Midlife Crescendo | Faith, Reinvention and Honest Conversations about Midlife for Women Over 40

Today on the podcast we are discussing caregiving and addiction with David Hampton. David is a certified addiction recovery professional but he didn’t plan for this career. His wife had a debilitating illness that shifted him into caregiving early in their marriage. Burn out set in and he spiraled into alcohol addiction. After walking through the challenges to recovery, his new career was born. Th...

What is thermography? Have you ever considered an alternative breast health screening to a mammogram? Today’s guest is Victoria Bailey. She will introduce us to thermography; telling us more about what it is and how it can be a helpful tool in early detection of not just cancer but other problems in the body.  To learn more or book an apt with Victoria at Envision Thermography and Wellness Website...

This week we are talking about forgiveness. Why it is essential to your health and well being, how to find healing & move forward in your life with women's trauma therapist, Melanie Eddy. We all struggle to forgive sometimes and hold onto resentment. Some things are harder to forgive than others. -Why we need to forgive others to find healing for ourselves -What forgiveness means and doesn't mean...

This week we are talking about how complaining affects your brain! ? We discuss: -What complaining actually does to your brain -How reframing thoughts can trigger positive results -How to change our habits of complaining Thank you to @betterbehaviorist https://www.instagram.com/betterbehaviorist/ for sparking this conversation! Learn More about Host, Debbie Cunningham & Midlife Crescendo here:...

Where is your Hope rooted? As part of our Faith in Midlife Series, we are talking about: -What Hope is and what doesn't supply hope -Why Answering the question of Where your hope is matters -3 ways to cultivate and maintain hope when the unexpected happens We also Remember Israel and the 1 Year Anniversary of the Attacks there. Also a mention of Patricia Heaton and her nonprofit 07 Coalition that...

This week we are revisiting an early episode (# 3) with Christian Women's Therapist, Melanie Eddy, because I am caregiving for my parents this week after my Dad's pacemaker surgery. Mostly I'm cooking and chauffeuring! Even if you listened the first time I encourage you to listen again. I'm sure you'll hear things you don't even remember from the first time around! * With the upcoming holiday seas...

This week on the podcast we are talking about what inspired my book- Dancing in the Kitchen , when I was in my midlife journey and exploring options for what was next for me. I hope this will inspire you and your midlife pursuits. And If you want to have an even better marriage, listen up to what I share today! -How my music fans influenced me -My exciting announcement for October -Sneak Peek Audi...

Do you ever wonder what's still possible for you now that you are in midlife? Today we are talking about 5 reflections in midlife that can open our eyes to new possibilities for our future. Questions or comments about this episode? www.midlifecrescendo.com Do YOU have dreams you’ve put in hold through the years that are re-emerging? At the end of your life is there an unfulfilled aspiration you wi...

Have you ever felt unseen in midlife? Do you ever wonder where God is in your trouble or if he is apathetic to your pain? Today we are talking with author, bible teacher, speaker, and dramatist , Allison Allen about navigating seasons when we feel unseen in our circumstances as she shares from her recent book - 📚 Seen, Secure, Free.  Through her story, scripture, and our conversation you will be...

This week on the podcast we are talking about how to avoid injury as we age with Dr. Missy Eisenhauer! -Common injuries she is seeing in midlife patients -Things we can do now to help avoid injury later -Tips to improve balance and lessen falls Contact Dr. Eisenhauer for physical therapy at For more information, Office : Dr. Missy Eisenhauer directly at 615-305-8896 or visit her website at Physica...

This week on the podcast we are discussing marriage and the empty nest! -emotions you may be feeling -ways to better connect with your spouse -importance of prioritizing having fun in this season -focus on personal growth and aspirations Want to build better connection in your marriage? *Go to www.midlifecrescendo.com and download my resource : Deeper Connection in Relationships *Debbie’s Book -Da...

Did my husband have a stroke? I had to ask myself that question last weekend and I share the story on the podcast today. This week on the podcast we are talking about being prepared for the unexpected. -Signs of stroke -How can you prepare if someone is incompacitated -Things you can do now to be as prepared as possible for the unexpected ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! www.midlifecrescendo.com To enter our $...

This week on the podcast we are talking about the importance of wills and POA's (power of attorney forms) that you need to have to protect you, your assets and the ones you love! Join us! Darryl Cunningham works for Mooney Law If you are local to central Pennsylvania and need law services you can contact him there. www.mooney4law.com Next week on the podcast we are talking about Empty Nest! Be...

It's an Open Letter to Moms this week on the podcast with an emphasis on back to school thoughts! However, If you are a mom of any age, I think you'll find encouragement for yourself and others as you listen & reminisce. Maybe even a tidbit of wisdom as you continue on your midlife mom journey. 🎧 Listen to Midlife Crescendo in your favorite podcast app, the link in bio or comment link...

Today on the podcast we are talking about fear and faith. How the uncertainties we face in midlife can evoke fear. That is normal but we need to move through it and stand in faith. We discuss: -How ruminating in fear can paralyze us. -Having a process to work through fear when we feel it. -Speaking truth to ourselves when imaginations runs wild. We are also tackling a listener question this week....

After losing her health at age 49, Susan Neal turned to natural remedies to help her body heal. Tune in and hear how she used her knowledge as an RN and supplemented it with natural solutions. Now she uses her experience to encourage others to guard & keep their health even as they age. For more info on 12 Ways to Age Gracefully by Susan Neal & Susan’s Website: https://susanuneal.com/about-susan/...

Have you ever worked toward a dream goal and wondered if it would ever come to fruition? Some dreams are a long road. Today we are talking with author Jillian Boehme about her journey for fulfilling that lifelong dream & career goal. 😀 This episode is part of our ongoing focus on inspirational stories of women pursuing their dreams, gifts & talents even throughout midlife life!  So if you...

Today we are talking about Pelvic Floor Health on the podcast. Because of her mom's experience in menopause, Kim Vopni was determined to have a better outcome, so she studied pelvic floor health beyond Kegel exercises. When peri-menopause sent her body and bladder in a tailspin, Kim , began searching for yet another solution for bladder issues. Join us as she discusses your pelvic floor and th...

This week on the podcast we are talking about Marriage. Listen in as our friends interview us! We talk about: *Where it all began. *The most important thing husbands and wives need to know about each other. *Our differences & how we worked through them. *What kills a relationship. *How to nurture any marriage through intentionality. *How to work through conflict. *Most important ways to honor...

She left her corporate job and created a company with her skill set and desire for serving the every day women as a personal fashion stylist. Our guest today is Katie Rushton of Effortless Style! We talk about: -What prompted her to take the leap. -How she expanded her vision across the country. -Why having a personal stylist can help in midlife. -The 3 accessories every woman should have to feel...

Today on Midlife Crescendo we are talking about anxiety & worry and how to process it in our day to day living so it doesn't rule our lives. Our guests today are me and a few of my friends. I share the story of our daughter Deanna's open heart surgery at 3 years of age. -How the stress & worry of the outcome of that affected me physically. -How applying God's word helped me ove...

Today on midlife Crescendo we are talking with licensed professional therapist, Tricia Thornton, about FEAR. Now fear is defined as an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. It is absolutely a God Given emotion to help protect us.  However, sometimes we have ongoing fear or exaggerated fears because of a traumatic event in our past and this kind of fear can...

Do you think you are too old to pursue a career doing something you are passionate about? This week on the podcast we are talking with Jennette Sockwell who wondered the same thing but decided to go back to school and get her Masters degree in midlife, after raising her family. Not only did she get her masters and dream job as an elementary music teacher but she became an author in the process! We...

This week we have author & speaker Susan Salenger on the podcast talking about her book: Sidelined: How Women Can Navigate A Broken Healthcare System. Susan is quite the spitfire at age 81! We talk about: -Questioning your diagnosis -Taking emotions out of our symptoms -Exposing the effects of shame and diagnosis -How our emotions & self talk play a part in our recovery Susan's Book Sidelined on A...

This week on the podcast we are talking about Navigating changing relationships with your emerging adult children. My guest this week is my 25 year old son, Drake Cunningham. If you have a child going off to college OR coming home after graduating college, you'll definitely want to tune in to this interview! I think this is an episode you could listen to with them on a road trip and have your...