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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Life after Death - One Woman's Story
December 18, 2018 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBNDE’s or near-death experiences can answer the age-old question, is there anything after this life. s the cemetery our final resting place? Nancy Rynes, a scientist and skeptic used to believe that the grave marked the end. That changed after a bicycle accident and a near-death experience. What exactly happened? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out. Suffice to say that she is now a spiritual seeker. Website: http://nancyrynes.com Book: Awakenings from the Light
All about Menopause
December 11, 2018 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWhy is menopause such a mystery? If a woman lives long enough she’ll experience it. But what is it really? Hormones change and hot flashes ensue but isn’t there more to it than that. Young girls have tons of information at their disposal when they start menstruating but when that ends, then what? We’ve got questions and Clarissa Hughes of A Little Breathing Space has answers! Website: http://www.alittlebreatingspace.com
Bad Habits Be Damned!
December 04, 2018 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBEverybody’s got’em … bad or negative habits. It could be anything from not drinking water to negative self-talk to adopting a victim mentality. Rhonda Farrah is a Lifestyle coach who helps people live life on purpose instead of life on default. We talk strategies and thinking that can help you put those habits in the path and help you make decisions and live a life that makes your tail wag! Website: www.helpmerhondanow.com
No More Fear, No More Shame
November 27, 2018 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThere is no look of a woman in an abusive relationship. She doesn’t belong to a specific race or practice a certain religion. She can’t be identified by social class or educational background. She can be and is any one of us. Rustie MacDonald shares her story but it reflects the story of many women who have lived and are living it. Website: www.rustiemacdonald.com Book: Journey of a Thousand Steps: A collection of the popular Living & Thriving Blog Posts Podcast: http://www.blogtalkra...
Thanksgiving - Traditions, Tales, Trivia
November 20, 2018 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAh, Thanksgiving! Turkey with the trimmings, family and friends. The Holidays are upon us. Jean and Karyn share some Thanksgiving traditions, some Turkey Day tales and end with some interesting Thanksgiving trivia. If you are looking for a few laughs and some trivia that will impress your friends and family, then listen in!
Mental Health at Work
November 13, 2018 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBMental health is health and it is part of who we are. We take it with us wherever we go, including to work. Yet mental health in the workplace is rarely talked about. Do we share our condition with co-workers and bosses or do we keep it to ourselves? What can we do to educate those on the job and end the stigma against mental health? Maggie Georgopolous (www.maginspires.com) climbed the corporate ladder in a male-dominated field and did so while living with bipolar disorder. Listen to her st...
A Living Family History
November 06, 2018 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWhen Bryan Renslow’s mother died, he took his grief and turned it into something that could help, not just him, but others. Living Family History was created to help ease the grieving process by giving people a way to honor the memory of those who have passed. He stops by to talk to Karyn and Jean about capturing memories and the essence of those who have passed and how he’s chosed to honor his mother. website: http://www.livingfamilyhistory.com
Living a Life You Love
October 30, 2018 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBKaren Chaston was a successful CFO who lived her own version of Groundhog’s Day – the same thing over and over again. When the universe sent two sobering wake-up calls, she knew a change was in order. She started Live Love by Design to help women live their best lives and get off of the treadmill we often find ourselves on. Now, she is reaching out to young girls whose lives have been affected by pregnancy and equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to design their own lives. ...
Saving Each Other
October 23, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBAfter enduring immense tragedy and unspeakable grief, two people find love where they least expect it. With Saving Each Other, first-time author Stacy Mitchell has created a story that has readers laughing and crying. In fact, after her initial publication, she used reader feedback to make some critical changes that made her book, the first in a series, even better. Stacy, Jean and Karyn talk superheroes, writing, accepting feedback and creativity. Book: Saving Each Other
Home Alive
October 16, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBMothers across the country are terrified every time their son pulls out of the parking lot or backs out of the driveway. The possibility of him encountering the police leaves them quaking in their shoes. After years as an emergency medicine physician, Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner had seen enough. He wrote Home Alive: 11 Must Steps to Surviving Encounters with the Police. The book and the interview isn’t about police bashing or taking sides. It is about helping both sides come out alive. Websi...
Mental Health Matters
October 09, 2018 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBNancy Virden of the Always the Fight blog (www.alwaysthefight.com) and Karyn, both depression sufferers and suicide survivors, sit down to talk about depression, wny mental health matters and what loved ones can do to help. It isn't about positive thinking or platitudes. Sometimes it is about asking the difficult questions, other times it is about just being there (and no words are necessary).
Awakening to A New Passion
October 02, 2018 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBMaking movies does happen outside of Hollywood. And independent films prove that not every movie requires a big budget. Sharon Wilharm, and her husband John, are releasing their seventh film, The Summer of 67 (www.summerof67.com) in November 2018. An avid reader with a degree in journalism, Sharon never imagined a career as a filmmaker, but her marriage to John changed all of that. In turn, it awakened a passion she never knew she had.
Grief and Growth
September 25, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBNo parent ever expects to lose a child. Yet, unfortunately it happens. For Roni Lambrect, it happened when her only child was 15. She decided, in her grief, was to honor her son by doing. She has written several books, including Parenting at Your Best, all about mindful parenting. Children grow so fast that if you blink, you’ll miss it. Yet, so many of the most well-meaning parents let life get in the way of enjoying their kids and the process of parenting. Website: https://www.parentingat...
Karyn's 50th Jubilee
September 18, 2018 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHost Karyn Beach is celebrating the big 5-0 this week. As she enters her sixth decade, she and Jean look back on the major lessons learned in the first five decades - from bubbles to changing the game to the power of resilience, there has been a lots of lessons learned and life lived. And, as Karyn says, "The best is yet to come."
A Mind for Mindfulness
September 11, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes - 33.8 MBWhen most people think of mindfulness, they think of meditation. Yet, mindfulness coach, Clarissa Hughes, says mindfulness is much more than meditation. Being mindful involves being present in the present moment. You aren't dwelling on the past or focusing on the future. Instead, you are dwelling on the now and focusing on the activities you are participating in. When people begin to master mindfulness, they are less stressed and anxious and more peaceful. website: https://thelittlebreath...
Wow! You Too Can Dream Big
September 04, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes - 29 MBWe’ve all experienced tough times, when Kathy Tuccaro shared her story with me all I could say was “Wow!” During our interview, again, all I could say was “Wow” … repeatedly. Kathy’s is a story of trauma from sexual abuse, rape and alcoholism. It included multiple stints in rehab, the loss of one career and the discovery of a new and unexpected career. Now and author and a speaker, Kathy speaks to abuse victims with a message of motivation and inspiration. Hers is a story that must be heard....
Authenitcally You!
August 28, 2018 13:00 - 39 minutes - 34.5 MBWhat does it mean to be authentically you? Karen Luise knows and she also knows that sometimes to be authentically who you are, you’ve got to break a few rules. Authentic means that you genuinely know who you are, what you want, where you’ve been and what matters to you (as far as values, ideals, and beliefs). To be your authentic self, you might have to step on a few toes and ruffle some feathers … and that is okay. At the end of the day, you’ve gotta be you! Website: www.doctorkarin....
Corporate Kindness
August 21, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MBTwo words you never hear together: corporate and kindness. They are practically oxymorons – but not so fast. Lara Heacock works with corporations on kindness to combat overwhelm and burnout. Now according to Lara, corporate kindness is different from interpersonal kindness. Corporate kindness isn’t about hugs and singing choruses of Kumbaya. It’s about corporations extending Website: www.kindovermatter.com Book: Practical Kindness
Do It Now! Stop Procrastinating
August 14, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes - 29.7 MBIt’s so easy, isn’t it? You really will get to it tomorrow, won’t you? Then tomorrow comes and … tomorrow is still there. Procrastination is real, a real problem. Eric Twiggs is the author of The Discipline of Now which covers 12 steps to overcoming this pervasive habit. Why do we do it? How can we stop? We discuss it all. Who knows? Maybe Jean can actually tackle her closet now (after 7 years!). Website: www.ericmtwiggs.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1316705905050584/ ...
Shoot for the Stars!
August 07, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 27.9 MBInez Barberio got a degree in journalism from NYU and then life happened. Motherhood and career took her in several different directions. She was fulfilled, but after 40, she needed something different and something more. Then, fate and encouragement from her sons, led her in a different direction and she has never looked back. The best part? It all happened after age 40. Now a celebrity journalist, Inez is living proof that life doesn’t end after 40. It changes and it can change for the bet...
Go For It
July 31, 2018 13:00 - 50 minutes - 45.3 MBTHIS IS A SUPER-SIZED SHOW! ALMOST 50 MINUTES OF FUN. FEISTY. FABULOUSNESS! What would it take for you to walk away from a lucrative career? The answer for Shonda Carter was a dream. It was walking away from comfort and towards her calling. It meant walking away from a career she had built and towards a minimum wage job at a television station. It took vision and it took lots of courage. For Shonda it was worth it. Now she speaks, she writes, she produces and directed. Shonda took control ...
Career Change - from HR to Music
July 24, 2018 13:00 - 29 minutes - 25.5 MBEvery morning, people get up and head to work. Maybe during their commute, lunch or even during a meeting; they start thinking about what they would rather be doing. Maybe they’d love to be writing or painting. Maybe they wished they had gone right instead of left at that fork in the road. Sharon Johnson had these feelings … and she did something about them. She left behind a success human resources career to pursue her musical dreams.
Relax More, Stress Less!
July 17, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes - 32.1 MBMore heart attacks happen on Monday morning than any other time of the week. Stress is an epidemic. Yet at the same time, it is often a ‘badge of honor’. We brag and boast about how stressed we are. And, we feel guilty if we have time to relax. Nicky Stansbury, international stress management life coach and owner of La Palmera Spa, says we have it all wrong. We need to relax more and stress less! Websites: www.stresslesssecrets.com , www.lapalmeraspa.com
Become a Money Magnet
July 10, 2018 13:00 - 35 minutes - 29.9 MBMoney isn’t everything, of course it isn’t. However, having money can alleviate a lot of stress and make a lot of the things you’d like to have and do possible. James Goi Jr. is the Attract Money Guru and the author of How to Attract Money Using Mind Power. But it goes beyond cash and coins. The same techniques that can attract money can help you in every other area of your life as well. James writes books that ‘awaken, uplift and empower’. Website: https://www.jamesgoijr.com/ Book: ...
Celebrate Your Independence
July 03, 2018 13:00 - 25 minutes - 22.5 MBNever 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.
You CAN Travel
June 26, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes - 30 MBIt’s a big world with lots to see and do. So isn’t it about time you saw more of it and did more in it. From one-tank trips to international treks, traveling more is within your reach. So, let’s do it. Travel agent, Jill Jones of Cadillac Travel can show you how. Not only can you afford to travel but you can also afford a travel agent. In fact, you can’t afford not to have an agent if you want to travel economically and travel well. Website: www.cadillactravel.com Contact Jill directly...
The Truth about Human Trafficking
June 19, 2018 13:00 - 35 minutes - 30.3 MBHuman Trafficking. When the topic comes up we think of sex slaves in far away lands. We think of something that happens far away from the comforts of our homes. Yet human trafficking is occurring right around us … all of the time. Nancy Hartwell has dedicated over 40 years to investigating human trafficking, both sexual and labor. It happens here in the US and the Western world. Website: www.nancyhartwell.com Books Harem Slave Prince Ibrahim’s Favorite Voices from the Harem
Walking the Camino de Santiago
June 12, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes - 33.3 MBThe Camino de Santiago is a 500-mile walk starting in France and ending in Spain. Jennifer Johnson made the whole life-changing walk and now takes others on an abbreviated (just over 100 mile) Camino. Some walk to work through issues like grief or health. For others, the walk is more spiritual. Whatever the reason, people who take the walk end the walk different than when they started. A moving meditation, the Camino gives you the time and space you need to think, ponder or pray. website: ...
Walking the Camino de Santiago
June 12, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes - 33.3 MBThe Camino de Santiago is a 500-mile walk starting in France and ending in Spain. Jennifer Johnson made the whole life-changing walk and now takes others on an abbreviated (just over 100 mile) Camino. Some walk to work through issues like grief or health. For others, the walk is more spiritual. Whatever the reason, people who take the walk end the walk different than when they started. A moving meditation, the Camino gives you the time and space you need to think, ponder or pray. website: ...
Aging Healthily
June 05, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe opposite of aging gracefully is well, something we’ll all encounter but aren’t in that much of a hurry to do (I’ll give you a hint it involves being six feet below the earth or being reduced to a mound of dust). But aging gracefully is an option to just aging. Gerontologist Cassandra Hill stops by to talk about how we can age better – looking better and doing more. And it involves just a few changes. Website: www.mydoterra.com/cassandrarhill Facebook: www.facebook.com/livehealthyforl...
Have a Happy Healthy Summer!
May 29, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 34.5 MBThere is no time like summer time to get it all together. Days are longer, weather is warmer, everyone is going on vacation or taking days off. According to health coach and Fun. Feisty. Fabulous! health contributor, Kim Acedo, getting healthy comes down to four things: eating, moving, sleeping and how you feel. You start with the category you’re doing the best in and move on from there. website: http://www.transformationwellnessforwomen.com Facebook: Health and Self-Care for Women in Mi...
Don't Manage Knee Pain
May 22, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 28.6 MBWhat if I told you that pain wasn’t something to be managed, but something to be eliminated. Sure, there is a whole branch of medicine known for helping patients manage and live with their pain, but you don’t have to live that way. Bill Parravano is known as the Knee Pain Guru and has developed innovative techniques for getting rid of the pain … and doing it without surgery, shots or medication. Website: htttp://www.thekneepainguru.com Take The 7-Day Knee Pain Challenge
Finding the Funny
May 15, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBFinding the humor in everyday situations can make all of the difference, even when dealing with a very serious situation. Debbie Roppolo, author of The Toilet Is Overflowing and The Dog Is Wearing My Underwear and the mother of two, including one son suffering from autism. We talk about being resilient in the face of devastating news and the necessity of finding the humor in almost any situation. Book: The Toilet is Overflowing and the Dog is Wearing My Underwear Facebook: Debbie Ro...
Ready ... Set ... Write!
May 08, 2018 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThey say that all of us (at least most of us) are carrying a book around in our heads. We talk with writer and podcaster, Jenn Taylor about what it takes to get that book from head to paper to final product … a book! During our discussion, we bust several myths regarding writing and self-publishing. With a hope, that listeners will get out of their own way and get writing! Website: www.jenntaylor.net Book: Hello, My Name is Warrior Princess
Dating and Career
May 01, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBWhen it comes to dating are you putting in the work or just waiting for the magic fairy dust to reveal your Prince Charming? What if I told you that magic fairy dust was just glitter and it had no supernatural properties? According to Dr. Mekel Harris, you need to work as hard for your personal life as you do for your professional life. It’s never too late but it is time to start dating with intention. Website: www.mekelharrisphd.com and mekelharrisauthor.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.c...
B.L.O.S.S.O.M.
April 24, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 20.8 MBB.L.O.S.S.O.M. – The Key to Sexual Healing is the book by Carolin Hauser on overcoming sexual abuse. Hauser stops by to share her story and the seven steps (with the acroynym B.L.O.S.S.O.M.) to overcome sexual abuse and create a life your love. Starting with the head then moving to the heart, Carolin relies on neurology to help people escape past trauma and a lifetime of living with the effects. Website: www.carolinhauser.com Free Download: https://carolinhauser.leadpages.co/power-back/...
Leadership
April 17, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBDo you have to be a leader, to lead? No, of course you don’t. Yes, there are people given positions of leadership who can definitely benefit from leadership training. But so can people who lead a family or just need to lead themselves to better results. Michael Laidler is a speaker, and leadership coach who knows that leadership, learning and speaking go hand and hand. Website: www.michaelalaidler.com
Creating the Life You Love
April 10, 2018 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBHere’s a question? Are you living the life you love? If not, what will it take to create that life? Author, professor, mother and so much more, Dr. Sharmon Monagan has done just that – recreating her life overlooking the beach and doing it on her terms. So, what does it take? We talk about it with Sharmon and here’s a hint: it isn’t always about money. Start living your life your way! It really is possible. Books: https://www.amazon.com/Sharmon-Monagan/e/B007HEWBT0
Write It Out
April 03, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWriting can be good for the soul. I think so and so does Jen Shakeel (https://jenshakeelcps.com/). A writer in her own right (no pun intended), Jen also helps people tell their own stories through ghost writing and writing out their feelings, worries and issues through her life coach business. Jen and Karyn talk about the power of writing and how writing can help anyone get in touch with themselves, what matters most and what they want to be. Website: https://jenshakeelcps.com/ Facebook:...
From Truth to Triumph
March 27, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 32.5 MBStanding in your truth. The whole truth … and nothing but the truth. Lily Sanders (http://www.lilysanders.live) , author of the autobiography, Truth to Triumph, knows a bit about the truth, dealing with it, standing with it and owning it. She stops by the show to talk to Karyn and Jean about her truth, her highs and her lows and how your truth is a combination of both. Book: Truth to Triumph: A Spiritual Guide to Finding Your Truth
Treating the Whole Person
March 20, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 26.7 MBChanging your health habits starts way before you pick a meal plan or find the perfect exercise. According to Dr. Dani (http://www.drdaniphd), it starts with behavior and emotion (the head and the heart). We talk about why there is no one size-fits-all answer for developing healthy habits and how a lack of belief in the ability to change can make all the difference. Small changes can make big differences. Better yet, they can instill hope and confidence and that is the start of healthy cha...
Being the Man She Wants
March 13, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MBWhat is manhood? How is it defined? What does it look like in action? And, what is it that women are looking for in a man. Elliott Katz, author of Being the Strong Man a Woman Wants: Timeless Wisdom Being the Strong Man A Woman Wants: Timeless wisdom on being a man, stopped by to discuss what it means to be a strong man really means. Our discussion was a timely one. We delved into how men have changed over the decades. We looked at the role of men in the MeToo movement. We also had a very ...
Be the Tortoise Not the Hare
March 06, 2018 14:00 - 42 minutes - 37.1 MBSleep Food Exercise Mood These are the four areas that result in healthy habits and, if you want it, weight loss. Can't sleep? It will be more difficult to make good food choices, exercise or be in a good mood. Not making healthy food choices? You could be suffering from a lack of energy (no exercise), a flucctuating mood and a restless night of sleep. You get the idea. Health coach Kim Acedo helps clients tackle one area at a time to make real and lasting change. Because, like th...
Get Offline and Go Out Pt 2
February 27, 2018 14:00 - 25 minutes - 21.6 MBHere's Part 2 of our conversation with love strategist, Cynthia D'Amour. Time really does fly when you are having a good time. We ended up talking for almost an hour. So I split the show in half. Listen to us discuss being comfortable with yourself and learning to love all of the parts of yourself. You'll enjoy listening to the final half of the conversation with Cynthia D'Amour. After all, her name is love! website: http://www.CynthiaOfLove.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cynthi...
Get Offline and Go Out
February 20, 2018 14:00 - 26 minutes - 22.3 MBCynthia D'Amour (http://www.CynthiaOfLove.com) is a love strategist. Unlike most dating experts, she encourages her clients (and us) to get off-line and actually go out and meet people, the old fashioned way, in person. She talks to women about abandoning antiquated notions of dating and taking charge of their dating life. The days of waiting for him to notice you are over. In fact, dating is a lot like shopping. Jean and Karyn had so much fun and learned so much speaking with Cynthia, that ...
Increased Intimacy through 7 Days of Sex
February 13, 2018 14:00 - 40 minutes - 36.1 MBIntimacy in a relationship is more than sexual. Yet, sexual intimacy can open the door to emotional intimacy as well. In fact Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo, of the One Extraordinary Marriage podcast (http://www.oneextraordinarymarriage.com), have an incredible story to share about how sex revived their marriage, increased their intimacy, communication and just general closeness. Now, through their podcast and book, they are helping other couples do the same. Website and Podcast: http://www.onee...
Sex? Yes, Please!
February 06, 2018 14:00 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBIf you were to watch television, you'd think that sex is something reserved for those in their 20s, 30s and sometimes 40s. Yet, we sexual pleasure isn't reserved for that group, or any group for that matter. Sexual pleasure activist, Angela Lieben (www.thepleasureactivist.com) says single, coupled, menopausal, all are entitled to a fulfilling sex life without shame or guilt. Let's talk about sex! We have a fun and frank discussion about just that.
Ending the Diet Cycle
January 30, 2018 14:00 - 35 minutes - 29.7 MBThe Diet Cycle ... You're on your diet (and losing weight) then you are off the diet (and probably gaining weight). It's time to stop that swinging pendulum and get off of it once and for all. Jean Hand, knows the struggle because she has been there herself. Now, she is dedicated to helping other women do the same. Stop the diet cycle and start normal eating. Normal eating? What is that? Listen in as Jenn explains exactly what it means to eat normally. Website: jennhand.com
Human Relationships
January 23, 2018 14:00 - 36 minutes - 39.7 MBRelationships aren’t always easy. And we’re not just talking about romantic ones. Relationships – parent-child, boss-employee, friendships and any other situation where two people have consistent interactions. If you think about it, quality relationships are essential to a happy life. Enter Clete Bulach (https://www.westga.edu/~cbulach/) who specializes in human relations and conflict management. We discuss · 5 Types of Interpersonal Communication · 9 Forms of Con...
Finding Financial Aid
January 16, 2018 14:00 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBThe days of working your way through college or saving for it are gone. Even public state schools can be expensive. You make too much money to qualify for financial aid. Your kid just doesn’t have the grades to get financial aid. What if those two statements didn’t have to be true for you. What if your child could still qualify for financial aid regardless of your salary and what kinds of grades they receive. Well, I don’t have to tell you that, Crystal Olivarria, the Career Convers...