Best Alison Jacobson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 144: How to Get Quiet to Figure Out What Really Matters 34:51

7d ago34:51

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If you want a daily dose of motivation and encouragement, check out my book Daily Inspirations for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. For so many women, their lives are noisy and chaotic. That's how my guest Elaine Glass felt as she was going through her divorce and working at a job that didn't feel aligned with her so…

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Episode 143: Finding a Place to Belong: Remembering the AIDS Crisis 33:40

15d ago33:40

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This week my guest is Christine Barker, author of Third Girl From the Left, a touching memoir chronicling her time as one of the original cast members of A Chorus Line and her personal experience with the AIDS epidemic. We discussed the shame and secrecy so many gay men were forced to endure in a time of homophobia and fear around AIDS. In particul…

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Episode 142: "I Transitioned at 67." Wendy Cole's Transgender Journey. 38:53

22d ago38:53

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For Pride Month I'm highlighting people who have experienced first hand the intolerance, homophobia, and cruelty that the LGBTQ community have faced for decades. This week my guest is Wendy Cole, who finally was able to live her authentic life when she transitioned at the age of 67. Today, Wendy coaches not only transgender people but even their fa…

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Episode 141: The Secrets to Stop Feeling Vulnerable and Out of Control 11:19

1M ago11:19

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In this episode I'm sharing how I dealt with a situation that was keeping up at night stressed out and anxious. The reason we feel anxious, stressed and fearful is because we've lost control and feel vulnerable. Here's how to turn that around. You can grab my free guide - Five Steps to Release Fear and Live Boldly.…

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Episode 140: Finding Love in Midlife with Junie Moon 34:00

1M ago34:00

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Are you ready to live life more confidently? Grab my free book, ⁠Five Steps to Release Fear and Live Boldly here⁠ Every day I hear from women how hard it is to date in midlife. Junie Moon is the CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud, a Global Love Mentor and author of Loving the Whole Package: Shed the Shame and Live Life Out Loud. Junie was in a challengin…

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Episode 139: Fracture-Proof Your Bones! with Dr. John Neustadt 39:03

2M ago39:03

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For midlife women, the risk of fractures due to osteoperosis are high, with some estimates as high as 1 of every 2 women. But, if you get a diagnosis of osteoporosis, while it's scary, it's not necessarily an emergency says Dr. John Neustadt, a researcher, integrative medical expert, and best selling author in the field of Osteoporosis. As a specia…

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Episode 138: Generational Healing Between Mothers, Daughters, and Their Daughters 27:34

2M ago27:34

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I so enjoyed speaking with author Bernadette Catalana that I invited her back to speak more about her book Daughter Lessons. Since she wrote the book, her mom has died and that changed the way she's viewed her relationship, as many of us do when we lose our mother. We talked about our relationships with our own daughters and how they've been shaped…

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Episode 137: Hormones and Menopause: What You Need to Know 36:53

2M ago36:53

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Has your doctor ever discussed testing your hormone levels? For that matter, have they discussed much around perimenopause or merely offered an anti-anxiety drug? That's the case for most women. In this episode I'm speaking with Linda Stephens, a nutritionist, personal trainer and coach for women in midlife. She's developed a comprehesive six week …

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Episode 136: How to Manage Grief and Loss with Kate Champion 31:25

2M ago31:25

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This was not how I thought this episode would go. Kate Champion is a therapist and best-selling author of Never Too Late: Inspiration, Motivationaand Sage Advice from 7 Later-in-Life Athletes and Your Are Limitless; Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Addiction: 7 Inspiring Stories of Hope & Healing. I had intended on talking about her first book - stories of …

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Episode 135: How to have great sex after 50! 43:13

2M ago43:13

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As Salt-N-Pepa sang, "Let's talk about sex baby!" My guest, Dr. Toni Bear, is a Certified Sexologist, Clinical Sex Therapist, and a self-described vamp, visionary, and leader of the women's sex positive movement. Whether you're married, in a relationship, or single, if you're in midlife and want to have great sex, you're going to want to listen to …

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Episode 134: One woman's midlife journey of 12,000 miles over six continents 39:48

3M ago39:48

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Do you need some strategies to get past fear in order to achieve your goals? Grab my free guide Five Steps to Release Fear and Live Boldly. Alison Young is an expert at reinvention. She went from being the Principal Flutist with the Boston Symphony to a syndicated radio host at American Public Media and then, after a cancer diagnosis, to being a ba…

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Episode 133: The Simple Move to Overcoming Fear and Anxiety 10:34

3M ago10:34

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Do you tend to avoid upsetting/stressful issues? You're not alone. But, the reality is ignoring it makes it worse. There's a very easy way to deal with this and feel MUCH better!

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Episode 132 - The Power of Weightlifing to Fight Chronic Illness 33:07

3M ago33:07

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You can subscribe to this podcast here. We know that osteoperosis is a serious issue for women in midlife and it's critical that we maintain our strength to avoid fractures. Weightlifting is the key to keeping you strong but it also helps you become more energized AND actually lose weight! Kim Rahir is a health coach who started weightlifting when …

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Episode 131: How People Pleasing is Hurting Your Career and Your Family 15:20

3M ago15:20

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We have been told since we were little girls to "play nice" and "get along with others." Somehow we've translated that into doing everything for everyone - and making ourselves emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausted in the process. In this solo episode I'm sharing why and how you need to stop people pleasing whether it's with a client, bos…

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Episode 130: The hidden struggles entrepreneurs face 34:20

4M ago34:20

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Female entrepreneurs deal with a TON of s&%t! And too often they don't have people to talk to about it to and get support. Enter BOSSY. BOSSY is a networking group founded in 2014 by Kelly Metras and Kelly Bush. They started the group BOSSY after finding that as business owners, they lacked peers to discuss management and operation issues, issues w…

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Episode 129: How to Stick Up For Yourself - Even With Family! 10:06

4M ago10:06

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Want some daily motivation? Grab my book ⁠Daily Inspirations for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. Sometimes it seems easier to keep quiet when clients, colleagues, friends and even family are telling you what to do and how to be. But the reality is not sticking up for yourself costs you plenty - emotionally, mentally…

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Episode 128: - Embracing a Queer Life in Midlife with Jen Berlingo 45:15

4M ago45:15

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Outwardly, Jen Berlingo had the perfect life - a beautiful home and family and a great career. She had established a family, career, and persona that fulfilled social, familial, and cultural expectations.When she entered her forties, she realized that something didn't feel right. She reframed the midlife transition as a midlife emergence® to make m…

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Episode 127: Surviving Divorce in Midlife 27:00

4M ago27:00

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Divorce is never easy but for a woman in midlife it can be even more stressful especially if she hasn't worked outside the home for many years. Lisa Zeiderman is a Matrimonial Attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. She sat down to talk with me about the specific challenges women over 50 need to be aware of when they are getting divorced.…

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Episode 126: Finding Unstoppable Grit with Danielle Cobo 27:31

4M ago27:31

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What happens when you're a high-achieving sales rep in a toxic work environment, give birth to premature twins days before a Category 5 Hurricane, your husband is deployed, a global pandemic is raging and your mother commits suicide all within a 36 month time period? What Danielle Cobo did was tap into grit she never knew she had. She walked away f…

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Episode 125: Founder of Celebrate The Gray on Becoming a Midlife Model and Influencer 26:40

5M ago26:40

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Most of today’s “influencers” on Instagram and Tik Tok arein their 20’s and 30’s but Stephanie O’Dell, Founder of Celebrate the Gray is changing that. Celebrate The Gray is an agency for and about the 50+ woman. It is a collective of models, influencers and women aged 50+ who are changing the visuals and narrative for women as they age. But Celebra…

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Episode 124: Find Peace With Food and Your Body with Kim Hynes 37:17

5M ago37:17

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Are you struggling to lose the extra belly fat in midlife? Are you dieting and exercising but the weight is still not coming off? Kim Hynes is an emotional eating coach and says that our goals of having the body we had even fifteen years ago is not realistic. She helps women find peace with food, their body and their life. I loved this conversation…

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Episode 123: Why your subconscious is working against you and how to change it. 19:34

5M ago19:34

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Completing the NYC Marathon at 57 after having never run in my life required an unstoppable mindset. Subconscious blocks will prevent you from achieving your goals personally and professionally. The good news is that you can get past them! In this episode I'm sharing some of the strategies I give to my private coaching clients: - The importance of …

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122: How to start a top rated podcast with Kamie Lehmann. 37:36

5M ago37:36

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Have you ever thought of starting a podcast? It's one of the best - and affordable - ways to market your business! In this episode I'm talking to Kamie Lehmann, founder of She's Invincible Podcast School and the She's Invincible podcast. Started in 2020, She's Invincible is a Top Rated Podcast on iTunes which ranked at an all time high of #42 in th…

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Episode 121: Transform Menopause Misery to Menopause Magic with Jeanne Andrus 45:57

6M ago45:57

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If you want to break through your blocks that are stopping you from making more money and building your business, join me for my LIVE mastercall Uncover Your Success Blocks happening next Wednesday, 1/17 at 5P EST/2P PST. Reserve your spot here. I loved speaking with my guest Menopause Guru Jeanne Andrus. Jean is a coach, author of the best selling…

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Episode 120: Tapping Into Feminine Energy to Build Your Business and Wealth with Julie Foucht 38:09

6M ago38:09

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Is it possible to be a successful entrepreneur tapping intoyour feminine energy when the masculine is the norm? Meet Julie Foucht, coach, author, and host of The Art of FeminineBusiness. Julie teaches women to trust their Feminine Wisdom to design a business that fuels their soul and fills their bankaccount. Ready to break through your income plate…

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Episode 119: How to rewrite your internal stories to grow your wealth in 2024 8:49

6M ago8:49

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The reason you've hit a plateau in growing your income and business is the stories you've been telling yourself! If you're ready to dig deep into these stories and re-write them to become a self-confident successful entrepreneur, register for my FREE workshop Mindset Reset: Grow Your Business & Wealth in 2024. This is a series of 3 videos delivered…

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Episode 118: Why you're not achieving your goals - and how to change it! 16:02

6M ago16:02

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This is the last episode of 2023 and I'm so honored that you've tuned into this podcast. I know most of you have set some goals for 2024 as you probably have in past years. But how often have you been able to achieve them? In this episode I'm giving you tips on how you can absolutely succeed in achieving your goals in 2024 whether it's starting a b…

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Episode 117: Conscious Connected Breathwork: Release Stress and Past Trauma 32:18

7M ago32:18

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Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a friend? Grab a copy of my book ⁠Daily Inspiration for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. Have you ever felt so stressed that you catch yourself almost holding your breath? Consious Connected Breathwork therapy can not only help release stress but to ditch negative thoughts and…

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Episode 116: Success Tips for Achieving Your Goals in 2024 21:00

7M ago21:00

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Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a friend? Grab a copy of my book Daily Inspiration for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. How often have you set New Year's Resolutions and given up on them? You're not alone. In fact, nearly 80% of Americans give up on their New Year's Resolutions by the beginning of February. …

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Episode 115: Adventure Retreats for Midlife Women with Kelly Howard 33:36

7M ago33:36

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Are you ready to change your money mindset to grow your business and end your cycle of lack in 2024? Get on the wait list now for my signature course ⁠⁠⁠Confidence = Cash which starts again in January. Usually when I think about a retreat I think yoga, spa, and prosecco. But then I met Kelly Howard, Founder of Fit is Freedom, Host of the Fit is Fre…

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Episode 114: Secrets to Managing Stress During the Holidays 28:42

7M ago28:42

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Are you ready to change your money mindset to grow your business and end your cycle of lack in 2024? Get on the wait list now for my signature course ⁠⁠Confidence = Cash which starts again in January. ⁠⁠ Vanessa Elias is back and we're talking holiday STRESS. And the majority of us are dealing with it. In fact, in a new survey conducted by Motherly…

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Simplifying Skin Care in Midlife (with Dr. Mina) 37:40

7M ago37:40

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Dr. Mina is a Harvard trained dermatologist and host of The Skin Real podcast is on a mission to provide people with real skin care information and advice. In this episode she discusses misconceptions and ways to simplify skin care, the three products we should all be using, skin changes… The post Simplifying Skin Care in Midlife (with Dr. Mina) ap…

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Episode 113: How to Manifest More in 2024 18:16

7M ago18:16

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In this episode of Midlife Mavericks, Alison explains how you can make 2024 the year your achieve more - more joy, success, and abundance. The key is not to do more because without changing your mindset you'll still hit blocks that you've actually created for yourself. Alison provides steps to move past the feelings of lack and fear to become confi…

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Episode 112: Are you innovating or stagnating? 7:18

8M ago7:18

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When we hear the word "innovation" we think of corporations. But in this episode I talk about why you need to innovate your life. If you want some support and motivation to start reaching for your goals, grab my book Daily Inspiration for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance available on Amazon or click here.…

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Episode 111: Parenting Through a Mental Health Crisis with Vanessa Elias 37:09

8M ago37:09

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Most of us know someone or we ourselves are dealing with the mental health crisis with our children. The mental health crisis in this country among young adults has risen to a level never seen before. As a parent you can feel helpless on how to help your child, especially when your child is a legal adult of 18. Vaness Elias is the founder of Thrive…

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Building a Pre-Retirement Flight Plan in Your Fifties (with Bill and Pete Bush) 40:02

8M ago40:02

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Most retirement conversations seem to hinge around dollars and dates – how much do you have and when will you retire. Bill and Pete Bush are financial planners who approach the conversation a bit differently and share how our 50s are the time to really be thinking through what we… The post Building a Pre-Retirement Flight Plan in Your Fifties (with…

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Epidsode 110 "I became an award winning inventor at 68!" with Connie Inukai 16:42

8M ago16:42

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For anyone who says "I'm too old to start a business" listen up! Meet Connie Inukai. As a serial “Grandmapreneur®”, Connie speaks to retirees or soon-to-be retirees on the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship in retirement. After teaching for 40 years at John Hopkins University and University of Maryland, Connie became an award-winning inventor at…

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Episode 109: Why fear and vulnerability help you achieve your goals. 8:43

9M ago8:43

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Right now, I'm going through a new life season and with that comes some fear. No question - change is scary. BUT, that fear also means you're about to do something that's going to help you expand into the next version of yourself. In this episode I'm sharing with you what's happening in my life right now and how you can embrace fear and vulnerabili…

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Episode 108: Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized? with Star Hansen 30:14

9M ago30:14

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That question is the perfect title for my guest Star Hansen's new book. Star is known as the Clutter Whisperer and after speaking with her I understand why! Star helps people look at clutter in an entirely different way - not thinking about storage bins, labels, and folders, but digging into the deeper meaning of their stuff to help figure out WHY …

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Episode 107: Here's the problem with The Golden Bachelor 7:34

9M ago7:34

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The gorgeous man. The women fighting over him. Sigh.... I will admit, I've never seen the show. I've read two reviews that are completely different. But from the trailers and promos the problem I see is that not one of these women are being themselves. Where's the episode where they sit around in sweats watching Netflix? How about an episode where …

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Episode 106: How to Love and Accept Your Body in Midlife with Debra Benfield 31:16

9M ago31:16

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The issues of eating disorders and disordered eating among midlife women is not often discussed but is definitely a problem. Studies report that up to 15% of women in midlife can suffer from an eating disorder. Often this is fueled by changes to our body that come about during menopause. Society tells us that we should still have a body like we did…

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Episode 105: The Secrets to Building Unshakable Self-Confidence 9:58

10M ago9:58

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How often do you second guess yourself or look for validation from someone else that you’ve made the right choice? We know that confidence is sexy. Confidence shifts opinions. So why do so many women have trouble speaking up, advocating, and being decisive? In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of self-confidence. It's essential to recog…

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Is your partner hiding money? Find out from financial fraud investigator Tracy Coenen. 25:24

10M ago25:24

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Divorce is a difficult process, but you can have a better financial outcome if you take control of the financial piece. How do you do that? By gathering the information about your money that will help you find out how your money was spent, whether there was any secret spending, and whether any money has been hidden. Tracy Coenen is a financial frau…

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Struggling with Confidence? Secrets to Building Self-Trust 32:37

10M ago32:37

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Wouldn't it be great if we never second-guessed our decisions? If you frequently don't trust your judgement, then my guest Kim Adams is here to help you. Kim helps women with high functioning anxiety (you'll learn what that is) discover self-acceptance and shift self-limiting beliefs using a blend of psychology, yoga and grounded spiritualityto fee…

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Do you hate change? How to embrace a growth mindset. 8:07

10M ago8:07

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If you hate change you're not alone. Many people would rather stay in a bad relationship or job than risk the unknown.But here's the deal: change is the fuel that keeps life's engine running. It's the secret sauce of growth and personal evolution. In this episode I'm talking about the importance of having a growth mindset. Not only are there mental…

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Who the hell am I? The question every midlife woman asks herself. 13:36

11M ago13:36

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Now that your kids are headed off to college are you looking around and thinking "Now what?" If you've spent the last 16 years or so raising your kids, running them around to activities and taking care of the house you probably were too busy to think about this next chapter. And now you might be thinking "Who am I and what do I want??" Many of my c…

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Catching Up, Friends in Midlife, and Tracking Food 11:57

12M ago11:57

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Just a quick episode without a guest to talk about what’s been happening, a solution (perhaps) to making friends in midlife, and a cool fitness app I’ve been using to track food and nutrients (www.cronometer.com). Ready to play bigger in midlife? Let’s get started! Thank you for listening –… The post Catching Up, Friends in Midlife, and Tracking Fo…

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Struggling to lose weight? An Eating Psychology Coach explains why. 34:29

1y ago34:29

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Have you tried a bunch of diets but can't keep the weight off? Then you need to listen to this episode with my guest Suzy Bessett, Eating Psychology Coach and Founder of The Metabolic Connection. As Suzy explains, diets don't work until we address our patterns around eating that we've had since childhood. Here's what we're talking about: - What is …

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What you MUST know to re-enter the workforce in midlife - with career coach Karen Weeks 25:08

1y ago25:08

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For any woman who is considering returning to the work force after an extended time raising kids or is simply thinking about switching jobs to pursue her passion, you want to tune in to this episode! Karen Weeks is Founder & Principal Coach at Shine at Work Coaching. She hosts the career development podcast, also called Shine at Work, and is the au…

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Daughter Lessons - with Bernadette Catalana 32:36

1y ago32:36

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As my baby girl is heading off to college I've been thinking about everything I want to tell her. That's why I loved this conversation with Bernadette Catalana, author of Daughter Lessons. This sweet book is the warm hug you want to give your daughters - everything you want for them as they head off on their life adventures. The three themes in the…

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