The Right-Sized Life with Amy Schmidt

I believe in spirited movement and revelatory stillness. That we are made to move and be moved in ways that astonish us, lifelong. That physical movement can be spiritually seismic. Breath and sweat are doorways to the heart—noise cancelling headphones for the symphony of our DNA. That ultimately, the metric that matters is joy. Today my guest is Nicole Meline, and we talk about this thing she cal...

Navigating our teens comes with some unexpected waves and currents.  Today my guests, Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis have authored a book to help you calm the currents and steady the waves.  They are the co-authors of: The Parent Compass. Bragging rights and bumper stickers are some of the social forces fueling today's parenting behavior, and as a result even well-intentioned parents are be...

How often do we say, "It's not our mom's midlife."  Well today's guest tagged that very thing...the new midlife.  Meet Michelle Newman.... Podcast host of the new mid podcast, and Founder of the new mid academy.    The New Mid is a frank, funny look at women in mid-life and their day-to day-struggles and successes, as well as the big stuff - questions about meaning, fulfil...

 My name is Lorraine Miano. As an Integrative Holistic Health Coach certified in hormone health, and author of the bestselling book “The Magic of Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Get Your Happy Back!” , I am especially passionate about working with women in all phases of menopause who have weight, metabolism and aging concerns, so that they can have more energy, less stress and feel comfortable in t...

You are NOT the only one dealing with stress and anxiety. My passion is watching people grow into the best version of themselves. I have the utmost respect for people who are devoted to improving themselves. I want to be a part of that change by helping to overcome barriers. Therefore, I work with teens & adults who have trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, dual diagnosis & and several other m...

Redefining the Prime Woman PRIME is for the ageless generation of women who don’t dress, think, or act like women in previous generations. We are unique. Just as our teen and adult lives did not mirror our mothers, neither do our lives at 50, 60, or 70. Being entrepreneurial prime women ourselves, we launched PRiME as an online magazine that caters to just us! PRiME is a lifestyle guide for living...

Finding the clues and putting it all together when it comes to your nutritional health is one of the most important steps in your journey.  Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a functional clinical nutritionist, founder of Skinterrupt , and the host of the Healthy Skin Show . In her clinical practice, she helps women and men with never-ending “stomach problems”, chronic skin rashes, brain fog, chronic...

Do you ever wonder what it's like to be a producer for some of the most watched and highly rated daytime television shows? In this episode, my guest is the  Emmy Award winning TV Producer, and media coach Amy Rosenblum .  She has been a force in the broadcast business for over thirty years. Amy began her career at CBS news, where none other than Andy Cohen was an intern, and won an Emmy for a...

The myth that older women are invisible is shattered in this inspirational and revealing look at remarkable women thriving, leading lives rich in experiences and accomplishments that defy perceptions and reveal what is possible beyond sixty. In this episode I chat with the filmmaker, Melissa Davey.  Melissa says, "A woman’s age is not her story."  From the voice of Apple’s Siri to one of...

So what is going on?  I'm hot. I'm tired. I can't sleep. Sounds familiar?  So many women have questions about menopause.  Does this sound question sound relatable? “ I wish I knew what all the potential symptoms were so I could be better prepared.”  We all know the classic symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog, but are there any lesser known side effects that women...

Divorce doesn't have to be destructive There are many options as you begin to navigate the journey through divorce. In today's episode I talk with Rosemarie Ferrante. Rosemarie  is an attorney licensed in New York and Connecticut, who focuses her practice on non-adversarial divorce through mediation and the collaborative divorce process.   This episode takes time to address the following...

From the moment of birth, Michael Kutcher has overcome challenges and conquered obstacles that most people never even catch a glimpse of.  He was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of three, and ten years later underwent a heart transplant.  He is nothing short of a miracle. Michael has had the ability to not just overcome obstacles, but thrive and live with a "difability"...a term...

If there was ever a need for a book like this, it is now. As a world renowned expert on the subject, Dr. Joan Neehall is the one to deliver this message. Have you been stressed, anxious, or worried? Have you felt pangs of loneliness in recent times? Are you longing for greater connection with others and the world around you? In a phrase, Are you looking for happiness ? If so, you are not alone—at...

Two midlife, empty nester walk into a cannabis dispensary.....that's what we are talking about today - and you don't want to miss it. When menopause starts, and often well before, women can stop feeling like themselves. Hormones go haywire and with them your mood; temperature regulation goes out the window; restful sleep becomes a distant memory; and mental clarity vanishes. Women are le...

Barbara Majeski is a nationally recognized lifestyle expert and mom of three from New Jersey. She appears frequently on top network stations around the country. As a mom Barbara is dedicated to living life with purpose and approaching all aspects of living with creativity and confidence! In 2015 while entering a divorce Barbara was handed a diagnosis of Stage III cancer. While in the midst of trea...

Today’s guest is Lynn Lyons, LICSW who is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who lives in Concord, New Hampshire and is in private practice for over 27 years. In my experience, most people who state they want to improve some aspect of their family life really do want to improve some aspect of their life. They’re not lying. Of course, there may be old patterns or experiences that...

Resilience and the power of forgiveness.  Today I talk with Stephanie Thornton Plymale about her memoir, American Daughter. The subtitle of Stephanie’s book says it all: A Memoir of Intergenerational Trauma, a Mother’s Dark Secrets, and a Daughter’s Quest for Redemption.  Her memoir has been called harrowing, and her childhood was unimaginably traumatic. But today, Stephanie is a successful author...

There’s no better time to explore how you can stay up to date on social media and not become outdated....no anti-social over here! Today we dig in....  Take it from The Instagram Expert herself, Sue B. Zimmerman, if Instagram is where your followers and ideal customer avatar are hanging out, then it's time to checkout all of this wisdom...jam-packed into this bonus episode of the podcast! Sta...

Age is NOT just a number.  Amen!  Are you ready to grow up and not grow old?   Today's episode will inspire you to #cannonballwithconfidence. Listen in as two award-winning ad creatives talk about launching their #AgeisNOTjustaNumber video campaign -- an " Age Anthem" tackling ageism head-on.   I was part of the campaign and loved every minute of it - you can watch it here . If you...

Skincare at midlife and beyond is a top of mind topic for women.  And at times, we put our skincare at the bottom of the list of to do's.  Taking care of our skin at any age is self-care and today I talk with Dr. Tiina Meder, Founder of Meder Beauty . We talk about Dr. Meder's journey and why her passion for skincare lead her to launch her company.  This professional skincare created by...

We talk about relationships a lot on the Fearlessly Facing Fifty podcast, and  today's episode is a special one.  I interviewed my Mother-in-law months ago sitting around the kitchen table.  I value her advice and wisdom.  I received this note from a listener when I advertised that this episode would air.  Here is what she wrote:  How blessed we are, how fortunate we've been that you are...

Dr. Valena Wright has specialized in gynecologic oncology for the past 25 years. When her sister, Debbie, received a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, she gained a new perspective on what patients and their families go through throughout the process. Unfortunately, her sister died from ovarian cancer, but Wright used this opportunity to teach others what can be learned from her sister’s experience by w...

When Jenny Hubbard lost her six-year-old daughter Catherine in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, she was confronted with a grief and loss no parent should ever face. And yet, In the depths of her pain, she sought to inspire and founded the CVH Animal Sanctuary in her daughter’s memory, creating a place of healing for humans, animals and the environment – a place to fulfill one...

What a great way to jump start spring... with an inspirational and motivational interview with Kristen  Coffield, founder of the Culinary Cure website and She is It Facebook page, both dedicated to helping women over 50 live their best  life. I caught up with Kristen to find out how it all started, believe me this interview will boost your mind, body and soul…and will make you think about the choi...

Dating is like real estate; the longer you’re on the market, the more people are going to wonder what’s wrong with you! -Holly Parker Today I have a conversation with  New York City real estate powerhouse Holly Parker. Holly is with Douglas Elliman, NYC’s premiere luxury residential brokerage and has nearly 8 billion in sales.  As you will learn through the interview, Holly is smart, a rock star n...