Beautiful Second Act

If you are seeking something in life that you simply cannot find, but feel the need for it, then you can create it yourself. Just because you have done one thing and done it very well, doesn't mean you have to continue on that path, simply because others believe you should.

In today's episode with educator Jennifer Degenhardt, we talk about  following the breadcrumbs towards your purpose in life. It can be scary,...

As the universe is ever expanding, so are each of our souls. We grow, change, evolve, and ascend towards our highest good to what we are Becoming.

On this 156th episode of Beautiful Second Act, I have a big announcement to share regarding the future of the show, as well as my future professionally. It is with you, my listeners, that I wish to share about the next big steps that are coming and how I'm putting intention...

If you suffer from boughts of anxiety and depression, know that you are not alone.
Dr. Lori Davis has anxiety too! She is here today on the podcast to talk all about fully accepting ourselves, understanding how to cope and live with anxiety and depression, and gives us tips and strategies for living your best life after 50!

You might have seen her on Instagram sharing her stories of anxiety and normalizing living with...

In midlife or beyond we can sometimes feel stuck in the mundane of life. Our friends at Camp Reinvention have a mission to help women re-write the rules on aging and want to help you create new and exciting possibilities in the second half of life.

If you need to build your confidence, desire exitement in your life, or crave peace of mind, the master coaches Wendy Perrotti and Dana Hilmer of Camp Reinvention are your gals....

Does the start of a new year bring you anxiety or joy? Do you get excited for what is to come or are you too busy sweeping the last bits of the previous year under the rug?

In this final episode of 2023, I talk with you about all the reasons we should celebrate instead of rush to get the year over with. Reflection of all we've accomplished, all we've endured and survived, and all of our growth in 2023 cannot be ...

Keeping space open for yourself is something we aren't programed to do. I know most of us are at the bottom of the list of priorities, if we even make the list.

On today's episode, I talk about keeping space open for the things that are important to us, cutting out the B.S. that holds us back, and allowing ourselves to follow those bread crumbs of curiosity that are leading us towards our True Selves.

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Women are so powerful, but sometimes we need support through all we endure. It is possible to reclaim agency over our changing bodies during and after peri-menopause and menopause. We should be celebrating the evolutions through life instead of hiding and living in the darkness.

In this episode we discuss a new option for cooling relief of hot flashes with Fria Cooling Jewelry. My conversation with Founder and CEO Sheilisa...

It makes sense that what satisfied us in our youth might not be what we want in midlife or beyond. Our mind, bodies, and appetites change over time. So, it is natural that what we desire in the bedroom is going to change as well.

In this episode, I talked to sex and intimacy expert, Daniela Stevens about normalizing  the conversation around sex. We cover menopause, hormones, and the difference between connected sex and goa...

Life doesn't follow logics. Just because according to you and your judgement of how things should progress, doesn't mean what you expect to happen will happen.

So what do we do when we realize the truth is we aren't going to get out of this life everything we wanted?  How can we accept the lot we are given in this life and still be enchanted with it?

In this season finale episode, I talk about  less...

I'm feeling it again. That calling. It's CHANGE. When you get that knowing inside of you, do you silence it, or do you heed the call?

On this episode I share with you how I've learned to listen to my inner voice and deep knowing  for when The Universe is guiding me towards change. How now, in this season of Fall and the time of letting go, I understand that once again, I'm being guided to make a shift t...

After surgery, Meryl Cook was troubled by the scar that was left behind after her breast  lumpectomy. She knew she needed to make peace with it in order to fully heal. While blessing her scar and allowing herself to see the beauty in its imperfection, Meryl created a piece of art that would change her life.

In this episode about a fibre artist that found her joy after breast cancer, we share an inspiring story how self-com...

Have you lost the magic? This episode will help.

Let's be honest, life can be hard. It is easy to fall down the rabbit hole of despair when all we see is lack, saddness, or negativity. But there IS an abundance of joy, goodness, and wonder...if we know where to look.

In this episode we will  talk about all the places where abundance lives and miracles happen every day. There is promise and reasons to celebrat...

A study from 2021 showed that only 29% of women are 100% open and honest about the problems they are facing. That means most women suffer and worry alone.

What if there was a place where women helping women could actually change the world?

Nicolette Lazarus is the founder and creator of Womanship, a platform and community that connects and supports women from all over the world in allyship, regardless of race or r...

So much in life can rob us of our peace. Sometimes life can feel so exhausting that it rock us to our core.  But there are ways to get you back to a default of peace, ease, and a sense of wellbeing.

In this episode we talk about all the ways we become triggered when life's turbulences strike, and how we can choose the way to behave during those times that will bring us more peace.

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Do you have a book idea, a finished manuscript, or a memoir that you want to publish but have no idea how to get started? This is the episode for you.

Lynne Golodner is  an author, a writing coach, and a publisher at Scotia Road Books. In this episode she talks about championing women over the age of 40 who are just getting started in their writing careers during this late stage of life. It is never too late to do the thin...

When we reach midlife and beyond in years, the amount of times our hearts have been broken seems to exceed any reasonable number imaginable. The question came to mind when I was suffering, once again, a terrible loss.

How many times can we survive heartbreak?

Then I started wondering, how many ways do our hearts get broken? How do we overcome the excruciating pain from it? And how do we grow stronger? How do we he...

Do you ever look in the mirror after 50 and wonder, what the hell happened to me?  Often after menopause we are left with a body we hardly recognize as our own. This can lead to shaming, body hating, and an overall feeling of loss.

It doesn't have to be that way.

On today's episode, we have Jacinta Richmond, a.k.a. Madame Menopause. She is here to talk with us about how amazing your body truly is and to...

With 76 published titles (and counting) to her credit, Brenda Novak shows no signs of slowing down.

After twenty-five years in the publishing industry, Brenda attributes tenacity for her prolific career as an author. At fifty-nine years old she still plays pickleball, runs, and raises millions of dollars for diabetes research, something near to her heart as her son was diagnosed with the disease.

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We all love our pets but for author Jeff Goodrich, he actually had a life changing event just by walking his dog Duder.

In this episode, Jeff explains how his remarkable midlife journey began by getting a dog, which put him on a new trajectory of losing 70 pounds, completing several marathons and ultramarathons, and repairing his marriage of 30 plus years.

These experiences have shaped his understanding of resilie...