The Midlife Connection for WMN

Ep 105 Are you over it? How do you know? This solocast gets a little personal as I share my perspective on "Deal with it," "Get Over it," and Suck it up, buttercup." These are the common phrases we hear or tell ourselves and it made me wonder, is this a good thing? When Bessel van der Kolk wrote The Body Keeps the Score, the research shows that our body and cells hold onto deep emotional wounds. B...

Ep 104 Aneace Haddad Soaring Beyond Midlife What if the same forces that drive someone to change partners, quit their job or buy a convertible could instead bring rejuvenating energy to their current life, career, or organization? My guest, Aneace Haddad, is only the 3rd man I have interviewed in over 100 episodes. This will be worth your time! Check out Episodes Happy Birthday Marine or Drumming...

Ep 103. Take Back Your Power and Find Your Strength with a European Champion Weightlifter Are you a woman who avoids lifting weights because you are afraid to bulk up?  Do you think strength training takes too much time? If you are too tired to exercise, then this is the episode for you. Meet Kim Rahir, journalist turned European Champion Weightlifter after a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) a...

Ep 102  - 100th Episode Celebration Part 2; Can You (Really) Feel the LOVE? In Ep 100, I started you out on the humility journey, and I wanted to make sure I shared more. I have felt love in my love - the love of a parent, a child, a sibling, a dear friend… Sometimes - love is all you need, perhaps even all you desire, and occasionally, love just is not enough.  In February, there is a LOT of talk...

Ep 100 - Celebrate 100th Episode Part 1 Well, I am thrilled and a little embarrassed all at once. I released Ep 101 BEFORE 100! Oh well, another notch in my humility belt. What are you celebrating and why? Is it hard to pause to acknowledge a small or big step towards progress? What about without alcohol or junk food? Imagine you are feeling good, strong, confident, and competent… CELEBRATE! How w...

Ep 101 ​​Are You Ready to Live Your Soul's Purpose?  with Jessica Joines If you have a longing to discover your soul purpose in the world, then this is the episode for you. As Gen Xers, too, many of us were raised to believe that we had to do it all for everyone, be everyone to and for everyone else, perform, produce, and be perfect in order to have it all. The good news is, there are women out th...

Ep 99 The Daughter Ship: Courage to Face Your Past, Heal, and Thrive with Boo Trundle Is there a strength you had to develop? Is there a book inside you waiting to be written? Are you a courageous daughter, a survivor? Have you read an author who teaches you how to enjoy the unique structure of her novel?  This work of literary fiction meets self-help for the heroine's journey from surviving to th...

Ep 98 Accepting You Are Perfect As You Are - The Aargh to Zen of Perimenopause Have you been wishing for a Perimenopause "Bible" to help you navigate ALL the Symptoms of  Perimenopause? If so, then tap here: Amazon to grab The Aargh to Zen of Perimenopause might be the right one for you. 40 Experts came together to write this book. In the UK, the A-Z is a book of roadmaps for finding your way arou...

Ep 97 How to Write the Ultimate Love Letter to Your Family Today! Don't blindside the people you love the most without this love letter! Whether one of your deepest desires is financial freedom or leaving a legacy,  what's missing in your toolbox? What does a love letter have to do with any of this? Have you considered real estate investment? How is your Estate Plan coming along? Mary Hart founded...

Ep 96 Andi Wren Have You Been Blindsided in Finances? Do you find yourself avoiding to create or follow a budget? Does the idea of investing stress you out? If there was such a thing as a financial superhero, then Andi Wren, MA, AFC (Accredited Financial Counselor) would be the Wonder Finance Woman. Common blindside financial events include the 4Ds: death of a spouse/loved one, divorce, dementia,...

Ep 95 - My Journey to Loving Myself to Create My Best Health came with a price and felt like winning the lottery! If you are you looking to amplify or improve your health, wealth, courage or love in 2024, then this is your best starting point. My upcoming guests are presenting Simple Solutions to prevent or overcome Blindsided Situations - Finance, Budgeting, Estate Planning, Changes in our mindse...

Ep 94. Is gratitude a choice? And, can it be cultivated? Some people say, gratitude is an attitude - and is impacted by your perspective. A positive mindset shift helps. But can you be grateful AND grieve loss at the same time? According to Gr8tfulChick, Larissa Traquair, we can! In this episode, you will learn...  How to set yourself up for success on the hard days Some surpirsing benefits of the...

Ep 93 How to Decide to Persevere and Overcome with Alison Jacobson Have you met someone who is taking on All. The. Things and you think, "Oh, I could never do that? Well, Alison Jacobsbon, author or Shut the Fear Up and  Daily Inspirations for Midlife Women: Peace Joy, Confidence and Abndance… In this episode: Overcome life-changing situations include loss of a son to SIDS, bankruptcy after a divo...

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Ep 91 The 3 Deliberate Decisions to Make Meaning in Midlife Do you prefer audio or video? You Tube shortie https://youtu.be/0JbAmFtmU6Q Full Episode https://youtu.be/RmrlCBu3-WA Whether becoming an author or making meaning with your life is important to you, do you ever feel stuck wondering where to start? In this episode, you are going to meet Lynne Golodner, an author, writer, and host of the Ma...

  Ep 90 - While we continue how women support women, we are embarking on a series on making deliberate decisions and today are talking about finding your flow, for business owners and entrepreneurs - but this is also helpful even for life. Dr. Moira Hanna, organizational psychologist, mindset from idea to implementation coach, and college professor. If you are looking for that ONE next step, how t...

Ep 89 Do you feel like you are drowning in all the negative messages in the media? Well, meet Polly Warren for a breath of fresh positive air. In this episode, Polly shares her key points for staying informed, creating personal growth, and letting go of the fear and anxiety that hold us back. As the host of the Positive Perimenopause Podcast, Polly helps us all understand both the body and the min...

Ep 88. Dedicated to the NCSSM Class of 1988. Women support women in a lot of ways. As we wrap up ADHD and Menopause Awareness Month, I wanted to share a personal experience at my 35th high school reunion. Have you ever attended a class reunion? Middle School, High School or College? There is a lot of thought that goes into planning and attending a reunion. And then there is the fear, who will show...

Ep 86 Do you suspect you have ADHD? Women with ADHD do NOT run around like boys on a playground. Goodbye stigma and hello executive skills and conversations. We need self compassion and SO much more! Meet Executive Coach and ADHD Coach Farah Jamil. In the main Episode, you will learn -Why women need to support other women with ADHD. -How to be a voice for women who look like us and different from...

Ep 87 Are you a job beggar or job creator? If you feel like your job is not the right fit, but you just don't know what else to do, maybe you need a career counselor who is also a coach who can show you the way!   After a decade working in vocational rehab, shifting gears to counseling, then an entrepreneurial journey as Founder of KidsArt global franchises, Shell crashed and burned - and THEN the...

Ep 85. In case you missed them, I wanted to save you some time and give you super short tidbits of the last 10 episodes in this Women Supporting Women Episode. Y'all, I have met some INCREDIBLE women who are serving and supporting other women in GenX, over 40, over 50, over 60 and beyond midlife.   Listen to HillTalks Momentum in Midlife Podcast while you're on-the-go!  🎧 Available wherever you l...

Ep 84 - What are the stories that you keep telling yourself or those close to you - about feeling stuck and wanting to change, but just not sure how? Do you struggle what to call yourself after age 40,50, or 60? Are you midlife, genx, or second chapter? Bottom line, call yourself ALIVE. October 3rd, you have a chance to truly REINVENT yourself! Join Dana and Wendy - all in order to remember that w...

Ep 83 When a Jewish elementary school teacher meets a man who recently left the priesthood on a beach in Florida, it may sound like a set up for a joke. But, this is a fascinating story about creating, living, and leaving a legacy, and I think you will really enjoy hearing about her journey.   – Merle R. Saferstein is an educator, speaker, author, and a pioneer in the field of legacy journaling. S...

Ep 82. Not everyone knows about this YET, but totally worth all the juicy behind the scenes and support you recieve when you plug into this community. Hillary even writes articles for them and SO can you! In this episode, we keep it real as we talk about How to start something when you have ZERO experience but a burning desire and a nagging voice in your head. The reminder and permission to give y...

Ep 81 Is all change painful? Not necessarily. If you have even been in search of a salve to ease the pain, then you are not alone.  In today's episode, you are getting a relatable and hilarious guide to navigating THE major CHANGE in your life and other transitions like a pro.  Join me in a real and raw conversation with my friend and colleague, Kathy Garland, professor and published author as we...