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Women of Fort Mill PodcastRediscover Yourself in Midlife Through Travel & Purpose with Bree SchumacherHave you ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in the busyness of life? You’re not alone. Bree Schumacher knows what it’s like to crave something more in midlife. After selling her successful business and relocating, she found herself searching for purpose and fulfillment. That journey led her to create Be Somewhere Sunny, where she helps women rediscover themselves through transformational travel and deep, meaningful connections.In this episode, Bree shares how stepping outside your comfort zone can reignite your passion and purpose, why travel isn’t just a getaway but a powerful tool for self-dis...2025-03-1218 min
Be Amazing#128 Empowering Women Through Travel: Be Somewhere Sunny Experience -Guest Bree SchumacherIn this episode of the Be Amazing Podcast, host Cel Smart welcomes Bree Schumacher, a dynamic entrepreneur and community leader. Together, they explore Bree's inspiring journey from running a successful Spanish school to launching her unique travel experiences designed specifically for women. Discover how Bree's adventures have transformed lives and fostered connections among women seeking personal growth and adventure. Tune in to hear about the power of stepping outside your comfort zone and the importance of living a life filled with meaningful experiences!Contact Bree:InstagramWebsiteFacebook2025-03-0742 min
The Midlife Makeover Show - Empty Nest, Divorce, Health, Career, Self-Care, Empowered Women, Spiritual Growth, Mindset, Stress Management, Aging, Weight Loss, Menopause, Motivation, Life After 40239 🌄 From Crisis to Cuba: Bree Schumacher on Finding Purpose and Midlife AdventuresIn this exhilarating episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine introduces us to the remarkable Bree Schumacher, a serial entrepreneur who transformed a $500 loan into a seven-figure business.
After selling her business in 2020, Bree faced a midlife crisis that led her to discover a new purpose: helping midlife women transform their lives through consulting, community, and travel experiences with her company, Somewhere Sunny. Join Wendy and Bree as they delve into the journey of breaking free from a midlife crisis and embracing life's next chapter with joy and purpose.
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Money TalesSeize Your Midlife, with Bree SchumacherIn this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Bree Schumacher. Bree is a lifelong entrepreneur who took a $500 loan and turned it into a seven-figure business with over 100 employees, which she ran for 19 years. Bree sold the business in 2020. While she could easily have sold it to a competitor and immediately walked away, Bree went with her heart. She knew selling the precious business to one of her longstanding employees was the right move for the business and to secure her legacy. Bree creatively structured a deal that allowed the employee to buy her out over time. The...2023-07-2735 minMoney TalesSeize Your Midlife, with Bree SchumacherIn this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Bree Schumacher. Bree is a lifelong entrepreneur who took a $500 loan and turned it into a seven-figure business with over 100 employees, which she ran for 19 years. Bree sold the business in 2020. While she could easily have sold it to a competitor and immediately walked away, Bree went with her heart. She knew selling the precious business to one of her longstanding employees was the right move for the business and to secure her legacy. Bree creatively structured a deal that allowed the employee to buy her out over time. The...2023-07-2735 min
Seize Your MidlifeLeaving the limelight for a simpler (and more joyful!) life -An interview with Emily RiemerEmily Riemer was undoubtedly at the top of her career. She was an anchor on the evening news in Boston, one of the biggest networks in the country. And yet, in the midst of midlife, Emily felt a pull for a different life.
Listen in to hear of Emily's journey to reach celebrity status and why she willingly gave it up and moved South for a simpler life.
Emily Riemer is now a Duke certified health and well-being coach, where she uses the same curiosity and open mind that made her a successful journalist to he...2023-06-2648 minSeize Your MidlifeHelp! I can’t sleep! Interview with sleep coach and expert Morgan AdamsIt's 2am and suddenly you are wide awake. You start counting the hours until your alarm, the minutes ticking by and the panic setting in...
Has this happened to you? Sleep disruptions are incredibly common in midlife-and just as frustrating!
Today I am speaking to Sleep Coach, Morgan Adams about all things sleep. In this episode, Morgan shares how she first became interested in sleep. She also shares valuable information about sleep and the huge impact it has on our lives. What an informative episode and I can't wait for you to dive in!
...2023-06-0540 minSeize Your MidlifeLet your freak flag fly: An interview with Lauren WidrickIs there something that makes you weird, different, or maybe even polarizing? Girl, that could be your secret sauce! It certainly has been for Lauren Widrick. On this week’s podcast Lauren shares her story of how she came to embrace authenticity in life and in her business even when it sometimes comes with a price. She talks about leaving behind the buttoned up corporate life to start a revolutionary business and life group called The Squad. Lauren also inspires us to “quit dickin’ around” and reminds us that midlife is the best time to step more than ever into our...2023-05-1540 minSeize Your MidlifeWant to meet your future self? Try this guided meditation with Shannon SalentineHave you ever considered what your life will be like 10 years down the road? What will YOU will be like? Where will you live? Today world renown public health expert and life coach Shannon Salentine guides us through an incredible exercise and guided meditation to meet our future selves. What will your future-self share with you? This will be an episode you will come back to again and again, I promise. It is that powerful.
Let Shannon know what came up for you!
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Don’t mis...2023-05-0118 minSeize Your MidlifeDo you need a midlife sabbatical? An interview with Rachel LloydWhat would a tarot card reader need to say for you to make a seismic change in your life? For Rachel Lloyd, the tarot card reader said exactly what she had been thinking-quietly and privately. Hearing the words out loud was the catalyst that Rachel needed to make the huge decision to leave her job when she was at the absolute top of her career. Rachel didn't leave for another corporate opportunity or even another career path. She left to breathe and to think, to be present-a true midlife sabbatical. I can't wait for you to hear Rachel's story...2023-04-2445 minSeize Your MidlifeUpdates! 4 BIG updates from previous guests and a little update from meWe are due for an update, my friend. Today I am sharing major updates for four previous guests: Katie Walters, Alex Kusis, Catherine Magee, and Jessica Renfeldt. If you are like me, you love seeing women rise and doing great things. These updates/stories are perfect examples of rising! My absolute favorite part of this podcast has been growing and developing relationships with amazing women-like you! I can't wait for you to celebrate their wins alongside them.
I am also sharing some thoughts on why I have not recorded many solo episodes lately and the future of t...2023-04-1723 minSeize Your MidlifeCarrie Shepeard left a 20+ year in corporate to start a photography business-And I helped!I can't wait for you to hear today's episode. My friend Carrie shares how she took a huge leap to leave her successful corporate career of more than two decades to start a photography business in midlife. Believe it or not, I was a part of how she did this! Today we chat about how Carrie and I worked together to make her business vision a reality-in just four sessions together!
Carrie also shares her passion for showcasing women blooming in all stages of life. Of course, I love this! She also gives insights on how pivoting...2023-04-1049 minSeize Your MidlifeThe conversation you should be having? It’s about money. Money Tales with Cammie Doder and Sandi BragarShame, guilt, fear…these are just some of the emotions that unconsciously come up for people when they think about money. Our feelings about money are so rooted in our formative years.
Today on the podcast, Aspiriant partners Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder are encouraging us to have more candid conversations about money. I loved hearing Sandi and Cammie share their “money tales”, and I talk too about my personal scarcity mindset that stems from my childhood where money was indeed scarce.
Women especially have missed out on having a seat at the table and being part o...2023-03-2751 minSeize Your MidlifeFrom musical theater to yogi: An interview with Tori Hicks-GlogowskiTori's story is the perfect reminder that purpose and passion are not stagnant. They ebb and flow and sometimes change. There's not one life purpose or one life passion. There are many. Tori shares how she went from a successful career in musical theater to a passionate yoga instructor. She talks about battling an eating disorder, spending 9 grueling days getting certified in Bikram yoga and how a dream and a book changed the path for her.
Tori was a pioneer in offering online yoga programming and her business, Meet Me on Your Mat, continues to thrive in t...2023-03-2051 minSeize Your MidlifeThe roller coaster that is midlife: Jill Hoel and I talk about ”all the things” happening in midlife.There's no way you won't relate to this conversation if you are a woman in midlife. Jill Hoel will instantly feel like your best friend who's stopped over for coffee-No topic is off limits. We talk about midlife health, the decade-long plague of perimenopause, shifting roles of motherhood in midlife, and starting new things in this second chapter.
Somedays you feel like you have it all together, that you are killing it, and other days you just want to stay in bed watching Netflix. I think we can all agree that midlife is an incredibly reflective time i...2023-03-1351 minSeize Your MidlifeMidlife Health: Three things you should be paying attention toMidlife health. It’s a thing. Probably the most important thing. The topics are endless, but this week I am sharing three (easy!) things you should be paying attention to in midlife.
Vitamin D, Thyroid, and Magnesium are all topics on the docket today.
This is a short but mighty episode. Take a listen and let me know if this info. helps you.
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2023-03-0613 minSeize Your MidlifeThe power of reinvention: Interview with Laura Enzor, Certified Life Reinvention Coach“It was never about what I wanted. It was always about what others wanted.”
If you can relate to this sentiment, you will especially appreciate Laura Enzor’s story today. Coming from a family of 13, Laura often had to put her dreams aside and that carried her into her adult life where she made many sacrifices, wearing a badge of super woman along the way. Those sacrifices however, did lead Laura on a life of adventure that took her to living in three different countries all while raising a daughter and fostering a marriage. Reinvention became a theme through...2023-02-2748 minSeize Your MidlifeYou need to hear this. You are actually running out of time.You are running out of time. Like actually running out of time. Time is literally, factually ticking us by. I don’t mean this as a downer, but as a motivator, as an eye opener. I feel like we have received so many reminders of this lately and I talk about one today that unexpectedly hit home. Tomorrow is not promised. Today is a precious gift. Are you using it wisely? In this episode I give you 9 questions to reflect on so that you can live your days like time is your greatest commodity. Because it is….
Are y...2023-02-2011 minSeize Your MidlifeFraud, Infidelity, and abuse in marriage and divorce: An interview with Forensic Accountant Tracy CoenenHave you heard of financial infidelity? How about financial abuse? Whether you're married, headed for divorce or in the process of getting a divorce, you don’t want to miss listening to forensic accountant and fraud expert, Tracy Coenen.
Tracy felt drawn to helping women without making them feel ashamed about any lack of money knowledge. Too often women are not aware of their family’s financial picture. Tracy’s seen money being hidden, money used to control a spouse, and downright fraud. Sometimes it's not about an unethical spouse. More often it is simply that a woman...2023-02-1338 minSeize Your MidlifeAre you having a midlife crisis?"Do you know anyone having a midlife crisis?"
"I don't know anyone who isn't."
Wow. Those words from Ada Calhoun jumped from the page at me, especially as I was in the midst of my own midlife crisis. The 'new' midlife crisis doesn't look like a man driving his sports car into the sunset with his secretary. It's more subtle than that. In fact, it's more malaise than crisis. Today I share a checklist to see if you are struggling with midlife malaise. I also share a few ways to get out of the midlife b...2023-01-3021 minSeize Your MidlifeCould you use to live a bolder and more daring life? An interview with Jodi Silverman--Dare on!Dare on. This is the motto and the call to action of Jodi Silverman to all moms. Jodi is the creator of the movement and company called, "Moms Who Dare." Her story starts in midlife when she started to feel less content despite living a really great life with a wonderful husband and healthy children. She just yearned for more-more purpose, more excitement. Some leaps and a coaching certification later, she is encouraging moms to lead more full and daring lives. If you have asked yourself in midlife, "Is this it?" or "Why do I feel so uninspired?" This...2023-01-2339 minSeize Your MidlifeWant to make your dreams come true in midlife? Listen in!Do you want to see your dreams come to fruition in 2023? Or are you struggling to even identify what your dreams are? Then this episode is for you! I talk about manifesting, life mission statements, and getting rid of limiting beliefs. I can’t wait for you to dive into this feel good and inspiring episode.
2023 is your year and midlife is the perfect time to have your dreams come true.
Did you hear? Seize Your Midlife is going to Guatemala!
This is a soul giving-transformative opportunity to reconnect with your spirit and inject your...2023-01-1525 minSeize Your MidlifeStrength training and intermittent fasting in midlife: An interview with Renee SongAre you familiar with the midlife belly? The one you have to tuck into your high waisted jeans? I sure was. AND I absolutely was resolved that the midlife belly was just a fact of life after 45. Then I met the Fasterway!
On today's interview Certified Coach, Renee Song, is spilling all the beans on macros, intermittent fasting, and strength training in midlife. Renee is not only knowledgeable, but approachable and I know you will love learning from her as much as I did. Grab your water (because we're hydrating better in 2023) and take a listen.
I...2023-01-0950 minSeize Your Midlife5 ways to get in the right head space for 2023Forget New Year's Resolutions. They just don't work.
Instead try these 5 simple things to get your head in the right place going into the new year.
This episode will bring to mind reflections of the most beautiful parts of 2022 and help you clear your head (and physical space!) so that you can feel your best emotionally and physically in this year to come. I also share a simple exercise for imagining that 2023 has already come to an end as a way to manifest your dreams to life. Grab your eggnog latte and let's dive in and Seize 2023!
...2022-12-1918 minSeize Your MidlifeStarting a non-profit in Costa Rica turned her midlife crisis into a midlife lovefest-An interview with Nancy AlvaradoNancy Alvarado could have never known when she joined the Peace Corps in her early 20's that it would become the most influential catalyst in her life. There she met her husband, found a community among the women in a rural village and developed a lifelong relationship with Costa Rica, its culture and most importantly it's people. Many years later at the age of 45, Nancy goes back to this same village to build a brick oven. She sees how this brick oven transforms not only a family's life but an entire community. Inspired by the first one's success, Nancy...2022-12-121h 03Seize Your MidlifeHow to stay chill at the holidaysAs midlife women we are doing it all. We are juggling jobs, and houses, partners, bills, kids and carpools. It's no wonder we are stressed and honestly, burned out. Did you know that Generation X is actually the most stressed of any generation? Wow! Add in the holidays and you have a recipe for a total stress fest. But it doesn't have to be that way. Today I am sharing tips not only on how to stay chill at the holidays, but how to truly enjoy them.
Join the movement! Get on the list to be the f...2022-12-0548 min
Blessed Momma Bosses156 - Top 3 Tips to Reboot Your Midlife as a Woman With Bree SchumacherToday we dive into Midlife and share some tips that will help you Reset or Restart yourself if you feel stuck! We have a special guest on, Bree!Bree Schumacher is a mom of three boys, and a lover of world travel, adventure, and family field trips. 'Bree' is a lifelong entrepreneur who took a $500 loan and turned it into a seven-figure business that she successfully ran for 19 years. She is also a speaker, a leader, a midlife enthusiast, and the host of the Seize Your Midlife Podcast.Bree talks about "Midlife" if the 2nd...2022-11-2919 minSeize Your MidlifeDo you need this in your midlife sex life? An Interview with Catherine MageeHow does a European raised, Georgetown MBA grad, and former VP of Rodan & Fields go on to start an industry disrupting sexual wellness brand?
In today's episode you will learn more about the intriguing path that led Catherine Magee and her business partner to create a clean, plant-based, environmentally friendly sexual lubricant.
Playground is the first lubricant developed specifically for a woman's needs. I love that Playground is aiming not only to solve women's sexual problems like pain and dryness, but they are aiming to make sex fun for women and a true part of our overall...2022-11-2855 min
F1 RaceReporter - Formule 1 Podcast🇦🇪 GP Abu Dhabi - Verstappen eindigt 2022 in stijlEen nabeschouwing op de seizoensfinale in Abu Dhabi, op het circuit van Yas Marina. Er stond opnieuw geen maat op wereldkampioen Max Verstappen die een eenvoudige pole en zege pakte. Charles Leclerc versloeg Sergio Perez en werd zo vice-wereldkampioen.
- Verstappen eindigt het seizoen met 145 punten voorsprong, dat is de op één na grootste voorsprong ooit. Sebastian Vettel blijft recordhouder met een marge van 155 punten op Fernando Alonso in 2013
- Verstappen brengt het recordaantal zeges in één seizoen naar 15. Als het gaat om het win-percentage eindigt hij 2022 echter als 5e ooit met een start/win rati...2022-11-2145 minSeize Your MidlifeCoffee Talk! A dose of light, breezy, positivityHolidays can be complicated. Your responsibilities can be overwhelming. The news can be heavy.
But guess what’s not complicated, overwhelming or heavy? This week’s podcast episode! It’s all the light, breezy, easy peasy not change your life, but not wear you down kind of goodness. I suggest a few movies and shows that take place in midlife that made me laugh and hopefully will make you laugh too. And a sweet Pandora channel featuring of all the 90’s goodies. I talk about good old fashioned, unadulterated joy from our childhoods that we could all use going...2022-11-2026 minSeize Your MidlifeLiving the Eat, Pray, Love life (for real) -An interview with Amanda Christmann LarsonIn the Summer of 2022, Amanda Christmann Larson packed up all her belongings and moved across the world to become a digital nomad. She is currently living among the tropical plants, gurus and temples in Ubud, Bali. You know the place in Eat, Pray, Love? That one. As dreamy and exotic as that sounds, Amanda's story of how she got there is equally as fascinating. You will be so inspired by Amanda's bravery. She is the total poster child for "It's never too late." I hope that after listening to my interview with Amanda, you will chase your midlife dreams wit...2022-11-1443 minSeize Your MidlifeUncover your passionHave you ever considered that at some point you will be alone with yourself? Whether it's when your kids leave the nest or maybe it will be when you retire, but at some point, it will happen. Having passions and things that light your soul on fire independent of anyone else is so important for living a fulfilling life, especially as we get older. On today's episode, I am asking three prompting questions to help you uncover what you are passionate about so that you can start living your passions now.
Something big is brewing! Be t...2022-10-3118 min
F1 RaceReporter - Formule 1 Podcast🇺🇸 GP USA - Titel voor Red Bull in beladen weekendEen nabeschouwing op de Grote Prijs van Amerika, waar Red Bull Racing in een zeer beladen weekend hun vijfde wereldtitel bij de constructeurs pakte!
Max Verstappen evenaart met zijn 13e zege van het seizoen het alltime record van Vettel en Schumacher
Max Verstappen en Lewis Hamilton pakten hun 32e 1-2,
en het duo is daarmee nu de nieuwe recordhouder met gezamenlijke 1-2’s
Red Bull Racing is het vijfde team uit de geschiedenis dat 90 zeges heeft behaald,
na Ferrari, McLaren, Williams en Mercedes
De Amerikaanse GP was de 275e GP waarin een door Mercedes aangedreven wagen pu...2022-10-241h 18Seize Your MidlifePerfect is lame: An interview with Tonya PhillipsTonya Phillips grew up in Kentucky and was the first person in her family to finish high school. She took a winding path to where she is today: a wife, a mother, a former podcast host, a celebrated influencer and a DIY enthusiast. Tonya is also a working, professional model who wants to remind women over 40 to feel beautiful.
Tonya is incredibly beautiful on the inside and the outside. Today she shares her very vulnerable story of battling her own health condition as well as a midlife onset eating disorder. Tonya swears by the mantra, “Perfect is lame.” I cou...2022-10-2358 minSeize Your MidlifeCoffee Talk: We survived a hurricane and some easy life adviceGrab your coffee, or tea, or water, or... whatever! Let's sit down and chat. This episode is something new- a casual conversation and life update. Here's what's inside today's episode:
*We survived a hurricane (During the Seize Your Midlife Retreat!)
*Some easy life advice
*A fun game to play with your friends
I can't wait to hear what you think of this new format that I plan on sprinkling in now and then.
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2022-10-1826 minSeize Your MidlifeAgainst the grain: An interview with Allison Moran Allison Moran lives a simple life. She forages on her land. She avoids toxins. She homeschools her son. She doesn't even have a car.
It's a miracle, really, how she is able to maintain this lifestyle in the midst of a society that celebrates busyness and material goods. In a culture of more, Allison opts for less. Today she tells her story- one that includes leaving a successful career in corporate America, to making all-natural deodorant in her kitchen, to launching and growing a 'beyond organic' skin, body, and self-care line called Yellow Heart Sisters. You will be i...2022-10-1053 minSeize Your MidlifeFlip the mic! My friend Laura is interviewing ME!"How old are you? Where are you right now?"
For the first time, I am the one answering these Seize Your Midlife Podcast questions. My friend Laura, from the Mommy Wine Culture Episode, is interviewing ME!
I dish about the winding journey that lead me here including living in Mexico, South Korea, and going to six colleges. It definitely helped remind me of my inherent gypsy soul...
I talk a mile a minute, which I guess that's me. I always had "talks to much" on my report card!
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I have a feeling this will be an episode that will have you nodding your head with a big ole’ Amen, but you let me kno...2022-09-1937 min
F1 RaceReporter - Formule 1 Podcast🇮🇹 GP Italië - Double Dutch Delight op MonzaEen nabeschouwing op de Grote Prijs van Italië, vanaf de Temple of Speed van Monza.
Voor de vijfde keer op rij won Max Verstappen.
Nyck de Vries is door zijn onverwachte debuut de 16e Nederlander die zich officieel een F1-coureur mag noemen
De zege in Italië betekende de 1e keer dat Verstappen 5 races op rij won.
Verstappen is de achtste coureur die dat voor elkaar krijgt na Vettel, Schumacher, Rosberg, Ascari, Hamilton, Mansell en Brabham.
Dit was de negende race op rij waarin Verstappen minimaal één ronde aan de leiding heeft geleid.
Hij wordt pas de tie...2022-09-121h 15Seize Your MidlifeMarried to a monster: An interview with Jennifer MostonHe was handsome. He was charming. He had a Phd. He was a schoolteacher. He was a dad. He wrote poems...and he was an absolute monster.
Jennifer Moston quickly fell head over heels with a man who on paper seemed perfect. He quickly showed her otherwise.
In today's episode Jennifer Moston shares her incredibly brave story of escaping her abusive husband and ultimately fighting to have him imprisoned. She details this hair-raising experience with complete vulnerability and honesty. As an educated, financially successful, career-driven woman, Jennifer is not the picture of domestic violence that y...2022-09-121h 08Seize Your MidlifeA quest just might be the cure for your midlife boredomIs your life good, but you feel a gentle nudge for something more? Do you feel happy, but yet a nagging discontent?
I have heard from so many women like you that feel like they are on the hamster wheel and are frankly, just bored with the monotony of their lives.
When I heard Chris Guillebeau talk about quests, I had to buy his book the Happiness of Pursuit: Find the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life. Reading it made me absolutely believe that a quest can be the perfect cure for midlife boredom. A que...2022-09-0633 minSeize Your MidlifeWhen unconventional is the perfect path: An interview with Ashley Quinto PowellHearing that a woman is climbing the corporate ladder while her husband stays home with the kids still makes people pause, speculate, and sometimes, judge. It's pretty surprising that in this day and age, that's still the case. In many, (I'd dare to say most), circles, it is. Ashley Quinto Powell was doing just that. She was rising the ranks in corporate job with her husband behind her, encouraging her every step of the way. And yet, the top? It felt a little lonely. Ashley felt that other moms just didn't get her. So, she set out to find...2022-08-2954 minSeize Your MidlifeLet’s get real about marriage“And they lived happily ever after….”
We have been fed this fairy tale line since we were little girls. And you know what? It did all of us a huge disservice. While we found ourselves buried in bride magazines and wedding blogs, we got basically zero preparation or tools for marriage itself. If you haven’t already figured it out, there is no frog that turns into a prince and marriage is not all hearts and rainbows. Sharing every aspect of your life-the beautiful, the mundane, and the messy, with one person takes incredible dedication and work. And midlife...2022-08-2229 minSeize Your MidlifeMommy wine culture and the hobby that saved her spirit-An interview with Laura Jackson"Mommy wine culture is not just pervasive, it's encouraged."
Laura Jackson was by all accounts and purposes exceling in every aspect of her life, and then a life altering night shined a spotlight on a problem she never admitted she had-drinking. We live in a country that celebrates wine-o'clock and 'mommy juice' so much that many women, many moms, are living publicly with undiagnosed drinking problems.
Laura's candid story is one that every woman in America should hear. And the hobby (turned career) that ignited her soul? It may surprise you.
You don't want to...2022-08-1547 minSeize Your MidlifeInsecurity: It’s time to get vulnerableHave you ever felt like a fish out of water? Wobbly or unsteady? That's what I have been feeling lately though my social media shows otherwise. I am sharing this raw and vulnerable episode so that you too can be gently reminded that social media is deceiving and more importantly that you are worthy, and you are enough.
Are you looking to come together with like-minded midlife women to rediscover yourself and reignite your enthusiasm and passion in this next chapter? The Seize Your Midlife Retreat will be a soul-giving experience that will provide you with s...2022-08-0818 minSeize Your MidlifeA brain tumor changed my life--for the better: An interview with Kellie HooverImagine going months with crippling headaches that you leave you bedridden and in constant pain? Imagine that despite your serious symptoms, the doctors you visit continue to dismiss you. They claim you're depressed, or stressed, or overworked. Only to find out you later they were wrong. You had been living with a brain tumor.
This is what happened to Kellie Hoover. You would think this experience would leave her frustrated and angry, but that's not the case. Kellie literally radiates positivity and energy. She lives her life like every day matters.
This episode will uplift you and...2022-08-011h 01Seize Your MidlifeGet off the sidelinesDo you ever find yourself saying, "I'll watch"? Or how about, "maybe someday"? Then this episode is for you.
It's time to get off the sidelines literally...and figuratively. Time is of the essence, and midlife is the perfect time to start jumping in. I also share some words of wisdom from my 7-year-old, Drakey, which I know you will love.
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2022-07-1817 minSeize Your Midlife”The 40’s are my favorite”: An interview with Marion WagnerForty-three and pregnant with her miracle baby, married to the love of her life, and growing her third multiple six-figure online business, Marion Wagner is at the top of the ‘gosh darn mountain’. It took a lot of pivots and some roadblocks to get there, but a positive attitude and “fail forward” motto helped Marion along the way.
If you want to renew your belief that you can tackle any dream, this interview is for you. Marion is incredibly uplifting and will absolutely fill you with her contagious enthusiasm. “The forties are my favorite,” she said. I think we all...2022-07-0551 minSeize Your MidlifeSeize Your Midlife is going live: The Seize Your Midlife Retreat at the Beach is coming soon!Did you hear the big news? We are hosting a retreat. That's right, Seize Your Midlife Live! Today I am sitting down with my retreat co-host, Shannon Salentine, to talk about all the delights of this ocean side, soul-nourishing retreat.
We also share some of the things we have been hearing from women in midlife that I am certain you can relate to. This conversation feels like sitting down with coffee with a girlfriend. So, grab yours and listen in on this unique and fun episode!
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S...2022-06-2730 minSeize Your MidlifeRebel Heart: An interview with the fashionable, multi-passionate, mom of 7, Katie WaltersWho do you imagine when you think of a Southern woman who's a mom of seven and a pastor's wife? I'm pretty sure it's not Katie Walters. Katie defied her rebellious roots to find her faith and build and nourish a family of seven. And yet, Katie did not stop there. She completed her master's degree with three young children and eventually traveled to Togo, Africa where she found the inspiration to start the company Francis + Benedict. A high fashion company with a bold mission, Francis + Benedict was completely the vision of this incredible woman who already had such...2022-06-2054 minSeize Your MidlifeYou’re so vain-What on earth is happening to my face?Have you ever looked in the mirror and said, "Whoa! What on earth is happening to my face?" Then girlfriend, this episode is for you. Let's laugh-and commiserate-about all of the ways midlife changes our faces.
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2022-06-1316 minSeize Your MidlifeImagine being accused of a crime you didn’t commit: Interview with Alex KuisisAlex Kuisis was sitting in her backyard with her friend and husband when the unthinkable happened... She was handcuffed and taken to the police station where she was accused and arrested for a crime she did not commit. Two brutal years of defending her truth followed. Alex's positivity throughout the ordeal and present day are remarkable. Listen in as Alex shares her brave and sometimes harrowing story.
Alex Kuisis is a professional organizer, a best-selling, award-winning author, a life coach and owner of Soul Fitness Coaching.
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Alex's website: Go...2022-06-0659 minSeize Your MidlifePacking up everything and moving to a tropical paradise-Interview with Christen CaliendoHave you ever dreamed of loading up all of your things, putting them in storage and moving to a tropical paradise? Well, that's exactly what Christen Caliendo did. On this episode, Christen shares her journey and frankly the heartache that caused her to "seize her midlife" and move to Tulum, Mexico. This episode will make you want to pack your suitcase- full of flip flops, big sunglasses, bathing suits, and sun hats for sure!
2022-05-3150 minSeize Your MidlifeWake up to your life! Lessons learnedWant to hear about three things that can help you wake up to your Iife?
A few weeks ago, I stepped out of my comfort zone and attended a live event called 'Wake Up to Your Life' hosted by life coach and former television anchor, Colleen Odegaard. I walked away with a lot of inspiration and these three things? Well, I just had to share.
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2022-05-2332 minSeize Your MidlifeFinding light in the darkness: An interview with survivor and advocate Erin Mcgrath RiekeErin’s story is not an easy one. Erin’s story is a powerful one. It is a story of finding light and hope in the darkness. It is also a story of survival and of advocacy. If you do not suffer from mental illness, you undoubtedly love or know someone who has.
In a society where the social stigma of mental illness still runs deep, it’s of critical importance that we talk about it. Normalizing the need for help will save lives.
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http...2022-05-1654 minSeize Your MidlifeYou can become again and again...Do you feel stuck and like you cannot become again or start anew because of a commitment you made or a path you took? Like your responsibilities or your excuses are louder than the gentle voice nudging you to try something new?
I am sharing some of my personal story today on becoming again and again and hope it inspires you and reminds you that you are not stuck. You too can become again and again.
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2022-05-0242 minSeize Your MidlifeDrop the mom guiltSince the beginning of time, moms have felt guilty-- about everything! But have you ever considered what model you are setting for your children if you don't take care of yourself or don't chase your dreams? Today's episode will inspire you to drop the mom guilt.
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2022-04-2514 minSeize Your MidlifeDreams can come true in the midst of a busy life: An interview with Author Laura Anne BirdDoes it feel like life is too busy to chase your dreams? Laura Bird shares her journey of becoming a published author at 47. She also gives great tips for tackling a big dream within a busy life. Laura's website
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2022-04-1845 minSeize Your MidlifeWhen was the last time you felt excited?If you are a woman in midlife, then you probably know midlife malaise is a real thing. You simply lack enthusiasm. Today I will give you some easy steps and suggestions for injecting zest back into your life. You deserve to look forward to this next chapter.
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2022-04-0616 minSeize Your MidlifeLight, hope and dream chasing in Midlife: An interview with Artist Kelly PelfreyArtist Kelly Pelfrey shares her journey to love, light and chasing her dreams. If you could use hope today and in midlife, don't miss this episode. Kelly is delight in human form and she will fill your soul.
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2022-03-3038 minSeize Your MidlifeWhat Are Your Core Values? Interview with Shannon SalentineWhat are core values? Find out and learn how they relate to your midlife purpose. You will hear the courageous “leap” story from life coach, global health expert, and my friend, Shannon Salentine.
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2022-03-2133 minSeize Your MidlifeI Can’t Believe I Did This.... “I can’t believe I did this vs. I wish I would haves.” This.
Midlife can be mundane, but there is a spirited girl inside you begging to be remembered. Through stories and prompting, this episode will remind you of her courage. You my friend, are still cool.
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2022-03-1422 minSeize Your MidlifeWhat is my midlife purpose?What's my purpose? What am I going to do with the rest of my life? We are going to dive into midlife purpose, how to start searching for it, and how to rephrase that question. I will give you a few questions to ponder and some tips to get closer to your next move.
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2022-03-0716 minSeize Your MidlifeWhy Seize Your Midlife?Seize Your Midlife was born out of an untethering. Bree Schumacher explains how she suddenly found herself lost in midlife. In the searching and the asking for what to do next, this podcast and the Seize Your Midlife movement was born. This is her (and maybe your), story.
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2022-03-0114 minSeize Your MidlifeWelcome to Seize Your Midlife!Welcome to Seize Your Midlife, the podcast exclusively for midlife women. I am your host, Bree Schumacher.
Are you searching for your midlife purpose or what you want to do for this next chapter? This is a brief introduction to the podcast where we will dive into health and hormones, beauty and wellness, purpose and fulfillment. This is not a midlife crisis; it is a midlife arising!
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