Fire Up at 55 Plus

“What I know for sure,” Oprah is always saying and sharing. I’m lucky that as a life coach I’m always on the lookout for "ah-ha" moments that give me a new outlook. I save sayings from “them”—the people I admire or just come across who have advice, a meaningful idea to live by, and something witty or even sarcastic to share that just hits home with me. Today is a round-up of these gems t...

Today, uncover the “secret” tools I’ve been hinting at to support your transformation for a sizzling second act—that is, your best life yet—at midlife-plus. Last week I recapped the journey from hope to determination to creative play for the do-able reinvention you want; the one that taps into your hidden potential and frees you from limiting habits like people-pleasing and negative beliefs that d...

Beginning with hope, moving into determination, and then taking up creative play, I’ve recently shared how to step into your best life ever at midlife-plus—in this “new identity” series of episodes. And soon we’ll tackle some innovative tools I like to think of as your “secret weapons.” But before we do, here’s some quick intel about connecting the dots from brainstorming an identity to pinning it...

In Part One of this podcast, Episode 74 last week, I introduced how the act of pretending or engaging in imaginative play—while often associated with children—can be an incredibly powerful tool for adults seeking life change and developing a new identity. But today we get to move from play as a tool to seek identity to actually using it as a  powerful method to enact life changes and step into new...

Pretending, or the act of imaginative play and visualization, can serve as a powerful tool for shaping your desired identity, especially if you have spent years focusing on others and often neglected your own aspirations. Yes! Pretending and play are the "work" of self development for childhood and well beyond. If you’re skeptical, try this—just start with an open mind observing little o...

Reinvention and moving into a better life, your b est life at midlife-plus, begins with your aspiration—knowing what you want to go after. As told in my last episode, hope is a mainstay and foundational for transformation. It’s necessary to change life for the better because hope provides the initial motivation and belief that improvement is possible. Without hope, you might not see any reason to...

Fresh-start Fall? Well, maybe this season you're stalled and just stuck. But today I’ve got hope for you … literally “hope.” “Hope is not an emotion; it's a belief that you have the ability to improve your circumstances", said Angela Duckworth, author of the best-selling book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverence . “When we feel that we have true agency,” she added, then “hope...

Ah … those feelings: your dominant, real, authentic feelings …  the ones we talked about in the last episode, no. 70. They are the clues to what’s going on with you, from elation to depression to confusion. I can’t think of a better example or time of year to talk about this, using what most of us have heard of as “the empty nest” syndrome. Your children flying the coop out of high school, to coll...

Thoughts, thoughts, thoughts—revealing them and changing them … well, that’s the magic key to reinvention at any age, says this life coach along with most of my colleagues. You’ve heard about unproductive thoughts over and over, but hearing it doesn’t make using the ‘’thoughts” keys easy. Thoughts can be pesky and elusive, and well worth capturing. But doing that isn’t necessarily the first, best...

Mastering yourself, especially for wellness and weight loss, is possible! Certified health coach Jen Hoyer did it for herself, and now guides women on transformative journeys to lasting physical, mental, and emotional health. In Part One, hear Jen’s personal story of fulfillment, and discover techniques she's created to free you from self-limiting patterns. In Part Two, learn more about the d...

Mastering yourself, especially for wellness and weight loss, is possible! Certified health coach Jen Hoyer did it for herself, and now guides women on transformative journeys to lasting physical, mental, and emotional health. In Part One, hear Jen’s personal story of fulfillment, and discover techniques she's created to free you from self-limiting patterns. In Part Two, learn more about the d...

If you're crazy tired of questions like, "If you could do anything what would it be?" and advice like, "Find your why, post it on notes all over your house ... even in your car," then take a deep breath, put up your feet and push play. This episode offers the opposite, and still supports your desire for life change. It's short and simple for summer listening and your...

“It’s said that one hour of Yoga Nidra can be as effective as three hours of regular sleep,” expert Susi Hately has said. And I can tell you now that a Google deep dive is not necessary to find the real benefits of yoga for all we need and want at midlife-plus. Stick your toe in the water with me here, for easy discovery of doable yoga renewal. Learn quickly what my shallow research dive reveals i...

No matter where you are: on the couch, coming off an injury, or stuck as a “lapsed” fitness buff, kinesiologist Susi Hately has unique answers. “I fundamentally believe that healing is possible,” she says. “People can get well again, no matter the condition.” This eminently qualified exercise physiologist, author, yoga therapist and teacher trainer (etc. etc!) has a lot to share about managing pai...

Summer recollections are so good for overcoming the so often bad memories that easily crop up in our brains to shame and blame us. I talk often in this podcast about learning to pivot from these natural negative thoughts, and summers past are a calming, pleasant place to start. Especially because you can almost feel the recollections, from slapping bare feet on concrete to the juicy taste of water...

You first heard or experienced the answers to these questions back in the day! And if you can still recall them you get an A-plus in mental flexibility, recall, and just the fun of knowing you can tap into your brain first for answers instead of high-tailing it over to Google while listening. See if a 30-something can do that, you magnificent midlifer! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teac...

Your toolbox for building a splendid second act at midlife-plus has a self-awareness tool that is time-tested and exciting to explore. It’s the Enneagram, and once you know your unique number, clarity and confidence emerge. But, deciding that number on your own is a tricky business (ask me, I know). Today we have Enneagram expert and guide Terrie Power who understands the complexity and how to cla...

“Fortune cookies are a good idea,” said singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb. “If the message is positive, sharing it will put the recipient in a good mood. If it’s negative they’ll eat the cookie and forget it.” In today’s episode, less is more! Laurie Recommends: Chasing Cupcakes, by Elizabeth Benton: https://a.co/d/eMUp7KR P.S. Besides this podcast—I've got you covered with my free checklist, 3 Ste...

If you’ve been procrastinating on how to end your procrastination, guess what? It’s easier to do than you think. Life coach and nutrition expert Missy Hughes emphasizes positivity in helping women overcome pesky procrastination with easy, doable steps. She shares how progressive actions to getting things done also boost overall well-being. Tune in and tap into Missy’s energy and joy for helping wo...

You’ve seen a lot of changes in the name of progress, such as email and overnight shipping stamping out – so to speak – traditional mail use and delivery. Then there’s Uber and Lyft overtaking taxis and limos while offering new inclusive employment opportunities. How about air b and b’s, or food and grocery delivery at the stroke of a few keyboard strokes. Texting … TikTok … FaceTime and Facebook...

If your image of retirement is learning or upping your golf game, finally taking that cross-country road trip, volunteering, dinner earlier and earlier in the day, or endless relaxation on a beach, tropical drink in hand—that’s likely a stereotype! And in the 2020s I can tell you, “This is not your mother’s retirement!” It’s all yours. Whether you have a strong vision or no vision at all for what...

Here’s the prequel for your transformation story! Whether you embark upon a new path from learning through this podcast, self-coaching or working with a life coach like me there’s a backstory that will set you up for an optimal journey. How do you tap into that without falling into the protective brain’s typical negative messages. Listen up to level up. P.S. Besides this podcast—I've got you...

Words matter, you always hear me say it. And in today's world, more than ever you're bombarded by the words of others ... broadcast in the news, shared on social media, in lyrics you love and those you love to hate, on the job and at home—mostly without filters. And the protective brain's tendency to pile on thoughts of fear, warnings, shame and blame matter most of all to you ... u...

For an amazing real-life story, you can't beat the film "From Fat to Finish Line," produced and experienced by my guest Jen Roe. She and an undaunted team of 12 virtual strangers who lost nearly 100 pounds each and took up running individually, came together to run the Key West 200-mile, Ragnar Relay Race in 2014. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop and lots of great tips from Jen who n...

Frequently for women ready to change, even really excited about transformation, there’s one thing … that annoying, even infuriating lifelong part of life to date that just won’t go away. Conquering it … releasing it … has escaped you. And for many, it’s … yep, you guessed it … long-term weight loss. If that has escaped you, today you’ll hear about an easier start to capturing your desired weight l...