MIDLIFE MOXIE

Today's guest is an inspiration. As a midlife woman, Jenni Washington never stops pursuing her dreams. Among her titles/accolades is teacher, administrator, mother, author, champion cake baker/decorator, audio visual technician, & roller skater. Her story of overcoming trauma and loss and keeping her joy and drive will make you think about what you really want to be doing with your life. Find her...

In midlife, "play" may sound silly, but having fun and enjoying recreation can help us to stay healthy and happy. Today, play expert Laura Haver joins us to share the benefits of having fun in this season. This episode is sponsored by: GAIL SCOTT STYLE , Booking Now for Spring Personalized Style and Wardrobe Planning. Email  gailscott@bellsouth.net for more information.  Connect with us:   midlife...

PART 2, SEE EPISODE 69 FOR PART 1. In this episode, we are joined by Attachment Styles expert Carly Ann. We learn what the different types are and where they may struggle in relationships. Carly Ann shares with us how to move from insecure to secure for self-awareness and growth in relationships.   This episode is sponsored by: GAIL SCOTT STYLE , Booking Now for Spring Personalized Style and Wardr...

In this episode, we are joined by Attachment Styles expert Carly Ann. We learn what the different types are and where they may struggle in relationships. Carly Ann shares with us how to move from insecure to secure for self-awareness and growth in relationships.   This episode is sponsored by: GAIL SCOTT STYLE , Booking Now for Spring Personalized Style and Wardrobe Planning. Email gailscott@bells...

Struggling to get it together? Getting your home and spaces organized can be the key. You'll save time and money when you know what you have and where to find it. And as we age, all that hoarding of kid's stuff needs to be rethought. Our kids often don't want that stuff, so let's find out and move it out if no one cares about it. Today we get tips from Certified Professional Organizer, Gayle Gruen...

Generational wealth expert Portia Wood is back with her advice on mid-late life season financial matters. What are the best moves? How can we protect our estate? These questions and more are answered in this episode! More from Portia: https://www.woodlegalgroup.com This episode is sponsored by: Sandbar Handcare: Shop with code MOXIE15,   https://www.sandbarhandcare.com/ LIVI RAE LINGERIE, The Offi...

In midlife, we seem to be deluged with symptoms and changes to our bodies and minds. Memory loss, fleeting thoughts, and anxiety are common for us. We often write these off as menopause or aging, but could something else be part of the problem? Licensed therapist and ADHD Coach Candin Phillips joins us to share how many middle-aged women are suffering from undiagnosed ADHD, and how the symptoms ca...

You've probably heard of vitamin infusions and diabetes medications being used for weight loss, like Mounjaro and Wegovy, and you may have wondered what this area of medicine and wellness is all about. We've been wondering too! So we consulted Certified Nurse Practitioner Aly Johnston to fill us in. She uses these therapies regularly in her practice and shares her knowledge and experience with us...

One of your favorites is back for this discussion on emotional wellness. This is an area that we, as women, often struggle with. But hope is here! Grief counselor Lisa Michelle Zega joins us again to explore what it looks like to be emotionally healthy and how we can get there. Lisa Michelle is gifted and anointed in working with women to overcome heartache and live their lives. Make sure to check...

The holidays bring lots of fun and joy, but being around family and friends can also bring stress, especially when there is conflict in those relationships. In this episode, we are joined by conflict resolution expert, Enneagram guru, and TedX speaker Jenn Whitmer back to discuss how to navigate these tricky waters. More from Jenn: www.jennwhitmer.com This episode sponsored by: Sandbar Handcare: S...

We all want friends, but what makes for a good friendship? And as life takes its twists and turns, how do we make new friends? Best Selling Author, Elizabeth Duncan-Hawker is back to dive deeper into the topic of friendship. She shares with us tips from her book, "Collecting True Friends", on being a good friend, making new friends, and letting go of friends, especially in this midlife season. Mor...

In today's society, we hear the term narcissism all the time, but what exactly is it? Is it currently being overused to describe those exhibiting bad behavior? Is it an illness? Is it curable? Our favorite Mental Health Wellness Professional, Liz Whatley is back and we asked her these and other burning questions on the topic of narcissism.  More from Liz: https://whatleyclinicalservices.wordpress....

We all have stories. And we women have lots of stories about our "parts". From laughable, to embarassing, to painful, Karin Freeland discusses all of her stories in her award-winning book, "The Ins and Outs of My Vagina".  Join us as we share our own laughs and traumas and bond as women over these common experiences. More from Karin: https://www.karinfreeland.com/ This episode was sponsored by: LI...

We all have the occasional tummy ache. Whether its indigestion, stress, or bad food, it strikes us all at some point. But when is a stomach ache more than a run-of-the-mill stomach ache? In this episode, we talk with J India about Irritiable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, and other ailments that may be behind those tummy troubles. When should you be concerned? When should you consult a doctor? What is n...

Did you know that as we age our feet lose fat? Really??? This little tidbit is just one of the things we learned in this episode. Lisa Loyet Schmidt is the Director of Marketing and Creative Development for Walking Cradles Shoes, a boutique shoe brand that focuses on proper sizing and comfort. Lisa knows all about shoe types, construction, & fitting, and shared with us her wisdom so that we can be...

The fogginess, the forgetfulness, the memory loss...what if it all gets better? Our guest today is renowned clinician, professor, neuropsychiatrist, and NYT Best Selling Author, Dr. Louann Brizendine. She says that the female brain gets an upgrade after menopause. WOW, you must hear about her findings. Her new book "The Upgrade" is filled with factual information about perimenopause and menopause....

Have you ever wished someone would tell you what you specifically need to be eating and taking in? That is now possible with state-of-the-art lab testing developed by VIOME, whose goal is to irradicate illness. Morri Chowaiki joins us to explain this new technology and how it can help us to live healthier lives.  This episode was sponsored by: VIOME   https://www.viome.com/  $50 off Full body inte...

We often think that big changes start with big steps, and the exact opposite is true. Big changes can start with TINY HABITS repeated consistently, over time. Our guest for this episode is Julie Delucca-Collins, a certified "Tiny Habits" Coach. She shared with us the psychology behind Tiny Habits and how they can be used to make massive changes. Julie is also host of the Casa de Confidence podcast...

It's the struggle that so many women face, FINDING THE RIGHT BRA. For this episode, we went to bra fitting experts Cynthia Decker and Molly Hopkins of Livi Rae Lingerie to learn what the secrets are. They shared with us about how sizing works and why most women cannot get the right fit. We learned about bra construction and how to get the best support, as well as how to care for our bras. There we...

Can you believe it Moxitas? 1 year already? 53 episodes, over 10,000 downloads. We are humbled and excited. When we hit record last October, we honestly didn't know what we were doing, but we had a vision and a direction and were determined to figure it out. YOU came along for the ride, and we are so grateful! In this episode, we celebrate this milestone, share what we have learned, and discuss th...

Have you ever wondered what colors look best on you? And who decides these things? Well it's all based on color theory and for this episode we are joined by an expert on the subject, Jen Vax. Jen helps women to express their authenticity through color and creativity. She says, "Learning about color and discovering colors that not only flatter you but make you feel good... more like YOU... is a pow...

Star Monroe is a leader in the midlife and menopause field with a wealth of experience working closely with women for over 32 years.    She has dedicated much of her life studying human behavior and is a certified psychotherapist, eating psychology coach, relationship coach, sex, love & dating coach, somatic bodyworker, dominatrix and retired showgirl.     She has also navigated her own dark night...

She met her handsome man and they married with the same hopes and dreams that we all have. But a short time into the marriage, Temple Leffingwell's husband began to experience symptoms and show signs indicating that something was terribly wrong. He was eventually diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. How does one handle this kind of news? How do you reshape your life around this diagnosis? What does li...

FALL FASHION...ahhh! The best season of the year for fashion and style. Gail remembers being a child and methodically reviewing all of those thick magazine issues with the new trends. In this episode, we found a kindred spirit with a passion for fashion in Stylist Debra Schwartz. Deb Schwartz started with Barbie: mixing and matching outfits. Next, she was dressing her sisters, staging her own at-h...

Jenny Radcliffe may look like your average middle-aged woman, and that's exactly how she likes it. A burglar for hire, a professional con-artist, and an expert in non-verbal communications, deception and persuasion techniques, she is an ethical Social Engineer, a "people hacker" hired to smash security measures, using psychology, con-artistry, subliminal linguistics, cunning and guile. In other wo...