Living Intentionally at Every Age with Dennise M. Kowalczyk

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In this episode, co-hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil are joined by Dennise M. Kowalczyk, also known as The Adventure Broad, for a deep and inspiring conversation about living life with intentionality, embracing joy, and reclaiming personal power at any stage of life. Together, they explore how we can detach from external expectations, combat self-sabotage, and make empowered choices by tuning into our inner wisdom. Dennise shares her journey of breaking free from limiting beliefs, stepping into new possibilities, and embracing midlife with confidence. If you're seeking insights on healing, self-trust, and personal growth while navigating a chaotic world, this episode will leave you inspired to live fully and intentionally.

"Lean into the discomfort—it’s often not as bad as you think, and it’s the key to moving forward." – Dennise M. Kowalczyk

Key Takeaways

• Intentionality combats autopilot: When we pause and reflect, we can challenge false narratives and external expectations that no longer serve us.
• Releasing attachment to outcomes: Detaching from expectations allows us to enjoy the process and embrace the joy of possibility, even if things don’t go as planned.
• Healing through self-awareness: Acknowledging discomfort and fear is key to personal growth and reclaiming confidence.
• Self-sabotage awareness: Recognize when saboteurs are holding you back, and choose to rewrite your story to create opportunities for joy and success.
• Redefining beauty at any age: Challenge societal norms and reclaim your own narrative around beauty, age, and self-worth.
• Empowerment through choice: Every moment offers an opportunity to choose alignment, joy, and embodiment in the face of chaos or discomfort.

Key Moments
[00:00] – Introductions
[01:42] – The power of laughter and finding joy in chaos
[03:42] – Avoiding disappointment and being stuck to outcomes
[07:09] – Celebrating groundedness and intentional living
[10:31] – Embracing risk, choice, and letting go of control
[15:18] – "Eating the frog" by tackling the hardest task of the day first builds confidence and shifts energy
[18:20] – How detaching from outcomes and intentional decision-making create empowerment
[26:18] – Challenging societal narratives of aging
[34:35] – Defining beauty on our own terms
[39:47] – The power of stillness and intentional pauses
[48:23] – Grace and connection in relationships

Learn More About Dennise:
You can find Dennise online at TheAdventureBroad.com and on Instagram @TheAdventureBroad to learn more about her work, stories, and adventures.

Resources Mentioned
Brian Tracy: Eat That Frog

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