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
The other day, I found myself standing on one foot while brushing my teeth—a habit I've picked up as a quick balance exercise. Somewhere between trying not to wobble and trying not to get toothpaste on my shirt, I started thinking about how balance shows up in so many areas of life.
This week, I’m wrapping up our May Movement Series on the Habit Thrive Podcast by talking about balance—the movement pillar that helps bring everyth...
So far in our May Movement series, we've been exploring how cardio keeps us energized and strength training helps us feel capable and confident.
This week, on Episode #206 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're talking about flexibility—and why it matters so much more than simply being able to touch your toes. Flexibility is actually just one piece of the larger mobility puz...
Want to hear something I've learned recently?...
Just because I can lift something doesn’t always mean I should.
Somewhere between cottage season, flower pots, and unloading trucks, I’ve realized that strength in our Me Now Years looks a little different — and honestly, a whole lot wiser.
In today’s episode, I’m talking about real-life strength — the kind that helps us carry groceries, lift luggage, paddle kayaks, garden, ...
Cardio can feel like one of those things we know we’re supposed to do…
But, somewhere along the way, it also became tied to pressure, intensity, sore knees, exhaustion, or feeling like we’re already behind.
Today, on episode #204 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we’re taking all of that energy out of it and having a much more real conversation about what heart health can actually look like in your Me Now Years.
I’m sharing a l...
Have you ever asked yourself:
- Am I doing enough exercise?
- Is the type of exercise I’m doing helping me reach my goals?
- What even are my fitness goals right now?
If so, you’re in luck! — That’s exactly where we’re starting this month on the Habit Thrive Podcast.
In this first episode of our May Movement Series, I’m setting the stage for our conversations around movement, fitness, healthy aging, and what exercise can look...
Still feeling a little heavy even though it’s spring?
You’re not alone—and you don’t need a full life overhaul to shift it.
Episode #202 of the Habit Thrive Podcast is your gentle nudge to notice what’s still weighing you down and lighten things up in simple, doable ways.
Think small resets: Clearing out a few things in your pantry, letting go of old products, or creating a bit more space in your day.
Nothing drastic—ju...
Ever notice how traveling (or even just this time of year) can leave you feeling either really light and energized…or kind of heavy and off?
Episode #201 of the Habit Thrive Podcast is a little snapshot from my last getaway of the year, and how I try (imperfectly) to bring Ayurveda with me on the road—especially during this sluggish spring season.
I ended up connecting a few things that don’t seem related at first—an Iyengar ...
Hey Habit Thrivers ... I can’t believe we’re at Episode #200!
Truly, thank you for being here and sharing this space with me.
It feels like such a special milestone, and it also feels like the perfect moment to talk about something we all need this time of year—movement that brings us back to life.
In this episode, I’m sharing how we can gently shake off that heavy, sluggish winter energy and start to feel lighter, clearer...
What if the shift you’re craving this spring isn’t about adding more—but gently doing the opposite?
In Episode #199 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I'm sharing one of my favorite Ayurvedic principles: like increases like, and opposites bring balance.
It’s simple, but it can completely change how you support your body during seasonal transitions.
Spring carries a heavier, slower energy, and I know for many of us that can show ...
As we move through a seasonal shift, Episode #198 of the Habit Thrive Podcast explores how Ayurveda can support us in embracing change with more ease and awareness.
A sister science to yoga, Ayurveda has long been part of my wellness toolbox, and this time of year is when it becomes especially helpful.
In early spring — especially in places like Northern Ontario where winter can linger — we may feel caught between seasons.
Do you ever lie in bed at night with your mind racing—replaying conversations or worrying about what’s coming up?
Today, on Episode #197 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I’m sharing a simple practice I’ve been loving lately called the Best Possible Outcome Exercise: It's perfect for those nights when your mind just won’t settle down.
Instead of replaying worries or overthinking, you'll learn to gently shift your thoughts by visua...
What sparks a sense of optimism for you?
Is it something you see, something you do, or simply a way you choose to think in certain moments?
Have you ever thought that you could cultivate your own optimism?
On today's episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we explore the simple—but not always easy—habit of cultivating optimism.
Inspired by The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky, we look at how nearly 40% of our happines...
Have you ever travelled alone — navigating the airport, checking into a hotel, and realizing the adventure is completely up to you?
In Episode #195 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I'm reflecting on travelling solo through different stages of life — from backpacking in my 20s, to business trips in my 40s, to visiting my incredible 81-year-old mom in Mexico this week.
After losing her husband last year, my mom continues to travel ...
In Episode 194 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I continue our journey through the Me-Now Women’s Wellness Wheel as we explore how connection, health, and our brains work together to help us thrive.
Last week, we covered the first three quadrants, and today we move into the remaining five:
- Me Time
- Supporting Others
- Spirituality and Religion
- Adventure and Challenge
- Learning and Creativity
This episode is also part two of o...
How do you decide what your next bold move is?
On today's episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I'm inviting you to rise to the occasion of yourself.
As women in our Me-Now Years, we are not starting from scratch. We are building on decades of experience, wisdom, resilience, and accomplishment.
Before we ask, “What’s next?” I want us to pause and celebrate how far we’ve already come.
I’m honoring my word of the year—bold...
The Year of the Fire Horse began on February 17, 2026 — bringing bold, dynamic, transformative energy with it.
For many of us in our Me Now Years (especially those turning 60 and completing a full 60-year zodiac cycle), this feels like a powerful moment of renewal and return to our original destiny.
Today, on Episode #192 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're exploring what this fiery, forward-moving year means for your energy, ...
Self-acceptance. Self-compassion. Self-love. Self-care.
Today, on Episode #191 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we explore how research shows that these four practices are deeply connected, but they are not interchangeable.
Self-acceptance reduces internal conflict and builds emotional stability.
Self-compassion lowers stress and increases resilience after setbacks — and contrary to popular belief, it actually strengthens moti...
Welcome to February and the month of love here on the Habit Thrive Podcast!
On Episode #190 today, we're exploring the language of self-care that’s everywhere right now—and we're asking an important question:
Are self-acceptance, self-compassion, self-love, and self-care really the same thing… or do they each invite us into something different?
Together, we break down these four concepts and why understanding the distincti...
Have you ever had one of those nights where your body is ready for sleep—but your mind has other plans?
Today, on Episode #189 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we explore a gentler approach to nighttime rest: Not forcing the mind to quiet down, but allowing the heart to calm the mind.
Drawing from mindfulness, heart coherence research, and inspiration from the monks currently walking for peace, we look at how the heart can become...
Today, on Episode #188 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we’re continuing our January conversation about steadiness — especially when the world right now feels uncertain, loud, or overwhelming.
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve talked about:
- Using the habits you already have to steady yourself
- Noticing what quietly unsteadies you
Today, we go one step further.
In this episode, we'll discuss three simple, grounding pra...
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