Judgement- a natural human tendency. We all judge- other people, situations and circumstances and most importantly ourselves. But did you know that judgment can also have a negative impact on our well being and relationships. My guest today is Sally Arnold, an international mindfulness educator and author. We talk about why humans judge, the impact of judgment on our well-being, and the difference between judgment and discernment. We also explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape our judgments and how becoming aware can help open us up to new possibilities for ourselves. I also share my ..read more

If you have ever listened to the podcast you know that one of my pet peeves is the way older women are represented or rather under represented  in mainstream media,  unless of course  its in ads for retirement plans, meal replacement shakes and bladder leakage products. The common definition of beauty does not include women in their 50’s and 60’s and beyond. My guest today is on a mission to change that. Robin Bobbe is the founder of Modern Agerer Casting, a casting agency that specializes in finding diverse talent of all backgrounds and ages. After starting a career in the fash ..read more

Todays podcast episode is all about  finding your voice and speaking your truth.   As women, many of us were taught to not speak up, to play nice, don’t rock the boat etc and after years of swallowing our own voice we lose connection with ourselves and our truth. And then when it come to speaking up in our careers, in relationships or even advocating for ourselves in medical situations it can be very difficult.   My guest today is Doreen Downing a PHD psychologist,  author of the book Seven Secrets to Finding Your Voice and host of the  Find Your Voice, Change Your Lif ..read more

Many of us grew up in environments where we were not taught to express or manage our emotions. We learned how to stuff things down, put on a brave face and soldier on.  And for many of us, myself included it worked quite well …until it didn’t. The transition into midlife with all its changes and upheaval can have a way of bringing things to the surface. And that’s actually a good thing.   Today on the podcast my guest is Dr Patrick Kilcarr, a therapist of  20 yers who specializes in Emotional intelligence.  He is also the author of “Leading an Emotionally Intelligent Life ..read more

For so many years menopause has been a taboo subject - barely talked about between friends, let alone in mainstream media. I don’t know about you but I never heard the term peri-menopause before about 5 years ago.  And as a result many women have suffered in silence,  weren’t able advocate for their health and felt isolated and alone in their experience.     Today’s guest Laura Okafor-Crane is on a mission to change all that. She is the founder of Perry, affectionately known as the Perry Sisterhood, a platform and information resource for women in peri-menopause, approachin ..read more

This episode features Star Hansen, a professional organizer, clutter whisper and author of the book Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized? We discuss the real meaning of clutter, why we have it and its impact on our lives. She shares that clutter is not a peronsal fault but rather a sign of genius and encourages listeners to become resilient and unshakable in the face of clutter.   We delve deep into the energetic impact of clutter and its connection to achieving the goals and desires we have for our lives and explore the connection between clutter and generating ideas, as well ..read more

Mary Beth Decker shares her inspiring reinvention journey of continually stepping into the unknown. From her career in the Navy to becoming an animal communicator and healer, Mary Beth followed her intuitive nudges and trusted the path that unfolded before her. She emphasizes the importance of courage and overcoming fear when pursuing new opportunities. Mary Beth encourages listeners to trust their intuition and embrace the unknown, as it often leads to growth and expansion beyond what we think is possible for us.    Key Takeaways Follow your intuitive nudges and step into the unkno ..read more

As she was approaching her 40th birthday today’s guest, Stephanie McLaughlin wanted to do something fun and novel to celebrate the occasion rather than the obvious big 4-0 party.  So she came up with a plan to mark the  milestone year with 40 drinks with 40 people in 40 different places and to make each drink have a symbolic connection to their relationship.  Over the course of the year she reached out to current friends, old colleagues and even old boyfriends.  She took pictures and wrote blogs of each experience and along the way she began to realize that this “fun” proje ..read more

Todays guest is the author of a book called “Why I Don’t Like Sex Anymore’. Because, let’s keep it real with everything changing inside us and around us at this time of life sex might be the last thing on our minds.  Can you relate? I know I can.  Dr Janet Williams is a board certified OBGYN, Surgeon, Hypnotist and Holistic intimacy coach.  She wrote Why Don’t I Like Sex Anymore?  After talking to  hundreds of women 40 who were struggling to understand  their issues with sex and desire.  In this episode wee chat about the physical aspects of desire, but just ..read more

This is a powerful and heart warming episode about the healing power of community and what can happen when women come together to support each other in times of need.  My guests today are Karen Ward who received a shocking cancer diagnosis in her early 50's  and her 2 friends Sara Smeaton and Marsha Shandur who rallied around her with a very innovative concept called the the Super Power Cancer Shower. In this episode we talk about: - What a Super Power Cancer Shower is - How the diagnosis has changed Karens perspective on life - The importance of listening to your intuition and advoc ..read more