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Grown-Ass Woman's GuideFeng Shui Expert: We're Moving into the Era of the Grown-Ass WomanWhat if there were a way to bring more joy, abundance, prosperity, peace, and harmony into your life? Oh, but there is. Meet Feng Shui expert, manifesting magnet, alchemist, healer, real-life Irish Celtic Shaman, and the “Mary Poppins of Prosperity,” Patricia Lohan. Not only is she armed with incredible Feng Shui tips to bring more of what you want into your life, she’s got some big (and I mean BIG) news for grown-ass women as we enter 2024. Patricia has created a mini-course that dives into all nine areas of Feng Shui, helping you get clarity on, what it...2023-12-1447 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWelcome to 2023, Grown-Ass Woman!Hey there! I’m Jackie, host of The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide. I created this podcast to support all women in living as their most badass, grown-ass selves. Like many other women, I have had periods of time where I would live by default. Avoid the tough choices — hide from taking personal responsibility. But what I’ve learned is that is definitely not the path for me. I was craving growth, expansion, confidence, connection. I wanted to show up like the grown-ass woman I knew I could be. A grown-ass woman takes responsibility for herself and her action...2023-01-1001 min
Joy Found HereEmpowering Women Over 40 to Embrace Change & Thrive with Jackie MacDougallIt’s never too late. No matter what age you are, it is never too late for new passions, relationships, experiences, and anything else in life. In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Jackie MacDougall. After being a broadcast professional for over two decades, Jackie changed gears and began building a community for women over 40 through her coaching, speaking, and podcast, Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide. Through this community, Jackie fulfills her passion for supporting and connecting women that are in the second half of their life with the experts, resources and brands they...2022-05-1746 min
The Soulful MindBecoming a Grown Ass Women with Jackie MacDougallAre you A Grown Ass Women? Jackie MacDougall has created a podcast and community of "Grown Ass Women" where a major role in that is providing self care as a part of your daily life. Self Care is something that we will thank ourselves for later on. It shouldn't be "optional". It should be incorporated into your everyday life. As we age, parts of our life end and we need to move on from a certain role. This might cause a grieving process. For example, my kids are gown and moving on with their life and my role is...2022-05-0948 minGrown-Ass Woman's GuideGrown-Ass GuidanceIn the first in a series, host Jackie MacDougall teams up with Nina Lorez Collins, CCO of Revel and host of Raging Gracefully to answer listener questions in a monthly episode called Grown-Ass Guidance: A Q&A event. Each month, Jackie and Nina host a live recording and tackle topics ranging from transitions and reinvention, sex and relationships, money, career, friendship, menopause -- nothing is off limits. Revel is the official community and event partner of The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide. Visit HelloRevel.com and click JOIN/SIGN UP. Choose "Grown-Ass Woman's Guide" from the dropdown menu asking "...2022-03-1144 minGrown-Ass Woman's GuideQuick CheckinHello my favorite TGAWG listener, it’s me Jackie. I’m taking a beat from our regular programming to bring you a quick hello. Some updates: Have you checked out Revel yet? They're our new GAWG event partner! I already hosted our first event on their platform and have two upcoming created just for you. Visit hellorevel.com, click join and choose Grown-Ass Woman's Guide in the drop down where it says "how did you hear about Revel?" Once you get over there, send me a message! I’d love to hear from you and create...2022-02-2505 minGrown-Ass Woman's GuideEmpty Nest? How to Find What's NextShe’s spent the last two decades as a stay at home mom. Now, she’s ready to do what lights her up… but here does she start? We’ll talk about that in the premiere of our new segment, Go Ask Jackie.Today we're going to help you find your "magic zone" and "try time"! If you’ve got a question about a big life transition, a project you want to start, or just some feedback on a dilemma — Iet's hear it! Reach out here. The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featu...2021-10-3010 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhat's Next for You?Forty Thrive Top of Season 2 -- #4 Why Bother? Who knew two little words could have so much power? On this week’s episode, Jackie talks with author Jennifer Louden, author of Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What’s Next. If you’re feeling stuck or wondering what your next move should be, this one’s for you. Join our Forty Thrive free and private Facebook group! About Jennifer Louden: Jennifer’s a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the concept of self-care with her first bestseller, The Woman’s Comfort Book. Since then, she’s written six ad...2021-08-0530 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhat if You Could Actually Find Balance? What if the whole concept of finding "balance" actually isn’t just a load of BS? What if you could feel better, healthier, more at peace? Today’s episode can help you move just a little bit closer to that. About Our Guest: Want to be a rock star at work and at home? Cherylanne Skolnicki has the playbook. As an entrepreneur with a husband and three kids of her own, she knows exactly how it feels to have too much to do and not enough time to do it. It's exhausting, it's stressful, and it can...2021-05-0638 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Conversation about Dieting Every Woman Needs to HearI'm willing to bet you haven't heard a conversation quite like this one. Meet Stephanie Dodier, a Clinical Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, speaker, podcast host and Creator of The Going Beyond The Food Method™️. In this episode, we tackle so much: What intuitive eating is… and what it isn’t Understanding diet culture and how it’s creating needless suffering How "good girl syndrome" plays into how we show up Body positivity and why it’s the topic of some major debate Fat phobia The problem with BMI measurements Join us in our free and priv...2021-04-2843 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhy Women Are Afraid to Talk MoneyMeet Leah Hadley, a best-selling author, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), she’s all about helping her us make wise financial decisions as we begin the next phase of life with the strongest possible financial foundation. Leah wasn’t always a financial wiz, in fact she was an instant parent of three when she and her husband adopted a sibling group. But then it wasn’t soon after that she was going through a divorce. So she gets the struggle. Leah is brilliant when it comes to managing money during and after d...2021-04-1437 min
Grown-Ass Woman's Guide10 Things Every Woman Over 40 Should Know50 is here, baby! And I've learned a few things in my 50 years on this beautiful planet. Today, I'm sharing 10 of those hard earned lessons in hopes that they can help you too. Psst: This is a great episode to share with your younger friends. (I'm like the ghost of Christmas future over here). Mentioned in this episode: Check out this post in our Forty Thrive FB group! Join the Forty Thrive Hive! Check out these reads by Forty Thrive guest authors! Get a FREE month of Audible HERE. 2021-03-3117 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideGuest Co-host Kim GoldmanWelcome to Forty Thrive's 100th episode! 100 episodes featuring experts, resources and badass women (and a couple of dudes) with incredible stories. This week, guest co-host Kim Goldman joins Jackie to talk the one year anniversary of the pandemic and all the non-stop changes that have happened to the ladies in the Forty Thrive community. In this episode: • How to foster friendships, even when you want to crawl into a hole • How to take on changes, even those that blindside us. • Using our challenges to our advantage -- today and everyday. Join...2021-03-2353 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideBalancing Business and LoveIf you're running a business with your significant other or even just sharing a home office, this episode is for you. Naketa Thigpen knows the challenges of running a business while trying to keep a relationship thriving. Naketa gets how exhausting things can be right now and how when we're pulled in too many directions, often a marriage or a long-term partnership is the first to take the hit. If you’re tired of choosing between energy for your business and energy for your marriage, you’ll definitely want to join Naketa for her Free 5 Day Experience: The Joy Map...2021-03-1758 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Six HabitsWhen I say habits, you may think yeah, yeah, I’ve heard all about habits. The best seller shelf, TV self help experts… habits are old news. Not even a little bit. Not only does guest Laura DiBenedetto have a fresh take on habits -- the way she combines very specific habits is nothing short of life changing Don’t believe me? Take a listen. About Laura: TEDx Speaker,#1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto teaches us how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. Connect with Laura...2021-03-0945 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideLose Weight for the Last TimeIf you’ve been wanting to lose weight and find yourself getting excited about the new fad diet, I’m here to let you off the hook. You don’t need that. In fact, I am totally against all of the crazy messages the diet industry shoves down our throats, trying to trigger our insecurities. We all know that’s what they’re doing but they craft such compelling messages, the next thing you know we’re buying a thigh master… or a bag of powder filled with ingredients we can’t even pronounce. Meet Nagina Abdullah. Nagina lost 40 pou...2021-03-0238 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideGet Your Sex Drive Back (Yasssss)Are you ready to put the sizzle back in your sex drive? Excellent, you're in the right place. Meet Maryon Stewart, the author of Manage your Menopause Naturally; The Six Week Guide to Calming Hot Flashes and Night Sweats, Getting Your Sex Drive Back, Sharpening Memory and Reclaiming Well Being. This book should be required reading for any woman facing symptoms of menopause (or peri-menopause). About Our Guest: Maryon Stewart is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around the w...2021-02-2442 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideAm I Having a Midlife Crisis?Today’s episode is all about the midlife crisis. Could you or your partner be smack dab in the middle of one? It’s quite possible. What is a midlife crisis? How does it manifest in women vs men? And, most importantly, how do we deal with it? Related Episodes: Tackling the Most Common Challenges for Women Over 40 Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening? What the Hell Has Happened to Me? About Our Guest: Stacy Kaiser is a successful Southern California based licensed psychotherapist, author, relationship expert and medi...2021-02-1635 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Annoying Advice My Husband Gave MeAre you feeling stuck? Unsure? Detached? You’re not alone. Sometimes, it can feel like it happens overnight, but often it happens so slowly over time that we don’t even notice it. BOOM, we wake up one day and discover we're just phoning it in... going through the motions but CRAVING SOMETHING MORE. It doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I’m going to share how you -- yes, you! -- can reboot. Plus, what is self love really? The Forty Thrive community weighs in! Mentioned...2021-02-0913 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhy People Might Not Be Listening To YouI have such a fun treat for you today. As a celebrity vocal coach, Denise Woods is the "voice behind the voice." She's worked with Halle Berry, Will Smith, Jessica Chastain, Queen Latifah, Idris Elba and so many other A-list celebrities. But here's the cool thing; Denise can also help those of us who aren't celebs use our voice to the best of its ability, actually improving our lives in the most unexpected ways. About Our Guest: Denise Woods is a graduate and former faculty me...2021-02-0832 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideIs Your Brain Messing with You?What if you discovered your memories are actually wrong, that what you thought you knew was actually completely inaccurate? Dr. Ginger Campbell is the author of "Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty" and she's here to help us understand our own brains. Plus, coming out later in life. How to find support yourself and/or support those you love. Ginger talks with those who've taken the brave steps forward on her podcast, Graying Rainbows. Guest: Dr. Ginger Campbell is best known for her highly respected podcast Brain Science, which began airing back in 2006. Sh...2021-01-2626 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Tool We All Should Be Using [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] The Reframe: a tool that may not be so easy, but it's really simple. In this interactive episode, therapist Melody Murray shares her brilliance with members of the Forty Thrive community, as she answers questions and inspires us all to reframe in a way that will bring more peace, understanding and sanity to our lives. Melody is the very first guest of our Forty Thrive live series. Each month, we record one episode where we include our Forty Thrive community m...2021-01-1950 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideIt's Your TimeIf you’re a woman who’s excited to see what’s next… maybe make a pivot in your career… or even (dare I say) put yourself out there, today’s guest can help you big time. Juju Hook helps "primetime women" (that’s us!) build brands. In this episode, we talk "Breakthrough Breakdowns," six lies we’ve come to believe about aging, the 50 hour rule and so much more. Join us for Forty Thrive LIVE! Once a month, you’ll have an opportunity to join other Forty Thrive listeners for a li...2021-01-1253 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideScrew the ResolutionsWelcome to Forty Thrive 2021! Are you ready to make this year your healthiest yet? This episode is for you. If you've been listening to the podcast for awhile, you know exactly who Courtney Townley is. Courtney helps women mend their relationship with their body so they can achieve true deep health and deliver their best to the things that matter most to them. She is so smart and so gifted in helping women really get honest with ourselves and move toward the best version of ourselves possible. She has been instrumental in my journey through her work...2021-01-0550 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWho Are You Really?As we wrap up the year, I’ve got an episode for you that’s short, sweet and impactful. Janet Ioli is the author of Less Ego More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women and the creator of 2021 Power Presence Practices calendar journal. Both of which she’s generously giving away to one of our lucky Forty Thrive listeners. Have you ever seen those posts where people choose a word that sort of serves as their compass for the year to come? I love choosing a word each December . Something that inspires me to try new things and have new experi...2020-12-2926 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideA Delightful Little Episode on AgingWe don't often hear the words "delightful" and "aging" in the same sentence, but today, we're changing that. Stephanie Raffelock is the author of A Delightful Little Book on Aging. (She Writes Press, April 2020). A graduate of Naropa University’s program in Writing and Poetics, she has worked as a freelancer for The Aspen Times and The Rogue Valley Messenger. She’s also written and blogged for Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, Care2.com and SixtyandMe.com, to name a few. The new co-host of Yak About Today, Stephanie can be heard on i-Heart Radio, station WCZR 101.7 in Flori...2020-12-2328 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideYou're Not Fearless (And Why That's a Good Thing) Dr. Michele Cooley-Strickland is not only is she brilliant at what she does as a psychologist, researcher, professor and podcaster, she’s actually masterful at adding and subtracting things to her life when she wants more — or less –– and not settling for meh. In this episode, the multi-faceted, multi-talented and multi-passionate Dr. Michele inspires and provides step-by-step tools to take the leap into the life you truly want. If you don’t yell "hell yeah" at least a dozen times during this interview... well, I just don’t believe you. About Dr. Michele: Michele Cooley-Strickland, M.Ed., Ph.D. is an award-winning l...2020-12-1545 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThis Is What Could Be Aging YouAt one point or another, I think we've all uttered those three toxic words, "I'm too old." Annie Gaudreault, holistic nutritionist, speaker and wellness coach flips "too old" on its head and says "hurry up." If you've been thinking it's time to align your food with what your body truly craves, this episode is your first step. There are so many helpful (and truthful) nuggets here, you'll be well on your way to wellness in just 45 minutes! Get Annie's Guide to Thriving at Home! Get Annie's Straight Fats Guide About Annie: As a...2020-12-0850 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideDo You Want More Money? One of the reasons I love December is that it’s the perfect time to prioritize and plan for what you want in the new year. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to start and live the year in a strong financial position. Katy Chen Mazzara is here to help! Katy is a certified financial coach and graduate of UC Berkeley’s Personal Financial Planning Program. As a former journalist, TV producer and award winning documentary filmmaker, Katy understands the balance between dreaming and doing. She helps creative, freedom seekers make MORE, worry less and achieve financial freedom, s...2020-12-0150 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideMenopause, Fight Club and Brad PittMeet Catherine Balsam-Schwaber. She's smart, successful and CEO of Kindra, a company that just might rock your world. Together, Catherine and I bust the lid off menopause, including sleepless nights, hot flashes, mood swings and (believe it or not) the benefits of being a midlife woman in the midst of this change. About Our Guest: Catherine Balsam-Schwaber is known as a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results in high pressure environments. She has extensive experience in business transformation with complex multi-platform products, strategy, marketing, creative leadership, revenue growth, me...2020-11-2452 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideHow You (Yes, YOU) Can Find Your MojoKaty Garretson is a highly sought-after TV director and USC professor. But you may know her as host of the new podcast, Mojo Girl Madness. Katy is also one of my star amazing podcast launch students / clients who I've been working with for the past several months. In this episode, we dive into: What is Mojo and how do we find it? Authenticity and vulnerability and why it's the key to human connection. How finding balance is an inside job. Get 50% off my DIY podcast launch program through FYV Academy! About Katy:...2020-11-1744 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideAbundance and Prosperity? Yes, PLEASE!Today's episode kind of blew my mind and I think it might really be able to help you as well. Over the summer, I was feeling professionally stuck -- honestly, business felt like it was a little bit all over the place. I had a lot of things going on, but it just felt like a lot of struggle with not much gain. And so I invited Feng Shui expert Patricia Lohan into my office. To say that her simple tips changed everything for me is not an exaggeration. With her guidance and expertise, I've made some sm...2020-11-1042 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideFRANGELA on Anxiety, Cancel Culture and Confronting Val Kilmer Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton are real life best friends who met at the world famous Second City Theatre and became what we know today as FRANGELA. But what I thought would be a funny, entertaining conversation — oh and it is — became so much more. We talk mental health, "cancel culture," why Frances wants to confront Val Kilmer and one of the most important questions you could possibly ask yourself. Our chat is lively, it’s super fun and it’s a huge opportunity to learn and grow — something as a woman nearing 50, I hope to do...2020-11-031h 08
Mastering the Art of GroupsFinding your Voice with Jackie MacDougallJackie MacDougall, Writer + Producer + Podcaster + Speaker + Mentor discusses how she uses her Facebook Group to build her Podcast content but most importantly build connection and provide support. She specializes in helping Women who are 40+ find their voices in life and in business. Jackie help experts, authors and entrepreneurs find their voice and build a following through podcasting. Her mission: To educate, entertain and empower others through on air and online content. Always armed with a creative solution to problems small and large, she takes pride in flipping issues upside down and finding solutions quickly and simply. She's a...2020-10-2742 min
Mastering the Art of GroupsFinding your Voice with Jackie MacDougallJackie MacDougall, Writer + Producer + Podcaster + Speaker + Mentor. Jackie help experts, authors and entrepreneurs find their voice and build a following through podcasting. Her mission: To educate, entertain and empower others through on air and online content. Always armed with a creative solution to problems small and large, she takes pride in flipping issues upside down and finding solutions quickly and simply. She's a connector and humorist who grabs life by the horns while tickling its underbelly. You can find Jackie's group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/FORTYTHRIVE. As well as her Podcast FORTYTHRIVE at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...2020-10-2742 minMastering the Art of GroupsFinding your Voice with Jackie MacDougallJackie MacDougall, Writer + Producer + Podcaster + Speaker + Mentor. Jackie help experts, authors and entrepreneurs find their voice and build a following through podcasting. Her mission: To educate, entertain and empower others through on air and online content. Always armed with a creative solution to problems small and large, she takes pride in flipping issues upside down and finding solutions quickly and simply. She's a connector and humorist who grabs life by the horns while tickling its underbelly. You can find Jackie's group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/FORTYTHRIVE. As well as her Podcast FORTYTHRIVE at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...2020-10-2703 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Toxic 5: Foods to Avoid in Midlife and BeyondMeet Kwavi Agbeyegbe, she's a life coach who believes women deserve to feel energized, confident and fiercely happy in their lives. Who doesn't want more of that? In this episode, we talk: • Maximizing Midlife • Giving up Alcohol • Mindful Eating • The Toxic 5 (foods we all should avoid) About Kwavi: Kwavi Agbeyegbe is a Certified Weight Coach/Life Coach and Retreat Creator that helps successful women manage their health, mindset and waistlines. Her passion is helping women in their 40’s and beyond master their health and wellness. Join Kwavi for her upcoming live virtual event "Now Is the Time" happening 11.7.2020. The event is focused on...2020-10-2732 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhy Bother?Why Bother? Who knew two little words could have so much power? On this week's episode, Jackie talks with author Jennifer Louden, author of Why Bother? Discover the Desire for What’s Next. If you're feeling stuck or wondering what your next move should be, this one's for you. Join our Forty Thrive free and private Facebook group! About Jennifer Louden: Jennifer's a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the concept of self-care with her first bestseller, The Woman’s Comfort Book. Since then, she’s written six additional books on well-being and whole living, including The Woman’s Retreat Book and The Li...2020-10-2030 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideLook and Feel 10 Years Younger!Raise your hand if you've ever looked at a woman who does yoga and envied not only how grounded, centered and balanced she is, but those arms and shoulders are serious workout goals. Same. Now imagine the results you could see if you were to do Face Yoga. Yes, face yoga. It's a thing. The team at Face Yoga Method reached out to me a while back and introduced me to this phenomenon. Led by founder Fumiko Takatsu, Face Yoga Method is an all natural practice that consists of non invasive facial exercises th...2020-10-1329 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhen Your Child Comes Out as TransgenderMeet Dr. Paria Hassouri, a pediatrician, mother of three, transgender rights activist, and author of Found in Transition: A Mother's Evolution During Her Child's Gender Change. I met Paria in 2019 while my family was going through our own transition, when one of our children came out as transgender. Paria and her family were a little bit ahead of us, going through a transition of their own with their teenage daughter. Now while you may not be familiar with transgender children or transgender issues and challenges, Paria's story is universal to any mom, really any human, who at...2020-10-0642 min
The Find Your Awesome PodcastFinding Your Voice with Jackie MacDougallFinding your voice can mean everything from having the confidence to speaking up to say which restaurant you want to get takeout from on Friday nights, to showing up authentically in your friendships, to running for office. But this week’s episode delves into more than just learning to speak up and speak louder. Jackie MacDougall helps us understanding that we don’t have to yell to be heard.2020-10-0147 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideHow Do I Get a New Job?If you're on the search for a new job opportunity, want to get further in your current career, or just start over doing something totally different, this episode is pure gold. Amber Beam is on a mission to eradicate soul-sucking jobs everywhere! With 15 years in HR as an I-O Psychologist, she’s seen it all! Now she’s throwing back the curtain to reveal what you really need to know to win over skeptics in HR. If you're thinking “it’s too late” or “I don’t think I have enough experience,” we're about to kick those thoughts to the curb. ...2020-09-2947 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhat the Heck is Human Design?What is Human Design and how can you use it to become the most successful and fulfilled you? According to today's guest, Human Design Reader, Certified Coach and Podcaster, Kelsey Abbot, Human Design is a system that combines astrology, the chakras and the Kabbalah Tree of Life. Kelsey adds, "This is how I describe it: Years ago, your soul got called to Earth School, but before it enrolled, it selected your blueprint, your style and a whole bunch of gifts. And then it decided exactly when and where it would come to Earth. Human design allows us to see all th...2020-09-2345 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideAre You Ready?Welcome to Season 2 of Forty Thrive! We're back and more committed than ever to provide you the tools you need to thrive in midlife and beyond. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to Forty Thrive on your favorite podcast app! Featured Review: Thank you, Janelle, for the kind words! I'm so glad I found this podcast. Jackie style is direct on point and easy to listen to. The content is rich and relevant for women navigating life after 40 I'm in my sixties now, but these topics still relate and are so uplifting and positive. This...2020-09-1509 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideYou Deplete MeIt's our Top 10 Forty Thrive episodes of all time... with the insightful psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser. ------------------------ We’re taking on some of the biggest challenges women over 40 face every day with psychotherapist and relationship expert, Stacy Kaiser. Stacy is just as passionate as I am in helping you live the life you really want — and she’s got some amazing experience to help make it happen. Some of the topics we cover: Dating over 40 and the red flags you should definitely notice What we can do NOW to create a future of happine...2020-09-0136 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhat's Happening to My Skin?The ladies in our community loved this #2 episode. If you're ready to improve your skin health from the inside out, this one's for you! We all want to have better skin as we age over 40, 50 and beyond. It’s possible! Our Forty Thrive skincare expert reveals the secret to a plump, youthful complexion. Plus, are you making this common mistake during your skincare routine? She says it’s quite possible! Mentioned in this episode: Colorscience Sunscreen Daily UV Essentials Find an Osmosis Beauty skincare expert near you Osmosis Skincare Enzy...2020-08-251h 06
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideShare the Sh*tThis might not only be one of my all time favorite podcast conversations… but one of my favorite conversations — period. If you’re ready to get real… raw and work through some of the pain you’ve been holding onto, THIS is the episode for you. But don’t be fooled — it’s also filled with a whole lot of laughs and some seriously colorful language. So headphones are a must if you’re at work or around the littles. ‘Cause in this episode, we #sharetheshit Meet Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Melody Murray Parks. Not only does Melody wo...2020-08-181h 43
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideI'm Tired of Being Single Over 40If finding love is on your priority list for 2020, or ready to take your love life to the next level, then this episode is for you. Feautured Guest: Damona Hoffman is a dating coach and media personality who starred in A+E Networks’ TV series #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Damona preciously held creative executive positions at CBS, Paramount, and NBC Universal. Now, she hosts the Dates & Mates Podcast and contributes regularly to The Washington Post, CNN/HLN, Match.com, and BET.com in addition to coaching clients. Resources: Damona’s Profile S...2020-08-101h 06
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideStarting Over is Totally PossibleStarting over is nothing new for the ladies in the Forty Thrive community. New careers, new cities, new relationships and so many other big changes are taking shape. Diann Wingert is no stranger to starting over. The former therapist turned life coach recently uprooted her entire southern California life for a new adventure in Portland, Oregon. Hear what she thinks are the three things every woman over 40 must know and do before making a huge, life-altering change. Mentioned in this episode: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening? Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life 2020-08-0439 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideI Miss You!Are you feeling uninspired…stuck… like you're not quite where you thought you'd be at this point of your life? You are not alone. I'm Jackie MacDougall, host of Forty Thrive, the podcast that connects you, a woman over 40, with experts, resources, tips and tools to not just survive midlife, but thrive through it. This September, we’ll be back with brand new episodes that will inform, entertain, but most of all, give you that swift (but loving) kick in the butt to start living the life you truly deserve. From career...2020-08-0101 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhen You Feel Like Blowing Up the InternetThe 7th most popular Forty Thrive episode could not be more timely. At a time when we're debating more than ever, today's guest has some great tips for surviving life online. As the leader of the Forty Thrive private FB group, it’s sometimes a delicate dance when moderating a group of strong, passionate women. And I’m not the only one. Elsie Escobar not only co-manages a group of 13,000 women, she’s the community manager at my favorite podcast host, Libsyn. She’s as passionate as I am about helping women find their superpowers and share it with the...2020-07-2847 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideHelp! I Have an (Almost) Empty NestIf you’re a parent living in an empty — or almost empty — nest, this episode is for you. Lisa Heffernan, co-founder of Grown and Flown, has made it her life’s work to support parents during what can be an extremely difficult transition. In the midst of guiding their own kids through this crazy transition, Lisa and her biz partner, Mary Dell Harrington, launched what has become the largest website and Facebook group for parents of fifteen to twenty-five year olds, earning them a spot on People Magazine’s 25 Women Changing the World in 2017. Now they’ve compiled new takeaways and fresh i...2020-07-2437 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideStop Making Weight Loss So Damn HardIf you’re looking to feel your absolute best without beating yourself up over being perfect, this is the episode for you. Courtney Townley, wellness expert and host of the Grace and Grit podcast is here! What I love about Courtney is how she’s evolved her business and her message into so much more than nutrition and exercise. Courtney takes such a gentle, holistic approach — she’s the go-to expert whether you’re at the beginning of your new health journey or just looking to up your game a bit. Original EpisodeCOCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GR...2020-07-131h 00
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhy You're Not Getting What You Want (and How to Change That)To celebrate summer, we're looking back at the Top 10 Forty Thrive episodes of all time. #10 Dia Bondi is a communications powerhouse who shares her brilliant way to help women like us not only ask for what we want, but actually get it. (Hint: it’s like nothing you’ve ever heard before) About Dia Bondi For the last 20 years, some of the most extraordinary world leaders, CEOs, philanthropists and innovators have considered Dia their secret weapon. Over thousands of coaching sessions, she’s helped them tap into their power and move their businesses forward. Dia help...2020-07-0649 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideListen and Take ActionThose who know me best know I am a huge fan of uncomfortable conversations. (I’m sure there are some who don’t love that about me.) But I feel that growth and connection comes from rolling up our sleeves and getting comfortable being uncomfortable. On this episode, I invite three women I admire greatly for a conversation about race as a woman (and sometimes mom) over 40. How can we better understand each other? What's the best way to take action? Join us for an honest conversation that's meant to help us understand each other and work together to improve our n...2020-06-231h 15
The She Built It Podcast with Melanie & Dr. MicheleThrive! - with Jackie MacDougall“I started to make choices and they would work out. Some of them -- if you looked at them on paper -- you're like, 'Are you really going to do that? It doesn't seem like the most reasonable choice.' But they would work out. And if they didn't, I’d make a new choice. I started to get the confidence that no matter which direction I went, it was going to be okay because I could adjust.” Adjusting with life is a necessary part of enjoying it. But Jackie MacDougall takes it a step further: She helps women THRIVE...2020-06-0300 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideBe You, But BetterAre you at a crossroads? Are you trying to figure out what’s next What if there were a way to understand your strengths to help you maximize those next steps? There is. Today’s guest is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach who is here to help us thrive in business and our personal lives through the power of knowledge. About the guest: Jenny Ketchepaw currently serves as the Vice President of Talent Engagement for a local bank where she manages Training and Leadership Development. She has been working in the financial industry for 22 years...2020-05-2344 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideFinding Purpose Through AdversityHave the last two months taught you anything about yourself or shed light on something going on in your life? I asked this question to the Forty Thrive community and the answers were profound. Today, I highlight two of our community members who have come together to connect us all through storytelling and the human experience. Kim Lamontagne is a certified speaker and state trainer in the “In Our Own Voice” program through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Hampshire chapter. Kim is also a NAMI NH support group facilitator and a certified teacher in the F...2020-05-1421 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhat Do Your Kids Know About You?As we approach mothers day 2020, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk with three of the most important humans in my life — my sons. As a family, we’ve been through a lot over the years… health issue, special needs, adoption challenges are just a few. I don’t want to dive too far into any of it out of respect for their privacy. Also, I call each of my kids by their first initial, per the request of one of my kiddos. Speaking of privacy, I asked the ladies in the Forty Thrive communit...2020-05-0722 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideMenopause MythbustersFrom Brains to Breasts, Heart to Hot Flashes, Bones, Thyroid, even Eastern vs Western therapies Dr. Soma Mandal shares her brilliance and new book Dear Menopause, I Do Not Fear You: A Modern Woman's Guide to Thriving Through Midlife. It's jam packed, super easy to read and complete with funny comics (which Gen Xers will love). Get your copy today! In this episode: — We bust myths that women are believing about perimenopause and menopause — We go beyond nutrition and exercise to discuss what else we can be doing — Dr Soma shares the most important things we should do when talking with ou...2020-04-3026 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Coping Technique that Will Change Your Life Sometimes there are moments in life that feel like they were created by an act of divine intervention. This is one of them. I read this blog post by Dr Rachel Barbanel-Fried (AKA Dr. RBF) entitled Things That Bend Won't Break. It really spoke to me at a time I needed it. So I invited her onto the podcast. Little did I know, it would become the mantra for getting through the next several weeks for all of us. If there is one episode you may need right now, it's this one. Right here. For you. About the guest: Dr. Rachel...2020-04-2350 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideBonus Meditation EpisodeRecently, Katie Krimitsos of Women's Meditation Network came into the Forty Thrive community to provide us all the opportunity to tune back into ourselves and regain focus and clarity on our lives. Through her Release, Surrender and Glow guided meditation, Katie helps you ease into the natural rhythm of your life, helping you let go of all those things you’re desperately trying to control and instead tune into your own inner voice so she can guide you confidently through these moments. Enjoy this wherever and whenever you need a little break in your day. 2020-04-2115 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideHow to Ignite Confidence over 40 Are you ready to make your next chapter your BEST chapter? Courtney Townley is here to help you do just that! In fact, she's taking it a step further and invites you to the Confident Women Rising Summit, a FREE online event happening April 20-24. Learn from 16 leading experts, what it really takes to reclaim your health, your happiness and your confidence after 40. Register HERE. SPECIAL OFFER: Get the Confident Women Rising Backstage Pass A backstage pass to this event grants you access to all of the video interviews, audio files, and additional bonus materials so you can go...2020-04-1636 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideHow to Be Bold, Brilliant and Badass Over 40Are you ready to actively cash in on life’s lessons? Are you ready to own your special brand of crazy? Rocki Howard, founder of Grown Woman Life, is here to show us how to do just that. In this episode, we talk: • The core principals of Grown Woman Life • How finding your “complementary crazy” comrades makes all the difference • Why impact means nothing if it’s not combined with this Guest: Rocki Howard is a Senior Leader for a global recruitment process outsourcing firm by day. She has interviewed thous...2020-04-0944 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideSibling RevelryWelcome to this special episode of Forty Thrive. What makes it so special? Well I’m glad you asked. First of all, April 2, 2020 is my 49th birthday. That’s right, it’s my last year in my 40s. To celebrate, I invited five incredible women on to the podcast for this episode. These women are resilient…they’re smart… they take no BS… and they are like sisters to me. Actually they’re more than like sisters to me, they are my sisters. To give you some context to the conversation you’re about to hear...2020-04-0235 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideQuarantine Comedy with Tammy PescatelliAt this point of the game, couldn't we all use a little lighthearted laughter? I invited comedian Tammy Pescatelli into the free and private Forty Thrive community for a chat I thought you'd enjoy. You may know Tammy from Last Comic Standing, the new Showtime special More Funny Women of a Certain Age or on talk shows like The Tonight Show, The Talk and The View. Tammy was also the star of A Stand Up Mother on WETV, which was all about her life as a mom, wife and comic. Download Tammy Pescatelli's Way After Sc...2020-03-2639 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideDying for Sex with Nikki Boyer When I discover a woman’s voice — especially over 40 — who has found an impactful, creative way to share her story through the power of podcasting, I can’t help but yell it from the rooftops. Now more than ever, elevating each other’s voices is hugely important. I met Nikki Boyer probably 7 or 8 years ago when she was involved with a TV show I was working on. Nikki’s an Emmy Award winning TV host, actress, voice over artist…and life coach. You may recognize her from Wendy Williams show, Access Hollywood, countless TV shows or on Straight Talk with Ross, the podcast...2020-03-1947 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideCan Your Burden Become Your Purpose? Angela Chee’s mission is to help people break through their barriers, step into the spotlight and live their legacy. Now she’s highlighting those people in her brand new — and soon to be wildly successful — podcast the Power of the Only. We talk the evolution of women, how fear presents itself when we’re over 40 (vs when we were younger) and getting comfortable with our own voice, in whatever life’s season we find ourselves in. If you’ve ever felt like “the only” — the only woman, the only person of color, the only anything… in your work, community or family… I think this episode...2020-03-1247 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhat the hell has happened to me? Ada Calhoun is author of the New York Times bestseller Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis, an expansion of her viral story for Oprah.com and a “generation-defining exploration of the new midlife crisis facing Gen X women and the unique circumstances that have brought them to this point.” Get the book on Amazon or listen to Ada's book for FREE! Visit AudibleTrial.com/FortyThrive. Big Announcement! Forty Thrive is now on Patreon! Let's connect on a deeper level with one of three options! Support Forty Thriv...2020-03-0537 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Reason You're BrokeAre you ready to get rich, lucky bitch? Denise Duffield-Thomas is here to help you do just that. Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mindset mentor for the new wave of online female entrepreneurs. Her best-selling books “Lucky Bitch” and “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” give a fresh and funny road-map to create an outrageously successful life and business. Denise helps women release their fear of money, set premium prices for their services and take back control over their finances. Denise is an award winning speaker, author and entrepreneur who helps women transform their Economy-Class money mindset i...2020-02-2749 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideHow to Make a Quick DecisionWelcome to Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kick start your week — in forty seconds or less. This week’s tip is provided by… Creative Coach and Host of Forty Thrive, Jackie MacDougall. For more from Jackie, visit JackieMacDougall.com and for more inspiration from women over 40, join our free Forty Thrive FB group at FortyThrive.com/Group COCONU: Get 15% off with promo code: GROWNASS at grownasswoman.guide/coconu Support the Show.Let's Connect! The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide is on Facebook and Instagram.If you like what you hear, consider...2020-02-2401 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideFinding Your Inner Badass Over 50Imagine turning 50, working in a corporate boys’ club, raising two kids and gong through a divorce. That’s not too uncommon, right? Today’s guest was doing just that when she decided to become a professional race car driver. Born in Hong Kong to a German mother and Chinese father, Martina Kwan was destined for a life that was different. She spent her childhood in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, but credits living in war torn Beirut, Lebanon between the ages of 8-10, as an experience that defined much of her fearlessness today. Her unique path in life has sha...2020-02-2011 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideA Quick Tip to Change Your LifeWelcome to Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kick start your week — in forty seconds or less. This week’s tip is provided by… Psychotherapist Melody Murray Parks. Sometimes we take on things that have nothing to do with us. I do this thing called X it out. You make a list of all the things that are on your mind, everything that’s causing any kind of feeling or emotion, just write it down: My kid has autism, I could get fired, my husbands overweight, I can’t pay the rent, all that stuff that's in your mind, write it all down...2020-02-1701 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Truth About Sex Over 40Between episodes of Grace & Frankie and starting brand new businesses, it seems women over 40 are having sex -- and lots of it. Recently, my friend, podcast launch client and host of Sex Ed the Musical and I brought our big midlife creative brains together to survey over 100 women over 40 on what's happening in the bedroom (and beyond). The results are definitely note worthy and led to an informative, entertaining conversation about cheating, sex toys and Sam Elliot's mustache. From Wendy: Searching for truth over marketing, we asked 100 women over 40 a series of questions about their s...2020-02-1341 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Lesson I Learned from a Popular 80s BandWelcome to another episode of Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kickstart your week, in 40 seconds or less. In this episode, creative coach, midlife mentor and founder/host of Forty Thrive, Jackie MacDougall, shares a life lesson she learned from a pair of seagulls. Recently a popular '80s band was playing nearby so a flock of us decided to go. It’s been 30 something years since their heyday and you could certainly feel it. In fact, they played one of their popular songs a second time because they kind of bombed the first time. But w...2020-02-1001 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhy Can't I Lose Weight over 40?Hey, thanks for listening! I’ve been leading this community of incredible women since I launched the group in 2017 and since then, I’ve been asking a lot of questions and listening to the needs of this growing community. Time and time again, I’ve had the opportunity to understand your core challenges — let’s be honest, your challenges are my challenges. Two and a half years later, with just over a year of the Forty Thrive podcast under my belt, I know one thing for sure. Women over 40 want to feel better. That’s why I’m partnering w...2020-02-061h 05
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideTransform Negative Energy to Positive in SecondsWelcome to another episode of Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kickstart your week, in 40 seconds or less. In this episode, Sandy Abrams, author of Breathe to Succeed, shares a simple way to start the day with intention. . Kickstart your day by starting it with three deep breaths and a positive thought. You can transform any negative energy into positive, empowering mindfulness with just three breaths and positive thought about the energy that you want to manifest for the day. Inhale the goodness and exhale anything else that’s not serving you. To get...2020-02-0201 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhy Do We Love to Hate?Why is Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop so polarizing? We’ll hear two very different opinions about the brand. Plus, one of Goop Guides go-to healers is here in the Forty Thrive studio. Not only do we discuss the brand new Goop Lab on Netflix (spoiler: I share my own opinion on episodes 1-3), but we dive deeper into what’s really happening when we claim to be supporting each other as women. Plus, my big, fat mess up. I totally call myself out. If you are part of our free and private community, I’m sure yo...2020-01-3151 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideGet Out of Your HeadWelcome to another episode of Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kickstart your week in 40 seconds or less. In this episode, Jennifer Tracy, writing coach and host of the MILF Podcast, shares her tip to get out of your head and reconnect to your body. Something I didn’t know or learn until I was in my late 30s was how not in my body I was, just really walking around in my head and my thoughts and not in touch with the wisdom of my feminine body. And so once I did learn that thro...2020-01-2701 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideA Lesson in Blowing Up Your LifeThis might not only be one of my all time favorite podcast conversations… but one of my favorite conversations — period. If you’re ready to get real… raw and work through some of the pain you’ve been holding onto, THIS is the episode for you. But don’t be fooled — it’s also filled with a whole lot of laughs and some seriously colorful language. So headphones are a must if you’re at work or around the littles. 'Cause in this episode, we #sharetheshit Meet Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Melody Murray Parks. Not only does Melod...2020-01-231h 43
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideStop Beating Yourself Up!Welcome to our very first episode of Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kickstart your week in 40 seconds or less. In this episode, Psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser shares her top tip to help us boost self esteem, motivation and feel happier. We all want that, right? I find that women have a bad habit of beating themselves up. They proverbially take the baseball bat and beat themselves up if they're not happy with themselves. And what that actually does is it lowers your self esteem, impacts your ability to be motivated, and it will ultimately impact yo...2020-01-2001 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideAre You Getting in Your Own Way? In our first episode of 2020, Jackie's joined by guest co-host (from our own Forty Thrive community), Bonnie Frank. Bonnie is a former teacher and college professor, turned entrepreneur, who started her online coaching and consulting business from scratch at 49. Check out Bonnie's podcast, Business Fabulous, wherever you listen to podcasts. In this episode: How to make a career pivot The importance of kn...2020-01-161h 00
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideHow to Find (Better) Love over 40 If finding love is on your priority list for 2020, or ready to take your love life to the next level, then this episode is for you. Feautured Guest: Damona Hoffman is a dating coach and media personality who starred in A+E Networks' TV series #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Damona preciously held creative executive positions at CBS, Paramount, and NBC Universal. Now, she hosts the Dates & Mates Podcast and contributes regularly to The Washington Post, CNN/HLN, Match.com, and BET.com in addition to coaching clients. Resources: Damona's Profil...2019-12-191h 06
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideStand Up for Yourself Without Being a DickWeeeee! Today is quite a day to be a Forty Thrive podcast listener! It's the very first day of our 10 days of giveaways! Over the next 10 days we'll be featuring some incredible products and services created by women-owned and operated businesses that are sure to help you thrive! Scroll down to see today's featured gift and then join the Forty Thrive Community to enter! Plus, we have an awesome guest today! Guest: Amy Smith is a certified confidence coach, masterful speaker and personal empowerment expert. Amy serves as founder of TheJoyJunkie.c...2019-12-1254 min
Grown-Ass Woman's Guide6 Steps to Finish 2019 with Clarity, Confidence and JoyAre you ready to knock the fuzzy socks off the final days of 2019? Are you ready to kick some serious tail in 2020? If you answered yes, this episode is for you. Let's do this! The days of running on autopilot are over, my friends. I am here to help you get really clear on living with intention. What you do with that information is completely up to you. In this episode, we're creating your own personal mission statement. I'm tellin' ya, this is a total game changer and can help you face tough decisions and o...2019-12-0414 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWould You Send Your Ex a Thank You Note?If you're looking to feel more thankful or deepen your gratitude practice, this is the episode for you. Did you know it's scientifically proven that expressing gratitude, especially through writing, actually rewires our brain to feel more happiness? This is not anything new to Nancy Davis Kho, host of Midlife Mixtape podcast and author of The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time. As she approached a milestone birthday, she decided to send thank-you letters to the many people who had influenced her, helped her, and inspired her ov...2019-11-2731 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhat Men Over 40 Aren't Telling YouWhat's a guy's biggest fear after turning 40? What does he think women are really going through? In this Forty Thrive Podcast episode with Rick Clemons, the guy behind the "no excuses, no fears, no apologies" movement and the host of the 40 Plus: Real Men. Real Talk Podcast, as well as the Life Uncloseted Podcast, we asked our own audiences over 40 (his male community and Forty Thrive's female community) the very same questions and come together to uncover some answers that may surprise you! Join us as we discuss everything from our biggest fears to how men and...2019-11-2144 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideHow to Start OverStarting over is nothing new for the ladies in the Forty Thrive community. New careers, new cities, new relationships and so many other big changes are taking shape. Diann Wingert is no stranger to starting over. The former therapist turned life coach recently uprooted her entire southern California life for a new adventure in Portland, Oregon. Hear what she thinks are the three things every woman over 40 must know and do before making a huge, life-altering change. Mentioned in this episode: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening? Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life 2019-11-1438 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideCan you really embrace aging?From gray hair to menopause, Jackie and Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz talk choices that can help you thrive in midlife and beyond. Plus, your common questions answered: What exactly is peri-menopause? How do you know menopause is about to happen? What kinds of changes can you expect? What kind of impact will it have on your sense of well being? About Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz I’m a hard-core science nerd with a deep respect for the holistic approach to health and life. Believe it or not, there is a science to self-care! After earning my medical degree at Southern...2019-11-0731 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhen the Child is the Parent Do you feel like you’re spreading yourself too thin? Are you feeling exhausted and depleted because you’re constantly saying yes, even when you don’t want to? You’re not alone. Women everywhere, including in the Forty Thrive community, share how fatigued, stressed out and overworked they often feel. But what if we decided -- together -- for this month of November only, to say NO when we’re asked to add another thing to our never-ending to-do list? In this week’s episode, Jackie talks with Ch...2019-10-3127 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideCannabis and CBD as Midlife MedicineLet me guess, you're having trouble sleeping. Maybe you've got some aches and pains. Or maybe hot flashes / night sweats are driving you crazy. You're not alone! But what would you say if I told you that there's a tried and true remedy for most of those sexy peri/menopausal symptoms? Featured Guest: Aliza Sherman is a web pioneer and founder of Cybergrrl, Inc. and Webgrrls International who helped pave the way for women in the Internet industry. After 25+ years in the Internet industry, is the CEO of Ellementa, a global women’s wellness network with...2019-10-2435 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Actual Thing Keeping You Stuck (It's Not What You Think It Is)When Jackie walks into the wrong room at a conference, she finds exactly what she needs -- and more. Hear the story and find ways to get yourself unstuck. Hint: Your mindset has very little to do with it. Featured Guest: Shanna Lee is a personal coach and energetic frequency expert. She is the #1 Best Selling author of The Soul Frequency: Your Healthy, Awakened and Authentic Life and the founder of TheSoulFrequency.com and The Soul Frequency Show Podcast, leading the conversation on raising your energy frequency and creating a life founded on truth and align...2019-10-1722 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideIs Breast Cancer Awareness Month a Bunch of BS?Unless you’re living under a rock, you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But before you run out and buy that pink kitchen utensil or a bottle of (potentially cancer-causing) pink alcohol… take a listen to this episode. Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz and I talk the surprising truth behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We answer: • Where does your money actually go? • Which organizations truly help women? • What can you do to make a real impact this month. Plus, Dr Suzanne shares her own experience being diagnosed with breast cancer 6 years ago — even after doing “everything right.” 7 Ways to Create Impact in Octo...2019-10-1028 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Ultimate Guide to Hormone Replacement TherapyToday is the first in our Healthy You series, four episodes in October to help you feel your best through the transitions and changes that can happen in life over 40 and beyond. We’re just about 90 days out from the new year. Let’s not move feeling good to the back burner and leave it for 2020. Now is the time. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Liz Lyster about all things hormones. So you think you understand the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy, huh? Yup, so did I. Unt...2019-10-0338 min
Grown-Ass Woman's Guide40 Episodes of the Forty Thrive Podcast!It's the episode 40 episodes in the making. At this age and stage of life, we know it's important to celebrate the little things. So we've created a show all about YOU -- the listener. Several Forty Thrive listeners stepped up and spoke out about their favorite episodes. Take a listen! Huge thanks to actor Andrew Bowen for the awesome Keanu Reeves and Chris Hemsworth impressions. We ladies over 40 reeeeally appreciate it. And a huge thanks to our Thrive Tribe for making these episodes happen every week, especially editors Joe Chaffee and Jeff MacDougall. You are l...2019-09-2620 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
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideHow to Get What You Really Want Dia Bondi is a communications powerhouse who shares her brilliant way to help women like us not only ask for what we want, but actually get it. (Hint: it's like nothing you've ever heard before) About Dia Bondi For the last 20 years, some of the most extraordinary world leaders, CEOs, philanthropists and innovators have considered Dia their secret weapon. Over thousands of coaching sessions, she’s helped them tap into their power and move their businesses forward. Dia helped Rio secure the 2016 Summer Olympics. Her clients include a wide range of organizations in t...2019-09-1349 min
Grown-Ass Woman's Guide4 Steps to Reaching Your Health Goals with Ease If you’re looking to feel your absolute best without beating yourself up over being perfect, this is the episode for you. Courtney Townley, wellness expert and host of the Grace and Grit podcast is here! What I love about Courtney is how she’s evolved her business and her message into so much more than nutrition and exercise. Courtney takes such a gentle, holistic approach — she’s the go-to expert whether you’re at the beginning of your new health journey or just looking to up your game a bit. Mentioned in this episode: The Real Reason You Feel Like Crap Mor...2019-09-061h 00