When Arthur Vibert aged out of advertising, he was overweight, unhealthy and had not much to look forward to. Then he did something most people are afraid to do -- he took action. Hear how he flipped the script on his life and took charge of his happiness, and now inspires countless people 40+ to do the same. Click here to download... Meet Our Guest: Arthur Vibert has had a rich and varied career, working in advertising in London, Chicago, New York and San Francisco; working as a commercial dire...
Jul 25, 2019•37 min•Ep. 32
If you spend any time online. you’ve probably witnessed a kerfuffle or two. Isn’t that a great word? As the leader of the Forty Thrive private FB group , it’s sometimes a delicate dance when moderating a group of strong, passionate women. And I'm not the only one. Elsie Escobar not only co-manages a group of 13,000 women, she's the community manager at my favorite podcast host, Libsyn. She's as passionate as I am about helping women find their superpowers and share it with the world. As a leader...
Jul 20, 2019•49 min•Ep. 31
Have you ever set a goal or had a dream, only to be completely interrupted with that voice — you know the one, the voice that tells you "you’re too old" or "you're not good enough." It’s a voice that’s so strong, it has the power to stop you from even trying. Until now. Click here to download... In this week's episode, I talk with Wendy Miller, an award-winning, writer, producer and creative powerhouse, working with media giants like NBC, Lifetime and Oprah Winfrey. She's also spent over seven y...
Jul 11, 2019•45 min•Ep. 30
This summer on the Forty Thrive podcast, we're focusing on our bodies and how to look and feel our absolute best. No better time than the present to get that started! Alicia Schoroth is the owner of HERPowerlifestyle.com a platform that provides effective online programs for fitness, weight loss, and wellness with a focus on hormone balance. Click here to download... In this episode, we talk: • How our bodies react to exercise differently as we age. Are you feeling frustrated with the lack of re...
Jul 03, 2019•44 min•Ep. 29
When it comes to shaking things up over 40, Samantha Kemp Jackson is living proof that anything is possible. From switching careers -- not once, but twice -- to starting over in parenting, Sam is all about reinvention and following your dreams. A Parenting writer, media commentator and creator/host of the Parenting Then and Now podcast , Sam is the mother of four children, ranging in age from adult to elementary school. Find Sam online at her blog, Multiple Mayhem Mamma or writing over at Medium...
Jul 03, 2019•41 min•Ep. 28
This week’s guest is author of The Naked Truth, Leslie Morgan. If you’re looking for a summer read that’s got grit, a point of view and gets a weeee bit (a lot) racy, this one’s for you. In the Naked Truth, Leslie shares her story of finding herself — and a whole lot of men — after ending a 20-year-marriage. But my conversation with Leslie is about so much more than sex. Leslie shares what was happening in her marriage (I think a whole lot of women can relate) and how she felt stuck — just shy o...
Jun 20, 2019•51 min•Ep. 27
It’s been 25 years since Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown were murdered. Every year on June 12th, networks, 24-hour news channels and social media outlets quote Kim Goldman in short soundbites meant to captivate listeners and viewers, not to share the real story of those who continue to live with the impact of the murders. This year is different. Kim – who some of you may also know as my co-host of a previous podcast I hosted – is taking her story into her own hands, launching a brand new podcast yo...
Jun 13, 2019•36 min•Ep. 26
Every once in a while you meet someone who stops you in your tracks and forces you to take notice. That's what happened to me when I first met Jennifer Tracy. Jen was a guest at The Self Care Project, an event I co-hosted in late 2018. Here I was, standing on the stage, watching the ladies in front of me receive all of the gifts our incredible speakers were sharing. Jennifer was light a ray of light, embracing the day like no one else. I knew I needed to meet this woman and hear her story. Well ...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 25
Part 2 of a 2-part series: In a candid, exclusive interview, Bachelorette-turned-designer and entrepreneur, Moana Dixon, reveals for the first time publicly what really went down during her time on the Bachelor. Plus, where she is today and how you can get your hands on her incredible designs. Click here to download... Moana shares: • The lie she told that haunts her to this day • What she really thinks of Dr. Travis Stork • How being blindsided on national TV in front of 21 million people conti...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 23
Part 1 of a 2-part series: In a candid, exclusive interview, Bachelorette-turned-designer and entrepreneur, Moana Dixon, shares her journey from childhood to reality TV and, for the first time publicly, reveals what really happened during her heartbreaking experience on the Bachelor with Dr. Travis Stork. Click here to download... In this episode • Who is Moana Dixon? • Why she agreed to be a reality TV contestant • What really happened behind closed doors with Travis • Secrets behind the scenes...
May 23, 2019•49 min•Ep. 22
As a podcast launch coach and online community leader, I love helping women push through the fear and do the things they were born to do. Which brings me here, to this episode. In an episode different from any other I've done, I share a chapter I recently wrote in The Strength of Our Anchors, a collaboration project I contributed to, along with several other women. In this chapter, I share my personal story of loss, love and perseverance. I hope you enjoy it. Click here to download... COCONU: Ge...
May 17, 2019•16 min•Ep. 21
With one breath, you can transform that fear into excitement or frustration into clarity or judgment into empathy. Breath transforms your energy. If there's one episode you need in your life, it's this one. Click here to download... Sandy Abrams made her dream come true when she had an “Ah-ha” moment for a beauty product idea and turned it into a multi-million dollar company. A self-taught entrepreneur without a business background, Sandy had the passion and persistence to roll up her sleeves an...
May 09, 2019•37 min•Ep. 20
If you've followed online marketing expert Amy Porterfield for more than five minutes, you know she's constantly tossing out actionable tips and online strategies -- it's her superpower. But as a regular listener of Amy's podcast, I felt something shift in her several months ago. How she showed up on her show started to feel... well, different. I wondered... is it because she's now over 40? Did she have a coach or confidante pushing her in this new direction? Was she tired of hiding behind who s...
May 02, 2019•39 min•Ep. 19
Katie Krimitsos is a powerhouse entrepreneur, growth strategist & business coach dedicated to helping women take their businesses to the stratosphere! Katie is the creator of Biz Women Rock, a global community of action-taking women entrepreneurs. Through her podcast (which started the whole thing), Facebook Group, coaching services, online education programs and live retreats, Katie’s purpose is to provide her community with the best resources possible to help create massive results in thei...
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 18
Ilyce Glink is an award-winning financial journalist, television and radio personality, syndicated columnist, and the founder of four Chicago-based companies. Her latest company is Best Money Moves , a cloud-based, mobile-first platform that employers give to their employees use to measure and dial down financial stress, lowering turnover and absenteeism while fostering engagement, productivity, and better health outcomes. Click here to download... In this episode, Ilyce shares her financial exp...
Apr 16, 2019•54 min•Ep. 17
Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author who writes the weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column for The Atlantic. She has written hundreds of articles related to psychology and culture, many of which have become viral sensations all over the world. A contributing editor for the Atlantic, she also writes for The New York Times Magazine, and appears as a frequent expert on relationships, parenting, and hot-button mental health topics in media such as The Today Show, G...
Apr 11, 2019•49 min•Ep. 16
Nina Lorez Collins is the founder of an online forum for women over 40 called What Would Virginia Woolf Do? She’s written a book by the same title and is interested in issues around female empowerment, sexuality, aging, health and general well-being. She’s a graduate of Barnard College, has a Masters degree from Columbia in the field of Narrative Medicine, and has a long professional background in book publishing, both as a literary scout and then as an agent. She has four nearly grown children ...
Apr 04, 2019•46 min•Ep. 15
"I knew we'd lose him one day, I just didn't think he'd be alive when it happened." When my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I had no clue how devastating this disease truly would be. But over the next few years, my family would lose the man we knew as the strongest man we knew... while he was still alive. Dani Klein Modisett has had a similar experience. But she's turned her personal family circumstances into a passion project. Dani founded Laughter On Call after seeing first-hand her mot...
Mar 27, 2019•45 min•Ep. 14
Meet Dr. Sarah Sarkis. A brilliant therapist from Massachusetts (woot!), Dr. Sarkis is candid, caring and hilarious, too. Click here to download... In this episode: • The one thing you should look for in a therapist • Why women over 40 make the best therapy patients • Personal development by the decades; what to expect • The benefits of using a sauna Dr. Sarah Sarkis is a licensed psychologist, writer, and performance consultant living in Honolulu, Hawaii. Originally hailing from Boston Mass, sh...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 13
Let's talk about mentorship and why it's so important for women over 40 to work with a mentor. If you're like millions of women in midlife, you think you're supposed to be able to do it all alone -- raise kids, eat healthy, work out, balance a full time job... we put so much pressure on ourselves to be able to live, learn and grow without ever reaching out to someone who can help us get there. Today's episode is brought to you by my live workshop, coming up in just a few weeks! Are you ready to ...
Mar 07, 2019•26 min•Ep. 12
If you're a woman in her 40s, 50s, or 60s, you've likely experienced (or are experiencing) some major transitions in your life. Whether it's a change of relationship status, family dynamics or career challenges, it's inevitable that life will throw a curveball or two during this stage of life. In this episode, get tips to shifting your mindset and creating a plan that will assure you best years are ahead of you. Click here to download... Nancy Karas is a transition coach and career management ex...
Feb 21, 2019•50 min•Ep. 11
Leigh Koechner is a teacher and speaker with a Masters in Spiritual Psychology who inspires others by being unapologetically who she is. With an open mind and heart, Leigh is ballsy, vulnerable, and funny as hell. She is committed to being of service by shining her light and sharing her story. Click here to download... When she's not on stage or recording podcasts, Leigh is ripping farts for the amusement of her husband, actor David Koechner and their five beautiful children. You're just going t...
Feb 14, 2019•53 min•Ep. 10
One of the things we like to do here on the Forty Thrive podcast is highlight badass women over 40 who are living in their truth, with no apologies. The amazing thing about today's guest is that she not only personally fall under that category but plays a character who does too. Click here to download... • Christine Adams talks about the shift in Hollywood, and how women -- especially women of color -- are being seen and heard today. • How her perspective of life -- personally and professionally...
Feb 07, 2019•29 min•Ep. 9
Move over, Marie Kondo! Our Forty Thrive community is all abuzz over our Forty Thrive 21-Day Declutter Challenge. While we've wrapped it up, we couldn't leave you hanging. From the pantry to that makeup bag, master bedroom to home office, Thriver and pro organizer Jen Macy drops in to share her tips to simplify life at home in ways you may not have thought of. Click here to download... Jen Macy is the founder of Tidy Up OC , a professional organizing service based in Orange County, California. G...
Jan 29, 2019•22 min•Ep. 8
If you're looking for some hack or magic pill to help you drop weight in the next 24 hours, this episode is not for you. But if you're ready to stop the excuses and get really honest about what's holding you back, this hour with Courtney Townley can help you change your life for the better, and for good. Click here to download... Plus, Courtney shares three key questions you need to ask yourself to become who you want to be; physically, mentally and emotionally. Seriously... these questions can ...
Jan 17, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 7
2019 is officially rolling along and the Forty Thrive community is buzzing with goals and plans. We're clearing our lives of clutter -- physically, mentally and emotionally. But here's the thing: You can make all the resolutions you want... but if you don't change your mindset along with it, you'll never get where you want to be. Psychotherapist-turned-lifecoach Diann Wingert shares her expertise on mindset that will help you get from where you are to where you truly want to go. Click here to do...
Jan 14, 2019•20 min•Ep. 6
What if you could spend a couple of hours taking simple steps that would be a complete game changer for the year ahead? You can. Danisha Wrighster is a multi-millionaire commercial real estate expert who has turned her life around with a combination of strategy, determination and a clear mindset. Today, she's sharing her wisdom to help us become even more abundant in 2019. Click here to download... In Danisha’s eyes, motivating others through their challenges to success and happiness is the driv...
Dec 27, 2018•41 min•Ep. 5
When Diann Wingert turned 40, she found herself in the midst of a midlife crisis. Her response? To blow up life as she knew it -- good, bad and ugly. Now, Diann is a midlife maven & reinvention mentor who helps women in their prime transform the life they’ve got into the one they really want. Click here to download... After two decades of being a successful therapist, Diann changed walked away from her private practice to become a masters level certified coach, helping women over 40 ditch th...
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 4
If you're a woman over 40, there's a good chance you saw the recent NY Times piece entitled Puberty for the Middle Aged . In it, writer Lisa Selin Davis compares peri-menopause to puberty in a way that has women talking, sharing and tweezing their facial hair. I invited Lisa onto the show to discuss the piece and why it resonates so strongly with women in midlife. What I didn't expect was the story behind the story where Lisa was badgered (and ultimately ostracized) by a community of her peers. ...
Dec 12, 2018•39 min•Ep. 3
Recently, Forty Thrive co-hosted an event called The Self Care Project, showcasing experts in all areas of self care; mind, body and spirit. During this event, we hosted a panel called "Pleasure as Self Care," featuring some incredible sexual health experts. One of those experts was the outspoken and super funny Wendy Miller . Click here to download... Wendy is an award-winning, writing and producer powerhouse, working with media giants like NBC, Lifetime and Oprah Winfrey. She also spent over s...
Dec 12, 2018•57 min•Ep. 2
