Bonus episode: A Sneak Peek Into Season Four coming 9/22/20. A quick episode to share with you my new Sponsor for the podcast, my vision for Season Four, and how to GO for a 100 No's! Let's finish the year strong! Become a To 50 and Beyond & Friends Patron. Please visit my website for additional resources....
Bonus I recently received an email from a beautiful gal who asked me if I had a last hurrah when I quit drinking, and if it's a good idea to add closure before getting sober. I was the Queen of the last hurrah! Every diet I started from the age of 8, had a "last meal." Every January 1st had a "last spending spree," and every Sunday for about two years, I had an "I'm never going to drink again" speech. Until August 11th, 2013, when I quit drinking, there was no last hurrah. I didn't plan to stop ...
Episode 131 Do you think that you can't quit drinking because your circle drinks or your spouse/partner drinks? Think again. This episode will fire you up! My guest is Connie McMillan, aka The Sobriety Queen. Connie is the Founder of Cocktails and Chocolate, an alcohol-free bar service. She is also a Sobriety and Recovery coach, author and Podcast host. Connie has an Associates & Bachelors degree in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse. Connie shares her story of the night ...
Episode 130 In this episode, you will hear an honest conversation with a woman who realized that alcohol was no longer adding anything to her life, and what happened after she quit. I'm so honored to have Lucy Blenkinsopp join me on the podcast. Lucy is a holistic well-being coach for women in the middle of life. Lucy helps women through menopause and beyond, brain fog, weight gain, alcohol dependency, anxiety and the dreaded feeling of being stuck, irrelevant, un-sexy or invisible. Topics discu...
A very raw and honest reveal of the one lesson I've learned from not only seven years of sobriety, but from 30-years of drinking. Please send me an email to learn more about Private Coaching. Join Elevate - Group Coaching for Women Over 40. Say hello on Instagram.
Episode 129 with my guest Len Jefferson-Springer, Restorative Eating and Certified Holistic Health Coach. I love Len’s perspective on food and eating and making a plan that works for you. I know you will find comfort in this conversation. There are no rules - it’s what you want - isn’t that refreshing?! Taking the pressure off of dieting and depriving yourself. Topics: How Len got started in her business. Getting in and out of the kitchen to support your overall wellness. How to get started meal...
In episode 128, you will learn how 93% of longevity is under your control and the components of aging for long-term health and wellness. My guest, Annie Gaudreault is a Holistic Nutritionist and founder of VEEV Health & Wellness. Annie helps women in midlife make sense of all of the health and wellness information so they can make informed decisions and establish habits and systems that support their best health and best life. She helps you realize that aging well is possible and that some o...
Episode 127 In this episode, I talk with Paula Fontenelle, therapist, author, podcaster and a woman who lost her father to suicide in 2005. Paula shares her story of loss, recovery and covers topics that will help you break the silence and stigma of suicide. Topics include: Paula’s story of losing her father in 2005 who died by suicide Paula's relationship with her father before he died Paula’s recovery and how she felt after her father died Paula being diagnosed with depression after her father...
Episode 126 In this episode, I talk about what it takes to stop drinking, gain momentum and keep it going without talking yourself out of sobriety. Topics discussed: Why self-awareness matters most Finding support and like-minded friends How to not talk yourself out of sobriety Finding solutions that work for you Reducing information overload To read this episode's full show notes, please click here. DO YOU WANT TO STAY IN TOUCH? Join Lori's email community to receive inspiration and tips on how...
Learn how to step into your power in the middle of life and start the reinvention you've been dreaming of with my guest, Jennifer Arthurton of Old Chicks Know Sh*t. Topics discussed in this episode: Getting through the perimenopause struggle Fighting the resistance of menopause and relaxing into it How to find out who you are without external help Living with a chronic illness and how Jennifer manages her self-care today Life after divorce and empty nest Losing a 30-year career Not feeling like ...
A round table conversation with three of my friends about finding female friendships, social media, and how relationships change after you get sober. Episode 124: Friendship, Instagram, and Sobriety with Anne and Leigh Walkup and Jaime T. Topics discussed: Getting sober and finding new friends Why likes and comments on Instagram don't matter How to find new friends using social media Why you can't expect everyone to support you Different categories of friends Instagram and comparison To find Ann...
In episode 123, you will learn how to redefine your identity to find your purpose in the middle of life, and own your accomplishments. My guest is Amy Schmidt, podcast host, author, speaker, blogger, and Founder and CEO of Fearlessly Facing Fifty whose mission it is to empower and encourage women forty-plus to go all in and not lose their identity. You will love Amy's story and her positive attitude towards beginning life again, in the middle. Amy's website. To purchase Amy's book, Cannonball! F...
Episode 122 In this episode, you will learn how to remove chaos from eating, drinking, relationships, and self-induced drama that is effecting your life. Removing chaos and drama is all about removing the madness and disorganization and drama from your life and getting back on track with what matters most to you . Topics include: Chaotic eating - No plan - just eating. No idea what you are putting into your body because you are too busy and stressed to sit down for 20-minutes a week and plan out...
Episode 121 The Prime Time Woman with JuJu Hook In this episode, you will hear from Juju Hook, consultant, coach, and speaker. Juju shares how her drinking was showing up in binge drinking, seeing an addiction coach and how he helped her change her relationship with alcohol, taking naltrexone to curb her pleasure from alcohol and drinking, and where she is today with her drinking, how to change your relationships with your thoughts, building a brand with soul and purpose, and what it means to be...
Episode 120 The Positive Side of FOMO in Midlife In this episode, we are talking about FOMO - the Fear of Missing Out and turning it around to a positive look into aging, sobriety, and doing things on your terms. Fear means change; it's all good! The biggest question is not what you will miss out on if you (fill in the blank) but what you will miss out on in life if you don't (fill in the blank.) I will talk about fear when I quit drinking and challenging belief's that alcohol is fun in midlife ...
Episode 119 Build a Relationship With Yourself Instead of Alcohol In this episode, I talk about: Taking a stand with our black community The Black Lives Matter movement and allyship Opening up a conversation with yourself no matter how much you want to run from it Walking away from alcohol My experience in doing the "work" in recovery How to ask yourself a simple question to help you start to explore your truth To learn more go to: lorimassicot.com...
Episode 118 How to Manifest the Life You Want with Jerilynn Stephens Are you ready to manifest your dream life? Topics discussed in this episode are: Removing blocks in your life to manifest the things you want in life Figuring out what you want in life Eliminating negative people out of your life Being given the gift of rehab for HS graduation How sobriety has changed her life Talking herself back into drinking because “life is good” The flat feeling of over-drinking and rules and disappointmen...
Episode 117 Is Alcohol Aging You Faster? In this episode, I answer a listener question: Do you think alcohol makes you age faster? I feel like my face is changing daily - I workout, take vitamins, and use expensive skincare - is it the alcohol?! In humans, aging represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time, encompassing physical, psychological, and social changes. We are going to talk about the physical, psychological, and social effects that stem from a long period of alcoh...
Episode 116 Respect Yourself and Skip the Crisis with Valerie Albarda Today, you are hearing from the beautiful Valerie Albarda, Valerie is the founder of Midlife A -Go-Go and YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS EPISODE!! Valerie shares her journey through perimenopause, how she has learned to listen to her body, and respect herself, facing her fears to challenge herself, getting back into the workforce at fifty-five, and taking the crisis out of aging. Topics discussed: Putting age into perspective Debu...
Episode 115 Recovery: A Love Story with Jennifer Golden Re-igniting love with her ex-husband in recovery. Jennifer Golden is a living proof that you can change your life, and change your relationships once you get sober. For a long time, Jennifer lived a life where every ounce of energy she went to drinking alcohol. Jennifer’s life revolved around when, where, how, and how much she could drink. But on August 12, 2015, she woke up, looked in the mirror, and said NO MORE. She joined the local gym ...
Bonus episode: Take a Break to Reevaluate Your Life In this episode, I'm sharing the reason why I'm stepping back from recording two episodes a week, IF and changing it up, and my daily routine and flow. To download my free audio training "To Drink or Not To Drink" go here. Say hello on Instagram! Join my email community....
This is Not Your Mom's Midlife Today, I'm talking about all of the opportunities in the middle of life and re-introduction of why this podcast exists and what it's all about. To join my email community, go here.
Episode 114 Commit to Yourself to Reach Your Dreams and Goals In this episode, I talk about the importance of thanking your old thoughts that say you're not disciplined, you can't, or you won't and replace them with new thoughts that challenge you to move beyond your comfort zone. Topics include: Replace discipline with a desire Replace failure with learning Replace inspiration with action Long-term sobriety as you age Moving through roadblocks to keep going towards your dreams Making a small co...
Bonus episode In this episode, I share a journal prompt Life Is... and my answers, talk about what I'm doing to stay sane during quarantine, and share with you a follow-up from Episode 112 with John Siddique. Work with my privately. Join ELEVATE. Ask me a question. Join email community....
Episode 113 Boundaries Start With You with Nancy Levin Nancy Levin is a Master Coach and Best-Selling Author of several books including her latest, Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free. Formerly the event director at Hay House for over a decade, Nancy is the creator of Levin Life Coach Academy and offers in-depth coaching and training programs designed to support clients in making themselves a priority and setting boundaries that stick. Topics include: Morning rituals Evening rituals Boundaries ...
Defending your drinking to others is not important - it's how you defend your drinking to yourself that matters. Listen in to hear how Lori reacted to others' opinions of her drinking and how she stood up for herself when she got sober. Enter coupon START to join ELEVATE until 4/28/20. Join my email community. Work with me privately to get and stay sober as you age....
#112 No Longer Dying to Be Somebody with John Siddique In this episode, you will hear from John Siddique about what happened after he died and came back to life without any outside revival support. John's Website Email John Topics discussed: Authenticity isn't an act Adding to ourselves Letting go of old baggage Forgiving yourself Loving yourself as a whole Keeping your word to yourself Coping mechanisms Saying thank you to things that no longer serve you Reuniting with his son after being separ...
How to move past the feel-good moments of drinking and alcohol and into what really happens after you over-drink. Grab your Elevate Your Life Workshop for $7. Join my community. Email me to learn more about private coaching . Schedule a walking session in April 2020....
Get the support + myth-busting facts that you need in perimenopause and beyond with Dr. Heather Hirsch. Episode 111 Topics discussed: The one thing that most women say to Dr. Hirsch when they come to see her, what to do in perimenopause, menopause myths, how to feel better, how to journal in perimenopause, and what to do if you are taking HRT now and can’t get in to see your doctor, telemedicine and what she is doing in her home right now to take care of herself and her family. Her husband is a ...
This episode is for you if you are struggling to stay sober during the pandemic of our lifetimes and you want to give yourself permission to say *f**k it! Leave me a question to read on the podcast, topic or review. Join ELEVATE April with special podcast listener discount Schedule a private coaching session Schedule a walking session in April 2020...
