Best Romance In Midlife Podcasts (2024)

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Dating in Your 50s: Mastering the New Rules of Romance 40:33

3d ago40:33

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Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, I'm joined by New York based life coach and relationship expert Laurie Gerber, who shares her wisdom and practical advice on navigating the modern dating landscape. Whether you're newly single or a seasoned dater, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you master the new rules of rom…

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Bonus Episode: Annabel Monaghan Gives Swoony Beach Books a Midlife Makeover with “Summer Romance” 45:22

2h ago45:22

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Need a summer escape? Grab your sunblock and pull up a beach chair for our chat with bestselling author Annabel Monaghan. We're diving into her latest rom-com, “Summer Romance,” which follows Ali Morris, a professional organizer whose life is anything but organized. Smart, bingeable, and laugh-out-loud funny, “Summer Romance” is a refreshingly cold…

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Ep 47: Exploring Grief, Joy & Rebuilding Confidence with 'Midlife Maverick' Alison Jacobson 31:05

2h ago31:05

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Today, on Living Big Mindfully I am excited to be sharing this powerful conversation with you… Alison, also known as the Midflife Maverick is a testament to resilience. And, Wow! What a story this woman has! Alison is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and author - who has a gift for empowering people to rediscover their goals, rebuild confidence, an…

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Ten Essential Skills for Navigating Conflict (Part Two) (Re-release) 1:08:43

2h ago1:08:43

1:08:43

In this two-part series, Dr. Alexandra shares ten essential skills for couples struggling with routine conflict in their relationship. Offering strategies from her couples therapy practice, Dr. Alexandra provides new language and ways of thinking about arguments that promote empathy and care, shifting couples into a "we" perspective so that they ca…

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Entrepreneur Carrie Kerpen Built an 8-Figure Business Being Likeable. Now, She Wants to Put More Money in the Hands of More Women 38:58

7d ago38:58

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Have you ever dreamed of starting and selling a business? Entrepreneur Carrie Kerpen co-founded the agency Likeable, sold that business for 8-figures, and now teaches women founders how to successfully sell their businesses and bank as much cash as possible. We explore Carrie’s improbable, one-of-a-kind business origin story (seriously, do not miss…

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#185: How One Man's Mission is Making Rapid Psychological Breakthroughs! 50:25

4d ago50:25

50:25

Connect with Andre Hoffmann: Andre is the CEO of the Doctor of Self-Worth. He helps business leaders and individuals who experience inner struggles, self-doubt, feeling exhausted from working hard and plagued by negative thinking. He removes the internal conflicts and struggles from their mind to achieve confidence and inner peace rapidly. By gaini…

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Ten Essential Skills for Navigating Conflict (Part One) (Re-release) 40:38

7d ago40:38

40:38

In this two-part series, Dr. Alexandra shares ten essential skills for couples struggling with routine conflict in their relationship. Offering strategies from her couples therapy practice, Dr. Alexandra provides new language and ways of thinking about arguments that promote empathy and care, shifting couples into a "we" perspective so that they ca…

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Navigating Modern, Meaningful Caregiving with Dr. Allison Applebaum 58:52

8d ago58:52

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Getting to midlife means the people we love are aging too. Caregiving for aging parents (or loved ones tackling major illnesses) can take a toll on your physical and mental health, career, and personal life. In this week's episode, Katie delves into the complexities of caregiving with renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum, author of …

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Living Small Over 50 with Dr. Tiny 27:10

12d ago27:10

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Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Michele Williams, also known as Dr. Tiny. Michele's mission is to challenge the status quo of housing by promoting tiny homes as a sustainable and affordable option for individuals and communities. Her nonprofit, Coba Us, aims to connect, organize, build, and advance smal…

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Bonus Episode: Catherine Newman Cracks Open Her Instant NYT Bestseller Sandwich 50:44

13d ago50:44

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A special bonus episode: Hear the debut episode of our brand new sister podcast, The Midlife Book Club. Listen in as author Catherine Newman brings us to Cape Cod's salty, sandy shores to crack open her instant New York Times bestseller "Sandwich." The book unspools over a weeklong family vacation as the main character, Rocky, navigates memories, m…

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Ep 46: Reclaiming Dreams: From Toxicity to Empowerment with Meggan Lanahan... 51:49

14d ago51:49

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That’s the voice of Meggan Lanahan Today on Living Big Mindfully I am honored to be connecting with Meggan. Meggan is a writer, entrepreneur, and coloring book author who came close to losing herself – and her dreams - due to a toxic work environment. Thankfully, today, Meggan is on the other side of all that – living intentionally - and supporting…

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The Parent-Child Bond: Removing Blame & Accessing Joy with Dafna Lender 52:07

14d ago52:07

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Family therapy expert Dafna Lender and Dr. Alexandra explore the complexities of the parent-child relationship. With 25 years of experience, Dafna has a deep understanding of how a child’s difficult behaviors and a parent’s reactivity can clash and land a family into a therapist’s office. Dafna explains how to disrupt this cycle by removing blame, …

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Brighten and Hydrate Your Midlife Skin with Lorrie King of Caire Beauty 39:16

15d ago39:16

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Is the hormonal roller coaster of midlife taking a toll on your skin? As estrogen exists, collagen declines, and we wind up with thinning skin, loss of elasticity, dark circles, and dullness. Want new tools to brighten, nourish, and hydrate your skin? Katie and Lorrie King, a co-founder of Caire Beauty, dive into serums, hyaluronic acid, peptides, …

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#184: Transform Your Midlife: Join Thousands of Women with Beverley Glazer's Coaching! 52:54

15d ago52:54

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Terry Lohrbeer host of Kickass Boomers My name is Terry Lohrbeer and I am your host for Kickass Boomers. This year in July of 2024 I turned 74 years young. I started Kickass Boomers almost 4 years ago to fulfill a dream to inspire and teach others like the all-time great Zig Ziglar. He was the definitive inspirational speaker for many many years. W…

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5 Life Lessons from Living with Chronic Pain at 50+ 20:19

18d ago20:19

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Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️ *NOTE: There has been a diagnosis made since this recording, so look out for part 2 which will be coming soon! In this somewhat vulnerable episode, I'm sharing my personal story of living with chronic pain and invisible illness, along with 5 life lessons I've learned along the way. From my early struggles with endome…

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Midlife Transitions: How to Lean in Rather than Resist the ‘Messy Middle’ with Chip Conley 47:36

21d ago47:36

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When it comes to life stages, “midlife” often gets the short end of the stick. We speak about adolescence and retirement as vistas rich with opportunity and possibility while we joke about midlife and its related crises. However, when we adopt an affectionate perspective, opportunity and joy prove to be just as possible in this “messy middle” stage…

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ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka 54:00

22d ago54:00

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn't just a childhood condition. Diagnoses for adult women are surging, yet many struggle for years undiagnosed. Today, we're diving deep into ADHD with Tracy Otsuka, a certified ADHD coach and author of “ADHD for Smart Ass Women: How to Fall in Love with Your Neurodivergent Brain,” whose wildly popu…

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It's Never Too Late for an Unexpected Adventure! 23:43

1M ago23:43

23:43

* Please note: the quality of audio is not the best in this recording, but Sarma's story is too fun not to share! Welcome to another episode of the Rocking Midlife Podcast where we are talking about how it is never too late for an unexpected adventure! Meet Sarma Burdeu, a wife, mother, and grandmother who’s turned retirement into an exciting adven…

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Ep 45: From Rock Bottom to Vertical Momentum: 'Comeback Coach' Richard Kauffman Shares His Journey... 1:03:05

28d ago1:03:05

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Today on Living Big Mindfully I am excited to connect with Richard - also known as the Comeback Coach - through his books and his massive podcast Vertical Momentum - Richard has helped hundreds of thousands of people. So, two things: Richard has an incredibly powerful story and this is a MUST LISTEN conversation. We take a deep dive into: Recoverin…

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Ditch the “Shoulds”: How Feminism Improves Your Love Life with Kara Loewentheil 56:41

30d ago56:41

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Research shows that gender socialization plays out most rigidly in our intimate relationships. How do we learn to separate our thoughts and actions from our socialization? In this episode, podcaster, author, and feminist coach Kara Loewentheil joins Dr. Alexandra for an expansive conversation that confronts the ways in which patriarchy influences o…

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Season 3 - Episode 5 26:44

1M ago26:44

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Grace fails to save FanBoy. Sadly, she returns to Earth, in time for Girls Night Out's first gig at the Shameful Tiki. While the Grace, Laine and Clementine are performing on stage, FanBoy appears in the audience. He leaves a note for Grace, inviting her to their favourite meeting place - a cliff by the sea. Grace rushes to meet him, but the rendez…

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Season 3 - Episode 4 34:44

30d ago34:44

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Grace tries to rescue FanBoy with the Director's help, but it doesn't go to plan. Clementine discovers that the Pro-Cull Alliance has hacked and corrupted Cognos, making a 100% cull of humans possible. Clementine tries to reboot Cognos, but she can't from Earth. Grace has to do it from the Laniakea. Meanwhile, as LifeStream nano-drones run rampant …

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Season 3 - Episode 3 43:46

29d ago43:46

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Kallie faces expulsion from the university for using SEB. Clementine stands with Kallie at the tribunal to decide her fate. Clementine learns that the university is going to decommission SEB. Clementine decides to rescue the SEB, with the help of Kallie and Cognos. The Director tells Grace where Fenn B is and Grace vows to save him. Laine suspects …

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Season 3 - Episode 1 39:28

30d ago39:28

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The Director is safe, but the Pro-Cull Alliance is stepping up its efforts to eliminate humans from Earth. Fenn B takes Grace, Laine and Clementine to a frozen wasteland to practice their powers on a real crisis. Kallie asks Grace for permission to attend a writers workshop - what could possibly go wrong? Mike gives Grace some very surprising news.…

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Season 3 - Episode 2 30:09

30d ago30:09

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Feelrite offers Grace a plum job. Fenn B is tried and convicted of interfering in the reality of Earth and given a harsh sentence. The Director loses his job and Zanditha Ess gets a promotion. Zanditha has a brilliant plan for Earth that involves Tasha Van Fielein and a sinister biotechnology firm called LifeStream. Kallie is struggling at the writ…

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Thriving with Chronic Illness with Nitika Chopra of Chronicon 48:18

29d ago48:18

48:18

Imagine living with chronic pain for years, feeling isolated. That's the reality for millions. Wellness thought leader and chronic illness advocate Nitika Chopra knows this reality all too well—she has had a chronic condition for most of her life, battling pain, depression, and years of being confined to her bed in her early 20s. Now, at 43, she ru…

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#183: Becoming One: A Historical Second Chance Romance by Richard Skorupski now available is today's topic of conversation with Terry! 52:35

29d ago52:35

52:35

Meet Richard Skorupski After a 21 year career in the U.S. Navy, Richard returned home to his native state of New Jersey. He followed his passion for the open waters and started a second career in the marine parts business. However, the dense population of New Jersey and its high cost of living compelled Richard and his wife, Cheryl, to find a more …

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How to get your Love Breakthrough! 34:45

1M ago34:45

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Welcome back to the Rocking Midlife® Podcast! In this exciting season opener, I speak with Junie Moon, a renowned global love mentor and CEO of “Midlife Love Out Loud.” She specializes in helping women achieve breakthroughs in love and live vibrant, fulfilling lives. During our conversation, Junie shares her transformative journey from self-doubt t…

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Relational Ambivalence: Should I Stay or Should I Go? (Part Two) (Re-release) 45:55

1M ago45:55

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In the second part of the "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" series, Dr. Alexandra continues the conversation about Relational Ambivalence and offers listeners eight things they can do to help them move from stuckness to clarity. Relevant links: Listen to Part One of this series Get the Relational Ambivalence worksheet "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" …

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Modern Friendships and How to Make a New Old Friend with Anna Goldfarb 51:22

1M ago51:22

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We have hundreds of friends on Facebook and the power to contact our besties with the swipe of a smartphone, yet we live in a loneliness epidemic. If you want tools for making and nurturing friendships, on today’s show, Katie interviews journalist and author Anna Goldfarb about findings from her new book Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most V…

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Ep 44: Exploring Creativity, Passion & Purpose with Author Pat Backley... 53:43

1M ago53:43

53:43

Today on Living Big Mindfully I am so excited to be connecting with Pat Backley. Pat, has a truly inspirational story, full of twists, turns, joys & challenges. Pat found the love of writing in her early 70’s. In the last 3 years Pat has authored & published 8 books including the popular Abandoned Wives Handbook. Listen in as Pat shares her beautif…

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Relational Ambivalence: Should I Stay or Should I Go? (Part One) (Re-release) 38:46

2M ago38:46

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On today's episode, Dr. Alexandra explores the complicated question that many of us have faced at some point in our lives: Should I stay in this relationship, or should I leave? If you're unsure of what the wisest path forward is, and you're hoping to proceed with compassion for your partner and yourself, this episode is for you. Relevant links: Ge…

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The Untold Story of Women in Cocktails + Perfect Summer Drink Recipes with Nicola Nice of The Cocktail Parlor 52:53

1M ago52:53

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If you like uncorking the perfect drink or learning the hidden stories of women too often written out of history, this week’s show is for you. Meet Dr. Nicola Nice, sociologist, spirits entrepreneur, and author of The Cocktail Parlor: How Women Brought The Cocktail Home. Nicola shakes up and sets straight the (overwhelmingly male) record of drinks …

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#182: Can the Bible guide us in our daily lives with every day decisions? 32:07

2M ago32:07

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Connect with James Early The Bible Speaks to You Podcast Getting Back to the Original Christianity of Jesus http://www.thebiblespeakstoyou.com/podcast Special gift for listeners of Kickass Boomers https://thebiblespeakstoyou.com/boomers/ Connect with Host Terry Lohrbeer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/ LinkedIn: https://w…

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Mental Health and Relationships in Post-Roe America with Shefali Luthra and Dr. Pooja Lakshmin 56:56

2M ago56:56

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June 24th marks the two-year anniversary of The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Because Reimagining Love is a show devoted to relationships and helping people cultivate relationships founded in empowerment and care, Dr. Alexandra wanted to shine a light on the pervasive and pernicious impacts of the Supreme Court’s decision on ind…

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Ex-Banker Rowena Scherer Cooks Up a Second Act as a Cookbook Author + Culinary Entrepreneur 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Investment banker Rowena Scherer woke up one day and asked herself—do I really want to be a banker for the rest of my life? What came next was a foray into culinary entrepreneurship, a line of award-winning cooking kits for kids, and eventually a kids’ cookbook, “A Taste of the World: Celebrating Global Flavors.” On today’s show, Rowena shares how …

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Ep 43: Rekindling Romance: Navigating Connection & Communication in Relationships with Dr. Liz Jenkins. 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

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Today on Living Big Mindfully we are talking connection, communication, and keeping – re-kindling – that spark! Dr Jenkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Connection Coach with over 75,000 hours of working with women and couples. Dr Liz is the featured relationship expert for several popular online groups and podcasts! And…

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Modern Masculinity: From Toxic to Communicative with Dr. Ish Major 54:38

2M ago54:38

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Dr. Ish Major joins Reimagining Love for a frank and honest conversation about modern masculinity and the communication gap across genders. Together, they discuss what is often missing from communication in relationships, what masculinity means in our modern era, and how truth is the antidote to toxic masculinity. Relevant links: Connect with Dr. I…

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What’s Your Pleasure? Bridging the Midlife Bedroom Gap with Dr. Maria Sophocles 48:50

2M ago48:50

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Want a better sex life? Sexual health expert Dr. Maria Sophocles helps us amp up our orgasms and sex life with ideas for closing the “midlife bedroom gap” and managing what can get in the way of pleasure—think painful sex, low and mismatched libido, and vaginas that have morphed from “Nordstrom to Ikea” in midlife. We cover actionable ideas to boos…

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#181: Joseph started telling stories in childhood but didn't really start writing until he retired from corporate life. 57:08

2M ago57:08

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Connect with Joseph Carrabis Joseph Carrabis told stories to anyone who would listen starting in childhood, wrote his first stories in grade school and started getting paid for his writing in 1978. He's been everything from a long-haul trucker to a Chief Research Scientist and held patents covering mathematics, anthropology, neuroscience, and lingu…

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Rewrite Your Story: Healing from Trauma with Dr. Frank Anderson 57:58

2M ago57:58

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Dr. Frank Anderson is a world-renowned trauma expert and author who has dedicated his career to teaching therapists how to help patients work through trauma. Now, in his immensely personal memoir, To Be Loved, Dr. Frank shares his own story of overcoming trauma. In this conversation, Dr. Frank weaves his clinical knowledge with personal experiences…

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Want to Age Better? Serial Marathoner Barbara Hannah Grufferman Shares Running, Mobility + Bone Health Strategies for Every Fitness Level 50:24

2M ago50:24

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Barbara Hannah Grufferman ran her first marathon at 50. At 67, she’s training for her 18th. In this episode, Barbara shares how she went from being the kid who hated gym class to a serial marathoner and healthy aging advocate, podcaster, and author. Barbara breaks down the run-walk-run program that took her from newbie runner to the finish line of …

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Ep 42: Rewriting Your Story & Mastering Self-Awareness with Tammy Vincent... 36:45

2M ago36:45

36:45

Today on Living Big Mindfully today I am chatting with Tammy Vincent… Tammy, has truly risen from the ashes, she shares her powerful journey through a painful, dysfunctional childhood to healing, empowerment, and – now helping survivors of childhood trauma. Listen in, get ready to be inspired… Tammy tells us a bit about her origin story, her backgr…

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Strategies for a Thriving Long-Distance Relationship (Re-release) 1:04:51

3M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Long-distance relationships are no walk in the park, but that doesn't mean they can't thrive. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra tackles this topic, sharing tools and tips for couples. If you and your partner live in different time zones, are pros at FaceTime dates, and are constantly asking, "when's our next visit?", this episode is for you. Relevant …

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The Power of Play and Ideas for Summer Fun to Boost Joy, Health + Relationships with Laura Haver 38:37

2M ago38:37

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Want to inject more play and playfulness into your busy, jampacked lives and schedules? Meet Laura Haver, a play advocate, author, speaker, life coach, mom, and former pro athlete who believes play is for everyone at ANY age. Laura is the author of Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness …

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#180: Keeping The Memory of D-Day Alive & Honoring our WWII Veterans. Some came home, many did not. We honor them all today as well as all of our Veterans. This is an encore presentation 30:33

2M ago30:33

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Doug is also a film producer. His first film was a documentary titled Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud. His next film, I Want Your Money, was released in over 500 theaters across the nation in 2010. In 2014, Doug produced and directed Reagan at Normandy, a short film for the Airborne Museum in Normandy, France, and in 2017, he produce…

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Money & Marriage: When One Likes to Spend and One Likes to Save with Dr. Scott Rick 51:11

3M ago51:11

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What happens in a marriage when one partner likes to save money and one likes to spend it? According to Dr. Scott Rick’s research, when it comes to money, opposites do attract. Dr. Rick joins Dr. Alexandra to explain how our psychology shapes how we handle money and how the choices we make around money impact our relationships. Relevant links: Tigh…

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Ep 41: Healing from Within: Insights & Strategies for Anxiety, Depression & More with Dr. Elsa Wagdy! 1:16:04

3M ago1:16:04

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Back by popular request! I am delighted to welcome back Dr. E again…! (Check out Ep 26 for our last conversation). Dr. Elsa Wagdy is a board-certified medically trained Doctor with 2 PhDs, three Masters Degrees, and two decades of clinical practice - she works with the mind and body—supporting people in healing from chronic disease and psychologica…

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The Search for Green Flags: Ditch the Dating Myths, Not the Apps with Damona Hoffman 1:03:24

3M ago1:03:24

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Celebrity dating coach Damona Hoffman stops by Reimagining Love to deliver sage and practical advice for daters. With decades of experience in online dating, Damona gives Dr. Alexandra an update on the current state of the apps and explains why so many daters are feeling burnt out. Instead of looking for red flags and buying into tired dating myths…

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Live Fully, Age Well + Jump Feet First into Midlife Entrepreneurship with Michelle Jacobs of Womaness 38:30

3M ago38:30

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Forget anti-aging. Menopause care brand Womaness has a thoroughly modern mantra: Experience Required. Preach! On this episode, Katie connects with Womaness co-founder Michelle Jacobs to learn how she and her co-founder Sally Mueller jumped feet first into entrepreneurship to launch a wellness and personal care brand for women demanding a modern tak…

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