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Faith Fueled Woman: Mindset, Purpose & Confidence for Christian WomenFinding Your Passion Again: Small Steps to Reignite God-Given Dreams in MidlifeHave you ever looked around and wondered, "Is this really it?"In this episode of Faith Fueled Woman, we’re talking about what it means to wake up in midlife and realize you’ve lost touch with your passion—and how to start finding it again in small, meaningful ways. Whether you've felt stuck in routine, unsure of what’s next, or like you’ve been living everyone else’s expectations, you’re not alone.We’ll reflect on powerful ideas from Mark Batterson, talk about the fear that keeps so many women playing small, and share simple...2025-06-2724 min
Menopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipParenting ParentsWhew! Parenting Parents is HARD AF!!In this episode, I discuss the complexities and emotional challenges of parenting aging parents. Let's dive into the importance of communication and the need for self-care in these caregiving seasons. And let's not forget the significance of building a support system and being open about one's needs to prevent burnout in caregiving roles. I also wanted to bring light to understanding the inner child in both caregivers and their parents, and how this affects their interactions. Topics covered:2025-06-2036 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipBlessin's & LessonsIn this episode, I share my journey of navigating midlife challenges, including caregiving for my parents, personal health struggles, and the importance of self-care. I discuss the lessons learned through adversity, the significance of therapy, and my excitement about writing a new book that addresses the complexities of aging and menopause. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support and the power of resilience in the face of life's challenges.Topics covered:00:00 Welcome Back and New Beginnings07:54 Facing Family Health Crises14:10 Lessons in Caregiving and Communication19:59 The Importance of Asking Questions26:18 Balancing...2025-06-0648 min
Generate Joy In Midlife | Women, Habits, Biblical Encouragement, Purpose, Growth Mindset, Spiritual Growth81 | How To Celebrate Milestones and Transitions In Motherhood With Joy In MidlifeSend Amy a Text Message.Midlife is full of changes—your kids may be growing up or leaving home, your roles are shifting, and you’re navigating who you are beyond motherhood. But what if you could meet these transitions with more joy than fear?In this empowering episode, we’re diving into four practical tips to help you embrace this season of life with confidence, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. Whether you’re adjusting to an empty nest, redefining your identity, or simply craving more meaning in your day-to-day, this conversa...2025-05-1417 min
Midlife Unfiltered: The Season Of MeSubstack Live | Midlife Unfiltered - PodcastThe Disruption is real in midlife. The changes are BIG. They can hit us from out of nowhere while others we sense are coming, but they knock us off our feet just the same.If you're a woman in midlife, you'll absolutely know what we're talking about.Midlife Unfiltered - The Season of me is about taking back your power and choosing yourself in this often challenging but also incredibly liberating time of life.We explore often taboo topics and bust outdated stereotypes. Have conversations with experts and other women who openly share...2025-03-3131 min
Dr. Natalie: Midlife Crisis to Centered-Life ThrivingWhat to Do When You are Challenged in MidlifeEpisode first aired on 4/8/24In this episode of Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving, Sabine Schoepke and Dr. Natalie discuss the challenges and discomfort that come with personal growth and change. They emphasize the importance of embracing these challenges as a sign of growth and progress. They also highlight the value of taking small steps towards change instead of making drastic leaps. The conversation explores the concept of pushing through challenges and the rewards that come from persevering. They discuss the importance of trusting the process and enjoying the journey, rather than focusing solely on the...2025-03-2450 minDr. Natalie: Midlife Crisis to Centered-Life ThrivingThe Power of Small Habits in MidlifeIn this conversation, Dr. Natalie explores the challenges and insights of navigating midlife, focusing on the importance of small habits and self-care. She shares personal anecdotes about her experiences with sleep disturbances, daily chores, and the significance of building a trusting relationship with oneself. Through practical advice and reflections, she encourages listeners to embrace the small things in life that contribute to overall well-being and personal growth.Keywords: midlife, self-care, habits, personal growth, mindfulness, relationships, self-compassion, daily routines, trust, mental healthTakeaways: Embrace the changes that come with midlife. Small habits...2025-03-0636 minDr. Natalie: Midlife Crisis to Centered-Life ThrivingYou are Your Life’s Purpose: A Love Letter from Dr. Natalie to Midlife WomenEpisode first aired June 10, 2023
In "You Are Your Life's Purpose," Dr. Natalie explores the concept of living a regret free life by learning to love yourself at all stages and places in your life. She encourages her listeners to let go of the pressure to find a grandiose purpose and instead focus on creating a meaningful life based on making yourself your life purpose.
The episode is a call to action for women in midlife to uncover their purpose and live a more fulfilled life. Dr. Natalie's approachable style and ability to infuse humor into...2025-01-2719 min
Career InterruptedE259｜Midlife crisis or opportunity? Helen Kewell on burnout, life’s transitions, and hitting resetA ‘lifequake’. That’s how Helen Kewell describes the moment she collapsed at work after experiencing burnout. Having been someone who would push through tough situations, someone whose identity was built on doing and achieving, Helen says she felt she was being stripped of her sense of self as her body said no and forced her to just ‘be’.But after feeling like she was disappearing and being forced to hit the pause button, Helen’s new career in psychotherapy has opened up a new opportunity to explore some of the big topics that crop up when we h...2024-11-1820 min
The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully243 🎃 Midlife Melanphoria: Embracing Change, Growth & New BeginningsIn this special Midlife Makeover Minisode, host Wendy Valentine invites you to explore the intriguing concept of "melanphoria," a bittersweet blend of melancholy and euphoria that perfectly captures the midlife experience.
As she emerges from her creative cave, Wendy shares her excitement about upcoming resources and programs designed to elevate your midlife journey. Join Wendy as she delves into the essence of melanphoria, reflecting on the transition from the first half of life to a new phase filled with nostalgia and new possibilities.
Discover how this unique mix of emotions shows up...2024-11-0314 minThe Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully242 ☀️ Be the Sun: Dr. Harry Cohen on Spreading Positivity, Joy, and Transformation in MidlifeIn this uplifting episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine is joined by the remarkable Dr. Harry Cohen, a psychologist, executive coach, and author of "Be the Sun, Not the Salt." Dr. Cohen shares profound insights from his book, offering a simple yet powerful metaphor for living a life filled with positivity, kindness, and joy.
Dive into the concept of being the sun, where living with compassion and authenticity can transform your relationships, mindset, and overall well-being. Discover how the heliotropic effect—a natural inclination towards positivity—can guide you to be your best...2024-10-2852 minThe Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully241 ⚡️Reignite Your Spark: Rachel Marie Martin on Finding Joy, Happiness, and Purpose in MidlifeIn this captivating episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine sits down with the inspiring Rachel Marie Martin, the creative force behind findingjoy.net and bestselling author of "Mom Enough," "The Brave Art of Motherhood," and "How to Get Your Spark Back: How to Find Happiness and Reignite Your Life."
Rachel shares her journey of transformation, from navigating a challenging divorce and financial hardships to discovering joy and purpose in midlife.
Join Wendy and Rachel as they explore the concept of reigniting your spark, the importance of fighting for yo...2024-10-2444 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipBe Selfish to Build a Business in these Midlife StreetsWe have been busy achieving success in our careers. We have been busy taking care of children. We have been busy taking care of parents. But then we get to 40 or beyond and feel different. We have new desires that look different outside of our current career. We have a desire to build businesses to use our gifts and talents to provide a service that people need but we hesitate acting on our desire because we are too busy serving other people and not serving ourselves.In th...2024-08-2824 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipStop Looking Through the Lens of InsufficiencySociety forces us to look through the lens of insufficiency because we are losing estrogen.Menopause can make you feel like you're losing energy, vitality and beauty.And we keep looking through this lens when we are trying to pivot or build a business in these midlife years, building it can seem too hard. But, we can change our lens. In this episode, I discuss how changing our lens can help take action toward our dreams regardless of the changes that are happening within our bodies.If you are a professional...2024-08-2126 minThe Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully222 🌟 Building Your Village: Florence Ann Romano on Finding Joy and CommunityIn this heartwarming episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine welcomes Florence Ann Romano, a personal growth strategist, author, and businesswoman known as the Windy City Nanny. With over 15 years of experience in childcare, Florence Ann brings invaluable insights on family, community support, and the multifaceted nature of loss and healing.
Florence Ann shares her journey and the inspiration behind her latest book, Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life, where she identifies six essential villagers who play crucial roles in supporting our physical, mental, a...2024-08-1949 min
Midlife Unfiltered: The Season Of MeEp 8: Joy and Happiness with Guest Anne Maree WilshireJoy. Do you feel joy in your day to day? Or is it an idea that you can’t quite wrap your fingers around to claim for yourself? Is it even what you think it is? Let’s find out. Welcome to this episode of Midlife Unfiltered - a podcast about unapologetically embracing the Season of Me. In this episode, join co hosts Anita McLachlan and Erica Webb as they chat with their guest, Anne Maree Wilshire about the unexpected realities of joy. You will hear:> How joy can manifest differently in various stages of life. > A...2024-08-1843 min
Life Coach BFF Show for Midlife Women - Thrive in Midlife, Women Over 40, Women Over 50, Goal Setting, Navigating Menopause, Purpose Driven Life, Faith, Systems180 | Do You Need to Get Back Your Spark and Joy in Midlife? Learn How to Let Your Light Shine!Episode 180: Shining Your Light in Midlife
In episode 180 of the Life Coach BFF Show, host Heather Pettey shares a personal story about navigating the changes of midlife and finding new ways to shine your light. She encourages listeners to embrace this unique season of life with positivity and purpose.
Key Points:
- Dealing with the emotions of children growing up and changing family dynamics
- Finding new ways to use your talents and passions in midlife
- The importance of volunteering and serving others to combat loneliness
- Embracing your...2024-08-1514 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipIdentity Crisis Can Enhance Your Midlife Journey Pt 2You Ready for Part 2?! If you missed part 1, go back to watch it before you dive into this episode!How do we remove the silence and shame around menopause?We can start by removing the stigma connected to menopause and stop accepting the identity of shame that is placed upon us.In this episode, I discuss how some of us adopt an identity of shame and fear when entering the menopausal transition and how to let go of this identity by removing the stigma, tapping into your purpose, and changing the narrative.2024-08-1421 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipIdentity Crisis Can Enhance Your Midlife Journey Pt 1I think about all of the identities that I’ve immersed myself in.I think about when I felt like I was losing my identity when I started my perimenopausal journey.Through perimenopause and through my transition into entrepreneurship, there were times when I felt like I was in an identity crisis….I questioned, “Who Am I?”“Who Am I Supposed to Be?”“Who Am I Becoming?”Perimenopause and Menopause impacts our identity.Our identity can change after menopause or feel lost in the process.But, what if the crisis ac...2024-08-0734 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMindset Over MenopauseWhen people think of Menopause, they automatically think Hot Flashes!But, as I've said before, menopause is so much more than hot flashes. The impact of the menopausal transition on mental health is significant. Over 50% of people going through menopause experience neuropsychiatric conditions like depression and insomnia. Many talk about changing our diet and exercise routine to manage many of the menopausal symptoms. But, diet and exercise is really not enough. As we are experiencing "the change" we need to lean into changing our mind through this journey.In this episode, learn why you...2024-07-3129 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipLet Them See You SweatYou're Perimenopausal or Menopausal and I know you are quite familiar with sweat. And sweating in public can be embarrassing! But, what about trying in public? The thought of letting people see you try to build a business or pivot in your career can also spark some embarrassment or even fear.In this episode, I discuss why we are afraid to try new things in these midlife years and how we can build the courage to try to do big and scary things like a build a business. Tune in!!AND if...2024-07-2432 minThe Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully214 🌟 The Playful Path: Yvonne Marchese's Secrets to Midlife JoyWelcome back to another fantastic episode of The Midlife Makeover Show! Today, host Wendy Valentine is joined by the dynamic and inspiring Yvonne Marchese, the incredible host of the Late Bloomer Living podcast and the Age Agitators Club for women. Yvonne is a speaker, professional photographer, and author whose book In Full Bloom: A Guide to Aging Playfully reached number three on Amazon's midlife bestseller list. Yvonne is here to share the power of embracing playfulness in midlife, believing that play is essential to our health and creativity.
In this enlightening conversation, Yvonne and Wendy e...2024-07-2243 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipWhat's On Your Midlife Playlist?There is research out there looking at the effects of music on menopausal symptoms. In addition to yoga and acupuncture, music intervention can actually be beneficial to dampening the symptoms of menopause. But, I wanted to look at music from a different perspective.What kind of music are you listening to these days?Are you listening to music that speaks to the prior version of you or are you listening to music that elevates you to the woman you are becoming? But before we get into the music, let's think about the active...2024-07-1734 min
Dr. Natalie: Midlife Crisis to Centered-Life ThrivingHow to Address Regrets in MidlifeIn this episode of Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving, Dr. Natalie reflects on one of her favorite episodes of the podcast, instructing her listeners on how to address regrets in their lives instead of letting their regrets run their lives. She discusses the importance of setting oneself up for experiences that bring joy and fulfillment and connects this to the power of loving and accepting oneself, even in the face of regrets and struggles. Dr. Natalie emphasizes that each individual is their own life's purpose and encourages listeners to prioritize self-care and community support.
The episode explores...2024-07-0831 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipThe Midlife Interrupters Can Outweigh the Hormone DisruptorsHere's an unpopular belief....Perimenopause is the disruption that you need right now especially if you want to build a business in these midlife streets.But, there's also hormone disruptors and midlife interrupters that we have to learn to navigate to get to our NEXT level and live our BEST life.Hormone Disruptors, also known as Endocrine Disruptors, are detrimental to women's health. And unfortunately, they are hard to avoid because we can encounter these hormone disruptors in our diet, the water we drink, the personal care products we use on our skin, and the products t...2024-06-2632 min
Midlife Unfiltered: The Season Of MeWelcome to Midlife Unfiltered! Season 1 TrailerWelcome to midlife unfiltered, a podcast about unapologetically embracing the season of me. As we live the lives we want in midlife and beyond. I'm Anita McLaughlin. I'm Erica Webb. We're here to make some noise, say hell no to outdated stereotypes, and hell yes to living life on our terms.We’re kicking off Season 1 by diving into the important (sometimes tricky) conversations: - Who is Future You?- What expectations and conditioning get in the way of being who you truly want to be?- What is the role of curiosity in navigating midlife and beyond? How ca...2024-06-2502 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipDon't Give Menopause the Cold Shoulder in Your BusinessMenopause is that stage of life that is frequently ignored. So, treating or managing symptoms becomes an afterthought. Unfortunately, menopause is under studied and under treated. Midlife dreams and desires are then being lost. How many of you are out here ignoring your sx? Ignoring feelings or thoughts? Ignoring that nudge telling you to start a business? Well you can choose to do it differently. In this episode, I discuss how you can lean into instead of leaning away from your menopause experience to gain clarity and more energy to do the amazing things you are...2024-06-1926 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipNavigating a Menopause Brain to Build a BusinessLet's dive into the fascinating topic of the menopause brain as I share my takeaways after reading the book, "The Menopause Brain" by Dr. Lisa Mosconi. During the menopausal transition, our brains naturally undergo a process of pruning, getting rid of neurons that are no longer necessary while refining other connections. This transformation is not only essential for cognitive function but also serves as a powerful metaphor for personal and professional growth. In this episode, I discuss how this mirrors the journey of building the business of your dreams during these midlife years....Cog...2024-06-1238 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipYour Menopause Attitude Affects Your Midlife AltitudeThe attitude you have about perimenopause, menopause and aging, andThe stories you tell yourself about perimenopause, menopause and aging,will impact how you show up in these midlife streets....it influences how you show up in your household and how you show up in your business.But, it's not your fault. The menopause stigma and the shame that has been forced upon us have shaped how we think and feel about our aging and changing bodies....and this can keep us stuck in struggle and overwhelm making it harder for us to get to...2024-06-0526 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipCarrying the Mental Load of Mothering, Menopause and CaregivingFrom mood swings and anxiety to depression and cognitive changes, the mental health implications of menopause can be challenging and frustrating. The Mental Load of Mothering, Menopause and Caregiving can be SO heavy but what if you give yourself permission to put some of the load down?In this episode, I discuss how mothering, menopause and caregiving can affect mental health and strategies on how to protect our mental wellness during this midlife journey.#Mentalwellness #PrioritizeYOU #Caregivers #SelfAdvocacy #MenopauseMoguls #Changeyourresponse #Aging #Perimenopause #BusinessEmpowerment #OvercomingChallenges #WomenEmpowerment #blackwomeninbusiness #businesscoaching #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #midlifeblackwomen #over40women #over50women #LongCOVID2024-05-2933 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMenopause Weight Gain: Is Ozempic the Answer?Weight gain and the desire to lose weight is top of mind for MANY women, especially midlife women. Ozempic in addition to other drugs like it has been very popular in the media and doctors' offices these days. And given my weight management journey, the chatter definitely piqued my interest which is why I invited Dr. Disha Narang to the podcast. In this episode, Dr. Narang shares the truth about Ozempic and other similar medications and their role in midlife health; changing the narrative and language when we talk about obesity and weight; and weight man...2024-05-2251 min
Spicy Midlife Women: Real Talk, Raw Truth, and Bold Moves for Women Over 40Season 2 Episode 66: Unpacking Joy: The Happiness QuotientHave you ever found joy in the most unexpected places, like a chihuahua adorned with a pearl necklace? Our latest episode unpacks the layers of happiness, with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sunny vibes. We kick things off with a chuckle over Julee's fashion-forward pooch and meander through the ways seasonal change lifts our mood. We also dive into the science of light therapy and share our excitement for an upcoming Las Vegas escapade—because even the smallest pleasures can have the biggest impact on our contentment.As we wade through the journey of jo...2024-05-0642 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipCreating Legislation So We Can Thrive in Menopause: Elevation Talk with Congresswoman RochesterMillions of women are entering the menopausal transition with fear due to the lack of guidance, education and support. There is also a lack of women's health research and training for health care professionals to assist women in navigating this big transition in their lives. These are the realities and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester along with Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger sought to start addressing them by creating We're Addressing the Realities of Menopause (WARM) Act of 2023.In this episode, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester shares her personal story with perimenopause and how she created the WARM Act, a bipartisan bill, t...2024-04-2423 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipUnlocking the Power of Self-Advocacy in Menopause & BeyondAre you being SEEN?Are you being HEARD?There are countless midlife women who show up to their doctor's office looking for answers to the many changes that are occurring within their bodies but leave the office feeling like they weren't seen or heard....and dismissed. In this episode, I share my story of my horrific visit with this neurologist and how you can activate self-advocacy to get what you want and need in all facets of your life in these midlife streets.Tune in!!#SelfAdvocacy #MenopauseMoguls #Changeyourresponse #Aging #Perimenopause #BusinessEmpowerment #O...2024-04-1734 min
Dr. Natalie: Midlife Crisis to Centered-Life ThrivingWhat to Do When You are Challenged in MidlifeIn this episode of Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving, Sabine Schoepke and Dr. Natalie discuss the challenges and discomfort that come with personal growth and change. They emphasize the importance of embracing these challenges as a sign of growth and progress. They also highlight the value of taking small steps towards change instead of making drastic leaps. The conversation explores the concept of pushing through challenges and the rewards that come from persevering. They discuss the importance of trusting the process and enjoying the journey, rather than focusing solely on the destination by shifting our mindset, living...2024-04-0849 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipLiving in Your Zone of Genius in Menopause: Elevation Talk w/Joia Jefferson Nuri"What is your 90 year old self gonna say about you?"When many of us enter the menopausal transition, we can spend a lot of time thinking about the woman we used to be...what she used to look like, what she used to act like, and what she used to like or want.Many of us can spend time criticizing that prior version of ourselves...criticizing her decisions and mistakes...criticizing her age and what she hasn't accomplished yet....AND criticizing the version of us that is experiencing mental, physical and emotional changes....2024-04-0356 minThe Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully182 💃 Embracing the Power of Change: Midlife Revival and the Pursuit of Happiness with Holly HughesIn this empowering episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, we're celebrating National Women's Day with the indomitable Holly Hughes. As an award-winning author, intuitive healer, and humanitarian, Holly embodies the spirit of resilience and change that we honor today. Host Wendy Valentine delves deep into Holly's personal journey, her intuitive gifts, and her passion for helping others navigate life's transitions.
Holly's belief that our past is not a defining factor, but a crucial part of our story is a theme that resonates throughout the episode. She shares how embracing one's history can be a catalyst f...2024-03-2851 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipThe Journey of Puberty and PerimenopauseMy daughter is a WHOLE TEENAGER NOW!I wasn't ready but here we are! Imagine us both experiencing uncomfortable changes in our mind and body while trying to figure out our identity and purpose in the world....this is the journey of puberty and perimenopause in the same household.The journey of puberty and perimenopause has been challenging but also rewarding as we both create space for self-awareness and self-compassion through this journey and recognize that these transitions are stepping stones to our NEXT level in life.In this episode, I dis...2024-03-2725 minThe Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully181 🌶️ From Mom to Maven: Maria Sabando's Secrets to a Spiced-Up MidlifeIn this invigorating episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine welcomes the effervescent Maria Sabando, a Georgetown University grad turned Italian diva, whose zest for life is as infectious as her culinary creations. As a mom, wife, chef, and yoga enthusiast, Maria has mastered the art of midlife with a dash of humor and a generous helping of wellness.
With her new book, "Loving Life at 50 Plus: Embracing Aging Through Humor and Wellness," Maria serves up a delectable mix of recipes, life hacks, and midlife wisdom. Today, she spills her six secrets to m...2024-03-2547 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipCan We Age Out of Greatness?Your GREATNESS does not have a deadline.When you engage in purposeful aging, you optimize your health and wellness so that your greatness is amplified through your menopausal transition. In this episode, I discuss how we can ditch the deadlines and use aging and menopause to our advantage.Tune in!! Are you ready to level up in your life so you can start your business in 2024?Are you ready to push through the fear to start your business in 2024? Then you’re rea...2024-03-1320 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMidlife Brain Fog is REAL: Unlocking Clarity to Build the MidLife You WantI used to be the one in the family that remembers EVERYTHING...But, I ain't her anymore!I experienced brain fog in my perimenopause journey....difficulty concentrating on tasks at work...memory lapses. And it actually got better over time. Don't ask me how long it lasted because I don't remember. LOLBut, I've experienced it again in my Long Covid journey.Amidst the fog, I've gained clarity of what I still need as I navigate through challenges. A...2024-03-0625 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipWeathering in the Black Experience of MenopauseThe Black woman's experience of Peri/Menopause can be different. There are studies that show Black women can enter menopause 8.5 months earlier, have more intense symptoms, and have a longer transition into menopause compared to white women. The SWAN (Study of Women's Health Across the Nation) study that began in 1994 has revealed the racial discrepancies in menopause. Unfortunately, there are many doctors who are unaware of these discrepancies which can lead to detrimental long term health consequences for Black women.In this episode, I discuss those discrepancies and discuss my most recent experience of "driving whi...2024-02-2832 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipCultivating Self-Love for Menopause and Your BusinessYou don't need more Self-Discipline when it comes to navigating Menopause and building a business...you need more Self-Love instead.The root cause of perimenopause is definitely fluctuating hormones. These are fluctuations we cannot control, but we must realize that the symptoms are exacerbated by how we’re living on a daily basis…and how we love ourselves on a daily basis. And when we're able to regulate our symptoms by changing our response, we can boost our self-image and our confidence in these midlife streets.In this episode, I delve into why we need...2024-02-2134 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipElevation Talks featuring Karen Taylor Bass-Being STILL in Midlife, Menopause & BeyondHAPPY BELATED VALENTINE'S DAY!I hope you took some time to show YOURSELF some LOVE. You can start by tuning into this episode where we dive into seduction.In these midlife streets, we can easily be seduced by the busyness...We are quick to tell people, "I am SO busy."We are quick to tell ourselves, "I am TOO busy to do that thing I've been dreaming of doing." We have been conditioned to think that being busy is a badge of honor...being busy is the only way to...2024-02-2045 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipHappy Birthday Menopause Moguls Podcast!Menopause wasn't getting enough attention especially when it came to Black women and Women of Color, but it also was getting a bad rap....and I wanted to change that! So, Menopause Moguls™(formerly known as Midlife-ish™) Podcast was born 3 years ago and what an amazing journey it has been!! On this podcast, you get the best things to do for menopause, midlife and beyond to live your BEST life! AND strategies to build a business in these midlife streets!I am GRATEFUL to all of my listeners and subscribers that has helped make this j...2024-02-0732 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipRedefining You and Your Marriage in MidlifeLet's admit marriage is HARD! And then throw in the evolution of you, your partner and your relationship....it can be a whirlwind of emotions as you, your partner and the relationship is changing in the midlife journey. Dr. Chavonne shares her methods on how women can figure out how to manage through these evolutions by redefining you and what YOU want in your marriage...after having a honest conversation with yourself, you can then have honest and intimate conversations with your partner.This episode is sooooo GOOD!!Let me tell you a...2024-01-2450 minThe Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully163 😍 Discover 8 Happiness Hacks for Instant JoyEmbark on a journey to reclaim your joy with the debut of The Midlife Makeover Minisode series! In this inaugural minisode, Wendy Valentine, your guide to midlife transformation, shares eight powerful Happiness Hacks to swiftly turn a bad day around. From the art of self-kindness to the therapeutic embrace of nature, Wendy imparts practical, actionable strategies that promise more than ephemeral inspiration—they are your blueprint to a happier, more harmonious life.
Whether you're navigating the storms of divorce, the quiet of an empty nest, or any midlife challenge, these tools are your lifeline to a b...2024-01-1830 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipUncertainty in Midlife and in BusinessMy recent trip to get my mammogram just reminded me of how uncertainty can be crippling.When we enter the menopausal transition, there is so much uncertainty.When we enter entrepreneurship, there is so much uncertainty.Over the years, I've realized that uncertainty is part of life's journey and I'm learning to embrace it...because when I didn't embrace it, it kept in stuck in overwhelm.In this episode, I discuss how to respond to uncertainty differently so we can do all the things we are being called to do without feeling stuck. 2024-01-1726 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipCreate New Systems in your Midlife JourneyYou don't need more hormones or another supplement to feel good in your skin again...You don't need more New Year's resolutions or more goals to build your business...You NEED NEW SYSTEMS in order to get the results you want.In this episode, I discuss how creating new systems when it comes to taking care of you and believing in you as you navigate the midlife journey, is key to your success in going after your dreams of building a business and other dreams in these midlife years.Tune in!!2024-01-0321 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMenopause Requires a Different Response in 2024Menopause requires a response, not a reaction.When I would have brain fog or wake up soaked from night sweats, my reaction was frustration and anger.When I didn't get the results I wanted when building my business, my reaction was frustration or I would beat myself up for not getting the result.I eventually learned that these reactions were not allowing me to operate to my full potential. So, instead of reacting, I started to respond.Most recently, I had A LOT of things going on externally that could of easily took m...2023-12-2727 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMidlife-Ish is SeasonalThere are many seasons we encounter during these midlife years and it's important to recognize the season you are in and act accordingly. Are you in a season of growth? Are you in a season of rest? When you recognize which season you are in, you're able to respond to midlife circumstances or challenges accordingly.In this episode, I review the seasons of growth, labor and pushing through fear and how these seasons taught me the importance of changing my response when things didn't go as I planned.Changing the relationship we ha...2023-12-2033 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMenopause Makes YOU READYYou think you’re not ready because of menopause or midlife challenges (kids, taking care of parents).You think Menopause and midlife circumstances are roadblocks to your dreams of building a business.What if I told you that your Midlife changes, challenges and circumstances actually makes you ready for the next version of you?My perimenopause journey helped me to be ready to sit at the table with members of Congress, White House Director of women's health research, doctors from around the country and other menopause advocates to change the na...2023-12-1327 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipPermission to Give 3 F's in MidlifeI know we run out of F’s to give when we get to a certain age but these F’s are necessary to make audacious moves in these midlife streets.In this episode, I discuss how I needed to give myself permission to Feel, Forgive and Fear in order to take actionable steps in building then launching my business. And if you want to dive deeper into how you can give yourself permission so you can make bold moves in building the business and life that you want, then2023-12-0630 min
The Roller Coaster of MidlifeMidlife Empty Nests with Kristin SvetsEmbarking on the midlife journey? Feeling the emotional weight of children leaving the nest? You're not alone. Join Lucie and special guest, Kristin Svets, as they share their personal experiences and insights on embracing this transformative phase. Kristin, a renowned life design coach, breathwork expert, and author, offers invaluable tools to help women find balance, purpose, and joy in midlife. 🔑 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Navigating Midlife as a Mother: The emotional rollercoaster of seeing your children grow up and the quest to rediscover oneself. 2️⃣ Building Resiliency through Spiritual Practices: Harness the power of meditation...2023-12-0531 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMenopause is For You, Your Business is Not For YouMenopause is not happening TO YOU but is happening FOR YOU. It took me a minute to understand this but realizing that my perimenopause journey was actually an opportunity for self-discovery, self-awareness and development of self-trust was a game changer....which allowed me to build my business. But when I made the business about me, I became stuck and continued to get in my own way. In this episode, I discuss how I learned that my business is not even for me, it's for the people I'm being called to serve. After learning this, I was able...2023-11-2928 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipYour Pushing SeasonWhen I thought about building a business at 45, there was this heavy shadow of fear and discomfort.I’ve never built a business before.I don’t know enough about business.I don’t know all of the steps between A and Z.I am afraid that it will fail.I am afraid that I will fail.I was SO uncomfortable.I was SCARED. In this episode, I discuss...2023-11-2235 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipLabor Pains in Menopause and BusinessYes, you have to go through Labor to build a business while navigating through the menopausal transition. Labor is the expenditure of physical or mental effort especially when something is difficult. In this episode, I discuss how you can experience a laboring process when trying to manage symptoms of perimenopause, build a business or dealing with a chronic illness. Tune in to learn 3 ways to withstand the Labor pains/process in Menopause and in building a Business in these midlife streets.#MenopauseMoguls #Changeyourresponse #Aging #Perimenopause #BusinessEmpowerment #OvercomingChallenges #WomenEmpowerment #blackwomeninbusiness #businesscoaching #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #midlifeblackwomen #over40wome...2023-11-1534 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipYour Inner Critic is a LiarIt's too late...You're too old...It's too hard. These are the lies that our inner critic can tell us when we are trying to do something we've never done like build a business in our midlife years.In this episode, we discuss how we can connect to our Inner Coach instead so that we can follow all of our dreams and do the things we are being called to do.#MenopauseMoguls #Changeyourresponse #Aging #Perimenopause #BusinessEmpowerment #OvercomingChallenges #WomenEmpowerment #blackwomeninbusiness #businesscoaching #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #midlifeblackwomen #over40women #over50women #LongCOVIDIf you are a...2023-11-0831 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipWhat the HEEL is Going On?!Stepping out of bed with excruciating heel pain is my new thing now. As if I needed ANOTHER version of pain. I thought this pain was related to my Long Covid but who knew that it is most likely related to my perimenopause journey.As I navigate through this new pain, it reminds me of the importance of taking baby steps when building a business in these midlife streets.In this episode, I discuss 3 strategies that are necessary when building a business, 1)create a strong foundation, 2)manage "weight, and 3)stretch exercises.Tune in and let's s...2023-11-0127 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipGrowing Season in Menopause Pt. 1We (doctors) say eat more plants...Yes, eating a plant-based diet can help mitigate menopausal symptoms and optimize your overall health.But, let's talk about the seeds that we put off planting.In this episode, I discuss the internal environment I had to create in order to plant my seed of a business idea as I navigate midlife challenges.#MenopauseMoguls #BusinessEmpowerment #OvercomingChallenges #WomenEmpowerment #blackwomeninbusiness #businesscoaching #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #midlifeblackwomen #over40women #over50womenPlease Leave a 5-star Review & Share!!And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you can catch the next epi...2023-10-1835 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipHow to Know if It's Time to QUITDr. Taniqua has mastered QUITTING in her midlife journey. As a Life Coach, she is showing other women of color to do the same so that they can live a boundless life in these midlife streets. Tune in to learn how she QUIT not only her clinical practice but other things in her life to overcome burnout and create the life she wants and deserves!Let me tell you more about her... Women’s Health Advocate.Transformational Coach.Unapologetic Hype Girl.Dr. Taniqua Miller is a board-certified OB/GYN...2023-09-2752 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMenopause in the Delivery RoomWhile menopause traditionally signals the end of a woman's reproductive years, I submit to you that it is also the commencement of one's most productive phase.In this episode, I uncover the parallels between birthing a business and birthing a child and discuss the need to be delivered from self-doubt, perfectionism, procrastination, and the fear of failure to achieve personal and professional success.Even in midlife, there's potential for rebirth and the delivery of new ventures, whether it's a business, a book, or any other dream. After listening, I hope you feel empowered to overcome...2023-09-2029 minThe Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully115 🦸♀️ 4 Steps to Rule Your Midlife: How to Break & Make Your Own RulesDo you rule your life or does life rule you? It’s time to break the BS rules set by society, religion, friends, family, neighbors, culture, politics, social media, and even the rules set by yourself that limit who you are and how you live your life.
Midlife is a great time to get curious about what is important to you, what is valuable, and what brings you fulfillment. Question why you have the beliefs and rules that you do in your life. Most importantly, question why you are clinging to them. On today’s show...2023-08-0718 minDr. Natalie: Midlife Crisis to Centered-Life ThrivingYou Are Your Life's Purpose: A Love Letter from Dr. Natalie to Midlife WomenIn "You Are Your Life's Purpose," Dr. Natalie explores the concept of living a regret free life by learning to love yourself at all stages and places in your life. She encourages her listeners to let go of the pressure to find a grandiose purpose and instead focus on creating a meaningful life based on making yourself your life purpose.
The episode is a call to action for women in midlife to uncover their purpose and live a more fulfilled life. Dr. Natalie's approachable style and ability to infuse humor into her discussions make this episode an...2023-06-1019 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & Entrepreneurship"Elevation Talks" featuring Julie Gordon WhiteI'm excited to introduce Mrs. Julie Gordon White!! In this episode, Julie drops some awesome nuggets about starting a business and maintaining a thriving multi-million business in her midlife years.Julie Gordon White is the founder and CEO of Bossa Bars Menopause Energy Bars, and advocates for women in all stages of "The Pause". Julie is also an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling business author, and TEDx speaker. In 2020, Julie launched Bossa Bars after personally struggling with the "Menopause Middle" and watching her friends suffer in silence as their symptoms and i...2023-05-1741 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipThink Big Without Shrinking YourselfBuilding a business is a BIG thing.The thought of building a business is a BIG thing especially if transitioning into menopause or experiencing midlife changes.The thought of then launching a business is a BIG thing.So how do we think BIG and do BIG things if we are conditioned to shrink ourselves?I remember thinking BIG but then kept shrinking myself by thinking about ALL the reasons why I shouldn't do the BIG thing....which kept me from starting my business.In this episode, I discuss how...2023-05-1026 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipWhy NOT Now?You can build your business NOW.You can build your business NOW without confusion.You can build your business NOW without feeling overwhelmed.You can build your business NOW without having the large amount of capital you think you need.In this episode, I discuss why you think you can't build your business NOW and then share how you can master your midlife brain so you have the confidence to build your business TODAY.Guess what?...2023-04-2638 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipThe Business Killer They Won't Talk AboutOther business coaches will talk to you about your business plan, marketing strategy, maybe websites/logo…and barriers like capital that may not allow your business to take off and thrive…..but they won’t tell you about what really can kill your business and it’s success…and that is……Your Midlife Brain and Your Midlife Health.In this episode, I discuss how turning your attention to these 2 things will prevent your business from being a one-hit wonder and how you can use these 2 things to your advantage.I created my ...2023-04-1938 minGenerate Joy In Midlife | Women, Habits, Biblical Encouragement, Purpose, Growth Mindset, Spiritual GrowthGenerate Joy In Midlife TrailerSend Amy a Text Message.Are you a midlife mom who feels disconnected from God.. like you’re made for “more” but not sure what “more” means in midlife? Are you tired of feeling like you’re constantly making mistakes in your faith and long to have more confidence in Christ?Do you sometimes feel like you are so busy with all good things, yet still have no time to cook a full meal for your family, let alone read the Bible? Welcome to Generate Joy in Midlife! I’m glad you’re here…If y...2023-04-0102 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipChild-Like Hope & Faith in BusinessMy daughter built a business and unfortunately it was shut down in 2 days! But her reaction through it all did not involve mind-drama like I had when I first started building my business.In this episode, I discuss how child-like hope and faith can lead us to success in building a business in these midlife years. And with hope and faith, we change the relationship with ourselves, we stop rehearsing failure and create a new belief system that allows us to take actionable steps toward building a business.I created my 2023-03-2943 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipSummon Your Village in these Midlife StreetsIt takes a village to raise a child is an African proverb that means an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to grow in a safe and healthy environment.I believe it takes a village to grow an adult.We are still growing into our FULL selves, still becoming our best selves.And this growth requires certain things from different relationships in our lives.In this episode, I discuss why you need a village in menopause and when you are starting a business/2023-03-2225 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipGrieving Through Menopause and EntrepreneurshipMany of us only associate Grief with Death of someone we love but it can also be experienced when anything you expected or hoped for is not your reality.I realized that this post-Covid journey, my introduction to perimenopause and my entrepreneurial journey have all been met with grief...so let's talk about the 5 stages of Grief....Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance....and how they are actually required as we transition to midlife changes and into our NEXT level.Please Subscribe, Review and Share this episode!2023-03-0837 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipThe Relationship that Really Matters in Menopause and BusinessMenopausal Transition can affect all the relationships in your life...the relationship you have with your husband or significant other, your children, other loved ones, your friends, your colleagues at work, your clients or patients.It affects how you show up in the world and in these relationships.In this episode, I discuss the importance of starting with a foundation that is built upon you valuing YOU as you start building a business while navigating through midlife changes. And this starts with the relationship you have with YOU.I discuss a...2022-11-3026 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipCapacity to Thrive in Menopause and BusinessI reached out to a friend and asked how she was doing…she responded “I’m surviving.”I reached out to another friend and asked the same thing…she responded “I’m maintaining.”This bothered me because I don't want us to "just survive" out here in these midlife streets, I want us to THRIVE.We are all capable to survive but do we have the capacity to thrive?My kids asked me to be one of the Aftercare teachers at school.My response: "I don’t have the...2022-11-2337 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipGiving Yourself Permission in Menopause and BusinessGiving ourselves permission to fail puts us in a position to win. But we have to give ourselves permission when we are navigating through the midlife transitions like perimenopause and becoming an entrepreneur. When we give ourselves permission to change, to rest, to fail, then we get closer to the woman we were designed to be.In this episode, I discuss what it looked like when I gave myself permission to fail in menopause and business.I created my Menopause Moguls™ online group coac...2022-10-2635 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMenopause Moguls LIVE series Day #2Here’s the number one thing that is holding us back from navigating through the menopausal transition and then subsequently transition into entrepreneurship…We are too committed to the old or prior version of ourselves…how we used to do things, how we used to look, how we used to feel. In this episode, I share the Secrets to Building a Thriving Business while Navigating through Midlife Changes:1. Release the prior version of you2. Change the relationship with yourself and commit to YOU3. KN...2022-10-1243 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMenopause Moguls LIVE series Day #1-Coaching Client SpotlightDid you catch the Menopause Moguls Live series in my private Facebook group?In this episode, one of my Amazing clients shared her hesitancy about starting Menopause Moguls…“I was afraid that I wouldn’t stay committed to the process.”Ladies, I know we’ve all wanted to do certain things but didn’t do it because we were afraid we wouldn’t finish what we started for many reasons….we get too busy, too tired, too overwhelmed. Ask yourself these questions….Would I commit to someone I don’t know?Would I...2022-10-1133 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMotherhood, Menopause, MogulMommy guilt is REAL.The guilt of starting a business can also pull us away from stepping into our next level.Menopause can be the bridge to you becoming a Mogul after launching a business.In this episode, I discuss work-life balance ( which I think is trash) vs self-balance and how to incorporate the latter in building then launching your business during midlife transitions.I created my Menopause Moguls™ online group coaching program to help high-achieving Black women 40 and over who have a desire to build a s...2022-10-0531 min
THE EASY AGING® SHOW | Aging Gracefully, Midlife Energy, Empty Nester, Retirement58 | Use This Quick Tip To Boost Your Spirits And Find Your Midlife Joy (Simple Saturdays)Hey there, Easy Ager!
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* Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/grou...2022-10-0101 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipAre you a Midlife Worker Bee?When you've been conditioned to be a "worker bee", it can be hard to transition into a different version of yourself.Now what does the "worker bee" have to do with the menopausal transition and your dreams of launching your own business, stay with me and let me explain.In this episode, I discuss how we all may start off as a regular "worker bee" but we have potential to be a "Queen bee." The Queen Bee that is fertile....fertile with ideas that you can birth in your lifetime...for you to walk in...2022-09-0728 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipUncovering Your Why in Menopause and BusinessMidlife challenges can certainly draw our attention away from our dreams....but we can change that. Menopause can be an opportunity for us uncover our why,...our purpose and create the life we truly want. In this episode, I discuss how we can choose to uncover our WHY and figure out the HOW to bring your WHY to life.If you have a burning desire to start your service-based business but need energy, clarity and focus so you can START your business, then join my next group cycle to gain community, support and accountability t...2022-05-0417 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipAging into Menopause and out of Business?Society programs us to think that we cannot be taken seriously once we get to a certain age and we age out of everything like starting a business. The uncertainty and fear gets us stuck in spaces that no longer brings us joy. In this episode, I discuss how we can change the narrative and use age and menopause as an advantage to our next level.Are you a black professional woman 40 and over who wants to start a service-based business but feel stuck and unsure on how to start because of doubt, uncertainty, s...2022-03-3020 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipGaining Visibility for Your BusinessMany coaches focus on increasing your visibility by doing live videos, post 2-3 times a day on social media, consider buying adds, get more followers, build a pretty website.They say people buy from or seek services from businesses that they Know, Like and Trust but I say you need to Know, Like and Trust YOURSELF to attract people to your business.If you're like me, you may not recognize yourself amidst the midlife changes. And this will impact your ability to build then launch your business successfully.In this episode...2022-03-2331 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipChecking Your Feelings in Menopause and in BusinessI talked about how YOU are the business and I wanted to dive deeper on how you process your feelings can make an impact on how you show up.You may think Dr. Joy'El is always positive. and I have it ALL together. NOPE, I don't.So, I wanted to share my truth with you. I am not immune to feeling negative but I've been avoiding this feeling for years.Being a high achieving woman, especially a black woman, we are conditioned not to feel or show emotion....I remember seeing stoic black...2022-02-1624 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipA New Year of ChangeIt's New Year so that means it's time for change! Yes, another change.This season of our lives is all about evolution....how we continue to evolve over time. So, I'm evolving and so is this podcast. This podcast is getting a new name, a new look and a new vibe!I want to build something that empowers women, especially black women, to RECLAIM their POWER, JOY and TIME during menopause so they can build BUSINESSES and gain economic wealth and power to change our communities and make this world a better place. This podcast will su...2022-01-0514 min
Better Together2021: BISEX Where to now? Navigating Bisexuality and MidlifeWelcome to the 2021 Better Together Conference Podcast. Recorded live at the Adelaide Convention Centre on the 18th and 19th of June, 2021. These sessions were proudly recorded and produced by JOY 94.9.
What does it mean to be Bi+ (bisexual, pansexual or multi-gender attracted) when you’re over forty? Midlife, like adolescence, is a stage where many people reassess their sexuality. While some people proudly embrace a Bi+ identity in their youth, it’s common to come out as Bi+ after previously identifying as gay, lesbian or straight. In this session, a panel of older Bi+ people will draw on their...2021-11-0743 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipAre You Menopausal and Full of Ish?Are you perimenopausal or menopausal and full of Ish? This is a valid question and you don't hear people talking about it. Yes, I'm talking about constipation....something that is very common in women. If you are not having regular bowel movements, this can impact how you respond to the menopausal transition.I'm not only discussing being full of Ish in the literal sense but also figuratively. Many of us can be filled with thoughts and the external and internal pressures that arise during these midlife years. I discuss the importance of doing a "brain dump" to open...2021-10-2022 minMenopause Moguls™ Podcast with Dr. Joy'El: Strategies to Promote Perimenopause/Menopause Health, Wellness & EntrepreneurshipMenopause Responds To YouMenopause is not only happening to you but responding to you too.We tend to focus on the actual symptoms we experience during the menopausal transition but do we take the time to notice how we are responding to them. Our thoughts and feelings about each symptom can actually influence the intensity of the symptom. If you feel really stressed about the symptom, if there are outside stressors or if you have negative thoughts about menopause in general, then your symptoms can intensify. In this episode, I discuss how it is important to acknowledge our thoughts and fee...2021-08-1815 min
Midlife Mommas: A Girlfriends Approach to Life After MenopauseEmotional JOY in Midlife: Part 2 of a 3-Part SeriesExploring the Mental, Emotional and Spiritual aspects of JOY in midlife!In the last episode, we talked about finding JOY in your physical body and in your physical surroundings.In this episode, we cover a lot of ways to find joy in your emotional, mental and spiritual space. Take inventory: How are you feeling about your emotional, mental and spiritual health?What lights you up? What brought you JOY as a child?Cam and Amelia explore:Quiet timeIntentionalityLearning something newGetting creativeGetting outsideMoving your bodyCoachingTherapyWe explain how y...2021-08-0430 min