The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

Are you writing a book or just published one and want to get media attention to promote your fiction or non-fiction work? On the show is Emmy award winning TV News Producer and Media Strategist, Paula Rizzo who shares some of her best tips on how to get press. Paula Rizzo is an Emmy-award winning TV producer, bestselling author, media trainer and strategist. She trains authors and experts to perfo...

Thomas Curran is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study that the BBC hailed as "the first to compare perfectionism across generations." His TED Talk on perfectionism has received more than three million views. He is the author of THE PERFECTION TRAP: Embracing the Power of Good Enough which we discuss in depth. If you feel like you or your child...

Learn from one of Forbes' Self-Made Richest Women, Liz Elting, the co-founder of a billion-dollar company. In this interview, Liz shares some of the key lessons from her book, Dream Big + Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business. One of my favorites was the understanding that entrepreneurs don't need to be inventors. There were tens of thousands of translation c...

Heart disease is the number one killer of women but so many women are unaware of this information. You are going to be so empowered after listening to this amazing interview with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, leading preventative cardiologist and the Founder of Adesso, a heart prevention and wellness program for women. This interview could save your life or the life of a woman you know. Please share it w...

What do your dreams really mean? Why do we even have them? What can we learn from our dreams? We explore these questions along with what are some common dream archetypes and symbols, why do we have recurring dreams, nightmares, and lucid dreams. Lauri Quinn Loewenberg is a professional dream analyst and author of the book Dream on It, Unlock Your Dreams Change Your Life. She is best known as "Drea...

"Too many of us apply intention to one area of our lives—we excel in our careers while putting our personal lives on hold or we allow our work ambitions to stagnate while everyday life demands our focus. We hope for the best, and yet our situations remain mostly unchanged. What if you could "Fast Forward" and transform any area of your life with extraordinary results in just one year?" Wendy the c...

Zimbabwe-born Deborah Calmeyer launched ROAR AFRICA 16 years ago with a vision to curate journeys designed to harness the power of nature and facilitate the discovery of peace and purpose while offering a deep reconnection with self. This is a beautiful conversation exploring why we travel + how our soul desires a reconnection to the wild. We discuss: Why Deborah launched her company Roar Africa o...

Dr. Nayla Bahri joins us to discuss friendships – at work, in our lives, and in midlife. We share personal stories and ideas on how to cultivate friendships, including the kinds of friends you need – like an "action" friend. The research referenced highlights the importance of friendships at work for productivity and your likelihood of staying in the job longer. It also underscores the importance...

Dr. Heather Hirsch is the best-selling author of  Unlock Your Menopause Type: Personalized Treatments, the Last Word on Hormones, and Remedies that Work . Dr. Hirsch founded the Menopause & Midlife Clinic at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and also served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, and now runs a private telemedicine practice focused on midlife and menopause. She was one of the exp...

Dr. Caroline Leaf is the author of  How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health . "Dr. Leaf provides a clear and effective five-step plan to teach your child how to manage their mind and become emotionally healthy. With deep understanding and compassion, Dr. Leaf offers simple, easy-to-use strategies for caretakers to help children t...

"Do you recall that famous study which stated that once a person hits an annual income of $75,000, any earnings above that have no bearing on life satisfaction? Well it turns out that number is wrong — but likely not for the reason you think. A brand new study has found that, yes, making more money can lead to greater life satisfaction. But here's the kicker: It only works if you already possess e...

In this captivating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 102 years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published book, "The Well-Lived Life," and explore the key...

This is a follow-up episode to an episode I recorded a few years ago based on a blog post I had written. This is the original post. Thank you for being here!   I wrote an article a few months ago with a top-ten list of advice I'd give to my twenty-something self based on what I know now. I turned it into an 8 minute podcast episode for women of all ages! So, I'd love to know — what advice would yo...

"Act on opportunity before the tipping point of evidence." – Matt Higgins This is a fascinating conversation and one that will have you thinking long after the interview is over. On the show is Matt Higgins, the author of  Burn The Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential . Matt, is the co-founder and CEO of the private investment firm RSE Ventures, an executive fellow at Harva...

"Style is a tool of confidence." It's time to make your style a priority. We all want to get ready in the morning by easily finding the clothes in our closet that make us feel great. That's why Mary Lou Andre, Style Expert for 25 years is back on the show to bust the style 7 myths that prevent us from feeling our best when we head out the door. I love how Mary Lou has us ask "Who we are today?" We...

You may have experienced burnout. According to our guest, there is a spectrum and on one end a spa visit or a break may help but on the other end, your commitment to work will dominate your existence and in some cases will be a tipping point to depression or worse. Kelly Swingler experienced burnout twice as a highly successful corporate executive. The first time it made her very ill and the secon...

IN THIS EPISODE: Stacy Madison is the Founder of Stacy's Pita Chips. She started her business with a food cart selling sandwiches and that grew into her internationally known brand of chips. After selling Stacy's, she traveled Europe and Asia with her twin daughters and returned to launch her own Juicebar where the bars were a top seller. Stacy attributes being BOLD to her success and launched ano...

Personal growth advocate Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani discusses the concept of "becoming flawesome" from her book by the same name, and its transformative potential. As the co-founder of MindValley, the world's leading life transformation platform, Kristina noticed a common struggle among individuals—the pressure to be perfect. Kristina shares the powerful message that embracing our flaws doesn't mean s...

How do you get reconnected with your authentic self? How do you hear your inner voice and follow your soul path to own your purpose and live for yourself. Homaira Kabir is on the show and we discuss her book,  Goodbye, Perfect: How to Stop Pleasing, Proving, and Pushing for Others…and Live for Yourself. *This is a podcast interview and not intended to be mental health advice. Please consult with y...

We all experience anxiety but it doesn't have to stop us from pursuing a joyful and meaningful life. Dr. Luana Marques and I delve into her recently published book, "Bold Move". She shares some actionable strategies, including her three-step plan to transform anxiety into power. A mental health expert and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Luana helps us create self-awareness, remi...

In this captivating interview, I have the honor of sitting down with the remarkable Dr. Gladys McGarey, a centenarian and visionary in the field of holistic medicine. At 102 years young, Dr. McGarey shares her wisdom, experiences, and the profound insights she gained throughout her extraordinary life. Join us as we delve into her recently published book, "The Well-Lived Life," and explore the key...

This is a brief episode with Michele Lamoureux, Host of The Good Life podcast talking about the newest season and name change for the podcast from The Good Life Coach to simply, The Good Life. We are going back to our roots with the original name of the show since its launch in 2008! My show is for women in midlife who want to live happier, healthier, and more meaningful lives. Unlike other podcas...

"Heart Care is the New Self-Care" – Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum This interview could save your life or the life of a woman you know. Please share it with every woman in your life. Heart disease is the number one killer of women but so many women are unaware of this information. Today's show is going to spotlight the importance of taking care of your heart health, what the key risk factors are, and how t...

Dr. Kelly Casperson is the best-selling author of  You Are Not Broken: Stop "Should-ing" All Over Your Sex Life.   She is on to talk to us about how to have a great love life in midlife.  She explains why women need to stop blaming and shaming themselves when it comes to sex. All of the show notes can be found at  https://thegoodlifecoach.com/227 While on the show notes page, I'd love for you to j...

Would you like to learn a simple 5 step process for getting organized around dressing well so you look and feel your best? If so, tune into this informative interview with Mary Lou Andre, who is a nationally recognized stylist, corporate image consultant, speaker and author.  For over 25 years Mary Lou has been empowering people with the knowledge and systems they need to dress as the best version...