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Fearlessly Facing Fifty

227 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 92 ratings

Are you ready for more? Are you ready to hear inspiring stories of people that have moved the needle on their journey because they pushed play instead of pause? Come join me and grab a seat at the table. You won't be disappointed. 

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Episode 13: Wanderlust...let's talk travel

December 13, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Investment in travel is an investment in yourself.  In today's episode we are talking all things travel.  It's so easy to put travel on the 'would a, could a, should a list', isn't it?  Sometimes we tend to dream of getting away and between the mere thought, the logistics and planning, it gets caught up in the maze and doesn't happen.  Today's conversation is with Peggy Honore, a travel expert for land and sea.  Where are the hottest destinations?  Do I need a travel agent and how do they he...

Episode 12: What happens with the lights go on and the curtains open?

December 06, 2019 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

It you've ever wondered what it would be like to perform under the lights on a Broadway Stage, this is the episode for you.  What does it feel like when the the curtain opens, and it's time.  In Today's episode I have a conversation with the incredible and inspiring, Katie Diamond.  Katie has written, produced, and starred in numerous musical and cabaret shows in her 20-year career, most notably as Lorraine in Jersey Boys on Broadway. Raised in Seattle, Diamond attended the New England Conse...

EP12: What happens with the lights go on and the curtains open?

December 06, 2019 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

It you've ever wondered what it would be like to perform under the lights on a Broadway Stage, this is the episode for you.  What does it feel like when the the curtain opens, and it's time.  In Today's episode I have a conversation with the incredible and inspiring, Katie Diamond.  Katie has written, produced, and starred in numerous musical and cabaret shows in her 20-year career, most notably as Lorraine in Jersey Boys on Broadway. Raised in Seattle, Diamond attended the New England Conse...

Episode 11: When the unexpected happens

November 29, 2019 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this episode I have a heartfelt and honest discussion with Vickie Night. I have followed her journey since the unexpected happened. During this holiday season please have it on your heart to open your circle to those that may need a little special care this time of year.  It's easy to become I-centric and focused on our own to do lists and forget about those who may be struggling this time of year.  I encourage you to open your heart and listen to this inspiring story from the voice of a ...

EP11: When the unexpected happens

November 29, 2019 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this episode I have a heartfelt and honest discussion with Vickie Night. I have followed her journey since the unexpected happened. During this holiday season please have it on your heart to open your circle to those that may need a little special care this time of year.  It's easy to become I-centric and focused on our own to do lists and forget about those who may be struggling this time of year.  I encourage you to open your heart and listen to this inspiring story from the voice of a ...

EP10: Chocolate hummus. Now we're talking my love language

November 22, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Healthy is an outfit that look different on everybody. Let's be honest eating healthy is a challenge for everyone.  Now let's talk dig deep into eating at midlife and beyond.  We all know things change.  We are needed in a different way, things shift - and I'm just not talking about our roles....I'm talking about our bodies.  This episode I have a conversation with Nutritionist, Kayley George.  She shares her insight and knowledge about all the questions we face at this age.  What happens to...

Episode 10: Chocolate hummus. Now we're talking my love language

November 22, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Healthy is an outfit that look different on everybody. Let's be honest eating healthy is a challenge for everyone.  Now let's talk dig deep into eating at midlife and beyond.  We all know things change.  We are needed in a different way, things shift - and I'm just not talking about our roles....I'm talking about our bodies.  This episode I have a conversation with Nutritionist, Kayley George.  She shares her insight and knowledge about all the questions we face at this age.  What happens to...

EP9: Stop Stressing About How You're Dressing

November 15, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

What's in your closet?  What's that outfit you put on and you feel like a rock star?  Everyone has a go to, right?  Or...are you like me, it's simply daunting to go into your closet.  It's that time of year to break out the tweeds and wool sweaters, and pack up the florals.  This episode is just what you need if you have fashion questions...what's the best neckline for me?  Are turtlenecks really flattering on anyone?  How many pairs of black leggings do you own?  And let's get down to the b...

Episode 9: Stop Stressing About How You're Dressing

November 15, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

What's in your closet?  What's that outfit you put on and you feel like a rock star?  Everyone has a go to, right?  Or...are you like me, it's simply daunting to go into your closet.  It's that time of year to break out the tweeds and wool sweaters, and pack up the florals.  This episode is just what you need if you have fashion questions...what's the best neckline for me?  Are turtlenecks really flattering on anyone?  How many pairs of black leggings do you own?  And let's get down to the b...

EP8: The things that make me different make me, me

November 11, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

The things that make me different make me, me. This interview will leave an imprint on your heart and / or inspire you to action. Maybe this story is similar to your own, or you can think of someone that has lived their life with autism. Think about navigating your life...being different.  Being unique and not completely understood. Maybe you are a parent of a child, or have an adult child with autism and have experienced this journey.  Maybe you have a friend or family member that has auti...

Episode 8: The things that make me different make me, me

November 11, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

The things that make me different make me, me. This interview will leave an imprint on your heart and / or inspire you to action. Maybe this story is similar to your own, or you can think of someone that has lived their life with autism. Think about navigating your life...being different.  Being unique and not completely understood. Maybe you are a parent of a child, or have an adult child with autism and have experienced this journey.  Maybe you have a friend or family member that has auti...

You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup. It's Your Time To Refill

November 08, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Think about this for a minute.  You've been in a career for over 20 years.  You are well respected, and have a great reputation within the industry and you enjoy what you're doing.  One day, you get the news that you are not needed in the role anymore.  You are 50 years old. In this episode you will meet an inspiring, and enthusiastic woman, that had to chart a new course.  Working her whole life, while raising her family, didn't allow her to make 'her time' a priority.  It was at this time,...

EP7: You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup

November 08, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Think about this for a minute.  You've been in a career for over 20 years.  You are well respected, and have a great reputation within the industry and you enjoy what you're doing.  One day, you get the news that you are not needed in the role anymore.  You are 50 years old. In this episode you will meet an inspiring, and enthusiastic woman, that had to chart a new course.  Working her whole life, while raising her family, didn't allow her to make 'her time' a priority.  It was at this time,...

Episode 7: You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup

November 08, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Think about this for a minute.  You've been in a career for over 20 years.  You are well respected, and have a great reputation within the industry and you enjoy what you're doing.  One day, you get the news that you are not needed in the role anymore.  You are 50 years old. In this episode you will meet an inspiring, and enthusiastic woman, that had to chart a new course.  Working her whole life, while raising her family, didn't allow her to make 'her time' a priority.  It was at this time,...

EP6: Fee -Fie-Phobia

November 02, 2019 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Do you want to write a book? Do you want to go back to school? Do you want to start a business? What are YOUR fears? Do you fear you can't do the things you used to do? Fear of the unknown. Fear of uncertainty.  Procrastination and perfectionism...two words that are linked to fear.  This episode will dig deep into what we fear at life 'in the middle' and beyond.  What triggers our fear and how do we overcome it? We will figure out how to look fear in the eye, push it aside and forge ahead. L...

Episode 6: Fee -Fie-Phobia

November 02, 2019 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Do you want to write a book? Do you want to go back to school? Do you want to start a business? What are YOUR fears? Do you fear you can't do the things you used to do? Fear of the unknown. Fear of uncertainty.  Procrastination and perfectionism...two words that are linked to fear.  This episode will dig deep into what we fear at life 'in the middle' and beyond.  What triggers our fear and how do we overcome it? We will figure out how to look fear in the eye, push it aside and forge ahead. L...

EP5: Hot Mamas And Hot Flashes

November 01, 2019 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Have you had a moment when you're searching for your glasses and they're on top of your head? Have you had a word on the tip of your tongue and you can't say it? Are your AC bills higher because you're always hot? Did you gain 5 lbs and you swear you haven't been eating donuts everyday? Did you know there are 70 million of us that are 45 and over?  And guess what, that's the average age when menopause begins.  We have tiptoed around this "M" words for years...calling it, 'The Change', 'A new...

Episode 5: Hot Mamas And Hot Flashes

November 01, 2019 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Have you had a moment when you're searching for your glasses and they're on top of your head? Have you had a word on the tip of your tongue and you can't say it? Are your AC bills higher because you're always hot? Did you gain 5 lbs and you swear you haven't been eating donuts everyday? Did you know there are 70 million of us that are 45 and over?  And guess what, that's the average age when menopause begins.  We have tiptoed around this "M" words for years...calling it, 'The Change', 'A new...

Episode 4: Ladies, we got this.Technology For Midlife Madness

October 25, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Keeping up with technology is a challenge but we are tackling the good stuff.  What do you do with all those photos on your phone?  How do I keep track of all these passwords?  Is there an app for that?  Let's raise our glass (not glasses) and get off the sidelines...get in the game..and maybe learn a 'hack' or two. Technology expert - let me say, guru, John Sand is with us and sharing some tips to get us through the craziness of ever-changing technology and give us a couple of things we can...

EP4: Ladies, we got this.Technology For Midlife Madness

October 25, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Keeping up with technology is a challenge but we are tackling the good stuff.  What do you do with all those photos on your phone?  How do I keep track of all these passwords?  Is there an app for that?  Let's raise our glass (not glasses) and get off the sidelines...get in the game..and maybe learn a 'hack' or two. Technology expert - let me say, guru, John Sand is with us and sharing some tips to get us through the craziness of ever-changing technology and give us a couple of things we can...

Episode 3: 'Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda'

October 18, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Ask yourself this simple question?  What is it I want to accomplish and how can I make it happen.  Now move forward with no judgement. With no guilt.  Make yourself a priority.  Have you wanted to write a book?  Have you wanted to learn how to sail?  Have you wanted to learn your family history?  Have you wanted to declutter your house?  Have you want to connect with a friend that you miss in your life?  This episode will get you thinking about all of that and more.  But, it will also get yo...

EP3: 'Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda'

October 18, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Ask yourself this simple question?  What is it I want to accomplish and how can I make it happen.  Now move forward with no judgement. With no guilt.  Make yourself a priority.  Have you wanted to write a book?  Have you wanted to learn how to sail?  Have you wanted to learn your family history?  Have you wanted to declutter your house?  Have you want to connect with a friend that you miss in your life?  This episode will get you thinking about all of that and more.  But, it will also get yo...

EP2: Horseshoes And Circles

October 10, 2019 18:28 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

How many times have you walked into a room and quickly scan it, hands sweating, heart racing as you look for a familiar face to sit next to? Are you a horseshoe or a circle? Don't answer and don't look at either one being better than the other. But this is about reaching outside your comfort zone. Not looking back but living forward. It will inspire you and make you say 'hi' to the person behind you in line at Starbucks.

EP2: Horseshoes And Circles

October 10, 2019 18:28 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

How many times have you walked into a room and quickly scan it, hands sweating, heart racing as you look for a familiar face to sit next to? Are you a horseshoe or a circle? Don't answer and don't look at either one being better than the other. But this is about reaching outside your comfort zone. Not looking back but living forward. It will inspire you and make you say 'hi' to the person behind you in line at Starbucks.

Episode 2: Horseshoes And Circles

October 10, 2019 18:28 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

How many times have you walked into a room and quickly scan it, hands sweating, heart racing as you look for a familiar face to sit next to? Are you a horseshoe or a circle? Don't answer and don't look at either one being better than the other. But this is about reaching outside your comfort zone. Not looking back but living forward. It will inspire you and make you say 'hi' to the person behind you in line at Starbucks.

Episode 1: We haven't peaked yet. We're just getting started

October 04, 2019 22:38 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MB

Are you a women over 40 that is ready to go all in? Take on the challenge of Act 2? You know what...you haven't peaked yet...you're just getting started! Are you an empty nester and have adults kids or are you the oldest mom in the preschool pick up line? Are you dealing with aging parents or the loss of a parent? Are you experiencing all the emotional and physical changes that start with life after 45 and fearlessly facing fifty? Are you ready to stop looking back and start living forward? ...

EP1: We haven't peaked yet. We're just getting started

October 04, 2019 22:38 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MB

Are you a women over 40 that is ready to go all in? Take on the challenge of Act 2? You know what...you haven't peaked yet...you're just getting started! Are you an empty nester and have adults kids or are you the oldest mom in the preschool pick up line? Are you dealing with aging parents or the loss of a parent? Are you experiencing all the emotional and physical changes that start with life after 45 and fearlessly facing fifty? Are you ready to stop looking back and start living forward? ...

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