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Slice of the ParanormalIs Yuengling Haunted? Ghosts of America's Oldest BreweryEpisode 47: What's a ghost's favorite drink? Boo's, of course. In this episode of Slice of the Paranormal, we travel to Pottsville, Pennsylvania to investigate the haunted history of Yuengling Brewery—America's oldest operating brewery. Rumors swirl of former workers still roaming the underground beer caves, hand-dug by miners, and the ghostly echoes that remain. Our journey continues to the Yuengling Mansion on Mahantango Street, where unexplained footsteps, self-opening doors, and reports of spirits—including a young boy and Irish servants—hint at a deeper supernatural story. We also visit the Charles Baber Cemetery, the final resting place of David G. Yue...
2025-09-1040 min
Book GangThe Best Books of 2024We read a total of 482 books and are excited to share fifteen of our favorite titles from our 2024 reading list. Explore these new releases alongside our favorite backlist books for your best reading year yet.We invite you to browse our book lists featuring 25 of our favorites. Patrons will receive a printable checklist with today's book titles and some of our honorable mentions. SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Best Books of the Year Full Lists:Larry's Top 25 Books of 2024 (Including Honorable Mentions)Amy's Top 25 Books of 2024Other B...
2025-01-081h 57
Vulnerable PodcastREWIND: Vulnerable EP06: Jerry Maguire Actor Jonathan Lipnicki Gets Vulnerable*Vulnerable RewindToday on Vulnerable, I sit down with the incredibly talented actor and producer Jonathan Lipnicki. You may remember him from films such as Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, Little Vampire, and more.Jonathan gets SO real with me and Brendan (AKA My husband) about the struggles of growing up extremely famous and navigating becoming an adult. With the stereotype that follows child actors, Jonathan was very cautious not to make mistakes as a young adult. Now that he’s in his 30s, he reflects on how going to therapy, surrounding himself wi...
2024-12-031h 19
Slice of the ParanormalCentraliaEpisode 6: Slice of the Paranormal investigates the Ghost Town of Centralia, Pennsylvania. The town destroyed by a mine fire and the inspiration for the video game "Silent Hill". We walked its empty streets and explored the folklore of the site. Ghosts of long dead miners are said to appear out of the smoke and fog, was the town cursed by a Minister who derided the Molly Maguires? We also take a tour into a nearby mine in Ashland, Pennsylvania. The Pioneer Coal Tunnel Mine https://www.pioneertunnel.com offers tours in the mine and a steam engine ride outside...
2024-11-2740 min
Mindset Mastery with Deirdre MaguireGoing for GoldGoing for Gold in your life. Rhys McClenaghan and 3 key steps that he took as a guide for listeners who aspire to achieve their own dreams. Step 1: Find a Dream You Love Why is that important ?It keeps you motivated and driven.1. When you're passionate about your goal, you to put in the necessary effort and overcome challenges. Passion fuels dedication .Step 2: Chase It1. Set clear goals 2. Set actionable steps3. Stay disciplined, 4. and keep pushing forward, even when it get...
2024-08-0711 min
Integrative Nurse Coaches in ACTION!72: Inspiring Nurse Voices at the 2024 INCA Symposium!HighlightsEEEEEEE! I am so excited to share this episode with you, because it includes the voices of many inspiring, wise and wonderful Nurses and Nurse Coaches from all over the country.From Alaska to Florida, to Massachusetts to California... Nurses were represented from all over the country and the vibes were high!There was SO much positive energy throughout every second and we were treated like the queens and kings we are, with nutritious, scrumptious healing meals, energetic and knowledgeable speakers and were privy to so many heart opening experiences t...
2024-05-0647 min
Jock's Celtic CalamityJCC Show No 477Send us a text | Title | Time | Album | Artist | 2 Meriweather | 2:47 | Five Gears | Syncopaths | 3 Three Shores | 3:55 | Drawn from Deep Water | Gnoss | 4 Poor Wayfaring Stranger | 4:20 | The Hillbilly Thomists | The Hillbilly Thomists | 5 Coridinio | 2:47 | A Woman's Heart | Sharon Shannon | 6 Irish Eyes | 2:16 | Irish Eyes | Rose Betts | 7 Midlothian Mining Song | 3:41 | Until The Cows Come Home | 2Duos | 8 Kronos Reel | 4:58 | Harponium | Catriona McKay | 9 Nowhere Fast | 3:51 | Nowhere Fast | Evan Honer | 10 Float On Now | 4:00 | Float On Now | Elliot Maginot | 11 Happy Sad Empty Full | 2:57 | Dragonfly | The Gothard Sisters | 13 Ballyvaughan Pier. T...
2024-03-232h 00
An Evening At the MoviesAn Evening With Create Your HappyKasey is joined this week by first time guest Christy Holt from the Create Your Happy podcast. We are going to be doing something a little different this week...we will be discussing the validity of the line "You Complete Me" from Jerry Maguire. Below is all the links to Christy's info:
Sweary AF Meditation:
https://subscribepage.io/u6fyfK?fbclid=IwAR0kRwpLzukyG8SbCxx1QyAA93cSNFfcflPq-G648YXBCZx55y9cpRKzD_g
Christy's Book & Website:
https://coachchristyholt.com/book/
2024-01-171h 04
The (Not So) New 52Episode #103: HOPEWelcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint!
Discussed this week:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:58 - Justice League Dark #23 (Jeff Lemire and Mikel Janin)
0:11:39 - Trinity of Sin: Pandora #3 (Ray Fawkes and Daniel Sampere)
0:19:56 - Batman and Robin #23 (Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason)
0:27:12 - Batwoman #23 (J.H. Williams III, W. Haden Blackman and Trevor McCarthy)
0:36:33 - Birds of Prey #23 (Christy Marx and Romano Molenaar, Scott McDaniel)
0:43:36 - Red Hood and the Outlaws #23 (James Tynion IV and Julius Gopez, Ian Chruchill)
0:52:46 - Superman Unchained #3 (Scott Snyder and Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen)
1:02:33 - Supergirl #23 (Michael...
2023-08-222h 00
The Indo DailyGoodbye Christy Dignam - remembering Aslan's frontman and music legendAslan frontman Christy Dignam (63) has died following a prolonged illness. The Indo Daily remembers the music legend. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Mel Finn and John Meagher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-06-1319 minThe Indo DailyCartel crash: Liam Byrne’s arrest as Kinahan mob swap Dubai for IranLiam Byrne, arrested in Spain last Sunday, is thought to be one of the most trusted members of the Kinahan organised crime group. How will his arrest and that of Jack Kavanagh, a second suspected member detained last week, play out for Iran-bound Christy Kinahan and sons? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paul Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-06-0717 min
Forties StoriesThe Top 10 Things I Learned in My 40sThis the last episode and the final show in my 4-part finale. My last episode on The Five Things I l Learned This Year, after I'd done the show for a year proved to be quite popular, so I'm closing out with what I learned in this past decade. I learned so much and enjoyed reflecting on it. Let me know if any of it resonates with you here! It's hard to believe this is it for Forties Stories. But this is evergreen content, so whenever you are listening I hope that it leaves you feeling comforted, i...
2023-03-3021 min
Forties StoriesHow to Dive Into Your 40s: Michelle Wright, 40Michelle Wright and I talk about how you can dive into your 40s, which is exactly what she did. We discuss the fit by 40s program she created for herself (and it’s not what you think it is!), about how to be more than a mother, how depression caused her to learn what she needed, and why laughter is so important to our well-being. This is the third in a 4-part finale for the show, and I’m so grateful to Michelle for letting me share it with you since we recorded it right after...
2023-03-2340 min
Forties StoriesDo the Thing: Skye Pillsbury, 49Would you confront the friend who had publicly hurt you in middle school decades later? That’s just what my guest Skye Pillsbury did on an episode of the Heavyweight podcast. I had questions. This is the second in a 4-part finale for the show, and I’m so grateful to Skye for letting me share it with you since we recorded it right before the pandemic. I know you'll love this episode! Skye and I talk about the impetus for exploring this experience in a very public way, the importance of friendships in midlife, how y...
2023-03-1645 min
Forties StoriesUpdate + The Art of QuittingI’m popping in for an update about where I’ve been these last few years, and for a mini-episode on the art of quitting. I recently turned 50 and have created the show’s finale. Tune in tomorrow for a new interview with Skye Pillsbury and next week with Michelle Wright. After that I’ll do a final episode on what I learned in my 40s. So often we reach our 40s and have the desire to quit things, but Annie Duke, the author of the book “Quit” says because quitting isn’t celebrated we don’t have role...
2023-03-1513 min
Vulnerable PodcastVulnerable EP06: Jerry Maguire Actor Jonathan Lipnicki Gets VulnerableToday on Vulnerable, I sit down with the incredibly talented actor and producer Jonathan Lipnicki. You may remember him from films such as Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, Little Vampire, and more.
Jonathan gets SO real with me and Brendan (AKA My husband) about the struggles of growing up extremely famous and navigating becoming an adult. With the stereotype that follows child actors, Jonathan was very cautious not to make mistakes as a young adult. Now that he’s in his 30s, he reflects on how going to therapy, surrounding himself with positive and real friends, and becoming a black belt in...
2022-04-121h 19
Irish Golfer PodcastEp 33 | Irish Challenge at Portmarnock Links review & Team Ireland fundingOn this week's edition we look back at the Irish Challenge at Portmarnock Links where, although no fans could see it, there were plenty of Irish eyes smiling as Dermot McElroy lifted the Christy O'Connor Jnr trophy as the top home player in Dublin. Interestingly, McElroy, along with the Ireland's other leading players on the week, Michael Hoey, Cameron Raymond and Tom McKibbin will not benefit from Team Ireland funding in 2021. We discuss the merits of that system and also round-up all the action from across the tours with Leona Maguire beaten by eventual champion Ally Ewing in the...
2021-05-3151 min
Movie Mike's Movie PodcastA Year End Message from Mike + Top 5 Movie Mike Interviews of the YearThis podcast is officially a year old! To celebrate that and the end of the first year, Mike looks back and shares the Top 5 Interviews from 2020. Interviews include: Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire), Rod Luire (Director of The Outpost), Sean Whalen (Twister), Bobby Bones (Bandslam), Christy Carlson Romano (Even Stevens Movie / Cadet Kelly). New Episodes Every Monday!Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comFollow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestroFollow Mike on Twitter: @mikedeestroFollow Mi...
2020-12-2833 min
Fire Draw NearFire Draw Near Episode XIIIEpisode XIII takes a look at Irish songs of social protest including my favourite unnapreciated sub-genre of republican ballads. Also includes part three of Lomax Does Ireland, an in depth look at Alan Lomax's seminal collecting trip to Ireland in 1951.
Tracklist:
Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin and Ultan O’Brien - All Our Lonely Ghosts
Liam Weldon – Dark Horse on the Wind
Dé Danann – Rights of Man / Pride of Petravore
Christy Moore – Anne Lovett
The Dubliners – The Sun Is Burning
Paul Brady – The Shamrock Shore
Frank Harte – Pat Maguire
Swan Arcade – Four Green Fields
Chumbawamba – The Manchester Martyrs
We Shall Overcome – Hard Times of Old England
Go...
2020-11-1658 min
Leading with Gratitude with Chester EltonEpisode 4 - The Power of Persistence w/ David MeltzerOn this episode of Leading with Gratitude, Chester Elton and David Meltzer talk about the power of persistence.David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive. He is a t...
2020-10-2129 min
Irish Music Stories PodcastFrom the Fringe to the ForeThe role of instruments in Celtic traditions can be fickle: newer voices (like the tenor banjo) are increasingly popular on festival stages; while ancient ones (like the harp) still hang on the outskirts when it comes to modern group projects. Find out how the banjo came into common acceptance in Irish circles from Daniel Neely, Enda Scahill, and Martin Howley… and learn about joys and challenges of outsider status from harpist Maeve Gilchrist, cellist Natalie Haas, and saxophone players Susan Lindsay and Isaac Alderson. There's also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. An...
2020-07-1451 min
Sticks and TapsSticks and Taps - Season 1 - Episode 18Hockey talk and a bit of the Irish craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert. Episode 18 - Today on Sticks and Taps Paulie and Liam discuss the proposed playoff set up for the return of the NHL; With yesterday being the 20th anniversary of the passing of Rocket Richard, Liam shares some memories and anecdotes. The lads also reminisce on the anniversary of the 1989 Calgary Flames Stanley Cup Championship run.Sticks and Taps Irish Song of the Week - Liam serves up a great version of the Pogues "Fairytale...
2020-05-281h 12
Forties StoriesSeeing Wonder All Around Us: Kathleen McKitty Harris, 49Today I’ve changed up my content calendar to bring you an episode that speaks more to where we all find ourselves today – dealing with the uncertainty of a global pandemic. I had this conversation last week with Kathleen McKitty Harris and feel this is an especially timely episode because she challenges us to see the wonder all around us, every day. That means even now while our autopilot has effectively been ground to a halt. I want to give you content that you want, so I’m asking you help me do that by answeri...
2020-03-1753 min
Forties StoriesMini-Ep. 5 - Five Things I’ve Learned This YearThis week marks the one-year anniversary of Forties Stories! So, I wanted to jump in here with a mini-episode about what I’ve learned this year. Do any of these resonate with you? To stay tuned to more future midlife content, please sign up for my newsletter at: www.christymaguire.com
2020-03-1017 min
Forties StoriesLessons for Midlife: Jacqueline Kerr, 48Today we’re talking about what a midlife crisis might teach us. I had a great, and uplifting, conversation with Jacqueline Kerr. We talk about conscious parenting, why the question “what do I want?” is so difficult, and how her relationships improved after a midlife crisis. We also talk about why it’s important that our kids see us struggle and the prevalence of gender bias, especially in academia. Jacqueline has some interesting advice for anyone dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer’s that left me a bit teary. Jacqueline Kerr has lived all over the world and...
2020-02-1156 min
Forties StoriesThe Intuition to Heal: Catherine Schweikert, 49I had an interesting and insightful conversation with Catherine Schwikert. We talk about how your triumphs and traumas affect your health and body, the power of using your intuition, and how she felt a deeper calling in her 40s. She discusses her idea of pragmatic compassion and how we can practice it in our lives to heal our bodies and souls. Catherine also shares some wisdom about how to better work in partnership with medical professionals. Catherine Schweikert was born in Texas and raised on military bases until the age of 10. Her family settled in California when...
2020-01-2855 min
Forties StoriesYou Are Strong in Midlife: Halelly Azulay, 49What better way to ring in the new year (and decade!) then to discover your strengths and use them to create meaningful work and a fulfilling life. I wanted this conversation to go live on the last day of 2019 because it is more practical and action-oriented than my usual episodes. There’s a lot of excitement – and hype! – around 2020 and many of us are planning our year and even thinking more long term, so my guest, Hallely Azulay, offers some valuable insight and tools. Halelly and I talk about the formula for determining your strengths and how those...
2019-12-3150 min
Forties StoriesLiving Out Loud in Midlife: Allison Hare, 45I hope that today’s conversation and past episodes on this show will leave you inspired to live out loud. By sharing our stories, we feel connected. We feel seen. We feel less alone. And that’s my mission. Allison Hare and I talk about being multipassionate, how women too often suffer in silence, and how she regained her voice and power on the birth of her second child. Allison shares a very personal and poignant story about how she became obsessed with her post-baby body and how one simple question brought her back to reali...
2019-12-1747 min
Forties StoriesThe Myth of Having it All: Johanna Selth, 43A special thanks to my friend Johanna Selth for joining me for an interview this week! Johanna and I talk about her career twists, how her mom’s death made her feel about aging, and why we should ask other women for help. We also talk about sacrifice and the myth of having it all. Johanna is an Australian human rights lawyer who has lived and worked in Australia, Cambodia, Thailand, Afghanistan, China, and now the US. Her career has spanned private practice, government, and both local and large international NGOs. She lives in the Washington, DC ar...
2019-12-0355 min
Forties StoriesBuilding Healthy Boundaries: Helen Snape, 43Today we are talking about the insidious business of people pleasing. It’s something that so many of us do without even thinking. It’s become a habit that my guest Helen Snape gently reminds us that we can change. She’s been there herself. Helen became a transformational relationship coach after 19 years in Human Resources and Development. She works with women on breaking free from people-pleasing, codependency, and bad relationships to build a life they love. Helen loves walking in the woods, meditating daily, and dancing to YouTube videos. She lives with her partner in Surr...
2019-11-0541 min
Forties StoriesHow to Reinvent Yourself: Manuela Powell, 46What do you want? Manuela Powell asked herself that very question and then totally disrupted her life. We talk about how her life changed at 39 when her mom came to visit, a recent solo adventure she challenged herself to do, and how awareness is the first step toward shifting a spiraling mindset. She also shares what happened when she finally started making time for conscious decisions. Manuela is a life coach who helps people change their minds in order to change their lives. For over 17 years, she was a cancer surgeon, in Brazil and in t...
2019-10-2244 min
Your Empty Nest Coach PodcastShe Podcasts Live 2019: Empowering Women EpisodeHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! This bonus episode is a small glimpse inside of my experience at She Podcasts Live 2019 - so much fun! I took the opportunity to gather some mid-life (or relevant) podcasters for the opportunity for you to meet them. Please check out at least one of these amazing podcasts, and enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! 💚 Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 920-LIFEWIN (920-543-3946). This Episode is Brought to You By Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view all of my free gifts for you! What...
2019-10-2211 min
Forties StoriesThe Amazing Power of Being Honest: Judi Ketteler, 45Are we telling ourselves the truth? Today we dive into the topic of honesty, which is the subject of Judi Ketteler’s forthcoming book, “Would I Lie To You? The Amazing Power of Being Honest in World That Lies.” Judi and I talk about the roots of lying in her own life, how honesty isn’t as simple as you might believe, and why in this fractured time in our history we should all question our decisions around telling the truth. We talk a lot about friendship on this show, and Judi tells us why she feels making and keeping...
2019-10-0855 min
Forties StoriesHow to Thrive in Your 40s: Jackie MacDougall, 48Jackie MacDougall, fellow midlife podcaster, and I had a really honest conversation. We talk about the mixed messaging women hear, how she feels about aging, and about our shared passion in elevating women’s voices in midlife. We also talk about why it’s important to open your heart and mind to others, and what is the hardest question we need to ask ourselves. Finally, Jackie answers what it means to thrive in your 40s – which might not mean what you think it does. The conversation turns to podcasting and Jackie not only pushes me, which I truly appreciate, but op...
2019-09-2445 min
Forties StoriesAn AnnouncementI’ve been on the air for six months now and it’s been an incredible journey. However, find out why I’m moving the show to a biweekly one. I have a great episode for you next week with Jackie MacDougall of Forty Thrive, whose announcement on her show got me thinking of mine. I am looking for 6 women to provide some information on their listening habits, preferences, and feedback related to Forties Stories. If you have listened to 7 or more episodes AND are between the ages of 35 - 55, you are eligible to participate. I will take 1 l...
2019-09-1704 min
Forties StoriesA Holistic Journey of Midlife: Lizbeth Ericka, 40Life is a journey. What a cliché, right? But as Jack Kerouac said, “all clichés are truisms, and truisms are true.” If we think of our lives in those terms though, we start to appreciate that where we are today, doesn’t mean that we’ll be in the same place tomorrow. I love what my guest Lizbeth Ericka has to say about journeys. Lizbeth and I talk about her path to entrepreneurship, what she’s learned from her teens, and her spirt animals. She also reveals why she agreed to say yes to this interview. One of...
2019-09-1036 min
Forties StoriesBonus: Sisters in Conversation with Sandi Reinardy and Barb DvoracekToday is the final part in our special 3-part sisters’ series. The series includes episode 20 with Sandi Reinardy and episode 21 with her older sister Barb Dvoracek. Sandi and Barb talk about their relationship, how they consider spending time with their sisters as self-care, and what they’re both working on in terms of self-development. They also talk about Sandi’s decision not to have children – the first time they really opened up about it. It’s a fun, heart-warming conversation, that is a tribute to sisters. Sandi Reinardy, 41, is in the midst of making a career chan...
2019-09-0538 min
Forties StoriesIn the Thick of the Sandwich Generation: Barb Dvoracek, 47Today’s episode is part 2 of 3 of a special sisters’ series. Part 3 is a bonus episode that will air this Thursday, September 5th. My guest Barb Dvoracek and I talk about how she is balancing priorities as part of the sandwich generation, why we should get better at forgiving ourselves, and how she maintains her connection to family and to friends – old and new. We also talk about the happiness curve and how mid- to late-40s is a time when many women, and men, feel a level of discontent that is not necessarily dependent on circumstances. Finall...
2019-09-0341 min
Forties StoriesChildless By Choice in Midlife: Sandi Reinardy, 41Today’s episode is part 1 of a special sisters series. It will continue through next week and will include a bonus episode on Thursday, September 5th. My guest Sandi Reinardy and I talk about her decision to not have children, about how she is using her voice, and how giving oneself a bit of space opens up the possibility of having genuine connection with others. Sandi shares why she prefers to use the term childless over childfree, and about her decision to return to school. Sandi Reinardy is in the midst of making a career ch...
2019-08-2741 min
Forties StoriesFacing an Empty Nest: Alice Agnello, 46Transitions are often a good time to pause and see if you are on a course that is fulfilling and important to you. And, as my guest Alice Agnello says, the possibility exists to thrive with change, to embrace and enjoy it. Alice and I became friends when we started junior high school together. We talk about the importance of being independent from your kids, how the older women in her family are her role models, and why our friendships can take more effort in our 40s. Alice shares how dealt with her kids leaving home and the reason...
2019-08-2042 min
Forties StoriesExploring the Future: Heather Thorkelson, 40This week I’m talking with Heather Thorkelson, a spirited explorer. In this episode you’ll hear how Heather took months of deep work to discover what she wanted her future to look like. She also shares how her difficult childhood shaped her and her interesting career path that has taken her all over the world. We talk about why now is the best time to become an entrepreneur, how she has struggled with the decision whether or not to become a mother, and why women in midlife still need mentors. You’ll also hear about her No Plan B philo...
2019-08-1341 min
Forties StoriesIt's Never Too Late to Get Active: Lyn Lindbergh, 46Whether you already lead an active life or want to begin, Lyn Lindbergh says that if we listen to our body with honor to see what it can do today, and have compassion for its limitations today, then that is success. In this episode, Lyn shares how she was able to find her voice and how she stays active with her chronic illnesses. We talk about busting stereotypes about who does what kind of exercise, why you should be kind to yourself first, and about her new podcast with her husband Erik, who is the grandson of Charles Lindbergh.
2019-08-0643 min
Forties StoriesThe Healing Power of the Outdoors: Robin Kleisler, 40Getting outdoors without distraction, even for a few minutes a day, is rejuvenating and good for the soul. Its benefits are similar to meditation. This week, Robin Kleisler and I talk about the growing trend of wilderness therapy, the benefits of EMDR, and how you don’t have to worry about offending or shocking your therapist. Robin also discusses turning 40 and how she’s finally in a place where her kids are more self-sufficient, allowing her to rethink her priorities. Also, find out why I had a bit of trouble deciding on the title of this episode. Robi...
2019-07-3045 min
Forties StoriesThe Case for Practicing Joy: Phoebe Farag Mikhail, 41Being joyful is a thoughtful practice, although it’s not something we’re typically focused on. However, my conversation with Phoebe Farag Mikhail left me thinking about joy, and I hope it will do the same for you. Phoebe and I talk about how joy differs from pleasure and happiness, why hospitality is important, and how her friendships have changed in the last few years. Phoebe is a wife and mother of three young children. She serves at St. Antonious & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church in East Rutherford, NJ with her husband Father Bishoy Lamie Mikhail. She is t...
2019-07-2338 min
Forties Stories10 Years to Goal: Julie Zuckerman, 49This week, Julie Zuckerman talks about the goal she made shortly after turning 40. We also talk about a major life decision she made after graduating college, a typical day in her life, and how she deals with rejection. Though an avid reader from an early age, it wasn't until 2008 that Julie Zuckerman discovered her passion for writing fiction. She has since published over two dozen stories, in a variety of publications. “The Book of Jeremiah,” her first novel, debuted this spring. Julie lives in Israel, with her husband and four children. When she’s not writing, s...
2019-07-1637 min
Forties StoriesThe Art of Nurturing Ourselves: Doña Bumgarner, 46Thank you to everyone who has followed along with our #onekindsummer campaign. I am excited to start up our interviews again! With the spirit of self-compassion in mind, today we’re focused on the art of nurturing ourselves. Doña Bumgarner and I talk about her unusual childhood, her winding path to motherhood, and how she recreated her life after nine months of cancer treatment. It was a joy to talk with her. Doña is a coach who works with women who know that there is much more to life than their kids - but...
2019-07-0943 min
Forties StoriesMini Ep. 4 – The Power of Kindness in the WorldWhy should we be kinder to the world at large? That’s a question we’re exploring on today’s episode, which is the continuation of the #onekindsummer campaign on the pod. I’m on a 4-week break from posting interviews, but in the meantime I want to take a few minutes each week to think about how we can spread kindness this summer and beyond. Interviews will resume on Tuesday, July 9th. It’s been great to see so many of you following along with this compassion series. This is the third and final week of the series...
2019-07-0210 min
Forties StoriesMini Ep. 3 – Extending Kindness to Family + FriendsIt’s been great to see so many of you following along with the #onekindsummer campaign on the pod. Last week we started the campaign with self-compassion. Let me know how you did with that. Today we are focusing on kindness toward those around you, which you may find easier, or even harder. A lot of what I’m referencing today is from Angela Santomero’s book called, “Radical Kindness: The Life-Changing Power of Giving and Receiving.” Deepak Chopra says in his foreword that the book “offers the practical means for experiencing what can be called kindness consciousness.” I love that!...
2019-06-2508 min
Forties StoriesMini Ep. 2 – Self-CompassionThe Dalai Lama once said, “If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others. You will not be able to love others. If you have no compassion for yourself, then you are not able of developing compassion for others.” Today is the launch of the #onekindsummer campaign on the pod, and we start by focusing on self-compassion. A lot of what I’m referencing today is from Dr. Kristin Neff’s book called, “Self-Compassion – The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself.” Brené Brown called it “a transformative read.” It’s a book every human should read. I’m on a 4-week break...
2019-06-1809 min
Forties StoriesMini Ep. 1 – #onekindsummerSharing my gratitude and announcing our #onekindsummer campaign. This summer let’s spread kindness. This starts with kindness to ourselves first. It spreads to those around us – our family and friends. From there, it spreads to those beyond us – the bigger world. We’re taking a 4-week break from interviews, so each week we’ll have a mini episode to share some thoughts and research on the power of kindness, as well as some practical tips that you can use. Our minds love it when we ask big, expansive questions, so ask yourself at some point every day this week, “How...
2019-06-1107 min
Forties StoriesJourney to Sexual Freedom: Leah Carey, 45After taking her own journey to sexual freedom at age 42, Leah Carey is now passionate about breaking the silence, fear, and shame around women’s sexuality and pleasure. She’s also redefining what it means to be a “good girl.” Leah and I talk about body neutrality, how we live in a sex negative society, and why it’s important to examine the messaging we received about sex in childhood. Leah Carey is a sexual communication coach who helps women learn to communicate about sex so they can get what they really want in the bedroom. She is the creato...
2019-06-0453 min
Forties StoriesOn Being 40ish: Lindsey Mead, 44Lindsey Mead is a woman, a daughter, a mother, a sister, a wife, a friend, and a writer. She is also a runner, a sometime yogi, and a disillusioned MBA. She has a blog called “A Design So Vast” where she tries to find a coherent sense of self in all of these splintered identities. More recently, she is the editor of the book “On Being 40ish,” which came out earlier this year. It is a compilation of personal stories about midlife by some of the very best writers. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you will want to ge...
2019-05-2834 min
Forties StoriesFinding Compassion Through Curiosity: Dr. Amy Heard-Davison, 49I loved talking with my guest today about the science behind compassion. Dr. Amy Heard Davison is a licensed clinical psychologist in Northern Virginia. She has extensive experience and training in working with individuals facing medical, emotional, and relationship problems. Her work in medical settings has taught her the intricate link between our biological, emotional, and social health. She seeks to help patients connect mind and body in order to build a meaningful life. We also talked about how Amy was part of the sandwich generation in her early 40s and how she’s excited to...
2019-05-2152 min
Forties StoriesGrieving in Midlife: Daree Allen Nieves, 42This week Daree Allen Nieves talks about her year since losing her husband - while they were practically newlyweds – and her grief process. We also talk about the benefits of journal writing to find your voice, how personal development is truly personal, and how Daree is finally taking a solo trip to Hawaii – something she’s put off for many years. We recorded the interview on what would have been their 3rd anniversary – so this episode is a tribute to George Nieves. Daree Allen Nieves is an authorpreneur and goal-getter. As a speaker and certified life coach...
2019-05-1450 min
Forties StoriesLife With a Busy Career + a Toddler: Motrya Hanas Calafiura, 41My guest today is rocking her voice. Motrya Hanas Calafiura is the Special Assistant to the Provost at Georgetown University. She is also a wife, a mother to a 2-year-old son, and an all-around hustler. Motrya serves on the Board of Directors and is the Assistant Treasurer of the non-profit, Georgetown Village. She lives in Washington, DC. Motrya and I talk about how she created a life she loves after a difficult childhood, about having an infant in your 40s when you have a demanding career, and also how much work it takes to bring goo...
2019-05-0744 min
Forties StoriesHow to Reclaim Your Midlife Creativity: Erin Prather Stafford, 42On the show today is Erin Prather Stafford who is acutely aware that fixing gender imbalances in the media is key to changing gender disparity everywhere. Erin recently launched Girls That Create, which provides information and resources for developing creative thinking, boosting confidence, and growing skill sets. She is also the Executive Producer of WONDER WOMEN! The Untold Story of American Superheroines. Erin lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and two young girls. Erin and I talked about how all of us can - and should be - creators, how women do support one another, and h...
2019-04-3047 min
Forties StoriesEmbracing Your 40s + Finding Friendship: Nina Badzin, 42Nina Badzin says she was “almost relieved to turn 40” a couple of years ago. Nina is a freelance writer who has written a popular friendship advice column for years, so we dove into the topic: we talk about why Nina takes the time to make acquaintances, how to give your friends the benefit of the doubt, and why you may have to repeatedly reach out. I loved hearing about the fantastic ritual she does each year on her birthday (and am going to steal it), so you don’t want to miss that. Nina lives with her husband and 4 kids i...
2019-04-2347 min
Forties StoriesHow to Deal With Change and Crisis: Rachel Pieh Jones, 40This week Rachel Pieh Jones, a writer living in Djibouti with her family, shares her story. Rachel is active in helping out in the international school she and her husband founded there and makes time to run in what is the hottest country in the world. She has a well-known blog, Djibouti Jones, and has a book coming out this fall, “Stronger Than Death: How Annalena Tonelli Defied Terror and Tuberculosis in the Horn of Africa.” We talk about third culture kids and the challenge in sending them to college in a country they hardly know, her thyr...
2019-04-1635 min
Forties StoriesThe Importance of Self-Care: Dr. Sarah Sarkis, 44My guest today is Dr. Sarah Sarkis is a psychologist, writer, and performance consultant with a private practice in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her integrated approach is big on science, and low on BS, which empowers her clients to achieve long term change and growth through an eclectic blend of psychology, neurobiology, and functional medicine. Her blog is called The Padded Room, so you’ll see she has a wicked sense of humor. We talked about why it's so important to embrace the struggle, is happiness ever a goal for your kids, and how Sarah is prioritizing self-care in her...
2019-04-0941 min
Forties StoriesTraveling the World in Midlife: Dr. Cori McClaughry, 45Not all women want a traditional life. Dr. Cori McClaughry, a dear high school friend of mine, has shaped her medical career around her desire to travel. Dr. McClaughry does urgent care shift work and primary care at community clinics in the Bay Area in order to travel up to 5 months a year. She has also done extensive international medical work including several tours with Mercy Ships. When she’s not traveling, she lives in California. As this episode airs, she is in the Maldives. She always inspires me! Please support our new show by subscribing and sharing with fr...
2019-04-0238 min
Forties StoriesReverting to Her Maiden Name at 40: Debi MaguireOn this episode I interview my younger sister Debi Maguire. (A shout out to her for all her love and support - whoo hoo!) We talk about how she was feeling fine about turning 40 but then had a running injury that left her in a lot of pain and made her question her age. We also talk about why - all of a sudden - she wants to revert back to her maiden name. I flew out to Colorado where Debi lives with her husband and two young kids. She is the Operations Manager at a pension consulting company...
2019-03-2634 min
Forties StoriesStarting a Podcast at 46: Christy MaguireHost Christy Maguire kicks off Forties Stories as the first guest – it seems important for her to do if she is asking other women to share their stories. Her sister Debi Maguire, 40, interviews her in Colorado. They discuss why Christy started the podcast, what she believes about work/life balance, and how she’s preparing for an eventual empty nest. Please support this new show by subscribing and sharing with friends. Go to www.fortiesstories.com to say hello and share your thoughts.
2019-03-1924 min
Forties StoriesAn IntroductionWhat are women in their 40s doing, thinking, and feeling? Forties Stories is the place to find out. Each week we will have a 40-something woman on the show to share her experience and wisdom. The thing I love about personal narratives is their power to enlighten and connect. I hope that after listening you will be inspired to reach out to those around you and make time for important conversations. I’d love to hear from you. Head over to my website www.fortiesstories.com to say hello and share your comments and questions. Please subscribe and share th...
2019-03-1202 min
Distillations | Science History InstituteSecond Skin: The Unexpected Origin of the Sports BraThe sports bra is omnipresent in today's sports landscape. But the current iteration of this nifty item is less than 40 years old, and it arrived with a serendipitous origin story. For this episode of Distillations we talked to Lisa Lindahl, an entrepreneur from Vermont, who in 1979 patented what was to become the modern-day sports bra. It's a story about a runner who wanted running to be more comfortable. "It was the right product at the right time. It really struck a chord for so many women," says Lindahl. "This product came into being because it was something...
2016-11-0817 min
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