In this episode of To 50 and Beyond Podcast, we have invited Jean McCarthy, award-winning blogger and the host of The Bubble Hour podcast and is a strong voice of recovery advocacy. Her book “The Ember Ever There: Poems on Change, Grief, Growth, Recovery, and Rediscovery” was released in June 2020. She is also the author of the book “UnPickled Holiday Survival Guide: Staying Alcohol-Free During the Festive Season,” a resource about sobriety for people in recovery and their families. Her blog UnP...
Apr 06, 2021•57 min•Season 5Ep. 157
You are not alone if you've heard "you're too sensitive!" and you don't need to "fix" anything about you. You are not alone, my friend. In this episode, #156, invited Mel Collins, a UK author of the book “The Handbook for Highly Sensitive People - How to Transform Feeling Overwhelmed and Frazzled to Empowered and Fulfilled.” Before dedicating her time to writing and teaching, Mel is also a spiritual life coach, qualified psychotherapeutic counselor, spiritual healer, reiki master, intuitive, and...
Mar 30, 2021•38 min•Season 5Ep. 156
Episode 155 What beliefs do you have about yourself? Are your beliefs holding you back from becoming the person you want to become? Well, this episode is for you. Today we have an opportunity to hear from Cody Kreutz. Cody has an amazing personal transformation journey that you cannot afford to miss. Besides having an incredible personal transformation journey, his recovery journey is unbelievable! Cody went from alcohol to drugs. When Cody started doing drugs, his life went from bad to worse. H...
Mar 23, 2021•37 min•Season 5Ep. 155
Episode 154 Being sober is a whole NEW VIBE. It’s beautiful and messy, and you feel freedom like you’ve never experienced. It’s a vibe that we long for and when we experience it we want to celebrate the fact that we’re here! We’ve made it! You are not alone and there isn’t anything wrong with you if you’ve celebrated sober progress with a drink. It’s within you to choose celebration without alcohol and the more you do, the more you realize that your past celebrations are much more enjoyable with...
Mar 16, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 154
Did you brush your teeth this morning or make your bed? Congratulations, you've just completed a tiny habit! One tiny action may seem insignificant towards your (big) desired outcome or goals, but small habits help you progress, celebrate yourself, and create long-lasting change. In this bonus episode, I talk about creating one small tiny habit today to boost your confidence and prove that you can do hard things to reach your biggest desires. Topics discussed: What tiny habits are Why it's essen...
Mar 11, 2021•21 min
Episode #153 Simplicity with Courtney Carver How many clothes do you have in your closet, and how many of those clothes do you wear now and then? We can all agree that having too many clothes in the closet makes it difficult to decide what we want to wear. To help us solve the too many clothes problem, we have Courtney Carver joining us on the show. She will be telling us about Project 333 and how we can apply it in our lives. Courtney will also share her simplicity journey and how it affected h...
Mar 09, 2021•41 min•Season 5Ep. 153
Episode 152 The five most comforting words put together in one beautiful, simple sentence: I know how you feel or I feel this way too. When you connect first with yourself, and then with others fear dissipates, shame begins to dissolve, and you build confidence and trust in yourself. You become certain that you are all you need, and you become very aware that alcohol isn’t required in any area of your life. In this episode, I’m going to help you explore connecting to yourself simply and deeply, ...
Mar 04, 2021•38 min•Season 5Ep. 152
Episode 151 When you quit drinking, you save money because you're not buying alcohol, but you also realize that money wasn't the only thing costing you while drinking. My brilliant and beautiful guest, Linda Parmar, is joining the podcast for the third time today to share her truth and her wisdom. Linda is a Certified Money Coach/Recovery Coach who helps women with their relationship with money. She uses her coaching programs to inspire women worldwide to transform their lives and money mindset ...
Feb 23, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 151
Bonus episode On February 5th I celebrate three years of podcasting. Throughout the past few years, I've come to the realization that being scared to do something is the reason why you should, and you CAN figure out how to do anything you want. I'm celebrating you for listening, sharing, and allowing me into your life weekly since 2018. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting this pod into your ears. Season Five is coming February 16th. Stay in the loop by joining my email community....
Feb 05, 2021•20 min
Episode 150 Go All In Messy vs. Perfect This episode is all about embracing imperfection and taking imperfect action towards where you want to be in life I share a story of something that happened to me last week that had me beating up over something very simple to solve. Other topics: Removing old stories of "I am a Perfectionist" to get messy Not holding yourself back because of old stories (getting sober) Starting something for yourself even though you are scared Making friends with fear and ...
Jan 26, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 150
Episode #149 My guest on episode 149, is Kwavi Agbeyegbe. Kwavi is a Certified Weight Coach/Life Coach and Retreat Creator that helps successful women in midlife manage their health, mindset and waistlines. She uses her coaching programs and retreats to help and inspire women all over the world to transform their lives and bodies and in the process women experience a new lease on life. Kwavi shares how to shift your mindset and old beliefs to feel your best, focusing on what you truly want for y...
Jan 19, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 149
Episode 148 I’m delighted to share my guest with you today, Michelle Smith! You are going to hear honest fire coming from a woman who is on a mission to eliminate the normalcy of drinking alcohol. Michelle Smith is an author and founder of Recovery is the New Black, a digital community for moms in recovery. As a wife and working mother of two, she fell into the "mommy juice" drinking culture. Michelle found a way out and has been in recovery from alcohol abuse since 2016. As a certified addictio...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 148
Episode 147 You Can Get Sober and Enjoy Life I recorded a special episode to kick the year off with some honesty and encouragement for those who may think that getting sober will not be enjoyable. I talk about the difference between quitting and taking a break and sharing a bit about what I experienced when I decided to stop drinking. Also, what may be holding you back from going all to quitting drinking and taking it one day at a time. Since right after the holiday, I've talked to many women at...
Jan 07, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 147
In this special BONUS episode, I talk about intention setting for 2021, and choosing a Word of the Year to guide you. I also share my word that I chose for 2021, or the word that chose me that I tried to resist, and I read the Wild Geese, a poem by Mary Oliver. I wish you all the best in 2021. I thank you for listening to the podcast. Reach out to me and share your word and intention for 2021, I would love to hear from you. If you would like to work with me 1:1 in 2021, please send me an email t...
Jan 01, 2021•14 min
Episode 146 Leave Alcohol in 2020 and Start Fresh Now is the time, in the middle of life to take a deeper look at the relationship you have with yourself without the influence of alcohol. In this episode, I talk about a few things I would do if I had to get sober again, the three essentials to getting sober in midlife, and staying that way, and what to do if you're going to do a Dry January. I thank you for listening. Please reach out via email or on my website. To enroll in group coaching, plea...
Dec 29, 2020•38 min•Season 4Ep. 146
Episode 145 | Coming Home to Yourself After Divorce with Lora Anne Strong (there is a glitch with the audio in for about 60-seconds in the beginning) My friend and returning guest, Lora Anne Strong talks about life after divorce, and how she has healed in her recovery. Lora Anne Strong, is a women's transformational coach. She helps women Rise, through her workshops, digital programs that use a Mind, Body, Spirit approach. She is a leader, a student, a lover of coffee & cacao and lives with ...
Dec 22, 2020•33 min•Season 4Ep. 145
Learn what it takes to transform you mindset to train like an elite athlete in midlife and beyond. My guest today is Joseph Oniwor. Joe is a pro arena football player turned personal transformation coach. He has been in the fitness industry for 28 years. After becoming an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist, he started training clients 16 years ago. Four years ago, he developed The JOC Method and began working exclusively with women over 48 and up, providing them with...
Dec 15, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 144
Episode 143 | No Rock Bottom Required Sobriety is for everyone, not just those who have hit rock bottom. Women are waking up to going alcohol-free later in life for various reasons. In today's episode, I'm joined by Casey McGuire Davidson, a Certified Life Coach at Hello Someday Coaching. Casey helps busy, successful women reevaluate their relationship with alcohol, quit drinking, and create lives they love. Casey joins the podcast to discuss her journey to sobriety: how her drinking started, wh...
Dec 08, 2020•38 min•Season 4Ep. 143
Episode 142 Say Yes to Forgiveness with Claire Lautier Claire is a Speaker, teacher, author and spiritual coach who is bringing hope and comfort to the podcast. Claire spent 20 years as a Professional Actress and even though she loved acting, she longed for something more. Claire shares her story of how a bad case of frozen shoulder led her back to her love of Kundalini Yoga and into a spiritual journey that changed her life. Claire will help guide you towards deciding to forgive yourself, and l...
Dec 01, 2020•52 min•Season 4Ep. 142
A special bonus episode to help you celebrate the holiday's and any event alcohol-free. It's tricky in the beginning of sobriety, and you can get through the tricky parts. Listen to this episode when you need support to walk you through the moments of saying "F it, I will have just one." I'm with you all of the way. I appreciate you. Please reach out if you need support. Email Website...
Nov 26, 2020•14 min
Episode 141 This episode is different. I decided to take a break this holiday week and share an uplifting, and (very) relevant story from the book, Who Moved My Cheese?, by Spencer Johnson. I first read Who Moved My Cheese? the night before I was laid off from my J.O.B. that paid me lot's of money but was never suited for me and my personality. In the months leading up to the day I was laid off, I just knew that it was coming but did nothing to prepare myself. Who Moved My Cheese? is a story tha...
Nov 24, 2020•45 min•Season 4Ep. 141
This episode will fire you up and reassure you that everything you ever wanted is on the opposite side of fear, including sobriety. I'm joined by my guest, Laura Taylor. Laura is the Founder and Creator of Mingle Mocktails, and a sober woman on a mission to include everyone in celebrations and events by offering wonderful alcohol-free choices. Topics discussed: Laura's journey to sobriety Her drinking and how fear showed up for her before she quit How fear shows up for her in sobriety Being sobe...
Nov 17, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 140
In episode 139, I talk with Dora Gosselin, Founder of Soberoso , an online community and podcast that supports men and women in recovery from addiction. Dora talks openly about her experience in a relationship with a man for years that was toxic, and the night she left. Dora shares how she is recovering from both drug and alcohol addiction today. Dora's story will inspire you and help you know that recovery and healing, and self-love is possible. Topics discussed: Being stalked by her ex and gas...
Nov 10, 2020•36 min•Season 4Ep. 139
Episode 138 The sweet benefits of living alcohol-free for women over 40. Daily benefits of waking up hangover free, being present in your life, and remembering the night before are never lost on women who have decided to get sober. In this solo episode, I talk about embracing life without alcohol and share 25 benefits from women who I work with privately and inside of my monthly membership program, Elevate. Topics discussed: Daily benefits of alcohol-free living How to embrace the benefits and b...
Nov 03, 2020•24 min•Season 4Ep. 138
Episode 137 This episode will help you redefine how you feel about weight loss and ALL of the things you think you "should" be doing to feel confident and amazing in your body. My guest is Tanja Shaw, Founder of Fit + Vibrant Over 50. Tanja is a sought-after life and weight loss coach, host of the Fit and Vibrant You Podcast, founder of Ascend Fitness + Lifestyle, a holistic health coaching studio in Chilliwack, BC, and Fit + Vibrant Over 50. Tanja has built a credible reputation for helping 100...
Oct 27, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 137
Episode 136 In this episode, I'm joined by Leslie Tucker, the Founder of A Reseller's Passion, Resell Business and Podcast. Leslie wears many hats and is a multi-passionate Entrepreneur, and is passionate about helping others create multiple streams of income. The topics discussed in this episode are: How Leslie got started from inspiration from her husband How she made a plan to leave her job within 6 months How she started her desert and crochet business Leslie hitting her goal within 3 months...
Oct 20, 2020•59 min•Season 4Ep. 136
Episode 135 with Lori Massicot If you are a woman over 40 and you're resisting getting sober because your husband or partner drinks or society and friends are pushing you into drinking, then this is the episode for you. In this episode, I share how alcohol affected my life as a mother and wife and how I navigated my relationships after I quit drinking. A lot of those relationships were built on alcohol, including my marriage. Topics discussed in Episode 135 How I met my husband and how we drank ...
Oct 13, 2020•31 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Episode 134 My guest is my friend, Michelle Spieler who is a Hollywood Trained Makeup Artist, Photographer, and advocate for positive aging and wellness. Topics discussed: Using TikTok to have fun and let loose Using makeup to boost your mood Nutrition and exercise in your 50's How washing your face is essential Skincare for youthful skin Clean makeup and what you need to look your best quick To learn more about Michelle, please visit her website, YouTube channel and Instagram. To join To 50 and...
Oct 06, 2020•42 min•Season 4Ep. 134
In this episode #133, I talk with Paula Fontenelle, therapist, author, podcaster. Paula shares her story of going through perimenopause and things you can do when you are experiencing loneliness. Topics discussed: How her sleep changed going through the beginning of perimenopause Her sleep solutions and what is working Her perimenopause journey and how she feels today Understanding your body and your aging process How Paula didn’t experience perimenopause symptoms Finding something that works Wh...
Sep 29, 2020•40 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Season Four Episode 132 | Becoming Your Best Self During Perimenopause with Rachel Hughes. In this episode, I talk with my friend, Rachel Hughes of The MenoMemo's blog and Instagram account. Rachel is a Certified Nutrition Consultant who worked with chronic pain patients for ten years. After experiencing her own perimenopause symptoms, Rachel decided to create a safe space where peri- and menopausal women can help each other navigate these particular years together with honesty, thoughtfulness a...
Sep 22, 2020•39 min•Season 4Ep. 132
