Beautiful Second Act

We all know how diet and exercise has been preached to us since forever, but nurturing your spirit is actually just as important in order to stay healthy. In this episode we talk about the importance of quieting the mind, the beauty of sitting still, and how there are many types of stressors that effect us and our physical health. By learning to deal with stress we can add quality years to our liv...

We've all heard by now about manifesting and many people are attempting to do this in order to create their dream life. But there is a lot of confusion about what manifesting even is and how you go about it is key. In this episode I will share with you some insights I've learned from thought leaders, professionals, and spiritual teachers on the subject of manifesting, and how so many peo...

I've struggled to forgive myself for all of my shortcomings, failures, or errors most of my life. It's hard to do. Over the past decade or so, I've learned the importance of not only forgiving myself, but how to let go in order to allow myself to move forward. In this episode today we will talk about how hanging onto the past mistakes we've made not only robs us of our freedom,...

Are you tired of yo-yo dieting for decades just to find yourself right back where you were...or worse? Are you interested in knowing how to fix your mindset so you can heal your relationship with food and better understand what is best for your body,  and not what society says is best for all? Meet Deanna Schober, co-founder of Built Daily and co-host of the popular podcast, Fitness & Sushi. I...

These days everyone is telling us to get out of our comfort zone and Just Do It!  I'm even guilty of recommending this at times. But there is a huge difference between doing something out of your comfort zone that intrigues you, and doing that thing everyone encourages you to try but it doesn't sit well with you. On this episode, we will peel back the layers of what we should push our bo...

Nobody prepares you for what your life will be like once the littles fly the coop. There are books in life all about What to Expect When You Are Expecting , there are even books on how to handle your teenager's mood swings, or behavior problems. But nobody talks about what you will go through once you become an empty nester. This first episode of Seaons 5 on Beautiful Second Act, we are talki...

What a year it's been. After two years doing this podcast we've had such wonderful interviews with countless, fabulous people. On today's episode I'll share excerpts from many interviews from this past year. You will be able to hear some of the highlights from individuals that all have one thing in common... They all are striving to live their BEST life in the second half of li...

After a short stint of radio silence and cryptic posts on social media I am talking about where I've been and why. Also, after a small sabbatical from the show, we will be returing in three weeks to launch the Season 4 finale and the 2 Year Celebration of all things Beautiful Second Act. LINKS TO THIS EPISODE: The Website: https://beautifulsecondact.com/ Follow me on Instagram: Join the Faceb...

For women journeying through midlife and navigating the fun (and not so funny) things we experience, it's good to have a girlfriend to go with you. I cannot think of a better person to take this trip with than Maryann LoRusso. A journalist and creator of the More Beautiful Project , which includes an online magazine, podcast, and newsletter for women, Maryann is your gal to dish the raw, and...

I'm not afraid to age. I love getting older. It doesn't mean I want my body to show signs of aging with joint pain or slowing down. I mean, if I have wrinkles on my face or gray in my hair I've freakin' earned them by living! This episdoe is all about celebrating midlife and beyond. We get gray, but we are also more refined and experienced. We have more to offer the world with...

Have you ever wondered about past lives? Are you curious about hynotherapy? Well this episode is going to answer many questions you might have about these subjects. John Koenig is a Board Certified Hynotist and past life facilitator who has had not only past life experiences, but talks about his second act in THIS life going from a successful Madison Avenue copywriter (companies such as Duncan Hin...

Have you taken a good look at your life lately? How do you feel? Have you asked yourself the BIG questions to give you perspective for the direction your life is going? In this episode I talk about being honest with yourself and making decisions based on how you really feel. I also give reasons why you should NOT jump head first into your desires for a new life. I share with you ways to eliminate...

If you thought your life was stagnant or off course and that there was nothing to be done about it, GUESS AGAIN! In this episode, I shared from my recent in-person event; Discover Your Infinite Possibilities. Some of the key talking points from the conversation I had with the guests could just break you wide open into realizing why you've been stuck, lost, or even unhappy. Listen today and if...

It started with a dream. Jennifer Vinje didn't want to spend time away from her family doing just any job . She knew it had to be something that would contribute joy and beauty to the world, and be worthy of setting an example to her children of doing what you love to do. Anueva Jewelry is the creation of one woman's love of design and nature. This Seattle-based company is where Jennifer...

As a Transformational Leadership Coach and author of the book, "It's Your Time To Shine, Girl: Own Your Brilliance, Natalie Jobity has been empowering hundreds of women for more than a decade. Getting her start as an image consultant lead Natalie to helping women in leadership roles to step into their power. With her coaching business and signature program, Unveil Your Brilliance, she wo...

Are you ready for a heartfelt conversation? Rechelle from Unabashed You, shares on today's episode how she values more than anything authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability. Key components to having an honest relationship with others, as well as yourself. "It's only through daring to be vulnerable that we can begin to be our best selves," says Rechelle. On this episode, w...

If you missed my Get Empowered Online Workshop, no worries. I am sharing here today all the key information that I shared with the people who took part in this 2 hour intensive session. I asked BIG QUESTIONS, and shared strategical steps to apply in your daily life that will help you go from where you are today, to kickstarting you in the direction to  where you want to be. If you want to live a l...

Rae Ann's mantra is, "My Turn, My Time, My Life!" Who wouldn't want to be in the company of a person with that kind of mindset? Listen to today's episode and hear how Rae Ann's breakdown lead to her breakthrough , and showed her a way to live life on her terms. As the founder of Live Your True You , Rae Ann is now  helping women discover, design, and live their dream...

Just because your grandmother had to suffer through the discomforts of peri-menopause & menopause, doesn't mean you should. In this episode, Dr. Madison Fandel talks to us about ways we can get ahead of the aging process brought upon women from peri-menopause and menopause. Also we discuss PRP Treatments, as well as the Scarlet SRF next generation short pulse radio frequency treatments Dr...

When life is like a rug pulled out from under you, and you find yourself without bearings for which way to go, what do you do? Tara Coyote had to figure this out. In this episode I interview Tara and we talk about how horses saved her. Also, about how today, after facing death, she made huge life changes. Tara is helping others from her island Kauai, navigate cancer and other obstacles such as fac...

Just because you say you cannot draw doesn't mean you can't enjoy and create art.  In midlife and beyond, we have to awaken the inner child in us to play again! In today's episode, I interview art teacher and creativity coach, Faigie Kobre. She has many mediums for us to dive back into the freedom of creating. She says we are all born naturally creative. Over the years, that creativ...

In midlife or beyond we can find ourselves feeling disenchanted with life and wonder how we got to the place where we feel so lost. This is not an unusual event. In fact it's quite normal. In order to shed the skins of our younger selves that had ideas and desires that no longer suit us, we must go through a sort of metamorphosis of change. This time it takes to evolve can feel uncomfortable,...

I know there are a million things you have to do everyday. But with all of your to-do-lists, how are you showing up for yourself? Do you make it a daily practice to include yourself on that list? In this episode I share with you many ways in which you can show up for yourself every single day, so you can feel better, live longer, and have a happier life. Don't let one more day go by without c...

Do you wish you could sleep better? Feel more energetic? Live longer? Than this is the podcast episode for you. I think we all want to live a long and healthy life. But do you really take your daily practices seriously? Longevity coach and author of STOP Killing Yourself , Ralph Montague, is full of great information to help us live our best life. In this informative and hilarious interview with R...

Most of our lives our ego has been in the driver seat. It's that part of ourselves that leads us to believe we are our jobs, or we are our place in the family, (the mother, the daughter, the husband, the son). But is that truly who we are? In this episode I share with you my story of the unraveling of my ego and how I had to take a long look at why I was so painfully unhappy, despite having e...