Too Cool For Midlife

We talk in this episode about death, funerals and being prepared to D.I.E. Death Preparedness Specialist, Marilee Parsons, shares about getting yourself ready for literally the ONLY thing that is assured to happen in your life ... which is death:Why everyone needs to talk about death (yes, even you)What's the right way to prepare for death? (yours, or someone else's)Why should I care? I'll be dead.Cool things your body can do after death.What do I need to do RIGHT NOW, really?About Marilee Parsons:In Marilee's perfect world, no one would die without a written plan detailing their desires, easily accessible to the ones left behind, previously discussed openly and funded realistically.But we’re not in the perfect world. So until then, it’s Marilee’s mission to kick down the fear and taboos that block planning and good open conversations about death in families and to evangelize for preparedness until having an end-of-life plan is as standard as having good term life insurance and a will.Her personal passions in deathcare focus on home funerals, alternative/natural funeral practices, and end of life spirituality.You can learn more and find all those cool checklists Marilee shares in this episode at www.lateryall.com AND she actually means it when she says to reach out and contact her - please feel free to contact her with ANY questions - she is here to support you in the last of you "Excellent Adventure in this Lifetime", which is, of course, is death. Reading suggestion to support the discussion with loved ones around death:Being Mortal by Atul Gawande Human Composting:Alternative choice to cremation Recompose.com

Are you wandering through your closet uncertain of what you should wear? Wondering if you can wear your daughter's PINK sweatpants? Wondering if that jacket you've had for 20 years will ever come back in style or if you should toss it? Well, we get to the bottom of these nagging questions around what not to wear in your midlife with fashion stylist, Jennifer Burnley. I say "we" because this week I have a co-host! One of my BFFs from high school Beth Griesmer, teacher and mom of three by day and a ponderer of life by night, joins me to ask Jennifer some important fashion questions. About Jennifer Burnley:Jennifer Burnley has been styling private clients for over 13 years. She comes from the fashion industry holding previous positions in buying, merchandising and trend forecasting with companies including Anthropologie, Chanel and Marc Jacobs. Always a fashion enthusiast, her fashion personality flirts with both feminine, romantic, vintage-inspired looks and whimsical bohemian chic pairings. Her creative influences draw upon her love of retro glam fashion, fine art and global travel. She is passionate about styling her diverse customer base of men and women of all ages ranging from teens to grandparents.Jennifer fuses her love of people and fashion with a simple philosophy - our outward appearance is intimately intertwined with our inner self. Jennifer helps clients to re-imagine their best possible selves and teaches her clients to know their body-accentuating the positive and camouflaging the rest. Among the services Jennifer offers are image consultations cultivating personal style, outfitting to create coveted looks for everyday and special events, wardrobe clarification and closet edits, personal shopping (in person and online), and travel packing services. Jennifer's clients are referred via word of mouth (no website needed for this fashionista!) so if you want to learn more about her services or ask her a question email her at jenniferlburnley@gmail.com (and tell her you found her through Too Cool For Midlife ... and she will hook you up!)

Parents, if you have teenagers in your house OR have little ones that will one day turn on you and become teenagers :) ... this episode is for YOU. John Sorce is a sought after mental health therapist whose advice and wisdom navigating the teenage years has helped hundreds of families stay connected through the turbulent teens. During my chat with John we discuss:Tips on how to talk and listen to your teens.Are there differences between parenting boys versus girls?Navigating how to discipline.And more...About John Sorce: John is a mental health therapist in private practices for the past 10 years. He focuses on children, teens, young adults, and couples. He is a devoted father of 2 and prides himself on being an attentive "listener" and loves sports. More about John and how you can work with him in person or virtually visit AffiliatesinCounseling.net.

Have you ever felt a little "blah" about life? Or have you found yourself singing a few lines from the Talking Heads to yourself, "This is not my beautiful house! My god, what have I done? How did I get here!?" Well, you are in the right place! In this episode, Darcie chats with Julie Santiago, Women's Life & Leadership Coach, about:What does it feel like to be at a crossroads, crisis or burnout? Why is this happening? What does it mean?What can you do about it?How to avoid the "traps" and short-term quick fixes in place of long-term lasting solutions.More about Julie Santiago:Julie Santiago is a Master Women’s Life & Leadership Coach globally known for her work with ambitious women on the brink of burnout. As a coach, Julie is known for blending transformational inner work with practical and powerful results. What sets her apart is the combination of her Johns Hopkins education and Wall Street experience plus a 10-year path of transformational coaching work and yogic and meditation studies. This gives her a unique ability to work with successful, high-achieving women and quickly see the patterns and inner blocks holding them back from their greatness and shift them at their root. Coupled with Julie’s no-nonsense, action-oriented approach to creating change, her clients are able to shift long-standing patterns and get unstuck and into action quickly. You can grab some awesome free resources and find out more about how you can work with Julie by heading over to her website juliesantiago.com.

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is one of the hottest new trends in the world of anti-aging, with products out there promising to boost your body's production of HGH, turning back the clock on aging...less joint pain, better sleep, looking younger. (you get the picture)A little skeptical but still hopeful, Darcie sits down with Dr. Kim Trager and Candace Lawrence, Too Cool For Midlife's on staff "ninja-fairy" truth seekers, to get the skinny on HGH. They discuss whether it is the anti-aging magic pill, and if any of the product on the market is useful and worth investing in. About Dr. Kim Trager and Candace Lawrence:Kim and Candace, vitality pioneers, specialize in helping women feel better faster. They offer real solutions for health-related issues that hold women back from reaching their full potential. These two brilliant practitioners have spent the past 25 years changing women's lives. They are fun, approachable and they know their shit. Recipes & Chocolate recommendations: You can find the delicious (and surprisingly healthy) recipes from our very own Candace Lawrence HERE. And when choosing dark chocolate, two of the most important things to look for are 1) 70% cacao or higher 2) NO soy lecithin, which unfortunately MOST chocolates do contain. We recommend one bar that is the cleanest, organic, and most delicious dark chocolates that passes the test, HU Chocolates. Human Growth Hormone product update: Since taping this episode, Dr. Trager and Candace Lawrence have completed their testing of HGH product mentioned, and no product tested to date has shown more promise than natural approaches discussed in this podcast.