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Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health24: Ditch Your Shit: Decluttering As Self Care with Kate EvansSend us a textDo you ever look around your home and feel overwhelmed by all the stuff that seems to multiply overnight? What if that physical clutter is actually connected to what's happening inside your mind?Meet Kate Evans, psychologist, life coach, and author of the boldly titled "Ditch Your Shit," who believes decluttering is as much about mental transformation as it is about organizing your closet. Having gone from self-described "slob" to someone who maintains a peaceful, organized home, Kate shares her powerful insight: "Caring for your home is self-care."Throughout...
2025-08-2835 minLife is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health23: Flourish From Within- Transform Your Gut Health with ANU SIMHSend us a textTired of feeling bloated, achy, and gaining stubborn belly weight despite eating "healthy" foods? You're not alone. When our bodies start behaving in mysterious ways during midlife, the culprit might surprise you – your gut microbiome.Health coach Anu Sim joins us to reveal how the trillions of microorganisms in your digestive system impact everything from hormone balance to sleep quality, mood, and even those frustrating food cravings. After doctors dismissed her own health concerns with a laugh, Anu transformed from frustrated patient to determined detective, uncovering the profound connections between gut he...
2025-08-1534 minLife is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health22: Life Rewritten- Telling a NEW Story with Carrie KC WestSend us a textHave you ever felt like you're trapped in a story that no longer serves you? In this transformative conversation with narrative coach and author Carrie KC West, we explore how viewing your life as a narrative can become a powerful tool for healing and reinvention.Carrie shares her remarkable journey from a deeply traumatic childhood of neglect to becoming an expert in helping others rewrite their personal stories. Her epiphany came while studying film, when she realized her life was "a shitty story" that could be rewritten like a screenplay. This...
2025-08-0735 minLife is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health21: FOODIE FRIDAY- 10 Garden Hacks to Save YOU Money This Summer!Send us a textReady to transform your gardening experience while saving serious money? Welcome to the first-ever Foodie Friday segment where I'm diving into garden hacks that will revolutionize both your garden and your grocery budget.As someone who finds profound joy in growing and cooking my own food, I've discovered ingenious ways to stretch every dollar in the garden. From regrowing grocery store purchases to utilizing "waste" in creative ways, these hacks embody a zero-waste approach that's both practical and deeply satisfying. Ever wondered if those green onion roots could keep p...
2025-08-0125 minLife is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health20 : It's NEVER Too Late: Finding Your Creative Voice in Life's Third ActSend us a textWhat if your greatest creative chapter could begin at 75? Mershon Neisner proves this possibility as she shares her remarkable journey from social worker to entrepreneur to author, with her first book published on her 75th birthday and her fourth completed just before turning 80.Mershon's story dismantles ageist assumptions about creativity and reinvention. As she recounts her path through multiple career transitions - starting as a social worker at 21, launching a marketing communications business with distinctive pink business cards at 43, becoming a certified life coach, and finally embracing authorship in her seventies...
2025-07-2324 minLife is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health19: Mastering Menopause: Reclaiming Your Radiance with Dr. Prudence HallSend us a textFeeling exhausted, foggy-headed, and wondering where your vitality went? You're not alone, and there's a better answer than "just getting older."Meet Dr. Prudence Hall, a pioneering gynecologist who transformed her practice when she realized traditional medicine wasn't adequately addressing women's menopausal symptoms. With over four decades of experience helping women reclaim their radiance, Dr. Hall shares her revolutionary approach to hormone health in this enlightening conversation.Radiance—that special glow emanating from self-confidence, joy, and authentic living—isn't reserved for the young. It's your birthright at every age, espe...
2025-07-0948 minLife is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health18: 8 Ways To Kick Perfectionism To The Curb For Good!Send us a textPerfectionism might be the most elegant prison we build for ourselves. That voice whispering "not yet, not ready" keeps our dreams locked away – our books unwritten, businesses unlaunched, and creative gifts gathering dust. But what if perfectionism isn't high standards at all? What if it's simply fear wearing a fancy hat?In this soul-stirring exploration, we unpack the science behind why perfectionism leads paradoxically to procrastination, anxiety, and unfulfilled potential. Drawing from Dr. Brené Brown's wisdom that perfectionism is "a 20-ton shield we lug around thinking it will protect us, when it...
2025-07-0109 minLife is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health17: FATHER'S DAY EDITION -Discovering Your Hidden Gifts. A Coffee Chat with My Dad BurtonSend us a textWhat would happen if you discovered a natural talent you never knew you had? That's exactly what happened to Burton, who found himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of an artist when his sign business's cartoonist suddenly left. This discovery completely transformed his business and his entire approach to work—leading him to realize he "never worked a day in his life beyond that."In this special Father's Day episode, I sit down with my dad Burton to launch our new monthly series "Coffee with Burton," exploring the concept of "show-through ta...
2025-06-1834 minLife is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health16: What If This Summer Could Change Everything?Send us a textHave you ever calculated how many summers you might have left? If you're in midlife, the answer might be both sobering and surprisingly motivating. After losing my mother in January, I've been thinking deeply about how mortality illuminates what truly matters in our lives.When we do the math—25 to 35 summers remaining for those of us in our 50s or 60s—we suddenly see time differently. Not as an endless resource to be squandered, but as a precious gift to be savored. How many summers have you already let slip by, lost...
2025-06-0714 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health15: Reclaiming Your Hormonal Health with Chelsea McLeodSend us a textWhat if those persistent symptoms you've been struggling with – the stubborn weight gain, disrupted sleep, skin problems, or irregular periods – aren't just "normal aging" but signs your body is desperately trying to communicate with you? In this eye-opening conversation, certified integrative health practitioner Chelsea McLeod reveals why four out of five women battle hormone imbalances and, more importantly, how these issues can be resolved by addressing their root causes.Chelsea shares her personal journey from corporate executive to hormone health expert after discovering that what she thought were inevitable "female problems" were...
2025-05-3038 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health14: Why The Word NO Is The Ultimate Act Of Self Love And RespectSend us a textDo you struggle to say those two little letters – N-O? You're not alone. In this deeply personal exploration of boundaries, we dive into why saying "no" feels so difficult—especially for women, mothers, and caregivers—and why it might be the most radical form of self-care you can practice. Drawing from fascinating research by Dr. Vanessa Bonds at Cornell University, we discover that people actually respect our boundaries more than we think they will. The chronic people-pleasing many of us engage in doesn't just drain our energy; it disconnects us from what tr...
2025-05-2213 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health13: 9 Ways to Dial Up Optimism and Lower Daily Stress with Rachel PosnerSend us a textWhat if the secret to living with more joy isn't trying to eliminate stress, but transforming how your nervous system responds to it? In this illuminating conversation with yoga therapist and mindfulness coach Rachel, we explore the fascinating relationship between our brain's stress response and our ability to experience gratitude, optimism, and resilience.Rachel explains how stress literally narrows our vision, making us see only what's wrong while missing what's right. When we're overwhelmed, our nervous system shifts into fight-flight-freeze mode, making it nearly impossible to access positive emotions or see...
2025-05-0834 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's HealthLife Is Delicious Podcast TrailerSend us a textHi! I'm Marnie Martin and I'm a multi-passionate entrepreneur, best selling author and "hot" Midlife Mama ( literally) and I created the "Life Is Delicious" podcast with one simple mission in mind… to help strong, beautiful midlife souls just like you to reclaim your power and turn up the volume on your inner voice so that you can write your own recipe for a next chapter life that is infused with joy and vitality nourishing your soul on every level! Midlife can be a huge challenge. Whether you are struggling with a car...
2025-05-0702 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health12: Delicious Dating in Midlife- Creating Conscious Love Connections with Andrea AthertonSend us a textDelve into the profound world of mindful love and conscious relationships with psychotherapist Andrea Atherton, who brings over three decades of experience to this illuminating conversation. Getting right to the core of relationship challenges, Andrea reveals why most couples struggle with communication and offers a revolutionary "containment process" that creates space for partners to truly feel heard during difficult conversations.Singles navigating midlife dating will find particular value as Andrea exposes how dating apps have evolved to prioritize keeping users engaged rather than making successful matches. Her candid insights on creating...
2025-04-2640 min
Love AnarchyEp. 198 - Happy Is Not An Accident: Rewriting Your Life After 40Send us a textIn this deeply affirming episode, host Andrea Atherton welcomes Marnie—author, guide, and midlife muse—to share her personal and transformative story of rising after divorce in her late 40s and choosing to live intentionally, joyfully, and unapologetically. As a single, middle-aged woman who now thrives in her own company, Marnie speaks directly to the hearts of women in the sandwich generation—those balancing the care of both children and aging parents—who may feel like they’ve lost themselves in the chaos. Her message is clear: midlife isn’t a crisis; it’s a sacred thr...
2025-04-2442 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health11: Weeding Your Personal Garden- Cultivating Healthy Relationships in MidlifeSend us a textEver look around and realize your life garden has become overgrown with relationships that no longer serve you? As women navigating midlife, we're already juggling so much—teenagers, aging parents, careers, and our changing bodies—while everyone seems to need something from us. When do we pause to consider which relationships truly deserve our precious energy?Drawing from my personal journey through divorce a decade ago, I share how that transition became a catalyst for intentionally reassessing every relationship in my life. The metaphor of garden maintenance provides a powerful framework for...
2025-04-1909 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health10: Mental Burnout in Midlife- Understanding and Overcoming Decision FatigueSend us a textFeeling mentally exhausted by the countless choices you face each day? You're not alone. Decision fatigue – that mental burnout that happens when we've made too many choices – is silently draining our energy and affecting our ability to think clearly, especially during the midlife juggling act.When you're managing aging parents, supporting adult children, handling work projects, and dealing with your own health changes, those hundreds of little decisions add up quickly. By lunchtime, your mental reserves are depleted, leaving you vulnerable to impulse purchases, unhealthy food choices, or simply shutting down alto...
2025-04-1012 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health9:The Courage to Rise Again: From Adversity to Self Love with Marni Spencer-DevlinSend us a textWhat happens when a woman who has endured unthinkable trauma reclaims her power and rewrites her story? Marni Spencer Devlin's journey from childhood abuse to addiction to extraordinary transformation will leave you breathless and inspired.From her earliest memories of parental neglect and childhood molestation to the dark decade she spent as a drug-addicted, homeless criminal, Marni's story begins in places most of us can't imagine. But it's what happens next that makes her narrative so powerful. After turning herself in to authorities and serving time in prison, she made the...
2025-03-2731 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health8: Finding Your Voice: Claiming What's Inside You with Angela KelmanSend us a textAngela Kelman's musical journey started with a small town choir director that saw her authentic talent and her belief in her sparked a lifelong passion that would lead her to become the lead singer of Juno award-winning country group Farmer's Daughter, create children's music albums, and develop a revolutionary singing system that helps students find their authentic voice.During our conversation, Angela shares the beautiful synchronicities that guided her career, from a choir director who advised against classical training to preserve her natural pop style, to the serendipitous airplane meeting that...
2025-03-1059 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health7: Harnessing the Power Of AI to Enhance Your Personal Growth with Leah TremainSend us a textWhat if AI could not only transform industries but also touch your personal life, from heartbreak recovery to mastering a new recipe? Leah Tremain, a trailblazer in media and AI research, joins me to reveal how artificial intelligence is reshaping her personal and media landscape. Together, we discuss her remarkable evolution from creating educational content to embracing AI's disruptiveness. Leah shares how AI doesn't just challenge traditional roles but opens up fresh avenues for creativity, offering media professionals a chance to redefine our impact in an evolving digital world.Imagine an...
2025-02-2446 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health6: Change Your Environments...Change Your Life!Send us a textTransform your life by reshaping your mental environment. Discover how the power of positive inner dialogue can lead to a fulfilled and empowered existence. With insights from Don Miguel Ruiz's "The Four Agreements," we unpack transformative principles like being impeccable with your word and always doing your best. This journey is about reframing negative beliefs into affirmations that nurture growth and happiness, highlighting the importance of regularly examining and adjusting your mental landscape.This episode also explores the art of crafting harmonious spaces both at home and work to boost well-being...
2025-02-1723 min