Today’s episode is all about adult friendships because we don’t talk enough about what it takes to keep old friends and make new ones. Friendships require work just like romantic relationships, and today’s episode breaks it all down, from friendship expectations to being ghosted in friendships, saying “I love you” in friendships, how to ask people …

She’s back! It's a day late but not even a penny short. Today, Molly talks about acceptance. Do you really need complete love and acceptance of your current life circumstance before you can get the thing (or person) you really want? She says, definitely not. BUT there is great value in accepting where you are right now, and Molly talks you through …

Lola Wright and her inimitable charisma join me on the pod today! Lola is a TEDx speaker, ordained minister, jazz singer, life guide, mother, partner, a gazillion more things, and now a landscape design business owner. We, of course, talk about her journey through recent changes. Lola dives into her views on community building and why it’s importan…

When David Wilson was in his 50s, he believed all sorts of stories about what his age meant about his physical capabilities. Now, David is a leader in the movement and anti-ageism communities. Today, he shares his ideas on how to have a thoughtful and productive movement practice as we age and how to let go of our own agist narratives. If you are s…

In today's mini episode, Molly helps you understand why it's important to share your internal thoughts and feelings to bring about positive changes in your life. Everyone wants to be understood, but often we're afraid to share too much, or we don't know how to start. This episode will give you some easy and not-so-scary ways to start sharing your s…

Scott McAllister, an executive coach and public speaker, joins the pod today to speak about his journey to finding his North Star and living a more fulfilling life. Scott shares how he felt unfulfilled despite having checked all the boxes of what society deems successful and how he dug deeper to discover what truly mattered to him. Molly and Scott …

Today, Molly talks about how to discern between good and bad feedback. She highlights the significance of believing and absorbing positive feedback and how it can impact our lives. Molly shares a personal experience of asking for feedback from close people and how it helped her discern between feedback that was truly about her and feedback that was…

Christine Kaplan, Molly’s personal life coach, has joined the pod today to share her story about how she mentally prepared to move on from her marriage and all the tools she used to help her through that experience. Join us to hear about Christine’s mindset journey and how much she’s loving life, now. Key takeaways: - Reflecting on our choices and …

Have you ever felt frustrated that life appears to be easier for others while you seem to be struggling? It's easy to feel overwhelmed and even resentful. In today's episode, you'll discover why some individuals can achieve their goals more easily than others and what it takes to believe you can achieve your goals, too. If you're struggling with th…

Anger is the most uncomfortable emotion for me, and when I’m angry I struggle with what to do with that emotion and how to express it. But there’s value in feeling angry, as with any emotion, and so I’ve learned how to “play” with my emotions, choose which emotion and response I want in a given situation, and today I teach you how you can, too. In …

Feeling stuck in a job or career that does not fulfill you? Do you feel like your growth path is different from those around you? Today, my guest shares helpful insights into his career change from corporate to coaching, which took two attempts. We then delve into what it takes to make that leap and how you can find support if you're struggling. On…

Let’s discuss unexpected situations that might derail our New Year’s resolutions and goals. On my second solo episode, I share my experience of signing up for a marathon but potentially being unable to participate due to a hurt MCL and the disappointment that came with it. In this episode, I talk about: - Alternative ways to get to your goals. - Ho…

Dave Wilson, AKA Sober Dave, takes us through his journey from drinking a liter of vodka every night to getting sober and climbing mountains and all the ups and downs and how he got through. If you need some inspiration to get you over the “dry January” finish line, if you’ve been “sober curious”, or if you struggle like Dave, this episode will mak…

Do you ever feel like making one major change in your life could cause everything else to fall apart? Like that one thing that you are not happy with, whether it's a job or a relationship that you are settling for, is responsible for holding up everything else that's good in your life. But what if you looked at it from a different perspective? What…

The holidays can be full of hard emotions, and if you’re anything like I used to be, you’re doing everything to avoid those emotions. But avoiding hard emotions won’t make them go away. This is my very first solo episode, and I hope it helps you feel a little less alone and a little more comfortable knowing how to feel your feelings and move throug…

If you’ve ever struggled with mysterious ailments, especially if you or your doctor blamed it on aging, this episode is for you. Dr. Susa Lovelle, a former plastic surgeon turned lifestyle/functional medicine doctor in her 60s, teaches us what functional medicine is. She talks about nutrition, listening to your body, inflammation, preventing diseas…

Today is the edited version of my very first episode with Bobbe Greenberg, a multiple Ironman World Champion and marathoner. Bobbe ran her first marathon in her late 40s, and 15 years later, she entered her first triathlon before knowing how to swim. Come along as Bobbe takes us through her journey from casual runner to world champion athlete, all …

Today’s episode is for anyone struggling with their sexuality and coming out to their friends and family, especially later in life. Jamie Garzot tells her story of realizing she’s gay at 49 and how she came out to her boyfriend and family. Jamie is a former cannabis entrepreneur and advocate. She wrote a book on her experience in the industry calle…

Today's episode with Junie Moon, a midlife love and relationship coach, is about leaving a dysfunctional marriage and losing over 50 pounds. Junie shares her personal journey of healing past wounds, owning her truth, and creating a life she loves. She offers valuable insights and tips for anyone struggling with love and relationships in midlife, in…

Jim Knight is a renowned keynote speaker, author, podcast host, and CEO featured in Forbes Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Fox Small Business News. He is here today to talk about how he left a 21-year career at Hard Rock Café in his 40s to become his own boss and highly-paid keynote speaker. In today’s episode, we …

Today's guest is Brant Menswar, a best-selling author, keynote speaker, personal development coach, founder/CEO of Black Sheep LLC, and former rockstar. He shares his personal story of losing his teenage son to cancer, questioning his beliefs, and hitting rock bottom before learning how to move forward after grief. Brant also talks about finding hi…

Adam Baruh joins the pod today to discuss his journey from daily panic attacks, to finding a life coach who helped him unpack a traumatic experience from his childhood, and how through his personal growth work, he’s strengthened his relationship with himself, his family, and his career. In this episode, we discuss: - Panic attacks - Anxiety - Shari…

This episode was so good that I'm playing it again! Jen & Joe dated, married, built a house and had kids, all in their 40's. They're here today to talk about exactly that. They're funny, sweet, and pretty darn adorable together. Oh, and there's a little story from me about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. In this episode, we talk about: -…

Kristin Taylor is a coach, author, and podcast host of How I Made Through, where she explores the question of what happens when we die. Today Kristin shares how she went from corporate to owning her own coaching business and how the loss of her friend influenced her ability to live and love to her fullest potential. In the episode, we cover things …

In this repeat episode, Shelley Brown believed her worth was measured by physical, relational, and professional appearances until it all came to a head in her late 40s when everything had to change. She had a hysterectomy, spinal surgery after a collapsed vertebra, lost her job, and broke up with her drug-addicted boyfriend, all within a few years.…

If you haven’t yet heard Part 1 with Adrian Jones, make sure to go back and listen to that episode first. In part 2 with Adrian, we hear how his heart attack led him to a chance meeting with someone who helped him find his biological mom, dad, and half-siblings. With his exceptional storytelling skills, Adrian takes us through the steps, thoughts, …

Do you have a thing you’re always talking about doing but never get to? At 46 years old Adrian Jones had a heart attack while mountain biking with friends. Determined to survive, Adrian had successful open-heart surgery and then, refusing a wheelchair, he walked out of the hospital on his 47th birthday with a new outlook on life. Today’s episode is…

Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you lost your job, your spouse left, or your best friend stopped talking to you? Who would you be without those things or those people? Cynthia James tells her story of a love lost, an acting career ended, and how through those losses she came to know herself better and live her most authentic life. In this e…

Have you ever wanted something so badly, but you were so afraid of failing that you never even tried? Rick Bleiweiss, author, musician, music producer, and much more, is here today to talk about how he’s manifested success throughout his entire life. In the episode Rick reveals how he: Retired from the music industry at 58. Left New York City to li…

If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of worth and your confidence fluctuates from feeling like you’re amazing to feeling inconsequential, especially as middle-aged women, this episode is for you. Guadalupe Hirt is here to talk through ageism, especially for women, and how that affects our sense of self as we get older. She opens up about her own …

Karesa McElheny lost all her beautiful red hair in her early 40’s. She wore wigs for a while until one day she just didn’t. Now she’s confidently bald and at age 65 she feels sexier and more feminine than ever. Hear how she navigated through this huge life change and embraced her new look; how her new husband whom she met at age 53 helped support h…

Today we learn from Jeff Wickersham about the influence his mom’s passing had on his negative attitude and his change in career from corporate to mindfulness gym owner. He’s a coach, author, and podcaster helping people realize their potential and he’s full of great tips on today’s show. Molly's Links: Instagram: @mollyatthisage Work with Molly: ww…

Today I talk to Ashton Applewhite, the author of “This Chair Rocks, a Manifesto Against Ageism” and a leading spokesperson raising awareness on ageism and how to dismantle it. She is a leader for Old School, a clearinghouse website for anti-ageism resources, and the voice behind the blog, Yo, Is This Ageist? You may have heard her Ted Talk or seen …

When David Wilson was in his 50’s he believed all sorts of stories around what his age meant about his physical capabilities. Now David is a leader in the movement and anti-ageism communities. Today he shares his ideas on how to have a thoughtful and productive movement practice as we age, and how to let go of our own agist narratives. If you are s…

Stephanie Greenwood started a business, bought houses, leased commercial spaces, and had new cars under her name, most of which she was manipulated into by her ex-boyfriend. We’ve all be in relationships we stayed in for too long, so find out how, after 17 years, Stephanie finally found the courage to leave her emotionally abusive relationship, sta…

Sometimes change finds us when we least expect it and often when we’re not ready for it. Marla Miller talks us through divorce at 42, a newly diagnosed autoimmune disease shortly after that, and what she did to heal her body and spirit; and not without a good, albeit subtle dose of humor. Marla generously shares her wisdom with us. This is a great …

Ever wonder what it might feel like to be athletic? Think it’s too late to even try? Think again. Eden proves it’s never too late to get into shape and that you can be an athlete at any age, shape, and size. In Eden’s words, “You know what they call the last person to finish a triathlon? A triathlete.” Listen now to find out how she did it and how …

Have you ever felt like you’ve wasted so much time that now you’re too old to find real happiness? Today’s episode is proof that you’re not too late to create your dream life. Joanne Irizarry gets REAL about getting sober in her late 40’s after losing her son to suicide; how, at 59, she’s having the best time of her life; and why she believes any o…

Breakups are always hard, but are they harder as we get older? How willing should we be to end a relationship the older we are? How do we know if and when there will be another? Janet Helfand, A psychologist, answers these question when she gets vulnerable about her most recent breakup at 79 years old, and tells us all about her wedding day to her …

Andrew Newman is a Children’s Book author and Creativity Coach who, once upon a time, didn’t think he was creative at all. Today Andrew teaches us all about the “creative cycle” where he helps to untangle the struggles of creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying new things and making big changes! This special episode is a must listen for anyone …

My guest today is a running coach who made a big life change around the age of 40 when she left her marriage and then her job at NPR to become a running coach. She now has two of her own running podcasts and says she’s living her dream life. Listen up to hear how Coach Christine Hetzel handled her big transition into the life she always wanted. Chr…

At 44 Brian Biedenbach has left his long career at a nonprofit to run his own podcast production company. He has a wife and three kids and somehow, he found the courage to try something new and scary and look failure in the eye. Tune in now to find out how he made this big change despite his fear! Email info@jellyfishindustries.com for the show tra…

Today Rebekah Ward talks all about her past relationships, how religion influenced them, and how she moved through divorce to a healthy, loving marriage with two kids in her early 40’s. Rebekah is hilarious, open, and full of personal insight. My goodness do I love this episode. You will laugh and cry (maybe not cry but you will laugh) and you will…

Bonus Episode Part 2 with Elaine Appleton Grant! Today Elaine talks about her change journey from working in public radio and at the Wondery network to starting her own podcast production company called Podcast Allies at the age of 57. To my surprise and Elaine’s credit, she barely ever thought about her age when diving into this career pivot. List…

Welcome back! Today’s episode is part 1 of 2 with my guest Elaine Appleton Grant talking about her change from her previous marriage to her current one and all the emotions and fears that accompany divorce in your 50’s. We cover how she navigated through those emotions to get the loving, supportive relationship she’s in now. We hope Elaine’s story …

We're coming back on October 23rd! We've missed you and we're excited to be back with loads more content from long-ish interviews of people talking change and age, to short episodes about our own change journeys. Especially now that we're all officially in our 40's here at I Am This Age. Make sure you're subscribed, you tell all you friends, and yo…

Melissa shares her emotional journey from Hollywood writer and director to corporate America and pharmaceutical companies in her early fourties, and why she's so happy she made the change. Change is hard, and just like always, we get into all the reasons why Melisssa decided to pivot career paths; the scariest, hardest moments in her journey and ho…

Brandi Covington owns a catering company in NYC called Cooking with Corey, Corey being her very soon to be husband. Brandi is a former foster child who never finished high school. After having 3 kids, leaving her relationship, and moving into a shelter, Brandi got her GED in her early 30’s to work for the Department of Education, a job which she ca…

Audrey Mayer, an ecologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, is on the pod today! She was a professor living in the UP of Michigan with her son, Lucas, until she recently left her job and she and Lucas moved to New Hampshire. It turns out even if you’re working in the highest echelons of academia, you still might have feelings of doubt, failur…

Kimberly Evans is the founder and CEO of Just Her Rideshare, a safe alternative rideshare for women. She’s 57 and new to the tech industry, but a seasoned entrepreneur. She didn’t go to business school, in fact, she barely finished high school. But here she is, many businesses under her belt, starting yet another. So how does she continue to push f…