The New Mid Podcast with Michelle Newman: Recent Episodes
Michelle Newman
The New Mid is a frank, funny look at women in mid-life and their day-to day-struggles and successes, as well as the big stuff - questions about meaning, fulfillment and happiness. It’s a place where women 40+ are breaking societal boundaries and expectations, while still dealing with real life issues such as caring for aging parents or restarting their careers. You’’ll get real talk with nothing held back about the topics you care about, with experts weighing in on health, sex, finances, relationships and everything in between.
How much sleep do you get at night? Do you prioritize sleep? In today's episode Michelle speaks with science and sports nutrition expert Michael Huey about the importance of sleep. How much we should get. How to get it and how there are simple steps you can start taking tonight to set yourself up for healthy sleep habits. In this episode you'll learn... - What is circadian rhythm and why it's so important. - Sleep and Wellness Habits you can start implementing today - Natural sleep aids - Blue light glasses and their benefits - Signs of sleep deprivation - Sleep and rest during illness
Financial Planner Karen Coyne joins Michelle on today's episode of the New Mid. They talk about the importance of women taking control of their finances. Karen at a young age had to learn how to deal with money when a tragic accident took her father away from her at 15. She helped her mother who was a stay at home mom, learn how to navigate how get her and her siblings through college. Karen also explains how you can take the math out of money and not feel so intimidated.
On this episode learn:
- Why a List Isn't a Plan
- 3 Most Important Steps You Can Take Regarding Planning and Money
- Feel at Ease Talking About Finances and Money
Karen's Website: https://www.raymondjames.com/clarity
In today's episode Michelle has the pleasure to talk with Judy Schoenber, women's career strategist and Linda Lautenber, midlife career transition expert, who are the co-founders of EvolveMe, a career development company for women in midlife. EvolveMe works with groups of women in midlife looking to relaunch, reinvent, or level up their careers and with companies invested in attracting and retaining top female talent. What you'll learn in this episode: - The story of Judy and Linda's own reinvention of their careers. - What FOSO means and why it holds women back. - How to deal with Ageism when looking for a new job or position. - What are the important skills midlife women need in the working world today. - Details about their Reinvention Collective - The main issues midlife women are facing in the workforce and how to overcome them. - Steps you can start taking today to improve either your current job or reinventing your career. Here are links for Linda and Judy: 1. Join EvolveMe for our FREE Workshop on 9/21: 5 Winning Career Pivots to Unlock Your Joyful Next Chapter Save your spot here: Https://evolveme.work/5pivots 2. The 9th cohort of EvolveMe's Reinvention Collective starts 10/24/23! Follow our proven path in the company of women who get you. Get the tools, support, and expert advice you need to make a confident transition – and embrace what’s right in front of you now. Learn more and request a free 1:1 Discovery call with Judy or Linda: https://evovleme.work/reinvention-collective 🌟Special for The New Mid listeners: use the code special for $500 off Reinvention Collective tuition
In today's episode Michelle welcomes back divorce author, guest speaker and author, Renée Bauer back to talk about her new book she just released “She Who Wins.” Renée is about empowering women to snap out of victimhood and to ditch their inner good girl to design a life they deserve.
You will learn...
-How to stop being a people pleaser,
-How to deal with shame and
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How to deal with rejection
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Renée three steps to design a life to win!
Instagram: @msreneebauer
Buy the book "She Who Wins"
In today's episode Michelle speaks with non-toxic lifestyle expert Sophia Ruan Gushée about how to detox your environment and live an overall healthier life. Since WWII there are more than 86K toxins in our environment that are not regulated. It's important that we take our health in our hands and start to detox our homes and lifestyles. Today's episode is a good start. In this episode you will learn: - What are man made exposures that use lead, arsenic and mercury in our everyday products and why they are so harmful to us. - What are EMFS and solutions on how to limit them in our households. - Our indoor air quality can often be more toxic than our outdoor air quality. Ways on how to clean our indoor air. - Why decluttering is an easy and great way to have cleaner environments plus how to dust properly. Sophia Ruan Gushée website: Ruanliving.com FREE ebook "Find You Again" thenewmid.com
We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes!
Have you ever felt confident but still had those butterflys or a anxiety? What do you think it would be like if you could feel calm and confident? Michelle interviews tv personality, executive coach and motivational speaker Patricia Stark about her new book “CalmFidence.” It teaches us how not only to have confidence but to also be calm. We discuss the power of natural remedies, your communication skills, what’s the story you want to tell. How to lay the groundwork with habits every day and why she thinks MacGyver – yes the same guy we grew up watching on television is a great example of Calmfidence.
We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes!
To celebrate the 100th Episode, Michelle talks with her good friend Tony Award winning actress Marissa J. Winokur. During the pandemic Marissa realized she checked all the boxes as a high risk person. She was overweight, a cancer survivor, and has asthma. The one thing she could control was getting healthy and losing the weight. She didn't use any fancy diets or pills she did it the old fashion way with hard work and watching what she ate. Now she's fifty pounds lighter and has gain a much healthier and stronger lifestyle.
We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes!
Are you ready to lose weight, get healthy and learn how to do is with your natural cycle? In today's episode, Michelle interviews Dr. Mindy Pelz about her new book: "Fast Like a Girl." They discuss the importance and what the different sex hormones are. Why you need to track your cycle even if you don't have one anymore. Yes, it has something to do with the moon! Also, there are six different types of fasts, which one you should do. Her new book reads like a manual and they will break it down.
Takeaways:
- Fast in accordance with your female body.
- Learn how to figure out your cycle even during post-menopause.
- There are 6 different types of fasts. Discover the right one for you.
- Find out what you need to eat during your moon cycle.
- Who are Dr. Mindy's mentors?
Buy the book: ...
We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes!
Have you wondered why we are so sick as a nation? Cancer, Autoimmune diseases, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimers, ADHD, Autism, to name a few! Today's guest, Marilee Nelson, has a lot to share with us from her own journey. She avoided a kidney transplant at age 23 by using food as medicine. Later, she nursed her 10 year-old son back to health from being chemically injured by pesticides and she did this by removing all harmful products from his diet and environment. People started asking what she did so she started helping others to get back their health, and create healthy homes. It was so success Marilee created Branch Basics products where she’s helping many more people lead healthier lives.
We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes!
How do you go from growing up in a homeless shelter to being a host on QVC? To Welcome in Season Four, our next guest Lia Valencia Key will inspire you to be your biggest and brightest self! Lia's mother gave her a choice in 5th grade to either step up and become the person she knew she could be or to go down a very different path. Luckily Lia chose wisely and got her master's degree but decided what she really wanted was to work at QVC. Through hard work, persistence and telling anyone who would listen to her dream, Lia finally landed her dream job at QVC. But it didn't stop there she then went on to creating her own jewelry line and is now the host of Joyful Moments and Pop Ups. Lia teaches us that we have choices and what we do with them is what's important. We need to believe in...
We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes!
In today's episode I am so fortunate to be joined by the Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca. She is triple board certified and is a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She's has a new book out "Menupause." We dive into her book and we talk about female empowerment, the stigma of aging, and how her book is broken down into 5 different eating plans each lasting 6 days.
We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes!
Heather Monahan cracked the glass ceiling when she became the Chief Revenue Officer of a Media company, winning awards and recognition for driving company growth. After receiving the most Influential Woman in Radio award in 2017, she had a meeting with her boss only to be unexpectedly let go from the company she had helped build. What could have been a road block for Heather's success turned out to be the best thing that could've happened to her.
Michelle speaks with Heather how she went on Twitter and announced to the world that she got Fired. Doing something so unconventional led to a series of serendipitous events that resulted in her becoming a bestselling author, TED Speaker, Board Member and recently a Harvard Professor. According to Heather, getting fired was one of the best...
Amy Lacey turned her mess into her message. Amy's life turned upside down after she had her third child at age 40. She developed blood clots, autoimmune disease and was put on five different medications that left her depressed. After realizing she needed to take her life in her own hands, Amy started to concentrate on the foods that she was eating. This lead her to start making cauliflower pizza crusts and zoodles (zucchini noodles).
Michelle has a very candid conversation and discuss some things that Amy hasn't really spoken about before. They talk about her business venture in New Zealand. Her 5 P's of business success and how she overcame self doubt.
Here are a few takeaways from the episode:
- To heal herself she started eliminating foods and then slowly started to add them back...
We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes!
Joan Lunden is a household name for many Midlife women who grew up with her as the Host of Good Morning America for almost 20 years. An award-winning journalist, a bestselling author, a motivational speaker, and a Health and Wellness Advocate, Joan is both wise and delightful in her mission to help women in The New Mid!
Michelle speaks with Joan, who recently turned 70, on today’s show to discuss her latest book, “Why Did I Come Into This Room? A Candid Conversation Around Aging.” She is funny, insightful, passionate about healthy aging and leading a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on mind, body and soul.
Here are a few takeaways:
- Happiness is a choice. It's up to you to decide to be Happy!
Age is only a number.
-Why we have belly fat.
-We shouldn’t be embarrassed...
Have you ever thought of quiting your job, selling all your belongings and going out on a journey of self-discovery? That is exactly what my next guest Elizabeth Cromwell did. She left a successful career and decided to take a year sabbatical to stop the rat race and do her own "Eat, Pray, Love" Plus One. She's decided to put a framework around her journey into four quarters. We caught up with her during her second quarter. You'll learn what it took to take the leap to leave everything behind. How she organized her trip and all the details you need to think about when doing something this extreme. If you've ever been curious about leaving everything behind and going out on an adventure...this show is for you!
As summer is upon us what better way to get into shape than listen to this repeat episode with JJ Virgin who is a Celebrity Nutritionist and Fitness expert. She appeared regularly on the Today Show, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray Show amongst others. In this show you'll learn how to stop sabotaging your health, flipping the script on "Dietint" and one piece of advice that changed everything.
In today's episode I discuss the 3 Powerful steps to Self Love. Why is Self-Love so powerful? Your relationship with yourself is the most important and longest relationship you’ll ever have. When people start to love themselves more each day, it’s amazing how their lives get better. They feel better. Their relationships either improve, or the negative ones dissolve and new ones begin. These 3 powerful steps will teach you the importance of self-love with exercises to help you learn how to do it.
In today's episode Michelle speaks with Lynn Smith who is a National Media Expert, Anchor Alum NBC News, MSNBC AND CNN Headline News. Lynn talks about how she used her repurposed her skills in media to start her company that helps entrepreneurs gain media influence. In show you'll learn how to repurpose your skills to start a new job or start your own business, how to overcome imposter syndrome and how to move past your fears.
Did you know you have 43 muscles in your face? Just like any other muscle in your body they need to be used to stay tight. If you've noticed a bit of your face sagging or have a double chin and you'd like to improve it but don't want to have plastic surgery...this episode is for you! Today I speak with Facial Yoga expert Jacki Taylor who will not only explain but show us exercises we can do daily to tighten our faces.
In today's episode we are discussing the important issues of mental health and grief. I'm honored welcome back to the show Dr. Jewel Diamond Taylor and Lynnis Woods-Mullin. We are given great advice on how to take care of your mental health and ask for help if you need it. Also, different ways to not only deal with your grief when a loved one dies but the grief you feel while someone is dying.
This is a powerful episode that is so important to talk about.
I'm excited to be speaking with Randi Braun who is an Executive Coach, Consultant and Speaker that has been featured by Forbes, The Washington Post and Parents Magazine. Randi also happens to be a recent Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author of the book, "Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work." We've been playing by the old rules in both our jobs and personal life, it's time for us to write some new ones.
In this inspirational interview we discussed ways to not only help your professional career but to live life with more purpose. We talked about how to silence our inner critic, make sure we're not being stuck in our current position, goal setting, what "confidence culture" means, how to deal with fear and so much more.
It's good to do a detox every quarter or at least once a year but have you ever detoxed your Mind and Spirit? In this episode I discuss the major benefits of doing all three.
Grab your pen and paper...in this show you'll learn the methods to clear your mind, rejuvenate your body and brighten your spirit.
Are you ready to break through your fears and life a live that is fulfilling and fun? In today episode I speak with entrepreneur, author and the co-creator of the Hey Girl You Can Summit Stacy Zant.
In this podcast we cover how to discover your true identity, how to tap into what your purpose is, how to pursue it and how to live fearlessly.
Register for the Hey Girl You Can Summit that goes from April 20-23.
You can sign up here https://TheFearlessCreator.com/Michelle
After the school shooting in Nashville TN I thought it would be a good idea to replay the episode I did with Scarlett Lewis. She lost her son Jesse in the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. Instead of getting angry she turned that energy into starting a movement of Love. Choose Love Movement is not only in several US states but is international.
Take a listen to this brave mother's crusade and help spread love instead of hate.
Only 2% of millionaires are women. Why is that? In today's episode I speak with millionaire Lani Dickinson on how she created a business that went from $0 to over 7 figures in four years. Lani used her experience as a former CEO of a Fortune 175 to use those skill to create a successful business and she's sharing her secrets. You'll learn the most important part of any business, or job to be successful. How she used her first half experiences to excel in midlife. What made her decide to leave her corporate job and how anyone can be successful with a few simple tools.
In today's episode Michelle speaks with health coach Sheila Keilty. After several back surgeries, gaining over a hundred pounds and haing her doctors tell her to find a therapist to come to terms that she would not have a lengthy life, she decide to take her health into her own hands. Sheila began researching and studying what she needed to do to cure herself.
Now she has turned what she learned about nutrition, food sourcing and overall good health to teach people how to control their own health destiny. We have everything we need to live a long prosperous life we just need the information and right mindset.
What you learn...
-How to resource your food.
-The truth about alcohol.
-The difference between fat burning and sugar burning.
-What's more important thing to cut back on: sugar, caffeine or alcohol?
In today's episode Alan Locher who was a publicist for Guiding Light and As the World Turns used to help his actors behind the camera but then became a star in front of the camera when he started a live streaming show of the actors he used to support. It started as a way to bring a bit of happiness and joy during the pandemic and has turned into a great way for Soap Opera fans to see their "family" again. Alan has done over 350 shows and interviewed over 800 actors. He believe his success of "The Locher Room" is due to people wanting to hear from the actors they used to spend every day with but hadn't seen them in over 10 years.
Alan also has used his platform for good and has raised over $125k for various charities and he's just getting started. In this show you will learn how he used his previous skills as a publicist to start the show. How he is honoring his parents who were holocaust survivors and what he's learned from interview stars like Jaclyn Smith, Kathie Lee Gifford and Susan Lucci to name a few.
In today's episode I talk about the importance of courage. There are many different challenges we face. Knowing the six different types of courage can help you handle any difficult situation.
The six different types of courage.
- Physical Courage
- Emotional Courage
- Intellectual Courage
- Social Courage
- Moral Courage
- Spiritual Courage
When dealing with a difficult situation, take stock of what type(s) of courage might help you overcome whatever challenge you are facing and take action!
Today Michelle speaks with author Shanna Hocking about her book "One Bold Move A Day." Shanna realized if she wanted to overcome wanted to ask for what she wanted or speak up in a meeting by using her mindset of doing one bold move a day that would push her forward.
In this episode you'll learn the four mindsets to making bold moves. What is a bold move? The importance of networking and having a mentor at any age. Her distine approached to goal setting and why you need unicorn goals. And what Shanna means by being a rational optimist.
In today's episode I had the honor of speaking with Amilya Antonetti and Patricia Wooster who combined their genius to write the book "Designing Genius: Success is an Inward Journey."
Amilya is a sought after behaviorist who's vision of a healthier relationship between people and companies has earned her global respect and numerous awards. She has helped change the paradigm of how companies, opportunities, and the greatest asset “THE PEOPLE” work together.
Patricia Wooster is the founder of WoosterMedia publishing where they help experts, leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs convert their intellectual property into print and digital products, so they can build brand awareness and reach a global audience.
In this podcast you'll learn:
- To unlock your highest potential it's an inward job.
- How to create your life book.
- How highly successful people spend their time.
- The importance of understanding the art of behavior to move people to a desired destination.
- What's most important for your children to have in order to succeed.
- Why replacing your ego with curiosity would make the world a better place.
To learn more about Designing Genius go to designinggenius.com.
One of the major reasons many women get stuck in their careers is imposter syndrome. To help us understand what imposter syndrome is and how to overcome it, I reached out to executive coach Elizabeth Sandler. In this episode you'll learn there are different types of imposter syndrome.
Valentine's Day is around the corner and can be very stressful to plan. In today's episode I speak with lifestyle blogger Pam Stultz who outlines 8 different categories on how to plan the perfect date. You can use any of these great ideas for a date night throughout the year!
Have you wanted to achieve things in your life or business but you stay up at night worried about expenses, or not having enough time or wonder if it'll all work out the way you want it to, this episode is for you.
Scarcity is something that shows up in many different ways in our lives. It can pop up in time, money, love and your job. This concept can hinder us and hold us back. After speaking with many of my clients about their mindsets I wanted to talk about how focusing on the wrong thing, that there isn't enough of something whether it be time or money, will only prove that there isn't. What we focus on is what we receive.
In this episode you'll learn how to stop living out of scarcity and start practicing an abundance mindset. To know that you have a choice in how you want to look at life and that there are so many possibilities out there for you. It's time to break the cycle of scarcity and tune into the life you deserve with plenty of time and money.
There is so much stress and darkness in the world. You also might be struggling with past traumas. This week's guest Dee Castelli is a trauma-informed Certified Aromatherapist and Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT) Practitioner.
In this episode you will learn the power of your sense of smell. How it can help dissolve your past and present emotional pain.
What are the best sources of smells to use for the Aroma therapy Reset and Dee walks Michelle through a Reset during the interview.
You can learn more about Dee and get more in-depth of her practices of Aroma Freedom Technique and her Level UP personal coaching, courses and workshops.
Does exercise seem like a chore to you? I speak with MK Stahl from Fit Body Boot Camp who gives us insight on how to find the right workout for you. Hint: if you're not having fun you probably won't stick to it. You also can't out train a poor diet.
Are you ready to lose weight, get healthy and learn how to do is with your natural cycle? In today's episode, Michelle interviews Dr. Mindy Pelz about her new book: "Fast Like a Girl." They discuss the importance and what the different sex hormones are. Why you need to track your cycle even if you don't have one anymore. Yes, it has something to do with the moon! Also, there are six different types of fasts, which one you should do. Her new book reads like a manual and they will break it down.
In order to move into the New Year, I took a look back at one of the most difficult years, 2022. And realized there are 3 important lessons I learned. Sadly, we lost my father-in-law during the summer. This left a big hole and guilt as he had asked if we could visit him one last time before her died. We hadn't been able to visit since COVID and unfortunately, we weren't able to make it. After many years of not being sure if we should stay living on the east coast, I decided to move my family within 57 days across country. One of the main reasons to move west is because my father's health started to deteriorate significantly. Through all of that, my business continued to grow. My children love their new environment and it's great being closer to my parents. But to get to this point, I took away three lessons. 1- You always have the answers inside you. 2- Any excuses you have are just Fear. 3- It's ok to ask for help.
It's the time of year to reflect on what went well in 2022 and how to set ourselves up for success in 2023. Whom better to help me do that than my good friend Joyce Shulman from 99Walks and Jetti poles. What you'll learn in this episode is the importance of reflecting on our year and not necessarily what were your "wins" but rather what went "well." How to handle your aging parents and becoming an empty nester. We also see if our predictions were correct and what we think will happen in 2023.
You can get in contact with Joyce:
Website:
99walks.fit
We are in the holiday season and sugar is everywhere! We also know that willpower is not enough to be able to permanently stop the sugar cravings and kick it to curb. Michelle speaks with expert Joyce Laszloffy from I Kicked Sugar on what it takes to permanently get yourself off of sugar. In this episode you'll learn how sugar is weaved into our lives and how to look for it. How we are conditioned and how we can break that conditioning. Plus what are good sugar replacements and so much more. This is a must listen to episode that will help you kick start 2023 and kick sugar for good!
To learn more about Joyce and how I Kicked Sugar™ can help you visit https://www.ikickedsugar.com/
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how do you go from growing up in a homeless shelter to being a host on QVC? To Welcome in Season Four, our next guest Lia Valencia Key will inspire you to be your biggest and brightest self! Lia's mother gave her a choice in 5th grade to either step up and become the person she knew she could be or to go down a very different path. Luckily Lia chose wisely and got her master's degree but decided what she really wanted was to work at QVC. Through hard work, persistence and telling anyone who would listen to her dream, Lia finally landed her dream job at QVC. But it didn't stop there she then went on to creating her own jewelry line and is now the host of Joyful Moments and Pop Ups. Lia teaches us that we have choices and what we do with them is what's important. We need to believe in ourselves and have a circle of great friends to keep us going. You will learn how to tap into your inner spirit, take risks and raise your energy to live an extraordinary life. This is a great episode to start season 4!
Why is it so hard to be proud of ourselves?
We've heard how important it is to be grateful and thankful for our lives but when it comes to actually being proud of ourselves we don't feel comfortable doing it.
In this episode I want you to join me in feeling proud. When we acknowledge our achievements we open ourselves up to achieve more.
Are you confident in most areas of your life but maybe one or two? Michelle's next guest author of the book "Confident as F" Elle Ross breaks down what it takes to gain self-esteem, set real boundaries and move past limit beliefs that were set when you were younger. In this episode you will also learn about the importance of having a healthy thyroid.
Have you ever had feelings of abandonment and loneliness? My next guest author and coach Connie Monroe experienced both and turned her mess into her message. She learned how to overcome her fears of abandonment to experience JOY. What you'll learn in this episode how to get past your feelings of abandonment. How to heal yourself and find Joy.
Over a million women are considered to be in "menopause" right now. But really you start menopause about 8 years before you're considered to be in menopause. You can have a number of the symptoms, mood swings, night sweats, hot flashes for years afterwards too. Luckily more and more research is being done and we're learning better ways to handle menopause. One of those experts who has been talking about it for years is my next guest Maryon Stewart. She came on the podcast a year ago and it's amazing how much has changed. We'll talk about the great strides being made to help us women with so many new products. What we can do with our nutrition and so much more.
Have you ever wonder what your purpose was or what you need to do to have wonderful relationships? Today I am starting something new. Once a month I will coach on an important topic that will encourage and empower you to help make mid- Life Changing. You will learn the important of evolving into your high self and keeping you on high vibrations.
Do you have a side hustle or have you thought about doing something to earn some extra money? In today's episode I speak with author, speaker, and podcaster Rebecca Whitman who explains how you can use things that you're already doing to earn money.
November is the perfect month to think about gratitude. Today I give you five easy ways to bring more gratitude into your life every day.
There are many benefits from having more daily gratitude from improving your health, having more energy, being more optimistic and lowering your stress and anxiety levels.
Is it hard to find time to fit in a workout program? Do you have the best intentions to go on a walk, run or the gym but life seems to get in the way? Today Michelle speaks with retired doctor, author, and speaker Dr. Juliet McGrattan on how she went from an inactive, exhausted mum of three, to a marathon running health expert. In this podcast you'll learn, how to get motivated to start moving. How to make exercise a habit in your life. What you can do if you get headaches from exercise or if you're worried about your knees and where to find good sources for your health.
Is it hard to find time to fit in a workout program? Do you have the best intentions to go on a walk, run or the gym but life seems to get in the way? Today Michelle speaks with retired doctor, author, and speaker Dr. Juliet McGrattan on how she went from an inactive, exhausted mum of three, to a marathon running health expert. In this podcast you'll learn, how to get motivated to start moving. How to make exercise a habit in your life. What you can do if you get headaches from exercise or if you're worried about your knees and where to find good sources for your health.
Do you dread posing for photographs? Is it hard for you to find one photo you like of yourself? That is about to change! Michelle spoke with award winning photographer Kim Brundage on how to take the perfect photo, what we need to know about lighting, poses that make you thinner, what to do with your hand while posing an so much more!
Do you dread posing for photographs? Is it hard for you to find one photo you like of yourself? That is about to change! Michelle spoke with award winning photographer Kim Brundage on how to take the perfect photo, what we need to know about lighting, poses that make you thinner, what to do with your hand while posing an so much more!
Have you thought of starting your own business? Are you wondering what it will take?
Michelle speaks with Jacquie Branagan who is an award winning entrepreneur and a Female Founder Consultant who helps with loneliness and feeling stuck speaks. In this episode you’ll learn how to start your own business, how much money it will take and what you need to do to prepare. How to deal with toxic people and overcome obstacles you might not have seen coming.
Have you thought of starting your own business? Are you wondering what it will take?
Michelle speaks with Jacquie Branagan who is an award winning entrepreneur and a Female Founder Consultant who helps with loneliness and feeling stuck speaks. In this episode you’ll learn how to start your own business, how much money it will take and what you need to do to prepare. How to deal with toxic people and overcome obstacles you might not have seen coming.
Jewel Diamond Taylor has been inspiring people, transforming their grief, healing past traumas and fears into full purpose driven lives.
In today’s episode you’ll learn how to stop procrastinating. How to surround yourself with empowering people and what true self-care is and means.
Jewel Diamond Taylor is hosting an in-person event:
Save the date October 22 for a Sister Soul Saturday PRIVATE gathering featuring guest speaker Jewel Diamond Taylor and Lynnis Woods-Mullins
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sister-soul-saturday-tickets-413333420387?fbclid=IwAR3_qasNpIVTMgw_qlcTdFxxuB6Ujm2OLEzSTT8jtb3ELgU9Z04IJTqwmQ8
Jewel Diamond Taylor has been inspiring people, transforming their grief, healing past traumas and fears into full purpose driven lives.
In today’s episode you’ll learn how to stop procrastinating. How to surround yourself with empowering people and what true self-care is and means.
Jewel Diamond Taylor is hosting an in-person event:
Save the date October 22 for a Sister Soul Saturday PRIVATE gathering featuring guest speaker Jewel Diamond Taylor and Lynnis Woods-Mullins
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After losing 40 pounds and keeping it off Michelle's next guest Nagina Abdullah tells us her key to weight loss. In this episode you'll learn the spices she uses to make food not only taste good but boost your metabolism and help with inflammation. You'll also learn her framework with food so you never have to guess what to eat. It's simple and easy to do. You only have to keep certain foods in your house and you'll know what to cook and eat. In Nagina's framework it takes the guesswork out of it and you don't even need to meal plan!
Nagina shares her "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes:
- 3 health benefits of using this spice
- 5 ways to use it in your day
- An easy recipe using this spice
https://masalabody.com/SweetSpicePDF/
After losing 40 pounds and keeping it off Michelle's next guest Nagina Abdullah tells us her key to weight loss. In this episode you'll learn the spices she uses to make food not only taste good but boost your metabolism and help with inflammation. You'll also learn her framework with food so you never have to guess what to eat. It's simple and easy to do. You only have to keep certain foods in your house and you'll know what to cook and eat. In Nagina's framework it takes the guesswork out of it and you don't even need to meal plan!
Nagina shares her "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes:
- 3 health benefits of using this spice
- 5 ways to use it in your day
- An easy recipe using this spice
https://masalabody.com/SweetSpicePDF/
What is the key to a successful career and life? Have you been struggling to find the right career or find happiness in your life? In today's episode Michelle speaks with one of the most respected women in Frederick Maryland, Marlene B Young. They discuss how she started working with her mentor George Delaplaine and saw the importance of giving back to the community. How she handled being the only woman in the room for most of her career. You'll also learn her philosophies on using the resources available to you and how we all have a "response ability," and the importance of being present with the people you work with. There are many more golden nuggets that Marlene shares on living a successful career and life!
Everyone has a story but do you want to write a book about it? To find out all we need to know about booking writing, today's guest is an author, ghost writer, speaker and writing coach. In this podcast you'll learn the most important part about writing, how to get an agent and now important rewriting is.
Everyday do you wake up feeling overwhelmed before you even start your day? Does life seem to be pulling you in many different directions? In today episode Michelle speaks with mindset coach Kerry Tepedino who explains how we can control our thoughts to turn our overwhelm into joy. Kerry shares her experience living in India and learning from her mentor who shared hugs to bring joy into life.
Do you have piles of papers and stuff hanging around the house? Does decluttering seem overwhelming and you don't know where to start? Do you feel bad about yourself because you can't seem to organize your "Stuff?" In today's episode Michelle speaks with Professional Organizer Monica Fay about what clutter really means. You'll also learn how we can deal with our "stuff" and not feel shame or guilt. How put up boundaries when people are trying to give you their things. How to organize your life one space at a time and how to declutter in layers.
basically in doing so many of the things you want to do in midlife? It’s having exposure or being visible. Now that funny because as we hit midlife most of us women feel invisible. I worked in the entertainment industry for over two decades who coveted 18-49.
In today’s episode I speak with the author of “The Visibility Factor” and executive coach Susan M. Barber who gives us tips on how we can be more visible in our professional lives and our personal lives.
How is your sleep cycle; do you ensure you’re getting deep sleep each night? Many factors that go into ensuring that you get a good night’s sleep that leaves you rejuvenated and well-rested in the morning.
In this episode of The New Mid, I speak with Erica Woolwine on how to prioritize and get a better night’s sleep in your mid-life. Erica is a health coach helping working moms get control of their food cravings, gain more energy and focus, and lose weight.
Listen in to learn how a deep night’s sleep impacts your health and functioning, plus how to plan your time to get that sleep. You will also learn the habits you need to develop to keep you in the right mindset that will lead to a good night’s sleep.
Are you getting in your way of finding the relationship you desire? Do you have some limiting beliefs that are standing in your way of finding love? When it comes to finding the love you desire in your life, it takes more than just putting yourself out there, it’s more about doing the inner work.
In this episode of The New Mid, I speak with Katie Phillips on how to heal your inner self and be energetically available to receive the love you desire. She’s a coach, presenter, speaker, author, and the founder of the School of Self-Love. She’s has dedicated her life to teaching others what she had to learn through her self-love journey.
Listen in to learn why you have to feel and heal your past pain to move into a place of hopefulness, forgiveness, and compassion for yourself and the other person. You will also learn the importance of healing your inner self and tapping into your feminine to get into the energy of receiving love.
How often do you focus on what you love and can control? To achieve your dreams and have others support you in your journey, you have to choose to focus on the positives in your life and exercise gratitude.
In this episode of The New Mid, I speak with Kate Volman about the power of dreaming again and rediscovering your sense of wonder and creativity. She’s the CEO of Floyd Consulting and the host of the Create for No Reason podcast. She and her team help individuals and organizations become the best version of themselves by providing training, coaching, and consulting services.
Listen in to learn the importance of coming up with a dream list as a tool for creating massive optimism in your life. You will also learn the importance of choosing to focus on what you can control and being grateful for what you already have.
In today’s podcast as it’s a continuous of Michelle's conversation with Dr. Tabatha Barber. If you haven’t listen to Part 1 you might want to go back and listen as we talked about hormone replacement therapy and what’s the scoop on the cancer connection – hint, there were flaws in the study. In today’s podcast you’ll learn clear steps on how to take control of your health, if you took birth control what that does to your hormones in midlife and we pick up where we left off on our fascinating conversation about why she thinks we need to stop drinking wine
Are you working to break the chains that are holding you hostage to your limiting beliefs? If you want to live your best mid-life, it’s important that you work on your mindset to be more welcoming to change and joy in your life.
In this episode of The New Mid, I speak with Desiree Maya on how to intentionally work on your limiting beliefs and live your dream life. Desiree is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and host of the Born Unbreakable podcast. She uses a nurturing approach to help people set goals and get to where they want to be.
Listen in to learn the power of having a network and utilizing it to help you in your process of transitioning. You will also learn how to accept change and move from strength to strength in your mid-life.
How do you release stress and anxiety from your mind and body? Have you given thought to how tapping on certain points in your body can help you find calmness when you’re stressed?
In this episode of The New Mid, I speak with Lorna Hollinger on the benefits of EFT tapping and how to do it to relieve stress and anxiety. Lorna Hollinger is an international Master EFT Trainer and Practitioner, multi-award-winning business owner, and founder of the Australian Tapping Institute where she trains and supports heart-centered people from across the globe to tap into their passions and create an abundant business.
She explains how even though she was skeptical when she first heard of tapping, the benefits of it drew her in and made it a passion of hers. Listen in to learn the importance of doing tapping for the positive to unblock energy and manifest the things you want in your life.
If you are struggling to lose weight, hot flashes, night sweats and so many other symptoms of menopause a lot of what we're dealing with has to do with the imbalance of our hormones. Dr. Tabatha Barber is a triple board certified OBGYN and has a fantastic podcast The Gutsy Gynecologist Show.
In this episode we talk about the importance of finding an OBGYN who understands hormones and how to test midlife women to find the best level and how to balance them as well. We also dive into birth control and how that has affected our midlife hormones.
What are your health, fitness, and self-care goals this summer? Do you have the right plan to keep you committed and consistent in these areas?
In this episode of The New Mid, I have Tanja Shaw speak with me on how to stay clear, committed, and consistent with your health and fitness goals this summer. Tanja Shaw is the host of the Fit + Vibrant You podcast and helps women over 50 take control over food, feel good, and live fully. She’s focused on helping women practice self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-love by stopping their war with food.
She explains the importance of defining your health and self-care goals and success beforehand to stay consistent and avoid losing focus. Listen in to learn why you need to shift your mindset on your summer eating and exercising habits to stay committed and minimize self-sabotage.
If you’ve been thinking of how to create generational wealth, then it’s time you get on it and involve your kids. In this episode, you get to learn of the many fun ways you can help your kids start small profitable businesses while still young. Loral Langemeier explains to us how she did it with her kids and what she means when she says Make Your Kids Millionaires.
Topics Discussed in Depth:
- Loral explains what inspired her to write her book Make Your Kids Millionaires.
- Start the money conversation and do things to make money to change your mindset around it.
- Why you’re responsible for making your kids millionaires as a parent.
- The fun ways you and your kids can start small businesses to make extra money.
- Loral on why you shouldn’t be afraid of legal issues when starting small businesses for your kids.
- The importance of educating your kids on healthy and responsibly credit card use.
- The value of financial literacy and creating generational wealth that’s going to last.
- Loral on how to smartly make money, keep it, and invest it.
In today's episode I am so fortunate to be joined by the Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca. She is triple board certified and is a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She's has a new book out "Menupause." We dive into her book and we talk about female empowerment, the stigma of aging, and how her book is broken down into 5 different eating plans each lasting 6 days.
Do you feel you lack focus or clarity? Do you want more energy in your life? Feng Shui can help! What is Feng Shui and How does it work? Michelle speaks with Feng Shui expert Kate McKinnon to understand how Feng Shui is used to improve both our work and personal lives. In this episode you'll learn what is Feng Shui. How to do it in your home and your office. What the is a "Power Position" and how to make it work for you. Why it's important to Feng Shui your house, especially the position of your bed. If you're not able to make every room work there are ways to implement other ways to get your room in harmony with Feng Shui. Kate also gives tips on how to slowly and easily get started.
One of the major issues we hit in midlife is waking up and being either unemployed or underemployed. What do we do when the phone stops ringing? In today's episode Michelle speaks with author Elizabeth White talks about when she was in her 50’s, she went from a hugely successful career to being without any income, overnight, being the one with her “nose pressed up against the glass looking at a world you’re not part of”, and yet she was not alone. She wrote an article that went viral and turned into a book and her latest book "55, Underemployed and Faking Normal," is the experience that a lot of us are going through. Her insight offers practical tips of how to get through life at such a critical stage, and have hope for the future.
In today's episode get ready to be inspired by McKenna Reitz who is a motivational speaker, life coach, AP Psychology teacher and volleyball coach. She shares her journey with Alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes all of her hair to fall out. Most of us have never heard of the disease until the infamous Oscar slap between Will Smith and Chris Rock. Mckenna gives us an inspirational look at how the disease affected her and how she has transformed her life.
Today's I'm happy to interview Dr. Roseann Capana-Hodge who is a trailblazer for children's mental health! She is the founder of The Global Institue of Children's Mental Health, author and media expert who is changing how we view and treat children's mental health. She doesn't believe the solution is to medicate our children. She has help thousands of children reverse some of the most challenging conditions including ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, Lyme disease, and PANS/PANDAS, using proven holistic therapies.
In this episode you will learn how to look out for signs of chronic stress or anxiety. How to give your child coping skills. Why maternal mental health is so important and how to deal with your child and social media.
Are higher prices getting you down? Feeling like your money isn't going as far as it used to these days? I know the feeling that's why I asked Financial coach Alissa Locke to help us navigate how to have a better mindset around money. We talk about the importance of tracking your money. Know where you spend and look at your subscriptions. Even though it's a volatile market it's a great time to buy stocks and more ideas on how to protect your money long term.
As summer quickly approaches and we start to exchange our heavy coats and layers of clothes for shorts, summer dresses and bathing suits - Michelle speaks with fitness expert, founder of Flipping Fifty Debra Atkinson. Debra has been helping midlife women flip the script on what it takes to lose weight now that our hormones have gone through changes. We aren't little men. We're aren't in our 20s, 30s or even 40s. We can't expect our bodies to react the way they did when we were younger. To flip what we know Debra gives us the 10 tenants of healthy living. You will learn from her years of knowledge and helping thousands of women get healthy.
During Midlife we find it's really difficult to lose weight or keep weight off. In Today's episode Michelle interviews Cynthia Thurlow who is a nurse practitioner, has over 20 years in the health and wellness field, is seen as a global expert on intermittent fasting, has 2 highly successful Tedx talks, and now can add best-selling author with her book “Intermittent Fasting – Transformation: The 45 Day Program for women to lose stubborn wright, improve hormonal health and slow aging.”
They discuss how to lose weight and keep it off because it’s not about dieting but rather your lifestyle. Find out if Intermittent Fasting is right for you.
Have you wondered why we are so sick as a nation? Cancer, Autoimmune diseases, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimers, ADHD, Autism, to name a few! Today's guest, Marilee Nelson, has a lot to share with us from her own journey. She avoided a kidney transplant at age 23 by using food as medicine. Later, she nursed her 10 year-old son back to health from being chemically injured by pesticides and she did this by removing all harmful products from his diet and environment. People started asking what she did so she started helping others to get back their health, and create healthy homes. It was so success Marilee created Branch Basics products where she’s helping many more people lead healthier lives.
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Are you looking to transition your career? Start something New? Out of work on looking for your next gig? We face unique challenges ageism, new technology and hiring managers that are decades younger than us. To help us navigate this new work world, Michelle interviews author and senior columnist for Yahoo! Finance, Kerry Hannon who's new book "In Control at 50+ How to Succeed in the New Work World" discuss the new landscape of jobs for those of us over 50.
Do you try to avoid confrontation at all costs? Do you run in the opposite direction instead of having the difficult conversation? In today's episode Michelle talks with award winning attorney Renee Bauer who has had her share of confrontation about how to handle difficult people and situation. Renee gives up 4 Tips on how to have a productive conversation instead of a screaming match. You'll learn the BIFF method as well as the best time to have these difficult conversations.
Are you thinking about trying something New but aren't sure where to start? Does it feel overwhelming and fear takes over? In today's episode Michelle speaks with the Founder of Frederick Lifestyle Magazine, Kristen Wojan how she left her steady job of teaching and started her own magazine. Kristen talks about using Linkedin and having Faith in herself. You'll learn how to get past your fears and how to start something new in midlife.
One of the best ways you can grow your business is using social media. In today's episode Michelle speaks with The Instagram Expert Sue B. Zimmerman to discuss how to use instagram to get paying clients. Sue breaks down what she calls the four neighborhoods, how to important your profile is and how engagement is more important than the number of followers you have.
What does it take to have healthy personal and small business finances? In today's episode Michelle talks with Mary Barry from Patriot Federal Credit Union about what you need to know when you're starting a new business and wanting to keep your money safe.
Wondering what to wear this Spring? The New Mid Fashion Expert Alison Lumbatis from "Get Your Pretty On" talks about the styles this Spring plus how to know what color you are. How to figure out what types of clothes are best to wear for your body type. And how to tug your shirt!
Have you thought if you waited maybe that hill you want to climb will get a smaller? I'm here to tell you that the exact opposite will happen. That hill will most likely get bigger with fear, anxiety and more drama. Take one step at a time but get going!!
March is a celebration of International Women and the contribution women have made historically. As we are making greater gains, women now earn 82 cents to the man's dollar, we have our first Vice President, we still have a long way to go. In today's episode Michelle speaks with entrepreneur coach and Tony Robbin's Impact Coach Tonya Davis.
There are very few people who know what they want to do with their life when they're twelve years old. In today's episode Michelle talks with Jack Diamond who has been working as a DJ since he was sixteen. He's interviewed Presidents, Musicians and every day people and is still loving it even though he wakes up at the crack of dawn. They discuss his favorite interview, how he's able to keep his LIVE radio show fresh after all these years and how he's living his best life.
In today's New Mid Tips, Michelle discusses the importance of living in the NOW! It's so easy for us to life in the past or worry about the future but if we want to make lasting change we need to live in the NOW. What we are currently doing is what matters most.
In today's episode Michelle speaks with Fitness expert Sue Hynes from Yogasu Fitness to discuss the importance of working out in midlife. It's not just about working hard but rather relaxing and allowing rest help your body get fit.
Women over 50 are the new Super Power Entrepreneurs. We are starting our own businesses at a record pace. In today's episode Michelle interviews CPA and tax expert Michelle Burke from Health and Taxes to help us understand what we need to be thinking about if we want to start our own business or if we already have one and how we can navigate our finances and taxes.
The New Mid Tips are back! Tune in every Friday for another quick Inspirational Tip from Life Coach and Host of The New Mid Podcast, Michelle Newman. Today Michelle's speaking about finding your purpose and living life by Design and not by Default.
Are you constantly looking for something but there's too much stuff for you to find it? Is your closet burst with clothes you think you'll get into when you lose those 10 pounds? In today's episode Michelle interviews Professional Organizer Ashley Stuart on the importance not only for your house to be tidy and organized but it's also good for your mental state. They breakdown 5 reasons why people hold onto their stuff and how to "Rethink Clutter."
On today's episode Michelle interviews the founder of All Things Tudor Deb Hunter. They discuss how a midlife woman from Tennessee USA started the immensely popular facebook group and podcast "All Things Tudor." It all began when Deb was diagnosis with Stage 4 cancer and her friends encouraged her to share her vast knowledge on the Tudor era. What started as 40 members in her facebook group has turned into 24k+ and counting. Her podcast is in the top 200 of historian podcasts. She's interviewed exciting guests such as Earl Charles Spencer. Find out how Deb is just hitting her stride with the success and global hunger for All Things Tudor is opening many opportunities that Deb has hoped would've happened 30 years ago but she's excited it's happening now.
Love and sex often take a back seat in Midlife. We get busy with family obligations, work, and our hormones changing we can feel switched off from the waist down. Michelle invites Dr. Alexandra Solomon on the show to talk about how to communicate better with your partner to have a more intimate relationship. How to gain more self-love and release the need to control and not feel the need to be responsible for the climate of our relationships.
Have you ever wondered why did we start naming generations? What’s happening to our life span? Retirement? The Aging Work Force? And how are we adapting to the new demographic of our world population that aging and the decline of birth rates? To discuss all of this and more I’m excited to interview my friend Bradley Sureman whose new book “The Super Age: Decoding our Demographic Destiny” has hit bookstores January 18th.
Get ready to be inspired! As we start 2022 we have a fresh start to make Real Change. What better way to learn how to do that than with today's special guest Don Hobbs. Don got his start with Tony Robbins when they both started out their careers with the late Jim Rohn who was one of the greats in self-development. In this episode we discuss how to get past your limits, find more time to get things done, plan your life first and so many other inspirational words of advice. Get out your pen and paper.
The New Year is here and we're ready for a fresh start. What better way to welcome in 2022 than speaking with Dr. Shelly Burns about how to best align your body, mind and be healthy in the new year.
She isn’t your “normal” chiropractor. Dr. Shelly believes in treating the whole body, not just the spine. She’s also a personal trainer so she can read a person’s body very differently than most. She gives us tips on how to get into shape, keep your muscles, and bones aligned.
As the end of 2021 quickly approaches it's time for us to reflect on the past year and look forward to the New Year. What better way to do that than interviewing my good friend Joyce Shulman from 99 Walks. This is the second year in a row that I've spoken with Joyce about setting goals for the upcoming year and getting her predictions for 2022. In this conversation we discuss different ways to set our intentions, how to make better decisions, and her book Walk Your Way to Better that has 99 intentional walks that will get you thinking.
Did you know that our lab results are set up to say either healthy or unhealthy? There is no inbetween. According to my next guest Laini Gray, the inbetween is where we find our "Superstar" hormone level which is a much tighter range. It will make you have more energy, little to no hot flashes and be able to poop regularly! We discuss all the lab tests you should get, our thyroid, alcohol, sugar, gut health and how all of it affects our hormones.
Actress Mariann Aalda is a Trailblazer. She was one of the first African-American daytime soap opera heroines...playing the fan-favored young, criminal defense attorney,"DiDi Bannister" on ABC's EDGE OF NIGHT. Now she is prosecuting Ageism. Mature women are longing to see themselves portrayed as vibrant, vital and sexually viable in TV and film and Mariann is on a mission to do just that. She is trailblazing the way to Age Shamelessly.
In today's episode Michelle speaks with thrive expert, business consultant Casey Clark who helps people get out of their own way to thrive in their businesses. They discuss how to deal with past traumas and toxic people. How that can hold someone back not only in their personal life but in their business. Casey explains how to overcome obstacles and be able to thrive in the new year.
We are all very busy with the Holidays upon us. I wanted to find out ways to make ourselves a little more healthy – yes during the holidays and more memorable. I reached out to lifestyle blogger Ahna Fulmer to get tips on keeping our heart healthy and our Season Bright. We talk about the risks with heart disease and strokes and we also talk about ways to make this holiday more warm and inviting. Let’s say our 5 senses are all involved in doing that!
As we age our bodies require different types of exercise and diets according to fitness expert Jill Brown. we discuss the importance of intermittent fasting, strength training and high intensity workouts. We need to be more mindful of what we're eating and our eating windows. Jill also breaks down the best exercises for us in our 40s, 50s and beyond.
- A major part of changing your habits is your self identity.
- We start losing muscle mass in our 40s.
- Best exercises in our bodies in our 40s, 50s and beyond.
- If you’re eating more than 12 hours per day you’re hurting your liver.
- What is a Fat Burner vs. a Sugar Burner.
- Estrogen protects our hearts. As we start to lose estrogen it’s important we take care of ourselves as heart aches are the #1 killer of women.
- How to do a Sugar Detox.
- What are the best ways to handle stubborn belly fat.
- The best foods we can eat to lose weight.
The Holidays are upon us. Let the shopping begin! In today's episode Michelle is joined by Housewives of Frederick County blogger Pam Stultz who gives us an inexpensive gift guide for the woman who has everything. Pam shares with us some of her favorite things and you can order all of them on Amazon. So grab a piece of paper and a pen to take notes!
Having an Autistic child or one on the spectrum can be the toughest on the mothers. That's why in today's episode Michelle s interviewed the Founder of Differentbrains.org Hackie Reitman. Hackie started to research more about different brains when his daughter was diagnosis with Autism later in life. Being a retired orthopedic surgeon, heavyweight boxer, film maker, author and philanthropist, Hackie decided to research the various differences in our brains. When he realized that most fields dealing with different types of brains from Autism, ADHA, Down Syndrome, do not share their research, Hackie has been on a mission to change that. You will also learn about the wonderful work they're doing at Differentbrains.org hiring interns to learn various skills and help them get jobs to have a more independent life.
Have you ever felt confident but still had those butterflys or a anxiety? What do you think it would be like if you could feel calm and confident? Michelle interviews tv personality, executive coach and motivational speaker Patricia Stark about her new book “CalmFidence.” It teaches us how not only to have confidence but to also be calm. We discuss the power of natural remedies, your communication skills, what’s the story you want to tell. How to lay the groundwork with habits every day and why she thinks MacGyver – yes the same guy we grew up watching on television is a great example of Calmfidence.
In today's episode Michelle speaks with midlife trailblazer Lynnis Woods-Mullins who has been helping women raise their V.I.B.E. to live a healthier, fuller midlife for over a decade. After suffering from an anxiety disorder, Lynnis left her corporate job and started the company PraiseWorks and Wellness Woman 40 and Beyond Brand where she emphasizes nutrition, fitness and holistic practices.
In today's episode Michelle is joined by Stephen Scoggin who went from being homeless, living a life lie that "Scoggins don’t get ahead, they get by" - to creating a multi-million dollar business, writing a best-selling book, and hosts the podcast Stuck to Unstoppable. We discuss what it takes to get unstuck. Why you got stuck in the first place. What Stephen calls Cornerstone moments that ultimately define the trajectory of your life. Finally, Stephen gives us the formula how to get unstuck and live a life without limitations. Stephen likes to say “Trees have roots. Humans have feet.”
To celebrate the 100th Episode, Michelle talks with her good friend Tony Award winning actress Marissa J. Winokur. During the pandemic Marissa realized she checked all the boxes as a high risk person. She was overweight, a cancer survivor, and has asthma. The one thing she could control was getting healthy and losing the weight. She didn't use any fancy diets or pills she did it the old fashion way with hard work and watching what she ate. Now she's fifty pounds lighter and has gain a much healthier and stronger lifestyle.
We all have the same 24 hours in a day but why do some people seem to get more done? In Today's episode Michelle speaks with international business coach and host of the Pivot Me podcast April Garcia about how to multiply time. April gives us the secret to getting three times more work done in less hours. She believes it's important to get more done so you can spend the rest of your doing and people with the people you love.
How many of us heard we can't serve other when we pour from an empty cup? What would it be like if our cups were overflowing and we actually served from the saucer? That is what I’m talking about with lifestyle expert Danette May. She is the co-founder and COO of Mindfulness Health and Earth Echo foods, she is the best selling author of The Rise and recently just published her second book Embrace Abundance. She Founder of the Rise Movement and is a motivational speaker and High level executive coach. She’s shared her fitness and nutrition tips on National television on shows like Access Hollywood, Hallmark Channel's Home. Danette is such an inspiration and on the show today we talk about going from an autopilot life to a more intentional life. Getting in touch with her intuition was her super power and lead her to go from only $47 to 8 figures. It wasn’t all easy but Danette believes strongly in living an intentional life with high frequency. And you can’t have high frequency if you don’t truly love yourself.
On today's episode Michelle welcomes back our favorite Fashion Stylist Alison Lumbatis from Get Your Pretty On. Alison released her first book "The Ultimate Book of Outfit Formulas A Stylish Solution to What Should I Wear?" Her book discusses what style to wear for each body type. How to take your measurements which is especially important with online shopping. The Fall and Winter Fashions plus so much more!
Essential Oils are all the rage! What are they and do they really work? In today's episode Michelle speaks with essential oil expert Tammy Davis to explain the power of using oils, what are the best oils to start with and why they're so effective. If you've ever thought about trying essential oils, this episode will explain everything you need to know about them. If you're already using oils you might be surprised at some of Tammy's thoughts on the "normal" oils that she doesn't believe work as you suspect...think Lavendar. Learn how we can help our bodies age gracefully and use natural methods to deal with stress and anxiety!
"Never, Never, Never Give Up." - Winston Churchill might have said those words but Kelly Gunther lived them! As a former Olympic speed skater, Kelly had to face her worst nightmare, making the Olympic team only to have her spot taken from her 24 hours later. Then two months later, she had nearly a career ending injury. In today's episode, Michelle speaks with Kelly about her resilience, determination and heart. How she could have walked away from the sport she loved but kept going. This episode will truly inspire you!
In today's episode Michelle interviews motivational speaker, author, executive coach Jen Buck. Jen reveals how when COVID hit she ended up losing her entire business. That's when she realized she had to find "Deep Bravery" to pivot and create completely new avenues of revenue. Jen also speaks about how to use both her feminine and masculine energy. If you're feeling stuck, start with play to see what lights you up. She also discusses the power of the feminine energy that are the traits that the world really needs in our leaders.
Homeless as a child, Tanya MFK worked her way up to have a successful career in Hollywood. She controlled everything including scheduling 3 minute bathroom breaks. Then on her 25th birthday her world shattered when her husband was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. After he died four months later, Tanja realized she could no longer live her life for "Some Day" because life was happening now. She sold all of her belongings. Left her job in Hollywood and moved to Shalem Temple in China to study Kung Fu. Now Tanja is a Business and Success coach that shares her advice on how to reinvent ourselves.
Here are few takeaways:
- You can’t live life for “Some Day.” You’ll miss out on a lot.
- To reinvent yourself you need to start by taking chances.
- We don’t have control but we have the power of our choices.
- Becoming really intentional and figuring out what you really want to key to a fulfilling life.
- You’ll never have full confidence in something until you’ve already done it.
- If you don’t start now you’ll either be waiting for a voice or a trauma will force you to wake up.
During menopause women lose 20 to 25% of their bone density. Muscle strength goes down as the central nervous system will never let your muscles become stronger than what your skeletal system can handle. So what do we do?
In today's episode Michelle speaks with Kyle Zagrodzky who is the Founder and CEO of Osteostrong which is the Ultimate Biohack that helps you with the foundation of your body - the skeletal system. During this interview you'll learn the facts on what is going on in our aging bodies and how you can not only improve but reverse the effects of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
Here are a few takeaways:
-Will power can only take you so far when you're working out, dieting and starting a new positive habit.
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You always need to exercise for the benefits that having a daily cardiovascular workout brings. Osteostrong is a great enhancement to those workouts.
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After a six month study on postmenopausal women, 14.7% saw an increase in bone density on average compared to weightlifting and supplements.
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Osteostrong has helped people with their balance, posture and even stopped people from having to do knee replacement surgery.
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Tony Robbins sought out Kyle to find out more about Osteostrong. Tony was so convinced he's not only an investor but also one of Kyle's advisors.
You can contact Kyle at:
osteostrong.me
In today's episode Michelle has a heart warming conversation with Scarlett Lewis who lost her son Jessie Lewis during the Sandy Hook shootings. When Scarlett got home the night of the shooting, she noticed on her kitchen chalkboard that Jesse had written the words Nurture, Healing, Love. All three of these words are used in the definition of #compassion. Instead of anger, finger pointing and blame Scarlett decided to become part of the solution. That's when she founded The Choose Love Movement.
In today's episode you'll learn how courageous Jesse was in his last moments and how his courage helped propel his mother to spread love and educate children, parents and whole community how to handle their emotions, deal with confrontation and choose love over hate.
From the moment of birth, Michael Kutcher has overcome challenges and conquered obstacles. He was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of three, and ten years later underwent a heart transplant. He is nothing short of a miracle.
Michael has had the ability to not just overcome obstacles, but thrive and live with a “diffability”…a term he uses when talking about his journey.
Michael is the twin brother of Ashton Kutcher, and talks about the power of being a twin, and how he prides himself on doing things on his own – but knows he always has his brother’s support.
Michael is active advocating for CP and organ donation – and if he is leading a speaking event in your town….go and reserve a spot. You will be inspired.
Have you heard of the term "Biohacking?" It's not used a great deal in women's health but Kristin Weitzel is determined to change that. She is on a mission to help women live longer by using various "Biohacks."
In today's episode Michelle speaks with Kristin about various biohacks: Intermittent Fasting, Ice Baths, Red Light therapy and other hacks to find out if they really do work. How we can do them and how it can help our health in the aging process.
Here are few takeaways:
- Biohacking is finding ways to use ancient practices like breath work and meditation along with modern technology and other hacks to age well and gracefully.
-Red light therapy: Sunlight in the eyes and skin to set circadian rhythm for the day. Helps your skin with wrinkles and a good nights sleep.
-Ice plunges 40 degrees Fahrenheit or less helps regulate cellular health.
-Intermittent Fasting 16 hours fast and an 8 hour window to eat.
- Most important get lab work done to know your numbers and the base line you're working from.
You can contact Kristin Weitzel @warriorwomanmode
While Dr. Ali Faulkingham was practicing medicine after graduating from Georgetown University she realized the best way she could help her children patience was to was to help their parents. At the same time Dr. Ali wanted more balance in her life and decided to study Eastern medicine and became a teacher a the Deepak Chopra Center. This lead her on a journey to discover how to treat her patients without having to prescribe them medications.
In today's episode Michelle discusses with Dr. Ali what tools midlife women can use to help them with symptoms from menopause, aging and overall health. Dr. Ali has used Aryurveda to improve her own life and has seen the positive results in many of her patients.
Here's a few takeaways:
-Dr. Ali is more of a lifestyle supporter than a medication supporter.
-Before someone can meditate they first need to get in the right place to be able to meditate.
-Breath work and body work can help you calm down.
-A few of the supportive herbs for midlife: Red Clover tea, Ashwagandha herb, licorice tea - check with your practitioner before using any herbs.
-You do not need to kill yourself exercising to lose weight.
Are you nervous to sneeze or cough in fear that your bladder will leak? Does having sex hurt? Is constipation an issue? In today's episode Michelle speaks with Vagina Coach Kim Vopni about how to have a healthy Vagina.
In Midlife there are a lot of changes going on and one of them has to do with our vaginas. No one really talks with us about all of the different issues we're having but that stops today. Michelle has real conversations with Kim about what is going on with our bodies and what we can do about it.
Here are a few key takeaways:
- The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that close off the base of our pelvis.
-Incontinence is treatable.
-Pelvic organ prolapse is more common than incontinence.
-How to do kegels properly.
-What are biofeed back devices and should you use them.
ML Carroll found herself at the age of 24 fired from a job she loved and being charged with stealing to running her own catering company within 24 hours. This wouldn't be the last time ML was faced with extreme circumstances that not only tested her resolved but thrusted her into a direction to thrive! ML doesn't know the meaning of quitting. She is a fighter and has the drive of a powerhouse.
in today's podcast, Michelle speaks with ML Carroll on how her fear of failure has driven to overcome obstacles that could have crippled her. When the pandemic hit her catering company went from $2 million dollars of orders to Zero. You will be so inspired to learn how she time and time again turned her circumstances around into huge wins!
Here are a few takeaways:
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How to turn any circumstance into a win.
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What to do when faced with a crisis and a situation that would otherwise seem hopeless.
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The power of community.
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What you need to do before you meet with a caterer.
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How to plan the perfect picnic for the summer.
Have you ever thought about how you introduce yourself? Do you walk into a room and shy in the corner? Are you a rambler and give away too many details? Today's episode will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on any area of your life you communicate...which is pretty much everything! Michelle talks with Communication Expert Karen Laos to dissect the perfect introduction, how to command a room with confidence and to properly use punctuation in every conversation.
Here are a few takeaways:
- When introducing yourself be sure to use the PPUs. Something personal, professional and unique.
-How to stop rambling.
-Why structure is so important in every conversation.
-How not to say your name as a run on sentence.
-What your body language says about you.
-How to Command a Room with Confidence.
Contact Karen Laos at:
karenlaos.com
In today's episode Michelle speak with Jennifer Louise who is the Founder of the Successful Salon Club and Business Coach. As we all know 2020 was the year of Pivot. We discuss the difference between people who survived and thrived in 2020 as compared to those who didn't. What makes a successful Entrepreneur? Find out in this inspiring interview!
Here are the takeaways:
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No Change is No Change.
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What are the most important elements to have a Powerful Morning Routine.
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How to overcome your Fear that is holding you back.
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The most important decision she made to propel her business forward.
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Don't get upset with the work you didn't do.
Today Michelle welcomes back her good friend Loral Langemeier, The Millionaire Money Maker! During this podcast we discuss how to start the money conversation with your family. Where you need to make your financial decisions from. How we were raised to think about money was all wrong and how we need to start thinking about money. And what Loral means by getting "Off Your Lazy Assets!"
Here are a few takeaways:
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A Man is Not A Plan
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Stop being unconscious with your money.
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First you need to learn how to make money.
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Second you need to learn about money.
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It's your choice to stay stuck or to do something about it.
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If/When you get laid off be grateful. It gives you a sense of urgency.
-Take the word "Sell" out of your vocabulary and replace it with "Serve."
-You all have a gift and talent. Live Fully and don't live with any regrets. Do whatever you need to do.
- It's never too late.
In today's episode Michelle is joined by her friend Amy Schmidt to has a Tedx Talk and wrote a book titled: "Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Fifty." They discuss how to face so many of the challenges we face in midlife: children leaving for college, dealing with aging parents, telling your story and fearlessly facing midlife.
Here are a few of the takesaways:
-We can find the same exhilaration we once had when we were children jumping off the high dive and doing a big splash cannonball into the pool!
-Life will change when your children leave the nest but check in with yourself and realize you've prepared them for this moment.
-Record your aging parents voices to have capture their wisdom.
-Write down your "I am" statements.
-How to harnish your story to discover your superpower.
You can contact Amy Schmidt:
Fearlesslyfacingfifty.com
Heather Havenwood has taken several businesses from zero to millions and helps others do the same. In today's episode she speaks with Michelle on what mindset it takes to run a winning company. She also talks about how women in their 40s, 50s and beyond are just getting started and there are so many opportunities out there.
Here are a few takeaways:
-Women have been put in cages their whole life. By the time we hit midlife it's time to uncage ourselves.
-Fear is the false evidence appearing real.
- Who are you doing your dreams for?
-Why a good coach is so important.
-How to find your own voice.
-How to pave your own path.
Dr. Deborah Gilboa is regularly seen on shows such as “Good Morning America”, “The Today Show," "Rachael Ray" and “The Doctors”, Deborah is also a multi-awarded teacher, board certified family physician and an industry leading parenting expert who is famously known as “Dr. G.”
Michelle speaks with Dr. about how stress builds resilience and that the pandemic might not have the negative effect on our children as we thought.
Kristen Coffield is the founder and owner of The Culinary Cure™, a consulting business and information website. She is dedicated to helping busy, overwhelmed professionals improve their health and increase their energy through in-person training sessions, workshops, seminars and coaching. She is an inspirational speaker, a coach and a "kitchen interventionist" helping people understand the power of food to help them lead healthier lives.
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The power food has to transform your life and give you more control.
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Why you must put your health first and use food as your partner to live your best life.
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How changing her relationship with food changed her life and her relationship with everything..
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Why dehydration can lead to overeating.
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Why your kitchen is a microcosm of your life and why you may need a kitchen intervention.
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Why detoxifying the mind is as important as the body.
You can find more info about Kristen on her website The Culinary Cure. (https://theculinarycure.com/)
In today's episode Michelle speaks with author, Tedx speaker and community builder Tara Geraghty. When Tara thought her life had hit rock bottom during her divorce from an abusive husband, she found out that was just a trap door. Her 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Drawing on her faith, friends and the community she built around her, Tara not only helped her daughter survive but realized she could help other parents deal the trauma of their children getting cancer. Her book was born and soon afterwards a Tedx talk.
Michelle discusses with Tara the key tools she used to build mental resilience and get through her darkest day and how she built a community on the app Clubhouse to over 10k within four weeks.
Here are a few takeaways:
- If things aren't going well change your focus quickly. Focus on what you want.
- She put a blank picture frame on her wall for years as she was figuring out what she wanted her life to look like.
- No matter how bad you think you have there is always someone worse off.
- Laughter is the best medicine.
- Control your thoughts. When she would start to think her daughter could die she'd say to herself "Cancel! Cancel!" or if only 7 children survive "Why not her daughter be number 7?"
-If we put everyone else first what are we teaching our daughters?
To get in contact with Tara:
heygirlyoucan.com
Amy Lacey turned her mess into her message. Amy's life turned upside down after she had her third child at age 40. She developed blood clots, autoimmune disease and was put on five different medications that left her depressed. After realizing she needed to take her life in her own hands, Amy started to concentrate on the foods that she was eating. This lead her to start making cauliflower pizza crusts and zoodles (zucchini noodles).
Michelle has a very candid conversation and discuss some things that Amy hasn't really spoken about before. They talk about her business venture in New Zealand. Her 5 P's of business success and how she overcame self doubt.
Here are a few takeaways from the episode:
- To heal herself she started eliminating foods and then slowly started to add them back in to see which ones cause inflammation.
- She realized that food can be medicine so that you are healthy enough to get off certain medications.
- In the beginning Amy took her cauliflower pizza crusts and zoodles to farmer's markets. She would sell out of everything.
-2017 she did a video of a customer's story. It went viral and her brand took off.
-Her first business was a breakthrough of fear. - The 5 P's are what helped her business scale in a big way.
- She has also learned how to turn the negative child's voice that she has off.
heyamylacey.com
In today's episode Dr. Leslie Kernisan joins Michelle to discuss How to Take Care of Your Aging Parents. Dr. K's new book will guide you through when and how to step in, to help your parent be safer, while respecting your parent's dignity and autonomy.
Includes special resources on assisting a parent who doesn't accept there's a problem, getting evaluated for possible Alzheimer's disease, and overcoming common obstacles.
A few takeaways:
- What are the signs you need to be looking for that your parents memory loss is serious.
- How to talk to your parents especially if they're confrontational.
- What should you do if your parent doesn't want to give up driving.
-How to handle difficult conversations with your siblings.
-If you live a long distance from your parents, there are options for you to take to better help your parents.
How to Contact Dr. Leslie Kernisan:
betterhealthwhileaging.com
New Coaching Program to Help Guide You Through Helping Your Parents:
Click this Link: HelpingOlderParentsMemoryLoss
It's the 75th Radio Show episode but it's the 100th Podcast Episode! To celebrate this occasion Michelle is joined by Celebrity Nutritionist and expert JJ Virgin. She is a NYT Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker and Founder of the Mindshare Collaborative conference. JJ talks with us how to transform your health in midlife.
She has trained many celebrities through the years and is constantly learning and growing her programs to better serve her clients. One of the biggest takeaways is that she now rethinks the word "diet." Now diet is more about using it as a road map to figure out the best nutrition for each individual person.
Here are a few of the takeaways from this episode:
- There is no Plan B for your A Game!
- Where is Sugar sneaking into your diet?
- In midlife there is no margin for error.
- An Outline of the Perfect Road Map in Eating
- What impacts your thyroid.
- Some of the most important steps you can take to have a healthy life.
Contact Information:
JJVirgin.com
In today's episode Michelle speaks with Meaghan B Murphy about her new book "Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with Yay!" Meaghan is an author, editor, podcaster, on-air personality, lifestyle and health expert and a home-hack master. She was recently named Editor in Chief of Woman’s Day the #1 magazine on newsstands. Using her years of experience working in the magazine business (teen people, Cosmopolitan, and Good Housekeeping), Meaghan has been teaching us home-hacks, life-hacks and pretty much every kind of hack. Now Meaghan has written her book that gives us practical advice that teaches us how to live a life filled with Yay!
Meaghan also did this entire interview while in pain. She thought she had broken her arm right before the interview but luckily it turned out that it was sprained. She has grit and resilience and really used her life hacks to complete this wonderful interview!
Here are a few takeaways that will inspire you to fill your days with Yay:
- She turned her "Grumpy" life and changed to being a positive person.
- To be happy, you have to do happy!
- You will learn science proven techniques to boost your happiness and move the happiness needle.
- Change you "Have tos" to "Get tos."
-Never miss a Monday! - You need to start prioritizing positivity the same way you brush your teeth.
- What's the "Yay" list?
You can find Meaghan on her website (https://meaghanbmurphy.com/) and her Off The Gram Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)
Are you looking for a natural way to combat hot flashes, brain fog and mood swings? In today's episode Michelle speaks with health expert Maryon Stewart about her latest book "Manage Your Menopause Naturally."
We don't have suffer in silence with our menopausal symptoms. There has been research done that shows positive results from using flax seeds, and other natural foods. Maryon breaks down all the important nutrients that we need and how a simple refuel can improve symptoms within six weeks.
Nutritional Deficiencies Physical Signs:
- Cracking at the side of the mouth
- Red patches side of the nose
- Skin is Dry
- Brittle, nails breaking
- Pimples on the upper arm and/or thighs
Most of us are worried about money. Will we have enough to retire? Can we retire? Loral Langemeier also known as the Millionaire Money Maker is a money expert, motivational speaker, best-selling author and empowers people around the world to become millionaires. She explains that the "normal" system we grow up in does not set us up for financial freedom.
in today's episode Michelle discusses with Loral on today's episode strategies for both adults and children on how to make their money work for them. Loral was single and expecting her first child when she realized she needed to rely on herself. The system that we are raised in does not set us up for financial freedom. At that moment she chose to make a great life.
Here are a few takeaways:
- Knowing about money is not just a parent issue but it's important for children to understand it as well.
-Start talking about money with your children at a young age. Use the games Monopoly, Cash Flow and Millionaire Maker to help teach you and your children about money. - If you are an empty nester or thinking about leaving your corporate, start your own company.
- We are groomed to be employees but this will not give you financial freedom.
- It is a challenge to get started and the first $100k is the hardest but the first steps can either start you or stop you.
- Learn about cash flow and how to sell.
- Act like you are the expert you are!
- Everyday you have to make money! Sell something!
- Women start businesses faster than men but only 3% of women on the planet are millionaires.
- For FREE "Millionaire Maker", ticket for Loral's "Market Place" webinar and Virtual Swag Bag go to Justmetloral.com\newmid.
If you'd like to Contact Loral you can also go to Justmetloral.com\newmid.
Heather Monahan cracked the glass ceiling when she became the Chief Revenue Officer of a Media company, winning awards and recognition for driving company growth. After receiving the most Influential Woman in Radio award in 2017, she had a meeting with her boss only to be unexpectedly let go from the company she had helped build. What could have been a road block for Heather's success turned out to be the best thing that could've happened to her.
Michelle speaks with Heather how she went on Twitter and announced to the world that she got Fired. Doing something so unconventional led to a series of serendipitous events that resulted in her becoming a bestselling author, TED Speaker, Board Member and recently a Harvard Professor. According to Heather, getting fired was one of the best things that could’ve happened to her and she even recommends that everyone should experience getting fired at least once.
Takeaways from our interview:
- The importance of launching your personal brand.
- Do the antithesis of what everyone else does.
- The best way to use Fear.
- What it takes to reinvent yourself.
- When you feel stuck what steps you need to take to gain confidence.
- Why Heather believes everyone should get fired at least once.
- The best advice Gary Vee gave her.
You can contact Heather Monahan @heathermonahan
Michelle Newman is the founder of The New Mid Academy a coaching program that raises midlife women's motivation, mindset and money. She started The New Mid to discuss the New Midlife and how women 40+ are still climbing and Reinventing themselves.
Contact Michelle @thenewmid, michelle@thenewmid.com or thenewmid.com
Spring is in the Air and it is time to do some Spring Cleaning and Declutttering!
Today Michelle speaks with Monica Fay who has been seen on CBS, NBC and ABC and author of the book: "The Energetic Outcome: A Guide to Decluttering Your Head, Home & Hustle.” You specialize in teaching others the value of letting go & lightening their load to shift the energy in the world.
Here are a few takeaways:
- Have a vision for the space that you are cleaning.
- Start with quick wins to make you feel good.
- Only clean for 90 minutes at a time.
- Take a small section at a time so you make sure you complete it.
- When you start to go through you things find out what the "Why." What is the reason you're holding onto it.
- If you are not wanting to let go of certain items it's most likely because of fear, confidence and control.
Dominique Dawes, or as we knew her Dawesome Awesome, was a 10 year member of the U.S. National Gymnastics team, is a three-time Olympian, and among her other stellar accomplishments - is the first Black person to win an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics, in 1996 in Atlanta. She is dedicating her life to elevate the next generation of gymnasts!
Michelle speaks with Dominique about the toxic culture of USA Gymnastics and how it lead her to open up her own Gymnastics Academy. Dominique has lived a life of service but in 2016 when the Larry Nassar story was finally exposed for the horrific sexual assaults he had been doing for decades it planted a seed in Dominique for her to one day start her own Gymnastics Academy. That day came on July 1, 2020 with the "Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy and Ninja." In this interview Dominique doesn't hold back on the toxic culture that she experiences growing up in the USA Gymnastics and how it's time for them to become more transparent and in her words "Clean Up and Clean House."
Here's a few takeaways:
-While Dominique trained she felt the culture was one of "fear, intimidation and silence."
-Larry Nassar saw the vulnerability of the young athletes and took advantage of it.
-Even before Dominique had children she had already decided she wouldn't allow her children to be part of USAG.
-Dominiques husband was the first to talk with her about opening up her own Academy to create a healthy culture in the sport of Gymnastics.
-It's Dominique's mission to that every child that walks through her doors will not only get quality gymnastics training but will smile, laugh and have fun while they're doing it.
-Her top quality coaches will pull the greatness out of every child they coach while building their self-esteem.
-In what's a priority in your life, if something matters enough to you, you will make the time.
-Make sure to have time for yourself.
- When your body tells you to slow down, listen.
- Parents you are your children's role models!
- Get out of your own way and listen to how you speak to yourself.
You can contact Dominique at:
info@dominiquedawesgymnasticsacademy.com
Visit her Academy Website:
Dominiquedawesgymnasticsacademy.com
Alison Lumbatis is the creator of the first and only online capsule wardrobe membership program – the Get Your Pretty On Style Challenge. Since starting it in 2013, over 6,000 women in 20 countries have participated. Today she shares with us what the trends are for Spring 2021 and if there's anything else we should wear besides our pajama bottoms!
Here are a few takeaways:
-Athleisure wear is here to stay.
-What are the best Denim Jeans to wear for anyone.
- What are the best styles for both Petites and Plus Size Women
- Spring trends: Ditsy Flora, Stripes, cactus green and tie dye! Yes, tie dye!
- Capsule wardrobe are a great way to build your wardrobe.
- How best to launder your clothes so they'll last.
How to Contact Alison:
getyourprettyon.com
Joan Lunden is a household name for many Midlife women who grew up with her as the Host of Good Morning America for almost 20 years. An award-winning journalist, a bestselling author, a motivational speaker, and a Health and Wellness Advocate, Joan is both wise and delightful in her mission to help women in The New Mid!
Michelle speaks with Joan, who recently turned 70, on today’s show to discuss her latest book, “Why Did I Come Into This Room? A Candid Conversation Around Aging.” She is funny, insightful, passionate about healthy aging and leading a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on mind, body and soul.
Here are a few takeaways:
- Happiness is a choice. It's up to you to decide to be Happy!
Age is only a number.
-Why we have belly fat.
-We shouldn’t be embarrassed to talk about our body’s aging process.
-Learning new things is the key to keeping your brain growing and helps your memory.
-The most important thing you can do to slow the decline of cognitive thinking is exercise.
-Sleep is another key element to in aging well.
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Making a "Happiness List" instead of a "Bucket List."
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The power in writing your "Eulogy."
-Be sure to check out Joan's fabulous book "Why Did I Come Into This Room? A Candid Conversation About Aging." amazon.com
In today's episode I speak business owners Charles and Sharon Riser of The Temple and The Temple Annapolis both are part of The Paul Mitchell Partner Schools. We discuss what it takes to not only run a successful business but to have a successful marriage while doing it. They've had their ups and downs but you can tell there's nothing that this couple can't face and conquer together!
Here are a few takeaways:
- Charles is the thinker while Sharon is the driver.
- They each have skill sets that are the mirror opposites.
- Working together has made their relationship stronger.
- They're both very present with their employees.
- There are no doors in their schools. Their office is open for anyone to see them working.
- Their employees also know their schedules and know when they're "Off the Clock" and not to call unless it's an emergency!
- Although it's been a challenge year with COVID it's been their strongest year as a couple.
- They've had the same business coach for 15 years. It's strengthened their communication skills.
- Charles: "If you agree on everything, one of you is not needed."
Contact:
The Temple Beauty School
The #1 Killer of Women is Heart Attacks and Stroke. February is the American Heart Association Month so I reached out to my friend Beth Greve who is a stroker survivor and Dr. Magliato who is one of the first cardiac heart surgeons and both are Ambassadors for AHA to answer many of the questions we have when it comes to heart disease. Dr. Magliato also explains the new found evidence of how COVID19 is affecting our heart health.
- More young females are having heart disease. Dr. Magliato explains why this is happening.
- There are 2 Risk Factors we can do Nothing about. There are several Risk Factors we can Control to prevent a Heart Attack.
- Heart Disease is 80% preventable.
- AHA recommends to exercise 4 days a week or 150 minutes a week.
- The test we need to take to make sure that we have a baseline for our heart. The tests besides an EKG we should ask our doctors to do for us.
- COVID19 is not only a respiratory virus but a heart virus. We talk about the issues people are having after getting COVID19 not only people with mild symptoms but athletes and children!
- COVID and Endothelial Article in Nature.com
-Elizabeth Banks "Just a Little Heart Attack" video -
rockyourrecess @
- Be an Advocate for Your Health!
American Heart Association heart.org
Money, Money, Money! We love money, hate money, hoard money, spend too much money. Money can be a taboo topic especially for women but ladies today that all stops! I speak with Wealth Expert Hither Mann who helps people with their mindset in regards to money. She has some unconventional advice but she tells us to think of money in terms of wealth. We can all have a little healthier relationship with money!
Here are the takeaways:
- Money is just paper.
-We give money too much power. - Figure out why you got into debt in the first place.
- Debit is an income problem.
- Pay yourself first and then your debit.
- Don't feel like a prisoner - build yourself up.
- Find Wealth books and education to help you grow your wealth.
- Don't put limits or ceilings in your children's heads regarding money.
- If you're in debt now don't be afraid to negotiate with your banks.
Suzanne Dibble was one of Billionaire Richard Branson's attorneys. After learning the ropes from Richard and working for other multi-billion dollar companies Suzanne started her own small business and turned it into a multi-million dollar business. She shares with us the positive attributes and mindset that she learned while working with Richard as well as her own mistakes along the way that helped her grow her company.
Here are a few takeaways:
-When starting your business focus on a plan.
-Know who you're serving, serve them well, do a good job and your business will grow.
-Word of mouth and referrals is your best marketing
-Take the plunge and give yourself no other options so you'll hold your feet to the fire and get it done.
-It's very important who you hire.
-Make sure you are your brand!
We are all familiar with the "Ok Boomer" or "Boomer Remover" phrases but really if we want to figure out how to solve the big problems of the world both young and old need to be working together. For the first time in US History, people over 60 outnumber people under 18. America is becoming a much more multigenerational society, with five generations alive at the same time and that's not about to change. And with the pandemic, it has brought a greater awareness of the need to bring cross generations together since we’ve been forced to split a part. In today's episode I speak with two powerhouse women in this field Marci Alboher from Encore.org and Charlotte Japp from Cirkel. They join me for a candid conversation about why it's so important we enhance the intergeneration relationships.
Here are a few takeaways:
- Marci Alboher is the VP of Narrative Change at Encore.org which is a non-profit organization who's mission is to bridge generations, generational divides and find ways that older and younger people can work together for change.
-They support thinkers and doers that are innovating how we think about the older and younger generations.
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One of Encore's fellowship has 15 leaders whose age range between 18-79 years old. Charlotte Japp is currently in that fellowship.
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Charlotte Japp Founded CIRKEL an intergenerational platform that is showing people there is always room to learn, teach, and grow throughout life. When generations come together, everyone benefits.
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There's a misconception that older workers are not retiring making it more difficult for the younger generation to get on the ladder. That's wrong as there's data that shows when older people stay in the work force longer they contribute to the economy and it leads to more jobs for everyone.
-COVID has hit the over 65 and under 30 years of age the hardest. The people who were having a difficult time before COVID are really struggling now.
-Cirkel works to bring multi-generations together by setting up meetings with individuals from different generations based on theirs goals and skills set on how they can help one another.
-We need to start making age as part of the diversity conversation.
-The cycle of going to school, graduating, working and retiring is shifting. Looking into the workplace and education is a growing interest and how this effects across the ages.
Contact Information:
Marci Alboher: social media @heymarci
Encore.org
Charlotte Japp
Cirkel.world
In today's episode I speak with Dr. Stephanie Estima who is an expert at metabolism and body composition. She focuses on nutrition, movement and mindset. We have an in-depth conversation about our hormones in midlife and how it effects weight loss.
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
-What the real culprit is in our excess waist line weight.
-Full Fat yogurt is much healthier for us that Non-Fat Yogurts.
-Good quality fats and proteins will help prevent the four o'clock energy crash.
- Fasting is very important for the body.
- It's a myth that we are starving ourselves when we're fasting.
- We discuss the appropriate amount of hours to fast.
- What hormone is the real culprit for belly fat.
- How can we deal with our hormones to lose weight.
- We need especially in midlife to be doing resistance training.
- Dr. Estima has a new book coming out in February "The Betty Body."
Lesley Boone is an accomplished actress who starred in hit shows including ED, Agent Carter and The Good Doctor. We have a candid conversation on what it's like to be a single mom raising younger children in midlife. Leaving the acting world to be a stay-at-home mom and then after her divorce re-entering acting in midlife. How has the pandemic changed things both at home and at work. And now she has a fun Talk Show on YouTube The Lesley and Lisa Show with her friend Lisa Arch.
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Life after Divorce. How she re-entered the Entertainment Industry after she took a break to be a stay-at-home mom.
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How she found the courage to start her Talk Show “The Lisa and Lesley Show.”
-Dating in Midlife - Lesley has used pretty much every dating app. What’s the truth with these apps?
-She says a Mantra everyday.
-Would she do a “reality show” and if so, which one?
-Her best advice is not to sweat the small stuff and embrace who she is and where she is in life because it’s exactly where she’s supposed to be.
The Lesley and Lisa Show
As New Year's approaches, many of us are thinking about how we can lose some of those extra pounds we might have put on this year with COVID and the Holidays. I speak with Founder of the 99Walks app Joyce Schulman on how an intentional walk five times a week for 20 minutes can make a big difference in improving your health. She also explains all of the cool things the app 99Walks has to offer plus she is giving The New Mid Members the month of January Free! DM me or you can email me at michelle@thenewmid.com to get the code for the Free month and be part of The New Mid Team!
Here are some of the takeaways:
-20 minute walk 5 times a week will reduce the risk of dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and several types of cancer plus it helps prevent osteoporosis.
- The main reason Joyce started the program is because 73% of women admitted or acknowledged that they suffer from loneliness.
-We know so much now on what is takes to be healthy and well but the incidence of preventable disease is increasing.
-The 99Walks App has 50 pieces of Original Content every month.
-The 99Walks App includes: 2 new weekly inspiring podcasts, teams daily walking classes, meditation walks, audio classes from top coaches, music choices for all and once you've crushed your goal you'll be sent a bracelet with the month's theme and who doesn't like bling?
-In order to achieve your goals it requires 3 things: 1- A Trigger 2- An Action 3- A Reward
Let's get healthy and Fit in 2021! Join The New Mid Facebook Group and be part of our Walking Team! email michelle@thenewmid.com for more information.
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In today's episode I speak with best selling author, NYT, Marketwatch, Forbes contributor Kerry Hannon about her latest book "Great Pajama Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Working from Home." She breaks down not only the best places to look for remote work, but when we are working remotely what we need to know to do it successfully.
Here are a few of the takeaways:
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Remote working has become Global. It has been moving in this direction but now because of the Pandemic it has grown more acceptable for companies to make remote working more permanent.
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What kind of jobs that can be done remotely.
-Top tips on finding the ideal job.
-The power of LinkedIn.
-What kind of resume you need to apply for a remote job.
-Remote work is combating Ageism!
-How to set yourself up for success when working remotely.
-What are the trends in salaries with remote jobs.
Contact Kerry Hannon:
kerryhannon.com
"Great Pajama Jobs: Your Complete Guide Working from Home."
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Today we kick off Season 2 with Special Guest AJ Langer-Courtenay best known as the star of the 90s hit show "My So Called Life." AJ is now The Countess of Devon and has gone from Hollywood to living in a Castle!
AJ has overcome her struggle with Fibromyalgia and wants to help others with chronic pain. She has learned from listening to her body and learning about victim consciousness chronic behavior.
She is also a big proponent to intergenerational arts & culture and has started a mentoring program at the castle for teenagers called "Powderham LIVE!"
It was also fun talking about how during the COVID lockdown she watched the entire season of "My So Called Life" with her 13 year old daughter. Can you imagine Rayanne as a mom watching it with her teenage daughter?
AJ loves the show and has a real affinity for it and feels the reason it has such staying power is because it the importance of advocating for the teenage voice.
AJ Langer-Courtenay, The Countess of Devon, can get contacted through Powderham Castle.
Have you ever heard of the Law of Attraction? In today's New Mid Tips I speak about how you can manifest a life you love using 6 Manifestation Techniques. You can either concentrate on the Absence of what's not in your life or the Presents of what you already have in your life.
Life is as Good as Your Mindset!
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Have you noticed a few more aches and pains in the morning now that you've hit midlife. Is your body a bit more stiff or have you had a surgery that has left you pain or body parts that aren't working how they should be? In today's episode I speak with Dr. Josh Funk from Rehab2Perform on how we can heal our body's and get rid of joint pain. If we want to be more mobile in our later years, what we do now it of utmost importance!
Here's a few takeaways:
-You need microbreaks throughout the day to help your body with movement. At least one an hour.
- Introduce variety into your routines. Adjust your chair height to make sure you don't have any bent wrist position.
- After your nursing or doctor's shift be sure to more your body in ways that it wasn't moving while you were working.
- There have been surprising revelations with arthritis since the Pandemic that will surprise you!
- Ways to fight stiffness even after surgery.
-We discuss the foundations of fitness in midlife.
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In midlife we are juggling so many different responsibilities and often times when a crisis occurs it's us women/moms who are the ones that tackle what needs to get done. I wanted to speak with a someone who has handle many important crises and come out the other side. Chris Colville President/CEO of YMCA of Frederick lead the Y's recovery from not just one flood but two floods that almost closed the Downtown Frederick YMCA. She is currently dealing with the COVID crisis as well. In our interview she breaks down how she makes her quick decisions and how to handle the work/life balance.
This Episode's Takeaways:
-How to handle any type of crisis.
- How do you get work/life balance.
- The importance of knowing your community.
- How Chris grew the Frederick YMCA not only financially but importance. No conversation about the Frederick Community is discussed without the Y at the table.
-If you're thinking about changing jobs from the For-Profit world and go into the Non-Profit world what do you need to consider.
-Chris also discusses the importance of having mentors and getting a coach.
Resources:
frederickymca.org
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it’s going to be a bit different this year. We can hold on to some of our traditions but maybe it time to try something new, something more healthy. I reached out to Pump + Rye owners Amy Nesbit and Megan Hook to get their take on everything food!
Here's a few takeaways:
- Amy Nesbit has a long history of being a chef/consultant in Los Angeles, CA before becoming bi-coastal and opening a new market Deli with her sister Megan Hook.
-For healthier cooking you can substitute olive oil instead of butter. - To get more flavor out of your meats, you can marinate them with a soy mirin marinate or add lemon, soy, ginger scallions and garlic.
- To boost the flavor of vegetables you can use fresh herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt and lemon zest.
- Dry rubs are also great for meats and can be absorbed for 24 hours or longer.
- How you should defrost meat and the best methods.
- Alternatives to making comfort food.
- How long should you keep leftovers?
Pumpandrye.com
Are you wondering how you can keep you and your family healthy this cold and flu season? We are still waiting for a vaccine for the Coronavirus so we need to find natural ways to protect ourselves. We all need to social distance 6ft, wash our hands and wear masks but in addition to all of that, it's important more than ever that we concentrate on our whole body wellness. In today's episode I speak with the Founder of Root Wellness Stacy Tager about how we can naturally boost our immune system. She gives us insight on how food can really be medicine and what we can do to not only boost but protect our immune system.
Here are a few takeaways:
- If you don't make time for your wellness now, you'll make time for your illness later.
- Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, dietary fiber, whole foods, fermented vegetables, and probiotics.
- Sugar is very harmful to our immune system. Unfortunately, sugar is in so many foods that we don't even suspect. It's not our fault that so many of us are addicted to sugar.
- Vitamin C 1,000 milligrams, Vitamin D3 1,000-5,000 milligrams and Zinc. Check with your doctor before you start taking any supplements. Some supplements can mess with the medication you're taking.
- What you put in your body is your first line of defense to stay healthy.
Contact Stacy Tager:
Rootwellness.io
https://instagram.com/rootwellnessla
FB: https://facebook.com/rootwellnessla
In Midlife a lot of us are thinking about starting our own businesses. How do you know if it's right for you? In today's episode I speak with Kim Dow from Sass Creative Studios and Sass Magazine about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
- Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur.
- It takes a lot of hard work and isn't as glamorous as the people we see on Instagram and Facebook.
- You really need to love what you do day in and day out.
- First you need to figure out your "Why." Why are you starting that particular business?
- Plan a year ahead so you can save up enough money and get organized to have the foundation in place before you start. Plan your finances and your budget. Focus on building the business you want instead of having a scares mindset.
- At the heart of entrepreneurs are problem solvers. We're always looking for new ways to do business.
- Quickly prioritize what has to be done and what can be weeded out if an obstacle comes at you. We'll come up with one solution and four plans B.
- There's no off switch. Brain is always being inspired by things and always finding inspiration everywhere.
- You know when you're ready when it's the first thing you think about in the morning and the last thing you think about at night. It's time to plan and get started.
- What you need to figure out First: Who are your clients? What makes you different?
- Second: Need a digital presences at least a one page website.
- Third: What is your brand identity. Not just a logo but what is your brand culture? Who you are as a business and what makes you different?
- Fourth: Start business small and build.
- Fifth: System for accounting, billing and CPA for taxes. Set up or plan for how your business is going to run.
- As business CEO do the things that only you can do.
- Starting a business you can't do it by yourself. Find your tribe and those people who are going to support you.
After spending time in local news and watching what was happening to her community, Shana Knight decided to do something about it. She left her television production job to get hired at United Way but while there was so much civil unrest and being home quarantined she realized she wanted to do more. In today's episode I speak with Shana on how her heart has lead her to help people not only through United Way but by starting a Black Owned Farmer's Market called "Soul Street." This has given black business owners the opportunity to market their businesses as well as start new ones. Even though Shana is not yet thirty, she gives us great insight into following your heart and making a difference in your community.
Takeaways from this episode:
- Shana learned about United Way while she was in college.
- United Way helps communities in many different ways through health education, financial stability, and relief for organizations that provide critical care.
- United Way also has a program to fight systemic racism.
- During COVID Shana wanted to do more to help her community especially after all the unrest during the summer.
- Shana and a group of others founded the organization "Soul Street" that is a black owned farmers market. It helps black owned businesses find other black owned businesses. It gives them a voice.
- It is helping build generational black owned wealth. She wanted children to see people that look like them own their own business.
- Shana wanted to see real change.
- If you face an obstacle it is there for a reason. It's there to teach you something and build from your experiences.
- Take something negative and channel it into something positive.
- If you believe in yourself, you can do it!
Contact Shana Knight: mysoulstreet.com
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Have you ever wondered how Hollywood Actress always have a beautiful glow to their skin? They look years younger than their real age? In today's episode I speak with Award Winning Makeup Artist Michelle Bottarini to get all the latest tips on how to look our best! There are some simple steps you can start today that will change the way you put on your makeup and look amazing!
- Glow comes from within. Eat healthy, drink lots of water and take care of yourself first and foremost.
- A roller for the face is Michelle's secret weapon! It helps with circulation and the absorption of your moisturizer on the face.
- Michelle's favorite skincare line for women 40+ is Retrouvé. It's made for women 40+ and helps give us the glow of Hollywood Actresses!
- Michelle's favorite foundations for women 40+ are Armani and Kevin Aquino. The foundations are very hydrating and again give a glow.
- She also recommends to experiment with your foundations to make sure you find the right one for you.
- Liquid Foundation adds a shield of protection to your moisturizer.
- When looking for a foundation don't worry about the SPF. Get your SPF from your moisturizer.
- Be sure to use SPF everyday even when you're driving around and running errands. We always need protection from the sun. As we age we start to get dark spots.
- Michelle gives us the celebrity secrets on how to fight Puffy eyes and dark circles under our eyes!
- When doing your make up routine the best place to start is your eyebrows!
- The Eyebrows frame the face.
- In midlife you need to have thicker eyebrows to look more youthful. Do NOT over tweeze your eyebrows!!
- Secret tips on how to make your eyebrows look fuller!
- We discuss everything fake eyelashes and which ones are the best to use.
- Michelle tells us about a THIRD eyeliner in addition to pencils and liquids. This is her favorite type of eyeliner and it lasts all day!!
- Michelle tells us her favorite tip on how to have FULLER LIPS without having to have injections plus they look more youthful!!
- The secret to looking like a Hollywood Celebrity and looking your best 40+ is to take care of yourself! Less is more. Don't hold back and go for your DREAMS! Don't stop and every moment matters!!
Does self-doubt creep into your psyche? Is there a little voice in your head that makes you question yourself or makes you feel less than adequate? Now that we're in midlife it's time to let go of all the self-doubt and build unshakeable confidence. In today's episode I speak with Former Miss Nevada and E! News Reporter Hilary Billings about building "Red Carpet Confidence." She went from a horrible accident that left her severely burned to winning the Miss. Nevada beauty pageant. Her experience taught her how beauty is not just on the outside and how she overcame her own insecurities.
Here's a few takeaways from our conversation:
- How Hilary found her courage as she overcame being severely burned and entered a beauty pageant.
- How we can love ourselves and accept ourselves.
- How to build authentic, sustainable confidence and feeling glam life even if we're not living it.
- What she learned while working the Red Carpet for E! news.
- Why she now teaches "Red Carpet Confidence."
- Hilary explains "Toxic Positivity" and how it effects our daily lives.
- How we can overcome inadequacy.
Are you feeling more aches & pains lately? Have you gained weight especially in your mid-section? Have you noticed a greatly lack of energy? If you said yes to one or all of these questions you will really enjoy today's episode. I speak with fitness expert Sue Hynes about how to get into shape in midlife.
- Now in midlife we have more joint pain, belly fat, feet problems, fat in places we never used to get it, muscle loss and low energy.
- How can we get our lives back. We need to do exercises based around functional movements.
- Time might be a challenge so your workouts need to have more purpose to them.
- We discuss the types of exercise you can do you 30 minutes to get the best results.
- What role nutrition plays in our weight loss.
- How we can deal with our hormones in menopause and perimenopause.
- Sue gives us tips on how to stick to a workout program.
- The proper way to breath and what workout gives you a great base for all other workouts.
In today's episode I speak with Dr. Mansi Oza about the importance of our oral health. If we don't take care of our teeth now we'll lose them later. Did you know that she has been able to see alert her patience to check to see if they might have certain diseases just by looking at their mouth.
Here's what we talked about:
- Our teeth are living organs with their own blood supply, nerve supply and lymphatic drainage. This is the same blood that goes to our brain, heart, kidneys and lungs.
- If you let plague go to your teeth the body is going to fight it because it is loaded with toxins and bacteria.
- Our immunity will be compromised if we are fighting plague and will not be able to fight off other viruses.
- We have five surfaces of the teeth that we need to clean.
- It's important to brush and floss twice a day and have good technique.
- The type of floss is important too. Dr. Oza recommends Cocofloss.
- Waterpik are very good and if you want to help reduce inflammation you can add a few drops of essential oils.
- We discuss the best tool to help fight bad breath which is very important now that we're wearing masks!
- We also talk a lot about the mercury fillings in our mouth and if we should get them removed. What are the side effects of mercury fillings that we don't even know about.
- Dr. Oza has great advice on teeth whitening and if we should use the whitening toothpastes.
- She warns us about certain diseases we could get from gum infections and how certain diseases can give us gum infections.
- Dental offices have taken extreme precautions now with COVID. If you have any concerns call your dental office but you shouldn't use COVID as an excuse to not go to the dentist!
Do you look in your closet and feel like you have nothing to wear? In today's episode I speak with Get Your Pretty On Founder Alison Lumbatis on how to find your own fashion style in midlife. What fashion trends are too young or too old for us? What's the best why to shop both in stores and online plus how wearing clothing has a lot more to do with how we feel inside than just what we're wearing on the outside!
Show notes:
- Alison is a firm believer that it doesn't have to be age appropriate but rather "you" appropriate.
- When you're thinking about your wardrobe there are three questions you should ask yourself: 1- Does this make me feel more stylish and confident when I put it on? 2- Does this fit or flatter my body? 3- Take a selfie in the mirror.
- Tipis on how to find your fashion.
- We only use 20% of the clothes in our closet so 80% of our clothes we don't wear!
- Clean out your closet in order to figure out what pieces of clothing you need to get.
- Go shopping with a list so you don't buy items that you really don't need.
- Alison explains what stores are goo to shop at to get the different pieces for your wardrobe.
- Fall/Winter staples and a comfy pair of joggers and leggings are included!
- Box Styling services allow someone else to pick your clothes. They can be really helpful for us midlife women.
- What to wear on a Zoom job interview.
- Believes in capsule wardrobes
- What are good pieces of jewelry and other accessories to have in your wardrobe.
- Denim trends are basically anything goes...even bell bottoms!
- Alison also talks about how if she could talk to her younger self she’d let her know that life is a tapestry of her purpose and what she’s doing today. She couldn’t rush or sidestep or done things differently or she would be different than she is now. In midlife we have the ability to see the value of perspective.
Contact Alison Lumbatis:
Getyourprettyon.com
Facebook: Getyourprettyon
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Can you imagine a pink construction hat on a building site? That's just the sort of thing Jessica Underwood would show up wearing when she's dealing with a new development project on her construction site. Living in Frederick, Maryland Jessica went from one of the top law firms to owner her own luxury, niche building company JR Capital Build. How did she get there? Jessica gives us a candid look into what it takes to use the skills and tools you've learned from one career and turn them into a success business.
- Jessica was looking for what was next after she realized that working at a top law firm wasn't her dream job.
- When searching for your next opportunity start following the small cues that the universe if giving you. It will take you where you're meant to be.
- Start trying different things and meeting new people. One new connection can be the answer you've been looking for and you can meet them in unexpected places.
- There's a lot of trial and error but having the confidence that you'll figure it out is what gets you to the next step.
- Each project got her stronger and stronger.
- It's important to have friends, mentors, associates and consultants to ask questions and help you find out the answers you need.
- In your 40s is when you develop your voice.
- Every strength is a weakness and every weakness is a strength. Depending on what you focus on - one can go either way.
- Don't wait to get started. Thinking you need a degree shouldn't hold you back. Jessica has 4 degrees and non of them are in construction!
- Build your network and your support group.
- Tips on how to make decisions. How to listen to the signs you're being given.
- Tips on how to get unstuck.
In today's episode I wanted to get a better understanding of how we can bring our country more together during this time of unrest. I reached out to Gamal Palmer from Diversity Gym. He gives workshops and coaching to help companies build strategies to increase their value through diversity, equality and inclusion and to create an environment where people have more empathy. We discuss how we can take those same principles and make them part of our every day life.
Show notes:
- We are all at different levels of our fitness when it comes to engaging with biases, prejudice and racial justice and injustice.
- Our entire patterns and routines have shifted.
- We are all sitting down and listening now more than ever.
- In starting conversations about diversity, equality and inclusion we first must let go of our egos.
- In order to heal brokeness we need to become egoless.
- The importance of talking with our children and teaching them empathy.
- We want to interrupt the cycle for our children.
- The importance that professional leagues are having on helping bring awareness to the injustices going on in our country.
- We talk about America's complicated history.
- Rioting and looting is not right but our country has a history of doing just that to get attention.
- It's important that we decipher the differences of peaceful protest, rioting and looting.
- What we can do to help our communities especially after there has been civil unrest.
- We talk about the techniques we can use to help create a more inclusive world.
Resources Mentioned:
How to Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin DiAngelo
Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva
How to Contact Gamal Palmer:
Gamalpalmer.com
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When we first went into lockdown for the pandemic the only thing I could compare it to was the tragedy of 9/11. It's hard to believe that we are coming up on the 19th Anniversary. I was looking for some inspiration and came across this book called "No Better Time," about the most likely first victim of 9/11 Danny Lewin the unsung hero. He was on American Flight 11 and tried to stop the terrorist on the plane. Unfortunately he was killed and the plane crashed into the World Trade Center. His life of perseverance and never giving up even when the odds are against you is a guiding light for all of us. I contacted the author Molly Raskin and had a wonderful conversation about her inspiration for writing the book and what projects she's working on now.
Here's what you'll learn from this episode:
- Molly Raskin is an author, journalist and TV Producer. She currently has a docuseries on Netflix called "(Un)well."
- She first learned about Danny Lewin's story ten years after 9/11.
- She flew to Israel to speak with Danny's parents to see if she could tell his story. They had not wanted to tell his story but realized his life is so inspiring they agreed to let Rachel write the book.
- Thinking she would have publishers lining up to publish the book, she had a bit of a surprise to find out that wasn't the case. Her perseverance finally got her a publisher.
- We learn how Danny's life work his company Akamai Technologies kept the communication of our government and our media outlets going during 9/11 and the days after.
- How to keep your dream alive when you face rejection.
- Danny's life philosophy that kept him going.
- Molly's wellness routine and the reason behind her doing her the docuseries on Netflix called "(UN) Well."
To Contact Molly Raskins:
Twitter @mollyraskin
Book: No Better Time
This episode was co-produced by Fran Harvey. Contact Fran Harvey at fran@bigdoor.tv
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In today's episode I speak with therapist Rachel Hansberger about the effect COVID19 has had on children with autism and teenagers. We break down the main concerns parents have with socialization, depression and lack of motivation. Also, we talk about how we are now wearing a lot more hats than we're used to and giving us coping skills.
- We are the role models for our children. They will follow our lead.
- It's important to create a loving, warm environment.
- Don't make academics the focus but rather the connection and relationships.
- Parents need to engage in self-care. We are handling a lot and have many balls in the air.
- You are not the teacher. You are a support role for school.
- Ask for help from close friends just for a day.
- Look for supportive mom's groups, churches with youth groups either in-person or over technology. Set up play dates either in-person or over zoom.
- There's also good advice on the Autism Society of America website.
- Advice on how to help the sibling of an autistic child.
- Teens need more encouragement now than ever. They've lost support from other adults now that they're not able to interact more with teachers, coaches and other adult role models.
- Lock down has affected all our social skills.
- We talk about how to help your child continue to grow and find new opportunities.
- How to help your autistic child become independent so they're able to take care of themselves.
- When your teenager has an outburst how to handle it.
- How to handle teenagers that have severe depression.
- Helping motivate teenagers during the pandemic.
In today's episode I speak with Psychologist Dr. Bomba who specializes in children anxiety and Former Teacher/Parent Tracy Samek on how to navigate the new school year during a pandemic. To try and help us figure out what is best for our children as some are going back to in-school learning while others are doing virtual learning, we tackle some of the biggest challenges we face. We discuss children and parent's anxieties plus some really good tips on setting our children up for a successful school year.
Show notes:
- The best way to help your children through this pandemic is to be open and honest with them. Give them a safe place to express their feelings.
- If they worry about getting the virus talk them through the steps you would take to help them feel better. Paint a picture of how you will nurse them back to health.
- Anxiety is a human condition. Everyone has it.
- When talking with your children about anxiety come from a place of empathy and acknowledge the confusion and frustration that kids might be experiencing.
- If your family is handling the circumstances different than other families, acknowledge their confusion and let them know that you are doing what you think is best for your family.
- Remote Learning: Find a System that works for your children. Create a physical space for them. Have them pick out school supplies to get buy in from them.
- We discuss tools to help them get set up for success for the new school year.
- Problem solve with your child and use logic to try to shrink their worries.
- How to deal with your High School and 8th Grade Students who are not having a "normal" senior year.
- You need to make a shift in thinking from this is a temporary situation to this is our new normal.
- There are 3 types of learners: Auditory, Visual and Kinesthetic. We discuss which one learns best with virtual learning and tools on how to help each different type of learner.
- Good websites to help compensate virtual learning: outschool.com and use a response journal.
- How we can help our children learn how to figure out information and transfer is to everyday life. They will learn how to schedule and plan.
- How we can deal with screen time.
- What children can do to not have them be sitting all day.
- We discuss many silver linings in the situation we're in today.
There is a severe lack of research into perimenopause and menopause. Luckily Vanessa Ford and her business partners Danielle Jacobs and Dr. John Konhilas at Menolabs saw the huge gap and need for us midlife women to get some answers and relief from hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and all the other symptoms we have during this period of our lives. In this episode we openly discuss what it's like to be in perimenopause and menopause and what we can do about it.
Show notes:
- After thinking she had cancer and couldn't get any answers from her friends and family Vanessa Ford realized there is a lack of research into women's symptoms for perimenopause/menopause.
- Every woman's symptoms are different.
- Menopause rage is real. You can just be angry for no particular reason.
- You can logically give excuses away why you are being angry, having hot flashes and irregular periods.
- Dr. John Kohnhilas has been studying menopause for over 20 years.
- Scientist are talking about our second brain in our enteric nervous system.
- They developed three product supplements that will help women with menopause symptoms of hot flashes, mood swings and weight gain. MenoFit, MenoGlow and MenoGuard.
- What they discovered is that normally as we use estrogen we pass it out of our bodies but if we use the right probiotics, the right bacteria, your gut will send a signal to your brain to recyle your estrogen. It's called deconjugation of estrogen.
- The products are 100% natural.
- If diagnosed with or have had treatments with cancer and a doctor says you can't have soy or phytoestrogens you should not take these supplements.
- You should really discuss with your doctor before you take any supplements.
- It's extremely important to exercise now to safe off osteoporosis and have good bone health!
** Correction. The products are not completely GMO free.
There was still some much to talk about Midlife and Weight Loss that Amy Goldsmith from Kindred Nutrition joined me for Part 2 of the series. In this episode we discuss, hot flashes, inflammation, high blood pressure, collagen, bone broth, fiber, portion sizes, calorie counting vs. counting carbs as it relates to our nutrition. We also discuss how to get our immune systems ready for the Fall/Winter especially during COVID19. It's another pact show with great nutritional information!
Show notes:
- What you really need to know about counting carbs. vs. counting calories.
- The primary source of fuel for your brain comes from carbohydrates.
- We discuss Fat Free, and the nutrition labels with sugar.
- What are the appropriate portion sizes we should be eating.
- Hydration is KEY to our good health. At a minimum we should be drinking 64oz of water but a lot depends on your activity.
- We talk about the hidden causes of high blood pressure.
- Hot Flashes in regards to food and alcohol.
- How we can boost our Immune System to get ready for the flu season this Fall/Winter especially with COVID19.
- Get your Vitamin C,E, and D (from as much food as possible and then supplement if needed)
- Stay Hydrated
- Eat 5 fruits and vegetables every day
- Lean Protein
- 2-3 Dairy sources a day
- Walk/Exercise to work you lungs
- We discuss Collagen and bone broth powders.
- What you need to know about inflammation.
- Do Probiotics work?
There are so many different diets out there. It seems like every few months there's a new one whether it be to take a new product, eat only certain foods or not eat for several hours. It's no wonder the weight loss industry is a $72 billion industry. I wanted to get to the bottom of what is causing us in midlife to gain weight and how can we lose the weight and keep it off. I reached out to dietitian Amy Goldsmith from Kindred Nutrition. We get into a great discussion about what's going on in our bodies during midlife and breaks down the latest diets and what we need to know about nutrition. It was so great I've made this a 2 part series. Today's is Part 1 of my interview.
Show Notes:
- Our hormones in perimenopause and menopause, estrogen and progesterone start to decrease which will start to manipulate our metabolism to slow down.
- In addition to our metabolism slowing down we are starting to decrease our muscle mass every 10 years.
- We break down the diets: Keto, Paleo and Intermittent Fasting.
- Sleep is one of the most important parts of the nutrition regimen. You need at least 8 hours.
- Tips for people with extreme Reflux, GERD and heartburn.
- Healthy Snack Ideas.
- What are the most important parts of the nutrition labels on food.
- Where you should spend most of your time in the grocery store.
- We go over the Pros and Cons of Dairy.
- Should you go Gluten Free?
- What do your bowel movements say about your health?
The unemployment rate went from 3% to 13% overnight with the coronavirus. We are living through unprecedented times but there are still job opportunities out there. In today's episode I speak with Award Winning Human Resource Expert Amanda Haddaway on how you can get the advantage to get your next job. Whether you're unemployed or looking for a different opportunity you'll get key takeaways you can apply to give you a step up on getting the job that you love.
- Figure out what you want to do and then tell everyone you know.
- You have the opportunity to do something that you're passionate about or to try something new.
- If you need to write a resume you can get templates from Google Docs, Canva.com, and LinkedIn will give you an outline.
- How to explain a gap in your resume.
- Tips on length of resume and ageism.
- Make sure you have a brief statement why they should hire you at the top of your resume. It's your elevator pitch.
- Average recruiter only spends 6 to 7 seconds looking at your resume.
- LinkedIn is your online resume. It connects you with people you previously worked with, people you went to school with, friends, neighbors, associates etc. You can also post other items besides your standard resume i.e. portfolios, highlight projects.
- Your profile on LinkedIn is Public.
- Be careful what you post on your social media platforms.
- What are the important steps you need to take before you go for an interview.
- Steps on how to set yourself apart from other candidates and leave a good impression with recruiters and potential employers.
- Treat your job search like a job.
- A written Thank You note still goes a long way but it needs to be done right away.
- Stay organized with your job search. Keep a spread sheet of all the places you've applied for.
- Keep the Faith. It's a numbers game. Apply to a lot of places before you find the perfect match.
"One phone call can change the trajectory of your life." In 2009 Patti Hall received a phone call that would change her life and her family's life. Her teenage son was diagnosis with the rare disease gigantism. In today's episode I speak with author Patti Hall about how she found the courage and strength to fight for her son's life. But in doing so she lost herself and pushed everyone close to her away. After tens years of struggle, Aaron is able to take care of himself and it's Patti's time do the same.
Show Notes:
- In one week Patti found out her son had a brain tumor and had to tell her two teenage sons she was getting a divorce from their father.
- She made the commitment to keep her family running.
- Dr. Google worked for her. She researched everything she could find on the the disease to gain as much knowledge as possible.
- When she told her son Aaron she decided to just give him the results that he had a brain tumor and then waited for him to ask questions.
- Patti gives insight on what we do when a grenade goes off and you have to be what your child needs you to be.
- She talks about becoming an island and hiding her fear and pain from her children and her close friends and family.
- A mother's guilt stole many years of her life.
- She learned the best way for her to move forward through this disease or "5th Family member" as she called it, was through humor.
- She was no longer the disciplinary parent but rather became a goofball. Patti, Aaron and his brother Justin started their own language. They feel in love with sick children in hospital and created their own dynamic to get them through the difficult times.
- The best advice she gave for parents going through something similar is to "Find out ABSOLUTELY everything you can about the disease. Then you decide what information you give your child."
- Fear and Anxiety is where parents with sick children live.
- If you have healthy children, don't take them for granted.
- Courage lives within us as an untapped resource.
Today's Real Estate Market is Super Hot! Are you thinking about buying a second home or downsizing? In this episode I speak with realtor Brandi Dillon from Keller Williams Realty Center about selling your house or buying a second home. We take an inside look at what you need to know before you take the plunge. We discuss how you figure out how much your house is worth, what you need to do to get it ready to sell and what you can do if you have poor credit. We take a deep dive into everything real estate.
Takeaways:
- The real estate market is really hot right now as interest rates are at an all time low.
- The most important first step you can take in either selling or buying a home is get at good real estate agent.
- A good real estate agent has these qualities: 1) Good Communicator 2) Has your best interests at heart 3) Pays close attention to details 4) Knows the market you're in or want to buy in 5) Good Strategist 6) Good Relationship with and you feel comfortable and trust them.
- List of questions you need to ask real estate agents when you are interviewing them. Plus how many agents you should interview before you pick one.
- Brandi outlines how you find the value of your house. (hint: it's not by getting the value off an internet site)
- What you need to know about the changes in the real estate market during the pandemic.
- Helpful tips on getting your house ready to sell.
- What repairs are necessary to put your house on the market.
- What you need to do if you're ready to buy a house.
- If you're thinking about becoming a Real Estate agent, we discuss steps you'll need to take.
- We breakdown how real estate agents calculate their commissions.
- Brandi has just started her new team called "Lifestyle Homes Group."
- You can contact Brandi at 240-361-7745 or brandidillon@kw.com
Have you been feeling anxious, depressed or just generally out of sorts? I know a lot of my family and friends have with all the things happening in the world right now. Wouldn't it be great if no matter the circumstance, we are able to face it with a calm, positive attitude? Or how about being able to genuinely forgive and wish the people who have done us harm, happiness and well being? Science has proven that we can rewire our brain to be more happy and calm no matter the circumstance. In today's episode I interview Brooke Hall to discuss the benefits and how to do Meditation. Takeaways from this episode:
- Meditation is a practice that trains our attention and awareness.
- In training our minds, we can achieve a clear, calm, stable state of mind.
- Why meditation is called "The Big Medicine."
- There are many different types of meditation: Mindfulness, Transcendental, Mantra, Focus, Spiritual etc...
- Meditation is not about having a completely empty mind of thoughts.
- Meditation is The Power of Concentration.
- Loving/Kindness Meditation is when you send well wishes to yourself and others.
- Loving/Kindness Meditation can transform your life as you start with wishing yourself well, move to family friends, a neutral person and then someone who has hurt you.
- In wishing someone who has hurt you well, releases you from the anger and resentment.
- Loving/Kindness meditation is the antidote to resentment.
- Brooke worked through her own resentment with a reporter who wrote very negative stories about her. She was able to wish him well and move past her anger. It taught her how to cope and by releasing her anger many good opportunities opened up and started coming her way.
- Meditation is for anyone that suffers.
- You can start by downloading free meditation apps.
- You can also find a meditation community.
- If you're someone with PTSD, you might want to do meditation with therapy as it could be a trigger.
- There have been studies done that show daily meditation will increase the activity in your left frontal cortex. This is the area in the brain that makes you more calm, compassion and happy.
Have you ever thought about your personal brand? Do you use video to increase awareness of yourself and your business? Do you shy away from doing videos or taking photos of yourself? In today's episode I speak with personal brand expert Elyse Archer on the importance of visibility. Not only will it help accelerate your business but it helps build self-confidence. By 2021 82% of all Consumer Traffic is going to be on video. If you're not doing videos, you will start doing them after this episode!
- After taking a leap of faith and leaving an international 8 figure company where she was a partner, Eylse has created the life she always dreamed of.
- She went from being very visible on big stages around the world to sitting in her home office wondering what was next.
- She realized that in order for her to create a life that aligned with her beliefs she needed to let go of what wasn't working for her in order to create space for what could be next.
- During this time, she was trying to figure out her next steps and knew she needed to step up and be more visible.
- She created the "100 day Instant Impact Challenge" where people do one act of kindness for someone else for 100 days. It could be as simple as paying for someone else's coffee.
- We discuss how Visibility can help you personally and professionally.
- What are the steps to take to build more visibility.
- How women can overcome some of the self-doubt and negative images of themselves to be more visible.
- Using video is powerful as it shows people your authentic self.
- It speeds up the process of people getting to know you which can speed up the acceleration your business.
- We discuss the steps to take after you start using video to help grow your following.
- Trust yourself and your intuition. The universe works through people. Trust what you love.
- Make a list of things you need to do and set a timer for 5 minutes everyday and tackle one task each day. Then do it again the next day.
Have you ever gotten home from a vacation and two days later felt you needed another one? In today's episode I speak with Melody Miles, formerly an international expert at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, who helped launch the campaign to eradicate malaria. In a short period of time she lost her mother and her marriage and went from a panic attack in her office to the emergency room. She realized all the preconceived notions of "success" were causing her to be stressed, exhausted, and unhappy so she quit her dream job, sold her belongings, and traveled solo around the world. When she returned it became very apparent that many women felt like her. That's when Melody founded the company "Soulcation." It's a method that helps women create space and redesign daily life, so that their souls can sustain all the unknown pressures of everyday living. Show Notes:
- To start designing a life to love, you need to start practicing new ways of living.
- We are all looking for permission that really we can give ourselves.
- We need to value ourselves enough to reset our lives and reset our priorities that our needs and desires are equal as everyone else.
- Clean Anger - tells us that we have a need or desire or truth that isn't met that we haven't told ourselves or someone else. And that need is valid.
- Busyness - is a status symbol and sacrifice is a status symbol.
- The root of anger can be self abandonment which means saying "Yes" when really we meant "No." Staying silent when we wanted to speak up.
- Three Main Steps: 1- Create Space: soul care/self-care plan morning & evening routine. 2- Turn towards your discomfort and pain. 3- Dropping the Ball - let go of the balls you no longer need to carry.
- Play is a very important healer.
- Trust what you feel is good.
- Connect with your body enough to trust the metrics of ease rather than feeling you have to force your way past the struggle and what's hard in life.
- Don't overthink.
- Do the next right thing.
During these difficult times, we need community more than ever. In today's episode I speak Jennifer Gerlock from the Frederick Chamber of Commerce. We discuss how to move forward if you've lost their jobs or small businesses. We also how important it is to rally your community together to bring hope and clear path forward so recovery can happen more quickly. They've started a new campaign #frederickstrong to highlight the good things that people are doing in the community. Show Notes:
- If you're a small business owner communicate with your customers what steps you're taking to make sure they're safe.
- Consumer confidence will return albeit slowly.
- Work is going to change. People are using new tools, slack, zoom, telework and businesses are moving in house and realizing they don't need offices.
- How to move forward when you've lost your career or lost your business.
- There are new opportunities in places you've never considered.
- The Frederick Chamber of Commerce has started a campaign #frederickstrong to rally the community together to put a framework around all the good things that have been happening.
- Businesses are starting to open.
- People are taking small steps to help their neighbors.
- To do a similar campaign in your local community - get a small group of people together who believe in the agenda.
- To help in times of struggle - surround yourself with things that uplift you.
- Set goals every week to find tools to keep you positive.
- Do some soul searching and discover new things about yourself.
- Find podcasts and other tools that will educate you and help bring you forward.
It's so important now that we have this unique time to surround yourself with positive connections: Here are a few thoughts for you to consider when thinking about your connections: 1- Are the people you return to be with, do they allow you to be your authentic self or do you feel you have to act differently to fit their lifestyle?
2- After you have spent time with them, do you feel energize or do you feel your energy has been depleted?
3- Do they have a growth mindset? Are they continually challenging themselves, investing in themselves and working on self-development?
4- Are they kind? Do they volunteer? Do they serve others?
"Energy follows attention. If all our attention goes to what we're struggling with and what we don't have and what we're afraid of that's where we're going to live." In today's episode I speak with marriage counselors Donna and David Bowman about how we can deal with the anxiety and stress that we're feeling as we start to enter a new normal. We also discuss how to speak with your children about the death of George Floyd, the riots and protests. Show takeaways:
- We are all anxious and if we have more conflicts with our partners it's ok and normal.
- We have an opportunity for something new.
- How mom's can deal with the disappointment of their children not graduating.
- What the best way is to help your family deal with the slow reopening of the country.
- How to keep boundaries and guidelines with your children.
- Advice on how to deal with job loss.
- How to speak with your children about the death of George Floyd and the riots and protests.
- We really need authentic connections with people right now that we trust.
- When there's a change in things look for what you're losing but also look for the things you're gaining. There is always a blessing.
One person gets divorced every 36 seconds. Divorce is not a fun. There is a lot of pain and shame that go with it. In today's episode I speak with divorce attorney Renee Bauer on how to navigate through divorce proceedings so you can set yourself up with the tools you'll need to walk away Happy Even After you get divorced. Show Notes:
- How do you know when it's tie to get divorced?
- How do you tell your children?
- What are the first steps you need to take before you file papers to get divorced?
- There are many different avenues to take in getting a divorce, 1) traditional litigation, 2) Mediation and 3) Collaboration.
- You need to take responsibility and start advocating for yourself.
- Here are the 7 steps you need to take:
- 1- Educate and Research: Find out what type of divorce you want.
- 2- Interview at least 2-3 lawyers
- 3- Build Your Team: therapist/coach, accountant, and financial advisor. If you can't afford to hire all of these people here are the areas you need to make sure you're covered in: Mental Health (have someone you can speak with that is not friends/family) Accountant (need to know your assets and how much money you have) Financial Advisor (you need to think about your retirement, budget and savings)
- 4- Communicate with your attorney during the divorce.
- 5- Write down your goals. It's helpful before you start the process to know what your main goals are.
- 6- After the divorce, find time to reacquaint with yourself. Dedicate time for self-care and think about what you want.
- 7- Let go of the negativity and use it as an opportunity to learn something new.
- Realize that divorce is going to change your Lifestyle.
- It's about both of you coming to an agreement that is not perfect, and you probably both have it a little bit.
- One of the biggest problems that people get stuck on is who gets the house. That might not be the best thing for either party with many financial obligations that come with the house.
- Divorce is hard. Allow yourself time to grieve and to sit in the mud.
Ms. Renee Bauer is an award-winning divorce attorney, published author, and founder of the family law firm, Bauer Law Group.
With almost two decades of experience representing countless high net-worth clients, she is committed to empowering all women to redefine their sense of peace and purpose in their new life. She is certified as a Guardian Ad Litem, Attorney for the Minor Child, and Collaborative Attorney. Renee is also a certified Mediator receiving her training from mediation pioneer, Forrest “Woody” Mosten, of Beverly Hills.
Renee’s insights are sought after by local and regional media outlets, podcasts, and conferences where she speaks on co-parenting, blended family dynamics, relationships, and the art of reinvention. Having walked this path herself, Renee knows what it feels like to face uncertainty, shame, and the fear of losing life as she knew it. As an accomplished litigator, she boldly educates and inspires women to reclaim their right to happiness through her online course, the d∙course and podcast, Happy Even After™. You can contact her at: @msreneebauer on Instagram or www.facebook.com/msreneebauer
When COVID19 hit and life basically stopped, what happened to our goals for 2020? What about our vision boards that had travel, promotions and all sort of things that we couldn't do while we were quarantined. I asked my good friend author and keynote speaker Julie Gaver to come back on the show so we could talk about how do we reset our goals for 2020. Her advice might not be what you think! Show Notes:
- First it's most important to remember you can do hard things. We have whatever is inside us to be able to do hard things.
- We may have bad days or get depressed about it but we'll make it through.
- It's ok to put the goals that you had for this year and let them simmer.
- Don't focus on what you're not achieving or if you're not being as productive as you're used to being.
- Tips on how to set new goals.
- Book recommendation: "Seven Sins for a Life Worth Living" by Richard Housden
- The importance of returning to self.
- Ideas on how and if you need to revisit your goals in September.
- Be flexible. Nothing is in concrete.
I grew up hearing "The Grass is Always Greener." Have you heard the new version? "The Grass IS Greener because they use Filters!" It's never easy to try and stop comparing yourself to others especially in this world of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Here are Four simple ways to help you stop the Unfair Comparisons: 1- Gratitude: There are many reasons to concentrate on gratitude but when it comes to comparison this is a very powerful tool.
Oprah said, “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”
2- Water Your Own Grass: You will not get anything accomplished if you’re looking at other people’s grass. Take your time and energy to focus on yourself and what you’re doing. Transform those thoughts of comparison to create, invest and care about your own path.
3- Stop the “Shoulds”: I should be here…I should have this…I should be doing that…This type of self talk doesn’t help you grow and become the best you. It holds you back. Instead of saying “should” change it to “Want” and see what manifests!
4- Enjoy Where You’re At: I once heard someone say “Don’t compare Your “Middle or Beginning” to someone else’s “End.” That hit home for me. Enjoy where you’re at in your journey of life and make sure you’ve surrounded yourself with people who are supportive of you and your accomplishments and not jealous or belittle them.
There is a traditional "right of passage" when our children move from being a Senior in High School to a student at college. This event is celebrated at a High School Graduation - which this year is very different. In today's episode I talk with moms across the country about how they're celebrating their seniors of The Class of 2020 during the pandemic. At times the conversation got emotional and at times inspirational. What became very clear is how important the traditions of Senior Year are not only for the students but also for the parents. I feel honored that these mothers would talk so candidly with me on how they felt about all the changes they were experiencing. Here are a few of the ideas that these moms did to help their seniors celebrate. -You children will take their cues only how to handle the situation from their parents. If you explain to them that this is not just happening to them or their town but all over the world it will help put a more positive outlook on it. They will follow the parents lead. -Have you senior get dressed up for photos for Prom and Graduation. -For Prom your senior can get dressed up and then make their favorite meal and have a dance party at home with the family. -Find a special place for the photos to take place. Even though they might be "Fake Photos" it's still the opportunity to record memories. You'll have these photos for the rest of your lives and be able to look back on this time as a few moments of positivity. -If your schools have traditions you can do some of these traditions at home. For instance, one of the moms continued the tradition of making purple margaritas. Tip: To make a purple margarita you can use purple sugar that'd you'd use to decorate cookies. -Decorate the seniors bedroom door or front door. -One of the BIGGEST helps is have the "Grandparents" get involved in the planning. Your senior will not say no to their grandparents! -Have a graduation in the backyard. Have them walk outside and do a ceremony in a special place. -Perhaps your town will allow some time of "social distancing" graduation outside. Work with your school to find opportunities. -And finally, a lot of the children don't know what they're missing out on. It might be more for the adults than the children. Be sure to keep it in check. Thank you so much for these moms to be so honest and open with how they're feeling and how they're making the most of this unprecedented situation. I wish The Class of 2020 that even though they are not getting the graduation they might have hoped for, they are resilient and stepping up into their futures with hope, purpose and passion. I've never felt more optimistic about the future than I do seeing how incredible this class is pivoting and making lemonade out of lemons! God bless you!
In today's New Mid Tips I talk about how you can use an experience from your past to realize you can overcome the feelings of being overwhelmed. Here are Five Tips to help you get through it: 1- Write: I had a big spiral notebook in my desk. Whenever the situation would get particularly difficult I would shut my office door and do a complete brain dump. I would write everything that I was worried about, kept me up at night, problems I didn’t have answers to, tasks that had to get done, and wouldn’t stop until it was all written down.
2- Meditation/Prayer: In the top drawer of my desk I had written the Serenity Prayer. Once I’d read it I’d look over what I had written and cross out anything I could not control.
3- Make a list: I would then make a productive list of what needed to get done.
4- Prioritize: From the list I’d then prioritize in the order of importance of what needed to get done. If it could wait until tomorrow I would put a line through it and then make another list of those things that could wait until tomorrow.
5- Action: I’d then work my way through the list and made sure that I put a line or checked off whatever I got done. It made me feel so good when everything was either marked off or checked off. It also felt good to take the emotion out of it. I hope you enjoyed this tips. If you'd like to join my community go to thenewmid.com or follow me on any of my social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. They are all at thenewmid.
In today's episode I'm speaking with author Ada Calhoun about her book "Why We Can't Sleep: The New Midlife Crisis." We dive deep into the reasons why Generation X women are so stressed and filled with anxiety. GenX women growing up were told that we "can do anything" but it doesn't mean we have to do everything. Here are few of the takeaways you'll get from this episode: -We are making our own paths in midlife. - There are few doctors that focus on perimenopause and menopause. 80% of women have severe symptoms in menopause. -Women are feeling stuck in their careers in midlife and feeling sidelined. -Women in their 50s are getting pushed out of jobs due to ageism and sexism. -The New Midlife Crisis is a perfect storm of stress and anxiety. We have our phones blaring at us, work, kids and aging parents and no one is really talking about it. -The bar has been set really high in parenting. -We have a resilience that came from growing up the way we did. We're used to figuring out things for ourselves.
World Renown International Photographer, D'Arcy Benincosa talked with me today about how to build your passion into a small business. This is particularly important as we learn how to pivot in our midlife. We cover topics on our relationship with money, body image and what you need to know to have a secure future. Shownotes:
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- Before you leave your job, lay the groundwork. She shot her first wedding in 2007 but didn't leave her teaching job until 2013.
- The book "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David Schwartz Ph.d had a lot of influence on her mindset to start her own business.
- Learn the skills the millennials have such as Facebook ads, blogging and social media.
- How to Overcome Money Issues.
- How to deal with body image issues in midlife.
- D'Arcy recommended another book to help conquer body issues: "Break the Habit of Being Yourself" by Dr. Joe Dispenza
- Recondition the mind to self love.
- How to take a good photo.
You can contact D'Arcy Benincosa at Darcybenincosa.com
In Today's Episode I talk about Finding Opportunities. Have you ever noticed that if you start looking for a red Toyota you all of a sudden see them everywhere? Or if you're in not such a good mood and you're looking to get into an argument, you'll find that too? Take a listen and get the encouragement you need in these uncertain times to find opportunities!
In today's Tips I talk about how important it is during these uncertain times to KNOW yourself. We know that it's not easy being stuck at home. We know that it's hard to juggle working at home and home schooling one or multiple children. I truly believe that KNOWING yourself will give you the power and strength to come out of this unprecedented times even a better you. I'm giving you TWO Challenges! Can't wait to see who takes me up on the offer!
In today's New Mid Tips I discuss how we can use this time when we’re staying at home to start small healthy habits. This will help us to not only use this opportunity to move in a positive direction, it will also set us up for a more positive life once the quarantine is over. We can give ourselves a break and not have to have BIG goals but rather small ones that we know we can accomplish. 1. Decision: Decide on what tiny habit you could start today to make your life healthier: drink more water, take a daily walk, go to bed a 1/2 hour earlier…
2- Motivation: What’s your motivation for starting this habit? How are you going to benefit from this new habit?
3- Easy: Make sure it’s something easy that you can do in the next 21 days.
4- Celebration: Every time you do the new habit be sure to celebrate yourself. You can say to yourself: “I’m Awesome!” And a smile is guaranteed to follow!