In this bonus, Sitch on Saturday episode, I talk about slowing down for the next couple of months and enjoying the holidays. I have found lately that I'm pushing myself with work and not making the time for me and my physical and mental health. Do you feel the same? Reach out to me and let me know your thoughts and feedback. Find me here: www.lorimassicot.com email Join our 30-Day RAW Community and use coupon code: sobergiving for 20% off. Please visit Tammi's site for her amazing My Daily Grati...
Nov 03, 2018•10 min
Episode 38 This solo episode is all about The Midlife Crisis and how we can rewrite it. I have feedback from some of my friends over on my Facebook page and my own thoughts along with Wikipedia's description of the midlife crisis and how it came to be in the first place. We are revisiting and rewriting in today's episode. Please visit my website for full show notes. Please subscribe to the podcast for future episode releases. Instagram Facebook Show Notes...
Oct 30, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In this bonus, Sitch on Saturday, I'm answering a few questions that I get on the regular from listeners of the show. #1 Have you always been this honest and uplifting? #2 How did you know when you were in menopause? and What do you mean when you say your face dropped overnight? #3 What were your first steps when you quit drinking? I don't want anyone to think that it is easy for someone like me, who drank for thirty years and didn't know what self-care was until I was forty-seven. These answers...
Oct 27, 2018•14 min
Episode 37 ~ Through Connection We Heal with Penni Moussa I'm beyond happy to share this honest and optimistic conversation with you that I had with Penni Moussa from Recovery Buddha. Penni talks about how connection has helped her heal during recovery and how her life has changed since getting sober. Penni Moussa is a Recovery Warrior, Mama to three, an Autism Mama, Realist, Writer and Creative who loves to laugh at herself! She is a strong recovery, mental health, and social justice advocate, ...
Oct 23, 2018•54 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In this Sitch (Situation) on Saturday I'm talking about the fact that you have everything you need to be happier, more fulfilled, and live a better life right now! If you are looking for someone to save you and make your life better; look in the mirror, sister! Please reach out to me and let me know if you have a topic for a future SOS episode. Email: helloto50andbeyond@gmail.com www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyondpodcast...
Oct 20, 2018•9 min
Episode 36 I'm so excited to share this interview with my friend, Lauren Meers. Lauren is an NLP Practioner, Wellness Consultant with Arbonne, and she has a degree in Psychology. Lauren is also a woman in recovery who is so motivational you are going to FEEL the energy during this interview. Lauren talks about being consistent in business and in life and using a 90-day cycle to reach your goals. She also talks about unlearning things we were taught in our past ~ it is SO good! Lauren also talks ...
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this Bonus, Sitch on Saturday episode I'm sitting down with my husband, Bill, discussing what it feels like for him to turn 50, aging and our son going to college next year. He also shares his perspective on what our life looks like after we quit drinking. It was a fun episode! Thank you for listening ~ reach out and tell us what you think. To find Bill: www.instagram.com/billmassicot To find Lori: www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond...
Oct 13, 2018•18 min
Episode 35 Welcome to season two of the podcast! We are kicking things off with an inspiring story of hope, strength, and resilience after a tragic loss. Today, I'm so grateful to share the story of my dear friend, Laura Dumont with you. Laura is a mom, wife, and strong warrior in recovery. Laura talks about her journey through OA, losing her sweet baby girl at birth, and her brave recovery that included twelve days in an induced coma. Laura is unraveling her purpose in life, in recovery, and as...
Oct 07, 2018•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 35
In this quickie episode, I break down my non-negotiable list of self-care in hopes that it will inspire you to try something new or just start putting yourself up front and center in your life. To learn more about the podcast and coaching offers, please visit my website. Do you have questions for the podcast? Please send me an email. Say hello on Instagram or Facebook....
Sep 29, 2018•20 min
Episode 34 In this episode, I'm talking about how we are own worse enemy when it comes to living out our dreams. If you feel like you are constantly getting in your own way, this is the episode for you. I know that so many of us dream BIG and feel like we are meant to do more, be more, and try more, but we are not doing it. Why? Because we are not allowing ourselves to GO for it! Today, I'm giving you permission to GO for it! Let your dreams come alive and take that first step through uncomforta...
Sep 25, 2018•24 min
Open your computer to a Google Doc and join me in staking a claim in what you stand for. Today, I want to share a short exercise that I do with one question and a timer. It is powerful and empowering and will help you hone in how you feel and think and connect with yourself. I was feeling stuck in creating my course The Freedom Effect and I needed to dump some thoughts and feelings out in order to kick myself in the butt and keep going. My entry ~ What do you stand for? I stand for women in the ...
Sep 22, 2018•12 min
Episode 33 ~ In this quickie episode, I'm talking about my recent trip to Los Angeles California where I attended the She Recovers Conference and the epiphany I had while there. I also talk about recovering from drinking for thirty-years and what recovering means to me while I'm evolving as a woman and business owner. I believe in the middle of life we need to let go of shame, judgment, and hiding behind our untruths to step into who we really are. I hope this episode gives your inspiration and ...
Sep 18, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this quickie Sitch on Saturday, I'm sharing my self-induced stressed week and how I have put way too much on my shoulders. Why as women do we feel the need to get everything done before we can relax and spend time for ourselves? I would love to hear from you with feedback on the podcasts and any topics you would like to hear. Email me ~ coachmassicot@gmail.com Join Real Aligned Women Sign-up for The Freedom Effect Find me here: www.lorimassicot.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond...
Sep 15, 2018•9 min
Episode 32 I was honored to talk with Lora Anne Strong on her journey to sobriety and walking through her fears to accept herself for the first time in her life. Lora Anne, is a women’s empowerment coach who leads women into finding their power and owning their true self to find their “why” in this word and to never feel alone. In this episode, Lora Anne shares her story of getting divorced and breaking a thirteen-year span of sobriety. She talks about what led her to start drinking and what gui...
Sep 11, 2018•41 min•Season 2Ep. 32
When I went through perimenopause (hell) I changed my lifestyle by quitting drinking, eating more whole foods, and incorporating a morning routine into my life. The importance of a morning routine during perimenopause and menopause is huge! It literally saved me from going through my day in dread and fatigue. Add in music therapy and daily movement and you will feel better, have more energy, and be mentally strong to handle the symptoms and changes that occur in menopause. To learn more about me...
Sep 08, 2018•13 min
As a listener of this podcast ~ I want to thank you very much for listening so I'm gifting you a free bonus audio series that will not be published on this podcast. To receive my exclusive Free-In-Three audio series where I talk about ending your diet story, letting go of guilt and regret around eating, honoring your body, and speaking kindly to yourself. You will also receive a bonus audio ~ Put an End to Unconscious Drinking. Signup here. ________________________________________________ Episod...
Sep 04, 2018•14 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this Sitch (Situation) On Saturday, I'm talking about how to become the STAR of your life. Use this episode as a mini-workshop and grab your journal! STAR stands for Self-Awareness, Thriving, Able, Resilient YOU! S ~ Self-Awareness - what do you want and are your actions moving you towards the life of your dreams. You cannot leave these dreams behind in this lifetime. What are you not willing to leave on the table right now? T ~ Thriving - you have reached this point of life through joy, sadn...
Sep 01, 2018•11 min
In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend, Suzie Hunt, founder of Fashion On The Fly, a mobile clothing boutique. Suzie shares her vision for starting this business and how she put it into action and opened FAST! With a "busy" schedule and a teenage son that is her main priority, Suze talks about how she sets goals in business and works on her business and what her plan looks like going forward. The #1 message from this episode is that if you have a dream, go after it and just take that first...
Aug 28, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this bonus, Sitch (Situation) on Saturday , I'm talking about hunger and how to track your internal signals that tell you its time to eat. I believe that in the middle of this one beautiful life it's not about deprivation and dieting; it's about loving ourselves enough to stop avoiding the signs that our body is giving us and start feeding it what it wants. I'm chatting about The Hunger Game tracker. This tracker (which I've included below as a freebie) will help you rate your hunger and how ...
Aug 25, 2018•15 min
Episode 29 In this episode, I had the honor of talking with my friends, Susie Wright and Jennifer Mayerle. Susie Wright is a style expert and fashion editor, and the founder of The Susie Wright Project. Jennifer is the editor and curator of Becoming Media, an online lifestyle magazine for women 45 and over. We are talking all things Fall Fashion! I'm so excited about this topic and learning so much from these two fashion divas. Susie and Jen share the latest Fall trends and key areas of your war...
Aug 21, 2018•43 min
I'm so pleased to share this conversation that I had with my friend, and client, Lori White. Lori shares her experience with anxiety and how she has made changes to feel better through food and exercise. Lori also shares a bit of an "aha" moment where she realized she needed to change one of her eating behaviors. I know so many women will relate to Lori's story ~ she is honest, funny, and sweet as can be! Enjoy:) The Freedom Effect Course Waitlist...
Aug 18, 2018•27 min
I'm so happy to share this episode with my good friend, Michelle Winder. Michelle is a mom to two beautiful girls and wife to a wonderful husband. She is just three years shy of being sober and loves to exercise and be a boss! In this episode, we talk about Michelle's journey to getting sober and what her drinking looked like before she quit. We also talk about her love of fitness and lifting weight and how that love led her to her new business as a Beachbody Coach. Michelle and I talk about the...
Aug 14, 2018•55 min•Ep. 28
In this Sitch (situation) on Saturday I'm talking about what recovery means to me in the middle of life and how I reached the point of letting go of alcohol at forty-five. When this episode airs, I will be celebrating five years of sobriety from alcohol! I also share my realization that I'm not only in recovery from chardonnay, but binge-eating, and panic attacks. This is my story of recovery. Do you need help or an ear? email me at coachmassicot@gmail.com Find me: www.lorimassicot.com www.insta...
Aug 11, 2018•15 min
In this episode, I talk with Alexandra Talbot, the founder of HealthyXXL about her journey through addiction to complete mind + body transformation. Alex shares her life story in an honest and beautiful way and how she made the decision to get sober. You will hear how she has transformed in her body over the past year and recently competed in her first bikini modeling competition ~ her body is amazing and so is her heart! To find Alex on Instagram www.instagram.com/alexytalbot_healthyxxl To find...
Aug 07, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 27
For the past four years, I have experienced an increase in vaginal dryness which causes burning and itching and makes me feel like I'm going crazy! What I have found is my "flare-ups" are lessened by my nutrition and some other over the counter products that I use. This is my experience with vaginal atrophy. Please reach out to me and share your experience and what is working for you. coachmassicot@gmail.com www.instagram.com/to50andbeyond www.lorimassicot.com Are you ready to work with a coach ...
Aug 04, 2018•25 min
Episode 26 with Shanon Chaiken. I'm beyond pleased to introduce you to Shanon, she is upbeat, funny, and has a positive outlook on living in authenticity and connection with herself. Shanon shares her sober journey with us and talks about spirituality and how she feels now, in the middle of life. We also discuss heartbreak, perimenopause, and her many creative lives she has lived. Shanon, is a former music business executive turned healer, wellness and spiritual influencer focusing on stress rel...
Jul 31, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Bonus episode: I'm so excited to share this mini-episode with you where I chat with my friend, Courtney Andersen who is the founder of Sober Vibes, an online community for women in recovery and recovery-curious. Courtney and I met on social media almost 4 years ago and developed a bond based on health and fitness and sobriety. We each share our story and our path through losing weight, stress, and anxiety, and quitting drinking. Courtney and I have joined forces in a brand new membership communi...
Jul 28, 2018•30 min
Episode #25 Do you love Oprah Winfrey? I do! Even if you don't, you will get something from this episode. I talk about turning fifty, and what it has been like and I reminisce on Oprah's 50th birthday party and how I felt watching it. It has been an eye-opening experience to have reached this milestone in my life, and before I turn fifty-one, I want to document it. Also, I'm hosting a Summer Giveaway~ make sure you enter (details below.) Share with a friend! Find me here: Blog Post www.lorimassi...
Jul 24, 2018•16 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this BONUS Sitch (Situation) on Saturday I'm talking about self-confidence in midlife. I believe, in the middle of life, we have new insecurities on top of holding onto "old" stories that we've lived with for years. It's time for a new perspective and on aging and stepping outside of your comfort zone to connect with the true you! Join my free Facebook Group, the Ageless Babe Society for my live webinar July 25, 2018, 5 Steps to Lose Weight and Gain Confidence in Midlife. Find me here and rea...
Jul 21, 2018•15 min
Episode #24; High-Functioning Alcoholism and Women I had the honor to chat with Noelle Van Vlierbergen, founder of the website, Sober Moxie and author of The Sober Leap, Practical Wisdom to Create an Amazing Life Beyond Addiction. Noelle is a Certified Integrative Health and Addiction Recovery Coach, helping professional women find joy in sobriety by exploring a more holistic approach to self-care and stress management. In this episode, Noelle shares her journey to sobriety (she is 7 years sober...
Jul 17, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 24
