Your Age Is Not Your Cage™
Carla Allen is a Health & Wellness Coach and a Podcaster. She is 58 years old and is on fire for life and helping others realize that age is just a number! She has been passionate about the health and nutrition and fitness world for most of her adult life. Carla is on a mission to help change the mindsets of women that their age is not their cage. Her positive attitude about aging is contagious as she often says, “it’s never too late and you’re never too old!” She loves to encourage others that you can still achieve your optimal health, start that exercise program, try out a new hobby, or create that business you’ve been dreaming about! Carla began her health coaching business and debuted her podcast “Your Age Is Not Your Cage™” in her 50’s, so she’s proof that you can do anything at any age! Carla is now living out her childhood dream of being a radio DJ through her new podcasting journey. Her passion is talking and sharing inspirational stories of amazing, brave, bold, courageous women and men that have overcome challenges in their lives and are now thriving more than ever. Carla’s heart’s desire is for her podcast to be a space where her listeners feel empowered with a new confidence, encouraged with a renewed hope, and forever changed to want to pursue the life God has called them to with all they’ve got. Carla has been married to her hubby, Sonny for 25 years and has two amazing adult children and a sweet daughter-in-law, along with her two sweet puppy dogs, Waylon & Boone. Carla loves Jesus, hanging out with her family, is passionate about all things to do with health, nutrition, wellness, & exercise, she loves walking, enjoys lifting weights at the gym, and she is happiest doing anything that is outdoors! She is an empty-nester that believes these years can truly be the best years of your life and she wants you to believe it for yourself too! Her motto: If you’re still here, you’re not done living! Remember… Your age is not your cage so it’s time to start living like it!
Episodes
On today’s episode I’m sharing some end-of-the year thoughts that I hope speak to you and give you inspiration to finish the year strong with hope and excitement for 2025.
This will be my last episode for 2024! I’m taking these next 6 weeks to enjoy a slower pace in my days, be intentional with my time, rest, embrace and savor my family & friends, and seek the Lord’s wisdom and guidance for the new year and what He has for m...
On today’s episode I’m celebrating my 60th Birthday on November 7th by talking passionately about age, seasons of life, goals, mindset, health, exercise, and enthusiasm for life at any age!
60 years of life-lived is pretty amazing! Some good years, some not so good. But all stepping stones and learning tools for the story God gave me for my life. I wouldn’t change a thing because it’s my story that makes up who I am today. I’m...
On today’s episode, I’m talking all about protein and the many benefits it has for women of all ages, but even more so for women 35+. Are you getting enough protein in your diet? Most women think they are, but I guarantee that you’d be surprised that most are not.
This is a topic that I feel so strongly about because I’ve seen the positive impacts in my own life and I want to share those with you. I’m passionate about helping ...
Today’s episode is your encouragement to prepare yourself for the holidays doing something that will optimize your health and keep you energized, rested, joyful, peaceful, and excited to enjoy all the beauty that comes from this holiday season. Doesn’t that sound better than being fatigued, nauseous, exhausted, and feeling defeated by the time you get to January 1?
We are Wellness Warriors that are on a mission to THRIVE as we ag...
On today’s episode I’m talking about ways that I fill my cup. This means the ways that I fill that need and innate desire in my life for friendship and community with other women. I’ll share some of the things that I’m doing and offer suggestions on how you too can get involved or start your own community.
We are made to do life together. Women need other women. We need close friendships, safe spaces to laugh and share, and o...
On today’s episode I’m sharing a little bit about me, coaching, and what drives me to do what I do. I also talk about topics that I truly hope inspire you and light a fire under your butt to cause you to take action steps today! No more procrastinating and putting it off! It’s time to make that commitment to you and your health because you are so worth it!
I know you’re going to enjoy this one. It’s short and sweet, but packs...
On today’s episode I have a guest that I’m so excited to share with you. I discovered her on Instagram and I was so intrigued by her and what she does that I knew I just had to have her on the show.
Olga is the “face” of “The Natural Faces” and The Natural Face Bible on Instagram. She is 48 years old and absolutely stunning. She truly caught my attention by how amazing her skin looks and by watching the methods she teaches on ...
Today just might be one of my favorite top 10 episodes!! You are going to love Heather Yancey of the Badass Reset Club & podcast. Heather & I became fast friends through Instagram because of our mutual desire and incredible passion to help women. We are both on fire about women and aging and we knew that we wanted to collaborate on recording a podcast together.
A few of the topics that Heather & I covered:
*Women...
Today’s episode is with SIBO expert Jen Yundt Coles. Jen is an AFMC Certified Functional Medicine & Integrative Health Coach and Creator of the Hydrogen Sulfide Solutions Program. Not only is she a SIBO survivor, she is also a highly-trained, world-renowned expert in her field. Her passion is rooted in a decades-long self-healing journey & she loves to support those who feel stuck in a revolving door of infection. You’re ...
Today’s guest is one of my favorites! Amanda B. Porta, The Holistic Beauty Coach is a repeat guest and I’m so excited to have Amanda back on the show. She is a wealth of information and such a gift to women as she shares her amazing stories and guides us how we too can embrace holistic beauty, understand the importance of lymphatic health, and releasing unrealistic societal beauty standards.
Having experienced Breast Implant Ill...
Today I’m chatting with Dr. Mary Pardee, a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor specializing in preventative medicine and longevity. Dr. Mary is the founder of “Modrn Med,” a medical practice that provides medical and health services to patients via in-person consults as well as telemedicine. Her primary focus is on closing the healthspan-lifespan gap, extending lifespan (how long you live); while...
On today’s episode, I’m talking about what my “superpower” is. It might not be what you think it would be. It’s my non-negotiable every, single day. My superpower is PRAYER. Don’t tune out on me if this is not your thing. Give it a chance. I’d love for you to listen to this and see if my stories and experiences can help change your mind.
The power of prayer is an incredible thing and not something you just do at meal time t...
On today’s episode, I’m talking about mindset and how much mindset matters especially in what you say and speak over yourself. Mindset influences how you think, feel, and behave in any given situation. It means that what you believe about yourself impacts your success or failure. Mindsets can influence how people behave in a wide range of situations in life from health to business to relationships and to how you handle circumstanc...
Even if you’re not in your 40’s+ yet, this episode is still for you!
Who says strength training is just for the young? I love lifting weights! I love feeling stronger! I’m so passionate about advocating for the transformative power of strength training, especially for women over 40. It’s truly a vital part of maintaining health and vitality, boosting metabolism, and improving mental well-being. Age shouldn’t stop you! Age is j...
WALKING! I’m so excited to share this episode with you! If you know me, you know I LOVE walking and I’m so passionate about helping you to love it too!
Walking is one of the most powerful ways to stimulate your digestive system, improve your sleep, kickstart your immune system, boost your brainpower, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, improve your heart health, burn calories & maintain or lose weight, relieve stress &...
On today’s summer short solo episode I’m talking about hydration. Are you a water drinker? Do you drink enough water? Thankfully I love water and I’m never without my water bottle nearby. I can’t imagine NOT drinking water on a consistent basis!
But that’s not all that’s important about hydration. You also want to be sure your body is getting enough electrolytes daily. I share today about all things hydration, the benefits...
Are you a label reader? Do you read every single label on a product you pick up like me or do you prefer not to know what’s in your foods? I encourage you to go into your pantry and refrigerator and start educating yourself on what’s in the foods that you're eating. You might be completely surprised by what you find!
I’m sharing tools that will help you to educate yourself, and as it becomes more like second nature, the more y...
On today’s “Summer Short Solo,” I’m talking about why we have the tendency to want to get healthier, but doing the work to actually get healthier eludes us. But WHY is it so difficult, especially when it comes to something as important as our health and moving our bodies?
I’m going to help you break this down and get at the root cause of why so many of us find adding physical activity to our daily routine so difficult. Until we...
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Has being intimidated by the gym kept you from going? Do you feel embarrassed or inadequate and afraid you won’t know where to start? Are you nervous that everyone will be staring at you? Do you fear not knowing how the heck to use the equipment?
I hear these comments ALL the time from women, and men too! I want to provide you with some action steps that will help move you forward so this isn’t you any longer! M...
Today’s guest is quickly going to become your very favorite lunch lady! Hilary is a mother of 5 that healed her own chronic disease through the power of food and nutrition. Hilary also took action and didn’t just sit back and watch as schools fed her kids processed garbage. She said NO MORE and created an affordable, nutrient-dense meal program based on the ancestral diet anchored in the observations of Dr. Weston A. Price at he...
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