Old Chicks Know Sh*t Podcast

When we're facing uncertainty, most of us have a version of 'safe' we go back to. The job. The title. The comfortable path that makes sense to everyone else. In this episode, Colleen Porter shares her reinvention story — after a transition that ended a decades-long career in male-dominated industries, she tried to go back to what she knew. That's when everything changed. It was the confirmation sh...

This week on the podcast I’m chatting with Jodi Echakowitz, who in her 50s underwent an incredible physical fitness transformation — going from feeling exhausted and disconnected from her body to fitness competitions and photo shoots. But the most powerful part of Jodi’s journey isn’t what we see on Instagram — the gym time or the nutrition posts. It’s the quiet, behind-the-scenes work that change...

In this episode, I sit down with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau who, as the former wife of the Prime Minister of Canada,  has navigated her own very public midlife reinvention.  This is a conversation about what happens after the life you thought you were living no longer fits.  Sophie opens up about embracing uncertainty, making brave decisions without having all the answers, and learning to trust yours...

What happens when women stop treating money as taboo — and start using it as power? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Marcia Dawood, author of Do Good While Doing Well, TEDx speaker, host of The Angel Next Door Podcast to talk about the real story behind women, wealth, and financial confidence — and why we’re standing at a turning point. Together, we unpack: How generations of condition...

I think at some point all of us have fantasized about what it would be like to leave everything and start over with a clean slate. I know I have.  But not many of us actually do it.  Let me introduce you to Jacqueline Das who at the age of 54 realized that her life no longer felt like hers. There was so much more that she wanted to do and experience so she made a bold midlife pivot  to leave every...

The word WISDOM is used so often when we talk about this midlife chapter. Bit what is wisdom? Do we all have it? Can we learn it? And how does it impact our lives?  In this episode, I sit down with Common Wisdom author and ER physician-turned-researcher Dr. Laura Gabayan for a soulful deep dive into what wisdom really is — and why it might just be our greatest superpower in midlife. We unpack the...

Pretty much every woman I know struggles with her own version of enoughness -  pretty enough, smart enough, good enough, nice enough, thin enough. Myself included.  It’s not a coincidence  that so many women feel this way - new live in a whorl that profits from it.  We’ve been conditioned that way for centuries. Were influenced by it every day in no many ways. In this episode I sit down with Barba...

This week I've got a solo episode for you. I was feeling FIRED UP when I hit record on his one, and honestly? I’m not sorry about it.   I’m so tired of the narrative that menopause is something to dread, avoid, or quietly endure. It’s time we flip the script entirely.   In this episode, I dive headfirst into why society has got it completely wrong about menopause. I’m calling out the toxic messagi...

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wished you could just divorce your body—this episode is for you. In this soulful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with the incredible Nina Manolson, a body peace coach and therapist who helps women move from body shame to deep, nourishing self-connection. We talk about the messy middle of midlife—the changes, the cultural conditioning, and the quiet...

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Amy Kemp, author of the book "I See You - The Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More – Without More Work. We have  a real, soul-stirring convo about what it really means to reinvent yourself in midlife. We talk about the burnout that can come from chasing success the old way—and why so many of us are craving something different now. We ge...

What if menopause wasn’t something to hide or suffer through—but a powerful turning point for change? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Fiona Lake Waslander, founder and CEO of Coral, a digital health platform revolutionizing care for menopausal women. Fiona shares her personal story, the career curveballs menopause can throw, and why silence in the workplace is no longer an option.   This...

Ever thought to yourself or said  out loud  “ I wish I was creative.” I know I have.  I used to tell myself all the  time that I wasn’t the creative type.     As it turns out we are all creative in our own way and  the definition of creativity goes beyond the tractional art forms. Tapping in to our flavour of creativity is actually key to our growth and transformation in this next chapter of life....

Imagine being sentenced to life in prison for a crime you didn’t commit.
That was Judy Henderson’s reality. In this gripping episode of The Old Chicks Know Sht Podcast*, Judy shares her extraordinary journey from a life shattered by domestic violence and injustice… to becoming a fierce advocate, certified trainer, and founder of Women Against Violence. Talk about midlife reinvention. We talk about...

If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know I love sharing stories of women doing incredible things in their 40s, 50s, and beyond—because they’re proof of what’s possible for all of us. And this episode is exactly that. My guest today is Dr. Jean Marmoreo— A practicing medical doctor, author, marathon runner, adventurer, and advocate (oh, and did I mention she’s in her 80s?). Jean has been...

In this episode of the “Old Chicks Know Sh*t” podcast, I chat with Riana Malia about how we create our very best life by understanding and removing the subconscious blocks that stand in our way. Riana shares her personal story of overcoming adversity, the importance of listening to one’s intuition and the transformative power of forgiveness. We also dive deep into conversation of recognizing and b...

Women often feel a deep inner calling in midlife, and instead of calling it a "midlife crisis, I call it a midlife awakening." This can feel scary and unknown and - that is common! You are not alone, in fact; it is very common to feel uncomfortable in the unknown.   In this episode of the Old Chicks No Shit podcast, I discuss the common feelings of midlife women who sense a calling for more in the...

I'm a bit of a word nerd. I believe that words have energy and how we use them matters.  In this episode I sit down with Shirley Weir, the founder of Menopause Chicks,  a community and menopause education platform, to talk about how the words and language we use can shape our menopause experience.  In this enlightening conversation, we explore the transformative journey of menopause and how the ri...

Hot flashes in the boardroom?  Brain fog that makes you forget your login  passwords? Yeah, menopause in the workplace is a thing—and it’s costing women more than just a good night’s sleep. In this episode, I sit down with Angela Johnson, CEO of Sano Living, to talk about the importance of women advocating for their health—especially when it comes to menopause. We chat about: 🔥 The real impact of...

By the time we reach midlife we've been around the block a few times, learned some things, had experiences and surmounted obstacles. We have life stories that are not only important to us but have the ability to impact others. Stories have a magical way of helping us see ourselves—and the possibilities for our own lives—through the experiences of others.  In this episode, I’m thrilled to dive into...

If you’ve listened to this podcast you know that l believe whole heartedly that women are at their most powerful in midlife. In all ways. However there is a lot of unspoken tension in our culture around women owning their power and their sexuality—especially so as we age. It’s like we’re expected to quietly fade into the background, right when we’re stepping into our most powerful selves.  This we...

This episode is a ridiculously inspiring midlife reinvention story that speaks to whats possible when you follow the nudges of your soul.  Meet Stacey Birch, career bartender turned social media expert and travel influencer, who at the age of 50 made the courageous decision to up end her life and follow her passion.  With no experience and nothing but hopes and dreams and fist full of fears and do...

In this episode I chat with former creative director turned career coach, Jackie Brown, for a conversation about finding purpose and career momentum in the second half of life. We chat about how to reinvigorate or even reinvent, your career when its feeling stale and unfulfilling.  We dive into how the pandemic prompted so many of us to reflect on our careers and question what truly brings meaning...

In this episode of Old Chicks Know Sht*,  I sit down with Amanda Weil, a soul stylist, speaker, and international retreat leader, to talk about her inspiring journey from corporate life to pursuing her true passion for style and fashion. Amanda shares how she followed her heart’s calling, leaving behind societal expectations to build a successful styling business. They dive into the transformative...

In this episode, I dive into one of my favourite topics: the fascinating changes in the human nervous system, specifically for women over 40. I’m joined by Maryann Jacobson, a top nutrition and lifestyle expert specializing in midlife health and the author of [insert book title]. Together, we explore how aging impacts our nervous system, affecting both mental and physical well-being.   Maryann sha...

If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time you’ve undoubtedly heard me say that midlife is the chapter of Authenticity.  It’s  about letting go of who the world wants or expects us to be and becoming more of who we really are.  In this episode I’m chatting with Anne-Marie Zanzal about her journey to finding herself in her 50’s including coming to terms with her sexuality, and...