In this Sitch (Situation) on Saturday I'm talking all things around why we hide from who we truly are to please other people, to make it look like we're perfect, and because we feel alone in our struggles. In the middle of life, we need to take life by the horn and live OUT LOUD! Find me here: www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond www.lorimassicot.com Early Bird August Group Registration...
Episode 23 In this episode, I talk with Katie Lang, the founder of Soberlove, an online community for men and women who have been affected by addiction. Katie shares her honest account of her involvement with the Church of Scientology and what led her to recovery from drugs and alcohol. Katie is open and brave in telling her story and will inspire so many by shedding light on both the Church and addiction. Katie created the Soberlove community to be a source of love and positivity and to provide...
In this Sitch on Saturday , the situation I talk about is my own experience with brain fog and fuzzy thinking during perimenopause and menopause. I share a story from the day I decided to take my health more seriously and use nutrition and exercise to change my foggy brain and become a health advocate for myself. I share The Wisdom of Menopause , by Dr. Christiane Northrup and some of her solutions to change how your brain functions in menopause. Her book, Goddesses Never Age , changed the way I...
In this episode, I talk with Money and Recovery Coach, Linda Parmar. We started the episode strong by chatting about perimenopause at a younger age than most people think is possible which was a bonus because we were only going to talk about money and recovery. Linda shares her money story and her story of how she found sobriety from alcohol and now leads a life coaching others through their recovery. Linda talks about how our money habits start when we are kids and how we can change money story...
In this Sitch on Saturday , the situation I talk about is what being sober means to me and how I have stepped into my authentic self. I also share about my recovery and loving myself without apologizing. It is not always easy but I practice self-love and confidence daily and I've come very far in my quest to honor myself and my body. How do you feeling about being sober or how will you feel when you quit drinking? www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond coachmassicot@gmail.com...
Episode 21 In this episode, I talk with Nancy Davis Kho, the founder of Midlife Mixtape, a blog where Nancy writes about the years between being hip and breaking one. Nancy also hosts the Midlife Mixtape podcast, where she celebrates midlife with humor, heart, and a really good beat. Nancy is a writer whose work has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and numerous anthologies including 2015's Listen To Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We're Saying Now (Putnam.) During ...
I'm talking about comparison today; comparing ourselves to others and our younger selves. If you feel like you are saying "I used to be able to do..." then this Sitch (SITUATION) on Saturday is worth a listen. Reach out to me and tell me what you think. If you have a topic you would like me to talk about on Situation on Saturday - I'm all ears! Go here to join my July 2, 2018, Group Coaching Session - Healthy Happy You. Early bird pricing ends 6/25/18. Email: coachmassicot@gmail.com www.lorimass...
Episode 20 In this episode, I had the honor to talk with Patricia Young, Patricia is a Certified Professional Coach and Certified Holistic Coach, host of the Awakening to Life podcast, founder of Inner Prosperity Academy, and author of the #1 Amazon Bestselling Book “Awakening to Life: Your Sacred Guide to Creating a Life of Purpose, Magic, and Miracles.”. Patricia shared her story of self-discovery in her forties when she started to feel the urge to explore and go a little deeper into her life ...
I had such a great time talking with Harriet Morris. Harriet is The Eating Coach and empowers people to achieve a 95% drop in binge eating without feeling deprived or bad about themselves. Her own journey of recovery from compulsive eating and sugar addiction started when she turned 40, which proves that life really does begin when you reach the big 4-0. Using a blend of psychology and neuroscience to help her clients, Harriet has already used these strategies to make her own (previously all-con...
I'm so happy to share this interview with my friend, Christina Nuttall. Christina is a Health and Fitness Coach and the Founder of the Soul to Soul Squad, a mindset support group for women over 40. Christina talks about her weight loss journey and how she realized, at 39, that she had put on a significant amount of weight in under a year. She knew it was time to change things up and has transformed her mindset, her food, and her daily movement. The 5 Simple Steps that Christina shares are someth...
In this bonus episode, I'm talking about expectations. I've been hashing an idea out for a few months of what my expectations look like today. I realized that I have raised my own expectations and lowered (slightly) my expectations of others. Please reach out to me and tell me how you feel about this topic and where you are in your expectations of yourself and of others. Please visit my website for more resources and to learn about coaching. Say hello on Instagram....
I was honored to have a conversation with Dr. Heather Denniston where she breaks down 5 Fitness Hacks for Menopausal Women. Dr. Heather is a seasoned chiropractor with a specialized certification in Wellness Chiropractic, (CCWP). She is also a NASM trained Certified Personal Trainer. She is an avid athlete, health enthusiast, and writer who has a passion for inspiring people of all ages to ignite first steps toward their personal best. Dr. Heather has written for publications such as Paleo Magaz...
In this Sitch on Saturday , I talk about five simple steps you can take to open the conversation with your spouse, partner, friend, or accountability buddy. The middle of life is the most important time to shake things up with our health and the health of our loved ones. #1 Make a Goal and a Promise #2 Shake On It #3 Plan Together #4 Schedule Workouts #5 Don't go "all or nothing" In Use these steps as an outline to build healthy habits in your home. www.whole30.com www.lorimassicot.com www.insta...
In this episode, I had the honor of talking with Jennifer Mayerle and Susie Wright. Jennifer is the editor and curator of Becoming Media, an online lifestyle magazine for women 45 and over, and Susie Wright is a style expert and fashion editor, and the founder of The Susie Wright Project. These inspiring women are living life on their terms in their 50's and going after their passions! We talk about turning 50 and what significance it had on both Jen and Susie. Jennifer shares her story of start...
In this Sitch on Saturday quickie, I'm talking about how the middle of life sometimes leaves us mourning the loss of our younger (more fun) self. I feel this way sometimes, but the good news is, is that we don't have to any longer. I took a poll in my Facebook group and asked women what their favorite childhood activities were, and I'm breaking it down for you. It's a FUN list so get your paper and pen out and start brainstorming ways you can honor your inner girl and have more PLAY in your life...
My story on how I got started in Entrepreneurship and my housecleaning business. It has been a wild ride for the past ten years! I believe that if you have an inkling of an interest in starting your own business - you need to listen to this first, and then GO FOR IT! My cleaning business was started out of a necessity to replace my income in the real estate industry, which I was laid off from in 2007. I didn't have professional cleaning experience; I just enjoyed cleaning. It was a risk, but I d...
Edit: At the end of this SOS, I said next weeks interview is about fashion - that episode will air 5/22. Next weeks episode is "How I Cleaning Business" with yours truly;) In this SOS, Sitch on Saturday bonus episode, I'm sharing a story with you that I've never told before. In celebration of my son, Spencer, turning 17 today, I thought it was a good time to open up about my drinking. Spence was 12 when I quit alcohol, and the guilt and shame I have carried around for years from drinking around ...
My guest for this episode is Susanne Navas. Susanne is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Triathlon Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, and she works part-time at a holistic treatment center for people in recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction. Susanne is an all-around badass with a heart to teach and help others succeed in life. Susanne and I talk about how she got her start running and how that led to her doing the NYC half marathon, a triathlon (where she came in 3rd place in her age gro...
In this Sitch on Saturday, I'm talking about some simple changes you can bring to your life to switch your words and your thoughts and start going after what you want in life! I began my transformation at age 42 with a bleak outcome of what I thought my life would like at age 50. I made a decision one day to change my mindset and start focusing on how I COULD change instead of focusing on how HARD it was to lose weight, build two businesses, and get in the best shape of my life by 50. All of the...
Episode 13: I'm thrilled to share this episode with you with my good friend, Courtney Andersen, founder of Sober Vibes, an online community for women in recovery. Courtney is also a woman who is on a mission to help others better their health and get the support they need through her health and fitness coaching. During our conversation, we talk about the night that led her to quit drinking and what has happened to her since. Her journey through sobriety and recovering out loud is inspiring and r...
Welcome to another episode of the Sitch (Situation) on Saturday! Today's situation; I'm Stressed in the Morning! Whether you are a morning person or not, this episode will help you set up a nighttime routine that will make waking up less stressed. If you are going through perimenopause and are having a difficult time sleeping, I know how this feels, but you can change it and start sleeping better tonight. Even if you are not in menopause, I give you five tips you can use to help eliminate the mo...
In this episode, I'm honored to talk with Michelle Newman. Michelle is a Personal Development Coach for women who experience anxiety in and around their career, and career choice. Michelle specializes in helping her clients identify and unpick the limiting self-beliefs and let go of perfectionist tendencies that are creating obstacles and preventing them from doing what they want in their career. From Michelle: "If you are doing something you enjoy, that you are good at and that nourishes you, t...
Practicing the difference in eating out of emotion or eating out of hunger takes time. In this episode, I give you the tools you need to focus on your hunger cues and stop eating at 80% fullness. The Hunger Game Timeline from Precision Nutrition is an easy-to-follow technique that you can incorporate today! Timeline includes: Just before eating Immediately after eating One Hour after eating Two hours after finishing Three to four hours after finishing Four or more hours after finishing You rate ...
Jen shares her story and journey to quit drinking in her forties and how she picked up weights after getting sober as a tool in her recovery. She is open and honest about being single and taking care of her body through diet and exercise and shares what she is doing now in the gym and the kitchen. Her Instagram account has become one of her top tools in her recovery, and we talk a lot about how she started and grew her account through deep connections and tons of support from others. She is some...
In this Sitch (Situation) on Saturday I'm breaking down the reasons WHY women in the middle of life should exercise, and tips to get started on an exercise program. Here is the situation: I hate to exercise but know I need to. What do I do? 5 things to get started but first 5 reasons why ALL women in the middle of this one, beautiful life need to exercise: #1 Mentality Shift - Mood enhancement #2 Glowing, youthful skin - you cannot bottle it. I looked older at 40 than I do at 50. #3 Confidence b...
#10 I'm happy to share this episode with you where I talked with my friend, Suzie. I know her story will help women who have experienced loss to those who are raising a teenager on their own and trying to balance self-care, work, and home-life. We also talked about her decision to quit drinking at fifty and how it looks different to her than to someone, like me, who is an addicted drinker. Suz is fifty-one and the hardest worker I know. She pays tribute to her late husband, Jim, by advocating fo...
In this quickie, Sitch (Situation) on Saturday episode, I'm breaking down the three areas of control in your life. Often times we are either worrying ourselves with things out of our control or the things we can control. I give you an easy-to-follow template so you can break it down: Areas of your life where you have Total Control, Some Control , or No Control. Grab your favorite beverage, a journal, and a pen, and let's get started! Find me here: Instagram Website 1:1 Coaching email coachmassic...
In this episode, I’m honored to talk with fellow sober sister, Tammi Salas. Tammi is a multi-talented woman in the middle of life who is challenging herself every step of the way. From her blog, daily gratitude practice (that she shares on Instagram) and her podcast, to her unique and inspiring paintings; she is thriving and evolving! Some of the topics that we talked about is Tammi's decision to quit drinking at forty-four, and how she found her way to AA. I've always been curious as to what go...
In this Sitch on Saturday, The Situation I'm talking about creating a 90 Day Plan focusing on 1-3 goals that are important in your life and you envision a better you in attaining them. 90 Day Plan: #1 Vision #2 Action Plan #3 Commitment (time limit) #4 Accountability Join me as I share part of my plan for the next 90 days and how you can too! The 12 Week Year Break-Through Call Instagram Website...
Instagram is a place for engaging and connecting with other women who share the same interests and lifestyle as you. By using Instagram, I have changed my life. I know, it sounds so corny and dramatic, but it is true. In this short episode, I share my journey to finding IG and also how I have found my TRIBE. This is the first of many episodes around social media in (mid) life . I believe it is a powerful resource for so many of us who feel alone and isolated in our struggles and what we are fear...
