Message in the Middle: Midlife Women, Reinvention & Personal Growth

Imagine being in your late twenties and already having the life you always dreamed of.  Married to your high school sweetheart, healthy young family, and working in a field where you can bring your creativity and passion together and get paid.  That was Ashley McCombs Mizell's life until she lost her vision to an auto immune disease called Sarcoidosis. Join me in an emotional conversation wit...

Jen Potter is a Venture Builder, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Business Leader. Founder of EPIC47 and EPIC Mamas. Her dream is to help 47 people grow their businesses and realize their ultimate potential. Her life purpose is to help inspire others to find their “WHY” and understand that we can be more than just a product of our environment.  Having created several businesses and served as a Di...

If you have ever had to deal with an addiction in your family or friend circle, this episode is one you do not want to miss.  In this episode I am speaking to Michelle Weidenbenner , the founder of Moms Letting Go and the All-Mighty Mom Tribe – private support groups for moms of addicted loved ones. You will hear us discuss the following topics:  How to avoid feeling regret, shame, guilt when you...

Jaimee Campanella is a time strategist and productivity consultant who mentors and guides parents, professionals, and entrepreneurs to take control of their time. She is the creator and principal facilitator of the Time Power program that gives people the essential tools and strategies to avoid overwhelm and tame chaos so that they can regain control of their time for good. In this episode we expl...

Do you consider yourself a Highly Sensitive Person?  Do you want to learn more about Highly Sensitive People?  Join me in a discussion with Cathy Spaas.   Cathy is a former elite international horseshow jumper who spent a substantial amount of time in the spotlight before suffering a severe burnout and setting out on a new path to help people create the lives they were dreaming of.  Today, Cathy i...

How many times have you said you felt like you got hit by a bus?  Well, my guest today actually got hit by one, not the proverbial bus, an actual bus!   Today I speak with Charlene Gethons a psychotherapist, mindfulness coach & brain injury survivor. Charlene’s goal is to empower female entrepreneurs in creating sustainable businesses that fit their lifestyle, without letting imposter syndrome...

Have you ever been in a rut in your marriage?  Have you ever wanted more out of your relationship? Have you ever been frustrated because you feel more like his maid or mother than his wife?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to check out this episode where I interview Shiloh Minor.   Shiloh Minor is a Love and Marriage Coach for women who want to create a passionate marriage...

Are you tired of Chronic Fatigue, Hot Flashes, Weight Gain, or Heavy Periods?  Do you want to learn more about: Root causes of Hormonal Imbalance Types of diseases and symptoms that can be caused by Hormonal Imbalance Testing for Hormonal Imbalance Conventional Medicine vs. Functional Medicine Pre & Pro Biotics Sugar Addiction Maximizing activity based on your cycle In this episode my guest is...

A solo episode where I take a combined look back at 2022 and provide a partial review of our previous book club book, A Year to Live, How to Live This Year as if it were your last, by Steven Levine.   Concepts touched on are: Being more intentional/Mindful Gaining clarity, insight, and closure so as to ensure we do not have regrets at end of life.   Importance of priorities in our life Importance...

In this solo episode Marianne draws some thought-provoking analogies between her junk drawer and life.   Learn more about the parallels between the two and about Mariannes journey to this work.    Connect with Marianne: Website :  Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group :  https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MessageIn...

In this episode learn how organizing and decluttering your space can help you alleviate stress and lead to personal transformation as I talk to Christa Jones, a Professional Organizer & Declutter Coach from Alberta, Canada.   Christa helps busy, overwhelmed and discouraged people reclaim control of their homes and schedules, restore their peace & sanity, and find their confidence.  She and...

Understanding and managing the extra stress, anxiety, family dynamics, over- eating and overwhelm that sometimes weighs us down during the holiday season can be difficult.  In this episode certified coach Lisa Schwaller and I explore those topics and more. Overwhelm is an inside job and a balance of the push and pull of too much and not enough How being Self- Aware can help us navigate life and re...

Is the holiday season causing you to feel overwhelmed, stressed out, or anxious?  Join me in a conversation with Andrea Liebross as we uncover some of the reasons behind those feelings, and ways we can overcome them.  In this episode we will explore: What a productivity Archetype is and how knowing yours can help you? What the difference between stuck stress and productive stress is? How stress ca...

Do the holidays stress you out?  Does the thought of telling your family you want to change up a holiday tradition or the thought of sharing your dreams and goals make you anxious?  Tune into this episode as we talk about: Moving beyond the "stuckness" in your life. Regulating the body's response to stress  Why moving out of our comfort zone puts us and others in our circle in the p...

In this episode I continue the discussion around managing and preparing for the holidays.  My guest and I discuss: Setting healthy boundaries during the holidays Learning to listen to your intuition Giving yourself permission to do what's right for you vs what others expect In this episode my guest is Victoria Longo, an internationally known psychic/medium, energy healer and yoga instructor. ...

Holidays can be stressful for many of us.  The never ending "To Do" lists, the expectations around hosting events, family dynamics, added financial burden, never- ending high calorie treats...it can all lead to stress, anxiety, and procrastination. Listen to this episode as I speak with Erica Hanlon, a former therapist for sex offenders and "corporate peon" who went from $3K to...

In this episode you will hear Katie Joy Duke talk to me about: The loss of her daughter How she is choosing to not live in the past, and instead is choosing to be present and look toward the future. Choosing love over fear what does that look like for you Choosing acceptance over resistance Identifying her fear and using it instead of letting it stop her Allowing yourself to be happy again after l...

In this episode I talk to Dr. Victoria Wilson Crane, a published author, of the book ‘Sixteen Days: A Sudden Death. What to Say?’ and an advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist.  In this episode you will hear topics related to loss and grief recovery. The story of her family's sudden loss A guide to understanding how to support people going through grief   40 common reasons for grief How ou...

What is a Death Doula? What services do Death Doula's provide? How can a Death Doula help someone with Grief? What role can a Death Doula play in Advanced Directives, Funerals, end of life celebrations? If you are interested in learning more, check out this episode with Jill McClennen.  Jill is a certified Death Doula (which is a non-medical person trained to care for someone holistically at...

Learn how Yoga is not just about physical poses, but also incorporates relationship with self and others and how using these modalities can help with emotional regulation, confidence building, and connection. My discussion is with Page Park, the owner of Tulsi Rose Yoga where Page helps people navigate their body and emotions through yoga, meditation, and breath work.  She uses these modalities to...

What can the living, learn from the dying?   What are five phrases we can use with someone who is dying, someone we love, or on ourselves?   How can we close the gap between our expectations of how things should be vs how things really are?   If you would like to dig into these questions, join me as I talk with Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang.   Dr. Zhang is a hospice & palliative care physician, mindset...

Let's dig into Life after Loss with Tim Bigonia, host of the Journey to Grateful, Navigating Through the Loss of Life and Love podcast that was created after Tim suffered his own personal loss and realized he had "messages" to share with others going through their own loss or dealing with grief. On this episode we will talk about several grief/loss related topics: Grieving isn'...

Erin Tusa is an integrated holistic health and strength coach based in Guelph Ontario, Canada. After her own 100 pound all or nothing weight loss "rollercoaster", Erin developed a holistic model of both coaching and training that helps people heal their relationship with food and exercise without needing more discipline and willpower. Erin empowers clients to understand that their eating...

In 2003, Krys Pappius was living what many would call “a good life”.  She was in her 10th year of a career as a police officer, and as far as anyone was concerned, she was successful. Then she was in a serious car crash that shook her up both physically and emotionally.  She realized that while she had all the signs of success, her life was unfulfilling and boring.  She realized that she was a peo...

Dina Henry Scott is a career woman who has traversed the world of technology for years, she is a mother, a wife, a grandmother (her favorite role) and a cancer survivor.  Join me in my conversation with Dina and learn about how she navigated life before, during, and after her cancer diagnosis.  Connect with Marianne: Website :  Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Gro...