The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m joined by Ellie Wright, an Enneagram Type Nine.

Ellie is the creative director of Ella Floral Design where she creates lush and whimsical floral arrangements for weddings and events in the eastern Iowa and western Illinois area.  She is lucky enough to work alongside her mother and aunt in their family run business. When she’s not surrounded by blooms, you’ll probably find her ba...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m joined by Lindsay Leahy, an Enneagram Type Eight.

Lindsay is a proud wife, daughter, auntie, and friend. She is passionate about Jesus, hugs, dreams, adventures, and writing. She is the author of the book Take It All Apart, the blog Grit, Gratitude, and Grace and founder of The Restoration Project. 

In today’s episode, we talk about the Core Motivations for an Enneagram Eight.  Enneag...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m joined by Megan Knatz, an Enneagram Type Seven.

Megan Knatz is a busy mom, wife, business owner and entrepreneur.  She is a devoted animal rescue and shelter supporter and she also happens to be my sister! 

In today’s episode, we talk about the Core Motivations for an Enneagram Seven.  Enneagram Sevens are the Entertaining Optimists and they are adventurous, spontaneous and av...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m joined by Ashton Knatz, an Enneagram Type Six.

Ashton is a young, sustainability professional with an interest in sustainability management and she is planning to earn her Master's degree in the fall.  She also is my niece and I couldn’t be more proud of her!  

In today’s episode, we talk about the Core Motivations for an Enneagram Six.  Enneagram Sixes are theLoyal Guardi...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m joined by Tracy Gallagher, an Enneagram Type Five.

Tracy was born and raised in the West Coast of Ireland, and spent her 20's and early 30's living in Dublin, London, Brisbane Australia, Sydney Australia, travelling Thailand, Bali, Fiji and across Europe. From a very young age her best friend was her library of books. 

Currently she works in the corporate world betwee...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m joined by Brooke Auchincloss, an Enneagram Type Four.

Brooke is a retired photographer and art director now a raku artist. She has lived all over the world and currently resides in New Jersey with her youngest daughter.

In today’s episode, we talk about the Core Motivations for an Enneagram Four.  Enneagram Four are the Romantic Individualist, so they want to be unique, specia...

I Wanna Know What Success Is: The Enneagram Type Three

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m joined by Riley Mullane, an Enneagram Type Three. 

Riley is a husband to my wife Melissa and  proud father to twins. Riley has been in the wedding and event industry for roughly 17 years. He's driven, passionate and has a genuine desire to always be growing in a positive direction with all that he does.

In today’s e...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m joined by Melissa Mulvaney, an Enneagram Type Two. 

Melissa is a wife, mom, soon to be grandmom, cancer survivor, and most importantly, Jesus follower.  She loves all things pink, disco balls and glitter, and is known for her loud, infectious laugh.  Melissa loves to encourage moms to find joy in the middle of their everyday life through her writing and podcast that's coming ...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m joined by Josie Faass, an Enneagram Type One. 

In today’s episode, we talk about the Core Motivations for an Enneagram One.  Enneagram Ones have a very strong inner critic, which is a unique trait of Ones.  While we all might have an inner critic, Ones have the most strong inner critic of all of the Enneagram types.

We also discuss the stress and growth paths of an Enneagram O...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I share an overview of the Enneagram.

Have you ever found something that works so well for you that you want to share it with everyone you meet?  The Enneagram has been that for me and I’m excited to share this season of the podcast with you. 

Per Beth McCord, “The Enneagram reveals why you think, feel, and behave in particular ways, so you can steer your internal life in the best...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m sharing how I set intentions for the New Year.

Whether you call them intentions, goals, resolutions or something else, consider a few areas of focus for your life this year. I reflect back on the previous year, what worked and what didn’t work, what I learned and what and who I’m grateful for.  Next, I evaluate how I’m doing right now in various areas of my life. I look at thin...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m speaking with Sarah Watson.

Sarah is a fan of chocolate, traveling and cartwheels in the grass. She is the Creator of Calm at The Restoration Project. She believes your time, energy, heart and brain space are precious and must be protected. Sarah is dedicated to assisting others create calm in their every day --- because calm leads to changes that positively impact people and our c...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m speaking with Meredith Van Ness.

Meredith is a Licensed Psychotherapist (LCSW), Life Coach, and Sleep Behavior Specialist with over 20 years of experience. She founded Balanced + Well Counseling & Coaching and Meredith Van Ness Therapy and Consulting to help women ditch self-doubt, create space for self-compassion, and step into confidence. Her work spans private practice, comm...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m reflecting on my first year of podcasting.

In this episode I reflect on my first year as a podcaster.  It’s hard to believe I’m approaching one year of The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast! I am so thankful for everyone who listens and to all of the guests that I’ve been honored to speak with over the past year.

If you haven't listened to previous episodes from 2024 check them out!

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This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m speaking with Dawn Sparling.

Dawn is the proud mother of two children and is a highly accomplished Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience in Compliance, Employee Relations, and Global Mobility.

In this episode Dawn shares how in April 2023, she embarked on a transformative journey as she paused her full-time corporate career to embrace an 'Adult Gap Year,' w...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m speaking with Jai Westgard.

Jai is a holistic healer who supports women to restore health while experiencing trauma, transitions and transformations.  She is a reiki master/teacher, akashic reader, and a somatic experiencing practitioner -intermediate student.

In this episode we discussed how Jai is navigating a challenging personal situation, while continuing to hold groups, serv...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m speaking with Jodi Stepanek.

Jodi is a wife, a mom to two teenage daughters and a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor. She founded Big Heart Meditation and Mindfulness in January 2021 and has been on the peace train ever since! 

In this episode Jodi shares how the benefits of meditation and other practices have changed her life and led her to encourage and support othe...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m speaking with Jill Wojciechowski.

Jill is a wife, aunt to four nephews and dog mom and owns JKW Photography.  Prior to starting her business Jill spent two decades in Corporate Communications at Collins Aerospace (formally Rockwell Collins).

In this episode Jill shares how after a lengthy corporate career, she was laid off and decided to start her photography business in her mid f...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m speaking with Jenny Chadima.

Jenny is a trained spiritual director and retreat facilitator, as well as the director of development for Mission of Hope, a Christ-centered ministry providing emergency relief, restoration and development services in the Cedar Rapids area.

In this episode Jenny shares how discernment and listening to God’s voice, led her to accepting her new role at M...