A community where women support other women to foster change and growth while embracing our badass selves and having a blast. Sharing our stories of strength, independence, wisdom and resilience to inspire women to embrace aging and create an amazing second act.
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I HATED MY SKIN!! Lines, wrinkles, sagging, crow’s feet, dark spots, dry and dull skin – I hated all of it!! I was angry and frustrated and felt taken advantage of by all the promises of beautiful younger looking skin by companies whose toxic concoctions just made my skin worse. (I know many of you have felt the same way.) When I researched “clean/green” companies I found many of them blatantly lying about the safety of their ingredients. I wasted so much time and money on products with fals ...
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Meet Badass friend of the show Lisa, who at the age of 49, when most woman are becoming empty nesters, chose to become a first-time parent.By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Meet Badass Relationship Coach Dona Rutowicz
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For over 20 years, Dona Rutowicz has been transforming the lives of her clients through her skillset as a professional certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker, experience as a Relationship coach, and her own life experience of being divorced. She was able to heal herself from the pain, meet her soul mate, remarry and create the life she wanted to…
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Today we’re talking about grief, a topic that touches us all. As women who have weathered the storms of life, including the profound loss of both of our parents, we understand the weight and complexity of grief and we want to share our personal stories, insights, and reflections on grief, resilience, and the transformative power of community. Unfor…
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How A Female Police Officer Makes it in a Man's World
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Meet badass Sharon who has been a police officer for over 20 years. She makes it sound easy.By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Today we’re talking about aging. Aging. It's a word that elicits a wide range of emotions and perspectives. Some see it as a journey filled with wisdom, growth, and new opportunities, while others view it with apprehension, fearing the loss of youth and vitality. And here on Strong, Badass, and Over 50, we're no exception. We each bring our own uni…
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Aging is hard enough, but looking for a job doesn't make it any easier. Meet fellow badass Michelle Riklan, Career Coach and HR Execeutive who leaves us with tips and how to proceedBy Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Weight loss anytime isn't easy. Co-host and integrative health coach Donna Mintz gives her tips and tricks on how to lose weight, and keep it off, after 50.By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Job hunting is never easy but being a woman over 50 has even more challenges. Meet badass friend of the show Robin who shares her journey to looking the perfect jobBy Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Katrine Horn is a TEDx Speaker, self-love activist, and a life coach, but not just any life coach, she’s a special kind of life coach, she’s a Dream Life Designer. Connect with Katrine: www.katrinehorn.comBy Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Get to know Donna and Randi a bit more as they learn more about each other, even after almost 40 years of friendshipBy Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Meet Jill, a badass over 50 woman who got into the STEM field before woman were readily accepted.By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Relationships are never easy, but when you realize that you're in one with a narcissist, that takes difficult a step further. Meet Michelle, who navigated her way to a new life after being married to a narcissist.By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Meet friend of the show, Cristina Spataro, a New York State licensed mental health counselor and a certified professional coach who helps people overcome obstacles in life by using movies to illustrate alternative paths. Connect with Cristina: www.spatarocounseling.com www.therapythroughmovies.com Cristina@therapythroughmovies.com…
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Meet Badass friend of the show, Gale, who, decided, after a having taken herself off the market, has decided to put herself back out there.By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Today we are talking about burnout with Meet Theresa Cifali, she knows all about burnout! Theresa is a Productivity Strategist & Coach at Daily Achievers and the host of The Messy Desk Podcast. She is a former hustle-and-grit preneur who ended up in burnout. She uses her journey as a beacon to guide women to work smarter to eliminate the chaos in t…
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Get to know your hosts a bit. And, after almost 40 years of friendship, we even learn more about each other, too.By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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We're talking Love!! Lisa Shield, a love, dating, and relationship coach with over 2 decades of experience. We talk about developing your relationship skillset and Lisa leaves us with tips on how to find the Guardian of Your Soul. Last year 12 of Lisa's clients were married. I met Lisa through a friend of mine (E) who went through her program. E sa…
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Meet Ivy, a badass who, at the age of 50, had to start over. After having to file for bankruptcy, divorce, the loss of both parents, she started over and is now in a great place. Here is her amazing story of strength and focusing on her future to reach the point where her 50's are her decade.By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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We're back for season 2, and we're late. We recorded this episode right after the summer (as you'll notice), and then life happened and we couldn't move forward for a while. We're talking about our summers, the Barbie movie, and our Top 10 List of How to be a Badass!By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Lasting change takes patience and must be achieved at a slow and steady pace. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Episode 142 - The 80/20 Method - Because Rules Don't Work
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We like to do what feels best in the moment, what’s easiest, what’s most pleasurable, and what everybody else is doing, and we want it NOW. With the 80/20 method, you can indulge 20% of the time, as long as you’re making healthy choices that make you feel good 80% of the time. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 ex…
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Setting small, achievable goals that are easier to reach on your way to your end game goal, give you proof that you are on you way to achieving it. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Your brain responds to what’s going on in your body, and external stimuli from your environment. So, give it positive stimuli to create a healthy brain. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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We are all different. We have different DNA, genes, cultures, stress levels, body types, and metabolic function. We’ve all been eating different foods, moving in different ways, breathing different air, and having different thoughts. Some of us grew up in the country surrounded by grass and trees, some grew on farms, and others grew up in major cit…
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Episode 138 - Self-Efficacy for Healthy Change
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In order to make healthy changes, you need to believe you can - this is self-efficacy. It's not a quality that's set in stone, it's something you need to work on and build. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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When wanting to make change, setting goals is not enough. Knowing your BIG WHY - the actual why behind the goal - will help you get you where you want to go. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Coconut sugar, organic cane sugar, honey, maple syrup. While sounding healthier than sugar, they are all used in the body the same way and will cause the same insulin spike as regular white sugar. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Many of us believe that pain is a normal part of aging, but it's not, it can be detrimental to your health. Taking step to reduce inflammation is the key to avoiding and reducing chronic pain. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Episode 134 - Who's in Charge?? Your Gut or Your Brain
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When we think of gut health usually the last thing we think about is our brain health, but we need to start. They each have their own nervous system, and they talk to each other. Maybe we should start listening. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.…
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The science of nutrigenomics has proven time and time again that the food we consume talks to our genes and our genes express themselves after the conversation by causing changes to our cells. This in turn turns genes on and off, and directly affects the risk of common chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disease and many ty…
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Diets don't work, but there are things you can do that can. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Randi gets raw, Donna cries and we wrap up the season with our takeaways and where we'd like to see this podcast go. We'd love to hear about the topics you'd like to discuss. Contact us at strongbadassandover50@gmail.com. We want to thank you for your support, and we'll see you next season!By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Episode 131 - Why Yo-Yo Dieting is So Unhealthy
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Yo-yo dieting has been shown to have a number of health consequences, including muscle loss, fatty liver and heart disease. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Episode 19 - Meet Badass Nikki Gangemi - Personal Trainer for Your Mind
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Nikki Gangemi is an International Board-Certified Master Success Coach, Master NLP Practitioner, Master Hypnotherapist, Speaker, Trainer, Author, and founder of Mindful Matters LLC, though she calls herself a Personal Trainer for Your Mind! There’s a lot of fear around the aging process and fear, stress, and doubt change throughout our lives, we fe…
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Meditation helps you close out the unnecessary windows so you can focus on what’s essential. When you re-focus, you enjoy life more and perform at a higher level. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Episode 18 - Meet Emmy and Peabody Winner Dava Savel
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Meet over 50 badass, Dava Savel, a television producer and writer who has written for iconic shows like Will & Grace, Dharma & Greg, Grace Under Fire and Ellen which she won a Primetime Emmy and Peabody for co-writing The Puppy Episode - Ellen's coming out episode.By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Episode 129 - Why Processed, Vegan "Meat" is So Unhealthy
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Yes, processed, vegan "meat" can be a convenient alternative to meat for individuals who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet or who want to reduce their meat intake for health or environmental reasons. But these fake meats are made from processed genetically modified soy, wheat, or pea protein and may also contain added preservatives, flavorings, and…
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What does living in a "woke" world mean? Today, we spoke to our first under-50 guest, Abby. We delve into the concept of "woke" from the perspective of a 19-year-old and how her generation view being woke. We are sponsored by Donna J Wellness. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.…
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Aging is a natural process that we all go through, and it doesn't have to be negative. With the right mindset, lifestyle choices, and self-care practices, aging can be a fulfilling and enjoyable journey. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Episode 16 - Meet Cathy Parlitsis Our Very Own CBD Guru
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Want to know if CBD is right for you? Meet Cathy Parlitisis, owner of Your CBD Store in Mt. Kisco, NY. We discussed how she came to use CBD and how those of us over 50 can benefit from it. To connect with Cathy to learn how CBD can help you: 914.276.5409 CBD@YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com www.YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com…
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Episode 127 - What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
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Hormesis is a biological phenomenon where exposure to low levels of stressors or toxins have a beneficial effect on the body’s health and longevity. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Episode 15 - Meet the Debt Crusher Samantha Dutto
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Being in debt sucks, but with the help of our very own Samantha Dutto AKA The Debt Crusher we can maneuver our way through it. Samantha is a Wealth Advisor who is passionate about teaching the fundamentals of managing money while creating financial legacies by helping her clients eliminate debt, live with peace of mind today, plan, save and invest …
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Episode 126 - Everything You Need to Know About Glycation
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Glycation is a chemical reaction that occurs when sugar molecules in the bloodstream bind to proteins or fats without the involvement of enzymes. This process creates harmful molecules called advanced glycation end products (AGEs), that lead to many of the illnesses we associate with "normal" aging. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free…
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Episode 14 - The Real 50 Over 50 Creator Donna Cravotta
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Meet badass Donna Cravotta the CEO and Founder of Cravotta Media Group and the creator of The Real 50 over 50, a visibility project featuring 50+ women who are quietly making a difference. To connect with Donna: 914-663-5266 cravottamediagroup.com donna@cravottamediagroup.comBy Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Inflammaging is defined as an age-related increase in the level of inflammatory markers in the body’s blood and tissues. It is a strong risk factor for multiple diseases that are highly prevalent in the aging process. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.…
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Episode 13 - Finding Your Passion After 50
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Finding your passion after 50 can be difficult, especially when most of us didn't have our passion before that. Meeting badass Tina Kadish, the author of Freedom – 7 Steps to Thrive in Life and Business and From Pain to Peace – A Mother’s Heartbreaking Journey Through Loosing a Child. She is a business coach who helps women over 50 to find their pr…
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We have two types of fat in our bodies - subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Find out which one is more unhealthy, and what to do about it. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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Divorce after 50 is never going to be easy, but Andrea Vacca, badass divorce attorney, tells us how to protect ourselves and move through it as the strong and badass women we are. To connect with Andrea: www.vaccalaw.com 212.768.1115By Donna Mintz & Randi Davis
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Episode 123 - Why Environmental Toxins Are So... Toxic
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Environmental toxins are everywhere!! They're linked to many illnesses, so it's important to take steps to avoid them. Check out our Toxins E-book to learn what to look for to avoid them. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.By Donna Mintz
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We strong, badass women didn't grow up using social media and learning it can be a daunting task. Meet marketing guru Melani Sessa, who helps female entrepreneurs over 40 market their businesses on social media. To connect with Melani: Facebook: Facebook Instagram: @melanisessa Tik Tok: @themodernemptynester Facebook Group: The Modern Empty Nester …
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