Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsMidlife can be sh*t . . . am I right?!? But midlife is also a wonderful time of discovery, fulfillment, reinvention and more! Join Valerie Albarda, a woman on a mission to show other midlife+ women that this chapter in our lives can be filled with more than the dreaded crisis. With Midlife-A-Go-Go, you’ll get the good, the bad AND the ugly, because that’s how life is! Whether flying solo or chatting with special guests, Valerie will have candid discussions on menopause, relationships, fitness, living life on your own terms, sex and more. Join Valerie and Midlife-A-Go-Go on this journey where you’ll discover you CAN have the midlife and skip the crisis! Find more information, visit http://www.midlifeagogo.com.
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Women in Film with Christie Glascoe pt. 1
May 22, 2019 21:41 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBLet's talk about women in film. When was the last time you watched a movie or a TV show that featured a midlife woman being shown in a positive light? I'm not just talking in a supporting role but as the main character - the story revolves around her? Think on that for a minute. In the meantime, join me as I chat with Christie Glascoe (also known as Chatterbox Christie). Christie is my creative soul sister and we discuss the role of mature women in film and on TV, how society perceives women...
This is What Midlife Looks Like: Valerie Albarda
April 24, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 29.7 MBMidlife—whether you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s—it’s a wonderful time to be a woman. No longer do we have to beat ourselves up (or down) and feel as if life as we know it is over. With age comes wisdom, and many midlife women could teach a thing or two to the younger generation. Midlife women are knocking down the old stereotypes and showing the world we're more than just a 'woman of a certain age.' We are midlife. On this inaugural episode of "This is What Midlife Looks Like," Midlife-A-Go...
The ABCs of an Empowered Midlife Woman
April 10, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MBWhen you were a child, you were taught your A-B-Cs and you committed them memory. It was a catchy tune that you could probably sing in your sleep. Now that you're a woman fully grown, it's time to learn a whole new set of A-B-Cs — I call them the ABCs of an Empowered Midlife Woman. Listen in as I go from A-Z with traits that I believe make up an empowered midlife woman. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Ep...
Midlife and the Invisible Woman (Ep. 22)
March 27, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 20.1 MBSociety can sometimes be unkind to midlife women. We're treated as if we have no value, as if we don't matter and, worst of all, we're often treated as if we don't exist...as if we're invisible. The Invisible Woman Syndrome: it's real and it leaves many women feeling left out, unnoticed and, well, invisible. On this episode, I'm taking on the topic of the invisible midlife woman. I'll be offering tips on how midlife women can combat invisibility and come come out of the shadows. ****** ...
The Legacy That You Leave Behind
March 13, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 21.5 MBWhen you think about your legacy, what comes to mind? Do you believe you'll leave a positive mark on the world? Do you care about your legacy? Everyone leaves a legacy — not everyone leaves the same type of legacy. On this episode, I'll be talking about some of the ways in which we can leave a positive legacy behind. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 21. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.
Living With Intention with Chakra Wanda pt. 2 Ep. 20
February 27, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MBWhen you live with intention, life takes you where your hearts want to go. On the last of this 2-part episode, that's what happened with my guest, Chakra Wanda. She took an introspective look at her life and was led to change by her heart's desire...that's how she lives with intention. What about you? Are you on a purposeful journey in life? Listen in as Chakra Wanda and I continue the conversion on living with intention. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, su...
Living With Intention pt. 1 with Chakra Wanda Ep. 19
February 13, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 23.4 MBLiving with intention — what does that phrase mean to you? Are you living with intention? Do you sit back and allow life to just happen to you, or do you play an active role in the path you travel in life? Of course, we can't direct every aspect of our life, nor do we have absolute control. However, we can choose not to merely exist but to set our intentions for the life we want to live. And, yes, it takes practice. But the upside? You'll be living the life YOU want! On this episode, I'm h...
Erasing the Stigma: Let's Talk About Menopause with Rachel Lankester Ep. 18
January 30, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 40.9 MBI'm a firm believer that menopause should be a) less taboo, b) talked about not as a 'disease' but as a rite of passage, and c) nothing to fear. But it's human nature to have some level of fear of the unknown. So let's talk about menopause, shall we? Continuing the Menopause series, today's guest is Rachel Lankester, founder of Magnificent Midlife. Rachel has some strong opinions about menopause and, like myself, she's passionate about making it less taboo. Join the conversation as we tal...
“Teaserpalooza!” Teasers from the Pilot Through Episode 15
January 23, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 39.5 MBCall it a preview. Call it a teaser. Call it a sneak peek. Call it a tasting. It's all of those things rolled into one! Take a listen to the "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" Teaserpalooza! It's teasers from each episode from the Pilot through Episode 15! Get a morsel of each episode, then go back and dig into each entire episode at your leisure. Listen, enjoy, comment and share! ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. Visit Midlife...
Erasing the Stigma: Let's Talk About Menopause with Antionette Blake
January 16, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 39.8 MBLadies, it's time we talked about menopause. The truth . . . for better or worse. Let’s strip it bare — uncover the harsh reality and the benefits — and bring it all to light. Why? Because too many women are in the dark, ill-informed and unaware. Because menopause is about more than just hot flashes and mood swings. Because too many women are conflicted about menopause. Because millions of women go through menopause . . . and millions more of our future generation will be catapulted into men...
Ditch the Resolutions and Still Make it a Great 2019 (Ep. 16)
January 02, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 28.5 MBHappy New Year! 2019 is finally here. And what happens every New Year? People start making lofty resolutions and swear they’ll make massive changes in their lives. But what usually happens? People find it difficult to stick to their resolutions. Do you fall into that group? So what do you do about resolutions? Do you make them? Do you not make them? Do you ditch them? I say ditch ‘em, and I'll tell you why. For the majority of people, resolutions don’t work. They may work for a while, but ...
Ep. 15 Questions Every Midlife Woman Should Ask Herself - A Baker's Dozen
December 12, 2018 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBReaching midlife can be viewed as reaching a milestone in life. By the time women get to this point in our lives, we've seen a lot, we've lived a lot, we've loved a lot and perhaps we've made a few mistakes along the way. It's all part of the journey; it comes with the territory. During this time, I believe there are some questions midlife women should ask themselves. Questions about our happiness, our intentions, our narrative and more. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to ...
Ep. 14 MIdlife Women Returning to the Workforce pt. 2 with Taiwo Dayo-Payne
December 05, 2018 11:00 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MBMidlife women are doing things today that our mothers and grandmothers probably never dreamed of! We're taking charge of our lives and doing things our way. And for some of us, we're returning into the fold of the workforce. Some are even branching out and starting businesses...talk about living the dream! On this episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" which is the second in a 2-part series, I'm chatting with Taiwo Dayo-Payne, a Lifestyle Coach, trainer, writer, and Founder & CEO of The...
Ep. 13 Midlife Women Returning to the Workforce with Andrea Slominski
November 28, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 29 MBAre you a midlife woman contemplating returning to the workforce? You're not alone. For whatever reason, more midlife women are re-entering the workforce or starting their own businesses. It can be a tough landscape to navigate. On this episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" I'm having a wonderful chat with Andrea Slominski, a self-described "midlife midwife" and founder of Midlife Reboot. We get in the weeds on the topic of midlife women and the workforce and, together, we hope to offe...
Ep. 12 Fearing Less - Redefining Your Life and Your Money with Patty Gale
November 14, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 35.1 MBMidlife women and finances...is that a taboo combination? It doesn't have to be. It's high time we start talking about our finances. Ass midlife women, we should have our ducks in a row, right? While that may be true, sometimes we fall short of reaching our financial goals for one reason or another. On this episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" I'm chatting with Patty Gale, founder of Fear.less Girl Financial. We're discussing the importance of women handling their own finances and kno...
Ep. 11 An Ode to Badass Midlife Women
November 07, 2018 11:00 - 17 minutes - 21 MBSometimes as midlife women, we don't speak up. We allow ourselves to fade into the background. Our silence is our acquiescence; we unwittingly give people power over us. No more. Don't want to speak up? Well I do. This episode is devoted to the badassery of midlife women! I'm breaking down the special nuances as I see it that make up a badass midlife woman. Is that woman you? Tune in and see if you fill the bill. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscrib...
Ep. 10 Silver Sisters Women Embracing Their Brilliant Shades of Gray pt. 2
October 31, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MBGray hair don't care? You bet! We may be older, but we're also getting better. Many women have ditched the dyes and are now embracing their gray and showing the world that they're proud of their crowning glory. Today's show is the last in a 2-part series that's all about midlife and beyond women who are embracing their varying shades of gray. They've come out of the background with their crowning glory leading the way. I'm chatting with Dina Eisenberg and Valerie Lewis, two women who hav...
Ep. 9 Silver Sisters Women Embracing Their Brilliant Shades of Gray pt 1
October 24, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 39.2 MBWhat a blessing it is to get older. Age may come with a few aches and pains, but it also comes with wisdom. While some may fear getting older, others view it as growth and they accept it. But there is that one topic that, for some women, may be one best left silent: gray hair. There was a time when women with gray hair were relegated to the sidelines of life and viewed as "too old." That outdated narrative is changing. Today's show is the first in a 2-part series that's all about midlife a...
Ep. 8 The Right Way to Fitness with Nicole Sanders and Rene Syler of Ladimax Lifestyle
October 17, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 46.4 MBAs we get older, are we doing our bodies any favors with out fitness routine? Surprisingly, many women are getting it wrong. What may have worked for us 20 years ago doesn't cut it today. On today's show, I'm chatting with Nicole Sanders and Rene Syler of Ladimax Lifestyle. These ladies break it all down for us! We'll talk about why we need muscle as we get older, how liquid diets is a temporary fix, the important questions to ask yourself if you're considering going on a diet, and much mo...
Ep. 7: Childless by Choice or Circumstance with Irene Washington and Sandra Dawes
October 10, 2018 10:00 - 57 minutes - 49 MBMany women choose not to have children in life. Others don't have children by circumstance. Not every woman wants to be a mother, and not every woman can be a mother. But what are their stories? There's more to it than just what's on the surface. On today's show, I have a heart-to-heart chat with two women, both childless — one by choice, the other by circumstances. Irene Washington and Sandra Dawes open up about what it's like to be childless, what led them to this station in life, and wh...
Ep. 6: Women and Solo Travel in Midlife and Beyond with Jennifer Buccholz
October 03, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MBAs a midlife woman, do you often want to travel to places you've never been but you can't seem to find a traveling partner? Have you had visions of traveling solo but were afraid to make that leap? On today's show, I chat with Jennifer Buccholz. Jennifer is a proponent of midlife women traveling solo . . . so much so that she built a business around it: Transform Via Travel. For Jennifer, traveling solo was a game changer. In this episode, we chat about her philosophy on women traveling s...
Ep. 5 Stepping Into Your Boldness with Kim Boudreau Smith
September 26, 2018 10:00 - 51 minutes - 45.2 MBHave you stepped into your boldness lately? When was the last time you used your voice? I mean really used your voice and made yourself known? Make sure you're not just seen but heard also. There is no fading into the background of midlife! On today's show, I'll be chatting with speaker, blogger, author and entrepreneur Kim Boudreau Smith. Kim is a multimedia maven who has been an entrepreneur for over 28 years and she has a passion for helping women to discover and use their voices. We'...
Ep. 4 The Mind-Body Connection with Carol Cassara
September 19, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 30.4 MBMidlife comes with new beginnings, discovery, joy and more. But midlife can also be filled with moments of grief, anxiety, chronic pain and more. On this episode, I chat with hypnotherapist and healing advocate Carol Cassara. Carol is the founder of "A Healing Spirit," a service birthed from loss. Carol talks about past life regression, hypnosis, having life post-retirement and more.
Ep. 3 Aging, Sex and the Midlife Woman with Walker Thornton pt. 2
September 12, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this second half of a 2-part episode, I continue my chat with author, sex educator, speaker and sexual health writer, Walker Thornton. We continue the conversation about our sexuality as midlife women, encouraging women to discuss with their partner what pleases them sexually, being in fear of menopause, self-pleasuring, and more. It's a candid and stimulating conversation that you don't want to miss!
Ep. 2 Aging, Sex and the Midlife Woman with Walker Thornton
September 05, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 25.6 MBHave you come into your own as a midlife woman? Do you embrace the aging woman that you have become (even while desiring to change certain aspects of yourself) or are you on a continual mission to ‘keep up with the younger Joneses?’ Have you stepped into your sexuality and claimed it? On this episode, I’m chatting with author, sex educator, speaker and sexual health writer, Walker Thornton. In this first of two episodes, we candidly discuss our sexuality as midlife women, feeling invisible...
Ep. 1 Midlife Without the Crisis
August 29, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 23.4 MBWhen most people hear the word “midlife,” they likely associate it with the word “crisis,” either knowingly or subconsciously. Some say that the midlife crisis is a myth, while others believe wholeheartedly that it’s real, it’s horrible and that every person going through midlife will experience it. I happen to fall somewhere in the middle. While midlife crisis is a real thing, that doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone will experience a crisis. Yes, we can giggle at the jabs that society...
Pilot Ep: Midlife Women and the Beauty of Reinvention
August 18, 2018 16:02 - 36 minutes - 39.3 MBMidlife can be a wonderful time in a woman’s life. Unfortunately, some women don’t take advantage of this pivotal time, they don’t take that leap to script their second chapter, and, ultimately, they miss out on discovering a whole new life. That’s where reinvention comes in. Reinvention is about change and growth. It’s a choice that you make for yourself that can have phenomenal benefits. But first . . . Do you know who you are? This episode gives you a gentle nudge in the direction o...