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We continue with Part Two of what we believe are powerful episodes! Do you feel Worthy? Joy & Lorraine take a deep dive into what it means to feel worthy vs. having self-confidence. They share their own life experiences as they discuss highlights of several chapters from this New York Times Bestseller by Jamie Kern Lima. WORTHY: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life. This topic...

What we believe is a powerful episode! Do you feel Worthy? Joy & Lorraine take a deep dive into what it means to feel worthy vs. having self-confidence. They share their own life experiences as they discuss highlights of several chapters from this New York Times Bestseller by Jamie Kern Lima. WORTHY: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life. This topic will be covered in two parts...

There are numerous articles and studies that have been done touting the health benefits of women gathering in a supportive and inclusive environment. In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine chat about the reasons you may want to connect with your own circle of girlfriends including joining a women’s circle or attending a retreat especially curated for women.  It just may lead to a longe...

Joy & Lorraine welcome a very special guest on this episode of Girlish Gurus! Please join us in welcoming Claudia Fabian of @thebeautydebut on Instagram! Claudia Fabian is a 30-year beauty industry expert. Her career as a makeup artist, esthetician and Instagram pro-age beauty influencer has really given her the edge in understanding industry trends. In 2021 she decided against the advice of h...

Let’s help our bodies to become healthier and happier! Join Joy & Lorraine as they chat about their upcoming 5 Day Spring Reset/Detox happening April 15th-19th 2024. But you can do this Detox on your own time as well! Some of the key topics of the discussion include: *What exactly is a Detox? *How do you know if your body needs a Detox? What are the signs? *What are the benefits of doing a Det...

Join Joy & Lorraine as they share the wonderful Japanese practices of Ikigai, which is the practice of finding purpose in our lives, and Ichigo Ichie, which literally means “one time, one meeting” , and is often translated to mean, “one chance in a lifetime”.  An inspirational chat that may just add more happiness and joy in your life!....and you can never have too much JOY! 😊 Some of the key...

Do you remember your first crush or what you wanted to be when you grew up? In this episode, Lorraine and Joy talk about childhood dreams and crushes and how they evolve as you mature into vibrant women.  Also, Lorraine talks about meeting her childhood crush #DonnyOsomond!  This episode is so much fun, you won’t want to miss it and you will enjoy our continued discussion on creativity in your sec...

February is American Heart Month and Cardiovascular Disease is the #1 Leading cause of death for women. In this episode, Joy & Lorraine share about their experience of getting their preventative cardiovascular health screenings done by Life Line Screening, to provide some peace of mind regarding their cardiovascular health.   Some of the key topics of the discussion include: *Cardiovascular Di...

In this episode, Joy and special guest Juliet Connell discuss their creative journey and how they started a podcast after 50.  There’s laughter, tears and sound advice about how to get started on your own creative journey while you navigate life’s ups and downs. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Everyday Macaroni the podcast which you can find on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, Amazon Music and YouTu...

“Ditch Your Resolutions Day” happened on January 17th. Are you one of the ditchers? (Lol!)  Joy & Lorraine chat about the research and science behind manifesting, what it is and how we can use it for reaching our goals… and dreams. They go on to share how creating a Vision Board  might just be the perfect way to initiate manifesting our best new year! Some of the key topics of the discussion i...

Are you ready for a Mindset Reset in the New Year? Joy & Lorraine have got you covered! This discussion centers around how we can identify and change the habit of negative self-judgement, and accept and love ourselves for who we are. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: *What is self-judgement? *How do we identify it? *The destructive power of self-judgement *How do we overcome it...

As we ring in the New Year, Joy & Lorraine chat about alternative New Year’s Resolutions that are unique, inspirational and even fun!  They also share some surprising statistics about New Year’s Resolutions. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: *When & why do many people give up on their resolutions *Other surprising NYR statistics that might surprise you *Some unique, inspiri...

In this final episode of 2023, Joy and Lorraine discuss their favorite episodes from the last year and a few of their favorite moments, too.  They also hint at some exciting things to come in 2024 so make sure you tune in next year!  Happy holidays, everyone!  The Season’s Eatings Recipe Book Download: Home - Girlish Gurus If you’d like to enjoy more podcasts, follow, or subscribe wherever you lis...

In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine chat about healthy, easy & yummy homemade gifts you can create for family & friends!  Everyone can be healthy for the holidays! Both easy and delicious, we are excited for you to bring some Season's Eatings flair to your holiday table.  Here's to a deliciously healthy holiday season!   Some of the key topics of the discussion include: As w...

In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine share some tips on eating healthy for the holidays! We share the research, and begin with some yummy side dishes that you can enjoy with your loved ones this holiday season! Both easy and delicious, we are excited for you to bring some Season's Eatings flair to your holiday table.  Here's to a deliciously healthy holiday season!   Some of the key...

In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine share the highlights of their recent experience on a menopause retreat in Tuscany!  We discuss the benefits of menopause and wellness retreats and share several heartfelt reviews from some of the other women who joined us on this retreat. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: The rise of the Menopause Wellness Retreat Statistics surrou...

In this episode Joy and Lorraine discuss the startling statistics surrounding cardiovascular disease and women’s health and mortality. The discussion includes looks at how Western medicine and medical misogyny may play a role in the health outcomes for many women. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: Startling statistics Risk factors: Who is prone to cardiovascular disease? Medical Mi...

In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Lorraine discuss The Blue Zones. These are the areas in the world where you will find the most Centenarians (people who live to over 100 years old!). They share the research done by Dan Buettner, including the 9 Modalities of the healthy lifestyles experienced by the population of these amazing areas of the world, and how we can apply them to our own lives...

This episode takes us along with Joy and her special guest, her sister Mickey Alford-Lane, through their journey toward helping their father age in place.  Mickey talks about finding solutions that are acceptable to everyone involved and both sisters explain why it is often difficult to help an aging parent.  This is good discussion about an emotional topic that we believe will help many people wh...

In this episode, Joy has a special guest, her sister Mickey Alford-Lane.  Joy and Mickey tell a cautionary tale about their elderly father, what happened when a predator saw an opportunity to exploit him and how that opened a real can of worms.  Stay tuned for the second part of the story where they discuss creative solutions to the issues surrounding caring for aging parents. If you’d like to enj...

In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan talk about why you should keep wearing sunscreen after 45 and the safest kinds to wear.  They also discuss the EWG annual sunscreen report and give you tips on the best practices for wearing sunscreen effectively on your face and body.  If you want to keep your skin healthy and reduce the risk of skin cancer, this episode is a great discussion on how...

In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan talk about how sleep is connected to health and longevity. They discuss myths about sleep as you get older, how to get the recommended seven hours, and what to do if you are suffering from sleep abnormalities.  Living your best life after forty-five can start by working on your sleep patterns! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Sleep Foundation Art...

In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan talk about gratitude. Whether you keep a gratitude journal, send a thank-you note, or count your blessings, cultivating gratitude in your life can improve your physical, psychological, and social well-being. Gratitude is the gift that keeps on giving – start practicing today! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: New York Times Article: https://www.ny...

Shouldn’t we all find pleasure in others’ good fortune?  In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan are talking about just that – Freudenfreude! There are so many positive things that can result from our choosing to be joyful about and celebrating someone else’s success. In this episode, we cover several key aspects to Freudenfreude, including: The benefits to others and to us! How societal c...

In part two of this two-part conversation with Gary Miller, Girlish Gurus continues their discussion about Life Insurance and Long-term Healthcare Insurance. Joy, Susan, and Gary discuss the aspects of long-term care to be considered, as well as the importance of overall financial wellness. Some of the key topics of the discussion include: Preparing for a discussion about these coverages with a fi...