Life. Reimagined. with Stacey Ray

Hollywood, Hormones & Reinventing Life After 50

In this poignant and wildly engaging episode of Life. Reimagined., host Stacey sits down with the ever-insightful and endlessly witty Constance McCashin. Best known for her role as Laura Avery on the long-running primetime soap Knots Landing, Constance opens up about her bold pivot from Hollywood actress to licensed therapist. Together, they explore themes of aging in the spotligh...

"It’s never too late to find your marvelous."

In this inspiring and laugh-out-loud episode, Stacey sits down with Felicia Madison, stand-up comedian, comedy booker, and the force behind the West Side Comedy Club and FUNY (Funny University of New York). Once a stay-at-home mom who felt like something was missing, Felicia took a leap in her 50s to try stand-up comedy—and never looked back. From her first class to running a top NYC cl...

"Photography creates legacy on both sides of the lens. When it captures your essence, it proves that version of you exists."

In this inspiring episode of Life. Reimagined., host Stacey chats with internationally awarded Master Photographer, educator, and creative entrepreneur Cat Ford-Coates. From a bullied teen to a global visual storyteller, Cat shares her unconventional journey into portrait photography, her brief detour into op...

"From academic death sentence to unstoppable resilience, Ellen Busch reveals how she rewrote her life story."

In this powerful and transformative episode, host Stacey sits down with Ellen Busch—author, coach, speaker, and survivor—to explore her remarkable journey of overcoming dyslexia, surviving an abusive marriage, and forging a life of empowerment. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a time when it was poorly understood, Ellen was told ...

“Reinvention isn’t about starting over—it’s about evolving into the fullest version of ourselves.”

In this illuminating episode of Life. Reimagined with Stacey Ray, Stacey sits down with two-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and creative powerhouse Shannon Malone-deBenedictis. Known for her heart-stirring documentaries like Penguin Town, Secrets of the Whales, and Inside the Mind of a Cat, Shannon opens up about her personal and pr...

"I put fear below purpose — I did it scared, but the purpose was more important than how I felt."

In this inspiring episode of Life. Reimagined., Stacey welcomes Sarah Pittendrigh, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, mindset coach, motivational speaker, and author, to share her incredible journey from bankruptcy to business triumph and personal fulfillment. Sarah opens up about the life-shattering challenges she faced — from the co...

“You don't have to be whole on the outside to be beautifully complete on the inside."

In this deeply moving episode, Christine Handy returns to the podcast to share the next chapter of her incredible journey from breast cancer survivor to best-selling author, fashion disruptor, and motivational powerhouse. Stacey and Christine dive into how Christine transformed personal tragedy into a mission of hope, love, and advocacy.

From fac...

“It took nearly dying to realize how much I want to live.”

In this deeply moving episode, Christine Handy shares her extraordinary journey from a successful modeling career to facing life-altering health challenges, including a breast cancer diagnosis.

Christine opens up about her transformation from focusing on external beauty to discovering inner strength and purpose. She discusses her battles with illness, the power of faith an...

"There is no timeline for grief—only the courage to feel, heal, and keep walking forward."

In this deeply heartfelt episode, host Stacey sits down with beloved actress and singer Ilene Graff for an intimate conversation about love, loss, and the raw journey of widowhood. Ilene shares poignant stories of her late husband, composer Ben Lanzarone, and the profound partnership they shared in life and music. The conversation unfolds int...

"Whether you're navigating TSA lines or dining in a foreign country, Laurie brings practical advice and heartfelt stories to help every traveler feel prepared, respectful, and inspired."

In this engaging episode, Stacey sits down with travel educator and content creator Laurie of Travel Tips by Laurie to explore the art and mindset of modern travel. From her journey into content creation sparked by a trip to Waco, Texas, to her now...

In this raw, revelatory conversation, fitness icon and truth-teller Susan Powter joins the show for a deep dive into life after fame, motherhood, resilience, and the cost of authenticity in a world that prefers polished over powerful. Susan became a household name in the 90s with her platinum buzz cut and explosive call to “Stop the Insanity!” But behind the bestselling books, national TV appearances, and cultural stardom lies a fi...

In this energizing and unfiltered conversation, Stacey sits down with creative powerhouse and Glorious Broads founder Maryjane Fahey to explore what it really means to age with purpose, boldness, and zero apologies. From navigating careers in creative industries to rewriting the script on sex, self-worth, and sensuality post-50, this epi...

In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Stacey sits down with Alyce Chan—stand-up comedian, speaker, writer, and the powerhouse behind the wildly popular MOMCOMNYC. From her childhood as a shy, second-language learner navigating immigrant family dynamics to commanding the stage at major comedy clubs, Alyce opens up about her journey to self-expression through comedy.

The conversation dives deep into motherhood, intergenerationa...

Content warning: This episode includes discussions about domestic violence, partner abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, suicidal ideation, and mental health challenges. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is affected by these issues, consider using discretion or seeking support.

In this emotionally powerful and deeply informative episode, Stacey sits down with Shulamit Ber Levtov, also known as The Entrepreneurs’ T...

Macaulee shares the origin story of Cyber-Seniors, from a high school volunteer project inspired by her grandparents to...

In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode, Stacey sits down with Joan MacDonald, a global fitness inspiration who began her transformative journey at the age of 70. Once struggling with high blood pressure, arthritis, and multiple medications, Joan turned her life around with the support of her daughter Michelle, a professional coach and bodybuilder. Now in her late 70s, Joan has not only shed over 65 pounds and gained incredib...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Stacey Ray sits down with Angelique Miles, a former music industry powerhouse turned fitness and wellness icon. From helping launch the careers of Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, and Timbaland, to facing the collapse of her career after the industry shifted, Angelique shares what it truly means to start over. But the biggest twist? A sudden and shocking brain tumor diagnosis in her late 50...

"It's not the circumstances that bind us—it’s the emotions. And once I realized that, I understood how much more I had to give." — Laurie White

In this riveting and emotional episode, Stacey sits down with Laurie White, a trailblazing former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, whose extraordinary story of resilience will leave you speechless. In 1998, Laurie’s life changed in an instant when she was shot while executing a sea...

In this powerful and emotional episode, host Stacey Ray sits down with Debby Montgomery Johnson — an Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, author, and leading advocate for victims of online romance scams. Debby shares her incredible journey from grief and deception to empowerment and advocacy. After losing her husband unexpectedly, she sought companionship through online dating — only to...