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The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide will be back in January with all new episodes! Until then, enjoy this “Best of” episode created just for you.  Have a very happy holiday season and I'll talk with you in January! “Holiday stress is not something you get, it's something you create.” I wrote this little gem on Facebook eight years ago. Unlike other things I sometimes read from years ago, this time I actually agree with my younger self — wholeheartedly.I believe that, along with the incredible challenges we have faced over the last year and a half, we have also been provided with some clarity; clarity in what matters and what we should prioritize. After years and years of holiday stress rinse and repeat, we had an opportunity to streamline and to simplify. I know, for me, I'm not ready to go back to the way things were. How about you?Read full blog post here. Support the show

Hi! I'm on a bit of a summer schedule but wanted to share something I thought you might like (produced by yours truly). Media Circus takes an inside look at private tragedy in the public eye, and explores how the media got it right, got it wrong, and got in the way. In each episode, Victim Advocate and Author Kim Goldman gives us a fresh, behind-the-scenes look into high profile crimes you think you know, told by the victims and their families who were thrust into the spotlight in their most vulnerable moments. Media Circus connects you with the real people beyond the media coverage to share their stories -- in their own words, on their own terms.Check it out and give it a favorite or follow. Support the show

On Ryan Rae Harbuck's Instagram, she refers to herself as a "word sifter, wheelie expert, boy mom and underwater dreamer." I'll add courageous woman, inspiring swimmer and badass mom to that description. A paralyzing car accident in her teens left Ryan with a new life to build. In her book, When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair,  Ryan shares a poignant message, "Everyone has a chair," that thing we are bound to or unwillingly defines you, an element that makes you different from the rest, one that you have little choice in the matter.  But it does not mean life is without choices.  Ryan's story is a series of choices that will surprise, inspire and motivate you to life your own life to the fullest. Support the show

In one of the most raw, honest episodes of TGAWG yet, I talk with TV personality, interior designer and life stylist Lauren Makk.  I met Lauren back in 2015 when I was working on a daytime syndicated TV show called Fablife. Lauren, one of the co-hosts and resident interior designer, stood out to me at the time as someone who is very much, "what you see is what you get," something I definitely admire, especially in that industry.  Six plus years later, she's still that way. In this episode, Lauren shares:Her journey to sobriety, complete with twists and turns. What life looked like when she was drinking. The excruciatingly painful moment when she knew something needed to change. And what she's learned about herself in the one year since putting down the  bottle.Resources: Alcoholics AnonymousBooze-Free Craft Cocktails(More to come!) About Lauren: Lauren Makk is an Interior Designer, Life Stylist, and popular TV Host seen on the Emmy Award winning Trading Spaces on TLC, Home Made Simple for the Oprah Winfrey Network, and Big Block Overhaul for HGTV. Lauren has also starred alongside Tyra Banks, Chrissy Teigen and Joe Zee as she co-hosted the hit talk show “FAB Life”, for ABC. More recently, Lauren has paved a way for a new generation of design leaders and makers as she was cast as judge on “Shop Class”, a kids design completion show on Disney + and “Design Star: Next Gen” for Discovery + - both streaming now.A native of Oklahoma City, Lauren has lived everywhere from Philly to Honolulu, building businesses and creating design magic. More recently, Lauren has gotten married to the love of her life -Alvin Lozano, and moved to Nashville where they are raising their blended family of 5. Never one to shy away from personal topics, Lauren has been candid about her major weight losses (and gains), and is coming clean about getting cleaner. Today Lauren is celebrating a full year of sobriety.Support the show

Julie Solomon is a speaker, business coach, host of the top rated The Influencer Podcast, and Author of the brand new book, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable. If you're been thinking it's time to go for what you really want -- or maybe even just figure out what you really want, this episode is for you. We talk the importance of owning your origin story, Julie's three keys to freedom, and the one mind-blowing section of the book that can change how you see everything.Get a signed copy of Julie's book or order through her website.More about Julie:Julie has launched several successful online programs including Pitch It Perfect, The Influencer Academy, and SHINE Mastermind, which teach clients how to master the important skill sets needed to take a personal brand idea and turn it into a profitable, sustainable business (such as cherry picking brand partnerships that make you thousands a month, or introducing yourself to an influential community of leaders and getting them excited to support you).In her weekly podcast, The Influencer Podcast, Julie offers up real-time coaching, straight talk, and conversations about business growth and personal development to her millions of listeners worldwide. With over a decade of experience in helping individuals turn messages into movements, Julie empowers entrepreneurs to expand their brand and grow their influence. Julie's work has been featured in top tier outlets including, FORBES, Entrepreneur, Business Weekly, SUCCESS, and People Magazine. And she was recently named one of the Top 100 leaders in Influencer Marketing by Influence.Co. Her upcoming book, Get What You Want, is for people who are tired of being told “just be yourself,” and teaches you how to shake off outdated ideas of what is possible and use your newfound belief to make anything you want happen. Most importantly, it gives you confidence to love and accept yourself so you become unstoppable.Support the show

According to Oxford's English Dictionary, a community is defined by a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals., and community just so happens to be one of the core values of GAWG. In this episode, I talk with grown-ass women, some of them listeners of the podcast and YouTube channel, all of them women over 40, in our first ever Pod Squad event. So what is Pod Squad? It's kind of like a book club, but we talk topics that come up on the GAWG podcast as well as discuss other things top of mind, and potential future podcast topics. I just hosted the first in the series and it certainly did not disappoint. A dozen women from all over the US and Canada, from different backgrounds and who each have their own unique life experiences, they all came together to exchange ideas, share opinions and provide insight — it was more than I could've ever imagined. And now I have a dozen new friends. We talk...The great resignationLife after divorce — especially when married a very long timeWe began the discussion chatting about a recent episode with Dr. Marilyn Simmons BoweThank you to the ladies who joined me for the very first GAWG pod squad event. Join me on Revel for the next one. It's totally free and a lot of fun. Visit HelloRevel.com and click JOIN. Be sure to choose Grown-Ass Woman's Guide when asked how you heard about Revel. Message me there and scroll the hundreds of events offered. It's really a cool experience. If you've enjoyed this episode, or any of the episode of TGAWG, please share with a friend. And while you're on your favorite podcast app, won't you take a few seconds and give us a rating and review? It would be totally appreciated. Support the show

On this final episode in our May Mental Health Awareness series, we focus on the mind, body connection and how what we feed our bodies often can create a short and longterm impact on our mind and soul. If you're ready to open your mind to small, simple steps we can take -- and I do mean simple -- to feel better through our 80s, this is for you. Guest: Jovanka Ciares is the author of Reclaiming Wellness, Ancient Wisdom for Your Healthy, Happy, and Beautiful Life. She'sa certified wellness expert, integrative herbalist, nutrition educator and coach who offers lectures and workshops in Spanish and English. Jovanka is on a mission to inspire people, especially BIPOC, to reclaim the wellness practices of their ancestry in hopes that they too can reclaim their natural and rightful state of wellness.Previous Episodes in the Series: Is EMDR Right for MeThis Is How Your Brain WorksA Millennial's Take on Mental HealthSupport the show

If you heard last week's episode, you know it's possible to heal our brains in a variety of different ways. One of those ways is through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a powerful tool to help patients move forward, or as Dr Lili Wagner so perfectly stated "move past our past." In this episode, we dive deeper into EMDR, discuss the benefits, who it may be good for, and who it might not find it a great fit. About: Dr. Lili Wagner is a Licensed Psychologist in California with over 20 years of experience.  She works with adults and the elderly, specializing in trauma as well as the psychological ramifications of having a chronic illness or autoimmune disease.  She is certified in EMDR, CBT, and has several health coaching certifications.  Due to her own chronic health issues, Dr. Wagner uses a holistic mind, body, and soul approach to therapy.  During her spare time, she loves to cuddle with her dog, enjoys movies, music, dancing, and spending time with her family.  Support the show

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is committed to sharing resources to help grown-ass women get the support they need.Today, you'll meet Rachelle McCloud LCSW,  Mental Health Therapist and Emotional Wellness coach. Through years of successfully helping clients move their anxiety, depression, and trauma disorders into remission, Rachelle has developed a program that empowers people to skillfully get rid of symptoms and heal. In this episode, Rachelle helps us understand how the brains of women over 40 really work, and how it's never too late to heal, even from events we never imagined possible.If you're wondering what kind of support is available for you or someone you love, this episode is for you. Note: This episode is #2 in a four part series on mental health. Check out the first episode mental health advocate and content creator, Anna Pryzybylski. Anna shared her millennial perspective on mental health and the differences she sees in her generation vs those of us who are Gen X or older. Support the show

For many of us over 40, we didn't grow up making mental health a priority, am I right?  But those days are over. No one should have to white knuckle their way through life. We all deserve to feel healthy and free of the stigma and shame we used to feel when turning to mental health resources. May is Mental Health Awareness month and The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is committed to sharing resources, tips and tools to help us all live with joy and peace. If you haven't heard of Anna Przybylski, oh you will! Anna is the brave and totally hilarious millennial taking TikTok and Instagram by storm with her fresh, honest approach to mental health.  Anna's  not-so-serious tone and approach allows us all to laugh a little at the pressures we all feel.In this episode, Anna and I talk mental health and wellness, the difference in perspective we see when it comes to Gen X and millennials, and how we can begin to shed ourselves of judgement, expectations and start to heal from some of the programming we've experienced in our lives. Follow Anna on her website, Instagram and TikTokThe Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is supported by incredible brands like ELĒMENT APOTHĒC. I recently discovered their CBD products, specifically formulated so that we can achieve a restful nights and stress-free days. Full disclosure: I had heard about the benefits of CBD but like many women, I had no real idea of the benefits. ELĒMENT APOTHĒC's CBD-infused wellness and body care products combine the healing power of nature with the ingenuity of science. And they are transparent down to every ingredient so you know exactly what's in there. Give yourself or someone you love the gift of wellness today! And save an additional 10% with promo code: JackieMacDougallMentioned in this episode:Anna's videosHow I discovered Anna's videos  Thanksgiving videoYou come first Productivity doesn't equal valueDetox your feedSupport the show

Let me ask you this: How involved in your community are you? Do you attend events? Volunteer for a local non-profit? Have regular ladies nights playing Bunco or Cards Against Humanity? (Don't judge)Jenny Ketchepaw and Jennifer Abbott-Aston met through a mutual friend who thought they'd hit it off -- and they certainly did. They formed a friendship that's supportive, empowering and often vulnerable. Like many of us, they could have kept that friendship to themselves, but Jenny and Jen knew they had something special and wanted to empower other women to also experience a deep connection. In this episode, you'll hear their story from friendship to community leadership, and how they're bringing women together in their own neighborhood — and all over the world. Mentioned in this episode:WeWil CollaborativeLean In CircleStrengths Finder episode with JennyThe Four AgreementsForty Thrive Premiere Episode!Heather and Vanessa's podcastGuests:Jenny Ketchepaw currently serves as the Vice President of Talent Engagement for a financial institution where she manages the Training and Leadership Development initiatives for the Bank. Jenny has been working in the financial industry for 22 years, serving in various leadership capacities. Jenny is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach. Jenny is a positive person that believes in being proactive in life, forging lasting relationships, and making an impact where you serve. Jenny loves to travel and spend time with her husband of 19 years and their two young children.Jennifer Abbott-Aston relocated from Toronto to Los Angeles in 2002, securing a position at USC where she worked as a merchandise executive for the next ten years. She made the difficult decision to move into the CEO/MOM role in 2011 for her 3 boys. Jennifer stayed active by volunteering in roles of PTA President, Vice President, and Parliamentarian; she served as Treasurer for Arcadia Child Health Council, Little League T-ball Coordinator, Canteen Coordinator and she served as the Fundraising Officer on the Meadows Foundation Board.  In 2016, Jennifer made the move to re-enter the workforce and eventually made the crucial decision to join full time the company she co-founded; Human Element Company, a staffing and HR agency. Today Jennifer serves on a Vestry representing Human Relations/Social Justice groups which include Anti Racism Coalition, Immigrant Support Circle and LGBTQ+. Jennifer is a futuristic restorative achiever with a deep appreciation of belief and discipline.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

By now, you know I am so passionate about uplifting other women and empowering each other to live our most badass, grown-ass lives. This podcast is just one of the ways that I do that. What you may not know is I actually lead groups of women through my signature programs to help them do all sorts of things in their lives, things that they thought were only dreams, things that they put on the back burner for other people, or things that felt like "Sure, I'll get to that someday. "Someday is here, my friend. In this episode, I introduce you to Renee Bowen, professional photographer, business coach, all around grown-ass woman. Renee and I talk the power of investing in our dreams, and how to find support when you know you're meant for more. If you're ready to join an exceptional group of women for an unforgettable experience, I invite you to my new program, Aligned on Purpose. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

When you're the world's first full-figured supermodel who's made it her personal mission to break down barriers and fight for inclusivity in the fashion and beauty industries, you get to be known by a single name -- Emme. In this episode, In this episode, the brand spokesperson, television personality, podcast host, author, first full-figured Revlon spokeswoman, keynote speaker,  coach and clothing line creative director...talks about using our collective voice to make an impacthow to make ourselves a prioritythe pitfalls she faced as a young modeland she shares her new ventures, including coaching women through body confidence and her initiative, Fashion without Limits About Emme: Known for over two decades as the award-winning and groundbreaking American supermodel, Emme was twice selected as one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People and named by Oprah Magazine as the “Godmother of the full-figured industry.” Today, she is a trusted voice in the beauty, wellness, fashion and news industries, and recognized globally as a lead influencer for positive body image and self- esteem. Emme was the first celebrity advocate to speak before a Congressional subcommittee to increase public awareness of eating and body image disorders. As a social reformer, she is a sought expert for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. The author of 5 books, Emme is also a columnist, life coach, and consultant. Emme's latest mission is the launch of the True Beauty Foundation, whose mission is to provide global programs that cultivate and promote positive body image, self-esteem, and general mental health awareness for girls, boys, women, and men. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

We've all read about the great resignation by now. Reports show that roughly 47 million people left their jobs in 2021, citing burnout, new opportunities and starting a business as just a few reasons.  But how many are leaving the workforce to pursue creative endeavors? And should they?I talk with Jessica Abel,  author artist, cartoonist and coach for creatives who works with people to stop grinding and carve out the deep focus needed to finish  and launch the game-changing work they want to be known for. In this episode:Jessica shares how to prioritize creativity in our lives. What success might look like in a creative industryHow to make a real living through creative endeavors. (Psst it's probably not what you think. ) Plus Jessica helps us all navigate the pitfalls so many creatives stumble into. About: Cartoonist and coach for creatives Jessica Abel is the founder of Autonomous Creative. She works with ambitious mid-career creatives to stop grinding and carve out the deep focus needed to finish—and launch—the game-changing work they want to be known for. Jessica is the author of a dozen books, including Growing Gills: How to Find Creative Focus When You're Drowning in Your Daily Life, the graphic novel La Perdida, and two textbooks about making comics, Drawing Words & Writing Pictures and Mastering Comics. Her book Out on the Wire is about how the best radio and podcast producers in the world use story to keep us listening. Jessica's latest work of fiction is the Eisner-nominated Trish Trash: Rollergirl of Mars. She is chair of the illustration program at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Imagine feeling more connected to yourself, better understanding what motivates you, what makes you tick... even what triggers you. What if there were a way to help us tap into our boundaries, our choices and our emotional intelligence in a way that improves our relationships -- especially the relationship with ourselves? Oh but there is. According to life coach and speaker, Dr. Marilyn Simmons Bowe, people with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. In this episode, Dr. Simmons helps us to understand Social Emotional Learning and use it to better our lives -- and ourselves.  Guest: Dr. Simmons Bowe not only teaches in Atlanta, but also works cross-industry as a coach for Social-Emotional learning and in 2010/2011 developed the Camp Achievement Theory assessment that calculates and quantifies social-emotional problem areas via an assessment and algorithm. Within Dr. Simmons Bowe's coaching practice she works daily with business groups, educators, students, and even couples on:Boundary Dynamics Choice Theory Achievement EmotionsEmotional IntelligenceSocial-Emotional Learning TheorySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

There was a time when rocking the latest trends meant fashion or beauty. But for Grown-Ass Women, the latest trends are focused on self care and personal development. For once in my life, I can actually be trendy. Listening to our own voices -- and not the opinions of others requires a level of quiet and courage that more and more women are committed to reaching. On today's episode, executive coach, communications leader and podcaster, Lara Dalch, shares tools for discovering what we really want by listening more than pushing. About Our Guest: Lara Dalch helps leaders and teams thrive at the intersection of personal and professional development. She is an executive coach, facilitator, learning architect, communications leader, and host of the top-rated women's podcast She Knows the Way. Lara has spent over 15 years guiding individuals and organizations to articulate their vision and reach their potential. Trained as a marketer, integrative health coach, Pilates instructor, and leadership development specialist, Lara brings a 360 degree perspective to her work with businesses of all sizes – from startup to Fortune 500; B2C and B2B.Connect with Lara on her website, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Mentioned in this episode: She Knows the Way: Suzi McAlpine, Adrienne Rabena, Kelsey Abbott Join TGAWG Pod Squad! More and more women are joining book clubs these days as a way to share ideas and connect with other women. But what about a pod club for women who love to discuss podcasts? Cool, right? Enter the GAWG pod squad, a monthly virtual event where we can chat about all things the Grown-Ass Woman's Guid podcast. Bring questions, comments, topic ideas, and general opinions on recent episodes. And some months will include a special guest from the podcast. RSVP HereSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

In the first in a series, host Jackie MacDougall teams up with Nina Lorez Collins, CCO of Revel and host of Raging Gracefully to answer listener questions in a monthly episode called Grown-Ass Guidance: A Q&A event. Each month, Jackie and Nina host a live recording and tackle topics ranging from transitions and reinvention, sex and relationships, money, career, friendship, menopause -- nothing is off limits. Revel is the official community and event partner of The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide. Visit HelloRevel.com and click JOIN/SIGN UP. Choose "Grown-Ass Woman's Guide" from the dropdown menu asking "How did you hear about us?"Join us for the next Grown-Ass Guidance event on Thursday, April 14th! To submit an anonymous question, click here. Mentioned in this episode: Get 15% off at Coconu.com with PROMO CODE: GROWNASSUber lubeSandra Tsing LohBrene Brown on VulnerabilityCONNECTSubscribe to TGAWG on YouTube!The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass WomanJoin 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB communityLet's connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

This episode could be called "Being Ready is a Myth." If you are a coach, a consultant, a creative, an entrepreneur,  or someone who has considered just dropping everything and making a huge change in your life, this episode is for you. Today, you'll meet Catarina Rondo. She has over 25 years of educating and empowering entrepreneurs. Catarina has her own take on business one that includes wearing your heart all over it. In this episode, we talk:What it takes to start a business today. How to lead with authenticity over anything else? The one thing that is required to pivot your career. And if you happen to be looking for a coach yourself, she's got some really solid tips to finding one that works for you.Caterina Rando passionately serves women on a mission. Her over twenty-five years of educating and empowering entrepreneurs makes her truly masterful at providing a ton of value. Caterina is all about, positivity, integrity, generosity, community, and providing massive value while uplifting others through your business.Caterina is an award-wining women's business mentor extraordinaire, podcaster, and retreat leader. Her books include: Learn to Think Differently, released in over thirteen countries and several languages, A Women's Guide To Starting a Giving Circle and her latest book, the ABCs of Public Speaking which quickly hit #1 in four Amazon best-seller categories.Caterina leads an annual Bliss Retreat for women Leaders on a Mission, a Sought-After-Speaker Mastermind Retreat, and The Expand Your Fempire Summit. She is also the founder of The Thriving Women in Business Center in San Francisco, a place for women to gather and host workshops. Caterina also started the Thriving Women in Business Giving Circle. This is a group of big-hearted entrepreneurs, who raise money for women and girls' education and entrepreneurship training. She wants women to know that they do not have to wait until they are wealthy or retired before they can embrace philanthropy and start making a huge difference.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Hello my favorite TGAWG listener, it's me Jackie. I'm taking a beat from our regular programming to bring you a quick hello. Some updates: Have you checked out Revel yet? They're our new GAWG event partner! I already hosted our first event on their platform and have two upcoming created just for you. Visit hellorevel.com, click join and choose Grown-Ass Woman's Guide in the drop down where it says "how did you hear about Revel?" Once you get over there, send me a message! I'd love to hear from you and create some online — and in person — events that we can do together. PS: We have one in the LA area in April coming up so be sure to join Revel and the GAWG group over there to get the details for that. Join our FB group here.If you're ready to show up like a Grown-Ass Woman, get our 11 Habits to Live Like a Grown-Ass Woman.How can you support TGAWG?Support the amazing partners on our site — I love collaborating with brands who appreciate the grown-ass woman in us all, especially those business run by GAW. Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel and tell everyone you know! Buy Me a CoffeeThe more you engage and share and tell others about what we're doing here, the more we can keep producing and growing the show. If you have any thoughts/suggestions about the show, feel free to share a review or shoot me an email at hello@grownasswoman.guide.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

A decade ago, Monique Floyd -- AKA King Moe -- was living the "American Dream."  A successful 3D piping designer in the international nuclear engineering industry, she had all the success but felt miserable inside. In this episode, she shares the moment that changed everything and how finding our passion probably isn't as difficult as you might think -- sometimes it's just a childhood away. She'll explain.About Monique: A lifestyle photographer, makeup artist, motivational be-er, and permission giver, Monique Floyd aka “King Moe” is on a mission to inspire women to take out a new lease on life, one where they thrive on their own terms and embrace loving themselves by prioritizing their joys and desires.You can learn more about Monique at MoniqueFloyd.comJoin TGAWG on Revel! Revel is a membership-based community where women in their 40s, 50s and beyond gather to share hard-earned knowledge, experience, laughter, and adventure. It's like Meet Up for women over 40, with hundreds of events -- online and in person -- created every week. It's also where I'll be hosting regular FREE events to get to know you -- The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide listener -- even better. Visit hellorevel.com and choose "The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide" from the dropdown menu when asked "How did you hear about Revel."  Join our GAWG group and explore the many events and groups Revel has to offer. See you there!The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB communityLet's connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

In an informal poll taken in The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide group, 85% of women rated the importance of friendship a four or five, on a scale 1-5.  If friendship is so important to us, why are so many women feeling disconnected and disappointed when it comes to making and deepening friendships?In this episode, meet Nina Lorez Collins who's made it her business to cultivate friendship, both online and IRL. We talk about the difficulties we face as women in friendship and share some really exciting ways we are partnering to create connection with women like you.  Mentioned in this episode:Speaking of Psychology: Why is it so hard for adults to make friends?Friendship Poll in TGAWG groupConvo about making friends in TGAWG groupGolden Girls VS SATC ladiesJoin The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide on Revel!How to join The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide on Revel 1. Choose "The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide" in dropdown "How did you hear about us?"2. Search for our group or simply click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

According to a recent study recently published in JAMA internal medicine, they estimated that approximately 110 000 deaths per year could be prevented if US adults aged 40 to 85 years or older increased their moderate to vigorous physical activity by just 10 minutes per day.In this episode, it's all about finding the movement that fires you up. This is not about taking on the next marathon or joining Cross Fit — unless that's your thing, of course. You'll hear from women who've found fun and interesting ways to incorporate movement into their daily lives, and finding some unexpected benefits along the way. Maybe you'll even find your future favorite activity through their stories.For more of Jennifer's interview and to see my personal belly dance lesson, head over to The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide YouTube channel.  About the guest: Jennifer Sobel has been a professional belly dance instructor and performer for 16 years. She integrates her experience as a licensed acupuncturist and personal trainer to create holistic belly dance programs that help women heal in body, mind, and spirit. Her mission is to make belly dance approachable to all women so they can experience the joy of belly dance as quickly and easily as possible.  Her program, The Belly Dance Solution, helps women strengthen their pelvic floor with belly dance and appeared in the popular women's magazine, Woman's World.  Her recently launched Feminine Fire program is a membership program with the ultimate video library of 400+ videos and teaches a unique system to DIY your own belly dance routines. Connect with Jennifer on Facebook and Instagram  Feminine Fire:Website: www.femininefireofficial.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/femininefireofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/femininefireofficial/Special thanks to: Nicole ApplebyVictoria WyckoffAnna GrayMentioned in this episode: Why You Should Be Dancing over 40, Prevention MagazineWoman's WorldEffect of belly dancing on urinary incontinence-related muscles and vaginal pressure in middle-aged womenSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Lillian So is the new best friend you never knew you needed. Author of So Empowered - Discover the five layers of the body to take control of your life,  Lillian breaks down the five layers and shares how each and every one of them can be used to transform every aspect of our lives. In this episode, Lillian shares• a surprising fact about how pain manifests in the body• a framework to help us process adversity, whether it was yesterday or decades ago• small, practical ways to find our blissPlus, her final takeaway is pure GOLD. About Lillian: Lillian So is a Korean-American daughter of immigrants. As the founder of SOfit SF Inc. and the SOmethod, she is a passionate community builder and entrepreneur. An integrator and facilitator of transformation, Lillian helps people heal, grow, transform, and find what they didn't know was missing in their lives. She has more than 20 years of industry experience creating psychological safety, group facilitation, and compassionatecommunication.Mentioned in this episode:Coconu body oil and lubricant Promo code: GROWNASSKindra bath soakThe Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB communityLet's connect on Instagram!Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you're wondering if you're in at early stages of peri-menopause or you've been there, done that, Kindra's committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Some of us work hard at earning our "grown-ass woman" status. Others find it much, much  earlier. Meet Carey Lohrenz, the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in the US Navy. Carey shares her years of training to help us overcome those feelings of uncertainty, stress, burnout, anxiety, and pressure.In this episode, Carey...Identifies the problems we're facing as women and humans as a whole.Offers simple -- yet powerful -- exercises to help us feel focused and free in our lives.  Helps us dig out of fear and see the possibilities in front of us. If you're ready to incorporate some action steps into your life to become the most grown-ass version of yourself, this is the episode for you. Guest: Carey Lohrenz is an in-demand speaker, business consultant, military aviation pioneer. The first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in the US Navy, Lohrenz shares her years of training to help business leaders overcome the specific natures of uncertainty, stress, burnout, anxiety, and pressure.Lohrenz overcame enormous obstacles in a male-dominated environment to achieve her seemingly impossible dream of becoming a fighter pilot. The experience gave her valuable insights on what it means not only to conquer fear but also to harness it and continue pushing forward with unwavering dedication to reach your goals. She is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors, and overcoming fear, self-doubt and other challenges to lead high-performance teams.Mentioned; Span Of Control: What To Do When You're Under Pressure, Overwhelmed, And Ready To Get What You Really Want Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

In my first solo episode of the year, I share thanks to YOU -- my amazing listener. And reveal what you can expect from The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide in 2022. One of the things I do love to do in a new year is come up with a word (or words) that really encompass where I want to go during the year ahead. 2020 = CONNECT (ironic, isn't it?)2021 = CURIOSITY (when we come from a place of curiosity, there's less judgment of each other and ourselvesIn 2022, my friend Marion was talking about how she was doing three words and I really loved the ideas.  I did a little journaling and meditation and my three words popped into my head. ALIGN I don't want to be that person who just throws things against the wall to see if they stick or works with people or takes opportunities because they bring in income, but don't feel good. I want to do things that align with who I am right now and where I want to be, and so align is a really, really strong, positive word for me. SIMPLIFY There's so much noise out there. There are so many things we could be doing. I don't want to spend a ton of time doing  just for the sake of doing. Once I have aligned myself to what I want to do, I then want to simplify the steps.  I'm doing those things that "move the needle" bring results. SPARKLE Oh, my gosh, it's such a 12 year old girl word, Isn't it? But I love it so much. I'm done dimming my sparkle for those who might think I'm extra or too much. I would love to hear what your word or words are for this year. Email me!Mentioned in this episode: GrownAssWoman.guideGrown-Ass Woman's Guide communityHuge thanks to Kindra for making this episode possible. Get 20% Off with promo code: GAW20Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Several times a week, I get weight loss pitches for the podcast.  Diets, detoxes, and the ‘next best thing' is promised to us at every turn.Spoiler alert: I decline every time.When do I say yes? When someone wants to collaborate in helping us all in feel strong, aligned, and unstoppable; not convince us we're less than until we follow their methods.I say yes to someone like Courtney Townley. Courtney is one of those people I would say yes to without knowing the question. Sure, she has 20 years experience and that's fantastic. But what I love is that she's unlike anyone out there. She is committed to teaching, supporting and holding us accountable for our actions so we can be the most badass, grown-ass version of ourselves.If you could use a bit of inspiration to realign your actions with what you say it is you want for your health at the start of 2022...If you are ready to become more self-directed in the health arena...If you are ready for a mindset reset, so you can rock whatever it is you want for your health in 2022...Courtney's hosting a FREE 5-Day Challenge. But before she does that, she joined me LIVE in our free community for a conversation that will blow your mind — and change your mindset.Are you ready to live your Healthiest Year Yet? I know I am! Join Courtney's 5-Day Challenge HEREJoin Rumble and Rise, Courtney's Coaching MembershipPast Episodes with Courtney:The Real Reason You Feel Like CrapScrew the ResolutionsHow to Ignite Confidence over 404 Simple Tips to Make It StickSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Welcome to Part 4 of The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to Thriving Through the Holidays (our final installment). As we finish off 2021, millions of people are talking resolutions, and making changes in their lives. I personally am not a big fan of resolutions. We all know what happens just a few days into a resolution. But I am a big believer that the new year is a fresh opportunity to invigorate our lives and set some goals, and no better place to start than at home. Carrie Leskowitz is a certified life coach and award-winning interior designer with over 20 years experience transforming both spaces and lives. In this episode, Carrie shares her tips to help create a more aligned space --  simply and inexpensively; as well as what not to do if you want more love, peace and abundance in your life. The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB communityLet's connect on Instagram!Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you're wondering if you're in at early stages of peri-menopause or you've been there, done that, Kindra's committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20.Let's Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let's connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

It's the third episode of our four-part series, The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to Thriving through the Holidays. What if I told you that even though you might know what you want in your life, your style choices could actually be preventing it from happening?  In this episode, style coach Erin Mathis shares simple and inexpensive ways  to level up your look to attract what you want. The best part? You can start today!Guest: Erin Mathis, cofounder of The Style Core, is a Style Coach for women in midlife who feel stuck in a rut and want to empower themselves to take charge of their future. She helps women up-level their personal style so they show the world who they really are and align their image with the impact they want to make. She applies the same process she used to transform her own image to help her clients reinvent themselves so they can confidently show up as the captivating women they are and tell the world who they are through their look. Some people might dismiss style transformation as “just a makeover,” but as a style coach, Erin understands how image has the power to transform your entire life. She shares more about this in her Tedx Talk "The Power of Image to Transform Your Life.”From her home town in Northern California, Erin coaches women around the world online through her transformational style coaching program, Your Million Dollar Look.Erin's Free ResourcesMy Top 5 Steps to up-level your look and get dramatic resultsYour Million Dollar Look Masterclass - Watch FREE hereSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Whether you're feeling a lack of confidence in your career, or your upcoming holiday meal, we've got you covered. Guest Alex Perry is an author, speaker and communications expert who helps women show up as their authentic, powerful selves. Today, we'll learn all the signs that we actually have a confidence problem. But here's the good news... there are simple ways to fix it!About our guest: Alex is the CEO of Practically Speaking, LLC & author of Minivan Mogul: A Crash Course in Confidence for Women. Her passion for communication comes from spending nearly two decades as a Speech-Language Pathologist, helping people regain the ability to talk after illness or injury. Alex is a motivational TEDx speaker, facilitator, and mentor. She helps others speak and share their stories with confidence using strategies she's learned the hard way throughout her career. Her background includes advanced work in adult neurology and emotional intelligence. Alex blends her scientific approach speaking with her love of storytelling and humor into her work with individual clients and corporate teams. Most importantly, she's a mom, minivan driver, and front-row fan of her clients. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB communityLet's connect on Instagram!Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you're wondering if you're in at early stages of peri-menopause or you've been there, done that, Kindra's committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That's OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let's Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let's connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

"Holiday stress is not something you get, it's something you create." I wrote this little gem on Facebook eight years ago. Unlike other things I sometimes read from years ago, this time I actually agree with my younger self whole heartedly. Today marks the first episode in our series The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to Thriving Through the Holidays. Therapist Melody Murray is back with her brilliant take on how we all can find peace, self love and sanity through this holiday season.The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you're wondering if you're in at early stages of peri-menopause or you've been there, done that, Kindra's committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That's OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let's Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let's connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Betrayal. At this point in your life, you've probably felt betrayed at one time or another. But what does it really mean?  Dr. Debi Silber defines betrayal as "the breaking of a spoken or unspoken rule." While every relationship has them, the more we trust in someone, the deeper the betrayal. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Debi about the five stages of betrayal that can take you from devastation to taking to total transformation, and how you can actually use betrayal to completely reinvent your life. The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you're wondering if you're in at early stages of peri-menopause or you've been there, done that, Kindra's committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That's OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let's Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let's connect on Instagram!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

When many of us think about storytelling, we think about authors, podcasters, public speakers... but storytelling happens all day, every day when we engage with others at work, throughout our community, even in our own families. Valerie Gordon is a 10 time Emmy award winning television producer, founder of COMMANDER IN SHE, And author of Fire Your Narrator: A storyteller's guide to getting out of your head and into your life. While Valerie spent years producing television, she discovered the most important stories are those we tell ourselves and others in our everyday lives. In this episode, Valerie dives into the powerful stories we tell ourselves and how our inner narrator affects our actions and our success. The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideBuy Us a Coffee!Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you're wondering if you're in at early stages of peri-menopause or you've been there, done that, Kindra's committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That's OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let's Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let's connect on Instagram!A new year is right around the corner… but let's be honest, the last two kind of feel like a blur. Maybe like me you've found yourself feeling uninspired, not sure how to take the next step — or even what is the next step. Well you're in luck. Enter the Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to What's Next; a half-day workshop to help you rediscover what fires you up, and a plan to make it happen. In this workshop, I will share a powerful exercise to help you determine what you really want, Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

She's spent the last two decades as a stay at home mom. Now, she's ready to do what lights her up… but here does she start? We'll talk about that in the premiere of our new segment, Go Ask Jackie.Today we're going to help you find your "magic zone" and "try time"! If you've got a question about a big life transition, a project you want to start, or just some feedback on a dilemma — Iet's hear it! Reach out here. The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.GuideGet your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you're wondering if you're in at early stages of peri-menopause or you've been there, done that, Kindra's committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That's OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let's Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Let's connect on Instagram!• Buy us a coffee! (please and thank you!)And if you're an expert, brand or service provider looking to partner with an incredible community of strong, capable, grown-ass women, reach out about our partnership opportunities HERE.A new year is right around the corner… but let's be honest, the last two kind of feel like a blur. Maybe like me you've found yourself feeling uninspired, not sure how to take the next step — or even what is the next step. Well you're in luck. Enter the Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to What's Next; a half-day workshop to help you rediscover what fires you up, and a plan to make it happen. In this workshop, I will share a powerful exercise to help you determine what you really want, Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

There's nothing more grown-ass than creating a sisterhood of support. Women who lift each other up, call each other forward when necessary, and do it all with an open heart and mind. This episode came to be when I went to speak at She Podcasts Live over the weekend and came home feeling like a better person. During the conference, I spent a lot of time with three incredible women. We laughed so much, supported each other and really challenged each other to show up in new ways. Speaking of challenges, one of the women in the group did a whole talk about not overcoming unexpected challenges in your life, but creating challenges to help you become the human you're truly capable of becoming. Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman.Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you're wondering if you're in at early stages of peri-menopause or you've been there, done that, Kindra's committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That's OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let's Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Get on our email list to be the first to know!• Buy us a coffee! (please and thank you!)And if you're an expert, brand or service provider looking to partner with an incredible community of strong, capable, grown-ass women, reach out about our partnership opportunities HERE!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

What does it mean to be a grown ass woman? Well, that depends on who you ask! In this episode,  we hear from our brilliant Grown-Ass Woman's Guide community. Plus, I share a few habits every grown-ass woman should have in her toolkit. Every. One. of. Us. Get your FREE printable 11 Habits of a Grown-Ass Woman. Thanks to Francis, Diane and Maureen for participating in this episode! Take our 3-Question Audience Survey!Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you're wondering if you're in at early stages of peri-menopause or you've been there, done that, Kindra's committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That's OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let's Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Get on our email list to be the first to know!• Buy us a coffee! (please and thank you!)And if you're an expert, brand or service provider looking to partner with an incredible community of strong, capable, grown-ass women, reach out about our partnership opportunities HERE!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

It's the premiere episode of The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide! Let's dive in, shall we? In a recent poll, 100 Grown-Ass women were asked: “How often do you feel like you're not enough in one or more areas of your life?”The answer may surprise you. But what's even more important is WHY we feel like we're not enough and what we can do about it. In this episode, you'll hear from therapist Melody Murray who provides some key insight Plus,  learn five simple ways to feel more enough that's worked for me and so many other grown-ass women.Identify the area or areas in which you feel like you're not enough.  If there are multiple, write them all down, but then we're going to pick one at a time to go through the process. Define what enough looks like in that area. What does it even mean?  What does it look like to be enough as a mom, in your job or a friendship? It really helps to define what it is that you think is enough so you can actually compare where you are and where you think you should be. Imagine someone you love, it could be your best friend, a sister, neighbor, maybe even a daughter.  Would you hold her to the same impossible standards you expect of yourself?  Would you judge her so harshly?  Or would you cut her some slack? What makes you so unique that you are expected to achieve some bogus level and be this person that you would never expect someone else to be?  Who is determining your enoughness or not enoughness? When we put our own value in the comments of other people, how can we  not feel  like we're not enough, especially when that person hasn't even gone through their own healing journey?  Spoiler alert: the person you should be listening to is you.5. Imagine for a moment that you are enough right now.  Just be quiet with yourself  and say, I am a human being doing the very best I can.  And that's enough. I  am enough.  How would your life look if you stopped and you reminded yourself every day just for five seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, five minutes? Huge thanks to our sponsor! Kindra is redefining menopause for us all with science-backed products, education and, my favorite thing, community. Whether you're wondering if you're in at early stages of peri-menopause or you've been there, done that, Kindra's committed to helping us all be the best versions of ourselves. Get 20% OFF at ourkindra.com site wide with promo code GAW20. That's OurKindra.Com, promo code GAW20. Let's Connect!• Join 3100 other Grown-Ass women in our FB community• Get on our email list to be the first to know!• Buy us a coffee! (please and thank you!)And if you're an expert, brand or service provider looking to partner with an incredible community of strong, capable, grown-ass women, reach out about our partnership opportunities HERE!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grownasswoman)

Hey, Grown-Ass Woman! I'm willing to bet a whole lot of cold, hard cash that you have never been more educated or experience as you are right now. I'm pretty certain that there's been no time in your life that you've been more capable than you are in this very minute. So why are you second guessing yourself and looking for answers everywhere but where they lie -- within you? Welcome to The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide, the show created for you. In this podcast, we're going to:Help you cut through the constant clutter and noiseGet super clear on what you really want nextActivate what's brewing inside of you. We're creating more confidence, empowerment and even happiness. Isn't that what we all need more of these days?WARNING: Do NOT follow The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide expecting all the answers from some guru. Listen because you're ready to tap into your own intuition and instincts. We'll just help you get there.  The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is brought to you in part by Kindra, redefining menopause through science-backed products, education and engaging community. Get 20% off Kindra's estrogen-free products with promo code GAW20.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/grownasswoman)

A love letter to you, the Forty Thrive listener. On December 12, 2018, I launched this show. No big team, just my awesome editors to help me. I produced over 100 episodes, talking with incredible experts, and other badass women over 40. Over those 20+ months, while I've done a lot of talking (like, A LOT) I've also been listening -- to you. I've heard what you love about the show, what you'd like more of -- even what you'd like less of. One of the challenges I've had since Day 1 was letting women know that Forty Thrive is NOT just for women in their 40s, it's for women over 40. So if you're in your 50s or 60s — or hell, even beyond that, this is for you, too. But if you have to explain something more than a couple of times, you might need to tweak your messaging. I learned not only the age of the woman listening, but who that woman really is.  She's someone who wants more out of life.She's a lifelong learner.She dares to dream.She knows this is the time to leap but is a little afraid of the idea… and even if she wanted to, HOW would she do it?She wants to take care of her shit. Like really wants to. But the self doubt creeps in… and she needs some support here.She cares less about what other people think and is starting to really tune into what her gut says.She's a GROWN-ASS WOMAN. And likely, she is YOU. Sure, the calendar says you're over 40. And that, to me, says something. It says we've lived a lot of life. We've got so much experience. But it's not just women over 40 that get me fired up, who turn to me for coaching and collaboration — it's GROWN-ASS women over 40. They're my spirit animals, for real. The past few years getting to help women find that spark inside of them and recommit to their own lives has been an honor. The fact that I get to do it for a living?

Meet Kwavi Agbeyegbe, she's a life coach who believes women deserve to feel energized, confident and fiercely happy in their lives. Who doesn't want more of that?   In this episode, we talk:  • Maximizing Midlife • Giving up Alcohol • Mindful Eating • The Toxic 5 (foods we all should avoid)   About Kwavi: Kwavi Agbeyegbe is a Certified Weight Coach/Life Coach and Retreat Creator that helps successful women manage their health, mindset and waistlines. Her passion is helping women in their 40's and beyond master their health and wellness.    Connect with Kwavi on:  YouTube Instagram Facebook

Forty Thrive's Top 10 of Season 2: #2 Meet Dr. Paria Hassouri, a pediatrician, mother of three, transgender rights activist, and author of Found in Transition: A Mother's Evolution During Her Child's Gender Change. I met Paria in 2019 while my family was going through our own transition, when one of our children came out as transgender. Paria and her family were a little bit ahead of us, going through a transition of their own with their teenage daughter. Now while you may not be familiar with transgender children or transgender issues and challenges, Paria's story is universal to any mom, really any human, who at one time believed that life would look one way until a bomb is completely dropped. Through Paria's story, you can feel her slowly begin to grow, find acceptance and express the unconditional love that was always within her. But it wasn't pretty and it wasn't easy. Get Found in Transition absolutely free with a trial of Audible. Your FREE 30 day trial comes with: 1 credit good (2 for any Amazon Prime member) for any premium selection titles you like — yours to keep. You also get the Audible Plus Catalog of podcasts, audio books, guided wellness and audible originals. Listen, all you want. No credits needed. And… you'll get a friendly email reminder before your trial ends. How many times have you done a free trial and end up paying for the thing that you don't even want because you forgot to cancel it Audible will actually send you a reminder. No risk! CLICK HERE About Our Guest: Paria Hassouri is the author of Found in Transition: A Mother's Evolution During Her Child's Gender Change. A pediatrician, mother of three, and transgender rights activist, her essays have been published in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Huffington Post. A proud Iranian-American, she spent her formative years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently resides and practices in Los Angeles. Resources:  GLAAD National Center for Transgender Equality The Trevor Project CDC PFLAG

Forty Thrive's Top 10 of Season 2: #3 Raise your hand if you've ever looked at a woman who does yoga and envied not only how grounded, centered and balanced she is, but those arms and shoulders are serious workout goals.  Same.  Now imagine the results you could see if you were to do Face Yoga. Yes, face yoga. It's a thing. The team at Face Yoga Method reached out to me a while back and introduced me to this phenomenon. Led by founder Fumiko Takatsu, Face Yoga Method is an all natural practice that consists of non invasive facial exercises that tone facial muscles, improve complexion and smooth wrinkles. It's a holistic approach focusing on mind/body/spirit and boasts side effects like amazing posture and more self confidence. Yes, please! I will admit. I was skeptical. But take a listen to my interview with Fumiko and it's like DUH! Of course this works!     About our guest:   Fumiko Takatsu (founder and CEO) of the Face Yoga Method brings her 15 years of practice and personal experience into the Revolutionary Pro-Aging Method that has been impacting thousands of lives, hers included!   Following a nearly fatal car accident that threw her hip, shoulder and head off-kilter, Fumiko developed what is today The Face Yoga Method. With over 80 facial postures geared toward working on any area of the face, she has helped men and women worldwide replace cosmetic procedures 100% naturally!   Connect with Fumiko at FaceYogaMethod.com Instagram Facebook Face Yoga Method Community YouTube Pinterest

Forty Thrive Top of Season 2 -- #4 Why Bother? Who knew two little words could have so much power? On this week's episode, Jackie talks with author Jennifer Louden, author of Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What's Next.  If you're feeling stuck or wondering what your next move should be, this one's for you.  Join our Forty Thrive free and private Facebook group!   About Jennifer Louden: Jennifer's a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the concept of self-care with her first bestseller, The Woman's Comfort Book.    Since then, she's written six additional books on well-being and whole living, including The Woman's Retreat Book and The Life Organizer, with close to a million copies of her books in print in nine languages. Her newest is Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What's Next.    Jennifer has spoken around the world, and has written a national magazine column for a Martha Stewart magazine, been quoted in two of Brené Brown's books, and has appeared on hundreds of TV programs, radio shows, and podcasts—even on Oprah.   Connect with Jen on her website, on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.   Get Why Bother? FREE with a 30 day trial of Audible!   Your free trial includes: 1 credit (2 credits for Prime members), good for any premium selection titles you like—yours to keep.   The Audible Plus Catalog of podcasts, audiobooks, guided wellness, and Audible Originals. Listen all you want, no credits needed.   Plus, a friendly email reminder before your trial ends. Visit AudibleTrial.com/40

If you're on the search for a new job opportunity, want to get further in your current career, or just start over doing something totally different, this episode is pure gold.    Amber Beam is on a mission to eradicate soul-sucking jobs everywhere! With 15 years in HR as an I-O Psychologist, she's seen it all! Now she's throwing back the curtain to reveal what you really need to know to win over skeptics in HR.   If you're thinking “it's too late” or “I don't think I have enough experience,” we're about to kick those thoughts to the curb.     In this episode, we talk: How to stand out among the crowd when searching for a new job or gig What do do when you keep running into the O word — overqualified How to use your “soft skills” to rock any interview How and when to take a position that may be a step backward 4 simple steps to win anyone over on Linked In Get Amber's FREE and paid resources at amberbeam.com. Connect with Amber on Facebook and Instagram. 

Forty Thrive Top of Season 2 -- #6 Today's episode kind of blew my mind and I think it might really be able to help you as well. Over the summer, I was feeling professionally stuck — honestly, business felt like it was a little bit all over the place. I had a lot of things going on, but it just felt like a lot of struggle with not much gain. And so I invited Feng Shui expert Patricia Lohan into my office. To say that her simple tips changed everything for me is not an exaggeration.  With her guidance and expertise, I've made some small changes throughout my home to create more harmony and balance and prosperity and abundance. Today, Patricia shares how you can get that as well. Join the Forty Thrive free and private community! Support Forty Thrive! About the Guest: Patricia Lohan is the creator of Feng Shui Mastery and Author of The Happy Home: A Guide To Creating A Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Life. Patricia Lohan helps women make their home magnetic to money, luck, and blessings. She shows you what they don't teach in school, what lies between the lines, your top secret tool for success. She is a feng shui expert, a healer, and a passionate female entrepreneur who has shaped her dream life living in Bali with her husband. Patricia has a gift at making feng shui simple and easy to understand and implement. She has helped thousands of people across the globe embrace feng shui and create lasting changes in their homes, lives, and businesses. Patricia has seen firsthand the power of the mind, surroundings, and inner healing, clearing and aligning everything so it works holistically.  Connect with Patricia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn or in her Powerhouse Feng Shui FB group.

#7 of Forty Thrive's Top 10 of Season 2 Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton are real life best friends who met at the world famous Second City Theatre and became what we know today as FRANGELA. But what I thought would be a funny, entertaining conversation — oh and it is — became so much more. We talk mental health, “cancel culture,” why Frances wants to confront Val Kilmer and one of the most important questions you could possibly ask yourself. Our chat is lively, it's super fun and it's a huge opportunity to learn and grow — something as a woman nearing 50, I hope to do each and every day.  About Frangela: You may recognize this genius duo from NBC's “Bring The Funny,” or  “I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.” They were featured on The Oprah Show on the “Best Standups in America” episode. They are well known for their commentary on VH1's Best Week Ever and hilarity on the big screen in the hit films He's Just Not That Into You and Slow Learners. They are also recurring fan favorites on HULU'S Quick Draw. Currently, they are appearing on The Sexy Liberal Virtual Tour, go to SexyLiberal.com for tickets. Listen to their podcasts “The Final Word” and “Idiot of the Week” where you find all your favorite podcasts. Connect with Frangela: Frangela.com Facebook Twitter Instagram

Forty Thrive's Top 10 of Season 2! Welcome to #8. When I say habits, you may think yeah, yeah, I've heard all about habits. The best seller shelf, TV self help experts… habits are old news. Not even a little bit. Not only does guest Laura DiBenedetto have a fresh take on habits — the way  she combines very specific habits is nothing short of life changing Don't believe me? Take a listen. About Laura: TEDx Speaker,#1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto teaches us how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. Connect with Laura on her website, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Get The Six Habits on Amazon Download The Six Habits on Audible FREE with a FREE trial.  Get instant access to Laura's life-changing Six Habits Mega Download Bundle! This includes: Laura's signature 90 Day Habit Mastery Program The Six Habits Audiobook The Six Habits eBook Plus, enjoy the full set of 4K Phone Wallpapers to keep you on track!

If you're a woman who's excited to see what's next… maybe make a pivot in your career… or even (dare I say) put yourself out there, today's guest can help you big time. Juju Hook helps “primetime women” (that's us!) build brands. In this episode, we talk “Breakthrough Breakdowns,” six lies we've come to believe about aging, the 50 hour rule and so much more. About Our Guest: Juju Hook is a consultant, coach, and speaker. For more than a quarter century she developed brand strategy for corporations. Today, through online programs, live events, and one-to-one coaching, Juju motivates, inspires, and educates PrimeTime women in topics related to business, life, and relationships. She holds a BA in English and an MBA, and is certified as a coach and a yoga teacher. Juju lives in San Diego with her husband and her son. You can find her branding blog at StrategicJuju.com and her program for PrimeTime women at PositivelyPrimeTime.com. Connect with Juju on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Get Juju's book : Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis: The Quintessential Guide for Turning Midlife Into PrimeTime Mentioned in this Episode: Amy Porterfield on Forty Thrive Fumiko Takatsu on Forty Thrive Face Yoga Method 6 Week Bootcamp

Forty Thrive Top 10 of Season 2! This week, it's #10! Meet Catherine Balsam-Schwaber. She's smart, successful and CEO of Kindra, a company that just might rock your world. Together, Catherine and I bust the lid off menopause, including sleepless nights, hot flashes, mood swings and (believe it or not) the benefits of being a midlife woman in the midst of this change.  About Our Guest: Catherine Balsam-Schwaber is known as a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results in high pressure environments. She has extensive experience in business transformation with complex multi-platform products, strategy, marketing, creative leadership, revenue growth, media + advertising, subscription/OTT/DTC, communications and ecommerce. Catherine is the CEO of Kindra, an innovative self-care company for women in menopause. A life-long advocate for women's health, Catherine joined Kindra to break down the stigma surrounding menopause care and support and empower women in mid-life through Kindra's science-backed formulas and community-building initiatives. Plus, get 20% off Kindra site wide! Visit OurKindra.com and checkout using promo code: FORTYTHRIVE20 Mentioned in this episode: Join Kindra's online community

Why would you start to use cannabis at this age?! Before you judge, just listen. It could seriously change everything for you. We're not talking smokin' out under the bleachers here. Cannabis can be used to manage so many (peri)menopause symptoms and help you feel like yourself again -- without actually getting high. Meet Carrie Mapes and Patty Pappas, founders of Hello Again! They're busting cannabis myths and answering your questions. Carrie and Patty go way back – twenty years ago the duo met when their oldest children started preschool. Friends ever since, Carrie and Patty have always been adventurous and open-minded – but it wasn’t until they became empty nesters that they decided to explore local dispensaries. Quickly, they realized that cannabis was uniquely suited to address many of the challenges they experienced during menopause. Patty and Carrie searched for a single product geared to address these challenges, but there was nothing in sight. Naturally, their problem-solving instincts lead them to take matters into their own hands – by building their own product from the ground up. Cannabis. Vaginal. Suppository. Some might read those words and think “crazy talk”, but for Carrie and Patty these same words represent the future of women’s wellness. Carrie’s creativity combined with Patty’s attention to detail make them the perfect pair to spearhead a movement to educate women about menopause and the non-psychoactive use of cannabis for wellness at any age. Carrie and Patty founded Hello Again in 2019, after extensive research and development. The duo is committed to offering solutions for women to improve both mental and physical health and feel like themselves again. As Carrie and Patty say, their grandmother’s tolerated, their mothers medicated, and they CREATED. Hello Again! Related Episode: Cannabis and CBS as Midlife Medicine About Our Guests: Carrie Mapes is committed to helping women through the challenges of menopause. After struggling with memory fog and energy shortages, Carrie understands how confusing it can be to associate menopause with its symptoms. Through her creativity and relatability, she strives to reach women who face the challenges she once did - and to introduce these women to a product that can make them feel like themselves again. Carrie currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and has two adult children. When not working at the intersection of cannabis and menopause, Carrie spends time developing her art. Patty Pappas aims to introduce a product that changed her life into the lives of women everywhere. After experiencing years of uncontrollable mood and temperature shifts, Patty started experimenting with cannabis products to tackle her menopause. Her knowledge of symptoms and personal encounters with relief practices have provided Patty with the expertise and vision for Hello Again. Patty is happiest with her husband George in Los Angeles, where they have raised their three daughters. There, she promotes women’s wellness by advocating for the use of natural products to address menopause. Connect with Hello Again on their website, on Instagram and Facebook.   

A while back I  asked women in the Forty Thrive community something they’ve always wanted to do but just need a little push to do it… and many women talked about finally writing that first book! Well you’re in luck! Meet Jennie Nash, founder of the Author Accelerator. Jennie has spent 30 years on all sides of the publishing industry and is the author of four novels, three memoirs, and one self-help book for writers. Not only does Jennie’s company coach many people how to write their book, but she also trains people to become book coaches to support writers through the entire creative process. Could becoming a book coach be your next big career move? Check out Jennie's programs here.  Speaking of books, check out our Forty Thrive bookstore where you’ll find all the books written by Forty Thrive guests — from personal development, to great reads about menopause, money, memoirs, marriage and so much more! If you prefer to listen to books — like I do — you can also get a FREE month of Audible. I love my Audible books! I listen in the car, on walks, or just doing chores around the house. I mean you already listen to podcasts - its an easy transition. Visit AudibleTrial.com/fortythrive for your free month of Audible and a FREE audiobook download.  About Our Guest:  Jennie Nash is the founder of Author Accelerator, a business that has trained more than 50 book coaches to support writers through the entire creative process, and matches writers with the right coach that can give them the sustained editorial support they need to complete their book projects. Jennie’s book coaching methods bring back the powerful and time-tested concept of artistic mentorship – which has been largely squeezed out of a publishing industry hungry for the next big, fast hit. Jennie has spent 30 years on all sides of the publishing industry and is the author of four novels, three memoirs, and one self-help book for writers. Connect with Jennie on AuthorAccelerator.com or BookCoaches.com.  

Have you ever tried on an outfit and thought "who the heck was this made for?" Today's guest certainly has. But the difference is, she took it a step forward and actually created accessible styles for women of all shapes and sizes. Caren Lettiere is Founder and President of Democracy Clothing. She's passionate about celebrating women, helping us feel our most beautiful and confident.   Save 25% site-wide at DemocracyClothing.com with promo code: FortyThrive. We're gifting five Forty Thrive listeners with a pair of Democracy Jeans. Visit our free and private Facebook community to learn more! About Our Guest: Caren Lettiere is the Founder and President of Democracy Clothing, the casual lifestyle brand designed for the modern, multitasking woman who grew up with fashion, then got busy with life. Best known for its “Ab”solution jeans with fit technology, Democracy Clothing embraces women of all shapes and sizes, providing them with confidence-building clothing that helps them look good and feel good, while doing good. Alongside Democracy, Caren’s proudest accomplishment is the fulfilling family life she’s built with her husband of 30 years, David, and their amazing kids Nicole and Josh. Connect with Caren and Democracy on Instagram and Facebook.