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Da Boss Experience PodcastA Blueprint For Midlife Women To Chart a Path to Entrepreneurship - Bonus Episode - Episode 36 - w/Michele DavisSend us a textIn this Bonus Episode, I am a guest in season 6 of the Midlife-A-Go-Go Podcast hosted by Valarie Albarda (Writer, TEDx Talks Speaker, and Podcaster). Valerie and I discuss what to do when the job you have is no longer satisfying or fulfilling? Some people will do what I did...leave the job and strike out on your own. In this episode, I share how I started a business at the age of 45 in the midst of a lot of heartbreak and change (ex. divorce, loss of her son). Best of all I...2022-07-1236 min
Midlife SchmidlifeMaking it Happen with Valerie AlbardaThis week's podcast guest is Valerie Albarta. Valerie is an author, a blogger and podcaster at Midlife-a-Go-Go, a speaker, a TedX Charlotte presenter, and is working on another novel. She is a kick-ass woman. Despite her diagnosis in 2020, Valerie continues to show up and inspire us to do the same. A little over a year ago, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 57. "It's been a difficult journey filled with unexpected dips and turns, but I continue to navigate life as best as I can. The good days far outnumber the bad days, so I hold...2022-02-0851 min
What Do You Mean By That?Why We Need to See Midlife Women, with Valerie AlbardaMiddle age. What comes to mind? Next question: When you think of a woman who’s aged somewhere between her early 40s and mid 60s, who do you picture? And if you’re not one of then, when you’re thinking about women in this age range, how do they show up in your daily life? Do they show up? And, what race is the woman you pictured? Depending on your answers, and your own stage of life, you’ll process the conversation with our next guest in different ways; something personal to you, or something that you might need t...2022-02-0142 min
Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The End of Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast . . . For NowThis episode is my goodbye to you, the Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast audience. The podcast is going on an indefinite hiatus. But please don't let that stop you from continuing to experience the wonderful bounty of episodes that focus on midlife women. Over the past three years, I've recorded 76 episodes. That's a true accomplishment for me. Now, it's time for me to hang up my microphone – for now – and focus on other pursuits in my life. It's been a wonderful ride and I would never have made it this far without a loyal audience who listened, commented, engaged and...2021-07-2828 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Real Talk: Menopause and Our Vaginas with Dr. Lauren StreicherLet's get straight to the point. Ladies, we have vaginas. By the time we reach midlife, things began to happen to our vaginas. We're plagued with everything from odor to painful intercourse — and many of these problems can be attributed to menopause. So what can we do about it? On the show is Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Author, Gynecologist and Sexual Medical Expert Dr. Lauren Streicher. She's here to give us the straight talk on menopause and our vagina. No cutesy terms, no fluff, no bullshit. She's giving it to us straight. ________________________ Visit Midl...2021-07-1440 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Thermaband: Using the Power of Technology to Relieve Menopause Symptoms with Debbie and Markea DickinsonLike many women my age, when I first came into perimenopause and hot flashes assaulted my body, I didn't know what was happening. But there they were – night and day, relentless. Surprisingly, at that time in my life, I had never had 'the talk' with my mom about what to expect from peri- or menopause so I was unprepared for it. Today, that shouldn't be the case. Peri- and menopause can hit many in many different ways, but the most common symptom that we all know about is hot flashes. So what can we do about hot fla...2021-06-3031 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Stepping Up Your Game & Elevating Your Business through Social Media with Francine SinclairThe rise of social media. Now more than ever it’s important to have a presence on at least one social media platform if you’re in business. As an over 40 female entrepreneur or solopreneur, are you using social media to the best of its advantage for your business? Does the thought of getting on a new platform or trying to conquer one platform over another scare you or drive you bananas? Let me tell you, I’ve been there and at times social media can be a bit confusing. So are you ready to reign everything in and tackle...2021-06-1639 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Forget About People-Pleasing – Break Through the Fear and Start Setting Boundaries with Val SelbyEvery one of us has had that moment where someone in our lives stepped over the proverbial line. They did something or said something that was the last straw. That was probably a pivotal point for many of you...that time when you realized a boundary was crossed. But what if you live your life with no boundaries, and you're such a people-pleaser that even when people go too far, you sit back and silently let them? On this episode, my guest is Val Selby. Val had horrible boundaries with a 'friend' who constantly took her for...2021-06-0244 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Keeping it Clean with the Godmother of the Charlotte Comedy Scene with Tara BrownWe could all use a good laugh every now and then . . . amiright? Laughter has so many benefits, including lowering stress, burning a few calories (but don't rely on it solely for your weight loss regimen!), protecting the heart, and improving our mental health. Who knew?!? On this episode, my guest is comedienne Tara Brown and she believes in bringing the funny. As a midlife comedienne herself, Tara's routine includes hilarious insights on being a midlife woman. She's a clean comedy, steering clear of the unnecessary vulgar and obscenity found in a lot of comedian's material. ________________________2021-05-1939 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Clothing Confidence: Learning to Love the Way You Dress with Kim HancherWhen you look in your closet, do you call your clothing confidence into question and fall prey to the same mantra that many women have adopted? "I don't have a single thing to wear." Keeping an open mind when approaching our closet can yield amazing wardrobe results. Pair this with that; put on those shoes with that skirt; wear that blouse with those slacks. Our closet can be a veritable boutique! So how do we get comfortable with a closet full of "nothing to wear" and emerge looking fabulous? With the help of a style consultant like K...2021-05-0537 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Fit and Fab for 50 and Beyond with Tracee GluhaichIt's time to get real about our aging. Are we getting weaker as we age? Well, yes, if we're not doing anything to maintain muscle tone. So what are you gonna do about it? Get strong, girl! On this episode, I'm chatting with Tracee Gluhaich, aka the High Energy Girl, about our aging bodies and how we can be kinder to it. Tracee is passionate about teaching women how to age stronger and healthier. She uses a holistic approach to wellness with a focus on self-care, movement and nutrient-dense food. Tracee is an expert in the ketogenic...2021-03-3140 min
SecondWind with JoyceMidlife Without The Crisis Finding Enjoyment in the Next Stage of Life As women age, we’re often pushed aside and forgotten about as if our value diminishes with time. Our guest for this week's episode, Valerie Albarda, has made it her mission to remind aging women of our worth, and make sure we are seen and heard in a society that dismisses us. She talks about how the different aspects of our identity, namely race, age, and gender, can play a role in what she calls the “invisible woman syndrome”. Valerie Albarda likes t...2021-03-2354 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Elevating Women: The Power of a Portrait with Julie UlstrupShow of hands . . . who here doesn't like taking pictures? Do you shy away from the camera anytime someone whips out their phone? When your friend shouts, "Let's take a picture! Okay, everybody move closer together,) do you scramble to take up space at the very back of the pack? Do you look at pictures of yourself and say, "Gawwwwd I hate how I look in pictures"? You're not alone. My next guest wants to change the way women think about taking pictures. Julie Ulstrup is a photographer who believes that there's nothing more powerful than creating a...2021-03-1734 min
Fearlessly Facing Fifty And BeyondEP 92: Adapt and overcome. A conversation with Kara Foulk and Valerie AlbardaWe all know that MS comes with many challenges, but there is a lot that you CAN DO! Join two inspiring women, Valerie Albarda and Kara Foulk as they delve into what can keep you motivated and moving forward after being diagnosed with MS. Both women talk about about gratitude, mindset, and being willing to try things differently. It's an episode that will inform and inspire you.It is National MS awareness month - consider a donation here. Research can only continue with funding. Let's beat this!If you want to connect with Val...2021-03-0441 min
Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!How Caregivers Can Live a Joyful and Vibrant Life...with Teresa MoererAre you a midlife woman caring for your aging parents? It's a difficult journey for many. That's why it's important to start now to develop healthy lifestyle strategies that will help prepare you to assist your aging parents to thrive and be independent. Terese Moerer has a 35-year career as a physical therapist. During that time, she nurtured an interest in health and well-being. She was also caregiver to her aging parents. As a PT, she was always pushing the limits to be creative. As part of her practice, she fell in love with multidisciplinary group therapy...2021-03-0341 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife Women Charting a Path to Entrepreneurship with Michele DavisWhat do you do when the job you have is no longer satisfying or fulfilling? Perhaps you do what Michele Davis did: you leave it and strike out on your own. Entrepreneurship may not be for everyone, but for those who are willing to put in the time and work, it's a gratifying experience. After over 20 years working for someone else, Michele decided it was time to live life on her terms. With a divorce behind her, and the loss of her son, Michele charted her path to entrepreneurship at the age of 44. She's the founder of...2021-02-1740 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Notable Women in Black HistoryAs we celebrate Black History Month, "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" is honoring unsung heroines by profiling a few black women in history whose names may not be at the front of your mind or in our history books, but their footprints and their legacies lives on. When I began researching for this episode, I wanted to specifically shine a spotlight on black women who did remarkable things a little later in life. Each of the women profiled today lived full lives in their own way, and each highlight that I focused on was done by a midlife woman.2021-02-1013 min
Twisting the PlotMidlife-A-Go-Go with Valerie AlbardaValerie Albarda suggests we enjoy the midlife and skip the crisis. She has a podcast she calls Midlife-A-Go-Go, filled with interviews, stories and testaments of mid-lifers exploring their worlds, enjoying their lives and making changes that matter to us all. Valerie recently gave a TEDxCharlotte talk titled The Invisibility Trifecta: Coming Out of the Shadows. In this talk, she discusses midlife invisibility and the intersection with aging, sexism and racism. She asks us to consider how the experience of being a black woman in midlife is different and challenging: I want people to be more aware...2021-02-0943 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Adoption, Awareness and AdvocacyThe heart wants what the heart wants. Or so the saying goes. Sometimes that want is so strong that it turns us into true champions and advocates for others. This is where Carla Carlisle comes in. Carla is an author, advocate and speaker and she yearned to be a mother, but infertility issues and a miscarriage made that dream seem out of reach. Then, Carla became a foster mother. What happened next is the remarkable story of one woman's journey to the son who would become her own. Carla uses her experience to educate others about adoption, mental health, the f...2021-02-0342 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife Women Finding Our Kuel and Empowering One Another with Jack Perez"Two heads are better than one." It's a phrase we've likely heard repeated over and over again all our lives. But as midlife women, how often do we heed those words? My guest Jacqueline Perez takes these words to heart in the form of collaboration. Jacqueline, or Jack as she is more fondly known, is the founder of Kuel Life. What started as a vehicle to solve the nagging feeling of invisibility flourished into an online platform dedicated to redefining midlife for women. Along the way, Jack added a curated shopping experience focused on promoting women-driven brands.2021-01-2033 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Women and Multiple Sclerosis: Listening to Our Bodies and Advocating for OurselvesWhen the phrase "chronic illness" is mentioned, what typically comes to mind for most people is likely cancer, heart disease or diabetes. However, there's another chronic illness that affects an estimated nearly 1 million people in the United States and over 2.3 million people worldwide*: Multiple Sclerosis. As "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" embarks on Season 6, I'm happy you could join me and my special guest on the show, Cathy Chester. In 1986, Cathy was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Since that time she has become a tireless advocate to raise awareness about the disease. She's on a mission to educate, empower and...2021-01-0640 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife Marketing Parenting and More A Man's Point of View pt 2 We're back with Julian Harcourt, a marketing consultant whose sweet spot is marketing for the midlife and beyond demographic and the first male guest on Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast. We're continuing our chat and delving further into marketing to the 50+ set, why marketers get it wrong when it comes to us, ageism, men not talking about getting older, and more. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter 2020-11-2940 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife, Marketing, Parenting and More: A Man's Point of View As midlife women, we have so much to contend with. Menopause, aging, feeling invisible, and more - it's so much to deal with that it's understandable why we may sometimes tend to forget that men experience midlife right along with us. But here's the burning question: Do men experience midlife the same way women do? Of course opinions may vary, but for the answer to that, and other questions, I turned to Julian Harcourt, a marketing consultant whose sweet spot is marketing for the midlife and beyond demographic. This is a true first for the show as J...2020-11-1133 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!A Holistic and Accessible Approach to Menopause Care with Amrita Hundal, MD For millions of women, dealing with the symptoms of menopause can be a daily struggle. From hot flashes, to weight gain to irritability, or any of the lesser known symptoms that plague midlife women, menopause is no walk in the park. Every woman's menopause journey will be different. And that means tackling every woman's symptoms will be different as well. My guest on the show is Amrita Hundal, MD, and she may just change the way you think about managing your menopause symptoms. Dr. Hundal is an internal medicine physician who has done vaccine research at both W...2020-10-2834 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Skip the Obsessing; Change the Way We Think the Change the Way we Lose Weight Have you ever started a diet, lost a few pounds, then bottomed out and gave up in frustration? Or how about this scenario: you went on a liquid diet so you could get into a gorgeous dress for a special occasion, lost 10 or 15 pounds quickly, then went back to a food based diet a week later and gained those pounds back, plus an additional 10 pounds? For midlife women, diets just don't work, right? Well, maybe you're just doing it wrong. My guest on the show, Tanja Shaw, has a lot to say about diet, nutrition and transformation. A...2020-10-1437 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The Art of Fearlessly Cannonballing Your Way Through Midlife with Guest Amy Schmidt What do you do when you're a midlife woman standing on the edge of a cliff and there's no turning back? You do what Amy Schmidt did. You jump . . . literally! Amy cannonballed her way off a cliff in Jamaica and landed into her inspired new life as a podcaster, author, public speaker, blogger and founder of the brand, Fearlessly Facing Fifty™, which she launched six months shy of her 50th birthday. Since then, Amy has been on a mission to encourage women over 40 to swap out their fears for a healthy dose of confidence and tackle life head...2020-09-3000 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife, Infidelity, Cancer and Surviving it All with CJ Grace Midlife can be challenging, but what happens when life decides to hit us with a really heavy blow or two? For instance, infidelity? And if that isn't bad enough, toss in dose of breast cancer, too. That's shaping up to be the perfect s**tstorm, right? Well that's what my next guest had to ensure. C.J. Grace not only rose to the challenge of a cheating husband, but she battled breast cancer head on and is thriving. C.J. is the author of "Adulterer’s Wife: How to Thrive Whether You Stay or Not." After her bre...2020-09-1600 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Menopause and Rapid Transformational Therapy with Alice NettleinghamMidlife is fraught with stressors, not the least of which is menopause. While menopause doesn't affect each women the same, many women will experience the negative impact of menopause for years. And that sucks. Kicking off Season 5 of the Podcast is my guest Alice Nettleingham. She's a first for the show in that she isn't a woman of midlife. Alice is in her mid-30s, she's a Certified Hynotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist, and in her unique practice she works with menopausal women to rapidly heal their intense physical and emotional symptoms and help them to confidently...2020-09-0200 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife Women: Loving Our Bodies Loving Ourselves with Michelle Vina Baltsas Life is meant to be lived, savored, and loved. My next guest on the show, Michelle Viña Baltsas, understands this. Michelle is a Certified Health Coach, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Body Image Coach, and she wants you, as midlife women, to know that even though you’re going through significant changes on the inside and often the outside, your self-worth should be unconditional. She wants women to love the bodies they're in now. Michelle brings a mind-body holistic approach to her coaching work and specializes in working with women who struggle with yo-yo dieting and body...2020-07-2900 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!When the Doctor Becomes the Patient: Living With Stage IV Lung Cancer with Sanda Cohen It started with a cough. It was a cough that lingered, then gradually became worse. Eventually, the cough became so bad that it required a trip to the emergency room. The next 36 hours changed a woman's life forever. When we get sick, we go to the doctors. We get ourselves checked out, maybe we’re giving a prescription, then we go about our merry way. To some extent, maybe we take our physicians for granted. We really don’t think about them until we need them. But doctors are human, too. And, like us, they too can fall...2020-07-1500 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The Big Pivot How Midlife Women Can Be More and Do More Over 50 pt. 2 with Denice Torres There comes a time in a woman's life when she craves something new. Her life is stale, it's stagnant, she's going nowhere or, worse, she's moving backwards. It's at that time, usually in midlife, that women make a change — a change for the better. Here it comes: the big pivot. Shifting in life is nothing new. But it is a big step for many women. But it doesn't have to be as scary as some would make it out to be. Pivoting can be the defining moment in your life. In part 2 of this episode, Denice Torres and...2020-07-0100 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The Stress of Racism: How You Gonna Handle It? On any given day, stress leaves many of us feeling broken and tattered. For many black Americans, even more so. In today's current climate, trying to deal with everything that's swirling around is a tremendous burden to bear. While many are handling it okay, there may be some who aren't holding up so well. I'm not a doctor, a psychologist, a psychoanalyst, a therapist or any other type of medical doctor or counselor. But I do know pain and stress and hurt and agony. I offer this episode for those who are trying to grapple with the stress that c...2020-06-2400 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The Big Pivot: How Midlife Women Can Be More and Do More Over 50 pt. 1 with Denice Torres By the time many women reach midlife, they're on a quest for something new. That journey could including reinventing themselves, starting a career, changing careers, becoming an empty nester and so much more. What should midlife women do when they desire change? It's time for the big pivot! Denice Torres knows about the big pivot. Denice was a senior executive at Johnson & Johnson, as well as president of several multi-billion-dollar companies. After leading the turnaround of Tylenol and other OTC drugs after quality and manufacturing issues plagued the brands between 2011-2015, Denice retired from Johnson & Johnson, pivoted, a...2020-06-1700 min
Your Empty Nest Coach PodcastEight Minutes and 46 Seconds Why Black Lives Matter Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, When you do the work on yourself, when you train your protector well, it becomes apparent what you need to do and when you need to do it - and that includes speaking up for others. In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I did this episode, my thoughts on Black Lives Matter, and I bring to your ears three beautiful voices. Do you want to skip my section entirely? Jump to the 07:52 minute marker. 💚 🗨 "Black lives matter is a freaking cry for equality. It isn't about...2020-06-0520 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The Killing of Black America: Enough is Enough Right now, America is broken. What were once tiny cracks in the facade have now erupted into giant chasms into which people of color are falling. It's time for that to end. I'm just one woman — one Black woman — but I will lend my voice where I can to help stop the needless, brutal and ethnically-charged killing of Black America. This is a special episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" Listen, respond, lift your voice and consider this your call to action. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitt...2020-06-0400 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The Benefits of Yoga on Menopause with Julie Ann Garrido Menopause. Generally, you can't get through midlife without it. While not every woman experiences menopause the same, many women really feel the effects of it. But there's hope. Did you know that yoga can help ease your menopause symptoms? Neither did I. And then I met Julie Garrido. Julie is a yoga teacher who specializes in yoga for menopause. Imagine that. Julie discovered yoga later in life and it’s given her a great understanding of how our body changes with age and how limitations and restrictions can creep up on us. Having witnessed firsthand how much yog...2020-06-0300 min
To 50 and Beyond podcastRespect Yourself and Skip the Crisis with Valerie AlbardaEpisode 116 Respect Yourself and Skip the Crisis with Valerie Albarda Today, you are hearing from the beautiful Valerie Albarda, Valerie is the founder of Midlife A -Go-Go and YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS EPISODE!! Valerie shares her journey through perimenopause, how she has learned to listen to her body, and respect herself, facing her fears to challenge herself, getting back into the workforce at fifty-five, and taking the crisis out of aging. Topics discussed: Putting age into perspective Debunking the myths of midlife Facing her fears and trying out to be a...2020-05-1948 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Addressing Common Health Issues for Women 50 and Over with Charli BrownMidlife. I get it. Our lives have changed drastically from when we were in our 20s and, for many, maybe even our 30s. And within all of that change is our bodies adapting to our new new normal. Change happens. So how do we deal with it all? Doctors have in-depth knowledge about bodies. And guess what? So do nurses! Charli Brown is one such nurse. Charli recently earned her Masters in Nursing Education and she puts her knowledge to good use. Charli has been described as fun and a little bossy. She refers to...2020-04-2900 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Novelty and How the Little Things Can Have a Big Impact with Pam Lamp Have you had a major shift later in life? Were you prepared for it? Did you embrace it? Sometimes we're thrown into situations that are out of our control. How we handle it can either make us or break us. Sometimes, all it takes is a little change in our thinking to unlock a world of opportunities in the midst of change. That sums up Pam Lamp. Almost 4 years ago, Pam and her husband relocated from Houston, Texas to Nashville. It was a difficult transition for her, moving to someplace where she didn’t know a soul. To f...2020-04-1500 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Creative Outlets for Midlife Women Cooped up During Coronavirus Crazy times we're living in, right? Whoudathunk that in 2020 the world would be damn near living out "Contagion," "Outbreak," and little bit of "Shaun of the Dead" thrown in for good measure. I don't want to overplay the coronavirus or Covid-19 because, well . . . we see and hear enough about it across the airwaves every damn day. Instead, I'm turning my attention to midlife women, and asking the question, "Do you feel caught in the middle?" Follow-up question: "Are you taking care of yourself?" This special episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" is dedicated to mi...2020-04-0100 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife Women Surviving and Flourishing the Empty Nest with Coach Christine Your children. You raise them from babies, you teach them right from wrong, you love on them like no other. Now it’s time for them to leave the nest. Can you let them go? How will you get through it? Will you shed tears of sorrow or will you dance for joy and make plans to turn their room into a Lady Lounge? Empty Nest Syndrome. It’s real. So how can you navigate life when your ‘little one’ is gone? Master motivator, podcast host and empty nest coach Christine Maziarz has a lot to say on the su...2020-03-3100 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife Women and Dating Over 50 with Lisa Copeland Many midlife women try to navigate the world of dating over 50 and they're not having much success. Men...amiright?!? Dating can be fun and you can find love after 50, according to my guest Lisa Copeland. Lisa is an author, speaker, love coach and dating expert. Her passion is showing women around the world how to find love again with a good man after 50. She's been where you are and truly wants to help. On this episode, Lisa demystifies why it's difficult to date after 50, why dating after 50 is different from when you were in your 20s and mor...2020-03-1800 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Overcoming Fear and Aging Joyfully with Dr. Carla Marie ManlyFear is crippling. Fear can be debilitating. Fear stops you from doing. But fear can also be managed. And once we manage our fears, we can go on to live a joyful life. That's the message that Dr. Carla Marie Manly wants to convey to midlife women. Yes, we can discover joy from fear and we can age joyfully. Dr. Manly is a clinical psychologist, author, and advocate based in Sonoma County, California, and she's passionate about helping others create the lives of their dreams. She offers insights on challenging topics, focuses on overall health and optimal w...2020-03-0400 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!On Being Distinctively You with Melody Gary What is the quality that makes each woman an individual? Is it the way she talks? Is it her personality? Perhaps it's her outlook on life? It's all of these things and more. Every woman is singular, unique, distinctive. On this podcast season opener, I'm chatting with Melody Gary, creator and owner of Distinctively You Cosmetics. Melody has a passion for cosmetics and helping people to look their best with her product line that will help to accentuate their true distinctive self. For many years, Melody had a dream that she wanted to see come to fruition. M...2020-02-1900 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!How Ya Coping? Midlife Women and the Importance of CopingLife has a tendency to throw us curve balls. One minute things are fine, the next minute the crap hits the fan. What do we do? How do we handle the hiccups that come our way? How exactly do we cope with the crappy stuff of life? On this Season 3 podcast kickoff, I’m chatting with a special guest. Maybe you’ve seen her on The Today Show, The Doctors, The Steve Harvey Show and more, or on my favorite, on Investigation Discovery channel where she co-hosts the show, Fatal Vows. She’s licensed psychotherapist, author, relationship expert...2020-02-0500 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Special Episode: Teaserpalooza, Season 2 It's baaaack! Season 2 of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" has come to an end, but the season kicked off with the new feature, "This is What Midlife Looks Like." From there it was on to overcoming obstacles, sleep, laughter and memoir. Did you catch them all? If not, no need to worry. Teaserpalooza 2 gives you a taste of each episode from Season 2 to whet your appetite. Get a morsel of each episode, then go back and dig into each entire episode at your leisure. Listen, enjoy, comment and share. Thank you for joining me on Season 2 of "Mi...2019-12-2500 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Memoir and Personal Mythmaking with Janelle Hardy Have you ever thought about writing your story? I mean the story of you? Everyone has a story to tell, but not everyone is equipped to tell it. Is it time you told your story? Join me on this episode as I chat with Janelle Hardy, a writer, artist, host of the Personal Mythmaking Podcast and the creator / teacher of a 5-month transformational memoir-writing course called, "The Art of Personal Mythmaking." Janelle teaches from a place in the heart, and she takes the whole woman into account. She believes that by slowing down, easing up and refusing to forc...2019-12-1100 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Empowering Ourselves Through Laughter with NaKaisha Tolbert Banks When was the last time you had a good laugh? I mean that cathartic, belly-hugging, soul singing kinda laughter? Our bodies need laughter. It's healing. It's powerful. In some ways, it's contagious. On this episode, I'm having a great chat with NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks. NaKaisha is, among other things, an author, clinical social worker, Certified Laughter EmpowerMEnt Coach, clinical addictions counselor and energy leadership master practitioner. She's also the founder and CEO of DUO EmpowerMEnt Services, LLC, a firm that provides therapeutic counseling, life coaching, mental wellness consulting and training services. In our chat, we discuss the importance of l...2019-11-2700 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Getting Our Much Needed Zzzzzzs with Sleep Expert Krista Cumming Sleep is a vital part of our lives, but sometimes we take the importance of sleep for granted. As midlife women, our bodies need sleep now more than ever to help us function properly. How much is enough? What affects our sleep? What happens when we're sleep deprived? Krista Cumming is a sleep expert who helps tired, sleep-deprived midlife women get the sleep they desperately want and need. As she joins me on this episode, we delve into all things sleep. Krista will be sharing tips to help us not only get a good night's sleep, but t...2019-11-1300 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!This is What Midlife Looks Like: Jae Hermann When it comes to midlife women, one size doesn't fit all. Some women go through the fire and stay there. Others drag themselves up from the embers and push forward in life. On this episode of "This is What Midlife Looks Like," I'm chatting with Jae Hermann. Like many of us, she's been through some stuff in her lifetime, however that didn't define the woman she has become. Jae and I have a wonderful chat about: Reinvention: it doesn’t mean you have to totally change yourself. Overcoming challenges in midlife. Surviving breast implant illness. Jae’s midl...2019-10-3000 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Finding Her Voice and Overcoming Obstacles with Karen Debonis Life can sometimes be hard; I think we can all agree on that. But nothing can compare to hearing a doctor say to you, "Your son has a brain tumor." My guest on today's episode is Karen DeBonis and her family's life was forever changed when their son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Karen and I talk about her journey from a woman who couldn't stand up for herself to a woman who became her son's staunchest advocate. As an adult, Karen had some hard truths that she had to accept. Her journey is one of ult...2019-10-1600 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!This is What Midlife Looks Like: Cheryl Ford On this episode of "This is What Midlife Looks Like," I'm introducing you to Cheryl Ford. Cheryl has a lot going on in her life, and that's why she's the perfect guest to have in the new series, Not only is she first and foremost a phenomenal midlife woman, Cheryl is also a wife and mother, she manages a team of community care workers at Parkinson's UK, she's a Certified Health Coach, and she's also an entrepreneur. Cheryl shows us what her midlife looks like! Cheryl and I chat about: Living in the moment — in h...2019-10-0200 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Relationships in Midlife with Dr. Margaret Rutherford (pt. 2)It's no secret that relationships take work. With midlife couples, it's a new dynamic. We're no longer running on auto-pilot. In an ever-evolving world, relationships have to evolve with it. Join me and Dr. Margaret Rutherford on part 2 of "Relationships in Midlife" as we continue our discussion on the dynamics of midlife relationships. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 30. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go. 2019-07-3100 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Relationships in Midlife with Dr. Margaret Rutherford (pt. 1)Relationships can be hard. Toss midlife in the mix and you're really looking at some work. I'm honored to be joined on this episode of "Relationships in Midlife" with Dr. Margaret Rutherford — clinical psychologist, author and podcaster. Its a wonderful, insightful topic for couples — whether married or dating. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 29. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go. 2019-07-1700 min
Magnificent MidlifeEmbracing the midlife pivot with Valerie AlbardaMeet the very inspiring Valerie Albarda, founder of Midlife-A-Go-Go and podcast host. She's on a mission to inspire women in midlife to be their very best. She wants us to enjoy the fabulous midlife and skip the crisis. In this wonderfully upbeat interview we cover: Valerie's mission to inspire women in midlife The Midlife-A-Go-Go podcast and what it aims to achieve The value we have to give the world as vibrant midlife women How midlife does not have to mean crisis despite what Google may say! Learning to accept the need to pivot, to work with th...2019-07-1539 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!What Men Need to Know About Menopause pt. 2Menopause. What do men know about it? What do men need to know about it? As women, we know how menopause affects us, but how can we let the men in lives know what we're dealing with? Join me and Jeanne Andrus, the Menopause Guru, as we continue our chat on what men need to know about menopause. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 28. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go. 2019-07-0300 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!What Men Need to Know About Menopause pt. 1For as much as we may want them to know, many men are clueless when it comes to menopause. How can we expect them to understand us if they're in the dark? It's time to clue men in on the wonderful world of menopause. On this episode, I'm chatting with The Menopause Guru, Jeanne Andrus. Jeanne is an author with four books under her belt, including her latest title, "Where Is My Wife and What Have You Done With Her?" Jeanne is also a Certified Health Coach. She takes a holistic approach to coaching for what she calls Menopause Ma...2019-06-1900 min
Me Time Midlife PodcastMenopause Self-education - Guest Expert Valerie AlbardaValerie Albarda is a writer, author and creator of the website Midlife-A-Go-Go and she hosts "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" Valerie has also worked as a Women's Empowerment & Transformation Coach, and still feels the pull to empower midlife women to help them transition through life’s ‘second spring’ with confidence.
Valerie educates herself on menopause and wants to educate other women who may feel confused and unsure about this time in life. Her motto is: “Enjoy the midlife . . . skip the crisis." Valerie's writings have appeared across the web, including on the Huffington Post, SheSpark, Pepper & Wits and Midlife Boulevard, and she...2019-06-1329 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Women in Film with Christie Glascoe - Part 2Women in film? Not just women, but midlife+ women . . .? Good, quality roles that don't fit the stereotypical mode are few and far between for midlife+ women. We think that should change. Does it matter what stories are told? Yes, it does. And we want to see more midlife+ women in those positive roles -- not the wacky grandmother, not the foul-mouthed cranky woman, not the quintessential cougar. We're more than that. And that's what we're talking about on this episode. Join me as I continue the conversation with Christie Glascoe (also known as Chatterbox Christie) wher...2019-06-0500 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Women in Film with Christie Glascoe pt. 1Let's talk about women in film. When was the last time you watched a movie or a TV show that featured a midlife woman being shown in a positive light? I'm not just talking in a supporting role but as the main character - the story revolves around her? Think on that for a minute. In the meantime, join me as I chat with Christie Glascoe (also known as Chatterbox Christie). Christie is my creative soul sister and we discuss the role of mature women in film and on TV, how society perceives women in roles, and the stereotypes...2019-05-2200 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!This is What Midlife Looks Like: Valerie AlbardaMidlife—whether you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s—it’s a wonderful time to be a woman. No longer do we have to beat ourselves up (or down) and feel as if life as we know it is over. With age comes wisdom, and many midlife women could teach a thing or two to the younger generation. Midlife women are knocking down the old stereotypes and showing the world we're more than just a 'woman of a certain age.' We are midlife. On this inaugural episode of "This is What Midlife Looks Like," Midlife-A-Go-Go founder V...2019-04-2400 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The ABCs of an Empowered Midlife WomanWhen you were a child, you were taught your A-B-Cs and you committed them memory. It was a catchy tune that you could probably sing in your sleep. Now that you're a woman fully grown, it's time to learn a whole new set of A-B-Cs — I call them the ABCs of an Empowered Midlife Woman. Listen in as I go from A-Z with traits that I believe make up an empowered midlife woman. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 23. V...2019-04-1000 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife and the Invisible WomanSociety can sometimes be unkind to midlife women. We're treated as if we have no value, as if we don't matter and, worst of all, we're often treated as if we don't exist...as if we're invisible. The Invisible Woman Syndrome: it's real and it leaves many women feeling left out, unnoticed and, well, invisible. On this episode, I'm taking on the topic of the invisible midlife woman. I'll be offering tips on how midlife women can combat invisibility and come come out of the shadows. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, do...2019-03-2700 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The Legacy That You Leave BehindWhen you think about your legacy, what comes to mind? Do you believe you'll leave a positive mark on the world? Do you care about your legacy? Everyone leaves a legacy — not everyone leaves the same type of legacy. On this episode, I'll be talking about some of the ways in which we can leave a positive legacy behind. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 21. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go. 2019-03-1300 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Living With Intention with Chakra Wanda pt. 2 Ep. 20When you live with intention, life takes you where your hearts want to go. On the last of this 2-part episode, that's what happened with my guest, Chakra Wanda. She took an introspective look at her life and was led to change by her heart's desire...that's how she lives with intention. What about you? Are you on a purposeful journey in life? Listen in as Chakra Wanda and I continue the conversion on living with intention. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to E...2019-02-2700 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Living With Intention pt. 1 with Chakra WandaLiving with intention — what does that phrase mean to you? Are you living with intention? Do you sit back and allow life to just happen to you, or do you play an active role in the path you travel in life? Of course, we can't direct every aspect of our life, nor do we have absolute control. However, we can choose not to merely exist but to set our intentions for the life we want to live. And, yes, it takes practice. But the upside? You'll be living the life YOU want! On this episode, I'm having a ri...2019-02-1300 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Erasing the Stigma: Let's Talk About Menopause with Rachel Lankester Ep. 18I'm a firm believer that menopause should be a) less taboo, b) talked about not as a 'disease' but as a rite of passage, and c) nothing to fear. But it's human nature to have some level of fear of the unknown. So let's talk about menopause, shall we? Continuing the Menopause series, today's guest is Rachel Lankester, founder of Magnificent Midlife. Rachel has some strong opinions about menopause and, like myself, she's passionate about making it less taboo. Join the conversation as we talk about our menopause mindset, accepting menopause, vaginal dryness and more. It's time to...2019-01-3000 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!“Teaserpalooza!” Teasers from the Pilot Through Episode 15 Call it a preview. Call it a teaser. Call it a sneak peek. Call it a tasting. It's all of those things rolled into one! Take a listen to the "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" Teaserpalooza! It's teasers from each episode from the Pilot through Episode 15! Get a morsel of each episode, then go back and dig into each entire episode at your leisure. Listen, enjoy, comment and share! ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go. 2019-01-2300 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Erasing the Stigma: Let's Talk About Menopause with Antonoette BlakeLadies, it's time we talked about menopause. The truth . . . for better or worse. Let’s strip it bare — uncover the harsh reality and the benefits — and bring it all to light. Why? Because too many women are in the dark, ill-informed and unaware. Because menopause is about more than just hot flashes and mood swings. Because too many women are conflicted about menopause. Because millions of women go through menopause . . . and millions more of our future generation will be catapulted into menopause in the years to come. Are they ready? Are they knowledgeable? Are they prepared? I wasn't. So now, let's...2019-01-1600 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Ditch the Resolutions and Still Make it a Great 2019 - Ep. 16Happy New Year! 2019 is finally here. And what happens every New Year? People start making lofty resolutions and swear they’ll make massive changes in their lives. But what usually happens? People find it difficult to stick to their resolutions. Do you fall into that group? So what do you do about resolutions? Do you make them? Do you not make them? Do you ditch them? I say ditch ‘em, and I'll tell you why. For the majority of people, resolutions don’t work. They may work for a while, but the ‘resolution’ type of change is rarely everl...2019-01-0200 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Questions Every Midlife Woman Should Ask Herself - A Baker's DozenReaching midlife can be viewed as reaching a milestone in life. By the time women get to this point in our lives, we've seen a lot, we've lived a lot, we've loved a lot and perhaps we've made a few mistakes along the way. It's all part of the journey; it comes with the territory. During this time, I believe there are some questions midlife women should ask themselves. Questions about our happiness, our intentions, our narrative and more. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, g...2018-12-1200 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Ep. 14 MIdlife Women Returning to the Workforce pt. 2 with Taiwo Dayo-PayneMidlife women are doing things today that our mothers and grandmothers probably never dreamed of! We're taking charge of our lives and doing things our way. And for some of us, we're returning into the fold of the workforce. Some are even branching out and starting businesses...talk about living the dream! On this episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" which is the second in a 2-part series, I'm chatting with Taiwo Dayo-Payne, a Lifestyle Coach, trainer, writer, and Founder & CEO of The New 5ifty. Wait until you hear what a recruiter had to say to Taiwo when s...2018-12-0500 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife Women Returning to the Workforce with Andrea SlominskiAre you a midlife woman contemplating returning to the workforce? You're not alone. For whatever reason, more midlife women are re-entering the workforce or starting their own businesses. It can be a tough landscape to navigate. On this episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" I'm having a wonderful chat with Andrea Slominski, a self-described "midlife midwife" and founder of Midlife Reboot. We get in the weeds on the topic of midlife women and the workforce and, together, we hope to offer support and resources to help you on your journey. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be su...2018-11-2800 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Fearing Less - Redefining Your Life and Your Money with Patty GaleMidlife women and finances...is that a taboo combination? It doesn't have to be. It's high time we start talking about our finances. Ass midlife women, we should have our ducks in a row, right? While that may be true, sometimes we fall short of reaching our financial goals for one reason or another. On this episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" I'm chatting with Patty Gale, founder of Fear.less Girl Financial. We're discussing the importance of women handling their own finances and knowing where their money is at all times, living within our means, a plan of...2018-11-1400 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!An Ode to Badass Midlife WomenSometimes as midlife women, we don't speak up. We allow ourselves to fade into the background. Our silence is our acquiescence; we unwittingly give people power over us. No more. Don't want to speak up? Well I do. This episode is devoted to the badassery of midlife women! I'm breaking down the special nuances as I see it that make up a badass midlife woman. Is that woman you? Tune in and see if you fill the bill. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. ...2018-11-0700 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Silver Sisters Women Embracing Their Brilliant Shades of Gray pt. 2Gray hair don't care? You bet! We may be older, but we're also getting better. Many women have ditched the dyes and are now embracing their gray and showing the world that they're proud of their crowning glory. Today's show is the last in a 2-part series that's all about midlife and beyond women who are embracing their varying shades of gray. They've come out of the background with their crowning glory leading the way. I'm chatting with Dina Eisenberg and Valerie Lewis, two women who have gone natural and lovin' every minute of it! ******2018-10-3100 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Silver Sisters Women Embracing Their Brilliant Shades of Gray pt 1What a blessing it is to get older. Age may come with a few aches and pains, but it also comes with wisdom. While some may fear getting older, others view it as growth and they accept it. But there is that one topic that, for some women, may be one best left silent: gray hair. There was a time when women with gray hair were relegated to the sidelines of life and viewed as "too old." That outdated narrative is changing. Today's show is the first in a 2-part series that's all about midlife and beyond...2018-10-2400 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The Right Way to Fitness with Nicole Sanders and Rene Syler of Ladimax FitnessAs we get older, are we doing our bodies any favors with out fitness routine? Surprisingly, many women are getting it wrong. What may have worked for us 20 years ago doesn't cut it today. On today's show, I'm chatting with Nicole Sanders and Rene Syler of Ladimax Lifestyle. These ladies break it all down for us! We'll talk about why we need muscle as we get older, how liquid diets is a temporary fix, the important questions to ask yourself if you're considering going on a diet, and much more. It's an eye-opening conversation designed to educate you...2018-10-1700 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Childless by Choice or Circumstance with Irene Washington and Sandra DawesMany women choose not to have children in life. Others don't have children by circumstance. Not every woman wants to be a mother, and not every woman can be a mother. But what are their stories? There's more to it than just what's on the surface. On today's show, I have a heart-to-heart chat with two women, both childless — one by choice, the other by circumstances. Irene Washington and Sandra Dawes open up about what it's like to be childless, what led them to this station in life, and what the future may hold for them. As a biol...2018-10-1000 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Women and Solo Travel in Midlife and Beyond with Jennifer BuccholzAs a midlife woman, do you often want to travel to places you've never been but you can't seem to find a traveling partner? Have you had visions of traveling solo but were afraid to make that leap? On today's show, I chat with Jennifer Buccholz. Jennifer is a proponent of midlife women traveling solo . . . so much so that she built a business around it: Transform Via Travel. For Jennifer, traveling solo was a game changer. In this episode, we chat about her philosophy on women traveling solo, the importance and advantages of traveling solo, and Jennifer giv...2018-10-0300 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Stepping Into Your Boldness with Kim Boudreau Smith Have you stepped into your boldness lately? When was the last time you used your voice? I mean really used your voice and made yourself known? Make sure you're not just seen but heard also. There is no fading into the background of midlife! On today's show, I'll be chatting with speaker, blogger, author and entrepreneur Kim Boudreau Smith. Kim is a multimedia maven who has been an entrepreneur for over 28 years and she has a passion for helping women to discover and use their voices. We'll be discussing self-care, the comparison game, our negative inner voice and mor2018-09-2600 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!The Mind-Body Connection with Carol CassaraMidlife comes with new beginnings, discovery, joy and more. But midlife can also be filled with moments of grief, anxiety, chronic pain and more. On this episode, I chat with hypnotherapist and healing advocate Carol Cassara. Carol is the founder of "A Healing Spirit," a service birthed from loss. Carol talks about past life regression, hypnosis, having life post-retirement and more.2018-09-1900 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Aging, Sex and the Midlife Woman with Walker ThorntonIn this second half of a 2-part episode, I continue my chat with author, sex educator, speaker and sexual health writer, Walker Thornton. We continue the conversation about our sexuality as midlife women, encouraging women to discuss with their partner what pleases them sexually, being in fear of menopause, self-pleasuring, and more. It's a candid and stimulating conversation that you don't want to miss! 2018-09-1200 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Aging, Sex and the Midlife Woman with Walker ThorntonHave you come into your own as a midlife woman? Do you embrace the aging woman that you have become (even while desiring to change certain aspects of yourself) or are you on a continual mission to ‘keep up with the younger Joneses?’ Have you stepped into your sexuality and claimed it? On this episode, I’m chatting with author, sex educator, speaker and sexual health writer, Walker Thornton. In this first of two episodes, we candidly discuss our sexuality as midlife women, feeling invisible, the way men view us and more. Tune in to this invigorating conversat...2018-09-0500 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife Without the CrisisWhen most people hear the word “midlife,” they likely associate it with the word “crisis,” either knowingly or subconsciously. Some say that the midlife crisis is a myth, while others believe wholeheartedly that it’s real, it’s horrible and that every person going through midlife will experience it. I happen to fall somewhere in the middle. While midlife crisis is a real thing, that doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone will experience a crisis. Yes, we can giggle at the jabs that society takes at midlifers and our destined crises – men buying red sports cars, wearing lots of gold cha...2018-08-2900 minMidlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!Midlife Women and the Beauty of ReinventionMidlife can be a wonderful time in a woman’s life. Unfortunately, some women don’t take advantage of this pivotal time, they don’t take that leap to script their second chapter, and, ultimately, they miss out on discovering a whole new life. That’s where reinvention comes in. Reinvention is about change and growth. It’s a choice that you make for yourself that can have phenomenal benefits. But first . . . Do you know who you are? This episode gives you a gentle nudge in the direction of self-discovery, and features five women who share their...2018-08-1800 min