Fire Up at 55 Plus

Who knew the good news that losing weight in menopause is d oable? “Just because your hormones are out of control doesn’t mean you have to be,” says my guest Dr. Diedra Manns, a holistic menopause expert. She practices globally to help women in this stage and beyond to be physically and emotionally fit for life. Listen and learn the empowering information and actions she shares from years of pract...

If you’ve been a people-pleaser most of your life, like me, and as time went on found yourself languishing, feeling invisible, stuck or just bored, then listen up! Early on in coaching certification I knew I wanted to lift you up, just as coaching had motivated and supported me to change at midlife-plus. I call it moving from the backburner to on fire, for your best life at any age ... On fire wit...

As you always hear from me: words matter! And that’s especially true in defining doable achievement. Today I urge you to replace the phrase—and practice of—goal-setting, with the much more effective words “goal-getting.” Use this to write your story of transformation and you’ll actually get to the happily ever after. Just as with many current life coaching tools and self-development practices, goa...

Re-energized yet? You’ve got the power to DIY your own doable transformation especially from the last two Fire-Up podcast episodes. Yep, that’s episodes numbers 23 and 24. First in no. 23, I broadcast Part One to get you up and going to create your unique reinvention roadmap, and today, ta-da, is Part Two (short, sweet and impactful). I’m acting as your guide to uncover the nuggets of best advice...

For an amazing real-life story, you can't beat the film "From Fat to Finish Line," produced and experienced by today's 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...

From 1960s-era role models, to diva singers, weight-loss experts, vision and identity coaches, plus success stories and guides for you on money, de-cluttering, meditation and more … your path to a new, fired-up life has been mapped out in 20-plus episodes so far of this podcast. Today I’m pointing out milestones you can gather from the list to map out a journey to your desired destination. Look ov...

Jackie Kennedy captivated the world from the moment she stepped onto the U.S. presidential campaign trail for her charismatic husband. Not until Princess Di would we again see how a young, glamorous and savvy wife of a famous man would influence generations of women amid intense media scrutiny. In today’s interview we have the unique, invaluable insight of historian and actress Leslie Goddard (see...

Here’s a woman who’s created her best life with major transitions over the years to continued transformation today! Meet Karen Thorne first, of London, now Shropshire, and the steps she has taken to overcome boredom when it crept in, then match her skills, talents and desires to build her best “second act” life. And, it includes a Bed and Breakfast, the kind of “dream life” many of us wonder about...

“When I close my eyes, it’s a fantasy. Perfect plastic life from a magazine. Then when I wake up, it’s reality. I can have it all, live my Barbie dreams” —so goes Fifty Fifty’s song Barbie Dreams . In just two weeks the blockbuster Barbie movie about the iconic, best-selling doll of all time, became the first-ever billion-dollar film solely directed by a female, Greta Gerwig. Why has the movie hit...

As Summer transitions into Fall, I welcome back obesity medicine practitioner and certified weight loss coach Dr. Lisa Oldson who first shared her wisdom about weight loss with us in Episode 3. She talks about doable actions and mindset for a reset at the "back to school" time of year that resonates with so many of us for a fresh start vs. Jan. 1st and the pressure of New Year's res...

Is your weight loss on track? … stalled? … or at a complete standstill? If you’re exhausted with the effort of fresh starts and feeling like a failure, get ready to flip your thoughts and tired emotions for a doable, ongoing and sustainable practice that offers more than hope; it is life-changing. Adios to perfectionism! Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out the flaming hot webpag...

Your path to meditation and so much more begins with compassionate Master Certified Life Coach Natalie Ottosen, who helps women become their own hero. She has lived the journey for nearly 20 years, overcoming significant life challenges, learning all along the way, and then sharing her passion, confidence and love including as a Usui/Holy Fire II Reiki practitioner and Astrologist. Website: https:...

You rely on technology, but if you don’t value the tried-and-true practice of putting pen to paper, find out how it will propel your trajectory toward your unique transformation at midlife and beyond. Paper planners have come a long way with new, proven features to simplify and encourage your growth and productivity. Try it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Laurie’s Recommendations...

Somehow summer memories are the easiest to conjure up from our overloaded brains. You’re learning here that life coaching for transformation is so dependent upon our thoughts … overcoming the difficult, self-critical ones and then shifting, pivoting and creating self-loving thoughts that support a solid positive identity for a happier life. That said, we are the sum of our parts and today I invite...

Listen up here, and then to some sensational songs for an energizing reinvention as you release people-pleasing, and step into a grand Diva identity! Today I share how strong, powerful women with talent are unapologetically proud to be Divas still at 55+. Diva Playlist You’re So Vain , Carly Simon Express Yourself , Madonna I Don’t Wanna Fight, Tina Turner Believe, Cher Man! I Feel Like a Woman, S...

Are you ready to stop hiding out in clothes that don’t feel like you, and step into confidence like never before at midlife-plus? Hear how you can find your unique style, own it and show the world the beautiful you inside and out. Master Style Coach and Creator of the StyleFinder ID System, Mary Michele Nidiffer, takes the confusion out and puts the joy into updating your look at your best age yet...

Are your mornings under cozy covers for as long as possible? Do you rely on coffee, coffee, coffee and the adrenaline of a crazy commute to launch your day? Hey, when did this “morning routine” you’ve heard about or even attempted become the thing—everywhere? And are you really expected to get up at 5:00 in the morning to make it happen – every day?! Can days begin with peace, and transition to pu...

Got Clutter? Wait … before you close the door on your neighbor’s foot rather than let her in and see your stuff, stuff, stuff,  listen up! Today, we get common sense advice from Becky Blackburn Heiman. She’s a normal person with a natural talent for organizing, decluttering and setting up your home, office, garage, etc. to give you peaceful spaces to thrive. Whether you’re kinda tidy or facing a l...

So, a midlife life coach walks into a bar … actually, a vegan restaurant, and the transformational story ends in her happily-ever-after reinvention. OK that’s it, nada mas … zero … zip … that’s all I’m explaining here. To connect the scattered dots you’re just going to have to listen! Juliet’s School of Possibilities, by Laura Vanderkam, at amazon or audible: https://a.co/d/7tLXFYe Beer Advocate W...

When it comes to your money are you pursuing dreams of abundance or running from math nightmares? No matter which, today you’ll meet the guide you need. Financial wellness coach Liz Carroll is here to share her turnaround story from, at first believing she was “bad with money,” to attaining financial independence and retiring early. With her success also came a keen desire to help other women expe...

“What Color is Your Parachute? is a book of hope, masquerading as a job-hunting manual,” author Richard N. Bowles once said. Whether you want to re-enter the workforce, go part-time or even change careers at midlife-plus, you’ll get real-world, specific advice in today’s episode. Life coach Laurie Adams has had hands-on experience with hundreds of candidates over her career that includes business...

Put down your scissors, glue and glossy magazine photos! Are vision board parties and workshops worth it ... or merely frivolous by 2023 standards? A newer, truer image exercise takes you to the next level as created by The Belief Coach, Janine Durso. Learn how to go beyond a poster board collection of pix to create a doable, vibrant vision for your second act identity—the one that is uniquely you...

Step into your ruby-red slippers and listen up! Today I'm channeling Glinda the good witch to support you in the successful pursuit of your dreams. Dorothy didn’t know what she wanted, the shining emerald city of Oz, or back-home Kansas comfort. How do you ignite your imagination to follow your own, unique rainbow of desires at midlife and beyond? Let’s find out! Email me at hello@laurieadams...

Learn how women enrolled in a thriving weight loss program engage in real, day-to-day mind management. My guest, Certified Life and Weight Loss Coach Jen Byrd, provides live mindset coaching in Dr. Rachel Paul’s Best Body Membership, and reveals today how mindset significantly supports the science, nutrition and behavior change in Dr. Paul’s premier program. Books recommended by Jen on this episod...

Do you start strong on life-changing action only to quickly abandon the motivation you feel and then quit? Is self-sabotage a chronic problem? Today I share the truth you need to hear to get the results that have escaped you up to now in pursuing exciting transformation. Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out the flaming hot webpage: www.fireupat55plus.com This episode was produced...