SecondWind

After 20 years of marriage, Tina Brown found herself suddenly single and an empty nester. She did what many of us do when our lives get turned upside down -- she spent all of her time working 9-5, overeating and watching too much TV. Then she decided to publish her memoir “A Life Not My Own” and share her story with others. She is now a successful author of several books and her stories serve as a...

In this episode, Natalia Volz shines a light on a topic that many of us are uncomfortable talking about. Endings and grief - whether it’s from divorce or death is an inevitable and difficult part of life. So when Natalia found herself widowed at 48 with three children and overwhelmed with grief, she knew that she had to find a way through her pain if she was to survive and thrive again. Her experi...

We often view conflict as something to avoid at all costs. While it’s true that conflicts can be “frumpy and messy” it’s also true that not having the conversation will generally always lead to the conflict getting bigger, uglier, more difficult, and more emotional” according to my guest Charmaine Hammond, an expert in Conflict Analysis & Management. On this weeks podcast Charmaine shared some...

For many years, Nicole Andrews suffered with non-specific infertility issues, digestive problems, migraines and anxiety. Unable to receive a diagnosis and get relief from traditional methods and doctors, Nicole realized that she needed to change her entire lifestyle. In this episode, Nicole shares how she was able to rid her body of the toxins that kept her feeling unwell and infertile by detoxing...

Dr. Minette Riordan is a modern day Renaissance woman: artist, writer, award- winning entrepreneur and advocate for creativity as essential to the well-being of all people and our planet. In this episode, Minette explains that creativity doesn't have to mean art, writing or music, and that all of us are inherently creative beings. She shares some of her own powerful experiences of moving through c...

For many years, Jennifer Crisp, RN battled mysterious, debilitating symptoms and chronic pain without receiving a diagnosis. In this episode, Jennifer shares the strange set of circumstances that led her to seek the help of a naturopath in treating what he finally determined to be Chronic Lyme Disease, a condition that at the time was still not recognized as a legitimate illness. Jennifer's healin...

Several years ago when a doctor proclaimed 'you have an autoimmune disease' and went on to describe a long list of dreadful outcomes and said 'Get real. This is your life now,' Sharon Sayler refused ownership of the diagnosis while at the same time knowing it was something she needed to overcome. In this episode, Sharon shares how her frustration with the medical community in understanding what it...

Everyone has an inner critic ready to sabotage happiness and success. In this episode, Joyce Buford describes some of the many hidden faces of the inner critic, how each one can adversely affect your life, and several strategies to help you recognize and deal with it in yourself. Joyce also explores procrastination and self-worth issues and what you can do about them, as these are two of the most...

Sometimes we have to experience deep pain and discomfort in a situation before we are forced to find a way out of it. For one woman, fire-walking played a part in that journey, opening the door to more ways that fire became an ally in her journey of healing, spiritual awakening, and self-discovery. In this episode, Kerri Hummingbird shares the incredible story of transition and transformation that...

Emotions run high during times of significant transitions such as divorce or becoming a widow, and it is essential to have sound financial advice to assist in making the major decisions that go along with them. In this episode, Adrienne Grace, founder of the holistic financial planning firm, Transitioning Finances, offers practical strategies and information that are financial game-changers for wo...

Depression can be an insidious life challenge that sneaks up on you without warning. It can last for days, months or even years without proper treatment. Learning how to recognize the symptoms in yourself or someone else can mean the difference between living in misery or getting back to a place of hope and happiness. Jillian Wheeler has had more than her fair share of trauma and tragedy and has o...

These days, technology and the way we do business are both changing rapidly. It can be a challenge to keep up and especially when your personal life is hit with major transitions. Ellen Violette takes us through some of her incredible roller coaster journey of ups and downs, including achieving great success as well as losing absolutely everything. Bouncing back depended upon her ability to be res...

No matter what kinds of challenges you are facing, you've always got the power to create a better life. The journey begins with healing the wounds of your past and allowing them to reveal their wisdom as you move forward into the future. Surviving childhood in a war-torn country and refugee camps, Rukshana Triem has had more than her share of hardships. Ultimately, this led her to create an empowe...

Lana McAra knows that releasing the pain of the past can be gentle and easy with the right information and guidance but it took many years for her to discover this. After 30 years of marriage and having seven children, Lana had a defining moment that soon had her packing her bags and beginning a new life. In this episode, she shares what pushed her to leave her marriage, and how she rebuilt her li...

Whatever the reason for downsizing your home and moving, it's bound to be an emotionally charged event. Having experts assist you with countless decisions and organizational challenges while navigating a minefield of feelings can make the difference between it being a disastrous experience or a manageable, positive one. Sharon McRill and the Betty Brigade help clients every step of the way, ensuri...

It's easy to find yourself deep in a relationship with a narcissist and you might not recognize it. Drawing on her personal and professional experience, Joyce Buford highlights many of the key points and questions raised in her recent four-part series on dealing with narcissists. Learn some of the warning signs and how to avoid falling into a narcissist's toxic, destructive trap.

Author, Coach, Speaker and Radio Host Sandra Beck has had more than enough experience being on the receiving end of a narcissist's behaviour. In this fourth episode of a four-part series, she shares information to explain and help you understand your feelings and responses to having been in a relationship with a narcissist. http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Sandra-Beck-Pt-4

Author, Coach, Speaker and Radio Host Sandra Beck has had more than enough experience being on the receiving end of a narcissist's behaviour. In this third episode of a four-part series, she shares several tips on how to take care of yourself during the transition and challenges of leaving a narcissist. http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Sandra-Beck-Pt-3

Author, Coach, Speaker and Radio Host Sandra Beck has had more than enough experience being on the receiving end of a narcissist's behavior. In this second episode of a four-part series, she shares several tips on how to handle living with or dealing with a narcissist in your family and in particular, in terms of co-parenting. http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Sandra-Beck-Pt-2

Author, Coach, Speaker and Radio Host Sandra Beck has had more than enough experience being on the receiving end of a narcissist's behavior. In this lively first episode of a four-part series, she shares some of the red flags and characteristic traits that identify just such behavior, as well as how it can impact the lives of others. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Sandra-Beck-Pt-1

Joyce Buford is an authority on dealing with facing and overcoming life challenges and transitions. In this episode, she discusses some little-known truths about forgiveness, including how adversely it can impact our health and our happiness when we do not allow ourselves to let go of painful incidents. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Joyce-Buford-Forgiveness

After experiencing several significant losses, Cynthia Isaac found her way from surviving to thriving. She shares some of the most important tips that she learned through her own healing journey and that can help others to heal, too, and to live their best lives. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Cynthia-Isaac

After leaving a highly successful career, Nancy Fox was eager for a fresh start and a new challenge. Turning her life purpose and considerable business skills into a profitable business, as an accomplished business development and strategic coach and trainer, Nancy now shows Over 50s how to do the same. In this episode, we learn some powerful first steps to getting started on that journey.

Dr. Rhoberta Shaler is an expert in the field of difficult and toxic relationships. As a consultant, mediator and speaker, she shares her extensive knowledge, assisting people in identifying and getting out of relationships that are a vicious cycle of crazy-making behavior. In this episode, learn how to recognize if you're in a relationship with a "Hijackal®" and first steps you can take to deal w...