Best Patti Diener Podcasts (2024)

1
It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later / Final Episode #158 with Host Patti Diener 26:07

6M ago26:07

26:07

In today's final espisode for Beautiful Second Act Podcast, I share with you my hopes and dreams for you. I have lots to share about how things progressed along the way, and I invite you to go back and listen to some of your favorite episodes, or if you are new to the podcast, try it out for the first time. There are 158 to choose from. We are all …

1
One Career Doesn't Define a Person / Interview with Jennifer Degenhardt 39:11

6M ago39:11

39:11

If you are seeking something in life that you simply cannot find, but feel the need for it, then you can create it yourself. Just because you have done one thing and done it very well, doesn't mean you have to continue on that path, simply because others believe you should. In today's episode with educator Jennifer Degenhardt, we talk about followi…

1
Big Announcement for Beautiful Second Act / with host Patti Diener 19:40

6M ago19:40

19:40

As the universe is ever expanding, so are each of our souls. We grow, change, evolve, and ascend towards our highest good to what we are Becoming. On this 156th episode of Beautiful Second Act, I have a big announcement to share regarding the future of the show, as well as my future professionally. It is with you, my listeners, that I wish to share…

1
Learn to Cope With Anxiety & Depression / Interview with Dr. Lori Davis 48:24

7M ago48:24

48:24

If you suffer from boughts of anxiety and depression, know that you are not alone. Dr. Lori Davis has anxiety too! She is here today on the podcast to talk all about fully accepting ourselves, understanding how to cope and live with anxiety and depression, and gives us tips and strategies for living your best life after 50! You might have seen her …

1
New Possibilities After 50 at Camp Reinvention / with guests Wendy Perrotti & Dana Hilmer 1:02:16

7M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

In midlife or beyond we can sometimes feel stuck in the mundane of life. Our friends at Camp Reinvention have a mission to help women re-write the rules on aging and want to help you create new and exciting possibilities in the second half of life. If you need to build your confidence, desire exitement in your life, or crave peace of mind, the mast…

1
The Last 2023 Episode / Your New Year's Pep-Talk with host Patti Diener 25:03

7M ago25:03

25:03

Does the start of a new year bring you anxiety or joy? Do you get excited for what is to come or are you too busy sweeping the last bits of the previous year under the rug? In this final episode of 2023, I talk with you about all the reasons we should celebrate instead of rush to get the year over with. Reflection of all we've accomplished, all we'…

1
Are You Honoring Yourself? / with host Patti Diener 15:44

7M ago15:44

15:44

Keeping space open for yourself is something we aren't programed to do. I know most of us are at the bottom of the list of priorities, if we even make the list. On today's episode, I talk about keeping space open for the things that are important to us, cutting out the B.S. that holds us back, and allowing ourselves to follow those bread crumbs of …

1
Own Your Vitality While Keeping Your Cool in Midlife & Beyond / Interview w/ Sheilisa McNeal - Founder Fria Jewelry 46:26

8M ago46:26

46:26

Women are so powerful, but sometimes we need support through all we endure. It is possible to reclaim agency over our changing bodies during and after peri-menopause and menopause. We should be celebrating the evolutions through life instead of hiding and living in the darkness. In this episode we discuss a new option for cooling relief of hot flas…

1
Sex and Intimacy in Midlife and Beyond / Interview With Sex and Intimacy Coach, Daniela Stevens 1:00:45

8M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

It makes sense that what satisfied us in our youth might not be what we want in midlife or beyond. Our mind, bodies, and appetites change over time. So, it is natural that what we desire in the bedroom is going to change as well. In this episode, I talked to sex and intimacy expert, Daniela Stevens about normalizing the conversation around sex. We …

1
The Truth About Your Expectations / Season 5 Finale with host Patti Diener 18:40

9M ago18:40

18:40

Life doesn't follow logics. Just because according to you and your judgement of how things should progress, doesn't mean what you expect to happen will happen. So what do we do when we realize the truth is we aren't going to get out of this life everything we wanted? How can we accept the lot we are given in this life and still be enchanted with it…

1
When Change Knocks At Your Door / with host Patti Diener 19:42

9M ago19:42

19:42

I'm feeling it again. That calling. It's CHANGE. When you get that knowing inside of you, do you silence it, or do you heed the call? On this episode I share with you how I've learned to listen to my inner voice and deep knowing for when The Universe is guiding me towards change. How now, in this season of Fall and the time of letting go, I underst…

1
Turn Your Scars Into Something Beautiful ~ From Cancer Survivor To Wild Woman / Interview with artist Meryl Cook 37:48

9M ago37:48

37:48

After surgery, Meryl Cook was troubled by the scar that was left behind after her breast lumpectomy. She knew she needed to make peace with it in order to fully heal. While blessing her scar and allowing herself to see the beauty in its imperfection, Meryl created a piece of art that would change her life. In this episode about a fibre artist that …

1
How To Find Abundance & Goodness When Life Gets Dark / with host Patti Diener 14:39

9M ago14:39

14:39

Have you lost the magic? This episode will help. Let's be honest, life can be hard. It is easy to fall down the rabbit hole of despair when all we see is lack, saddness, or negativity. But there IS an abundance of joy, goodness, and wonder...if we know where to look. In this episode we will talk about all the places where abundance lives and miracl…

1
Because Most Women Worry Alone, Now There Is Womanship / Interview w/ Founder & Creator of Womanship, Nicolette Lazarus 56:27

10M ago56:27

56:27

A study from 2021 showed that only 29% of women are 100% open and honest about the problems they are facing. That means most women suffer and worry alone. What if there was a place where women helping women could actually change the world? Nicolette Lazarus is the founder and creator of Womanship, a platform and community that connects and supports…

1
What Has Robbed You of Your Peace? / with host Patti Diener 20:36

10M ago20:36

20:36

So much in life can rob us of our peace. Sometimes life can feel so exhausting that it rock us to our core. But there are ways to get you back to a default of peace, ease, and a sense of wellbeing. In this episode we talk about all the ways we become triggered when life's turbulences strike, and how we can choose the way to behave during those time…

1
Helping Women Over 40 Publish Their Book / Interview with publisher and writing coach, Lynne Golodner 52:18

10M ago52:18

52:18

Do you have a book idea, a finished manuscript, or a memoir that you want to publish but have no idea how to get started? This is the episode for you. Lynne Golodner is an author, a writing coach, and a publisher at Scotia Road Books. In this episode she talks about championing women over the age of 40 who are just getting started in their writing …

1
How Many Times Can Our Hearts Break? / With Host Patti Diener 36:53

10M ago36:53

36:53

When we reach midlife and beyond in years, the amount of times our hearts have been broken seems to exceed any reasonable number imaginable. The question came to mind when I was suffering, once again, a terrible loss. How many times can we survive heartbreak? Then I started wondering, how many ways do our hearts get broken? How do we overcome the e…

1
Stop Hating Your Body After Menopause / Interview w/ Madame Menopause, Master Hypnotherapist & Body Positivity Advocate (FREE HYPNOSIS SESSION INCLUDED ON THIS EPISODE) 57:24

11M ago57:24

57:24

Do you ever look in the mirror after 50 and wonder, what the hell happened to me? Often after menopause we are left with a body we hardly recognize as our own. This can lead to shaming, body hating, and an overall feeling of loss. It doesn't have to be that way. On today's episode, we have Jacinta Richmond, a.k.a. Madame Menopause. She is here to t…

1
Tenacity Will Take You A Long Way / Interview with NYTimes Best Selling Author Brenda Novak 50:05

11M ago50:05

50:05

With 76 published titles (and counting) to her credit, Brenda Novak shows no signs of slowing down. After twenty-five years in the publishing industry, Brenda attributes tenacity for her prolific career as an author. At fifty-nine years old she still plays pickleball, runs, and raises millions of dollars for diabetes research, something near to her…

1
How His Dog Saved His Life / Interview with author Jeff Goodrich of Dude & Duder 57:00

11M ago57:00

57:00

We all love our pets but for author Jeff Goodrich, he actually had a life changing event just by walking his dog Duder. In this episode, Jeff explains how his remarkable midlife journey began by getting a dog, which put him on a new trajectory of losing 70 pounds, completing several marathons and ultramarathons, and repairing his marriage of 30 plu…

1
How To Effectively Achieve Your Goals (Part Two) / with host Patti Diener 51:23

11M ago51:23

51:23

Are you interested in achieving your goals faster in life? In this second half of my conversation about manifesting, mindset, and achieving your goals, we dive deep into overcoming limiting beliefs, new affirmations, and commitment. Vibrational frequency is key and I walk you through what that looks like, how to be aware of what you are putting out…

1
If You Aren't Sleeping, You Aren't Living Your Best Life / Interview w/ Sleep Coach Morgan Adams 54:15

12M ago54:15

54:15

Just how important is sleep? Today will talk with holistic sleep coach, Morgan Adams to talk about how sleep impacts our health and much more. Here's what you can expect from this episode: Are prescription sleep meds helpful, or harmful? FREE things you can do to improve your sleep Is 8 hours of sleep right for you? How evening and morning routines…

1
How to Effectively Achieve Your Goals (Part One) / with host Patti Diener 39:05

12M ago39:05

39:05

In midlife and beyond there are still so many things we want to do. Somethimes we get stuck in the minutia of how to get started. I'm here to help you not only set a goal for yourself, but to do it in a way that is effective, and sends a clear signal to The Universe that you are ready to receive great things. This is the first part, in a two part c…

1
Rediscover Your Midlife Mojo, Gain Clarity, and Transform Your Life / Interview with Life Coach Lisa Murphy 53:04

12M ago53:04

53:04

Sometimes in midlife we hit a wall. For women, this transition can be a confusing one and often we become lost, feel alone, and lose our confidence. In today's episode we hear from Life & Wellness Coach, Lisa Murphy. Like so many, Lisa too had a hard time with the midlife funk, and after getting coached herself, she realized a career pivot was in o…

1
Surviving Fire, Cancer, and Learning To Live Again / Interview with author & singer, Hollye Dexter 58:40

1y ago58:40

58:40

After a tragic fire that nearly took their lives, Hollye Dexter and her family had to rebuild their shattered world after losing not only their home, but their home-based jobs as well. With no insurance to start again, Hollye and her husband Troy struggled for years following that horrific night from bankruptcy, to losing most of their friends, and…

1
Fuel Your Spirit So Stress Won't Kill You! / with host Patti Diener 28:24

1y ago28:24

28:24

We all know how diet and exercise has been preached to us since forever, but nurturing your spirit is actually just as important in order to stay healthy. In this episode we talk about the importance of quieting the mind, the beauty of sitting still, and how there are many types of stressors that effect us and our physical health. By learning to de…

1
Are You Manifesting Wrong? / with host Patti Diener 23:46

1y ago23:46

23:46

We've all heard by now about manifesting and many people are attempting to do this in order to create their dream life. But there is a lot of confusion about what manifesting even is and how you go about it is key. In this episode I will share with you some insights I've learned from thought leaders, professionals, and spiritual teachers on the sub…

1
Forgiving Yourself To Move Forward In Life / Host Patti Diener 21:49

1y ago21:49

21:49

I've struggled to forgive myself for all of my shortcomings, failures, or errors most of my life. It's hard to do. Over the past decade or so, I've learned the importance of not only forgiving myself, but how to let go in order to allow myself to move forward. In this episode today we will talk about how hanging onto the past mistakes we've made no…

1
Ditching Diet Culture to Achieve Your Ideal Body / with guest Deanna Schober of Built Daily 55:31

1y ago55:31

55:31

Are you tired of yo-yo dieting for decades just to find yourself right back where you were...or worse? Are you interested in knowing how to fix your mindset so you can heal your relationship with food and better understand what is best for your body, and not what society says is best for all? Meet Deanna Schober, co-founder of Built Daily and co-ho…

1
Just Because They Are All Doing It Doesn't Mean Its For You / Patti Diener 24:05

1y ago24:05

24:05

These days everyone is telling us to get out of our comfort zone and Just Do It! I'm even guilty of recommending this at times. But there is a huge difference between doing something out of your comfort zone that intrigues you, and doing that thing everyone encourages you to try but it doesn't sit well with you. On this episode, we will peel back t…

1
Reignite Your Life After the Empty Nest / w/ Bobbi Chegwyn of Inspired Empty Nest 53:08

1y ago53:08

53:08

Nobody prepares you for what your life will be like once the littles fly the coop. There are books in life all about What to Expect When You Are Expecting, there are even books on how to handle your teenager's mood swings, or behavior problems. But nobody talks about what you will go through once you become an empty nester. This first episode of Se…

1
Seaon Finale! Special Beautiful Second Act 2 Year Anniversary Episode / Patti Diener and Guests 1:08:34

1y ago1:08:34

1:08:34

What a year it's been. After two years doing this podcast we've had such wonderful interviews with countless, fabulous people. On today's episode I'll share excerpts from many interviews from this past year. You will be able to hear some of the highlights from individuals that all have one thing in common... They all are striving to live their BEST…

1
The Full Disclosure Episode / with host Patti Diener 18:43

1y ago18:43

18:43

After a short stint of radio silence and cryptic posts on social media I am talking about where I've been and why. Also, after a small sabbatical from the show, we will be returing in three weeks to launch the Season 4 finale and the 2 Year Celebration of all things Beautiful Second Act. LINKS TO THIS EPISODE: The Website: https://beautifulsecondac…

1
This is NOT your Mama's Midlife! / Interview with journalist, and creator of More Beautiful Project, Maryann LoRusso 47:01

1y ago47:01

47:01

For women journeying through midlife and navigating the fun (and not so funny) things we experience, it's good to have a girlfriend to go with you. I cannot think of a better person to take this trip with than Maryann LoRusso. A journalist and creator of the More Beautiful Project, which includes an online magazine, podcast, and newsletter for wome…

1
Embrace Your Age! It's A Blessing! / Patti Diener 21:57

1+ y ago21:57

21:57

I'm not afraid to age. I love getting older. It doesn't mean I want my body to show signs of aging with joint pain or slowing down. I mean, if I have wrinkles on my face or gray in my hair I've freakin' earned them by living! This episdoe is all about celebrating midlife and beyond. We get gray, but we are also more refined and experienced. We have…

1
Hypnotherapy for Past Life Exploration with John Koenig 52:11

1+ y ago52:11

52:11

Have you ever wondered about past lives? Are you curious about hynotherapy? Well this episode is going to answer many questions you might have about these subjects. John Koenig is a Board Certified Hynotist and past life facilitator who has had not only past life experiences, but talks about his second act in THIS life going from a successful Madis…

1
How Are You Feeling In Your Life? / with host Patti Diener 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

16:11

Have you taken a good look at your life lately? How do you feel? Have you asked yourself the BIG questions to give you perspective for the direction your life is going? In this episode I talk about being honest with yourself and making decisions based on how you really feel. I also give reasons why you should NOT jump head first into your desires f…

1
An Intimate Sharing From; Discover Your Infinite Possibilities / Motivational talk with host Patti Diener 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

50:31

If you thought your life was stagnant or off course and that there was nothing to be done about it, GUESS AGAIN! In this episode, I shared from my recent in-person event; Discover Your Infinite Possibilities. Some of the key talking points from the conversation I had with the guests could just break you wide open into realizing why you've been stuc…

1
Encouraging Women to Adorn Themselves / Interview with founder & owner of Anueva Jewelry, Jennifer Vinje 50:09

1+ y ago50:09

50:09

It started with a dream. Jennifer Vinje didn't want to spend time away from her family doing just any job. She knew it had to be something that would contribute joy and beauty to the world, and be worthy of setting an example to her children of doing what you love to do. Anueva Jewelry is the creation of one woman's love of design and nature. This …

1
It's Your Time To Shine Girl! Own Your Brilliance w/ Natalie Jobity 51:30

1+ y ago51:30

51:30

As a Transformational Leadership Coach and author of the book, "It's Your Time To Shine, Girl: Own Your Brilliance, Natalie Jobity has been empowering hundreds of women for more than a decade. Getting her start as an image consultant lead Natalie to helping women in leadership roles to step into their power. With her coaching business and signature…

1
Become Who You Already Are/ Interview w/ Rechelle Conde-Nau, host of podcast Unabashed You 56:28

1+ y ago56:28

56:28

Are you ready for a heartfelt conversation? Rechelle from Unabashed You, shares on today's episode how she values more than anything authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability. Key components to having an honest relationship with others, as well as yourself. "It's only through daring to be vulnerable that we can begin to be our best selves," say…

1
Get Empowered To Live Your Best Life/ from the online workshop with Patti Diener 1:00:33

1+ y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

If you missed my Get Empowered Online Workshop, no worries. I am sharing here today all the key information that I shared with the people who took part in this 2 hour intensive session. I asked BIG QUESTIONS, and shared strategical steps to apply in your daily life that will help you go from where you are today, to kickstarting you in the direction…

1
Live Your True You / Interview with Transformational Life Coach Rae Ann 55:46

1+ y ago55:46

55:46

Rae Ann's mantra is, "My Turn, My Time, My Life!" Who wouldn't want to be in the company of a person with that kind of mindset? Listen to today's episode and hear how Rae Ann's breakdown lead to her breakthrough, and showed her a way to live life on her terms. As the founder of Live Your True You, Rae Ann is now helping women discover, design, and …

1
Women's Hormone Health & Skin Treatments with Naturopathic Doctor Madison Fandel 31:33

1+ y ago31:33

31:33

Just because your grandmother had to suffer through the discomforts of peri-menopause & menopause, doesn't mean you should. In this episode, Dr. Madison Fandel talks to us about ways we can get ahead of the aging process brought upon women from peri-menopause and menopause. Also we discuss PRP Treatments, as well as the Scarlet SRF next generation …

1
Grace, Grit, & Gratitude / Interview with Tara Coyote, an author, life coach, stage 4 cancer "thriver," and founder of Wind Horse Sanctuary 48:47

1+ y ago48:47

48:47

When life is like a rug pulled out from under you, and you find yourself without bearings for which way to go, what do you do? Tara Coyote had to figure this out. In this episode I interview Tara and we talk about how horses saved her. Also, about how today, after facing death, she made huge life changes. Tara is helping others from her island Kaua…

1
You Are Never Too Old To Be Creative / Interview w/ Creativity Coach, Faigie Kobre 38:46

1+ y ago38:46

38:46

Just because you say you cannot draw doesn't mean you can't enjoy and create art. In midlife and beyond, we have to awaken the inner child in us to play again! In today's episode, I interview art teacher and creativity coach, Faigie Kobre. She has many mediums for us to dive back into the freedom of creating. She says we are all born naturally crea…

1
Metamorphosis is Powerful! / Patti Diener 25:44

1+ y ago25:44

25:44

In midlife or beyond we can find ourselves feeling disenchanted with life and wonder how we got to the place where we feel so lost. This is not an unusual event. In fact it's quite normal. In order to shed the skins of our younger selves that had ideas and desires that no longer suit us, we must go through a sort of metamorphosis of change. This ti…

1
How Are You Showing Up For Yourself Daily? / Patti Diener 24:22

1+ y ago24:22

24:22

I know there are a million things you have to do everyday. But with all of your to-do-lists, how are you showing up for yourself? Do you make it a daily practice to include yourself on that list? In this episode I share with you many ways in which you can show up for yourself every single day, so you can feel better, live longer, and have a happier…

1
STOP Killing Yourself! / Interview w/ Longevity Coach & Author, Ralph Montague 1:14:06

1+ y ago1:14:06

1:14:06

Do you wish you could sleep better? Feel more energetic? Live longer? Than this is the podcast episode for you. I think we all want to live a long and healthy life. But do you really take your daily practices seriously? Longevity coach and author of STOP Killing Yourself, Ralph Montague, is full of great information to help us live our best life. I…

1
When Our Ego Dissolves, Our True Self Evolves / Patti Diener 24:38

1+ y ago24:38

24:38

Most of our lives our ego has been in the driver seat. It's that part of ourselves that leads us to believe we are our jobs, or we are our place in the family, (the mother, the daughter, the husband, the son). But is that truly who we are? In this episode I share with you my story of the unraveling of my ego and how I had to take a long look at why…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Patti Diener Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide