Me Time Midlife Podcast

Beverly Willett is the author of “Disassembly Required: A Memoir of Midlife Resurrection,”  a June 2022 pick by the world's largest book club and nominated for Georgia Author of the year. From rural schoolgirl, to big city entertainment lawyer, to stay-at-home mom, securely ensconced in a fashionable part of Brooklyn, Beverly Willett achieved the American Dream. And then it came crashing down. But as she reluctantly put her dream house for sale, surrendering her hopes for a life that hadn't turned out the way she imagined, the world opened back up. And Willett leapt toward it, embracing uncertainty. Kirkus Reviews called her memoir a “triumphant journey to new beginnings.”Willett has also written for the nation's top publications including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, AARP Magazine, The Guardian, and more. In 2016, she gave a popular Tedx Talk entitled “How to Begin Again.” At work on her first novel, Willett now makes her home in Savannah, Georgia. Connect with Beverly:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagram---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Donna Y. Ferris is the author of "We've Got to Stop Meeting Like This" and a speaker on navigating change, grief, second-chance love, writing, and the meaning of success after COVID. She lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania and Duck, North Carolina with her husband and dogs–and spends as much time as possible with her two Musketeers in Pittsburgh (the home of her beloved Steelers). In addition to continuing to work in corporate America, Donna teaches yoga, leads retreats and workshops, provides transformation coaching services, and writes (for publications including Elephant Journal and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) as side hustles. She is currently working on an amnesia mystery novel and a non-fiction book about navigating change. Connect with Donna:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterSign up for her monthly newsletter by emailing her at donnayferris@minichangeyoga.com---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here. 

Mississippi native Karen Hinton is the author of Penis Politics: A Memoir of Women, Men & Power. Her memoir is about how girls and women are impacted by sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, abuse and discrimination, told only through colorful, funny and tragic stories about herself and the girls and women she knew from age 16 to 61. People Magazine recently featured Karen's story, which also has been covered extensively in other broadcast and print media. Her website, www.penis-politics.com, provides additional media, as well as a number of book reviews.Penis Politics has been called a "Stand by Me for girls” with its evocative story of four teenage girls, growing up in small town Mississippi in the 1970s, harboring a secret that reverberates through their lives. One of the girls, the shining star among Karen and her friends, is raped by a school official in the bookroom; she quits school and commits suicide years later. Karen leaves Mississippi for a career in journalism and politics, but the echoes of Mississippi are never far behind her as she becomes a powerful public relations and political operative in Washington and New York City.She served as a communications aide to many Democratic politicians. She was a press secretary for former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, former Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo, the late DNC Chair Ronald Brown, and former U.S. Congressman Mike Espy, the first Black Congressman from Mississippi since Reconstruction in 1986. Known for never ducking a fight, Hinton was at the peak of her career when a catastrophic brain injury from a freak accident confronted her with the battle of her life. Emerging from a coma, learning to walk and talk again, Hinton was determined to “speak up, not shut up” on issues involving women, men and power in politics.Hinton regularly contributes guest columns to the New York Daily News and other publications, focusing on the topics of #MeToo, sexual harassment in politics and skewering big oil, big banks and other bullies whenever possible. Earlier in her career, Hinton was a journalist in Mississippi and Colorado, a cocktail waitress in Aspen and a high school teacher in Mississippi. Connect with Karen:WebsiteInstagram---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Maggie Sarachek's expertise is counseling and teaching people to find strength through community. As a social worker in a New York City high school, she specialized in the development of youth leadership as well as counseling individuals and families. Maggie has also worked as a special-education advocate, helping families to access services for their children and teens. She became a full-fledged anxiety sister in her mid-twenties while dealing with debilitating anxiety attacks. Since becoming an anxiety sister, she has become the wife of an anxious husband and the mother of two anxious kids proving that anxiety is, indeed, contagious.Abbe Greenberg started talking at nine months old and hasn't stopped since. She has gotten two degrees in the communication field as well as a certificate in Adult Education and a Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing. In addition to her more than 25-year career as a professor, Abbe has served as a divorce mediator, a Myers-Briggs trainer, a motivational speaker and a communication consultant as well as a teacher development coordinator for several educational institutions. When she is not teaching, writing, researching, or panicking, she spends time with her Anxiety Sister (Maggie), her anxious husband, and her three anxious kids.Connect with the Anxiety Sisters:WebsiteFacebookInstagramBook: The Anxiety Sisters' Survival GuideThe Spin Cycle Podcast---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

After graduating from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Commerce, Chris Kwan began her adult life as a Certified General Accountant. She soon realized that this career was doing nothing to fulfill her passion for fitness, nutrition, and helping others. Pursuing this passion, Chris earned certifications as a personal training specialist, a life coach, nutrition coach, and consistency coach. She made a drastic change in careers and now has over 20 years of experience in personal training, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching.  She owns and operates both Core Ten Physical Evolutions (an exclusively private personal training studio in North Vancouver, B.C.) as well as Healthy Habits Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching. Chris is passionate about helping women in midlife break free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting caused by cravings, mindless emotional eating, and unhealthy habits. Her unique approach results in better health and guilt-free self-care, leading to better health, less stress and more self-confidence for life … all without dieting or deprivation. Connect with Chris:WebsiteFacebookInstagramFree guide---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Susan Salenger is the author and researcher behind Sidelined, How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health. Sidelined examines the many ways in which some women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare. (Release date, April, 2022). Susan explores how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, tend to be extremely conscientious about taking care of themselves, yet at the same time inadvertently undermine their own care. They often hesitate to call the doctor when they don't feel well and worry that their doctor visit will take time away from their families or work. They may hesitate to ask doctors the necessary questions and don't always comply with the doctor's instructions. Salenger's research reveals how conflicted many women are about the medical decisions they ultimately make. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Susan attended UCLA to study English. After graduation, she worked alongside her husband Fred for 25 years at their production company, Salenger Films, which produced corporate training and development films distributed worldwide. Today, at age 79, Susan lives in Northern California to be near her incredible family which includes her two daughters, four grandchildren, a cat named Max and a dog named JD (Salenger). When she is not speaking about her book or spending time with family and friends, you will find Susan power lifting to stay in shape.Connect with Susan:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedIn---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Sheree Clark is a Midlife Courage Coach who calls her practice Fork in the Road. Sheree says she became a courage coach because she believes “it takes guts to live the second half of your life for you, when you've lived the first half for everyone else.”Sheree has written and presented on topics ranging from managing regrets and finding your passion to overcoming career burnout. A serial entrepreneur, Sheree owned a successful advertising agency for over 25 years before pivoting to become a life coach when she was in her 50s. But Sheree didn't abandon the creativity of the advertising world when she started her coaching practice. She's well-known for her fun talks and presentations as well as the unique exercises she's developed to help clients in achieving their goals.In her personal time, Sheree enjoys spending time in her art deco home which has been featured in a variety of publications. Sheree and her Maine Coon cat Lotus also work on their yoga poses.--- Connect with Sheree:Register for the FREE series "It's Showtime: Why midlife is a time for ACTION!"Website FacebookInstagramHere's a list of some of the guest Sheree talks about:Natalie Matushenko | WebsiteDr Michelle Peticolas, Death Doula | WebsiteLaura Davis | Book: Burning Light of Two Stars | WebsiteTracey Malone | Book: Divorcing Your Narcissist, You Can't Make this Shit up! | WebsiteDr Michelle Sands, naturopath | WebsiteColleen Kochannek, entrepreneur | WebsiteLisa Copeland | Book: The Winning Dating Formula for Women Over 50 | LinkedInMaria Hill, empath and highly sensitive person | WebsiteLorraine Miano | Book: The Magic of Menopause | Website---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

In addition to being an internationally-certified Pilates, Barre, and Hatha Yoga instructor, Emma Jory is also a certified health coach and online instructor specializing in women's health, specifically pre & postnatal programs. With over 17 years of teaching experience, she is the creator of ePilates Online, an online global fitness business.Emma is the former owner of Emergy Pilates Lounge, in Sydney, Australia. In 2014, she sold the business and launched her ePilates Online business. As an online instructor, she connects with over 40,000 of her members by offering 300+ classes (10-55 minutes), and builds a community to help them transform their health.Internationally, she's been featured in Parenthood and Pilates Style Magazine, and has taken the stage as an expert professional at Malaysia's Murfest and Sacred Postpartum summit, and was a podcast guest on The Purpose Effect and The Conscious Connections.Originally from Australia, Emma now lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with her husband and pups.Connect with Emma:WebsiteYouTubeFacebookInstagram---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Angela Dorsey, Founder of Dorsey Wealth Management, is a fee only financial planner in Torrance, California providing Wealth Management and Retirement Planning for Women and Couples.Angela has a certificate in Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning, an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and a B.S. in Computer Science from Loyola Marymount University.Angela is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Registered Investment Advisor. She is a member of NAPFA (National Association of Personal Financial Advisors).Angela created Dorsey Wealth Management because she had a lifelong passion for financial planning. She enjoyed helping others better understand and organize their finances, then put a plan in place to achieve financial goals.While helping her friends, who were smart and successful women, she noticed many didn't have the knowledge and confidence to manage their personal finances well. As a result she found that many of them felt embarrassed and ashamed about their finances, while promising themselves to get their finances in order “someday.” From this experience, she saw the need for financial planning for women. ---Connect with Angela:Website---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

In 2011, Lisa Weldon cut a map of Manhattan into 20 pieces and walked one piece per day until she covered the entire island. After walking each day, she came home and recorded her findings in her blog, then shared her words and photos through social media. It was from this experience that she learned the power of storytelling.The next year, she spent thirty days walking every arrondissement of Paris. Huffington Post invited her to chronicle her walks, then published her first submission on the front cover of their “Living Fearlessly” section. Oprah's network, Harpo Productions, caught wind of her walks and invited her to give Cindy Crawford advice on turning 50.And now? She's just released her memoir. It's the story of a 58-year-old woman who reinvents herself by taking 30 days to walk through the pieces of her life. Connect with Lisa:WebsiteSocial media handle: @LisaWeldon---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Walker Thornton is an author and public speaker advocating the idea of Aging Unapologetically™. She helps women embrace the next stage of life with joy and abandon and a touch of practicality. Her approach to talking about sex and aging is refreshingly positive. Walker writes for several women's websites; her book, Inviting Desire, a Guide for Women Who Want to Enhance Their Sex Life, can be found at Amazon, and other online booksellers.Connect with Walker:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookBook: Inviting Desire, a Guide for Women Who Want to Enhance Their Sex Life ---To learn more about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Rowena List is a Professional Organizer, Coach and Speaker. Rowena believes in “success without struggle” which means clearing out what no longer serves you and making room for the things that bring you joy. She has been self-employed since age 19, and before that was a child entrepreneur selling goods from her bicycle basket. When Rowena's not working, you'll find her hiking, skiing, golfing, biking, reading, or enjoying a gourmet coffee with a dear friend. Connect with Rowena:Website---To learn about Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Lesleigh J Tolin is a heart-driven entrepreneur and the owner of Healing Hearts International. Trained and certified by the Grief Recovery Institute, Lesleigh is an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist. The Grief Recovery Method (GRM) is a 40 year old structured and action-based 8-week program offering a step-by-step method for moving beyond pain and significant loss. The success of the GRM is evidence-based from studies at Kent State University's College of Public Health. GRM is facilitated across the United States and internationally in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Honduras, and Scandinavia.With a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, Lesleigh has 24 years of service in the healing arts; 4,500 clinical family hours; and 12 years of hospice service both as a Social Worker, and as a Manager of Volunteer Services. Lesleigh collaborated with the Dream Foundation of Santa Barbara to turn dying dreams into lasting memories for her patients and their families.In her clinical work, Lesleigh interned at CSUN's Strength United Agency which provided supportive in-home counseling services to parents and children through the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Lesleigh continued her internship at the Parent and Relationship Counseling Foundation in Granada Hills, which offered parents, children, couples, and individuals, relationship workshops and one-on-one improved communication skills.With decades of recovery from an eating disorder, Lesleigh worked on staff at a 90-day residential treatment care center for adult women with drug, alcohol, and eating disorders addiction. As an Advanced Specialist, Lesleigh can now offer her 8-week course virtually by Zoom, both nationally and internationally.Connect with Lesleigh:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramThis episode was sponsored by Lesleigh J Tolin.---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Kwavi is a Certified Life Coach, Author and International Speaker. She is passionate about promoting a positive narrative for women in their 50s and over. She empowers women in their 50s and beyond to rediscover their purpose and passion by sharing powerful tools and resources to help them take control of their lives on their own terms and embrace midlife as a fascinating and exciting journey. She uses one-on-one coaching, her online community Flourish and international retreats to inspire women all over the world to transform their lives.She received her B.Sc. in Information Technology from the Thames Valley University in the United Kingdom, and obtained a Master's in Medical Informatics from Northwestern University in Chicago. She trained with the Well Coaches School of Coaching; a program endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine and Harvard University and is a Certified Life Coach through The Life Coach School. Kwavi is a wife and mother to 2 teenage boys. She is a blogger with the Huffington Post and Thrive and has been featured on CBS, NBC, Best Self Magazine and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.Connect with Kwavi:WebsiteBookInstagram - @kwavi_tvTikTok - @kwavi_tvFree Class - 3 Steps To Live Your Best Life on Your Own Terms---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Rosie Mankes is a life coach and author of Find Your Joy and Run With It, a heartwarming memoir about overcoming her second battle with cancer, the transitioning of her mother into an assisted living facility, and the unexpected loss of her brother, all within one year. Rosie's recovery from these major challenges inspired her to become a life coach, in order to help people pull through paralyzing adversity. Rosie is a resident of New Jersey, where she lives with her husband. She is the mother of two grown sons.Connect with Rosie:WebsiteFacebookInstagramAmazon book page---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book a phone consultation with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Cassie Christopher is a body-positive Registered Dietitian and founder of the Stress Less Weight Mastery. She is a post-menopausal weight loss expert and passionate about helping women love themselves better by healing emotional overeating. Connect with Cassie:Free hormone balancing guide to curb after dinner overeatingJoin Cassie's free private Facebook communityFollow Cassie on Instagram: @CassieChristopherRD---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book a phone consultation with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Martha Bodyfelt is a certified divorce recovery coach who teaches divorced women how to break free from the patterns that keep them stuck so they can feel fulfilled, have more fun, and live fearlessly. In the past 5 years, she has professionally coached over 100 women using the LionHeart Method, a no-BS, empowering solution that helps women recover from divorce pain and thrive in a matter of weeks, not years. Since 2015, Martha has also served as a divorce expert contributor to the Huffington Post, Elephant Journal, Psychology Today, and Thrive Global, where her advice has impacted over 10 million divorced women. Connect with Martha:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInBook Your Divorce Transformation Call--- To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book a phone consultation with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Melanie Gibson has worked in the healthcare industry since 2004, with roles as a hospital librarian, corporate trainer, and learning designer. She is also the author of the new memoir, Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts. In the book, she shares the story of her life-changing journey from troubled, lost soul to confident taekwondo black belt.Connect with Melanie:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterBook---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book a phone consultation with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at a very young age, Rebecca Livingston developed a big imagination and an intense resilience that have served her well throughout her entire life. Armed with over 40 years of experience in the wellness world, and the knowledge that nothing is impossible, Rebecca is now a successful Business and Vitality Coach. She has also created the Ignite Women's Conference Series and is a best-selling author. She is living proof that with hard work, determination, and the right support, you can achieve anything. Passionate about bringing this message to the world, Rebecca coaches women on how to heal their relationship with themselves, and take their own wellness to the next level. Now calling rural BC home, Rebecca loves lists, high performance organization, Earl Grey Tea, and biking across continents from the comfort of her living room. Connect with Rebecca:WebsiteFacebookPDF Download mentioned: Email Rebecca to request her "Wellness and Vitality Snapshot": boldabundancecoaching@gmail.com---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book a phone consultation with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Alicia Murphy is a certified personal trainer (NASM) and nutrition coach (Precision Nutrition) residing in Redondo Beach, California.She is the creator of the “Skech-Fit,” a wellness program for Skechers employees at their Headquarters in Manhattan Beach, California. She also provides wellness experiences and classes for USC, the City of Manhattan Beach, and the City of El Segundo.Alicia has also developed Stress Monkee: A busy girl's guide to being ridiculously fit and bursting with energy. And when she's not coaching, you can find her walking at the beach, chillaxing with a glass of wine, or hanging with her husband and rad son.Connect with Alicia:Instagram FaceboookSign up for her weekly Be Well email---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book a phone consultation with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Lisette Smith is the Chief Operating Officer and a senior advisor to personal wealth clients at The Advisory Group of San Francisco - an independent financial advisory firm that manages $1BN in assets. A pioneer of using the Midlife Gap Year in the financial planning process, Lisette authored the firm's 16-page guide The Midlife Gap Year: How to Take a Break and Still Feel Financially Secure. The guide inspires women business owners and leaders to take a long-term view of their career and life fulfillment. Lisette's desire to help high-achieving female business owners and leaders plan for breaks stems from lessons learned from her own midlife transition of selling her wealth management firm to spend more time with her son and go back to school. Throughout her career, Lisette has been providing comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to female business owners and leaders. Her favorite part is helping her clients explore possibilities in their financial lives and then, over time, seeing the life-changing difference her advice inspired. Lisette is passionate about mentoring women in their careers and volunteering for organizations that provide education and support for women. She is from New England, but has happily adjusted to the Bay Area lifestyle, enjoying biking, wine tasting and all that the West Coast has to offer. Connect with Lisette:Download the Midlife Gap Year GuideLinkedInLisette at The Advisory Group SFThe Advisory Group of San Francisco---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book a phone consultation with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Jen Williams is a travel expert, photographer and online educator who specializes in teaching people who want unique travel experiences how to live their travel dreams through courses and services on her website Launch Your Travels.Having been to over 80 countries and islands, lived in 4 different countries and with over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, Jen effectively uses her wealth of travel experience to help her students and clients claim their travel victories.Her programs cover travel-related topics like how to stay safe and healthy, ways to plan and execute a trip, independent travel mindset techniques, and money-saving tips. Connect with Jen:Launch Your Travels websiteGuide to Travel During COVID-19: Listeners can get the FREE guide herePlanning the Perfect Trip, online course, $47. Purchase here. At checkout, enter 10% discount code: metime2021---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book a phone consultation with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Stephanie Raffelock is the author of “Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women". She also penned the award winning book, “A Delightful Little Book on Aging.”A graduate of Naropa University's program in Writing and Poetics, Stephanie was a contributor to The Rogue Valley Messenger in Oregon. She has blogged for Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, Care2.com, as well as SixtyandMe.com.A former i-Heart Radio host, she is now a popular guest on podcasts, where she inspires women to embrace the strength and passion of their personal story. Stephanie continues to build her speaker's resume by giving presentations for groups like The Ashland Literary Arts Festival, Breaking the Glass, WINS at Charles Schwab and Southern Oregon University, Friends of the Hannon Library. Her commitment to uplift women extends to teaching personal development classes for incarcerated women and non-profits, including Dress for Success, Austin. A recent transplant to Austin, Texas, Stephanie enjoys an active life with her husband, Dean and their Labrador retriever, Mickey Mantel Raffelock.---Connect with Stephanie:Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Goodreads Amazon ---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Dinah Lin's life exemplifies her message: “It's Never too Late!” She didn't begin her career until age 36 (after being a full time mom for 15 years), received her MBA from Columbia Business School at age 40 then began climbing the corporate ladder - finally “breaking the glass ceiling” when she became a corporate Vice President at a Fortune 500. At age 58, she made the decision to move to Beijing to study Chinese and reconnect with her roots. A year turned into a decade, as she witnessed the transformation of China.After returning from Beijing, Dinah finally realized a long held dream, publishing her best selling memoir, “Daring to Dream Once Again - It's Never Too Late!” at the age of 73! The title, she says, is her challenge to herself, as she almost gave up her dream of writing a book, and she has a great story about this.A bit more about Dinah's background, she was born in Shanghai and grew up in a small town in Ohio where they were the only Asian family. As a young wife and mother she lived for 15 years in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.Prior to moving to Beijing in 2000, Dinah was an international executive and entrepreneur with two decades of experience ranging from high-tech start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.Dinah also served as an appointed senior official in the George H.W. Bush administration from 1989-1992 in Washington, D.C.Connect with Dinah:WebsiteLinkedInBook on Amazon: DARING TO DREAM ONCE AGAIN: It's Never Too Late!---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Originally from Sweden, Malin Svensson came to Los Angeles in 1989 with a master's degree in Physical Education and became certified by NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) in 2000. A former nationally ranked runner with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, Malin is the CEO & Founder of Nordic Body - a walking and fitness club committed to inspiring the 50+ crowd to live a fun, healthy, and fulfilling life by providing 360-degree support from online to live programs including holistic fitness retreats, private sessions, workshops, and community classes.Malin is also an International Fitness Coach/Author/Speaker and her third published book “WAKE UP Your Body + Mind After 50!” launched on November 17, 2020. Whether she works out fitness guru Jane Fonda or people that have never worked out a day in their lives – her mission is the same: to strengthen the body and mind to age with confidence. Malin has been featured as a walking and fitness expert in several media outlets like CBS Los Angeles, LA Times, The NY Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Fitness magazine. She brought Nordic Walking to North America in 2002 and is one of the leading authorities in Nordic Walking worldwide. Her passion for making a difference in people's wellbeing is further expressed by her organization Adopt-A-Walk. The first 1-mile walking loop opened in Santa Monica on June 29, 2019.Connect with Malin:Email: info@nordicbody.comWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedIn---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Kathleen O'Brien began her career as an advertising copywriter at a large ad agency in Detroit, worked as a TV broadcaster in three major markets, owned a video production company serving Fortune 100 clients, and taught media relations at two top-tier graduate schools of business.  After 13 years of aging research and teaching classes through the University of Denver's continuing education program, Kathleen put together her findings in a new book, Reclaim Your Right to Grow Old. The book, one-part manifesto and one-part field guide, shows readers, with humor and through personal stories, how to ditch their youth obsession and immerse themselves in the beauty of the aging process.  Connect with Kathleen:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInBook on Amazon---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Courtney Andersen is a Sober Coach, podcast host, author, and YOUR personal sober cheerleader. The Founder of National Sober Day (9/14), and the Founder of Sober Vibes, an online support community for recovery and sober-curious women of all ages. My favorite day of my life is August 18, 2012, because that is the day I finally stopped the madness of addiction and started to do some real LIVIN!Connect with Courtney:WebsiteFacebookInstagramPinterestSober Vibes PodcastTo join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Beth Seed lives in a sweet mountain town in Southern British Columbia with her beloved where her 5 adult children come to visit often. She loves the mountains in all seasons and gets out in nature as much as possible. As a transformational coach, she helps women leaders and visionaries confidently and safely access their personal power. Beth uses clear impactful methods so women can claim their deepest purpose and make the changes they desire.Beth's background began in social services, where she supported our most vulnerable population, which led her into the field of coaching! Now Beth is a Certified Professional Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The folx she works with want to lead with both their heart intelligence and their brilliant minds! Beth's clients walk away understanding their deeper purpose and clarity, embracing the legacy they want to leave not only for themselves but for future generations.Connect with Beth:Phone: 205.551.5092 (texting preferred) Email: bethseed@live.caWebsiteLinkedInFacebook group "Leading with Heart"To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Jenn Waller is a certified personal trainer specializing in weight loss and transformation, youth, sports performance, and the psychological aspects of physical activity. She holds certifications in Fundamental Movement Patterns, Emotion Focused Therapy, TFW, Twist Conditioning, Indoor cycling and is a Medical Exercise and Rehab Specialist. She also holds a masters degree in Clinical Counselling.Jenn's creative approach and unique combination of skills allows her to individualize training programs specifically to each client on a personal level creating a fun and engaging experience. Her philosophy of "1% better every day" provides a supportive relationship with her clients in moving forward and continually improving body and mind to achieve personal success. Jenn has also combined her skills and approach to create The Me Project a medically supervised weight loss and lifestyle promotion plan for those looking to transform their health.---To join Kim's Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here. 

Dr. Joan Bragar is the author of Never Too Late for Love: The Successful Woman's Guide to Online Dating in the Second Half of Life.She is certified as a relationship coach by Katherine Woodward Thomas, the family therapist and New York Times best selling author of Calling in the One, and Conscious Uncoupling.Joan was happily married at age 62 to Marc, whom she met on Match.com. She is enjoying a full life, coaching women, staying fit, and spending time with children and grandchildren.She is a graduate of Harvard where she earned her bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees, and has worked as a professor and leadership consultant.Connect with Joan:For a Free digital copy of Joan's book, email her to request one at: joan@joanbragar.comWebsiteLinkedIn---To join the Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Candy is a coach for high achievers who are stressed out. As a coach, she talks with people and helps them figure out what they want, what they want more of and what they want less of in their life... and how to get, how to grow, and how make the change. She primarily works with your thoughts, and more specifically how your thoughts affect their behavior, and ultimately create the results you currently have.Connect with Candy:Download Candy's Zero-to-Four Morning Routine sheetWebsiteFacebookLinkedInPinterest---To join the Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Kathy has been a published author and writer for over 30 years. Her current passion is exploring ideas and experiences that help to create a meaningful, sustainable, compassionate and rewarding life for herself and others through her blog, her books and her articles. Beyond that, she is happily growing and experiencing life married to her best friend and soul mate–Thom. Ultimately, Kathy strives to live life fearlessly and full-out….and to remember, that each of us get to make it up!Connect with Kathy:BlogFacebook pageTo join the Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Rowena List is a Professional Organizer, Coach and Speaker. She believes in “success without struggle” which means clearing out what no longer serves you and making room for the things that bring you joy.Connect with Rowena:WebsiteEstate Planning Made Simple (Part 1)Estate Planning Made Simple (Part 2)---To join the Me Time Midlife Community Facebook group, go here.To book at time to talk with Kim during her Office Hours, go here.

Before becoming a movement therapist and earning a Masters in Counseling Psychology, Margery Segal was a professional dancer, choreographer, and theater artist who founded a dance company and directed a yoga and bodywork studio.She is a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist with a specialty in development and Pre and Perinatal Birth Attachment Therapy. She also holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology.Her certifications include Body Mind Centering® Practitioner and Teacher, Registered Somatic Movement Therapist with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association, Infant Developmental Movement Educator®, Certified Pre and Perinatal Birth Attachment Practitioner, Hatha Yoga Teacher for all ages, among others.Margery draws from all of these disciplines to work with any person who wants to overcome pain or restricted movement, seek recovery from trauma or stress, or become more fully connected with their own body and authentic self.She also specializes in attachment, birth, birth trauma, adoption, developmental, and prenatal and perinatal issues. Margery is passionate about supporting and working with individuals and families with children with special needs.Connect with Margery:The Brilliant Woman's Body Recovery websiteFacebook group---To join the Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, learn more here. 

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 Carrie & Patty:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTok---To join the Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Jenn Lormand is an Exercise Physiologist, Author, and mom of 3 living and thriving with Stage 2 prolapse. She has over 25 years of experience helping women jump for joy without peeing their pants, ditch the back pain, and have better sex, too. She and her business partner are published medical researchers in the Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, where they proved that women can heal without kegels or inserting anything into their “nether-regions.” They have been featured on CBS News, along with multiple podcasts. Their mission is to help all women restore their dignity with a simple, 10-minute-a-day routine. Their Signature Program has been proven to stop pee leaks, discomfort with sex, pressure, back and hip tightness, and to heal DR’s. Tighten Your Tinkler is disrupting the current standard of care for women, with a simple and innovative approach to help all women finally feel confident in their own body again. Connect with Jenn:Website (including 5 minute quiz)FacebookInstagramYouTube ChannelTo join the Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Antonia Balazs is a yoga teacher on and off the mat for women in midlife. She was in her mid-forties when her body started changing. She knew she needed to keep her body humming and when she found yoga, it had such an impact, that she went on to become a yoga teacher at fifty. Through the ancient wisdom of yoga, updated for the modern woman, and using a sense of playfulness and joy, Antonia helps guide women in midlife to find confidence and clarity - in their body, their purpose and their life. Connect with Antonia:WebsiteFacebook pageFacebook groupInstagramFreebie: a moving meditation to help you feel strong and connect to your inner landscape---To join the Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.  

Cara Pollard is the CEO and founder of Cara Pollard Coaching (CpC). CpC partners with corporations to support parent employees. They develop transformative programs to help people parent successfully while working. They also partner with schools and organizations to provide parent support groups, workshops, and teacher trainings.Cara also offers individual coaching services to executives, families, couples, men, women and teens. She transforms lives by drawing upon her in-depth background in her legal and academic experience. She is a lifelong learner and is highly trained in a variety of disciplines. She is a PCI certified parent coach, trained in DE&I Initiatives, and conflict resolution/mediation skills training. Cara creates the scaffolding individuals need to meet the demands and complexities of our modern world. She also hosts the podcast Mindfulness at Work. Connect with Cara:FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitter: @cpparentcoach1WebsiteCourse (Special rate right now = $97)Mindfulness at Work - The Podcast---Join the Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook here. 

Mareike Buthmann is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Metabolic Balance Coach, Mindfulness-Based Eating Practitioner, and the founder of Empowerment Through Nutrition. She specializes in Women’s health, Gut Health, and Mindful Living & Eating. Her focus is on preventative health and wellness that integrates the whole body, mind, and soul.Mareike is part of Professional Health Care Team at a Vancouver clinic offering treatment plans for chronic pain, sports injuries, postural dysfunctions, workplace injuries, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum recovery.Furthermore, Mareike is certified as a Mindful Eating and Living Practitioner teaching women how to eat and live mindfully, one day at a time.Today, Her mission is to help women feel supported, motivated, and empowered in achieving optimum health and well-being.Connect with Mareike:WebsiteInstagramFree Discovery CallCoaching and Programs

Mareike Buthmann is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Metabolic Balance Coach, Mindfulness-Based Eating Practitioner, and the founder of Empowerment Through Nutrition. She specializes in Women’s health, Gut Health, and Mindful Living & Eating. Her focus is on preventative health and wellness that integrates the whole body, mind, and soul.Mareike is part of Professional Health Care Team at a Vancouver clinic offering treatment plans for chronic pain, sports injuries, postural dysfunctions, workplace injuries, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum recovery.Furthermore, Mareike is certified as a Mindful Eating and Living Practitioner teaching women how to eat and live mindfully, one day at a time.Today, Her mission is to help women feel supported, motivated, and empowered in achieving optimum health and well-being.Connect with Mareike:WebsiteInstagramFree Discovery CallCoaching and Programs---To join the Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here. 

Cara Pollard is the CEO and founder of Cara Pollard Coaching (CpC). CpC partners with corporations to support parent employees. They develop transformative programs to help people parent successfully while working. They also partner with schools and organizations to provide parent support groups, workshops, and teacher trainings.Cara also offers individual coaching services to executives, families, couples, men, women and teens. She transforms lives by drawing upon her in-depth background in her legal and academic experience. She is a lifelong learner and is highly trained in a variety of disciplines. She is a PCI certified parent coach, trained in DE&I Initiatives, and conflict resolution/mediation skills training. Cara creates the scaffolding individuals need to meet the demands and complexities of our modern world. She also hosts the podcast Mindfulness at Work.Connect with Cara:FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitter: @cpparentcoach1WebsiteCourse (Special rate right now = $97)Mindfulness at Work - The Podcast

Erica Leon, MS, RD, CEDRD, runs a non-diet group nutrition practice in White Plains, NY. With more than 30 years of experience, she and her team help individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating to develop a positive relationship with food, weight and body image. Erica has a special interest in helping women women at midlife, menopause and beyond to break free from toxic diet culture messages that promote disordered eating.Erica is certified as an eating disorder dietitian with The International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals, and as an Intuitive Eating Counselor. Erica is also certified as a Body Positive Facilitator with The Body Positive Organization.Erica has written many professional articles on nutrition, is a frequent speaker on topics such as eating disorder treatment and prevention and belongs to many professional organizations including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP).Connect with Erica:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterPinterestEating Attitudes TestEat. Live. Nourish (™) Intuitive Wellness Planner and JournalOnline courses---To join the Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, learn more here.

Diann Wingert is a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs. During her 20-year career as a licensed psychotherapist, she worked with hundreds of ambitious women who struggled with habits and mindsets that held them back. After realizing that psychotherapy was not the answer, Diann trained and certified as a coach in order to shift the conversation from problems to possibilities. Her jam is helping the driven but distracted woman eliminate procrastination, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, so she can level up her business and life.  She is an expert in ADHD in adult women and the link between ADHD and entrepreneurship.Connect with Diann:WebsitePodcastThe Driven Woman Facebook GroupInstagramLinked InFacebookDriven Woman Roadmap---To join the Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here to learn more.

Rightsizing expert Jeannine Bryant is the owner and CEO of Changing Spaces SRS, a senior move management company in Lincoln, NE. She has helped provide rightsizing and relocation services to seniors since 2010. During that time, she has been actively involved in the downsizing and moving processes of hundreds of older adults. Her newest book, Keep the Memories, Not the Stuff is a helpful guide for anyone who has trouble letting go of keepsakes. This practical how-to will help readers gain a new perspective on life, love, memories, and our stuff. This book offers thoughtful insights into the grieving process, as well as practical tips and hands-on advice for letting go without the guilt. Bryant is also the author of the book Ready to Rightsize? A step-by-step guide to your rightsizing journey: For older adults and their loved ones. It is the essential guidebook to anyone undergoing a transition and moving to a smaller space. Jeannine prides herself on offering the kinds of practical tips and inspiration to get people motivated to start sorting through their belongings and undergoing their own rightsizing journey. Jeannine has been featured on numerous podcasts and is a regular contributor on KFOR1240 AM radio. Jeannine is originally from North Dakota, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA and a Master of Arts degree from University of Nebraska – Lincoln. She is an active member of Lincoln’s Coalition for Older Adult Health Promotion, as well as a member of the Lincoln Caregiver Education Group. She lives in Lincoln with her husband and two children. Connect with Jeannine: Website | Facebook | Instagram To learn more and join the Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Dr. Sonia Wright is a board-certified radiologist, a sexual counselor and a life coach. She received her education from Stanford University, the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, the Mayo Clinic and the University of Michigan. She is on a mission to help women embrace their sexuality as well as end the emotional pain and isolation associated with sexual difficulties. She believes wholeheartedly that all women deserve to experience pleasurable sexual intimacy. Dr. Wright has a natural ability to put people at ease while discussing sensitive issues related to sex. She enjoys combining this natural ability with her medical knowledge, sexual counseling skills and life coaching tools to create her unique brand of sex coaching. She tackles the hard issues by normalizing the situation and sharing helpful information, while coaching from a caring and humorous perspective. Connect with Sonia on her website, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more and join the Me Time Midlife Community on Facebook, go here.

Kim invites cannabis coach Shari Berman back for Part 2 to continue the conversation about cannabis. Shari drops a ton of knowledge in this episode as she shares how cannabis works in your body, why it's important to use CBD and cannabis safely and correctly, and more!

Kim invites Shari Berman to talk about the positive role cannabis has played in her life as a two-time cancer survivor and what it's like getting a Master's degree at 56. Plus, Shari gives an introduction to Part 2 (next episode) about how to best use cannabis, get over the stigma, and how cannabis works in your body.

Kim invited Walker Thornton to talk about what it was like to go through a dangerous, life-altering surgery during a global pandemic as a single woman in her 60s. She shares lessons, warning signs, and the importance of women advocating for themselves.

Kim invites Financial Planner for women, Angela Dorsey, to talk about common questions clients had about their finances in 2020, how to plan for another possibly uncertain year ahead, and what women should be doing now to set themselves up for financial success in 2021.

Kim invites Professional Organizer Rowena List to talk about what we do with incoming stuff like mail and papers, for example, and what to do with current stuff like photos and holiday cards. Plus, when making new purchases, how to distinguish what you "want" versus what you "need."

Kim invites personal trainer Jenn Waller to have a conversation around why we make exciting New Year's Resolutions, only to find ourselves "falling off the wagon" in late January. Listen in for some helpful tips to get you back on track and make healthy changes that LAST this year!