I know we all want to be productive, but do we always have to push, push, push? The hustle & grind can become our default and so routine that it's addictive and we don't even know it. In this episode I talk about how I recently witnessed people being fully present and leisurely with their community on an average Tuesday afternoon. This posed a question in my mind of... can we learn to be more present and less forceful in our lives? Here are the links to today's episode: Beautiful Second Act ...
Oct 18, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 18
If you are waiting on your work visa and cannot join the work force, what do you do? You start your own company online. That's what Jess Potgieter did when she came to the United States from Australia. A delayed work visa and one pandemic later, Jess decided to take what she loved doing and created a business that focused on making people happy. The Rosy Redhead was born, and in this episode, Jess shares with us why she started the whimsical and floral stationary business that has evolved into s...
Oct 11, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Life shouldn't be taken quite so seriously, and with Anna Lind Thomas in the house, you have to laugh. This episode I talk to Anna about her recent book, I'm Not Ready for This, and we discuss how she came to be a humor writer in the first place. Her story about the fart, that went viral, and the whacky things that normal every day life brings is the forefront of our conversation. "Real life if far more funny than anything you could make up," she was once told. When you listen to Anna and hear a...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 16
I dreamed of feeling so happy that I'd be in awe that this could really be my life, instead of feeling... Is this really all there is? I've been on this self-discovery journey and learned a key component to how people get to that place of blissful joy , even in everyday life. It's taken me quite awhile to get here and I fall off from my practice from time to time, but I can honestly say that living with an abundance of joy on a regular basis IS OBTAINABLE. In today's episode, I have share my sto...
Sep 27, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Taking leave to travel the world and paddleboard off the coast of every continent was Billy's plan. He never thought an emotional breakdown in Korea would change his life forever. In this episode, Billy Lahr, the host of The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast, shares how his life's path became crystal clear to him after his breakdown. He's been focused on navigating his own midlife crisis mindfully and now helps others do the same. Listen to his story and how today he is helping others with a progra...
Sep 20, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 14
When you ask yourself the big question, " If what I'm doing now is all there is after the kids leave, will that be enough?" - it can be a life changing moment. For Jodi Silverman, she knew it would NOT be enough, and that there was something BIGGER out there that she was meant to be doing. Enter, Moms Who Dare. Jodi is a life coach and founder of the Moms Who Dare Community. She talks with me on this episode about daring to do that thing you've always wanted to do. To step out of your comfort zo...
Sep 13, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Many people have this crippling belief. I believed it for years and bought into the idea that it was the only way. I suffered and was trapped by this belief, until I found a way to let it go. Listen today as I share with you an idea of how we can all live happier and freer lives by getting rid of a particular belief that plagues millions. Links from today's episode: Beautiful Second Act Facebook Group Email me at patti@beautifulsecondact.com Instagram: beautiful_second_act Michael Singer's Book:...
Sep 06, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Just because you never imagine doing something doesn't mean you shouldn't try it. But what if it's jumping out of an airplane? When I found out that an old friend of mine recently went skydiving, I had to know... what made her do it? In this interview with Kimberly Spear-Condon, she talks all about how her adventure of jumping out of a perfectly good plane was never her intention, but it changed her life. Links to today's episode: Beautiful Second Act Facebook Group Follow on Instagram: beautifu...
Aug 30, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 11
From blowing up her 25 year marriage due to alcoholism, and suddenly finding herself with an empty nest, and living alone for the first time in her life, Maria had no other choice but to make some serious changes. Maria's popular TedX video, "Turning Life's Challenges Into a Force for Good," had me on the edge of my seat. She wrote a book, (50 After 50), about the huge changes she made after turning 50, and candidly shared that with the world too. But what I was not expecting to hear was about h...
Aug 23, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Country Music superstar Heidi Newfield is on the show today discussing her solo career after leading the group Trick Pony for years. With two solo albums now, and a platinum-certified smash hit song "Johnny & June," Newfield has no plans of slowing down. This is a deep dive into Newfield's past, as well as what she's enjoying in this new, creative season of life. We discuss her writing process, what she's working to bring to Country Music next, and her personal relationship with legendary si...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 9
What if I told you that you could have a Bucket List experience? I'm talking 5 magical days immersed in the energies of whales and/or dolphins. You can experience an intimate and transformational connection with these special beings. Anne Gordon leads her guests to connect with the wondrous spirits of whales and dolphins, that are profoundly moving, deeply healing, and life-altering for many people. But there is a lot to this story. On today's episode of Beautiful Second Act, we talk with animal...
Aug 09, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Is it possible to have too much of something? Ever hear of the old saying, too much of a good thing? We humans often cram our lives with too much of everything. This can weigh us down and eventually complicate our lives where it's totally unnecessary. Too much activity, too much food, too many choices... these are just a few examples of how having too much can not be a good thing. In today's episode, I talk about how we can know when enough is enough. In Dr. Wayne Dyer's book, Change Your Though...
Aug 02, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Have you reached midlife and realized that you simply aren't doing what you want to be doing with your life anymore? Are you looking for an exit plan from the corporate world into a life that's more creative? Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey can help. Clarissa helps working women, who have lost their passion at work, create a career blueprint so the can finally make a living doing what they love. She's a coach, author, artist, and creative entrepreneur. Here are the links to today's episode: Her web...
Jul 26, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Since 2015 I've been traveling a couple times a year on my own. It started out as time for me to write uninterrupted. But I wondered if I could really justify my going. At first it felt too indulgent to have so much time to myself. Then I realized I got far more out of the traveling alone than just the writing. In this episode I talk about my 5 Reasons I believe everyone should experience traveling alone. Now that I've done it so many times, I cannot go without this sacred time alone. Here are t...
Jul 19, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Do you need some hand holding for growing a business? Are you looking to START a business but need guidance? Is it important to you that your message be made clear to the audience you are serving? You need to listen to this episode. Molly Mandelberg is the founder of Wild Hearts Rise Up, and Tactical Magic Podcast. She also has another podcast called Reveal The Game of Life, and is a best selling author. She helps coaches, healers, and conscious leaders to broadcast their messages with ease so t...
Jul 12, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Have you ever felt like there should be more to life than this? Did you imagine life would be more glamorous, or more exciting than it is? Today's episode is all about when I hit a wall in my early 30's, did a lot of soul searching and spiritual work on myself, only to be confronted once again with the same question in my late 40's of Is This Really All There Is? Now at 54, I believe the answers in life are far more simple than we usually think. In fact, in midlife and beyond, I truly believe we...
Jul 05, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Just when you feel like you've hit your stride and are feeling pretty good that you might have this life thing figured out...BAM! Menopause. Sally Bartlett is the self-proclaimed Dean of Varsity Menopause. She's the author of the #1 Best Selling books, Dammit it IS Menopause, and the sequel, More Dammit it IS Menopause. In this episode I talked to Sally about how she arrived at writing her books, what women can expect when being coached by her, and how journaling changed the course of her life a...
Jun 28, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On this first episode of Season 3 we welcome back Willow Star. She's beat Stage 4 Cancer, has totally transformed her life that the doctors said she'd only live 33 months in, and now after 6 years, she's still tumor free! Willow has just made yet another huge leap of faith in her life by leaving the city she's loved and lived in since she was 18 years old, for the mountains and trees of Northern California. Her beloved van, that she travels to clients for healing sessions in, is getting a new en...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This is the final episode for the Anniversary series. So many fun guests were on this past year. Thanks to all the listeners, the guests, and I am super excited for what is to come in year 2! Here are the Apple links to today's episode. You can also listen on Amazon Music, Spotify, IHeartMusic and anywhere you get your podcasts. Margaret Jackson: Midlife 360 Season 2 Episode 6 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautiful-second-act/id1579413165?i=1000542316982 James & Claire Davis: The Mi...
May 31, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 40
This 1 Year Anniversary Celebration had to be cut into 3 episodes to showcase each of the people I've interviewed over the year. Here are the Apple links to today's episode. You can also listen wherever you get your shows. JLynnBailey - Season 1 Episode 20 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautiful-second-act/id1579413165?i=1000530808652 Dr. Ellen, The Midlife Whisperer - Season 1 Episode 26 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautiful-second-act/id1579413165?i=1000532468344 Tammy Alamed...
May 26, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 39
I can't believe it's already been a year since I started Beautiful Second Act Podcast! Over the past year I've held twenty-seven interviews with fantastic humans, striving to live their BEST LIFE in the second half of life. In Part One of this anniversary special event, I talk about the first eight people. Some of which were on twice to the show in the first year. I'll leave links to each episode so you can go listen to their interviews in total at your leisure. LISTEN FROM ANYWHERE YOU GET YOUR...
May 24, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 38
How can we move forward in midlife or beyond when someone we care about doesn't understand our path? Standing alone in our choices can be the hardest thing we do. So often, our loved ones have good intentions of advising us against our longing. They may think what you desire to do is unusual, irresponsible, or plain crazy. But we don't need permission to change course. If we stay true in our Knowing, and follow our hearts, then others around us will eventually see the best of us. In this episode...
May 17, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Do you remember being 13? The year you were old enough to venture out on your own a bit, but still were full of wonder and enthusiasm? Somewhere along the line, we stopped feeling the magic of anything is possible. In this episode I talk about all the things 13 year olds experience that as adults we have forgotten and are too fearful to embrace. I speak of the reasons why we need to get back to feeling open minded as a 13 year old is, and open our hearts as well. Taking chances, always being up ...
May 10, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 36
We can all benefit from someone who is fully grounded. Someone who truly knows how to stay present, and has themselves, transformed from always doing the busy work, into finding their Center and living in The Flow. Meet Michanda Lindsey. She is a Life Coach who teaches her clients the power of Presence, Breath, and Transformation. Michanda's calling is to help others to connect to their True Self, and fullfil their inner peace. This is one of the deepest conversations yet, here on Beautiful Seco...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Hello Friends! Welcome to another bonus episode of The Reading Room . On the last Thursday of each month I we have a special episode where I share some of my writing with you. I've been writing my whole life and over the years I've saved up quite a few essays, short stories, novellas, and now I write novels. Here on The Reading Room, I might share a sample chapter of what I'm working on, or something I've published. Each month is a different story to share. This month is THE GIFT. I hope you enj...
Apr 28, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Why does telling the truth make you unpopular? In today's episode, I talk about all the ways telling the truth effects our relationships with colleagues, our friends, our families, and even ourselves. Truth telling can leave some feeling fear of being compared, alienated, hurt, or disappointed. It isn't always easy to tell the truth, or hear the truth. In this episode I walk through all the ways telling the truth can make you unpopular, but explain exactly why it is so important that we do. Link...
Apr 26, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In today's episode we have Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis, a Life Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Podcast Host of Most Memorable Journeys. Through her programs and podcast, Elisabeth hopes to bring more light to the world and help others carry their burden and help them let go of what weights them down. We discuss her early life and how she became a world traveler today. Having traveled to more than 100 countries, Elisabeth has learned much about the human spirit and how no matter where we...
Apr 19, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 32
There are some lessons in life that just take us longer to learn than others. It isn't always easy to let go of things that don't serve us. It also isn't easy to change habits that have shaped us for many years. But it CAN be done. In this episode, I explain what it is that I learned about a decade ago and have since been putting it into practice. I can say I've learned it, but it doesn't mean I've mastered it. It is a constant work in progress that has changed the way I live my life. I can hone...
Apr 12, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Setting goals can sometimes feel like a daunting task. It can be overwhelming to make an exhaustive list of all we wish to achieve. But what if it didn't have to be? A dear friend of mine invited me to get together for a fun activity of goal setting into four categories that would be broken into bite size lists. Monthly goals that we could either check off a list, or carry over into the next month. This isn't just a To-Do-List. This is an accountability chart that when put in a prominent spot in...
Apr 05, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Welcome to another bonus episode of The Reading Room. On the last Thursday of each month we have a special episode where I share with you some of my writing. As a published author, I am writing all the time. Here on The Reading Room, I share either a chapter from one of my books, a personal essay, or a short story. I love storytelling, and these episodes are small, digestible nuggets you can listen to just like an audio book, only you finish in one sitting. If you like this content, consider lea...
Mar 31, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 29
