Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!

This episode is my goodbye to you, the Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast audience. The podcast is going on an indefinite hiatus. But please don't let that stop you from continuing to experience the wonderful bounty of episodes that focus on midlife women. Over the past three years, I've recorded 76 episodes. That's a true accomplishment for me. Now, it's time for me to hang up my microphone – for now – and focus on other pursuits in my life. It's been a wonderful ride and I would never have made it this far without a loyal audience who listened, commented, engaged and recommended the show to others. So to you, the audience, I say thank you. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

Let's get straight to the point. Ladies, we have vaginas. By the time we reach midlife, things began to happen to our vaginas. We're plagued with everything from odor to painful intercourse  — and many of these problems can be attributed to menopause. So what can we do about it? On the show is Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Author, Gynecologist and Sexual Medical Expert Dr. Lauren Streicher. She's here to give us the straight talk on menopause and our vagina. No cutesy terms, no fluff, no bullshit. She's giving it to us straight. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

Like many women my age, when I first came into perimenopause and hot flashes assaulted my body, I didn't know what was happening. But there they were – night and day, relentless. Surprisingly, at that time in my life, I had never had 'the talk' with my mom about what to expect from peri- or menopause so I was unprepared for it. Today, that shouldn't be the case.  Peri- and menopause can hit many in many different ways, but the most common symptom that we all know about is hot flashes. So what can we do about hot flashes? After suffering from hot flashes during perimenopause, a black mother and daughter joined forces to create a smart tech wearable that provides relief during hot flashes and night sweats. Meet Debbie and Markea Dickinson, the dynamic mother/daughter duo behind Thermaband. They've developed this product to help women regulate their body temperature. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

The rise of social media. Now more than ever it's important to have a presence on at least one social media platform if you're in business. As an over 40 female entrepreneur or solopreneur, are you using social media to the best of its advantage for your business? Does the thought of getting on a new platform or trying to conquer one platform over another scare you or drive you bananas? Let me tell you, I've been there and at times social media can be a bit confusing. So are you ready to reign everything in and tackle social media from the right angle?  Meet Francine Sinclair. Francine is the founder of Francine Sinclair Social Media. A social media strategist who works with small business owners 40 years old and better, she helps her clients, on average, get 10 times more engagement, visibility and leads. On the show, Francine and I talk about the importance of social media for 40 female entrepreneurs and solopreneurs (and those looking to finally realize their dream and launch their own business). We talk about quality over quantity, sticking with the right social platform and more. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

Every one of us has had that moment where someone in our lives stepped over the proverbial line. They did something or said something that was the last straw. That was probably a pivotal point for many of you...that time when you realized a boundary was crossed. But what if you live your life with no boundaries, and you're such a people-pleaser that even when people go too far, you sit back and silently let them? On this episode, my guest is Val Selby. Val had horrible boundaries with a 'friend' who constantly took her for granted and was always the receiver in the friendship, not the giver. When she decided to set boundaries with her, it didn't go over too well. But Val did it — she set her boundaries and stood her ground. Today, Val still believes in having boundaries, and she has learned to embrace her bold new life. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

We could all use a good laugh every now and then . . . amiright? Laughter has so many benefits, including lowering stress, burning a few calories (but don't rely on it solely for your weight loss regimen!), protecting the heart, and improving our mental health. Who knew?!? On this episode, my guest is comedienne Tara Brown and she believes in bringing the funny. As a midlife comedienne herself, Tara's routine includes hilarious insights on being a midlife woman. She's a clean comedy, steering clear of the unnecessary vulgar and obscenity found in a lot of comedian's material. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

When you look in your closet, do you call your clothing confidence into question and fall prey to the same mantra that many women have adopted? "I don't have a single thing to wear."  Keeping an open mind when approaching our closet can yield amazing wardrobe results. Pair this with that; put on those shoes with that skirt; wear that blouse with those slacks. Our closet can be a veritable boutique! So how do we get comfortable with a closet full of "nothing to wear" and emerge looking fabulous? With the help of a style consultant like Kim Hancher. Kim believes that middle age is the best time to find your true style, and it doesn't have to mean frumpy. She helps women develop their clothing confidence. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

It's time to get real about our aging. Are we getting weaker as we age? Well, yes, if we're not doing anything to maintain muscle tone. So what are you gonna do about it? Get strong, girl! On this episode, I'm chatting with Tracee Gluhaich, aka the High Energy Girl, about our aging bodies and how we can be kinder to it. Tracee is passionate about teaching women how to age stronger and healthier. She uses a holistic approach to wellness with a focus on self-care, movement and nutrient-dense food. Tracee is an expert in the ketogenic lifestyle. She loves helping over 50 women age stronger while boosting their energy, burning their fat for fuel, and banishing brain fog. She doesn't want women to allow age to just overtake us but rather to adopt lasting lifestyle changes and nourish ourselves with self-care. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

It's time to get real about our aging. Are we getting weaker as we age? Well, yes, if we're not doing anything to maintain muscle tone. So what are you gonna do about it? Get strong, girl! On this episode, I'm chatting with Tracee Gluhaich, aka the High Energy Girl, about our aging bodies and how we can be kinder to it. Tracee is passionate about teaching women how to age stronger and healthier. She uses a holistic approach to wellness with a focus on self-care, movement and nutrient-dense food. Tracee is an expert in the ketogenic lifestyle. She loves helping over 50 women age stronger while boosting their energy, burning their fat for fuel, and banishing brain fog. She doesn't want women to allow age to just overtake us but rather to adopt lasting lifestyle changes and nourish ourselves with self-care. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

Show of hands . . . who here doesn't like taking pictures? Do you shy away from the camera anytime someone whips out their phone? When your friend shouts, "Let's take a picture! Okay, everybody move closer together,) do you scramble to take up space at the very back of the pack? Do you look at pictures of yourself and say, "Gawwwwd I hate how I look in pictures"? You're not alone. My next guest wants to change the way women think about taking pictures. Julie Ulstrup is a photographer who believes that there's nothing more powerful than creating a beautiful portrait that says, "I am here!" She helps her clients see themselves in a way they've never seen themselves before. Her passion is to empower women; she knows empowered women make the world a better place. Through her photography, Julie wants to create a new vision and a new perspective to disrupt old ways of thinking through a portrait experience.  ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

Are you a midlife woman caring for your aging parents? It's a difficult journey for many. That's why it's important to start now to develop healthy lifestyle strategies that will help prepare you to assist your aging parents to thrive and be independent. Terese Moerer has a 35-year career as a physical therapist. During that time, she nurtured an interest in health and well-being. She was also caregiver to her aging parents. As a PT, she was always pushing the limits to be creative. As part of her practice, she fell in love with multidisciplinary group therapy and what it did for the patients. Terese create Experi-Age, a system to build the body, brain, and spirit to the highest level. She wrote, "The Art of Assisting Aging Parents: Discover the Journey to Honor Your Parents, Create Treasured Memories, and Live Life to the Fullest," and has an online course, BOSS Caregiver Blueprint. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

What do you do when the job you have is no longer satisfying or fulfilling? Perhaps you do what Michele Davis did: you leave it and strike out on your own. Entrepreneurship may not be for everyone, but for those who are willing to put in the time and work, it's a gratifying experience. After over 20 years working for someone else, Michele decided it was time to live life on her terms. With a divorce behind her, and the loss of her son, Michele charted her path to entrepreneurship at the age of 44. She's the founder of Marketing Gem Solutions, and Phenomenal Boss Academy. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

As we celebrate Black History Month, "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" is honoring unsung heroines by profiling a few black women in history whose names may not be at the front of your mind or in our history books, but their footprints and their legacies lives on. When I began researching for this episode, I wanted to specifically shine a spotlight on black women who did remarkable things a little later in life. Each of the women profiled today lived full lives in their own way, and each highlight that I focused on was done by a midlife woman. I hope you'll join me in celebrating the lives of these women and help to ensure that their story continues. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

The heart wants what the heart wants. Or so the saying goes. Sometimes that want is so strong that it turns us into true champions and advocates for others. This is where Carla Carlisle comes in. Carla is an author, advocate and speaker and she yearned to be a mother, but infertility issues and a miscarriage made that dream seem out of reach. Then, Carla became a foster mother. What happened next is the remarkable story of one woman's journey to the son who would become her own.   Carla uses her experience to educate others about adoption, mental health, the foster care system, trauma and more. She may not see herself as a hero or a champion, but I certainly do. She's more than an advocate; she is a mother who fought for the child she so dearly loved. She chronicles her story in her book, "Journey to the Son." ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

"Two heads are better than one." It's a phrase we've likely heard repeated over and over again all our lives. But as midlife women, how often do we heed those words? My guest Jacqueline Perez takes these words to heart in the form of collaboration. Jacqueline, or Jack as she is more fondly known, is the founder of Kuel Life. What started as a vehicle to solve the nagging feeling of invisibility flourished into an online platform dedicated to redefining midlife for women. Along the way, Jack added a curated shopping experience focused on promoting women-driven brands. Jack and I talk about being visible, showing up and the importance of women supporting and collaborating with one another. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

When the phrase "chronic illness" is mentioned, what typically comes to mind for most people is likely cancer, heart disease or diabetes. However, there's another chronic illness that affects an estimated nearly 1 million people in the United States and over 2.3 million people worldwide*: Multiple Sclerosis. As "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" embarks on Season 6, I'm happy you could join me and my special guest on the show, Cathy Chester. In 1986, Cathy was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Since that time she has become a tireless advocate to raise awareness about the disease. She's on a mission to educate, empower and inspire those afflicted with MS to live full, rich lives. Cathy is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from WEGO Health, she was named one of the “Top 10 Social HealthMakers in Multiple Sclerosis” by Dr. Mehmet Oz’s platform, ShareCare, and the accolades and awards go on. Cathy shares her MS journey, and I talk about my recent diagnosis of Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

  We're back with Julian Harcourt, a marketing consultant whose sweet spot is marketing for the midlife and beyond demographic and the first male guest on Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast. We're continuing our chat and delving further into marketing to the 50+ set, why marketers get it wrong when it comes to us, ageism, men not talking about getting older, and more. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  As midlife women, we have so much to contend with. Menopause, aging, feeling invisible, and more - it's so much to deal with that it's understandable why we may sometimes tend to forget that men experience midlife right along with us. But here's the burning question: Do men experience midlife the same way women do? Of course opinions may vary, but for the answer to that, and other questions, I turned to Julian Harcourt, a marketing consultant whose sweet spot is marketing for the midlife and beyond demographic. This is a true first for the show as Julian is the first male guest on "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" This two-part episode delves into marketing to the 50+ set, why marketers get it wrong when it comes to us, ageism, men not talking about getting older, and more. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  For millions of women, dealing with the symptoms of menopause can be a daily struggle. From hot flashes, to weight gain to irritability, or any of the lesser known symptoms that plague midlife women, menopause is no walk in the park. Every woman's menopause journey will be different. And that means tackling every woman's symptoms will be different as well. My guest on the show is Amrita Hundal, MD, and she may just change the way you think about managing your menopause symptoms. Dr. Hundal is an internal medicine physician who has done vaccine research at both Walter Reed Research Institute and the US Naval Research Base, helping create defense vaccines against bioterrorism agents. Along with her sister, she co-founded Femality Health, a digital clinic that takes a holistic approach to helping midlife woman transition through menopause. Femality Health makes menopause care more accessible, quicker, and to the point. They don't just address a woman's needs through this transition via medication, but by looking at the person as a whole, inclusive of diet, habits, activity, and past medical history. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter    

  Have you ever started a diet, lost a few pounds, then bottomed out and gave up in frustration? Or how about this scenario: you went on a liquid diet so you could get into a gorgeous dress for a special occasion, lost 10 or 15 pounds quickly, then went back to a food based diet a week later and gained those pounds back, plus an additional 10 pounds? For midlife women, diets just don't work, right? Well, maybe you're just doing it wrong. My guest on the show, Tanja Shaw, has a lot to say about diet, nutrition and transformation. As a Certified High Performance Coach, she has helped countless women understand that it's about more than just calories in/calories out. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  What do you do when you're a midlife woman standing on the edge of a cliff and there's no turning back? You do what Amy Schmidt did. You jump . . . literally!  Amy cannonballed her way off a cliff in Jamaica and landed into her inspired new life as a podcaster, author, public speaker, blogger and founder of the brand, Fearlessly Facing Fifty™, which she launched six months shy of her 50th birthday. Since then, Amy has been on a mission to encourage women over 40 to swap out their fears for a healthy dose of confidence and tackle life head on with renewed vigor. She knows that life is best lived outside our comfort zone, and cheers women on as they, too, cannonball their way fearlessly through midlife. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Midlife can be challenging, but what happens when life decides to hit us with a really heavy blow or two? For instance, infidelity? And if that isn't bad enough, toss in dose of breast cancer, too. That's shaping up to be the perfect s**tstorm, right? Well that's what my next guest had to ensure. C.J. Grace not only rose to the challenge of a cheating husband, but she battled breast cancer head on and is thriving. C.J. is the author of "Adulterer’s Wife: How to Thrive Whether You Stay or Not." After her breast cancer diagnoses, she refusing to be a victim and has not only learned to embrace herself but she has maintained her wicked sense of humor. Now divorced, C. J. insists that the obstacles she’s faced have enabled her to make midlife better than her younger days. She's currently working on completing her new book, "Hotel Chemo: My Wild Ride through Breast Cancer and Infidelity." ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

Midlife is fraught with stressors, not the least of which is menopause. While menopause doesn't affect each women the same, many women will experience the negative impact of menopause for years. And that sucks. Kicking off Season 5 of the Podcast is my guest Alice Nettleingham. She's a first for the show in that she isn't a woman of midlife. Alice is in her mid-30s, she's a Certified Hynotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist, and in her unique practice she works with menopausal women to rapidly heal their intense physical and emotional symptoms and help them to confidently take back their amazing mind and body. A self-confessed ex people-pleaser who always did what she was told, 10 years ago Alice finally decided to follow her own path. She's had many adventures around the world - including driving from the UK to Mongolia and back in a Toyota Yaris - and believes in us all facing our fears and pushing our boundaries to reach our full potential. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Life is meant to be lived, savored, and loved. My next guest on the show, Michelle Viña Baltsas, understands this. Michelle is a Certified Health Coach, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Body Image Coach, and she wants you, as midlife women, to know that even though you’re going through significant changes on the inside and often the outside, your self-worth should be unconditional. She wants women to love the bodies they're in now. Michelle brings a mind-body holistic approach to her coaching work and specializes in working with women who struggle with yo-yo dieting and body dissatisfaction. She focuses on three key areas of diet recovery which include self-compassion, gratitude, and acceptance. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter    

  It started with a cough. It was a cough that lingered, then gradually became worse. Eventually, the cough became so bad that it required a trip to the emergency room. The next 36 hours changed a woman's life forever. When we get sick, we go to the doctors. We get ourselves checked out, maybe we’re giving a prescription, then we go about our merry way. To some extent, maybe we take our physicians for granted. We really don’t think about them until we need them. But doctors are human, too. And, like us, they too can fall prey to illness. This is the story of Sanda Cohen. Sanda was a pediatrician who never smoked and never lived with a smoker. Despite that, at the age of 62 she suddenly found herself on the other side of the doctor’s desk facing a diagnosis of stage IV lung cancer. Now, Sanda is not only fighting and surviving, she's thriving well beyond the 6 months life expectancy given to her at the outset. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  There comes a time in a woman's life when she craves something new. Her life is stale, it's stagnant, she's going nowhere or, worse, she's moving backwards. It's at that time, usually in midlife, that women make a change — a change for the better. Here it comes: the big pivot. Shifting in life is nothing new. But it is a big step for many women. But it doesn't have to be as scary as some would make it out to be. Pivoting can be the defining moment in your life. In part 2 of this episode, Denice Torres and I continue our talk on women pivoting over 50 and changing their lives for the better. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  On any given day, stress leaves many of us feeling broken and tattered. For many black Americans, even more so. In today's current climate, trying to deal with everything that's swirling around is a tremendous burden to bear. While many are handling it okay, there may be some who aren't holding up so well. I'm not a doctor, a psychologist, a psychoanalyst, a therapist or any other type of medical doctor or counselor. But I do know pain and stress and hurt and agony. I offer this episode for those who are trying to grapple with the stress that comes with trying to cope with racism. It isn't much, but perhaps somewhere within these words, you'll find a tiny kernel of comfort that can help you deal with what you're going through. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  By the time many women reach midlife, they're on a quest for something new. That journey could including reinventing themselves, starting a career, changing careers, becoming an empty nester and so much more. What should midlife women do when they desire change? It's time for the big pivot! Denice Torres knows about the big pivot. Denice was a senior executive at Johnson & Johnson, as well as president of several multi-billion-dollar companies. After leading the turnaround of Tylenol and other OTC drugs after quality and manufacturing issues plagued the brands between 2011-2015, Denice retired from Johnson & Johnson, pivoted, and launched The Mentoring Place., an initiative to help women thrive in their careers through free resources and 1:1 mentoring with senior advisors. Not one to rest on her laurels, she is also CEO of The Ignited Company, a consultancy firm in the area of leadership development and change management. Denice and I talk all about pivoting and how women can get back up and reinvent themselves to be whatever they want to be. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Right now, America is broken. What were once tiny cracks in the facade have now erupted into giant chasms into which people of color are falling. It's time for that to end. I'm just one woman — one Black woman — but I will lend my voice where I can to help stop the needless, brutal and ethnically-charged killing of Black America. This is a special episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" Listen, respond, lift your voice and consider this your call to action. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter    

  Menopause. Generally, you can't get through midlife without it. While not every woman experiences menopause the same, many women really feel the effects of it. But there's hope. Did you know that yoga can help ease your menopause symptoms? Neither did I. And then I met Julie Garrido. Julie is a yoga teacher who specializes in yoga for menopause. Imagine that. Julie discovered yoga later in life and it’s given her a great understanding of how our body changes with age and how limitations and restrictions can creep up on us. Having witnessed firsthand how much yoga helped alleviate her menopause symptoms, Julie set out on a mission to help other women going through this difficult stage of their lives. Julie’s passion is helping women take back control of their lives and become the best version of themselves. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter    

Midlife. I get it. Our lives have changed drastically from when we were in our 20s and, for many, maybe even our 30s. And within all of that change is our bodies adapting to our new new normal. Change happens. So how do we deal with it all? Doctors have in-depth knowledge about bodies. And guess what? So do nurses! Charli Brown is one such nurse. Charli recently earned her Masters in Nursing Education and she puts her knowledge to good use. Charli has been described as fun and a little bossy. She refers to herself after retiring as an oncology nurse as a “knowledge broker” with her focus heavy on health and wellness education. She is a mentor to women and personal coaches, as well as the co-host of The For Real Life podcast where she continues to serve women to live their REAL life out loud. You can also find her working on her passion project - The Rooted Kafe. She is a wife, mom, Yaya, personal development junkie and will never pass up a plate of Indian food. Charli and I talk about the health issues with which women age 50+ have to contend. And there's one important thing that Charli wants us to know: for every decrease that happens after 50 there are increases to fix and prevent it from getting worse. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Have you had a major shift later in life? Were you prepared for it? Did you embrace it? Sometimes we're thrown into situations that are out of our control. How we handle it can either make us or break us. Sometimes, all it takes is a little change in our thinking to unlock a world of opportunities in the midst of change. That sums up Pam Lamp. Almost 4 years ago, Pam and her husband relocated from Houston, Texas to Nashville. It was a difficult transition for her, moving to someplace where she didn’t know a soul. To find friends and create a community, she devised a project for herself that she called “My New Thing For Today.” Each day she vowed to do one new thing that would help her settle into her surroundings and slowly, Nashville began to feel like home. It was the little things that were sustaining her. Pam realized that learning and doing new things, something that she refers to as “novelty,” was good for the mind and spirit. With that novelty, she developed awareness, confidence, a passion and a purpose and a variety of new interests.  ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter      

  Crazy times we're living in, right? Whoudathunk that in 2020 the world would be damn near living out "Contagion," "Outbreak," and little bit of "Shaun of the Dead" thrown in for good measure. I don't want to overplay the coronavirus or Covid-19 because, well . . . we see and hear enough about it across the airwaves every damn day. Instead, I'm turning my attention to midlife women, and asking the question, "Do you feel caught in the middle?" Follow-up question: "Are you taking care of yourself?" This special episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" is dedicated to midlife women the world over who need a respite, need to take a break, and need to keep from strangling everyone in the house. I'm not the definitive expert on unexpected leisure time, but I do have one or two (or a dozen or so) ways that you can occupy yourself as you occupy your home during this weirdly unsettling pandemic. Be well, ladies. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Your children. You raise them from babies, you teach them right from wrong, you love on them like no other. Now it’s time for them to leave the nest. Can you let them go? How will you get through it? Will you shed tears of sorrow or will you dance for joy and make plans to turn their room into a Lady Lounge? Empty Nest Syndrome. It’s real. So how can you navigate life when your ‘little one’ is gone? Master motivator, podcast host and empty nest coach Christine Maziarz has a lot to say on the subject. Christine is a ‘survivor’ of the empty nest syndrome and she guides mothers who are nervous about the empty nest. She helps women deal with the emotions and sense of loss through the process of exploration. Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Many midlife women try to navigate the world of dating over 50 and they're not having much success. Men...amiright?!? Dating can be fun and you can find love after 50, according to my guest Lisa Copeland. Lisa is an author, speaker, love coach and dating expert. Her passion is showing women around the world how to find love again with a good man after 50. She's been where you are and truly wants to help. On this episode, Lisa demystifies why it's difficult to date after 50, why dating after 50 is different from when you were in your 20s and more. Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

Fear is crippling. Fear can be debilitating. Fear stops you from doing. But fear can also be managed. And once we manage our fears, we can go on to live a joyful life. That's the message that Dr. Carla Marie Manly wants to convey to midlife women. Yes, we can discover joy from fear and we can age joyfully. Dr. Manly is a clinical psychologist, author, and advocate based in Sonoma County, California, and she's passionate about helping others create the lives of their dreams. She offers insights on challenging topics, focuses on overall health and optimal wellness, and skillfully promotes mindfulness, stress reduction, fitness, and self-care. Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

  What is the quality that makes each woman an individual? Is it the way she talks? Is it her personality? Perhaps it's her outlook on life? It's all of these things and more. Every woman is singular, unique, distinctive. On this podcast season opener, I'm chatting with Melody Gary, creator and owner of Distinctively You Cosmetics. Melody has a passion for cosmetics and helping people to look their best with her product line that will help to accentuate their true distinctive self. For many years, Melody had a dream that she wanted to see come to fruition. Many times, life got in the way. However, her dream was delayed but not deferred. Listen as Melody talks about the events that planted the seed for her entrepreneurial spirit, and how she made those dreams come to fruition. As a testament to her outlook, Melody's favorite personal quote is, "Why look good when you can look great?" Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go Midlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter      

Life has a tendency to throw us curve balls. One minute things are fine, the next minute the crap hits the fan. What do we do? How do we handle the hiccups that come our way? How exactly do we cope with the crappy stuff of life? On this Season 3 podcast kickoff, I’m chatting with a special guest. Maybe you’ve seen her on The Today Show, The Doctors, The Steve Harvey Show and more, or on my favorite, on Investigation Discovery channel where she co-hosts the show, Fatal Vows. She’s licensed psychotherapist, author, relationship expert and media personality Stacy Kaiser. I’m very excited about this episode where we chat about coping. Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 3, Episode 1. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

    It's baaaack! Season 2 of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" has come to an end, but the season kicked off with the new feature, "This is What Midlife Looks Like." From there it was on to overcoming obstacles, sleep, laughter and memoir. Did you catch them all? If not, no need to worry. Teaserpalooza 2 gives you a taste of each episode from Season 2 to whet your appetite. Get a morsel of each episode, then go back and dig into each entire episode at your leisure. Listen, enjoy, comment and share. Thank you for joining me on Season 2 of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" and I hope you'll continue to listen as Season 3 hits the air in February 2020. Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Have you ever thought about writing your story? I mean the story of you? Everyone has a story to tell, but not everyone is equipped to tell it. Is it time you told your story? Join me on this episode as I chat with Janelle Hardy, a writer, artist, host of the Personal Mythmaking Podcast and the creator / teacher of a 5-month transformational memoir-writing course called, "The Art of Personal Mythmaking." Janelle teaches from a place in the heart, and she takes the whole woman into account. She believes that by slowing down, easing up and refusing to force anything, we create and grow with more ease and more speed. It's also her belief that transformation is possible, your life stories are worthy of attention, and you deserve to feel good in your body, mind and spirit. It's about more than writing; it's about creating. Janelle and I talk about memoir writing, and she gives us an example of a body-based prompt that she uses with clients. We also discuss: The art of memoir writing and personal mythmaking. Why writing a memoir is a good vehicle for midlife women. The cathartic nature of memoir writing. Janelle’s approach to teaching. What she’s learned from working with women in this phase of life. And more… For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 6. Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  When was the last time you had a good laugh? I mean that cathartic, belly-hugging, soul singing kinda laughter? Our bodies need laughter. It's healing. It's powerful. In some ways, it's contagious. On this episode, I'm having a great chat with NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks. NaKaisha is, among other things, an author,  clinical social worker, Certified Laughter EmpowerMEnt Coach, clinical addictions counselor and energy leadership master practitioner. She's also the founder and CEO of DUO EmpowerMEnt Services, LLC, a firm that provides therapeutic counseling, life coaching, mental wellness consulting and training services. In our chat, we discuss the importance of laughter, the universal nature of laughter, how she employs laughter in her practice and more. It's not all fun and games, but we do have a good time! Listen in as NaKaisha and I chat about: Her background as a social worker. Why laughter? The universal language of laughter. How NaKaisha employs laughter in her practice (laughter yoga, relaxation, medication, etc.). Empowerment and midlife women How she finds balance in her life. Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 5. Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Sleep is a vital part of our lives, but sometimes we take the importance of sleep for granted. As midlife women, our bodies need sleep now more than ever to help us function properly. How much is enough? What affects our sleep? What happens when we're sleep deprived? Krista Cumming is a sleep expert who helps tired, sleep-deprived midlife women get the sleep they desperately want and need. As she joins me on this episode, we delve into all things sleep. Krista will be sharing tips to help us not only get a good night's sleep, but to wake up and go get 'em as well (did you that something as simple as opening your blinds first thing in the morning to let the light in boosts the energy-providing cortisol?)! Kristen and I chat about: The importance of sleep. How she got into the sleep field and why she became a certified sleep science coach. Rapid eye movement (REM) and what happens to us when we’re in REM. Blue light and the dangers of it. How much sleep do we really need? Signs of sleep deprivation. What midlife women need to do differently to aid in our sleep. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 4. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go Midlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter      

  When it comes to midlife women, one size doesn't fit all. Some women go through the fire and stay there. Others drag themselves up from the embers and push forward in life. On this episode of "This is What Midlife Looks Like," I'm chatting with Jae Hermann. Like  many of us, she's been through some stuff in her lifetime, however that didn't define the woman she has become. Jae and I have a wonderful chat about: Reinvention: it doesn’t mean you have to totally change yourself. Overcoming challenges in midlife. Surviving breast implant illness. Jae’s midlife narrative and living her purpose. GAWWLOP. Being spoon fed the expectations of society. Showing the authentic, raw side of our lives. Not allowing her illness to define the woman she has become, and choosing not to be a victim. The absence of work-life balance. Jae’s advice to midlife women struggling to find their identity or being real and authentic. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 3. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go Midlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Life can sometimes be hard; I think we can all agree on that. But nothing can compare to hearing a doctor say to you, "Your son has a brain tumor." My guest on today's episode is Karen DeBonis and her family's life was forever changed when their son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Karen and I talk about her journey from a woman who couldn't stand up for herself to a woman who became her son's staunchest advocate. As an adult, Karen had some hard truths that she had to accept. Her journey is one of ultimate courage and strength. In this episode, we chat about: How Karen’s childhood shaped her adult life and agreeable nature. Her moment of clarity; her paradigm shift from being agreeable to finding her voice. Her son, Matt’s, story. A mother’s instinct: knowing that something was wrong with her son, despite what her pedestrian was saying. Learning to stand up for herself. Mom-turned-mentor. Post-traumatic growth. “The weak are stronger than the strong.” Karen’s message may not be for the strong woman. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 2. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go  

  On this episode of "This is What Midlife Looks Like," I'm introducing you to Cheryl Ford. Cheryl has a lot going on in her life, and that's why she's the perfect guest to have in the new series, Not only is she first and foremost a phenomenal midlife woman, Cheryl is also a wife and mother, she manages a team of community care workers at Parkinson's UK, she's a Certified Health Coach, and she's also an entrepreneur. Cheryl shows us what her midlife looks like! Cheryl and I chat about: Living in the moment — in here and now. The impact of mindfulness. Goal setting versus planning. Living your passion. Health, wellness and self-care. Challenges in midlife. The challenge of moving from America to England during midlife. Why Cheryl is happy with the woman she has become in midlife. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 1. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go  

It's no secret that relationships take work. With midlife couples, it's a new dynamic. We're no longer running on auto-pilot. In an ever-evolving world, relationships have to evolve with it. Join me and Dr. Margaret Rutherford on part 2 of "Relationships in Midlife" as we continue our discussion on the dynamics of midlife relationships. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 30. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Relationships can be hard. Toss midlife in the mix and you're really looking at some work. I'm  honored to be joined on this episode of "Relationships in Midlife" with Dr. Margaret Rutherford — clinical psychologist, author and podcaster. Its a wonderful, insightful topic for couples — whether married or dating. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 29. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Menopause. What do men know about it? What do men need to know about it? As women, we know how menopause affects us, but how can we let the men in lives know what we're dealing with? Join me and Jeanne Andrus, the Menopause Guru, as we continue our chat on what men need to know about menopause. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 28. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

For as much as we may want them to know, many men are clueless when it comes to menopause. How can we expect them to understand us if they're in the dark? It's time to clue men in on the wonderful world of menopause. On this episode, I'm chatting with The Menopause Guru, Jeanne Andrus. Jeanne is an author with four books under her belt, including her latest title, "Where Is My Wife and What Have You Done With Her?" Jeanne is also a Certified Health Coach. She takes a holistic approach to coaching for what she calls Menopause Mastery Coaching. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 27. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Women in film? Not just women, but midlife+ women . . .? Good, quality roles that don't fit the stereotypical mode are few and far between for midlife+ women. We think that should change. Does it matter what stories are told? Yes, it does. And we want to see more midlife+ women in those positive roles -- not the wacky grandmother, not the foul-mouthed cranky woman, not the quintessential cougar. We're more than that. And that's what we're talking about on this episode.  Join me as I continue the conversation with Christie Glascoe (also known as Chatterbox Christie) where we talk about girl power, seeing ourselves reflected on the screen and more. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 26. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Let's talk about women in film. When was the last time you watched a movie or a TV show that featured a midlife woman being shown in a positive light? I'm not just talking in a supporting role but as the main character - the story revolves around her? Think on that for a minute. In the meantime, join me as I chat with Christie Glascoe (also known as Chatterbox Christie). Christie is my creative soul sister and we discuss the role of mature women in film and on TV, how society perceives women in roles, and the stereotypes that abound. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 25. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.