Reinvented After 40

Starting this podcast has been a vital component in learning how to become my own hero. I started Reinvented After 40 at 60 years old, and after 157 transformational episodes three years later, I'm now a completely different version of myself. I might be ending this show for now, but in this bittersweet episode, I share the impact this podcast has had on my personal growth.   Join me in this final...

I discovered the art of decluttering over the years, and it has been truly life-changing. By letting go of what no longer serves you, you'll create more space for joy, creativity, and living your best life. In today's episode, I'm sharing my top tips for decluttering your closet, home, schedule, relationships, and most importantly - your mind.   Learn my step-by-step process for streamlining your...

For the first 50 years of my life, I was stuck in a cycle of people-pleasing, always contorting myself to make others happy at my own expense. But once I became aware of these codependent tendencies, I realized it was time for a change. "What's in it for me?" is my new go-to question for everything I say yes to, and I invite you to try it on for yourself.   Hear why "What's in it for me?" is one o...

I surprise myself every day with the way I show up, the things I'm willing to do, and how strong and gritty I've become. It's never too late to reinvent yourself and gather more excitement about your future. The key is surrounding yourself with the right people and taking consistent action toward your intentions.   In this episode, I explore how we can cultivate the mindset and habits to keep surp...

As women, we've been taught to put everyone else's needs above our own. But constantly playing a supporting role leads to resentment, dysfunction, and feeling lost in our relationships. The solution? Decide to become the leading lady in your own life. Meet your own needs, show up as your most confident self, and put your dreams first.    In this powerful episode, I explore how becoming the most ic...

If you're like most women in the second half of life, you probably believe that being a responsible adult means being aware of everything going on around you. You aren't alone if whatever your brain offers you in the moment feels urgent, dramatic, and like a huge problem. But the great news is it's all completely optional… and opting out of catastrophizing stories is more liberating than you can i...

Having better relationships with others means first de-stressing your life and developing a healthy relationship with yourself. The healthier I become physically and mentally, the more my relationships blossom. There are some practical changes you can make in your life right now that will transform your relationships, and I dive into all of them today.   Tune in this week to discover how to have b...

The truth is, the life that you really want is your responsibility. If you're not experiencing your life in the way you want, it's probably because you're in your own way. You just have to learn how to step out of your own way, feel safe being authentically you, and create forward momentum, and that's what I'm here to help you do.   Learn how I've gotten the life that I want and how you can go aft...

If you often find that you don't feel great about yourself, you're not alone. I mean, don't we all just want to feel better about ourselves? Most of my clients hire me because this is exactly what they want to address, and today, I tell you exactly how I'm able to feel good about myself, even when things are challenging or don't go to plan.   Learn why I'm able to feel good about myself all of the...

Believe it or not, we all have a well of young energy that we can tap into. Young people aren't worried about the future. They're enjoying the journey, soaking it up, and taking advantage of the magic life has to offer. If you want more of this energy in your own life, this episode is exactly what you need to hear right now.   Discover how to embrace young energy in everything you do in the second...

True relaxation requires your brain to go into a different state. If you take time off but you can't engage your vacation brain, it's impossible to give yourself the gift of a break from your beautiful everyday life. Even if you love your life and your routines, giving yourself the opportunity to miss this thing you love will give you a renewed sense of perspective.   Discover how to make the most...

Stay-ready energy is all about raising the bar and normalizing whatever it is you want. Want to become a world traveler? Stay ready. Want to become the fittest version of yourself ever? Stay ready. There is always a way to stay ready for the opportunities that are right around the corner, and I'm showing you how on this episode.     Listen in this week to learn what it means to stay ready and how...

I first discovered self-help in my 20s, and it's something I've continued to be very attracted to. Self-help has been a game-changer in helping me make sense of my life. However, my understanding of it has shifted in a way that has made my self-help journey incredibly empowering.   Learn what it means to help yourself and how to build this kind of relationship with yourself. Hear why it might feel...

The month of May was an obstacle for me. It was the first time I didn't meet my business goals for the first half of the year, and I was disappointed and crushed. However, I was also still optimistic throughout the month, and I've turned my obstacles into a launching pad for new and better opportunities.    I show you what it means to turn your obstacles into opportunities, and why learning to tru...

When you feel stuck, it's because you're waiting for something to change or for someone other than you to change. You might feel powerless or even like a victim, but the truth is that only you can get yourself unstuck. It can be overwhelming, but I can help with that.   I talk about the most recent time I was stuck, and how I used my three-step process to get unstuck. I also share some of the acti...

You don't need anybody besides yourself. In the second half of life, the secret to living a happy, thriving, empowered life is to fully embrace the power you have and start moving away from codependency. So are you ready to start becoming fully responsible for your own happiness and being your own superhero?   Tune in this week to be your own superhero. I discuss how we've been raised and socializ...

We play it safe and throw in a mix of pessimism and reality for safe measure in our daily lives. But why not go all-in on everything great that could happen? I am unreasonable in my optimism every single day in how I show up to my world and think on purpose, and I have yet to see a downside to living in this way.   Learn what it means to be unreasonably optimistic, why women in the second half of...

We all use the word 'busy,' usually without a second thought. It's just how we're used to feeling, right? It's a word we've picked up along the way and never questioned, but I'm urging you to drop it from your vocabulary. I believe that being 'busy' has no real direction or purpose, and that's why I'm inviting you to start being productive instead.   Learn the power of being productive rather than...

At 63 years old, I'm committed to the idea that I do anything I want. I normalize showing up for myself, getting crystal clear on what I desire most, and telling myself that I can do even the hardest things, and I want you to know that you can do it too.   Learn why I believe you can do anything you want, and how you can do so much more than what you think you're currently capable of. Hear the imp...

I think of my best self as my highest self. I like to know that me being my highest self every day is creating exactly the life I want to live. This is the secret to creating a life that you're obsessed with, and when you are clear on your and your best self, and how to show up as her every day, it's possible for you to bring this to the table every single day.   Tune in this week to discover what...

If you're afraid of letting people down or having them judge you, I invite you to stop being nice. There's so much time and energy wasted on trying to win people over and convincing them of who you are, but you are worth so much more than how other people think about or treat you.   I give you the best news ever, which is that, as women in the second half of life, we don't have to be nice anymore....

If you're unmotivated and uninspired on a regular basis, you are wasting your life, and I know this is how it feels to you too. Living every day without vision, purpose, or goals is a waste of the beautiful life you've been given. So today, I'm offering you hope by suggesting a few simple things you can do to fuel the fire in your belly.   Discover how you might be wasting your life right now and...

We get to choose to think anything we want to think. This is the beauty of our lives, and I want you to become the watcher of you and your thoughts. When you're aware of what your brain is feeding you on repeat every single day, you can decide to start disregarding those thoughts that aren't actually useful for you.   Discover why it doesn't matter whether a thought is the truth or not, as long as...

As my six-month coaching groups come to an end, I love having my clients share their a-ha moments and the most impactful lessons they learned during our time together. One of my clients recently said she was given permission to be happy in our coaching container, and I felt inspired to expand on the power of being happy.   Hear why you must give yourself permission to be happy, the importance of p...

You get to decide how you want to show up in the second half of life. Whatever is on the horizon for you, you get to say yes. Everything you want is available to you; it's all happening, and it's going to happen whether or not you decide to participate in it. It's time to step into the energy of 'it's all happening'.   Discover why your life is happening, why you need to step into 'it's all happen...