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Have you ever questioned your creativity? Maybe you lost it somewhere diaper changes and your kids leaving the nest. Or maybe you never thought you were creative and now you're in midlife and looking to bring it back. We all have access to our creativity and today's podcast will help you rediscover it so you can let that side of you come out and play!Tell me more…Today's guest Stephanie Raffelock will guide us! She's the author of two books. The award-winning books, “A Delightful Little Book on Aging” and “Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women.” She's also a voiceover artist. We dive deep into exploring the concept of reclaiming words, our ancestry, and embracing our creativity differently.What you'll learn:How Stephanie finds purpose through art and small creations and how you can too!Why it's important to redefine, rediscover, and nurture one's creativity.How to look at reinvention differently and recognize we are always reinventing ourselves. The importance of listening to the universe's messages.What's a “crone” and how shifting the paradigm to “creatrix” can lift your creative power?Why women are tough on themselves and ways to give ourselves more credit for our successes. Why it's essential to continue our relationships with our ancestors and how it can benefit us.Don't forget to click the link in the bio for Stephanie's writing prompt. This is such a beautiful prompt! And wait for her confession on why a textured heart can help us connect with others. Your creativity is always with you,LaurieClick here to receive “8 Things You Should Stop Doing In Midlife to Find More Freedom”Click here to receive “8 Top Tips for Talking to Men in Midlife”Sign up for my newsletter here to stay up to date on my upcoming offerings and podcast interviews!Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting GoConnect with me:www.laurieejames.comInstagramFacebookLinkedinEmail: laurie@laurieejames.comIf you like this podcast, please follow, rate, and review by telling others what you like about this show - your feedback really matters and helps other Freebirds find me!Connect with Stephanie:The Persephone Process - Guided Writing Exercisewww.byline-stephanie.comInstagramBooks:Creatrix Rising ***************************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE With books that are both heart-warming and heart-wrenching . . . and those filled with strong characters, curmudgeons, and ghosts . . . with stories told from mixed points of view and the power of nature . . . and with books that will inspire you to embrace your creative surge this episode of LAUNCH PAD will inspire and enlighten. Join these fascinating authors and learn about their unique tales and lives just as you fall in love with the authors and find your next great read. Find out more about these authors at: · Micki Berthelot Morency: https://www.mickimorency.com/ · Tracey D. Buchanan: https://traceybuchanan.com/ · Trisha Ricketts: https://patriciajricketts.com/ · Stephanie Raffelock: https://www.byline-stephanie.com/ LAUNCH PAD combines the best of book celebration and solid marketing strengths. Each on-air episode is hosted by Grace Sammon and celebrates book releases and the authors that create them. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the book launch journey from concept to publication. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to readers, reviewers, book club members, and more an intimate look at some of today's newest releases. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GSammonWrites On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ Visit author marketing coach, Mary Helen Sheriff at her website www.maryhelensheriff.com/marketing for more information about how she can help you navigate this marketing of your book. Be sure to sign up for her marketing newsletter while you are there. Follow Mary On Facebook @maryhelensheriff On Instagram @maryhelensheriff On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhelensheriff/ On Book Bub @maryhelensheriff #launchpad #bookish #bookishroadtrip #roadtrip #bookmarketing #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorTalkNetwork #awardwinningfiction #womensfiction #memoir #historical fiction #WFW #womensfictionwritersassociation #nationalwomensbookassociation #awardwinningfiction #novelist #historicalfiction #bookdebut #debutnovel #booklaunch LAUNCH PAD is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.

THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE With books that are both heart-warming and heart-wrenching . . . and those filled with strong characters, curmudgeons, and ghosts . . . with stories told from mixed points of view and the power of nature . . . and with books that will inspire you to embrace your creative surge this episode of LAUNCH PAD will inspire and enlighten. Join these fascinating authors and learn about their unique tales and lives just as you fall in love with the authors and find your next great read. Find out more about these authors at: · Micki Berthelot Morency: https://www.mickimorency.com/ · Tracey D. Buchanan: https://traceybuchanan.com/ · Trisha Ricketts: https://patriciajricketts.com/ · Stephanie Raffelock: https://www.byline-stephanie.com/ LAUNCH PAD combines the best of book celebration and solid marketing strengths. Each on-air episode is hosted by Grace Sammon and celebrates book releases and the authors that create them. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the book launch journey from concept to publication. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to readers, reviewers, book club members, and more an intimate look at some of today's newest releases. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GSammonWrites On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ Visit author marketing coach, Mary Helen Sheriff at her website www.maryhelensheriff.com/marketing for more information about how she can help you navigate this marketing of your book. Be sure to sign up for her marketing newsletter while you are there. Follow Mary On Facebook @maryhelensheriff On Instagram @maryhelensheriff On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhelensheriff/ On Book Bub @maryhelensheriff #launchpad #bookish #bookishroadtrip #roadtrip #bookmarketing #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorTalkNetwork #awardwinningfiction #womensfiction #memoir #historical fiction #WFW #womensfictionwritersassociation #nationalwomensbookassociation #awardwinningfiction #novelist #historicalfiction #bookdebut #debutnovel #booklaunch LAUNCH PAD is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.

How do you feel about your age?   This week, Ash talks with Stephanie Raffelock a motivational speaker, blogger, podcaster, and author with so much to share about aging and unlocking your true power.  We are all aging, and at times that can be challenging to accept let alone embrace. Stephanie is here to offer support, insight, and guidance on how to not only embrace your current stage of life but to truly thrive as you are. In true Ash fashion, your host gets honest and real about what she is going through when faced with her current state of being.   If you are struggling to feel beautiful in your own skin, tired of the comparison that lives on social media, this episode is for you. Beauty is in all of us, at any age!   In This Episode, You'll Learn How to love yourself as you are and be open to changes. The ability to have a fulfilled life as you innate are. What it means to be a creatrix- and how to become one. How to see the beauty within you. The questions to help you get closer to your true self.   Connect with Stephanie Raffelock: https://www.byline-stephanie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/byline.stephanie/ Creatrix Rising by Stephanie Raffelock Art In The Time of Unbearable Crisis by Stephanie Raffelock SOUL CBD Get back to feeling like YOU again with this excluding SOUL bundle.  Soul is offering Ash's Favorite products at an extra discounted Bundle price. This bundle comes with BOTH the Sleepi Gummies and Peppermint CBD Oil. Visit ashleystahl.com/bundle for this special offer. And on top of the discount, SOUL is gifting a FREE tote bag for anyone that purchases this bundle. Visit http://ashleystahl.com/bundle to get your bundle! **This special is only running from July 25th through July 30th, So take advantage right now!!**   FAVOR: Thinking of switching birth controls or maybe trying it for the first time, but don't know where to start?  Visit https://heyfavor.com/youturn and stay in control of your reproductive health.   Right now Favor is offering a $10 donation to Bedsider.org for every listener who becomes a patient. Your donation will help low-income individuals get access to birth control through Bedsider.org.    General Assembly: Do you want to pursue a career in tech or are you ready to explore a new career path?  Based on what's worked, General Assembly has built an in-depth guide to help you break into tech.  Simply download the guide at ga.co/guide

Anthologies date all the way back to the Renaissance and earlier, when important works of various authors were collected and bound. This week, Brooke and Grant discuss the modern anthology—what kinds of works lend themselves to collections and what publishers are looking for. Guest Stephanie Raffelock joins the show to discuss her latest book, Art in the Time of Unbearable Crisis, a joint project with She Writes Press that collects the work of 80+ She Writes Press authors and which emerged from the premise Stephanie posed in her call for submissions—that art can and will carry us, even save us, during turbulent times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we are joined by Stephanie Raffelock, an author on aging well and the creative surge that begins in midlife. Stephanie discusses the awakenings and transformation that come with getting older. We discuss what aging looks like in today's society, where we live in a culture that values youth and beauty. We discuss how re-imagining and awakening go hand in hand with divorce. Stephanie talks about how thinking of doing divorce with an attitude of ‘what's in the next chapter?' will enrich life in ways that couldn't be done before. We close the episode by discussing how all women should tell their stories and how self-knowledge reveals all things. Tune in to learn how to embrace aging, divorce, and how going through something hard in life can change life for the better with some curiosity and gratitude. In this episode: [1:55] What led Stephanie to write books about aging. [4:40] Stephanie discusses how health & vitality are sexy and what opens up for us as we age. [5:55] She discusses the third act of one's life and how rewarding it is. [6:30] Stephanie talks about how her book and thinking can be applied to someone going through a divorce or a life-changing shift. [10:15] Why are people so afraid to age? [12:00] Stephanie's thoughts on empowerment and courage. [14:12] As we get older, how do we fit into this youth-oriented culture? [16:54] Journaling and how/why each woman's story is important. Key Takeaways: Aging is absolutely beautiful, it's the third chapter in life, and this final chapter is where all the incredible transformations happen. Divorce (and other complicated things in life) are an opportunity to restructure your life and awaken to the things you can do now that you were afraid to do while you were married. It's a second chance at life and creating who you are. Use curiosity and gratitude to get through divorce. Have gratitude that you made it this far; you made it through the difficult situation, which means you can make it through anything! What can you learn and see with new eyes? Quotes: “Empowerment is really something that grows up from the center, from the gut, of the woman, I believe, and it's something that needs to be claimed, examined, and understood as not a polite and pretty process but a powerful process.” “When you are healthy, there is a sexiness to it because there is a vitality to it, there's juice to it.” Guest Bio: Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. (She Writes Press in August, 2021). She also penned the award-winning, bestseller, 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's 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. Resources: Stephanie Rafflock's Website Stephanie Raffelock's Instagram Stephanie Raffelock's Facebook Stephanie Raffelock's Books

For Stephanie Raffelock, reinvention runs in the family. After her parents divorced when she was four, she watched her mother constantly reinvent herself as a single woman in the ‘50s, moving across the country every year. At just 17, Raffelock dropped out of school and moved to LA, where the drug-laden culture of the ‘60s and ‘70s led to self-medicating and homelessness. A passion for writing inspired her reinvention and she became a college freshman at 35. But life intervened and it would be three decades before she wrote her first book. In her conversation with CoveyClub founder, Lesley Jane Seymour, Raffelock explains how it's never too late to reinvent–she attended a Buddhist college, interviewed luminaries such as Allen Ginsberg, and ultimately began her publishing career at 63.   FREE GIFT! Don't start your reinvention without downloading CoveyClub's starter guide called “31 Badass Tips for Launching Your Reinvention Without Fear!” Bio: Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. (She Writes Press in August, 2021).  She also penned the award winning, bestseller, 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's blogged for Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, Care2.com as well as SixtyandMe.com.   Key Links: Books by Raffelock: A Delightful Little Book on Aging on Amazon Creatrix Rising on Amazon   Social media: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Join CoveyClub: If you like what you hear, you can support the CoveyCast podcast with a five-star rating, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations.    Time Stamps   [00:3:02.00] Becoming a writer and working in journalism   [00:5:18.00] Struggling to work freelance and landing current job   [00:14:30.00] First book and burying stories   [00:16:06.00] Revision and reproduction    [00:19:12:00] Sexual violence and #MeToo   [00:22:02.00] The importance of telling your story    [00:29:15.00] Skills learned throughout writing life Social & Website CoveyClub website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

Something often happens to women around the age of 45 - we get a sense of something rising. Whether you frame that as "wisdom", or "spiritual awakening" or something else, it's fascinating to explore what it could mean. In this 100th episode of The Midlife Movement Podcast, Jo is talking to author, Stephanie Raffelock, whose latest book, "Creatrix Rising" argues that we need to consign the male-imagined "crone" archetype and replace her with the Creatrix - the power-full, dynamic feminine responsible for a surge in creativity and energy. This is a stage in life when women transform "from quiet strength to a resounding voice". You can buy this fascinating book via Stephanie's website, where you can also find out more about the author, who herself embodies the beautiful spirit of the Creatrix. The Midlife Movement is a friendly community which aims to challenge outdated stereotypes around midlife and ageing through the sharing of stories and 121 personal coaching. Find out more here: www.themidlifemovement.com Enjoyed this episode? Rate and review the podcast, and Subscribe wherever you might be listening to it so you never miss a new episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-midlife-movement/message

As a child of the 1960s drug culture, Stephanie Raffelock dropped out of high school. Her return to formal education in her mid-thirties opened the doorway into examining her own life and providing platforms for other women to tell the stories of their truths. In her recent book, Creatrix Rising--Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women--Stephanie changes the last stage of a woman's life cycle from the dried-up Crone to the blossoming Creatrix. Aging, she believes, “is a remarkable and noble passage.” Through telling her own and others' stories, Stephanie offers a reflective guide to embody and celebrate the Creatrix in each of us. I am replacing the archetype of the Crone with the Creatrix--women with resounding voices who inspire us with their personal stories.- Stephanie RaffleockConnect with StephanieStephanie.raffelock@gmail.comhttps://www.byline-Stephanie.comBooks by StephanieCreatrix Rising--Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women (2021)A Delightful Little Book on Aging (2020)

Have you noticed as we age, less and less people seem to really hear what we say? They either don't listen or stereotype us to the infirmed or unimportant. Or maybe you've noticed that your parents or grandparents are having this problem. What can one do? Your host, Carol DeChaine with her guest, award winning author Stephanie Raffelock discuss how to get out of the Maiden/Mother/Crone cycle and move into the new Creatrix Rising paradigm by speaking our truth and knowing who we are in this world.  If you need help knowing how to go about speaking your truth, or feel obsolete or overlooked, this episode can help you in finding your voice. Rate and review this podcast:  https://lovethepodcast.com/connect2joy  Guest Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women, which was released by She Writes Press in August of 2021. She has also penned the award-winning book, A Delightful Little Book on Aging.A graduate of Naropa University's program in Writing and Poetics, Stephanie has worked as a freelancer for The Aspen Times and The Rogue Valley Messenger. She's written and blogged for Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, Care2.com and SixtyandMe.com, to name a few.A former podcaster and i-Heart Radio host, she is now a popular guest on other people's podcasts, where she shares her passion for aging, women and feminist history. She's building her speaker's resume by giving presentations for groups like Breaking the Glass and WINS at Charles Schwab. Her commitment for working with women extends to teaching personal development classes for the non-profit, Dress for Success.Host Carol DeChaine is an intuitive spiritual guide for practical matters; a certified spiritual, life and business coach, and Marconic multidimensional energy lightworker and teacher. For more information on the host and her business, Connect2Joy, check out https://connect2joy.com/ or www.marconics.com for additional Marconics energy information and to receive the energy or become a practitioner.    Subscribe to the host's YouTube Channel here.Follow Connect2Joy and Carol DeChaine on Instagram @connect2joyTo contact the host, Carol DeChaine, email directly to carol@connect2joy.com to schedule a free 30 minute get to know you session and to ask about life coaching, Marconic energy, energy space clearing or intuitive readings. She is also available for workshops and motivational speaking.To connect with Stephanie, her website, social media links and email are as follows:Website: www.Byline-Stephanie.comEmail: stephanie.raffelock@gmail.comTwitter: SRaffelockFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock/Instagram:     www.Instagram.com/byline.stephanieMusic - Rainbow After Rain by Pavel YudinVoiceover by Robert Rossmann - http://www.robertrossmann.com/ #marconics #ascension #ascensionenergy #empowerment #enlightenment #transformation #spiritualawakening #connect2joy #dechaine #stephanieraffelock #raffelock #adelightfullittlebookonaging #creatrixrising #creatrix #findingourvoice #findingmyvoice #speakingmytruth #findingmyself #reinventingmyself

It's good to be back after the Easter break and I have a bumper season of women to share with you. Starting with this weeks guest, Stephanie Raffelock. Stephanie is an award winning, Amazon best selling Author of "A Delightful Little Book on Aging", as well as a Podcaster and Speaker. She didn't start her writing career until she retired at 60 so she's the perfect example of how our age doesn't have to define us. Stephanie helps self-aware, educated women who are interested in shirking the toxic myths and stereotypes of aging, something that out of the Bubble is very much about too. She proves that women aren't finished living their best lives at 50, 60 and beyond, but instead, how they become the wise elders of our culture. Stephanie celebrates age and shows how it's a privilege to grow old - how every single day is a gift. “Peter Pan's mantra was that he was never going to grow up. My mantra is that we never stop growing” Subjects covered- Overcoming ageism in ourselves and in America. Why women especially are afraid of getting older. Creating joy in the maturer years Encore careers The positive ageing movement Grief-ageing begins in grief Reclamation Vision- wiser, deeper soul, wonder for life Reframe and change the narrative Your age doesn't define you To find out more- www.Byline-Stephanie.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-raffelock-01b53936/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock/ Instagram: www.Instagram.com/byline.stephanie Don't miss any of the inspiring Out of the Bubble women, you can go and subscribe at www.rachelperu.co.uk and come and say hello on Instagram! I have now created a FREE "Step Out of the Bubble" private group. A safe space to share and feel part of a community of women all finding their own way through midlife. Where you get to hear from amazing women who are embracing life and leaving a trail of inspiration along the way. Encouraging women after 40 to try something new and step out of their own bubble. A group to share, celebrate wins, encourage and support other members. It's your time to shine! Join here I'll be back next week, but in the meantime .... Keep being fabulous Rachel x (Music credited to Scott Holmes- By Big Adventure) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/outofthebubble/message

In this episode we talk to speaker, blogger and author Stephanie Raffelock about her books, A Delightful Little Book On Aging and her new book, Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. Email: stephanie.raffelock@gmail.com Phone: (720) 217-8090 Website:  www.Byline-Stephanie.com LinkedIn: Stephanie Raffelock Facebook: @Stephanie Raffelock Instagram: @byline.stephanie   Special thanks to our sponsors: Carpe: Carpe is the #1 dermatologist recommended brand for sweat all over the body, scientifically tested and proven. Go to mycarpe.com, get free shipping plus TWENTY FIVE PERCENT OFF with the code ONE. That's 25% off when you use the code ONE at mycarpe. com. Completely risk free because Carpe offers a 100% money back guarantee, no questions asked! Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day trial and shop the entire Away line-up of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases, at AWAYTravel.com/theonlyone. Year & Day: Year & Day is giving The Only One in the Room listeners a special offer. Visit yearandday.com/one and use code: ONE to get $25 off your first order of $150 or more. Also, receive Free shipping on orders of $150 or more. So drop whatever you're doing and go visit yearandday.com/one and use the code: ONE to get $25 off your first order of $150 or more! PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Storytime J aka Jason Williams: Check out his YouTube channel here Thanks to Tameeka Brown Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays and our brand new series On My Nightstand on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Who wants to be left out? Our heart's desires are clues to your belonging,"     Stephanie Raffelock This week's PTSD and Beyond Podcast, we welcome former iHeart Radio host and author of Creatrix Rising, Stephanie Raffelock where we talk positive aging! "As a woman, there's many different generations and women all around the world are demonstrating courage and purpose as they step in the light of their truth," shares Stephanie. In our conversation we cover: ~ What is a Creatrix ~ What is the movement for inclusivity ~ How do belief and belonging connect? ~ What is slow creep consciousness? and MORE! As always....Listen. Be present. Connect. And Go Beyond! xoxo, Dr. Deb To connect with Stephanie Raffelock., visit: Website: www.Byline-Stephanie.com Facebook: Stephanie Raffelock Instagram:  Byline.Stephanie   To connect with Dr. Deb Lindh, visit: Website - Dr. Deb Lindh Twitter - @DebraLindh Twitter- @PTSDandBeyond LinkedIn - Dr. Deb Lindh More on PTSD and Beyond: For further information about the PTSD and Beyond Podcast, global #PTSDandBeyond Twitter Chat (every MON @ 8 p.m. ET), and PTSDandBeyond.org, connect at: Hello@PTSDandBeyond.org Support PTSD and Beyond - Buy us a Ko-fi cuppa or support on Patreon!

Do you worry about getting older? Maybe your age makes you feel stuck? In this episode, author & motivational speaker Stephanie Raffelock shares how to find the beauty in aging and find the next thing in your life.  Stephanie discusses how to shift your perspective on aging and gives tips for living and aging dynamically.    Learn more about Stephanie 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 of 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 recent transplant to Austin, Texas Stephanie enjoys an active life with her husband, Dean, and their Labrador retriever Mickey Mantle Raffelock.  For Stephanie, writing is an encore career!   Stephanie is passionate about her work and sees midlife as a bridge from one part of your life to another.  What we have seen in society over the years is the message that when you hit midlife, you're done!  Stephanie is here to say that this messaging is not true!  Not only are women finding their voices, but they are also raising them!  This has become her work, to write about women and aging. How we see ourselves as we age and how we get stuck in the stereotypes of aging and how to break free from those stories!  We begin by discussing her book, Creatrix Rising!  Creatrix comes from the three Greek fates.  There was the spinner, the weaver, and the cutter. The weaver was the creatrix.  The word means a woman who makes things.  Stephanie felt that was a great word for what happens to us in midlife as we move out of the motherhood phase ( whether or not we've had children) We can then move into a phase of creativity.  We become women who make things, whether that's leadership, gardening, or cooking.  Creatrix is a positive archetype that gives power and empowerment to women at midlife.   Stephanie shares one-story in her book about a woman named Austin. Austin lived life to the fullest until the very end.  She knew what it was to be a woman who makes things and never stopped.  She goes on to share that women need to reassure themselves in life that they grow psychologically and spiritually until the day they die. There is no endpoint!  We just need to change the way we talk to ourselves and how we perceive ourselves moving forward.   Our discussion continues to focus on the importance of staying curious and having gratitude in our life.  Stephanie feels that you grow old the day you stop feeling impassioned by the things you love and what you stand for in life.  We discuss a lot about how important mindset is moving forward into this next chapter and how we need to treat ourselves kindly and be careful on how we speak to ourselves! Perhaps look in the mirror each day and tell yourself, “hello gorgeous!  You got this! “.  What a beautiful way to start the morning!   Resources and Links Connect with Stephanie Raffelock Blog Article: We Matter at Every Age   Connect with Deborah Voll Take The Midlife Quiz Passion and Purpose Digital Workbook Book Your Spot for the Free 60 minute Clarity Session here 

This week on Divorce & Beyond, Host, Susan Guthrie speaks with Speaker and Author, Stephanie Raffelock who is on a mission to change the way we look at aging and change in our lives.  Stephanie's insights on unleashing your Inner Creatrix is going to change the way you look at change - and change forever, the way you see your BEYOND! “We need to revise how we think of aging. The old paradigm was: You're born, you peak at midlife, and then you decline into decrepitude. Looking at aging as ascending a staircase, you gain well being, spirit, soul, wisdom, the ability to be truly intimate and a life with intention.”  Jane Fonda Zentangle:  https://www.zentangle.com More About Stephanie Raffelock: Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. (She Writes Press in August, 2021).  She also penned the award winning, bestseller, 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's 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. She's building her speaker's resume by giving presentations for groups like The Ashland Literary Arts Festival, Breaking the Glass, WINS at Charles Schwab and Friends of the Hannon Library at Southern Oregon University.  Her commitment to uplift and inspire women extends to teaching  a personal development class in creative writing for the non-profit, Dress for Success. A recent transplant to Austin, Texas Stephanie enjoys an active life with her husband, Dean and their Labrador retriever, Mickey Mantel Raffelock. 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Although Stephanie Raffelock's childhood was a happy one, she grew up in an environment that lacked parental guidance and oversight. A high school dropout, experimenting with promiscuity and drugs, Stephanie moved to Los Angeles with 1 month's rent at the age of 17.  Finding a way to survive and eventually thrive, Stephanie dared to dream of a better life.  Keenly aware and motivated by her connection to the spirit of something greater, Stephanie found power and purpose in following her dream and sharing her own story.  Stephanie is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women.   She also penned the award-winning bestseller, A Delightful Little Book on Aging. She is 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 stories. She has presented at the Ashland Literary Arts Festival, Breaking the Glass, Charles  Schwabb, Southern Oregon University, and her commitment to uplift women extends to teaching personal development to incarcerated women and non-profits such as Dress for Success.    What You Will Hear in This Episode:  Stephanie's personal story; from a good kid to a teenage drug addict.  From a bartender to having her own office. She returned to school at the age of 35 as a freshman. Why self-love is the most powerful attribute in a person's life. Our environments and experiences in life shape our pivotal moments. Stephanie's inspiration for authoring her two books. What Stephanie enjoys doing on a daily basis Stephanie's upcoming memoir  Quotes “If someone else can do it, you can also do it.” “When women tell their story, the human story changes.”  “What you decide to do might be private, but it will never be personal.”  “A good story can change the way that you see the world.”  Mentioned: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders: https://www.amazon.com/Swim-Pond-Rain-Russians-Writing/dp/1984856022 A Delightful Little Book On Aging by Stephanie:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VN4H88J/ Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women by Stephanie: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QZLRPKX/ https://www.byline-stephanie.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/byline.stephanie/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-raffelock-01b53936/ Twitter; https://twitter.com/sraffelock Fb: https://web.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock/ https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/  Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age Not Done Yet! Not Done Yet! Amazon Bonniemarcusleadership.com The Politics of Promotion Fb @BonnieMarcus LinkedIn: @Bonniemarcus Twitter: @selfpromote IG: @self_promote_

Aging well is all about ATTITUDE. Creatrix Rising author, Stephanie Raffelock, talks about the importance of aging well and resting in the new beauty that is older age. Many women fear getting older. We discuss how you can do the "soul work" to heal, reflect, and remove yourself from the negative stereotype definition of women over 50, and redefine what it means to be a midlife woman and be the creative woman you want to be. Mentioned in this Episode: Creatrix Rising by Stephanie Rafflelock BylineStephanie.com 60andMe.com Aging Well by George E. Vaillant MD I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron Celebrate the Grey Agency Have You Experienced Ageism? Episode on aging. ➡️Contest Entry - Give us a written review on itunes or Spotify, screenshot the review and send it over to one of us via Instagram or Facebook. We will choose one winner per month to receive a 15% Gift Code from both Lisa & Linda. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/living-visibly-over-50/message

What is a creatrix, you might ask? According to Stephanie Raffelock the word creatrix is defined as “a woman who makes or creates things.” Stephanie suggests that creatrix may be a good replacement for crone when it comes to selecting an archetype for women to age into. We love the idea of a woman continuing to “make things” beyond the biological clock of fertility. Stephanie Raffelock herself is a creatrix. She is a storyteller and writer who published two books after she was 50. Creatrix Rising is her latest, and we were thrilled to speak with her about it on this week's Twisting the Plot Podcast. Listen as Stephanie shares her story, the plot twists, and the role models who inspired her along the way. There is the poet Richard Blanco, her grandmother Julia, and the magical neighbor Austin. Relationships matter to Stephanie. And now she matters to us. We need to remind ourselves that as with all kinds of evolution, there is no destination point, no complete, all-the-way healing, but rather more unfolding, more work to be done. We grow psychologically and spiritually until the time we die. Stephanie Raffelock, The Creatrix Rising Learn more about Stephanie Raffelock at https://www.byline-stephanie.com/

Do you want to know the secrets of positive aging? How can we embrace our changing physical appearance over time? In this episode of Your Superpowered Mind, host Kristin Maxwell and guest Stephanie Raffelock talk about the importance of embracing the power and strength of your story and reflecting upon the things that have happened in your life. Kristin and Stephanie also share the balance of mourning for what is lost and celebrating everything that remains. Tune in and discover the essential practices to age gracefully and to maintain vitality.

What is a creatrix, you might ask?   According to Stephanie Raffelock the word creatrix is defined as “a woman who makes or creates things.” Stephanie suggests that creatrix may be a good replacement for crone when it comes to selecting an archetype for women to age into.  We love the idea of a woman continuing to “make things” beyond the biological clock of fertility. Stephanie Raffelock herself is a creatrix.  She is a storyteller and writer who published two books after she was 50. Creatrix Rising is her latest, and we were thrilled to speak with her about it on this week's Twisting the Plot Podcast. Listen as Stephanie shares her story, the plot twists, and the role models who inspired her along the way. There is the poet Richard Blanco, her grandmother Julia, and the magical neighbor Austin.  Relationships matter to Stephanie. And now she matters to us. We need to remind ourselves that as with all kinds of evolution, there is no destination point, no complete, all-the-way healing, but rather more unfolding, more work to be done. We grow psychologically and spiritually until the time we die.  Stephanie Raffelock, The Creatrix Rising Learn more about Stephanie Raffelock at https://www.byline-stephanie.com/  

From Crone to Creatrix, Author, Stephanie Raffelock,  reclaims midlife and challenges ageist, sexist archetypes in her new memoir:  Creatrix Rising - Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. In her new book, Stephanie Raffelock liberates mold-defying midlife women, tired of the oft-inaccurate characterization of the “old crone,” to amplify the resounding strength within. During our conversation we discussed: Reframing the conversation on aging and combating the stereotypes applied to aging women Understanding aging as a remarkable and noble passage Why it seems that society shames women as they age, how we can correct this "old crone" mischaracterization and change the conversation about women and aging -- We begin by embracing our years and seeing aging as the next great adventure The emerging Creatrix archetype and the creative surge of midlife women that invites reinvention and reclamation Well-known women who embody the Creatrix archetype -- Ruth Bader-Ginsberg, Meryl Streep, Twyla Tharp, Stacey Abrams, Jennifer Aniston and Kamala Harris How her personal experiences informed the concepts in “Creatrix Rising” and how she incorporated stories of women in her family into this book -- Stephanie's mother, grandmother and great-grandmother all had their own struggles and celebrations, and each of them influenced her ideals and ideas about being a woman Her work to uplift women in her own community where she lives in Austin, Texas Connect with Stephanie:  www.byline-stephanie.comConnect with Sue:Website  -  Facebook - Instagram

In this Onward Podcast episode, Stephanie Raffelock talks about the new emerging archetype of mid-life women. Embracing the years is an unburdening, whether you're seventy-five or twenty-five. And women have learned that our value never resided in our age, weight, looks, silence, or submission. Furthermore, women all around us are demonstrating courage and purpose as they stand in the light of truth. Finally, as the author of the award winning book, A Delightful Little Book On Aging and Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women, Stephanie inspires women to embrace the strength and passion of their personal story. Resources Mentioned:  Stephanie's LinkedIn Profile Onward Podcast Episode with Stephanie: How to Live a Vibrant and Engaged Life From Age 50 Onward Order Stephanie's books Follow Stephanie on Instagram Stephanie on Facebook Website - Byline-Stephanie Connect with Emily on LinkedIn  Emily Harman Positive Intelligence Coaching Program  Onward Accelerator Coaching Program Onward: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Onward Movement Facebook Group | YouTube Buy Emily's Best Selling Book Step Into the Spotlight Schedule a Complimentary Coaching Call with Emily Music by Soul Pajamas

On today's episode of Awake & On Purpose Podcast, Jennifer speaks with Stephanie Raffelock about empowering women to stand in the power of their feminine strengths, especially as we age. They discuss changes to female leadership, especially in corporate America, visibility and representation of aging women in the media, recent events in feminist history, labels put on women by ourselves and society, and so much more in today's empowering, inspiring episode! We hold the word power differently than the men hold the word power. Men have power over something or over someone. There's that kind of warrior archetype mentality. And women have a different kind of power that is quieter, that comes from self confidence, but is nonetheless as strong as pushing your way through something. Stephanie Raffelock Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women, (She Writes Press – August, 2021). She 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, and has blogged for Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, Care2.com, as well as SixtyandMe.com. She's a former i-Heart Radio host, and now a popular guest on podcasts, where she inspires women to embrace the strength and passion of their personal story. Stephanie is building her speaker's resume by giving presentations for groups like The Ashland Literary Arts Festival, WINS at Charles Schwab and Southern Oregon University, Friends of the Hannon Library. A recent transplant to Austin, Texas she enjoys an active life with her husband, Dean, and their Labrador retriever, Mickey Mantel. If you'd like to connect with Stephanie, you can find her book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/164742318X/ or visit her at http://www.byline-stephanie.com/ To learn more about how you can achieve a fulfilled life, live your purpose and make an impact as a mission-driven leader, visit us at https://jenniferspor.com, and while you're there be sure to join Awake & On Purpose: The Community to connect, collaborate, and grow in business and life with others who are like-minded! PS – did you enjoy today's episode? Be sure to like, leave a comment, and subscribe for more!

This week, Dr. Carly talks to Stephanie Raffelock. Stephanie is the author of Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. She also penned the award-winning bestseller, A Delightful Little Book on Aging. Stephanie inspires women to embrace the strength and passion of their personal story and is the perfect example of why life is just getting started when you are a woman over the age of 50. Don't let society tell you you're washed up, it's further from the truth!Today's episode is sponsored by:Healinggroundmovement.com/resourcesJoin the Movement!Healinggroundmovement.comHealing Ground Movement on InstagramHealing Ground Movement on FacebookMentioned in This Episode:Byline-stephanie.comCreatrix Rising by Stephanie RaffelockLearn about some of our favorite healthy tools on our resources page.Like what you learned? Buy me a coffee to show your appreciation!Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/aliferedesigned (Join the Facebook Group! ) Get Stephanie's book - https://amzn.to/3BKOJtJ (Creatrix Rising Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women) Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women, which will be released by She Writes Press in August of 2021. She's also penned the award-winning book, A Delightful Little Book on Aging. A graduate of Naropa University's program in Writing and Poetics, Stephanie has worked as a freelancer for The Aspen Times and The Rogue Valley Messenger. She's written and blogged for Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, Care2.com and SixtyandMe.com, to name a few. A former podcaster and i-Heart Radio host, she is now a popular guest on other people's podcasts, where she shares her passion for aging, women, and feminist history. She's building her speaker's resume by giving presentations for groups like Breaking the Glass and WINS at Charles Schwab. Her commitment for working with women extends to teaching personal development classes for the non-profit, Dress for Success. A recent transplant to Austin, Texas Stephanie enjoys an active life with her husband, Dean and their Labrador retriever. Email: stephanie.raffelock@gmail.com Phone: (720) 217-8090 Website: http://www.byline-stephanie.com/ (www.Byline-Stephanie.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-raffelock-01b53936/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-raffelock-01b53936/) Twitter: SRaffelock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock/ (https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock/) Instagram:     http://www.instagram.com/byline.stephanie (www.Instagram.com/byline.stephanie) Support this podcast

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Stephanie Raffelock as she talks about ways she was able to address negative self-talk to live more powerfully. Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women, (She Writes Press - August, 2021). 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. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women's conferences and for the general public. Donovon Jenson is a software engineer in the Bay Area and the founder of howtohappy.com. He is a Utah native who has long been interested in human development and health. He double majored in psychology and health policy, and graduated Magna Cum Laude through the Honors College at the University of Utah. How to Happy strives to provide thoughtful and actionable insights on living a happier life. We believe happiness is the result of self-awareness, balance and a positive mindset, among a myriad of other things. Our goal is to inspire you to see life through a new lens by adding strategies and exercises to your toolbox, then encouraging you to take action. We are all capable of being happier, let's work together to find the best pathways to get there. Together we're out to cause more happiness in the world! Stephanie Raffelock Website: www.Byline-Stephanie.com Instagram: www.Instagram.com/byline.stephanie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-raffelock-01b53936/ Check out her new book: "Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women" https://www.amazon.com/Creatrix-Rising-Unlocking-Power-Midlife-ebook/dp/B08QZLRPKX/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=%22Creatrix+Rising%2C+Unlocking+The+Power+of+Midlife+Women%22&qid=1629567466&sr=8-2 Dr. Alice Fong http://www.dralicefong.com https://www.facebook.com/DrAliceFong/ https://www.instagram.com/dralicefong/ https://twitter.com/DrAliceFong https://www.youtube.com/dralicefong https://ios.joinclubhouse.com/@dralicefong Donovon Jenson https://howtohappy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheHowToHappy/ https://www.instagram.com/thehowtohappy/ https://twitter.com/TheHowToHappy https://www.youtube.com/HowtoHappy Michael Lira, Voice Actor Opening Credits Voice https://www.michaelapollolira.com/ Information on this video is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice or counseling. #selftalk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/happytalks/support

What are the worn-out stereotypes of women and what archetypes are emerging? The Dalai Lama predicted women will save the world – and the Creatrix will be out front, leading the pack. Stephanie Raffelock is a blogger, speaker, advocate for the graceful aging movement & author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. “Wisdom tends to hide in the grit of life.” Toxic myths of aging 3 things that've happened in the last 4 years to allow women to rise   Find Stephanie: Byline-Stephanie.com You can also watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/ANrt47UR-EU

Unlocking the Power of Mid-Life Women.

In “Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Mid-life Women”, Stephanie Raffelock lays out through personal stories and essays the highlights of the past fifty years in which women went from quiet strength to a resounding voice. She invites us along her own transformational journey by providing probing questions for reflection, so we can flesh out and bring to life this new archetype within ourselves. ​ Written in the spirit of Women Who Run With the Wolves, “Creatrix Rising” gives context in which to place the great, creative surge that women of later years are experiencing personally and collectively. The Crone is replaced by the new archetype of Creatrix, now morphed from the ugly old witch of the forest into the shining inner guide of Creatrices everywhere. Find out more at https://www.byline-stephanie.com/books Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

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.

Positive aging can bolster your retirement. It includes cultivating your mindset, your engagement, creativity, and gratitude. Author Stephanie Raffelock shares her insights on positive aging and explains how you can reclaim what you love. Stephanie joins us from Austin, Texas. __________________________ Are you ready to design your new life? Our group program kicks off on September 24th. It's limited to 10 participants. Learn more here. _______________________ Wise Quotes On Reflection "There are these wonderful arcs in our life. We don't get a chance to reflect upon them when we're in the midst of them. When you're in your thirties and you find a way to make a mortgage and marriage and kids work, we don't really reflect on what that is. But I think when you get to be 70 years old, you can sit back and go, Wow, I did good. We both tried our best when I say we both. I'm thinking of my husband. So I think that's one of the gifts of growing older. I think another gift of growing older is that we don't have to be the center of attention anymore, not the way that we did in more youthful days. We can kind of sit back a little bit and become the observer and become the appreciator. ...That's part of the gift of aging that you can actually sit still long enough to ponder these things." On Reclamation "I also think that there's a period or an opportunity for reclamation. And what I mean by that is as we were growing up and becoming mature adults, there were things that we put aside because they just didn't fit into the responsibilities and obligations that we needed to run our lives. For example, my husband was a musician and a bass player and loved the bass. And yet during most of our marriage, he didn't touch the bass, but then we hit retirement years and suddenly he started playing the bass. Again, he reclaimed that for himself and the music keeps him mentally young and because of the magic of the internet he can play with any bands now online, he can go online and take online courses in the bass. And so there's this great period of reclamation to you. We can reclaim those things. I think too that creativity is something that we can embrace in older years. We can give ourselves to the creative endeavor without having to worry about the accolades of fame and fortune around our art, our master gardening, our expert cooking, our writing. We can just do those things for the sake of creating and for the sake of art. And that definitely keeps us feeling, I think, vibrant and younger and gives us a sense of purposefulness in our life." On Creativity "I think it's a matter of surrendering what is it that you love to do that makes things, That can be master gardening, that can be music. It can be art, it can be any of those things. And I don't think we're as judgmental of ourselves at this phase of life as we were in our youth. So it doesn't really matter what the picture looks like. You're not trying to get into the Met. It's just a matter of giving yourself to the process. It's the process of creativity that I think speaks to our brain and our heart." On Power "I think the big thing that we learned from women is that the word power means something different to women. And I think that as a culture, men and women have to redefine power for meaning more than it currently does. Power has been traditionally a male word. Men have power over something. It's a warrior kind of word. Power means I can do what I want. I can take this from you. Power is for winners, that kind of power. When women talk about power, it's more the sense of knowing themselves, standing in the knowledge of self, and approaching the world from a place that is more heart-oriented. Now, I don't believe that men have to become like women or that women have to become like men. But what I see in the word power is that we have to find a greater balance with that word, that that word doesn't necessarily have to mean I have power over you.

Stephanie was a troubled kid. She left home at 17, made it through 20s and decided to go back in her 30s to heal something that was left undone. Stephanie pursued her education. Her life story is all about second chances. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - you're never too old for a second chance - success is built on the back of failure - in the darkest of time, you can reimagine - reimagine life in a new way - stories about love are all around us - consider taking a risk - when you take a risk, people around you root for you - reinventing is the catalyst to learning - awakening is an ongoing process - stories kindle a story in another person - we're all connected by our story - tune in to what's true in your heart - don't let others define you https://www.byline-stephanie.com  tags: Stephanie, Raffelock, writer, author, podcaster, speaker, Creatrix, Rising, Unlocking, Power, of, Midlife, Women, Delightful, Little, Book, Aging, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean https://storiesthatempower.com  

With all the changes in the role women play in society over the last several decades, new archetypes need to be explored. The traditional archetypes are extremely outdated which is why Stephanie Raffelock has written her latest book, Creatrix Rising. She joins me on Women Worldwide to share her story and inspire women all over the world. In light of the Women's March, #MeToo, and the general shift in the power and purpose women have and play in the world, new ways of looking at the world are emerging. Women no longer, if they ever, identify with the roles of the maiden, mother and crone to describe their life and purpose. More than any other generation, women today are encouraged to share their stories. But how should they go about it? Blast them on social media? Share in small social groups? Create movements?  This is what Stephanie is helping women to do. Share their stories in a way that is authentic and helps others to do the same.  Show Notes: [02:36] Welcome Stephanie Raffelock to share about her journey to becoming an author.  [04:10] What are some big takeaways for readers?  [06:25] How Stephanie landed on the title of her book and why it appeals more to women today. [08:12] Where do the younger generations fall into this new canon?  [09:45] Stephanie shares where we can begin to share our stories as women.  [11:42] Why would someone choose not to share their story?  [13:05] How should women be sharing their stories?  [14:51] Authenticity is born of vulnerability.  [15:48] Stephanie shares some AHA moments in her personal and professional life.  [17:54] What keeps her motivated in these crazy, changing times?  [18:37] Where does she find her own sense of peace?  [20:23] How does she destress?  [22:04] What can women do to start sharing their stories?  [22:38] Connect with Stephanie. Links and Resources: Creatrix Rising by Stephanie Raffelock Story Circle Network Stephanie's Website Stephanie on LinkedIn Stephanie on Facebook Stephanie on Instagram

Today more than ever, women in midlife are letting go of society's expectations of them and truly stepping into the lives they desire. There long was an “acceptable” way to age, but that's no longer the case. Instead, women can be as wild and free in their golden years as they were decades before. There's something about getting older and being more sure of who you are that is so freeing! My guest on today's podcast, Stephanie Raffelock, is the author of Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women and the award-winning book, A Delightful Little Book on Aging. Stephanie is a fierce advocate for women standing in the light of their truth, unapologetically. In this episode, we talk about how being grateful can impact your life and how making peace with your older age can help you get to know yourself better than you ever have before. Click here to listen! Rating, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts Heike's insights are so helpful in creating a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle! Loving every episode of the Pursue Your Spark podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, consider rating and reviewing my show here!  Your action helps me support more empty-nester moms 50+ - just like you - thriving in their second-half of life. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Plus, if you haven't already, subscribe to the podcast. There is always something new on the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a chance you'll miss out. Subscribe NOW! How you can reach Stephanie: Website Book - A Delightful Little Book on Aging Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   For more episodes, click here.

— Each woman has a unique history that's made up of many small stories. Sharing your chronicles with others is a way of sharing your heart and your soul. It's also the way in which you've been growing into the archetype of the Creatrix. Your narratives are what connect you to other women and to your shared humanity. Every woman I've ever known has a tale to tell that is brave and beautiful, sad and sweet. Knowing your stories and those of women around you can change the way you see the world, and even change the world, as you become the Creatrix. Valeria Teles interviews Stephanie Raffelock — the author of Creatrix Rising: Unlocking The Power Of Midlife Women 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. To learn more about Stephanie Raffelock and her work, please visit: https://www.byline-stephanie.com/   — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.   

Do you believe that age is just a number? Today's guest on "Happiness through Hardship," - The Podcast, award winning author, Stephanie Raffelock, known for “A Delightful Little Book on Aging” and now “Creatrix Rising," believes it's a powerful and positive one. Stephanie's a writer, motivational speaker and former iHeart Radio host whom inspires women to embrace the strength and passion of their personal story. Stephanie enlightens many women on how to embrace their age… and see it as the next great adventure. Stephanie is inspiring, refreshing, and empowering. She will lighten up your day on this episode and beyond. I hope you listen...and if you like please rate, review and subscribe. You leaving a review helps us with our podcast ranking. The higher we are ranked, the more people will be inspired by all these powerful stories and lessons learned from them. SHOW NOTES *AD* - Daily Harvest - use PRETTYWELLNESS code at checkout for $25 off your first order - https://www.daily-harvest.com/ 3:42 - Why Stephanie loves the title "Happiness Through Hardship" 5:08 - Stephanie's story: how she found her passion for writing about aging 7:30 - The shift in women's consciousness and what “creatrix” means 10:23 - Navigating the waters of suffering with gratitude, hopefulness, and creativity 13:27 - Stephanie's advice on navigating aging 14:41 - Menopause as an initiation; a journey 16:09 - How reframing the way we look at things is a transformational tool 19:49 - Grief is a transformational force 22:23 - Why we should look towards other women for inspiration 24:14 - Don't be afraid to reinvent yourself and live a purposeful life 27:17 - What is next when you become an empty nester 28:09 - Stephanie and Caryn's role models: thriving women 34:38 - Caryn and Stephanie play The Grateful Game "Creatrix Rising - Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women:" https://amzn.to/3ef7xb6 "A Delightful Little Book on Aging:" https://amzn.to/3hAFjtn Forbes 50 Women over 50: https://www.forbes.com/50over50/ "Want to be Grateful - Be Happy" - TedTalk with David Steindl-Rast: https://youtu.be/UtBsl3j0YRQ "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankel: https://amzn.to/3kiFNpU "Journal of a Solitude" by May Sarton: https://amzn.to/3yOMHak CONNECT with Stephanie Website: https://www.byline-stephanie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byline.stephanie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock CONNECT with us: www.PrettyWellness.com/podcast - for more information on the podcast episodes 
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Stephanie Raffelock is an advocate for the positive potential of aging. For several years, she has been writing and studying about the positive, active and graceful aging movement.She helps self-aware, educated women who are interested in shirking the toxic myths and stereotypes of aging. She is all about celebrating life no matter what your age is. She released her first book "A Delightful Little Book on Aging," in April 2020. This book will take you on a journey into older age with the help of story, and a philosophy of gratitude.She also writes about how to become wise elders of our culture, universal and life-transforming forces, grief, gratitude, loss, and love. Resources:Get 15% off The Shift necklace with promo code thegratitudepodcast, the organic way to calm your anxiety: https://georgianbenta.com/theshiftGive a unique gift of appreciation https://georgianbenta.com/woohooIntro by Cristina Muresan-Toth:https://www.facebook.com/cristinamuresantoth/https://www.instagram.com/p/CLHlus5Jwj3/

What a fantastic conversation with my guest, Stephanie Raffelock. Speaker, author, blogger, podcaster -  talking with this woman was like sharing time with Mother Earth.  She is full of love, wisdom and the knowledge that comes from going through the feminist movement of the 70's when women burned their bras as an act of defiance.Our conversation was about generations of women overcoming the burden of the past and seeing the brightness of the future.  About menopause and milestones. Her stories are remarkable and OH the people she has met & places she has been! I simply adored this conversation and I know you will too.You can reach Stephanie here: https://www.byline-stephanie.com/Check out my new 4 week mini course: Me Time - A Busy Woman's Path from Overwhelm to Ease , my other coaching packages and my blog on my website: https://www.susanproperyinyoga.com/Find me on FB @susanproperyogaIG @susanproperyogaTwitter @susanproperyogaYouTube @susanproperyogaLinkedin @susanproper

Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. (She Writes Press in August, 2021). She also penned the award winning, bestseller, 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's 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.She's building her speaker's resume by giving presentations for groups like The Ashland Literary Arts Festival, Breaking the Glass, WINS at Charles Schwab and Friends of the Hannon Library at Southern Oregon University. Her commitment to uplift and inspire women extends to teaching a personal development class in creative writing for the non-profit, Dress for Success.

Stephanie Raffelock is back with us again for another episode with Power to Grow. With her new book launching in August of 2021, Stephanie is here to tell us about the inspiration behind her book. With how things are evolving with women, Stephanie highlights exactly how far women have come. Visit Bookshop.org to find her book, Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women, available for pre-order.

Tune in to this podcast about women in midlife with our guest, Stephanie Raffelock. We explore the concepts of positive aging, creativity, and the rising voice of midlife women. Stephanie is the author of several books, including Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. Among her special interests, she has a passion for spotlighting the creative surge that women of later years are experiencing. This is on a personal and collective level. Topics discussed: How are women uplifted and inspired? What does her book Creatrix Rising, reveal about unlocking our inner potential in midlife an din our senior years. And, how does this apply to both women and men?And we discuss keys to re-framing the aging process: expansion, engagement, and celebration. This 30-minute conversation explores the steps to aging well. How do we embrace our mid-life years and tap our inner creative spirit, strength, and power. Be sure to tune in. Mini Bio Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. (She Writes Press in August, 2021).  In addition, she also penned the award winning bestseller, A Delightful Little Book on Aging. Stephanie is a graduate of Naropa University's program in Writing and Poetics, and was a contributor to The Rogue Valley Messenger, in Oregon.  She has blogged for several publications including 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. Items Mentioned for Our Listeners Stephanie's books, Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women and A Delightful Little Book on Aging Stephanie's website Book by Twyla Tharp, one of the world's greatest choreographers, on staying engaged, Keep It Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life

Tune in to this podcast about women in midlife with our guest, Stephanie Raffelock. We explore the concepts of positive aging, creativity, and the rising voice of midlife women. Stephanie is the author of several books, including Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. Among her special interests, she has a passion for spotlighting the creative surge that women of later years are experiencing. This is on a personal and collective level. Topics discussed: How are women uplifted and inspired? What does her book Creatrix Rising, reveal about unlocking our inner potential in midlife an din our senior years. And, how does this apply to both women and men?And we discuss keys to re-framing the aging process: expansion, engagement, and celebration. This 30-minute conversation explores the steps to aging well. How do we embrace our mid-life years and tap our inner creative spirit, strength, and power. Be sure to tune in. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS Mini Bio Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. (She Writes Press in August, 2021).  In addition, she also penned the award winning bestseller, A Delightful Little Book on Aging. Stephanie is a graduate of Naropa University's program in Writing and Poetics, and was a contributor to The Rogue Valley Messenger, in Oregon.  She has blogged for several publications including 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. Items Mentioned for Our Listeners Stephanie's books, Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women and A Delightful Little Book on Aging Stephanie's website Book by Twyla Tharp, one of the world's greatest choreographers, on staying engaged, Keep It Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life

Tune in to this podcast with our guest, Stephanie Raffelock, as we explore the concepts of positive aging, creativity, and the rising voice of midlife women. She is the author of several books, including Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. She has a passion for spotlighting the creative surge that women of later years are experiencing personally and collectively. Topics discussed: How are women uplifted and inspired? How Creatrix Rising reveals the significance of unlocking our inner potential in our senior years - both for women and menRe-framing the aging process as one of expansion, engagement, and celebration This 30-minute conversation explores the notion of aging well by embracing our years and tapping our inner creative spirit and strength and power. Be sure to tune in. Mini Bio Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. (She Writes Press in August, 2021).  She also penned the award winning, bestseller, 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. Items Mentioned for Our Listeners Stephanie's books, Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women and A Delightful Little Book on Aging Stephanie's website Book that Stephanie mentioned by Twyla Tharp, one of the world's greatest choreographers, on staying engaged, Keep It Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life

Tune in to this podcast about women in midlife with our guest, Stephanie Raffelock. We explore the concepts of positive aging, creativity, and the rising voice of midlife women. Stephanie is the author of several books, including Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. Among her special interests, she has a passion for spotlighting the creative surge that women of later years are experiencing. This is on a personal and collective level. Topics discussed: How are women uplifted and inspired? What does her book Creatrix Rising, reveal about unlocking our inner potential in midlife an din our senior years. And, how does this apply to both women and men?And we discuss keys to re-framing the aging process: expansion, engagement, and celebration. This 30-minute conversation explores the steps to aging well. How do we embrace our mid-life years and tap our inner creative spirit, strength, and power. Be sure to tune in. Mini Bio Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. (She Writes Press in August, 2021).  In addition, she also penned the award winning bestseller, A Delightful Little Book on Aging. Stephanie is a graduate of Naropa University's program in Writing and Poetics, and was a contributor to The Rogue Valley Messenger, in Oregon.  She has blogged for several publications including 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. Items Mentioned for Our Listeners Stephanie's books, Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women and A Delightful Little Book on Aging Stephanie's website Book by Twyla Tharp, one of the world's greatest choreographers, on staying engaged, Keep It Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life

Stephanie Raffelock, author and freelancer, shares how to discover the power of the rising voice of midlife women.  Stephanie discusses the decline of women's importance and why women aren't washed up after fifty, they're just getting started.

In this episode of Innately Intuitive Podcast, I welcome Stephanie Raffelock. I spoke with Stephanie about her book A Delightful Little Book on Aging back in 2020 (on Soul Chats Podcast). This time, as promised then, I'm speaking with her about her new book Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. It's a dynamic conversation with an intelligent, passionate, powerful woman. Enjoy. Blog post with transcript: 006. Creatrix Rising (with Stephanie Raffelock) Creatrix Rising At bookshop.org At indiebound.org At amazon.com* Connect with Stephanie Website Instagram Email Resources A Delightful Little Book on Aging* by Stephanie Raffelock The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity* by Julia Cameron Lilly Ledbetter** Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes* by Elizabeth Lesser Podcast music, “For Spring Inspiration” by Praded, licensed through AudioJungle. Note *This is an Amazon Associate link. Purchases made through this link may result in me receiving a percentage of the sale, at no additional cost to you.

Stephanie Raffelock is the author of Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. (She Writes Press in August, 2021).  She also penned the award winning, bestseller, 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's 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.She's building her speaker's resume by giving presentations for groups like The Ashland Literary Arts Festival, Breaking the Glass, WINS at Charles Schwab and Friends of the Hannon Library at Southern Oregon University.  Her commitment to uplift and inspire women extends to teaching  a personal development class in creative writing for the non-profit, Dress for Success.A recent transplant to Austin, Texas Stephanie enjoys an active life with her husband, Dean and their Labrador retriever, Mickey Mantel Raffelock.Website: www.Byline-Stephanie.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie...​Twitter: SRaffelockFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaf...​Instagram:     www.Instagram.com/byline.stephaniehttp://www.joankaylor.com​Facebook: Joan Kaylor, MSEd, LPCLinked In: Joan KayloorInstagram: energizechakrasTwitter: Joan KaylorMOSTRAR MENOS

“Too many of us take our dancing shoes off too soon. The truth is that we should be dancing all through life. Living as vitally as vibrantly as we can.” - Stephanie Raffelock   Today's featured author is fellow podcaster and advocate for the positive potential of aging, Stephanie Raffelock. Stephanie and I talk about healthy aging, why people 30 and under need to stop calling themselves old and more!!!   Key things You'll Learn: Why we fear aging. The 3 A's of Successfully Aging Well Some methods to destress and slow down the aging process.     Stephanie's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Delightful-Little-Book-Aging/dp/B088MH6HJD/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Stephanie's Site: http://stephanieraffelock.com Stephanie's Podcast: http://coffeetablewisdom.libsyn.com/   The opening track is titled “MoreStrangeSunset~Strange Sunset Rmix” by Project R (AKA Rukunetsu). To listen and download the full track, click/tap the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/morestrangesunsetstrange   Related Episodes: 94 - "Be Bold, Never Old!" with Rico Caveglia (@Ageless100): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/94-be-bold-never-old-with-rico-caveglia   75 - "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't Have To" with Julie Potiker (@JuliePotiker): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/75-life-falls-apart-but-you-dont-have-to-with-julie-potiker-juliepotiker   156 - "Tired & Hungry No More" with Phyllis Ginsberg (@GinsbergPhyllis): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/156-tired-hungry-no-more-with-phyllis-ginsberg-ginsbergphyllis   159 - "The Ageless Brain" with Rico Caveglia (@Ageless100): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/159-the-ageless-brain-with-rico-caveglia-ageless100   178 - "Mindful Meals" with Kimberly Spencer (@RealKimSpencer): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/178-mindful-meals-with-kimberly-spencer-realkimspencer    182 - "The Power of Vital Force" with Rajshree Patel (@ByRajshree): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/182-the-power-of-vital-force-with-rajshree-patel-byrajshree   195 - "Healthy Aging" with Kristi Tornabene (@CureIBSsolution) #Chaostoclarity: https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/195-healthy-aging-with-kristi-tornabene-cureibssolution-chaostoclarity   202 - "Your Divine Human Blueprint" with Julie Renee Doering (@RevJulieRenee): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/202-your-divine-human-blueprint-with-julie-renee-doering-revjulierenee  

Think about the last time you posted a picture on Instagram. Did you take the picture at a specific flattering angle, add a filter or two, or even edit parts of your body to appear different than they really are? What's fascinating about this process is that we all know we do it, yet we still judge ourselves critically when it comes to how we look. When we're not satisfied, we then move on to look at other people's photos. Chances are, they've probably done the same thing—and yet we continue to compare ourselves to that idealized image. Society is focused on showing off young, beautiful individuals; it convinces us that we need the anti-aging cream or the extra filter. But really, aging is a beautiful experience. In this episode, we talk about the gracefulness, beauty, and wisdom that comes with aging. Aging shouldn't be resisted or feared—it should be embraced and bring you joy. Tune in to start embracing the wisdom that we've accumulated in the last 10 years. Some Questions I Ask: - How do we create joy in challenging times? (3:39) - What's your morning routine? (6:28) - Talk to me about when you began exploring aging as a process of growth and wisdom. (8:33) - What is your personal definition of happiness? (20:03) - Tell me about your new book. (21:14) - What is the greatest piece of wisdom from an elder? (29:24)In This Episode, You Will Learn: - What Stephanie's gratitude practice looks like. (5:41) - How writing functions as a doorway into the examined life. (6:53) - How women can embrace aging. (15:32) - How to cultivate a joyful mindset. (20:07) - How to overcome ageism in America. (26:04)Connect with Stephanie: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookResources: A Delightful Little Book on Aging by Stephanie Raffelock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.