Habits 2.0 could have been the title of last week’s episode where you learned how to take the wisdom of such small-steps advocates as James Clear, author of Atomic Habits. With the new super-tool, The Progress Principle by researcher Teresa Amabile, you discovered how your deep emotions fuel your path through the discomfort of change to sustainable actions. Today I elaborate what that means for future you—the midlife you who embraces your best life ever. To reclaim your potential now and reach f...
Aug 21, 2025•13 min
In a world obsessed with big leaps, it’s time to rid yourself of that compulsion. For lasting midlife reinvention, radical change is not the prescription. Do not, I repeat, do not, dive into a perfectionist's pool spilling over with too many new habits. There’s nothing wrong with big dreams and desires, but there’s a lot wrong with a massive attempt to achieve them. Today you’ll hear the proven, effective way to get going on your goals now, along with the science that explains why that way is be...
Aug 14, 2025•18 min
Today we’re talking 15 minutes that ignite your soul and energize your day—not mani-pedi’s, not baths, but real-deal habits that fuel your body and mind. Yep, when the hustle-bustle of August transition from vacation to your back-to-Fall “regular” life sends your mind spinning, avoid the multi-tasking trap with proven self-support. Listen up and choose one of these self-helpers next time you really need it. To reclaim your potential now and reach for whatever midlife-plus goal means the most to ...
Aug 07, 2025•16 min
Last year this episode aired in September, but as August is the true pedal to the metal moment for fresh-start Fall, a.k.a. back-to-school fall, this is the time to hear it. Ah … those feelings: your dominant, real, authentic feelings … They are the clues to what’s going on with you, from elation to depression to confusion. And I can’t think of a better example or time of year to talk about this, using what most of us have heard of as “the empty nest” syndrome. Your children may be flying the co...
Jul 31, 2025•18 min
Why are you listening? … Because you’ve been longing and waiting for change in your life. Eager to realize your potential and primed to get going for transformation to move into your best life ever at midlife-plus. So, kudos to you for recognizing your desire and readiness to act upon it. We know that passing through true change includes some discomfort; that is proven. However sometimes “discomfort” doesn’t adequately describe the process you begin. If you’ve been burned by change, significantl...
Jul 24, 2025•18 min
I still get a lot of comments on this early Fire-Up episode and, of course, its title: How a Beer Changed My Calendar and My Life. It’s the true story of how a simple, even somewhat silly, moment caught me by surprise and a light bulb went off. (If you’re not in your car) grab a beer or beverage of choice, put your feet up, and hear how a long-held perception and preference was busted and then burst into new understanding of the choices we always have to transform our thinking for an expanded li...
Jul 17, 2025•14 min
Here’s the challenge: So many women in midlife hit a wall, wondering “Is it too late to become who I hoped I’d be? … Have I lost touch with the ‘real me’?” Surprise! Sometimes you need a break from pushing forward for life transformation and, instead, reach back. Get curious and be excited as you discover this unique way to draw upon your old story to create your new one of transformation in your “second act” of life. To reclaim your potential now and reach for whatever midlife-plus goal means t...
Jul 10, 2025•12 min
What are your summer memories? … The ones that stick because they make you smile, chasing away stress, and so real that you can almost feel the moments: from running on concrete with slapping bare feet, to the juicy taste of watermelon, to the pop and shimmer of fireworks in the nighttime skies. The episode that follows is no. 15 from my first weeks of podcasting for you two years ago. Listening invites joyful recollections of summer that begin in childhood, to inspire happiness we can create fo...
Jul 03, 2025•17 min
Today you’ll be inspired to break the “good girl” rules you have outgrown at midlife-plus, along with permission you always deserved but never received. Say “No,” to dusty expectations and “Hell Yes,” to unapologetic joy. And get ready for five surprising stories, five fierce women, and five quotes that will make you laugh, cry, and say, “I want what she’s having!” To reclaim your potential now and reach for whatever midlife-plus goal means the most to you without distractions, come work with me...
Jun 26, 2025•14 min
In Part One, we explored how the old model of stress was built on shaky science, and how new research gives us permission to use stress as power. Not to pretend it’s fun, but to own it as fuel. Because this is your midlife season to rise, to speak up, to take up space—not shrink to survive, let’s write a new ending to stress all around. To reclaim your potential and reach for whatever midlife-plus goal means the most to you with less stress, come work with me one-on-one! Just send an email to he...
Jun 19, 2025•16 min
Feeling stressed out? Well, of course you are, but believe it or not that’s not always a bad thing. Midlife women do report the highest levels of daily stress compared to all other demographic groups according to the American Psychological Association. That includes caregiving responsibilities, health concerns, financial transitions, and age discrimination in work and healthcare. But don’t panic—we’re here to problem solve. Stress has layers and surprising benefits. Skeptical? That’s only natura...
Jun 12, 2025•12 min
If life feels uncertain at 55-plus, you’re not in a midlife crisis … you’re in transition. Every great heroine has a turning point in their story of you. Your next chapter starts the minute you shun stereotypes of what it means to age. Midlife crisis, invisibility, giving in to the demands or expectations of others … well, it’s high time to pivot, put yourself first and do it in a way that honors how you want to show up for yourself and the others who mean most in your life! Old is gold and you’...
Jun 05, 2025•12 min
Moving out of a stagnated story can be desirable and daunting as you move into midlife and then beyond. When you yearn for more, figuring out exactly what “more” means to you, can be elusive. If putting everyone else first has been a lifelong, ingrained habit, by definition, your desires have been last. For many of us who learned early on to tamp down our wants, and dreams, being seen and not heard and deferring to our elders and authority figures … well we often still don’t know how to discover...
May 22, 2025•13 min
Today we pick up your 2025 story of renewal following a story of my own from last week where the recurring theme was kindness. Today I also complete the story of kind inspiration I received from the youngest wise ones in my life. Discover in today’s episode the real evidence of how kindness—observed, appreciated, and practiced—truly factors in to a transformed and best life ever in your 50s and beyond! To reclaim your potential and reach for whatever midlife-plus goal means the most to you witho...
May 15, 2025•15 min
Who would’ve thought a 100th Podcast Episode would not feature any of the expected milestone moments during two years of broadcasts? No roundup of wise quotes, advice from guest experts, or list of topics that resonated most with listeners. I sure didn’t see this one coming, but this story feels just right to mark the 100th Fire-Up! episode. It feels like time now, after a couple of months, for me to heart-fully share an astounding experience. Listen up for a surprising occurrence, and the coinc...
May 08, 2025•24 min
Following up on the seasonal reset wisdom for shedding pounds in last week’s broadcast, here’s the “dish” on getting started and getting it done, now! Why wait when you can step into solid, scientific, and simple actions to set you up for an energetic summer with doable fitness and diet-no-more freedom? Listen up for a short list to get you going! To start shedding pounds now by working individually with certified weight loss coach Laurie Adams, just send an email to hello@laurieadamscoaching.co...
May 01, 2025•11 min
Shedding pounds to keep the fun in your summer vs. a season of no-fun dieting thoughts and old-style deprivation, listen here to board certified weight loss and medicine specialist and certified life coach Lisa Oldson, MD. As an absolute favorite among my podcast guests, I couldn’t approach my 100th episode without nodding to Dr. Lisa’s wisdom and sharing it with you once again. This episode originally aired at “back to school” time in the Fall. But its doable actions, mindset, and Spring to Sum...
Apr 24, 2025•43 min
In this episode, we’ll explore practical, actionable steps to transform how you view yourself and your abilities and then approach the things that truly matter to you. People-pleasing is just one piece of the puzzle that may have held you back from living your best lives. New boundaries, new feelings, and most of all—new actions, will take you off of the back-burner into a fired-up life—yes, at any age! Resources : To work with Coach Laurie individually as your own life coach and become empowere...
Apr 10, 2025•14 min
Today we break free from the confines of people-pleasing—a completely understandable but insidious, hideous habit over time that most women of our era developed from the outdated rule books of our past. Last episode, where top problems, a.k.a. “pain points” were examined, we identified the origins of our people-pleasing tendencies. We began to understand where it came from in our earliest girlhood. But today we focus on a reliable action to help us overcome these habits, lose the guilt, and recl...
Mar 27, 2025•17 min
In today's favorite episode, listen up for relatable, on-the-money quotables and illustrations about mentoring to light up your pathway for best-life change at midlife-plus! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com .
Mar 20, 2025•12 min
“You are not the boss of me!” has become a familiar punch line in movies and TV episodes. Do you have a boss now who recognizes your worth … who supports your growth and aspirations? Do you want to stay with that boss or stay out of their way? Deep down we all know who our real boss is, and today we’ll unpack how and when the boss took charge of our day-to-day responses and forged a long-term agenda we still turn to today for guidance. We know those rules well, but if they no longer serve us … I...
Mar 06, 2025•18 min
Reminders worth repeating are shared today in a big-time favorite episode from last spring that captured what often escapes us for the permanent weight loss solution you deeply desire. So listen again today with a sense of ownership and readiness to act upon these understandable, doable steps to reduce your weight and keep it steady. To work with me individually as your own coach for life change, weight loss, goal execution, and more, just send an email to hello@laurieadamscoaching.com . We’ll e...
Feb 20, 2025•14 min
Are you yearning for a transformative life change but feel entangled in a web of problem-solving, unsure how to embark on the journey? Do you seek clarity to navigate your path effectively, aiming for not just temporary fixes but enduring fulfillment crafted uniquely for you? I've gathered insights for you from my certification study across three essential coaching areas: weight loss, general life coaching, and productivity. Join me now as we explore common challenges faced in midlife and learn ...
Feb 13, 2025•20 min
You’re invited to get in the game and shine today—yep, right now for a best-life transformation. This is Laurie again welcoming and urging you to tally-up your timeless wisdom and take it out for a spin! With this, let’s get you off the back burner and into the arena to realize your potential fully in 2025. Also mentioned in this episode : Passion to Seed Gardening: www.passiontoseedgardening The Book Nook: www.booknoodstewarton.co.uk Silver and Strong Fitness: https://silverandstrong.com Care.c...
Feb 06, 2025•12 min
Here’s your good news, and the second episode this year to provide a power tool to ease your 2025 journey along the path to best-life change—by just one year from now! What’s that, what tool? It’s fun, yes I said fun … you know: glee, delight, pleasure, playfulness, or just plain smiles of satisfaction. Fun is the best attitude, belief, and action to pull out of the magic kit known as “positive psychology,” really! Today you’ll see how to get started now for cheerful life transformation, absent ...
Jan 30, 2025•18 min
Best-world understanding for stepping into your best life yet, at midlife, comes with advice on two fronts: first, from success stories … you know, the people who have done it. And, second, when one of those people comes with expert advice on essentials for a new identity—reinvention advice from their later-life, today-career. In this episode we have both: a successful role model whose best-life career has made her an expert in sharing what works. Don’t wait, with this podcast it’s time to ampli...
Jan 23, 2025•33 min
With our new year-long podcast theme of how words matter and create your story—including the ending you want in 2025—I’m adding in this repeat of a favorite episode. Why? To fill out any gaps in your self-awareness about the words you use to describe your feelings. Feelings drive your actions, and we want to name them with intentional, deeper meaning. An example: feeling sad? Or are you really … hurt, betrayed, depressed, or morose? Words do matter! Creating your new story because you have hope?...
Jan 16, 2025•18 min
Words matter! —You’ve heard that over and over on this podcast, because they do. The words you say to yourself, about yourself … the words from your role models that inspire … the words you use to journal, to dream, to envision a new identity and life for yourself. And, finally, a Word of The Year to capture it all and remind you all along 2025 what you aspire to become and embody for your best self and best life ever in your next chapter. That chapter is key to your transformation journey. List...
Jan 09, 2025•19 min
Why make a list of New Year’s Resolutions when the track record is so short that statistics show “Quitters’ Day” will come around by January 10, 2025? How can you avoid abandoning resolutions by the second Friday of the year? And the answer is … don’t make them in the first place! Instead, listen up for what will work, then craft your doable plan and execute it with more ease for lasting best-life change. Besides this podcast advice, I invite you to contact me for an easy conversation about the ...
Dec 26, 2024•14 min
Explore easily as you go about holiday errands with this double-week broadcast, and fuel the transformative power of words to lock-in your envisioned and enriched future. Yep, here's a quick start to easily explore your Word of the Year for 2025, with how-to takeaways. So: Ponder, create, and feel a sense of control in the present and for next-year goal-setting, at the same time getting relief from holiday stress with this in-the-moments exercise. You might even recall memories from this year an...
Dec 12, 2024•16 min
