Kristin Taylor is a coach, author, and podcast host of How I Made Through, where she explores the question of what happens when we die. Today Kristin shares how she went from corporate to owning her own coaching business and how the loss of her friend influenced her ability to live and love to her fullest potential. In the episode, we cover things like: What’s our internal story of worth? A scarcity versus an abundant mindset. How to think about loss and grief in a new way. The power of being a ...
Jul 31, 2023•45 min•Ep. 42
In this repeat episode, Shelley Brown believed her worth was measured by physical, relational, and professional appearances until it all came to a head in her late 40s when everything had to change. She had a hysterectomy, spinal surgery after a collapsed vertebra, lost her job, and broke up with her drug-addicted boyfriend, all within a few years. Find out how she transitioned through all of this to discover who she truly is. www.shelleybrownofficial.com Molly’s Contacts: @mollyatthisage www.mo...
Jul 17, 2023•49 min•Ep. 41
If you haven’t yet heard Part 1 with Adrian Jones, make sure to go back and listen to that episode first. In part 2 with Adrian, we hear how his heart attack led him to a chance meeting with someone who helped him find his biological mom, dad, and half-siblings. With his exceptional storytelling skills, Adrian takes us through the steps, thoughts, feelings, and emotions he went through to work up the courage and finally reach out to his bio families who were living right under his nose. In this ...
Jul 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 40
Do you have a thing you’re always talking about doing but never get to? At 46 years old Adrian Jones had a heart attack while mountain biking with friends. Determined to survive, Adrian had successful open-heart surgery and then, refusing a wheelchair, he walked out of the hospital on his 47th birthday with a new outlook on life. Today’s episode is the harrowing story of that life-changing day, how he survived, and a lead-in to part 2 when we’ll uncover his next life-changing event. Adrian is a ...
Jun 19, 2023•35 min•Ep. 39
Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you lost your job, your spouse left, or your best friend stopped talking to you? Who would you be without those things or those people? Cynthia James tells her story of a love lost, an acting career ended, and how through those losses she came to know herself better and live her most authentic life. In this episode Cynthia reveals: How she found out her high-profile marriage was ending. What her lowest moment looked like and how she got herself out of it. ...
Jun 05, 2023•33 min•Ep. 38
Have you ever wanted something so badly, but you were so afraid of failing that you never even tried? Rick Bleiweiss, author, musician, music producer, and much more, is here today to talk about how he’s manifested success throughout his entire life. In the episode Rick reveals how he: Retired from the music industry at 58. Left New York City to live in a tiny town in Oregon. Got hired in his 60’s to work for an audio book publishing company. Published his first two novels in his 70’s. How he an...
May 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 37
If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of worth and your confidence fluctuates from feeling like you’re amazing to feeling inconsequential, especially as middle-aged women, this episode is for you. Guadalupe Hirt is here to talk through ageism, especially for women, and how that affects our sense of self as we get older. She opens up about her own struggles with it and what she’s done to push against ageist narratives, educate people on why it’s so harmful, and how we can all regain our sense of...
May 08, 2023•34 min•Ep. 36
Karesa McElheny lost all her beautiful red hair in her early 40’s. She wore wigs for a while until one day she just didn’t. Now she’s confidently bald and at age 65 she feels sexier and more feminine than ever. Hear how she navigated through this huge life change and embraced her new look; how her new husband whom she met at age 53 helped support her; and a little bit about how they keep their relationship strong (because it’s always important to hear those parts). Work With Molly Here: Click Th...
Apr 24, 2023•31 min•Ep. 35
Today we learn from Jeff Wickersham about the influence his mom’s passing had on his negative attitude and his change in career from corporate to mindfulness gym owner. He’s a coach, author, and podcaster helping people realize their potential and he’s full of great tips on today’s show. Molly's Links: Instagram: @mollyatthisage Work with Molly: www.mollysider.com Jeff's Links: Website: www.themorningfire.com Podcast: Your Hidden Edge A full transcription is available at www.iamthisage.com...
Apr 10, 2023•38 min•Ep. 34
Today I talk to Ashton Applewhite , the author of “This Chair Rocks, a Manifesto Against Ageism” and a leading spokesperson raising awareness on ageism and how to dismantle it. She is a leader for Old School, a clearinghouse website for anti-ageism resources, and the voice behind the blog, Yo, Is This Ageist ? You may have heard her Ted Talk or seen her on CBS Sunday Morning. Today she answers the questions; what is ageism, why does ageism exist, what does ageism do to our mental health as we ge...
Mar 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 33
When David Wilson was in his 50’s he believed all sorts of stories around what his age meant about his physical capabilities. Now David is a leader in the movement and anti-ageism communities. Today he shares his ideas on how to have a thoughtful and productive movement practice as we age, and how to let go of our own agist narratives. If you are struggling with the idea of getting older, this episode is for you! Link for David: https://www.instagram.com/oldscoolmoves/ Link to work with Molly: h...
Mar 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 32
Stephanie Greenwood started a business, bought houses, leased commercial spaces, and had new cars under her name, most of which she was manipulated into by her ex-boyfriend. We’ve all be in relationships we stayed in for too long, so find out how, after 17 years, Stephanie finally found the courage to leave her emotionally abusive relationship, start over in a healthy relationship, and have a baby (unexpectedly) in her 40’s! Release your secret ickiness here: https://www.mollysider.com/contact-u...
Feb 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 31
Sometimes change finds us when we least expect it and often when we’re not ready for it. Marla Miller talks us through divorce at 42, a newly diagnosed autoimmune disease shortly after that, and what she did to heal her body and spirit; and not without a good, albeit subtle dose of humor. Marla generously shares her wisdom with us. This is a great episode for anyone struggling through any kind of hard changes! Check out Marla's Podcast Open Minded Healing Follow us on Instagram @stories_from_thi...
Feb 13, 2023•53 min•Ep. 30
Ever wonder what it might feel like to be athletic? Think it’s too late to even try? Think again. Eden proves it’s never too late to get into shape and that you can be an athlete at any age, shape, and size. In Eden’s words, “You know what they call the last person to finish a triathlon? A triathlete.” Listen now to find out how she did it and how you can too. Follow us on Instagram @iamthisage_podcast Follow Eden on Instagram @edenkendalljax and tune into her podcasts Uncluttered and Unfiltered...
Jan 30, 2023•37 min•Ep. 29
Have you ever felt like you’ve wasted so much time that now you’re too old to find real happiness? Today’s episode is proof that you’re not too late to create your dream life. Joanne Irizarry gets REAL about getting sober in her late 40’s after losing her son to suicide; how, at 59, she’s having the best time of her life; and why she believes any one of you can do it too. Tune in now! If you’re feeling inspired to get support to make your own change, DM us on our Instagram page @iamthisage_podca...
Jan 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 28
Breakups are always hard, but are they harder as we get older? How willing should we be to end a relationship the older we are? How do we know if and when there will be another? Janet Helfand, A psychologist, answers these question when she gets vulnerable about her most recent breakup at 79 years old, and tells us all about her wedding day to her new husband on her 80th birthday. Listen as Janet proves it's never too late to make a big change. We're coming out on Monday's now! Don't forget to s...
Jan 02, 2023•28 min•Ep. 27
Andrew Newman is a Children’s Book author and Creativity Coach who, once upon a time, didn’t think he was creative at all. Today Andrew teaches us all about the “creative cycle” where he helps to untangle the struggles of creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying new things and making big changes! This special episode is a must listen for anyone creating anything ever at any age, which is literally everyone all the time. A rarity on a show for people over 40. Andrew’s children’s books, Conscio...
Dec 18, 2022•50 min•Ep. 26
My guest today is a running coach who made a big life change around the age of 40 when she left her marriage and then her job at NPR to become a running coach. She now has two of her own running podcasts and says she’s living her dream life. Listen up to hear how Coach Christine Hetzel handled her big transition into the life she always wanted. Christine's Podcast Running Scared With Coach Christine Podcast Time For Brunch Podcast Contacts for Molly and Jellyfish Industry www.jellyfishindustries...
Dec 04, 2022•41 min•Ep. 25
At 44 Brian Biedenbach has left his long career at a nonprofit to run his own podcast production company. He has a wife and three kids and somehow, he found the courage to try something new and scary and look failure in the eye. Tune in now to find out how he made this big change despite his fear! Email info@jellyfishindustries.com for the show transcription www.summitcitystudios.com www.jellyfishindustries.com @iamthisage_podcast @summitcitystudios A full transcription is available at www.iamth...
Nov 20, 2022•39 min•Ep. 24
Today Rebekah Ward talks all about her past relationships, how religion influenced them, and how she moved through divorce to a healthy, loving marriage with two kids in her early 40’s. Rebekah is hilarious, open, and full of personal insight. My goodness do I love this episode. You will laugh and cry (maybe not cry but you will laugh) and you will absolutely learn something about what loving relationships really look like. Enjoy today’s change story! www.iamthisage.com @iamthisage_podcast www.j...
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 23
Bonus Episode Part 2 with Elaine Appleton Grant! Today Elaine talks about her change journey from working in public radio and at the Wondery network to starting her own podcast production company called Podcast Allies at the age of 57. To my surprise and Elaine’s credit, she barely ever thought about her age when diving into this career pivot. Listen now to find out why she’s proud to be this age! Elaine Appleton Grant is a longtime journalist, writer, and editor who has worked for public radio ...
Oct 30, 2022•36 min•Ep. 22
Welcome back! Today’s episode is part 1 of 2 with my guest Elaine Appleton Grant talking about her change from her previous marriage to her current one and all the emotions and fears that accompany divorce in your 50’s. We cover how she navigated through those emotions to get the loving, supportive relationship she’s in now. We hope Elaine’s story helps anyone who is thinking about or in the process of leaving an unhappy relationship, feel less scared and alone! Next week in part 2 we’ll deep di...
Oct 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 21
We're coming back on October 23rd! We've missed you and we're excited to be back with loads more content from long-ish interviews of people talking change and age, to short episodes about our own change journeys. Especially now that we're all officially in our 40's here at I Am This Age. Make sure you're subscribed, you tell all you friends, and you follow us on Instagram @iamthisage_podast and Twitter @IAmThisAge_pod because why not? www.iamthisage.com www.mollysider.com www.jellyfishindustries...
Oct 09, 2022•52 sec
Melissa shares her emotional journey from Hollywood writer and director to corporate America and pharmaceutical companies in her early fourties, and why she's so happy she made the change. Change is hard, and just like always, we get into all the reasons why Melisssa decided to pivot career paths; the scariest, hardest moments in her journey and how she navigated through them; what she's learned about herself; and which famous actress stole her tv show idea and screwed her out of sceenwriting gi...
Jun 19, 2022•47 min•Ep. 19
Brandi Covington owns a catering company in NYC called Cooking with Corey, Corey being her very soon to be husband. Brandi is a former foster child who never finished high school. After having 3 kids, leaving her relationship, and moving into a shelter, Brandi got her GED in her early 30’s to work for the Department of Education, a job which she came to hate. Eventually she found a free program that taught her how to start her own business, and ever since she and Corey have been killing it in th...
Jun 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 18
Audrey Mayer, an ecologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, is on the pod today! She was a professor living in the UP of Michigan with her son, Lucas, until she recently left her job and she and Lucas moved to New Hampshire. It turns out even if you’re working in the highest echelons of academia, you still might have feelings of doubt, failure, and regret from time to time. Listen now to hear Audrey’s story of change, plus a short about me slinging pizza after college. (Peter, if you're ou...
May 22, 2022•31 min•Ep. 17
Kimberly Evans is the founder and CEO of Just Her Rideshare, a safe alternative rideshare for women. She’s 57 and new to the tech industry, but a seasoned entrepreneur. She didn’t go to business school, in fact, she barely finished high school. But here she is, many businesses under her belt, starting yet another. So how does she continue to push forward as a 57-year-old black female entrepreneur in America? By committing to a very powerful purpose, that’s how. (She's also whip-smart, compassion...
May 08, 2022•46 min•Ep. 16
Neelam Patel is on the show today! She’s a former and longtime tech executive who left the industry in her late 40’s and became a published author/poet and public speaker. Her specialty is embracing the “messiness of the middle”, which we, of course, talk a lot about. If you’re ready to embrace the danger of vulnerability, befriend your rage, and follow your curiosity, this episode is for you! The name of her book is “Burning it Down: Dancing in the Rubble” and it’s emotional and touching and as...
Apr 24, 2022•52 min•Ep. 15
I interviewed Illa Lynn last year and it’s finally out! I can’t think of a topic we DON’T talk about. Illa tells her story about leaving her home in Bosnia and Herzegovina as an 11-year-old during the Bosnian war, her experience working in Corporate America and how she finally worked up the energy and courage to leave and start her own coaching business, and we even get into relationships and heartbreak. Illa is a dream to talk to and has so much great insight and advice. Since the interview she...
Apr 10, 2022•48 min•Ep. 14
Louise Dyble left her job as a history professor in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to go to law school at the University of California, Berkeley, at age 40. Louise was a single mother of a 12-year-old daughter, and she lost both her parents within the first year of school. Join us as we talk about how she navigated that transition, plus a little short from me about letting go of your grip and surrendering to the mystery of life. If you're making a similar transition and would like help or advic...
Mar 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 13
