Magical Midlife: Recent Episodes
Lindsay de Swart
This podcast is for women who are stepping into a whole new and exciting chapter! Midlife years! Midlife years are about much more than empty nests and menopause! Lindsay de Swart shares guest interview insights on health, awakening, relationships, money, family and happiness, mixed with healing and shamanic life coaching wisdom. Be inspired by other women just like you, to help you get your spark back after years of focussing on your family and career! Lindsay debunks the myth that midlife is a crisis and instead sheds light on why this amazing time in life is such a gift. It really is magical. Download your FREE gift at https://www.subscribepage.com/guilt-free-no. Join the Magical Midlife community FB Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/magicalmidlife Find out more at https://www.soulfuladventureliving.com
Have you ever wondered why your energy, mood, and creativity still seem to follow a rhythm — even after menopause?
In this fun episode of the Midlife Freedom Podcast, I’m joined by Alex Coble-Frakes and Anna Sneed, founders of The Agenda Period, to explore how your natural cycle continues to influence your energy, relationships, and sense of purpose — even in midlife and beyond.
You'll find out about how your monthly and moon cycles mirror the seasons, how to live and work in tune with your body, and why understanding your hormonal rhythm can transform your confidence, relationships, and wellbeing.
✨ You’ll discover:
- How your inner seasons affect your energy and focus
- Why perimenopause brings deep clarity (and big life changes!)
- How to track your energy using the moon after your cycle stops
- Ways to release guilt, honour your rhythm, and thrive in midlife
Whether you’re perimenopausal, post-menopausal, or simply ready to reconnect with your body’s wisdom — this conversation will open your eyes to a whole new level of self-understanding.
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In this episode, we talk about how to reinvent yourself after divorce in midlife, especially if you’ve spent years following expectations that no longer feel true to you. Brenda Rigney shares her journey of leaving a corporate career for more freedom and purpose, and the powerful lessons she learned along the way. The links mentioned are: 1. Brenda's Aligned AF community
- Midlife Freedom Club
This conversation is full of inspiration for any midlife women want to find happiness and success on their own terms, proving that it’s never too late to create a life that feels aligned and fulfilling.Brenda Rigney, entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of the Aligned AF mastermind. Brenda shares her raw and inspiring story of midlife reinvention—navigating divorce, leaving a high-powered corporate role, and learning to finally define happiness on her own terms.👉 If you’ve ever found yourself “checking all the boxes” in life but still feeling deeply unfulfilled, this episode will resonate.What We Talk About in This Episode:🌱 The years of coasting in an “unaware state” before realizing change was inevitable💔 Facing the truth about an unhappy marriage and “operationalizing” divorce like a project plan🏝 The pivotal gap year that included travel, reflection, and discovering new purpose💡 How corporate success can mask personal unhappiness—and why entrepreneurship forces deeper self-awareness✨ The importance of defining your own vision, values, and goals in midlife👩👧 Breaking generational patterns and teaching her daughters to never live by “shoulds”🌍 Building community and creating impact through her Aligned AF programs
Brenda’s story is a reminder that midlife can be the ultimate invitation to stop living by others’ expectations and design a life that feels free, meaningful, and aligned.
In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Lori Pappas, who shares her extraordinary journey of personal and professional reinvention. Now in her 70s, Lori reflects on why this might just be the best decade of her life.
From breaking through early career challenges in a male-dominated industry to spearheading meaningful projects in Ethiopia, Lori brings wisdom, humour, and heartfelt stories to the conversation. We explore what it means to reinvent yourself at any age, the power of choosing how we respond to life’s challenges, and how cultural experiences can profoundly shape who we are.
Lori opens up about:
- Why multitasking is one of women's greatest assets
- How setting boundaries has protected her energy
- The transformational power of saying yes
- Her transition from being a doer to embracing simply being
- What it was like writing a book to encapsulate her journey and lessons
We also talk about creating an action plan for life, navigating recovery, and how sharing our stories can spark healing in others.
This is an episode full of warmth, encouragement, and perspective. Whether you're contemplating your next chapter or already on the journey, Lori’s insights will remind you that reinvention is not only possible—it’s powerful.
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In this inspiring episode, I chat with Debbie Weiss, who, at 50, decided it was time to stop living for everyone else and start asking, “Maybe I can?” Following the loss of her husband, Debbie transformed her grief into growth and began sharing her journey to encourage others to do the same.
We talk about reclaiming identity after loss, writing her powerful memoir On Second Thought… Maybe I Can, and the courage it takes to start over in midlife.
✨ Connect with Debbie:
- Website: www.debbierweiss.com
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Instagram: @debbie.r.weiss
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- Podcast: Maybe I Can with Debbie WeissIf you're enjoying the show,
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Midlife is a brand-new chapter waiting to be written. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure about what’s next, this episode is for you. I’m sharing five powerful reasons why trusting yourself is the key to creating the life you truly want.
✨ Why midlife is the perfect time to rewrite your own rules
✨ Letting go of society’s timelines and defining success on your terms
✨ How to move forward when you feel stuck at a crossroads
✨ The power of intuition—because deep down, you already know the answers
✨ Rebuilding confidence and embracing the adventure ahead
You’ve got decades of experience, wisdom, and resilience behind you. This is your time to step forward with clarity and excitement for what’s possible. Let’s dive in!
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What to expect when the unexpected happens with your marriage.
2.5 years after my divorce I can shed light on the stages of healing that you may identify with, or hopefully find helpful if you're in this situation.
Even though divorce rates in the UK are at the lowest since 1971, due to a number of factors, it's still one of the challenges many relationships are faced with in midlife and empty nesting.
Sharing from a personal and professional perspective, you'll find out what healing methods were most supportive through each of the phases.
Send us a text Feeling like your world is shifting in ways you can’t quite explain? Maybe you’re questioning everything—your purpose, your relationships, or even the way you’ve been living your life. It’s not just you. This might be your midlife awakening. In today’s episode, we’re getting real about what’s going on beneath the surface. I’ll walk you through: What a midlife awakening actually is (hint: it’s not a crisis—it’s a breakthrough!)The tell-tale signs you’re going through oneWhy midl...
Send us a text Ever regretted making an expensive mistake? Today I share 4 of the 'worst' financial decisions that I've made, but I don't regret them and I wouldn't change a thing! Listen in as every decision we make has a silver lining in hindsight. Hope you enjoy the Thanksgiving episode and that you find reasons to be grateful for every decision you've made - even if your financial advisor would be giving you grief all the way! Support the show Join the community on Instagra...
Send us a text If you're questionning your purpose, or even wondering how you're going to find meaning again in your midlife years - which starts in your late 30's by the way - you'll want to listen to this episode where Lianne shares how she used that question to change the path of her life, but also to maintain her career in the police force for over 20 years. I was pretty suprised when I found out what she did - you'll love her perspective on it all I'm sure. Her 'career' path, and now he...
Send us a text Feel that a transformation is happening, or about to? I've got you! We're all going through something and need some help along the way. You might be in a growth phase, or on the edge it, or coming to terms with what just happened! All of them are part of our beautiful midlife experience! In today's episode you'll be introduced to 'Love is the Answer' by Gerald Jampowlsky, 'The Untethered Soul' by Michael A Singer and 'A Happy Pocket Full of Money' by David Cameron Gikandi.&...
Send us a text Imposter syndrome is a sneaky little bugger and it creeps up just when you think you're making great progress... and it can stop you in your tracks! Today you'll hear about 5 ways to conquer the fear - which is all imposter syndrome really is - and move on with your goals! Imposter syndrome tends to hang out between finding your passion and sharing it so it becomes your purpose. You can get over it fast with these 5 reframes in your thinking. Support the show Join the c...
Send us a text Simplify, declutter and follow your passion for the outdoors was exactly what Emma and Alan Vallis, and Basil the dog, did when they decided to sell the family house and move to a canal boat for their home and business. They have transformed their life but it didn't come without some soul searching preparation and it's own set of challenges! You'll love Emma's story of what prompted them to make the move and also how their daughters feel about their parents living it up on th...
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If your waking up to your midlife, empty nester days and wondering how you lost yourself in raising the kids, running a business and trying to keep up with expectations, you'll love Paola's story about going back to her Italian roots to find a new sense of purpose and a personal transformation.
As many of us know, the midlife years can be a time of reclaiming who we once were and also discovering who we want to be now that the kids have left the nest and are making their way in the world.
Whip up a plate of your favourite pasta and enjoy this conversation while you plan your trip to discover yourself in Paola's new retreat home!
You can find her on Instagram for the beautiful photos of her adventure!
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Are you struggling with weight gain in midlife?
It's is no laughing matter! It's one of the toughest challenges that healthy and fit women face in midlife and it's so difficult to understand what's going on and why we can't control it by doing what we used to do.
Kim Hynes, a nutritional coach for midlife women, talks about her experience and what lead her to get qualified so that she could help others with this issue too.
Here is the link to Kim's instagram page and also her Emotional Eats podcast.
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In today's Midlife Freedom episode Sue Willoughby shares her story of going from the the corporate world, engineering and flying planes to following her childhood passion of being with horses.
Sue works with her big horse, Moose (who is quite the character), and her herd to help people see themselves fully.
She shares how she's now harnessed her midlife purpose and hopes to help others to do the same.
She now has her own podcast too called ' A Life Worth Being'.
You can find her on Instagram and Facebook.
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The Magical Midlife podcast has evolved into the Midlife Freedom podcast.
You'll still find inspiration, motivation and great stories from women who've kicked butt in midlife and done amazing things!
You'll still be encouraged to live your best life and make the most of this awakening opportunity!
You'll still be able to leave reviews and feedback about what you loved! ;)
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Today's episode walks through the 5 steps to rediscover your purpose. You can go from feeling lost and directionless, especially as an empty nester, to creating your next chapter.
There is a workbook/blueprint available to work through which you can get here.
The feedback on this process has been great. Colleen, a fitness and nutrition empty nesting mum said;
"Every single person our age would benefit from this as we deserve to shine our light again."
Enjoy the show and please feel free to email me any questions or put them in the FB group.
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Today's episode includes a recap of many of our podcast guests from the whole show! It looks like health and fitness, or health and wellness in midlife are pretty popular topics - and a favourite with me!
We've had Lesley McShane, Elizabeth Joseph, Sam Monpetit Huynh, Emily du Luzy, Kim Martin, Amy Shearer, Susan Sommers and Joe Hoye.
All of them have talked about different aspects of physical health.
I'm sharing my journey of working with and through menopause and how much I've managed through life style changes vs going on HRT.
Here is the book from Joe Hoye that I mentioned in the show.
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Empty nesting can be a tough time which brings up lonliness, isolation, grief, confusion and overwhelm! You really feel like you're the only one feeling like it and you might be reluctant to even admit how you're feeling.
You'll be glad to know that this is a thing! It's real and there are many ways to help yourself through it and to feel better.
Allie and I share our own journeys through this time and share some tips and resources that will help you through it too. It can be a time of a great awakening and a chance to create a new phase of your life which can be rewarding and exciting.
Listen to the episode and let me know which part was most helpful to you.
You can find Allie's new book: The Girlfriends Guide to Empty Nesting or join her on Instagram and also on Facebook.
And you can find the new 'mini course' - Rediscover Your Purpose here.
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Have you ever wondered how to meditate? You'll find plenty of ways to meditate in this episode and also find out the 'real world' benefits of meditation.
You'll understand a dogma free version of spirituality and you may find that part of your midlife experience is having an awakening. You're in good company - it's quite common at this time of life.
Warning: do not the do the visualisations if you're driving - you'll get very chilled out!
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If you're looking for motivation and a great example of how to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals - you'll love today's guest, Jolanta Mitraite of JM Control.
Jolanta trains women how to to take charge of their health and fitness journey, but also helps with cultivating mental strength and and resilience. She shares her life journey, her challenges, and also how she has achieved what she has done to date... and she's so humble about it all!
You'll also find out her strategy for midlife dating! ;)
You can find her website and join her large following on instagram.
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It's not a midlife crisis! It's your awakening - which is why this episode is the first of 8 covering all the sectors of the wheel of life. When you are going through big changes, it's easier to focus on one thing at a time!
Each episode in this series is just short and full of useful resources.
This first one is to help you to make a decision about what's next and ways to share your wisdom with the world without having to work a regular 9-5 job!
The other segments of the wheel of life to follow in the series are:
- Spirituality and Personal Growth
- Money and Finances
- Home and Environment
- Love and Relationships
- Friends and Family
- Fun and Play
- Health and Fitness
You'll find resources to each episode in the Midlife Resources store.
The Roadmap course that I took is in there already and so is information about Affiliate marketing. The writing course and the Wheel of Life will be in there soon!
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You may not have heard of crystal or indigo children, but you may wonder why your child behaves so differently, or just can't fit in, or seems to be so sensitive.
In today's episode I'm sharing my experience of raising my kids with an understanding of the abilities that indigo and crystal children bring to us and bring to the world.
Hopefully you'll find a new perspective in raising your child who doesn't necessarily have problems, as much as has needs and abilities that we were not raised with.
Below at my MIDLIFE RESOURCES Store link, you'll find links to all the books mentioned in this podcast episode.
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If you've ever tried journalling or you've wondered about it, or you love it, join us as Jacqueline shares how journalling helped her through perimenopause and many other life changes that have happened over the years.
Jacqueline has also taught classes in mindful journalling and talks about the benefits and the practical aspects of it too.
You can find all of her contact details as well as FREE journalling resources HERE.
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If you're looking for freedom in your midlife, the best thing you can do is create structure!
Sounds like they might be opposites, but when you listen in, you'll find out how they are the best of friends - they actually need each other. ;)
You'll find out about a new project that I've jumped into which might help you to create more freedom in your life and also why I wish I had done it 12 years ago when I started learning to do business using online tools! DOH!! (forehead slap moment)
Enjoy the show and let me know what you think in the Magical Midlife FB group.
ps. This is the insta page that I mentioned - Midlife Freedom Angel (starting from scratch!!)
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Today's show is a little different - we have our first male guest! I reckon he's ok to be on the podcast as he helps midlife women AND his inspiration was his Mum!
Joe and I talk about the techniques that help women to lose their midlife weight without dieting.
Here is the free 6 month coaching link and also the best ways to find out more about his work.
1. Free coaching offer competition link - let him and his team know why you should win!
2. Joe's Diet Detox book
3. Follow Joe on Instagram
4. Find Joe on Facebook
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This week's episode is all about sprinkling some serious magic dust of encouragement into your lives! ✨
Following a burst of inspiration from one of my mentors, it's time to unleash this encouragement genie that's been bottled up for too long! I'm ready to shout motivation from the rooftops!
I get it—we often hold back to avoid overwhelming people, but guess what? I've decided it's high time to break free from that habit. I believe in you more than you do! 💖
Join me in this week's episode as I share the love, encouragement, and a sprinkle of magic that can help you soar. Are you feeling stuck? Doubting if you're good enough, qualified enough, or smart enough? Enough with the blah, blah, blah!
Let's turn up the volume on belief, confidence, and self-love. Tune in and let's make this journey of encouragement a fun and empowering ride together!✨ You're not just good enough; you totally rock!
Get ready to embrace your brilliance, because this episode is tailor-made to lift your spirits and remind you that the best is yet to come! 🌟
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Are you finding that you're trying really hard to plan and push for what your next step looks like? How's that going?
Today's pod is a solo pod sharing some insights about how pushing and planning is the wrong strategy just now. You need a different approach - one that may seem easier, but in practice, might be a little frustrating!
Listen in to find out more...
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Have you ever wondered how some people make brave moves and others are happy to stay where their roots are?
Today's guest, Masako Kozawa shares about how she left Japan to go to college in the US, even though she spoke no English - and how her life is now a series of courageous next steps.
You can find out more about Masako and find her podcast, Why Not Meditate here.
https://insighttimer.com/whynotmeditate
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Today's show reminds you of the power of this time of year and this time of life! The journal prompts mentioned are:
- Where am I still playing small?
- Where am I saying one thing but not allowing myself to receive?
- How am I neglecting or minimising myself?
The book that I mentioned is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.
All of the other info in this episode is in the Facebook group ( see the link below).
You can get your copy of the guide to 'Say No, Guilt Free' and also to book your Free Energy Reading Session.
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Questions about your hormones and weight gain?
Today's podcast is with Emily de Luzy, owner and founder of FitQueen. I loved Emily's videos and message on LinkedIn, so I asked if she would share her story and experience on the pod! Although she is younger than our 'midlife' crowd, she faced menopausal symptoms in her 20's. Her story is one of the relationship with food, your body and hormones - at any age.
Emily's FitQueen moto is 'Your Body, Your Hormones, Your Lifestyle'. To me, that's exactly the sort of conversation we should be having about a healthy body. Weight and changing weight especially is a broader topic than 'eat less and move more'.
Enjoy this episode - it was fun to do!
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In today's episode, Annis Fender shares her midlife journey including the challenges of mental, emotional and physical health and happiness.
Annis is now living in France, running remote retreats and has created an incredible life style for herself and her daughters. It is a far cry from her old life in London!
You can follow Annis and her adventures on Instagram where you'll experience some of her beautiful breath work practices and also see her fast forward yoga videos!
Annis is a beautiful example of awakening in your midlife and I think you're going to love listening to her wisdom about listening to your body and also how opportunities and teachers show up in perfect, divine timing!
Annis also offers the Radiant Life Mentorship Group and The Unapologetic Life Journal.
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The Magical Midlife is even cooler when you acknowledge and feel everything. Today's episode gives an action plan to make rage, anger and frustration work in your favour.
Rage and anger are powerful emotions. They can help you or stop you in your tracks. Harness your own inner power and courage and use the power inside you!!
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After over a year away, a divorce, a country move, a career change and a full experience of menopause, I have come back to share the inspiration and motivation that it takes to jump into your midlife awakening fully and whole heartedly.
This episode shares some of the results of trusting a strong urge to do something different even when the logic of it all seems a bit, well, illogical!
Enjoy the episode and join us in the Magical Midlife group on Facebook and on Instagram too.
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Goal setting! It's a curious pass time! After years of goal setting and vision boarding, I have a different take on how to do this with ease and with trust. In today's episode, I share a quick lesson on how you can change up the 'old fashioned' way of goal setting so it feels more intuitive, more courageous and more true to who you want to be.
The books I mention in the podcast are 'The Magic' by Rhonda Byrne and 'The As If Principle' by Richard Wiseman.
The Facebook Group I mention is 'Magical Midlife'. Please come and join the free group if you're not a member already.
Also, have you got your free 'Magical Midlife Mastery' video mini course yet? You can get it sent right to you today. Just click here to get it.
Ever felt like you have to do it all on your own? Ever had days when life feels like it's all too much ? Who do you turn to so that you don't feel like you're just moaning or complaining?
On some days, focussing on the positive just maybe isn't enough, so you need to step it up.
In today's episode I share with you what I'm doing to help me through the tough times so that I can stay objective and feeling well. Tough times are tough (lol), but they don't need to break you or make you despair! Help is always available - listen in for the latest.
Why don't you come and join a supportive community of awesome women on Instagram and in our Magical Midlife FB group.
Tracy Evans shares her journey from leaving her stressful jet set corporate exec role all the way through to living her current 'Magical Midlife' adventure of owning and running an equestrian facility! She now lets the horses doing the teaching, as well as certifying others to open their own teaching facilities.
Update on this episode: Tracey is currently building her second facility in the US! You can follow her updates and progress on Facebook at the Dreamwinds page.
In today's episode, Stephanie O'Dea shares her story of how her 'crock pot cooking' business success took over her lifestyle and values until she tuned back into her inner wisdom. She had to go against what everyone was telling her to do as it didn't feel right - she needed to trust herself for her own happiness! She's now living the full expression of the 'Magical Midlife'... and shares all the lessons she learned along the way.
You can listen to Stephanie's podcast here.
In today's first Summer Season Re-run episode, Petra Carroll shares her journey from being a ground breaking hair salon owner and entrepreneur, to getting back in touch with who she is, and taking the time to learn from her pet tortoises about a living and loving a slower pace of life.
Petra is so inspiring as she talks about how she now has the time to learn from drama and chaos which previously she would have ignored and pushed through. Those decisions catch up with you...
You can find Petra on Instagram.
Today is getting close to the first anniversary of the Magical Midlife! It also seems to fit that in this episode I share with you what the Summer Season is all about and how it came to be a 'thing'.
Please come over the the Magical Midlife FB group where you'll find all the new offerings and conversations happening over the summer while I make my big move!
Is video gaming an issue with your kids or young adults? Are you concerned that after covid, video gaming has taken an unhealthy hold on your kids?
Today's guest, Elaine Uskoski, is an author, speaker and coach to families who are struggling with someone who is addicted to video games. Elaine's personal story, which she also now tells publicly with her son, Jake, shares the care givers perspective on identifying if or when this is happening, and also what you can do to intervene. She shares how she had to find resources and became a speaker on the topic that wasn't being talked about when she needed it!
Helping our young adults is a role that is undefined and unchartered - at what stage do we step in, verses letting them stand on their own two feet.
You can find Elaine at her website, on social media and buy her book, Cyber Sober - a caregiver's guide to video gaming addiction.
Please feel free to share this episode with friends who may be dealing with this issue within their family. There is help available.
Imagine starting extreme sports late in your 40's? Imagine making a whole new set of friends and building a new community based on outdoor and adventure living?
It may seem far fetched, but Jackie Hope and her husband Ray, did just this and now have a whole like minded community called the Midlife Mountaineers. They also now make films about their adventures and about others in the community too.
Listen to Jackie's story about struggling with anxiety and a fear of heights, and how neither one stopped her from doing what she loves now.
You can find Jackie and Ray at their website, Midlife Mountaineer and at all their social media accounts by the same name. You'll love their instagram - that's where I first saw Jackie! Their pictures and stories are breathtaking.
Are you struggling to say something or do something that you've been holding on to for ever? Do you need encouragement to take a brave step for yourself?
Today's conversation with Laura Foster, aka 'Soul Inspired Gurl' talks about her brave journey of selling her successful business of 25 years to follow what her heart was telling her.
We talk about the inner strength of women, the influences that we follow and how we grow into who we are as we mature.
This is an incredibly powerful conversation.
Laura talks about her group program, ROOTS + The Sisterhood begins April 5th. Registration open March 23-29th.
Link: https://soulinspiredgurl.mykajabi.com/roots-invitation-page
Listeners of this podcast can use a discount code: ROOTS50 - $50 off the programAlso you can find Laura on Instagram and on her podcast, Soul Inspired Gurl.
Should you be running to lose your midlife belly? Or maybe just get on the step machine at the gym for hours? Sit ups? Maybe 100 sit ups a day? What is the best way to get your waist back?
Sam, aka 'SamCoreTrainier' shares the best ways that you can exercise to get your body back when hormones may have run riot and left you feeling more bloaty and rounder than you've ever been!
Listen in for some great advice, and some truth about what 's going on with our body in these special years and how we can work with it, not against it.
You can sign up for Sam's FREE 'Sh*t that happens after 40' Masterclass here.
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Going through change and not sure when life will feel like it's back to normal? Feeling stuck and frustrated where you are?
In today's episode I talk about what to expect with the cycles of change and knowing when you've hit rock bottom - and you can only go up from there!
In the episode I share the 'Spring Revolution' which offers you help with getting from where you are, to where you want to be, with support and ease on the way!
Like what you hear? Please subscribe and share this episode with your friends.
To find out if the Spring Revolution program is a good fit, private message me on Facebook or Instagram.
Ever wanted to be the founder and CEO, climb a mountain, do an ironman competition, or just do really brave things? Perhaps you'd just like to be fit and healthy enough to do all the fun activities that you love the idea of, but don't know if you can?
Today's guest, Anissa Buckley, founder of B-untethered, shares the steps and insights of how she achieved all of the things above, multiple times!
To find out more about Anissa, her adventures and the B-untethered group that is starting in March, you can find out more here.
You can follow Anissa and B-untethered on instagram too.
If you enjoy listening to this interview, please leave a review and a rating! I'm always grateful to get feedback too!
If you've ever worried that getting over your problems means you just have to talk about them over and over again, today's guest, Elena Kapetanios, will share with you that it's not the case! She shares her story of healing after her son's premature birth and then dealing with the difficulties that come from holding on to the shock and blame of something like that. Shock doesn't show up as we expect it to and sometimes it causes more problems that need addressing first!
Listen in and enjoy.
You can find Eleni Kapetanios at Breakthroughwitheleni.com and on instagram.
Ever felt like you want to sell up, move to the country, or even sell up and move to the city? Today's guest, Margaret Vandergriff helps people, often empty nesters, to make a plan to move to a new city and find their new home.
You can avoid making the costly mistake that many people made during covid, which was packing up and moving out of the city just because they didn't need to be near the office anymore!
Find out how to do the job properly and move somewhere that will improve your life - not ruin it.
You can find Margaret and take the quiz we talk about here. Her website is https://yourplacefinder.com
Also, come over and join in the conversation at the Magical Midlife FB group where you also get access to Free Guided Meditations each week.
Wow! Who knew? Today's guest, Kim Martin, a Gen X Health Coach, shares some great tips about nutrition that suits our changing body - also how she went from 10K runs to something that suited her body better once she was in her 40's. Her nutrition tips are about adding food, not taking it away - what a refreshing message to get us to health and wholeness!
Find her on instagram and take a look at her awesome health and nutrition posts! (That is how I connected with her in the first place!)
Also, are you in the Magical Midlife FB Group yet? We do weekly guided meditations in the group every Friday for FREE. Come and join us.
Have you ever questioned how you're living? Your career, where you live and the life choices you've made perhaps?
In today's episode, Amy Shearer shares her journey from being a senior level exec in retail in NYC to becoming a life coach and breath work practitioner through the covid years.
Her story unravels in such a beautiful way that you'll be thoroughly engaged and inspired by her tales of the peace core and her snake wrestling grandmother!
Listen in, you'll be inspired and your heart will be warmed!
You can find out more about Amy at her website, The Recreated and also on Instagram.
Find out more about the Find Your Wings program today.
Ever wondered if you're on the right path? Are you playing to your strengths and answering your true soul's calling?
In today's episode, Prema Lee Gurreri shares her story about closing down her yoga studio as she knew that she was short changing her self and missing offering her key talents and skills.
We also talk about the work that we've done together and the results that it had for me.
Prema's website is www.SacredWealthCode.com and you can find her books The Sacred Wealth Code and The Sacred Wealth Code Journal on Amazon.
Find out more about joining the Find Your Wings group.
Have you ever been told that you're too old to do something, or that your goal is too big or too tough for you? This, along with some other key factors, is what motivated Jo Moseley to become the first woman to paddle board from England's East to West Coast, on canals! She also made a wonderful film about it, called Brave Enough, which we talk about in today's episode.
Jo is so humble about her achievements, both the paddle boarding and also about the film, which is now winning awards!
You can watch Brave Enough, A Journey Home to Joy, here and also listen to Jo's podcast, The Joy of SUP.
Jo's website is Jo Moseley.com where you can find more about what she's up to with work and play!
Please make sure to share this episode with anyone who has big goals or dreams! You'll be glad you did.
Also, remember to check out the Find Your Wings program today.
Ever wondered how you've got so much stuff? What about clutter in your house? Is it just taking up space in your home, or is it showing you something more meaningful?
In today's episode, Kira Rodenbush lets us in to the connection she found through massage therapy and home organizing. Listen in to find out what the signs are that you're holding on to the same issues in your home and your body! Be prepared for some amazing connections!
Kira's podcast is called What's Up With Your Stuff.
You can find her on Instagram too.
Happy New Year! If you dream of living in the mountains, being a social media influencer or bringing a new nutrition product to the market, Lindsey spills the beans on the reality of all of it - the highs and lows and how her journey has led her to learn about what she does today. You won't be surprised to know that she has been challenged and tested along the way especially when she hit menopause at just 42!
You can find Lindsey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lindseyjrodriguez/ or at her page name, Midlife & Menopause.
Today is the last Magical Midlife episode of 2021. Lesley McShane, host of The New Old You Podcast, and I talk about the journey of being Mom's, podcasters but more than anything, women in our midlife who have found new purpose and gratitude since starting new adventures!
Here is the link to Lesley's The New Old You Podcast
Here's the link to join my Magical Midlife FB Group for some FREE gifts and content.
With Christmas and the holidays coming up, family tension may be rearing it's ugly head! Kreed shares with us her story of how estrangement happened, what she did to heal it, and how you can prepare for being with more family members than you've seen all year! It can be a stressful time, but you'll get some low drama coping strategies from our conversation today.
She also drops a bombshell about her motherhood years which takes a moment for me to process!!
Kreed also has a podcast about the topic of estrangement which you can tune into here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3m6ms4MwDMsr5MCkbo9043?si=100df38715e74b2c
Prepare to be amused! In today's episode, Elizabeth Joseph shares her journey through peri-menopause and all the crazy and wild things she has tried to relieve her symptoms. Her self proclaimed 'zero discomfort' policy means she has tried all sorts of healing methods that you've probably never heard of - with hilarious results! And also, she shares how following her dream was the worst decision of her life!!
You can find Elizabeth on Instagram at @elizabethjosephnavigates
In today's episode you'll hear Kwavi share how her fear of failure is way less scary to her than the fear of regret! You'll be inspired by the action that she's taking and how you can take it too to live a life that is beyond expectations and limitations put on you by family and society!
Kwavi is the author of the book: 50 Questions to Answer When You Reach 50 – A guide to help women thrive and shine in their 50s and beyond. In our interview she shares an example of how this book works to help you.
Have you ever wondered why you pace when you're on the phone? In today's episode Heather Webster shares her discovery of overcoming 'phone pacing' and shares her experience of training to be an outdoor mindfulness guide. She also talks about trusting where to find real happiness when you check in with what you knew as a young child. Listen to this one while out for a walk or driving through the countryside and you'll be right in the zone!
Heather Webster is an educator, a health coach, Mindful Outdoor Guide and a lifelong learner. She supports women to live a fulfilling healthy radiant life that aligns with their purpose.
You can find her at: http://heatherwebsterwellness.com/
In today's episode Petra Carroll shares her journey from being a ground breaking hair salon owner and entrepreneur, to getting in back in touch with who she is, and taking the time to learn from her pet tortoises about a living and loving a slower pace of life. Petra is so inspiring as she talks about how she now has the time to learn from drama and chaos which previously she would have ignored and pushed through. Those decisions catch up with you...
In today's episode, Lesley McShane shares with us how imposter syndrome crept up on her and stopped her expressing her own creativity for many years. She could only get past it once she realized that it was keeping her stuck. Lesley talks about what she's been able to do now that she knows how to handle it - and how you can too.
In today's episode, Amber Sandquist shares her international travel adventures and how she came to paint a giant picture of Dolly Parton, after years of doing make up on Hollywood sets. Amber and I met 25 years ago and have both gone in different directions, yet ended up both as mid lifers who are loving where we are now, doing what we were always meant to do - even if Amber won't admit it! (listen in and you'll get the joke)
In today's episode I share about the concept of being right and how much trouble it can lead to! I share a short example of how I got myself into a sticky situation by being so determined about being right when it actually didn't matter! I'll also share why being right can keep you stuck and block your creativity and growth.
In today's episode you'll hear about Marie Louise's journey of having to make tough decisions based on what she felt in her heart. You'll understand that even when difficult decisions need to be made, you can rely on what your heart tells you! Marie Louise also shares some of the tools she has created over her years of working that can help you to blend the wisdom of your head and your heart.
In today's episode, Karen Herbert shares with us how pursuing an academic life and then raising a non-neuro typical family challenged everything she expected about herself, and her life path. She now works in partnership with her husband, Curtis. Together they help other women who are facing the challenges of being empty nesters!
The Magical Midlife Podcast is for you if you're a women in your midlife years. This podcast will bring you motivation, inspiration and uplifting perspectives about being in your midlife. Each week I'll be sharing interviews with you from women just like you and I. You'll find motivation in everyday life stories of success, failure, challenge and all the lessons learned along the way.
If you're ready to step into the most free, most empowered and happiest years of your life, keep listening, and invite your friends too. You can join the conversation on Facebook , Magical Midlife - or just copy and paste this link! https://www.facebook.com/groups/285314956593592
Today I share with you my tried and tested method of surviving and thriving through change and when the signs are telling you that it's time to make a change - even if it doesn't feel very comfortable and you're a bit scared of the whole idea! These 5 steps will be your survival kit and you might even enjoy change once you know how. ;)
Adele Stickland, international best selling author and mum of 3, shares with us her story of starting life as a lawyer and what was the catalyst that led to her changing to her current life of hosting pilates retreats in Europe!
Kay Turner shares her journey of how healing by a fire was the only option after a nasty accident and full body breakdown stopped her teaching and leadership career in it's tracks. She also talks about how her second marriage was a key part to her healing story. It's a good one!
Jennifer Fisher uplifts and inspires you on today's interview. You cannot help but be entertained with stories from welding, competing in a bikini on stage, through to creating her natural skin care range, all whilst facing a multitude of travels and trials in between! We'er certainly ending this season on a high note!
Today I give you a powerful mind managing tool for reducing traumatic memories and for seeing anxiety in a new way. You're more powerful than you know!!
In today's episode, Stephanie O'Dea shares her story of how her 'crock pot cooking' business success took over her lifestyle and values until she tuned back into her inner wisdom. She had to go against what everyone was telling her to do as it didn't feel right - she needed to trust herself for her own happiness! She's now living the full expression of the 'Magical Midlife'... and shares all the lessons she learned along the way.
In today's episode, Robyn Schiller is open and honest about what she has done to find answers to managing her midlife years. While still competing and winning at the top level in western riding, she has questions about 'what lies next?' and 'who am I?', however having an open mind is key to her finding her new path.
Susan Sommers shares her experience of how walking has not only changed her fitness, but how it has led to shifts in her self acceptance, mental focus, happiness, relationships and being more trusting of life! She's even had trees planted in Spain to celebrate her walking 15000 steps per day for 4 months in Toronto!
Tracy Bowen shares how she learned to ask for help after being the helper for all her corporate life. Finding the value to being part of a community has also been a great lesson during her major midlife transformation.
In today's short episode, I share with you an introduction about how you can use the Shamanic Medicine Wheel in a very practical way to get a new perspective on challenges or situations that you face. You can find out if you are in the zone of the Serpent, Jaguar, Hummingbird or Eagle...
Today's guest, Natalie Woodman shares her journey of healing a back injury and adrenal fatigue all caused by helping others to heal! She now has a very positive perspective of her midlife years and how pain and healing crisis' can be seen as gifts to help you get to know yourself better.
Emma shares her journey from being raised in Ireland, the brave steps she took to start living a different life and how she built her eating disorder therapy business by following her intuition. We also hear about how investing and property has featured on her journey to the Magical Midlife!
Tammy Hudgin shares her journey to relocating and making a new life for herself. She shares the importance of taking steps to really get to know yourself and what's important to you, and to realize that at some stage you have to feature as a priority in your own life!
Today's show explores the idea of how your goals are keeping you stuck and may not be helping you to move forward in a healthy way! I share a lesson about 'destination addiction' that shifted my thinking on goal setting and making future plans. This is a great wake up call about how to be present in the moment.
In today's episode, I talk about the power of facing your dark shadows and healing fully. Positive thinking and optimism are great and they don't work alone - there is more to it than that, especially by the time you're in your midlife!
(this goes hand in hand with my blog post of today: https://soulfuladventureliving.com/optimism-is-great-but-is-it-enough
Jo McRogers, Grief Social Worker, is this week's interview guest. Jo has a refreshing perspective on the 'Magical Midlife' years. She talks about seizing our quality of life between our first arrival breath and our last exhale. We talk about how Jo came to do what she does now, how life's challenges have made her grateful and she also shares extreme wisdom gleaned from raising her 3 kids through their teenage years and her experiences of supporting people through their experience of losing loved ones.
Tracy Evans shares her journey from leaving her stressful jet set corporate exec role all the way through to living her current 'Magical Midlife' adventure of owning and running an equestrian facility! She now lets the horses doing the teaching, as well as certifying others to open their own teaching facilities.
This week's special guest, Louise Edington shares her story of world travel and how her love of astrology lead to her having a best selling astrology book on Amazon! She also talks about what the the 'Age of Aquarius' actually means!
Jilan Koch shares her story of building her family and her naturopathic practice between two locations...3000km apart! She shares her professional advice about making small changes that benefit health and happiness as we step into the magical midlife years!
Mickey Eves shares her journey of waking up to new options in her life and how she now helps children and families to tune into their wisdom, imagination and inner silence. She also talks about the Healing Sprites and other tools she has created to help people in person and online.
Today's episode features Jen Rightmyer, founder of 'Baked By Jenny'. Jen is a constant source of optimism, positivity and great food too! She helps to make family meal times both easier and more yummy while also helping seniors in the local community by making delicious single serve meals which she delivers. She shares with us her journey to starting her business and how she brings a great flavour to being in her midlife years.
In today's episode we talk about finding your foundations and looking for what you need inside of you rather than going to the 'expert' for inspiration and motivation. You'll hear how the 'Age of Aquarius' effects you even if you don't know anything about it!
In this episode you'll get a short intro to what this podcast is all about and why if you're a woman in your midlife, you'll want to listen in the future!