The Midlife Connection for WMN

Ep 80 In this episode, we get real about the depletion many of us suffer from because of the badge of busy that keeps us from tuning into what is truly happening to our bodies. Migraines, dry skin, and anxiety are overtaking the ability to enjoy the day and each other. Andrea Marsh of Cotswold Menopause talks about everyday health and wellness, from a Chinese Medicine perspective - gentle physical...

In this episode, you get to meet Leontien, empowering women to take charge of their lives. This native Dutch advocate living in Italy guides you in embracing change, fostering connection, and nurturing creativity. As a confidence coach and founder of Happinest Membership, she helps you prioritize health, create awareness around wealth, and unlock your true potential.  You will understand her passi...

Ep 78. Welcome to the Women Supporting Women Series!  She shares practical tips for cultivating both gratitude muscles and how she revisited her childhood self-soothing methods - all with the help of her Zen Rabbit,  so that we can find the calm in all the chaos can support all people, but especially women after 40. Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of  Zen Rabbit . An award-winning writer, speake...

Ep 77. Where do you go for support? Women can best understand other women and especially whether you consider yourself GenX, Second Chapter, Rocking Life after 40, 50, 60, or beyond, support matters more than what you call this age. This season you will meet female entrepreneurs and business owners who are focused on helping other women like you thrive.  While this may be the shortest episode ever...

Once you figure out what is blocking you, hindering you, or just in your way, you can START moving forward! This episode was recorded immediately after a free zoom chat I shared with people on my email list on  Lessons learned while on Sabbatical: Can you love yourself when you have to see yourself in ALL your glory after every shower for 2 months? Money saving hacks on airfare, lodging, and mobil...

Ep 75 When I read the advice my best friend of over 35 years gave to a young teacher who also happened to be a former student of hers, I felt compelled to interview her so that you all got the chance to hear them too because they apply to ALL of us! Emily Parrish is a lifelong learner and educator with over 20 years of experience. She is a masterful relationship builder who embodies loving others...

Hey what is stopping you? From doing that ONE thing that you have always dreamt of making a reality. I might even be able to guess - because it is usually one of 3 things. What if there was a life hack that might change that limiting belief for a shift in perspective so that you just take one step forward? Join Hillary on Monday July 31st at 1 pm EST/10 am PST on a free zoom call to ask questions...

How do you define beauty? Do you feel like feeling good is a never ending project? Or is there a sweet spot for any age in life? I have great news for you today! You can CHOOSE what is beautiful for you, and choose something better for yourself. You are worth it! Psst… you CAN live with joy, style and passion. This is NOT your mama's midlife. You CAN LOVE the skin you are in. And, it is NEVER too...

Ep 72 Your Health Is Your Wealth with Nina Rubin - Silver Warrior 4 U Trigger warning! This episode mentions use of liquid collagen, serious mental health challenges, and surviving childhood incest - not in detail. But, at the end, you will hear Nina's encouragement that you can not only survive, but thrive in life - after absolutely anything. You too have SO much life ahead of you! At any any age...

Tricia is one of the original Founding Members of Community Bloom. She and Hillary shares the desire to help women SHINE after 50, to gather, grow, and give ourselves the grace we all need. If you are not doing what you want to do with your time, then NOW is the time. Get re-invigorated! Bonus, Hillary is IN Slovenia when this podcast episode released. In Ep 62, Visualize a Perfect Day, Hillary im...

In this second part with Stacey Gresham. Check out Ep 69 on Becoming a Better Advocate for Yourself. The conversation continues on how the pelvic floor is impacted by the viscera - the abdominal organs. Fortunately, there are specialists trained in visceral manipulation and treatment when trained by Jean Pierre Barral. Be sure to stay tuned to the fun "Inside the Actor's Studio Style questions at...

Hillary speaks with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Stacey Gresham on understanding our Pelvic Floor, for both men and women. How does one know they need Pelvic floor PT, and how to find and select the right PT. We can all become better advocates for ourselves, connect with our body, communicate with our health care providers and release the shame with conversations about what is happening "down there...

There is more to this chat than just narcissism. Hillary and Leah discuss Trauma/trauma and what how professionals distinguish the two, emotional abuse, and how to use peppermint essential oils to reset/regulate your nervous system. Leah Petrucci is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Holistic Health & Wellness Coach who does not believe in a "one size fits all" solution, but her overall approa...

Ep 67 Michele Henning Folan tells Hillary about a creative pivot during the pandemic, what made her want to start a podcast, Asking for a Friend and her goals for midlife women? Michele is a 26-year veteran of the health industry, sales leader, coach, and self-professed life-long learner. In addition to hosting the podcast, Michele is the Director of Field Inside Sales for Astro Pak. She has been...

Help the Caregiver by Navigating Awkward Conversations… If you have ever been paralyzed with social anxiety or caught off guard and unsure of what to say, then YOU are in the RIGHT place! Hillary Baggett is a Holistic Business Strategist and Consultant, Founder of the Women's Midlife Network for female entrepreneurs and business owners: women who know their purpose, have a heart to serve women 40...

Hillary shares this incredible chat with Adrienne Ross, a financial planner with the heart and soul of a counselor. 3 steps to Align Finances - Reflect to focus on what matters to you, make a plan, and then develop the strategy to implement the plan! If you avoid certain experiences due to those internal messages and conversations about money, then this is for you! Always a fiduciary. Independent....

Hillary and Susie discuss identifying the triggers in what you eat, drink, and how you move so that you can feel more like yourself. Susie Day, is your autoimmune mentor and founder of Blooming in Midlife. She writes and delivers workshops on essential oils and all natural technique to find relief from pain especially for those with autoimmune conditions. Grab your Free Blooming in Midlife Gifts A...

Do you know like a trust someone because they were military, successful, or because they did the work to create the transformation? Hillary talks with fellow military spouse, Cece about the choices we make and the impact on weight loss, menopause, and self-love. And, she served in the military, is married to a retired Chaplain, AND did the work to transform her health journey. Personal transformat...

When you reflect on a day and think, wow, that was perfect and you wonder, what made that day so great? Well, what if you could imagine the perfect day with all your senses so that you could make it happen and change your brain to look forward to the day ahead. Please do not drive while listening to this episode. The cool thing is that the day this was released, I learned that 2 of the perfect wak...

Ep 61 Natural Solutions in 28 days with Chinese Medicine with Andrea Marsh of Cotswold Menopause Can you even imagine feeling like a brand new person in 28 days? Andrea Marsh provides holistic and natural treatment as a licensed Diplomat in Chinese Medicine and Shiatsu Practitioner to clients around the globe. For women experiencing peri- and post- menopausal symptoms, she has transformed the heal...

Yes! The mind, body, and spirit are all connected whether we realize it or not. Coming together to build a healthy community calls us to look at the whole person, not just one part in isolation. Leah is committed to helping women shift to a healthier way of thinking and relating to ourselves through true self-care, investing in our health, having fun, and providing the tools and resources to creat...

Ep 59 If you want to learn how to make the most of midlife, release perfection and not let anxiety and depression hold you back, then meet one of our Community Bloom founding members, Lisa Storer. She is the Founder of Midlife Pursuits and the FB group Over 40: Making the Most of Midlife. After her role change following the empty nest, she was ready for something new and she wants to share her enc...

Ep 58 What is your greatest fear? Snakes, heights, losing a loved one, failure, speaking in public or something else? Well, I'm back and facing my fear! I took a few month off and realized that some people were catching up on missed episodes. Fear of perfection had me frozen for a while. Plus, I was migrating my website to Systeme.io, rebranding with new fonts, colors, and a logo and combining web...

Ep 57 The love between sisters is strong, even when not related by blood. Today's deep conversations about the similarities and differences of Islam and Christianity, why women wear a hijab, and how faith comforts us all when there is great loss. What a perfect week to celebrate being a woman of faith, a healthcare professional, and an adult with ADHD, when a Find Your Focus Workshop is being offe...

Ep 56 Are you feeling exhausted from what feels like the endless to-do list?  Do you have a hard time allowing yourself permission to rest?   Are you sacrificing your well-being and sanity to take care of everyone else but yourself? The beautiful answer is that your body is programmed to give you all the answers to these questions.  Are you listening?  Your body is giving you the signals. This is...