Episode 68 Reignite Your Sex Life with Suzie Wheeler Suzie Wheeler is the Dating Yogi. Suzie talks today about how to reignite not only your sex life but your passion as a woman over 40. Suzie teaches men and women how to have open and honest communication in your sex life and how to use this connection in all areas of your life. Topics discussed: How to have a conversation with your partner to learn more about what he/she needs Masturbation - how, when, how much How to find your sexy side and b...
Jun 04, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 68
BONUS: Sober Curious Series Beginning June 1st, I will host a 5-week Sober Curious bonus episode on Saturday. Tune in each Saturday for the following topics: June 1 - Why You Don’t Think You Can Quit Drinking June 6 - Questioning Your Drinking - signs cues - hangovers - stereotypes - stigmas June 15 - RULES + EXCUSES + JUSTIFICATIONS - THE WHAT IF’S DEBUNKED June 22 - The BENEFITS of SOBRIETY June 29 - Challenge Yourself To Go Alcohol-Free Today I'm talking about the objections to quitting drink...
Jun 01, 2019•18 min
Episode 67 Be Do Think Differently In this episode, I talk about what different means and how being, doing and thinking differently will change your life and excite your future. Topics discussed: Stop giving yourself up to the drink - I encourage you to reach out and get help - overdrinking the middle of life needs your attention. How hard it is to change and how you can start today How to change your mindset in an instant Removing the "old" stories of the past Ideas to be, do and think differen...
May 28, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 67
In this bonus episode, I talk about an article written discussing Viola Davis and her comment that "menopause is hell" on Jimmy Kimmel. The article talks about her story of menopause and how she is "putting an end to the stigma around menopause." I also share a comment from Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks on my Facebook that shows a different take on the article. I talk about my journey with honesty and own my transition into menopause through h.e.l.l. This podcast answers the question...
May 25, 2019•24 min
Episode 66 Midlife Travel + Non-Toxic Living with Janine Queenin + Nicole Markel I'm chatting with Janine Queenin + Nicole Markel from the Messy Middle Road Trip Podcast. Janine is a travel agent, and Nicole is a representative for a health and wellness company. You will love this conversation as we talk about creating a non-toxic lifestyle for you and your family, and healthy travel ideas that will get you excited for summer road trips. We also talk about how exciting of a time it is to be a wo...
May 21, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 66
BONUS: You Can't Drink Yourself Happy In this Sitch On Saturday episode, I'm talking about a revelation I had this week where I wrote out the words "I was trying to drink myself happy" and the pause I took to reflect on that statement. We are all searching for happiness in an imperfect life. I have found that by doing lot's of work on myself over the years, I am happy, 100% and my life is messy. The key to happiness is to not search for perfectness but to embrace yourself where you are and be ok...
May 18, 2019•12 min
Episode 65 Reinvent Yourself with Barbara Warren In this episode, I chat with Barbara Warren, the founder of Perennial Project, a blog and media platform to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and changes affecting women at this time of life. Barbara is a serial entrepreneur and in-demand consultant for her brand-building expertise. She has an extensive background in the fashion industry where she was the founder and creative force behind White + Warren cashmere and B3.0 luxury activewear. Th...
May 14, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Bonus episode: You are Not a Bad Mom if You Drink Today, I share my thoughts and feelings on my drinking when my son was young - I quit when he was 12, and moms in general who drink. You a NOT a bad mom! Being addicted to alcohol is a disease and it's not your fault. If you need coaching, please email me here. FREE monthly workshop - Do the Damn Thing Already! To 50 & Beyond Facebook community...
May 11, 2019•10 min
Episode 64 How To Build Your Body + Confidence with Bobbi Hall Bobbi Hall is a personal trainer and the founder of Modern Bodies Fitness, an online fitness nutrition program for women. Bobbi says that there has never been a better time for a woman to age in our society. Women are looking better than ever after midlife and menopause. It doesn’t matter how old we are, we always want to look and feel our sexy best! Topics discussed: Becoming a bikini competitor at 55 (post-menopause) Her training s...
May 07, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In this bonus episode, I share with you my thoughts on intermittent fasting and how I feel after a consistent 16:8 eating window for the past 30-days. I'm partaking in this new way of eating to feel better, have more energy, and live longer! Topics discussed: What is intermittent fasting? How did I start? The health benefits I feel My eating schedule and food Why I think it will work for women in perimenopause Mentioned: Gin Stephens, Delay Don't Deny Facebook Group Enroll in The Sober Sessions ...
May 04, 2019•23 min
Episode 63 Intermittent Fasting during Perimenopause with Sondra Primeaux We are talking about some GOOD midlife topics and how intermittent fasting may help you to feel better during perimenopause and beyond. Sondra Primeaux is the founder of The Unruffled and co-host of The Unruffled Podcast. Sondra is a photographer, artist, writer, seamstress, and lady of mid-life. Topics discussed: The basics of Intermittent Fasting during Perimenopause Tips to help you start Intermittent Fasting How you ca...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 63
I'm talking about a post that went up last week on Suzanne Somer's Instagram account that received so much praise but the media only focused on one of the few negative comments. We spend a lot of time focusing on what is wrong with everything in life because that is what we are programmed to do, but it's your choice to change your thoughts. Don't kid yourself into thinking you don't have the control over your mind to focus on the good in an instant and let go of the bad. Order your copy of Eleva...
Apr 27, 2019•14 min
Episode 62 After the (Midlife) BUZZ Wears Off I'm talking about the physical and mental symptoms that happen to us after we get to the other side of the BUZZ. The physical and mental symptoms: You don’t remember if you insulted someone or hurt someone's feelings You don’t care if you did You pass out only to wake up in a sweat and panic and can’t fall back to sleep You have cotton mouth Dry skin Headaches You overeat because you are dehydrated In the middle of life - your perimenopause is elevat...
Apr 23, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this bonus, Sitch on Saturday episode, I'm sharing a quick list I made in my journal about my childhood memories. Some of these memories include my love of Hang Ten Jackets, Danny Bonaduce, Scott Baio, and rollerskating. I would LOVE to hear if you take the challenge and make your own list. Email me here and let me know OR tag me on Instagram . To order my Elevate Your Life e-book and mini-course go here . Join us in my to 50 & Beyond Facebook Community....
Apr 20, 2019•19 min
Episode 61 How to Create a Life You Don't Want to Escape From with Natalie Fairbrook Natalie Fairbrook is a Certified Recovery Coach, Certified Life Coach, and Accountability Coach for Hip Sobriety. Natalie is a Yoga Teacher who removed alcohol from her life in 2015. Through her own recovery and much in-depth self-examination and internal work and training, her passion for being of service led her to this beautiful work with others seeking to grow their lives and move away from a life that is du...
Apr 16, 2019•51 min•Season 2Ep. 61
In this episode, I share my morning routine and how it has changed over the years. I feel like every woman in the middle of life needs a designated time in the morning for herself. Topics discussed are my: Bedtime + wakeup time Shower routine Beauty routine ME time Exercise Food + Eating Journaling Go here to order my new book - Elevate Your Life Join the To 50 & Beyond Facebook community My website Send me a message on Instagram...
Apr 13, 2019•15 min
Episode 60 Do You Need a Midlife EDIT? Who or what do I want, and need to walk away from? Walking away doesn’t have to be dramatic or a declaration spouted on social media. You choose what you want, then you silently take a step back, then another, then another, until you feel better. Until you feel happier. I say it all of the time, time is going fast. You can’t waste it trying to force things in your life. Topics discussed: Editing Social Media Walking away from relationships without guilt End...
Apr 09, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 60
In this quickie episode, I share 25 PRO-Aging tips that will help boost your mood and how you feel. Also, I explain what PRO-aging is vs. anti-aging. Share your tips with me. Find me here: Website To 50 & Beyond Facebook group Instagram
Apr 06, 2019•14 min
Episode 59 Does Society Dictate Your Drinking with Courtney Andersen Back for a return visit, my partner and friend, Courtney helps me break down what is normal in societies view of drinking, and how we think the tides are changing. Topics discussed: With all of the memes, the Rose All Day t-shirts, that drinking is considered normal and not drinking and is like you have the plague. Do you feel like you can’t escape the norm of society? Do you feel like you would have FOMO? Do you worry that dri...
Apr 02, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 59
In this bonus episode, I share with you the five things that perimenopause helped me change. As a post-menopausal woman, I'm grateful for the transition I went through in peri, and know how hard it can be. The top 5 are: 1. Removing the old stories of "I can't" 2. The disconnect to my body 3. My sedentary lifestyle 4. My food 5. My drinking I know this will help you if you are struggling. I would have loved to hear something like this 8-years ago when I was going through it. Shirley Weir, Founde...
Mar 30, 2019•15 min
Episode 58 I share with you what I have learned this past month as I have made some small sacrifices to reach a few deadlines in my business. The truth is I'm exhausted and energetic at the same time because I'm doing what lights me up, but I'm tired! I'm sacrificing now to live my dream life later and I remind myself of this daily. My hope is that it will help you kickstart something in your life that you want to try and have been holding yourself back from. Reach out to me via email , my websi...
Mar 26, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 58
In this bonus, Sitch On Saturday , I share with you a list I wrote out in my journal last week with two columns; It is harder to quit drinking or think about quitting? My answers may surprise you and if you are stuck in the thought process, it will help you. I share my story with you to help you make one of the biggest decisions of your life. I feel your pain and I know how hard it is to let go of "the drink." Also, I share it to reveal how much time I spent in a miserable cycle of indecision an...
Mar 23, 2019•18 min
EPISODE 57 Discover Your Burning Desire in LIfe and Your Work with Cassandra Gaisford Are you tired of your soul-sucking day job? Are your passions not being met in your day-to-day life? Are you ready to unleash your burning desire and find the secret that you don’t want to admit? My guest today is Cassandra Gaisford, best-selling author, holistic therapist, career counselor, and life coach. Cassandra is a mid-lifer who wants more from her work life that to go to work, grit her teeth and bear it...
Mar 19, 2019•40 min
In today's bonus episode, I talk about how we can learn to live with our aging face by doing something daily , as opposed to doing nothing and complaining about our aging. I share with you my love/hate relationship with my sagging jowls and neck and what I do to make myself feel better. Also, I talk about the Facial Flex and the Face Yoga Method. Bottom line: I have tried all the things to take care of my skin but the number of years I lost and gained weight and burned myself as beyond repair. I...
Mar 16, 2019•18 min
In today's episode, I share with you the journal that I started in May of 2013 to track my perimenopause and how I felt. This journal led to the blaring sign that my drinking was no longer serving me (to put it mildly) and I needed to quit; but how? Topics discussed: Why we should journal in the middle of life My #1 store to purchase journal on the cheap How I hash things out The power of letter writing I read to you a letter I wrote at 18 months sober that is eye-opening into how hard quitting ...
Mar 12, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 56
In today's bonus episode, I'm talking about how short life is and how we were reminded of it this week with the passing of Luke Perry. I also talk about what we need to do in the middle of life to take better care of ourselves and live life without regret. To read the CNN article by Jill Fillipovic . Find me here: My home Instagram To 50 & Beyond Facebook Community...
Mar 09, 2019•15 min
EPISODE 55 Reinventing Yourself As An Empty Nester with Melissa T. Shultz Melissa T. Shultz is a writer, and the acquisitions editor for Jim Donovan Literary, an agency that represents book authors. She's written about health and parenting for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Readers' Digest, AARP’s The Girlfriend, Next Avenue, NBC’s Today.com and many other publications. Her memoir/self-help book From Mom to Me Again: How I Survived My First Empty-Nest Year and Reinvented the ...
Mar 05, 2019•49 min•Ep. 55
BONUS: I'm sharing with you how I drank and what I drank and why I call my drinking time "fantasy" time. I also share how I'm living that fantasy life today and how it's good to DREAM big! Join my email community. Say hello on Instagram too!
Mar 02, 2019•18 min
Episode 54 Overcoming an Opiate Addiction as a Nurse and Mom with Jeanette Karren Get ready for a story of hope and healing and overcoming addiction to live life fully as a mom and Nurse. My friend, Jeannette Karren, is a Nurse specializing in Obstetrics, and a mom to three grown children. In this episode, Jeanette shares her story of addiction to opiates which began while she was working in a hospital. What led Jeanette to years of addiction was a day where she accidentally put a patients pills...
Feb 26, 2019•53 min•Ep. 54
In today's bonus Sitch on Saturday, I'm revealing my own experience with panic and anxiety attacks and how I cope with them today. I had my first full-blown panic attack at age 28 and still suffer from anxiety attacks, but not panic. I give you solutions that have helped me and share with you the best practices to take pre, during, and post-attack. To join To 50 & Beyond on Facebook Instagram To join Free To Love Me; Alcohol Free...
Feb 23, 2019•20 min
