As the song says, "Let's Talk About Sex Baby!" Last year, Amy St. Germain left her corporate job of over 25 years to become an entrepreneur with one goal in mind - help women in midlife have better sex. Amy founded Oboo a sexual health company for women in midlife and ladies, I promise you, you don't want to miss this episode. Plus, stick around un…

Leave it to a woman to see a problem and create a solution! That's what Joy Brown Kirst, Founder of Modern Age Skin did. As a Practical Activist, armed with an entrepreneurial spirit, Joy set out to create Modern Age Skin after she realized there was an untapped market with perimenopausal and menopausal women like herself. She left a successful 25 …

It's easy to think that if you were in an abusive relationship you'd just leave, but that's not necessarily the case. And, if you're in that situation, you're not alone. My guest Maureen Scanlon was there and it took her 11 years to finally leave. Today she has rebuilt her life and helps women do the same thing. Maureen is the founder and CEO of Ma…

There's been alot of talk about the drinking culture, especially among midlife women. And we've seen more sites pop up offering alternatives to alcohol for the "sober curious" Maybe you haven't thought about your drinking habits or maybe you want to cut back. If so, Teri Patterson is here to help. Teri is the Founder of The Sober Nutrionist where s…

I've manifested alot of amazing things in my life but so many of my coaching clients complain that "it doesn't work for them." What's wrong? There are a few steps to manifesting your goals that they're missing. Tune in and learn how to manifest any goal you have. Need a confidence boost? Grab my book Daily Inspiration for Midlife Women: A Guide to …

Welcome to Season 3 of Midlife Mavericks. I'm so honored to have as my first guest this season Kimberly Seals-Allers. Kimberly is a femtech founder, writer, speaker and maternal and infant health strategist with a bold vision to transform the experience of motherhood for all and to eradicate racial disparities in birth and breastfeeding. She left a…

Do you want to kick your life into high gear? Download my free guide Five Steps to Release Fear and Live Boldly. Susan Lazar Hart is a coach, speaker, and author of "Breaking Free" which explores the principals of Congruent Living. What is Congruent Living? Tune in and learn all about it. Plus, learn some practical steps to break free from the stor…

My guest today is Udo Erasmus, the founder of the billion-dollar supplement line, Udo’s Choice, harnessing the healing power of nature through products "made with health in mind."Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author of many books, including the best-selling Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, which has sold over 250,000 copies. He teaches at events ho…

If you have never heard about chakras or are curious to learn more, this is the episode for you! My guest, Denise Schownald was a registered nurse for over 30 years. Throughout this time she came to recognize the powerful connection between mind and body. In midlife, she seamlessly transitioned into a licensed mental health counselor as well as a p…

If you want a daily dose of motivation and encouragement, check out my book ⁠Daily Inspirations for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. In this episode I'm sharing the lessons I've learned on how to to get through a major life crisis.

If you want a daily dose of motivation and encouragement, check out my book Daily Inspirations for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. For so many women, their lives are noisy and chaotic. That's how my guest Elaine Glass felt as she was going through her divorce and working at a job that didn't feel aligned with her so…

This week my guest is Christine Barker, author of Third Girl From the Left, a touching memoir chronicling her time as one of the original cast members of A Chorus Line and her personal experience with the AIDS epidemic. We discussed the shame and secrecy so many gay men were forced to endure in a time of homophobia and fear around AIDS. In particul…

For Pride Month I'm highlighting people who have experienced first hand the intolerance, homophobia, and cruelty that the LGBTQ community have faced for decades. This week my guest is Wendy Cole, who finally was able to live her authentic life when she transitioned at the age of 67. Today, Wendy coaches not only transgender people but even their fa…

In this episode I'm sharing how I dealt with a situation that was keeping up at night stressed out and anxious. The reason we feel anxious, stressed and fearful is because we've lost control and feel vulnerable. Here's how to turn that around. You can grab my free guide - Five Steps to Release Fear and Live Boldly.…

Are you ready to live life more confidently? Grab my free book, ⁠Five Steps to Release Fear and Live Boldly here⁠ Every day I hear from women how hard it is to date in midlife. Junie Moon is the CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud, a Global Love Mentor and author of Loving the Whole Package: Shed the Shame and Live Life Out Loud. Junie was in a challengin…

For midlife women, the risk of fractures due to osteoperosis are high, with some estimates as high as 1 of every 2 women. But, if you get a diagnosis of osteoporosis, while it's scary, it's not necessarily an emergency says Dr. John Neustadt, a researcher, integrative medical expert, and best selling author in the field of Osteoporosis. As a specia…

I so enjoyed speaking with author Bernadette Catalana that I invited her back to speak more about her book Daughter Lessons. Since she wrote the book, her mom has died and that changed the way she's viewed her relationship, as many of us do when we lose our mother. We talked about our relationships with our own daughters and how they've been shaped…

Has your doctor ever discussed testing your hormone levels? For that matter, have they discussed much around perimenopause or merely offered an anti-anxiety drug? That's the case for most women. In this episode I'm speaking with Linda Stephens, a nutritionist, personal trainer and coach for women in midlife. She's developed a comprehesive six week …

This was not how I thought this episode would go. Kate Champion is a therapist and best-selling author of Never Too Late: Inspiration, Motivationaand Sage Advice from 7 Later-in-Life Athletes and Your Are Limitless; Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Addiction: 7 Inspiring Stories of Hope & Healing. I had intended on talking about her first book - stories of …

As Salt-N-Pepa sang, "Let's talk about sex baby!" My guest, Dr. Toni Bear, is a Certified Sexologist, Clinical Sex Therapist, and a self-described vamp, visionary, and leader of the women's sex positive movement. Whether you're married, in a relationship, or single, if you're in midlife and want to have great sex, you're going to want to listen to …

Do you need some strategies to get past fear in order to achieve your goals? Grab my free guide Five Steps to Release Fear and Live Boldly. Alison Young is an expert at reinvention. She went from being the Principal Flutist with the Boston Symphony to a syndicated radio host at American Public Media and then, after a cancer diagnosis, to being a ba…

Do you tend to avoid upsetting/stressful issues? You're not alone. But, the reality is ignoring it makes it worse. There's a very easy way to deal with this and feel MUCH better!

You can subscribe to this podcast here. We know that osteoperosis is a serious issue for women in midlife and it's critical that we maintain our strength to avoid fractures. Weightlifting is the key to keeping you strong but it also helps you become more energized AND actually lose weight! Kim Rahir is a health coach who started weightlifting when …

We have been told since we were little girls to "play nice" and "get along with others." Somehow we've translated that into doing everything for everyone - and making ourselves emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausted in the process. In this solo episode I'm sharing why and how you need to stop people pleasing whether it's with a client, bos…

Female entrepreneurs deal with a TON of s&%t! And too often they don't have people to talk to about it to and get support. Enter BOSSY. BOSSY is a networking group founded in 2014 by Kelly Metras and Kelly Bush. They started the group BOSSY after finding that as business owners, they lacked peers to discuss management and operation issues, issues w…

Want some daily motivation? Grab my book ⁠Daily Inspirations for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. Sometimes it seems easier to keep quiet when clients, colleagues, friends and even family are telling you what to do and how to be. But the reality is not sticking up for yourself costs you plenty - emotionally, mentally…

Outwardly, Jen Berlingo had the perfect life - a beautiful home and family and a great career. She had established a family, career, and persona that fulfilled social, familial, and cultural expectations.When she entered her forties, she realized that something didn't feel right. She reframed the midlife transition as a midlife emergence® to make m…

Divorce is never easy but for a woman in midlife it can be even more stressful especially if she hasn't worked outside the home for many years. Lisa Zeiderman is a Matrimonial Attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. She sat down to talk with me about the specific challenges women over 50 need to be aware of when they are getting divorced.…

What happens when you're a high-achieving sales rep in a toxic work environment, give birth to premature twins days before a Category 5 Hurricane, your husband is deployed, a global pandemic is raging and your mother commits suicide all within a 36 month time period? What Danielle Cobo did was tap into grit she never knew she had. She walked away f…

Most of today’s “influencers” on Instagram and Tik Tok arein their 20’s and 30’s but Stephanie O’Dell, Founder of Celebrate the Gray is changing that. Celebrate The Gray is an agency for and about the 50+ woman. It is a collective of models, influencers and women aged 50+ who are changing the visuals and narrative for women as they age. But Celebra…

Are you struggling to lose the extra belly fat in midlife? Are you dieting and exercising but the weight is still not coming off? Kim Hynes is an emotional eating coach and says that our goals of having the body we had even fifteen years ago is not realistic. She helps women find peace with food, their body and their life. I loved this conversation…

Completing the NYC Marathon at 57 after having never run in my life required an unstoppable mindset. Subconscious blocks will prevent you from achieving your goals personally and professionally. The good news is that you can get past them! In this episode I'm sharing some of the strategies I give to my private coaching clients: - The importance of …

Have you ever thought of starting a podcast? It's one of the best - and affordable - ways to market your business! In this episode I'm talking to Kamie Lehmann, founder of She's Invincible Podcast School and the She's Invincible podcast. Started in 2020, She's Invincible is a Top Rated Podcast on iTunes which ranked at an all time high of #42 in th…

If you want to break through your blocks that are stopping you from making more money and building your business, join me for my LIVE mastercall Uncover Your Success Blocks happening next Wednesday, 1/17 at 5P EST/2P PST. Reserve your spot here. I loved speaking with my guest Menopause Guru Jeanne Andrus. Jean is a coach, author of the best selling…

Is it possible to be a successful entrepreneur tapping intoyour feminine energy when the masculine is the norm? Meet Julie Foucht, coach, author, and host of The Art of FeminineBusiness. Julie teaches women to trust their Feminine Wisdom to design a business that fuels their soul and fills their bankaccount. Ready to break through your income plate…

The reason you've hit a plateau in growing your income and business is the stories you've been telling yourself! If you're ready to dig deep into these stories and re-write them to become a self-confident successful entrepreneur, register for my FREE workshop Mindset Reset: Grow Your Business & Wealth in 2024. This is a series of 3 videos delivered…

This is the last episode of 2023 and I'm so honored that you've tuned into this podcast. I know most of you have set some goals for 2024 as you probably have in past years. But how often have you been able to achieve them? In this episode I'm giving you tips on how you can absolutely succeed in achieving your goals in 2024 whether it's starting a b…

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a friend? Grab a copy of my book ⁠Daily Inspiration for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. Have you ever felt so stressed that you catch yourself almost holding your breath? Consious Connected Breathwork therapy can not only help release stress but to ditch negative thoughts and…

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a friend? Grab a copy of my book Daily Inspiration for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. How often have you set New Year's Resolutions and given up on them? You're not alone. In fact, nearly 80% of Americans give up on their New Year's Resolutions by the beginning of February. …

Are you ready to change your money mindset to grow your business and end your cycle of lack in 2024? Get on the wait list now for my signature course ⁠⁠⁠Confidence = Cash which starts again in January. Usually when I think about a retreat I think yoga, spa, and prosecco. But then I met Kelly Howard, Founder of Fit is Freedom, Host of the Fit is Fre…

Are you ready to change your money mindset to grow your business and end your cycle of lack in 2024? Get on the wait list now for my signature course ⁠⁠Confidence = Cash which starts again in January. ⁠⁠ Vanessa Elias is back and we're talking holiday STRESS. And the majority of us are dealing with it. In fact, in a new survey conducted by Motherly…

In this episode of Midlife Mavericks, Alison explains how you can make 2024 the year your achieve more - more joy, success, and abundance. The key is not to do more because without changing your mindset you'll still hit blocks that you've actually created for yourself. Alison provides steps to move past the feelings of lack and fear to become confi…

When we hear the word "innovation" we think of corporations. But in this episode I talk about why you need to innovate your life. If you want some support and motivation to start reaching for your goals, grab my book Daily Inspiration for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance available on Amazon or click here.…

Most of us know someone or we ourselves are dealing with the mental health crisis with our children. The mental health crisis in this country among young adults has risen to a level never seen before. As a parent you can feel helpless on how to help your child, especially when your child is a legal adult of 18. Vaness Elias is the founder of Thrive…

For anyone who says "I'm too old to start a business" listen up! Meet Connie Inukai. As a serial “Grandmapreneur®”, Connie speaks to retirees or soon-to-be retirees on the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship in retirement. After teaching for 40 years at John Hopkins University and University of Maryland, Connie became an award-winning inventor at…

Right now, I'm going through a new life season and with that comes some fear. No question - change is scary. BUT, that fear also means you're about to do something that's going to help you expand into the next version of yourself. In this episode I'm sharing with you what's happening in my life right now and how you can embrace fear and vulnerabili…

That question is the perfect title for my guest Star Hansen's new book. Star is known as the Clutter Whisperer and after speaking with her I understand why! Star helps people look at clutter in an entirely different way - not thinking about storage bins, labels, and folders, but digging into the deeper meaning of their stuff to help figure out WHY …

The gorgeous man. The women fighting over him. Sigh.... I will admit, I've never seen the show. I've read two reviews that are completely different. But from the trailers and promos the problem I see is that not one of these women are being themselves. Where's the episode where they sit around in sweats watching Netflix? How about an episode where …

The issues of eating disorders and disordered eating among midlife women is not often discussed but is definitely a problem. Studies report that up to 15% of women in midlife can suffer from an eating disorder. Often this is fueled by changes to our body that come about during menopause. Society tells us that we should still have a body like we did…

How often do you second guess yourself or look for validation from someone else that you’ve made the right choice? We know that confidence is sexy. Confidence shifts opinions. So why do so many women have trouble speaking up, advocating, and being decisive? In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of self-confidence. It's essential to recog…