stuck? Unsure? Detached? You’re not alone. Sometimes, it can feel like it happens overnight, but often it happens so slowly over time that we don’t even notice it. BOOM, we wake up one day and discover we're just phoning it in... going through the motions but CRAVING SOMETHING MORE. It doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I’m going to share how you -- yes, you! -- can reboot.
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I have such a fun treat for you today. As a celebrity vocal coach, Denise Woods is the "voice behind the voice." She's worked with Halle Berry, Will Smith, Jessica Chastain, Queen Latifah, Idris Elba and so many other A-list celebrities. But here's the cool thing; Denise can also help those of us who aren't celebs use our voice to the best of its ability, actually improving our lives in the most unexpected ways.
About Our Guest: Denise Woods is a graduate and former faculty member of The Juilliard School, and a long-time faculty member of California Institute of the Arts. One of the nation’s most sought-after voice and dialect coaches, her clients include such luminaries as Halle Berry, Will Smith, Queen Latifah, Taye Diggs, Ray Liotta, Laurence Fishburne, Jessica Chastain, Taraji P. Henson, Mahershala Ali, Idris Elba, and many others.
In her brand new book, The Power of Voice: A Guide to Making Yourself Heard, Woods reflects on her journey from shy child in New York City to successful performer, graduate of and teacher at the famed Julliard School and later the California Institute of the Arts to her work with a host of legendary stars. Providing valuable lessons and exercises to overcome common voice and speech issues and become confident, effective communicators, this first-of-its-kind guide reveals how to master the voice’s full capacity to achieve our goals and express our true selves in relationships, family dynamics, business, and more. Connect with Denise at SpeakItClearly.com, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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What if you discovered your memories are actually wrong, that what you thought you knew was actually completely inaccurate? Dr. Ginger Campbell is the author of "Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty" and she's here to help us understand our own brains.
Plus, coming out later in life. How to find support yourself and/or support those you love. Ginger talks with those who've taken the brave steps forward on her podcast, Graying Rainbows.
Guest: Dr. Ginger Campbell is best known for her highly respected podcast Brain Science, which began airing back in 2006. She has a passion for making complex ideas accessible and helps scientists share their ideas with people of all backgrounds. She is also the author of "Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty." Dr. Campbell lives in Birmingham AL where she cares for veterans at the Birmingham VA Medical Center.
Plus, Ginger is the host of Graying Rainbows, a podcast and community devoted to those who are coming out LGBT+ later in life.
Connect with Ginger on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook
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You're Invited: Join Forty Thrive and therapist Melody Murray for Who Are You? We dive into our Family of Origin which will help us begin to understand HOW we are WHO we are. In this impactful and empowering workshop, you’ll get tools to help the real you bust through and come out on the other side of reinvention. REGISTER HERE
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The Reframe: a tool that may not be so easy, but it's really simple. In this interactive episode, therapist Melody Murray shares her brilliance with members of the Forty Thrive community, as she answers questions and inspires us all to reframe in a way that will bring more peace, understanding and sanity to our lives.
Melody is the very first guest of our Forty Thrive live series. Each month, we record one episode where we include our Forty Thrive community members and podcast supporters.
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Mentioned in this Episode: A Lesson in Blowing Up Your Life
About Our Guest: Melody Murray is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist in private practice. She also works as a Mental Health Evaluator in the ER at Seattle Children’s Hospital and co-facilitates Suicide Assessment and Treatment trainings for the nursing staff. Melody has a wide variety of expertise, often speaking on topics including: Suicidal Ideation, Self-Care, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Mental Health & Social Media and Secondary Trauma.
Melody is a solution-focused clinician with a direct, casual, yet interactive approach. She helps clients learn positive ways to manage negative thought patterns, unwanted behavioral responses, process experiences that create fear, shame and sadness. Melody's goal is to help her clients love and accept themselves again OR, for the very first time.
Before becoming a therapist, Melody spent several years working in film, television and casting as a producer and director. She was also an actor, hosted a children’s show and performed standup comedy.
Melody has a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. She's a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as well as the Producers Guild of America.
You're Invited: Join Forty Thrive and Melody Murray for a special workshop called Who Are You? We dive into our Family of Origin which will help us begin to understand HOW we are WHO we are. This exercise helps us explore the Nature vs Nurture theories of who we become and why. Are we the sum of all our intentions and choices? Or are we destined to stay a certain way because of the choices made by the people who raised us? In this workshop, you'll get tools to help the real you bust through and come out on the other side of reinvention.
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If you’re a woman who’s excited to see what’s next… maybe make a pivot in your career… or even (dare I say) put yourself out there, today’s guest can help you big time. Juju Hook helps "primetime women" (that’s us!) build brands. In this episode, we talk "Breakthrough Breakdowns," six lies we’ve come to believe about aging, the 50 hour rule and so much more.
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About Our Guest: Juju Hook is a consultant, coach, and speaker. For more than a quarter century she developed brand strategy for corporations. Today, through online programs, live events, and one-to-one coaching, Juju motivates, inspires, and educates PrimeTime women in topics related to business, life, and relationships. She holds a BA in English and an MBA, and is certified as a coach and a yoga teacher. Juju lives in San Diego with her husband and her son. You can find her branding blog at StrategicJuju.com and her program for PrimeTime women at PositivelyPrimeTime.com. Connect with Juju on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Get Juju's book : Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis: The Quintessential Guide for Turning Midlife Into PrimeTime Mentioned in this Episode:
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Welcome to Forty Thrive 2021! Are you ready to make this year your healthiest yet? This episode is for you.
If you've been listening to the podcast for awhile, you know exactly who Courtney Townley is. Courtney helps women mend their relationship with their body so they can achieve true deep health and deliver their best to the things that matter most to them. She is so smart and so gifted in helping women really get honest with ourselves and move toward the best version of ourselves possible. She has been instrumental in my journey through her work on the Grace and Grit podcast, as well as within her membership site and all of her free events. Join Courtney's Rumble and Rise membership today and rock 2021!
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Other Courtney Episodes:
- The Real Reason You Feel Like Crap
- 4 Steps to Reach Your Health Goals with Ease
- 4 Simple Steps to Make It Stick
- How to Ignite Confidence over 40
Questions to Ask Yourself: 1. How are you defining health currently?
2. Keeping that definition in mind, on a scale from 1-10, how would you rate your health here at the end of 2020?
3. What is the best decision you made regarding your health this year? And Why?
4. In all the ways you showed up for yourself along your health journey, what are you most proud of? Why?
5. How did you do it? What were the winning strategies?
6. What were the thoughts that allowed you to show up
and execute those strategies?
7. What were the primary feelings that drove you to take
action in that way?
8. What is the worst decision you made regarding your health this year?
9. What feels misaligned about your health story at the end of 2020?
10. Where specifically do you feel unorganized or messy in your self-care?
11. Where a
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As we wrap up the year, I’ve got an episode for you that’s short, sweet and impactful. Janet Ioli is the author of Less Ego More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women and the creator of 2021 Power Presence Practices calendar journal. Both of which she’s generously giving away to one of our lucky Forty Thrive listeners. Have you ever seen those posts where people choose a word that sort of serves as their compass for the year to come? I love choosing a word each December . Something that inspires me to try new things and have new experiences. My word for 2020 was Connection. Little did I know that circumstances would make that a little bit more difficult. But it was a great reminder when things got crazy that I could still create connection, it just might look a little different. My word for 2021 is CURIOSITY. My plan is to come from a place of curiosity. To hear people out. To discover things about myself that I maybe haven’t yet tapped into. What’s one word you’ll carry into 2021? Pop into our free and private FB group and share in the dedicated post I created there. In fact, when you comment on that post, you’ll be entered to win both Janet’s book, Less Ego More Soul, as well as her 2021 Power Presence Practices calendar and journal. Please take our Forty Thrive listener survey! About Our Guest: Janet Ioli has been helping people and organizations make changes and maximize their impact for over 25 years. As a former leader inside four Fortune 200 companies, she understands first-hand the complexities and realities leaders face leading their organizations.
Grounded in real experience working with thousands of leaders in different industries and countries and having provided over 10,000 hours of coaching, Janet has earned a reputation as an extraordinarily talented, highly results-oriented and sought-after leadership coach, change strategist, speaker, and organizational advisor. Forbes has recognized Janet as one of the country’s leading business coaches with membership in the Forbes Coaches Council.
Janet’s wealth of practical experience is backed by continuous and robust educational substance and focus, in addition to thousands of hours of self-study in psychology, leadership, change, neuroscience, Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
We don't often hear the words "delightful" and "aging" in the same sentence, but today, we're changing that. Stephanie Raffelock is the author of A Delightful Little Book on Aging. (She Writes Press, April 2020). A graduate of Naropa University’s program in Writing and Poetics, she has worked as a freelancer for The Aspen Times and The Rogue Valley Messenger. She’s also written and blogged for Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, Care2.com and SixtyandMe.com, to name a few.
The new co-host of Yak About Today, Stephanie can be heard on i-Heart Radio, station WCZR 101.7 in Florida. Or you can listen to the podcast version, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Stephanie is a popular public speaker for Employment Relations Groups. She talks about the changing issues of midlife women. She’s given keynotes for Breaking the Glass as well as Charles Schwab.
A recent transplant to Austin, Texas Stephanie enjoys an active life with her husband, Dean and their Labrador retriever, Mickey.
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Dr. Michele Cooley-Strickland is not only is she brilliant at what she does as a psychologist, researcher, professor and podcaster, she’s actually masterful at adding and subtracting things to her life when she wants more — or less –– and not settling for meh. In this episode, the multi-faceted, multi-talented and multi-passionate Dr. Michele inspires and provides step-by-step tools to take the leap into the life you truly want. If you don’t yell "hell yeah" at least a dozen times during this interview... well, I just don’t believe you. About Dr. Michele: Michele Cooley-Strickland, M.Ed., Ph.D. is an award-winning licensed psychologist, professor, researcher, and podcast co-host. She’s been on faculty at UCLA since 2009 and is a Project Scientist in the David Geffen School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and Bio-behavioral Sciences. She’s also been on faculty at Johns Hopkins University since 1996, first as an Assistant Professor, then Associate Professor, and now Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Mental Health in the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Michele is a therapist in her private practice – Doctor Michele, LLC – specializing in helping people – women in particular – build life skills that empower them to become their best selves. Her personalized approach is tailored to help each client achieve emotional and behavioral health and wellness in a way that’s authentic, sustainable, and joyful.
Dr. Michele has appeared as an expert psychologist on KTLA-5 (Los Angeles) and the nationally syndicated Extra! television show as an Extra! Life Changer. She has also appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC’s Today Show, CNN, and CBS Early Show to discuss her family’s relation to our third American president, Thomas Jefferson. Dr. Michele is the seventh generation descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings.
Dr. Michele is the co-host of “The She Built It Podcast with Melanie & Dr. Michele,” which began in January, 2019 and airs in over 40 countries. The weekly show targets women to help them take leaps in their life, career, and community.
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At one point or another, I think we've all uttered those three toxic words, "I'm too old." Annie Gaudreault, holistic nutritionist, speaker and wellness coach flips "too old" on its head and says "hurry up." If you've been thinking it's time to align your food with what your body truly craves, this episode is your first step. There are so many helpful (and truthful) nuggets here, you'll be well on your way to wellness in just 45 minutes!
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About Annie: As a healthy aging expert and nutritionist, Annie Gaudreault founded VEEV Health & Wellness to support smart and successful mid aged women to lose weight, sleep better and get more out of life. An endurance athlete with 12 marathons and 3 Ironman triathlons under her belt, Annie lives what she preaches.
A prior 25+ year career as a brand consultant working with executives of Fortune 500 companies gave her a solid background to serve the wellness needs of those living busy lives. And for the past 19 years she has proudly lived the life as an entrepreneur.
She is a regular speaker to the media, corporations and lifestyle organizations on various topics of health and is a healthy aging expert.
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One of the reasons I love December is that it’s the perfect time to prioritize and plan for what you want in the new year. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to start and live the year in a strong financial position. Katy Chen Mazzara is here to help! Katy is a certified financial coach and graduate of UC Berkeley’s Personal Financial Planning Program. As a former journalist, TV producer and award winning documentary filmmaker, Katy understands the balance between dreaming and doing. She helps creative, freedom seekers make MORE, worry less and achieve financial freedom, so they can create the life they truly want to live! Join Katy! If you’re a freelancer… a business owner… entrepreneur… creative type… Katy has something awesome coming up you’ll want to check out. Katy’s FREE masterclass "6 Awesome Ways to Create True Financial Freedom" will help you obliterate money blocks, manifest abundance, set a financial foundation and spend consciously so you never regret a purchase again. But the thing I love most is that Katy’s not one of those "don’t enjoy life, save every penny" types. She’s masterful in combining the practical with the purposeful. REGISTER HERE! Connect with Katy on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and in her Facebook group!
Sponsor: This episode of Forty Thrive is sponsored by Kindra. Feel like yourself again with Kindra's estrogen-free menopause supplements, expert advice, and powerful community. Get 20% off of Kindra site wide! Click here and use promo code: FORTYTHRIVE20 PLUS... we’re giving away the whole Kindra product suite — a $170 value! ENTER HERE. • The Daily Vaginal Lotion + Aurora applicator
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Meet Catherine Balsam-Schwaber. She's smart, successful and CEO of Kindra, a company that just might rock your world.
Together, Catherine and I bust the lid off menopause, including sleepless nights, hot flashes, mood swings and (believe it or not) the benefits of being a midlife woman in the midst of this change.
About Our Guest: Catherine Balsam-Schwaber is known as a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a track record
of delivering exceptional results in high pressure environments. She has extensive experience in business transformation with complex multi-platform products, strategy, marketing, creative
leadership, revenue growth, media + advertising, subscription/OTT/DTC, communications and
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Catherine is the CEO of Kindra, an innovative self-care company for women in menopause. A life-long advocate for women’s health, Catherine joined Kindra to break down the stigma surrounding menopause care and support and empower women in mid-life through Kindra's science-backed formulas and community-building initiatives.
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Katy Garretson is a highly sought-after TV director and USC professor. But you may know her as host of the new podcast, Mojo Girl Madness. Katy is also one of my star amazing podcast launch students / clients who I've been working with for the past several months.
In this episode, we dive into:
- What is Mojo and how do we find it?
- Authenticity and vulnerability and why it's the key to human connection.
- How finding balance is an inside job.
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About Katy:
Katy Garretson has worked in film/TV production for 30 years. Her directing credits include last season’s BROKE and CAROL’S SECOND ACT, TWO BROKE GIRLS, THE COOL KIDS, FULLER HOUSE, THE ODD COUPLE, YOUNG & HUNGRY, REBA, GEORGE LOPEZ, SCHOOL OF ROCK, TITUS, GIRLFRIENDS, the new PUNKY BREWSTER reboot coming in 2021, and a bunch of shows you’ve likely never heard of. Katy is incredibly proud to have spent three seasons directing the PBS Kids’ series, SID THE SCIENCE KID, which was created using motion capture and digital puppetry.
Katy has been nominated for a DGA Award for Outstanding Comedy Direction and several of her guest stars have been nominated for and/or received Emmy Awards. Along the way, she has also been an active member of the DGA – as an Associate National Board member, on numerous committees, and she also Chaired the AD/UPM Council for three terms.
In 2012, Katy was honored with the DGA Frank Capra Career Achievement Award for both her long list of credits and her service to the guild.
Beginning in 2013, Katy also produced a successful series of movies in Vancouver for The Hallmark Channel. Midway through her seventeenth movie of the series, though, her star was indicted in the college admissions scandal and... that was the end of that. She also took a break from showbiz for four years to be the CEO/Executive Director of the “I Have a Dream” Foundation, an educational non-profit for inner-city kids.
Currently, in addition to directing, Katy teaches a graduate course on directing in the School of Cinematic Arts at her alma mater, the University of Southern California, and she hosts the new podcast MOJO GIRL MADNESS, now available on all major podcasting platforms.
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Today's episode kind of blew my mind and I think it might really be able to help you as well. Over the summer, I was feeling professionally stuck -- honestly, business felt like it was a little bit all over the place. I had a lot of things going on, but it just felt like a lot of struggle with not much gain. And so I invited Feng Shui expert Patricia Lohan into my office. To say that her simple tips changed everything for me is not an exaggeration.
With her guidance and expertise, I've made some small changes throughout my home to create more harmony and balance and prosperity and abundance. Today, Patricia shares how you can get that as well.
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About the Guest: Patricia Lohan is the creator of Feng Shui Mastery and Author of The Happy Home: A Guide To Creating A Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Life. Patricia Lohan helps women make their home magnetic to money, luck, and blessings. She shows you what they don't teach in school, what lies between the lines, your top secret tool for success. She is a feng shui expert, a healer, and a passionate female entrepreneur who has shaped her dream life living in Bali with her husband. Patricia has a gift at making feng shui simple and easy to understand and implement.
She has helped thousands of people across the globe embrace feng shui and create lasting changes in their homes, lives, and businesses. Patricia has seen firsthand the power of the mind, surroundings, and inner healing, clearing and aligning everything so it works holistically.
Connect with Patricia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn or in her Powerhouse Feng Shui FB group.
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Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton are real life best friends who met at the world famous Second City Theatre and became what we know today as FRANGELA.
But what I thought would be a funny, entertaining conversation — oh and it is — became so much more. We talk mental health, "cancel culture," why Frances wants to confront Val Kilmer and one of the most important questions you could possibly ask yourself.
Our chat is lively, it’s super fun and it’s a huge opportunity to learn and grow — something as a woman nearing 50, I hope to do each and every day.
About Frangela: You may recognize this genius duo from NBC’s “Bring The Funny,” or "I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here." They were featured on The Oprah Show on the “Best Standups in America” episode. They are well known for their commentary on VH1’s Best Week Ever and hilarity on the big screen in the hit films He’s Just Not That Into You and Slow Learners. They are also recurring fan favorites on HULU’S Quick Draw.
Currently, they are appearing on The Sexy Liberal Virtual Tour, go to SexyLiberal.com for tickets. Listen to their podcasts “The Final Word” and “Idiot of the Week” where you find all your favorite podcasts.
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Mentioned in this Episode: Forty Thrive: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening Forty Thrive: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life Forty Thrive: How to Start Over The Driven Woman Podcast If you're struggling with anxiety or other mental health challenges, the following resources are available to you. Better Help National Alliance on Mental Illness National Institute of Mental HealthSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Meet Kwavi Agbeyegbe, she's a life coach who believes women deserve to feel energized, confident and fiercely happy in their lives. Who doesn't want more of that? In this episode, we talk: • Maximizing Midlife • Giving up Alcohol • Mindful Eating • The Toxic 5 (foods we all should avoid) About Kwavi: Kwavi Agbeyegbe is a Certified Weight Coach/Life Coach and Retreat Creator that helps successful women manage their health, mindset and waistlines. Her passion is helping women in their 40’s and beyond master their health and wellness. Join Kwavi for her upcoming live virtual event "Now Is the Time" happening 11.7.2020. The event is focused on celebrating how far we've come and not letting the narrative surrounding midlife prevent them from going after what they want. REGISTER HERE Connect with Kwavi on: YouTube Instagram Facebook Featured Review: Amber B CC Forty Thrive is EXACTLY what you need if you’re feeling a bit lost in midlife. Jackie’s authenticity and generosity make you feel like a part of a secret club where your age is an advantage! This show is CAN’T MISS and should be added to your favs pronto!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Why Bother? Who knew two little words could have so much power? On this week's episode, Jackie talks with author Jennifer Louden, author of Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What’s Next. If you're feeling stuck or wondering what your next move should be, this one's for you. Join our Forty Thrive free and private Facebook group! About Jennifer Louden: Jennifer's a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the concept of self-care with her first bestseller, The Woman’s Comfort Book. Since then, she’s written six additional books on well-being and whole living, including The Woman’s Retreat Book and The Life Organizer, with close to a million copies of her books in print in nine languages. Her newest is Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What’s Next. Jennifer has spoken around the world, and has written a national magazine column for a Martha Stewart magazine, been quoted in two of Brené Brown’s books, and has appeared on hundreds of TV programs, radio shows, and podcasts—even on Oprah. Connect with Jen on her website, on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Get Why Bother? FREE with a 30 day trial of Audible! Your free trial includes: 1 credit (2 credits for Prime members), good for any premium selection titles you like—yours to keep. The Audible Plus Catalog of podcasts, audiobooks, guided wellness, and Audible Originals. Listen all you want, no credits needed. Plus, a friendly email reminder before your trial ends. Visit AudibleTrial.com/40 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Raise your hand if you've ever looked at a woman who does yoga and envied not only how grounded, centered and balanced she is, but those arms and shoulders are serious workout goals.
Same.
Now imagine the results you could see if you were to do Face Yoga. Yes, face yoga. It's a thing.
The team at Face Yoga Method reached out to me a while back and introduced me to this phenomenon. Led by founder Fumiko Takatsu, Face Yoga Method is an all natural practice that consists of non invasive facial exercises that tone facial muscles, improve complexion and smooth wrinkles. It’s a holistic approach focusing on mind/body/spirit and boasts side effects like amazing posture and more self confidence. Yes, please!
I will admit. I was skeptical.
But take a listen to my interview with Fumiko and it’s like DUH! Of course this works!
They’re about to announce a big sale over at Face Yoga Method, including their flagship 6-week Face Toning Bootcamp that can take 10 years off your face. TEN YEARS. Are you ready to get a full face and neck transformations in LESS THAN 2 MONTHS? Join Fumiko Takatsu and Jackie for a LIVE Face Yoga Method session in our FREE and private Facebook group Friday, October 16th at 2:30pm PT / 5:30pm ET. About our guest: Fumiko Takatsu (founder and CEO) of the Face Yoga Method brings her 15 years of practice and personal experience into the Revolutionary Pro-Aging Method that has been impacting thousands of lives, hers included!
Following a nearly fatal car accident that threw her hip, shoulder and head off-kilter, Fumiko developed what is today The Face Yoga Method. With over 80 facial postures geared toward working on any area of the face, she has helped men and women worldwide replace cosmetic procedures 100% naturally! Connect with Fumiko at FaceYogaMethod.com Instagram Facebook Face Yoga Method Community
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Meet Dr. Paria Hassouri, a pediatrician, mother of three, transgender rights activist, and author of Found in Transition: A Mother's Evolution During Her Child's Gender Change. I met Paria in 2019 while my family was going through our own transition, when one of our children came out as transgender.
Paria and her family were a little bit ahead of us, going through a transition of their own with their teenage daughter. Now while you may not be familiar with transgender children or transgender issues and challenges, Paria's story is universal to any mom, really any human, who at one time believed that life would look one way until a bomb is completely dropped. Through Paria's story, you can feel her slowly begin to grow, find acceptance and express the unconditional love that was always within her.
But it wasn't pretty and it wasn't easy.
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About Our Guest: Paria Hassouri is the author of Found in Transition: A Mother's Evolution During Her Child's Gender Change. A pediatrician, mother of three, and transgender rights activist, her essays have been published in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Huffington Post. A proud Iranian-American, she spent her formative years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently resides and practices in Los Angeles.
Resources:
GLAAD
National Center for Transgender Equality
The Trevor Project
CDC
PFLAG
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If you're on the search for a new job opportunity, want to get further in your current career, or just start over doing something totally different, this episode is pure gold. Amber Beam is on a mission to eradicate soul-sucking jobs everywhere! With 15 years in HR as an I-O Psychologist, she’s seen it all! Now she’s throwing back the curtain to reveal what you really need to know to win over skeptics in HR.
If you're thinking “it’s too late” or “I don’t think I have enough experience,” we're about to kick those thoughts to the curb.
In this episode, we talk: * How to stand out among the crowd when searching for a new job or gig * What do do when you keep running into the O word — overqualified * How to use your “soft skills” to rock any interview * How and when to take a position that may be a step backward * 4 simple steps to win anyone over on linked in
Featured Review Thank you, Kinmaine, for this awesome review on Apple Podcasts! This podcast is the manual for finally living in alignment and living YOUR best life. Jackie is an incredible interviewer with a true gift for clarity, hilarity and asking the questions we all want to ask. I highly recommend adding this one to your library. If you'd like to be featured on a future episode, leave a review where you listen to Forty Thrive. It's so appreciated! Get Amber's FREE and paid resources at amberbeam.com. Connect with Amber on Facebook and Instagram. Join us in the Forty Thrive FREE and private community! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
What is Human Design and how can you use it to become the most successful and fulfilled you? According to today's guest, Human Design Reader, Certified Coach and Podcaster, Kelsey Abbot, Human Design is a system that combines astrology, the chakras and the Kabbalah Tree of Life. Kelsey adds, "This is how I describe it: Years ago, your soul got called to Earth School, but before it enrolled, it selected your blueprint, your style and a whole bunch of gifts. And then it decided exactly when and where it would come to Earth. Human design allows us to see all the choices your soul made for you." About Kelsey: Kelsey Abbott is an intuitive Human Design Reader, a Certified Professional Coach, Instigator of Joy and the host of the Find Your Awesome podcast. She helps spiritual adventurers remember who they are and why they’re here so they can up-level with ease. She believes that the universe wants us to be sparklyAF and that joy is our natural state. When Kelsey isn't playing in her business, she's bringing curiosity, play and joy to triathlon--a sport she races as an elite amateur. Connect with Kelsey on her YouTube channel, Inspiration Station.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Welcome to Season 2 of Forty Thrive! We're back and more committed than ever to provide you the tools you need to thrive in midlife and beyond. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to Forty Thrive on your favorite podcast app!
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I'm so glad I found this podcast. Jackie style is direct on point and easy to listen to. The content is rich and relevant for women navigating life after 40 I'm in my sixties now, but these topics still relate and are so uplifting and positive. This is a must podcast for any woman over 40 and beyond.
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It's our Top 10 Forty Thrive episodes of all time... with the insightful psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser.
We’re taking on some of the biggest challenges women over 40 face every day with psychotherapist and relationship expert, Stacy Kaiser. Stacy is just as passionate as I am in helping you live the life you really want — and she’s got some amazing experience to help make it happen.
Some of the topics we cover:
- Dating over 40 and the red flags you should definitely notice
- What we can do NOW to create a future of happiness
- The secret we can learn from millennials
- Why we’re depleted and what we can do about it
- The Power of NO
- And why late afternoon pajamas are the best idea EVER
About our guest: Stacy Kaiser is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert and media personality and author of How to Be a Grown Up: The Ten Secret Skills Everyone Needs to Know. Stacy was the resident psychotherapist on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club, Lifetime’s DietTribe, Investigation Discovery’s Fatal Vows, parenting expert on The TODAY Show and Good Morning America, and regular guest expert on Steve Harvey and The Doctors. She’s worked with the FBI, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Unified School District… but her most coveted role is as my guest on today’s Forty Thrive podcast (well, duh!).
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The ladies in our community loved this #2 episode. If you're ready to improve your skin health from the inside out, this one's for you!
We all want to have better skin as we age over 40, 50 and beyond. It’s possible! Our Forty Thrive skincare expert reveals the secret to a plump, youthful complexion. Plus, are you making this common mistake during your skincare routine? She says it’s quite possible!
Mentioned in this episode: Colorscience Sunscreen Daily UV Essentials
Find an Osmosis Beauty skincare expert near you
Osmosis Skincare Enzyme Cleanse
Osmosis Skincare Nourishing Moisture
Osmosis Skincare Growth Factor Serum
Osmosis Skincare DNA Repair C Serum
Calm Vitamin A Serum
LED (Light emitting diodes)
Nelly De Vuyst BIO FEMME Elle Cleansing Foam
Bio Medical PH Toner
| Meet Our Guest: Kathleen Szabados is a licensed Esthetician, Make-up Artist and Pilates Instructor. Kathleen takes great pride and pleasure in helping her clients look and feel their very best. With the proper products, skin care routine and fitness program, everyone can achieve this goal at any age. She continues to stay on the cutting edge of new technology and skin care treatments, constantly evolving her service offerings. She feels very lucky to have cultivated such a fulfilling career in skincare and is extremely thankful for her fantastic and loyal clientele. Kathleen’s Wellness Center is based in Santa Clarita, CA and can be reached HERE. |
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This might not only be one of my all time favorite podcast conversations… but one of my favorite conversations — period. If you’re ready to get real… raw and work through some of the pain you’ve been holding onto, THIS is the episode for you.
But don’t be fooled — it’s also filled with a whole lot of laughs and some seriously colorful language. So headphones are a must if you’re at work or around the littles. ‘Cause in this episode, we #sharetheshit
Meet Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Melody Murray Parks. Not only does Melody work as a mental health evaluator in a Seattle ER while also running her own private practice, she’s also had an eventful career in TV, worked as an actor, hosted a children’s show and performed standup comedy. Two minutes after meeting Melody, you’ll be all “of course she did.”
Read Melody’s post: A Therapist’s Journey to Radical Self Care
Plus, Melody answers questions from the Forty Thrive community:
- How to deal with anxiety
- How to deal with being laid off
- Are women in midlife over medicated? Why?
About Melody: I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist in private practice. I also work as a Mental Health Evaluator in the ER at Seattle Children’s Hospital and co-facilitate Suicide Assessment and Treatment trainings for the nursing staff. I also do presentations on topics including: Suicidal Ideation, Self-Care, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Mental Health & Social Media and Secondary Trauma.
I am a solution-focused clinician with a direct, casual, yet interactive approach. I help my clients learn positive ways to manage negative thought patterns, unwanted behavioral responses, process experiences that create fear, shame and sadness. I help my clients love and accept themselves again OR, for the very first time.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent several years working in film, television and casting as a producer and director. I was also an actor, hosted a children’s show and performed standup comedy.
I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as well as the Producers Guild of America.
I am currently writing a book on Adolescent Suicidal Ideation.
Sponsor: This episode of Forty Thrive is brought to you by Qunol Liquid Turmeric. Get 15% Off + FREE Shipping – Qunol.com Mentioned in this episode: Inside Out (movie)
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Forty Thrive: Life After The Bachelor (Part 2)
Forty Thrive: Thriving through Transitions
Robyn Lattaker-Johnson
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If finding love is on your priority list for 2020, or ready to take your love life to the next level, then this episode is for you.
Feautured Guest: Damona Hoffman is a dating coach and media personality who starred in A+E Networks’ TV series #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Damona preciously held creative executive positions at CBS, Paramount, and NBC Universal. Now, she hosts the Dates & Mates Podcast and contributes regularly to The Washington Post, CNN/HLN, Match.com, and BET.com in addition to coaching clients.
Resources:
Damona’s Profile Starter Kit
Subscribe to Dates and Mates
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Starting over is nothing new for the ladies in the Forty Thrive community. New careers, new cities, new relationships and so many other big changes are taking shape. Diann Wingert is no stranger to starting over. The former therapist turned life coach recently uprooted her entire southern California life for a new adventure in Portland, Oregon. Hear what she thinks are the three things every woman over 40 must know and do before making a huge, life-altering change.
Mentioned in this episode: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening?
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
About Diann Wingert
After two decades of being a successful therapist, Diann changed walked away from her private practice to become a masters level certified coach, helping women over 40 ditch their excuses,discover their courage and go after their most audacious goals. Diann passionately believes that this stage of life is the most powerful, if we are willing to let go of whatever is holding us back. Diann’s powerful combo of expertise on the midlife brain and menopause, coupled with her own unique personal experience makes her the go-to resource for women 40+.
Personally, since turning 40, Diann has gotten divorced, raised her three children to adulthood, embraced Buddhism, traveled the world, gone skydiving, studied German, remarried and became a first time entrepreneur. Now in her 6th decade, Diann is looking forward to continuing to learn, evolve and defy her own limits.
To connect with Diann, visit TheDrivenWoman.com.
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Are you feeling uninspired…stuck… like you're not quite where you thought you'd be at this point of your life?
You are not alone.
I'm Jackie MacDougall, host of Forty Thrive, the podcast that connects you, a woman over 40, with experts, resources, tips and tools to not just survive midlife, but thrive through it.
This September, we’ll be back with brand new episodes that will inform, entertain, but most of all, give you that swift (but loving) kick in the butt to start living the life you truly deserve.
From career changes to body changes…and all the things in between that make us wonder ”What the heck is happening to me?”
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The 7th most popular Forty Thrive episode could not be more timely. At a time when we're debating more than ever, today's guest has some great tips for surviving life online.
As the leader of the Forty Thrive private FB group, it’s sometimes a delicate dance when moderating a group of strong, passionate women. And I’m not the only one. Elsie Escobar not only co-manages a group of 13,000 women, she’s the community manager at my favorite podcast host, Libsyn. She’s as passionate as I am about helping women find their superpowers and share it with the world.
As a leader in the online space, we’re sometimes subjected to some not-so-happy people. In this episode, I share a scenario I witnessed and how Elsie broke allllll the usual rules of the internet with her response to an angry post.
Mentioned in this episode:
Forty Thrive Episode 12 (with Elsie)
Day One App
Meet Our Guest:
Elsie Escobar is a die-hard podcast junkie who lives, breathes and works the medium, and has since 2006. Elsie Escobar co-runs the largest community for women in podcasting with a corresponding podcast (of course) called She Podcasts. Their sole mission is to empower women to continue to share their voices while creating a safe community of podcasting education and support. Elsie was one of the first female indie podcasters using audio to teach yoga. Elsie’s Yoga Class has now been downloaded over 4 million times!
Elsie has the unique perspective and expertise of a podcast listener, independent podcast producer, and podcasting industry analyst/personality.
You can find Elsie online on FB, Twitter and IG @elsieescobar and check out Elsie’s NEW podcast Sobre Podcasting.
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If you’re a parent living in an empty — or almost empty — nest, this episode is for you. Lisa Heffernan, co-founder of Grown and Flown, has made it her life’s work to support parents during what can be an extremely difficult transition.
In the midst of guiding their own kids through this crazy transition, Lisa and her biz partner, Mary Dell Harrington, launched what has become the largest website and Facebook group for parents of fifteen to twenty-five year olds, earning them a spot on People Magazine’s 25 Women Changing the World in 2017. Now they’ve compiled new takeaways and fresh insights from all that they’ve learned into a handy, must-have guide. Get the Grown and Flown book today! Grown and Flown is a one-stop resource for parenting teenagers, leading up to—and through—high school and those first years of independence. It covers everything from the monumental (how to let your kids go) to the mundane (how to shop for a dorm room). Organized by topic—such as academics, anxiety and mental health, college life—it features a combination of stories, advice from professionals, and practical sidebars. Get the audio version of Grown and Flown for FREE! If you’re a fan of audio books like I am, you are definitely going to love this offer! Get a free month of Audible — and FREE audiobook download — at AudibleTrial.com/fortythrive. Mentioned in this episode: The Gift of Failure: How to Step Back and Let Your Child Succeed Meet 100 People: A How-To Guide to the Career and Life Edge Everyone’s Missing Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood Find Grown and Flown on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
If you’re looking to feel your absolute best without beating yourself up over being perfect, this is the episode for you. Courtney Townley, wellness expert and host of the Grace and Grit podcast is here! What I love about Courtney is how she’s evolved her business and her message into so much more than nutrition and exercise. Courtney takes such a gentle, holistic approach — she’s the go-to expert whether you’re at the beginning of your new health journey or just looking to up your game a bit. Original EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
To celebrate summer, we're looking back at the Top 10 Forty Thrive episodes of all time.
#10
Dia Bondi is a communications powerhouse who shares her brilliant way to help women like us not only ask for what we want, but actually get it. (Hint: it’s like nothing you’ve ever heard before)
About Dia Bondi For the last 20 years, some of the most extraordinary world leaders, CEOs, philanthropists and innovators have considered Dia their secret weapon. Over thousands of coaching sessions, she’s helped them tap into their power and move their businesses forward. Dia helped Rio secure the 2016 Summer Olympics. Her clients include a wide range of organizations in technology and beyond. She’s coached changemakers at the Clinton Global Initiative and the Commonwealth Games Federation. In 2018 Dia Launched Ask Like An Auctioneer, a project to help 1MM women ask for more and get it using the mental model and frameworks from the world of Auctioneering. Her drive is to help women be more courageous in how and what the ask for, gain a sense of control and confidence in their negotiations so they can reach their goals faster. Dia is a SheEO activator and sits on the Development Board for The Coaching Fellowship, accelerating extraordinary women leaders in social impact. In 2016, she took up the mic as an auctioneer to maximize fundraising for non-profits benefiting women and girls. Dia is direct, magnetic, fierce and insatiably curious — and she’s passionate about helping women succeed. Connect with Dia Website Ask Like an Auctioneer Facebook LinkedIn Instagram TwitterSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Those who know me best know I am a huge fan of uncomfortable conversations. (I’m sure there are some who don’t love that about me.) But I feel that growth and connection comes from rolling up our sleeves and getting comfortable being uncomfortable. On this episode, I invite three women I admire greatly for a conversation about race as a woman (and sometimes mom) over 40. How can we better understand each other? What's the best way to take action? Join us for an honest conversation that's meant to help us understand each other and work together to improve our neighborhoods, communities and beyond. About Wendy Rose Berry: Wendy Rose Berry (CEO) of conditionHER, a company that promotes only the best care for down there.
With their new intimate skincare line, they are also hoping to break down the associated taboos by sparking and elevating the conversation surrounding intimate care.
Wendy is a mom and self proclaimed “employed entrepreneur.” She's a Manager in TV publicity for a major entertainment company with an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas, most of which are still sitting in notebooks waiting to be activated, but the idea for conditionHER is one she and her business partner just couldn’t let go. About Melody Murray Parks: Melody is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist in private practice. She also works as a Mental Health Evaluator in the ER at Seattle Children’s Hospital and co-facilitates Suicide Assessment and Treatment trainings for the nursing staff. Melody also does presentations on topics including: Suicidal Ideation, Self-Care, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Mental Health & Social Media and Secondary Trauma. About Rocki Howard: Rocki is a Senior Leader for a global recruitment process outsourcing firm by day. She has interviewed thousands of people in the span of her 30 year recruitment career. She has certifications in project management, HR and lean methodologies. During the day her love for people’s special brands of crazy have translated into her being named Global Manager of the Year and being acknowledged as one of the top 100 Global Minority Executives by EmPower 2 years running. Rocki’s passion around empowering women has resulted in her launching the Grown Woman Life platform where her mission is to highlight, engage, educate and inspire bold, brilliant, badass professional women over 40 with the goal of changing the narrative on what it means to be a professional woman over 40. Check out ConditionHer! Whether you're bare or prefer hair, this moisturizing cream keeps your intimate area pH balanced, fights ingrown hairs, chafing, and helps alleviate skin irritation after waxing, lasering, sugaring or shaving. Founded by guest Wendy Rose Berry and business partner Eugenia Marshall.
Mentioned in this episode:
Campowerment
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Are you at a crossroads? Are you trying to figure out what’s next What if there were a way to understand your strengths to help you maximize those next steps?
There is.
Today’s guest is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach who is here to help us thrive in business and our personal lives through the power of knowledge.
About the guest: Jenny Ketchepaw currently serves as the Vice President of Talent Engagement for a local bank where she manages Training and Leadership Development. She has been working in the financial industry for 22 years, serving in various leadership capacities. Jenny is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach. The Gallup Strengths Assessment is a powerful tool that helps individuals identify, understand, and maximize their strengths. People that focus on their strengths are more likely to be engaged in their jobs and more likely to report having an excellent quality of life. Most people try and fix their weaknesses but by taking a Strengths Based approach and focusing on what you do well you have exponential success in those areas. We all have natural talent. The idea is to tap into that talent and invest time and energy into what comes naturally to us to really build our strengths. There are 33 million combinations of your top 5 Gallup strengths so truly nobody is as good as you are at what you. There are 34 talent themes total. We are all uniquely different and the more we can capitalize on those differences, the more successful we are in levering our talents on our teams. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Have the last two months taught you anything about yourself or shed light on something going on in your life? I asked this question to the Forty Thrive community and the answers were profound.
Today, I highlight two of our community members who have come together to connect us all through storytelling and the human experience.
Kim Lamontagne is a certified speaker and state trainer in the “In Our Own Voice” program through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Hampshire chapter. Kim is also a NAMI NH support group facilitator and a certified teacher in the Family to Family program. Pam MacDougall is an Emmy-winning writer/producer and chief visual storyteller at Promission Productions, where they believe doing good is good business. Together, Kim and Pam have created Wall of Hope: Voices of Gratitude, a Facebook community that celebrates the humanity, strength, and selflessness of doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, first responders, military personnel, farmers, maintenance workers, and so many more, who are putting our well-being ahead of their own. They share their story of serving others and creating a positive space for people during this time in history. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
As we approach mothers day 2020, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk with three of the most important humans in my life — my sons.
As a family, we’ve been through a lot over the years… health issue, special needs, adoption challenges are just a few. I don’t want to dive too far into any of it out of respect for their privacy. Also, I call each of my kids by their first initial, per the request of one of my kiddos.
Speaking of privacy, I asked the ladies in the Forty Thrive community if they could ask their kids one question — that they’re actually afraid to learn the answer to — what question would it be? From sex to drugs to parenting mistakes… the community certainly has some questions.
No matter what you ask your teens, grown adult kids or littles, this time together could be a perfect opportunity to connect. Grab a phone or recording device and ask them questions. Tell them about you… see how you’re alike and different. Whatever happens here on out, we’ll never get this time back. What a gift it could be to you, your kids and future generations to learn more about you and who you were in this ever changing world.
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This Mother’s Day episode of Forty Thrive is supported by the Mom’s Meditation Bundle from Women’s Meditation Network.
This special bundle of meditations will calm and center you during the most exciting, the most mundane and the most stressful moments of motherhood. Plus, the bundle includes journal prompts, affirmations and more!
Give yourself the gift of peace this Mother’s Day. Plus it makes an amazing last minute gift for a mom you love. And it’s only 10 bucks!
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From Brains to Breasts, Heart to Hot Flashes, Bones, Thyroid, even Eastern vs Western therapies Dr. Soma Mandal shares her brilliance and new book Dear Menopause, I Do Not Fear You: A Modern Woman's Guide to Thriving Through Midlife. It's jam packed, super easy to read and complete with funny comics (which Gen Xers will love). Get your copy today! In this episode: — We bust myths that women are believing about perimenopause and menopause — We go beyond nutrition and exercise to discuss what else we can be doing — Dr Soma shares the most important things we should do when talking with our doctor — And she answers the supplement question: Should we be taking them? Widely regarded as one of America’s top physicians in midlife women’s health, Dr. Soma Mandal is a board-certified Internist who has helped thousands of women to successfully navigate Menopause and reinvent themselves along the way. Earning her MD at New York University School of Medicine, and a prestigious research fellowship at Oxford University in England, Dr. Mandal brings a fresh perspective to the topic of Menopause, particularly for women of color. Fusing traditional Western medicine with her Eastern roots, Dr. Mandal’s approach combines the best of both worlds. Her unique approach provides women with a much-needed, easy-to follow process, making the forties and fifties plus, fabulous."
You can connect with Dr. Soma at DrSomaMandal.com.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Sometimes there are moments in life that feel like they were created by an act of divine intervention. This is one of them. I read this blog post by Dr Rachel Barbanel-Fried (AKA Dr. RBF) entitled Things That Bend Won't Break. It really spoke to me at a time I needed it. So I invited her onto the podcast. Little did I know, it would become the mantra for getting through the next several weeks for all of us. If there is one episode you may need right now, it's this one. Right here. For you. About the guest: Dr. Rachel Barbanel-Fried, aka Dr. RBF, is a clinical psychologist, writer, and optimal performance consultant based in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. She consults with executives and organizations looking to elevate performance and reach new levels of success in the workplace and beyond. She also sees individuals, couples, and families in a therapeutic setting who are looking to move forward towards growth, change, and healing. Dr. RBF utilizes an evidence-based, collaborative approach. She’s direct, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental, specializing in working with people from diverse backgrounds. She is also a consultant with the Flow Research Collective, a peak performance research and training organization. Some of my favorite quotables from this episode: "The best exercise is whatever you like." “Take the moment of suck and come up with other options.” "People are not broken, we may feel broken." "We all think that whatever happening in our heads is true." "The feeling itself is just a feeling but then we get caught up in our judgement of feelings, that’s when we get stuck." Are you ready to start a podcast or just thinking about it? Join me for the 5-Day Podcast Clarity Challenge! It's FREE! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Recently, Katie Krimitsos of Women's Meditation Network came into the Forty Thrive community to provide us all the opportunity to tune back into ourselves and regain focus and clarity on our lives.
Through her Release, Surrender and Glow guided meditation, Katie helps you ease into the natural rhythm of your life, helping you let go of all those things you’re desperately trying to control and instead tune into your own inner voice so she can guide you confidently through these moments.
Enjoy this wherever and whenever you need a little break in your day.
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Are you ready to make your next chapter your BEST chapter? Courtney Townley is here to help you do just that! In fact, she's taking it a step further and invites you to the Confident Women Rising Summit, a FREE online event happening April 20-24. Learn from 16 leading experts, what it really takes to reclaim your health, your happiness and your confidence after 40. Register HERE. SPECIAL OFFER: Get the Confident Women Rising Backstage Pass A backstage pass to this event grants you access to all of the video interviews, audio files, and additional bonus materials so you can go through them at your own pace once the event begins on April 20th. (Only $34 thru 4/22!) Get it HERE! Mentioned in this episode: Confidence Code Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Are you ready to actively cash in on life’s lessons? Are you ready to own your special brand of crazy? Rocki Howard, founder of Grown Woman Life, is here to show us how to do just that.
In this episode, we talk:
• The core principals of Grown Woman Life
• How finding your “complementary crazy” comrades makes all the difference
• Why impact means nothing if it’s not combined with this
Guest: Rocki Howard is a Senior Leader for a global recruitment process outsourcing firm by day. She has interviewed thousands of people in the span of her 30 year recruitment career. She has certifications in project management, HR and lean methodologies. During the day her love for people’s special brands of crazy have translated into her being named Global Manager of the Year and being acknowledged as one of the top 100 Global Minority Executives by EmPower 2 years running. Rocki’s passion around empowering women has resulted in her launching the Grown Woman Life platform where her mission is to highlight, engage, educate and inspire bold, brilliant, badass professional women over 40 with the goal of changing the narrative on what it means to be a professional woman over 40.
Register for The Confident Woman Rising Summit! Learn from 16 leading experts, what it really takes to reclaim your health, your happiness and your confidence after 40.
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Reason You're Broke with Denise Duffield Thomas
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Welcome to this special episode of Forty Thrive. What makes it so special? Well I’m glad you asked.
First of all, April 2, 2020 is my 49th birthday. That’s right, it’s my last year in my 40s. To celebrate, I invited five incredible women on to the podcast for this episode. These women are resilient…they’re smart… they take no BS… and they are like sisters to me.
Actually they’re more than like sisters to me, they are my sisters.
To give you some context to the conversation you’re about to hear...
- The six of us also have 7 brothers — so yeah, there are 13 of us in total.
- There were 11 kids originally when my mom died from breast cancer at the age of 39. She’s the mother of the first 5 sisters you’ll hear from today, I was the baby. Two of us — including myself — carry the genetic mutation that led to our mother’s cancer.
- My dad remarried a little while later and they had two more kids. That’s where girl #6 comes in.
Are you following?
So you’ll hear from six women ranging from 42-64; kickass women who work hard, crack inappropriate jokes and who have experienced a whole lot of life between us.
Here’s a little cheat sheet.
— Two of my sisters are now sober
— One of them stayed sober even after experiencing the tragic and sudden loss of her 30 year old daughter in a car crash
— One of my sisters is currently fighting glioblastoma, an incurable brain cancer that she’s been battling for over two and a half years.
— Our father died four years ago from Alzheimers. This was after suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes for decades. He was the strongest, biggest personality we’ve ever known and I’m willing to say, the most influential human being in all of our lives.
–– We were raised in the suburbs of Boston. They all live in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I live 3000 miles away in California.
–– We recorded this with a studio audience — okay, not really… but we did have some family members sitting nearby and heckling at times.
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At this point of the game, couldn't we all use a little lighthearted laughter? I invited comedian Tammy Pescatelli into the free and private Forty Thrive community for a chat I thought you'd enjoy.
You may know Tammy from Last Comic Standing, the new Showtime special More Funny Women of a Certain Age or on talk shows like The Tonight Show, The Talk and The View. Tammy was also the star of A Stand Up Mother on WETV, which was all about her life as a mom, wife and comic.
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When I discover a woman’s voice — especially over 40 — who has found an impactful, creative way to share her story through the power of podcasting, I can’t help but yell it from the rooftops. Now more than ever, elevating each other’s voices is hugely important. I met Nikki Boyer probably 7 or 8 years ago when she was involved with a TV show I was working on. Nikki’s an Emmy Award winning TV host, actress, voice over artist…and life coach. You may recognize her from Wendy Williams show, Access Hollywood, countless TV shows or on Straight Talk with Ross, the podcast she co-hosts. But it’s her new 6-episode podcast series, Dying for Sex that we’re going to dive into today. Start your free 30-day trial of Audible
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About Nikki Boyer: In my 20 years in the entertainment field, I learned that my favorite part about interviewing people was creating a connection and having meaningful, deep conversations. With my life experience and certified life coaching tools, I'd love to help you through challenging times as well as expand your experiences. Talking about your most vulnerable thoughts is powerful. So often we push those thoughts aside to protect us from fear. We can work on creating a safe space, getting clear about what you want out of life, and changing your mindset. I believe that together we can communicate and work in a way that frees you up to make space for new habits and new ways of thinking. Together, we will Talk it Out. About Dying for Sex: When host Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly is diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold. She leaves an unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to feel alive.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Angela Chee’s mission is to help people break through their barriers, step into the spotlight and live their legacy. Now she’s highlighting those people in her brand new — and soon to be wildly successful — podcast the Power of the Only. We talk the evolution of women, how fear presents itself when we’re over 40 (vs when we were younger) and getting comfortable with our own voice, in whatever life’s season we find ourselves in. If you’ve ever felt like “the only” — the only woman, the only person of color, the only anything… in your work, community or family… I think this episode — and Angela’s message — will resonate deeply. Speaking of resonating deeply… a few days back I shared three key ways to support Forty Thrive and help me to build a team of women over 40 in creating more resources for YOU. The response did not disappoint! Want to learn more? Visit the Forty Thrive Patreon page! Huge thanks to our "Three-vers" Barbara, Pam, Julie, Courtney, Lisa, Karly, Andrea, Delisa Our new book club members! Emily, Laura, Rocki, And… before our FT membership is even launched, a huge welcome to Christine and Amy! About Angela: Angela Chee is a keynote speaker, media/communication coach, and host of “The Power Of The Only” Podcast.
A former TV news anchor and reporter with more than 20 years of media experience, she now works with visionary leaders, executives and entrepreneurs who are ready to own voice, their power and amplify their message and mission through speaking, video and media. Her mission is to help people break through their barriers, step into the spotlight and live their legacy. Through one on one coaching, group workshops and online programs she helps her clients be clear, confident and connected and ready for any opportunity on-camera and off.
Angela's speaking career started at 15, when she was the first Asian American woman to win the title of “Miss California National Teen-Ager.” Now Angela presents inspirational and transformative keynotes and corporate trainings for Fortune 500 companies, universities, and professional associations on topics related to leadership, women’s empowerment, communication, diversity and media. She also serves on the Media Advisory Board of the Asian Culture and Media Alliance and was the founder of The Zen Mom®, an inspirational and informative website for moms.
Born on the East Coast and raised in Southern California by Chinese immigrant parents, she is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. She is a mother of two and a healthy foodie, who loves yoga, quotes and all things inspirational.
You can find her @AngelaCheeTV on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube and at www.AngelaChee.com
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Ada Calhoun is author of the New York Times bestseller Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis, an expansion of her viral story for Oprah.com and a “generation-defining exploration of the new midlife crisis facing Gen X women and the unique circumstances that have brought them to this point.” Get the book on Amazon or listen to Ada's book for FREE! Visit AudibleTrial.com/FortyThrive. Big Announcement! Forty Thrive is now on Patreon! Let's connect on a deeper level with one of three options! * Support Forty Thrive for just $3 month! * Join our book club! * Become a Forty Thrive member!
Visit Patreon.com/FortyThrive Mentioned in this episode: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening with Diann Wingert Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Are you ready to get rich, lucky bitch? Denise Duffield-Thomas is here to help you do just that.
Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mindset mentor for the new wave of online female entrepreneurs. Her best-selling books “Lucky Bitch” and “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” give a fresh and funny road-map to create an outrageously successful life and business.
Denise helps women release their fear of money, set premium prices for their services and take back control over their finances.
Denise is an award winning speaker, author and entrepreneur who helps women transform their Economy-Class money mindset into a First-Class life. Find her at www.LuckyBitch.com Get the audio version of one of Denise's books for FREE! Visit AudibleTrial.com/FortyThrive. In this episode: What are money blocks and how can you clear them? How you might be sabotaging your own success How to start building abundance, one small goal at a time The secret to starting a side hustle How to earn passive income sharing what you already know Why starting is more important than perfection How to get your mojo back The difference between a best selling author and YOU. Denise's books: Lucky Bitch Get Rich Lucky Bitch Chillpreneur Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Welcome to Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kick start your week — in forty seconds or less. This week’s tip is provided by… Creative Coach and Host of Forty Thrive, Jackie MacDougall.
For more from Jackie, visit JackieMacDougall.com and for more inspiration from women over 40, join our free Forty Thrive FB group at FortyThrive.com/Group Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Imagine turning 50, working in a corporate boys’ club, raising two kids and gong through a divorce. That’s not too uncommon, right? Today’s guest was doing just that when she decided to become a professional race car driver. Born in Hong Kong to a German mother and Chinese father, Martina Kwan was destined for a life that was different. She spent her childhood in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, but credits living in war torn Beirut, Lebanon between the ages of 8-10, as an experience that defined much of her fearlessness today. Her unique path in life has shaped her into a woman of drive and determination.
After earning two Master of Science degrees, she worked in the male dominated finance and accounting fields in New York City with KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Wall Street’s Lehman Brothers. Eventually, she landed Senior Management roles with Ian Schrager properties, the Hudson Hotel and the Paramount Hotel. Ultimately, Martina's strong entrepreneurial spirit led her leave the corporate world to open her own business, the award-winning furniture company, Neoteric Luxury Outdoor Collections.
Daring to be different is what drives Martina today...literally! After her divorce, Martina knew it was time to take a car racing hobby she occasionally enjoyed to the next level. Proving that it’s never too late, at the age of 50, she decided she was going to become a race car driver.
Since her debut as the world’s only female Chinese/European race car driver just three years ago, Martina has been a pioneer in leveling the racing playing field by becoming a 3-time champion in a male-dominated racing category. In addition, she is now a fully sponsored FIA licensed race car driver of the Saleen S1 Cup Car in the Blancpain GT World Challenge Series, and a Nationally Accredited Driving Instructor. A mother of two teenage girls, one of her goals is to inspire girls and women to have the courage to dare to be different, and to convey that anything is possible, at any age.
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Welcome to Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kick start your week — in forty seconds or less. This week’s tip is provided by… Psychotherapist Melody Murray Parks. Sometimes we take on things that have nothing to do with us. I do this thing called X it out. You make a list of all the things that are on your mind, everything that’s causing any kind of feeling or emotion, just write it down: My kid has autism, I could get fired, my husbands overweight, I can’t pay the rent, all that stuff that's in your mind, write it all down. Put a big X over the shit you have zero control over. You can’t do something, and then put your energy into things that you can do. For more from Melody, visit ParksTherapy.com and for more inspiration from women over 40, join our free Forty Thrive FB group at FortyThrive.com/Group Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Between episodes of Grace & Frankie and starting brand new businesses, it seems women over 40 are having sex -- and lots of it. Recently, my friend, podcast launch client and host of Sex Ed the Musical and I brought our big midlife creative brains together to survey over 100 women over 40 on what's happening in the bedroom (and beyond).
The results are definitely note worthy and led to an informative, entertaining conversation about cheating, sex toys and Sam Elliot's mustache.
From Wendy: Searching for truth over marketing, we asked 100 women over 40 a series of questions about their sex lives including sexual fantasies, how often they’re having sex, how happy they are in bed and how likely they are to hook up with another lady person. The answers may surprise you.
PS Wendy shares slides with all of the semi-scientific data here.
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Welcome to another episode of Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kickstart your week, in 40 seconds or less.
In this episode, creative coach, midlife mentor and founder/host of Forty Thrive, Jackie MacDougall, shares a life lesson she learned from a pair of seagulls.
Recently a popular '80s band was playing nearby so a flock of us decided to go. It’s been 30 something years since their heyday and you could certainly feel it. In fact, they played one of their popular songs a second time because they kind of bombed the first time. But what stood out to me most was that they showed up anyway; they didn’t say, "Oh no one will come" or use their age as an excuse. Not only was the room packed at the end of the concert, people were lined up to meet them to buy an overpriced bobble head.
This is a lesson in not overthinking it, or comparing yourself to a younger version; just do the damn thing you want to do because life‘s too short to let it pass you by.
To get more from Jackie visit JackieMacDougall.com. And for more inspiration from women over 40, join our free and private Forty Thrive Facebook group.
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Hey, thanks for listening! I’ve been leading this community of incredible women since I launched the group in 2017 and since then, I’ve been asking a lot of questions and listening to the needs of this growing community. Time and time again, I’ve had the opportunity to understand your core challenges — let’s be honest, your challenges are my challenges.
Two and a half years later, with just over a year of the Forty Thrive podcast under my belt, I know one thing for sure. Women over 40 want to feel better. That’s why I’m partnering with some amazing experts who will help you do just that.
If you’ve been part of Forty Thrive long enough, you know I love me some Courtney Townley. Courtney is the Founder of Grace and Grit and host of the podcast of the same name.
Not only was Courtney a huge hit at our very first Forty Thrive live event in 2018, she’s been on the podcast twice before. And what she has to offer is so much more than weight loss advice. Clients who’ve worked with Courtney have gone on to do some big things — leading their lives with confidence and of course, Grace and Grit.
Courtney's here to help you replace those bad habits with better ones and make. it. stick.
Why you definitely want to listen:
=> That New Year's resolution is long gone
=> You're tired of spinning your wheels.
=> You want to learn how to develop habits that stick.
=> You know there must be a better way than extreme diets and exercise programs, you just aren't sure what it is
In this episode, we answer:
- The biggest challenge for women over 40 when it comes to creating lasting wellness
- Why we struggle to be consistent?
- The science of behavior change
- Courtney's 4-Step Framework that will change the game forever
Are you ready to work with Courtney and make this time... the last time? Learn the 4 Essential Practices That Make Change Stick for Good
BONUS: Register for Courtney's program and I'll throw in:
— One FREE ticket to an upcoming LIVE Forty Thrive event
— One FREE 30-minute midlife mentor mini session (If you’re feeling stuck, need clarity on next steps or just need to work through a challenge, I’ve got your back)
PLUS, register by end of day on Thursday, February 6th and receive $100 off with code: TCCearlybird
Thriver of the Week!
Colleen Rosenblum, co-host of Hot Flashes and Cool Topics
I nailed the adulting thing this week- juggled needs of hubby, adult children, pets and family while podcasting, blogging and learning more of social media.
Congrats, Colleen!
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Welcome to another episode of Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kickstart your week, in 40 seconds or less.
In this episode, Sandy Abrams, author of Breathe to Succeed, shares a simple way to start the day with intention. .
Kickstart your day by starting it with three deep breaths and a positive thought. You can transform any negative energy into positive, empowering mindfulness with just three breaths and positive thought about the energy that you want to manifest for the day. Inhale the goodness and exhale anything else that’s not serving you.
To get more from Sandy, visit TheCEOm.com. And for more inspiration from women over 40, join our free and private Forty Thrive Facebook group.
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Why is Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop so polarizing? We’ll hear two very different opinions about the brand. Plus, one of Goop Guides go-to healers is here in the Forty Thrive studio. Not only do we discuss the brand new Goop Lab on Netflix (spoiler: I share my own opinion on episodes 1-3), but we dive deeper into what’s really happening when we claim to be supporting each other as women.
Plus, my big, fat mess up. I totally call myself out.
If you are part of our free and private community, I’m sure you saw the post recently about Gwyneth Paltrow’s new Netflix show, Goop Lab. The website's been in existence for over a decade but the Netflix show just launched and is definitely getting people talking.
I asked a simple question, “How do you feel about group in three words or less?“
• Overpriced vagina candle
• Snake oil con woman
• Vile elitist pseudoscience
These were just a few of the comments that were flowing in soon after posting. But not everyone was hopping on the anti-Goop bandwagon. There were actually plenty of women who shared quite positive opinions.
• Optimizing your life
• Interesting, relevant, refreshing
One woman shared, "She's innovative and pushing the envelope, whether you agree with her or not."
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz, OB/Gyn and Advocate for Women's Integrative Health, weighs in, calling Goop "a wolf in sheep's clothing."
Guest:
Stacey Justis, professional intuitive tarot card reader and energy healer. She is also is certified in Hypnotherapy, past life regression, EFT and Reiki.
Goop Guide calls her “Refreshingly laid-back and smart, equal parts straight-up psychic and intuitive life coach.”
Stacey helps private clients and groups connect with spirit through her energy work and collaborates with them to guide them to their own personal power and supports truly transformative healing. She provides insight as well as practical tools to achieve goals.
She is a conduit for the journey of self-discovery and delivers messages, helps heal emotional wounds and fears, and even unlocks reasons for unexplained physical pain. Stacey is devoted to empowering her clients to create the lives they’ve always wanted and realize their true purpose and potential.
Thriver of the Week!
Julie Neale, founder / host of A Mother's Quest podcast and community.
My 40's have been a time in my life that I like to refer to as my mid-life renaissance. My life is far from perfect, but I'm seizing the opportunity to embrace who I am, share my voice, and have an impact in ways that I did not unti
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Welcome to another episode of Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kickstart your week in 40 seconds or less.
In this episode, Jennifer Tracy, writing coach and host of the MILF Podcast, shares her tip to get out of your head and reconnect to your body.
Something I didn’t know or learn until I was in my late 30s was how not in my body I was, just really walking around in my head and my thoughts and not in touch with the wisdom of my feminine body. And so once I did learn that through a form of movement, it changed everything, it changed the way I told my stories, it changed the way I stood in my own story, so I just wanna invite you wherever you are to put your hand on your chest where your heart is and breathe. Just feel into your body and continue that through the rest of your day because she has wisdom to share with you and she has stories to tell.
To get more from Jennifer, subscribe to the MILF Podcast or visit JenniferTracy.com. And for more inspiration from women over 40, join our free and private Forty Thrive Facebook group.
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This might not only be one of my all time favorite podcast conversations… but one of my favorite conversations — period. If you’re ready to get real… raw and work through some of the pain you’ve been holding onto, THIS is the episode for you.
But don’t be fooled — it’s also filled with a whole lot of laughs and some seriously colorful language. So headphones are a must if you’re at work or around the littles. 'Cause in this episode, we #sharetheshit
Meet Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Melody Murray Parks. Not only does Melody work as a mental health evaluator in a Seattle ER while also running her own private practice, she’s also had an eventful career in TV, worked as an actor, hosted a children’s show and performed standup comedy. Two minutes after meeting Melody, you’ll be all “of course she did.”
Read Melody's post: A Therapist’s Journey to Radical Self Care
Plus, Melody answers questions from the Forty Thrive community:
How to deal with anxiety
How to deal with being laid off
Are women in midlife over medicated? Why?
About Melody: I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist in private practice. I also work as a Mental Health Evaluator in the ER at Seattle Children's Hospital and co-facilitate Suicide Assessment and Treatment trainings for the nursing staff. I also do presentations on topics including: Suicidal Ideation, Self-Care, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Mental Health & Social Media and Secondary Trauma.
I am a solution-focused clinician with a direct, casual, yet interactive approach. I help my clients learn positive ways to manage negative thought patterns, unwanted behavioral responses, process experiences that create fear, shame and sadness. I help my clients love and accept themselves again OR, for the very first time.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent several years working in film, television and casting as a producer and director. I was also an actor, hosted a children's show and performed standup comedy.
I have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as well as the Producers Guild of America.
I am currently writing a book on Adolescent Suicidal Ideation.
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Welcome to our very first episode of Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kickstart your week in 40 seconds or less.
In this episode, Psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser shares her top tip to help us boost self esteem, motivation and feel happier. We all want that, right?
I find that women have a bad habit of beating themselves up. They proverbially take the baseball bat and beat themselves up if they're not happy with themselves. And what that actually does is it lowers your self esteem, impacts your ability to be motivated, and it will ultimately impact your overall happiness. So the important thing to do is to tell yourself, okay, I don't like what I did, make the necessary changes so you don't do it again, and then focus on moving forward with your life.
To get more from Stacey visit StacyKaiser.com. And for more inspiration from women over 40, join our free and private Forty Thrive Facebook group.
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In our first episode of 2020, Jackie's joined by guest co-host (from our own Forty Thrive community), Bonnie Frank.
Bonnie is a former teacher and college professor, turned entrepreneur, who started her online coaching and consulting business from scratch at 49.
Check out Bonnie's podcast, Business Fabulous, wherever you listen to podcasts.
In this episode:
- How to make a career pivot
- The importance of knowing your learning style so you can continue to be a lifelong learner
- Where to find (and not find) support
- How women over 40 are getting in our own way
- How to monetize your own gifts and talents
- How to use S.M.A.R.T. goals to achieve what you want
- How to start a business without going into debt
Mentioned in this episode:
Howard Gardner on Multiple intelligences
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
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If finding love is on your priority list for 2020, or ready to take your love life to the next level, then this episode is for you.
Feautured Guest: Damona Hoffman is a dating coach and media personality who starred in A+E Networks' TV series #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Damona preciously held creative executive positions at CBS, Paramount, and NBC Universal. Now, she hosts the Dates & Mates Podcast and contributes regularly to The Washington Post, CNN/HLN, Match.com, and BET.com in addition to coaching clients.
Resources:
Damona's Profile Starter Kit
Subscribe to Dates and Mates
Day 8 of 10 Days of Giveaways Today’s featured gift is super special to me. I know so many people personally grieving during the holidays. By the time we've our 40s, 50s and 60s, may of us have experienced significant loss.
Meet Sharing Solace, a company created out of its founder's devastating and isolating grief after losing her daughter.
Sharing Solace's mission is simple. "We're here to provide support to you as you travel your unique grief journey. We help you to honor your grief, acknowledge that your grief is a process of healing, and allow yourself to become stronger, happier person because of your life experiences."
Featured Gift:
Circle of life pendant with “every moment is worthwhile” token.
What’s so special about this gift is that it’s meant to be given to someone who may be grieving from a death or loss. They register the token online to join the sharing solace community, and wear the jewelry close to their heart. When they’re ready, they remove the token from the outer locket, releasing their heavy grief, place it into a new locket and pass the gift of strength on to someone else who may need it. I was so touched by this that I knew I had to feature such a meaningful gift in our 10 days of giveaways
How to enter:
Download Forty Thrive's 10 Tips to Start Thriving Today at FortyThrive.com
It's that simple!
ALL Entries open until 11:59 pm on December 21, 2019
Winners announced Monday, December 23, 2019
Gifts can only be shipped within the United States.
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Weeeee! Today is quite a day to be a Forty Thrive podcast listener! It's the very first day of our 10 days of giveaways! Over the next 10 days we'll be featuring some incredible products and services created by women-owned and operated businesses that are sure to help you thrive!
Scroll down to see today's featured gift and then join the Forty Thrive Community to enter! Plus, we have an awesome guest today!
Guest: Amy Smith is a certified confidence coach, masterful speaker and personal empowerment expert. Amy serves as founder of TheJoyJunkie.com where she uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self love. Amy's highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence wisdom and humor.
Get Amy's EWorkbook Stand Up for Yourself without Being a Dick.
In celebration of the Forty Thrive podcast's first anniversary, today is Day #1 of Forty Thrive's 10 Days of Giveaways. Over the next 10 days in the Forty Thrive free and private Facebook group, we'll be featuring women owned and led brands, as well as a few extra treats from some special friends!
Today's featured gift! The Sosi Leone convertible backpack is the perfect bag for modern, on-the-go, and professional women who want to carry their laptop and other daily essentials with ease and style. Its sleek design makes it easy to match with professional, casual, and active outfits, so you can wear it for multiple occasions throughout the day.
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Are you ready to knock the fuzzy socks off the final days of 2019? Are you ready to kick some serious tail in 2020? If you answered yes, this episode is for you.
Let's do this!
The days of running on autopilot are over, my friends. I am here to help you get really clear on living with intention. What you do with that information is completely up to you. In this episode, we're creating your own personal mission statement. I'm tellin' ya, this is a total game changer and can help you face tough decisions and overwhelm head on.
Get YOUR Personal Mission Statement right HERE! I promise you, if you do it, you will feel I promise you if you do it, you will feel more clear, more confident and definitely more joyful.
PS Don't miss our Forty Thrive first anniversary and holiday celebration!
In this amazing gift guide, I will feature one item each day. It could be something to make you feel good or look good or even move forward in your career, or even face hard times in a meaningful way. You will see what I'm talking about when we launch it. You will see what I'm talking about when we launched the gift guide. I have carefully curated this gift guide and each day you'll have the chance to win the item we feature. But here's the catch. You have to be in the Forty Thrive Facebook group to win. So if you're not in the They're already make it happen. It's free. It's private, and we're giving stuff away.
Don't forget to join us in the private and free Forty Thrive community on Facebook and share this episode with a friend. You know the one she's ready to make things happen, and together, we can help her. Until next time, take care and keep thriving.
Now press that play button and let's get started!
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If you're looking to feel more thankful or deepen your gratitude practice, this is the episode for you.
Did you know it's scientifically proven that expressing gratitude, especially through writing, actually rewires our brain to feel more happiness?
This is not anything new to Nancy Davis Kho, host of Midlife Mixtape podcast and author of The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time. As she approached a milestone birthday, she decided to send thank-you letters to the many people who had influenced her, helped her, and inspired her over the years: family, friends, mentors, teachers, co-workers, even a couple of former friends and exes. Emerging research proves that actively appreciating the formative people in your life, past and present, can lead to a lasting increase in your happiness levels. The Thank-you Project offers a charming, entertaining roadmap to see, say and savor your way there.
About Nancy:
Nancy Davis Kho is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, US Magazine, The Rumpus, and The Toast. She's been recognized as a Voice of the Year in the Humor Category by BlogHer and was the inaugural champion of Oakland's Literary Death Match. She covers “the years between being hip and breaking one” at MidlifeMixtape.com and on the Midlife Mixtape Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms.
Get Nancy's book The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time.
Get more from Nancy at DavisKho.com.
Mentioned in this episode: * Joe Chaffee, Editor * Lori Caralis Consulting * How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain * Harvard Medical School: In Praise of Gratitude
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What's a guy's biggest fear after turning 40? What does he think women are really going through? In this Forty Thrive Podcast episode with Rick Clemons, the guy behind the "no excuses, no fears, no apologies" movement and the host of the 40 Plus: Real Men. Real Talk Podcast, as well as the Life Uncloseted Podcast, we asked our own audiences over 40 (his male community and Forty Thrive's female community) the very same questions and come together to uncover some answers that may surprise you!
Join us as we discuss everything from our biggest fears to how men and women can come together and thrive at 40 and beyond!
More About Rick: Over the past 20 years he’s been helping people and organizations get real about the suffocating closets they live in and he has the distinct pleasure of lovingly kicking them in the ass to make their bold moves without apologies – personally and professionally. From leadership to creativity, sexuality to parenting, and truth telling to living by your own rules, his motto is “Bust a bold move. Live life your way!” He’s survived raising two daughters (thus the bald head), broken two world records, and once upon a time did something unbelievable at a whorehouse in Texas. Connect with Rick on Facebook Connect with Rick on Instagram
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Starting over is nothing new for the ladies in the Forty Thrive community. New careers, new cities, new relationships and so many other big changes are taking shape. Diann Wingert is no stranger to starting over. The former therapist turned life coach recently uprooted her entire southern California life for a new adventure in Portland, Oregon. Hear what she thinks are the three things every woman over 40 must know and do before making a huge, life-altering change.
Mentioned in this episode: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening?
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
About Diann Wingert
After two decades of being a successful therapist, Diann changed walked away from her private practice to become a masters level certified coach, helping women over 40 ditch their excuses,discover their courage and go after their most audacious goals. Diann passionately believes that this stage of life is the most powerful, if we are willing to let go of whatever is holding us back. Diann’s powerful combo of expertise on the midlife brain and menopause, coupled with her own unique personal experience makes her the go-to resource for women 40+.
Personally, since turning 40, Diann has gotten divorced, raised her three children to adulthood, embraced Buddhism, traveled the world, gone skydiving, studied German, remarried and became a first time entrepreneur. Now in her 6th decade, Diann is looking forward to continuing to learn, evolve and defy her own limits.
To connect with Diann, visit TheDrivenWoman.com.
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From gray hair to menopause, Jackie and Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz talk choices that can help you thrive in midlife and beyond. Plus, your common questions answered: What exactly is peri-menopause? How do you know menopause is about to happen? What kinds of changes can you expect? What kind of impact will it have on your sense of well being? About Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz
I’m a hard-core science nerd with a deep respect for the holistic approach to health and life. Believe it or not, there is a science to self-care! After earning my medical degree at Southern California School of Medicine and completing my residency at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, I wanted to expand my knowledge beyond conventional medicine. In 2010 I graduated from California College of Ayurveda as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, which has truly expanded and informed my practice of medicine. Being able to integrate this incredible ancient healing tradition has been a game changer and allowed me to go deeper into the study of health and healing. As more “natural” solutions, medicines, and technologies emerge in the global marketplace, I find myself referring back to Ayurveda- the original lifestyle medicine, which incorporates the mind, body, and spirit. Get your ticket to Dr. Suzanne's Menopause Bootcamp HERE! Promo Code: FORTYTHRIVE Mentioned in this episode: * Joy Lamay
* Erica Chidi Cohen
* The Wing
* Rebecca Benenati
* The Wisdom of Menopause (Revised Edition): Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change
* Insight Timer
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Do you feel like you’re spreading yourself too thin? Are you feeling exhausted and depleted because you’re constantly saying yes, even when you don’t want to?
You’re not alone. Women everywhere, including in the Forty Thrive community, share how fatigued, stressed out and overworked they often feel.
But what if we decided -- together -- for this month of November only, to say NO when we’re asked to add another thing to our never-ending to-do list?
In this week’s episode, Jackie talks with Christine Sarno, a business coach, advertising and sales powerhouse and Jackie’s BFF. Together they throw down the "NO-vember Challenge," a 30-day challenge to say NO to the things that don't serve you, your goals and your inner peace.
In this episode, Jackie and Christine discuss:
[5:05] Why women are often people pleasers
[8:30] Christine’s message to women feeling victimized by their circumstances
[9:06] Discussion on Diann Wingert's insight into the menopausal brain
[11:08] Christine’s parent influence
[12:00] Christine talks about being her mom’s advocate
[13:35] What can you say “NO to this month?
[16:20] We don’t always have to say yes to everything
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Susie Moore
Diann Wingert: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening
Diann Wingert: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
ABOUT CHRISTINE SARNO
An award winning sales and advertising powerhouse, Christine Sarno bring her business degree to 20+ years of leadership experience in media, promotions and tech to both corporate and start-up environments.
Christine has worked closely with clients across a broad range of industries that include both Global Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies.
As a proven sales strategist, savvy negotiator, deal closer and skilled problem solver, Christine can confidently sift through the clutter to catalyze a clear, effective strategy, and help any client solve their largest, most pressing challenges.
It’s my ongoing work as a career mentor, helping others identify what’s truly preventing them from finding success, and teaching them how to face the fear with self-empowerment, where I've found my true niche and life’s calling.
I am a self-proclaimed "Tiger Daughter”, raised to be strong, driven and self-motivated in my quest for personal and business achievement. I strive to support and advise clients with authenticity, encouragement, and a dollop of tough love.
I’ve got your back and will tell you what you need to hear. You deserve honesty. It's integral to your success.
A single mother of two beautiful chi
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Let me guess, you're having trouble sleeping. Maybe you've got some aches and pains. Or maybe hot flashes / night sweats are driving you crazy. You're not alone! But what would you say if I told you that there's a tried and true remedy for most of those sexy peri/menopausal symptoms?
Featured Guest: Aliza Sherman is a web pioneer and founder of Cybergrrl, Inc. and Webgrrls International who helped pave the way for women in the Internet industry. After 25+ years in the Internet industry, is the CEO of Ellementa, a global women’s wellness network with a focus on cannabis and CBD, and the author of Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness: An Essential Guide for Using Nature’s Medicine to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Inflammation, and More.
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When Jackie walks into the wrong room at a conference, she finds exactly what she needs -- and more. Hear the story and find ways to get yourself unstuck. Hint: Your mindset has very little to do with it.
Featured Guest: Shanna Lee is a personal coach and energetic frequency expert. She is the #1 Best Selling author of The Soul Frequency: Your Healthy, Awakened and Authentic Life and the founder of TheSoulFrequency.com and The Soul Frequency Show Podcast, leading the conversation on raising your energy frequency and creating a life founded on truth and alignment. She is a speaker, businesswoman, and consultant to executives of Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, influencers, and fashion industry experts.
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Unless you’re living under a rock, you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But before you run out and buy that pink kitchen utensil or a bottle of (potentially cancer-causing) pink alcohol… take a listen to this episode. Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz and I talk the surprising truth behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We answer: • Where does your money actually go? • Which organizations truly help women? • What can you do to make a real impact this month. Plus, Dr Suzanne shares her own experience being diagnosed with breast cancer 6 years ago — even after doing “everything right.” 7 Ways to Create Impact in October What are some of the ways you can really make an impact to prevent and support? 1. Understand your own breasts (self breast exams each month are a must) 2. Make sure you’re donating time, money and efforts to an organization where you understand the goal 3. Be mindful of what you’re consuming; food, drink, air, chemicals, media. What we put into our brains and hearts is as important as what we put into our bodies. 4. Decrease stress and/or engage stress-relieving activities like yoga and meditation. (Moving your body is key) 5. Support Planned Parenthood or another organization that provides care for women who may otherwise not be able to afford it. 6. Support someone in your community with meals. You can use an app like MealTrain to organize meals in your community. 7. Advocate for yourself! You are the most important person when it comes to healthcare. Resources Dr. Susan Love Sharsheret Episode 21: Will I even make it to 40? (Jackie's story) I Did Everything Right and I Still Got Breast Cancer by Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz About Dr. Suzanne
I’m a hard-core science nerd with a deep respect for the holistic approach to health and life. Believe it or not, there is a science to self-care! After earning my medical degree at Southern California School of Medicine and completing my residency at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, I wanted to expand my knowledge beyond conventional medicine. In 2010 I graduated from California College of Ayurveda as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, which has truly expanded and informed my practice of medicine. Being able to integrate this incredible ancient healing tradition has been a game changer and allowed me to go deeper into the study of health and healing. As more “natural” solutions, medicines, and technologies emerge in the global marketplace, I find myself referring back to Ayurveda- the original lifestyle medicine, which incorporates the mind, body, and spSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Today is the first in our Healthy You series, four episodes in October to help you feel your best through the transitions and changes that can happen in life over 40 and beyond.
We’re just about 90 days out from the new year. Let’s not move feeling good to the back burner and leave it for 2020. Now is the time.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Liz Lyster about all things hormones.
So you think you understand the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy, huh? Yup, so did I.
Until I met Dr. Liz Lyster.
Dr. Liz shares her years of expertise in treating many women (and men) through hormonal changes, including menopause and peri-menopause. Trust me when I say, I didn't know what I didn't know about the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy. This was a hugely enlightening conversation for me and I'm confident it can help you too.
Dr. Liz answers: How do I know if I'm in menopause?
What is happening to my body?
How long does peri-menopause last?
How long can I take hormone replacement?
Can hormone replacement therapy cause cancer?
About Dr. Liz Dr. Liz Lyster is an OB/GYN medical doctor, best-selling author and speaker, and an expert in peri-menopause and menopause.
In her private practice in the San Francisco Bay area, she helps women and men in midlife and beyond lose weight, have more energy, increase their motivation and drive, and generally feel great.
She graduated from Cornell University, went to medical school at UC Irvine, and got her Masters degree at UCLA in Community Health Education.
Dr. Liz walks her own talk – when she turned 50 a few years ago, she celebrated by climbing to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa.
Dr. Liz has two young adult sons, and enjoys hiking and Argentine tango with her husband.
Dr. Liz's Books:
Go for Great! Dr. Liz's Guide to Thrive at Every Age
Dr. Liz's Easy Guide to Menopause: 5 Simple Steps to Balancing Your Hormones and Feeling Like Yourself Again
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It's the episode 40 episodes in the making. At this age and stage of life, we know it's important to celebrate the little things. So we've created a show all about YOU -- the listener. Several Forty Thrive listeners stepped up and spoke out about their favorite episodes. Take a listen!
Huge thanks to actor Andrew Bowen for the awesome Keanu Reeves and Chris Hemsworth impressions. We ladies over 40 reeeeally appreciate it.
And a huge thanks to our Thrive Tribe for making these episodes happen every week, especially editors Joe Chaffee and Jeff MacDougall. You are loved and appreciated!
Featured Listeners: Lisa Malcom
Julie Sgroi
Kristen Stevens
Diane Harrises
Lori Caralis
Dawn Marie Bornheimer
Julie Neale
Linda Locke
Episodes mentioned: The Value of Vulnerability with Amy Porterfield
For Messy and Imperfect People Only with Leigh Koechner
Thriving Through Transitions with Nancy Karas
The Heart of Entrepreneurship with Katie Krimitsos
From Bachelorette to Business Badass with Moana Dixon (Part 1)
Life After the Bachelor with Moana Dixon (Part 2)
How to Act Like a Grownass Woman with Elsie Escobar
Over 60 is Hilarious with Cathy Ladman and Mindy Sterling
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Dia Bondi is a communications powerhouse who shares her brilliant way to help women like us not only ask for what we want, but actually get it. (Hint: it's like nothing you've ever heard before)
About Dia Bondi For the last 20 years, some of the most extraordinary world leaders, CEOs, philanthropists and innovators have considered Dia their secret weapon. Over thousands of coaching sessions, she’s helped them tap into their power and move their businesses forward. Dia helped Rio secure the 2016 Summer Olympics. Her clients include a wide range of organizations in technology and beyond. She’s coached changemakers at the Clinton Global Initiative and the Commonwealth Games Federation. In 2018 Dia Launched Ask Like An Auctioneer, a project to help 1MM women ask for more and get it using the mental model and frameworks from the world of Auctioneering. Her drive is to help women be more courageous in how and what the ask for, gain a sense of control and confidence in their negotiations so they can reach their goals faster. Dia is a SheEO activator and sits on the Development Board for The Coaching Fellowship, accelerating extraordinary women leaders in social impact. In 2016, she took up the mic as an auctioneer to maximize fundraising for non-profits benefiting women and girls. Dia is direct, magnetic, fierce and insatiably curious — and she’s passionate about helping women succeed. Connect with Dia Website Ask Like an Auctioneer Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
If you’re looking to feel your absolute best without beating yourself up over being perfect, this is the episode for you. Courtney Townley, wellness expert and host of the Grace and Grit podcast is here! What I love about Courtney is how she’s evolved her business and her message into so much more than nutrition and exercise. Courtney takes such a gentle, holistic approach — she’s the go-to expert whether you’re at the beginning of your new health journey or just looking to up your game a bit. Mentioned in this episode: The Real Reason You Feel Like Crap More about Courtney: Courtney Townley began working in the fitness industry over two decades ago when she transitioned from the professional dance world. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA and is fully certified as a STOTT PILATES® instructor, National Strength and Conditioning personal trainer (NSCA-CPT), ACE Health Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach. She is also a very proud student of the Ido Portal Method. Courtney has owned 2 fitness facilities and was so blown away by the results that clients got from her health coaching services, she decided to commit fully to developing that aspect of her business. She’s driven to learn everything she can about her field to help her clients get the results they desire and to be sure they have fun along the way. Connect with Courtney: Grace and Grit podcast Grace and Grit private FB group Work with Courtney: Check out Courtney's FREE masterclass — she’s sharing how behavior change really works so you can reach your health goals with more ease and grace. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Each week, I work extremely hard to connect women over 40 with experts and resources to help enhance your life, provide practical tools and maybe inspire and motivate you to create the best freaking life ever.
It's also important to me that I share my own personal experiences and struggles, because I know if I'm struggling with it, maybe you are too.
This week, I had an amazing interview scheduled to share with you. And I will -- soon. But I've decided to live by example and make a decision that I desperately need, and may actually be a lesson you need to hear.
I'd love to hear from you. Is there something in your life you need to say "not today" to?
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If you’re a parent living in an empty — or almost empty — nest, this episode is for you. Lisa Heffernan, co-founder of Grown and Flown, has made it her life's work to support parents during what can be an extremely difficult transition.
In the midst of guiding their own kids through this crazy transition, Lisa and her biz partner, Mary Dell Harrington, launched what has become the largest website and Facebook group for parents of fifteen to twenty-five year olds, earning them a spot on People Magazine's 25 Women Changing the World in 2017. Now they’ve compiled new takeaways and fresh insights from all that they’ve learned into a handy, must-have guide. Get the Grown and Flown book today! Grown and Flown is a one-stop resource for parenting teenagers, leading up to—and through—high school and those first years of independence. It covers everything from the monumental (how to let your kids go) to the mundane (how to shop for a dorm room). Organized by topic—such as academics, anxiety and mental health, college life—it features a combination of stories, advice from professionals, and practical sidebars. Get the audio version of Grown and Flown for FREE! If you're a fan of audio books like I am, you are definitely going to love this offer! Get a free month of Audible -- and FREE audiobook download -- at AudibleTrial.com/fortythrive. Mentioned in this episode: The Gift of Failure: How to Step Back and Let Your Child Succeed Meet 100 People: A How-To Guide to the Career and Life Edge Everyone's Missing Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood Find Grown and Flown on: Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Have you noticed this summer, we should be calling the show the Sixty Thrive podcast? Strong, smart women over 60 are amazing and I feel lucky to share two more badass broads in this week's episode. Cathy Ladman and Mindy Sterling are hilarious, brilliant — and close friends! So I got to travel to the beach in Santa Monica, CA to chat with them both.
About our guests: Mindy Sterling is an actress and voice actress best known for her roles as Frau Farbissina in the Austin Powers films (hilarious), Principal Susan Skidmore on the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm, and Miss Francine Briggs on iCarly.
Cathy Ladman has been seen in several films and TV shows including Mad Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Everybody Loves Raymond. She's been on the Tonight Show nine times and was the only female comic to appear on the last two of Johnny Carson’s "Tonight Show Anniversary” shows.
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We're taking on some of the biggest challenges women over 40 face every day with psychotherapist and relationship expert, Stacy Kaiser. Stacy is just as passionate as I am in helping you live the life you really want -- and she's got some amazing experience to help make it happen.
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Some of the topics we cover:
- Dating over 40 and the red flags you should definitely notice
- What we can do NOW to create a future of happiness
- The secret we can learn from millennials
- Why we’re depleted and what we can do about it
- The Power of NO
- And why late afternoon pajamas are the best idea EVER
About our guest: Stacy Kaiser is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert and media personality and author of How to Be a Grown Up: The Ten Secret Skills Everyone Needs to Know. Stacy was the resident psychotherapist on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club, Lifetime's DietTribe, Investigation Discovery's Fatal Vows, parenting expert on The TODAY Show and Good Morning America, and regular guest expert on Steve Harvey and The Doctors. She’s worked with the FBI, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Unified School District... but her most coveted role is as my guest on today’s Forty Thrive podcast (well, duh!).
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We all want to have better skin as we age over 40, 50 and beyond. It's possible! Our Forty Thrive skincare expert reveals the secret to a plump, youthful complexion. Plus, are you making this common mistake during your skincare routine? She says it's quite possible!
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Mentioned in this episode: Colorscience Sunscreen Daily UV Essentials
Find an Osmosis Beauty skincare expert near you
Osmosis Skincare Enzyme Cleanse
Osmosis Skincare Nourishing Moisture
Osmosis Skincare Growth Factor Serum
Osmosis Skincare DNA Repair C Serum
Calm Vitamin A Serum
LED (Light emitting diodes)
Nelly De Vuyst BIO FEMME Elle Cleansing Foam
Bio Medical PH Toner
| Meet Our Guest: Kathleen Szabados is a licensed Esthetician, Make-up Artist and Pilates Instructor. Kathleen takes great pride and pleasure in helping her clients look and feel their very best. With the proper products, skin care routine and fitness program, everyone can achieve this goal at any age. She continues to stay on the cutting edge of new technology and skin care treatments, constantly evolving her service offerings. She feels very lucky to have cultivated such a fulfilling career in skincare and is extremely thankful for her fantastic and loyal clientele. Kathleen’s Wellness Center is based in Santa Clarita, CA and can be reached HERE. |
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When Arthur Vibert aged out of advertising, he was overweight, unhealthy and had not much to look forward to. Then he did something most people are afraid to do -- he took action. Hear how he flipped the script on his life and took charge of his happiness, and now inspires countless people 40+ to do the same.
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Meet Our Guest:
Arthur Vibert has had a rich and varied career, working in advertising in London, Chicago, New York and San Francisco; working as a commercial director; video producer and more recently, writing and coaching.
He was responsible for co-creating the Max Headroom campaign for Coca-Cola, the Saturn “Launch” campaign that introduced the Saturn car, as well as work for Levi’s, BMW, and many more. His work in video production includes collaborations with Apple, Mozilla and others.
More recently he has been interested in working with people 40 and older who are dealing with the realities of aging in a culture that doesn’t really seem to know what to do with them. His message is simple: you are the author of your own life story - don’t let cultural expectations or the opinions of others push you into a life you don’t want to live.
Follow Arthur on LinkedIn or Facebook or at ArthurVibert.com.
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If you spend any time online. you’ve probably witnessed a kerfuffle or two. Isn’t that a great word?
As the leader of the Forty Thrive private FB group, it’s sometimes a delicate dance when moderating a group of strong, passionate women. And I'm not the only one. Elsie Escobar not only co-manages a group of 13,000 women, she's the community manager at my favorite podcast host, Libsyn. She's as passionate as I am about helping women find their superpowers and share it with the world.
As a leader in the online space, we're sometimes subjected to some not-so-happy people. In this episode, I share a scenario I witnessed and how Elsie broke allllll the usual rules of the internet with her response to an angry post.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Forty Thrive Episode 12 (with Elsie)
Day One App
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
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Meet Our Guest:
Elsie Escobar is a die-hard podcast junkie who lives, breathes and works the medium, and has since 2006. Elsie Escobar co-runs the largest community for women in podcasting with a corresponding podcast (of course) called She Podcasts. Their sole mission is to empower women to continue to share their voices while creating a safe community of podcasting education and support. Elsie was one of the first female indie podcasters using audio to teach yoga. Elsie’s Yoga Class has now been downloaded over 4 million times!
Elsie has the unique perspective and expertise of a podcast listener, independent podcast producer, and podcasting industry analyst/personality.
You can find Elsie online on FB, Twitter and IG @elsieescobar and check out Elsie's NEW podcast Sobre Podcasting.
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Have you ever set a goal or had a dream, only to be completely interrupted with that voice — you know the one, the voice that tells you "you’re too old" or "you're not good enough." It’s a voice that’s so strong, it has the power to stop you from even trying.
Until now.
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In this week's episode, I talk with Wendy Miller, an award-winning, writer, producer and creative powerhouse, working with media giants like NBC, Lifetime and Oprah Winfrey. She's also spent over seven years as Head of Programming for Playboy TV, before launching the hilarious and thought-provoking podcast, Sex Ed the Musical.
Wendy and I talk openly about the nagging voice that keeps us from living the life we truly want. Wendy even has a whole persona for her voice! You definitely want to hear Wendy's brilliant and effective ways to quiet the voice and help you move forward in doing anything and everything you’ve ever desired.
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 2: Let's Talk about Sex (over 40) with Wendy Miller
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I'll be in the audience at the MILF podcast LIVE event (featuring Wendy Miller) happening in LA on July 24. Host Jennifer Tracy has extended an exclusive Forty Thrive promo code to save you 50% off your ticket. That's right, you can get in for just TEN BUCKS!
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This summer on the Forty Thrive podcast, we're focusing on our bodies and how to look and feel our absolute best. No better time than the present to get that started!
Alicia Schoroth is the owner of HERPowerlifestyle.com a platform that provides effective online programs for fitness, weight loss, and wellness with a focus on hormone balance.
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In this episode, we talk:
• How our bodies react to exercise differently as we age. Are you feeling frustrated with the lack of results; caught in a cycle of over-exercising, creating stress and perpetuating the lack of results.
• How to feel better today than you did in your 20s. Alicia started bodybuilding competitions in her 40’s simply to show women what we are capable of in fitness and how important mindset is.
• How to shift from eating from foods for weight loss to foods for hormone balancing - (psst: this actually leads to weight loss anyway) Eating for hormonal health makes weight loss and muscle growth possible.
About Alicia Schoroth: Alicia left a 15-year career in the finance world, after the birth of her son. When she was 41, she founded HER Power Lifestyle to help other women achieve their health and fitness goals. She wanted to provide a program that addresses what others haven’t in the past. She combines her knowledge from her own personal struggles and expertise on hormones and women’s changing nutritional requirements and reaction to stress and exercise as they age.
Alicia is a certified trainer, Certified Health & Nutrition Coach, Certified Hormone Specialist, Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert, Fitness Nutritionist & holds other fitness certifications including Pilates and Level 1 Kickboxing.
To prove that we cannot be limited by our age and there is power in our mindset, Alicia decided to enter her first body fitness competition at the age of 42. In her first 2 years of competing, she earned five top 5 finishes and four 1st place finishes. Last year at the age of 45, she captured 3 Pro Cards (defeating women half her age)
Alicia is also a published Fitness Model, and regular contributor to women’s fitness magazines. She was named in the FAB 40 over 40 by D’FYNE Fitness magazine.
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When it comes to shaking things up over 40, Samantha Kemp Jackson is living proof that anything is possible. From switching careers -- not once, but twice -- to starting over in parenting, Sam is all about reinvention and following your dreams.
A Parenting writer, media commentator and creator/host of the Parenting Then and Now podcast, Sam is the mother of four children, ranging in age from adult to elementary school.
Find Sam online at her blog, Multiple Mayhem Mamma or writing over at Medium or on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is the comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at TV’s Friends, celebrating the adventures of your favorite group of 20-something friends as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990s Manhattan.
It’s a typical day at New York’s only coffee shop, Central Perk, until an unexpected runaway bride enters the picture and kicks the whole gang out of second gear! The new musical recreates our favorite moments from all 10 years of Friends through an uncensored, fast-paced, music filled romp.
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This week’s guest is author of The Naked Truth, Leslie Morgan. If you’re looking for a summer read that’s got grit, a point of view and gets a weeee bit (a lot) racy, this one’s for you. In the Naked Truth, Leslie shares her story of finding herself — and a whole lot of men — after ending a 20-year-marriage. But my conversation with Leslie is about so much more than sex. Leslie shares what was happening in her marriage (I think a whole lot of women can relate) and how she felt stuck — just shy of turning 50. While the answer for her might not be the same for you, I think there are so many thought-provoking nuggets in this interview.
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Leslie Morgan is an author, consultant and thought leader on women’s leadership, work-life balance, inspirational parenting, overcoming adversity and surviving violence against women. She lives in Washington, DC. She recently completed her fourth nonfiction book which explores female aging and sexuality after motherhood and divorce. Her corporate experience includes The Washington Post, Johnson & Johnson, Leo Burnett and Seventeen Magazine.
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Naked Truth book
Crazy Love book
Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families
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It’s been 25 years since Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown were murdered. Every year on June 12th, networks, 24-hour news channels and social media outlets quote Kim Goldman in short soundbites meant to captivate listeners and viewers, not to share the real story of those who continue to live with the impact of the murders.
This year is different.
Kim – who some of you may also know as my co-host of a previous podcast I hosted – is taking her story into her own hands, launching a brand new podcast you definitely want to listen to. In confronting OJ Simpson, Kim sits down with prosecutors, investigators, and witnesses who never got to speak and jurors who voted not guilty. In this 10-part series, Kim takes you on a journey as she reclaims and reflects on the part of her life that was changed permanently.
Kim is an advocate, a speaker and a multiple NY Times best selling author. But most of all, I’m honored to call her my friend.
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In this episode:
- Kim reveals the catalyst for launching the podcast
- Who she speaks to in the 10-episode series
- The people who surprised her along the way
- The witness we never heard from during the case
- The ultimate goal behind the podcast (it's not what you may think)
- What it means to her to Forty Thrive and how she embraces life over 40
Subscribe to Confronting OJ Simpson on your favorite podcast app and connect with Kim on Instagram at ConfrontingPod and Twitter at KimEGoldman.
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Every once in a while you meet someone who stops you in your tracks and forces you to take notice. That's what happened to me when I first met Jennifer Tracy. Jen was a guest at The Self Care Project, an event I co-hosted in late 2018. Here I was, standing on the stage, watching the ladies in front of me receive all of the gifts our incredible speakers were sharing. Jennifer was light a ray of light, embracing the day like no one else. I knew I needed to meet this woman and hear her story.
Well you are in for a real treat! In this first-time-ever pod swap, the Forty Thrive podcast is being hosted by Jennifer Tracy, host of the MILF podcast. And yes, that also means you should head over to the MILF podcast and listen to this week's episode, hosted by yours truly!
Special Event
Jennifer Tracy presents her breakthrough podcast, MILF Podcast (that’s Moms I’d Like to Follow) in front of a live audience. Jennifer welcomes several of her MILF guests on stage to openly riff about sex after kids and, well, just sex. There will be bawdy-ness, there will be sexy-ness, and mostly there will be milf-y-ness. Oh, and also some pole dancing. What? Did you really think there wouldn’t be? Come on!
Special guests to be announced prior to event.
Doors 7:00 | 18+ General Admission
Tickets: $20 Advanced / $25 Day Of Show*
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If an event is sold out online, there will be no tickets available at the door unless otherwise posted on our socials.
About Jennifer Tracy
Telling women’s stories is at the heart of everything I do. The rich, complex, and sometimes messy lives we lead as women allow us to birth remarkable stories and experiences. And those are the stories that heal us and connect us to one another. We need that more than ever. There is no “village” to raise our kids. We create the village; on the internet; in our kids’ schools. Within these communities, we find the antidote to feeling profound isolation. Providing listeners with the conversations on MILF podcast is a way for me to help mitigate that isolation for moms in all stages of motherhood. At least for one hour.
I never felt so alone as when I was first home from the hospital, by myself with my newborn, and I was certain that I was already failing. No one was telling me that, but no one was there to tell me that I wasn’t. I needed support. I didn’t have it. I didn’t know how to ask for support. This is ultimately why I created the MILF Podcast, it’s why I’m a novelist, and it’s why I’m driven to bring women together to create powerful connection and community with them. (I also like to push boundaries of societal norms and what is “appropriate” for women’s roles, which is why I chose the acronym MILF as the name of the show. Not only did I want to turn MILF (and its original definition) on its head, reclaiming and redefining our sexuality
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Part 2 of a 2-part series: In a candid, exclusive interview, Bachelorette-turned-designer and entrepreneur, Moana Dixon, reveals for the first time publicly what really went down during her time on the Bachelor. Plus, where she is today and how you can get your hands on her incredible designs.
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Moana shares:
• The lie she told that haunts her to this day
• What she really thinks of Dr. Travis Stork
• How being blindsided on national TV in front of 21 million people continues to impact her life
• Where is Moana Dixon today?
Plus, Moana shares an exclusive offer with Forty Thrive listeners!
About Moana
Moana Dixon spent 18 years in the wine and spirits industry before leaving her career as a senior executive to change the way you think and feel about the spaces you find comfort in. It all started when Moana began making pillows out of indigenous and vintage textiles she had collected along her travels.
Over the past four years, she has turned her small company the HUNTEDFOX (also known as H|F) into a full scale custom design house that works with designers across the globe on everything from homes to television sets, weddings and events, serving clients like Gina Rodriguez, Rosario Dawson, Nobu Malibu, and The Voice.
With a deep commitment to quality, detail and comfort, she and her team make beautiful home décor in downtown Los Angeles by hand. The company delivers products right to your door and can be found in retail stores all over the US and beyond.
Moana is offering Forty Thrive listeners 30 percent off everything HuntedFox.co. So get shopping!
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Part 1 of a 2-part series: In a candid, exclusive interview, Bachelorette-turned-designer and entrepreneur, Moana Dixon, shares her journey from childhood to reality TV and, for the first time publicly, reveals what really happened during her heartbreaking experience on the Bachelor with Dr. Travis Stork.
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In this episode • Who is Moana Dixon?
• Why she agreed to be a reality TV contestant
• What really happened behind closed doors with Travis
• Secrets behind the scenes in Paris
About Moana
Moana Dixon spent 18 years in the wine and spirits industry before leaving her career as a senior executive to change the way you think and feel about the spaces you find comfort in. It all started when Moana began making pillows out of indigenous and vintage textiles she had collected along her travels.
Over the past four years, she has turned her small company the HUNTEDFOX (also known as H|F) into a full scale custom design house that works with designers across the globe on everything from homes to television sets, weddings and events, serving clients like Gina Rodriguez, Rosario Dawson, Nobu Malibu, and The Voice.
With a deep commitment to quality, detail and comfort, she and her team make beautiful home décor in downtown Los Angeles by hand. The company delivers products right to your door and can be found in retail stores all over the US and beyond.
Moana is offering Forty Thrive listeners 30 percent off everything HuntedFox.co. So get shopping!
Also mentioned in this episode: Forty Thrive episode 4 with Diann Wingert Dr. Joe Dispenza Luke Storey, the Life Stylist PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
As a podcast launch coach and online community leader, I love helping women push through the fear and do the things they were born to do.
Which brings me here, to this episode.
In an episode different from any other I've done, I share a chapter I recently wrote in The Strength of Our Anchors, a collaboration project I contributed to, along with several other women. In this chapter, I share my personal story of loss, love and perseverance.
I hope you enjoy it.
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With one breath, you can transform that fear into excitement or frustration into clarity or judgment into empathy. Breath transforms your energy.
If there's one episode you need in your life, it's this one.
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Sandy Abrams made her dream come true when she had an “Ah-ha” moment for a beauty product idea and turned it into a multi-million dollar company. A self-taught entrepreneur without a business background, Sandy had the passion and persistence to roll up her sleeves and learn on the fly.
Sandy Abrams (Now known as "TheCEOm" ) is the author of Your Idea, Inc., and is a regular contributor to HuffPost and Thrive Global, where she writes about entrepreneurship, small business and breath/yoga/ wellness.
To what does Abrams credit her entrepreneurial success? Nearly 30 years of her own yoga and breath practice.
Her latest book, Breathe to Succeed (Increase Workplace Productivity, Creativity, and Clarity through the Power of Mindfulness is generating buzz with endorsements from Arianna Huffington, former Chairman/CEO at Aetna and an executive at Google. She shares her unique perspective about what meditation can look like in 2019. "Working at the pace of technology is not sustainable. Mindful breath is meditation at the speed of business."
In this episode, Sandy shares...
• The magical (yet simple) power of breath
• Techniques that will change any stressful situation in your everyday life, whether you're at work, in traffic or maybe even at the DMV
• How to manifest different energies and tap into what you need in the moment
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If you've followed online marketing expert Amy Porterfield for more than five minutes, you know she's constantly tossing out actionable tips and online strategies -- it's her superpower. But as a regular listener of Amy's podcast, I felt something shift in her several months ago. How she showed up on her show started to feel... well, different.
I wondered... is it because she's now over 40?
Did she have a coach or confidante pushing her in this new direction?
Was she tired of hiding behind who she thought she should be, instead of who she really is?
Yes, yes, and yes.
Amy shares the pivot she's taken in her life, both in front of the camera and behind it. Plus, hear how her friends called her out for being one Amy privately, and another when showing up in business.
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Amy Porterfield is an online marketing expert and host of the top-ranked business podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy. But before the multiple 7-figure revenues and 250,000+ loyal subscribers…she was a self-proclaimed corporate “yes” girl. She shares how the time she took notes (at a separate table, mind you) for personal development guru Tony Robbins and a table full of men working in marketing that she discovered she wanted a piece of the action.
But it wasn't all smooth sailing when Amy decided to break out on her own. It wasn't until she built a successful business filled with consistent clients that she realized she actually haaaaated what she was doing and made a pivot.
That brings us today when she's killing it in the online game and even expanding her team and creating big goals for the future.
Plus, Amy shares what "Forty Thrive" means to her.
Random Amy facts:
• She authored one of those big yellow “Dummies” books all about Facebook.
• She was named by Forbes as one of the Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers
• She can’t get enough of The Real Housewives.
• She's embarrassingly obsessed with her dog, Scout.
• And she can be found playing Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin” on repeat.
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Katie Krimitsos is a powerhouse entrepreneur, growth strategist & business coach dedicated to helping women take their businesses to the stratosphere! Katie is the creator of Biz Women Rock, a global community of action-taking women entrepreneurs. Through her podcast (which started the whole thing), Facebook Group, coaching services, online education programs and live retreats, Katie’s purpose is to provide her community with the best resources possible to help create massive results in their businesses.
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One would think helping women launch and grown impactful businesses would be enough for Katie, but NOPE. She's also the founder of the Meditation for Women podcast, part of the Women's Meditation Network. Katie's deeply interested in continually evolving herself, in becoming more mindful, trying to live the most vibrant life she can possibly live. She's an athlete, a vegan, an adventurer, a recovering perfectionist and gladiator.
Check out Katie's Biz Women Rock community.
Listen to the FREE Biz Women Rock podcast.
Listen to the FREE Meditation for Women podcast.
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Ilyce Glink is an award-winning financial journalist, television and radio personality, syndicated columnist, and the founder of four Chicago-based companies. Her latest company is Best Money Moves, a cloud-based, mobile-first platform that employers give to their employees use to measure and dial down financial stress, lowering turnover and absenteeism while fostering engagement, productivity, and better health outcomes.
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In this episode, Ilyce shares her financial experience and insight to help us:
• Raise kids with positive attitudes around money
• Catch up (financially and in the work force)
• Understand life insurance: Getting the right type of plan and the appropriate amount of coverage
• Plus, how to get the most protection when we need it by “laddering” life insurance
• Tap into networking opportunities we haven't thought of
• Get in front of the right decision makers to pivot and grow our careers
Ilyce's financial journalism work appears on CBSNews.com and dozens of newspapers, including the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune. Her corporate clients include everything from Fortune 1000 companies to start-ups, and she has written more than a dozen books on money and real estate, with nearly one million books in print.
Some of Ilyce's (many) books:
50 Simple Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Personal Finances: How to Spend Less, Save More, and Make the Most of What You Have
50 Simple Steps You Can Take to Disaster-Proof Your Finances: How to Plan Ahead to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones and Survive Any Crisis
100 Questions You Should Ask About Your Personal Finances: And The Answers You Need to Help You Save, Invest, and Grow Your Money
100 Questions Every Home Seller Should Ask: With Answers from the Top Brokers from Around the Country
100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask: With Answers from Top Brokers from Around the Country
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Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author who writes the weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column for The Atlantic. She has written hundreds of articles related to psychology and culture, many of which have become viral sensations all over the world. A contributing editor for the Atlantic, she also writes for The New York Times Magazine, and appears as a frequent expert on relationships, parenting, and hot-button mental health topics in media such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Dr. Phil, CNN, and NPR.
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Lori's latest book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist and Our Lives Revealed just debuted at #5 on the NY Times Best Seller list and is being talked about by everyone from People Magazine to Oprah, NY Times to the Forty Thrive podcast.
In this episode of the Forty Thrive podcast, Lori shares stories from the therapists chair and why she turned to her own therapist during a crisis, only to discover some untold truths about herself.
Get the book HERE on Amazon. Or if you're an audio fan, get Maybe You Should Talk to Someone for free with an Audible 30-day trial HERE.
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Nina Lorez Collins is the founder of an online forum for women over 40 called What Would Virginia Woolf Do? She’s written a book by the same title and is interested in issues around female empowerment, sexuality, aging, health and general well-being. She’s a graduate of Barnard College, has a Masters degree from Columbia in the field of Narrative Medicine, and has a long professional background in book publishing, both as a literary scout and then as an agent. She has four nearly grown children and lives in Brooklyn Heights.
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Nina shares:
• The catalyst for creating her group — originally intended for 20 of her closest friends — now filled with over 26k actively engaged members.
• What she's learned from women over 40
• How she's honoring her mother's legacy in a huge way
• Plus, what does the term "forty thrive" mean to her?
Links we mentioned:
What Would Virginia Woolf Do? (Book)
Notes from a Black Woman's Diary (Kathleen Collins)
What Ever Happened to Interracial Love?
Losing Ground
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"I knew we'd lose him one day, I just didn't think he'd be alive when it happened."
When my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I had no clue how devastating this disease truly would be. But over the next few years, my family would lose the man we knew as the strongest man we knew... while he was still alive.
Dani Klein Modisett has had a similar experience. But she's turned her personal family circumstances into a passion project. Dani founded Laughter On Call after seeing first-hand her mother who has Alzheimer’s benefit from comedy care. Writer-comedian Dani has been performing comedy for over 20 years. Dani taught the art of stand-up comedy at UCLA for over a decade and has produced numerous live comedy shows all over the U.S. Her work has addressed some of the biggest changes in a person’s life—from marriage and parenting to caring for an aging parents—and how humor can help. Her positive, upbeat personality encourages everyone who comes in contact with her. Dani has published Afterbirth: Stories You Won’t Read in a Parenting Magazine an edited anthology of stories that focus on laughter and the family life and Take My Spouse, Please, a how-to-laugh-more in your marriage book that works! The Laughter On Call Team is made up of experienced comedians, eager to provide hope, one laugh at a time. Each professionally-trained comedian on our team brings his or her unique talents to working with seniors with dementia and other mental challenges. For the team, it’s an opportunity to share a craft we love in a way that truly helps and to build deep, one-on-one relationships with our seniors. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
Meet Dr. Sarah Sarkis. A brilliant therapist from Massachusetts (woot!), Dr. Sarkis is candid, caring and hilarious, too.
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In this episode:
• The one thing you should look for in a therapist
• Why women over 40 make the best therapy patients
• Personal development by the decades; what to expect
• The benefits of using a sauna
Dr. Sarah Sarkis is a licensed psychologist, writer, and performance consultant living in Honolulu, Hawaii. Originally hailing from Boston Mass, she have a private practice where she work with adults who are looking to achieve long-term change and growth. Dr. Sarkis also works with executives, organizations, and small groups doing performance consulting.
Dr. Sarkis' style is eclectic and blends psychoanalytic theory, positive psychology, existential psychology, neuro-biology, and functional medicine to bring a truly integrated approach to your quest for a sense of wellness. She emphasizes collaboration, partnership, and personal empowerment.
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Let's talk about mentorship and why it's so important for women over 40 to work with a mentor. If you're like millions of women in midlife, you think you're supposed to be able to do it all alone -- raise kids, eat healthy, work out, balance a full time job... we put so much pressure on ourselves to be able to live, learn and grow without ever reaching out to someone who can help us get there.
Today's episode is brought to you by my live workshop, coming up in just a few weeks! Are you ready to Find Your Voice and Build Your Tribe through podcasting? Get more info and register HERE.
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It's time to flip the script on this flying solo thing, ladies. Meet Elsie Escobar, my personal mentor and one of the most honest, thought-provoking Thrivers I know. Elsie and I talk about the power of podcasts and why women over 40 specifically benefit from them.
Plus, if you're a podcaster (or you'd like to be someday), we've got some cool offers for you.
Elsie Escobar is a die-hard podcast junkie who lives, breathes and works the medium, and has since 2006.
Apply to work with Elsie HERE. [Tell her Forty Thrive sent you!]
Elsie co-runs the largest community for women in podcasting with a corresponding podcast (of course) called She Podcasts. Their sole mission is to empower women to continue to share their voices while creating a safe community of podcasting education and support.
As a podcaster since 2006, Elsie was one of the first female indie podcasters using audio to teach yoga. Elsie’s Yoga Class has now been downloaded over 4 million times!
Elsie has the unique perspective and expertise of a podcast listener, independent podcast producer, and podcasting industry analyst/personality.
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If you're a woman in her 40s, 50s, or 60s, you've likely experienced (or are experiencing) some major transitions in your life. Whether it's a change of relationship status, family dynamics or career challenges, it's inevitable that life will throw a curveball or two during this stage of life. In this episode, get tips to shifting your mindset and creating a plan that will assure you best years are ahead of you.
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Nancy Karas is a transition coach and career management expert for people who are ready to live the life they have always dreamed of living. Nancy approaches common challenges like "aging out" and unexpected changes with a fresh approach, by helping you to identify your gifts and talents, determine the path you want to take and position yourself for success.
Nancy's expert advice and insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, INC.Magazine, Money Magazine, CNN, GlassDoor.com, The Salt Lake City Tribune and many others.
Nancy can be seen sharing career advice on KTLA News. She has also appeared on NBC Nightly News for her philanthropy efforts and as a special guest on a variety of radio shows including iHeart radio. Nancy also participates in speaker panels for her expert advice on business and personal development.
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Leigh Koechner is a teacher and speaker with a Masters in Spiritual Psychology who inspires others by being unapologetically who she is. With an open mind and heart, Leigh is ballsy, vulnerable, and funny as hell. She is committed to being of service by shining her light and sharing her story. Click here to download...
When she's not on stage or recording podcasts, Leigh is ripping farts for the amusement of her husband, actor David Koechner and their five beautiful children. You're just going to have to listen to understand this part. Join Leigh for her upcoming Los Angeles event. The unleash your messy imperfect life workshop will leave you uplifted, belly laughing, and in awe of how awesome you really are. Using Leigh's 10 Step Program, you will identify your limiting beliefs, have OWNERSHT of where you are, and learn the one word to kick to the curb that will change your life. This workshop will send you out as an Unstoppable Warrior with an arsenal of tangible tools. Unleash your Star Power*! March 7, 2019 9am - 5pm Studio City, CA Get your ticket HERE.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)
One of the things we like to do here on the Forty Thrive podcast is highlight badass women over 40 who are living in their truth, with no apologies. The amazing thing about today's guest is that she not only personally fall under that category but plays a character who does too.
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• Christine talks about the shift in Hollywood, and how women -- especially women of color -- are being seen and heard today.
• How her perspective of life -- personally and professionally -- has changed since turning 40.
• What it means to "Forty Thrive"
About: Christine Adams stars as Lynn Pierce, a brilliant neurosurgeon, on the hit CW show Black Lightning.
Follow Christine on Twitter and Instagram. Let her know you heard her on the Forty Thrive podcast!
Adams recently starred alongside David Schwimmer and Jim Sturgess on the AMC series Feed the Beast. The versatile actor also portrayed Agent Weaver on the hit series Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Other starring roles include The Whole Truth, as Lena Boudreaux opposite Rob Morrow and Maura Tierney, and Terra Nova opposite Jason O’Mara. Her many recurring roles include playing Lena Abbott on The Mentalist, Hani Jabril on the series Legends and Simone Hundin on Pushing Daisies. Some of her many guest spots include appearances on Pure Genius, Real Husbands of Hollywood, Castle, Nip/Tuck, NCIS: Miami, Heroes and Lie to Me. Adams has recently written, produced and starred in a comedy pilot called Dirty Work, which she really enjoyed and hopes to develop sometime in the near future.
She has worked extensively back in her native United Kingdom, including starring roles in the hit series NY-LON and BBC1’s Home Again. Other television credits in the UK include guest appearances on the cult show Doctor Who and the Hugh Laurie comedy Forty Something.
Adams starred in the Lifetime film Bad Blood, directed by Adam Silver and opposite Taylor Cole, Jeff Kober and Carly Chaikin. Other film credits include the hit films The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Batman Begins, TRON: Legacy, Green Flash and The World is Not Enough.
Beyond the entertainment industry, Adams recently began working with United Friends of the Children, an organization that empowers foster youth on their voyage to self- sufficiency. She is also a strong advocate for SPY – Safe Place for Youth, which is a Venice, California organization that inspires and nurtures the resilient human spirit of homeless youth. When she’s not empowering the local youth, Adams loves to eat cheese whenever possible.
Born in London, England, Adams always wanted to be an actress and studied at Middlesex University. She currently resides in Atlanta with her husband and two daughters.
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Move over, Marie Kondo! Our Forty Thrive community is all abuzz over our Forty Thrive 21-Day Declutter Challenge. While we've wrapped it up, we couldn't leave you hanging. From the pantry to that makeup bag, master bedroom to home office, Thriver and pro organizer Jen Macy drops in to share her tips to simplify life at home in ways you may not have thought of.
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Jen Macy is the founder of Tidy Up OC, a professional organizing service based in Orange County, California.
Growing up in a large family, she has always gravitated toward tidiness to tame the chaos of her surroundings. Jen is an organizational expert who specializes in creating systems for busy families so that they can pursue their passions and spend time with the people they love the most. As a well-seasoned mother herself, she especially enjoys helping other moms bring order, harmony and a sense of control over their family life.
Jen lives in South Orange County with her son and 2 dogs. She enjoys traveling just about anywhere in the world and is happiest when surrounded by her friends and family. She is available for hands-on and virtual organizing sessions, as well as custom DIY plans to assist anyone in their pursuit of an orderly life. Connect with Jen on Facebook and Instagram.
Mentioned in Episode:
Forty Thrive 21-Day Declutter Challenge
Anchor Hocking Glass Truseal Containers
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If you're looking for some hack or magic pill to help you drop weight in the next 24 hours, this episode is not for you. But if you're ready to stop the excuses and get really honest about what's holding you back, this hour with Courtney Townley can help you change your life for the better, and for good.
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Plus, Courtney shares three key questions you need to ask yourself to become who you want to be; physically, mentally and emotionally. Seriously... these questions can lead to a total shift in your mindset and attitude.
Check out the Grace and Grit podcast.
Courtney Townley began working in the fitness industry over two decades ago when she transitioned from the professional dance world. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA and is fully certified as a STOTT PILATES® instructor, National Strength and Conditioning personal trainer (NSCA-CPT), ACE Health Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach. She is also a very proud student of the Ido Portal Method.
Courtney has owned 2 fitness facilities and was so blown away by the results that clients got from her health coaching services, she decided to commit fully to developing that aspect of her business. She’s driven to learn everything she can about her field to help her clients get the results they desire and to be sure they have fun along the way.
Courtney is passionate about a multi-dimensional approach to health and fitness, and integrates the practices of clean eating, functional movement and stress management. She loves to move and share her love of movement with others while also introducing them to optimal health through healthy living practices.
Join Courtney for her latest free event, Five2Thrive.
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2019 is officially rolling along and the Forty Thrive community is buzzing with goals and plans. We're clearing our lives of clutter -- physically, mentally and emotionally. But here's the thing: You can make all the resolutions you want... but if you don't change your mindset along with it, you'll never get where you want to be.
Psychotherapist-turned-lifecoach Diann Wingert shares her expertise on mindset that will help you get from where you are to where you truly want to go.
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About Diann: When Diann Wingert turned 40, she found herself in the midst of a midlife crisis. Her response? To blow up life as she knew it -- good, bad and ugly.
Now, Diann is a midlife maven & reinvention mentor who helps women in their prime transform the life they’ve got into the one they really want.
After two decades of being a successful therapist, Diann changed walked away from her private practice to become a masters level certified coach, helping women over 40 ditch their excuses, discover their courage and go after their most audacious goals.
Diann passionately believes that this stage of life is the most powerful, if we are willing to let go of whatever is holding us back. Diann's powerful combo of expertise on the midlife brain and menopause, coupled with her own unique personal experience makes her the go-to resource for women 40+.
Personally, since turning 40, Diann has gotten divorced, raised her three children to adulthood, embraced Buddhism, traveled the world, gone skydiving, studied German, remarried and became a first time entrepreneur. Now in her 6th decade, Diann is looking forward to continuing to learn, evolve and defy her own limits.
Mentioned in this episode: Think Up app
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Get a FREE consultation with Diann at TheDrivenWoman.com.
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What if you could spend a couple of hours taking simple steps that would be a complete game changer for the year ahead?
You can.
Danisha Wrighster is a multi-millionaire commercial real estate expert who has turned her life around with a combination of strategy, determination and a clear mindset. Today, she's sharing her wisdom to help us become even more abundant in 2019.
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In Danisha’s eyes, motivating others through their challenges to success and happiness is the driving force behind why she shares her journey. With style all her own, Danisha hopes to inspire people to shift their mindset from scarcity to abundance and gratitude so they can reap the benefits of a life that is greater than they ever imagined.
A young, single, jobless mother on government assistance, Danisha began her commercial real estate brokerage career. With the odds stacked against her, Danisha worked 60-80 hour weeks (often with her daughter in tow) to establish herself in the industry. After not making any money for over 7 months, her hard work paid off. She earned $212,000 in commissions in 5 months and was awarded Rookie of the Year for the #1 commercial real estate office in the company. Two years later, Danisha bought her first home and her first investment property in the same month. It would be the first of multiple partnerships and individual purchases that contributed to the $6.5+ million real estate portfolio and an award-winning Keller Williams real estate team that she owns today.
Danisha began blogging financial advice to women and mothers using the business acumen she learned during the course of her career. She’s appeared on several national talk shows and was the host of Oprah Winfrey Network's OwnShow. Danisha also appeared as a real estate expert on FOX TV’s primetime show “Home Free.”
Danisha honestly and openly shares the tools, mistakes, lessons, and experiences that changed her life and re-created her financially through television, social media, and speaking appearances.
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When Diann Wingert turned 40, she found herself in the midst of a midlife crisis. Her response? To blow up life as she knew it -- good, bad and ugly.
Now, Diann is a midlife maven & reinvention mentor who helps women in their prime transform the life they’ve got into the one they really want.
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After two decades of being a successful therapist, Diann changed walked away from her private practice to become a masters level certified coach, helping women over 40 ditch their excuses,discover their courage and go after their most audacious goals. Diann passionately believes that this stage of life is the most powerful, if we are willing to let go of whatever is holding us back. Diann's powerful combo of expertise on the midlife brain and menopause, coupled with her own unique personal experience makes her the go-to resource for women 40+.
Personally, since turning 40, Diann has gotten divorced, raised her three children to adulthood, embraced Buddhism, traveled the world, gone skydiving, studied German, remarried and became a first time entrepreneur. Now in her 6th decade, Diann is looking forward to continuing to learn, evolve and defy her own limits.
To connect with Diann, visit TheDrivenWoman.com.
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If you're a woman over 40, there's a good chance you saw the recent NY Times piece entitled Puberty for the Middle Aged. In it, writer Lisa Selin Davis compares peri-menopause to puberty in a way that has women talking, sharing and tweezing their facial hair. I invited Lisa onto the show to discuss the piece and why it resonates so strongly with women in midlife. What I didn't expect was the story behind the story where Lisa was badgered (and ultimately ostracized) by a community of her peers.
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Recently, Forty Thrive co-hosted an event called The Self Care Project, showcasing experts in all areas of self care; mind, body and spirit. During this event, we hosted a panel called "Pleasure as Self Care," featuring some incredible sexual health experts. One of those experts was the outspoken and super funny Wendy Miller.
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Wendy is an award-winning, writing and producer powerhouse, working with media giants like NBC, Lifetime and Oprah Winfrey. She also spent over seven years creating hundreds of hours of premium, sex-positive programming for couples as Head of Programming for Playboy TV. It’s because of that role that Wendy is now a board-certified sexologist, serving as a sexual wellness consultant with a passion for helping women improve their lives through healthy, positive sex lives.
Wendy's faves:
Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships
The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love
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Magic Wand
Womanizer
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It's finally here! Welcome to the launch of the Forty Thrive podcast, the show specially created for you, a woman over 40 who's tired of the status quo and ready to take clear, simple steps toward a better life. Are you feeling a bit behind on your life's timeline? Meet Forty Thrive contest winner (and guest co-host) Heather Stewart. Heather, who has lived through a stint as a 40 year old intern, run multiple marathons and career changes that would make anyone curl up and cry, is hilarious, candid and living proof that 40 can be just the beginning. Meet Heather and 1300+ women over 40 in the Forty Thrive community! Click here to download...
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Welcome to Forty Thrive, the place to be to make midlife your best life. We invited a dozen women over 40 to a beautiful loft in downtown Los Angeles, provided a full Hollywood hair and makeup experience, brunch and lots of laughs. Hear how they tackle the challenges that come with life in our 40s, 50s and beyond. Let's Forty Thrive together!
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