Best Halelly Azulay Podcasts (2024)

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The Top 10 Things I Learned in My 40s 21:36

1y ago21:36

21:36

This the last episode and the final show in my 4-part finale. My last episode on The Five Things I l Learned This Year, after I'd done the show for a year proved to be quite popular, so I'm closing out with what I learned in this past decade. I learned so much and enjoyed reflecting on it. Let me know if any of it resonates with you here! It's hard…

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How to Dive Into Your 40s: Michelle Wright, 40 40:11

1y ago40:11

40:11

Michelle Wright and I talk about how you can dive into your 40s, which is exactly what she did. We discuss the fit by 40s program she created for herself (and it’s not what you think it is!), about how to be more than a mother, how depression caused her to learn what she needed, and why laughter is so important to our well-being. This is the third …

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Do the Thing: Skye Pillsbury, 49 45:56

1y ago45:56

45:56

Would you confront the friend who had publicly hurt you in middle school decades later? That’s just what my guest Skye Pillsbury did on an episode of the Heavyweight podcast. I had questions. This is the second in a 4-part finale for the show, and I’m so grateful to Skye for letting me share it with you since we recorded it right before the pandemi…

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Update + The Art of Quitting 13:32

1y ago13:32

13:32

I’m popping in for an update about where I’ve been these last few years, and for a mini-episode on the art of quitting. I recently turned 50 and have created the show’s finale. Tune in tomorrow for a new interview with Skye Pillsbury and next week with Michelle Wright. After that I’ll do a final episode on what I learned in my 40s. So often we reac…

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Seeing Wonder All Around Us: Kathleen McKitty Harris, 49 53:11

4y ago53:11

53:11

Today I’ve changed up my content calendar to bring you an episode that speaks more to where we all find ourselves today – dealing with the uncertainty of a global pandemic. I had this conversation last week with Kathleen McKitty Harris and feel this is an especially timely episode because she challenges us to see the wonder all around us, every day…

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Mini-Ep. 5 - Five Things I’ve Learned This Year 17:00

4y ago17:00

17:00

This week marks the one-year anniversary of Forties Stories! So, I wanted to jump in here with a mini-episode about what I’ve learned this year. Do any of these resonate with you? To stay tuned to more future midlife content, please sign up for my newsletter at: www.christymaguire.comBy Christy Maguire

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Lessons for Midlife: Jacqueline Kerr, 48 56:41

4y ago56:41

56:41

Today we’re talking about what a midlife crisis might teach us. I had a great, and uplifting, conversation with Jacqueline Kerr. We talk about conscious parenting, why the question “what do I want?” is so difficult, and how her relationships improved after a midlife crisis. We also talk about why it’s important that our kids see us struggle and the…

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The Intuition to Heal: Catherine Schweikert, 49 55:58

4y ago55:58

55:58

I had an interesting and insightful conversation with Catherine Schwikert. We talk about how your triumphs and traumas affect your health and body, the power of using your intuition, and how she felt a deeper calling in her 40s. She discusses her idea of pragmatic compassion and how we can practice it in our lives to heal our bodies and souls. Cath…

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You Are Strong in Midlife: Halelly Azulay, 49 50:51

4+ y ago50:51

50:51

What better way to ring in the new year (and decade!) then to discover your strengths and use them to create meaningful work and a fulfilling life. I wanted this conversation to go live on the last day of 2019 because it is more practical and action-oriented than my usual episodes. There’s a lot of excitement – and hype! – around 2020 and many of u…

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Living Out Loud in Midlife: Allison Hare, 45 47:52

4+ y ago47:52

47:52

I hope that today’s conversation and past episodes on this show will leave you inspired to live out loud. By sharing our stories, we feel connected. We feel seen. We feel less alone. And that’s my mission. Allison Hare and I talk about being multipassionate, how women too often suffer in silence, and how she regained her voice and power on the birt…

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The Myth of Having it All: Johanna Selth, 43 55:50

4+ y ago55:50

55:50

A special thanks to my friend Johanna Selth for joining me for an interview this week! Johanna and I talk about her career twists, how her mom’s death made her feel about aging, and why we should ask other women for help. We also talk about sacrifice and the myth of having it all. Johanna is an Australian human rights lawyer who has lived and worke…

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Building Healthy Boundaries: Helen Snape, 43 41:30

4+ y ago41:30

41:30

Today we are talking about the insidious business of people pleasing. It’s something that so many of us do without even thinking. It’s become a habit that my guest Helen Snape gently reminds us that we can change. She’s been there herself. Helen became a transformational relationship coach after 19 years in Human Resources and Development. She work…

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How to Reinvent Yourself: Manuela Powell, 46 44:22

4+ y ago44:22

44:22

What do you want? Manuela Powell asked herself that very question and then totally disrupted her life. We talk about how her life changed at 39 when her mom came to visit, a recent solo adventure she challenged herself to do, and how awareness is the first step toward shifting a spiraling mindset. She also shares what happened when she finally star…

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The Amazing Power of Being Honest: Judi Ketteler, 45 55:49

4+ y ago55:49

55:49

Are we telling ourselves the truth? Today we dive into the topic of honesty, which is the subject of Judi Ketteler’s forthcoming book, “Would I Lie To You? The Amazing Power of Being Honest in World That Lies.” Judi and I talk about the roots of lying in her own life, how honesty isn’t as simple as you might believe, and why in this fractured time …

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How to Thrive in Your 40s: Jackie MacDougall, 48 45:23

4+ y ago45:23

45:23

Jackie MacDougall, fellow midlife podcaster, and I had a really honest conversation. We talk about the mixed messaging women hear, how she feels about aging, and about our shared passion in elevating women’s voices in midlife. We also talk about why it’s important to open your heart and mind to others, and what is the hardest question we need to as…

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An Announcement 4:30

4+ y ago4:30

4:30

I’ve been on the air for six months now and it’s been an incredible journey. However, find out why I’m moving the show to a biweekly one. I have a great episode for you next week with Jackie MacDougall of Forty Thrive, whose announcement on her show got me thinking of mine. I am looking for 6 women to provide some information on their listening hab…

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A Holistic Journey of Midlife: Lizbeth Ericka, 40 36:59

4+ y ago36:59

36:59

Life is a journey. What a cliché, right? But as Jack Kerouac said, “all clichés are truisms, and truisms are true.” If we think of our lives in those terms though, we start to appreciate that where we are today, doesn’t mean that we’ll be in the same place tomorrow. I love what my guest Lizbeth Ericka has to say about journeys. Lizbeth and I talk a…

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Bonus: Sisters in Conversation with Sandi Reinardy and Barb Dvoracek 38:00

4+ y ago38:00

38:00

Today is the final part in our special 3-part sisters’ series. The series includes episode 20 with Sandi Reinardy and episode 21 with her older sister Barb Dvoracek. Sandi and Barb talk about their relationship, how they consider spending time with their sisters as self-care, and what they’re both working on in terms of self-development. They also …

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In the Sandwich Generation: Barb Dvoracek, 47 41:10

4+ y ago41:10

41:10

Today’s episode is part 2 of 3 of a special sisters’ series. Part 3 is a bonus episode that will air this Thursday, September 5th. My guest Barb Dvoracek and I talk about how she is balancing priorities as part of the sandwich generation, why we should get better at forgiving ourselves, and how she maintains her connection to family and to friends …

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Childless By Choice in Midlife: Sandi Reinardy, 41 41:00

4+ y ago41:00

41:00

Today’s episode is part 1 of a special sisters series. It will continue through next week and will include a bonus episode on Thursday, September 5th. My guest Sandi Reinardy and I talk about her decision to not have children, about how she is using her voice, and how giving oneself a bit of space opens up the possibility of having genuine connecti…

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When the Nest is Empty: Alice Agnello, 46 42:16

4+ y ago42:16

42:16

Transitions are often a good time to pause and see if you are on a course that is fulfilling and important to you. And, as my guest Alice Agnello says, the possibility exists to thrive with change, to embrace and enjoy it. Alice and I became friends when we started junior high school together. We talk about the importance of being independent from …

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Exploring the Future: Heather Thorkelson, 40 41:24

4+ y ago41:24

41:24

This week I’m talking with Heather Thorkelson, a spirited explorer. In this episode you’ll hear how Heather took months of deep work to discover what she wanted her future to look like. She also shares how her difficult childhood shaped her and her interesting career path that has taken her all over the world. We talk about why now is the best time…

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Being Active One Day at a Time: Lyn Lindbergh, 46 43:33

4+ y ago43:33

43:33

Whether you already lead an active life or want to begin, Lyn Lindbergh says that if we listen to our body with honor to see what it can do today, and have compassion for its limitations today, then that is success. In this episode, Lyn shares how she was able to find her voice and how she stays active with her chronic illnesses. We talk about bust…

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Stepping Outside: Robin Kleisler, 40 45:10

4+ y ago45:10

45:10

Getting outdoors without distraction, even for a few minutes a day, is rejuvenating and good for the soul. Its benefits are similar to meditation. This week, Robin Kleisler and I talk about the growing trend of wilderness therapy, the benefits of EMDR, and how you don’t have to worry about offending or shocking your therapist. Robin also discusses …

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The Case for Practicing Joy: Phoebe Farag Mikhail, 41 38:03

5y ago38:03

38:03

Being joyful is a thoughtful practice, although it’s not something we’re typically focused on. However, my conversation with Phoebe Farag Mikhail left me thinking about joy, and I hope it will do the same for you. Phoebe and I talk about how joy differs from pleasure and happiness, why hospitality is important, and how her friendships have changed …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Halelly Azulay Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Forties Stories

Christy Maguire

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The Top 10 Things I Learned in My 40s 21:36

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How to Dive Into Your 40s: Michelle Wright, 40 40:11

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Do the Thing: Skye Pillsbury, 49 45:56

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Update + The Art of Quitting 13:32

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Seeing Wonder All Around Us: Kathleen McKitty Harris, 49 53:11

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Mini-Ep. 5 - Five Things I’ve Learned This Year 17:00

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Lessons for Midlife: Jacqueline Kerr, 48 56:41

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The Intuition to Heal: Catherine Schweikert, 49 55:58

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You Are Strong in Midlife: Halelly Azulay, 49 50:51

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Living Out Loud in Midlife: Allison Hare, 45 47:52

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The Myth of Having it All: Johanna Selth, 43 55:50

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Building Healthy Boundaries: Helen Snape, 43 41:30

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How to Reinvent Yourself: Manuela Powell, 46 44:22

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The Amazing Power of Being Honest: Judi Ketteler, 45 55:49

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How to Thrive in Your 40s: Jackie MacDougall, 48 45:23

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An Announcement 4:30

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A Holistic Journey of Midlife: Lizbeth Ericka, 40 36:59

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Bonus: Sisters in Conversation with Sandi Reinardy and Barb Dvoracek 38:00

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In the Sandwich Generation: Barb Dvoracek, 47 41:10

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Childless By Choice in Midlife: Sandi Reinardy, 41 41:00

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When the Nest is Empty: Alice Agnello, 46 42:16

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Exploring the Future: Heather Thorkelson, 40 41:24

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Being Active One Day at a Time: Lyn Lindbergh, 46 43:33

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Stepping Outside: Robin Kleisler, 40 45:10

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The Case for Practicing Joy: Phoebe Farag Mikhail, 41 38:03

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