Darisse Smith

45 Left or Right Podcast

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A 45 degree bank left or right in a helicopter puts your body under pressure, just like middle age. You are in a battle balancing careers, parenthood, relationships, aging, and all that comes with it. Former helicopter pilot Darisse Smith uses the stories from her life to talk about the pressures of being to the left or right of age 45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Author

Darisse Smith

Episodes

Apple Chucking: A Kid's Guide to Handling Bullies 13.03.2024 33:15

Earlier this year, my son came up with an extraordinarily creative way to handle a bully. He didn't tell us, his parents, about the bullying, so he took matters into his own hands! In this episode, I talk to him about what happened, how he chose to do what he did, and what he thinks of the more passive advice parents give about bullies. The bullying that happens in schools is especially hard becau...

Your Cells Are Confused: Why It Takes So Damn Long To Heal 13.03.2024 33:10

When I was in my 20s, I broke my tailbone and my ribs, and felt better within a couple of weeks. Once I neared 40, though, even a muscle strain took two months to heal. In Episode 2 of 45 Left or Right Podcast, I explore aging and its impact on our bodies and how our bodies recover as we age. Our cells actually change in midlife! I also share the completely useless advice that experts usually give...