Kia ora, women navigating midlife, menopause, and beyond! I’m Meegan Care, your Midlife Mentor and Psychosynthesis counsellor & coach, and I’m thrilled to welcome you to a podcast dedicated entirely to your transformative journey in this incredible stage of life. Join me as we dive deep into the heart of midlife, unraveling the complexities of menopause, and exploring the uncharted territories beyond. Together, we’ll navigate through self-doubt, bid farewell to people-pleasing, conquer impos ...
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Kia ora, I'm Meegan Care Mindfulness Meditation teacher, and Mindset Coach. These guided meditations are here to help you with your health and well-being. The meditations are designed to be done in a sitting upright relaxed posture with your eyes closed if that feels comfortable for you. If you experience a lot of fatigue or pain then please do these meditations lying down and really rest your body. (Obviously do not listen to the meditations if you are driving or doing anything else that re ...
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Welcome to the Cape & Islands Podcast where we cover local people, their stories, important community topics, interesting visitors, some history and most importantly work to build a stronger community within Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket collectively. This podcast will have multiple series and hosts over time. In addition to standard format interviews, one series I am excited about is the "Cozy Corner" where we'll have bands come into the Trove Art Gallery in Orleans and play liv ...
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Breaking Up with Alcohol in Midlife: Laura Valvasori on Living Alcohol-Free
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Our relationship with alcohol becomes strained in midlife. The body is undergoing a lot of changes and alcohol can often be the final straw in a cascade of pressures on health and vitality. This week, I'm delving into the impactful journey of Laura Valvasori, a business and well-being mentor who made the decision to transition to an alcohol-free li…
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Beyond the Bounds & Celebrate Our Waters with Naomi Steckman
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In this episode I speak with the very talented Naomi Steckman; the Artistic Director, Cellist & Founder of the non-profit Beyond the Bounds which she Co-Founded with Dancer & Choreographer Diana Steinberg in 2020. Beyond the Bounds focuses on building a strong coastal community by utilizing dance parties, beach cleanups, educational programming on …
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Breaking Free from Midlife's Tolerance Trap
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"I was much more able to access that vitality and that passion and joy just through being alive. Not because anything incredible had happened, but just from being alive." In my early adulthood, I became really good at tolerating stress and distress—a skill that served me well at the time. But what if that excessive tolerance is now draining your vi…
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Kendall North Redefines Nutrition, Weight Loss & Diet Culture in Midlife
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"The goal is to empower women to nourish their bodies for the long term, rather than relying on restrictive diet plans and experiencing guilt and shame." This week, I had an inspiring conversation with Kendall North, a holistic dietitian who is reshaping the way women approach their health and well-being during midlife. Kendall is a leading NZ regi…
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Illustrious Photojournalist Rowland Scherman on his Landmark Career with Special Guest Judge Jones
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In this episode landmark photojournalist Rowland Scherman graces the podcast with his presence along with his close friend Michael "Judge" Jones. I couldn't be more appreciative and honored that Rowland spent the time for this interview, it was a true pleasure, thank you Judge Jones for facilitating this special occasion. Rowland's illustrious care…
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The Importance of Having Hard Conversations: "And often that's with people that are external to us, but it also works on an internal level as well. We very often are in avoidance of our own hard conversations to have with ourselves because avoidance feels easier." This week, we delved into the complexities of navigating midlife and learned about th…
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Uncover Your Inner Knowing: A Midlife Journey
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"We have this innate natural connection to our inner knowing and our gut instinct. However, here is the problem for us - historically, that's not been okay." "I am disconnected from my inner knowing." This is a far-too-common experience for us, so this week on the podcast, we delve into the deep journey of reconnecting with our inner wisdom and gut…
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Kevin "Foggy" Foley on his Lived Cape Cod History; Surfing, Sailing, Art, Theater & More
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In this interview I have the privilege of speaking with local legend Foggy, otherwise known as Kevin Foley. In this episode we dive deep into Foggy's lived history on Cape Cod as well as his extensive knowledge of general local history. From helping to open the historic Jasper's Surf Shop to saving & owning the famous schooner Hindu, to digging the…
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Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue in Midlife: What You Say To Yourself Matters
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"Healing is not that we never have another negative feeling or get triggered again. The reality of healing is that we learn not to abandon ourselves and stay connected, even in difficult moments." None of us are immune to harmful inner dialogue - words we would never say to a friend, or even an enemy! On this week's episode, we dive into why self-t…
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This week, I’m sharing a personal journey that led me to change my mind about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I used to have a strong bias toward natural medicine and was hesitant to consider HRT, but a synchronistic experience opened my mind to new possibilities. It's not about choosing between natural and mainstream medicine; it's about what s…
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How Perimenopause Can Resurface Historical Emotional Wounds: Navigating Trauma in Midlife
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"And I would suggest that somebody who has gone through menopause or at least has some experience of menopause, make the best practitioners and therapists to see, in my opinion." This week, I'm delving into the often uncharted territory of midlife and trauma. As women navigating menopause and beyond, we often encounter the complexity of managing ou…
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Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy & More with Patti Novak
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In this episode I speak with Patricia (Patti) Novak, an accomplished lawyer who focuses on Estate Planning in all capacities. Patti is a long time friend & supporter of my shop Trove, where we've had many conversations over the years which have ultimately led to this podcast happening. Patti has worked for Falco & Associates P.C. out of Quincy Mass…
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Taming Unexpected Fears in Menopause: From Driving and Flying to Health Anxieties
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"Just because you're experiencing this now, it doesn't mean that it's going to be with you for all of your life." In this episode, we explore the unusual and unexpected fears that arise during perimenopause and postmenopause, drawing from conversations with other women and personal experience. We cover common fears such as driving, flying, health, …
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Artist & Creator Rob Nitsch on Exploring Generative A.I. Art (and Much More)
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In this episode I speak with my friend and accomplished artist & creator Rob Nitsch. As a professional photographer, cinematographer, designer and visual effects artist Rob has accomplished great things in his career. In the past few years Rob has dug deep into generative Artificial Intelligence, more specifically MidJourney; you may be surprised b…
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Navigating HRT Options and Shortages: Rene Schliebs' Essential Advice
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"With HRT, it was like a switch. It was in 3 days. My symptoms had improved and I was coping with my life so much better." If you live in New Zealand and use HRT, you'll be aware there is a shortage, and with no quick solution in sight, I was grateful to speak with Rene Schliebs on the podcast this week. Rene is a clinical nutritionist and medical …
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Emotional Resilience: Rewriting Emotional Templates in Midlife
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The Effects of Emotional Dysregulation: "You'll have difficulty connecting your emotional world with your rational logical brain. All the choices that you make will be based on emotion and much of it will be subconscious." The emotional template we received growing up will have us swinging wildly between two polar emotional opposites. The first bei…
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The Joy of Painting with Taylor Fox
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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Taylor Fox, one of my favorite Cape Cod painters. Taylor has 4 main styles that he focuses on; portrait, landscape, still life and my personal favorite, narrative. Taylor has been painting at figure sessions at the Schulenberg studio for the past 15 years. You can catch Taylor's artwork in Adorn …
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"But I think over overthinking and procrastination and that all or nothing thinking is definitely something I see a lot with clients that have this limiting belief." I've got such an incredible episode for you this week. Take your time to listen to it. It's a little longer than usual. It's actually come from an Instagram live with Justine Jetty. No…
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Beyond Hot Flashes: Kim Heifner’s Menopause & Midlife Health Strategies
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Hey friends, welcome to the podcast. This week I'm interviewing Kim Hefner, a board-certified nurse practitioner specialising in midlife and menopausal women's health. Kim is a fountain of wisdom, and in this episode, she shares her expertise on critical health issues including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's disease. Kim disc…
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Rewriting Core Beliefs: The Path to Empowerment in Midlife
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In this episode, we explore working with core beliefs, one of my favourite topics. We discuss what core beliefs are, how they form, and how we can work with them to improve our lives. Discover how adverse childhood experiences, attachment styles, inherited patterns, social conditioning, and trauma contribute to the formation of core beliefs. Learn …
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Emma Wright Reveals The Key To Overcoming Body Image Struggles In Midlife
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"Simply telling people to love their bodies without addressing underlying psychological and external influences can be harmful." A woman's relationship to her body is incredibly complex, our body is appraised, viewed and judged from the day we are born. So it's no surprise that women find it challenging to cope with the physical changes that come w…
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5 Reasons Why Midlife is Just the Beginning: The Untold Power of Menopause and Reinvention
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The Untold Power of Menopause and Reinvention In midlife, we often feel disempowered due to various factors such as symptoms of perimenopause, changing roles, and the burden of doing so much for others. Feeling lost during this phase is a common experience. However, this is actually the MOST empowered time of your life to redefine who you are and h…
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The Midlife Awakening: Embracing Your True Self and Letting Go of Stagnation
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In this episode, we look at the physiological changes that women undergo during perimenopause and early menopause and how these shifts can be a catalyst for a big awakening. Discover how discomfort can lead to growth, and how by embracing new behaviour and activities, you create a bigger life and prevent contraction and stagnation as you age. Tap i…
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In this revealing episode join me as I unravel my journey through trauma, Crohn's disease, menopause and the lessons learnt in becoming resilient. This episode provides a deep dive into the crucial role of emotions in defining our life experiences, especially the turbulence that often arises in midlife, menopause, and beyond. I share my challenges …
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Get Strong: Fiona Ross Empowers Midlife Women with Exercise Wisdom
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Midlife women's strength is their superpower! In this episode, I chat with Fiona Ross, a great friend and colleague. We explore the importance of lifting heavy (for you) weights and finding the right exercise routine for strength, confidence, and ageing well. We share our personal experiences and address the complexities of midlife changes, resilie…
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Transforming Irritability and Anger into a Force for Growth in Perimenopause and Midlife
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Waves of irritability and anger used to come out of nowhere. I was in the beginning phases of perimenopause and these mood fluctuations were an unwelcome surprise, I'd had some experience of them as a teen but I had no idea irritation, anger and even rage are common symptoms of perimenopause. We go into why this happens in perimenopause and midlife…
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Justine Jeddy Dishes The Dirt On Midlife Health, Nutrition & Weight Loss
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"No need to cut out specific foods to lose weight; all foods can fit into a healthy diet." - Justine Jeddy This week on the podcast I'm joined by Justine Jeddy, an evidence-based health and nutrition coach specializing in women's fitness and nutrition. And I wanted to get to the truth about diet culture, weight and nutrition in perimenopause, menop…
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Lisa Pomare Unravels the Vital Role of Vitamin D in Midlife
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The Importance of Vitamin D for Menopausal Women: "And about 90% of them were at the very, very low end of the blood serum range of vitamin D, and some were very, very low. And these women had a lot of symptoms, and some of those are quite similar symptoms." This week, Lisa Pomare joins us to explore the powerful impact of Vitamin D on women's heal…
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Love Live Local: All About the 501(c)(3) Non-Profit with Co-Founder Amanda Converse
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In this episode I speak with Amanda Converse, Co-Founder of the Love Live Local 501(c)(3) Non-Profit that has committed to supporting local businesses on Cape Cod. "We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Cape Cod's local economy by promoting the importance of supporting small businesses and fostering a thriving community." Read …
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My Three Step Empowerment Model in Midlife & Menopause
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In this week's episode I challenge and change beliefs that no longer serve us, and advocate for awareness and intentional imagination as we embrace the next stage of life, through understanding my 3 Step Empowerment Model. The 3 Step Empowerment Model in Menopause: The Opportunity The Problem The Solution My 3 Step Empowerment Model dismantles ster…
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The Top 5 Mindset Mistakes Women Make In Midlife
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"The faster we can get on board with the change, the faster we can work with our system to support it, then we can come into, once again, this collaborative relationship with our body." This week, I delved deep into the top 5 mindset mistakes that women make in midlife and how they affect our overall well-being. From denying or resisting the natura…
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Lisa Pomare Has Sleep Solutions for Midlife Women
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Sleep is a big issue for many perimenopausal women - me included! 3 am would come around and I'd be wide awake for hours. Although I sleep pretty well now (unless caffeine has been to the party) I know this is a massive issue for so many of us - so I was thrilled to talk with Lisa Pomare, a medical herbalist, nutritionist, and naturopath at Next Ph…
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Amy Luttrell On Burnout, Reinvention & Exposing Expectations
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I sit down with Amy Luttrell Business & Life Coach, to explore the theme of reinvention and its profound impact on our lives, especially in midlife and beyond. Amy's a deep thinker, and our candid conversations often open my eyes to a fresh perspective. In this episode we open up about the challenges of shedding inherited expectations and the liber…
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Welcome to a transformative conversation about breaking free from the grip of stress cycles, particularly for women navigating midlife and menopause. Join me as we discuss how our bodies react differently to stress during perimenopause and menopause, and how the resulting decrease in resilience to stress can make even minor challenges seem insurmou…
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Transforming Negative Self-Talk into Self-Compassion
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In this enlightening episode, Meegan Care, an experienced midlife mentor, and psychosynthesis counsellor unlocks the intricate aspects of midlife, specifically for women transitioning through menopause. Gain a deep understanding of your inner journey during this crucial life-stage as Meegan candidly addresses common issues like self-doubt, imposter…
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MVP: Emma Perks Physio Helps Women Navigate Sexual Wellness In Menopause & Midlife
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In this MVP episode, I speak with Emma Perks, a pelvic health physiotherapist, about sexual and pelvic health during midlife. Navigating sexual health during menopause and midlife can be challenging, particularly since it coincides with other major changes in life and there remains so much that isn’t openly discussed. Tune in this week to one of ou…
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MVP: Nicola Douglas Women’s Health Acupuncturist Helps Women Navigate Menopause Naturally
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In this MVP episode, we dive into a topic that effects every woman at some point in her life: menopause. Tune in this week to one of our Most Valuable Podcasts where I speak with Nicola Douglas, a Women's Health Acupuncturist who shares her expertise on natural approaches to managing menopause and supporting women's health. We explore how Tradition…
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MVP: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right For You? with Catherine Keenan Pharmacist
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Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right For You? with Catherine Keenan Pharmacist When I first went through menopause I didn’t think HRT was for me. Two years ago, after further research, and hearing of another woman’s experience with it, I began body-identical HRT, it changed my quality of life significantly and now I regret waiting so long to get st…
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Housing, Stretch Code & Energy Efficiency with Constance Kremer, Hakim Janah & David Abel
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In this episode we speak about the Massachusetts stretch building code as well as energy efficiency, fossil fuel dependence, housing capacity & struggles on Cape Cod and more with Constance Kremer, Hakim Janah and David Abel. David joins us about half way through the interview. This fall at the Orleans town meeting, the expansion of the stretch cod…
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Rethinking Life Purpose: Unmasking Misconceptions In Your Midlife Evolution
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Rethinking Life Purpose: Unmasking Misconceptions In Your Midlife Evolution Let's jump into the concept of life purpose. I reckon we've been led up the garden path a bit when it comes to Life Purpose. In this episode I challenge common misconceptions around life purpose, emphasizing that it's not solely about achieving specific outcomes but rather …
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Ditching Shame & Challenging Stigma in Menopause
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Ditching Shame & Challenging Stigma in Menopause In this episode, I dive deep into the whole issue of shame, specifically how it affects women during the menopause phase of life. I talk about the stigma attached to menopause and how it impacts us, both emotionally and psychologically. Through the conversation, I emphasize the need to break down the…
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Homeless for the Holidays Charity Drive with the Orleans Fire Department
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In this episode I speak with firefighters Gabby Parker and Ian Mack of the Orleans Fire Department about their charitable efforts surrounding the 2023 Homeless for the Holidays drive from December 6th through December 10th in Orleans. They and their firefighting colleagues will be camping out for 103 hours straight to gather donations for this driv…
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Completing Stress Cycles: Strategies for Women Through Perimenopause and Beyond
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Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, or overwhelm during midlife? In this episode, we explore the physiological and emotional impact of perimenopause and menopause on our mental health. We are going to understand the role of the nervous system in stress response, and how to work with it rather than against it. I discuss the importance of completin…
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Shannon Davis & Molly Parmenter Album Release Celebration!
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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with two extremely talented musicians; Shannon Davis and Molly Parmenter, both Cape Cod natives. We discuss their recent new album releases and their upcoming album release celebration on December 7th at 7pm at Cape Cinema, link to purchase your ticket below! We also chat about their evolution as musi…
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Finding Your Voice: Empowering Midlife Women to Speak, Be Heard, and Shine
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"Women are conditioned to be quiet, take up less space, and be the support system for others throughout their lives." In this episode, I dive into the topic of finding your voice. It's important for women to identify why they feel unheard and speak out. I'll guide you through reflecting on past experiences and societal conditioning that may have in…
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Michael "Judge" Jones on Artificial Intelligence & Copyright Implications
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In this episode we hear from Michael "Judge" Jones about the topic of Artificial Intelligence and the implications on US Copyright Law. Michael is an accomplished US Circuit and Trial Judge with his Law Degree from Miami as well as a Law and Museum Studies Masters from Harvard, an MBA from the Warton School, Finance degree from UPenn and many more …
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Not Where You Want To Be? How To Reframe Midlife Challenges & Embrace Growth
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When I work with women in midlife, I look for common threads in how we talk about our experience, because ultimately the words point us to our inner experience and how we can break free! I often hear my group program participants say 'I'm not where I want to be!' during The Midlife Upgrade Course. Feeling stuck, lost, and unsure of your life's dire…
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Jodie Williams Empowers Women Through Their Menopause Journey
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Today's guest bridges the gap between natural and mainstream medicine. Jodie Williams brings her distinctive approach, drawing from her background as a registered nurse, naturopath, hypnotherapist, and training in Hakomi psychotherapy. I had an amazing conversation with Jodie, and she's such a skilled therapist that she even turned the tables on me…
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Solgyres joins us for Cozy Corner #2 and brings their roots reggae, ska, dub, latin, jazz and rock fusion vibes to the studio! With such a wide array of skills and influences Solgyres provides a completely unique sound. Founded by siblings Skyelyn (keys/vocals) and Scott Bernier (bass/vocals) in 2020, the group has added key artists throughout thei…
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Thriving Through Change: Here’s How I Show Up For Myself In Midlife
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When my doctor told me that I was post menopausal at the age of 42, the first thing I did was wonder what I'd done wrong and blame myself! In this empowering episode I share my own menopause experiences and delve into the guilt and blame often associated with challenges faced during this stage of life. I challenge the notion that lifestyle changes …
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