Restless to Renewed

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode, Build a Life That Is Becoming Shouldless , host Janice sits down with author and speaker Pam Brown for an honest, hope-filled conversation about breaking free from the exhausting pressure of life’s “shoulds.” Together, they explore how expectations—from family, culture, faith communities, and even ourselves—can quietly fuel anxiety, guilt, and a sense t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the very first episode of our brand-new Restless to Renewed series, "Restless Rising." In this imaginative and heartfelt conversation, the host sits down with Ruth from the Bible, exploring her emotions and inner journey as she leaves Moab and walks beside Naomi to the unknown in Bethlehem. It’s a story of courage, change, and quiet strength—perfect for anyone...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to wellness in midlife and beyond with our special guest, Annie Gaudreault. In this episode, you'll learn how Annie transitioned from a brand consultant and marathon coach to a dedicated wellness advocate. Annie shares her insights on the unique health challenges faced by women in midlife, such as menopause, sleep issues, and weight gain, and how to overcom...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to pursue a dream later in life? Meet Katie Oates, a remarkable singer and songwriter, who transformed her midlife crisis into a journey of artistic triumph. Katie's story is one of courage, vulnerability, and a relentless pursuit of her passion for music. From serenading church choirs to recording her first album, she shares how she overcame self-...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features the extraordinary Amy-Lyles Wilson, a multi-talented writer, editor, creativity coach, and spiritual companion, who shares the profound influence of her aunts, Theora and Vannie, on her life's work. From Aunt Theora's mystical paintings to Aunt Vannie's bold life choice to move from Mississippi to Greenwich Village, Amy uncovers how personal na...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine the wisdom we could glean from those who've lived the longest among us, if only we learned to listen and support them in their twilight years. That's the heart of this conversation with Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, a dementia doula who brings light and dignity to the dementia journey. Together, we confront the misconceptions of aging, the fears tied to memory loss...

Send us Fan Mail As the morning sun washes over the Tennessee countryside, Karyn Houser and her husband typically find themselves sitting on their porch, sipping coffee. There the two enjoy the restorative power of nature within their 37-acre haven, setting the tone for our conversation. As we chat about the therapeutic company of Serama chickens and the artistry behind Karyn's whimsical tote...

Send us Fan Mail We often avoid discussing aging, a topic that is uncomfortable to many. Jane Giddan and Ellen Cole, authors of 70Candles: Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade, turn that avoidance into a rally cry of celebration. They bring to life tales of their shared past, from the spirited days of high school to reflections of their adult lives.  This episode isn't just a walk down memory l...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stood at life’s crossroads, wondering if it's too late to reinvent yourself? Jamie Harris joins us in a heart-to-heart conversation, sharing her courageous transition after her divorce that led her to a new city, a newfound independence, and a rediscovery of self. Our conversation weaves through the challenges and triumphs of starting anew as an empty nester, un...

Send us Fan Mail Ever made a leap of faith into the unknown that rearranged your entire life? Our special guest, Lissette Lopez, knows a thing or two about taking such a jump – from the insurance world into the dynamic landscape of real estate, she's managed to navigate the complexities of a career shift while maintaining her roles as a steadfast wife and mother. As Lissette recounts her moti...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself enthralled by the whispers of history that echo through the pages of a novel? I had the pleasure of hosting Olive Collins, a celebrated Irish-American author who masterfully brings history to life. During our enriching chat, Olive and I exchange insights into the magnetic pull of historical sagas and the craft of embedding generations within a narrativ...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a transformational journey with Leslie Matthews, a 77-year-old beacon of wisdom in the yoga community who's defying age with grace and agility. This episode promises to enlighten you on how yoga's adaptability transcends physical limitations, bringing vitality and balance to life's silver years. Leslie, with her dance background and now an yoga instructor,...

Send us Fan Mail Looking Back on Your Life with Gratitude Welcome to Restless to Renewed: Women Redefining the Silver Years Today, our podcast episode is personal, and one that I’m so happy to share with the Restless to Renewed listeners. Today, Janice and I talk to my mom, Barbara Philpo, a retired nurse and homemaker, a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mom is 85, almost 86. She is sti...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Janice and Robin speak with Janet Clazzy, a local musician whose very last name is a combination of the idea of both classical and jazz music! After a career of playing music across the country in  symphonies and churches, at 70, Janet felt that her performing days were over. Writing for a small-town newspaper, Janet recently worked through The Artist’s Way creativity cours...

Send us Fan Mail We talked with writer and historian Beverly Bragg about how she invested in herself by attaining education and college degrees later in life. We hear about her journey from being ayoung woman in West Virginia who ended up in Arizona, Texas, and most recently, Portland, Tennessee. Beverly gives wise advice on:  Continuing to invest in yourself and how that may look different over...

Send us Fan Mail Janice and Robin talk to Bishop Gloria Watson about how she was called to ministry as a young girl, how she pursued that calling through the years, and how she is following it now at age 63. Gloria started a nonprofit called Kid Savers of America, Inc., which includes afterschool tutoring as well as ministry to the whole family and community. She is not stopping with this dream bu...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa Gilliam, 65 now, found herself in 2020 at loose ends. It was the beginning of the pandemic, and she experienced many changes in a short time: losing her job because of the pandemic, moving to a city from the country, and being unable to see her grandchildren, whom she was very close to. She wondered, what do I do now? Lisa tells an inspiring story of how she navigated big lif...

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard the term “spiritual direction” and wondered what it means?  In this podcast we talk to spiritual director Mary Louise McCullough about her journey to become a pastor, her retirement from pastoring, moving to a new part of the country, and beginning to offer spiritual direction in a new place and new season of her life. Janice interviews both Mary Louise and Robin to...

Send us Fan Mail Janice and Robin talk about the virtues of being average and  how aging gives us a little more permission to try different things without being great at them. We also talk about:  Having the guts to try something new How Janice took the pressure off Robin when beginning this new podcast  The fun practice of “dabbling” in something new without expectation of expertise  Our new mott...

Send us Fan Mail Bestselling author Missy Buchanan joins us for a rich conversation about the work of this season of life—learning to adapt to the many changes—not always happily, but joyfully.  Missy talks honestly about: The recent loss of her husband of many years and how grief is like an accordion, expanding and contracting, depending on the day.  The mentoring, love, and support she has exper...

Send us Fan Mail Guests:  Dr. Glenna Kyker Brayton and Karyn Houser When Karyn Houser was fifteen years old she ran away from home. Her relationship with her mother, Glenna, was rocky, as Karyn felt Glenna was more concerned with her Navajo students than she was with her own children. Fast forward forty-seven years and hear how these two women have, in recent years, created a journey toward a cari...

Send us Fan Mail Join Janice and Robin as they talk with author and speaker Pat Wilson--an honest and vulnerable conversation about aging—the good, the bad, and the ugly! We talk about the losses and gains of aging (sometimes literal pounds!) as well as the gift of naps, knocking on some new doors, and the richness of spiritual life in this time of life. Thank you for listening. Be sure to visit t...

Send us Fan Mail As young girls, we were often told how we should look, act, think, and even what we could be when we grew up. Now as older women we are often told similar things by society. This was and is very frustrating to many of us. This episode will address some of the expectations of aging often foisted upon us by others. The question we have for our audience is, "Will you live into ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Restless to Renewed channel!  We are Robin and Janice, and like other women in our silver years, we want to live a happy, fulfilled life. We have both raised families and retired from our original careers, where we worked as friends and colleagues. One day we were enjoying a lovely lunch together, and our conversation led us to realize that we were both restless and...