The Midlife Connection for WMN

When faced with a challenge, what do you want to, have to, or get to do? If it is hard, and most new things are indeed difficult, what's your strategy? In this solo-cast, Hill talks about the greatest challenge faced while recovering from an extensive surgery.

Have you outgrown your proverbial pot in the garden of your life? In part 2 on the Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause discussion with Dr. Cheryl Johns, we have permission to express our anger, are encouraged to seek professional help to navigate hormonal changes and re-invent our identity, and we talk about losing ourselves and our lives.

Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns joins Hill in this discussion on mentorship, the missing elders, giving ourselves honor and permission to reconnect with our authentic selves, and more. Just wait until part 2 where the dragon self is unleashed!

As Season 1 wraps up, Hill lets you know what you might have missed in that 1st season and then provides a sneak peek into the mantras, mentorship, and mid-life mishaps in Season 2. Share, subscribe, and leave a comment!

Welcome back to my friend, Alaina from Ep 23/24 - the Airstream Travel Dream. This time, she shares her very personal journey of transition to her true self. When you have a friendship for over 30 years, you share a lot of ups and downs. This episode is unforgettable, educational, and filled with tender moments. Unconditional love, that is the goal.

Have you asked yourself, am I worth it? Or, is "it" worth it? Whatever that "it" is -- money, time, energy, health? This wraps up Season 1 as we transition into Season 2 with some AMAZING guests to discuss: Mid-Life Mantras, Mentors, Mastery, and Overcoming Mishaps.

After the release of Ep 23, I listened and caught the glitch! No matter, this story gives you hope that when challenges happen, press on! A lesson for us all - on the road again or waking up for a brand new day! Same great episode - with the outro where it is supposed to be - at the end!

Alaina Kupec and her spouse embark on an adventure across America and the pitfalls and blessings were abundant. Alaina's Airstream story sets the stage for the deeper conversation in the next episode: A Tale of Transition as Hill wraps up Season 1.

What is your guilty pleasure or great escape? What defines or dictates your identity? How can you shifting into greater clarity in your life? Hillary plays a lot of video games on the full sized custom machine. Listen to her lessons learned and choices made. Finally, she answers her own rapid fire questions!

Do you like to be invited? Is there space at your table for everyone? Does your family look like everyone else's? Deb finishes off the faith series sharing how she lives the love many of us claim to hold dear. A continuation of Episode 20...

Have you ever had a crisis of faith? If so, you are not alone. God can handle all our questions and our career path may get diverted.  Not only a Pastor, Deb Teagan is a good friend. Hear about applying sticky faith principles to more than just your teenagers.

Have you or someone you loved suffered from brain fog, gripping anxiety, or fatigue not explained by thyroid issues? Women ages 30-60 spend an average of 10 years dealing with hormonal swings, insecurity, loss of confidence, and most suffer in silence. The Perimenopause Hub is packed with resources and experts to help - support is a click away! www.perimenopausehub.com  

Is it hard for you to talk about your own faith? Are you open to learning about one that might be more like your own than you think? Do you really know what the hijab represents? So much misinformation. Join the learning curve. Profess faith, pray, serve those in need, fast, and make a pilgrimage.

Mae and Karima have known Hillary for over 35 years! This relationship is a special sisterhood where we can share some great laughs, tough situations, and build up to conversations about marriage, loss, politics, and faith. They are the guest for Faith Part 2 coming up in the next episode.

Four months into podcasting, Hill discovers she needs a reset. Join her on the journey and learn about the changes coming ahead. When is it your turn? Check out a free Masterclass on discovering your reset with Alive with Purpose coaching on FB!

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Exhaustion, scars, and fear or courage, hope, vitality, and a lively sparkle? Shari and Hillary wrap up this 2-part on Life and Health Coaching and keep it real!  Hillary: www.hillbaggett.com Shari: www.alivewithpurpose.net      

What is a life coach and do you need one? Shari Biery has reinvented herself again in order to help you get further faster. If you are stuck in the middle of something, Shari empowers you to listen to your own voice. 

Larissa Traquair, the Gr8tful Chick is back! This time she shares the sweet gestures and weird mishaps as she journeys on the grief process after the passing of her sweet and tough-as-nails Marine husband, Bill. Great wisdom for us all. She is mighty in faith, in gratitude, and courage to share!

Part one in the faith series: Cathy shares her journey from Christianity to Judaism out of the love and commitment to family unity and the friends made along the way. How many faith traditions have you experienced? Does conservative mean the same in different faiths? (Hint: no)

What have you grieved this year? Tricia and Hillary have experienced significant loss and grief. In this deeply personal conversation, hear how saying the names of those you love and listening to music can truly heal the soul.

Digging deeper, Hillary and Kori Yates resume discussion on the "spiritual growth opportunities" and adventures in marriage. Open and honest insight into nearly 50 years of combined marriage experience and some funny laughs.

Kori Yates shares vulnerable stories of marital challenges, growth opportunities, scoring Big on the PFT to become a Marine and her foundation of faith, grace, and love in this first part. Don't miss part 2!

Hill chats with Terri on the beauty of friendship based on the love of dogs and a great cup of coffee. From Germany to Colorado, this story may make you consider how you treat your dog, your friends, and maybe even your spouse. What is that word from your childhood you avoid saying?

The first in a series on love, who is in your tribe? What is your love language? Have you ever joined a lonely hearts club? Hill shares her perspective. Share yours!

Hill talks with Clare about military marriages, proposals, and super glue issues with kids. Do you like to receive the good news or the bad news first? During an editing pause, Hillary even got super glue on her hands!