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Vibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingBONUS REPLAY: The Joy and Fear of Pursuing Your Dreams After 50 with Special Guest Cheryl RobbinsMy guest today is Cheryl Robbins. In this episode, we talk about all kinds of important issues for aging women including what it's like to pursue dreams that we may have given up on when we were younger.Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgreyShop my candles! Kentucky Greenwww.kygreen.com2023-11-0949 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingBONUS REPLAY: Better Sex & Arousal for Women Over 50 with Special Guest Cindy ScharkeyI'm thrilled to introduce you to special guest, Cindy Scharkey. Cindy is passionate about opening the doors for women to have conversations about expressing, experiencing and enjoying their sexuality. In this episode, Cindy shares some of the struggles of women over 50 when it comes to having joyful and satisfying sex lives as well as practical tips and suggestions for better sex and arousal.An excellent Ted talk by Brene Brown: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability/cConnect with Cindy: ...2023-11-0252 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingVibrantly Grey Bookclub: This Chair RocksI've decided that every third week of the month, I will recommend a book that I've found to be helpful, enlightening, eye-opening, or useful at this time of my life. This is my first book recommendation episode. This month's book is entitled This Chair Rocks, A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite.From this episode: https://thischairrocks.com/TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ashton_applewhite_let_s_end_ageismhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNAE-iemiV0Connect with me & the Vibrantly G...2023-10-2014 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingBONUS REPLAY: The Epidemic of LonelinessIn this episode, I'm discussing a serious public health issue that existed long before Covid-19: Loneliness. Today, we're addressing loneliness as it shows up in older age, what we can do in our daily lives to assist those who are experiencing loneliness, and what we can do if we are personally experiencing loneliness.The Relationship Cure by John Gottman:https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Cure-Strengthening-Marriage-Friendships/dp/0609809539/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1683588545&sr=8-1NPR Segment about Loneliness:https://www.npr.org/2023/05/02/1173418268/loneliness-connection-mental-health-dementia-surgeon-general2023-10-0532 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingAging, Body Image, and Eating Disorders in Older WomenIn this episode, I dig into the complicated relationship between women and their bodies. The relationship may become more complicated as we age out of society's prevailing notions of physical beauty, or maybe the relationship becomes clearer and more simple. Negative body image can lead to mental health issues, physical health issues, and eating disorders. As I researched for this episode, I found information about eating disorders in women over 50. Read the article I refer to in this episode: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/news/20230302/older-women-and-eating-disorders...2023-09-2916 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingBONUS REPLAY: 5 Ways You Might Be Holding Yourself BackIn this episode, I am sharing details about some ways you might be holding yourself back from living vibrantly and chasing your big dreams, and some activities or practices to help you overcome those obstacles.
You might not know what you want to do
You might be buying into ageist norms and stereotypes
You might think your dreams are preposterous
You might not think you have what it takes
You might not have a support system encouraging you to make your dreams come true
Check out the Guardian article I referenced in this episode:2023-09-1924 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingRecognizing the Implosion of Self Doubt and CriticismI almost didn't record this week's episode because of my own implosion of self-criticism. Ironically, I was planning to address self-doubt. Listen in to hear what sparked my own self doubt and critical thoughts, and how I handled it.Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgreyShop my candles! Kentucky Greenwww.kygreen.com2023-09-1208 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingThe Joy and Challenges of Running a Non-Profit OrganizationToday, I'm talking about the challenges that come with starting and running a non-profit, as well as some stories about how running a non-profit has brought me tremendous joy. Interested in starting your own non-profit? I can help! Contact me through the Vibrantly Grey Facebook page.OTMAS website: onthemoveartstudio.orgConnect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgreyShop my candles! Kentucky Greenwww.kygreen.com2023-09-0526 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingAge is not a Barrier to Pursuing Your Big Dreams with Margaret & Lyn LaytonIn today's episode, I'm joined by Margaret & Lyn Layton of Loch Lea Antiques. In the Vibrantly Grey community, we are all about supporting older women pursuing their big dreams. Margaret is in her 60s and Lyn is in her 80s, and on the podcast today, they're talking about how they started their business, collecting stories, developing credibility in your community, customer service that sets your business apart, advice for retailers, and so much more.Resources from this episode: Story Archivesthehistorymakers.orgCivil Rights Movement...2023-08-2929 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingCreativity is an Act of Courage with Stacie VazquezMy guest today is a new friend, Stacie, whose story will inspire us to explore sides of us we didn't know we had to open new doors of opportunity. In this episode, we talk about left-handed creativity, creativity as an act of courage, what it means to be an artist, the glory of having no rules, and so much more.Connect with Stacie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacievazquez/Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook...2023-08-2248 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingRebelling with a Purpose with Cindy StewartThis week, I'm joined by my friend Cindy. We're talking about the challenges of reinventing ourselves as we age, and rebelling with a purpose. Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgreyShop my candles! Kentucky Greenwww.kygreen.com2023-08-1555 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingSaying Yes to Opportunities Big and SmallWell, friends, I thought my biggest signs of growth in 2023 would be launching my podcast and my twice weekly Facebook lives... but it turns out, I've got an even bigger announcement in today's episode.Connect with Kate:https://thecollectivethatbuiltme.com/https://www.etsy.com/shop/gracefulsage/?etsrc=sdt&fbclid=IwAR1YNhFCj4FWCTiClIjwkP8sVhib13ymoKaynKfVJ5sMe6oJd4xcYoSJ2BEConnect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgreyShop my...2023-08-0816 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingOverthinking with Kate Fordham of Graceful SageToday I'm joined by entrepreneur and small business coach Kate Fordham of Graceful Sage to talk about how overthinking can hold us back from truly being successful in all parts of our lives.Resoures from this Episode:Affirmations (free!): https://www.canva.com/design/DAFqIF7y91A/zbMQEXP3qm2JEKBjTetk2Q/view?utm_content=DAFqIF7y91A&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelinkMel Robbins Million Dollar Morning Routine: https://youtu.be/sHjI-ktwiycMy morning songs:Through...2023-08-0145 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingServing a Niche Business with Cindy HedgesSometimes we don't find what we were meant to do until later in life, and when we do we surprise ourselves with how good we are at it. This is what happened to Cindy Hedges when her husband convinced her to open Bourbon Boot Supply, where she found serving a niche and providing great customer service was something she excelled at. She joins me today as we talk all about what she's learned about opening a business later in life.https://www.facebook.com/bourbonbootsupply/Connect with me & the...2023-07-2530 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingWriting Her Next Chapters with Dr. Marta MirandaMy friend Marta has retired (twice!) and now she's exploring many sides of herself through her writing. She's had a storied career and is now opening doors and giving permission for other women to explore themselves through writing, too.Resources from this Episode:https://amzn.to/3Q15bQV - Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberghttps://www.catapultingnow.com/ - Marta's Websitehttps://amzn.to/457qMf1 - Marta's Book Cradled by SkeletonsConnect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join...2023-07-1842 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingDaily and Ceremonial Rituals and AgingIn this episode, I’m exploring the concept of rituals - what they are, the different types of rituals, and the purposes they serve. Most rituals we see in Western culture revolve around younger people, which poses the question: how can we incorporate rituals related to aging? I hope this episode gives you some ideas about how you can create some rituals of your own, both daily and ceremonial, to celebrate the passing through new thresholds of your life.Get the free worksheet:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GXWdq45SfjTQRx31xR0Xa...2023-07-0421 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingThinking About Service-Based Business Differently with Rose & Thorne PubI'm sharing the audio from a recent Facebook live conversation I had with Ricki & Sally of Rose & Thorne Pub in Paris, KY. They're sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the way they built their business, how they run their business, and some of their best tips for running a service-based business. Connect with Rose & Thorne Pub:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060316217527Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgrey...2023-06-2727 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingGetting Ready for RetirementThis week, I am joined by my friend and special podcast guest, Chris. She retired exactly one day before we sat down to record this interview, and I'm so glad we got to talk about this big life transition while it was still fresh. In this episode, we discuss why she chose to retire, what she's excited about, and what fears she has about retirement. I have a free download for you all about getting ready for retirement:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oxwmmxRExOrlabCBTbuHhYqQQicG3hmt/view?usp=sharing2023-06-2044 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingThe Importance of Art and Play in Our LivesLately, I haven't been taking enough time to create for myself. After I recently sat down and spent some time creating art, I felt the physical and mental change I really needed. In today's episode, we're talking about the impact of art and play in our lives, especially as we age. Resources from this EpisodeNeurographic Art Articlehttps://www.vanvaf.com/post/the-benefits-of-neurographic-artYouTube video:https://youtu.be/Z8xa764OkC0Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey...2023-06-1313 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingAddressing Your Inner Critic & Assessing Your Self-TalkI've prepared some resources for you to reflect on your own self-talk and to help you discover more about who you are, your passions, and dreams as an older woman. In this episode, learn more about your inner critic and how to assess your own self-talk in order to re-envision your life in new ways.Download the Free Worksheets: Negative Self Talkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1fjg9OllSS8oh9BT3e_JDTrShFLIC2Iqs/view?usp=sharingSelf Discoveryhttps://drive.google...2023-06-0611 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingThe Most Important Lessons I've Learned After Turning 50I got to sit down with my 95-year-old friend Zell this week, and I've included a great clip of our conversation in today's episode. After we talked, I started reflecting on the biggest lessons I've learned since turning 50. These are my top 4 lessons learned. I'd love to hear yours!This week's resources:Brown, B. (2015). Rising Strong. Vermilion.Adventure and wrinkles abound as Grandma Joy prepares to visit her 63rd U.S. national park - RoadtrippersConnect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join...2023-05-3020 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingTransitioning to Social Entrepreneurship After 50 with Tanya Fletcher Scott of FemdacityDuring the pandemic, Tanya left her corporate job and transitioned into social entrepreneurship, founding the company Femdacity. Femdacity is a company that sells sustainable, absorbent reusable panties and pads for people who menstruate. She's passionate about period poverty and entrepreneurship for marginalized women. For More Information about Period Poverty & How You Can Help:www.period.orgConnect with Tanya:https://femdacity.com/Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook...2023-05-2349 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingDesigning the Business of Her Family's Dreams with Tracy of Reynolds Spice RubsAfter Tracy's job shifted during the pandemic, she launched her own spice rub business called Reynolds Spice Rubs. In this episode, she shares whether age was a factor for her in launching her business, what her biggest fears and dreams are for her business, and what it means to her to live vibrantly grey.Connect with Tracy: reynoldsspicerubs.comBook: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie ForleoConnect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://w...2023-05-1647 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingThe Epidemic of LonelinessIn this episode, I'm discussing a serious public health issue that existed long before Covid-19: Loneliness. Today, we're addressing loneliness as it shows up in older age, what we can do in our daily lives to assist those who are experiencing loneliness, and what we can do if we are personally experiencing loneliness.The Relationship Cure by John Gottman:https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Cure-Strengthening-Marriage-Friendships/dp/0609809539/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1683588545&sr=8-1NPR Segment about Loneliness:https://www.npr.org/2023/05/02/1173418268/loneliness-connection-mental-health-dementia-surgeon-general2023-05-0932 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingThe Courage to Pursue New Things with 62-Year-Old Competitive Figure Skater Isabelle DulacThis week I am joined by 62-year-old competitive figure skater, Isabelle Dulac. Isabelle started her figure skating career in her late 50s, and I just knew I had to speak with her about all things aging, pursuing your dreams, and trying new things. Make sure to join the Vibrantly Grey Facebook group to see a video of Isabelle skating in a competition. Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgreyShop my...2023-05-0249 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingUsing Profound Grief to Support Others with Special Guest Angie HansonToday's episode is featuring my guest, Angie Hanson, who shares how she turned her profound grief to support others through education, her facilitation of support groups, and a new line of grief cards.Angie shares the relationship between grief and aging, starting an online shop after the age of 50, channeling gratitude and joy during birthdays, and so much more.Check out the Ted Talk I mentioned about righteous anger: https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/769449387/reframing-angerConnect with Angie:https://etsy.com/shop...2023-04-2555 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingBetter Sex & Arousal for Women Over 50 with Special Guest Cindy ScharkeyI'm thrilled to introduce you to special guest, Cindy Scharkey. Cindy is passionate about opening the doors for women to have conversations about expressing, experiencing and enjoying their sexuality. In this episode, Cindy shares some of the struggles of women over 50 when it comes to having joyful and satisfying sex lives as well as practical tips and suggestions for better sex and arousal.An excellent Ted talk by Brene Brown: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability/cConnect with Cindy: ...2023-04-1852 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingThe Joy and Fear of Pursuing Your Dreams After 50 with Special Guest Cheryl RobbinsMy guest today is Cheryl Robbins. In this episode, we talk about all kinds of important issues for aging women including what it's like to pursue dreams that we may have given up on when we were younger. Connect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/vibrantandgreyShop my candles! Kentucky Greenwww.kygreen.com2023-04-1149 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and Thriving5 Ways You Might Be Holding Yourself BackIn this episode, I am sharing details about some ways you might be holding yourself back from living vibrantly and chasing your big dreams, and some activities or practices to help you overcome those obstacles.
You might not know what you want to do
You might be buying into ageist norms and stereotypes
You might think your dreams are preposterous
You might not think you have what it takes
You might not have a support system encouraging you to make your dreams come true
Check out the Guardian article I referenced in this episode:2023-04-0424 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingManifesting Your Dreams with Special Guest, Jana CorinneMy special guest today is my friend and coach, Jana Corinne. Jana specializes in helping her clients manifest their dreams, and she has incredible experience specifically supporting women over 50. I have participated in some of her programs and I just knew that she could bring some wonderful tips and strategies to share with the Vibrantly Grey community. I hope you love her as much as I do.Connect with Jana: janacorinne.comConnect with me & the Vibrantly Grey community:Join the Facebook Group...2023-04-0450 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingMeet Your Host, Kathy Werking: Aging Differently & Pursuing Big DreamsIn the inaugural episode of Vibrantly Grey, I am pleased to introduce myself: your host, Kathy Werking. In this episode, I am sharing some of my story and my determination to age differently, pursuing big dreams after 50. I hope that this podcast will bring you community and inspiration that you, too, can age differently, and can pursue YOUR big dreams, too. In this episode, I referenced these links:Lives Well Lived Documentaryhttps://www.lives-well-lived.com/Offline with Jon Favreauhttps://youtu.be...2023-04-0419 minVibrantly Grey with Kathy Werking: A Podcast for Women Over 50 and ThrivingComing Soon: The Vibrantly Grey Podcast!This podcast is for women over 50 who have big dreams and want to learn and draw inspiration from listening to stories of women just like them. Whether you are pursuing your dreams or just beginning to think about it, you are welcome here. Your host is Dr. Kathy Werking, a business owner, educator, artist, nonprofit director, and community activist. She believes that it is important for older women to build communities where they have women with whom to walk side by side into new adventures. Tune in to hear conversations with women covering topics like cultivating your purpose, identifying...2023-03-0303 min
Connections with Renee ShawKathy Werking and Jim EmbryRenee Shaw talks with Kathy Werking, executive director of On the Move Art Studio that provides free art classes to kids in underserved Central Kentucky neighborhoods. Then, Renee talks with community activist Jim Embry, who, along with others, formed a collaborative called Phoenix Rising Lex to preserve the contributions of African American horsemen like three-time Derby winner Isaac Murphy.2021-07-1928 min