eXcessive and a Little eXtra
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingseXcessive and a Little eXtra is the podcast celebrating Gen-X women. Host Karyn Beach explores and entertains with honest and authentic conversations with Gen-X women or women talking about issues of interest to Gen-X women. From careers to health to relationships, trivia and nostalgia ... and it is all done with a Gen-X flair!
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Ashley's Amazing Adventure!
January 12, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 27.5 MBAshley Bush is the author, of nine self-help books and a therapist helping clients live deeper and more fulfilling lives. But we want to hear her story. What led Ashley, a married mother of five grown children, to spend half of the year in New Hampshire and the other half in Guatemala. An empty nester, an ex-pat … and a singer. Ashley’s life is one amazing adventure! Website: www.ashleydavisbush.com Ashley’s Books: Ashley Davis Bush
Happy Hours and Hijinx!
January 05, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 27.6 MB2020 was damn hard for a lot of us. We're all looking forward to something better in 2021. Maybe as far as goals and resolutions, we should resolve to have more connection. In 2020, Karyn and Jean started participating with a group of women brought together by Dr. Sharmon Swinney-Monagan (https://theswinneyfoundation.org/) in a Virtual Happy Hour. Now, friendship, sisterhood, and a ton of fun is had every week.
So Long 2020!
December 29, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 19.8 MBWell, 2020 was definitely a year that will live in infamy. From quarantining to mask-wearing to toilet-paper hoarding - it's almost over! Karyn and Jean talk about the year that was and what we can expect in the year to come! Proceed with caution!
Christmas Time - Fabulous Fun and Feistiness!
December 22, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 21 MB2020 has definitelyl been a year for the record books! We're actually social distancing for the holidays! Can you believe that! As we end a year that will forever be known for quarantining, mask-wearing and toilet-paper hoarding, we thought it would be a good idea to harken back to a simpler time. This is our Christmas show from two years back filled with singing, laughing, goofy stories, shared traditions and trivia.
A Brooklyn Girl in Bangkok
December 15, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 29.7 MBMillie Martinez has been living in Bangkok for the past eight years. The Brooklyn native would love to come back home, but her ex has their daughter’s passport and refuses to give it back. Karyn, Jean and Millie have a frank talk about marriage, divorce, loving a narcissist and how the country of residence (and even the US Embassy) can work against you. Website: www.thespiritualbosslady.com Support FFF! Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/funfeistyfabulous
Bullying ... Beyond the Schoolyard
December 08, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 22.1 MBLaura McCaskill wears many hats: author, blogger, YouTuber, and animal rescuer. She uses her talents specifically to help those that don’t have a voice. Among those are people who are the victims of bullying. While we hear about bullying in school, it is a phenomenon that goes beyond the classroom Bullying is found in college, at work, at home, among friends and, of course, online. Website: https://www.lauracambymccaskill.com
Writing, Widowhood ... and Ice Cream!
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 22.5 MBShirley Vernick is the author of young adult novels. The road to writing for her was a crooked one indeed. She also talks about the whirlwind six-year journey that took her from the single, never-married daughter of two living parents to widowed wife of two young kids who had lost both parents. And then there is ice cream … who doesn’t love ice cream! Website: https://www.shirleyrevavernick.com
Best Of: Thanksgiving Trivia and Tales
November 24, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 27 MBIn this completely unique holiday season, Karyn and Jean are trying to have some sort of Thanksgiving! So, we are replaying one of our favorite episodes. Jean and Karyn swap Thanksgiving tales and traditions. Then, they share some Thanksgiving trivia. Support FFF! Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/funfeistyfabulous
Creating a Life You'll Love
November 17, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 19.6 MBOur lives have completely changed. Coronavirus, quarantining, politics, sent many of us into a tailspin. Some things have changed, some remain the same. The question is of the things that have changed, what will we keep and what will we let go off. Author and speaker Georgia Woodbine is here to help us navigate this new terrain. Website: www.georgiawoodbine.com (Visit for a FREE report - 5 Secrets To Turn Your Passion Into Profits) Support FFF! Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/funfeisty...
The Life of a Sub Ain't Easy!
November 10, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 22.4 MBSubstitute teachers are special. While people love and respect their teachers, the same cannot be said for substitute teachers. Even the good kids give substitutes a hard time – not to mention the teachers and administrators! Laura White Moss knows the substitute struggles first hand. In fact, she’s turned her experiences into a book, Mrs. White’s Sub Snips. Website: www.lauramosswhite.org
Celebrating W.O.M.E.N. and What That Really Means
November 03, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 26.4 MBDid you know that only 4% of women consider themselves beautiful? Or, 67% of women don’t feel they are ready to take the mantle as leaders? It’s a shame and Karina Velasco decided to do something about it. Karina, author of The Future of Sex, helps strong, capable women find the keys that unlock the door to inner confidence and strength. Website: https://www.karinavelasco.com/
Legal Battles & Life Lessons
October 27, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 19.3 MBLife was good for Amy Herrig, when the government accused her and her father/business partner of a series of crimes that could have landed them in prison for life. A four-year legal battle ensued with a roller coaster ride of ups and downs with serious consequences. But Amy was determined to get out of it better than she went in. And guess what. She did! Book: No More Dodging Bullets Out Your Life Closet
What's In Your Life Closet?
October 20, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 23.2 MBCorbie Mitleid isn’t a self-help guru. She is a speaker, author and certified tarot card reader. She wrote Clean Out Your Life Closet as an anti-self help book. Instead of giving everyone one answer, she asks the questions and allows the reader to come up with the best answers for them. The discussion covers the power of No, asking yourself the hard questions and what happens when you get honest with yourself. Book: Clean Out Your Life Closet
Igniting a Passion (for Wrestling)!
October 13, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 19.8 MBAre you familiar with The Rock? John Cena? Hulk Hogan? If you are, you probably know a little about the world of professional wrestling. Kim Artlip turned her lifelong passion for wrestling into her profession! And she was in her 50s when she made this decision to dive headfirst into the man’s world of wrestling - starting IGNITE Wrestling. She’s got some great stories too! Website: www.ignitewrestling.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IGNITEWrestling Support FFF! Become a Patron!...
Time to Chooose Yourself
October 06, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 21.4 MBKim Olver is the author of Choosing Me Now, and a producer of the Life = Choices; Choices = Life podcast. She says there comes a time in your life where you are done choosing everything and everyone else and now is the time to choose yourself. What matters to you? What do you want to be? What do you want to do. Answering these questions is a process and a quick glib answer won’t do. Website: www.therelationshipcenter.biz Podcast: Life = Choices; Choices = Life Support FFF! Become a ...
Healthy Changes that Stick
September 29, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 23.2 MBA lot has happened since the last time Kim Acedo, the Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! Health and Wellness coach stopped by. Kim has started her own podcast, Me Time Midlife Podcast. Karyn has joined WW (formerly Weight Watchers) and lost 45 pounds. Jean has gotten into exercise again. We are discussing making changes and progress! Kim's Podcast: Me Time Midlife The Fun. Feisty. Fab! Facebook page
Putting the Fun in Facebook!
September 22, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 26.1 MBRemember when social media was fun? Mari Bell does. She is the founder of No Ma’am - a fun, feisty and fabulous Facebook page for women over 40. No Ma’am has expanded to include the adult-oriented No Ma’am After Dark and No Ma’am Fitness. All of Mari’s No Ma’am pages offer the enjoyable and entertaining break that we all need right now. No Ma’am No Ma’am Fitness
From Rubble to Champagne
September 15, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 19.3 MBIn her memoir, From Rubble to Champagne, Vivianne Knebel tells a story that started in war-ravaged Berlin in 1943 and crosses the Atlantic to Canada and finally to the United States. It is a tale that starts with a young girl begging for scraps to eat and ends with a woman living her best life. Her feistiness kept her going and now she is living fabulously. It’s tenacity, perseverance and gratitude in action. Book: From Rubble to Champagne
Let's Get Fired Up!
September 08, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 26.9 MBBlanca Greenstein spent 25 years as an attorney. And, she was a darn good attorney with the awards and accolades to prove it! But a change was coming. She founded the Laws of Life which is dedicated to empowering and energizing people through media and entertainment solutions. On top of all that, she has her own radio show, Fired Up with Blanca! Listen in and you’ll be fired up too! Website: https://www.lawsoflife.shop/ Laws of Life on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawsoflifewith...
Finding Your Business Voice
September 01, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 24 MBBrittany Parsons knows about being busy! This new mom is also a business owner. As a Breakthrough coach, she helps other female business owners gain clarity and find their voice. Knowing their why and specifically what they are about are critical to starting and growing their business. You might think a business owner would automatically have a voice but too many women business owners need to speak up and speak louder! Website: www.brittanyparsonscoaching.com
If My Vajayjay Could Talk
August 25, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 26.2 MBWomen make up half of the world’s population and we are united by biology but so much more. Author Lyndia Lipscomb explores what bonds us in her new book, If My Vagina Could Talk. She explores the stories of five different women from different backgrounds, ethnicities and experiences. Yet, as we read, we can find ourselves in the pages. We might all be united by our biology but we are unified by our experiences. Book: If My Vagina Could Talk
Best of: The Fresh Food Alchemist
August 18, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 28.5 MBBest of Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! – Originally uploaded 6/2/2020 Julie Ward of Fresh Food Alchemy (www.freshfoodalchemy.com) knows about the magic of food. She defeated her depression, managed her mood and her did away with her digestive issues with a plant-based diet. With 25 years of first-hand experience, she knows and has lived the difference the right diet can make. But what advice does she have for two tried and true carnivores? Hmmm, listen and find out!
Best of: Quirky Girl to Wacky Woman
August 11, 2020 13:00Best of Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! – Originally uploaded 6/25/2019 Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! podcast host Karyn Beach is writing a book! Adventures of a Quirky Girl turned Wacky Woman is a funny look back over an eccentric life filled with some very unique experiences. Most of the time, you'll laugh. A few times you'll cry ... just like real life. Read excerpts from the book or sign up for the Wacky Woman newsletter: http://www.funfeistyfab.com/quirky-girl-wacky-woman/
Best of: Flaunt Your Fabulous!
August 04, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 21.3 MBBest of Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! – Originally uploaded 6/2/2020 Lora Cheadle is fun, feisty and fabulous and she FLAUNTS it! She made the transition from corporate attorney to burlesque performer. In fact, she chronicles her transition in her book, FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal your Smart, Sexy, and Spiritual Self! In fact, FLAUNT is an acronym that she explains in a way that is fun, feisty and fabulous! Website: www.loracheadle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeChoreographer
Best of: The Feisty Fighter
July 28, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 21.4 MBBest of Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! – Originally uploaded 5/19/2020 About to start a career as a coach, Debbie Roppolo was excited about this new and exciting step in her life. Then a road raging driver, sent her careening into oncoming traffic. With over 200 stitches, and having lost the use of her right arm, her future changed in an instant. But it wasn’t over, not by a long shot. Debbie proved her doctor wrong and embarked on a new career. Website: www.debbieroppolo.com
Best of: I’ve Got a Story for You
July 21, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 34.9 MBBest of Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! – Originally uploaded 5/26/2020 We all have stories - stories we tell others and stories we tell ourselves. So, when you tell stories about your life are you the victim or the victor? In the book, Your Stories Don't Define You. How You Tell Them Will, Sarah Elkins looks at the stories we tell ourselves and how we can tell them to empower ourselves and enrich our lives. She shares her stories and works with Karyn on a story she has repeatedly told herself. B...
Best of: Escape the Dating Jungle!
July 14, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes - 28.3 MBBest of Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! – Originally uploaded 3/6/2019 When you have been in the dating game as long as Karyn and Jean have, it does seem like a bit of a jungle out there. But Angeline Hart, author of Gorillas Make Great Lovers, has categorized 12 types of men (all with appropriate animal names). She teaches her clients how to recognize the various types and how to change the type she is attracted to. Book: Gorillas Make Great Lovers Website: www.angelinehart.com (with great quiz...
Best Of: Moms of the World Unite!
July 07, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 25.2 MBBest of Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! – Originally uploaded 2/11/2020 Instead of pitting stay-at-home moms against working moms, we find that motherhood unites moms more than it separates them. Entrepreneur Beth Deters was a stay-at- mom to two children. Professional artist, Cindy Canty worked and went to school while raising her son. Author Dr. Sharmon Monagan was a stay-at-home mother who eventually went back to work and school. Beth Deters : www.bethsbuckles.com Cindy Canty: www.ccantystud...
Best Of: Celebrating Your Independence
June 30, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 16.3 MBBest of Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! – Originally uploaded 7/3/2018 Never mind that the actual Declaration was passed by the Continental Congress on July 2nd and not signed by everyone until the beginning of August. Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th. That’s when we officially declared our freedom from Great Britain. But what about you? Looking back on your life, when did you declare your independence. Better yet, when did you finally feel free. Join the Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! Faceboo...
The Summer of COVID-19
June 23, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 26.4 MBThis will be a summer unlike any other? What can we do? What should we expect? Both hosts Karyn Beach and Jean Day have stepped out into this New Normal. They share their stories of getting their hair done (with masks), eating out and traveling! Will things ever be the same? They definitely aren’t right now! Join the Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/funfeistyfab
Embrace the Chaos!
June 16, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 25.7 MBMotherhood is truly the greatest frontier. No day is the same. Many women are consumed by motherhood to the point of losing themselves. Enter Stephanie Pereira and her book, Embrace the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood, where she challenges women to find themselves instead of denying themselves. Surprisingly, when you reconnect with yourself, you can be a more effective mom! Website: http://www.embracethebeautifulchaos.com Book: Embrace the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood
My Peace, My Piece
June 09, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn the wake of everything that is going on (George Floyd, protests, police brutality), host Karyn Beach shares some of her experiences as a black woman and then concludes with some things we can all do to put an end to racism, violence, and brutality. We can make a difference! It starts with what we do in our own backyards. If we all do just a little, it can make a big difference. Website: www.funfeistyfab.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/funfeistyfab
My Pice, My Piece
June 09, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn the wake of everything that is going on (George Floyd, protests, police brutality), host Karyn Beach shares some of her experiences as a black woman and then concludes with some things we can all do to put an end to racism, violence, and brutality. We can make a difference! It starts with what we do in our own backyards. If we all do just a little, it can make a big difference. Website: www.funfeistyfab.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/funfeistyfab
FLAUNT Your Fabulous!
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 26.1 MBLora Cheadle is fun, feisty and fabulous and she FLAUNTS it! She made the transition from corporate attorney to burlesque performer. In fact, she chronicles her transition in her book, FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal your Smart, Sexy, and Spiritual Self! In fact, FLAUNT is an acronym that she explains in a way that is fun, feisty and fabulous! Website: www.loracheadle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeChoreographer Burlesque 101: https://www.facebook.com/118975771461728/vid...
The Fresh Food Alchemist
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 28.3 MBJulie Ward of Fresh Food Alchemy (www.freshfoodalchemy.com) knows about the magic of food. She defeated her depression, managed her mood and her did away with her digestive issues with a plant-based diet. With 25 years of first-hand experience, she knows and has lived the difference the right diet can make. But what advice does she have for two tried and true carnivores? Hmmm, listen and find out! Website: www.freshfoodalchemy.com
I've Got a Story for You!
May 26, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 34.5 MBWe all have stories - stories we tell others and stories we tell ourselves. So, when you tell stories about your life are you the victim or the victor? In the book, Your Stories Don't Define You. How You Tell Them Will, Sarah Elkins looks at the stories we tell ourselves and how we can tell them to empower ourselves and enrich our lives. She shares her stories and works with Karyn on a story she has repeatedly told herself. Book: Your Stories Don't Define You. How You Tell Them Will (avail...
The Feisty Fighter
May 19, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 21 MBAbout to start a career as a coach, Debbie Roppolo was excited about this new and exciting step in her life. Then a road raging driver, sent her careening into oncoming traffic. With over 200 stitches, and having lost the use of her right arm, her future changed in an instant. But it wasn’t over, not by a long shot. Debbie proved her doctor wrong and embarked on a new career. Website: www.debbieroppolo.com
The Pleasure Principle
May 12, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBFood addiction, like any addiction, is about doing something that numbs pain and produces pleasure. Yet, after a while, a point comes when the activity brings less pleasure than it originally did. Author Bracha Goetz says the solution is to seek more and deeper pleasure. She is clear that it isn’t the hedonistic pleasure that is the answer but pleasure that soothes the soul. Website: http://www.amazon.com/author/spiritualkidsbooks-brachagoetz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bracha.goe...
Help for Caregivers
May 05, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBAs we get older, like it or not, we will either become caregivers or need a caregiver, if not both. Caregiving is an all-consuming, often confusing, and exhausting job. RN and caregiver, Kristal Glover-Wing wrote The Caregiver's Bible to help. The book helps busy caregivers navigate medical questions, boosts confidence and reduces medical mistakes. With 65 million Americans occupying this role with more to come, learning how to give care is critical. Website: www.thecaregiversbible.com B...
From Struggle to Success (Twice!)
May 05, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIf you are going to have a life coach, wouldn’t it help to have one with life experience? Cali Estes has it in spades! After growing up poor and with little familial support, Cali went on to earn her Ph.D. and start a multi-million dollar fitness company only to lose it all in the recession of 2008. With determination and resolve, she started again becoming a successful and highly sought-after addiction and harm reduction coach and author. Website: https://caliestes.com/ Podcast: https:/...
A Little Romance
April 28, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBGeri’ Myers-Goodwin had a great idea for a book in her head for 20 years! She had the idea and then life happened! Kids and career took precedence but when Geri’ found herself in an empty nest, she suddenly had time for her book. The result is the romance novel, Mason’s Gray. Geri’ is already at work on her second novel and promises there will be many more to come! Book: Mason's Gray
Baking Is Love
April 28, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWho doesn’t love a good baked good? Cupcakes, cheesecake, cakes! Katherine Coyne started 12 Oaks Desserts with her best friend. Her love for art and decorating came together with her friend's love of baking (kinda like 2 Broke Girls!). Even though their paths took them in different directions, Katherine continues to bake and create. Website: www.12oaksdesserts.com
Now You Have It!
April 21, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBNow You Have It! is the latest book by Zena Livingston. What happens when you pursue material pleasures at the expense of everything else? What do you do when you realize that things aren’t enough? We talk to Zena about her latest book and her earlier books, her life, her long marriage and so much more! Website: www.zenalivingston.com
Overcoming Obstacles
April 14, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBObstacles. We all have them. Speaker Val Jones has had her share. In fact, she considers herself an expert on overcoming obstacles. She has had her share of grief (she lost her father at age 13), health ailments (hip replacement, MRSA, five surgeries in five years) and career (loss of a promising figure skating career). She discusses her 3-step process for overcoming obstacles. Website: www.valjonesspeaks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valjonesspeaker/
Leaving for Good
April 07, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBSwati Singh endured what all too many women have endured: domestic violence. She is chronicling her experiences in a book to be released later this year, Watch Your Back. We talk about what made her stay, why she finally left and the importance of a good support system. Facebook Instagram
Stories! We’ve All Got’em!
April 07, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 31.7 MBWe had a blast chatting with Christina Vo!, Vo is a brand strategist who is passionate about helping 40+ women own their stories, find their message, and share it with others. We talk about branding and we shared some our stories. We talk about life’s twists and turns and making the most out of what you have. We talked for almost an hour so settle in and listen to a great conversation! Website: www.christinavo.com Support FFF! Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/funfeistyfabulous
Stay-at-Home Survival and BIG Podcast News
March 31, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe're Baaccckkk! Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! needed a moment to think about our direction. We've decided that going forward we are focusing on real women who changed their lives and had real life successes. But today, Jean and Karyn give a few tips on stay-at-home survival. This unique time can breed success however you define it! Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/funfeistyfab/
Use Your Medical Intuition!
March 10, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWomen are notorious for their powers of intuition (but men have it too!). But what about medical intuition? We all have it! But how do we use it? Wendie Colter of The Practical Path is here to tell us exactly what it is and how we can utilize it. We talk about intuition, medical intuition and sensing other people’s intuition and protecting ours. At first, it sounds way out there. But it is grounded in reality and is, well, quite practical! www.thepracticalpath.com (Free Guided Meditations!...
Anxious in America
March 03, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBAmerica is experiencing a silent epidemic. With one in five Americans has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, the United States is the most anxious nation on the planet. But what is anxiety? How can you combat feelings of anxiety and overwhelm? Psychologist Dr. Paul Napper discusses the phenomenon and the book he’s co-authored, The Power of Agency and what we can all do to get to the root cause of our anxiety. Book: The Power of Agency
Scholarships for Everyone!
February 25, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBFeatured Interview: School is expensive … yet, sometimes, more often than not, it is necessary for career success. Jean O’Toole, co-founder of Connections101, says there are scholarships for everyone regardless of age, income, athletic ability, or GPA. Basically, if you want to go to school, there is money out there for you. Website: www.connections101.com Always Feisty, Still Fabulous: Karyn, Jean and Sharmon Swinney-Monagan talk about school, how far they’ve gone and if they’d go back.