The Right-Sized Life with Amy Schmidt

What do you want to be when you grow up?  How many times were you asked that question?  Of course, my answers were everything from a marine biologist, to a dermatologist, to a talk show host.  There isn't a yellow brick road leading us down a specific path, sometimes we decide to make a pivot.  By definition a pivot is an intentional, step-by-step process that enables you to leave your curren...

Think about this for a moment.  How would you react if your mom comes to you for online dating advice?  More divorced and widowed baby boomers are using online dating sites, and today's episode digs into those conversations, when the roles are reversed and it's your mom or dad who is heading out into the dating world.  What to do...and what not to do.  My conversation with Kristen Jensen...

Women have more money and more power than ever before. So let's dig into how we can begin a New Year being more financially savvy. How do we begin to think about investing?  How can I save more money?  When should I start having conversations about money with my kids, or my aging parents?  These are the topics we are talking about in the episode today.  Jean Chatzky, Today Show financial expe...

When you chart your course, do you feel like there's a map guiding you along the journey? You head to school, get married, have children, find your career and stay the course.  Well as we all know, life doesn't always unravel as you thought it would.  You are heading one direction, and might get caught on a one way road for a bit, but then you recalculate and begin again.  You chart a ne...

We've all been there....you sit in the back of a PTA meeting and the next thing you know, you're now large and in charge of the committee.....What just happened?  Today, I have a conversation with best selling author, Laurie Gelman, about her new Class Mom sequel, "You've been volunteered." Laurie talks about her 'Act 3' and how at 52 she wrote her first book.  S...

Today's episode is an inspiring journey of a woman who has lived in three different countries, while raising her family.  She has always made time to center herself through yoga and discovered this passion and share it with others.  She is living her best life at 53, and continues to challenge herself and inspire others.  She looks at life after 50 as a new beginning, with more freedom to fin...

ADHD/ ADD, we have all heard the terms, but being diagnosed after 40.....is this possible?  It is possible and in this episode I talk with Diann Wingert, a life strategist and mentor for women who identify with ADHD/ADD. Diann has had a very interesting journey.  Her current work serves women with ADHD, she did her master’s thesis on ADHD, and yet, she didn’t recognize herself being ADHD until she...

Investment in travel is an investment in yourself.  In today's episode we are talking all things travel.  It's so easy to put travel on the 'would a, could a, should a list', isn't it?  Sometimes we tend to dream of getting away and between the mere thought, the logistics and planning, it gets caught up in the maze and doesn't happen.  Today's conversation is wit...

It you've ever wondered what it would be like to perform under the lights on a Broadway Stage, this is the episode for you.  What does it feel like when the the curtain opens, and it's time.  In Today's episode I have a conversation with the incredible and inspiring, Katie Diamond.  Katie has written, produced, and starred in numerous musical and cabaret shows in her 20-year career,...

In this episode I have a heartfelt and honest discussion with Vickie Night. I have followed her journey since the unexpected happened. During this holiday season please have it on your heart to open your circle to those that may need a little special care this time of year.  It's easy to become I-centric and focused on our own to do lists and forget about those who may be struggling this time...

Healthy is an outfit that look different on everybody. Let's be honest eating healthy is a challenge for everyone.  Now let's talk dig deep into eating at midlife and beyond.  We all know things change.  We are needed in a different way, things shift - and I'm just not talking about our roles....I'm talking about our bodies.  This episode I have a conversation with Nutritionist...

What's in your closet?  What's that outfit you put on and you feel like a rock star?  Everyone has a go to, right?  Or...are you like me, it's simply daunting to go into your closet.  It's that time of year to break out the tweeds and wool sweaters, and pack up the florals.  This episode is just what you need if you have fashion questions...what's the best neckline for me?...

The things that make me different make me, me. This interview will leave an imprint on your heart and / or inspire you to action. Maybe this story is similar to your own, or you can think of someone that has lived their life with autism. Think about navigating your life...being different.  Being unique and not completely understood. Maybe you are a parent of a child, or have an adult child with au...

Think about this for a minute.  You've been in a career for over 20 years.  You are well respected, and have a great reputation within the industry and you enjoy what you're doing.  One day, you get the news that you are not needed in the role anymore.  You are 50 years old. In this episode you will meet an inspiring, and enthusiastic woman, that had to chart a new course.  Working her w...

Do you want to write a book? Do you want to go back to school? Do you want to start a business? What are YOUR fears? Do you fear you can't do the things you used to do? Fear of the unknown. Fear of uncertainty.  Procrastination and perfectionism...two words that are linked to fear.  This episode will dig deep into what we fear at life 'in the middle' and beyond.  What triggers our f...

Have you had a moment when you're searching for your glasses and they're on top of your head? Have you had a word on the tip of your tongue and you can't say it? Are your AC bills higher because you're always hot? Did you gain 5 lbs and you swear you haven't been eating donuts everyday? Did you know there are 70 million of us that are 45 and over?  And guess what, that&apo...

Keeping up with technology is a challenge but we are tackling the good stuff.  What do you do with all those photos on your phone?  How do I keep track of all these passwords?  Is there an app for that?  Let's raise our glass (not glasses) and get off the sidelines...get in the game..and maybe learn a 'hack' or two. Technology expert - let me say, guru, John Sand is with us and shar...

Ask yourself this simple question?  What is it I want to accomplish and how can I make it happen.  Now move forward with no judgement. With no guilt.  Make yourself a priority.  Have you wanted to write a book?  Have you wanted to learn how to sail?  Have you wanted to learn your family history?  Have you wanted to declutter your house?  Have you want to connect with a friend that you miss in your...

How many times have you walked into a room and quickly scan it, hands sweating, heart racing as you look for a familiar face to sit next to? Are you a horseshoe or a circle? Don't answer and don't look at either one being better than the other. But this is about reaching outside your comfort zone. Not looking back but living forward. It will inspire you and make you say 'hi' to...

Are you a women over 40 that is ready to go all in? Take on the challenge of Act 2? You know what...you haven't peaked yet...you're just getting started! Are you an empty nester and have adults kids or are you the oldest mom in the preschool pick up line? Are you dealing with aging parents or the loss of a parent? Are you experiencing all the emotional and physical changes that start wit...