Podcast 196: Discovering Yourself Through a Midlife Hobby

When women in midlife dive into a new hobby, it’s like unlocking a treasure chest of joy and adventure. This phase, often filled with changes like kids leaving the nest or career shifts, suddenly transforms our lives into a playground of possibilities. Whether we’re learning to paint, mastering a musical instrument, or gardening, each new skill brings a burst of creativity and a hefty boost to our self-esteem. Plus, hobbies are fantastic for making new friends and sharing laughs, turning potential solitude into a social whirl. The thrill of picking up a new passion not only keeps our minds sharp but also fills our  lives with a fresh sense of accomplishment. It’s like finding a hidden superpower, making midlife not just a milestone, but a time to shine brightly and have a blast!

Podcast 195: Come with Me to the Tuileries Garden, Paris

Solo women like us who are planning their next chapter might be irresistibly drawn to the Tuileries Garden in Paris, where history, culture, and tranquility intertwine in a captivating embrace. As one of the city’s most iconic green spaces, it offers a serene sanctuary from urban hustle, with its immaculately manicured lawns, vibrant flowerbeds, and elegant statues that whisper tales of French grandeur. 

Podcast 194: Book Review “The French Ingredient” By Author Jane Bertch

If you are a women in mid-life you will want to learn how to build your next chapter from someone who has already done it, like Jane Bertch. Jane’s experience offers a relatable and practical roadmap for transformation. Having successfully navigated her own midlife reinvention, she provides valuable insights, proven strategies, and the inspiration needed to make meaningful changes. Her journey demonstrates that it’s possible to embrace new opportunities, cultivate passions, and find fulfillment at any stage of life, making her guidance especially relevant and motivating for those seeking to redefine their paths.

Podcast 193: Helping Women in Midlife Reinvent Their Brand – An Interview With Sandra Sigman

In midlife, women often want to rebrand as a way to refresh and embrace new chapters. Whether it’s switching up careers, pursuing passions, or just shaking off old labels, rebranding offers a chance to be true to yourself and rewrite the rules. It’s about stepping into a new identity that feels authentic and inspiring, showing the world the best version of you, right now. In some cases, it is about rediscovering who you are after relational trauma. 

Podcast Episode 142: Slow Living and Your Femininity

As a solo, I love living in a big city. City living does have many benefits- access to an energizing social scene, loads of job opportunities, proximity to museums, clubs, theatre and more, all right outside your door. But with those city benefits, comes drawbacks. Cities naturally have a fast pace of life, and there is rather constant noise of traffic and course a concentration of people. These drawbacks can take a toll on our mental and physical health, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and stressed out if we don’t bring slow living into our city lives. Let’s dive in…

Podcast Episode 139: Finding the Courage to Live Your Best Life as an Empty Nester with Jen DeVore

Moving across the country and leaving behind everything you’ve known for over 20 years is a bold move in mid-life. Jen DeVore Richter and her husband did exactly that when they moved from Florida to Colorado after the kids went off to college. Jen had to start from scratch not only finding a new community and home, but also building a business on her own. In this episode Jen shares lessons learned along the bumpy road and how she found the courage to live her best life as an empty nester.