Life Fulfilled Podcast — Where leadership, self awareness and workplace performance actually connect.

On episode 94 you'll meet my lifelong friend Ray Rodriguez. In the introduction, I share the backstory of my relationship with Ray. I'm 11 hours older than Ray and he and I consider each other brothers from another mother. Ray shares his BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story of finding fulfillment as an architect of a different type. After he gave up his childhood dream of becomi...

This is my takeaway episode pertaining to episode 92 with Jay Croft. Here are three key takeaways that really resonated with me. 1️⃣ The focus of our fitness plan in midlife should be on maintaining a functional body rather than pursuing vanity-related goals like having big muscles or a six-pack. It's about ensuring our bodies can perform daily tasks and enjoy life as we age.2️⃣ It's very importan...

On episode 92, you'll meet Jay Croft, a journalist by trade. Jay shares his personal journey to discovering how to channel his journalism craft to the world of fitness for people in midlife.  Jay writes for gym owners, helping them attract the over 50 crowd.  Jay explains the importance of exercise being the miracle drug for aging, and how it can lead to an extended quality of life, allowing for a...

In this takeaway episode, I reflect on my conversation with aging and caregiving expert Amy Goyer, from episode 90.My takeaway from this conversation can be summarized in three key things that you should plan in your caregiving journey.  1. Caregiving is something that most of us will have to do at some point, so just expect it to be a part of your life at some point. It's important to approach it...

On this episode of the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast, you'll meet Care Giving Expert Amy Goyer. Amy shares her personal story as a caregiver starting at age 20, as well as her expertise as an aging expert and caregiving consultant at AARP.  The conversation includes tips on financial planning for caregivers, exploring living options, and factors to consider while making caregiving decisions. Amy also...

In this takeaway episode, I reflect on my conversation with Paul Roetzer, founder and CEO of the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute (MAII), from episode 88. Paul discusses the potential of AI and its impact on our midlife careers, emphasizing the need for education and upskilling. He also addresses ethical considerations of AI and shares his educational resources. Key Takeaways:AI is not...

In this episode, you'll meet Paul Roetzer, founder of the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute (MAII). Paul shares his journey from being inspired by IBM Watson's Jeopardy win in 2011 to exploring the potential of AI in marketing strategy and midlife careers. Paul wondered if AI could be a marketing intelligence engine, capable of predicting campaign outcomes and making recommendations base...

Welcome to episode 87, a takeaway from my conversation with Alexa Bradley Hulsey on episode 86, where we delved into the health benefits of acupuncture. Alexa, a board-certified acupuncturist since 2005, shared her journey from social work to acupuncture, driven by her fascination with this ancient Chinese medicine. She adopted a community treatment model to make acupuncture affordable to more pat...

On episode 86 we delve into the fascinating world of acupuncture with Alexa Bradley Hulsey.  Alexa found her calling when she visited an acupuncture school and felt an immediate sense of belonging. Today, Alexa works independently, adopting a community treatment model that allows her to see 6 to 8 patients per hour at a more affordable rate for her patients. Alexa takes us through the basics of ac...

Welcome to Episode 85, a takeaway episode from my conversation with renowned ageism activist, Ashton Applewhite and author of the book "This Chair Rocks - A Manifesto Against Ageism." On episode 84, Ashton explains that understanding aging can reduce fear and bias, and improve health outcomes. She shares that people better informed about aging feel better about it, leading to fewer health problems...

Welcome to episode 84 a Midlife Maximum episode, featuring Ashton Applewhite, a renowned ageism activist and author of the book This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. Ashton is a leading voice in the fight against ageism and has been featured in New York Times, National Public Radio, the New Yorker, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism and named as a Fellow by the Knight...

On episode 83, I share my takeaway from my conversation with Diane Gilman on episode 82. Diane Gilman is a fashion designer who found success in her 50s with a line of jeans designed for women her age. She has since sold over 21 million pairs of jeans and has become known as the Queen of Jeans in teleretail. In this episode, I share some of the key takeaways from my conversation with Diane.  It's...

On episode 82 you'll meet Diane Gilman, the charismatic, pearl-haired “Queen of Jeans.” At 77 years young, Diane is an inspiration for women embracing their third act. She's the top Teleretailing brand globally, with her DG2 Jeans line on HSN becoming a sensation, generating over $100 million dollars a year in retail sales domestically and internationally. Diane is the author of “Too Young to be O...

Welcome to episode 81 my takeaway episode from my conversation with Dr. Michelle Robin on ep 80. Dr. Michelle Robin summarized key principles from her book E Factor: Engage, Energize, Enrich. Dr. Robin also explained the 4 quadrants of well-being:Mechanical Chemical EnergeticalPsycho-spiritualMy Thoughts on Dr. Robin's Key PointsI found Dr. Robin's key points to be very insightful and actionable....

On episode 80 you'll meet Dr. Michelle Robin, a wellness expert and author of The E Factor: Engage, Energize, Enrich.  Our conversation delves into the key components of Dr. Robin's book. Engage involves understanding your purpose, defining goals, and developing a plan to achieve them. Energize focuses on increasing your energy levels to live a vibrant life. Dr. Robin discusses the importance of a...

Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Ines O'Donovan Ph. D. on episode 78 about how technology will affect your life in 2050.Ines discussed the many ways technology will influence our life in health, career, and emotional management. Some of the technologies Ines reveals on episode 78 are available today, albeit in early forms. Go back and listen to my full conversation with Ine...

On episode 78 you'll meet futurist Ines O'Donavan, Ph. D., who takes us on a journey into a typical day in the year 2050, organized by technology. In this future world, our day starts with a smart bed that optimizes our sleep based on our biomarkers, ensuring we wake up refreshed. In the bathroom, the smart toilet analyzes our nutrient levels, while a smart mat at the sink analyzes our posture. Th...

Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Jamie Turner on episode 76 about leadership effectiveness. Jamie is a leadership consultant and coach. He shared key leadership effectiveness principles. In this take away episode, I briefly summarize them and offer two other perspectives.  Key Principles of Leadership Be self-aware. Know who you are, what motivates you. This will help you t...

In episode 76, you'll meet leadership development expert, Jamie Turner. Jamie provides valuable insights on how to become an effective leader, particularly for those of us in a midlife season. He shares his experience on how to develop leadership skills and the importance of mindset over skillset. Jamie says that being an effective leader starts with self-awareness. He says to understand what moti...

Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh on episode 74 about finding fulfillment in your midlife career. In my takeaway episode, I'm discussing what you can do to make a career shift in midlife if you're not where you want to be. If you're not fulfilled in your midlife career, you're not alone. In fact, it's not your fault that you are where you are in your c...

On episode 74 you'll meet Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, an award-winning master-certified executive coach, personal brand strategist, and 3x Amazon best-selling author. Dr. Walsh shares her insights on why it's so hard for people to come to terms with exploring new career options in midlife. She explains the sunk cost syndrome, where individuals have invested years of education and experience and feel t...

Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Anne Witherspoon on episode 72 about her three BF to AF journeys culminating in harnessing her creativity and finding fulfillment.  In my takeaway episode, I'm discussing the importance of becoming self-aware of our creative talents and how pursuing them can bring tremendous fulfillment into our lives. Many of us have talents that we may not...

Episode 72 features Anne Witherspoon in a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode. Anne shares three BF to AF stories. The common theme among the three stories is her desire to find fulfillment by trying to do too much between her career, her family life, and her extracurricular activities. Anne says that these burnouts led to a breakthrough when she allowed herself to unlock her...

Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Brandon Rodriguez on episode 70 about overcoming inauthenticity to find fulfillment.  After he moved from Florida to Hollywood to become an actor, he came to realize that he lacked authenticity and struggled with coming to terms with it. He knew that he had been inauthentic in some situations and he knew he needed to hold himself accountable...

Episode 70 features Brandon Rodriguez in a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode. Brandon moved to Hollywood (CA) from Florida in his mid-twenties to pursue a career in acting. While he has experienced many good things in his film career, he realized after a few years that he was not being authentic, and this became a major struggle for his fulfillment. For instance, Brandon wa...