Mature Allure

Guest: Ana Hebra Flaster
Episode Theme:  Immigrant stories, family legacies, and the bravery it takes to start over.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with award-winning writer Ana Hebra Flaster to explore her family’s refugee journey from Cuba to New Hampshire, the complexities of the U.S. immigration experience, and the emotional legacy carried across generations.

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Guest: Rebecca “Becky” Galli
Episode Theme: Love, Loss, Healing & Rethinking What’s Possible After 40

This week on Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with author and columnist Rebecca Faye Smith Galli, whose extraordinary life journey redefines courage and resilience. Becky has endured devastating losses—the death of her 17-year-old brother, her son’s degenerative illness and passing, her daughter’s autism diagnosis, a di...

In this deeply moving and surprisingly funny episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with Amy Weinland Daughters — keynote speaker, sports journalist, satirist, and award-winning author of Dear Dana: That Time I Went Crazy and Wrote All 580 of My Facebook Friends a Handwritten Letter.

Amy shares the extraordinary story of how one handwritten note to a childhood friend turned into a two-year pen-pal relationship and ul...

In this inspiring episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with Kevin Murphy, professional artist, educator, and founder of Evolve Artist, to explore what it truly takes to master art, creativity, and life. Kevin shares his journey from humble beginnings to creating a life of purpose and generosity through art, emphasizing the importance of hard work, systems, and understanding the fundamentals.

Kevin breaks down his unique app...

What if one photo shoot could completely change the way you see yourself?

In this empowering episode of the Mature Allure podcast, host Sherri O. sits down with Liz Hansen, owner and photographer of Chicago Boudoir Photography, to explore how boudoir photography helps women—especially those over 40—reclaim confidence, self-love, and a renewed sense of beauty.

Liz shares her journey from family photographer to full-time boudoi...

In this heartfelt and empowering episode of the Mature Allure Podcast, host Sherri O. welcomes back acclaimed author and executive ghostwriter Cheril N. Clarke for a deep dive into her newest novel, Before I Am Erased, part of her acclaimed Keyhole Chronicles series.

The novel follows a 64-year-old Ethiopian-American woman living with Parkinson’s who refuses to be silenced or erased by age, illness, or society’s expectations. Wi...

What if cleaning your closet could transform more than just your wardrobe?

In this inspiring episode of the Mature Allure podcast, host Sherri O. welcomes back Paola Arencibia, founder of Serious Style, for a heartfelt conversation about fashion, identity, and the power of personal transformation.

Paola Arencibia shares how the simple act of decluttering your closet can become a sacred practice—one that helps you reconnec...

What if the key to peace, purpose, and resilience isn’t about doing more — but getting quiet?

In this calming and powerful episode of Mature Allure, host Sherri O. sits down with Elaine Glass — personal coach, author, and creator of Get Quiet — to explore how silence, stillness, and self-awareness can transform our lives from the inside out.

After a life-changing divorce, Elaine began a journey of deep self-discovery that led...

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, host Sherri O. sits down with survivor, advocate, and poet Laura Reutter for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, healing, and finding strength through creativity and community.

Laura opens the episode with her original poem “Whispers of Resilience”—a powerful reminder of worthiness and wholeness beyond diagnosis. She shares her personal journey from breast cancer diagnosis to...

What if the peace you’ve been searching for in the world has been within you all along?

Welcome to Mature Allure. Today I’m joined once again by the incredible Udo Erasmus—renowned health educator, creator of Udo’s Choice, and author of the bestselling Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill. Udo blends science, spirituality, and lived experience to remind us that the answers we seek aren’t “out there”—they’re already within.

In this powerful...

Ever been told that midlife is the beginning of the end? What if it’s actually the start of your greatest creative rebirth?

Welcome to Mature Allure. I’m your host, Sherri O, and in this solo episode, I share my personal journey of losing both my full-time jobs at 52 and how that moment of devastation became the catalyst for something extraordinary—the birth of this very podcast. Midlife is often labeled a crisis, but I want to ...

Why do we keep repeating the same painful relationship patterns—and how do we finally break free?

In this Part 2 conversation, I continue my discussion with Roy Biancalana, nationally recognized relationship coach, bestselling author, and host of the Attracting Lasting Love podcast. Roy is passionate about helping people prepare for love by doing the inner work—what he calls getting into “relationship shape.”

In this episode, Roy...

Have you ever wondered why sexual health conversations feel so polarized when what you need is honest, practical guidance?

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Diane Mueller, a naturopathic doctor with dual doctorates who specializes in sexual wellness through her practice My Libido Doc.

Dr. Mueller's journey began with her own unexplained vulvar pain that conventional medicine couldn't address, ultimately leading her to discover holis...

Welcome to Mature Allure. Have you ever felt like your love life was more about luck than intention? In this episode, I’m joined by Roy Biancalana, a nationally recognized relationship coach, best-selling author, and host of the Attracting Lasting Love podcast. With over fifteen years of experience, Roy helps singles uncover the inner barriers that keep them from experiencing healthy, fulfilling, and lasting relationships.

We dive i...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, Who is that?

In this heartfelt solo episode of Mature Allure, I get real about something every woman over forty has faced but doesn’t always talk about—how our reflection changes and what it means to redefine beauty on our own terms. Aging isn’t the enemy; beauty doesn’t disappear—it evolves. Together, we explore how to release comparison, embrace softer, more loving eyes when look...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered what happened to your skin overnight? If you've ever felt like your skincare routine needs a complete revolution—today's conversation is exactly what you need to hear.

Today, I'm joined by Dr. Kyle Landry, an esteemed scientist who accidentally stumbled into the skincare world while working on bioterrorism defense and NASA projects. As co-founder and president of Delavie Sciences, ...

Season 5, Episode 37:

Ever feel like you're doing everything right — eating healthy, exercising — but still not feeling your best? You might be overlooking the one thing that can change everything: sleep.

In today’s episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. is joined by artist, performer, and wellness advocate Evalee Gertz, founder of Sia Silk, a brand dedicated to better sleep through luxurious silk sleep aids. Evalee shares how ...

Season 5, Episode 36

What if one small act of kindness could spark a nationwide movement?

In this inspiring episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. is joined by Karen Olson, author of Meant for More and the founder and CEO Emeritus of Family Promise, a national nonprofit that has mobilized over 1 million volunteers to support homeless families across America. What started as a sandwich and a conversation blossomed into a lifelong mis...

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Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” in your business but still feel misaligned and exhausted? What if the real key to success is tuning into your energy and rewriting the hustle mindset?

In this episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. is joined by Anna Lozano, startup strategist, entrepreneur, and former co-founder of Love Powered Co. Anna blends high-performance strategy with energetics to help women...