Aging with Purpose and Passion

What if aging isn’t a slow fade… but your next rise?

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mary Coleman, creator of The Whole Woman and a 40-year veteran of the beauty industry, to explore how daily riturals can transform midlife from self-critique into confidence, purpose, and joy.

Mary’s story begins in rural Ireland, where helping her brothers with their acne sparked a lifelong passion for skincare rituals, natural beauty, a...

What if the pain that nearly broke you could become the source of your greatest strength?

That’s the powerful story of Alx Uttermann, whose journey from childhood trauma and family loss to becoming a renowned spiritual healer offers hope, resilience, and transformation for women over 50.

Growing up in rural Missouri, Alx lost her mother young, endured an abusive stepmother, and left home at 15. Years later, everything changed when sh...

For women over 50, caregiving can feel invisible — but it can also uncover resilience, healing, and even unexpected joy.

When her mother was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Katrina Prescott’s life changed overnight. Exhausted and overwhelmed, she faced caregiver burnout, grief, and the painful realities of family caregiving. But in the crucible of caregiving, something unexpected happened: resilience, forgiveness, and a stronge...

What if your voice was stolen—and you had to fight to reclaim it? For women over 50 searching for reinvention, empowerment, and healing from trauma, Diane Wyzga’s journey shows how finding your voice can transform silence into strength.

A survivor of incest, Diane turned her pain into purpose. She shares how personal growth after 50 and storytelling for women helped her break the silence and step into authentic expression. From Navy...

The fastest-growing group facing homelessness today? Women over 50.  In this episode, we reimagine what housing and financial security could look like when profit meets purpose. Dionne Payn, founder of Women for Housing, shares how ethical property investing and social impact real estate are creating affordable housing solutions and pathways to midlife financial resilience.  Whether you’ve feared outliving your money, struggled to ...

Your brain is naturally wired for joy — stress is simply blocking the signal. This insight forms the foundation of Dr. Laurel Mellin's Emotional Brain Training (EBT), a revolutionary approach grounded in neuroscience of resilience  and proven tools for healing after trauma.

Your brain is wired for joy — stress just blocks the signal. That’s the foundation of Emotional Brain Training (EBT), a neuroscience-based method for stress...

✨ “You are enough. You are worthy. Be who you are.”

What happens when a farm girl from Saskatchewan who learned to lead turkeys at age five grows up to face childhood trauma, domestic violence, and decades of silence—only to transform it all into tools for empowerment?

Carol Metz Murray’s story is one of trauma recovery, resilience, and women’s empowerment. As the founder of the Naked Leader Institute and a five-time bestselling auth...

She fled Soviet Russia with three suitcases and $250—but Diana Esther Berschader’s greatest journey wasn’t across borders, it was into her own heart. In this episode, she shares how to transform pressure into brilliance, reclaim your voice, and discover The Diamond Within—where emotional sensitivity becomes strength and midlife reinvention becomes possible at any age.

Diana Esther Berschader's journey from Soviet oppression to ...

“Overqualified.” “Not a good fit.” What are those rejections really saying—and how to turn them into job offers. 

After 30 years in corporate real estate and community development, Nori Jabba thought her credentials and experience would open doors. Instead, she faced constant rejection—code for ageism in the workplace.

Refusing to accept defeat, she contacted hiring managers for honest feedback. The truth was a wake-up call: many wom...

Your body isn’t broken—it’s trying to talk to you.
But are you listening?

When Andrea Nakayama’s husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer while she was seven weeks pregnant, her world shattered. What happened next would spark a global movement in functional nutrition—and a new approach to midlife health and healing.

In this powerful episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Andrea shares how deep grief led her to reimagi...

What if your dream career starts to destroy your well-being?
Caroline Dowd-Higgins went from celebrated opera singer to burnout survivor—then rebuilt a new life of purpose, passion, and leadership after 50.

In this episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, we explore what happens when success stops working for you—and how to step into reinvention with clarity, courage, and joy.

Caroline’s story is one of reinvention after burnou...

🚐 End-of-Life Caregiving Meets Viral Adventure
When Ramie Liddle’s 90-year-old mother-in-law said, “I’m hitting the road,” they skipped chemo, grabbed the RV keys—and unintentionally launched Driving Miss Norma, a global movement that redefined aging, caregiving, and midlife reinvention.
🎧 If you're a caregiver or a woman over 50 craving a second-act adventure, don’t miss this story of courage, connection, and findin...

What if love isn’t enough? One adoptive mom’s truth about trauma, healing, and parenting a child no one prepared her for.

Adoption, trauma-informed parenting, and midlife motherhood collide in this powerful episode with Brighid O’Shaughnessy—licensed social worker, adoptive mom, and longtime mental health advocate. If you’re parenting through trauma, over 40 and navigating adoption, or working with vulnerable families, this conversa...

She lost her wife, her mother—and still found healing. A story of grief, growth, and starting over.

How do you rebuild your life after trauma, profound grief, and unimaginable loss?

If you're a woman over 50 navigating trauma healing, grief recovery, or searching for spiritual transformation, this powerful conversation with Ann Jonas will meet you right where you are and gently guide you forward.

Anne’s story begins in chaos: a n...

Can you rebuild your life after abuse and betrayal at 50? Sophia Dias proves you can—and must.

Sophia Dias shares her true survivor story, revealing how she escaped an abusive marriage, faced down a biased legal system, and started over in midlife with nothing.

From fashion mogul to domestic abuse survivor, Sophia was left without access to funds, betrayed by those she trusted, and targeted by a husband who had a loaded gun pointed a...

Can introverted women over 50 reinvent their lives—and thrive without changing who they are?

Absolutely—and Kimberly Jergen is living proof.

In this inspiring episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Kimberly—an actor, speaker, and proud “Radiant Introvert”—shares how she transformed quiet self-doubt into authentic power using mindset, movement, and her signature ELEGANT coaching framework.

We explore:

• How introverts can succeed ...

Think end-of-life planning is only for the wealthy? Here’s what every woman 50+ needs to know.

End-of-life planninng for women over 50 isn't about wealth —it’s about clarity, care, and protecting what matters most.

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Sara Ecklein, a Licensed Professional Fiduciary and founder of Trust & Honor, to break down how estate planning without millions is not only possible—it’s essential.

We explo...

What happens when the "perfect" life you've built starts crumbling beneath your feet? At 50 years old, Christina L. Woods faced a life-altering reality—autoimmune issues, anxiety, and the breakdown of her 25-year marriage. Despite a successful corporate career, she couldn’t escape the truth she'd been hiding for years: deep-seated trauma stemming from childhood sexual abuse.

In this emotional episode, Christina o...

Can you rebuild your life after betrayal, abuse, and losing everything? Sophia Diaz proves you can—and must. 

How do you rebuild your life after abuse, betrayal, and complete financial loss—especially as a woman over 50?

Sophia Diaz shares her true survivor story, revealing how she escaped an abusive marriage, faced down a biased legal system, and started over in midlife with nothing.

From fashion mogul to domestic abuse survivor, Sop...