The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond

The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond

Are you excited yet anxious about your next chapter? Whether it's retirement or empty nesting, the opportunities and possibilities can be overwhelming. Everything from a good night’s sleep to a fit and strong body to living each day with more vitality and less overwhelm…it is all possible with this new found freedom. In this podcast, you’ll gain things like… 1. Solid morning & evening rituals to help you sleep and live better 2. Quick & easy exercises to boost your fitness 3. Self care & spiritual practices for mental resilience All equipping you to crush your day AND your bucket list. I’m Lorrie Mickelson. As a yoga and pilates teacher, certified personal trainer with a masters in health and physical education, I’ve found the recipe for restful nights that smoothly roll into joy-filled days. Recently, I faced sleep issues, decreased strength, and mental fuzziness. Although I was going through menopause I knew something else was going on and was feeling the toll of neglecting self-care. Never again. If you want to regain your MOJO and ensure this chapter is your best chapter, go and listen to our fan favorite Episode 3: How to build habits that last and help you live a healthier and happier life!

Episodes

August 9, 2025 10 mins

What if one minute could change the way your whole day feels?


One breath. One pause. One gentle return to yourself.


Last week, we explored relaxation as a habit: Not just a luxury or a vacation, but something that you...

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Do you find it hard to relax?


Even if you've planned it into your day.


Your week.


Or even the whole month of August...


You just can't seem to turn your brain off.


You're not alone!


Today, on Episode #163 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are working to uncover, celebrate, and enjoy more relaxation.


We are exploring relaxation in 3 powerful ways:


1. As a skill

2. As a habit

3. As a mindful state of awareness


L...

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When you hear the phrase "August is the Sunday of summer", what unfolds for you?


Today, on Episode #162 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're looking ahead to the month of August and - hopefully - building excitement for what it holds in store for us!


First, we're going to look back at our summer months and celebrate our wins: Both big and small.


The trips, the concerts, the adventures, the hobbies ... it all goes here.


Ma...

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Happy Birthday, Habit Thrivers!


This month marks the 3-year anniversary of the Habit Thrive Podcast!


Three years of sharing this space together.


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Today, on Episode #160 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we’re diving into a conversation that’s equal parts calming and captivating.


Our guest is Stephen Schettini Read more

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Here we are: Summer has arrived, but you're wondering ... "Why don't I feel fantastic all the time?"


Instead of feeling excitement for the summer months that you held as a child, you're feeling the heat - physically, mentally, and emotionally.


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You're ready for summer ... right?


You've been wearing your BIRKENSTOCKS since the May long weekend, but have you really fully engaged in the energy of summer yet?


Today, on Episode #158 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, w...

Ready to feel better about aging and life in general?


The Me Now years are not defined by age, but by mindset and intentionality.


This week, I'm sharing 3 synchronistic events that happened in the past week that inspi...

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🎙️ Episode 156 : Mint, Lime & Me — A Juicy Summer Ritual


This week, we’re keeping it simple and soul-refreshing. One herb + one fruit = one Me Now moment. 🍃🍈


💚 In this episode:

  • Why lime is a cooling, skin-loving beauty in Ayurveda 💧
  • How mint soothes your gut + calms your nervous system ☁️
  • A no-fuss hydration ritual you’ll actually want to do
  • Easy ways to glow up with mint & lime (think mocktails, mini spa vibes, ...
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Welcome to June on the Habit Thrive Podcast, where we're going to be focusing on seasonal self-care habits for women in their "Me Now" years.


Today, on Episode #155, we're diving into a beautiful ayurvedic ritual that has supported women's wellness for thousands of years: Abhyanga - the art o...

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Deep breath in.


Long, slow breath out.


Repeat.


What a crazy, mucky May it has been!


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Do you ever feel like your mood rides the weather? 


One sunny day, you're full of energy, motivated, and ready to take on the world.


Then, the next day is gray and chilly, and suddenly everything feels a little h...

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Spring finally feels like it has arrived!


We have moved away from the mucky middle and broken through to the wonderful spring season we have been waiting for.


Only, now, many of us find ourselves trying to hurry sprin...

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Picture this, Habit Thrivers:


It's Saturday morning, spring is in the air, and the spring cleaning bug has bitten.


With a look of determination and a handful of trash bags, you open the spare bedroom/garage/closet, pu...

Are you feeling a little socially rusty?


Sometimes, we can feel like we're in a social rut after the winter season.


In addition, our social circles naturally shrink as we get older, making our "Me Now" years sometimes...

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Are you a little tired of talking about all the foods you shouldn't eat?


I know I am! (Even if I'm guilty of it from time to time.)


Today, on Episode #149 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I'm talking with award-winning ho...

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 Can you imagine a world right now where every single person is collectively taking a little longer exhalation and just pausing with their breath?


With every long exhale, we're clearing out the clutter, emotional residue... and much more.


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As we flow through April - this season of cleansing and clearing, where we let go of what we no longer need and create space for what nourishes and energizes us - I'm going to focus today on how travel can be a huge source of "ah ha" moments and realizations.


On episode #147 of the Habit Thri...

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Hey, Habit Thrivers, how has April been treating you so far?


For some, it's been pretty dreary and cold - and, honestly, not very spring-like at all!


Today, on episode #146 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're talking a...

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Do you ever wish you could feel a little more joy, a little more hope, a little more lightness ... right here in this moment?


What if I told you that the way you plan for your future could actually bring more optimism into your present moment?


Today, on episode #145 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we’re talking about a gentle, inspiring way to design your spring and summer: Not with rigid goals, but with soul-aligned themes.


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