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Hosted by celebrity esthetician & industry expert Lori Crete, each Beauty Biz Show episode is designed to help you tap into your best success and leave you feeling inspired to build the beauty biz of your dreams! Featuring industry icons and gurus, revenue-driving tips and motivational messages, Lori and her guests inspire you to burst through stagnant industry norms to flourish in your profession and make a beautiful, abundant living doing what you love. A finalist for American Spa Magazine ...
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WriterCon

William Bernhardt

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world professionals.
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Welcome to Midlife Conversations. On this podcast Natalie Jill does what she does best - taking complicated information that is relevant to us (women entering Midlife) NOW, and breaking it down simply with actionable steps you can implement to level up your life in your BEST YEARS to come. I also regularly interview some of the most inspiring people living their best Midlife years. On this show, I cover topics about our shifting hormones, weight struggles, our mood and focus changes, raising ...
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Radical Stepmoms

Radical Stepmoms with Christina

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Radical Stepmoms is a podcast about the good, bad and really ugly moments about raising a child that you didn’t create. Here I’ll discuss the realities of co-parenting, the ways stepmother hood affects a marriage, the relationship with our step kids and most of all... navigating the relationship with ourselves. I want each episode to leave you feeling validated, empowered and oh-so radical, so pour yourself a la croix, a glass of red...or whatever, and listen in on Radical Stepmoms.
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Christina invites her husband on to answer your questions! Some things they cover: - how can partners support the stepmom? What challenges have they overcome? - How do Christina and Jacob handle when their son shares details about the other house? - What conversations/concerns did they have when preparing for an ours baby? - Teacher conferences wit…
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Grab Upgraded Formula's Magnesium 👉 Get Dr. Jess' master antioxidant elixir HERE (https://midlifeconversations.com/aegis) and use code NATALIEJILL10 to save! Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations, I speak with Dr. Jess Peatross, a former medical doctor who left traditional medicine to pursue root cause treatments for chronic illne…
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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Matty Dalyrimple, who writes both short stories and novels for two different crime series, the Ann Kinnear suspense novels and shorts and the Lizzy Ballard thrillers. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts With the Retreat in the rearv…
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Get the Digestion Stack I carry with me daily HERE Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations, I interview Meg Smith, the inspiring founder of Love Lexxi, a bra company tailored for women of all shapes and sizes, including those who have undergone explants. We delve into Meg's personal journey through body image struggles, breast impla…
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview, author of over thirty historical romances, plus a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante, and a memoir, Paris in Love. She’s published over 7 million books in 28 languages and 30 countries. Chapter 1: Opening Though…
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Get the Digestion Stack I carry with me daily HERE Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations we dive into the critical topics of breast cancer detection, prevention, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Dr. Jen Simmons, a leading breast surgeon with 17 years of experience. We address common misconceptions about HRT's role in bre…
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Today I tackle an issue that all of us have faced. What should we do when life interrupts the flow of our business? How do we stay focused, productive, and connected to our work as an esthetician with all that life and business throw at us? "My beauty biz world is abundantly fulfilling, but it also comes with a very long to-do list." - Lori Crete. …
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Marc Guggenheim, writer for television (Arrow, The Practice), comics (Green Lantern. Flash) and a new novel, In Any Lifetime. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Last Call for the WriterCon Retreat, which begins July 17. C…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I chat with Dr. Sabrina Solt, a specialist in regenerative and anti-aging medicine, about important lab markers frequently overlooked by general practitioners. We dive into the significance of ferritin levels, debunking common misconceptions about low ferritin and its benefits for optimal agin…
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Raymond Paul Johnson, author of a debut thriller Conspiracy Ignited. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Bill searches for the right voice. And the pickleball net. Chapter 2: News 1) Barnes & Noble Acquires Tattered Cover …
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Christina welcomes Courtney to unpack the term "High Conflict", and why labeling everyone as a "Narcissist" is concerning. How do these terms help us find support? Courtney shares her experience being both a bio-mom and stepmom navigating a challenging "co-parenting" dynamic. How does she lead with love and understanding, despite false allegations …
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I sit down with Heather Chauvin, a leadership coach known for her incredible emotional intelligence and work with women. Heather’s story is one of resilience and transformation; diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in 2013, she used this life-altering challenge to redefine her approach to life, focus…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I've invited my friend Lorie Ebanietti, who I met after moving to Arizona eight months ago, to have some real girl talk on aging, fat loss, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). We dive into our personal stories and struggles with HRT, the impact of lifting weights and consuming protein, and …
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lori Brand, the author of a fascinating new novel that touches on many important issues, Bodies To Die For. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Host William Bernhardt's new novel, Justice For All (Daniel Pike Legal Thrille…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with my husband Brooks Hollan about our recent trip to Europe. Highlights include our travel plans, experiences in various cities, our observations about European lifestyles, and how the trip influenced our perspectives on health and daily living. I talk about the differences in …
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Christina welcomes Jen to discuss her story of vulnerability, opening your heart up to your partner and kids and all the sacrifices that come with becoming a stepmom. When she wanted the full package and the official marriage certificate, things changed within her relationship and home. Jen shares her heartache in leaving the family she built and h…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Nick Pineault about electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) and their impact on our health. I have many questions about EMFs and how they affect us—should we be concerned, and how seriously should we take them? I've invited EMF expert Nick Pineault, the bestselling author of "Th…
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Today's guest Kerri Kasem and I have a lot in common. We both appreciate simplicity and functionality and I admire her branding and marketing. She found the right people and credits them for helping her as she created her first skincare product, The One. In this episode, Kerri and I discuss what brought her to start a skincare line and what she did…
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Connie Berry, author of A Collection of Lies, her fifth Kate Hamilton mystery. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts It's Father's Day! And Tony Awards Day! And Picard Day! Chapter 2: News 1) AI-Narrataed Audiobooks Selling …
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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Caroline Cleveland, author of When Cicadas Cry. Chapter 1: Introduction You can now order William Bernhardt's latest novel, Justice For All, the 8th Daniel Pike legal thriller, featuring a crossover with Kenzi Rivera (Splits…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Tamara Renee about fascia in midlife. With over 30 years of experience in the aging well space, she is transforming not just how we look, but also how we FEEL as we age. She is one of the first people who taught me about nutrition over two decades ago! Most of us understand …
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Christina welcomes divorce attorney and author, Nicole Sodoma to chat how stepmoms fit into their homes and the courtroom. Over the years, Nicole has risen to prominence as a national authority on divorce, custody, and co-parenting. However, she never expected to go through a divorce herself. She is not only a bio-mom but a stepmom, and shares her …
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, about the theme of his new book, Think This Not That, because it ties into everything I teach about mindset. Listen – mindset is THE missing link to success in life. I have worked with over 250,000 women in transforming their lives, bodies, and mi…
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Serena Advani, founder of Seadrop Skincare, talks about legitimizing the beauty industry and behind-the-scenes strategic thinking. "Instead of giving people a product that is more sustainable and that's it, it's worth giving them just a better product that happens to also be sustainable." - Serena Advani. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at htt…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Dr. Ramin Tabib and Dr. Elisa Mello about amalgam fillings. This old and outdated tooth restoration technique from the 1800s uses mercury, one of the most toxic substances for humans. While it's banned in some countries, it's still allowed in the US, likely because the Ameri…
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Christina welcomes Sam to share her story of being the girlfriend through divorce, self-representing and even managing a restraining order. Sam also shares her experience in supporting high needs stepkids, toileting issues and the ex’s lack of support. Also discussed in this episode: The trauma our partner’s faced with the ex When the ex likes to c…
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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Becca Fox, author of the new gaslamp fantasy, Asta and the Barbarians, part of her Chosen by the Masters series. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts The WriterCon Retreat at Canebrake is only two months away! From July 17-21, we'll …
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Christina welcomes Renee to chat being a stepmom, growing up as a stepdaughter and how we can discuss our role with our stepkids. Renee took her own journey and made it into a children's storybook to debunk that evil stepmom trope. "The Truth About Stepmoms" is a fun and loving illustration of all the ways a stepmom can show they care - take that, …
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In all my years of hearing about him, I have never heard anyone say a bad word about today's guest Douglas Preston, who was kind of getting ready to retire when his extraction tool blew up. Today he explains why he was never happy as a day spa owner and why the most important thing about being in esthetics is money. "There is not enough for everybo…
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LIVE FROM THE WRITERCON CRUISE 2024! Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview agent Katharine Sands, SF/Fantasy author RJ Johnson, and USA Today-bestselling Romance writer Lauren Smith. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts This has been our largest group of cruise…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Lavinia Errico about MOVEJOY. MOVEJOY incorporates various practices that are already well-known, such as breathwork, movement, affirmations, somatic release, and visualization. Lavinia has combined these scientifically proven methods into a unique MOVEJOY sequence. The real…
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Christina welcomes Veronica, a seasoned stepmom and author of the book ⁠“You Can Heal Stepmom Burnout.”⁠ Veronica shares her all too familiar journey of jumping into the stepmom role and getting a little too crispy burnt out. What can you do? How can you begin to find yourself again? What is your role? Veronica gives some guidance on where to start…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Laura Frontiero about the significance of gut health, exploring the connections between gut microbiome, chronic infections, nutrient deficiencies, and toxins. Laura Frontero, the gut genie, shares her insights on addressing gut health as a foundation before pursuing other tr…
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (Lara Bernhardt has the week off) discusses the latest news from the book world, offers writing tips, and interviews Chaz Ebert, CEO of Roger Ebert Digital (named for her late husband, the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic) and author of the new book It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgive…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Caroline Pearce about Vibrational training, something I've been instinctively practicing for years without fully grasping its benefits. Initially, I was drawn to it for its soothing effects, especially as I dealt with disc issues in my lower back. While larger machines were …
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Christina welcomes Beth on to discuss high conflict in the court room. Not only is she a stepmom but also a litigation attorney! Beth is sharing her tips on preparing for court, what she did to get through the process, and must have’s she included in their parenting plan. Have you ever looked at your parenting plan and thought WTF? Are you gearing …
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Kim Lyons about aging well. We often hear from women in midlife who feel like they've lost their spark. Their stories are often overshadowed by societal pressures and media stereotypes. But it doesn't have to be that way! Aging isn't just about appearances—it's about optimiz…
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Listen to this episode to learn which little piece of Jay's business Lori brings into her spa suite every day and how he helps Lori manage working in a small dark room throughout the day. "Customer service...is such an opportunity for a business to really shine." - Jay Nixon. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.loricrete.com/202…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart from BIOptimizers to discuss the importance of factors like HCL, probiotics, and more in our diets. Wade, once a vegetarian, and Matt, originally on keto, had their paths converge. Despite popular belief that diet reigns supreme, what truly m…
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Jake Lynch, author of action/adventure and spiritual novels including his latest, Broken to Beautiful. Chapter 1: Openting Thoughts Bill and Jesse ruminate about why tax season is particularly hard for writers. Cha…
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Christina chats with Amber, a stepmom who is currently in her IVF journey. For any woman navigating the hormone and the emotional and physical tolls are difficult, but being a stepmom adds a unique layer to the ride. Amber chats her difficult feelings, what has been helpful and not so helpful and what she reminds herself everyday to keep her mindse…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Jason Prall about Sleep, Longevity, and the Foundation of Disease. Back in 2018, through his independent research as a practitioner, he initiated The Human Longevity Project – a 9-part film series – exploring the true origins of chronic disease. This is what impressed me abo…
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Listen in to learn how to communicate your cancellation policy to your clients and how much you should charge for canceled appointments. "I boldly follow the exact system that I am sharing with you today and my clients respect my business because I clearly communicate with them." - Lori Crete. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.lori…
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview S.L. Dooley, fantasy author of The Cold Moon Carnival and many other books. Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts Everyone is getting ready for the 2024 WriterCon Cruise, departing April 21! Chapter 2: News 1) Poetry Had Its…
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Thomas Hauser, sports writer and author of the new momoir My Mother and Me. Btw, the sad whining you hear during the interview is our dog, Baxter—sad because no one is paying attention to him while we record, but o…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Laura Frontiero about the importance of gut health. This episode explores the connections between the gut microbiome, chronic infections, nutrient deficiencies, and toxins. Known as the gut genie, Laura shares her insights on why addressing gut health is crucial before pursu…
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Christina welcomes Lori, a coach, speaker and author to discuss the unpaid labor of women, mothers and stepmoms. Lori is an advocate for amplifying the value of unpaid labor and influencing how families share the workloads in their homes. Through her children's book, "Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family" Lori breaks down the invisible lab…
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In this episode, you will learn: How gut health plays a major part in your metabolism How to improve gut health and lose weight What essential oils and supplements you need in midlife Holistic approach to gut health Dr. Lindsey Elmore is a speaker, author, podcast host and world-renowned wellness expert. She translates complicated science into unde…
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Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Shivan Sarna about something completely different – SIBO! Shivan has helped countless people with healing SIBO, she is a best-selling author of Healing SIBO, and is the go-to SIBO expert! After suffering a number of symptoms herself, she dove deep, became her health detectiv…
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