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In this episode of Old Chicks Know Sht*, I sit down with Amanda Weil, a soul stylist, speaker, and international retreat leader, to talk about her inspiring journey from corporate life to pursuing her true passion for style and fashion. Amanda shares how she followed her heart’s calling, leaving behind societal expectations to build a successful styling business.
They dive into the transformative power of style, exploring how being authentic in how we present ourselves can boost confidence, attract abundance, and align us with our dreams. Amanda reveals how she helps her clients discover their inner essence and create a style that reflects their vision. She also highlights the energetic impact of clothing and the shift towards supporting local brands and unique pieces.
From personal stories of client transformations to her own aspirations of launching a clothing and jewelry line, Amanda’s story is a testament to believing in yourself and taking bold steps toward your dreams.
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As a Soul Stylist & CEO of Style Awakenings, Amanda is the go-to expert in the fashion world helping CEO’s, entrepreneurs, celebrities, TV show hosts and career professionals dress for and create their next level.
Her approach reveals your inner essence of certainty, self love, prosperity, and magnetism which is then recreated through style. The end result being your authentic style expression to attract the success and lifestyle you want.
Amanda Weil created “Style Awakenings” to help her clients find their inner authenticity and project it through their own unique style to create harmony, balance and a powerful connection between their inner being and exterior style. Prior to becoming a stylist, Amanda spent 14 years in Corporate America in marketing and advertising. She began her career in advertising agencies planning traditional and digital media placement for movie releases for Sony Pictures as well as game and console launches for Sony PlayStation. Links:www.amandaweilstyle.comIG: https://www.amandaweilstyle.com/podcast -
In this episode, I dive into one of my favourite topics: the fascinating changes in the human nervous system, specifically for women over 40. I’m joined by Maryann Jacobson, a top nutrition and lifestyle expert specializing in midlife health and the author of [insert book title]. Together, we explore how aging impacts our nervous system, affecting both mental and physical well-being.
Maryann shares her personal journey and explains the importance of tracking biomarkers, moving your body in ways that feel good, and using breathing exercises to not only calm the nervous system but also manage symptoms like hot flashes. We discuss how vital it is to slow down, prioritize rest, and set boundaries as we navigate the menopausal transition. Plus, Maryann offers practical advice for self-care and the power of understanding your body during this stage of life.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with actionable tips for thriving in midlife! You can connect with Maryann and dive deeper into her work on her Substack community.
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Maryann Jacobsen is a leading nutrition and lifestyle expert specializing in midlife women. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience researching and writing about developmental stages and their relationship to nutrition and lifestyle. Initially focusing on child and adolescent nutrition for a decade, she authored six books and hosted the Healthy Family podcast. Since 2020, Maryann has shifted her focus exclusively to midlife women, delivering impactful talks and launching the Midlife Strong Substack in June 2023. Her work has been featured in WebMD, Huffington Post, Parents.com, Today’s Dietitian, The New York Times, and numerous other online and print publications. Maryann is dedicated to ensuring midlife women fully grasp the changes in their bodies and discover comprehensive strategies to sustain their well-being. https://www.instagram.com/midlife.strong/ https://www.facebook.com/MtjacobsenRD https://maryannjacobsen.substack.com/ -
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If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time you’ve undoubtedly heard me say that midlife is the chapter of Authenticity. It’s about letting go of who the world wants or expects us to be and becoming more of who we really are.
In this episode I’m chatting with Anne-Marie Zanzal about her journey to finding herself in her 50’s including coming to terms with her sexuality, and getting divorced. Anne Marie shares that finding oneself later in life and coming to terms with our truth can be uncomfortable process but being in true alignment is key to living life of happiness and peace.
We explore the challenges of self discovery including navigating fear, deconstructing societal norms and expectations and self-trust. We also dive into self-love, regret and the power of mindfulness and self-compassion in finding true happiness and peace. The key message in Anne Maries courageous journey is that honouring the truth of who you are is an incredible gift of self love.
It’s a deep and inspiring conversation that shares many insights on the importance of being our authentic selves to live a life of joy and fulfilment.
-------With a background rooted in group work, healthcare training, and spiritual leadership, Anne-Marie Zanzal, M.Div. has dedicated her career to supporting individuals through life’s transitions. Anne-Marie is a graduate of Yale Divinity School, ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, hospice chaplain, coming and divorce support expert, and certified as a Compassionate Bereavement Provider. She brings a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and spirituality to their work. Anne-Marie’s personal journey of coming out later in life profoundly shaped her understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly those navigating these experiences often after a heteronormative marriage and children. Through individual coaching and group work, Anne-Marie empowers individuals to embrace their authentic selves with courage and confidence. Later in life workshop: https://comingoutsupport.net/ Join our weekend in Provincetown: https://wingwomenweekend.com/ Download your free coming out guide: https://annemariezanzal.com/ -
On today’s podcast episode we’re talking about why midlife is actually the perfect time for radical personal change.
Meet Sue Willoughby, a powerhouse coach who guides women over 40 to break through their personal barriers using the transformative power of Equus Coaching. Yes you read the right Horses, who help her clients discover the profound impact of non-verbal communication and self-awareness through interactions with horses.
Sue’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Raised by a single alcoholic parent, she learned resilience and self-sufficiency early on. She faced numerous challenges, from coming out at 17 to attempting suicide at 19. Her life took a turn for the better when she found support and the opportunity to relocate, return to school, create a new career and became a successful real estate investor.
With a lifelong passion for horses, Sue transformed her love for these majestic animals into a coaching career, providing the support she once needed. Sue’s life is a testament to stepping out of comfort zones—she’s been a nightclub DJ, standup comic, actor, private pilot, and Roller Derby referee.
We talk about why midlife at midlife we are perfectly prepared to make big life shifts and the role of intuition in guiding our decisions and the need to trust and listen to our own inner voice.
It’s a fascinating conversation that offers much insight into how we navigate the inevitable changes that we face at this time of life.
Web: http://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ IG: http://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby FB: https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/
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On this weeks episode of the podcast I’m fan-girling a bit because I get to interview a woman that I have been following for more than 20 years. I was a religious reader of her magazine column in the 90’s and have purchased all of her books. Today she shares with me her inspiring multiple reinvention stories from an overweight unhappy housewife in an abusive marriage to fitness icon to tragedy, bankruptcy and finally discovering her true self.
Tosca Reno, is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Eat Clean diet movement who became a model and celebrity in the fitness world in her 40’s at time when it was unheard of for a woman of her age, only to have it all come crashing down after the death of her stepson and husband. Faced with having to reinvent her life yet again Tosca began a deep emotional and spiritual journey of self-discovery and healing.
Through this journey, she learned the importance of authenticity, emotional self-care, and connecting with her inner self. Tosca discusses the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing change in order to live a fulfilled life. She shares her own journey of letting go of her old identity in order to find her true self.
More about Tosca:
Hi! I'm Tosca Reno, a New York Times best selling author and founder of the Eat-Clean Diet. Thanks for joining me. I've created this short course to help introduce the concepts of my Eat Clean System. After thousands of group and personal coaching sessions with my clients over the years, it's clear there is a need for greater clarity about how to Eat Clean and implement it into your life.
You can find her at: @toscareno on IG, Facebook and YouTube
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The journey of reinventing yourself to find yourself and live your best midlife is often not an easy one. It requires us to step out of our comfort zone to confront ourselves time and time again. Today I’m chatting with Theresa Lear Levine, an EFT Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist and author of a book called Becoming More Me who helps her clients align with their most authentic life through an integrative approach to nervous system regulation, subconscious mind work, law of attraction, and energy strategy.
In this episode, we dive deep dive into:
Releasing Fears & Limiting Beliefs: Discover how shedding doubts can help you align with your true self.Subconscious Patterns: Learn how old beliefs might be holding you back and how to overcome them.Being Present & Grateful: Find the balance between appreciating the now while still pursuing your dreams.Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): Explore how EFT can calm the nervous system, unlock the subconscious, and create lasting positive changes.Self-Trust, Acceptance, & Love: The trio of transformation—how they play a pivotal role in your journey.Processing Emotions: The importance of facing negative thoughts head-on instead of sweeping them under the rug.Purpose & Meaning in Midlife: Transitioning from seeking external validation to nurturing internal fulfillmentThis conversation is a reminder that true growth starts from within and that we all have what it takes to find our most authentic selves and live a life that feels truly meaningful to us.
You can find out more about Theresa and her work here:
becomingmoreme.com
theresalearlevine.com
@theresalearlevine
youtube.com/@theresalearlevine
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This episode of the podcast is all about empowering women take control of their finances to create the life they want. My guest, Libby Wildman, is a financial planner with 35 years of experience in helping her clients reach their financial goals while wading through all the details and the emotions to arrive at a place where your money is a tool that helps you achieve your life goals. She is skilled at helping you have your money work for you and implementing proven strategies to have you arrive at a place where you know what your money can accomplish for you. She is a continuous student in both tax and estate planning as well as understanding the psychology behind the “money brain”.
In this conversation we explore the reasons why many women feel disempowered around money, including societal conditioning and intergenerational beliefs. We also talk about the beliefs and behaviours that might be holding us back from the financial life we want. Libby shares practical advice and strategies for achieving our financial goals, even when we think we might be behind or its too late. We also dive deep into the topic of finances and relationships with what Libby calls financial infidelity. She shares the importance of open communication and aligned goals.
We also dive deep into the idea of finding meaning and purpose for your life while also planning and saving for retirement, how we define retirement and the different ways to approach work and financial security in later stages of life
This is an informative and insightful episode that will definitely make you think about how you are approaching your finances in this chapter of life.
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Libby Wildman a principal at Davis Rhea Financial has over 35 years of financial services and planning experience. Libby has the expertise, education and industry knowledge to provide insight and the right answers for her client’s individual questions and circumstances. She is a continuous student in both tax and estate planning as well as understanding the psychology behind the “money brain”. Libby believes that as humans, self connection drives so much of our behaviours. To this end she creates retreat experiences, to help people know their purpose and work on their relationship with money. She also founded a women’s entrepreneur community, The Collective, to help women scale and feel seen while connecting with other super successful female business owners.
Find our more about Libby at:
www.LibbyWildman.com
LinkedIn: Libby Wildman
Instagram: Libby Wildman
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Today’s guest is Jean Peleen, an 83-year-old writer, speaker, and activist who refers to herself as a serial re-inventionist. She has reinvented her life over and over again from stay-at-home mom to lawyer, to elected official, to model and actress and so much more. We chat about the inspiration behind her multiple reinventions and how she knew it was time to move on from one phase of her life to the next. Jean emphasizes the importance of embracing new opportunities, learning new things, taking risks and living boldly, even if it means starting from scratch. And she shares her winning formula to help us do that.
We also talked about the importance of older women taking on new roles as leaders, teachers, and mentors and the need to find ways to connect with younger generations.
This was lively conversation that contains so much insight and wisdom from a women who has most definitely been there and done that. She has much to share with the world through her reinvention experiences. This conversation was pure gold. I just love learning from the women who have gone before us. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Jean Peelen is an eighty-three year old first time writer, leader of many lives and believer in living life boldly. Currently exploring who we are when we are old. She is the founder of “Old Women Who Write” a writing group for women to create, express themselves and share their wisdom with the world.
You can find out more about Jean at:
https://www.oldwomenwhowrite.com/
https://www.jeanpeelen.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeanpeelen
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Although on the surface today’s conversation appears to be about weight loss and fitness but it goes so much deeper than that.
My guest is Julia Lin, author of 'My Power Decade’, body builder and fitness coach who shares her inspiring transformation story from being sick and overweight to competing in fitness shows at the age of 62.
What I love about Julia’s story is that it’s not just about physical transformation. She shares the deep mindset and spiritual journey that has lead to her living as the best version of herself in all areas of life.
Julia shares that the foundation of any lasting physical or life change is built from the inside out.
We chat about self love and acceptance, having a vision vs a goal, working through limiting beliefs, getting your mindset right and tuning into soul whispers to guide your path.
I loved this conversation so much as we touch on all my favourite things. Julia is a such an inspiration for all of us looking to live our best lives well into our later years.
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Julia Linn, a force of inspiration born in 1957, wears many hats - she's a beacon of motivation, a celebrated author, a guiding light in online body and mindset coaching, and an awe-inspiring bodybuilder. Her journey defies convention, especially at the age of 67, where she redefines what it means to be a senior citizen. Having traversed continents as a professor, retirement wasn't in Julia's vocabulary at 65. Instead, she embarked on a remarkable journey of physical and mental transformation, stepping onto the bodybuilding stage with the determination of a warrior. Her resilience stems from a life peppered with medical challenges, beginning at the tender age of 11 with diabetes. Against all odds, she faced failed kidneys, diabetic blindness, heart disease, and more, defying the grim predictions of her doctors. Julia's life was spared by a double organ transplant and triple cardiac bypass surgeries, each a testament to her unwavering spirit. At 62, Julia committed to a newfound mindset centered around fitness, catalyzing a profound internal transformation alongside her physical one. Her mission crystallized: to empower women aged 40 to their 70s to break free from limiting beliefs and embrace their full potential. Through her certification as a personal trainer and mindset coach, Julia illuminates the path of self-reinvention, intertwining the realms of mind, body, and spirit. Certified by the International Sports Science Association (ISSA), Julia's expertise spans over four decades as an educator and keynote speaker on personal development. Her bestselling book, "MY POWER DECADE," serves as a roadmap for achieving fitness goals through mindset shifts and has garnered acclaim in Women's Health circles. Julia's passion extends beyond the pages of her book; she founded "Body Beauty Love Life™" to extend her guidance and coaching globally. Her mission? To help women connect with their inner strength, unearth their true purpose, and lead lives of profound meaning. For Julia, true wellness transcends the physical - it's a holistic journey of transformation from within. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dolphinine/?hl=en (@dolphinine) Website https://bodybeautylovelife.com/ YouTube youtube.com/@julialinn LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-linn-06bb77251/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087666122649 -
Have you embraced your grey hair? I am always in awe of the beauty of women who own and rock their silver tresses. I will admit that I am not quite there yet. But I think about it often.
In this episode of the podcast I chat with Alexis Eizinas , the founder of Silvering Beauty, a beauty company for women embracing their grey hair. Silvering Beauty offers innovative products and education for women with silvering hair, helping them embrace their natural beauty.
We discuss the societal stigma around grey hair, the internal growth that comes with embracing it, and the importance of redefining beauty standards. Alexis shares her journey of starting Silvering Beauty and the challenges she faced in creating products specifically for women with silvering hair. She also educates us on the unique qualities of silver hair - did you know that grey hair is not actually grey, its translucent? And as a result we need to take special care of our silver tresses. We also talk about scalp care, and the impact of silvering hair on makeup choices.
Our conversation also explores the concept of authenticity and the empowerment that comes from embracing one's natural self. With the tag line Wisdom. Is. Beautiful, the Silvering Beauty brand is all about inspiring women to embrace their silvering hair and feel confident in their own skin.
An inspiring story about how Alexis found purpose by using her expertise and experience to uplift woman as they age.
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Alexis Eizinas is the founder of Silvering, the first North American beauty brand to provide cosmetics and haircare uniquely designed to amplify — never hide — the true beauty of naturally silvering hair. Leveraging over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry and her experience trying to find products that worked with her own silvering hair, Alexis created a truly innovative and contemporary product line for the modern woman who has ‘embraced her greys’. Silvering launched in 2023. The company's tagline Wisdom. Is. Beautiful. -- speaks volumes about Alexis’ mission to change the way all women perceive silvering hair, to see it as a powerful, beautiful outward expression of growing up. Nothing to hide here.
Instagram: @Silvering_Beauty
Facebook: Silvering Beauty
Website: www.SilveringBeauty.com
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In todays episode I chat with Jennifer Cooper who is the founder of Jennifer Magazine, an online publication which is challenging the cultural narrative for women over 40. Known as the “Anti- Cosmo” its all about the resilience and power of women at time where they are often being overlooked and underestimated. She shares her personal journey and the challenges of starting the publication that steps out of the mainstream while also stepping into the unknown and challenging what she thought possible for herself.
This conversation explores the themes of women as change makers, challenging age stereotypes, embracing the future, finding purpose and meaning, unraveling limiting beliefs and choosing to create a life aligned with who you are. We also chat about women supporting each other and power of collective support, inspiring others and expanding our understanding of possibility for orusleves.
Jennifer is a force to be reckoned with in the digital magazine space. Her vision, tenacity and resiliency are so inspiring.
Key Highlights:
Midlife is a powerful chapter of life that should be celebrated and embraced.Challenging the cultural narrative surrounding aging is essential for personal growth and empowerment.Supporting and lifting each other up is crucial for collective change and progress. Women have the power to be change makers in big and small ways.Age is not a barrier to trying new things - Unraveling limiting beliefs and embracing self-discovery are essential for personal growth.Creating a life aligned with who you are and finding purpose and meaning are key to fulfillment.Approaching business from a different perspective can lead to innovative and impactful outcomes.————
Jennifer Cooper is an award-winning editor and producer with 15 years experience in producing content that empowers. She is the founder of the media company, jennifer. Jennifer publishes an online magazine for women in midlife that is ambitious, audacious, and quite frankly, beautiful. She also operates jenX, a membership platform delivering exclusive content that includes: live panels, member discussions, collaborations, and events.
https://www.jennifermag.com/our-story
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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 experience of catching myself in judgment and trying to judge less. j Sally gives us practical tips for detoxing from judgment and cultivating compassion towards ourselves and others.
Our conversation highlights the importance of awareness and making conscious choices to live a happier and more expansive life.
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Sally Arnold is an international Mindfulness Educator, Speaker, Author, Awakened Living Coach, and Parenting Guide. She holds a Bachelors degree in Nursing, a Master's degree in Psychology and has extensive training in mindfulness education.
Sally is the founder of Mindful Compass. Mindful Compass courses and consulting are designed to offer skills to enhance resilience, compassion, and well-being. Mindful Compass curriculum has been taught to diverse audiences including healthcare professionals, attorneys, social workers, teachers, administrators, and general audiences.
Additionally, Sally has taught mindfulness to thousands of children, parents, and teachers. She has worked extensively with parents and families for over 20 years.
https://www.mindfulcompass.com/
https://www.mindfulcompass.com/awakened-living
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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 fashion industry as stylist, she then went on the become an actress, a casting director and then a commercial model in her 60’s. Confronted by the lack of diversity that the model agencies offered, she armed herself with a polaroid camera and began combing the streets in search of the authenticity that reflected more diverse faces.
We chat about:
Her experience and insights in the industry from both sides of the cameraThe importance of challenging societal norms of beauty and relevance. How she captures the power and beauty of older models through their confidence, self acceptance and authenticity.Her process for the many reinventions of her careerThe importance of constant exploration, creativity and life long learning as the keys to a fulfilling life.There are so many great insights and nuggets of wisdom in this episode. If you’ve ever thought, even for second, that you’d like to try your hand at modelling no mater how old you are Robin encourages you to take the first step by reaching out to her.
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Robin Bobbe is the founder of Modern Ager Casting. She has over 40 years of experience working with professional models and actors as well as non-professionals.
She has worn many hats during her career in fashion, film and photography. Robin started her career as a stylist in Manhattan in the 1970’s. She spent the 80’s acting in Los Angeles and the 90’s behind the camera as an associate producer of documentaries of which one was nominated for an Academy Award. In 1999 she joined Photo Group a large print advertising production company, as an inhouse producer, but it was clear that casting was her real calling.
Street casting became her specialty. She left Photo Group to start her own casting company in 2001 which continues today as ModernagerCasting, stalking her prey wherever she goes.
In 2012, through The Actors Fund she started working with artists living with dementia offering creative activities which she continues to do today.
She credits her 60’s for being her most creative decade yet and come March 30th she’s looking forward to seeing what’s waiting for her on the other side of 70.
https://www.modernagercasting.com/What-We-Do/1
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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 Life podcast. Doreen shares her personal experience with losing and finding her own voice that has become the driving passion for her work. We discuss what it truly means to find your voice and explore how it's not just about physical vocal expression but also about authentic self-expression in all aspects of life.
Doreen shares common obstacles individuals face when trying to find their voice and how societal expectations, self-doubt, fear of judgment, and past traumas play a key role. We also talk about the role of self-compassion, mindfulness the power of vulnerability and overcoming fear of judgment as well as practical tips for finding, cultivating celebrating your unique voice.
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Dr. Doreen Downing is a PHD Psychologist, Author, Speaker, and Host of the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Podcast.
Doreen once suffered from stage fright. In conquering her fear, she found her voice and discovered that being connected to her Essence, the authentic self, is the key to relaxed and confident speaking.
She is passionate about helping others overcome anxiety so they can express the amazing Essence of who they truly are.
https://linktr.ee/drdoreendowning
Free Fearless Speaking Video Series: https://doreendowning.com/video-series/
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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.”
In this episode we explore what emotional intelligence means, how we learn it and the profound impact that it can have on both our personal and professional relationships.
We also delve into the consequences of suppressing emotions and it impacts on the journey of self-discovery and reinvention.
Some highlights of the conversation include:
How emotional intelligence leads to personal and professional success.Why emotional intelligence requires self-awareness and understanding the root causes of our emotions.How we can choose our responses to emotions to empower oursleves to create positive change in our relationships and surrounding.----------
Dr. Patrick Kilcarr has been a therapist for twenty years in the DC area, where he offers individual, couples, group and family therapy. He specializes in Emotional Intelligence and emotional intelligence assessments, and focuses his research on the intersection of risk taking behavior and emotional intelligence. He is a master trainer for Multi-Health Systems Inc., the company that created the most widely used Emotional Intelligence instrument, the EQ-i2.0., which assesses and evaluates emotional competencies in a variety of professional venues.
Doctor Kilcarr is also the head of Georgetown University’s Center for Personal Development since 1999, and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health Science, teaching interactive courses on personal development and emotional intelligence. He has written extensively on emotional intelligence, addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, where he co-authored an award winning book, “The Voices From Fatherhood: Fathers, sons and ADHD.”
He received his PhD in Developmental Psychology from Maryland College Park’s Institute of Child Study.
https://theeilife.com/patrick-kilcarr/
Leading an Emotionally Intelligent life
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 t 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 Kildare, a therapist of 20 yers who specializes in Emotional intelligence. He is also the author of “Leading an Emotionally Intelligent Life.”
In this episode we explore what emotional intelligence means, how we learn it and the profound impact that it can have on both our personal and professional relationships.
We also delve into the consequences of suppressing emotions and the impact on the journey of self-discovery and reinvention.
Some highlights of the conversation include:
How emotional intelligence leads to personal and professional success.Why emotional intelligence requires self-awareness and understanding the root causes of our emotions.Choosing our responses to emotions empowers us to create positive change in our relationships and surroundingsDoctor Patrick Kilcarr has been a therapist for twenty years in the DC area, where he offers individual, couples, group and family therapy. He specializes in Emotional Intelligence and emotional intelligence assessments, and focuses his research on the intersection of risk taking behavior and emotional intelligence. He is a master trainer for Multi-Health Systems Inc., the company that created the most widely used Emotional Intelligence instrument, the EQ-i2.0., which assesses and evaluates emotional competencies in a variety of professional venues.
Doctor Kilcarr is also the head of Georgetown University’s Center for Personal Development since 1999, and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health Science, teaching interactive courses on personal development and emotional intelligence. He has written extensively on emotional intelligence, addiction and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, where he co-authored an award winning book, “The Voices From Fatherhood: Fathers, sons and ADHD.”
He received his PhD in Developmental Psychology from Maryland College Park’s Institute of Child Study.
https://theeilife.com/patrick-kilcarr/
Leading an Emotionally Intelligent life -https://a.co/d/9L7GPkV
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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, approaching peri-menopause, and post-menopause. Perry is changing the way we talk about life during and after menopause by providing access to information, resources, expert advice and most importantly, as Laura shares, peer to peer support and community.
After watching her mother struggle through menopause in silence Laura wants to make ensure its a different experience for future generations. Perry is a safe space where women can come together to support each other. Its about education empowerment and self advocacy for all women in the menopause transition.
We talk about the lack of awareness and education on menopause in the medical community and how it often leads to to dismissive attitudes and misdiagnosis.
Why community and peer-to-peer support is so important
How empowering women with knowledge about menopause is crucial for them to make informed decisions now and in years to come
How her expertise in global product management has been instrumental in the development and growth of the Perry platform.
If you are menopausal, approaching menopause or have questions about menopause this is the episode for you.
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Laura is the founder and CEO of perry – a community app for perimenopause with more than 12k members. perry is a safe space to connect, support and learn during the menopause transition.
Laura is a FMCG veteran with 12+ years global Marketing experience at Procter & Gamble and Coty. It is her greatest passion to build spaces that serve the underserved.
Having experienced her mother struggling in silence during the menopause transition and being a millennial who approaches perimenopause herself, she was shocked by how little the support system around fertility and pregnancy matches the support women get when approaching perimenopause - which is close to none.
It is her mission to equip the upcoming generation entering the menopause transition with community and education - allowing ultimate self-advocacy.
Laura, being half Nigerian herself, loves Nigerian ‘Nollywood’ movies and lives with her husband and 2 sons.
Website: https://heyperry.com
https://www.instagram.com/ohhelloperry/ https://perry.app.link/podcastguest
Our book: https://shorturl.at/wO267
Shaping the face of menopause panel on You Tube: https://youtu.be/VnYBdDe-6gU
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In this episode, I interview Kim Rahir, a health a fitness coach for women over 40, about her inspiring personal story of overcoming illness and taking control of her life through strength training and physical fitness. Kim shares how getting strong physically and mentally transformed her life after a devastating multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. We discuss the importance of trusting your body, making informed decisions, and the mental health benefits of strength training. Kim emphasizes the importance of physical strength for overall health and quality of life and encourages listeners to see beyond their physical limitations and challenge societal norms around age and capability.
Takeaways
Health and fitness is about more than just losing weight or fitting a beauty ideal; it's about being mentally, physically, and emotionally strong.Trusting your body and listening to its signals is crucial in making informed decisions about your health.Strength training has numerous mental health benefits, including reducing anxiety and depression.Building strength can empower women and challenge societal expectations of aging and femininity.It's never too late to start strength training and improve your overall health and well-being._______Kim is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her then doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. Today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles, while ditching diet culture conditioning to actually eat to nourish and flourish. How to get in touch with Kim You can have a free Lifestyle Review with Kim at https://kimrahir.com where you will assess your health and fitness together. You can also follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rahir/ https://www.facebook.com/kim.rahir/ https://www.instagram.com/kim.rahir/ If you want to get in touch directly, you can email Kim at [email protected] -
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 as the relationship between clutter and the creative process. Star shares the importance of having a vision for your life, setting smaller goals and how organizing can help you transform your life. TakeawaysClutter is not a personal fault and should not be shamed.Clutter can serve a purpose and meet certain needs in our lives.Understanding the energetic impact of clutter can help us address specific areas of our lives that may be blocked.Setting intentions and taking small steps can help build trust in the organizing process. Ask three questions for every room: what activities do you want to do in the space, how do you want it to look, and how do you want it to feel.Having a vision for your life is important for organizing. Start with small goals if long-term goals feel overwhelming.Organizing can help you discover who you are and transform your life.Collect and organize your ideas and projects to make them more manageable.Reframe clutter as a sign of genius and see the message in the mess.
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Star Hansen is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO), Clutter Whisperer & Keynote Speaker on a mission to help you banish your personal Clutter Monster, take control of your stuff, and create a home you’re truly proud of.
Instead of telling you to simply get rid of everything you own (or buy more storage bins to put it in), Star looks at the deeper meaning of your stuff to help you figure out WHY you feel so overwhelmed by your clutter in the first place.
She has appeared on 30+ TV shows, shared her fitted sheet folding secrets with Oprah & her fans, and created a unique organizing methodology that has helped thousands of people get (and stay!) organized (when no other system, solution, or “hack” could even make a dent in their clutter).
https://starhansen.com/
https://starhansen.com/freeresources/#freebies
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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 unknown, even if it feels scary.Courage is necessary when pursuing new opportunities and facing fear.Sobriety can be a transformative experience and open the door to new possibilities.Trust your intuition and listen to the voice of your soul.Reconnecting with your passions and desires can lead to a more fulfilling life. Seeking insight from someone who has the gift can help overcome health and behavioral issues with pets.Creating a loving and joyful relationship with pets requires openness and courage.Everyone has gifts, and by remaining open and managing fear, we can discover and embrace them.Inspiring others by sharing valuable insights is a meaningful way to make a positive impact———————
Maribeth Decker is an intuitive animal communicator, medical intuitive, and energy healer, and is the founder of SacredGrove.com, where People and Pets Heal and Connect. She works with pet guardians who dearly love their animals yet face tough issues. She uses her intuitive animal communication and energetic healing skills to address animals’ physical, emotional, and behavioral issues. She is also an author.
Maribeth is especially gifted in helping pets and their people move gracefully through transitions - into the family, into a new family, or onto the next life. Maribeth helps people find peace and comfort, knowing they have made the right decision for everyone, including their animals. They finally experience that deep, mutual love with the animal they have longed for.
A retired Navy officer, Maribeth’s rich personal life experiences have enabled her to bring a wealth of heart-centered wisdom to her work with each client. Her unyielding intention is to consistently bring forth the maximum benefit for all concerned in the most benevolent manner possible. Maribeth’s speaking style is warm and comforting, accented by a wicked sense of humor. She’s an excellent storyteller, and audiences love her.
Website https://sacredgrove.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maribethdecker/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualpetpeople LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribethdecker/
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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” project had turned into a profound reflection of her life. Happy moments, sad moments and even a few surprises.
Stephanie went in knowing that 40 was a pivotal year for her but what she got from this experience was a powerful, soul-searching journey that changed her life profoundly.
Listen in to hear Stephanie’s experience of the 40 drinks project, what she learned and how it changed her life.
https://fortydrinks.com/project
Listen to the 40 Drinks podcast - https://fortydrinks.com/podcast
https://www.instagram.com/fortydrinks/
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Stephanie McLaughlin is the principal of Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications, a marketing agency in Manchester, NH. Stephanie’s superpower is uncovering a company’s “soul” and then developing stories about that soul that resonate with the audiences most responsible for the company’s success. She strives to help you Make Your Marketing Matter.
The Forty Drinks Project is something Stephanie did when she turned 40. She celebrated the big “four oh” having 40 drinks with 40 friends in 40 different places – and each drink had a thematic connection to the friend. What began as a ridiculous way to celebrate her birthday extended into a yearlong adventure and then revealed itself as a powerful, soul-searching journey that changed her life profoundly. On the podcast, Stephanie has conversations with guests about transformation and reinvention around the milestone birthday.
Stephanie lives in Manchester, NH, with her husband Patrick and a rambunctious black cat named Quinn. Professionally, she’s confident and optimistic. Personally, she’s sassy and a little ridiculous.
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