Starting this podcast has been a vital component in learning how to become my own hero. I started Reinvented After 40 at 60 years old, and after 157 transformational episodes three years later, I’m now a completely different version of myself. I might be ending this show for now, but in this bittersweet episode, I share the impact this podcast has had on my personal growth. Join me in this final episode of Reinvented After 40 as I share my insights on self-transformation and living life on your ...
Sep 12, 2024•26 min
I discovered the art of decluttering over the years, and it has been truly life-changing. By letting go of what no longer serves you, you'll create more space for joy, creativity, and living your best life. In today's episode, I’m sharing my top tips for decluttering your closet, home, schedule, relationships, and most importantly - your mind. Learn my step-by-step process for streamlining your belongings, calendar, and relationships. Hear why clearing out both physical and mental clutter leaves...
Sep 05, 2024•31 min
For the first 50 years of my life, I was stuck in a cycle of people-pleasing, always contorting myself to make others happy at my own expense. But once I became aware of these codependent tendencies, I realized it was time for a change. “What's in it for me?” is my new go-to question for everything I say yes to, and I invite you to try it on for yourself. Hear why “What’s in it for me?” is one of the most empowering questions you can ever ask yourself. Learn how shifting your mindset and priorit...
Aug 29, 2024•11 min
I surprise myself every day with the way I show up, the things I'm willing to do, and how strong and gritty I've become. It's never too late to reinvent yourself and gather more excitement about your future. The key is surrounding yourself with the right people and taking consistent action toward your intentions. In this episode, I explore how we can cultivate the mindset and habits to keep surprising ourselves and becoming the next best version of who we are meant to be, especially in the secon...
Aug 22, 2024•21 min
As women, we've been taught to put everyone else's needs above our own. But constantly playing a supporting role leads to resentment, dysfunction, and feeling lost in our relationships. The solution? Decide to become the leading lady in your own life. Meet your own needs, show up as your most confident self, and put your dreams first. In this powerful episode, I explore how becoming the most iconic version of yourself is the key to thriving relationships. Learn how my life changed when I started...
Aug 15, 2024•23 min
If you’re like most women in the second half of life, you probably believe that being a responsible adult means being aware of everything going on around you. You aren’t alone if whatever your brain offers you in the moment feels urgent, dramatic, and like a huge problem. But the great news is it’s all completely optional… and opting out of catastrophizing stories is more liberating than you can imagine. I introduce you to my new favorite thought that helps me stay focused on the future and let ...
Aug 08, 2024•16 min
Having better relationships with others means first de-stressing your life and developing a healthy relationship with yourself. The healthier I become physically and mentally, the more my relationships blossom. There are some practical changes you can make in your life right now that will transform your relationships, and I dive into all of them today. Tune in this week to discover how to have better relationships. I share why this work always starts from within, why trying to change others is a...
Aug 01, 2024•26 min
The truth is, the life that you really want is your responsibility. If you’re not experiencing your life in the way you want, it’s probably because you’re in your own way. You just have to learn how to step out of your own way, feel safe being authentically you, and create forward momentum, and that’s what I’m here to help you do. Learn how I’ve gotten the life that I want and how you can go after your own dream life. I’m sharing the importance of keeping everything in your life as simple as pos...
Jul 25, 2024•18 min
If you often find that you don’t feel great about yourself, you’re not alone. I mean, don’t we all just want to feel better about ourselves? Most of my clients hire me because this is exactly what they want to address, and today, I tell you exactly how I’m able to feel good about myself, even when things are challenging or don’t go to plan. Learn why I’m able to feel good about myself all of the time, and what I do when I realize I’m not showing up as my highest self. Hear the importance of alwa...
Jul 18, 2024•22 min
Believe it or not, we all have a well of young energy that we can tap into. Young people aren't worried about the future. They're enjoying the journey, soaking it up, and taking advantage of the magic life has to offer. If you want more of this energy in your own life, this episode is exactly what you need to hear right now. Discover how to embrace young energy in everything you do in the second half of life. You get to decide to stay in young energy, and you'll learn today how to surround yours...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min
True relaxation requires your brain to go into a different state. If you take time off but you can't engage your vacation brain, it's impossible to give yourself the gift of a break from your beautiful everyday life. Even if you love your life and your routines, giving yourself the opportunity to miss this thing you love will give you a renewed sense of perspective. Discover how to make the most of your summer by engaging your vacation brain. I share the unique perspective you get when you can s...
Jul 04, 2024•17 min
Stay-ready energy is all about raising the bar and normalizing whatever it is you want. Want to become a world traveler? Stay ready. Want to become the fittest version of yourself ever? Stay ready. There is always a way to stay ready for the opportunities that are right around the corner, and I’m showing you how on this episode. Listen in this week to learn what it means to stay ready and how to cultivate stay-ready energy. I’m showing you the benefits I’ve experienced from always being ready fo...
Jun 27, 2024•17 min
I first discovered self-help in my 20s, and it's something I've continued to be very attracted to. Self-help has been a game-changer in helping me make sense of my life. However, my understanding of it has shifted in a way that has made my self-help journey incredibly empowering. Learn what it means to help yourself and how to build this kind of relationship with yourself. Hear why it might feel scary to depend on yourself, what’s required of you to become your own biggest supporter, and how you...
Jun 20, 2024•25 min
The month of May was an obstacle for me. It was the first time I didn’t meet my business goals for the first half of the year, and I was disappointed and crushed. However, I was also still optimistic throughout the month, and I’ve turned my obstacles into a launching pad for new and better opportunities. I show you what it means to turn your obstacles into opportunities, and why learning to trust that you can turn any struggle into an opportunity for growth is the best feeling in the world. Hear...
Jun 13, 2024•17 min
When you feel stuck, it’s because you’re waiting for something to change or for someone other than you to change. You might feel powerless or even like a victim, but the truth is that only you can get yourself unstuck. It can be overwhelming, but I can help with that. I talk about the most recent time I was stuck, and how I used my three-step process to get unstuck. I also share some of the activities that help me process why I’m stuck and how I move forward. By the end of the episode, hopefully...
Jun 06, 2024•22 min
You don't need anybody besides yourself. In the second half of life, the secret to living a happy, thriving, empowered life is to fully embrace the power you have and start moving away from codependency. So are you ready to start becoming fully responsible for your own happiness and being your own superhero? Tune in this week to be your own superhero. I discuss how we've been raised and socialized to be codependent, why only you can be responsible for your own happiness, and you'll learn how bei...
May 30, 2024•21 min
We play it safe and throw in a mix of pessimism and reality for safe measure in our daily lives. But why not go all-in on everything great that could happen? I am unreasonable in my optimism every single day in how I show up to my world and think on purpose, and I have yet to see a downside to living in this way. Learn what it means to be unreasonably optimistic, why women in the second half of life tend to play it safe, and how being unreasonable in my optimism has completely transformed my lif...
May 23, 2024•20 min
We all use the word ‘busy,’ usually without a second thought. It’s just how we’re used to feeling, right? It’s a word we’ve picked up along the way and never questioned, but I’m urging you to drop it from your vocabulary. I believe that being ‘busy’ has no real direction or purpose, and that’s why I’m inviting you to start being productive instead. Learn the power of being productive rather than being busy. I’m showing you why there is no room for being busy if you want to live a life of intenti...
May 16, 2024•20 min
At 63 years old, I’m committed to the idea that I do anything I want. I normalize showing up for myself, getting crystal clear on what I desire most, and telling myself that I can do even the hardest things, and I want you to know that you can do it too. Learn why I believe you can do anything you want, and how you can do so much more than what you think you’re currently capable of. Hear the importance of being your own source of motivation and inspiration, why you have to learn how to be your o...
May 09, 2024•21 min
I think of my best self as my highest self. I like to know that me being my highest self every day is creating exactly the life I want to live. This is the secret to creating a life that you’re obsessed with, and when you are clear on your and your best self, and how to show up as her every day, it’s possible for you to bring this to the table every single day. Tune in this week to discover what your best self really looks like. I show you why you are all you need in this world, how to get clear...
May 02, 2024•15 min
If you’re afraid of letting people down or having them judge you, I invite you to stop being nice. There’s so much time and energy wasted on trying to win people over and convincing them of who you are, but you are worth so much more than how other people think about or treat you. I give you the best news ever, which is that, as women in the second half of life, we don’t have to be nice anymore. Hear the difference between being nice and being kind, how to set yourself free from the trap of tryi...
Apr 25, 2024•12 min
If you’re unmotivated and uninspired on a regular basis, you are wasting your life, and I know this is how it feels to you too. Living every day without vision, purpose, or goals is a waste of the beautiful life you’ve been given. So today, I’m offering you hope by suggesting a few simple things you can do to fuel the fire in your belly. Discover how you might be wasting your life right now and how to start making progress toward the dreamiest life possible. Learn the importance of taking owners...
Apr 18, 2024•18 min
We get to choose to think anything we want to think. This is the beauty of our lives, and I want you to become the watcher of you and your thoughts. When you’re aware of what your brain is feeding you on repeat every single day, you can decide to start disregarding those thoughts that aren’t actually useful for you. Discover why it doesn’t matter whether a thought is the truth or not, as long as that thought serves you. In this episode, I introduce you to my favorite thought, onward and upward ,...
Apr 11, 2024•22 min
As my six-month coaching groups come to an end, I love having my clients share their a-ha moments and the most impactful lessons they learned during our time together. One of my clients recently said she was given permission to be happy in our coaching container, and I felt inspired to expand on the power of being happy. Hear why you must give yourself permission to be happy, the importance of prioritizing the things that bring you happiness, and what happens when you identify and do more of wha...
Apr 04, 2024•23 min
You get to decide how you want to show up in the second half of life. Whatever is on the horizon for you, you get to say yes. Everything you want is available to you; it’s all happening, and it’s going to happen whether or not you decide to participate in it. It’s time to step into the energy of ‘it’s all happening’. Discover why your life is happening, why you need to step into ‘it’s all happening’ energy. I’m discussing why life is scary, how to go after what you want anyway, and you’ll learn ...
Mar 28, 2024•23 min
When things change, it's easy to slip into a state of worry, feeling pessimistic about what the future holds. However, I truly believe that optimism is the better choice every single time. So if you want to approach the second half of life with more optimism, you're in the right place. Discover why optimism is the best place to live our life from. I'm sharing why embodying optimism every day is going to take your life where you want it to go, and you'll learn how to avoid pessimism and start int...
Mar 21, 2024•19 min
I want you to know that your dream life is possible, no matter where you are or what you’re experiencing in your life right now. You probably can’t even begin to imagine how dreamy and wonderful your life could be, but in this episode, I’m showing you what it takes to bring it to reality. I lay out the work of becoming the most powerful person in your own life. Learn the power of being the only person you need, and what happens when you show up to do the work of putting yourself first, saying no...
Mar 14, 2024•20 min
If, like me, you’re in a season of saying big, hearty yeses to your dreams and goals, welcoming and befriending anxiety is a vital skill you must cultivate. The great news is that the presence of anxiety isn’t a problem. It’s just a sign that you’re living a big life, and I’m showing you how to take charge of your anxiety in this episode. I show you why anxiety isn’t a problem and how I choose to navigate my anxiety. I’m sharing what happens when we feel our feelings instead of pushing them away...
Mar 07, 2024•23 min
If you’re a woman in the second half of life who struggles with chronic self-doubt, indecision, or overwhelm, chances are you’re listening to the lies your brain is telling you. If you find yourself on the cusp of a big leap, only to back paddle or quit out of fear, this episode is for you. Learn what happens when you keep going and never quit on yourself. I’m showing you what it looks like to set yourself free from everything holding you back in the second half of life, and how to become aware ...
Feb 29, 2024•29 min
One of the most enjoyable additions to my well-being in the second half of life has been my decision to become a rule-breaker instead of a rule-keeper. I spent my whole life dedicated to being a “good” Christian, mom, wife, friend, and daughter... until I realized these self-imposed rules were keeping me stuck and resentful. Hear why you must question the rules you no longer want to live your life by and the freedom that’s available to you when you decide to let them go. I’m sharing my experienc...
Feb 22, 2024•21 min
