MIDLIFE MOXIE

You had plans and dreams. You had a vision for how your life would look. But life sends things you never expected; Illness, loss, grief, setbacks, divorce, disappointment...how do you handle the feelings around these situations? In this episode, we have returning guest Lisa Michelle Zega to discuss processing these feelings. Lisa Michelle is a certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist who has suf...

Jen Vertanen tried to burn her life down in 2015 at the age of 45 because she was beyond tired of feeling lonely, bored, unfulfilled and constantly running away from her life in all sorts of unhealthy ways. She is grateful that at the last hour she realized that wasn't going to fix anything because, wherever you go, there you are. In the process of rebuilding her life from the inside out, she not...

Our favorite therapist LCSW Liz Whatley is back! If you've missed her previous fan-favorite episodes, go check out numbers 17 & 30. In this episode, Liz explains EMDR and Tapping, and their use in therapy and for mental wellness. We also discussed the calming effect of self-tapping and how it works. Midlife women often experience increased anxiety and these can both be helpful in getting your anxi...

What documents need to be in place? How do we make our wishes known? When estate planning, do we need a will, a trust, or both? We had questions about money and end-of-life decisions and documents, so we took them straight to Attorney Portia Wood, who is an expert in this area. She and her mother help people to protect and pass on wealth and get their affairs in order. Connect with Portia: https:/...

What does it take to evoke change in our lives? Sometimes its a major event like a medical challenge, divorce, or loss.  Sylvia Worsham received her second chance at life on Easter Sunday morning in 2012. She used this major turning point to trade-off her multiple award-winning sales career at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, to become the Author, Multi-Lingual Speaker and Turning Points Coach she is today...

The kids are leaving an empty next and now it's just us. Is this new season revealing a healthy marriage or a relationship in ruins? We all get busy and forget to prioritize our relationships, and that can leave us with unhealthy and unfulfilling marriages as we roll into midlife. Jackie Black, PH.D., BCC, is a Relationship Expert, Marriage Educator and Board-Certified Coach to Couples and she bel...

Sometimes in midlife we have to laugh not to cry, right? Menopause, empty nesting, and the like can be both funny and sad. And you know that the Moxie girls are into laughing! In this episode, we discuss laughter and why it is good for us with incredible Speaker and Comedienne, Elaine Williams. Elaine has been captivating crowds for decades, so who better to talk laughter with? Connect with Neena:...

Neena Perez is all about helping women get past what is holding them back. She helps them to gain financial freedom by working on their mental and emotional freedom. She regularly gives advice to her listeners on her podcast "Straight Talk with Neena, No Sugar Added". Listen and be inspired to get past what is holding you back. Connect with Neena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neenaperez Connect wit...

How do we keep our brains healthy and working well? How can we reduce cognitive decline? Do those online puzzles and games really help? What contributes to cognitive decline? We had so many questions for this week's guest, and she brought the answers. Patricia Faust is a gerontologist specializing in the issues of brain aging, brain health, and brain function. She is a certified brain health coach...

Starting over in Midlife can be tough, or it can be a chance to live out your dreams. After her divorce, "Kate Somerset" returned to a place that she had visited and fallen in love with and started over. Staring over included dating, and she went the online route. Her book, "Mom, You Just Need to Get Laid" is a lighthearted look at one woman's true midlife dating adventures. It's a fun read and in...

We met Brooke in a Clubhouse room and felt an instant connection. She co-hosts the HERSPECTIVE podcast, HER views, HER story, HERspective , be HER.....be HEARD, and is all about women finding their voice. We wanted to hear about the issues that we discuss from a different cultural perspective and Brooke was open to that discussion. So we went all-in on menstruation, menopause, and other women's is...

By midlife, we have often picked up labels and definitions of ourselves that may not reflect our true identity. Perhaps you've lost yourself along the way or never found your true self as an adult. Did you give up on dreams along the way? Have you been pressured to be someone you really aren't? Listen to this discussion with Kristine Holle, author of "The Authentic You" where we talk about finding...

Covid rules have relaxed and we are itching to travel. As midlife women, how do we want to travel? Where do we want to go? What about SOLO travel? We talk with Kuel Life Founder and passionate traveler Jack Perez about traveling in 2022.

This is not your mom's sunscreen. The new generation of SPF products is reef safe, non-greasy, effective, and do not cause breakout. YAHOO! Renowned dematologist Dr. Dennis Gross joins us to explain the issues with reef degradation, physical vs. chemical sunscreens, sunscreen as skin care, and facts about skin cancer that you need to know. Find this sunscreen at: www.drdennisgrossskincare.com Cont...

What is it like to spend 20 years in the military as a woman? We find out from 20 year veteran, Cat Corchado. We also taked with Cat about what life after the military looks like for female vets. She shared the challenges that they face and how she is determined to help them.  www.sistersinservice.com Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1069587806782730/ Contact Us: midlifemoxiepod...

At 51, Lynda Sunshine West was succeeding at her 49th job, but felt stuck and unhappy. On a whim she enrolled in a coaching course and never looked back. She faced 1 fear a day for a year and found her confidence. Her story of overcoming trauma, abuse, and fear is nothing short of incredible. She is founder of the Women's Action Takers Network, a best-selling author, and a sought after speaker. He...

In this is a special Mother's Day episode we invited another mid-life superwoman on to discuss the relationships with our moms, and how that impacted the mothers that we are. We also talk about how GenX is handling women's issues differently than the Boomers and other past generations. Happy Mother's Day to all! Join the community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1069587806782730/ Contact us: midl...

Depression. Even the word is sad. So many are struggling with mental health issues in our society and depression is a leading complaint. Midlife is a season where mental health challenges can really come to the surface. The good news is that you do not have to suffer alone. Certified Clinical Therapist Liz Whatley is back to discuss the diagnosis of & treatments for depression and how we can work...

Hollywood is no place for raising kids, right? Christine Lalonde tells a different story. She moved with her child ten to sunny Burbank, CA in her 30s. Since then, they have lived as an average family, while she worked in Hollywood as a director, producer, and actress. Now in midlife, she is still succeeding in her career and preparing to launch her newest project, "Hollywood Dreams, The Unexpecte...

On a normal workday, she is a modern businesswoman speaking with clients and holding meetings. On this day, she woke to the sound of bombs exploding. She didn't think the war would reach the central part of Ukraine, and now it was approaching. Anastasia first thought fireworks were going off, but soon realized the truth. Hear what it feels like to be a woman who is one day on a business trip and t...

It was all going so well, she was the happiest she had ever been. A great job, a great new beau, beauty, health...everything was going her way. Then an accident rocked her world. But she refused to let being paraplegic define her. Sarah Foley lives a full life as a person with disabilities, not as a disabled person. She shares her journey and her breakthroughs in this inspiring episode. And we lea...

It was sudden and unexpected. In a matter of minutes, Heidi Dunstan was thrust into loss and grief. She quickly found out that the guides and well-meaning words of others were not what she needed. She shares her story and what we really need and don't need in our hardest of times. Connect with Heidi: www.leanintogrief.com Join the Facebook community: MIDLIFE MOXIE Read the Blog and sign up for the...

Have you ever been told that you are too much? That you need to tone it down? Amy Barton Cotney ignored the critiques and forged her own path in life and in real estate. Her fun personality and vibrant fashion style have gained her and husband Kurt over 1 million followers on TikTok. Look closely, you'll probably recognize this Auburn, AL sensation. Amy's Real Estate Biz: www.sweethomeauburnal.com...

Have you ever wished for more true friendships? Turns out that there is an art to having them. In Midlife we often complain of loneliness as we become empty nesters or go through other changes. What if you could become a "collector" of true friends? Guest and author Elizabeth Duncan Hawkins joins us with her words of wisdom on the subject. Find out more about Elizabeth and collect her freebie for...

Midlife women over 40 are thriving, winning in their careers and on the home front. Jessica Foster is doing all of that as well as undergoing a health & wellness journey. She is also part of the "women supporting women" movement and uses her influence to give back in her local community.