The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond

Hey Habit Thrivers, This week, on Episode #137 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are welcoming in February with a special meditation. This wave meditation comes to you from beautiful Huatulco, Mexico. Join me in experiencing the healing powers of the waves, the ocean breeze and a few calling seagulls. Lorrie xoxox Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For wom...

Today, on Episode #136 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we’re continuing our theme of rest by exploring why we may have trouble resting in our Me Now Years. Part of the problem is that we sometimes mix up the terms “relax” and “rest.” For example, you may relax at the end of the day by: Reading a book Watching TV Scrolling social media But are you really “resting?” Sure, you’re likely sitting or lying...

On Episode #135 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are continuing on our Rest & Reset journey with a special interview! I’m chatting with Dr. Camilla Moore, a Harvard-Trained Stress Management Instructor and Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional who has extensive training in mind-body medicine. Dr. Moore is a burnout interventionist and resilience expert dedicated to transforming how bu...

It’s nighttime, and you are winding down for the day. What habits or routines do you have to shake off the day and prepare yourself for sleep? Washing your face and brushing your teeth Taking a bubble bath with essential oils Drinking a cup of chamomile tea Reading Meditating Listening to a podcast How about journaling? Journaling to let go of your day. This week, on Episode #134 of the Habit Thri...

Welcome to 2025, Habit Thrivers! A new year, a new chapter, and a new chance to embrace our awesomeness! Kicking off this new year with the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are chatting about seasonal themes and how, as we progress through the next few weeks of January, we will connect goals, routines and rituals. So, instead of declaring a goal or resolution for 2025, think about what your theme for the...

Welcome to the final podcast of 2024, Habit Thrivers! Today, on Episode #132, we are coming up with our personalized recipe for calm. The feeling of calm doesn’t just happen TO us … it is something we can intentionally create. When we recognize what situations, activities and scenarios make us feel calm, we can use them to proactively ground ourselves, creating a sense of control and resilience no...

Balance. It’s the holy grail of self-help advice. The thing we’re told to strive for in our work, our relationships, and even our holiday traditions. And it’s overrated. On Episode #131 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I’m inviting you to rethink what it means to “have it all together” during the holiday season and beyond. Instead of balance, we’re going to try shifting focus, embracing seasons of lif...

Last week on the Habit Thrive Podcast, we talked about using rituals and routines to create more joy in our holiday season. On Episode #130 today, I’m giving you a short ritual to try that is meant to create calm and open up space for more joy. This grounding practice can be done nearly anywhere at any time, and you can feel free to use whatever parts of it speak to you in the moment. We’re going...

As we continue jumping into this busy holiday season, we here at the Habit Thrive Podcast are focusing on ways to bring peace, calm and joy to our days. Today, on episode #129, we explore the difference between routines and rituals, why both are important and how to create personalized rituals that bring peace and meaning to your holiday season. Routines - practical, everyday activities that keep...

Well, Habit Thrivers, today we wrap up the month of November and welcome December with open arms and - hopefully, after the past couple months of podcast episodes on sleep - a well-rested body and spirit. Today, on Episode #128 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are discussing 3 simple steps to reclaiming our joy in the month of December. The first step is to think back to a ritual, hobby, activity …...

As we wrap up November and head into December, many of us are prepping for a busy holiday season ahead. The next month is sure to be filled with friends, family, parties, rich foods, late nights, disrupted schedules and general chaos. It’s an exciting time that often brings us feelings of joy, love and warmth … and exhaustion. It’s no coincidence that we have spent the past couple of months explor...

Hey Habit Thrivers! We are continuing our sleep theme with an amazing interview with Matt Hassett, founder and CEO of Loftie, a New York based company dedicated to creating better tech-life balance for people everywhere! Loftie is a modern and innovative alarm clock that aims to transform your morning routine by helping you keep your phone out of the bedroom. Designed with mindfulness and wellness...

For the past couple of weeks, we have been exploring how to prepare for and let go into a good night’s sleep. Of course, that’s the first - and often biggest - part of the sleep battle at times. But what about those nights you drift off to sleep only to find yourself awake again 4 hours later, staring off into the dark room? This week, on Episode #125 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I’m going to shar...

If you’ve been following along the past month of October, you have seen us welcoming the transition into fall by exploring our sleep. We began with a pause breath exercise and then talked about sleep hacks, evening rituals, and how our daily routines lead to a good night’s sleep. On Episode #124 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are extending our “sleep talk” into the first episode of November with...

This month on the Habit Thrive Podcast is all about sleep. We started with an episode exploring what contributes to a good night’s sleep and moved into answering the question: Why is it so difficult to put a daily routine into place? On Episode #123 this week, we are using our Sleep Checklist to set ourselves up for a blissful sleep. So, start by thinking about what time you go to bed. 10? 11:30?...

On this week’s episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are continuing our journey into a good night’s sleep.😴 Last week, we explored how a good daily routine contributes to a good night’s sleep. This week, on Episode #122, we’re answering the question: 🤔 Why is it so difficult to put a daily routine into place? Let’s start by recognizing what, exactly, makes a routine (and noticing that you may...

Why is a daily routine important for a good night’s rest?🤔 This week, on Episode #121 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are answering this question to kick off our series of episodes on sleep.😴 Regulating Our Internal Clock. Doing the same time at the same time every day can be challenging.😕 Kids, jobs, holidays, sickness … they all wreak havoc on our schedules. But it is 💯% worth it to work to...

Welcome to the month of October🍁, Habit Thrivers! This is a month of transitioning from late summer to fall, when the weather, leaves, and the world around us start to change.🤗 However, it can also be the perfect month to take a pause.✋ Many of us may be moving out of that time of year when we mow the lawn once a week or tend to our garden🌻 on weekends. But we’re not quite to the point of salt...

In this episode, we round out the 5 steps to a Fit, Fearless and Fabulous Fall by exploring the concept of hygge , a Scandinavian word that embodies a feeling of coziness, comfort, and warmth—perfect for the transition from fall into winter. While previous steps in this series have focused on moving with the season, changing routines, and meditation, this final step is all about creating a cozy en...

In the past few weeks, we have learned how to: Practice Mindfulness🙏 and Be in the Fall Season by using all of our senses to experience the changing season all around us. Change Things Up👏 by swapping out summer tanks for scarves and breaking out our fall home decor. Move With the Fall Season🏃‍♀️ by adjusting our walks, activities and exercise with the change in temperature and the drop in ligh...

The fall season is nearly upon us🍁, and here on the Habit Thrive Podcast, we're ramping up our journey to a Fit, Fearless & Fabulous Fall!🙌 To recap, we started the month of September with Step 1: Practice Mindfulness🙏 and Be in the Fall Season. This is all about being present in the moment and using all of your senses👀👂👃 to enjoy the changes around you. Last week, we addressed Step 2: C...

Hey, Habit Thrivers!👋 Welcome to the second✌️ week of our Fit, Fearless & Fabulous Fall Season series. Last week, we started things off by practicing mindfulness.🙏 Focusing on our breath😮‍💨 or on a meditation or mantra. Focusing on the sights👀, sounds and smells around us. And bringing our focus back to that centerpoint🤗 any time it starts to wander. This week, we are moving to step 2 on...

Hey there Habit Thrivers! This week, on Episode #115 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, I'm introducing you to my 5 Steps to a Fit, Fearless & Fabulous PDF Guide . Download your FREE copy of the guide here , and let's get started! Lorrie xoxox Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website...

This week on Episode #114 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are diving into some social interaction … with a twist.😉 A habit-related twist, of course! But first, let me ask you: Where are you with being social at this time of your life?🤔 😦Does the thought of attending a large gathering of strangers make you anxious? 😄Are you excited to interact with Facebook group members about a shared interest...

Here we are, chugging along in the month of August, and the end of summer is on the horizon!👀 This time of year, many of us might find ourselves staring down the deadline😳 of some project or commitment that we made two months ago when the summer was shiny and new and we had all the time in the world.😎 And now you’re wondering: What the heck did I get myself into? 😧 Today, on Episode #113 of th...