Teaching Yourself to Learn: Recent Episodes

Holly Totten

Kids grow up, retirement approaches, loved ones pass, circumstances change, and life happens. Teaching Yourself to Learn explores transitions in life and through wisdom, experience, and hope, we will navigate this 3rd half of life.

When we think about the stages of a rose from seed, to bud formation, to swelling and anthesis, until it finally wilts. Through each stage of the lifecycle it can be a slow and steady journey that can test the patience of even the most advanced gardeners. Today I want to share with you a beautiful story inspired by my grandson Noah. Listen in as I reflect and think about:

The third half of life is a new stage of opportunity and strength.
Admiration and taking in all senses of an experience, through the lens of a child and finding surprise meaning.
Change within different stages of life.
Learning how to tolerate uncertainty and find a new path for yourself.
Creativity and inspiration for your path in life.

As always I encourage you to share your words and share your story. If you would like to apply to be a guest on the Podcast please fill out your contact information here.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up.

Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author.

It does not matter what you have been through, where you have been or what has happened up to the third half of your life, you can make a change. And my guest today is Professor Theresa Agostinelli who shares her story of resilience, grit and fortitude. Join with me as I chat with Theresa about:

Her journey from anxiety, shyness and depression and the healing journey she gifted herself to make significant changes in her life.
How she has been given the spirit of power so we can empower others.
Her G.R.I.D. system which helps to overcome environments which cause negativity.
Self-sabotage and unworthiness that we feel as women and how it is instilled into us.
Daily discipline and training of your mind.

To follow Theresa and find out more about her work you can visit her website at https://www.profwithpurpose.com/ or follow her on Instagram and we look forward to another exciting conversation next week.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up.

Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author.

Beth Brown has had her fair share of ‘life’ and all its happenings. Depression, divorce, starting all over again with 3 kids and panic attacks, lead to a catalyst for change when she could hardly leave the house living alongside fear. Even through all the ups and downs she has experienced, she still feels ‘rich’ with joy, has devoted herself to healing and shines a light through the darkness. Currently, Beth is living a life she never dreamt possible through finding a passion for marketing (which was quietly alongside her much of her life) and choosing joy. Listen in as I chat with Beth about:

Paying attention to the small voice and finding gratitude when things are rough and you’re angry in between it all.
A rich life filled with good people, good experiences and more than monetary things.
The light at the end of the tunnel that comes to us, that we don’t have to make up.

It’s clear Beth has come out the other side much stronger and with a depth to her life which shines through this conversation. To connect with Beth and find out more please visit her website www.shinesocialco.media, Instagram or send her an email hello@shinesocialco.media.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up.

Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author.

Sometimes we may think we know someone who we’ve witnessed in our life, yet find out it isn’t all it appears to be to the outside world. Today I sat down with another retired English teacher, Gwen Parker. Gwen has been an inspiration to me over the years, specifically when it comes to her involvement in One-Act Plays, her students and consistently overcoming her own fears and chronic shyness. Listen in as we chat about:

Going outside the comfort zone and following the curves in the road. Pushing ourselves to what we thought was never possible.
Trusting God has a plan and when faced with retirement how important it is to find purpose and fulfilment.
Healthy competition, a weight loss adventure and striving for greatness.
Finding community and friends who are like family and hardly able to express their significance in your life.
Viewing retirement as a possibility, not as an ending.

This was such a delightful conversation and definitely creates an everlasting memory in my heart. I encourage you to connect further with Gwen via Instagram @gwenjohnsonparker her website and facebook to connect.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach me at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up.

Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author.

Our guest today is Diane Martinez, and she brings a certain energy to this conversation that is electrifying, and I reckon you’ll love it as much as I do. Diane starts with the famous quote from Abraham Hicks, ‘Everything is always working out for me,’ and from there, the conversation really takes off. Diane truly understands what it's like to know you have more to offer the world and knows we can either drift through life or consciously create it. Listen in as I chat with Diane about:

Quiet confidence and peace in our own mindsets and how it isn’t up to us to force life into certain configurations.
Opportunities that present themselves when we’re in a state of resistance, and how we can fail to see opportunities in front of us.
How she found courage and strength moving overseas from everything she had ever known and how this changed the trajectory of her life.
Taking care of our mind, spirit, and body and how it can benefit our life as a result.
How there is a momentum of beliefs that has taught us we can’t trust ourselves and that the answers lie outside us, changing this mindset and what that means moving forward.

Please follow Diane and her wonderful work on Instagram or via her website https://consciouscreatinglifecoaching.com/ and text 404.439.9383.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story. You can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more, please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up.

Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author.

Our guest today is Diane Martinez and she brings a certain energy to this conversation which is electrifying and I reckon you’ll love this conversation as much as I do. Diane starts with the famous quote from Abraham Hicks ‘everything is always working out for me’ and from there the conversation really takes off. Christine truly understands what it's like to know you have more to offer the world and knows we can either drift through life or consciously create it. Listen in as I chat to Diane about:

Quiet confidence and peace in our own mindsets and how it isn’t up to us to force life into certain configurations.
Opportunities that present themselves when we’re in a state of resistance and how we can fail to see opportunities in front of us.
How she found courage and strength moving overseas from everything she had ever known and how this changed the trajectory of her life.
Taking care of our mind, spirit, body and how it can benefit our life as a result.
How there is a momentum of beliefs that has taught us we can’t trust ourselves and that the answers lie outside us, changing this mindset and what that means moving forward.

Please follow Diane and her wonderful work on Instagram or via her website https://consciouscreatinglifecoaching.com/ and text 404.439.9383.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up.

Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author.

Our guest today is Diane Martinez and she brings a certain energy to this conversation which is electrifying and I reckon you’ll love this conversation as much as I do. Diane starts with the famous quote from Abraham Hicks ‘everything is always working out for me’ and from there the conversation really takes off. Christine truly understands what it's like to know you have more to offer the world and knows we can either drift through life or consciously create it. Listen in as I chat to Diane about:

Quiet confidence and peace in our own mindsets and how it isn’t up to us to force life into certain configurations.
Opportunities that present themselves when we’re in a state of resistance and how we can fail to see opportunities in front of us.
How she found courage and strength moving overseas from everything she had ever known and how this changed the trajectory of her life.
Taking care of our mind, spirit, body and how it can benefit our life as a result.
How there is a momentum of beliefs that has taught us we can’t trust ourselves and that the answers lie outside us, changing this mindset and what that means moving forward.

Please follow Diane and her wonderful work on Instagram or via her website https://consciouscreatinglifecoaching.com/ and text 404.439.9383.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up.

Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author.

Even as a writer, there are times when I struggle to find the words to express how much certain moments in my life mean to me. All the way from my earliest childhood memories until now, there has been one particular person who has been there every step of the way, and that is my mom. Today we bring you a very special Mother’s Day episode with myself and my brother Pete Hale. My mom (Jerry) is inspirational to all those who know her, and this conversation is very near and dear to my heart.

Words can hardly describe it; take a listen for yourself inside.

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Y’all know that I love a good quote, after all it’s one of the opening questions I have asked each one of my guests for the podcast, and today is no different. However, I’d love to throw in a bonus quote for you today from a famous movie which includes fried green tomatoes, the Whistle Stop Cafe and Fannie Flagg alongside. “It's funny, when you're a child you think time will never go by, but when you hit about twenty, time passes like you're on the fast train to Memphis. I guess life just slips up on everybody. It sure did on me.” I find this quote so relevant to both the conversation in this episode and as we navigate through this third half of life. Today's guest is dear to my heart and actually the mom of Melissa Stetcher who I chatted to all the way back in episode 14. Kim Stetcher is a devout Catholic Christian and keener than her beans gardener. Listen in as we chat about:

Building a circle of love. A prayer group which has been going strong since 2004 and provided phenomenal support even more than anyone thought possible.
How Kims gardening love has developed and played a part into her life, through her dad, family, mentors and working career. Starting small with seeds and now growing to schedules, plans and all the wisdom along the way.
The difference between heirloom seeds can make and how Kims family are now on board to build a legacy and help her produce enough to share with friends, family and support services in the community.
How to start, even if you’re a complete beginner. The benefits to growing your own produce and how easy it can be to start with a seed.

Kim in developing ways to share her wisdom and skills and in the meantime I invite you to reach out to me with any questions and comments at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

To connect and apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com .

This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up.

Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author.

This episode piggybacks off last week's solo episode - although without so much of a Walton reference inside. If you’ve listened along with the Podcast for a while now you know Holly loves a good quote or few and today is no different. She opens with the quote from Jackson Pollock which says - the secret to success is to be fully awake to everything about you. Listen as Holly explores this very concept in her third half of life and talks about:

Stepping back and taking a 360 degree look at every aspect that has to do with you including likes and dislikes, dreams and desires and where your inner world may have been influenced by that external to you.
Think about what you keep coming back to. Often we find that it does present itself again in this third half of life journey.
A fun and simple exercise that Holly found herself coming back to years after she was witness to it. A wonderful reminder when we find ourselves in a funk and veering off track.
The noise that we often have around us when it comes to what we should, could and would be doing.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up.

Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author.

I’m a self-confessed sentimental, nostalgic type of person and over the years have loved to sit down with the Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch, to name a few, and today’s episode is actually inspired by a Waltons episode! The episode has a pivotal message of following your heart and encouraging us to figure out what we want by simply stepping forward. I expand on this concept in this episode with further thoughts involving:

The John Barrymore quote A man is not old, until regrets take the place of dreams. How this quote is relevant even 100 years later and how generations benefit from these words and experiences, especially in their third half of life.
Coming back to recurring themes in our lives, paths and signs that resurface, something that you are passionate about and is difficult to get out of your mind.
Sentimental and nostalgic moments through memories with the box. How they can evoke further thoughts and memories and my reflections with these moments.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach me at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com.

This episode is made possible by the New Author Intensive. To find out more please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and use coupon code NEWAUTHOR for $100 off when you sign up.

Because while everyone is not a writer, anyone can become an author.

*Trigger warning. This episode contains talk of attempted suicide and may be confronting for some listeners. If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in your local area. There is help available for you.

There are often events throughout our lives that shake us to our core. Past relationships which are unhealthy with harmful patterns can push us to the limit. Unfortunately Debbie Griffiths was driven to her peak after experiencing domestic violence for over 17 years. At 63, she feels like her life is just beginning. She has now published a book to help others and come through stronger, healed by taking one step and a time and rebuilding a life worth living. Listen in as Holly and Debbie discuss:

How everything that has happened has brought her to this point. Each stepping stone prepared for the next step, including twists and turns and the whole nine yards. Accepting responsibility and moving forward.
Getting better at speaking up for what we need. How her suicide attempt opened her eyes to make a change to her life and how it took a while to understand and recognize what was happening.
Giving back to others. Bringing awareness to others to help them recogize the signs and learning how to take care of ourselves.
The important basic human need to be loved and to love in return. How we are not made to stay stuck. The opportunity in the third half of life to ask what it is we want to do.

There comes a point in time when you know what you’re doing doesn’t work, it hasn’t gotten good results and you want to take steps to make it better. This rule can definitely be applied to our health and today’s guest is an advocate for feeling good through our food choices. Former wellness designer, Suzanne Roth is now known as a Wellness Warrior and she works with women ranging from 40-60 and stands for the silent, high achieving professional women who have had their health on the backburner. Listen in as Holly and Suzanne chat about:

Looking at root causes for health issues that we often carry for much of our lives. Very often women spend their entire lives taking care of their families and how that impacts our third half of life.
Consuming certain foods on a daily basis rather than in moderation and how sometimes you cannot alleviate certain foods all together. How we hear wheat, gluten, sugar, oils and more are not good for us, however don't’ do anything about it.
Stabilizers, chemicals and other ingredients that are put into food to increase shelf life and ‘taste’ good. How much all of it contributes to toxicity and diseases.
Staying informed and educating yourself, while also taking action for our health today.

It is clear through this conversation that Suzanne has a passion for health and wellness and believes that we simply cannot do great things when we don’t feel good. Changing the way we think about and view food can be done through Suzanne’s ebook Poisons in your Pantry. Suzanne also really enjoys providing half hour discovery calls with women who would like to brainstorm and find healing from pain. Find out more here.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

There is a certain atmosphere in the conversation contained in this episode of the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. Holly is joined with Kathy Magan Smith from aray wellness and blown away with the nuggets of wisdom, expertise and learnings within her ears. Kathy is passionate about embracing a holistic lifestyle for women in their third half of life. She uses the acronym R.E.I.N.S. to explore and explain an approach which fulfils those around her. Listen in as Holly and Kathy chat about:

How can we give back? If we learn something that gives depth to our lives, we can help others in the process which is both powerful and intriguing at the same time.
How there is medicine in illness. When sick there is a vulnerability that means we can learn a lot about ourselves, our resiliency and create our own first aid kits.
The happiness curve. Is it the real deal? Does age matter? What happens when we lessen the stress and resistance and accept where we are at different points in our lives?
Taking initiatives and efforts to plan and make friendships work. The importance of conversations for our wellness and happiness. When we show up for others when we need it, they’re also there for us.

Three questions from this episode that really left a mark are how can I give back? How do I show up? What’s missing?

To learn more about Kathy and her work please visit her website www.araywellness.com where you can contact her in relation to her retreats and work as mentioned in this episode. You can also find out more about Kathy via her Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. You can also access Kathy’s free gift, Three Secrets for Unstoppable Energy using Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science for Women 55+ here and be in touch through her email kathy@araywellness.com.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via the website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Join Holly for this solo episode as she learns and recognises the importance of the spring and in particular the cleaning and cleansing process. This time of year, is one of migration, the weather is starting to get warmer, days longer as we open the windows to let the fresh air swirl. Listen as Holly reflects on what that means for her and thinks about:

· Nostalgia, smells and emotions that intermingle in her memory and have carried across generations.

· How it is not just the house we are cleaning, but also our own internal cleanse as well for preparation of the season to come.

· To die for pear salad and foods which evoke all sorts of spring memories.

· Being present, conscious and more as we repeat the same rhythms and patterns we have for several years.

So, as you also approach spring or whatever season this podcast episode finds you in, think about how you can clean your mind, heart, and actions as well.

This conversation is one of many which share stories within the walls of this Podcast and beyond. To apply to be a guest and find out more please connect with Holly at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com

Lisa Holzberger took a leap of faith which has come back to repay her in ways she never imagined. At 50, she found herself needing to branch out and start her own business, Prestige Realty and Property Management Services. As you listen to her talk about how that happened and the stepping stones for her it is nothing short of inspirational. Listen as Holly and Lisa discuss:

When you feel that you can’t go any further and how sometimes we need a wake up call to stop and keep your ears and eyes open.
When changes to your employment don’t coincide with what you envisioned for your job and the path we want to take. When we get to the stage where we think what do we have to lose?
How Holly has dipped her toe into entrepreneurship, even if she didn’t realise it at the time.
Getting out of negativity and anger, how we mellow as we age and sometimes it’s not what you say but how you say it that matters.

I highly recommend that you follow Lisa on her Instagram @lisaholzberger and visit her website to find out more. This conversation is one of many which share stories across the globe. To apply to be a guest please connect with Holly at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Holly and Cathy are like two peas in a pod, and, in fact, two is the amount of times Cathy has now appeared on the Podcast. Returning inspired, tenacious and more life in her than ever – Cathy shares the changes since appearing on the Podcast in October 2021. Cathy is now a five-time Amazon #1 best-selling author, coach and mentor whose career is dedicated to helping women tap into their own greatness. Listen as Holly and Cathy discuss:

· The aliveness of opportunities, possibilities and hitting the tipping point when the positive world wins.

· The stories we tell ourselves and limitations that can come alongside that. Plus, becoming an author in a book and how it helps clarify your own story, bring out your message and support your own direction.

· Confidence is not about knowing that you know how to do something but knowing that you can figure it out.

· The difference in retirement now and how little time we may have had after retirement compared to now.

Cathy is a real life example of how everyone has a story and if your trajectory is not serving you, changing to find what makes you happy and satisfied. When accepting that transformation stage, it’s painful and messy, yet necessary to come out the other side. To find out more about Cathy please visit her website and/or connect with her on LinkedIn.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and her website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com. We look forward to you tuning again next week.

There is something quite enduring and spectacular about one’s closest and most cherished friend. Holly is joined with one of her greatest friends, Jennifer Ryan, for a memorable and ‘inspire you to do better’ conversation. Even Holly is surprised that they haven’t joined together after so many episodes. Yet, it is worth the wait as Holly and Jennifer chat about:

When life is happening thick and fast, allowing ourselves to stop and think - can I change it?
Grief, loss and coping. Inspiring yourself and others to leave a legacy in place of guilt and placing rules on how we grieve.
Life as a pot of boiling water. The difference between carrots and eggs.
Taking action from a Podcast episode and receiving benefits far beyond what was imagined.

There were many references referred to in this episode. Including Holly’s Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast episode 38 A Reason, a Season, a Lifetime, Widow To Widow: Thoughtful, Practical Ideas For Rebuilding Your Life by Genevieve Davis Ginsburg, The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change by Jon Gordon and Damon West, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World by Damon West and The Coffee Bean for Kids by Jon Gordon and Damon West.

We hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as we did and to connect and find out more about Holly you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com. Here’s to transforming our third half of life through teaching ourselves to learn.

The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World

The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change (Jon Gordon)

The Coffee Bean for Kids: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change (Jon Gordon)

As many of us approach our third half of life we want to be able to say we have no regrets, we gave it our all. A big part of being able to embrace that philosophy is welcoming transitions and learning how to deal with difficult change. Today’s guest has done exactly that. A fellow Texan, Debbie Saviano retired from being a school principal and transitioned full force into the entrepreneurial world. Listen as Holly and Debbie discuss:

Navigating the school system as a go getter and allowing differences to empower you.
Hitting the ground running and educating yourself in areas which may seem foreign.
How your age can be a huge asset, especially when challenging the status quo.
Being aware of what’s going on in the world when making a transition and putting your efforts into learning so you can provide help for others.

Debbie is a burst of energy and teaches us to go for our dreams and enjoy the process. To find out more about Debbie please connect with her on LinkedIn and via her website debbiesaviano.com.

To connect and find out more about Holly you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you listening again next week.

There are so many fallacies we are fed about ageing and what that looks like for our third half of life. Holly is on a mission to combat myths such as letting ourselves wither away and sit around doing nothing. Today she talks about happiness and ageing and how important it is to embrace our relationships and inspires us to indulge and participate fully in our lives. Listen as she expands on:

A Harvard Study started in 1938 which explores important aspects of happiness and longevity of life.
Investing, listening and being present with people and building positive relationships which breed positivity and happiness.
How change is inevitable.
Small ways we can focus on happiness and striving to be happy every day.

The quotes and extracts referenced in this episode include Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn, The happiness curve:why life gets better after 50 and The Age of Miracles:Embracing the New Midlife by Marianne Williamson.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and her website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com. We look forward to you tuning again next week.

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life

We’re back for Part 2 of an absolutely enjoyable and heartfelt conversation with Karen Hoffman. Karen continues where she left off last week with her Words That Matter cards which have now extended to include cards for adults, teens and children alike. Listen as Holly and Karen continue in chatter and natter about:

Playing Go Fish with Values and the opportunities that await in doing so.
Learning and listening from experiences and watching creativity and other gifts unfold.
Keeping doors open to every experience.
How often in our third half of life we can see an alignment with roles we have had previously and how they are now shining in the joy of this stage.

Karen has a wonderful gift to discover what is within by asking questions, defining and paying attention to what matters. References mentioned in this episode include The Space Between No Longer and Not Yet by Nancy Levin and When Someone Deeply Listens to You by John Fox. To find Karen’s Card Decks you can visit her website www.livingonpurpose.us and email her at Karen@livingonpurpose.us.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com

What happens when two Texans meet in conversation and nerd out on words that matter? A purposeful, motivational and insightful conversation! Karen Hoffman joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today. When she turned 60 at the end of 2020, Karen left her professional position as an administrator of a nonprofit, and founded he business, Living on Purpose, in early 2021, after taking a few months of what she refers to as a sabbatical - a period of time to rewire, not retire—a time to learn, listen, read, discuss and create her next chapter of life. Listen as Holly and Karen chat about:

Sabbatical and significant transformation. Changing our thinking about what a sabbatical means and looks like.
Living on purpose and bringing attention to intention.
Words that Matter and how her Mom contributed to her success (even if she wondered how on earth that would happen)
Listening to the voice inside us that whispers all day long.

To find out more about Karen you can visit her website www.livingonpurpose.us and email her at Karen@livingonpurpose.us. The full version of the poems quoted in this episode are The Guest House by Rumi and The Voice by Shel Silverstein.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com.

In this solo episode, Holly talks about making adjustments in life and how adjustments are nothing more than change. She provides examples of how we do this on a daily basis for different outcomes. Listen as Holly offers tangible steps to make adjustments and two types of adjustments we encounter in life:

the adjustments we make every day to learn to function in society
the adjustments we make to achieve something

Holly also talks a little bit about her New Author Intensive, which helps anyone wanting to share their story, leave a legacy, further their business, or share their knowledge but writing a book but doesn't know how to get started.

You can find out more about the New Author Intensive or learn how to be a guest on her podcast at https://www.teachingyourselftolearn.com/.

Have you ever met someone so fierce, so beautiful and so empowering that they changed the whole trajectory of your life? That's exactly what happened to Holly when she met the guest today on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. Kim White is all things extra. She accepts and truly listens to all aspects of you, including the messy and ugly parts and is living proof of exactly what is possible when we allow ourselves to learn and join together in community. Listen as Holly and Kim chat about:

Being audacious, extra and not scared to try.
Entrepreneurship early in life, before even knowing what it meant, what it looked like and the many lessons learnt along the way (beware of the Kool-aid stand!)
Slowing down to speed up. See what's important, get clear and own it.
Creating a business that supports our lives, not the other way round.

This conversation is funny, kind, jovial and one that will leave a lasting impression on your heart. To find out more about Kim you can visit her website www.mysexybusiness.com.

To find out more about how you can share your story to become a published author as mentioned in this episode please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com/newauthorintensive.

To connect and find out more about Holly you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and we look forward to you listening again next week.

Linda Bonney is usually found behind the scenes of the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. Usually in the wee hours of the night, across the other side of the globe in a little island called Tasmania. If you have been following along, this is not her first appearance - yet in this formal instance she chats with Holly about:

What transformation looks like, and how we often perform for others.
The process, application and realities of Dream, Doubt and Do.
Adaptation to change, the pendulum that we experience in transformation.
Dreams and motivations moving forward in the third half of life.

This conversation is actually two friends catching up and the vibrancy and wonderful dynamic of that is infectious and a big part of why we do what we do. To find out more about Linda Bonney and to follow more of current projects such as Stories With a Sunday Roast and The Doyle Avenue Project please visit www.lindabonney.com.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and her website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Rather than resolutions, Holly has chosen a word of the year and it’s really helped her to be more intentional about thoughts and actions. From experience, it can really help you to hone in on what you want more of in your life for both long and short term benefits. Holly explores her own experiences in this first solo episode for 2023 and chats about:

The benefits of having a word to provide an anchor and encourage you to think both consciously and subconsciously about what you want more of and what you want less of in your life.
How Holly hopes to apply her word to every aspect of her life in 2023.
Thinking about what to improve, do differently and what we want more of in our lives.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via her website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Until next week, have a think about your word and feel free to share.

Even in my third half of life prime time, I am still learning. And this week I was blown sideways by an event that has happened many times before, yet I saw with a rejuvenated freshness and upper level of learning. Listen to this final solo episode for 2022 as Holly reflects on:

How moments of joy can brighten each day when we just pay attention.
The dreams we have in our life and how sometimes we can have dreams we don’t even realise until they happen.
The roles we have in our lives and embracing the importance alongside.
Being someone’s somebody and the tremendous amount of joy that can result.

As we wrap up the Podcast for 2022, I thank you for your continued support and listenership. The Podcast has matured and developed greatly over 2022 and I look forward to what 2023 has in store.

I would love it if you could leave me a rating or review on your Podcast app to reach as many people as possible and provide the motivation and inspiration that we all need.

To connect and find out more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach me at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or via my website www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

There is a Tanzanian Proverb which says “Little by little, a little becomes a lot”. And while the Podcast conversation with Ally Rose may be a little snippet in your life, it provides a whole lot of insight and learnings as a result. Ally is an Author, Certified Life and Wellness Coach and Mental Health Therapist. She is passionate about empowering her clients to shift the stories that are no longer serving them, so that they can make peace with their pasts, find their power and purpose in the present moment, and feel more deeply fulfilled than they ever thought possible. Listen as Holly and Ally discuss:

The stories in our heads and how being aware of them is the first major step into making a change.
Internal programming about who we really are and where it fits into our third half of life.
Emotional check-ins. How they help and how we can work towards checking in while actually experiencing something.
The power of affirmations. How a life changing moment turned into a lifelong project and now assists and helps others.

To find out more about Ally please visit https://www.instagram.com/yourstorymatters.love and https://www.thedivinepause.com/.

You can access the a free 30-day guest pass and content on the Aura app as mentioned in this episode by visiting: https://aurahealth.io/guestpass/ally-rose.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com

LauraJo Richins is absolutely rocking her third half of life. She has a phenomenal personal story which has allowed her to recognise the power behind transformation, which now means she is on a mission to help other women transform theirs. List as Holly and LauraJo discuss:

How we are all Artists in our own way and rediscovering our concept and approach to the word ‘art’ to include us.
Filling from an empty cup. How we cannot please others without looking after ourselves, bringing a new light to how and where we can achieve this and finding personal time for ourselves.
Teaching further generations in our third half of life and setting them up for knowledgeable success in areas that lessons have been learnt.
Living life without force. Life in alignment with our head, heart and gut included.

LauraJo displays love from the inside out and it oozes itself into all the spaces of this conversation. There are many areas and topics of conversation which may even require a revisited episode in the future!

To find out more about LauraJo you can visit www.laurajo.com and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

To connect and find out more about Holly you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you listening again next week.

Todays guest opens with the phenomenal quote by Vivian Green “life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain.” And the power of this quote alongside the conversation you witness is beyond uplifting. Melissa Bottorff-Arey is a wife, mother of three, and grandma to four (the last role is her favorite, but don’t tell!) After achieving her dream vocation, this former Executive Chef retired her whisk in favor of working at a more leisurely pace of 24/7 as an author, advocate & dedicated entrepreneur. Less of a choice, and more of a calling, these roles came about after the unexpected death of her 21-year old son …making the choice to put the shattered pieces of her heart back together since, she now helps others do the same. She has even turned her ‘gift of gab’ into a weekly podcast where she has hard, but meaningful conversations with other loss survivors.

To find out more about Melissa please visit www.theleftoverpieces.com/ because Melissa thinks that when you have a passion for what you do, you needn’t force a hobby, but she can be spied growing many plants from the dirt and can even still be found in the kitchen chopping, dicing and sautéeing- just for the sheer love of it!

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn.com

In 2019, I felt stuck and didn't know where my life was leading me. Through a 30-day challenge, I found the boost I needed to start making a change, the confidence to know I can do anything one day at a time, the courage to start and move forward, and the importance of a community of like-minded people.
My challenge to you is to tackle a 30-day challenge to help bridge the gap you may be feeling between where you are and where you would like to be. Choose a challenge that will take you out of your comfort zone a little, so you can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
When you choose a challenge, let me know what you are doing and with whom. I will be here to cheer you on! You can reach me at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com or through my website at teachingyourselftolearn.com.

As always, share your words and share your story because you never know who needs to hear exactly what you have to say!

I don’t remember all of my teachers, but I do remember certain moments throughout my school life which have really instilled themselves within my memory bank. In particular I remember Miss Steph’s class in fourth grade. She put me at a desk which was on the row by the windows and in front of me was a poem on the cabinet. I looked at it every day and loved it and it was not until I was older I could really appreciate the words. It is called Kindly Little Deed by Wihla Hutson and that is the inspiration for today's solo episode. Listen as I reflect on:

How people and memories can randomly present themselves at opportune times. Allowing us to appreciate kindness and the impact we have had.
The times that we do things and don’t even know who it affects and what it can mean to others.
With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see.

I wish you all kindness and happiness across the world for the Thanksgiving period and look forward to joining you again next week for another episode. As always, you can connect with Holly at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com to find out more about sharing your words and sharing your stories, because you never know who needs to hear exactly what you have to say.

There are certain moments in our life which have an impact that ripples throughout the rest of our lives. One of those moments for Pamela Pearson was a camp counsellor who wrote a quote by EE Cummings into her autograph book when she was about eight years old. It’s now a quote she lives her life by and drives her passion to see her clients make changes they never thought possible. Join Holly and Pamela for this absolutely inspirational conversation where they chat about:

The wisdom, knowledge and back stories which shape us, especially in the third half of our lives.
Becoming practised with tools so it can become easier and uplifting for those around us.
What is personal development anyway?
Different sorts of communities and how influential they are on our own development.

This conversation is transformative and encourages us to dip into different perspectives in order for us to be the best version of ourselves. To find out more about Pamela please visit her website www.theabundancecatalyst.com and join her private FB community https://www.facebook.com/groups/abundanceclearing.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com

The guest for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today is Judy Hoberman. Judy has quite a few notches to her belt including certifications from Cornell University's College of Business in Women in Leadership and Women in Entrepreneurship, a degree from Queens College, New York. She is a featured TedX speaker and has also published 4 books and impacted audiences of thousands, with coaching and mentoring which is often described as “transformational”. Listen as Holly and Judy discuss:

Imposter syndrome and how it can impact you, no matter what walk of life you originate from.
How life is fast and life is short, deciding who we want to spend our time with, what we want to be doing and doing something we really love to do.
Never being afraid to ask questions and how they can open ourselves to possibilities, growth and our sense of purpose and why.
Not allowing ourselves to compare our chapter one with another person's chapter 20.

Without a doubt, there is a tonne of inspiration and you will walk away from this episode richer and more motivated than beforehand. To find out more about Judy you can email her Judy@SellingInASkirt.com or contact her via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/judyhoberman/

To watch her TedX talk as suggested in this video you can find it here.

As always you can connect with Holly at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode!

Trucking is an integral part of our community, logistics chain and economy. Mindy Brown joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today as a consultant, advocate, and mentor for women in the transportation industry. Mindy is passionate about clearing a path for women not only to survive in the trucking industry, but to also thrive and succeed. The result, she feels, is creating more women in C-suite positions, while creating allyship among men and women. Not only does Mindy feel this will impact the industry, but it will change the country. Women having more presence in the industry fosters a more creative and innovative environment. Mindy’s passion shines through in the conversation. Listen as Holly and Mindy discuss:

The pivot and change from driving to Mindy’s role as VP of operations for LeadHERTrucking.
Building bridges, not walls, that connect women in knowledge and shared experiences in the industry to create an impact while moving women forward.
How the industry has changed, grown and how men help give women a voice and a seat at the table.
Safety first and what we can do to consider truckers on the road and respect the space we share together.

To find out more about Mindy you can connect via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-b-4750993a and Clubhouse https://www.clubhouse.com/@mindy.brown?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=PQl1on24wBQQ4Ar-N6whww-408065. WIth more details about LeadHERTrucking available here.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

It seems positive mindset and gratitude are hot words on the internet right now. However, what happens when we observe and pin the positivity on Pinterest instead of actually implementing the practices we are exposed to? Amanda Yoa joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today to talk about gratitude and how we can transcend the limitations of the mind to revolutionize our lives. Listen as Holly and Amanda discuss:

How it’s never too late or early to live in alignment with who you’re supposed to be and do the things you are meant to do.
How things don’t happen to you, they happen for you.
Gratitude practices to overcome depression, panic and negative mindset.
Transcending our words and our minds to tap into our soul’s wisdom and quiet whisper telling us that we are meant for more.

Amanda brings an electric energy and offers many different ways to shift our lives to the experience we deserve. To follow and support Amanda you can find her on Instagram @amandayoa.official.

To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com.

Recently Holly had quite an amusing and memorable experience while driving to pick up her aunt from the airport. It wasn’t long before she realized she was in the service area of the airport and travelling around in circles trying to get out. Listen to this impressive story as Holly reflects on her own learnings and takeaways from the experience. She chats about:

When somebody else is telling us where we need to go and we haphazardly follow their directions, without much thought.
Driving around and around in life before realising that we are not on the path we need to be on.
The ability to look at the situation with humour and wisdom both during and after the event.
Being cognizant of falling right back into same paths and looking for signs to make a change before falling back into the same trap.

It’s important for us to listen to our gut and make the best decisions from a place of looking at situations as a whole. To connect and find out more about Holly, support her work and apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Traditionally, menopause is known as the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. Outside of this significant event, there previously has been little conversation, education and awareness that join alongside. Kerry Taylor believes menopause is an opportunity to embrace the next stage of your life and thrive in your best years. Listen as she joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today and they chat about:

How looking to others for inspiration and guidance can come in the form of comparison.
How the perceptions of menopause can mean we are not comfortable to talk about it within social and professional environments.
There is no one size fits all when it comes to menopause
Support for those around you when going through significant changes around the perimenopause, menopause and adjusting to life alongside.

If this conversation has peaked your interest and you would like to find out more, Kerry works with women to explore how to effectively live through menopausal changes. Her website is https://kerry-taylor.com/ and she would be happy for you to get in touch.

As always, to connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story please visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

A quote from Catherine Pulsifer You suggests “Communication is one of the most important skills you require for a successful life”. Through the Podcast conversation within this episode, it is evident that Pam Knox agrees and is passionate about building a better world through better communication. She transforms the lives of her clients and their families by helping them to become better communicators – and to become confident in directing their life’s narrative. Listen as Holly and Pam discuss:

The simplicity of when we don’t get communication right not much else is right either.
How it is not enough to just hear what’s being said, truly listening involves understanding, empathy and mental fitness.
Stepping past our own internal critical conversations and judgements in our head so we can respond more positively than negatively to things that you can encounter.
Authenticity within our own communication and stories.

This episode is aligned with the United Nations Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th. Aimed to raise awareness about mental health around the world and to mobilize efforts to support those experiencing mental health issues, this episode provides a beautiful opportunity to understand and hear the impact of communication and how to improve.

To support Pam, find out more about her work and sign up for her newsletter you can visit https://www.pamknox.com and to connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Katrina Klooster joins Holly for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today, Katrina is a teacher turned entrepreneur who has had a passion to help people for as long as she can remember. She accidentally stumbled upon coaching and knew this was exactly what she was meant to do during this phase of my life. As the conversation evolves, Holly and Katrina realise they share many outlooks, values and desires. Listen as they touch on:

Examining what isn’t working for you and what you are craving in order to take the next steps towards development.
Taking off all the masks and asking what we actually want.
Permission and gratitude and how that ripples onto our own choices and those around us.
Internal and external journeys, what they look like as an individual and entrepreneur and how letting go can be one of the most courageous steps to take.

This conversation is powerful and inspirational, alongside insightful and shares a lot of wisdom. To find out more about Katrina, her favourite place to be is instagram @katrinaklooster and invites you to connect personally via her website www.katrinaklooster.com.

To connect and find out more about Holly, including the opportunity to apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn.com

Katrina Klooster joins Holly for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today, Katrina is a teacher turned entrepreneur who has had a passion to help people for as long as she can remember. She accidentally stumbled upon coaching and knew this was exactly what she was meant to do during this phase of my life. As the conversation evolves, Holly and Katrina realise they share many outlooks, values and desires. Listen as they touch on:

Examining what isn’t working for you and what you are craving in order to take the next steps towards development.
Taking off all the masks and asking what we actually want.
Permission and gratitude and how that ripples onto our own choices and those around us.
Internal and external journeys, what they look like as an individual and entrepreneur and how letting go can be one of the most courageous steps to take.

This conversation is powerful and inspirational, alongside insightful and shares a lot of wisdom. To find out more about Katrina, her favourite place to be is instagram @katrinaklooster and invites you to connect personally via her website www.katrinaklooster.com.

To connect and find out more about Holly, including the opportunity to apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn.com

At 54, Elaine Williams, feels like she is just getting started. Destined with an ability to laugh at herself and growing in confidence every day, Elaine joins the Podcast to share her story for good and help others do the same. In this charismatic and bubbly conversation listen as Holly and Elaine discuss:

Life and how sometimes we can do a lot of the right things, but maybe not always for the best reason.
Learning to love ourselves more than caring what others think and how we think we should behave.
Living from the inside out.
Letting yourself shine, to give other people permission to do the same.

Elaine has vivacious and memorable way of sharing how her life events have led to this stage. To connect with Elaine further please visit www.CaptivatetheCrowd.com and follow along on Instagram @elainewilliamsfun. For further information about your host, Holly Totten you can visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you embracing your third half of life every single day.

At 54, Elaine Williams, feels like she is just getting started. Destined with an ability to laugh at herself and growing in confidence every day, Elaine joins the Podcast to share her story for good and help others do the same. In this charismatic and bubbly conversation listen as Holly and Elaine discuss:

Life and how sometimes we can do a lot of the right things, but maybe not always for the best reason.
Learning to love ourselves more than caring what others think and how we think we should behave.
Living from the inside out.
Letting yourself shine, to give other people permission to do the same.

Elaine has vivacious and memorable way of sharing how her life events have led to this stage. To connect with Elaine further please visit www.CaptivatetheCrowd.com and follow along on Instagram @elainewilliamsfun. For further information about your host, Holly Totten you can visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you embracing your third half of life every single day.

Traditionally a community is thought of as a group of people living in close proximity. However, it is so much more than that. Holly is travelling solo today to talk about how her thoughts and experiences of community have evolved and expanded greater than she could have imagined. Listen as Holly reflects on:

The different types of community we can find all around us.
Pulling together and pouring out support, love and care in situations of need at certain phases of our lives.
Evolution from in person communities to online.
Communities in our third half of life.

To witness and discover more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn community you can join the Facebook page as mentioned in this episode here. As always, connect with Holly further at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and thank you for listening.

Traditionally a community is thought of as a group of people living in close proximity. However, it is so much more than that. Holly is travelling solo today to talk about how her thoughts and experiences of community have evolved and expanded greater than she could have imagined. Listen as Holly reflects on:

The different types of community we can find all around us.
Pulling together and pouring out support, love and care in situations of need at certain phases of our lives.
Evolution from in person communities to online.
Communities in our third half of life.

To witness and discover more about the Teaching Yourself to Learn community you can join the Facebook page as mentioned in this episode here. As always, connect with Holly further at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and thank you for listening.

Julie Scott is full of inspiration today as she chats with Holly and infuses this episode with optimism in order to inspire others to to find new meaning and purpose so they can confidently make the rest of their life the best of their life". The energy in this episode will make you smile, develop your curiosity and have you nodding your head alongside. Listen as Holly and Julie discuss:

How beliefs are really just divisions that we’ve made about ourselves and the world.
The possibilities that can open up when we think about what we believe is what we then see in the world.
Shifting the way we think about what is possible and how that results in seeing things differently and collecting fresh evidence.
That 95% of what we worry about never happens and building confidence is about building trust with yourself.

To find out all about Julie please head over to her website www.itsabouttimebaby.com where you will find her book mentioned in this episode and other satisfying resources in order to live your best life.

To connect and find out more about Holly you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you tuning in to the next episode.

Julie Scott is full of inspiration today as she chats with Holly and infuses this episode with optimism in order to inspire others to to find new meaning and purpose so they can confidently make the rest of their life the best of their life". The energy in this episode will make you smile, develop your curiosity and have you nodding your head alongside. Listen as Holly and Julie discuss:

How beliefs are really just divisions that we’ve made about ourselves and the world.
The possibilities that can open up when we think about what we believe is what we then see in the world.
Shifting the way we think about what is possible and how that results in seeing things differently and collecting fresh evidence.
That 95% of what we worry about never happens and building confidence is about building trust with yourself.

To find out all about Julie please head over to her website www.itsabouttimebaby.com where you will find her book mentioned in this episode and other satisfying resources in order to live your best life.

To connect and find out more about Holly you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you tuning in to the next episode.

Ducks are content, adaptable and lead a life of balance. They communicate, stick together and respect their limitations. Similar to this conversation between Holly and her guest Wendy Jarvis. Wendy is author of Be a Duck, has a VW beetle named Stan and brings a light and humble approach to this conversation. Listen as Holly and Wendy discuss:

There are many things we may not be able to do, but those that we can do, we ought to do well.
Taking a breath, being present and reconnecting within retirement to enjoy, reflect and prosper further.
Embracing change.
Letting go and remembering to let negativity ‘slide’ off your back like rain on a duck's back.

The modest and inviting conversation is one that will inspire you to remember there are many more perspectives to people than we realize. To find out more about Wendy you can find out more via her website https://www.wendyjarvisauthor.com/. To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com

Kerry is famously know as the director and head bean counter at Zinc Business Solutions, and also hosts the Simply Biz Bean$ podcast which is held in a virtual cafe where business finances are as simple as having a cup of coffee! Kerry has worn many hats throughout her life, providing wonderful wisdom and insight all round. Listen as Kerry and Holly discuss:

Embracing change, loving it and realising how important it is in our lives.
Hard work ethics, how it is passed down through generations and what that transpires to in the real world.
Career progression and diving into business ownership at an early age.
How our enthusiasm, motivation and mindset can bring forward changes we want to create.

The conversation between Kerry and Holly oozes with delight and a familiarity, as two friends continue to discover more about each other. To connect with Kerry further you can find her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/kerryzarb/.

As always, to connect and find out more about Holly you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and we look forward to you listening again next week.

Today marks a very special occasion on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast as Holly is interviewed from behind the scenes for her 50th episode. It is no mean feat to commit and dedicate yourself, alongside learning and exploring every step of the way. The absolute exhilaration and enjoyment which seeps through every word in this conversation is evident. Join Holly as she is interviewed on the other side of the microphone by her podcast production manager Linda Bonney. They touch on:

What retirement can look and most importantly feel like.
Wonderful surprises and learnings that happen when exploring the amazing adventure of Podcasting.
How the things that we do and what we’ve been through throughout our lives set us up for what we’re doing now.
What’s in store for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast into the next 50 episodes and beyond.

Thank you from my heart to yours for following, listening and supporting beside as we embrace our third half of life. Life is good, conversations are strong and we are all able to teach ourselves to learn each and every day.

If you are interested in becoming a guest and sharing your story please connect and find out more at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com.

After slogging hard, giving at 200% to rebuild her career and trying to climb back up the ladder from missing so many years in the workforce - Denise Millet felt cooked and wiped out. At that point an early endometrial cancer diagnosis changed her life. She decided enough was enough and changed her life for the better. Listen as she joins Holly for the Podcast today and they discuss:

Building a business to sustain us for the rest of my lives.
How we can judge ourselves from a later perspective, based on what we know now that we didn’t know then. What that means and what we can do to forgive and let go.
Giving and giving without enough receiving and getting to the stage of needing a year of sleep just to feel human again.
Asking the question - do we really need or want that? Dissolving from our ‘old’ lives and into a better one.

Denise and Holly have a beautiful connection and conversation throughout this episode and highlight just how wonderful people can be and what is possible. Denise is the host of a weekly show (mentioned in this episode), Marketing Matters. You can find it on the WIN WIN Women TV network and streaming on Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. To connect with Denise please visit https://www.dmillet.com or reach out via email to denise@mmediagroupllc.com. For further information about your host, Holly Totten you can visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Cat Corchado joins Holly for the Teaching Yourself to Lean Podcast today. Cat retired from the US Air Force in 2000 and now helps others navigate the transition process from active duty to civilian through her own Podcast, Sisters-in-Service. Listen as Cat and Holly explore:

Overcoming challenges and what they look like both inside and outside a military way of living.
How to adapt, accept and acknowledge when feeling a sense of loss after knowing a certain lifestyle for a large part of your life.
Cat’s dreams of Olympic glory. How and what that looked like.
Working in the military as a single parent, the grit, determination and challenges that came alongside that.

There is something for everyone in this episode, whether you are in the military or not. Feel free to follow Cat and listen along to her wonderful conversations https://www.instagram.com/sisters.in.service/. For further information about your host, Holly Totten you can visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode.

Holly is fresh and back from holidays with a special Solo episode on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today. Holly reflects on a few things that matter most and how they should never be at the mercy of the things that matter least. Listen as Holly chats about the following areas in this snippet for your ears:

The busy of being busy
Slowing down to speed up and stopping to smell the roses
Naming it to tame it and altering our perspective for the better
Accelerating our mindful decision making and remembering what is important.

For women stepping into their third half of life, Holly invites you to share your perspectives and stories and if you would like to talk about being a guest on the podcast you can find out more at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com. Because you never know who needs to hear exactly what you have to say.

So often we feel like we need to hide certain parts of our identities, whether that is through protecting others, protecting ourselves or what we believe is best for us at the time. Pam Mantay did exactly that. After being diagnosed with sickle cell disease at four years old, Pam values the importance of digging deep to focus on what's important in order to fulfil our purpose. Listen as Holly and Pam discuss:

The uncertainty of chronic illness and fear that unfortunately is learnt through hiding from ourselves and our faith.
Not being afraid to step into something new, expand and embrace into our identities.
How if you don’t know who you are that can create a misalignment within our decisions, opportunities and relationships.
Finding out who you really are and encompassing all of it.

Pam’s story is inspirational and heartwarming as she leads empires and is building a life she never could have imagined. To find out more about Pam you can follow along on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ittakesmoneyhoney/. For further information about your host, Holly Totten you can visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode.

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could be completely unafraid to rewrite our lives, especially in this third half? Amy Rees is a living example of how you can do extraordinary things and how it’s never too late to be who you might have been. Listen as Amy and Holly chat about:

Friendships and women supporting women, while also keeping yourself open and available for new opportunities and friendships.
Turning hobbies into successful business endeavours and bringing joy to others in the process.
Genuine friendships and the similarity to marriage. Why supportive, give and take boundaries and having a good laugh is important to our own well being.
Blessing others with giving back in a memorable and fun way.

Amy created Personality Plates as a tribute to the women that have supported, motivated, and inspired her throughout her life – in both happy and tough times. If you are curious to learn more please visit www.personalityplates.com. To watch Holly in the big reveal as mentioned in this episode you see her post https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdt1qBRJcBz/ and follow for further updates and information. Alternatively, you can connect with Holly further at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com.

There are some stories and conversations which absolutely capture the essence of community, friendships and inspirational appetite that is desired for in the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. Becky Burnett does not disappoint and provides one of those conversations within this episode. Becky and Holly actually used to work together, before both retiring and expanding their third half of life. Listen to Becky and Holly talk about Becky’s heartening story and touch on:

How sometimes our best laid plans need flexibility and can expand into greater than we originally thought.
What happens when we retire after being driven for next accomplishments. Stopping to think about how we remain relevant and have purpose.
The path untrodden and the path that we walk in front of us, including not all who wander are lost.
The spiritual and profound impact of walking for miles everyday along a path that millions of others have trekked before.

Becky’s story will stay with you and hold’s a special place in our hearts. The impact of her journey still continues and will do for many years to come. To connect and find out more about Holly, apply to be a guest and share your story you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com.

Is it possible to give too much? As a leader of a circle of GIVE-ologists, Donna Bender certainly doesn’t think so. Donna is passionate about sharing her proven formula to retain clients, multiply referrals, and increase sales by simply giving. After speaking over Clubhouse for many months, Holly and Donna sit down for the podcast today and discuss:

How to inspire at least one person everyday and how important it is as part of the mission towards impactful business.
When a career of many twists and turns can lead to doing what you love and loving what you do.
Giving with no strings attached while also in a way that stands out, holds meaning and allows us to give back to ourselves.
Building genuine relationships as the foundation and basis for business and success.

Donna brings much wisdom, experience and insight within her third half of life and will, no doubt, captivate you with her buzz and energy throughout this conversation. You can connect further with Donna via her website www.donnabender.com. For further information about your host, Holly Totten you can visit www.teachingyourselftolearn.com and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode.

Holly shares a very special and personal story today which is bound to teach, inspire and delight her listeners. Recently on episode 40 of the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, Holly touched on a particularly noteworthy story and mentioned a special mug. Holly reflects on the lesson taken from the gift and how we can move forward after life altering experiences. Holly touches on:

How we never know how the things we do can impact someone else and the ripple effects of giving, years after.
When the cream rises to the top and touch our hearts (literally!)
How strongly we can hold onto parts of who we think we are.
Giving ourselves permission to step away from our experiences and expand to help others and give hope to others to do the same.

While Holly’s cancer journey has been shared on this podcast in previous episodes, this story in itself is a powerful reminder of the strength and courage we can face in our day to day lives. To connect and find out more about working alongside Holly you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com.

Maureen Edwards joins Holly on the Podcast today to talk about her journey throughout entrepreneurship and life itself. On the outside it looked like life was great, business booming. However after almost losing everything in her first company, it sparked a passion to work with small businesses owners over 50. Listen as Holly and Maureen discuss:

Living a life without regret and giving grace when expectation cannot be met.
The power of asking for help, earlier rather than later.
The unattainable nature of perfectionism and how that can hinder our learning experiences and inhibit opportunities.
When positivity and determination come out on top and help you progress forward every single day.

This is one of those conversations I wish you could see, the passion and desire within Maureen is almost infectious and provides an amazing learning opportunity for all, whether in the entrepreneurial space or not. To find out more about Maureen you can visit her website www.8simplesteps.net. And, of course, connect with Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com for more information about the Podcast and becoming a guest just like featured in this episode.

Barbara Bolton Schreiber never imagined she would be living her dream guiding entrepreneurs to make an impact, while also having an enjoyable and wonderful chat alongside Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. After surviving complex trauma, Barbara has taught herself not to get involved with the drama around her - making for a fascinating conversation. Listen as Holly and Barbara touch on:

Situations and experiences which are beyond your control and how that can translate to a traumatic experience.
If you’re not moving, you’re not going in the right direction. The strength of just moving forward and how the answers will start to come.
Finding someone who is safe, who you can trust and talk about your dreams, while offering a different perspective.
Allowing yourself to not have to gain permission and move towards success.

This conversation is fun, enticing and filled with opportunities for you to learn. To connect with Barbara and find out more you can visit www.SistersRockingCourage.com and as mentioned - this is a conversation which deserves to be continued. As always, to connect and find out more about Holly you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Holly explores confidence in the comfortable in this episode with her guest Linda Lauridsen. Linda is a leading expert Style Coach or as she’s better know, Linda the Style Sherpa. She’s been in the beauty industry for over 34 years as an artist hairstylist, editorial makeup artist, and an international image consultant. Listen as Holly and Linda discuss:

How your backstory can drive you and create opportunities that steer your career choice, even into your midlife.
Creating a compass of four cardinal points which give you direction and connect you to your message through your style and comfort.
Finding out who you are and how our identity can be swept up and easily seen by others, for example Holly reflects on her experience as a teacher and how others would recognise that in her.
Raising our spirit through confidence and comfort, while realising we don’t have to reinvent ourselves.

Linda demonstrates her mission to take midlifing women on a journey to feel beautiful and accepted. You can find out more about Linda via her website https://lestyleconsultant.com/. And of course, connect with Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com for more information as well.

Holly is flying Solo on the Podcast this week as she reflects on the friendships that she has shared throughout the various seasons of her life. Certain events can prompt thinking which helps us see the world differently and Holly has recently done that. Listen as she explores:

How friends play a very important role in our lives and how that changes and progresses within our third-half of life.
Discovering aspects of yourself in friends and experiences.
How the needs required within friendships can change as we recognize what to cherish and what support we desire.

To connect and find out more about Holly you can reach her at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and we look forward to you listening again next week.

Are you checking in and invested in your future self? Jen Vertanen surely is. Jen Vertanen is a mentor for ambitious women who may feel bored and unfulfilled even though they’ve checked all the boxes and done everything “right”. This conversation has a bucketload of gems and the vibrancy of Jen shines through the microphone right into your ears. Listen as Holly and Jen discuss:

How sometimes life can appear very, very good on the outside - yet we are crumbling and barely holding it together on the inside.
If nothing changes, nothing changes and how we can work to improve, change and grow.
When we try to loathe our way to healing, it has to be compassionate, understood and held with love for ourselves and those around us. Becoming our own best friend.
The tops down and bottoms up perspective. Starting with a vision of who we want the older version of ourselves to be and working backwards to reverse engineer the changes I make daily to get closer and closer to that vision.

This episode is one to remember and even one to listen to again and again. With a slightly new format and learning moving forward you can connect with Jen via her website at jenvertanen.com and as always connect with Holly further at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!

We are back again with Linda Lenore! If you remember, Linda is a Feng Shui Master, Green Building and Vital Home consultant. Last week we heard an introduction to Linda and how the home can impact so many aspects of our lives. This week Linda and Holly extend on the conversation and talk about:

Feng Shui for business and in the corporate world, including communication and right directions.
A peach tree, a romance and a happy ever after.
Physical placement of finding energy clues about what is happening in our environments.
The Gift of the Red Envelope and support for ourselves.

To find out more about Linda please visit www.LindaLenore.com and connect with Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode shortly!

What would happen if you found out that your home was causing significant illness and heartbreaks? Linda Lenore discovered that this was happening in her world and because our homes are a place where we spent a good chunk of our time, she embarked on a mission to find answers and how to heal from the home environment. Linda has a fascinating story and has achieved in her life. Listen as Holly and Linda discuss:

Walking into a room as the minority and discovering the surprise that awaits.
Travelling the world and studying outside the parameters of the traditional way.
How our environments can impact so many different aspects of our lives.
Being open to learning and exploring outside our safe zone, especially outside our culture.

Because Linda had so much to share this interview is actually split into two episodes! Tune in next week as we extend on Linda’s experience and find out more. To connect with Linda please visit her website http://lindalenore.com/. As always you can connect with Holly further at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and thank you for listening.

Stephanie Corder has seen her fair share of ups and downs throughout her life, although you wouldn’t think so based on this conversation. Stephanie has a truly remarkable and inspirational story of finding freedom even when others think it’s impossible. Listen to this uplifting and fun conversation as Holly and Stephanie discuss:

Invisible conditions and the effect they have on ourselves and others.
Going to a party, even when you feel like it could be the hardest thing you do in your week, month or year.
Standing beside the people we love, even if you only have a little bit of them for while (which is better than nothing within this story).
Stepping into our power vs taking your power back and the important distinction we need to make.

Stephanie now inspires Momprenuers to start, run and crush their business goals building a profitable business using Social Media. To find out more about Stephanie please visit https://www.stephaniecorder.biz/. Connect with Holly further at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Sometimes when two people meet you can hear the click from halfway around the world. And that is exactly what happened within this conversation. Jo created a business to empower and support the 40+ woman to rediscover her purpose, health and passion for life. Although their physical locations may be miles apart, it is clear Jo and Holly have a lot in common and fell into this conversation with enthusiasm, acceptance and a bit of brain fog in between. Listen as they discuss:

Self-care isn’t selfish and it takes practice, patience and adding practices day to day.
Finding something that fits you, because everyone’s practice will be different.
Living a life with fewer regrets and improved health and wellness through learning from previous generations.
Listening to the words that you are saying and telling yourself so we can learn what is possible for our midlife and beyond.

This conversation feels inviting because, it encourages you to prioritize your own self as much as prioritizing others. You can find more about Jo by heading to www.joclarkcoaching.com and the book mentioned in this episode can ben found at https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/store/p/ebook. Connect with Holly further at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and thank you for listening.

On the Other Side of Foster Care with Nicole White

Unfortunately some people have been dealt quite a bit in their life and fortunately we have people such as our guest today to share their wisdom as a result. Nicole Whilte recently published a memoir detailing her life from early childhood until she met her biological mother for the first time at age 17. In this powerful conversation Holly and Nicole give a brief understand to topics such as:

Healing from childhood traumatic events, sexual and physical abuse.
Being in the foster care system from an early age and the vast impact it can have on individuals and their identity.
The beautiful opportunity therapy presents to explore your thoughts, dig deeper and create a wonderful space to simply be you.
Impactful wisdom and strength that has emerged and now able to translate into helping others in foster care situations.

Nicole hopes to create a community of glowing, growing and healing women, survivors of abuse and survivors of the foster care system and this episode is a wonderful example of how she is doing exactly that. To find out more about Nicole and download the sample chapter discussed in this episode please visit www.closedchapters33.com.

Connect with Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode shortly!

Holly is joined by fellow Texan today, Debra Wood who brings with her a permission to shine. Debra is multi-passionate and has been in the entrepreneurial space for decades now. Debra runs three businesses (currently) and provides inspiration for all that will listen to this episode. Debra and Holly discuss:

The fact that we have earned our chapter within the third half of our lives and we deserve it to be fun and enjoyable.
How sometimes the journeys we take will surprise us along the way and even with hesitation, diving in has been rewarded in multiple ways.
Putting your cookies on the bottom shelf, simplicity, straightforwardness and taking just a little action every day.
Looking beyond what we are doing for others and into our vision.

Debra and Holly chat like old friends, which creates a buzz across this conversation that will likely leave an impression on you and those surrounding. Find out more about Debra at https://www.debradwood.com/ and don’t forget to connect with Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com.

It’s time to change the belief that the third half of life is one which is tired, drawn out and lacking opportunities. Holly joins Neeahtima Dowdy for the Podcast who is the creator and host of We’re Not Dead Yet: Women Rocking their Next Chapter (a YouTube series which is very aligned with the Podcast!). Listen as Holly and Neeahtima discuss:

Finding our power from within.
How we can dream bigger, create a bigger footprint and soar in our late forties, fifties and sixties.
Trying different things to find out what’s calling you into your next chapter.
Taking the first step without fear and stepping out of your comfort zone.

Neeahtima brings a sparkle and energy to this episode with plenty of laughs and topics of conversation. Please visit her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WereNotDeadYetWomenRockingNextChapter to see her in action and find out more. Connect with Holly further at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and thank you for listening.

In this episode of Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast Holly joins together with Tracie Root to talk about the adaptation we have all made throughout the pandemic, especially in moving our brick and mortar businesses online. Tracie serves women in her workshops, group programs, and in The Gather Community to expand their beliefs about what’s possible for them, so they can be BOLD in life and business! Join Holly and Tracie as they discuss:

How everything we do is a choice and how empowering it can be to think of our life as a series of choices.
Adapting to online business, zoom interactions and expansive thinking.
Moving from corporate to the online space in the third half of life.
The wide range of options available when we are playing BOLD and living a life we deserve.

Tracie has a bank of experience and stories that she has gathered throughout her lifetime and brings a colorful boldness to the conversation. You can find out more about Tracie at https://www.TracieRoot.com and reference to the book mentioned in this episode can be found at https://www.amazon.com/15-Commitments-Conscious-Leadership-Sustainable/dp/0990976904/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1519194969&sr=8-1. Connect with Holly further at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and thank you for listening.

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success

Caterina Rando omits a vivacious and bubbly personality which is clearly demonstrated by this conversation. Caterina is a proud Italian American, whose grandparents came through Ellis Island, and is a master coach, a podcaster, author, app developer, community builder and Clubhouse moderator. Listen as Holly and Caterina discuss:

How the ripples of generosity and gratitude influence and touch hearts far and wide.
How Women and wine improve with age.
Looking at ideas we were raised with and decide if they still work for us.
The images that society portrays for the third-half of life and what we can do to shake it up and move forward with positivity.

Caterina is memorable, entertaining and is clearly here to show each of us that we have massive value and matter loudly and proudly. To benefit from Caterinas free resources please visit https://caterinarando.com/links, and the link to the next free info-packed workshop can be found at http://www.caterinarando.com/events. And don’t forget to connect with Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com.

Holly joins Angela Wilson for a wonderful conversation on the Podcast this week. Angela is the founder of Angela Unlimited, an organization that helps women to find their voice, and to live their fullest lives, and to help them to emerge from the shadows - a perfect way to signify and celebrate International Women’s Day. Join with Holly and Angela as they discuss:

Money beliefs, mindset, perceptions and conversations around how it can be used as a tool for celebration.
How your feeling of self-worth is one of your most valuable assets.
What inspires you? What are your dreams for the future?
Money as a reciprocal act of thank you.

This conversation takes us to a place where we often don’t want to talk about. It provides inspiration for a life of unlimited possibilities, and undoing the web of old paradigms that have us stuck. To find out more about you can visit www.angelaunlimited.com and as always, connect with Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com.

Holly is flying solo for today's episode as she reflects on a monumental month. There are times when life happens and circumstances arise, which can leave us feeling that life is crazy and out of control.

Holly discusses many parallels in this episode between her purse and current life events, including:

When tomorrow becomes tomorrow, which becomes tomorrow.
Restructuring, adjusting as life evolves.
Exercise and brain health
5 steps to rein it back in.

Holly paints a fabulous picture and provides straightforward, actionable advice in order to get on top of life when it is coming at you from all directions. Reach out to Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com to be a guest, share your thoughts and words together.

When we are children, sometimes we are influenced by beliefs which are not always going to be the same as we grow wiser, with more experience and build our identity over our lifetime. Holly is joined with new friend Catherine Morris on the Podcast today. Catherine has enjoyed a varied career, from working in a local ironing parlour to qualified primary school teacher for 20 years before moving into secondary education, a story similar to Holly. Listen as they discuss:

How you can't live nearly half a century on this planet and not have trials and challenges.
Whatever it is you’re dealing with, is what you’re dealing with, in all shapes and sizes
Labels we give ourselves and the responses that arise.
How trying to be humble can lead us to play small and how life is too short to play small.

Unfortunately, past controlling relationships have meant that she previously over achieved in order to prove herself. Through this story you can hear how Catherine has overcome many adversities and has a passion for inspiring and helping others.

Connect with Catherine further at https://www.instagram.com/catherinemorrislifecoach and Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode.

What happens when the student becomes the teacher? An inspirational, truthful and wise discussion unfolds. Although Ashley McComb hasn’t quite reached the third half of life, yet brings a sage, humble and delightful manner to the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast.

Listen as Holly and Ashley discuss:

trusting in the plan, even when you don’t understand
changing gears, doing what makes you happy and leaning on others
when being miserable becomes your normal and recognising you are not the problem
working through divorce and understanding the role that it plays in your future plans

Holly and Ashley have known each other for about 25 years their familiar, friendly and heartwarming relationship shines through within this discussion. To find out more about Ashley please follow @the.blonde.life on instagram. To connect with Holly further email teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode.

Jennifer Aks-Neuman joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast this week and talks about the power of storytelling and acknowledgement that happens when presented by the opportunity to learn in a different way. Jen is the founder of herStories which empowers Womxn to share their story to help them recognize their resilience and celebrate all that they are.

Listen as Holly and Jen discuss:

finding inspiration and learning from the varying degrees and stages of stories that fill our lives
being vulnerable and the transformation that takes place between all people who are witnessing
how your story can help you become what you become
the right time to tell your story.

Jen offers a buzz, an edge and inviting awareness to the power and forgiveness of telling your own story through many different platforms. You can find out more about Jen at www.herStories.org.

Also, connect with Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and don’t forget to share your words and share your story because you never know exactly who needs to hear what you have to say.

Holly joins with Kayshaun Brooks this week for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast and talks thoroughly about the power of affiliates, networking and collaboration. Kayshaun is a Holistic Pain & Trauma Warrior and owner of Renew You Body Butters a luxury skincare/ holistic business. She specializes in helping to manage severe dry skin issues such as eczema and psoriasis.

Listen as Kayshaun and Holly discuss:

How we pave the way for the third half of life with the journeys and experiences in earlier life, whether we know it or not.
The power and purpose when faced with a war of ongoing health issues which are not slotting into the ‘norm’ and need dedicated support and attention.
Being humble and patient, realising that sometimes you have to let things happen at their own pace.
Pouring yourself into all areas of your life.

Kayshaun is a living example of the power of affiliates and how building relationships and collaborating is a two way exchange. The growth is evident throughout this episode and it is a pleasure to see the journey progress through sharing stories such as these together.

The gift to you as talked about in this episode is a free ebook download 10 Reasons to Start Your Own Affiliate Program. https://www.renewyoubodybutter.com/10-reasons-to-start-your-own-affiliate-program

You can find more information about Kayshaun at www.renewyoubodybutter.com and social platforms.

Connect with Holly at teachingyourselftolearn@gmail.com and we look forward to you tuning in for the next episode shortly!

Holly chats with Ruthann Bowen for this episode, with common interests and similarity in their stories, the conversation is filled with fun, information and motivation. Ruthann is the founder and CEO of Wix DesignHer, a web design agency dedicated to helping DIY entrepreneurs achieve professional looking website.

This episode covers:

How your path is often laid before you realise its importance, often revealing itself in the third half of life.
How a small opportunity, such as a little $10/hr part-time job, can catapult you into something greater.
Unwrapping yourself from your career and not basing your importance on your job or career.
When looking for a blessing in your life, simply believe.

Ruthann's outlook is positive and uplifting for all listeners who are ready to take on their third half of life, while also providing valuable insight and a relatable story. To find out more about Ruthann please visit her website at https://www.wixdesignher.com/.

As always, please reach out to Holly at https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/.

Holly is joined for this episode with Yvonne Marchese and it’s clear their are many parallels in the exploration of what it means to bloom later in life and how much of a need there is to redefine society’s (and our) ideas when it comes to retirement and learning beyond 50.

Listen as Holly and Yvonne discuss:

Doing what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Finding meaning after physical challenges which kick you in the pants and allowing for a change of mindset.
The power and energetic boost from a morning routine after years of scrambling about to start the day.
How retirement can be the beginning of the end for some people and how we can turn that around.

It’s clear from this conversation that Holly and Yvonne have a lot in common, shared visions and aspirations that will benefit anyone in their 3rd half of life. To listen to more of Yvonne on the Late Bloomer Living Podcast please visit https://latebloomerliving.com/ and to sign up to the free workbook 5 Steps to Your Midlife Reboot as mentioned in this episode please sign up at https://mailchi.mp/8db5ce19b4c2/5-steps-to-your-midlife-reboot

As always you can connect with, find out more and discover Holly at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Within this episode Holly comes together with Lori Tainter, who easily exudes vibrancy, energy and how to emerge in your midlife with confidence and flair. Lori helps you transform into your most beautiful self with everyday simple and fun make-up tips, including fun and engaging Instagram reels.

Listen as Holly and Lori talk about:

Changing the 50’s mentality and letting go of what other people think and growing confidence in yourself in the 3rd half of life allows you to inspire yourself and others.
When small tasks are accomplished and can add to our own self worth and celebrations - even learning how to turn on, maintain and use the lawn trimmer!
Sink or swim moments, pulling up the big girl pants which leads to the power of choosing positivity and happiness.
Simply accomplishing goals and creating a beautiful life.

You can hear the happiness and delight through the conversation together with Holly and there is, indeed, a lot to learn from Lori’s story. To find out more about Lori you can follow her on instagram @EmergingBeautyWithLori.

And don’t forget to connect with Holly https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/.

Setting daily intentions increases your chances of being productive and successful. The daily intentions are a road map for your day. Over the past year, I have fine-tuned this process and it has proven successful for my daily life as well as my business.
The process is quick, simple, and easy to include in your morning routine.
I divide my exaggerated to-do-list into 3 categories:

What MUST be done today. 2. What SHOULD be done today. 3. What COULD be done another day.

Listen as I explain the how and why behind these categories and how they can help you become super-productive.

In this episode of Teaching Yourself to Learn, Holly is joined with Theo Acker who talks about her grief and her current healing process. Theo knows firsthand the importance of sharing the hurt, as she lost her mother in a tragic farming accident in July of 2019.

Listen as Holly and Theo talk about:

How grief is different for everyone.
When your life changes in an instant through unimaginable tragedy.
Growing up with a parent who is deaf and the challenges and lessons that come alongside that.
Sometimes we grieve things that are very much alive, including in the 3rd half of life and at retirement.

Theo shares her story in order for others to feel recognised and heard. TO find out more about Theo you can visit https://thinktheo.com/ and stay tuned for the book she is currently writing called, My Grief is Not Like Yours.

You can also connect with Holly at https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/.

On this episode of the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, Holly Totten joins Amy Lazare. Amy Lazare has been a lifelong entrepreneur who's built her career helping others succeed, recently she went from business builder to business owner and shares her journey throughout that process.

Join Holly and Amy as they discuss:

How your identity is tied up into what you do for a living.
That the decisions you make affect the rest of your life.
Falling forward and realizing you are unstoppable.
Appreciating what is truly important on any given day and the freedom to make the choices on how you live your life.

You will hear Amy’s bubbly personality and enthusiasm as she really highlights how we sometimes don’t expect to be where we are and how we are often still figuring things out in the 3rd half of life and into retirement. Learning continues no matter what age we are and when you feel good about yourself and what you’re doing, the rest of it falls into place.

Connect with Amy further via email amylazare1@gmail.com and take the healthy aging quiz bit.ly/3sWMe3B.

And connect with Holly further at www.teachingyourselftolearn.com.

Holly Totten and Beth Rozier join the Podcast for this episode and share many laughs, wisdom and connect together through shared stories and wisdom. Beth has had many career journeys from co-developing and running a Landscape Architecture company, to an intensive job as a Medical Device Rep and finally landing her dream job as a wine consultant for Scout & Cellar.

Holly and Beth touch on:

Starting over after divorce and how that can completely redesign your desires and direction moving forward. How we can never know where the steps we take in life will lead us.
The demanding lifestyle of exchanging your time for dollars and how we see it differently in our 3rd half of life.
How even though you love what you are doing, sometimes we don’t love it more than what we are sacrificing.
Appreciation of support from friends, family and how much easier it can make life transitions and big changes.

Beth mentions Brene Brown’s quote throughout this episode ‘I think midlife is when the universe gently places her hands upon your shoulders, pulls you close, and whispers in your ear: I’m not screwing around. It’s time…’. Brene’s quote sums up, not only this episode but the entirety of the Podcast episodes so far and into the future as we explore transitions in our lives.

You can connect with Beth via her Website https://scoutandcellar.com/wine/?u=bethann, Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/369692674121281,and Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethrozier/.

Until next time connect with me at https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/.

Melissa has been a wonderful cheerleader for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast from the start and joins with Holly to chat about Hopeful Simplicity and a Less Stress Lifestyle that centers around Organizing. Melissa advocates for those who feel overwhelmed and unorganised, mentioning that we are not messy, we are not lazy, we just have not found our style.

Listen as Melissa and Holly discuss:

Trying to parent from a place of resentment, overload, stress and anger - how we can allow our children to let go of control and give them the tools to learn.
The nagging voice in your head that needs your attention to be present, but also do the laundry, dishes and Pintrest Ikea your home.
Starting with achievable goals in a preset time and being unapologetic about what works for you.
Moving your spices to suit and realising the Kitchen that everybody uses should not just be one sole person's responsibility.

This conversation is one to inspire and understand you do deserve a clean sink and clear demonstration of transitions, transformation, wisdom and experiences in the 3rd half of life and future generations.

Connect with Melissa at www.hopefulsimplicity.com where you can find calendars, habit pages, events and resources.

And don’t forget to connect with Holly https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/.

Join Holly alongside Dr Shelley Nash this week as they talk about feeling confident from the inside out. The clothes and styles we choose run a lot deeper than just the clothes in our wardrobe. Clothes help you feel more confident and become part of you when working in synergy with each other. Dr Nash explores this concept and her transformational coaching system that helps women break free from their past, inner blocks, and self-criticism. Helping them to the become the woman of their dreams.

Listen as Holly and Shelley discuss:

Childhood patterns and programs that keep us stuck in comfortable ways of thinking and feeling.
Keeping up with technology as a way to keep yourself young.
How clothes can lift your moods and sense of self.
Uniting your passion and changing your mindset.

To find out more about Dr Shelleys 5- day Elevate Your Confidence and Style to Claim the Success You Deserve! as mentioned in this episode please visit: http://bit.ly/ElevateYourConfidenceandStyle and visit the Facebook group for Women, Living Powerfully Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/livingpowerfullycommunity/.

To explore more transitions in life through first hand wisdom, experiences and hope in the 3rd half of life, find out more about Holly https://teachingyourselftolearn.com

Michelle Fletcher and Holly Totten have known each other for close to 30 years, living in the same town, working in the same school and creating a friendship which you can hear illuminates throughout the episode. Michelle’s goal is to help people regain their life back and start dreaming and living their life on purpose again.

Listen as Michelle and Holly discuss:

Emotional eating and habits to learn so you are less likely to give into eating your emotions away with a bag of popcorn.
When you’re tired of looking at the lady in the mirror and want, need and ready for a choice of change.
Hitting rock bottom at the heaviest weight you have been and Michelle's very own journey and what that has looked like.
Finding inspiration in the further away car park and the joy and passion that comes from the opportunity to change peoples lives.

Michelle refers to herself as a ‘hope dealer’ and that is certainly true. The conversation between Holly and Michelle is one that will stay in your memory for months to come. An amazing experience which demonstrates transitions, transformation, wisdom and experiences in the 3rd half of life.

You can find out more about Michelle below:

IG Link @healthwithmichellefletcher

FB Link is https://www.facebook.com/michelle.fletcher.75 (message with ‘water tips’ for more information as mentioned in this episode).

And connect with Holly https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/

Joan Hale and Holly Totten have a lot in common, including both powerfully emerging as Breast Cancer survivors which has built a stronger tenacity and drive as a result. A big part of Joan's achievements and ability to come through stronger has been the support of her friends.

Listen as Joan and Holly discuss:

Being orphaned as a teenager and having no choice but to stay at a boarding school and be cared for by nuns.
How to surround yourself with a network of friends in times of need.
Being self-sufficient and independent, while realizing we cannot do this alone.
Learning in your seventies and being in ‘internet kindergarten’ with a passion and drive helps you embrace life, no matter what age you are.

The dynamic between Holly and Joan creates an atmosphere that is both engaging and inspirational. A wonderful exploration of transitions in life through first-hand wisdom, experiences, and hope in the 3rd half of life.

You can find out more about Joan below:

Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/NecessaryComforts

Website https://www.necessarycomforts.com/

Instagram necessary_comforts

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And connect with Holly https://teachingyourselftolearn.com/

Jodi Schilling, the Good Mom Coach and host of The Good Mom Podcast, joins me in an honest conversation about navigating her family's walk into acceptance.
She discusses how acceptance played a huge role in mental health challenges, learning challenges, and addiction.
Jodi explains how she approached life, learned self-acceptance, and how she is embracing midlife.

Jodi is on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn at goodmomcoach, and her email is http://www,goodmomcoach.com.

Nina Obier talks us through several aspects of life, including worry, joy, wisdom, and change personally and as an entrepreneur.
This conversation is warm and inviting as Nina explains how her life has changed through the years and what she is doing as she embraces midlife.

Nina is an acclaimed author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Success Simplified.

Listen to this conversation and see why Nina is described as having the wisdom of a 90-year-old with the energy of a 9-year-old.

Resilience Coach and founder of Systemic Evolution, Aurora J. Miller, dives into serious talk about handling stress and anxiety. She discusses the science behind these feelings and helps us understand why we feel how we sometimes do.

3 B's of Stress and Anxiety Management-

Long slow deep breaths
Butterfly Hugs
Bouncing

Aurora walks us through this exercise that provides immediate relief from stress and anxiety, and it can even lower your blood pressure.

Aurora teaches us how to #GetWhelmed and get back to enjoying life.

You can find Aurora on all social media platforms (IG, FB, Twitter, Clubhouse, and LinkedIn @aurorajmiller. Her website is https://aurorajmiller.com.

Kahlil Gibran said, “When you are born, your work is placed in your heart.” This podcast was born out of the pivotal moments of my life that spurred questions and eventually answers.

We all go through things in our lives. Finding the work that was placed in your heart, even though it might look different as we grow older, is so important.

Follow me as I share my story and the stories of others. You just might find what’s waiting for you in the 3rd half of your life through this inspiration.

Patty DeDurr was diagnosed with ADHD in her 20’s. As she grew older, she had several friends and family receiving ADHD diagnoses which spurred her journey for advocacy and education.

She is the CEO of Sensing Greatness to provide strategies for ADHD’ers to instill independence with daily activities and schooling. Patty’s mission is to instill confidence in all neurodiverse children and adults to reach for the stars and be unique and amazing.

Join me for a great conversation about ADHD and what it means at all stages of life.

Cathy Derksen, the founder of Inspired Tenacity, discusses being willing to give up who you are today to become who you want to be. Her mission is to create a cycle of wealth and success among women around the world.

Cathy is a wealth and success coach, a five-time Amazon #1 best-selling author, and an international speaker.

Join in for a great conversation.

We are surrounded by words in conversations, music, television shows, videos, reels, and on and on. These words impact our thinking, self-beliefs, how we feel and act towards others, and so much more.

Listen in as I relate two times that words played a massive role in my life and my views on how words can affect your life.

Lynda Sunshine West shares her story, including how running away from home for an entire week at the age of 5 eventually helped shape her into the person she is.

She is the founder of Women Action Takers. Her mission is to empower women to write, publish, and market their books to amplify their voices.

Join me in listening to the powerful advice she has to offer any woman, but especially those who are in midlife and trying to figure out who they are.

Hearing Missy Holder and getting to know a little about her, I knew I wanted her to be my first guest. After dealing with her husband’s leukemia diagnosis, she transformed from being a perfectionist to understanding that taking imperfect action is the key to survival.

Missy is the founder of Missy Holder Coaching and an Amazon #1 best-selling author. Using her 5 Step Imperfect Action Framework, Missy coaches and empowers women in midlife so they can live the lives of their dreams.

Listen to Missy’s story and be inspired.

Kids grow up, retirement approaches, loved ones pass, circumstances change, and life happens. Teaching Yourself to Learn explores transitions in life, and through wisdom, experience, and hope, we will navigate this 3rd half of life.