Grown-Ass Woman's Guide

The 7th most popular Forty Thrive episode could not be more timely. At a time when we're debating more than ever, today's guest has some great tips for surviving life online.  As the leader of the  Forty Thrive private FB group , it’s sometimes a delicate dance when moderating a group of strong, passionate women. And I’m not the only one. Elsie Escobar not only co-manages a group of 13,0...

If you’re a parent living in an empty — or almost empty — nest, this episode is for you. Lisa Heffernan, co-founder of  Grown and Flown , has made it her life’s work to support parents during what can be an extremely difficult transition.   In the midst of guiding their own kids through this crazy transition, Lisa and her biz partner, Mary Dell Harrington, launched what has become the largest webs...

If you’re looking to feel your absolute best without beating yourself up over being perfect, this is the episode for you.   Courtney Townley, wellness expert and host of the Grace and Grit podcast is here! What I love about Courtney is how she’s evolved her business and her message into so much more than nutrition and exercise. Courtney takes such a gentle, holistic approach — she’s the go-to expe...

To celebrate summer, we're looking back at the Top 10 Forty Thrive episodes of all time. #10 Dia Bondi is a communications powerhouse who shares her brilliant way to help women like us not only ask for what we want, but actually get it. (Hint: it’s like nothing you’ve ever heard before) About Dia Bondi   For the last 20 years, some of the most extraordinary world leaders, CEOs, philanthropist...

Those who know me best know I am a huge fan of uncomfortable conversations. (I’m sure there are some who don’t love that about me.) But I feel that growth and connection comes from rolling up our sleeves and getting comfortable being uncomfortable.   On this episode, I invite three women I admire greatly for a conversation about race as a woman (and sometimes mom) over 40. How can we better unders...

Are you at a crossroads? Are you trying to figure out what’s next What if there were a way to understand your strengths to help you maximize those next steps? There is.  Today’s guest is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach who is here to help us thrive in business and our personal lives through the power of knowledge.  About the guest: Jenny Ketchepaw currently serves as the Vice President of Talen...

Have the last two months taught you anything about yourself or shed light on something going on in your life? I asked this question to the Forty Thrive community and the answers were profound.  Today, I highlight two of our community members who have come together to connect us all through storytelling and the human experience.  Kim Lamontagne  is a certified speaker and state trainer in the “In O...

As we approach mothers day 2020, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk with three of the most important humans in my life — my sons. As a family, we’ve been through a lot over the years… health issue, special needs, adoption challenges are just a few. I don’t want to dive too far into any of it out of respect for their privacy. Also, I call each of my kids by their first initial, per the reques...

From Brains to Breasts, Heart to Hot Flashes, Bones, Thyroid, even Eastern vs Western therapies Dr. Soma Mandal shares her brilliance and new book Dear Menopause, I Do Not Fear You: A Modern Woman's Guide to Thriving Through Midlife . It's jam packed, super easy to read and complete with funny comics (which Gen Xers will love). Get your copy today!   In this episode: — We bust myths that...

Sometimes there are moments in life that feel like they were created by an act of divine intervention.   This is one of them.   I read this blog post by Dr Rachel Barbanel-Fried (AKA Dr. RBF) entitled Things That Bend Won't Break . It really spoke to me at a time I needed it. So I invited her onto the podcast.   Little did I know, it would become the mantra for getting through the next severa...

Recently, Katie Krimitsos of Women's Meditation Network came into the Forty Thrive community to provide us all the opportunity to tune back into ourselves and regain focus and clarity on our lives.  Through her Release, Surrender and Glow guided meditation, Katie helps you ease into the natural rhythm of your life, helping you let go of all those things you’re desperately trying to control an...

Are you ready to make your next chapter your BEST chapter? Courtney Townley is here to help you do just that! In fact, she's taking it a step further and invites you to the Confident Women Rising Summit , a FREE online event happening April 20-24. Learn from 16 leading experts, what it really takes to reclaim your health, your happiness and your confidence after 40. Register HERE .    SPECIAL...

Are you ready to actively cash in on life’s lessons? Are you ready to own your special brand of crazy? Rocki Howard, founder of Grown Woman Life, is here to show us how to do just that. In this episode, we talk: • The core principals of Grown Woman Life • How finding your “complementary crazy” comrades makes all the difference • Why impact means nothing if it’s not combined with this Guest: Rocki...

Welcome to this special episode of Forty Thrive. What makes it so special? Well I’m glad you asked. First of all, April 2, 2020 is my 49th birthday. That’s right, it’s my last year in my 40s. To celebrate, I invited five incredible women on to the podcast for this episode. These women are resilient…they’re smart… they take no BS… and they are like sisters to me. Actually they’re more than like sis...

At this point of the game, couldn't we all use a little lighthearted laughter? I invited comedian Tammy Pescatelli into the free and private Forty Thrive community for a chat I thought you'd enjoy.  You may know Tammy from Last Comic Standing, the new Showtime special More Funny Women of a Certain Age or on talk shows like The Tonight Show, The Talk and The View. Tammy was also the star...

When I discover a woman’s voice — especially over 40 — who has found an impactful, creative way to share her story through the power of podcasting, I can’t help but yell it from the rooftops. Now more than ever, elevating each other’s voices is hugely important.    I met Nikki Boyer probably 7 or 8 years ago when she was involved with a TV show I was working on. Nikki’s an Emmy Award winning TV ho...

Angela Chee’s mission is to help people break through their barriers, step into the spotlight and live their legacy. Now she’s highlighting those people in her brand new — and soon to be wildly successful — podcast the Power of the Only.    We talk the evolution of women, how fear presents itself when we’re over 40 (vs when we were younger) and getting comfortable with our own voice, in whatever l...

Ada Cal­houn  is author of the  New York Times  best­seller  Why We Can’t Sleep: Wom­en’s New Midlife Cri­sis , an expan­sion of her  viral sto­ry for Oprah​.com  and a ​ “ gen­er­a­tion-defin­ing explo­ration of the new midlife cri­sis fac­ing Gen X women and the unique cir­cum­stances that have brought them to this point.”   Get the book on Amazon or listen to Ada's book for FREE! Visit Aud...

Are you ready to get rich, lucky bitch? Denise Duffield-Thomas is here to help you do just that.  Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mindset mentor for the new wave of online female entrepreneurs. Her best-selling books “Lucky Bitch” and “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” give a fresh and funny road-map to create an outrageously successful life and business. Denise helps women release their fear of money, s...

Welcome to Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kick start your week — in forty seconds or less. This week’s tip is provided by… Creative Coach and Host of Forty Thrive, Jackie MacDougall. For more from Jackie, visit JackieMacDougall.com  and for more inspiration from women over 40, join our free Forty Thrive FB group at  FortyThrive.com/Group COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman...

Imagine turning 50, working in a corporate boys’ club, raising two kids and gong through a divorce. That’s not too uncommon, right? Today’s guest was doing just that when she decided to become a professional race car driver.  Born in Hong Kong to a German mother and Chinese father, Martina Kwan was destined for a life that was different. She spent her childhood in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe...

Welcome to Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kick start your week — in forty seconds or less.   This week’s tip is provided by… Psychotherapist Melody Murray Parks.   Sometimes we take on things that have nothing to do with us. I do this thing called X it out. You make a list of all the things that are on your mind, everything that’s causing any kind of feeling or emotion, just write it down: My kid ha...

Between episodes of Grace & Frankie and starting brand new businesses, it seems women over 40 are having sex -- and lots of it. Recently, my friend, podcast launch client and host of Sex Ed the Musical and I brought our big midlife creative brains together to survey over 100 women over 40 on what's happening in the bedroom (and beyond).  The results are definitely note worthy and led to a...

Welcome to another episode of Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kickstart your week, in 40 seconds or less.  In this episode, creative coach, midlife mentor and founder/host of Forty Thrive, Jackie MacDougall,  shares a life lesson she learned from a pair of seagulls.  Recently a popular '80s band was playing nearby so a flock of us decided to go. It’s been 30 something years since their heyday an...

Hey, thanks for listening! I’ve been leading this community of incredible women since I launched the group in 2017 and since then, I’ve been asking a lot of questions and listening to the needs of this growing community. Time and time again, I’ve had the opportunity to understand your core challenges — let’s be honest, your challenges are my challenges. Two and a half years later, with just over a...